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hardcover. Northern Communities Working Together highlights the innovative ways in which Northerners are using the social economy to meet their economic, social, and cultural challenges while increasing local control and capabilities. Editor(s): Southcott, Chris. Num Pages: 304 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBC; JFSL9; JHB; JKSN; KC; KJVX. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 580.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781442646063
- ISBN
- 9781442646063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.90
€ 66.90
Paperback. From a best-selling social work author, this book is about assessment and intervention, in other words what you actually do as a social worker. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 186 x 12. Weight in Grams: 332.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848601314
- ISBN
- 9781848601314
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 49.83
€ 51.99
€ 49.83
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446285732
- ISBN
- 9781446285732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 46.33
€ 48.99
€ 46.33
Paperback. This introduction to professional ethics for social workers recognizes that social work is largely state-sponsored. Traditional values and rules are explained, followed by a concept of social work and its relationship to the state. A new approach to practice ethics is developed. Num Pages: 240 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 147 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 308.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780333719343
- ISBN
- 9780333719343
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.08
€ 59.08
Hardback. Babies and Young Children in Care examines why babies enter care or accommodation and why securing their long-term future can be a lengthy process. It analyses the circumstances, characteristics and experiences of these young children before, during and after being looked after, including reasons for changes of carer and placement disruptions. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 399.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843102724
- ISBN
- 9781843102724
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.63
€ 90.63
Hardcover. From Braille Without Borders and Unite for Sight, to Geekcorps and PeaceWorks, humanitarian groups are working worldwide largely in undeveloped countries to better the lives of the residents. This work shows how and why they began their organizations, what their greatest victories and challenges have been, and how they run the organizations. Num Pages: 1000 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 86. Weight in Grams: 1905.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 1000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780275997687
- ISBN
- 9780275997687
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.64€ 121.33
€ 129.64
€ 121.33
Paperback. This groundbreaking book reveals what young victims have to say about abuse and its effects on their lives. The authors examine societal factors that increase children's vulnerability, and propose measures for preventing abuse. They outline the requirements of ethically sound research, and conclude with recommendations for future research. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103172
- ISBN
- 9781843103172
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. The funny, sad and often incredible life of a local policeman patrolling his home town Num Pages: 160 pages, 55 b & w photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; BGA; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Fonthill Media Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781553428
- ISBN
- 9781781553428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 15.34
€ 19.99
€ 15.34
Paperback. Series: Essential Coaching Skills and Knowledge. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 193 x 125 x 17. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415667470
- ISBN
- 9780415667470
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.49
€ 39.49
Paperback. An examination of the consequences of poverty and inequality and the challenge they pose to the engaged social work academic and practitioner. Editor(s): Jones, Chris; Novak, Tony. Series: Critical and Radical Debates in Social Work. Num Pages: 76 pages. BIC Classification: JFFA; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 4. Weight in Grams: 92.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447316152
- ISBN
- 9781447316152
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.07
€ 17.07
Paperback. In counselling and psychotherapy, the professional's self understanding strongly governs the healing potential of the therapeutic relationship.Grounded in humanistic, psychodynamic and integrative thinking and full of insightful real-life examples, it offers the reader many pathways to better self understanding. Num Pages: 192 pages, 3 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 214 x 143 x 11. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230240186
- ISBN
- 9780230240186
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.94
€ 50.94
Paperback. It explains what attachment is, what the different patterns look like in children and young people, how early attachment experiences affect their lives, and how this understanding can help childcare workers to develop therapeutic ways of caring. An essential book for professionals such residential carers, social workers and foster carers. Num Pages: 224 pages, 15 figures and tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSF; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050814
- ISBN
- 9781849050814
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.24
€ 35.24
Paperback. This timely new book addresses the issues relating to risk assessment and risk-driven interventions in criminal justice settings, from both theoretical and practical perspectives. It provides a critique of the risk paradigm and provides practical guidance for students and professionals on establishing a more effective way of working with offenders. Editor(s): Trotter, Chris; McIvor, Gill; McNeill, Fergus. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKVQ. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 158 x 234 x 24. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- First
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137441324
- ISBN
- 9781137441324
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 36.66
€ 43.99
€ 36.66
Paperback. How do you help someone who has no interest in being helped?Social workers face particular challenges when working with involuntary clients who may be resistant or even openly antagonistic to the offer of assistance. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 141 x 208 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415715652
- ISBN
- 9780415715652
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.27
€ 48.27
paperback. Introduces the social work student to the field of sociology, illustrating how sociology is connected to and fundamental to effective social work practice. This title includes chapters that apply theory to practice. It covers such topics as: Gender; Class; Ethnicity and race; Ageing; Health; Intimacies; Social exclusion; and, Crime and deviance. Editor(s): Gibson, Alastair; Yuill, Chris. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white line drawings, black & white tables, figures, charts. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 172 x 15. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848606517
- ISBN
- 9781848606517
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.30
€ 51.30
Paperback. This comprehensive, accessibly written resource, is designed to help students and practitioners explore partnerships in creating, contributing, consuming, commissioning or critiquing evidence in and for social work practice. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 12. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447314011
- ISBN
- 9781447314011
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.29
€ 32.99
€ 31.29
Paperback. Providing the skills counsellors need to identify and manage shame, in the client and themselves, this book aims to enable the counsellor to release shame and to build shame resilience. Full of practical techniques, it is a skills-led handbook for practitioners who have little formal training in working with shame. Series: Essential Skills for Counselling. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055628
- ISBN
- 9781849055628
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.37
€ 38.37
Paperback. This is a practical guide to counselling survivors of child abuse, neglect, sexual violence, sexual trafficking, religious sexual abuse, and torture. Written in an accessible style, it provides a comprehensive introduction to complex trauma and practical advice on how to work with it, manage trauma symptoms and encourage post traumatic growth. Series: Essential Skills for Counselling. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053266
- ISBN
- 9781849053266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.63
€ 37.99
€ 36.63
Paperback. This updated and expanded edition provides comprehensive coverage of the theory and practice of counselling survivors of child sexual abuse (CSA). In a reasoned and thoughtful approach, this book honestly addresses the complex issues in this important area of work, providing practical strategies valuable and new insights for counsellors. Num Pages: 448 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JFFE2; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 243 x 172 x 25. Weight in Grams: 746.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 448
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103356
- ISBN
- 9781843103356
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 49.74
€ 49.99
€ 49.74
Paperback. This book explains how counsellors can facilitate recovery from domestic abuse within a secure, supportive therapeutic relationship. Essential reading for all those working with survivors of domestic abuse, it examines the therapeutic techniques and specific challenges faced by professionals when working in such areas. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106067
- ISBN
- 9781843106067
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 45.56
€ 45.99
€ 45.56