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The go-to source of job search advice for professionals from the top 6-figure job-search site with 4 million members.You''ve made the decision that it''s time to move on. Or, the decision may have been made for you. The basic goals remain the same, but parts of the process may have changed since your last real job search – and you''ve likely changed, too. You need the latest directions for advanced career management. You''re Better Than Your Job Search is an informative guidebook that provides easy-to-understand best practices and tools to help you keep your job search on track. • Crafting an Advertisement (Resume) • What’s your 30-Second Elevator Pitch? • Selling vs. Telling During Interviews • What You Can Learn From Politicians • Negotiating the Right Salary – You First! • The First 90 Days – Now What? You’re Better Than Your Job Search takes you on a journey through the chasm that too often separates the people who are looking to hire and those looking to be hired. Shining a light into that void, you will discover that it’s not nearly as baffling as it may look. You’re Better Than You’re Job Search takes the mystery out of the job search process and removes the confusion, frustration and fear from one of the important decisions of your life.

Ava is about to turn 12. She is also about to discover an extraordinary secret about her long-lost mother—and herself. This thoroughly compelling, gorgeously told tale begins as the weather turns warm enough to swim in the local lake, Ava is looking forward to a lazy summer, and her crush, Jeff, is most definitely taking notice of her. Everything is going beautifully for Ava. . . until she starts to grow feathers. Is she some kind of freak? Or something truly special?

The long-awaited book 3 in the Allegra Biscotti Collection features beloved middle schooler Emma Rose in a race to put on a fashion show—and finish her homework.In THE ALLEGRA BISCOTTI COLLECTION, Emma Rose''s fabulous designs catch the eye of a big fashion editor, and her alias, Allegra Biscotti, is born. In WHO, WHAT, WEAR, Allegra''s career takes off as she is hired to design a sweet sixteen dress for the most popular girl at Downtown Day School and a capsule collection for a hot pop-up shop. In BEAD-DAZZLED, Emma is tapped to produce a fashion show--complete with models, makeup, and music--showing off her always innovative designs. New York City is Emma''s inspiration board as she creates exciting new looks on a tight budget and tighter deadline while a budding romance threatens to implode. Awesome fashion illustrations and juicy, detailed descriptions of Emma''s artistic visions fill the pages of this fast-paced, thoroughly engaging novel.

The latest in Downtown Bookwork's colourful line of Jewish interest board books.

A Black Woman Did That! spotlights vibrant, inspiring black women whose accomplishments have changed the world for the better.A Black Woman Did That! is a celebration of strong, resilient, innovative, and inspiring women of color. Through vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, author Malaika Adero spotlights well-known historical figures including Ida B. Wells, Madam CJ Walker, Mae Jemison, and Shirley Chisholm, as well as contemporary stars including Kamala Harris, Stacey Abrams, Jesmyn Ward, Ava DuVernay, and Amy Sherald. Readers will recognize some names in the book, but will also be introduced to many important Black women who have changed history or who are reshaping the cultural landscape. They’ll learn: *how Barbara Harris became the first female bishop of the Episcopal Church *how Misty Copeland became the first Black principal dancer of the American Ballet Theater  *how the work and inventions of Dr. Patricia Bath have saved or restored the eyesight of people around the world *how Shirley Chisolm changed the face of politics in America  *how Glory Edim has turned her passion for reading into a thriving online community *and much more! .

Rebel girls, young entrepreneurs, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will find inspiring success stories and practical advice for launching their own illustrious careersright now!Mini-biographies of leading women entrepreneursfrom Katrina Lake to Oprah, Tavi Gevinson to Jessica Alba, and Ursula Burns to Diane von Furstenbergoffer windows into what it takes to succeed, with a particular focus on the challenges faced (and overcome) by girls and women. Each success story provides different lessons in life and leadershipsuch as how to: *identify a lucrative niche *build and maintain a brand *grow a loyal customer base *raise money for research and development *turn an interest (or a passion) into a career *build a strong network Fascinating figures from the words of media, technology, fashion, food, and more share their secrets with tomorrow's leaders.

Rebel girls, young activists, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will be inspired by the stories of 40 women who have changed the world for the better. Mini-biographies of unstoppable women activists—from Malala Yousafzai to Susan B. Anthony, Emma Gonzalez to Gloria Steinem, Wangari Maathai to Dolores Huerta—offer windows into what it takes to stand up for a cause, rally others together, and even ignite a movement. The book features activists from around the world and throughout history, spotlighting impressive women who have fought for workers' safety, women's rights, racial equality, animal welfare, democracy, environmental causes, and more. Each story reminds readers that they really can make a difference in the world and inspires today's young activists to stand up for what they believe in.  With a foreword by activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action.