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GRAPHIC NOVEL ANDERSEN
[2016] Andrews McMeel Publishing
109 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 21 cm
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GRAPHIC NOVEL ANDERSEN
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Adulthood is a myth confronts head-on the horrors, anxiety, and awkwardness of modern adult life. From the agony of holding hands with a gorgeous guy to the yawning pit of hell that is the wifi gone down to the eye-watering pain of eating too-hot pizza because one cannot stand to wait for it to cool down, Sarah fearlessly documents it all. Like the work of fellow Millennial authors Allie Brosh, Grace Helbig, and Gemma Correll, Sarah's total frankness...
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GRAPHIC NOVEL BIOGRAPHY ANDREW
[2018] Clarkson Potter
First edition.
189 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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GRAPHIC NOVEL BIOGRAPHY ANDREW
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"Adulting meets Hyperbole and a Half in this witty, starkly honest, and absolutely on-point book of essays and illustrations on the realities of growing up and finding yourself. Mari Andrew started doodling when she worked at a bakery--she took some license with the display case labels. When customers noticed and began telling her the drawings brightened their days, Mari realized she could use that hobby to connect with people. She hit a professional...
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JOBS HUNTING ANGULO
[2018] John Wiley & Sons, Inc
xi, 246 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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JOBS HUNTING ANGULO
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Find--and land--your first job! Finding a job can seem daunting, especially when it's a brand new experience. There's a lot to know, and often a lot of pressure. Written by the founder of AfterCollege.com, Getting Your First Job For Dummies is designed to take the stress out of the job search process and help you get an offer. In this book, you'll discover how to identify your talents and strengths, use your network to your advantage, interview with...
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GENLIT 070.92 BERTSCHE
[2011] Ballantine
xxi, 353 pages ; 21 cm
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GENLIT 070.92 BERTSCHE
2011 Random House Publishing Group
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2011 Random House Publishing Group
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When Rachel Bertsche first moves to Chicago, she’s thrilled to finally share a zip code, let alone an apartment, with her boyfriend. But shortly after getting married, Bertsche realizes that her new life is missing one thing: friends. Sure, she has plenty of BFFs—in New York and San Francisco and Boston and Washington, D.C. Still, in her adopted hometown, there’s no one to call at the last minute for girl talk over brunch or a reality-TV...
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[2012] Wiley
ix, 486 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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"The next best thing to having Mark Bittman in the kitchen with youMark Bittman's highly acclaimed, bestselling book How to Cook Everything is an indispensable guide for any modern cook. With How to Cook Everything The Basics he reveals how truly easy it is to learn fundamental techniques and recipes. From dicing vegetables and roasting meat, to cooking building-block meals that include salads, soups, poultry, meats, fish, sides, and desserts, Bittman...
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JOBS CAREERS BOLLES 2020
[2019] Ten Speed Press
Revised edition.
311 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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JOBS CAREERS BOLLES 2020
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With more than 10 million copies sold in 28 countries, the world's most popular job-search book is updated for 2020, tailoring Richard Bolles's long-trusted guidance with up-to-the-minute information and advice for today's job-hunters and career-changers. What Color Is Your Parachute? is the world's most popular job-hunting guide, revised and updated annually with more than ten million copies sold. This newly streamlined edition features the latest...
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GENLIT 817.54 BROWN
2013. Grand Central Pub
First edition.
viii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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GENLIT 817.54 BROWN
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From breaking up with frenemies to fixing your toilet, this way fun comprehensive handbook is the answer for aspiring grown-ups of all ages.
