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Paperback. Martin Ringer, an internationally known consultant and writer on group psychology, here outlines techniques for understanding groups that will be relevant to those who lead teams in any setting. The result is an accessible guide both to leading a group, and to understanding the necessary dynamics that will result in the best team-work. Num Pages: 304 pages, appendix, references, index. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100287
ISBN
9781843100287
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.78

Hardcover. Who tends to volunteer and why? What causes attract certain types of volunteers? What motivates people to volunteer? Making use of survey information to offer a detailed portrait of the volunteer in America, this work provides a resource for everyone who works with volunteers or is interested in their role in contemporary society. Series: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies. Num Pages: 680 pages, 7 figures. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSN1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 167 x 40. Weight in Grams: 1078.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
680
Condition
New
SKU
V9780253349293
ISBN
9780253349293
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 47.61

Paperback. Counselling psychology has emerged as a distinct branch of psychology, with concepts, research paradigms and practices that set it apart from the rest of the discipline. This book reviews the main areas of psychology, identifying findings of relevance to counseling, starting with social psychology, moving on to cognitive processes. Num Pages: 196 pages, 1. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JM; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 146 x 16. Weight in Grams: 302.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
196
Condition
New
SKU
V9781854332615
ISBN
9781854332615
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.57

Paperback. The Sandwich Years is the heartfelt, inspirational story of the bond between a mother and a daughter and how one woman - through caring for the person she had relied on the most - finally found herself. (Previously published as Daughter, Mother, Me) Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JKSG; VFV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 200 x 26. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Hachette Books Ireland
Condition
New
SKU
9781473627505
ISBN
9781473627505
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 9.50

Hardback. More than a century's worth of atrocities culled from the city's police blotter, told through startling, rarely seen images and incisive text written by two NYPD officers and a NYC crime reporter. Num Pages: 320 pages, 500 b&w and colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBEY; 3JH; 3JJ; BTC; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 268 x 318 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2180. Fine copy in fine dustwrappers
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers Inc
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0014254
ISBN
9780316391238
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 11.94

Paperback. Offers a multi-disciplinary perspective on tackling health inequalities in a rich country, examining the New Labour policy agenda for tackling health inequalities and its inherent challenges. This book presents a combination of broad analysis of progress from differing perspectives and is a useful reading to academics, students and policy makers. Editor(s): Dowler, Elizabeth; Spencer, Nick J. Series: Health & Society S. Num Pages: 272 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 426.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861348999
ISBN
9781861348999
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 38.74

Paperback. Understanding disability policy explores the roles of social security, social support, poverty, socio-economic status, community safety, official discourses and spatial change in shaping disabled people's opportunities. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS; JPQB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 175 x 14. Weight in Grams: 456.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847427380
ISBN
9781847427380
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.18

Paperback. Due to the fact that more people are living to an older age, the psychological issues of ageing have become far more prevalent. This book covers issues such as: the impact of physical decline and illness; late onset depression and anxiety; changing sexuality; and intermediate and long-term care. Series: Jossey-Bass Library of Current Clinical Technique. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP31; JKSN2; JMC; MJX; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 151 x 16. Weight in Grams: 367. Very good copy with light shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCW0013606
ISBN
9780787902193
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This book explores the economic, religious, political and personal forces that led to some 80,000 British children being sent to Canada between 1867 and 1915 and provides a vivid look at one aspect of the history of child welfare practices. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; 1KBC; 3JH; 3JJC; JFFN; JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 238 x 175 x 21. Weight in Grams: 632.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847426680
ISBN
9781847426680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.90

Paperback. Updated edition of the international bestseller Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; HRCX7; JFFB; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 17. Weight in Grams: 176.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
John Murray Press
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340980088
ISBN
9780340980088
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Hardcover. This book examines both the policies of church boards and town councils in organising charitable appeals, as well as the general population's giving behaviour. Series: Amsterdam Studies in the Dutch Golden Age. Num Pages: 240 pages, 23 full color. BIC Classification: 1DDN; 3J; HBG; HBLH; JFFA; JKSN; JKSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 167 x 244 x 18. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Amsterdam University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9789089647931
ISBN
9789089647931
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 7.28

Hardback. Calculating compassion examines the origins of British relief work in late-nineteenth-century wars on the continent and the fringes of Empire. The author draws on new archival research to reveal the preoccupations of nineteenth-century relief workers, and the legacies for relief work today. Series Editor(s): Taithe, Bertrand. Series: Humanitarianism: Key Debates and New Approaches. Num Pages: 256 pages, Halftones, black & white. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; HBJD1; HBLL; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 24. Weight in Grams: 546.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Manchester University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780719078101
ISBN
9780719078101
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 6.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 374 pages, 79. BIC Classification: 1D; 3JJ; ACX; JFF; JKS; JPW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 216 x 31. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Minor Compositions
Condition
New
SKU
V9781570273032
ISBN
9781570273032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.27

Hardcover. Series: Contributions to the Study of Childhood & Youth. Num Pages: 310 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 558.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1982
Publisher
ABC-CLIO United States
Number of pages
310
Condition
New
SKU
V9780313229442
ISBN
9780313229442
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 90.56

Hardback. This interdisciplinary book draws on the perspectives of forty authors from four continents to explore the dynamics of ethical dilemmas using theory, research and practice-based examples. Editor(s): Jindal-Snape, Divya; Hannah, Elizabeth F. S. Num Pages: 360 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 241 x 158 x 26. Weight in Grams: 684.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Policy Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447308997
ISBN
9781447308997
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 117.44

Paperback. Num Pages: 175 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
175
Condition
New
SKU
V9781611227581
ISBN
9781611227581
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 34.72

Paperback. This collection of papers written by respected experts with extensive experience builds a powerful picture of the theory and practice of therapeutic community work with young people. A wide variety of therapeutic community approaches is considered alongside an analysis of the implications of this model for mainstream residential practice. Editor(s): Kasinski, Kajetan; Ward, Adrian; Pooley, Jane; Worthington, Alan. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN; JMC; JMH; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100966
ISBN
9781843100966
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 59 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJPR; JFFC1; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 226 x 21. Weight in Grams: 450.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231140010
ISBN
9780231140010
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 27.52

Paperback. The historical development of Irish social policy is charted here, with discussion of major influences on policy formation. Ireland is presented in a comparative context and as an example of the mixed economy of welfare. Policy-making, financing and evaluation are explained. Editor(s): Kiely, Gabriel; etc. Num Pages: 368 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1DBR; HBTB; JFF; JKS; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542. 8vo. Very good Copy. First edition. Politics and politicians in 20th century Ireland.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
University College Dublin Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0310177
ISBN
9781900621250
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 25.00

Paperback. This book examines ageing in the context of the many faiths and cultures that make up Western society, and provides carers with the knowledge they need to deliver appropriate care to people of all faiths. Chapters are written by authoritative figures from each of the world's major faith groups about the beliefs and practices of their older people. Editor(s): MacKinlay, Elizabeth. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM; HRLK; JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 210 x 18. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050067
ISBN
9781849050067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.70

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