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Peterson’s Getting a Government Job: The Civil Service Handbook offers everything you need to know to get a job with the U.S. government. This book describes in detail: The advantages and disadvantages of working for the governmentSalary and benefitsTraining and advancementJob qualificationsOpportunities for veterans and studentsThis comprehensive, up-to-date guide will explore the top five fields in the federal government that are projected to see the greatest job growth in the near future and will offer helpful information about job announcements and possible testing requirements. The guide offers in-depth guidance on ways to conduct a successful job search and how to match your personal skills with job requirements.This book will give you useful suggestions on how to create an outstanding application package and how to follow it up with a successful personal interview. This user-friendly reference includes: a wide variety of sample formscover letters and resumes an extensive list of Websites to search so you can find the right government job for your interests and skills Peterson’s Getting a Government Job: The Civil Service Handbook is an invaluable resource for those seeking government jobs. Improve your application, learn how to write a stand-out cover letter, and review details of a successful job interview.

Peterson’s Master the Mechanical Aptitude & Spatial Relations Tests (7th edition) provides the key to test-prep success on exams measuring: spatial relationssymbol reasoningand mechanical aptitude for training and employment opportunities in the military, civil service, technical schools, and private industryFeaturing more than 1,100 practice questions covering all major exam topics, including:Spatial relations Hidden figuresMatching parts and figures Spatial viewsCube countingPattern analysisFigure turningPerceptual abilityMotor coordinationReasoning with symbols Symbol analogiesFigure classificationsSeries reasoningMechanical aptitude and achievement Tool knowledgeMechanical insightMechanical knowledge Shop arithmetic and calculationWith informative overviews of concepts that appear on mechanical aptitude/spatial relations examsvisual-motor coordination and pattern analysisPeterson’s Master the Mechanical Aptitude & Spatial Relations Tests provides tests on these individual subjects with the answers and complete explanations to boost your test-taking skills, including charts and diagrams to illustrate answers. The Appendix has an extensive list of websites with additional mechanical aptitude testing information and resources for further study. Be fully prepared to score high on the tests!

Peterson's Master the Dental Hygienist Exam is a comprehensive study guide with 2 full practice tests. It also offers essential test preparation help and user-friendly tips on subject review for those seeking to become dental hygienists or to advance their dental hygienist careers. Readers will find the information they need to know about: the role of dental hygieniststhe steps to becoming a dental hygienist andpreparation and practice to succeed on the two components of the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE)Part 1: offers helpful background information on the career of a dental hygienist, including educational requirements, salary and benefits, employment outlook, and advancement opportunities in the field. This section also offers tips on how to become an accredited dental hygienist.Part 2: provides a diagnostic test of your strengths and weaknesses on the test subject areas so you can prepare to score well on the exam. Focus on areas that need more study and increase your score!Part 3:Subject areas for Component A of the NBDHE exam include: Scientific basis questions on areas such as Microbiology and ImmunologyClinical Dental Hygiene services questions, such as medical emergenciesCommunity health and research questions, including promoting health and preventing diseaseSubject areas for Component B of the NBDHE exam include: Case-based questions, including Patient categoriesCase componentsPart 4 includes two full practice tests of both Components of the exam.Understand your results and improve your score on the practice tests by reviewing the answer key and studying the explanations of the answers. Be well-prepared on test day - pass your licensing exam by reviewing the tips and strategies in Peterson's Master the Dental Hygienist Exam.

Anyone interested in becoming a veterinary technician must complete a two-year accredited associate degree and then take the Veterinary Technician National Exam. Peterson’s Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) guide offers crucial test-prep strategies and skill-building review for this essential exam. In addition, readers will find the information they need to know about the responsibilities of a veterinary technician job, the steps to become a veterinary technician, and invaluable expert preparation and practice on the seven test topics of the VTNE listed below.Part I provides an overview of a veterinary technician's job and details on the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).Part II is a preview of the exam ― a diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknesses on questions that are just like the ones that appear on the VTNE. The guide includes test answers with complete explanations.Part III is a comprehensive overview of subjects on the VTNE, with chapters on: pharmacy and pharmacologysurgical preparation and assistinglaboratory proceduresanimal care and nursinganesthesia and analgesiadentistry diagnostic imagingPart IV offers 2 full-length written practice tests, with questions similar to those on the actual exam.Peterson’s Master the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE) Appendixes offer a valuable glossary of medical terms and abbreviations used on the test and a list of resources recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Peterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) contains essential exam review tips and helps build important test-taking skills for physician assistants to score high, be recertified, and continue their professional careers. The guide provides: One full-length practice test with comprehensive answer explanationsExtensive references to boost your knowledge of areas outside your clinical specializationPeterson's Master the Physician Assistant National Recertifying Exam (PANRE) offers crucial test-prep strategies and exam reviews for physician assistants to maintain or regain their certification by taking the PANRE. This essential guide features hundreds of practice questions with detailed answer explanations about: anatomy/physiology, bleeding disorders, CDC prevention isolation guidelines, dementia, HIV and AIDS, immune system, liver function, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, multiple sclerosis, obstetrics/gynecology,pharmacology, and surgical terminology.Every six years, all PAs must take and pass the PANRE exam to maintain their certification to practice medicine. Prepare for the comprehensive assessment of a practicing physician assistant’s accumulated professional skills and knowledge base by reviewing the materials in this thorough user-friendly test-prep guide.