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GENLIT 155.6 FIELDING
[2019] New Harbinger Publications
vi, 215 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
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GENLIT 155.6 FIELDING
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"Whoever said being a grownup was easy? For millennials up to the challenge, Mastering Adulthood offers smart and entertaining strategies for dealing with difficult emotions while facing the new realities of adulthood--such as graduating from college, starting a career, gaining financial independence, and creating meaningful relationships. More than just "adulting". This book gives readers the emotional skills they need to thrive!"--
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GENLIT 818.6 KEEGAN
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818.6 KEEGAN
2014. Scribner
First Scribner hardcover edition.
xxiii, 208 pages ; 22 cm
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818.6 KEEGAN
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CD 818.6 KEEGAN
[2014] Tantor Media, Inc
Unabridged.
5 audio discs (approximately 5 hours, 30 minutes) : digital, CD audio ; 4 3/4 in.
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CD 818.6 KEEGAN
2014. Tantor Audio
Library edition.
5 audio discs (5 hr., 30 min.) : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in.
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2014 Tantor Media, Inc
Unabridged
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"An affecting and hope-filled posthumous collection of essays and stories from the talented young Yale graduate whose title essay captured the world's attention in 2012 and turned her into an icon for her generation. Marina Keegan's star was on the rise when she graduated magna cum laude from Yale in May 2012. She had a play that was to be produced at the New York Fringe Festival and a job waiting for her at The New Yorker. Tragically, five days after...
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GENLIT 332.024 KOBLINER
2017. Touchstone
Touchstone trade paperback edition.
xvi, 330 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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GENLIT 332.024 KOBLINER
[2009] Simon & Schuster
Fireside trade paperback edition.
xii, 336 pages ; 22 cm
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"A completely revised and updated fourth edition of the New York Times bestseller, designed to guide younger adults through the world of personal finance. More than ever before, people in their twenties and thirties need help getting their financial lives in order. And who could blame them? These so-called millennials have come of age in the wake of the worst economic crisis in memory, and are now trying to get by in its aftermath. They owe record...
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MONEY MGMT. INVESTING LOWRY
[2019] TarcherPerigee
241 pages ; 21 cm
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MONEY MGMT. INVESTING LOWRY
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"A guide to investing basics by the author of Broke Millennial, for anyone who feels like they aren't ready (or rich enough) to get into the market Millennials want to learn how to start investing. The problem is that most have no idea where to begin. There's a significant lack of information out there catering to the concerns of new millennial investors, such as: *Should I invest while paying down student loans? *How do I invest in a socially responsible...
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JOBS CAREERS SANDBERG
2014. Alfred A. Knopf
Expanded edition for graduates.
xviii, 406 pages ; 19 cm
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JOBS CAREERS SANDBERG
[2014] Books on Tape
Unabridged.
8 audio discs (570 min.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
2014 Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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2014 Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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"Expanded and updated exclusively for graduates just entering the workforce, this extraordinary edition of Lean In includes a letter to graduates from Sheryl Sandberg and six additional chapters from experts offering advice on finding and getting the most out of a first job; resume writing; best interviewing practices; negotiating your salary; listening to your inner voice; owning who you are; and leaning in for millennial men. In 2013, Sheryl Sandberg's...
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305.4 SKIMM
[2019] Ballantine Books
First edition.
vii, 242 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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305.4 SKIMM
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Meant for anyone who's starting out in the real world, looking to make a change, or just wants a reset, this book gives you the information you need to make informed and empowered decisions in your life. Covering everything from personal finance, to career, to stress management, global politics, and more, How to Skimm Your Life breaks down some of the less glamorous parts of adulting. -- adapted from amazon.com.
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MONEY MGMT. INVESTING TYSON
[2018] John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Second edition.
xviii, 264 pages : charts ; 24 cm.
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MONEY MGMT. INVESTING TYSON
[2013] Wiley
xviii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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Covering everything from evaluating assets and managing risk to demystifying your portfolio, this guide offers expert invest advice that you shouldn't be without.
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650.14 VERMUNT
2019. ECW Press
247 pages ; 20 cm
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650.14 VERMUNT
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"A shot of encouragement, a kick in the ass, and a loving push for young people who have no idea what they want or how to get it, Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don't have any experience? What if I went to school for something I hated? What if I have NO IDEA what...