Social welfare and social services Books

Children Act 1989 introduced the most radical changes to child care law for a generation. Eekelaar and Dingwall provide a concise, practical guide to the legislation for all professionals practising in this area.

Spotlighting the skills of social group work, this handbook offers practical guidance and theoretical knowledge, enabling the reader to facilitate groups of varying types with increased clarity, purpose, and confidence. The reader is helped to understand...

This book introduces readers to the world of ideal types within the readings of Max Weber by giving a theoretical understanding of ideal types, as well as applying the development of ideal types to an array of social policy arenas.The 21st century...

The United States Secret Service, first published in 1960, is a fascinating look at the activities of this branch of the Treasury Department. From the establishment of the Service through the 1950s, the book examines the Service's history: from...

The book "A Day to Remember: United States Workers' Day" aims to entertain, educate, and inspire readers by capturing both the historical importance and current relevance of Labor Day. By delving into the struggles, victories, and continuing...

Die Vollendung des Europliischen Binnenmarktes rUckt in greitbare Nahe. Die vom Eu­ ropaischen Rat der Staats- und Regierungschefs beschlossene und am l.7.1987 in Kraft getretene "Einheitliche Europaische Akte" beinhaltet einen...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,7, , Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Der Fokus dieser Arbeit liegt auf dem Leben in einer Familie mit einem alkoholabhängigen Elternteil und den Fragen, ob sich dieses...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2021 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,3, Ernst-Abbe-Hochschule Jena, ehem. Fachhochschule Jena, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Die Arbeit wird sich mit den politischen Handlungsmöglichkeiten in der Sozialen...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2021 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 2,3, Fachhochschule Dortmund, Veranstaltung: Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: In Deutschland ist...

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2019 im Fachbereich Soziologie - Kinder und Jugend, Note: 1,3, Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit setzt sich mit der Online-Spielsucht auseinander. Sie beschäftigt sich mit der bereits...

Just See Me-Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia will make you see dementia through the eyes of compassion and love and yet know this is just the beginning of a bigger conversation. Thirteen family caregivers teach us extraordinary lessons to...

This book was so great to read and look at a foster child's life from a parent and a child's perspective!! I couldn't put it down , it was heartbreaking and exhilarating at the same time. Don't miss this gem!Mzlabby I enjoyed this book immensely! It...

The First Responder life is a crazy roller coaster. It is something we become, something we absorb and accept. We love this life, but we can despise it at the same time. It will never leave us. We have been the husband and wife who were searching-the...

From authors and speakers, Steven and Courtney Cohen, this companion Guide for Where Your Beginning Began is designed for parents, teachers, counselors, family, and friends of children who join a family through private adoption. This guide is...

Sitting in a park, the author is alone with his main friend: 'It was so peaceful, man to immortal.' Who is this friend? He is the Devil, he is Lucifer. He is life-giving blood and at the same time, he is 'liquid death'. He is. alcohol.Derek's story of...

Can you trust your GP? A simple question but an imperative one. Doctors have always occupied a position of power and authority within society, and are entrusted with their patients' health, well-being, and even their lives. But are we right to lend them...

Discover the Untold Stories of America's Founding Fathers - A Comprehensive Book Bundle���� Are you fascinated by the birth of the United States and the visionary individuals who shaped its destiny?���� Do you crave a deeper understanding of the...

The title reflects two statements of my clients molded into a title, concluding with an offer to join me on my journey of social work. This book is based on real life. Nothing is fictional; nothing is hyped or tamed down. This book shares the joys and...

