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Paperback. A quick, clear and interesting guide for students completing their final year research project. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: GPS; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 168 x 243 x 9. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857259271
- ISBN
- 9780857259271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 43.22
€ 47.99
€ 43.22
Paperback. The comprehensive guide to foster parenting, this book offers guidance on all aspects of fostering. Exploring the practicalities of receiving a new child in the home, and how to deal with the more complex issues that may arise, this book covers the joy and wonder of fostering as well as how to cope with the crises and setbacks. Editor(s): Elvin, Andy; Barrow, Martin. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFV; VFX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785922046
- ISBN
- 9781785922046
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.06
€ 22.06
Paperback. Professional Risk and Working with People provides advice on assessing and managing risks for all those employed to take risks with or on behalf of other people. The authors explore issues of risk assessment and management that provides readers with a broad knowledge of risk practices that can be applied across a range of disciplines. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKS; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 15. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103899
- ISBN
- 9781843103899
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.06
€ 45.06
Hardback. Editor(s): Tarnow, Andy M. Num Pages: 110 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB; JWXV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 110
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624176890
- ISBN
- 9781624176890
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.11€ 137.30
€ 200.11
€ 137.30
Paperback. A complete guide to safeguarding vulnerable adults. Editor(s): Mantell, Andy; Scragg, Terry. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857254016
- ISBN
- 9780857254016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.46
€ 45.46
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446267332
- ISBN
- 9781446267332
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.95
€ 47.99
€ 47.95
paperback. Ange-Marie Hancock argues that beliefs about poor African American mothers were the foundation for the contentious 1996 welfare reform debate that effectively "ended welfare as we know it." She shows how stereotypes and politically motivated misperceptions about race, class and gender were effectively used to instigate a politics of disgust. Num Pages: 210 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 15. Weight in Grams: 313.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- New York University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814736708
- ISBN
- 9780814736708
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.53
€ 30.99
€ 27.53
Paperback. Addresses the alienation of practitioners from positivist and quantitative research showing how research can be compatible with how practitioners collect and understand data. The book draws on research approaches that take account of subjectivity and employ participative methods. Series: Practical Social Work Series. Num Pages: 157 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 9. Weight in Grams: 225.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 157
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Edition
- 1992nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333544341
- ISBN
- 9780333544341
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.13
€ 50.13
Paperback. Encourages creativity in therapy with children who have moved to new families through fostering or adoption. This book contains a range of activities designed to help these children overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties in a gentle and positive atmosphere. Num Pages: 152 pages, 35. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 173 x 10. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631236009
- ISBN
- 9780631236009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.85
€ 63.85
Paperback. Giving circles have been seen as the democratic of philanthropic mechanisms, working to meet social needs and solve community problems, enhancing the civic education and participation of their members. This title examines this phenomenon and considers what role voluntary associations and philanthropy can or should play in a democratic society. Series: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies. Num Pages: 192 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 284.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220851
- ISBN
- 9780253220851
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 22.03
€ 23.99
€ 22.03
Paperback. This critical and challenging book makes a strong case for the development of ethically-driven, research-informed policy and practice to safeguard older people from abuse. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP31; JKSG; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 18. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305675
- ISBN
- 9781447305675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.36
€ 37.99
€ 36.36
Paperback. Written for professionals and managers working across children's services, this book examines the recent case of widespread child sexual abuse which took place in Rotherham over many years, despite cases being reported to the police. It examines what went wrong and provides recommendations for improving responses throughout children's services. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE2; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785920271
- ISBN
- 9781785920271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.70
€ 38.70
Paperback. Social Policy for Nurses provides the ideal introduction to health policy for nurses at all stages of their careers. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book provides a comprehensive discussion of the current policy imperatives facing nurses across the UK. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 171 x 246 x 23. Weight in Grams: 576.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745649207
- ISBN
- 9780745649207
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.28
€ 27.28
Hardback. Social Policy for Nurses provides the ideal introduction to health policy for nurses at all stages of their careers. Written in an engaging and accessible style, the book provides a comprehensive discussion of the current policy imperatives facing nurses across the UK. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 176 x 252 x 29. Weight in Grams: 716.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745649191
- ISBN
- 9780745649191
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
Paperback. Editor(s): Burack-Weiss, Ann; Lawrence, Lynn Sara; Mijangos, Lynne Bamat. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231173612
- ISBN
- 9780231173612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 29.27
€ 40.99
€ 29.27
Paperback. This book explores risk management and successful intervention for children in care who have committed, or are at risk of committing, acts of serious violence. The contributors provide an overview of the factors leading to extremely violent behaviour and discuss the complexities of diagnosis and definition from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Hagell, Ann; Jeyarajah-Dent, Renuka. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103844
- ISBN
- 9781843103844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.56
€ 38.56
Paperback. This book offers a systematic step-by-step approach to the fundamental care needs that an older person may have, and the procedural steps that the carer might take to address these needs. Up-to-date evidence provides the rationale. Each section focuses on a practical skill and the procedure involved. Series: Wiley Series in Nursing. Num Pages: 164 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470025635
- ISBN
- 9780470025635
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.32
€ 61.32
Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 147 x 25. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231151849
- ISBN
- 9780231151849
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 27.52
€ 37.99
€ 27.52
Hardback. Series: End of Life Care: A Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, Figures: 7,. BIC Classification: HRA; JKSN; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231171724
- ISBN
- 9780231171724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 118.41€ 90.47
€ 118.41
€ 90.47
Paperback. This second edition explores the use of play therapy with abused children as a way of helping them heal their distress and make sense of their experiences through expanding their own creativity in play. The book provides practical ways of starting play therapy with abused children and explains how the child can use this process for healing. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKS; JMC; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105879
- ISBN
- 9781843105879
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
€ 40.99
€ 40.96