Job From Home

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This book has everything you need to start your own home-based online bookstore and more. It covers: where to buy the books worth reselling, the various available online marketplaces and the advantages/disadvantages of each, how to price and grade your books, how to safely store your books with ease of locating them in mind, how to plan your business, the legal structures of online bookselling businesses, in-state retail sales tax and Schedule C tax issues, how to pack your books to minimize “escapees,” thrid-party wireless lookup service, inventory management software providers, re-pricing tools, online postage services, websites & advertising, shipping methods & trade-offs, how much to pay for books, shipping material suppliers, an exhaustive list of wholesale & remainder book distributors, and much more. The author has included graphs to demonstrate how long you might expect to wait to sell a book with a given Amazon sales rank, histograms of profit distributions you might expect, tables of Roman Numerals, photographs of packing procedures & bookseller terminology, etc. With this book as your guide you are well on your way to being a successful online bookseller. Printed in Times New Roman 9 pt font.

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Melissa Stanton never set out to be a stay-at-home mother.

It just sort of happened as the result of a confluence of events — her husband taking an out-of-state job, her own long commute to a high-pressure New York magazine editing job, and the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

‘I woke up one day and said, `You know what? That’s it. I need to live a different life,’?’ she said.

Ms. Stanton, who now lives in Davidsonville, admits she didn’t know quite what she was getting into when she left the workforce. But she’s gained a lot of experience and is determined to pass it on to other women.

Her book, ‘The Stay-at-Home Survival Guide: Field-Tested Strategies for Staying Smart, Sane, and Connected While Caring for Your Kids,’ came out June 1. It packs plenty of advice for moms who may be feeling a bit isolated and under-appreciated in their new roles.

‘It’s so chock-full of tips (and) practical things,’ said Krista Lyons-Gould, publisher of Berkeley-based Seal Press, which put out the guide.

Ms. Stanton, 43, consulted with about 100 stay-at-home mothers and surveyed more than 60 in detail to gain a broad perspective for the book.

The guide includes chapters on everything from finances and friends to sex and strategies for keeping sane.

‘There’s a little humor and a lot of substance,’ said Ginny Meerman of Edgewater, who has four children and has been a stay-at-home mother for 18 years.

‘I’m still amazed that I did it,’ she said. ‘The book was a lot of work, but it was really good to have done it. I hope it gets attention. I think it’s a useful book.’ — Hometown Annapolis, June 19, 2008

No one ever said that staying home with kids was easy. But now, thanks to this new book by Melissa Stanton, you’ll have somewhere to turn whenever you’re feeling a little lonely, under-appreciated, or overwhelmed. Stanton, a magazine editor turned stay-at-home herself, understands all too well both the joys and the challenges that come with staying home with your children full time. For this book, she draws not only on her own experience, but also on the experiences of other moms, who she spoke to and surveyed at length. With information about dealing with everything from money and scheduling to friendships and marriage, Stanton has the advice you need for every situation and the sympathy and understanding you’ve been hoping for. No one understands a stay-at-home mom like another stay-at-home mom, which gives Stanton the insights to make this Survival Guide a valuable resource for moms everywhere. — Mom Central, June 26, 2008

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Learn how to do research on the firm where you would like to work, and discover the facts you need to know about the company before you arrive for your job interview. This book gives you step-by-step instructions on how to prepare yourself for the interview, including advice on rehearsing answers to likely questions and being alert to interpret what job interviewers reveal about their company and its procedures. If you’re getting ready to go job hunting or move up in your company, this book is a very good place to start.

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Proven strategies to negotiate the perfect job offer.

You finally have the offer you’ve been waiting for, and you want the job. Stop right there! Before you accept, take the time to consider all aspects of the offer. If you’re not 100atisfied with the fine—and the not so fine—print, try negotiating the best deal possible. This indispensable new book, with easy-to-follow exercises, complete checklists, and numerous real-world examples, Negotiate Your Job Offer takes you step-by-step through the entire negotiating process. Here’s where you’ll learn how to:

• Analyze and evaluate a job offer in terms of mutual fit
• Determine when negotiating is appropriate—and when it’s not p9e Master key negotiating skills and strategies
• Handle inflexibility and compromise
• Negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package
• Confirm acceptance or decline an offer
• And much more!

From the Publisher

Job hunters in today’s volatile business climate, where mergers are commonplace and downsizing is rampant, owe it to themselves to find out everything they can about their prospective employers and on the basis of that information, negotiate the best possible deals for themselves. This book arms savvy job-hunters with the knowledge and skills they need to evaluate a job offer in terms of mutual fit and the corporate culture, research a company for market value and long-term stability, gauge the impact of potential mergers or reengineering programs, and negotiate the best possible salary and benefits package

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This celebrated survival guide for actors is still considered “the Bible of the Biz”-the most comprehensive book on the business of acting, informed by an inside view of how casting decisions are actually made-and it has now been updated and expanded to cover new on-line ways actors can promote their picture, rsum and video clips; interviewing and auditioning tips for the new crop of young actors; enhancing one’s image; and finding jobs in emerging markets. Of course, the book still draws from dozens of industry professionals for authoritative advice on financial survival, networking, meeting agents and casting directors, the performing unions, selecting a wardrobe, studying a role-all the essential information actors have steadily relied on since 1987.

