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Paperback. Drawing on the hard-won wisdom gained in her own family life, Celia offers a thoughtful account of life with adopted children and examines the issues that many adoptive families encounter, including the development of children with attachment problems and how to tackle behavioural difficulties. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; VFVK; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106203
ISBN
9781843106203
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.24

Paperback. Employment is an important part of a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life but less than 20 per cent of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are in work at any one time. The adults with AS in this book explore the issues surrounding employment, providing advice and insights for others with AS, as well as their employers and colleagues. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBL; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 276.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106487
ISBN
9781843106487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.24

Paperback. Effective Grief and Bereavement Support shows how social networks, whether they be friends, colleagues or family, can provide an important source of support following sudden bereavement. Kari and Atle Dyregrov provide concrete, evidence-based advice about how support processes can be improved, and the main principles for effective network support. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JHBZ; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 406.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106678
ISBN
9781843106678
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.90

Paperback. Looking at expectations, motivations, working conditions and more, Hendrickx explores the reasons why work doesn't work for many people with Asperger Syndrome and how to resolve these issues. Featuring personal stories from those with AS, the book highlights successful scenarios and provides suggestions for employers and those in search of work. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JHBL; MJNA; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 242.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843106777
ISBN
9781843106777
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.27

Paperback. This book presents a variety of experience-based perspectives on working in palliative care. Emphasising the use of self and the importance of reflective practice in professional work, the book will be of relevance to professionals in medical and social care who want to gain a deeper understanding of their work and of the motivation underlying it. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: HRLK; JHBZ; VFJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 138 x 217 x 7. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843108573
ISBN
9781843108573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.41

Paperback. In China, the practice of drinking tea is about much more than soaking leaves in a cup of hot water. Cha Dao takes us on a fascinating journey through the Way of Tea, from its origins in the sacred temples of ancient China, through its links to Daoist concepts such as or non-striving, to the affinity between Tea Mind and the Japanese spirit of Zen. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; JHBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 154 x 11. Weight in Grams: 296.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848190320
ISBN
9781848190320
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.44

Paperback. Manners: the quintessential business of being English. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; HBJD1; HBTB; JHBT; WJX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
John Murray Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848546677
ISBN
9781848546677
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.45

Paperback. "This will be the first book to demonstrate the application of power analysis to the newer more advanced techniques such as hierarchical linear modeling, meta-analysis, and structural equation modelling that are increasingly popular in behavioral and social science research"-- Num Pages: 400 pages, 11 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JHBC; JMB; PBT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 250 x 181 x 23. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848729810
ISBN
9781848729810
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.22

Paperback. This book explains the classifications and manifestations of suicide, risk factors, at-risk groups and warning signs. Advice on effective communication and strategies for distress management are offered for use with vulnerable individuals, those who have survived a suicide attempt and families coping with bereavement. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050258
ISBN
9781849050258
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.31

Paperback. Based on more than twenty years' experience, this very level-headed text is intended for all who have to deal with the needs of adolescents. Strategies are developed for problem solving and helping the teenager build self-esteem, responsibility and independence while at the same time keeping the carer's sanity. Num Pages: 152 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JFSP2; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 9. Weight in Grams: 226.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853023668
ISBN
9781853023668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 37.11

Paperback. Engaging with Fathers is written for the busy professional and avoids jargon. Each chapter contains summaries of the main points, examples of research, exercises, key issues to consider and suggestions for further reading. While developing practice with fathers, it remains firmly focused on what is best for children. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 371.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853027949
ISBN
9781853027949
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.93

Paperback. The parenting of teenagers has emerged as a key public, political and social concern in recent years and Supporting Parents of Teenagers meets the growing need for relevant resources and research findings in this area. This handbook provides a review of current policy developments, from crime and disorder legislation to youth offending teams. Editor(s): Coleman, John; Roker, Debi. Num Pages: 224 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JHBK; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 335.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Pub
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781853029448
ISBN
9781853029448
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.69

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; JHBT; JPL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 150 x 221 x 29. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Beacon Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780807013175
ISBN
9780807013175
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 21.18

Paperback. "Subjectivity" explores the history of theories of selfhood, from the classical era to the present and demonstrates how those theories can be applied in literary and cultural criticism. It examines all the major methodologies and theoretical emphases of the 20th and 21st centuries. Series: The New Critical Idiom. Num Pages: 156 pages, glossary bibliog index. BIC Classification: DSA; JFC; JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 202 x 130 x 9. Weight in Grams: 164.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
156
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415287623
ISBN
9780415287623
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.89

Hardback. The third edition of Popular Music and Society is fully revised and updated, deftly exploring the study of popular music in the context of wider debates in sociology and media and cultural studies. Astute and accessible, it continues to set the agenda for research and teaching in this area. Num Pages: 278 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: AVGN; JFC; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 171 x 23. Weight in Grams: 732.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition
3rd Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745653648
ISBN
9780745653648
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 82.01

Paperback. Guidance on textbook selection, syllabus construction, and course outline. Classroom exercises, computer applications, and Internet resources designed to promote active learning. Tips for incorporating real data into course content. Recommendations on integrating ethics and diversity topics into statistics education. Series: Teaching Psychological Science. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: JHBC; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 402.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405155748
ISBN
9781405155748
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.28
€ 42.56

Paperback. This volume collects Gayle Rubin's essays covering topics ranging from BDSM to feminist debates on pornography and sex to lesbian and gay history. Rubin's introduction gives a history and context to this pioneering and much anticipated work. Series: A John Hope Franklin Center Book. Num Pages: 4 drawings. BIC Classification: JFSK; JHBK5; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 370 x 30. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822349860
ISBN
9780822349860
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.93

Paperback. Presents an introduction to research and research methods in crime and justice and related areas, including police, prisons and criminal justice policy making. This book highlights the social problems and opportunities presented by studies in criminology and criminal justice. Num Pages: 208 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white tables, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: JHBC; JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843923169
ISBN
9781843923169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 60.16

Paperback. Num Pages: 512 pages, 14 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; HBLA1; HBTB; JFSK2; JHBK5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 758.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195388749
ISBN
9780195388749
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.67

Paperback. The most complete history of birth control ever written. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFF; JFSJ1; JHBD; JPQB; MBNH4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 656.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
464
Condition
New
Edition
3rd ed.
SKU
V9780252074592
ISBN
9780252074592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 28.48

Paperback. Ethnographic case studies focused on the dynamics of the burgeoning international pharmaceutical industry and the global inequalities that emerge from and are reinforced by market-driven medicine. Editor(s): Petryna, Adriana; Lakoff, Andrew (University of California, San Diego); Kleinman, Arthur. Num Pages: 301 pages, 5 tables, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JHBA; JHMP; KNDP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 153 x 230 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Duke University Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822337416
ISBN
9780822337416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.69

Paperback. Drawing on memoir, history, and theory, Eli Clare complicates the understanding of cure, seeing it as an ideology that serves contradictory purposes-from saving lives to social control-while critiquing cure rhetoric and the drive to cure disabled people through an insistence of the value of disability. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BM; JFFG; JFSK; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 13. Weight in Grams: 341.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Duke University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780822362876
ISBN
9780822362876
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.37

Paperback. Series: Cultural Front. Num Pages: 240 pages, 2 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 16. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
New York University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9781479805556
ISBN
9781479805556
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.65

Paperback. Num Pages: 152 pages, 4 line drawings, 1 tables. BIC Classification: JHB; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Edition
Workbook
Number of pages
152
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231151337
ISBN
9780231151337
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.84

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