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Social welfare & social services
Paperback. Explores the security forces' covert operations in Northern Ireland. This book charts the successes and failures of special operations during the troubles. It reveals the dilemmas faced by intelligence chiefs engaged in a daily struggle against terrorist organisations. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations, 1map. BIC Classification: 1DBKN; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; HBTV; JKSW1; JPSH; JPWL; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 26. Weight in Grams: 248. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Main
- SKU
- KKD0003806
- ISBN
- 9780571168095
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 17.95
€ 17.95
Paperback. Num Pages: 122 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ1; JKS; VFXB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 203 x 13. Weight in Grams: 138.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- PM Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781629631516
- ISBN
- 9781629631516
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.39
€ 16.99
€ 15.39
Paperback. The Politics of Waiting in Argentina. 192 pages, 17 photographs, 1 figure. Describes the power that can be imposed, and the misery that is caused, especially for the poor, by the simple act of waiting. This title also describes a variety of different situations, including waiting for national identity cards, for welfare agencies, and the endless waiting for relocation from the slums. Cateogry: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; JFFA; JKS; JPQB. Dimension: 216 x 154 x 13. Weight: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780822352334
- ISBN
- 9780822352334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 26.45
€ 29.99
€ 26.45
Paperback. An introduction to social work from an international perspective, outlining the shared values, principles and knowledge base of social work around the world. Basic theory, the position and functions of social work in society, and international social work documents are examined, and the future developments of the profession are discussed. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 292.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051767
- ISBN
- 9781849051767
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 30.86
€ 30.99
€ 30.86
Paperback. This report presents the findings of the first in-depth research into the organisations being created through the stock transfer process; their organisational culture, governance arrangements and staff management practices. It also investigates the role of Transfer HAs as developers and their evolving relationships with the local authorities. Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 293.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345455
- ISBN
- 9781861345455
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Hardback. The Marriage Clinic presents a complete marital therapy program based on John Gottman's much heralded research on marital success and failure. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSN2; MMH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 162 x 39. Weight in Grams: 928.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393702828
- ISBN
- 9780393702828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 49.99€ 44.39
€ 49.99
€ 44.39
Paperback. Sen argues that welfare economics may be enriched by paying more attention to ethics, that modern ethical studies can also benefit from a closer contact with descriptive economics, which, in turn, may learn from the methods of welfare economics. Num Pages: 148 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPQ; JKSB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 12. Weight in Grams: 206.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631164012
- ISBN
- 9780631164012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.94
€ 36.99
€ 36.94
Paperback. This practical resource for work with vulnerable adolescents shows ways of promoting resilience and encouraging pro-social behaviour. Discussing concerns associated with adolescence such as peer pressure and moral responsibility, the authors suggest ways for practitioners to support young people who may have social or family problems. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB1; JMBT; JMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 3rd UK ed.
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100195
- ISBN
- 9781843100195
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.25
€ 27.25
Hardback. This important book explores the impact of different forms of policy and practice on the lives of vulnerable people, arguing for a flexible policy approach that places people in control of their own lives and creates housing options that effectively improve the well-being of those who live in them. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1DNS; JFFB; JKS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 165 x 241 x 19. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Bristol University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447306344
- ISBN
- 9781447306344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 93.80
€ 93.80
Paperback. This book builds upon popular texts addressing anti-discriminatory frameworks but focuses specifically upon black perspectives in social work. It addresses new developments and charts the impact of social changes and new literature shaping social work theory and practice with black and minority individuals, families and communities. Series: BASW/Policy Press Titles. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348456
- ISBN
- 9781861348456
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 30.26
€ 31.99
€ 30.26
Paperback. This book focuses on how personalisation - the idea that public services should be tailored to the individual, with budgets devolved to the service user or frontline staff - evolved as a policy narrative and has mobilised wide-ranging political support. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; JPP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847427595
- ISBN
- 9781847427595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.41
€ 41.99
€ 39.41
Paperback. In the much-anticipated follow-up to Sunday Times bestseller Trapped, foster carer Rosie Lewis tells the heartbreaking true story of 13-year-old Zadie. When the young teenage girl runs away from home and is discovered hiding on the city streets by the police, it is clear that all is not as it should be. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFE1; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 232. Good clean copy with minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KSS0007597
- ISBN
- 9780007541805
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. In 1996, the World Bank President, James Wolfensohn, declared that his organization would henceforth be Num Pages: 256 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 19. Weight in Grams: 277.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781842773253
- ISBN
- 9781842773253
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 38.69
€ 38.99
€ 38.69
Hardback. Editor(s): Lambert, John V. Num Pages: 63 pages, tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 142 x 8. Weight in Grams: 120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 63
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781594540158
- ISBN
- 9781594540158
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 31.77
€ 48.99
€ 31.77
Paperback. Sowell presents a devastating critique of the mind-set behind the failed social policies of the past thirty years. Sowell sees what has happened during that time not as a series of isolated mistakes b Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JKS; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 137 x 21. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- The Perseus Books Group United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780465089956
- ISBN
- 9780465089956
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 16.02
€ 21.99
€ 16.02
Paperback. This book provides a definitive critical introduction to service user views and involvement. It addresses both the theoretical and practical issues of service user involvement, and includes initiatives on the impact and outcomes from involvement. Editor(s): Beresford, Peter; Carr, Sarah. Series Editor(s): Lishman, Joyce. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050753
- ISBN
- 9781849050753
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 36.89
€ 36.99
€ 36.89
Paperback. This is a practical guide to the essential core skills of project management in social work and social care. The authors set out the tools, steps and stages necessary for successful project management. Detailed case studies demonstrate the ideas in action, and reflective activities, practical tools and action checklists are included throughout. Series Editor(s): Hafford-Letchfield, Dr. Trish. Series: Essential Skills for Social Work Managers. Num Pages: 176 pages, 26 boxes/figures/tables. BIC Classification: JKSN; KJMP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 152 x 227 x 12. Weight in Grams: 268.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052191
- ISBN
- 9781849052191
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.05
€ 37.05
Paperback. This book explores what is meant by transformative supervision and how it can be undertaken. It examines the key factors that contribute to the transformative function, such as the role of observation and questioning, the importance of working with emotions, and exploring intuition. Num Pages: 144 pages, 4 figures/tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 169 x 10. Weight in Grams: 220.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052542
- ISBN
- 9781849052542
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.68
€ 25.68
Paperback. Death is never an easy subject for discussion and adults often struggle to find the right words when talking about it with children. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings on the subject of death and provides parents and other caring adults with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions. Num Pages: 112 pages, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VFJX; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058056
- ISBN
- 9781849058056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.49
€ 16.49
Paperback. Susan Makin has written a resource for art therapists working with patients or clients who find the concept of spontaneous artmaking daunting, and feel more comfortable with a structured framework. This book consists of a series of directives for group and individual activities, with guidance on each directive and ideas for further development. Num Pages: 144 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT; MMZ; MQTC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 172 x 292 x 14. Weight in Grams: 226.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853028243
- ISBN
- 9781853028243
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.28
€ 33.28