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Paperback. Features Sergeant Colin Taylor, who has made it his purpose to keep the streets of Scilly free from drunk anchor thieves, Balance Board riders and other culprits, mostly drunken, intent on breaking the law. This book is the first hand account of how he did it. It charts the day to day trials and tribulations of a small-island police officer. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWC; BM; BTC; JKSW1; WH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 21. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784755157
- ISBN
- 9781784755157
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.88
€ 15.99
€ 11.88
Paperback. This book considers the rise of Plural Policing in England and Wales over the past decade or so. It critically analyses this approach and contains examples of practice, both nationally and internationally. Series: Key Themes in Policing. Num Pages: 184 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, 13 black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447325413
- ISBN
- 9781447325413
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.53
€ 31.99
€ 30.53
Paperback. In this study the social construction of dementia is examined closely for the first time. Nancy Harding and Colin Palfrey show how Western society sees dementia as a disease, rather than a natural part of the ageing process. They take issue with the constructed view of the body as a machine, whose parts 'break down' and need replacement. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; JMM; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853022579
- ISBN
- 9781853022579
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.57
€ 53.57
Paperback. * The book covers both caring for the terminally ill and the a actuala bereavement, thus providing guidance on the whole process of counselling patients and their families. * Case studies include examples from cancer, AIDS, suicide , murder and fatal accidents. Series: Communication & Counselling in Health Care S. Num Pages: 216 pages, 5. BIC Classification: JKSN2; VFJB; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 280.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781854331786
- ISBN
- 9781854331786
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.46
€ 48.46
Paperback. Series: World Library of Mental Health. Num Pages: 252 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 10 black & white tables, 4 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 235 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138026100
- ISBN
- 9781138026100
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.39
€ 62.39
Paperback. The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful experiences that most of us will ever have to face in our lives. This book recognises that there is no single solution to the problems of bereavement but that an understanding of grief can help the bereaved to realise that they are not alone in their experience. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMH; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 22. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 368
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 4th Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141049410
- ISBN
- 9780141049410
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.00€ 11.85
€ 13.00
€ 11.85
Paperback. Bringing together researchers from the fields of social policy, economics, sociology and clinical psychology, this book offers new evidence on the inter-related problems faced by disability claimants, and identifies important lessons for policy. Series: Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB; JPQB; KCFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 228 x 11. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119145516
- ISBN
- 9781119145516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.42
€ 29.42
Paperback. This fascinating book examines recent critical thinking and research findings in the field of transcultural counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 758.
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335238491
- ISBN
- 9780335238491
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 44.73
€ 44.99
€ 44.73
Paperback. Includes perspectives on the impact of race, culture, and language in therapy. This book discusses topics such as: issues concerning race and power; the impact culture has on communication; how dominant theories influence counseling; and, the concept of mixed-identity therapeutic relationships. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 151 x 18. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335216949
- ISBN
- 9780335216949
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.17
€ 46.17
paperback. This book charts the origins and developments of the Person-Centred approach up to the present, and moves on to explore the cutting edge of the work in its application to different and diverse groups within society. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. .
- Publisher
- Open University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335263547
- ISBN
- 9780335263547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.20
€ 42.20
Paperback. Clearly written and highly accessible, this book is an indispensable addition to the toolkit of those either training to be, or practising in the counselling and psychotherapeutic professions Editor(s): Lago, Colin; Smith, Barbara. Series: Professional Skills for Counsellors Series. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 242 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 184
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848607699
- ISBN
- 9781848607699
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.14
€ 56.14
Paperback. An evaluation of the most enduring privatisation of the Thatcher era. Written in an accessible style, this is a key reference for students and researchers in housing and planning; geography; and social policy. The book analyses the operation and impact of the right to buy policy (RTB). Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 264 pages, 8. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 245 x 15. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405131971
- ISBN
- 9781405131971
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 173.29
€ 173.29
Paperback. Examines the emergence of private, work-based benefits; the uniquely American pursuit of "social insurance"; the influence of race and gender on the health care debate; and the confrontation between reformers and powerful economic and health interests. Series: Politics and Society in Modern America. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691119519
- ISBN
- 9780691119519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 38.09
€ 52.99
€ 38.09
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230390263
- ISBN
- 9780230390263
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.99€ 42.30
€ 44.99
€ 42.30
Paperback. Outlines the specific practical and technical skills, strategies and knowledge counsellors must have in order to undertake time-limited counselling. Following an examination of the client's induction into counselling, this book describes the appropriate models for different clients and problems. Series: Professional Skills for Counsellors Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 159 x 14. Weight in Grams: 216.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803979758
- ISBN
- 9780803979758
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.64
€ 65.64
Paperback. An exciting new book from the bestselling author and series editor, Colin Feltham. This book thoroughly examines key questions and topics in counselling and psychotherapy. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 243 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848600195
- ISBN
- 9781848600195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.13
€ 53.13
Paperback. Services for families and children are rightfully the focus of intense scrutiny and debate, and there is a clear need to establish a knowledge of which services work well. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of research evidence from the UK and USA on the effectiveness of selected child welfare interventions. Editor(s): McAuley, Collette; Pecora, Peter J.; Rose, Wendy. Num Pages: 384 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 20. Weight in Grams: 562.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101161
- ISBN
- 9781843101161
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.24
€ 47.24
paperback. This highly topical report provides much needed evidence to inform the re-configuration of services for children and young people. Focusing on the Connexions strategy and service in England, it explores the effectiveness of inter-agency working in this area. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346612
- ISBN
- 9781861346612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 25.58
€ 25.99
€ 25.58
Paperback. With chapters contributed by the foremost social work scholars, this edited text highlights key social policy issues from both a domestic and international perspective. Its opening chapters introduce social welfare policy and its history, laying a framework for the more specialized chapters that follow. Num Pages: 204 pages. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 194 x 11. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118176993
- ISBN
- 9781118176993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 67.65
€ 67.65
Paperback. This book provides a succinct, accessible and clear guide on how to promote resilience in children and achieve positive developmental outcomes for them. The author covers three key factors that affect resiliency: vulnerability to stress and anxiety, attachment relationships, and access to basic needs. Series: JKP Short Introductions. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JKSN; JMC; JMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 217 x 8. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 112
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051187
- ISBN
- 9781849051187
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.74
€ 24.74