Preparing for Life and Career is a comprehensive text that gives students the tools they need to develop skills they can use throughout their lives and careers. Content is organized into 27 chapters presented as short, easy-to-read sections. New photos and charts stimulate interest in learning more. Each chapter contains several new features that reinforce life skills, academic skills, and "green living." Interesting questions are posed throughout the text to encourage critical thinking and problem solving. Preparing for Life and Career includes the following 8 units: -Unit 1, Your Development and Relationships, shows students how to build self-concepts and become independent adults. Students also learn how to deal with family challenges and peer pressure. -Unit 2, Managing Your Life, introduces management and planning processes as well as decision-making skills. Students learn how to m… condition info: Has a sturdy binding with some shelf wear. Little to no markings and/or highlighting.