Social welfare and social services Books

Alaska Bush Cop: And the Beat Goes On is the second of a four-book series, outlining my nearly 32-year career as police chief of a small Alaska bush community. I was hired off the street, with no previous experience, and was asked to single-handedly...

“What do I do when I am stopped by the police?” This is a very relevant question these days. Law Enforcement Encounters will educate the reader on this and many other questions related to police stops. The book breaks down the three major...

That’s why we call her mommy, is a story about why someone is called Mommy. It describes how and why it is a term of endearment rather than a title. To have a mommy, doesn’t only mean having a birth mom. It can include foster moms, adoptive...

"Why do you need more children?" their families asked. "We don't," they answered,"but maybe these children need a family."Terssa and Doug Markworth have twenty-one kids. Some share their DNA, but mostare adopted foster children. All are equally cherished...

Diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in young people has long been a tough call for clinicians, either for fear of stigmatizing the child or confusing the normal mood shifts of adolescence with pathology. Now, a recent upsurge in relevant...

This wickedly funny non-fiction book spans the 30-year career of (retired) DEA Special Agent Philippa LeVine.   She spent the bulk of her early years in a clandestine lab group chasing methamphetamine cooks and tweekers.  In salty sarcastic...

Wherever people are working, there is some type of stress-and where there is stress, there is the risk of burnout. It is widespread, the subject of numerous studies in the U.S. and abroad. It is also costly, both to individuals in the form of sick days,...

Caring for people with disabilities often becomes an all-encompassing responsibility for one or more family members. To manage the multifaceted demands, caregivers must possess strong multitasking skills, including the ability to assist with daily life...

I. Introduction to the Theory.-Social Ecologies and their Contribution to Resilience.-Resilience: Causal Pathways and Social Ecology.-Theory and Measurement of Resilience: Views from Development.-Resilience and Children's Work in Brazil: Lesson from...

Introduction.- Theories of Organizational Change Approaches.- Determining the Evidence Base for Addiction Treatment Programs.- Technology Transfer Process and Models.- Current State of the Corrections Field.- Current State of the Addiction Treatment...

'Daffodils in December' is the true story of how the lives of two young children were changed forever, by an evil and sadistic man trusted to care for them. It is a personal journey of discovery. Max and Sophie were close as children, but their bond was...

"As foreign assistance flows into post-conflict regions to rebuild economies, roads, and schools, it is important that development professionals retain a focus on the purely human element of rebuilding lives and societies. This book provides perspective...

The Guide to Domestic Happiness, written by W. Giles and originally published in 1836, is a comprehensive guidebook for individuals seeking to create a happy and harmonious home life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including marriage,...

""Our Glorified: Poems And Passages Of Consolation, Especially For Those Bereaved By The Loss Of Children"" is a book of poetry and prose written by Elizabeth Howard Foxcroft in 1888. The book is specifically aimed at providing comfort to parents who...

The Forty-Second Report of the Upper Canada Bible Society for the Year Ending March 31, 1882 is a historical document that provides a detailed account of the activities and achievements of the Upper Canada Bible Society during that year. The Upper Canada...

The Thirty-Seventh Report Of The Upper Canada Bible Society For The Year Ending March 31, 1877 is a historical document published in 1877 by the Upper Canada Bible Society. The report provides a detailed account of the activities and achievements of the...

Das Buch ""Der Reichskanzler und seine Gegner"" von Hermann Robolsky, ver������ffentlicht im Jahr 1890, besch�����ftigt sich mit der politischen Landschaft des Deutschen Reiches zur Zeit des Kanzlers Otto von Bismarck. Der Autor analysiert die...

Gerontological Social Work in Action introduces "anti-oppression gerontology" (AOG), a critical approach to social work with older adults, their families, and communities. AOG principles are applied to direct and indirect practice and a range of topics...

This book investigates the strategic use of America's historical crime control, counterterrorism, national security and immigration policies as a mechanism in the modern-day Trump administration to restrict migration and refugee settlement with a view of...

Dr. Barnardo: As I Knew Him (1914) is a book written by one of the staff members of the famous British philanthropist, Dr. Thomas John Barnardo. The book provides a detailed account of the life and work of Dr. Barnardo, who dedicated his life to helping...

Discurso Pol������tico sobre la Importancia y Necesidad de los Hospicios, Casas de Exp������sitos y Hospitales (1798) es un libro escrito por Pedro Joaqu������n de Murcia. En este discurso pol������tico, el autor aborda la importancia y la necesidad de...

Histoire Des Legislateurs Et Des Constitutions De La Grece Antique V2 (1852) est un livre �����crit par Lerminier, Eugene. Ce livre est une �����tude approfondie de l'histoire des l�����gislateurs et des constitutions de la Gr�����ce antique. Il explore...

""Etudes Sur La Question Ouvriere En Suisse"" est un livre �����crit par Raoul Jay en 1893. Ce livre est une �����tude approfondie de la question ouvri�����re en Suisse ������ l'�����poque, et explore les conditions de travail, les salaires, les...

The Principles of Charitable Work: Love, Truth, and Order is a book written by Amalie Wilhelmina Sieveking in 1863. This book is a guide for those who want to engage in charitable work and philanthropy. It emphasizes the importance of love, truth, and...

The History Of The Reign Of Henry The Second V2: And Of Richard And John, His Sons is a historical book written by Joseph Berington in the year 1793. The book is a detailed account of the reigns of King Henry II, his sons Richard and John, and their...

"That girl who got knocked up in high school.”Maggie Reynolds went all the way to Los Angeles to escape that label, but she hears the whispers every time she comes home to Eden's Ridge, Tennessee. She's been burning the candle at both...

By Us! For Us! counters the mainstream narrative about the community of Jane-Finch in Toronto. It is a story of courage, advocacy, belonging, and grassroots activism confronting neglect and unacceptable political and bureaucratic decisions that resulted...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...