A provocative and contemporary exploration of counseling theoriesThe drive toward evidence-based practices—and the related debate among practitioners—has translated into a time of significant change in the fields of counseling, psychotherapy, and social work—with an evolution underway that is significantly shifting the practice of counseling and psychotherapy.Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy: Evidence-Based Practices for a Diverse Society

There is something monstrous about capital, something alive and creeping about it. It’s been compared to a parasite, a vampire, a zombie-maker; one that transforms human lives into dead labour, and marshals all creative, free-thinking individuality into the long trudge that is work, money-making, aspiration. The philosopher Mark Fisher famously compared capital to the alien in John Carpenter’s The Thing: an ‘infinitely plastic entity capable of metabolising and absorbing anything with whic...

Manchester has a reputation for being one of the UK’s loudest cities. From its smoggy inception as the first industrial city to its proud traditions of protest and activism, to blazing a trail in the British music scene, the city has always been defined by an inexorable sense of urgency and activity. No wonder, then, that it feels compelled to shout so loudly about its accomplishments.In stark contrast, The Book of Manchester is more concerned with dialling down that sometimes deaf...

A practical and authoritative guide to bipolar disorder: its causes, current treatments and strategies for managing the illness and living well. Living with Bipolar provides essential and practical information for people with bipolar disorder, their families and friends. Two leading research psychiatrists and two psychologists, all with many years of experience in mood disorders, explain that this challenging illness can be managed. While there is no cure, it's possible for people with bip...

The most up-to-date edition of a critically acclaimed and widely read cross-cultural counseling resourceIn the newly revised Ninth Edition of Counseling the Culturally Diverse: Theory and Practice, a team of veteran practitioners delivers an up-to-date and comprehensive exploration of multicultural counseling combining the most recent research and theoretical concepts in the field. The book examines concepts like “cultural humility,” the role of white alli...

This fully revised version covers the most recent research and theoretical formulations that introduce and analyze emerging important multicultural topical developments. It examines the concept of "cultural humility" as part of the major characteristics of cultural competence in counselor education and practice; roles of white allies in multicultural counseling and in social justice counseling; and the concept of "minority stress" and its implications in work with marginalized populations....

As German bombs rain down on the city during the Blitz, a teenage girl discovers she has unearthly abilities…A young woman by the name of Godiva finds herself being stalked by mysterious graffiti sprayed across the city…On his first shift, a tour bus guide decides to go off route, taking his only passenger along for the ride…Often overshadowed by its higher-profile Midlands neighbours, Coventry’s quiet demeanour conceals a steadfast spirit of resilience and resource...

Provides the essential skills required for effective facilities managementFacilities Management (FM) plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of workplaces, balancing strategic goals with day-to-day operational needs. Introduction to Facilities Management is a structured and comprehensive introduction to the key functions of FM, equipping professionals with the foundational skills necessary to excel in this evolving field. Covering a wide range ...

ORP controllers can overdose a pool to 30 mg/L of chlorine while showing a perfect reading. This book explains exactly why - and how to stop it happening.Oxidation-Reduction Potential control is one of the most widely installed and least understood technologies in recreational water management. Pool professionals learn to calibrate the equipment. Very few learn how ORP actually behaves inside a real, operating water body - and what it cannot tell you.This b...

CO₂ for Swimming Pool pH Control - Explained ProperlyMost pool operators have heard conflicting things about CO₂ systems.Some call them unreliable. Others say they raise alkalinity. Many simply avoid them.This book cuts through the confusion.This is a practical, field-based guide to understanding, installing, and operating CO₂ systems in real-world swimming pools.Rather than repeating industry folklore, this book explains what actual...

Barry Hines’s novel A Kestrel for a Knave, adapted for the screen as Kes, is one of the best-known and well-loved novels of the post-war period, while his screenplay for the television drama Threads is central to a Cold War-era vision of nuclear attack. But Hines published a further eight novels and nine screenplays between the 1960s and 1990s, as well as writing eleven other works which remain unpublished and unperformed. This study examines the entirety of Hine...

A Simple Guide to Heart-Healthy Eating, Easy Low-Sodium Recipes, Meal Planning, and Sustainable Healthy HabitsAre you looking for a practical way to eat better without giving up delicious, satisfying meals?DASH DIET COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS by Sue J. Williams is a straightforward introduction to the DASH eating pattern, created for beginners who want to make healthier food choices without complicated rules or restrictive meal plans.The DASH approach emphasizes vegetab...