Myths have long plagued the understanding of Africa. Today, the myths continue but are very different and certainly are more sophisticated, taking the form of economic models of behavior or statistical analyses, sometimes based on faulty data or interpretations of it. It is not surprising, as a result, that they lead to very different policy conclusions.This book reviews the performance of low-income African countries and highlights the challenges posed by measurement and methodolo...

This fully updated and expanded third edition of a classic text provides a comprehensive introduction to key theory, knowledge, research and evidence relating to practice learning in social work and social care.It outlines the theories that underpin social care practice, the main assessment models and interventions, and also offers guidance on the effective implementation of assessment across a range of professional contexts. Contributors from research, policy-making and practice b...

A collection of erotic fiction by Robert Buckley, edited by Lisabet Sarai. All proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Coming Together's Hors d'Oeuvres are single story treats taken from the anthologies and sold as appetizers. Finger food, if you will, for the libido.Robert Buckley's "The Glimpse" comes from Coming Together: For the Cure, which benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation.Catching a glimpse of the awkward office geek's tummy has a profound impact on Blake.

All social work students study theory and undertake practice placements. Integrating the two – so that each informs the other – is both essential and notoriously tricky. This accessible book demystifies the process and offers helpful evidence-based strategies for doing it successfully.Structured around different approaches to learning, Integrating Social Work Theory and Practice covers:Adult and student centred learningLearning a...

Fall Away with this addictive series from the bestselling author of PUNK 57. From BookTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author Penelope Douglas comes a riveting companion novel to BULLY. This is Jared's story . . ...............Have you ever been so angry that hitting things felt good? Or numb to all emotions? The past few years have been like that for me. Travelling between fury and indifference ...

Second chances are sweeter than ever in Charlotte Stein’s steamy Dark Obsession series—perfect for fans of Katy Evans—as a self-reliant college girl falls for a reformed bully who’s desperate to make up for lost time.Letty Carmichael can’t believe her eyes when she catches a glimpse of her high school tormenter, wrestling champ Tate Sullivan, on campus. College was supposed to be her escape from Tate’s constant ridicule. Now he’s in her classes again, just waiting ...

What if you saw a guy on the train one evening?A really hot guy; young, great-looking, sexy. But a bit rough. Not someone you'd want to get on the wrong side of.What if you sat near him, so you could enjoy the occasional sneaky look at him across the aisle?And what if he caught you looking?

This textbook, designed to meet the needs of students on the teaching assistant foundation degree, provides an accessible overview of the teaching assistant's role, incorporating practical tasks that will challenge students to reflect on and improve their day-to-day practice.Set within a wider educational context, and full of thoroughly grounded advice throughout, this book includes:personal professional development - helping teaching assistants to understand their ro...

Farming in the Sixties is becoming a science, but the new hand on Doorstop Farm lacks qualifications as far as the explosive, hard-drinking Farmer Johnson is concerned. Although Tom seems a bit slow, hired at her suggestion, Mrs Johnson finds young Tom well up to the mark. She soon discovers a use for him alleviating the pressure of milk over-production after she breastfeeds her baby. But she has other plans for the inexperienced lad. After a close call relieving Tom’s pressure in the cows...

Social workers have roles that require them to engage with clients and families who may be ′reluctant clients′, ambivalent or resistant towards those seeking to help and protect. This includes safeguarding roles in relation to children and vulnerable adults, and work to engage with marginalised groups such as young offenders and those with mental health and substance misuse problems. The text addresses issues in relation to the main client groups, and specific chapters take an overview of ...

A selection of five varied erotic short stories.Watching by OyaWatching his sexy neighbour being spanked is enough to get Frank very overheated. And when he later bumps into her in a bar by chance and she suggests a game of pool it is too good an opportunity to miss.'Loser gets a spanking,' Frank challenges her, and to his delight she agrees. With so much at stake, Frank is determined to play the game of his life.Evelyn by Courtney BeeAdam isn't in t...