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 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.
- 224 pages
- English
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Topic
Personal DevelopmentSubtopic
Business SkillsTable of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Armored Car Guard
- Bicycle Messenger
- Bodyguard
- Bomb Squad
- Border Patrol Agent
- Bounty Hunter
- Building Construction Worker
- Butcher
- Cabdriver
- Cashier
- Chef
- CIA Agent
- Circus Performer
- Coast Guard
- Commercial Fishing Crew in Alaska
- Competitive Ballroom or Latin Dancer
- Deep-Sea Fisherman
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Electrician
- Elephant Trainer
- EMT
- Experimental Test Pilot
- Farmworker
- Firefighter
- Hazmat Diver
- Human Cannonball
- Human Crash Test Dummy
- Laboratory/Medical Technician
- Lion Tamer
- Lumberjack
- Meatpacker
- Mercenary
- Metalworker
- Miner
- Motocross Driver
- Nuclear Plant Security Guard
- Nursing Aide
- Oil Well Firefighter
- Paratrooper
- Plumber
- Police Officer
- Professional Football Player
- Pyrotechnician
- Ranch Hand
- Rodeo Clown
- Roofer
- Security Guard
- Shark Cage Diver
- Sherpa
- Smoke Jumper
- Stunt Double
- Tornado Chaser
- Tower Technician
- Truck Driver
- United Nations Peacekeeper
- Underwater Welder
- Weight Lifter
- Window Washer
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
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