Relates in rhyme the myriad activities and occupations of Smurfs during a typical day.

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

This entertaining book is all about the work people do in different sorts of jobs. Set on an imaginary island called Banilla, it introduces a crowd of interesting people and shows some of the events that happen in their daily lives. It is packed with detailed illustrations and information which will delight and fascinate children of all ages.

Explains the clothing, tools, schooling, and work of dentists.

"A string of bad luck you can't seem to shake: for Angel, Hudson, and Sergio, it's an all too familiar feeling. Repulsed by her spoiled stepsister's lavish birthday party, Angel exacts a hasty and ill-fated revenge. Hudson's young life is littered with tragedy and broken dreams, but a well-paying security job might just be all he needs to turn things around. Sergio acquires a unique novelty toy that instantly brings good luck, but is the toy really...

An introduction to construction workers that examines their tasks, clothing, tools and education.

George's curiosity leads him into new adventures when he escapes from the zoo, gets a job, and winds up in the hospital.

Synopsis: One of Charles Bukowski's best, this beer-soaked, deliciously degenerate novel follows the wanderings of aspiring writer Henry Chinaski across World War II-era America. Deferred from military service, Chinaski travels from city to city, moving listlessly from one odd job to another, always needing money but never badly enough to keep a job. His day-to-day existence spirals into an endless litany of pathetic whores, sordid rooms, dreary embraces,...

Explores the role of firefighting in human history while chronicling the world's most famous fires.

After listening to adults discuss their jobs at a school career day, the four tiny winged horses decide that they too must find work.