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Heading out : the start of some splendid careers / edited by Gloria Kamen.
Excerpts from the writings of famous and successful artists, athletes, writers, political activists, and scientists reveal the defining moment that led each to make a career decision.
Record details
- ISBN: 1582347875 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 236 pages ; 21 cm.
- Edition: First U.S. edition.
- Publisher: New York : Bloomsbury Children's Books, 2003.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-236) |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Writers: Russell Baker -- Katherine Paterson -- Isaac Asimov -- Julia Alverez -- Pauline Fisk. The arts: Ken Burns -- Sidney Poitier -- Claire Bloom -- Clyde Bernhardt -- Pablo Casals -- Beverly Sills. Science, medicine & invention: Mae Jemison -- Ben Carson -- Richard Feynman -- Edward O. Wilson -- Dean Kamen. Business and politics: Nelson Mandela -- Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. -- Walter Chrysler -- Boris Yelsin -- Dan Rather. Sports: Sammy Sosa -- Lance Armstrong -- Jackie Joyner-Kersee. |
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| Subject: | Vocational guidance > Juvenile literature Professions > Juvenile literature |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTLD Heppner Branch | YA 331.7 HEA (Text) | 33122001870131 | Young Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
Excerpts from the writings of famous and successful artists, athletes, writers, political activists, and scientists reveal the defining moment that led each to make a career decision.
