Biology is the study of how living things function, how they relate to one another, and how they evolved. Because living things vary greatly in how they live and how they developed, the field of biology is broken into many distinct specialty areas, including microbiology, plant and animal physiology, ecology, epidemiology, cell biology, and marine biology. Biologists play an important role in research to fight diseases and develop life-improving technologies. Careers in Focus: Biology, Third Edition explores 20 careers in this important--and rapidly growing--scientific field. Job profiles include: -Astrobiologists -Biochemists -Biotechnology patent lawyers -Cytotechnologists -Ethnoscientists -Genetic scientists -Marine biologists -Naturalists -Toxicologists -Zoologists.

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Meteorology is the science of the atmosphere and its phenomena. There are many kinds of meteorologists, including those who create forecasts that keep airplanes safe when flying; those who conduct research on global warming, acid rain, and pollution; and those who testify in legal proceedings about weather conditions at the time of a crime or car accident. Others work as storm spotters, college professors, and consultants to politicians and private organizations. This field is projected to grow through 2018, predicting a sunny future for those interested in a career in meteorology. Careers in Focus: Meteorology profiles 18 careers for anyone interested in this fascinating field. Job profiles include: -Broadcast meteorologists -Climatologists -Consulting meteorologists -Environmental meteorologists -Meteorological equipment technicians -Physical geographers -Public policy experts -Science writers and editors -Scientific photographers -Solar energy meteorologists.

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Careers in Focus: Geology looks at 20 careers in this fascinating science field. Job profiles include: -Engineering geologists -Geochemists -Geological oceanographers -Geophysicists -Groundwater professionals -Laboratory testing technicians -Paleotologists -Petrologists -Science writers and editors -Surveyors.

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Providing comprehensive information on 20 careers in the computer field, this lively, full-color resource is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a programmer, analyst, or trainer. Careers profiled include: -Computer and electronics sales representatives -Computer and office machine service technicians -Computer and video game designers -Computer network specialists -Computer programmers -Computer science teachers -Computer security specialists -Computer support specialists -Computer systems analysts -Computer trainers -Database specialists -Graphics programmers -Hardware engineers -Internet transaction specialists -Microelectronics technicians -Software designers -Software engineers -Technical writers and editors -Web designers -Web masters.

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The new, full-color Environment examines 20 environmental careers for anyone interested in reducing pollution, saving land from development, utilizing renewable energy resources, or conserving natural resources. Careers profiled include: -Air quality engineers -Ecologists -Energy conservation technicians -Environmental engineers -Environmental lawyers -Environmental lobbyists -Environmental science teachers -Environmental technicians -Environmental writers -Fish and game wardens -Foresters -Groundwater professionals -Hazardous waste management specialists -Land trust or preserve managers -Marine biologists -Naturalists -Oceanographers -Park rangers -Recycling coordinators -Renewable energy workers.

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Providing up-to-date information in a user-friendly format, the new and full-color Health discusses careers in health care and medicine--from advanced practice nurses to psychiatrists. Careers profiled include: -Advanced practice nurses -Biomedical engineers -Biomedical equipment technicians -Chiropractors -Dental hygienists -Dentists -Dietitians and nutritionists -Emergency medical technicians -Fitness experts -Health care managers -Home health care aides -Medical record technicians -Medical secretaries -Medical technologists -Nurse assistants -Nurses -Orthotists and prosthetists -Physical therapists -Physicians -Psychiatrists.

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Providing up-to-date and comprehensive information, the full-color Science covers a wide assortment of careers in this field--from agricultural scientists to zoologists. Careers profiled include: -Agricultural scientists -Astronomers -Biologists -Botanists -Chemists -Ecologists -Forensic experts -Genetic scientists -Geologists -Geophysicists -Marine biologists -Meteorologists -Oceanographers -Paleontologists -Pharmacologists -Physicists -Science and medical writers -Science technicians -Soil scientists -Zoologists.

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In Five Volumes and Thousands of Pages of Information! The five-volume Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 16th Edition is an essential resource for public, college, high school, and junior high school libraries; career centers; guidance offices; and other agencies involved with career exploration and planning. Along with revisions and updates, each article has been expanded to a new, more comprehensive format, and many new articles have been added. Each article offers detailed career information, sidebars, and other user-friendly features, including a new Career Ladder, which shows common career paths for each profession, and new sections, such as Unions and Associations and Tips for Entry. Called out by graphic icons are the top fastest-growing careers and the top careers that experts predict will add the greatest number of positions. Extensive Online References and Sidebars More than 4,000 Web sites are listed in the career field and profession articles and refer users to professional associations, government agencies, and other organizations. More than 800 sidebars ranging from profiles of industry movers and shakers to glossaries of industry jargon to fast-fact industry statistics are also included. Designed to hold students' attention and relay information effectively, this edition of Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance is the ideal starting place for career research. This edition features: Comprehensive overviews of 120 career fields and industries The latest information on job duties, salaries, and employment trends for more than 820 professions Sidebars providing additional reading on industry issues and history, useful Web sites, industry jargon, and much more

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The six-volume Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance, 17th Edition is an essential resource for public, college, high school, and junior high school libraries; career centers; guidance offices; and other agencies involved with career exploration and planning. Each article has been thoroughly revised and updated, and many new articles have been added. Comprehensive career information, sidebars, and user-friendly features, including the Career Ladder, which shows common career paths for each profession, provide a clear picture of what it takes to launch a successful career. Called out by graphic icons are the top fastest-growing careers, the highest-paying jobs, and the top careers that experts predict will add the greatest number of positions.

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