Life skills

A guide to finding and choosing the right apartment, discussing such topics as renting, leasing, and subleasing; roommates; pets; making a budget; the responsibilities of the rental agreement; and how to read an apartment ad.

Explains what good work habits are and tells how to foster them on the job.

Explains the fundamental steps for opening a bank account, offers advice on choosing a bank and selecting a type of account, and discusses the various services available at a bank.

Explains how to budget money, discussing income, savings, fixed and variable expenses, living expenses, and economizing.

Explains the different kinds of insurance, including automobile, health, disability, life, homeowner's, and renter's, discusses how to choose which type to buy, and provides advice on choosing an insurance agent.

Provides an introduction to assessing skills, exploring options, and setting goals in the workplace.

Explores the development of self-confidence through identifying one's positive qualities and appreciating the qualities of others.

This high-interest series is designed to equip students with the skills they need to move confidently into the adult world and achieve success in the workplace. The books aim to support and reinforce curriculum areas and project-based learning while promoting practical skills and emotional intelligence. The sophisticated magazine style layout aims to draw students in, especially lower ability readers. Real life examples of the practical uses of skills are featured throughout.

Good book for the novice gardener - inspires and teaches garden skills with useful information and illustrations.

Explains the fundamental steps toward achieving personal and financial independence.