Bøger af Jon Sterngass

Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States, has led an extremely eventful life. In 1972, Biden became a seven-term U.S. Senator from Delaware, serving 37 years in the Senate and casting more than 12,000 votes. He then served eight years as 47th U.S. Vice President under U.S. President Barack Obama. Along the way, he overcame personal tragedy, life threatening illness, and career setbacks to become a foreign policy expert and one of the most respected legislators in the United States.

In 2016, the British people voted in favor of Brexit, or Great Britain leaving the European Union. Immediately following that vote, Prime Minister David Cameron resigned, and the task of handling Brexit ultimately landed in the hands of Theresa May. May had previously been a Parliamentarian and, later, Britain's Home Secretary, cultivating a reputation for being a force for modernization in the Conservative Party. Brexit, however, has proven to be a difficult and convoluted task, even for the capable and hardworking May. Enhanced by a timeline, bibliography, and suggestions for further reading, Theresa May is a fascinating account of the life and career of Britain's second female prime minister.

Janelle Monáe sings, raps, dances, writes, acts, and produces. Critics rave about her albums, the internet lights up when she releases a video, and fans are astounded by her concert tours, yet she still has time to fit in acting work and political activism. Although only 35 years old in 2020, Monáe has already received eight Grammy Award nominations. This book traces Janelle Monae's life from her childhood on the streets of Kansas City, KS, through the struggling years to break through in the music industry, to her rise to international fame as both a musician and an actor.

Michael B. Jordan got his start as a child model before he took up acting in television shows including The Wire and All My Children. Some of his finest moments, however, were in film, including the roles of Adonis Creed in the Creed films and of Erik "Killmonger" Stevens/N'Jadaka in Marvel's Black Panther--the highest-grossing solo superhero film and the highest-grossing film by a black director. Now in his 30s, Jordan shows no sign of slowing down. Michael B. Jordan profiles this hardworking actor and his amazing career.

Kendrick Lamar discovered he had a knack for storytelling while growing up on the rough streets of Compton, CA, during the 1990s. At the age of 16, he made a mixtape that caught the attention of independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment, kickstarting a career that would eventually lead to an incredible first: his 2017 album DAMN. would be the first hip-hop album to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Learn more about this award-winning, critically acclaimed, and groundbreaking artist.

Regarded as one of the greatest players in NFL history, Jerry Rice took the league by storm in his rookie season for the San Francisco 49ers. That year, he recorded 49 catches for 927 yards and was named NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year. Throughout his career, he was known for his strong work ethic and excellent performance on and off the field.

Born a slave in Maryland, Frederick Douglass became one of the best orators and statesmen in America. He worked as a houseboy and a field hand, experiencing some of the harshest conditions of any slave. Although it was unlawful to teach slaves how to read, Douglass learned from neighborhood boys and paid them with food.

Though some characterized John Brown as a lover of all mankind and a believer in the Golden Rule, he was also thought of as a bloodthirsty and cold-blooded man. Believing that the crime of slavery should not exist one day longer, Brown took five proslavery men from their beds and hacked them to death with broadswords in front of their families.

A career in the fields of public safety, law, and security can be an exciting way to earn a living while serving the community. Offering useful tips and advice, this career guide profiles 10 careers that provide on-the-job training to help motivated high school graduates get moving on their career track.

The armed forces can open up many career opportunities for students willing to make the commitment. This title offers a look at jobs for which recruits can receive training in the army, navy, air force, coast guard, and Marine Corps. It covers such career profiles as: aircraft mechanic; cargo specialist; computer systems specialist; and, more.