Social welfare and social services Books

Agnes must step into Lottie's world to find answers...Agnes knew about Aunt Lottie's gifts but never realized those gifts came with many secrets. When Lottie passes away and leaves Agnes everything, she discovers that her cottage on Isle of Hope is...

This story is for all those great fathers out there that have taken the responsibility of being called daddy, an honor and privilege. For those fathers that enjoy and look forward to leading and guiding their children through this journey called life,...

A Fireman's Edge is about the life of a career firefighter. As a Christian from an early age, the author felt a calling to serve his fellow man through the fire service. Through many circumstances and many close calls throughout his career, the...

Who watches the watchers? Nothing could have prepared Cynthia Wilkinson on that first day in February 1990, for what she was about to experience as an officer in the Cook County jail.She would meet inmates from all walks of life, of diverse...

The title Jeff Cop is a tribute to the author’s father. Billy Fleeman retired from the Jeffersonville Police Department in the 1970s. While the author was growing up, it was common for the author’s friends to comment that his father was a...

<p><b>Test Prep Books' Private Investigating Study Guide: Private Investigator Training Handbook and Practice Exam Questions [3rd Edition]</b></p><p>Taking the Private Investigator license test? Want to get a good...

As we approach the year 2000, infant mortality rates, child placement dilemmas, and appropriate socialization of children continue to challenge the field of child welfare. It is thus especially significant to reflect on the history of child welfare. The...

Wise Advice for Caregivers was inspired by the author's experience as a caregiver. She gives advice and guidance about how to best perform your job as a caregiver to a parent, family member, patient, or client, and also provides support for doing home...

Around the Clock...Diary of a Street Cop is the story of one man's coming of age, and career in the New York City Police Department. The author escorts you through a journey inside the world of a content young man who came upon this profession quite by...

When developmental psychologists set forth the theory that the roots of adult psychopathology could be traced to childhood experience and behavior, the idea quickly took hold. Subsequently, as significant research in this area advanced during the past...

<P>In <I>My Adopted Life</I>, author Lauren Lynne tells her adoption story from her perspective. She shares lessons, questions, and letters written by her and her birth family. Through these letters, Lauren learned answers to the...

Voluntaries For An East London Hospital is a book written by H. B. Donkin in 1887. The book is a collection of poems that were written to raise funds for the East London Hospital. The poems are reflective of the author's experiences in the hospital and...

""Tour Through Ireland V2"" is a travelogue written by James Hall in 1813. The book provides a comprehensive account of his travels through the interior and least known parts of Ireland. Hall takes the reader on a journey through the different provinces...

The Life Work Of Edward A. Moseley In The Service Of Humanity is a book written by James Morgan and published in 1913. The book is a biography of Edward A. Moseley, a prominent figure in the field of social work and philanthropy in the early 20th century...

The Hope Chest is a novel written by Mark Lee Luther and published in 1918. The story follows the life of a young girl named Pollyanna, who is left orphaned after her parents die in a car accident. Pollyanna is sent to live with her strict and unloving...

""Minutes Of The Right Worshipful Grand Lodge V12, 1875 To 1880"" is a historical book that was published by the ""Committee On Library"" in 1907. The book contains detailed records of the meetings held by the Most Ancient and Honorable Fraternity of...

Care for the elderly, disabled and mentally-ill within and by the community forms a vital part of current social policy. Martin Bulmer argues that this policy is inadequately thought out and rests on a series of poorly founded sociological assumptions...

Organized crime is now a major threat to all industrial and non-industrial countries. Using an inter-disciplinary and comparative approach this book examines the nature of this threat. By analysing the existing, official institutional discourse on...

Mental illness causes a substantial health burden in all regions of the world, and is a major contributor to world poverty.Developing a National Mental Health Policy is designed to support those involved in developing locally appropriate mental health...

Elder abuse has been increasingly recognised over the past ten years in many countries and progress has been made in both understanding and addressing the issue. This volume provides a much-needed international overview of the topic.Opening with an...

This book compares post-civil war societies to look at the presence or absence of organized violence, analysing why some ex-combatants return to organised violence and others do not.Even though former fighters have been identified as a major source of...

In the welfare provision of today, power takes both the shape of juridical sanctions and of attractive offers for self-development. When state institutions punish criminals, remove children at risk, or enforce sanctions upon welfare recipients the...

Adolescent violence and abuse towards parents is increasingly recognised as a global problem. Inverting how we normally understand power to operate in abusive relationships, it involves actors who cannot easily be categorised as victims or perpetrators,...

This volume intends to fill the gap in the range of publications about the post-transition social housing policy developments in Central and Eastern Europe by delivering critical evaluations about the past two decades of developments in selected...

First published in 1998, this study investigates the effectiveness of services for helping women who are survivors of domestic violence. Looking at a sample from Western and Central Oregon, it examines the utilization and perceived effectiveness of...

This groundbreaking collection is the first to focus specifically on LGBT* people and dementia. Multi-disciplinary and international in scope, it includes authors from the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, including...

