Gr 9 Up-- Carter covers careers on the ground as well as in the air, learning to fly, getting a pilot license, and females and piloting. The writing is snappy, readable, and punctuated with quotes and other input from those working in aviation. Unfortunately, some of the material seems out of place, and the organization is poor. The career chapters sound somewhat like the job descriptions in Vocational Biographies and incorporate job requirements and salaries. Paradis' Opportunities in Airline Careers (VGM, 1983) has more on careers, but not much salary data. A few of the photos are dark and nondescript, and one photo of a plane flying through a hanger does not match the text. Lacking a bibliography and a list of contacts for more information, Aviation is still an adequate overview. Haddock gives a straightforward, clear, well-rounded picture of the finance employment arena. Wall Street is discussed, as is the sexism that exists among its workers. The majority of the book covers most of the important careers: accountant, teller, broker, economist, banker, secretary, trader, etc. The job descriptions for each give preparatory requirements and salaries, and a few include a helpful interview with a person in that position. The last chapter on the job hunt gives excellent advice, and includes an interesting interview with three female bank employment vice-presidents. A few of the photos are dark or blurry. The glossary is good, although the terms are not highlighted or separated from the definition by punctuation (just a space), which makes it awkward to use. Mayall's Careers in Banking & Finance (American Institute of Banking, 1985) is a good overview of the many careers available in these fields, but Haddock's book is more current and includes salary information. --Diane P. Tuccillo, Mesa Public Library, AZ
