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Culinary Careers For Dummies

By: Michele Thomas,Annette Tomei,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Culinary Careers For Dummies

By: Michele Thomas,Annette Tomei,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

The fast and easy way to find your place in the culinary field Ever dream of exploring an exciting career in culinary arts or cooking but don't know where to begin? Culinary Careers For Dummies is the perfect book for anyone who dreams of getting into the culinary profession. Whether you're a student, an up-and-coming chef looking for direction, or are simply interested in reinventing yourself and trying your hand at a new career, Culinary Careers For Dummies provides the essential information every culinary novice needs to enter and excel in the food service industry. Packed with advice on selecting a culinary school and tips for using your degree to land your dream job, Culinary Careers For Dummies offers up-to-the-minute information on: culinary training, degrees, and certificates; the numerous career options available (chef, chef's assistant, pastry chef, food stylist, caterer, line cook, restaurant publicist/general manager, Sommelier, menu creator, food writer, consultant/investor, etc.) and the paths to get there; basic culinary concepts and methods; advice on finding a niche in the culinary world; culinary core competencies; food safety and proper food handling; real-life descriptions of what to expect on the job; and how to land a great culinary job. Expert guidance on cooking up your career plan to enter the food service industry Tips and advice on what to study to get you where you're headed Packed with information on the many career options in the culinary field Culinary Careers For Dummies is a one-stop reference for anyone who is interested in finding a career in this growing and lucrative field.

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1118077741

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Police Officer Exam For Dummies

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Police Officer Exam For Dummies

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini

Prepare to serve your community with this easy-to-follow guide for future police officers Open positions for police officers and detectives are expected to expand dramatically over the next decade. The time is right if you're looking to become a new police officer in your town or city. And whether you're hoping to become a local, county, state, or federal law enforcement official, the Police Officer Exam For Dummies has all the info you need to prepare for and pass the National Police Officer Selection Test or your local police officer exam with flying colors. From the low-down on physical ability testing and the personal background interview, to targeted reviews of judgment skills, map reading, memory, observation, and recall, this guide will whip you into shape for the police officer test in no time at all. In this book, you'll: Get the instruction you need to find your confidence and banish test anxiety for good Learn memory aids and tips so you can master the observation and recall test Get actionable and practicable test-taking strategies that actually improve your performance on the exam So, stop rubbing that rabbit's foot and start preparing like the pros do, with the Police Officer Exam For Dummies!

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1119860555

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Police Officer Exam For Dummies

By: Raymond Foster,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Police Officer Exam For Dummies

By: Raymond Foster,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

Your ticket to a higher score on the police officer exam Police exams are becoming increasingly difficult to pass, as law enforcement agencies are looking for the most capable officers from the candidate application pool. To help select the most qualified candidate, more than half of the departments and agencies throughout the country are following the current trend of using the National Police Officer Selection Test (POST also referred to as NPOST). Police Officer Exam For Dummies features three POST exams based on the official test, plus one New York City (NYC) exam. If you're a prospective police officer who needs to take the written exam, Police Officer Exam For Dummies gives you all the essential test preparation you need to succeed. Packed with study advice and test-taking tips, you'll get targeted instruction on everything you can expect on the actual exam. Targeted review in judgment, map reading, memory observation, and recall skills Coverage of all key subject areas 4 full-length practice officer exams with answers and detailed explanations Whether you're taking the local, county, state, or federal agency exam, this guide contains everything you need to score your highest on the exam and realize your dream of becoming a police officer.

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1118008537

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Firefighter Exam For Dummies

By: Stacy L. Bell,Lindsay Rock,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Firefighter Exam For Dummies

By: Stacy L. Bell,Lindsay Rock,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

The fast and easy way to score your best on the Firefighter Exam In addition to physical tests of strength, agility, and coordination, firefighters must also pass a difficult written test that requires serious preparation to fare well, and many applicants fail to succeed. Firefighter Exam For Dummies gives you a complete review of the most commonly tested topics that are typical of firefighter exams given to candidates across North America, as well as tips and advice on how to pass the oral interview, psychological testing, and the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Coverage of reading comprehension, math, principles of mechanics, tool usage and recognition, memorization and visualization, and on-the-job scenarios Study advice and test-taking tips 4 full-length practice exams with answers and detailed explanations including the National Firefighter Selection Inventory (NFSI), a battery of 105 questions that assess the job-related cognitive skills required of a firefighter, and a test based on the New York City (NYC) firefighter exam-one of the most demanding Complete with advice for conquering test anxiety, Firefighter Exam For Dummies covers everything you need to know to confidently tackle-and pass-the big exam.

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1118000536

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Police Officer Exam For Dummies

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Firefighter Exam For Dummies

By: Stacy L. Bell,Lindsay Rock,Tracey Biscontini

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Firefighter Exam For Dummies

By: Stacy L. Bell,Lindsay Rock,Tracey Biscontini

Firefighting is an honorable and rewarding career, and it takes a lot of hard work to get started. Here is a complete review of the most commonly tested topics given to candidates across North America, as well as tips and advice.

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0470769467

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Police Officer Exam For Dummies

By: Raymond Foster,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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By: Raymond Foster,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Culinary Careers For Dummies

By: Michele Thomas,Annette Tomei,Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Amendment XIII: Abolishing Slavery

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini,Rebecca Sparling

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Amendment XIII: Abolishing Slavery

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini,Rebecca Sparling

One of the most stirring moments in history was when Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Along with this crucial primary source, readers are treated to an amazing collection of essays about the abolishment of slavery and the Thirteenth Amendment. Readers will evaluate the historical defense of slavery and its rejection, reactions to Lincoln's proclamation, and they will learn how early Supreme Court rulings actually undermined this amendment's power. Other topics include segregation, housing developments, road closings, America's debt to slaves, immigrant labor, modern-day slavery, and slavery in American prisons and suburbs.

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Greenhaven Publishing LLC

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0737741228

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9780737741223

Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini

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Commercial Driver's License Exam For Dummies

By: Tracey Vasil Biscontini

Break-number, this is Dummies. Do you copy? Commercial Driver’s License Exam For Dummies is packed with all the information you need to pass your exam, understand important safety regulations, learn about different commercial vehicles, and get on the road! The CDL exam may be challenging, but with the easy-to-follow style of Dummies, you can conquer the material in no time. You’ll learn what you need to achieve a high score, understand the different components of the exam, and prepare using practice tests.

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1119907586

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