A Dangerous Profession
Author: Frederick Busch
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 1998-10-15
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 031219255X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWill make one want to reread all those great books one had not thought of in years.
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Baby-Sitting Is a Dangerous Job
Author: Willo Davis Roberts
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2016-04-19
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1481437062
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA bestselling classic mystery about a baby-sitter who is kidnapped along with the three kids she is watching from three-time Edgar Award–winning author Willo Davis Roberts. “A solid adventure with more than a few spine-tingling moments” (Booklist). From the moment she set eyes on the three Foster kids, Darcy knew being their baby-sitter would be no picnic. But the pay was twice her usual rate, and the job was only for a few hours a day—surely an experienced baby-sitter like her could handle it. But Darcy hadn’t counted on the mysterious things that started happening at the Fosters’ home after she took the job. She did everything a good baby-sitter was supposed to do: she didn’t let the stranger claiming to be from the gas company into the house and she called the police when the burglar alarm went off in the middle of the afternoon. But that wasn’t enough to prevent a baby-sitter’s worst nightmare from coming true. Now it’s up to Darcy to rescue the Foster kids—and herself—from three ruthless kidnappers.
World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Author: Paula Reid
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2012-08-06
Total Pages: 219
ISBN-13: 0857657690
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo you find yourself daydreaming about a glamorous occupation, such as a racing driver, an astronaut or a stunt double? This compelling book unravels the mysteries and exposes the pitfalls of the world’s most dangerous jobs, giving a fascinating insight into the working lives of those who regularly stare death in the face.
The World's Most Dangerous Jobs
Author: Tim O'Shei
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780736864381
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Describes 10 of the world's most dangerous jobs in a countdown format"--Provided by publisher.
The Most Dangerous Jobs in the U. S. A.
Author: June English
Publisher: Apple
Published: 1998-03-01
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780590897518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes such dangerous jobs as smoke jumper, undercover cop, test pilot, and epidemiologist and presents brief interviews with people who hold these risky jobs.
The Most Dangerous Profession
Author: Clifton Adams
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 1973-01-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780002345026
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDangerous Jobs
Author: Abigail Gehring
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Published: 2009-05-12
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13: 1602396205
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPresents brief descriptions of hazardous jobs, covering the risks involved and pay rates for positions as a smoke jumper, CIA agent, bomb squad technician, roofer, and more, and includes Web sites to consult for additional information.
Do Immigrants Work in Riskier Jobs?
Author: Pia M. Orrenius
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Published: 2010-02
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 1437924336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRecent reports suggest that immigrants are more likely to hold jobs with worse working conditions than U.S.-born workers, perhaps because immigrants work in jobs that â¿¿natives donâ¿¿t want.â¿¿ Despite this widespread view, earlier studies have not found immigrants to be in riskier jobs than natives. This study combines individual-level data from the 2003â¿¿2005 American Community Survey on work-related injuries and fatalities to take a fresh look at whether foreign-born workers are employed in more dangerous jobs. The results indicate that immigrants are in fact more likely to work in risky jobs than U.S.-born workers, partly due to differences in average characteristics, such as immigrantsâ¿¿ lower English language ability and educational attainment. Illus.
Oil Rig Worker
Author: William Thomas
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9781608701735
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSome people do their jobs in Arctic blizzards or fierce storms on the high seas. For some people, crawling through dark caves, climbing into sewers, searching through animal droppings, or even driving a car off a cliff is all in a day's work. Who does jobs like these, why do they do them, and how do they stay safe doing them? You'll find out in Dirty and Dangerous Jobs. Working on an oil rig is a job for the young and the strong. Crews put in long days using incredibly heavy equipment to drill for oil. They may work in hot deserts or the frozen Arctic. Everything on the rig is covered in dirt and oil. Being an oil rig worker is truly one of the dirtiest, most dangerous jobs there is. Book jacket.
Working on the Edge
Author: Spike Walker
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: 1993-03-15
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 1466809337
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA Deadly Chase on The Bering Sea Immerse yourself in crewman Spike Walker's Working on the Edge, an adrenaline-fueled narrative that brings to life the world of Alaskan king crab fishing. Set against the merciless backdrop of the turbulent Bering Sea, the book is a visceral account of human struggle, survival, and the dogged pursuit of fortune. Working on the Edge transports you to the wretched, unforgiving conditions of the Bering Sea with its icy winds, treacherous waves, and debilitating on-deck labor. More than a mere profession, crab fishing in these chilling waters stands as a brutal testament to the battle of man against nature, where every decision carries the weight of life and death. Alongside personal stories, Walker brings to light the stories of survivors from the industry's deadly disasters, painting a vivid picture of the harsh reality of this dangerous line of work. Walker rivetingly depicts the modern-day gold rush that drew hundreds of fortune-and adventure-hunters to Alaska's dangerous waters.
