Unique in its use of a human rights framework, Social Work and Social Welfare goes beyond American borders to examine U.S. government policies-including child welfare, social services, health care, and criminal justice-within a global context. Guided by the belief that forces from the global market and predominant political ideologies affect all social workers in their practice, the book addresses

Yume Kitasei\'s The Deep Sky is an enthralling sci fi thriller debut about a mission into deep space that begins with a lethal explosion that leaves the survivors questioning the loyalty of the crew. They left Earth to save humanity. They\'ll have to save themselves first. It is the eve of Earth\'s environmental collapse. A single ship carries humanity\'s last hope: eighty elite graduates of a competitive

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\'How do you play every game?\' yelled Mick. \'Like the All-Ireland Final \' cheered the whole dressing room.Danny Wilde wants one thing more than anything else in the world and that\'s to get his GAA team, Littlestown Crokes, to the top of the League. With the help of his dad, their coach, Mick, he knows they can win.Things go wrong, when Danny stays with his horrible uncle and aunt, who know nothing

Lonely Planet\'s Experience Greece is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Marvel at Athens\' ancient Acropolis, island-hop through the Aegean Sea, and relax on pristine beaches - all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover Greece\'s best experiences and get away from the everyday!Inside Lonely Planet\'s Experience Greece: Unique experiences to string together

The book focuses on the Internet of Things and Beidou system application. Such comprehensive and systematic analysis is particularly suited for readers who are interested to learn practical solutions in Beidou system

The Autism-Friendly Cookbook was created by journalist Lydia Wilkins for autistic adults and teens to turn to when cooking for friends, lacking inspiration, or on those low-energy days. With recipes to suit any occasion, the book is written in clear, jargon-free language which makes \'the obvious\' obvious. Recipes are categorised by meal with additional guidance on the level of energy needed to tackle

By comparing eight cities - Barcelona, Cape Town, Eindhoven, Johnnesburg, Manchester, Tampere, the Hague and Venice - this book examines a range of innovative urban e-governance strategies and develops a framework of analysis that permits a common approach. The book reveals that urban e-strategies have evolved from an internal and technology-centred orientation to a more outward-looking

Shantigarbha suggests helpful ways to respond to the climate and ecological emergency. With personal stories, examples and guided reflections you will learn to work with doubt, overwhelm, grief and anger; engage with the science of the climate debates; free yourself to align with life; and act with courage, humour and

Inspiration, practices, and meditations to empower us in the face of planetary suffering: \"True wisdom for tough times.\" --John Robbins, author of Diet for a New America Deepening global crises surround us, causing many to fall prey to denial and despair. Coming Back to Life shows how grief, anger, and fear are healthy responses to the harsh realities of our time, and that when honored through the

Graham shines a satiric-comic light on a marriage that is severely

Magickal workings found in the Psalms, developed over a millennium for the modern conjurer to use

When little spider Milton discovers he\'s been branded deadly on social media - and is targeted by pest-killers BugKILL - he fears for his life and the future of his species. He must clear his name, but is he mighty enough to achieve the impossible: convincing

New edition of the Oxford Junior Illustrated Dictionary with over 7000 cross curricular words to build vocabulary and language skills. Includes simple and clear entries, topic word lists to support key subject vocabulary and activities to help with spelling and grammar. An easy-to-use reference tool for developing juniors\' dictionary

Stunning art and illustration from the Japanese-inspired fantasy realms of Rokugan, setting for the famed Legend of the Five Rings series of games. For more than a quarter of a century, Rokugan has provided the setting for one of tabletop gaming\'s most beloved sagas, the Legend of the Five Rings. Now, the land of Rokugan, its Imperial rulers and the Great Clans who vie for their favor are set center-stage

Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time(R) by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the Third Age, an Age of Prophecy, the World

The murder of the Princes in the Tower is the most famous cold case in British history. Traditionally considered victims of their ruthless uncle, there are other suspects too often and too easily discounted. There may be no definitive answer, but by delving into the context of their disappearance and the characters of the suspects Matthew Lewis examines the motives and opportunities, afresh as well