An understanding of social policy is vital for engaging practically with social work values, and dealing with political and ethical questions about responsibility, rights and our understanding of ‘the good society’. This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to social policy, tailored to the needs of a social work audience.The new edition of this popular and accessible text analyses current policies and policy themes relevant to social work, and locates them in the context...

Shoulder Instability in the Athlete: Management and Surgical Techniques for Optimized Return to Play is a groundbreaking text that covers all aspects of care for athletes with shoulder instability—from on-the-field management and treatment to successful return to play.Edited by Drs. Jonathan F. Dickens and Brett D. Owens and featuring the expertise of internationally recognized surgeons who specialize in shoulder instability in high-level athletes, Shoulde...

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic.Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

Oliver Twist is a poor orphan in a cruel society. Maltreated from birth, he escapes only to become an accidental member of a gang of pickpockets and robbers. Briefly rescued, he is then kidnapped as part of a plot to defraud him of his inheritance, and his prospects seem as bleak as his surroundings. But one member of the gang won’t let hope die whatever the cost. Charles Dickens transformed this dark fable on the Poor Laws into one of the bestloved books in English, filling it with brilli...

Oliver Twist runs away from the brutality of the workhouse only to find himself taken in by a gang of thieves run by the devilish Fagin, his violent side-kick Bill Sikes and the irrepressible Artful Dodger. Rescued from London’s dingiest and darkest dens but then forced to help in a violent burglary, Oliver’s chances of survival are slim, and his chances of happiness almost nil. But one member of the gang risks everything to save him and loses everything as a result. Roy McMillan combines ...

Join the Pickwick Club for a comical and truly unforgettable trip through the English countryside.This motley crew of “Pickwickians” is led by Samuel Pickwick, the philosopher without any great ideas. He is joined by Tracy Tupman, the romantic who cannot hold down a relationship; Augustus Snodgrass, the poet who has never written poetry; and Nathaniel Winkle, the sportsman without any skill. Together, they encounter a series of misadventures that will leave listeners laughing out l...

Dombey and Son, Charles Dickens’s story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall, showcases the author’s gift for vivid characterization and unfailingly realistic description. As Jonathan Lethem contends in his Introduction, Dickens’s “genius . . . is at one with the genius of the form of the novel itself: Dickens willed into existence the most capacious and elastic and versatile kind of novel that could be, one big enou...

Another all-new instalment of the sidesplitting and bestselling Donald Trump Yearbook, packed with Trump-related games, puzzles and fun.'No way', they said – 'he won't last 100 days'! But steaming into his final year of office the POTUS with the mostest has reigned supreme, and he wants more (pending rubber-stamping of his nomination). The run-in to the 2020 election will be a rollercoaster, and the answer to the question of who will be sitting next to the Donald in the front car a...

A hilarious gift book to help Remainers cope in the run-up to the fateful Brexit moment.'So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good nightI hate to go and leave this pretty sightSo long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieuAdieu, adieu, to EU and EU and EU'So sing the 16,141,241 of us who voted Remain on 23 June 2016 as we career head first into the oncoming traffic of independence from the EU sometime soon....

Immerse yourself in a collection of classic humor and timeless wit ! 10 Masterpieces of Comedy is a delightful anthology that celebrates the brilliance of comedy through stories, plays, and narratives crafted by legendary authors. ✨ From laugh-out-loud moments to clever satire, this collection delivers a diverse array of comedic gems that will entertain, charm, and leave you grinning from ear to ear. Each masterpiece captures the essence of humor, showcasing its ability to provoke t...

Laughter never goes out of style. 10 Masterpieces of Comedy gathers the finest works of humor from literary greats such as Mark Twain, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and others. From romantic misadventures to sharp social satire, this curated collection is a celebration of wit, irony, and human folly. These classics have delighted readers for generations with their blend of clever dialogue, unforgettable characters, and timeless situations—from Victorian drawing rooms to mischievous America...

The Greatest Books of All Time Vol. 2 contains the following 10 Masterpieces :A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man - James JoyceAlice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis CarrollAnna Karenina - Leo TolstoyGreat Expectations - Charles DickensGulliver's Travels - Jonathan SwiftHeart of Darkness - Joseph ConradMiddlemarch - George EliotThe Brot...