The Bolshevik Revolution: Its Rise and Meaning is a historical book written by Maksim Maksimovich Litvinov in 1920. The book explores the factors that led to the Bolshevik Revolution, which took place in Russia in 1917, and its significance in world...

R�����flexions Politiques sur la Grandeur et Puissance de l'Empire Ottoman (1683) est un livre anonyme qui explore les questions politiques et militaires li�����es ������ l'Empire Ottoman. Le livre se concentre sur les raisons de la puissance de l'Empire...

""Origine De La Grandeur De La Cour De Rome: Et De La Nomination Aux Eveches Et Aux Abbaies De France"" est un livre �����crit par De Vertot, Rene Aubert en 1737. Dans ce livre, l'auteur explore l'histoire de la cour de Rome et de la nomination aux...

""Classical History of England"" is a comprehensive book written by Percy Sadler in 1874. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the history of England, including military, civil, political, commercial, financial, and social occurrences. It...

A decorated firefighter's memoir about his defiance of a controversial order that ignited a worldwide parenting and leadership movement, The Raising Alphas Project. "For my decision to defend my firefighters, I was thrown into a fiery furnace. I survived...

In Healing at the Harbor, the final installment of Keri Dangerfield Stone's memoir series, readers are transported to Maui, where Keri seeks tranquility amidst life's storms. Facing her husband's substance abuse, which threatens to dismantle...

A former Social Security Administration (SSA) disability decision writer goes behind the scenes to show you why it's so difficult to win a Social Security Disability case. Working as an Attorney Advisor for over 10 years, the author drafted and reviewed...

In this light-hearted, honest story, author Mary Brook tells a lively charming tale about overcoming fear and uncertainty to trust in new adventures.Yaya's yellow house has children chasing fireflies, a dog under-foot, and the smell of banana bread...

Flaw Enforcement, my journey from cop to artist. In the spring of 2019, my life was moving along just fine, status quo. My kids were growing, my bills were paid, and my marriage was skipping along. My life and career to this point was filled with ups and...

This is a heartwarming anthology written by a diverse group of women, sharing their experiences, trials, and triumphs in the journey of motherhood. From the joyous moments to the challenging times, these stories paint a vivid picture of the wild and...

An Unlikely and Not-So-Funny Path to Redemption Does God call us to difficult paths in order to transform us? When Ann said yes to bringing two young foster boys into her home, she had no idea what a long haul she was signing up for. After two...

Love Will Find Your Home is about children's hardships before entering the foster care system. Thanks to abundant love from a caring foster family, the children will be all right in the end. On any given day, approximately half a million children are...

This Comic Book, a joint initiative of Aagam with the Chief Electoral Officer, Maharashtra is meant primarily for Young Adults and seeks to inculcate a sense of Understanding and Pride in the Vote. We have opted for a Comic Book presentation simply...

Looking for perfect gift for Seniors? "60 Greatest Natural Wonders Of The World" contains 60 Premium photos of Natural Wonders of the World, color printed on quality 70lb paper.Our full-color glossy picture books are made for seniors who enjoy looking at...

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Are you looking for Calm and quiet activities for your Elderly parents, orGroup activity for entertainment in a care setting for Alzheimer's/ Dementia/Parkinson's or Stroke patients "Psalms Picture Book" is ideal for sharing relaxing pleasures with a...

Looking for perfect gift to provide joy for people with cognitive loss? "Flower Picture Book" contains 30+ Premium Birds photos in their habitat for relaxing.They are very popular as picture books for people with dementia, and are also suitable...

Are you looking for Calm and quiet activities for your Elderly parents, orGroup activity in a care setting for Alzheimer's/ Dementia/Parkinson's or Stroke patients for entertainment"Bible Verse Picture Book" is ideal for sharing relaxing pleasures with a...

Looking for perfect gift for Seniors? "60 Most Beautiful Birds of the World Picture Book" contains 60 Premium photos of 'Beautiful Birds' of the World, color printed on quality 70lb paper.Our full-color glossy picture books are made for seniors who enjoy...

Looking for perfect gift to provide joy for people with cognitive loss?"Bible Verses Picture Book" contains 60 Carefully Chosen Encouraging, inspirational and Healing Bible Verses along with Premium Nature photos printed on 70lb paper.These picture books...

Die meisten Straftäter haben dieselben Wünsche und Vorstellungen für ihre Zukunft wie andere Menschen ihres Alters auch. Sie wünschen sich einen sicheren Arbeitsplatz, eine feste Beziehung und ein Eigenheim. Doch bestehende Vorstrafen erschweren die...

Der Körper spielt in unserer Gesellschaft eine zentrale Rolle. Zwar nimmt die körperliche Beanspruchung im Beruf immer weiter ab, doch auch in Bürojobs sind eine hohe Belastbarkeit sowie Flexibilität gefragt. Die sozialen Medien bieten darüber hinaus...