Dangerous Jobs: The World's Riskiest Ways to Make an Extra Buck
by Abigail R. Gehring
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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 show more 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. show lessTags
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Abigail R. Gehring is the author or editor of more than a dozen books including Back to Basics, Homesteading, and The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living. She lives with her husband, two kids, and Siberian husky in an 1800s farm-stead in southern Vermont.
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- Nonfiction, Economics, Business
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- 331.702 — Society, government, & culture Economics Labor economics Labor by industry and occupation
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- HD7262 .G49 — Social sciences Industries. Land use. Labor Industries. Land use. Labor Labor. Work. Working class Industrial hygiene. Industrial welfare
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