Rooted in Eurocentric and North American beliefs, conventional social work theory increasingly fails to address the interconnected, global nature of contemporary social problems. Bringing together scholars and practitioners from across environmental studies, gender studies, philosophy, anthropology and beyond, this edited collection forges a transdisciplinary, decolonial framework for reimagining social work education and practice. It draws on Indigenous knowledges, postcolonial perspectiv...

Could llamas learn to fly? What is a shark's greatest fear? And are scientists really going to bring back woolly mammoths?The animal world is incredible – and just FULL of the kinds of weird wonders leave you with questions squeaking, squawking and chattering about in your brain! Luckily, T**he Little Bedtime Book of Impossible Animal Questions is here to offer answers to the most bamboozling questions and curious animal queries that you can think of, and ...

For many, Christmas simply isn’t complete without a mince pie. So why not celebrate the untapped versatility of this beloved festive treat?In this cookbook, you’ll learn to perfect the classic mince pie, as well as discover a wealth of creative ideas to elevate it to something a bit more special – think chocolate, frangipane, meringue-swirled and crumble-topped mince pies.Plus, you’ll find inventive ways to use up any leftover mincemeat, ensuring that every bite contributes...

In a world drowning in digital noise... you're not alone. Rapid tech advances plus endless feeds equals a constant bombardment of information, images, and "truths" that shift by the hour.The Real Cost? Many believers today feel:Overwhelmed and exhausted by the scrollDisconnected from what’s actually true and reliableStruggling to spot the real from the misleading, ...

This Is How God Talks to You is a practical, beginner-friendly DayReader™ that helps you start (and stick with) Bible reading in just 10–15 minutes a day. In 60 short entries, readers learn simple tools, the right questions to ask, and encouragement that turns “overwhelmed” into a confident daily rhythm. Benefits include:A Simple, Actionable Plan: This DayReader™ breaks down the overwhelming task of Bible reading int...

At long last, the Puritan most often reached for is finally gathered in full.For generations, Thomas Watson’s works have been beloved, quoted, and reprinted in fragments, yet never collected in a definitive edition. This seven-volume set rectifies that omission, bringing together Watson’s published writings in a uniform, carefully edited, and eminently usable form for the church today.Watson is that rare combination: simple enough for the newest reader, wei...

Get a free eBook (PDF or ePub) from Manning as well as access to the online liveBook format (and its AI assistant that will answer your questions in any language) when you purchase the print book.Master probability, distributions, and hypothesis testing--and actually enjoy it! Author Thomas Nield delivers explanations, clever graphics, and everyday examples that make statistics approachable, memorable, and fun. Everything you need to know about sta...

The relationship between humans and their resident microbiomes is complex and influences many aspects of health and disease. Microbes cover all surfaces inside and outside the human body. Diabetes, obesity, food allergies and many other conditions can be exacerbated or ameliorated by the host microorganisims. This volume includes chapters devoted to the myriad aspects of the microbiome of humans.

Brings to light many once famous but now overlooked figures of Black musical theater history from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Black Voices on Stage collects ten diverse case studies of nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century African American singers and actors—names that have been largely left out of our general musical history books—whose lives and performances address questions of race, identity, musical expression, and audie...

This book critically examines the development and operation of administrative justice in the UK.Every day, people have millions of interactions with government and public services. Administrative justice is concerned with the fairness of these interactions and the redress mechanisms people can use when things go wrong. Administrative justice is a large and expanding part of the legal system and of governmental activity in the United Kingdom. It inc...

The Backpack Goblins: A Story About Meltdowns, Big Feelings, and Too Much is a magical, child-centered picture book about emotional overwhelm, sensory overload, and the invisible stressors that can build up during a child's day.Ben has a backpack no one else can see. At first, it feels light. But then the Backpack Goblins arrive. Prickle packs scratchy socks. Clang packs loud sounds. Glare packs buzzy lights. Crumb packs food worries. Stomp packs hurry and rushing....

AI for Healthcare provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide to how artificial intelligence is transforming medicine. Structured in three parts, the book first demystifies core technologies (machine learning, deep learning, large language models, and AI agents) through concrete clinical examples.It then examines real-world applications already deployed in hospitals worldwide, including diagnostic imaging, predictive medicine, connected health, digital mental health the...