Most Popular Books by Tom Jackson

The Arkansas River flows through the heart of the United States -- from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, through the vast rolling prairies of the Great Plains, and into the Mississippi River. The river flows mainly through fields and ranchland, making agriculture the main industry along its course. These farms are the most productive in the United States. In addition, the cities along the Arkansas River are home to high-technology industries. Book jacket.

Tells how to prepare a resume, with samples and special advice for college students and women.

A fully illustrated expert guide to over 350 mammals, amphibians and reptiles of the United States, Canada and South America.

Do It Now! The Targeted Resume Tom Jackson, author of Guerrilla Tactics in the Job Market and Not Just Another Job, presents a fast action guide to building a job-winning resume. Part One: Build Your Resume The Six Resume Blocks Resume Hall of Fame Part Two: Alternative Approaches Selecting a Resume Format Part Three: Opening Doors to Your Future Power Letters That Open Doorszs

Bestselling reference for today�s internet generation. Endangered Animals- now available in ebook(PDF) format. There are thousands of endangered animals across the world, and not only in far away climates, some are in our own backyard. Endangered Animals covers them all, from snow leopards to golden toads, detailing why they are dying out and what we can do to save them. They�ll discover more by browsing the dedicated Eyewitness website. Then use the giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room. Great for projects or just for fun, make sure your child learns everything they need to know about endangered animals.

An illustrated guide to over 650 amphibians, reptiles and mammals of the United States, Canada, Central and South America, detailing distribution, habitat, food, size, life span and conservation status. A natural history section explains how these animals are adapted to their habitat and food sources, with information about anatomy, reproduction, ecology, migration, hibernation, biomes, endangered species and wildlife conservation. Over 900 color photographs and specially commissioned illustrations and maps for each of the species featured--Cover.

Knud Aage Nielsen''s boats remain highly prized. This big, handsome volume includes many plans and photographs to study and enjoy.

Pasta salads are back, but not as you know them... Cool Pasta presents bright, delicious and original pasta recipes that will breathe fresh life into your favorite store-cupboard staple. Pasta salad is the perfect warm weather dish: rummage through the shelves of your local store to rustle up a summery lunch for the next few days, prepare a big platterful for when company''s comin'', or simply eat it straight from the mixing bowl as you scan your diary for potluck or picnic potential. With 60+ innovative recipes including Tuna Melt - the iconic sandwich reimagined as a pasta salad, Spanakopasta with grilled feta and crispy filo shards, silky and tangy Brown ButterGnocchi Chaat, and a tongue-numbing Sichuan-Style Pici Salad, Cool Pasta takes the heat off every social occasion and brings texture, contrast and exciting flavours to the al fresco table.

One hundred or so green sea turtle babies scramble as fast as they can toward the sea. They have just hatched from eggs their mother buried on the sandy beach eight weeks earlier. If they make it to the ocean, they have a good chance of growing to be as heavy as 660 pounds (299 kg). There are many predators on the beach, however--and they are hungry for baby turtles! Young readers will explore the underwater world of this marine reptile through clear text, full-color photos, and diagrams. Age-appropriate activities, such as using tape on the floor to show how big green sea turtles can grow, give readers a chance to make observations and to develop animal-science skills.

Journeying back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, Ms. Frizzle''s class learns all about these creatures, including their life cycle, diet, physical characteristics, behaviors, and extinction.

Presents an illustrated look at computers, describing how they were invented, how they work, the different types, how they are used in everyday life, and how they affect the future.

This title is part of the important new series from Oxford which provides accessible introductions to the ideas, facts, and vocabulary behind an absorbing range of subjects. Meticulously researched and authoritative but written in simple language by experts in their fields, curious youngreaders will quickly get to grips with the basic principles and terminology of each subject. Robots, Gadgets and Artificial Intelligence explains, in a clear and interesting way, what AI is and the evolution of robots, how to make AI, the different types of AI, and how AI could affect us in the future. The engaging design highlights the ''Heroes'' of the subject from early beginnings to modern day and picks out and explains tricky terminology in ''Speak like a Scientist'' features. Comic strips, illustrations, amazing photographs, and timeline, as well as glossary and index, all make this handy-sized book the perfect way to learn. If you love this title, why not collect them all? Robots, Gadgets and Artificial Intelligence is part of a collectible set which will explore a diverse range of subjects.

From electronic eyes and robot doctors to nano bots and bio sensors, welcome to the future of medicine Find out all about the mind-blowing science and technology the future has in store for us.

From the first hot air balloons to military supercraft, trace the evolution of technology''s hottest topic - man''s never ending quest to fly. A host of famous flying machines throughout history show how inventors and engineers have developed and improved on technology to make aircraft such an important part of human history. This book also dissects some major developments, such as the jet engine and wing shapes and also explains what happens in a sonic boom and how thrust, gravity lift and weight are all crucial to flight to give a rounded picture of these amazing machines. Technology Timelines is a series of six book aimed at upper KS2 and early KS3 readers, tracing the development of specific technologies through the ages.

Introduces dolphins, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, hunting behavior, and communication abilities.

''Stop the Clock'' is packed with world records, terrific trivia, brain-testing quizzes and eye-popping photos.

Take a trip into space and learn the facts. Complete activities, puzzles, mazes and experiments and more on your exciting journey.

Technology: An Illustrated History of Machines from Stone Axes to Robotics and AI is the essential guide to the history of technology, an authoritative reference book and timeline that examines how tools have built our civilization, changed our environment, and could even alter our species.

Following on from Quiz Whiz, Quiz Whiz: Nature and Quiz Whiz: History, this fourth title in the series contains more than 300 questions and answers about sport on its information-rich pages. The text is geared perfectly for the 7+ age group, with smaller paragraphs, larger fonts and eight questions per spread.

Describes the physical characteristics and physiology of the great white shark, explaining how its teeth, ability to feel electric currents emitted by living bodies in water, and senses of smell and sound all help the fish nab its prey.

This book looks at the technological advances that have made all this possible--and the inventors whose inspiration has helped shape our world.

Learn about all the incredible extinct creatures from millions and millions of years ago with Ms. Frizzle and the kids.

On another special field trip on the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle''s class learns about the ocean and the different creatures that live there.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the solar system, including the eight planets, the Sun, comets, meteors, asteroids, and more.

Introduces facts about insects, including the life cycle of butterflies, how crickets communicate, and how ants work together in a community.

Ms. Frizzle and her class explore marine animals.

Presents a system to help job seekers assess and achieve their career objectives and locate openings not listed in newspapers or with agencies

A collection of sixty creative, innovative, and user-friendly Active Learning lesson plans which will influence student behavior and attitudes for a lifetime.

Provides fascinating facts about some of the planet''s most destructive natural forces.