Ferguson's Careers in Focus books are a valuable career exploration tool for libraries and career centers. Written in an easy-to-understand yet informative style, this series surveys a wide array of commonly held jobs and is arranged into volumes organized by specific industries and interests. Each of these informative books is loaded with up-to-date career information presented in a featured industry article and a selection of detailed professions articles. The information here has been researched, vetted, and analyzed by Ferguson's editors, drawing from government and industry sources, professional groups, news reports, career and job-search resources, and a variety of other sources. For readers making career choices, these books offer a wealth of helpful information and resources. Each profession article includes: Quick Facts; Overview; History; The Job; Earnings; Work Environment; Exploring; Education and Training Requirements; Certification, Licensing, and Special Requirements; Experience, Skills, and Personality Traits; Employer Prospects; Advancement Prospects; Outlook; Unions and Associations; Tips for Entry; For More Information; and Sidebars. This book covers the following 31 jobs: Art Directors; Book Conservators; Book Editors; Cartoonists; Comic Book Writers; Copy Editors; Copywriters; Desktop Publishing Specialists; Diet and Fitness Writers; Editorial and Research Assistants; Editors; Fashion Writers and Editors; Food Photographers; Food Writers and Editors; Graphic Designers; Illustrators; Indexers; Intellectual Property Lawyers; Interpreters; Lexicographers; Literary Agents; Photo Editors; Photographers; Prepress Workers; Real Estate Writers; Science and Medical Writers; Sportswriters; Technical Writers and Editors; Translators; and Typists and Word Processors.