By Ronald L. Krannich, Ph.D. and Trudy S. Woodring

Designed for servicemembers and their spouses, these four new inexpensive and practical self-directed action guides are jam-packed with essential information on managing military life and transitioning to the civilian work world.

Each pocket guide includes engaging checklists, tips, examples, quizzes, and exercises for understanding and taking action. Designed (3 7/8" x 4 7/8") as quick references to conveniently fit into pockets and/or handbags.

Written by a leading military career transition expert and a military spouse. 64 pages each. 2009. $2.95 each. SPECIAL: $10.95 for all four pocket guides.

• The Military-to-Civilian Transition Pocket Guide
  Filled with timeless tips for launching a successful military-to-civilian transition. Includes a 10-step job search process along with job survival, starting a business, federal jobs, and retirement planning.
  
  
• The Military Spouse's Employment Pocket Guide
  Offers terrific advice on organizing an effective job search, education, training, attitudes, barriers to employment, jobs and employers, federal jobs, Internet resources, employment assistance, contacts, and much more.
  
  
• The Military Spouse's Map Through the Maze Pocket Guide
  Shows how to effectively deal with the military maze. Covers base services, child care, TRICARE, pay, benefits, education, health, deployment, personal finances, employment, etiquette, PTSD, travel, education, and retirement.
  
  
• The Military Personal Finance Pocket Guide
  Shows how to develop a secure future through smart financial planning. Covers budgeting, investing, insurance, banking, borrowing, tax strategies, VA benefits, retirement, and much more.