Peterson’s Don’t Break the Bank: A Student’s Guide to Managing MoneyMiddle school and high school students spend more money than ever these days, but most have very little (if any) knowledge about personal finances. The truth is that most schools don't have time to teach a Personal Finance 101 course. So what are today's students (and their parents) to do? This well-written and user-friendly guide will help students learn everything they need to know about money.In Peterson's Don't Break the Bank: A Student’s Guide to Managing Money, readers will find such financially relevant and fascinating chapters as: All About MoneyPart-Time Jobs and Ways to Make MoneyAnalyzing Your PaycheckMaking Sense Out of BankingOnline Banking and Bill PayingSaving for a Rainy DayUnderstanding Debt and CreditCharge It! (Paying with Plastic)Don't Spend It All in One Place: Creating-and Sticking to-a BudgetMoney U: Managing Your Finances While in CollegeInvesting and How to Make Your Money Grow!Students and parents will also find: A student-friendly design, with short chapters, fun graphics, and insightful sidebars - quick and easy for busy students to read.Expert guidance on ways to make extra money, saving vs. spending, ways to budget, the ins and outs of credit and credit cards, financial aid and scholarships, and much more.Valuable advice from financial experts and from students, who share their own stories of economic woes and triumphs, and aGlossary of important financial terms to help teens succeed on their road to financial literacy.

Peterson’s Master the Public Safety Dispatcher/911 Operator Exam test prep guide provides everything you need to succeed on the exam: Discover 461 pages of targeted test prep to jumpstart your career!Expert test prep for beginner and advanced- level emergency personnel positions. Two full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanationsComprehensive review of every question type on the exam.Proven test-taking strategies to help you score higher. Also, you will find expert tips on how to analyze job announcements and then interview successfully, giving you an edge over the competition in the 4th edition of Peterson’s Master the Public Safety Dispatcher/911 Operator Exam test prep guide.

The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is an amazing complete program that includes: a 2.5-hour DVD video with accompanying skill development and testing materials, and a helpful Instructor's Guide. In approximately 6 hours (including the video and skill practice), your child can answer the 100 multiplication facts. With this proven method, students do not have to memorize the multiplication tables by continuous repetition. Instead, they use their natural ability to remember what they see and where they see it. Students can easily learn the multiplication facts as early as second grade, allowing them to enter third grade confident in their multiplication skills.The Vaughn Cube for Multiplication is a fun, easy way for kids to learn and remember multiplication facts!

Master the HiSET® Exam 2nd Edition puts students on the path to successfully navigate the HiSET exam, an alternative test to the GED® Test that is offered in 21 states (including California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Texas) and five U.S. Territories. Revised to reflect the latest HiSET® exam updates to give you the most-up-to-date practice material, you’ll feel confident and well-prepared on test-day.This study guide includes: 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanationsOver 650 practice questions to help boost your test-prep confidenceAdditional practice to improve critical-thinking skillsComprehensive review of each test: Language Arts--ReadingLanguage Arts--WritingMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesKey information about the HiSET® exam: Where to sign upHow to take itWhat to expectSpecial Study Features: Overview - Each chapter begins with a bulleted overview listing the topics that will be covered in the chapter. You know immediately where to look for a topic that you need to work on.Note - Notes highlight need-to-know information about the HiSET® exam, whether it’s details about applying and scoring or the structure of a question type.Tip - Tips provide valuable strategies and insider information to help you score your best on your exam.Alert! - Alerts alert you to common pitfalls and misconceptions you might face or hear regarding these examsSumming It Up - Each review chapter ends with a point-by-point summary that captures the most important items. The summaries are a convenient way to review the content of the chapters.Remember that knowledge is power. Peterson’s Master the™ HiSET® Exam 2nd Edition will prepare you with the most comprehensive test-preparation so you receive your highest score!

