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During the pandemic remote work soared, forcing companies and employees to rethink the entire concept of work: where it can be done, how it can be done, when it can be done, and by whom it can be done. Remote work has proven to be popular and productive, but it can also be lonely and harmful to mental health. Yet dramatic changes brought about by remote work are expected to continue, profoundly impacting careers, families, and communities for decades to come.

Many possible careers could be good choices for young people with a passion for music. Exploring Careers in Music profiles six careers: background singer, booking agent, DJ, music teacher, music therapist, and session musician, delving into what each job entails, how to prepare for it, and what its future prospects are. Readers will discover some satisfying ways to make money while being creative and making other people's lives better.

The medical field offers many career opportunities for military personnel. This book explores six jobs in the medical field. What the jobs entail, required education and training, and employment prospects in the civilian world are discussed along with insights from service personnel.

One in 30 young people aged 13 to 17 and one in ten 17- to 25-year-olds experience homelessness in any year. Whether they double-up with family or friends, couch surf, live on the streets, or live in motels or shelters, homeless youths are often hidden from public view and the impact of their housing instability may be felt for generations. Homeless: Youth Living on the Streets explores what it is like to be young and homeless, what causes youth homelessness, and what can be done about it.

In 2013 the American Medical Association declared obesity a disease requiring treatment. Increasingly, it is a disease that affects children and adolescents, representing a problem that if not adequately addressed, may lead them to live shorter lives. Kids and Obesity presents a realistic picture of this disease, what is known about its causes, what it's like to live with it, and the latest on treatments and cures.

For some people, a good salary is not nearly as important as doing work that matters by helping to make other people's lives better. Careers in social work, teaching, medicine, and emergency response, among others, let people see the impact they are making on individuals they assist in addition to receiving a paycheck. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Teenagers make up less than 9 percent of Canada's population of about 35 million. Although Canada has ten provinces, two-thirds of teens live in either Quebec or Ontario. Whether they live in cities or rural areas, these young people are growing up in a country that has two national languages, French and English, welcomes immigrants, is socially tolerant, and places a lot of emphasis on their education, independence, and happiness. Featured is an overview of the country, as well as insights into how Canada's youth experience home and family, education and work, social life, and more.

What does it take to start a business? First, it takes the right person. Next, it takes the right business. Then, it takes a lot of hard work—in the planning and preparation and in the execution and follow-through. In this book, teens will learn all about starting a business, with added insights from owners of businesses small and large.

If you are curious, analytical and love nearly all the science classes you have taken, there is a career that is sure to suit you—and pay you well. People who like science may work in careers ranging from biomedical engineer to veterinarian and forensic science technician. What the jobs entail, what they pay, and future prospects are discussed along with insights from industry insiders.

Medical science has proven that cigarette-smoking is a serious health hazard. So why are so many teens picking up the habit? Teens and Smoking explores the real-life choices teens face as they develop an understanding of risks and consequences and of right and wrong.

Stories of fire-breathing dragons and the brave men who have fought them have entertained people for centuries. The sheer number of these stories and their persistence throughout time lead many to wonder: Do dragons exist?

Seth MacFarlane is the creator of such popular cartoons as Family Guy, American Dad! and The Cleveland Show. A talented voice artist, he is known for pushing the edges of comedy. His $2 billion empire includes the movies Ted and A Million Ways to Die in the West.