Booker T. ... Unfortunately for Washington and his mother, as a slave living on a plantation, her job as the cook came before her family duties. ... A perfect example of this is when Washington asked his mother to acquire any type of book that he could read. ... After getting the job and working for Mrs. ... It was there that Washington earned himself a job as a janitor and was able to work off almost all the cost of his tuition and board. ...

• Word Count: 2105
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Booker T. ... He received a secondary education at Hampton Institute and took up the job as a teacher at an upgraded school. ... After all the hardships Booker T. ... His book is very worthy to be read by people of all ages. Booker T. ...

• Word Count: 615
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Book Review of Control Theory ?... And in some cases have a completely different text book altogether. ... Students in a higher level class tend to have a higher self-esteem, which keeps them focused and absorbing knowledge like it is their job. ... William Glasser wrote this book based on his own theories. ... William Glasser has done his job by creating a theory that if used by both students and teachers could make drastic changes in education. ...

• Word Count: 1318
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Book Review A Lesson Before Dying A Lesson Before Dying was written by Ernest J. ... Gaines did a great job in writing this novel. It's the type of book that is hard to put down. ... "This majestic, moving novel is an instant classic, a book that will be read, discussed and taugh beyond the rest of our lives." ...

• Word Count: 264
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

A high school diploma will not even get you a good job with your local auto mechanic. ... This case refers to thousands of dead-end jobs. ... Over the past fifty years, women have become more job oriented and can not stay home to raise a family because its too hard for a family to have one sole breadwinner working a 9 to 5 job. ... Meredith Bagby did a wonderful job with this book. ... This book is very easy to read and I have already recommended it to other people of my age. ...

• Word Count: 1176
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Is this picking up a book and reading it? ... Maybe reading and writing is being a book critic? ... I remember she signed my favorite book Enjoy this in your hometown, Cassandra with a winky face next to it. This was so exciting for me, I had found my favorite author from my hometown and she personally signed my book. ... How can I help these people and do my job when I cant access the tools or materials needed because of my own lack of education? ...

• Word Count: 1057
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

It was interesting in the book how Julie was consistent with her teaching techniques. ... I feel the same should go towards teaching jobs. ... That is dangerous to me because he is only half heartedly going into this job. ... This was such a great book and Julie Landsman is a very determined woman. ... I went out and purchased the book for future reference. ...

• Word Count: 1153
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

A Child Called it was a book written about a boy growing up. ... This book had the potential to touch many people's lives. Reading this book, one learned about how hard other people have it. ... Also, being at a job can teach one something. You can learn from what your job offers. ...

• Word Count: 924
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Book Review This book is quick and fun to read, and really perked my interest. ... The miniature humans in the book had the brains and the experience. ... The "Cheese" in the book is a metaphor for what people want in life, whether it is jobs, relationships, money, freedom, health, recognition, spiritual peace, or even an activity like jogging or golf. ... called "The Handwriting on the Wall" the book's message is: Change happens. ... The book delivers a powerful view on change. ...

• Word Count: 879
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

"Out of Our Minds" is a book promoting creativity in the work place. ... Robinson's book argues that creativity is not something that only exists in certain people. ... Social workers are trained by the book, the dos and don'ts of dealing with people, but however, as Robin's claims, real creativity is enriched with feelings and intuition. That is just what her job is about. ... To many people, a jobs just a job. ...

• Word Count: 943
• Approx Pages: 4
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Adults are finding themselves returning to the classroom to gain skills necessary to compete in today's job market. ... This is the premise of the class and the book The Adult Learner. As part of this class I have been assigned to read chapters in this book, take quizzes based on the readings and the instructor's notes, participate in classroom discussions and produce two papers. ... I found however that if I could understand some of the theories and ideas I would be able to apply them to myself and my job. ... Adult Learner 6 In closing, the theories in this book, The Adult Lear...

• Word Count: 1365
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

A few years later when I was in grade 10, I dropped by my friend's home and accidentally read a text book for secondary school students belonging to my friend's younger sister. And what a surprise that I found my poem in the text book. ... Besides writing, I sometimes get a translation job, mostly translating English into Indonesian. The most difficult translation job that I ever had was translating more than two hundred pages about Human Resource Management, a study for post-graduate student. However, I finished the job in time. ...

• Word Count: 714
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

I feel there are two types of education, book education and life education. ... She is not only book smart but knows so much about life and has experienced so much that I look up to her in every way possible. She knows her job inside and out and she can answer any question I have about work or personal that I have. ... She never went to college and worked her way up to become a manger of a huge company and because she never went to college and learned everything she knows about her job takes my breath away. She is a prime example of someone who did not go to college, who does not have a co...

