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Paperback. Drawing on empirical research with the UK's two largest Food Banks, this book explores the prolific rise of food charity over the last 15 years and its implications for overcoming food insecurity. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447328292
ISBN
9781447328292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.36

Paperback. How did the United States come to rely so heavily on non-profits? How have Americans sought to control them? These questions suggest the complexity of the history of non-profits in the United States. This reader presents some of the documents in the development of the non-profit sector along with interpretations by scholars. Editor(s): Hammack, David C. Series: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies. Num Pages: 504 pages, 1 index. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBT; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 29. Weight in Grams: 713.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253214102
ISBN
9780253214102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.29

Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages, 8 black & white tables, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 149 x 11. Weight in Grams: 286.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415657341
ISBN
9780415657341
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.06

Paperback. This innovative book explores social work, therapy and counselling as a series of encounters - between clients and human services professionals, social workers, their colleagues and other professionals, and more widely between citizens and the state. It presents in-depth discussion of the roles, language and contexts of meetings between them. Editor(s): Juhila, Kirsi; Poso, Tarja; White, Sue; Hall, Chris; Parton, Nigel. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 157 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100737
ISBN
9781843100737
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.70

Hardcover. This book provides a comprehensive, analytical overview of research on marriage and marital interventions. The unifying theme is the concept of healthy marriage, which promotes the individual well-being of the partners and any offspring, while providing protection against adverse effects of outside stresses. Editor(s): Halford, W. Kim; Markman, Howard J. Series: Wiley Series in Clinical Psychology. Num Pages: 748 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1518.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
748
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471955191
ISBN
9780471955191
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 365.95

Hardback. .
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st ed. 2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9783319471419
ISBN
9783319471419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.18

Paperback. This report presents the findings of the first in-depth research into the organisations being created through the stock transfer process; their organisational culture, governance arrangements and staff management practices. It also investigates the role of Transfer HAs as developers and their evolving relationships with the local authorities. Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 293.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
72
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9781861345455
ISBN
9781861345455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.88

Paperback. Editor(s): Haggard, Melanie. Num Pages: 79 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; MJX. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 8. Weight in Grams: 196.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781631176838
ISBN
9781631176838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.80
€ 58.39

Paperback. Chaudhury encourages health care professionals and activity leaders to embrace a personhood-affirming mode of care and provides tools and information for nonprofessionals who want to connect with, understand, and better appreciate people with dementia. Num Pages: 144 pages, 35, 35 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBP; MJND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 214.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801888274
ISBN
9780801888274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.19

Paperback. Transforming Child Welfare tackles the "wicked" problems encountered in the child welfare system by social workers and other professionals, and suggests best practice solutions that professionals can use in their own practices. Editor(s): Montgomery, H. Monty; Badry, Dorothy; Fuchs, Don; Kikulwe, Daniel. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 34. Weight in Grams: 582.
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780889774513
ISBN
9780889774513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 32.05

Hardcover. Num Pages: 576 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFC; JKSW; TC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 160 x 236 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1042.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
576
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816905683
ISBN
9780816905683
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 330.92

Paperback. Bringing together contributions from researchers and practitioners, this book provides a definitive introduction to Video Interaction Guidance. The approach is discussed from a range of theoretical perspectives and within the contexts of narrative therapy, infant and attachment interventions, positive psychology and mindfulness. Editor(s): Kennedy, Hilary; Landor, Miriam; Todd, Liz. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JM; JNH; VFV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 500.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
336
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051804
ISBN
9781849051804
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.27

Paperback. This edited book presents the applications, theory and research behind Video Enhanced Reflection Practice, a professional development tool which enables professionals and trainees to analyse their own practice to make more informed decisions about how to improve their communication, therapeutic or teaching skills in more problematic situations. Editor(s): Kennedy, Hilary; Landor, Miriam; Todd, Liz. Num Pages: 336 pages, B&w figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 20. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849054102
ISBN
9781849054102
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.96

Paperback. This book is a comprehensive guide to good practice for those working with risk, covering a wide variety of social care settings. The contributors discuss a range of key issues relating to risk including positive risk-taking, collaborating with victims and practitioners in the design of assessment tools, resilience to risk, and defensibility. Editor(s): Kemshall, Hazel; Wilkinson, Bernadette. Series Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 figures, 8 tables. BIC Classification: JKS; JKVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050593
ISBN
9781849050593
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.25

Paperback. This book outlines how adolescent neglect differs from child neglect, the context of why it is overlooked, how it is defined, the causes and consequences of neglect, young people's views, and what professionals can do. Based on original research, the book establishes an evidence base and considers the implications for policy and practice. Series Editor(s): Davies, Carolyn; Ward, Harriet. Series: Safeguarding Children Across Services. Num Pages: 144 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP2; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051040
ISBN
9781849051040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Hardback. Examines the distinctive uses and experiences of children in slavery in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. This book adds historical depth to the literature on contemporary slavery, emphasizing the vulnerabilities of children, or effective equivalents, that made them particularly valuable to those who could acquire and control them. Editor(s): Campbell, Gwyn; Miers, Suzanne; Miller, Joseph C. Num Pages: 228 pages, illus. BIC Classification: HBTS; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 557.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Ohio University Press United States
Number of pages
228
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780821419588
ISBN
9780821419588
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 86.69

Paperback. Based on a tried and tested needs-based approach it begins by looking at the present 'state of play' in society's approach to schizophrenia, and the experiences of both sufferers and their families. It goes on to identify the needs raised by such experiences and considers ways of meeting them, before detailing methods of intervention. Num Pages: 200 pages, references, further reading list, index. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMS; MBP; MMJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 317.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853022425
ISBN
9781853022425
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JHBL; JKSB; KCF; KCY; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 181 x 111. Weight in Grams: 170.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780141985480
ISBN
9780141985480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.00
€ 11.88

Hardback. Examines every aspect and phase of aid under appropriate headings. Includes an extensive bibliography subdivided into regional and subject areas and a dateline covering principal events in the development of aid strategies. Series: Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations. Num Pages: 216 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: GBC; GTF; HBG; HBLW3; HBT; JKSR; JPS; KC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 223 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810830400
ISBN
9780810830400
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.94

Paperback. The well being of refugees displaced by war, disaster or repression is a concern of growing importance worldwide, but particularly in Europe and North American where mental health practitioners and services need special provision for them. This new edition covers the latest research on how to work with these special populations. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFD; JKSN2; JPVH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 151 x 228 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
206
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471982272
ISBN
9780471982272
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 76.51

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