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Paperback. Little is known about the experiences of children living in families affected by severe and enduring mental illness. This is an in-depth study of children and young people caring for parents affected in this way. It draws on primary research data collected from 40 families. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKS; VFG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861343994
ISBN
9781861343994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.03

Paperback. Using real social work case examples, Organisational behaviour for social work unites the well-established study of behaviour in organizations with the special, and sometimes unusual, organizational settings of social work practice. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN; KJU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 173 x 241 x 11. Weight in Grams: 360.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847422798
ISBN
9781847422798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.18

Paperback. Art and the therapeutic uses of art provide older people with valuable ways in which to express their feelings, needs and fears, and with a resource for coping with life's major changes. This practical book is filled with step-by-step activities for art therapists and professionals to use in work with older people either individually or in groups. Series: Arts Therapies. Num Pages: 328 pages, 36 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: JKSG; MQTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 490.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
328
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849058308
ISBN
9781849058308
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.25

Paperback. 'For whose benefit?' explores how those at the sharp end of welfare reform experience changes to the benefit system. It looks at how the rights and responsibilities of citizenship are experienced on the ground, and whether the welfare state still offers meaningful protection and security to those who rely upon it. Num Pages: 272 pages, 4 black & white tables, 6 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447333487
ISBN
9781447333487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.99
€ 36.36

Paperback.
Publisher
New Island Books
Number of pages
281
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848401334
ISBN
9781848401334
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.51

Paperback. Visual and direct in its approach, this book offers simple advice to help parents and carers capture the warmth and fun of forming secure, healthy attachments with children. Attachment therapist Deborah D. Gray guides you through the 'how to' of forming attachments, describing sensitive parenting activities that stimulate bonding and attachment. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; JMC; VFVK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 364.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849059398
ISBN
9781849059398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.62

Paperback. .
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473916241
ISBN
9781473916241
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 48.23

Paperback. Until now little published work has focused on how horticulture and gardening can help to promote social inclusion for vulnerable groups. This guide looks at the ways in which social and therapeutic horticulture projects can help foster independence, build self esteem and provide training and employment opportunities for vulnerable groups. Num Pages: 72 pages, col. Illustrations, col. ports. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 4. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Spi
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861347268
ISBN
9781861347268
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.81

Paperback. .
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849056687
ISBN
9781849056687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.61

Paperback. Focuses on listening to young children, both from an international perspective and through combining theory, practice and reflection. With contributions and examples from researchers and practitioners in six countries, this book examines critically how listening to young children in early childhood services is understood and practiced. Editor(s): Clark, Alison; Kjorholt, Anne Trine; Moss, Peter. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 172 x 12. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861346124
ISBN
9781861346124
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.77

Paperback. This engaging book paints a picture of passionate grassroots youth workers, at a time when their practice is threatened by spending cuts, target cultures and market imperatives. Using interviews, dialogue and research diary excerpts the author brings youth work practice and theory to life. Num Pages: 256 pages, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
Policy Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781447328605
ISBN
9781447328605
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 35.18

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 154 x 30. Weight in Grams: 786.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
280
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415506816
ISBN
9780415506816
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 52.29

Paperback. This book explores the problems that arise when death is not openly discussed with young people and offers invaluable advice about how best to allay concerns without pretending that there are easy answers. It covers all of the key issues and supports professionals in asking young people the difficult question, "Do you think much about death?" Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JNC; MMJT; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 144 x 9. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849053204
ISBN
9781849053204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.74

Paperback. Editor(s): Zlotnick, Cheryl. Num Pages: 264 pages, 4. BIC Classification: JFFB; JKSF; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 352.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231160971
ISBN
9780231160971
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 31.10

Paperback. .
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442614116
ISBN
9781442614116
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.99
€ 19.36

Paperback. Focuses on how adults connect with children and develop supportive relationships. This textbook illustrates how good communication and positive and participative relationships can be developed with children across the range of universal and specialist children's services. Editor(s): Foley, Pam; Leverett, Stephen. Series: Working Together for Children Series. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 190 x 19. Weight in Grams: 890.
Publisher
Policy Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
312
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847420589
ISBN
9781847420589
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 32.90

Paperback. Bringing together research and practice on the theme of the educational well-being of children in care, this book aims to help professionals to improve these children's potential for educational attainment. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 17. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849053655
ISBN
9781849053655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.49

Paperback. A book that will challenge, delight and encourage in equal measure, this uncompromising book bemoans the madness of poor donor stewardship that besets the charitable sector and sets to put it right. A no nonsense book and refreshing look at achieving the real worth of charitable donors. Num Pages: 120 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 246.
Publisher
Directory of Social Change
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784820008
ISBN
9781784820008
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 36.07

Paperback. This accessible introduction fills a gap for a textbook that can be used across all applications of Transactional Analysis - from counselling & psychotherapy to coaching. The expert authors make difficult TA concepts understandable for undergraduates and postgraduates alike. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white line drawings, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JM. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 171 x 13. Weight in Grams: 388.
Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857029089
ISBN
9780857029089
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 51.99
€ 49.02

Paperback. Enriched by vivid photographs of MSF operations and by ironic, self-critical cartoons drawn by a member of the Communications Department of MSF France, Doctors Without Borders highlights the bold mission of the renowned international humanitarian organization even as it demonstrates the intrinsic dilemmas of humanitarian action. Num Pages: 328 pages, 17, 6 black & white line drawings, 11 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: JKSR; JPWH; MBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 153 x 25. Weight in Grams: 472.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421416922
ISBN
9781421416922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.25

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