About the Author

Mari Lyn Henry was Director of Casting for ABC and is now the New York principal partner of the bicoastal firm Henry Downey Talent. Lynne Rogers has been a leading lady on TV and now produces instructional videos on home decorating and design. She also wrote Working in Show Business. The authors live in New York.

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Animal acupuncturist. Zoo designer. Wildlife rehabilitator.

Working with animals can involve much more than helping at an animal shelter or grooming dogs. There are lots of different jobs out there for people who share a deep concern for the welfare of animals. Authors Michele C. Hollow and Dr. William P. Rives give you the inside scoop on all of them, including:

• Veterinarian and veterinary technician
  
• Zoo worker
  
• Animal trainer for movies and TV
  
• Beekeeper
  
• Guide dog trainer
  

This unique career guide features personal stories from experts in the field, including a large-animal surgeon, a professional dog trainer, an animal behaviorist, and the former president and CEO of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This guide gives you everything you need to find a job that fits your animal-loving personality.

About the Author

Michele C. Hollow (South Orange, NJ) is a writer, editor, and animal lover. She is a member of several animal welfare agencies, including Friends of the Animals, and her local animal welfare association.

William P. Rives, VMD (Jackson, NJ), is the director of Six Flags’ Great Adventure Wild Safari in Ocean County, NJ, the world’s largest drive-thru safari outside of Africa. This wildlife preserve is home to more than 1,200 exotic animals roaming on 350 acres of simulated natural habitat. Dr. Rives is also the head veterinarian at Six Flags.

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This unique book brings you, at last, the easiest, no-risk, step-by-step process for beginning and promoting your own consulting business. This remarkable technique harnesses the full power found in a natural progression: moving from Temp to Contractor to Consultant. Jimmy’s amazing personal experience will empower you to move through all three phases comfortably.

About the Author

JIMMY MOORE is a self-made entrepreneur and electronics design consultant. He has worked as a Temp, Contractor, and Consultant over 20 years at more than 37 client companies. He has trained, managed, and motivated dozens of employees and consultants. Jimmy is President of Explore Electronics Inc, an electronics consulting firm in southern California.

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” …the nuts and bolts …A Highly readable and instructive guide. A must for your job search.” — Gail Evans, author

” I would welcome candidates interviewing with me if they used the steps outlined in PharmRepSelect… — District Manager, fortune 100 Pharmaceutical Company

” PharmRepselect is the most comprehensive text available…the first book I would reccommend for students and career changers…” — Director of Career Development

“Our career library has more than 3500 volumes… PharmRepSelect is near the top in its clarity, organization and utility… — Associate Director, Career Resource Development, Major University

“PharmRepSelect is well written and informative, your insights definitly give applicants the competitive edge, especially in todays job market.” — Assistant Director, NorthEast University

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Lisa Alexander, formerly Regional Recruiter with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is currently Executive Director with LA Consulting. Lisa has authored PharmRepSelect a comprehansive guide to Getting a Job in Pharmaceutical Sales. The author covers the industry from A to Z with insightful, easy to read and practical information that will help you focus your approach and secure employment as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. By reading PharmRepSelect you will learn the essential steps to get the interview and secure the job offer with the company that fits your needs. Lisa shares her years of experience and wisdom. You will learn the selection process from the Hiring Manager’s perspective. PharmRepSelect is an anecodotal and informational guide that is essential for anyone entering and considering a career in this field.

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This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to find your ideal home and get it at a great price. You’ll avoid common mistakes with step-by-step guidance on the buying process, as well as useful tools like checklists and guidelines and vital information on everything from financing to negotiations.

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The Ins and Outs of Home Buying—from the Experts at NAR

Written by real estate expert and author Blanche Evans, The National Association of Realtors® Guide to Home Buying is based on the expertise of NAR, the country’s largest and most reliable organization for real estate professionals. For the first time ever, this indispensable guide shares NAR’s comprehensive inside expertise with home buyers like you—so you can get the best possible return on your biggest investment.

This one-of-a-kind resource gives you all the practical and insightful information you need to find your ideal home and get it at a great price. It features useful tools like checklists and guidelines and practical advice on everything from mortgage and financing alternatives to picking a great location to negotiating with sellers. You’ll avoid common pitfalls with step-by-step guidance on every stage of the buying process, as well as handy tips on:

• Working with professionals—and when you can do it yourself
• Choosing a home that fits your life and family
• Picking the right mortgage product
• Making an offer the buyer can’t refuse
• Handling appraisals, inspections, title policies, and insurance
• Dealing with homeowner associations and management companies
• Doing the final walk-through and closing

There are plenty of books that will help you buy your home, but only one book based on the combined expertise of NAR. Don’t take chances with your biggest investment! Tap into this valuable resource and find your dream home.

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