Fascinating facts, figures, and pictures highlight informative text about some of the most interesting and extreme jobs that use technology. Young readers will learn what kind of training it takes to be a roller coaster designer, how much money a space robotics engineer makes, and what exactly a wind turbine technician does!

For centuries, the myth of the starving artist has dominated our culture, seeping into the minds of creative people and stifling their pursuits. But the truth is that the world's most successful artists did not starve. In fact, they capitalized on the power of their creative strength. In Real Artists Don't Starve, Jeff Goins debunks the myth of the starving artist by unveiling the ideas that created it and replacing them with timeless strategies for...

Tourism is a key component of Colorado's economy. Tourism workers interact with people from all over the world who come to Colorado for meetings, conferences and vacations. These service-oriented occupations provide visitors with amenities such as lodging, food, entertainment and transportation.

Aerospace jobs launch rockets, send missions to the moon and search for alien life in space - and this is just in the next few years! Besides space, our region's aerospace industry focuses on earth science activities that support climate monitoring and extreme weather forecasting, helping our planet and people.

Retail trade is one of the largest industries in Colorado. Jobs in this industry often provide flexible work hours, the opportunity to assist customers with their purchasing decisions, and a chance to educate consumers on the benefits of various products.

Transportation is an industry providing transportation of passengers and cargo, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation.

Transportation and warehousing is an industry providing transportation of passengers and cargo, warehousing and storage for goods, scenic and sightseeing transportation, and support activities related to modes of transportation.

Finance occupations come in a variety of forms and incorporate many different skills. Jobs in finance combine interests in mathematics and science with social communication and human interaction. If you have a knack for math and science and enjoy working with people, a job in finance may be the correct path for you.