First and Ten (A Gridiron Story)

James, Matthew

James, Laurence

Literature & Fiction

Egmont Childrens Books

Second and Five (A Gridiron Story)

This book has some black and red marking in it. It was published in 1987. It has a small punched whole in it, the pages are clean and this is a used book.

Third and Goal (A Gridiron Story)

End Zone

Outside Shot

Congratulations on your new computer! If you only knew how to set it up and use it, things would be perfect. But the manual that came along with your purchase is less than helpful, with techie terms that give you a headache and diagrams that you can't make heads or tails of. Now what do you do? Help is at your fingertips with the real answers to the real questions a beginner asks--in plain English, from how to start up to writing a letter, checking spelling, getting connected to and using the Internet, sending e-mail, doing some e-finance, planning your trip online, to having some fun and games with great software. As you explore the World Wide Web, take along this complete introduction to your PC--it's the ideal travel companion.

I'm Turning on My PC, Now What?! (Now What?! Series)

Science & Math

Mathematics

Silver Lining

Congratulations on your new computer! If you only knew how to set it up and use it, things would be perfect. But, the manual that came along with your purchase is less than helpful, with techie terms that give you a headache and diagrams that you can't make heads or tails of. Now what do you do? Help is at your fingertips with the real answers to the real questions a beginner asks. In plain English, you'll get advice on everything from how to start up to sending e-mail, checking spelling, using the internet, doing some e-finance, planning your trip online. And now, this completely revised edition of the very best starter's guide also covers Microsoft's most up-to-the-minute operating system, Windows XP--which comes standard in all new PCs. You'll see exactly what this desktop looks like and how to use it to get connected on the net, play the latest and greatest games, and take advantage of the most modern hardware. As you explore the World Wide Web, take along this complete introduction to your PC.

I'm Turning on my PC, Now What?! - Windows XP Edition: Surf The Web/ Send E-Mail/ Write A Letter (Now What Series)

Computers & Technology

Operating Systems

First stop on the Internet highway: E-mail. Contact friends, join discussion groups with your favorite interests, play in live-action chat rooms. Research the phone numbers of lost loves, locate your name in the papers, consult genealogies, gain health and medical info, the latest news, and find expert advice for your personal life, career, and hobbies. You can shop the universe with a secure credit card to reserve airline tickets, car rentals, hotel reservations, and concert tickets. Try banking and paying bills online. Listen to any radio station in the world, watch live views of almost anything, and filter the Web for your kids.

Barnes and Noble Basics Using the Internet: An Easy, Smart Guide to Being Online (Barnes & Noble Basics)

Lake, Matt

Networking & Cloud Computing

Congratulations on your new computer. Now, if you only knew how to set it up and use it, things would be perfect. But the standard manual is less than helpful, with techie terms that give you a headache and complicated diagrams that leave you confused. What should you do? Help is at your fingertips with the real answers to the real questions a beginner asks--in plain English, from how to start up to writing a letter, checking spelling, getting connected to and using the Internet, sending e-mail, doing some e-finance, planning your trip online, to having some fun and games with great software. As you explore the World Wide Web, take along this complete introduction to your PC: it's the ideal travel companion.

Barnes and Noble Basics Using Your PC: An Easy, Smart Guide to Using Your PC (Barnes & Noble Basics)

Hardware & DIY

Wondering why you didn't get a reply to that resume you sent out? Most people trying to break into the events industry go about it in entirely the wrong way; you can't just take a course, graduate, and start applying for entry-level positions. Unlike most professions, a career in event planning does not require qualifications. Employers are looking for people with the right skills, personal qualities, and--above all else--experience. In this industry, getting hired doesn't involve blindly sending out resumes to get experience; it's all about networking, contacts, and relationships. This straight-talking, no-nonsense, guide aims to show job seekers the right way to go about it--with practical steps and action points to follow. You will learn: <ul> <li>Why you don't need qualifications or certifications to become an event planner</li> <li>How to decide if taking an event-planning course is right for you</li> <li>How to differentiate between credible and less trustworthy event-planning courses</li> <li>How to choose the most relevant event-planning course and how long to study for</li> <li>How to network, make contacts, and develop relationships in the events industry</li> <li>The specific skills and qualities that employers are looking for you to demonstrate</li> <li>The experience employers will be looking for on your resume</li> <li>How to get that experience when starting from scratch</li> <li>How to present that experience on your resume in the right way</li> <li>How to approach and get noticed by employers</li> <li>What to say and do in interviews--and what not to</li> </ul> Featuring advice from employers, recruiters, and senior event professionals with experience working for some the industry's leading players, including: Jack Morton Worldwide, George P. Johnson, Imagination, Apple, Microsoft, UBM, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Linklaters, ACCESS Destination Services, International Travel Group, The Dorchester, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, FremantleMedia, Rhubarb Food Design, Chad Hudson Events, British Red Cross, and ESP Recruitment--the leading recruitment agency for the events industry. Suitable for complete beginners or those who have already taken an event-planning course but are struggling to find work in the industry, this book reveals what employers are really looking for, to give you the best chance of getting hired. For additional content, see this book's companion site at www.becomeaneventplanner.org

Become an Event Planner: Secrets for Getting Hired from Employers, Recruiters, and Event Professionals

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Plan B Publishing

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