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This book is an entertaining introduction to the exciting sport of saltwater fishing. Chapters provide helpful tips about fishing and boating safety, choosing gear, finding fish, and handling the catch. The author introduces a variety of saltwater fishing methods, including surf fishing, fly fishing, trolling, and spear fishing. The book also teaches aspiring anglers to show care and concern for wildlife and the marine and coastal environment.
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Readers who wish for a career in professional sports, but lack the athletic ability to go pro can consider a role as a sports agent. This extensive overview of this occupation includes dramatic examples of what sports agents do, as well as the personal skills and education required for the job. Readers also get tips on how to begin to prepare through classes and extracurricular activities they can participate in before they graduate from high school....
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A career in law enforcement, security, or corrections is a valuable and exciting path. This guide helps readers achieve that goal by sharing some of the basic skills and ideas behind the journey to settling into a career in one of these areas. It provides helpful tips on drafting a perfect resume and cover letter, how to approach any interview successfully, and what to do after you've landed your dream job. A great resource for any reader who isn't...
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50 million active Twitter users log in to Twitter every single day. 230 million tweets are sent every day. Twitter is one of the most widely-used and well-known social networks that exists. In just 140 characters, people share their political views, jokes, favorite things, and more. With a lot of hard work from Evan Williams, Biz Stone, Jack Dorsey, and many others this Internet phenomenon was able to manifest. Readers explore the lives of the main...
6) Chlamydia
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People who have chlamydia, the most common bacteria-caused sexually transmitted infection in the United States, often do not exhibit symptoms. However, teens who think they've been exposed to chlamydia have many easy-to-find resources to get more information, find a testing center, and receive medication, without the need for parental consent or notification. Readers will also find helpful coping mechanisms for dealing with chlamydia, as well as strategies...
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The manufacturing sector is growing and evolving, but at the same time, some jobs for production workers are on the decline. That's because machines and robots perform many tasks once done by humans. The result is a need for new kinds of production workers who can use and monitor the new manufacturing technology. This insightful volume explores these cutting-edge trends and helps readers discover what they can do to prepare to fill the needs for the...
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Athlete's foot is an itchy, flaky, burning, sometimes gooey fungal infection that commonly occurs among athletes, but athletes aren't the only ones affected. This condition can happen to anyone at any age. Readers will learn symptoms of the ailment, as well as what causes it and how it's treated. Information includes the biology of fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria responsible for athlete's foot and its complications. Treatments discussed include over-the-counter...
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Computer systems administrators supervise the day-to-day operation of such physical computer devices as central data storage, printers, scanners, and routers. They install programs, hook up cables, identify problems, and update equipment and software. In 2016, U.S. News and World Report ranked the occupation the eighth-best technology job, and future employment projections show growing demand for workers with the right skills. This title explains...
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For nearly a century, big-screen tales of zombies have fascinated viewers, shambling their way from horror films to action thrillers and comedies. In recent years, there have even been news reports of real zombie-like behavior. But few know the truth behind Haitian folklore's biggest contribution to global imagination. These pages get to the bottom of the origins of the zombie legend and its changes and development over time. The possible sources...
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Since the development of the World Wide Web in the 1990s, humans have been living in the Information Age. That's why one important job in the growing field of information technology is that of database administrator (DBA). A DBA is responsible for storing, backing up, and making information easy to access, as well as ensuring its security. This title uses an easy-to-understand, straightforward approach to explore the tasks DBAs perform and the education,...
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Practice is the best way to prepare for a welding career, and makerspaces are great places to learn skills necessary to be admitted to apprenticeship programs. Participants in makerspaces benefit from classes, as well as advice from other participants in a friendly, sharing environment while independently working on their own projects. Through this edifying resource, readers will learn about the breadth of welding careers options, as well as how to...
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Internet security breaches have been in the news of late. Organizations, governments, businesses, and individual internet users are all at risk. This book introduces readers to the importance of cybersecurity and addresses the current risks from hackers, viruses and other malware, identity thieves, and other online perils. It provides concrete measures that young digital natives can take to protect themselves and their computers, smartphones, and...
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Nearly 8 percent of Americans may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Many are combat veterans or first responders. However, anyone who experiences a traumatic event that caused or threatened serious physical harm, intense fear, helplessness, or horror is at risk. This book examines how PTSD affects individuals and families and empowers youth to cope with the PTSD of a parent. Helping readers recognize the phenomenon, it explores root...
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Since their first varsity game was played in 1911, the University of North Carolina Tarheels have been making their mark on the basketball court. The team has won four NCAA titles. This volume explores the rich history of Tarheels basketball, sharing stories of many of the most highly regarded coaches and players and some game-stopping moments. It includes a timeline for fast, easy reference and several incredible historic images from Tarheels history....
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This text provides readers with an exploratory lens into the general world of the Fab Lab with an in-depth focus on two specific types of machinery: laser cutters and engravers. These machines give users the unique opportunity to create through the removal of material from its source. Included for readers are hands-on tips and tricks for operating laser cutters and engravers, providing a variety of projects for every experience level, all the while...
17) Stephen Hawking
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Beyond reaching the pinnacle of success in his field, the preeminent physicist Stephen Hawking also has made a name for himself as a best-selling author. His books bring the wonders of the universe to the masses. Hawking himself is revealed to the public in this book, which follows his rise from apathetic schoolboy to respected scientist and writer. Along the way readers discover how Hawking has dealt with having ALS, and what critics have said about...
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In our modern digital world and information economy, information technology or IT specialists maintain the vast and constant flow of information and e-commerce throughout the nation and world. This book gets readers started on the road to landing a job in a lucrative and fascinating field that will only continue to expand in the coming years. Whether managing office computer systems, building and overseeing databases and other network and telecommunications...
20) Longboarding
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From its origins as a land-based alternative to surfing, one that incorporated the wheels and trucks used by skateboarders, longboarding, developed in Hawaii during the 1950s, has come a long way. In the 1970s, when the sport was seen as a form of self-expression, it was more of a do-it-yourself hobby. Today, longboarding is bigger than ever. This book describes the sport's history, gives riders an idea of how to choose their equipment and begin practicing...
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