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Society & culture: general

Paperback. More than 125,000 children in the UK alone are 'sentenced' to separation from their imprisoned parents. This book draws on extensive research and experience to examine the effect this kind of separation can have on the emotional development of a child and on family relationships. They make suggestions for work with prisoners and families. Series: Supporting Parents. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ2; JHBK; JKVP; JKVQ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029721
ISBN
9781853029721
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.99
€ 44.74

Paperback. This is a practical and trans-disciplinary guide for professionals working with vulnerable adults, who include the frail elderly, those with mental health problems or physical disabilities, learning disabilities or serious physical illness. The contributors address key problems and dilemmas in working to protect these groups from abuse. Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029820
ISBN
9781853029820
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. The author explores the impact of various genetic syndromes on children's lives. She describes conditions such as Down's Syndrome, Williams Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome and Prader-Willi Syndrome, discussing their practical implications for daily life and the physical and behavioural symptoms associated with them. Num Pages: 144 pages, portraits. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 216.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
143
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029844
ISBN
9781853029844
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.91

Paperback. Ayelet spent six years of her adolescence in and out of hospital, having been diagnosed as suffering from a severe anorexia disorder. Ayelet describes her personal experiences of the illness, the repeated hospitalisations and her ultimate recovery. The book outlines the importance of a good relationship between the client and the therapist. Num Pages: 288 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFH; JMAQ; MMZD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 399.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029905
ISBN
9781853029905
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.65

Paperback. Older men may, like older women, be victims of abuse - yet there has been little in either research or service provision to reflect this. Drawing on in-depth interviews with twelve older men who have experienced abuse, Jacki Pritchard presents much-needed practical guidance for care professionals, managers and policy makers working with this group. Series: Violence and Abuse. Num Pages: 112 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; JFFE; JFSJ2; JFSP31; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 138 x 216 x 5. Weight in Grams: 146.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029998
ISBN
9781853029998
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.44

Paperback. Examines the media revolution and shows how it works. This book profiles groups of listeners and their different approaches to discovery, showing how breeds of technology make automated recommendations based on expert coding. It also shows creators how to fill the gaps in their knowledge about consumer behaviour. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 404.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781857883985
ISBN
9781857883985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. This title uses the Asian concept of yin and yang to explain how American virtues and vices are opposite sides of the same coin. Unlike the dualism characteristic of the West, in much of Asia the forces of yin and yang are seen to co-exist in everything, and complete each other in cosmic harmony. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; 1KBB; JFC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 310.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Nicholas Brealey Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9781877864858
ISBN
9781877864858
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 19.02

Paperback. This book brings together wide-ranging evidence to offer a better understanding of ethnicity and its meaning for young people Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 362.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900990691
ISBN
9781900990691
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.57

Spiral bound. With training materials for a two-day course, this flexible practical resource is for organisations wishing to involve young people in the recruitment of staff, volunteers and mentors Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBL; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 17. .
Format
Spiralbound
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
Spi
Number of pages
122
Condition
New
SKU
V9781900990776
ISBN
9781900990776
Spiralbound
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 40.96

Paperback. Based on 100 interviews with young people aged 11 to 16 and their parents, this book covers issues such as monitoring social life, school, friendships, health and the role of the wider support network Num Pages: 81 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 170 x 6. Weight in Grams: 182.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
81
Condition
New
SKU
V9781904787426
ISBN
9781904787426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.04

Paperback. In this revealing book, Max Cryer explores the truth or otherwise of facts and beliefs we may have always been told are true, but which on closer examination may not be. In a wide-ranging book encompassing social history, language, music, politics, the natural world and much more, we discover the truth behind some of our most cherished beliefs. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GBA; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 211 x 16. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Exisle Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
V9781921966484
ISBN
9781921966484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 14.72

Paperback. Despite their outwardly friendly ways and easy-going manner, Americans continue to be a mystery to their business counterparts in other countries. Craig Storti tackles the "can-do" culture of the United States to help professionals better understand the sometimes confusing, sometimes frustrating American personality. Num Pages: 248 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFC; JHBL; KJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9781931930055
ISBN
9781931930055
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 10 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 13. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Number of pages
10
Condition
New
SKU
V9780679744382
ISBN
9780679744382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 13.95

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSJ1; JFSL9; MBP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 322.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Rutgers University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780813564685
ISBN
9780813564685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.41

Paperback. Examines the relation between humanism and science, referring to such seminal figures as Poliziano, Scaliger, Kepler and Wolf. this text demonstrates that humanism was neither a simple nor an impractical enterprise, but worked hand-in-hand with science in developing modern learning. Num Pages: 340 pages, 2 halftones. BIC Classification: 3JB; 3JD; 3JF; HRQA; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Harvard University Press United States
Edition
Revised ed.
Number of pages
340
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674195455
ISBN
9780674195455
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.22

Paperback. 'Reveal[s] the true scale and nature of the problem of hidden homelessness in contemporary Britain.' Nick Davies, author of Dark Heart. Num Pages: 160 pages, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFB; JFSP2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 137 x 217 x 10. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745316239
ISBN
9780745316239
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 31.50

Paperback. Language and culture are often seen as unique characteristics of human beings. This work examines the neurological evolution of our emotional repertoire and implications for current social behaviour and argues that our ability to use a wide array of emotions evolved long before spoken language. Num Pages: 208 pages, 13 line diagrams 1 half-tone 8 tables. BIC Classification: CFA; JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 320.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804737203
ISBN
9780804737203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.31

Paperback. Anecdote and theory have diametrically opposed connotations: humorous versus serious, specific versus general, trivial versus overarching, short versus grand. This title cuts through these oppositions to produce theory with a sense of humor, theorizing which honors the uncanny detail of lived experience. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFC; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822330387
ISBN
9780822330387
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.25

Paperback. Argues that the creation of such "desiring subjects" is at the core of China's contingent, piece-by-piece reconfiguration of its relationship to a post-socialist, neo-liberal-dominated world. Series: Perverse Modernities: A Series Edited by Jack Halberstam and Lisa Lowe. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB; JFC; JHMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 235 x 16. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Edition
Annotated
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822339472
ISBN
9780822339472
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.56

Paperback. Editor(s): Huber, Emily. Series: MIP Teams Middle English Texts Series. Num Pages: 370 pages. BIC Classification: 2ABC; DN; DSBB; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 325 x 25. Weight in Grams: 876.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
The Katherine Group (MS Bodley 34): Religious Writings for Women in Medieval England
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781580442480
ISBN
9781580442480
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.69

Paperback. Series: Morningside Books. Num Pages: 292 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1FMV; HBJF; HBTV; JFS; JPWQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
292
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231076791
ISBN
9780231076791
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; APT; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 249 x 19. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9781477309513
ISBN
9781477309513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 216 pages, b/w photos & line drawings. BIC Classification: 1MBN; HRCF1; HRCX7; JFSL9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 169 x 16. Weight in Grams: 370.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Oratia Media New Zealand
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781877514265
ISBN
9781877514265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 30.73

Paperback. Anxious Wealth analyzes practices of network building and deal-making among wealthy businessmen and government officials in urban China, documenting the changing values, lifestyles, gender relations, and consumption habits of China's new rich and new middle classes. Num Pages: 248 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSJ; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 407. Weight in Grams: 340.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804783545
ISBN
9780804783545
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 25.20

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