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Paperback. Contributors to this book provide international perspectives on core issues in family support. Providing a combination of clear theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, with clear 'how to' messages and a strong emphasis on evaluation, this book will be of interest to social workers working in all areas of family support. Editor(s): Dolan, Pat; Canavan, John; Pinkerton, John. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
UK ed.
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843103202
ISBN
9781843103202
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.64

Paperback. This is a book of real life stories of adopters which takes the reader through every stage of the adoption process starting with the moment when they decide that adoption is the right option for them to the stories of adoptees brought up by adoptive parents. In between, the book looks at all the different types of adoption that are carried out. Num Pages: 224 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853027833
ISBN
9781853027833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.63

Paperback. This book explores the spiritual dimension of ageing and investigates the role of pastoral and spiritual care in helping the frail elderly cope with end-of-life issues. Focusing on the experience of nursing home residents and anecdotes gathered in interviews, MacKinlay sensitively presents the struggles facing older people in need of care. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 410.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102311
ISBN
9781843102311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.82

Paperback. Based on findings from a decade's worth of research, Creating Positive Systems of Child and Family Welfare provides original reflections on the everyday realities of families and front-line service providers involved with the system. Editor(s): Cameron, Gary; Fine, Marshall; Maiter, Sarah; Frensch, Karen; Freymond, Nancy. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 figures. BIC Classification: 1KB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press Canada
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442614550
ISBN
9781442614550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 39.85

Paperback. The contributors to this informative book consider the nature of a supervision and examine the ways in which it can be further defined and developed. Drawing together practical and theoretical perspectives, Integrative Approaches to Supervision examines the contribution that supervision can make within both organisational and individual settings. Editor(s): Carroll, Michael; Tholstrup, Margaret. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; JMB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029660
ISBN
9781853029660
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.76

Paperback. This workbook presents strategies based on real situations and includes example exercises throughout. It is based on the principle of developing a client-centred approach to job development and emphasizes the central importance of self-determination - ensuring that the individual makes their own choices to determine their future career. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBL; JKS; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 13. Weight in Grams: 562.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843100522
ISBN
9781843100522
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.76

Paperback. In this book the author reflects on the processes of grief and more than 50 folk tales are included. The ancient stories vividly convey mankind's struggle with death and loss, the despair and hope, with bitterness and love. The use of stories in therapy is explained, specifically bereavement counselling through storymaking. Num Pages: 336 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: JHBZ; JKSB; JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 156 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853021763
ISBN
9781853021763
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.76

Paperback. Offering an inter-disciplinary approach to spirituality and personhood in dementia care, the contributors to this book are leading practitioners and researchers in the field. They provide both a theoretical structure and a practical understanding of the essential role that spirituality can play in the affirmation of personhood and identity. Editor(s): Jewell, Albert. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRLK; JKSG; MBP; MJND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 338.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051545
ISBN
9781849051545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.55

Paperback. This comprehensive guide covers everything from the symptoms and diagnosis of dementia to community and residential care options, support for carers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment options. It will demystify the condition and be an invaluable resource for relatives and professionals. Editor(s): Moniz-Cook, Esme; Manthorpe, Jill. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK; MJND; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 154 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106838
ISBN
9781843106838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.00

Paperback. Someone Very Important Has Just Died is a practical book written for those caring for children and teenagers suffering a close bereavement. Intended for use immediately or soon after the death has occurred, this book gives practical and detailed guidance on what adults might say and do to help children. Illustrator(s): Bailey, Elaine. Num Pages: 48 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBZ; JKSB1; JKSN2; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 221 x 136 x 4. Weight in Grams: 74.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
48
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843102953
ISBN
9781843102953
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.81

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

€ 50.29

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

€ 47.76

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

€ 55.34

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

€ 41.37

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

€ 36.99
€ 35.39

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. Num Pages: 204 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 4 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Edition
Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Number of pages
204
Condition
New
SKU
V9781493952663
ISBN
9781493952663
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 82.50

Paperback. Num Pages: 408 pages. BIC Classification: JKSW2; KNXC; LNHH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 203 x 15. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Pearson Education (US) United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780134323336
ISBN
9780134323336
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 133.13

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