A vast array of exciting career paths is open to people with STEM-based skills and qualifications, yet there is currently a recognised national shortage of STEM skills within the UK workforce. But what do we mean by 'STEM' and what career prospects does it offer? How do you find a job from among the wide variety of STEM-related fields that best matches your skills and interests? This guide will help you to answer these questions and assess all the options, providing a wealth of potential job ideas and an invaluable springboard for your future studies and career. Packed full of vital information and advice, STEM Careers offers everything students need to know about the opportunities available at all levels and taking the first steps towards a career in STEM.

Inside, read about:

• In-depth examples of both well-known and lesser-known STEM careers
• Details of qualification options, both academic and vocational, and entry routes from GCSE to PhD level
• Real-life profiles of STEM employees and pioneers
• Major employers and the key skills and qualities they look for
• How to successfully prepare and apply for a career in STEM.

This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times. Showcasing these 30 incredible people, the extraordinary stories in this book show that the things they've achieved, created, and inspired they did not despite being different but because they are different. From politicians, activists, and journalists to YouTubers, DJs, and poets, this book highlights a wide range of exciting career paths for neurodivergent readers.

Filled with secrets from a therapist's toolkit, Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? teaches you how to fortify and maintain your mental health, even in the most trying of times. The book tackles everyday issues and offers practical solutions in bite-sized, easy-to-digest entries which make it easy to quickly find specific information and guidance. Your mental well-being is just as important as your physical well-being. Packed with proven strategies, Dr Smith's empathetic guide offers a deeper understanding of how your mind works and gives you the insights and help you need to nurture your mental health every day.

A stirring, bold, and moving anthology of stories and poetry by top LGBTQ+ authors and new talent, giving their unique responses to the broad theme of pride. Each story has an illustration by an artist identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community. A celebration of LGBTQ+ talent, PROUD is a thought-provoking, funny, emotional read.

In Wonder Women, author Sam Maggs tells the stories of the brilliant women in history who broke barriers as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, adventurers, and inventors. It also includes interviews with real-life women in STEM careers, an extensive bibliography, and a guide to women-centric science and technology organisations.

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes an incredible story about missing histories and the concept of a universal family, told with humour and heart. Touching on themes of historical racism, The Lion Above the Door shines a light on the stories history books have yet to contain and the power of friendships that can last through generations.

A collection of stories from extraordinary people on the inspirations behind their lives
Crossroads, turning point, impulse, inspiration, instinct, influence - call it what you will. Each and every one of us have made crucial decisions, and if we're lucky been helped with the right words at the right time. Over 50 of our most talented and courageous figures, from JK Rowling to David Beckham, have come together to give the stories behind their defining moments. As Sarah Brown states - 'dream big and work hard to make it a reality.'