The emphasis on practical experience over ideology is viewed by many historians as a profoundly American characteristic, one that provides a model for exploring the colonial challenge to European belief systems and the creation of a unique culture. Here Jim Egan offers an unprecedented look at how early modern American writers helped make this notion of experience so powerful that we now take it as a given rather than as the product of hard-fought rhetorical battles waged over ways of imag...

Substance misuse and its pervasive problems is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professionals today. With heightened political and policy emphasis on all aspects of substance misuse, it is paramount that professionals remain up-to-date on current issues and their responsibilities. Based on research and evidence, this book provides a sound basis for grounded and innovative practice.Leading international contributors outline holistic and specialist approaches ...

Teresa returns to the Seine… but that isn’t where she belongs. Her return to the Seine is overshadowed by a menace of her own making and out of control.In late 1960’s Britain, Gray is an ordinary lad, short on finesse, occasionally confused, but decent and genuine. Terry is a clever and smart girl – but perhaps too determined for her own good. Sandie sees herself as down to earth, but Carol is privileged by background and aware of her own attitude of superiority. C...

Recognition: On her way to work one morning Bella sees someone on the train she’d prefer to avoid. The Siege: Tom Crane, an aging actor, worries over his career, and his working relationships. Lucky: Tosh, a highly chauvinistic young man, reflects that his girlfriend isn’t taking the right attitude. Josephina: A young woman accountant attends a formal induction to her professional association. Andrew and Julie: the two take to the road. Hope and fear. How ...

When James Egan’s fiancée was diagnosed with cancer, he was afraid she’d call off the wedding. But four weeks after Julie finished her treatment, she married the man she loved—proving that the human spirit can conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We all have that kind of strength, but it can be hard to find and use it in our daily lives. This guide makes it easier by sharing 365 ways you can stop sabotaging your life and happiness. Whether it’s an everyday challenge or finding the c...

This book addresses the theoretical elements of paramedic courses including psychology and sociology and provides clear links to practice.

This book is an accessible knowledge base for the whole area of child abuse and child protection, now fully updated in terms of policy, cases and research.

The growing older people population and their increasing needs for care is now presenting significant difficulties to both national government and local authorities because of constriction of formal caregivers and family units. Inevitably a change of this magnitude within the complex system in which older people services operate everywhere attracts a range of responses from the very enthusiastic to the very dismissive and hostile response. Thus, family directed support care system would pr...

Traditionally, the Witch's arsenal of magical power has always included the ability to influence others from a distance, blessing, cursing and placing a glamour or the Evil Eye on someone in order to reward, punish or control them in some way. Many of these techniques have been lost, though we can see their descendants in the techniques of mesmerism, faith healing and stage hypnotism.As part of his exploration of Visceral Magick, Author and Witch Peter Paddon has rediscovered techn...

This is a manifesto for an entirely new approach to psychiatric care; one that truly offers care rather than coercion, therapy rather than medication, and a return to the common sense appreciation that distress is usually an understandable reaction to life's challenges.

Poverty, domestic violence, marginalisation, drug and alcohol dependence are just some of the issues faced by many Australian families. Now in its second edition, Working with Vulnerable Families provides a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to family-centred practice in Australia. It explores the ways in which health, education and social welfare professionals can support and protect children and their families. Fully revised and updated, with eight new chapters, the book exami...

Soul on the Run is the gut-wrenchingly honest portrayal of one womans search for herself, and her refusal to continue playing the game of let's pretend everything is okay. What's more, it reminds us-when we are honest with ourselves-that we can start life over at any age. Korth's words are pithy and raw, sometimes almost brutal, and often just plain funny. There are commonsense insights into living life and a sometimes mystic questing into the hidden avenues of the human heart. To read thi...