Government & Law Enforcement

This book by former Vice President Al Gore is a visionary analysis of how the politics of fear, secrecy, cronyism, and blind faith has combined with the degration of the public sphere to create an environment dangerously hostile to reason.

Provides preparation for all exams given throughout the country that qualify applicants for promotion to the rank and responsibilities of police sergeant. Includes a diagnostic test and three full-length practice exams with answers and explanations.

Provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of careers in this expansive field.

This is a complete career-prep guide, containing information on the most popular entry-level civil service positions - from postal service to law enforcement, firefighting to administrative, and more.

Discusses how police officers and their subculture are shaped by exposures to death.

Inside information on getting chosen for and succeeding in one of the toughest, most prestigious jobs in the world

This freshly revised edition gives expert step-by-step guidance and samples for creating a resume specifically for applying for jobs with the federal government.

The first part of this book discusses how to find the right occupation, develop a vision for your career, assess yourself, develop essential skills, and create a career plan. The second part overviews the federal government as an employer.

Provides updated information on all federal domestic financial and other assistance programs, representing about $2 trillion worth of federal assistance.

This guide gives you all the tools and advice you need to get a government job, internship, or fellowship.

These two books include all the resources and tools you need to conduct an effective job search with federal agencies.

Packed with timed, skill-building drills to help them answer questions faster and more accurately.

Includes a 473 Postal Exam study guide and provides all of the information needed to locate job vacancies, prepare for exams, and explore all jobs including those that don't require entrance tests.

Focuses on gang proliferation, migration, and crime patterns, and highlights known risk factors that lead to youths joining gangs and to gang formation within communities.

Includes updates from the 2010 Hiring Reform, samples of federal resumes, and step-by-step instructions on how to apply for federal positions.

Reveals the inside story about becoming a successful grant writer.

This kit addresses key job search steps and the special needs of certain groups - vocational, professional, people with disabilities, ex-offenders....