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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
€ 11.99
€ 9.50
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
€ 53.85
€ 53.85
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
€ 49.52
€ 49.52
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
€ 49.38
€ 49.38
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
€ 24.15
€ 24.15
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
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
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
€ 36.89
€ 36.89
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
€ 46.89
€ 46.89
Paperback. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN; JNT; JNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 251 x 200 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1111.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc United States
- Edition
- 7th Edition
- Number of pages
- 608
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305943292
- ISBN
- 9781305943292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 260.87
€ 260.87
Paperback. One day Greg Mortenson set out to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - in honour of his younger sister, but when another member of his group fell ill, they turned around and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a poor village, where the chief and his people took him in. Num Pages: 240 pages, full colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1FKP; BM; JKSN1; JNL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 16. Weight in Grams: 186.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children´s UK
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780141329000
- ISBN
- 9780141329000
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.45
€ 14.99
€ 12.45
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
€ 46.46
€ 46.46
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
€ 46.89
€ 46.89
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
€ 45.99€ 41.44
€ 45.99
€ 41.44
Paperback. Num Pages: 184 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBCO; JFFA; JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 10. Weight in Grams: 256. Voices from the Margins. 184 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KBCO; JFFA; JKS. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 10. Weight: 256.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Between the Lines
- Number of pages
- 184
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781897071731
- ISBN
- 9781897071731
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.23
€ 18.99
€ 17.23
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
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
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
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
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
€ 41.99€ 41.47
€ 41.99
€ 41.47
Paperback. Social inclusion and participation have become policy mantras in the UK and Europe. As these concepts are being translated into policies and practice, it is a critical time to examine their interpretation, implementation and impacts. This book asks how far and in what way social inclusion policies are meeting the needs of children and young people. Editor(s): Tisdall, Kay; Davis, John; Hill, Malcolm; Prout, Alan. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861346629
- ISBN
- 9781861346629
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 34.48
€ 35.99
€ 34.48
Paperback. In Helping Families with Troubled Children: A Preventive Approach, Second Edition, author Carole Sutton stresses the importance of attempting to work with families before difficult behavior becomes entrenched and resistant to intervention, preferably at or before the age of two years. Num Pages: 338 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 19. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470015506
- ISBN
- 9780470015506
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.76
€ 66.76
Paperback. Editor(s): Vandenhole, Wouter; Desmet, Ellen; Reynaert, Didier; Lembrechts, Sara. Num Pages: 452 pages, 3 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFF; JHBK; JHM; JKSN; JNLA; JPVH; LBBR; LNM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 246 x 174. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 452
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138084490
- ISBN
- 9781138084490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.25
€ 57.25