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.

With this guide, readers will learn how to navigate the government application process to find stable employment opportunities available from county municipali­ties as well as state and federal agencies.

Provides short, informative definitions for more than 1,300 criminal justice terms.

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

The key to getting a federal job is how well applicants write a job-winning application.

Despite downsizing efforts and attempts to "reinvent" government, the federal government hires nearly 1,000 individuals each day.

You will easily learn the best strategies for answering test questions with this time-saving study tool.

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

Identifies the major federal government employers, shows how to find available positions, and outlines the application process.

This directory describes career opportunities in Homeland Security, including scientific research, cyber technology, bio-medical technology, disaster assistance and relief, air marshal operations, and more.

Shows how wives can cope with the fear, anger, and loneliness they feel related to their partner's high-risk profession.

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.

With this comprehensive study aid, you'll gain a command of the mental skills and attitudes tested on most city, county, state, and other police agency exams — at your own pace.

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.

Designed to ease communication between law enforcement officials and the Latino community when dealing with correctional facilities, accident reports, criminal investigations, etc.

The first comprehensive guide to federal government jobs for young adults; includes CD-ROM.

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....