Dangerous Jobs
The Adventurer's Guide to High-Risk Careers
Published on 28. May 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-1-60239-620-3 (ISBN)
Description
The success of A&E's hit series ?Deadliest Catch" and Discovery Channel's new reality show, ?The World's Toughest Jobs" prove that Americans are fascinated with danger and the people who make it their livelihood. Here readers will find all the harrying details on dozens of the riskiest jobs on earth. Ever thought about becoming a bounty hunter? Wondered how much bullfighters make? Considered training lions or jumping out of helicopters into forest fires for some extra cash? Did you know truck drivers have steered themselves into one of the most dangerous jobs in America? Dangerous Jobs offers an entertaining and informational guide to employment for the truly adventurous soul.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
342 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60239-620-3 (9781602396203)
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E-Book
05/2009
1st Edition
Skyhorse Publishing
€8.89
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Person
Abigail R. Gehring is the author or editor of more than a dozen books including Back to Basics, Homesteading, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living, and Classic Candy. She enjoys writing, gardening, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with family. She lives with her husband and two children in an 1800s farmstead they are restoring in Marlboro, Vermont.