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Paperback. Here is the story of Faith in Action, the acclaimed nationwide grant program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that brings together Americans of all faiths to provide volunteer care and support to those in their communities who are confined to their homes because of a chronic health condition or disability. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470292686
ISBN
9780470292686
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.04

Paperback. Taking a strengths-based approach, this book looks at ways practitioners can enhance children's wellbeing by identifying protective factors and positive ways of working with children and their families. Grounded in research yet accessible, the strategies presented will help to encourage positive behaviour and promote emotional and mental wellbeing. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849055727
ISBN
9781849055727
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.38

Paperback. Promoting children's wellbeing examines the various policies and practices which are intended to contribute to children's wellbeing. This work includes topics such as: the development of children's identities, the value of play in the lives of contemporary children, the promotion of children's health, risk and staying safe, and family law. Editor(s): Collins, Janet; Foley, Pam. Series: Working Together for Children Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 19. Weight in Grams: 778.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
illustrated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847420596
ISBN
9781847420596
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.44

Paperback. Everyone seems to agree that children have to be heard, but not on how, where and when they can participate, or the organisation needed to facilitate it. This book addresses these questions. Margaret Bell looks at the reality of children's experiences, examines the variety of definitions of participation and highlights initiatives for involvement. Series Editor(s): John, Mary. Series: Children in Charge. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 165 x 15. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106074
ISBN
9781843106074
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.39

paperback. Deals with the promotion of emotional well-being in families, and the prevention of child maltreatment. Values, policies and resources are examined as both facilitators of, and barriers to, effective action. Editor(s): Prilleltensky, Isaac; Nelson, Geoffrey; Peirson, Leslea. Num Pages: 528 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 36. Weight in Grams: 725.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Canada
Edition
New
Number of pages
528
Condition
New
SKU
V9780802083838
ISBN
9780802083838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 46.91

Paperback. Editor(s): Pelham, Anabel O.; Sills, Elizabeth. Series Editor(s): Eisman, Gerald S. Series: Service Learning for Civic Engagement Series. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JNM; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Stylus Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781579222413
ISBN
9781579222413
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.02

Paperback. This book provides a guide to promoting the psychological well-being of children with chronic illnesses and medical conditions, covering support within health, social services and education. It discusses issues such as the impact of diagnosis and the experiences of children and their families in managing their medical condition and treatment. Num Pages: 216 pages, 11 figures, 1 table. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; MBNH9; MJW; MMJ; MQCL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 14. Weight in Grams: 314.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843109679
ISBN
9781843109679
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.64

Paperback. This book calls for a shift in policy focus from 'community cohesion' to social cohesion, and makes a valuable source both for practitioners, researchers and students. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 231 x 165 x 21. Weight in Grams: 474.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847426949
ISBN
9781847426949
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.79

paperback. As citizens we need information to exercise our social rights and responsibilities. However, information provision about welfare services is patchy and the 'information poor' are often disadvantaged in access to those services. This book explores how government information policies directly influence which service users claim their entitlements. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB; JPVH1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 273.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
Edition
First Edition
SKU
V9781861344878
ISBN
9781861344878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.25

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 11 black & white tables, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781138937192
ISBN
9781138937192
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 48.08

Hardcover. Editor(s): Shek, Daniel T. L.; Lee, Tak Yan; Merrick, Professor Joav, MD, MMedSci, DMSc. Num Pages: 245 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; LNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 188 x 19. Weight in Grams: 634.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
245
Condition
New
SKU
V9781628080193
ISBN
9781628080193
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 228.65
€ 153.94

Hardback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFA; JHBK; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 237 x 28. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231170307
ISBN
9780231170307
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.49
€ 50.21

Paperback. A comprehensive, practical guide to child protection emergencies, including case studies and legal advice, Protecting Powers: Emergency Intervention in Child Protection discusses the findings of two major research studies on emergency child protection interventions conducted between 1998 and 2004. Series: Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
260
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470016039
ISBN
9780470016039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 64.45

paperback. It is widely held that the United States lagged behind Western Europe in developing modern social policies. This historical analysis, however, shows that the United States actually pioneered generous social spending for many of its elderly, disabled and dependent citizens. Num Pages: 736 pages, 10 tables, 33 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBTB; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 45. Weight in Grams: 1053.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Number of pages
736
Condition
New
Edition
Revised ed.
SKU
V9780674717664
ISBN
9780674717664
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 43.71

Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 358.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1986
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226302997
ISBN
9780226302997
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 29.15

Hardback. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFFD; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Cornell University Press United States
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801448249
ISBN
9780801448249
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 75.32

Paperback. A detailed account of police misconduct and violations of protected freedoms over the past century. In an examination of undercover work in cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Philadephia, Donner reveals the underside of American law enforcement. Num Pages: 496 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSG; JKSW1; JPVH; JPVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
496
Condition
New
Edition
Reprint
SKU
V9780520080355
ISBN
9780520080355
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 28.82

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427298
ISBN
9781847427298
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 34.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JKSW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 272.
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226403700
ISBN
9780226403700
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 31.94

Hardcover. Editor(s): Goodman, Nancy. Num Pages: 444 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMAF; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 157 x 32. Weight in Grams: 844.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
International Psychoanalytic Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780985132996
ISBN
9780985132996
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 156.49

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