Peterson’s Master the NCLEX-PN is a comprehensive guide that helps prospective nursing students score their best on the licensing exam to become a practical nurse. With a review of the Practical Nursing studies content in outline form, this self-tutoring guide gives students valuable practice with the content they can expect to see on the actual exam. The guide also includes information about basic nursing concepts, nursing procedures, and pharmacology, plus details about various nursing specialties.Peterson’s Master the NCLEX-PN offers: In-depth subject reviews, covering all sections of the test4 full-length practice tests, including access to 2 online, all with detailed answer explanationsOver 500 practice questions designed to provide a comprehensive review of all subjects covered on the actual licensing examProven test-taking strategies and study techniquesThe guide also provides listings of state boards of nursing as well as professional organizations for additional resources.

Peterson’s Master the ASVAB 23rd Edition provides comprehensive review and proven strategies that will help you get the ASVAB scores you need to jump-start your military career. Whichever branch of military service you choose, taking the Armed Forces Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is the first step on your career path. Newly updated, this comprehensive guide provides extensive review and practice tests, top-notch study tips and strategies, along with updated information on changes to the AFQT exam. Inside you'll find: 4 full-length practice tests (3 in the book and access to 1 additional test online) that simulate the actual test-taking experienceDiagnostic test to help determine strengths and weaknessesOver 1,300 practice questions with detailed answer explanations for each subtestExtensive coverage of all ASVAB test subjects, with dedicated sections for each subtestProfiles of more than 125 military careersIn Peterson’s Master the ASVAB, you also will find detailed information about the ASVAB and military occupations, including: EnlistingMilitary trainingDuty assignmentPay scales and gradesBenefitsThe ASVAB measures aptitudes in four domains: VerbalMathScience and TechnicalSpatialA high score on the ASVAB is key to your career plans: it will both determine eligibility for enlistment in the military and inform recruiters about the military career paths best suited for you. Peterson’s Master the ASVAB 23rd Edition is the right tool to help you prepare for the test, whether you plan to take the paper-and-pencil (P&P-ASVAB) or computer-adaptive (CAT-ASVAB) version. More than 1.5 million people take the ASVAB each year--be prepared and stand out from the crowd!

Peterson's® Master the™ Civil Service Exams is a comprehensive, step-by-step preparation guide for those seeking a position with the federal government that requires taking a written exam. This valuable resource provides the math, verbal, and clerical exercises needed to pass the civil service exam. Inside you'll find:4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanationsReview of verbal, clerical, math, and memory skills you'll need to score highTips and strategies from civil service experts on how to become a first-rate job candidateCurrent information on the civil service job market, including projected areas of growth in the federal government: security/enforcement; medical/public health; engineering/sciences; program management/administration; and accounting, budget, and business

Peterson's® Master™ the EMT Certification Exam is a comprehensive source that offers the essential test prep needed to help readers score their best on the qualifying exam to become an emergency medical technician. This new edition covers all of the segment categories on the test itself as well as CPR, shock, and incident management. Also provided are valuable techniques to physically and mentally prepare for the exam, tips to manage your study time, and ways to reduce test anxiety so that you can focus and do your absolute best.3 full-length practice tests—all with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to pinpoint strengths and weaknessesIn-depth subject reviews covering all sections of the testLatest training methods to handle terrorism and mass casualty emergenciesInstructions on how to properly handle HAZMAT emergenciesListings of state EMT agencies, as well as EMS organizations and journals

Peterson’s® Master the™ Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam is a comprehensive preparation tool for candidates taking the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE). With its content aligned with the current PTCE blueprint, this guide provides hundreds of practice questions and answers to boost test-taking confidence. Also, features up-to-date details about pharmacy technician certification requirements, earning the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential, and PTCE structure, scoring, and scheduling.3 full-length practice tests—all with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test designed to help candidates determine strengths and weaknessesComprehensive review of the major topic areas and knowledge domains of the current PTCE blueprintUp-to-date details about pharmacy technician certification requirements, earning the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) credential, and PTCE structure, scoring, and scheduling.

