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Paperback. Mindfulness - once an ancient practice honed in Buddhist monasteries - is now a mainstream, evidence based, secular intervention employed by trained health and mental health professionals worldwide. If you are a professional interested in teaching mindfulness, this book provides you with what you need to get started right away. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JKSM; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 256 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781626251397
- ISBN
- 9781626251397
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.27€ 53.22
€ 65.27
€ 53.22
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Verso Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784783167
- ISBN
- 9781784783167
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 18.90
€ 20.99
€ 18.90
Paperback. Num Pages: 344 pages, 27 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 280 x 217 x 18. Weight in Grams: 834.
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138796515
- ISBN
- 9781138796515
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 71.65
€ 71.65
Paperback. The ageing of the population has enormous policy implications for health care. This important new textbook, written by a leader in the field, covers key questions such as the fitness of older people in the future, the widening inequalities in the health of older people and how health in old age reflects habits and behaviour in earlier life. Series: Ageing and the Lifecourse Series. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; MBP. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 14. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420879
- ISBN
- 9781847420879
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 35.03
€ 36.99
€ 35.03
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857028433
- ISBN
- 9780857028433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 48.92
€ 51.99
€ 48.92
Paperback. The authors outline the skills needed and common issues in case management practice across a range of people with disabilities at different stages of their life. They argue that case management needs to be individualised and carried out in partnership with the individual and their family in order to draw up a lifestyle plan that meets their needs. Editor(s): Bigby, Christine; Fyffe, Chris; Ozanne, Elizabeth; Bigby, Christine M. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; MJN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103547
- ISBN
- 9781843103547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. A concise introduction to the knowledge, values and skills required for effective practice in the field of intellectual disability, this book covers the key topics including changing definitions, core tasks in working with clients and the values of participation and inclusion. Illustrated with numerous case studies, it is an essential resource. Series: Practical Social Work Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6 figures. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230521667
- ISBN
- 9780230521667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 37.95
€ 45.99
€ 37.95
Paperback. This key introduction to the theory, concepts and practice of the person-centred approach looks through the lens of the practitioner's experience and personal development. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 170 x 242 x 8. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446207659
- ISBN
- 9781446207659
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 47.75
€ 50.99
€ 47.75
Paperback. Christine Bryden was 46 when she was diagnosed with dementia, and in this book she describes her remarkable emotional, physical and spiritual journey in the three years immediately following. Originally published in Australia in 1998, the book is brought completely up-to-date with new material and photographs, and is a truly inspirational read. Num Pages: 176 pages, 13 black and white photographs and MRI scans. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 215 x 12. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053129
- ISBN
- 9781849053129
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.57
€ 24.57
Paperback. Insightful and inspiring presentations by the foremost dementia advocate, compiled here for the first time, provide new ways of understanding dementia and better ways to ensure that the voices of people with dementia are heard. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSM; MJND; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 176 x 246 x 23. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849056717
- ISBN
- 9781849056717
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781138930841
- ISBN
- 9781138930841
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.94
€ 30.99
€ 30.94
Paperback. An accessible guide to help foster and adoptive parents understand the neurobiological issues that affect children who have experienced early trauma. It demystifies the science behind child trauma, explains why conventional parenting won't work for these children and provides grounded advice on what will, addressing common parenting dilemmas. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JMC; VFVK; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052634
- ISBN
- 9781849052634
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.40
€ 25.40
Paperback. A complete guide to working with carers, this volume provides a general overview of all the issues involved. General theories of assessment, groupwork, stress management and problem-solving are applied to working with carers, and suggestions for good practice are underpinned with references to relevant research, and policy documents. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853025624
- ISBN
- 9781853025624
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Hardback. Focuses on law enforcement managers and supervisors, their jobs, and the complicated interrelationships between members of the law enforcement team and the communities they serve. This book begins with a general overview of the policing profession to provide context for later discussions of the role of managers within the field. Num Pages: 672 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSW1; JKV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 210 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1376.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781285447926
- ISBN
- 9781285447926
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 242.34
€ 242.34
Paperback. The appeal of voluntary action as a solution to growing welfare needs in advanced capitalist countries raises important questions about the social impacts and spatial equity of such provision. For the first time, these issues are addressed within a single book, exploring the complex relationship between voluntary action, society and space. Editor(s): Milligan, Christine; Conradson, David. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JKSN1; JPP; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429063
- ISBN
- 9781847429063
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 34.92
€ 36.99
€ 34.92
Paperback. Looks at group counseling with an emphasis on practical knowledge and techniques for effective group leadership. This title helps you discuss the many facets of group counseling and provide examples of how each skill can be applied in a range of group settings to produce effective and efficient group sessions. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305087309
- ISBN
- 9781305087309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 96.88
€ 96.88
Paperback. Managing School Absenteeism at Multiple Tiers provides an integrative strategy for preventing, assessing, and addressing cases of youth with school absenteeism at multiple levels of severity and complexity. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; JMS; MBPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 9. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199985296
- ISBN
- 9780199985296
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.28
€ 74.28
Paperback. Written for practicing and emerging professionals, this introduction provides an essential framework for understanding the human-animal bond. Topics include attachment and loss, success and frustration with making and sustaining connections, world views regarding animal ethics, and more. Editor(s): Blazina, Christopher; Boyra, Guler; Shen-Miller, David S. Num Pages: 443 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JM; MQV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 676.
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 2011th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781461461968
- ISBN
- 9781461461968
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 157.90
€ 157.90
Paperback. Analyzing federal involvement in residential segregation, this book examines how the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) attempted to forge elementary changes in segregated residential patterns by opening up the suburbs to groups historically excluded for racial or economic reasons. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691136196
- ISBN
- 9780691136196
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.49
€ 46.99
€ 33.49
Paperback. RELATE is one of the largest couple-counseling agencies in the world, offering over 300,000 hours of counseling each year. This book presents the theories and practices which together make up the RELATE approach. Practical tables, lists, and case studies allow the reader to experience the reality of being with a counselor using the approach. Series: Wiley Series in Brief Therapy & Counselling. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB; JKSN2; JMU; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471977780
- ISBN
- 9780471977780
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.14
€ 72.14