《看見台灣永續力量》一書是由林鳳負責撰寫內容與專欄彙整，她是台灣第一位勇闖埃及軍方的公益實踐者，她耗時二年完成文章撰寫、資料彙整、圖文校對與公益出版，除向這些給力為國家社會積極付出的政府組織與社福團體致意，更盼善的種子善的循環無限大。公益志業與社會服務是助人為樂與實踐自我的過程，期盼借此書的正能量能拋磚引玉，讓更多有能力有想法有信念有使命的人，為社會公益與台灣永續盡一份心力，形成一股善的循環與蝴蝶效應的力量。隨著地球暖化日益嚴重，氣候變遷歐美洪災沙漠下雪，世界趨勢與聯合國重視綠能環保，綠能慈善公益貢獻金卓...

This is a thorough well documented book on energy efficiency. It is one of the most updated and elaborative book dealing with energy efficiency. The readers will get familiarized with different technologies for energy efficiency policies and programs to...

Energy is the powerhouse of modern days. It is required for carrying out even the most basic activities of our day to day life. It is crucial for our existence thus its sustenance is of primary concern. Energy efficiency is an emerging field of study and...

The concepts and applications of energy storage techniques have been elucidated in this comprehensive and up-to-date book. Researchers and experts have contributed valuable information in this book from across the globe. It discusses a number of energy...

Energy and power are the two co-existent indispensable sources of our existence. Research is being conducted across the globe to discover new and innovative forms of power and energy. These researches and advanced concepts have been elucidated in this...

This volume is the seventh in the Advances in Service-Learning Research series, and presents a collection ofpapers selected from those presented at the Sixth International Service-learning Research, hosted by PortlandState University in Portland, Oregon...

In this book we are interested in patterns of education, rehabilitation service, socialization, and ideas about blindness that in large partproduce the above-mentioned distinct patterns. We will examine the economic interests of professional groups and...

In this book we are interested in patterns of education, rehabilitation service, socialization, and ideas about blindness that in large partproduce the above-mentioned distinct patterns. We will examine the economic interests of professional groups and...

Lessons From The Street Volume II is a collection of articles written by John M. Wills who spent twelve years as a Chicago police officer, and twenty-one years as an FBI agent. He worked in the busiest police districts in the city, which allowed him to...

In 1994, DEA Special Agent Michael Pevarnik opened an investigation with his informant, a Vietnamese refugee who infiltrated a string of drug-dealing auto repair shops in Worcester, Massachusetts. His yearlong case, Operation Tune-Up, solved murders in...

Ellen S. Woodward (1887–1971) was touted as Roosevelt’s second most powerful woman appointee. Among American women only Eleanor Roosevelt and Labor Department Secretary Frances Perkins could claim more elevated roles in the circle of FDR’s administration...

Back in the 1960's, the private investigators were able to disprove fraudulente injury claims by gaining the confidence of claimants and having them perform activities that they had the doctors, attorneys, insurance adjusters and courts convinced could...

This is a story of a woman who was living a tortured life at the hands of her abusive partner and how she was able to survive with the help that is available. The woman, Rita, had two children with the abuser; and they also suffered the emotional trauma...

70 to 100 in a Blink - Lifestyle Planning, Support and Advocacy for Seniors & Their Families provides useful information and insights for planning later lifestyles and protecting quality of life. It is told from the eyes of seniors and families living...

There is still today much discussion about whether some drugs that the government deems as dangerous should be decriminalized. The U. S. Government imposes fines and imprisonment for the possession and use of marijuana, while the most harmful drug,...

DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT: Free Money for Disabled Americans to Make Dreams Reality is easy to follow and you are sure to find information you can put to work today. Read this simple yet effective instruction guide to learn how to:â¿¢Get Out of Poverty wit

97-3 The Eagle (WGH-FM) Midday Personality Karen West takes the reader on an intimate journey of her sister Ginni, a vibrant young woman battling breast cancer. Ginni taught her by example how to live with a positive attitude and learn from life's...

With a humorous take on everything from outbreak investigations to laboratory work, this collection of 45 cartoons is sure to make any public health professional or student smile.

Why is this book important to you in setting up your care-giving business? This book was written especially for those who are considering the idea of getting into the business of providing service in a residential care setting particularly those...