• Word Count: 1405
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

When I saw the book in library next to the book I was going to read, I found myself instantly hooked. ... The second highlight of the book was dated Thursday November 9, 1967. ... When this book was published, racism was stronger than it was today. ... This book had many implications on me as a person. ... Haskins did a fine job documenting each day of the school year. ...

• Word Count: 1254
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Sissy, daughter of a 'horse breaker', has managed to keep all her imagination throughout the book and hence become the so called heroine of the book. ... Later on in the book Sissy makes amends with Louisa, making Louisa feel good when she admits it was her fault that their relationship got distant over this matter, which is was not. ... This is also proved by when in the third c...

• Word Count: 6193
• Approx Pages: 25
• Grade Level: High School

"A parent asks that a book be banned because he does not want his child to be exposed to it- (Coatney 17). ... It should be up to the individual whether they want to read a particular book, not their parents. ... Teenagers are competent enough to comprehend a book's theme, overall meaning, and lesson. If they decide a book is objectionable, then and only then, they may choose not to read it. ... It seems that they have forgotten that it's the schools' job to introduce ideas like prejudice, violence, hate, anger, love, sex, death, and life. ...

• Word Count: 800
• Approx Pages: 3
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

In the view of most people, a college education has now taken on the importance that a high school education had in the past, and has become a necessary ingredient for a good job and comfortable lifestyle. ... Who has to say if a degree would help give her a better understanding of her job at this point in her career? ... Preparation for jobs and career is seen as the primary role for higher education, but the importance of general skills such as maturity and getting along with others is also essential. ... Being not only a good team player but also a successful one is something that everyo...

• Word Count: 889
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

Today in America, people comprehend the many ways to excel in life. The path to success is a good education. The necessity of obtaining an academic degree should mean a great deal to many people. The road to a degree is not easy. Attending college to obtain a degree is financially ex...

• Word Count: 342
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

From the beginning of the book, even more specifically from the first line, Scout shows her knowledge of being educated at a higher level than others. ... Here Atticus explains to Scout that a person's heart and personality is what make them who they are and it is her job to find that. ...

• Word Count: 301
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

In the book "They Say I Say" on page 215, Michael Clifford never went to college he made millions of dollars from government programs. ... People think just because students don't have a degree, they can't get a job. ... Even if students do go to college, most people don't get a job in their field. ... She doesn't look for jobs in her degree, which is a waste. ... But even if students did go to college and get their masters, most jobs that students apply for might think that the students are too good for the job. ...

• Word Count: 1205
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

He or she has to be able to answer the questions without using a book. ... If a student understands a subject, and feel free to express his or her opinion in the class, we can say that a teacher did a good job. ... If a teacher success to make one open and frank contact with students, his or her job will be much easier, and students could only have benefit from that. ...

• Word Count: 540
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Though this book is written by only one author, Beck, he is able to touch on many diverse views of education and how they are all connected. ... I also outline how I feel about what was said in the book considering I am currently in school to become an educator and a parent. ... The true intent of the government is to make sure everyone is provided for, not to do the job of a parent for the parent. ... Beck ends the book with ideas that should help make education about the students again. ... I feel that my performance should speak volumes, and if I do not like something with my job, I need t...

• Word Count: 1572
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

From the early age parents very often tell to their children that education is very important to find a good job. ... In our world today, a college degree is essential to start a career or hold a well paying job. ... He said that there is a lot more to somebody than just looking in a book. ; Your personality, character, voice, opinion, gestures, and religion. ... I feel that there is so much more to doing well in school and earning an education than studying out of a book. ... It's our job to take in that knowledge. ...

• Word Count: 1533
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

Frank Smith's book Ureading Without NonsenseU was an easy read. ... The following is my account of what I agree and disagree with Smith in his book. ... Some children need to hear "job well done" or some may need to be given rewards to help them through a difficult assignment. ... Finally, I think Smith makes some valid points in this book, and some far out remarks and ways of thinking. All in all, I feel that the book did make me think, and take a stand on reading issues, which I have never thought about in the past. ...

• Word Count: 919
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

The book was about a young boy living in the inner city and the battles he faced. ... The book talked a little bit about tracking in the school so others can achieve at their own speed. ... They are usually working many jobs just to keep what they have. ... In this book I learned a lot about college and social skills even though I thought I was ahead of most other college students, I wasn't. If I was able to read this book three years ago it might of helped a little more. ...

• Word Count: 966
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School