What did it mean to write as a woman in the Romantic era? How did women writers test and refashion the claims or the grand self, the central "I," we typically see in Romanticism?In this powerful and original study Meena Alexander examines the work of three women: Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-97) the radical feminist who typically thought of life as "warfare" and revolted against the social condition of women; Dorothy Wordsworth (1771-1855) who lived a private life enclosed by the bonds of femininity, under the protection of her poet brother William and his family; Mary Shelley (1797-1851), the daughter that Wollstonecraft died giving birth to, mistress then wife of the poet Percy Shelley, and precocious author of Frankenstein. Contents: Introduction: Mapping a Female Romanticism; Romantic Feminine; True Appearances; Of Mothers and Mamas; Writing in Fragments; Natural Enclosures; Unnatural Creation; Revising the Feminine; Versions of the Sublime^R

Product Description: Some of the most well paying and in-demand careers in the United States are in the field of Information Technology. Comments from people in the industry, current statistics and forecasts, and realistic descriptions provide a useful look at information technology jobs ranging from social media specialists to software developers to Wi-Fi network engineers...read more

Product Description: Fast-Tracking Your Career provides engineers and IT professionals with a complete set of soft skills they can use to become more effective on the job and gain recognition from management and colleagues. The 11 core skills covered here are accompanied by more than 40 detailed guidelines on how to master those skills...read more

Product Description: As IT professionals are depended upon to stay up-to-date on ever changing technology processes, they are essential in the functionality of an organization.Enhancing the Modern Organization through Information Technology Professionals: Research, Studies, and Techniques presents research from the perspective of the information technology professional and illustrates the profession's influence on enhancing the modern organization...read more

Product Description: Tech Job Hunt Handbook is a career management book―just for technology professionals―that reflects today’s new economic realities. The world of work is constantly changing, and staying professionally relevant while competing for more specialized tech jobs in areas like cloud computing, mobile and social applications, and big data in a highly competitive global economy is critical...read more

Product Description: Learn what it takes to become an information systems technician in the U.S. military.

Product Description: Learn what it takes to become an information systems technician in the U.S. military.

Product Description: While a typical project manager's responsibility and accountability are both limited to a project with a clear start and end date, IT managers are responsible for an ongoing, ever-changing process for which they must adapt and evolve to stay updated, dependable, and secure in their field...read more

Product Description: The communication demands expected of today's engineers and information technology professionals immersed in multicultural global enterprises are unsurpassed.New Media Communication Skills for Engineers and IT Professionals: Trans-National and Trans-Cultural Demands provides new and experienced practitioners, academics, employers, researchers, and students with international examples of best practices in new, as well as traditional, communication skills in increasingly trans-cultural, digitalized, hypertext environments...read more

Provides a hands-on way to explore future career interests and options in the computer science field, including Internet links to newsletters and websites for further information.

Product Description: Book by Graham, Ian

- Career Compasses--tools that help identify important skills or qualities needed to succeed in the field- Destination--a brief overview of the career- You Are Here--a brief set of self-assessment questions to locate the proper starting point for a journey into this field- Navigating the Terrain and Organizing Your Expedition--advice on ways to reach career goals- Landmarks--specific advice tailored to readers in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond- Essential Gear--helpful tips for career changers- Notes from the Field--interviews with professionals in the field- Further Resources--a list of further information and trade organizations.

Offers interview strategies and advice for relating your experience, education, previous employment, and re-entry into the workforce. (view table of contents)

'This book presents a multifaceted, global view of the human dynamics of education, supply, demand, and career development in the information systems and technology industry. It provides a tool to meet the challenges of providing improved education and employing an optimal supply of information systems and technology graduates in the decades to come'--Provided by publisher.

Product Description: IT Professionals are always being asked how to get employment in the tech field. So a group of IT professionals got together and created books with all the information in it. All the information you need to become an IT professional is in this book.

A practical handbook specifically designed for the IT professional includes updated information on the latest trends and technologies in the high-tech job sector, along with an assortment of sample resumes, job descriptions, qualifications, required certifications, and resume templates. Original. (All Users)

Describes a variety of jobs in the information technology and engineering fields, discusses the the job search process, includes sample resumes and cover letters, and provides advice on making a good impression in an interview.

Product Description: The weak economy is heightening competition for computer jobs, while exerting downward pressure on compensation. Many IT professionals are considering changing careers, but are concerned about wasting the investment in their education and experience...read more

Hacking the I.T. Cube is a straightforward and sometimes comical look into the everyday world of information technology. It answers questions that many IT professionals and newcomers ask about the tools and skills needed to survive one of the most complex career fields in the world. Most computer books deal with configuring software and do little to help you learn what you need to know to work in a network office environment.

Product Description: Despite the technology sector downturn and the outsourcing trend, the Department of Commerce reports that IT professions are among the fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in the economy. This WetFeet Insider Guide explores current industry trends, where IT professionals commonly find work, major IT job functions, and what industry professionals like and dislike about the work...read more

Product Description: MIS graduates, for the first time in many years, are having to battle for employment. Using real data and recent research, Fran Quittel, noted career columnist for Computerworld, identifies the best entry-level jobs and career paths...read more