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Hermann Memorial Library

Selected Books on Careers and Vocational Guidance

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General
	Cohen, Carol Fishman, and Vivian Steir Rabin.   Back on the Career Track: A Guide for Stay-At-Home Moms Who Want to Return to Work.  New York: Warner Business Books, 2007.
	Gardella, Robert S.  The Harvard Business School Guide for Finding Your Next Job. Boston: Harvard Business School Press, 2000.
	Hopke, William E., Ed.  The Encyclopedia of Careers and Vocational Guidance. 14th ed. Chicago: Ferguson, 2008.  5 v.
	Krannich , Ronald L., and Caryl Rae Krannich.  America ’s Top 100 Jobs for People without a Four-Year Degree: Great Jobs with a Promising Future. Manassas Park, VA: Impact Publications, 2005.
	Phifer, Paul.  Quick Prep Careers: Good Jobs in 1 Year or Less.  3rd ed.  Chicago, IL: Ferguson, 2003.
	Vogt, Peter.  Career Wisdom for College Students: Insights You Won’t Get in Class, on the Internet or from Your Parents.  New York: Ferguson, 2007.
Architecture and Interior Design
	Gibbs, Jenny.  Interior Design.   New York: Abrams, 2005.
	Kostof, Spiro, Ed. The Architect: Chapters in the History of the Profession. Berkeley: Univ. of California Press, 2000.
Art and Commercial Art (see also Graphic Design)
	Brommer , Gerald F., and Joseph A.Gatto. Careers in Art: An Illustrated Guide.  2nd ed.  Worcester, MA: Davis, 1999.
	Dooley, Michael and Steven Heller, Eds.  The Education of a Comics Artist: Visual Narrative in Cartoons, Graphic Novels and Beyond.  New York: Allworth, 2005.
	Goldfarb, Roz.  Careers by Design. 3rded. New York: Allworth, 2001.
	Grant, Daniel.  An Artist’s Guide: Making it in New York City.  New York: Allworth, 2001.
	Haubenstock , Susan H., and David Joselit.  Career Opportunities in Art.  3rd ed. New York: Facts on File, 2001.
	Wheeler, Susan G., and Gary S. Wheeler.  The Visual Design Primer. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2002.
Criminal Justice (see also Law)
	Anderson, James F., Nancie J. Mangels, and Laronistine Dyson.  Criminal Justice and Criminology: A Career Guide to Local, State, Federal and Academic Positions.  Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2003.
	Camenson, Blythe.  Opportunities in Forensic Science Careers.  Chicago, IL: VGM Career Books, 2001.
Culinary Arts
	Brefere , Lisa M., Karen Eich Drummond, and Brad Barnes.  So You Want to be a Chef?: Your Guide to Culinary Careers. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2006.
	Sims-Bell, Barbara.  Career Opportunities in the Food and Beverage Industry. 2nd ed.  New York: Facts on File, 2002.
Graphic Design (see also Art and Commercial Art)
	Fishel, Catharine M.  How to Grow as a Graphic Designer.  New York: Allworth, 2005.
	Heller, Steven, and Teresa Fernandes.  Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design. 2nd ed. New York: Wiley, 2002.
	Heller, Steven, and Teresa Fernandes.  Becoming a Graphic Designer: A Guide to Careers in Design. 3rd ed. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2006.
	Jefferson, Michael.  Breaking into Graphic Design: Tips from the Pros on Finding the Right Position for You.  New York: Allworth, 2005.
	Myers, Debbie Rose.  The Graphic Designer’s Guide to Portfolio Design.  Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2005.
Law (see also Criminal Justice)
	Echaore-McDavid, Susan. Career Opportunities in Law and the Legal Industry.  New York: Facts on File, 2002.
	Echaore-McDavid, Susan. Career Opportunities in Law Enforcement, Security and Protective Services.   New York: Checkmark Books, 1999.
	Schneeman, Angela.  Paralegal Careers.  Albany, NY: West Legal Studies/Thomson Learning, 2000.
Military
	Henderson, C.J. and Jack Dolphin.  Career Opportunities in the Armed Forces.  New York: Checkmark Books, 2003.
Nursing and Health
	Capellini, Steve.  Massage Therapy Career Guide for Hands-On Success.  Albany, NY: Milady, 1999.
	Cherry, Barbara, and Susan R. Jacob, Eds.  Contemporary Nursing: Issues, Trends & Management. 3rded. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby, 2005.
	Chitty, Kay Kittrell, Ed.  Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges. 4th ed.  St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders, 2005.
	Dunne, Genny Dell.  The Nursing Job Search Handbook.  Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2002.
Photography
	Cox, Susan Linnet.  Photo Styling: How to Build Your Career and Succeed.  New York: Allworth, 2006.
	Heron, Michal.  Creative Careers in Photography: Making a Living With or Without a Camera.  New York: Allworth Press, 2007.
Psychology
	Sternberg, Robert J., Ed.  Career Paths in Psychology: Where Your Degree Can Take You.  2nd Ed.  Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2007.
Science
	Rosei , Federico, and Tudor Johnston.  Survival Skills for Scientists. London: Imperial College Press, 2006.
Sports, Recreation and Leisure
	Field, Shelly.  Career Opportunities in Casinos and Casino Hotels.  New York: Facts on File, 2000.
	Heitzmann, William Ray.  Opportunities in Sports and Fitness Careers.  Chicago: VGM Career Books, 2003.
	Jensen, Clayne R., and Jay H. Naylor.  Opportunities in Recreation and Leisure Careers. Rev. ed.  New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
	Stier, William F.  Managing Sport, Fitness and Recreation Programs: Concepts and Practices.  Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1999.
Travel/Tourism
	Colbert, Judy.  Career Opportunities in the Travel Industry.  New York: Ferguson, 2004.