Social welfare & social services
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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author comes the poignant and shocking memoir of Cathy's recent relationship with Tayo, a young boy she fosters whose good behaviour and polite manners hide a terrible past. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFE1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007260980
- ISBN
- 9780007260980
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.49
€ 13.99
€ 10.49
Paperback. Caroline Archer sets out to provide adoptive and foster parents with an understanding of the complex range of difficulties with which their children may struggle as a result of their early experience of adversity. She presents strategies to help parents deal with their youngsters' troubling behaviour, in what seems to them a hostile world. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, glossary. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028021
- ISBN
- 9781853028021
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.64
€ 25.64
Paperback. Effective Ways of Working with Children and their Families examines the latest evidence about the most successful forms of intervention when working with children and their families. The book covers a wide range of approaches and services, with particular emphasis on those methods seeking to help children with identified problems. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 304 pages, index. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 470. Very good to like new, with just minor shelf wear
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- SKU
- KMB0000036
- ISBN
- 9781853026195
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 10.41
€ 10.41
Paperback. Foster children are more likely than other children to be involved in risky activities online due to backgrounds of neglect and abuse, an absence of supportive adults and low self-esteem. This book covers the online dangers you might encounter, from cyberbullying to inappropriate contact, and provides strategies to keep foster children safe online. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSF; VFVK; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849059732
- ISBN
- 9781849059732
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.14
€ 24.14
Paperback. Explains the challenges that collective welfare faces, and explores the complexities involved in delivering it, including debates about who benefits from welfare and how and where it is delivered. Num Pages: 204 pages, 8 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447328346
- ISBN
- 9781447328346
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.03
€ 24.99
€ 24.03
Paperback. Offers a guide to the nature of counselling contracts, why they are needed and how they are made. This book takes account of the BACP ethical framework and covers the legal aspects of contracting, and how to make contracts with trainees. It is intended for trainees and practitioners in counselling and psychotherapy. Editor(s): Sills, Charlotte. Series: Professional Skills for Counsellors Series. Num Pages: 200 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 171 x 8. Weight in Grams: 362.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- 2nd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781412920667
- ISBN
- 9781412920667
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 49.83
€ 51.99
€ 49.83
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYK; BGA; BM; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 356
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Paperback edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444708981
- ISBN
- 9781444708981
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.74
€ 14.99
€ 11.74
Paperback. This inspirational text from Neil Thompson explores the relationship between theory and practice in the human services in a way that promotes reflective practice and identifies the value and limitations of different theoretical positions from an applied perspective. The book is outstanding for its clarity, balance, organization and integrity. Num Pages: 286 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
- Publisher
- Macmillan Education UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137609519
- ISBN
- 9781137609519
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.69
€ 46.99
€ 38.69
Paperback. Born of modest origins in Scotland in 1835, Andrew Carnegie is best known as the founder of Carnegie Steel. This is a biography of Andrew Carnegie who is one of the America's famous and successful businessmen and philanthropists. Num Pages: 896 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGH; HBTK; JKSN1; KJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 141 x 42. Weight in Grams: 752.
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 896
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780143112440
- ISBN
- 9780143112440
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.84
€ 26.99
€ 25.84
Paperback. Editor(s): Barnes, Marian; Brannelly, Tula; Ward, Lizzie; Ward, Nicki. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JFM; JKS; MBP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447316541
- ISBN
- 9781447316541
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.12
€ 41.99
€ 39.12
Paperback. This practical guide teaches carers how to facilitate engaging spiritual reminiscence sessions with people with dementia. Carers will learn about the many benefits of spiritual reminiscence, and develop the skills, confidence and communication techniques needed to support people with dementia in this activity. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: HRCS; HRLK; JKSG; MJND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 281 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055734
- ISBN
- 9781849055734
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.99€ 43.89
€ 43.99
€ 43.89
Paperback. Troubled children need special parenting to build attachments and heal from trauma. This book provides a parenting model that parents and carers can follow to incorporate love, play, acceptance, curiosity and empathy into their parenting. These elements are vital to a child's development and will help children to feel confident, secure and happy. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JKSN; JMC; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052276
- ISBN
- 9781849052276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.09
€ 25.09
Paperback. This handbook provides guidance for all practising social work professionals, and the staff who support them, on the post-qualifying (PQ) framework for social workers. The book introduces the framework and outlines how post-qualification accreditation and professional registration affect social workers. Editor(s): Tovey, Wade. Num Pages: 296 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 296
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104285
- ISBN
- 9781843104285
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. Full of innovative techniques for carrying out social work research, this book will help students, practitioners and academics engaged in research to understand and apply creative methods. With extended case studies of research projects, it reveals effective strategies for undertaking original social work research at all levels. Editor(s): Hardwick, Louise; Smith, Roger; Worsley, Aiden. Num Pages: 376 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 229 x 26. Weight in Grams: 550.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055857
- ISBN
- 9781849055857
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 42.06
€ 51.99
€ 42.06
Paperback. Provides a fresh understanding of the radical tradition and shows how it can be developed in contemporary social work. Using case studies and real life scenarios to illustrate the type of dilemmas faced by workers in their day-to-day practice, this book sets out the ways in which a radical social work approach can inform constructive responses. Series: Social Work in Practice Series. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 174 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 200
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861349910
- ISBN
- 9781861349910
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 28.67
€ 29.99
€ 28.67
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
€ 21.90
€ 21.90
Paperback. Provides an essential introduction to the major theoretical approaches in counselling and psychotherapy. This book includes two chapters on mindfulness and positive therapy, as well as additional content on ethics, and new developments in each approach, including the research and references. Num Pages: 528 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 171 x 27. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 6th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446295564
- ISBN
- 9781446295564
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.17
€ 60.17
Paperback. An indispensable guide to the moral quandaries confronting those engaged in humanitarian action. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JFM; JKSR; JPWH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 311 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849043403
- ISBN
- 9781849043403
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 35.60
€ 40.99
€ 35.60
Paperback. Valuing Older People: Positive Psychological Practice applies Social Role Valorization (SRV) and positive psychology principles to our thinking about how we can contribute to better humanitarian care for people in later life. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSG; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 168 x 13. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470683347
- ISBN
- 9780470683347
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.04
€ 52.04
Hardback. BIC Classification: HRCM; HRCV3; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780830851591
- ISBN
- 9780830851591
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 59.15€ 58.23
€ 59.15
€ 58.23