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Paperback. Aimed at professionals working with men who are challenging the boundaries of society or any man who feels frustrated by his life, the book offers detailed illustrative case studies, structured exercises and topics for discussion, which can be used by the individual or in a group context. Num Pages: 160 pages, 20 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 10. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106166
- ISBN
- 9781843106166
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. This short guide cuts through the confusing mass of legislation to provide a concise and jargon-free explanation of current community care practice and the law. It is an essential resource for busy practitioners at all levels as well as managers in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, and policy-makers in local authorities and the NHS. Series: Quick Guides Social & Health Care Law & Practice. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050838
- ISBN
- 9781849050838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.35
€ 28.35
Paperback. Series: Pocket Guides to Social Work Research Methods. Num Pages: 216 pages, 3 line-cuts. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 219 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195387384
- ISBN
- 9780195387384
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.00
€ 62.00
Paperback. The authors apply ideas about quality of life to the field of disability to assist front-line professionals, managers and policy-makers in effective service provision. They examine the historical context of the concept of quality of life and discuss the application of quality of life in the daily lives of people who have disabilities. Num Pages: 272 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 165 x 16. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100058
- ISBN
- 9781843100058
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.25
€ 47.25
Paperback. Quality Matters in Children's Services brings together authoritative research to explore critical concerns for those working with vulnerable children, young people and their families. Mike Stein discusses key issues for policy and practice in the development of quality services. Series Editor(s): Stein, Mike. Series: Quality Matters in Children's Services. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 212 x 11. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109266
- ISBN
- 9781843109266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
paperback. The government's NHS Plan emphasises the importance of services users' views. This report provides practical guidance on how to ensure that older people's views are heard, acted on, and monitored, in relation to service quality. It makes recommendations for ensuring that older people's views become an integral part of home care service provision. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP31; JKSB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343529
- ISBN
- 9781861343529
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 26.96
€ 26.99
€ 26.96
Hardback. Num Pages: 624 pages, Charts: 4,. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- second edition
- Number of pages
- 624
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161381
- ISBN
- 9780231161381
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.88€ 111.43
€ 147.88
€ 111.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 624 pages, Charts: 4,. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 810.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 624
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231161398
- ISBN
- 9780231161398
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.35€ 57.11
€ 73.35
€ 57.11
Paperback. John McLeod's book is the only comprehensive guide to the range of qualitative methods used in counselling and psychotherapy. This timely new edition incorporates the last decade of developments in qualitative research methods with eight new chapters, new case studies and enchanced pedagogy throughout. Num Pages: 352 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 598.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849200622
- ISBN
- 9781849200622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 56.64
€ 56.64
Hardcover. Offers a theoretical and empirical perspective on the value, potential and contribution that qualitative research methodologies bring to the analysis of housing policy issues within an international context. This book also includes discussion of specific methodological challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by researchers. Editor(s): Maginn, Paul J.; Tonts, Matthew; Thompson, Susan M. Series: Studies in Qualitative Methodology. Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 572.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781846639906
- ISBN
- 9781846639906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 108.56
€ 108.56
Hardcover. * The first comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the New Deal for Young People, introduced by the Labour Government in the UK in 1998. * Considers how the New Deal has responded to diverse conditions in local labour markets across the UK. Series: RGS-IBG Book Series. Num Pages: 256 pages, 30. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 159 x 23. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405107853
- ISBN
- 9781405107853
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.10
€ 79.10
hardcover. A step-by-step guide to the emotional work parents must do to make their divorce a success for themselves and their children. The authors present practical instructions for conflict resolution and illustrate the importance of co-operation in divorce. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; VFVS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 425.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Edition
- 74th ed.
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780802042170
- ISBN
- 9780802042170
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.86
€ 62.86
Paperback. Packed with tools and ideas to enhance analytical thinking when making child and family assessments, this book covers every stage of the assessment process. It addresses planning, hypothesising, involving children, and making, recording and reviewing decisions. This third edition has been updated to reflect policy changes and new research findings. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 246 x 173. .
- Publisher
- National Children's Bureau
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781909391239
- ISBN
- 9781909391239
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.06
€ 45.06
Paperback. This book demonstrates how puppetry and associated art forms such as singing and story-telling can be used to nurture and support connections with people with dementia. Strategies for using puppetry in daily care are suggested and step-by-step instructions for making the puppets are included. Num Pages: 264 pages, 22 black and white and 8 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053921
- ISBN
- 9781849053921
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.25
€ 40.99
€ 40.25
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226113852
- ISBN
- 9780226113852
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 94.64€ 79.10
€ 94.64
€ 79.10
Paperback. In sheer numbers, no form of government control comes close to the police stop. Police stops are among the most frequently criticized incidences of racial profiling, and studies have shown that minorities are pulled over at higher rates. This book deftly traces the strange history of the investigatory police stop. Series: Chicago Series in Law and Society. Num Pages: 272 pages, 24 line drawings, 13 tables. BIC Classification: JFSL; JKSW1; JPVH1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Publisher
- University Of Chicago Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226113999
- ISBN
- 9780226113999
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 26.89
€ 33.99
€ 26.89
Paperback. This book analyses the key debates about the role that inspection plays in increasing public accountability and encouraging service improvement. Contributors describe current inspection methods across the key public sectors, and examine the underlying issues and tensions associated with public services inspection. Editor(s): Davis, Howard; Martin, Steve. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105275
- ISBN
- 9781843105275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. Provides an analysis of public protection and criminal justice. This book explores the concept of 'dangerousness' and its application to criminal justice. It is a practical and useful reference for students and academics working in the area. It is also a useful reference for probation officers, police officers and policy makers. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSW1; JKV; LNFX5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199289431
- ISBN
- 9780199289431
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.41
€ 52.41
Paperback. 'Community' continues to attract the attention of policy makers and scholars. Taking account of changes since the publication of the first edition, this new edition explores the challenges of empowering communities and assesses the lessons for policy and practice of community-based approaches to social disadvantage and exclusion. Series: Public Policy and Politics. Num Pages: 376 pages, 4 black & white tables, 13 figures. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS; JPQB; RP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 217 x 138 x 20. Weight in Grams: 466.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 376
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780230242654
- ISBN
- 9780230242654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.96
€ 60.96
Public Policy For Women: The State, Income Security, and Labour Market...
. Ed(S): Cohen, Marjorie Griffin; Pulkingham,...
paperback. Containing essays from leading feminist academics, and social activists, Public Policy for Women addresses important public policy issues that fail to address women's needs. Editor(s): Cohen, Marjorie Griffin; Pulkingham, Jane. Series: Studies in Comparative Political Economy and Public Policy. Num Pages: 384 pages, 20 figures. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of Toronto Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780802095008
- ISBN
- 9780802095008
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 40.84
€ 45.99
€ 40.84