Peterson's® Master™ the NCLEX-RN® is a comprehensive source of information designed to help candidates score their best on the licensing exam to become a registered nurse. With its content aligned to the test plan developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) and practice exercises built to reinforce those concepts, this guide provides effective test preparation for what candidates will encounter on the actual exam. It also includes information about nursing concepts, nursing procedures, and pharmacology plus details on nursing specialties.4 full-length practice tests—2 in the book and access to 2 online—all with detailed answer explanationsDiagnostic test to pinpoint strengths and weaknessesPractice questions designed to provide comprehensive review of all subjects covered on the actual licensing examListings of state boards of nursing as well as professional organizations

Peterson’s® TACHS and HSPT® Exams Skills & Drill Workbook is a no-nonsense study aid filled with more than 1,000 practice questions designed to prepare eighth-grade students for the TACHS and HSPT® exams. When earning a high score is key to getting into the Catholic high school of your choice, targeted practice is the key to success. Filled with questions reflecting the most recent versions of these high-stakes tests, Peterson’s® TACHS and HSPT® Exams Skills & Drills Workbook not only helps you focus on the concepts covered but also familiarizes you with the question types you will encounter on the tests.Used on its own or as a companion to Peterson’s® Master the™ Catholic Entrance Exams, the TACHS and HSPT® Exams Skills and Drills Workbook will give you the practice you need to get into the Catholic high school of your choice!More than 1,000 test-like practice questions with comprehensive answer explanationsDiagnostic test to identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can focus on the topics that need attentionBonus glossary and synonym/antonym list to help prepare you for the language arts test sections

Peterson's® Master the™ GED® Test 2020 is now GED® Content Aligned and certified by ProCert® Labs, who specializes in developing and applying quality assurance standards to print and digitally delivered training products. Packed with essential test-prep and review material for the high school equivalency diploma test, this comprehensive guide will prepare you for test day and help boost your score on each GED® test. Also included is essential GED® test information such as scoring and passing requirements, how to prepare, and what to expect on test day. Master the GED® Test provides:5 full-length practice tests (3 in the book and access to 2 online), all with detailed answer explanationsA full-length Diagnostic test to determine strengths and weaknessesOnline tests to give you hands-on practice with technology-enhanced question typesUpdated information on the GED® Test questions for the Reasoning Through Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science, and Social Studies testsIn-depth review of ALL subjects, with sample questions and detailed answer explanations to reinforce key conceptsAn essential Word List to improve GED Test vocabularyExpert test-taking tips, plus valuable, up-to-date details on the GED Test structure, scoring, and passing requirements

Peterson’s® Master the™ GRE® General Test 2020 is the one-stop resource for preparing for the GRE® General Test. This comprehensive guide is organized into six parts that include basic information about the test, a diagnostic test, thorough test-preparation material for the GRE® General Test Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning sections, and three full-length practice tests.7 full-length GRE® practice tests (4 in print and 3 online), all with detailed answer explanationsA full-length Diagnostic Test to help determine strengths and weaknessesPre-test practice questions in the Verbal Reasoning and Quantitative Reasoning sectionsExtensive review of all subject areas: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical WritingHelpful tips for using the on-screen calculator and strategies for answering numeric entry questionsAnalytical Writing samples with analysis walk-throughs to sharpen skills needed for success on theArgument and Issue Task responsesExpert advice on GRE® General Test question formats, scoring, and what to expect on test day

The Associated Press Guide to News Writing, is the standard professional resource for both novice and experienced news writers. This practical handbook is the ideal writing style guide for all reporters, writers, editors, and English and journalism students. It covers all the essentials of good news writing, according to the styles and guidelines set forth by the Associated Press—with lively examples from today's newspapers. This authoritative guide includes:Professional advice about crafting a good feature storyIn-depth reviews of important principles in news writingExpert guidance on writing concise, informative copy, source citations, and more.Clear and instructive discussions of specialized styles.

Learn what it takes to become a firefighter. Peterson’s® Master the Firefighter Exam gives prospective firefighters the tools they need to prepare for and pass all portions of the firefighter exam—written, physical ability, oral interview, and psychological—to help them begin their life-saving career as a first responder. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need to pass local, state, and national written exams, including test-taking strategies, information on the firefighter screening process, expert oral interview and job search advice, and a review of the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT).Full-length practice tests which include questions from actual Fire Department exams—all with detailed answer explanationsStrategies for tackling each section of the firefighter exam—reading comprehension, reasoning and judgment, spatial orientation, observation and memory, fire science, and mechanical reasoningValuable tips on how to prepare for the physical aptitude (CPAT) portion of the screening processIn-depth review of the firefighting profession, including employment prospects, job tasks performed by firefighters, and information on training, advancement, and related occupationsComprehensive list of the latest EMT, first-aid, and crisis management requirementsExpert advice on acing the oral interview and information on psychological testing