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Tech, finance, and media companies are accelerating their digitization of customer services at an unprecedented rate creating a growing demand for STEM professionals. Exploring Hi-Tech Careers takes a deep dive into the thriving hi-tech employment picture for digital engineers, security analysts, data scientists, and experts in blockchain and artificial intelligence. What the job entails, what it pays, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
Jobs in the hi-tech fields have wide appeal to today's teens. Every book in Exploring Hi-Tech Jobs profiles six jobs in a specific hi-tech field. The books explore what it's like to do these jobs, needed education and training, typical pay, and future prospects. All books feature a Q&A interview with someone who works in the field as well as comments from other industry insiders.
Picturesque landscapes, magnificent palaces, bloody battles, divine interventions, and magical powers abound in the fantastical tales that make up the mythology of India. Though the stories originated in ancient times, they still play a central role in modern Indian life and culture. Exploring Indian Mythology tells many beloved and engaging stories of creation, good and evil, war, destiny, and fabled animals.
Exploring Indigenous American Indians teaches readers about North America3s Indigenous Nations. The books in this series explore dozens of Indigenous Nations from across the country and delve into the Nations3 diverse history, beliefs, culture, and present-day lives. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Japan has one of the world3s biggest and most fascinating collections of myths. This volume introduces the various deities, including Amaterasu, the sun goddess from whom the long line of Japanese emperors were said to be descended. Some of the more famous mythical heroes, among them the popular Golden Boy, are also explored, as are a bevy of scary creatures, including ogres, witches, and the towering Godzilla and other giant city-crushing monsters.
Exploring Jobs in the Gig Economy introduces readers to different careers in the gig economy. The books examine gig work in different industries, the rise of gig work, pros and cons of gig work compared to traditional careers, and the future of this new style of work. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
There has never been a greater demand for workers in the skilled trades. These jobs in solar and wind technology, construction, and the auto and home service industries provide a quick ticket to middle-class wages without incurring college debt. This book explores six jobs in skilled trades. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.
This series covers the history, economy, geography, and culture of this vibrant region, giving readers a full picture of Latin AmericaÎs past and present. Home to well over half a billion people, the region encompasses rainforest, desert, and savanna. Most of mainland Latin America has been independent since the early nineteenth century, though some West Indian islands remain under foreign flags. The regionÎs economic dependence continues despite its valuable exports of petroleum, agricultural
Quotes and examples from individuals working in math-related fields show students what a typical workday is like for an actuary, physicist, economist, and others. Educational requirements, skills, and working conditions are presented. Includes an interview with a financial analyst and a list of dozens of additional math-focused career options.
The Norse, also called the Vikings, who inhabited northern Europe in the mid-to-late medieval era, were a devout people. Many of their distinctive beliefs have survived the ages in the form of colourful stories about their gods and national heroes. These entertaining tales continue to capture the publicÎs imagination, spawning a steady stream of novels, movies, and TV series.