The role of the social worker is to be found lying interestingly between society and the individuals they work with. The Compleat Social Worker explores the many debates the profession enjoys, including those between nature and nurture, care and control, thought and feeling, art and science, facts and values.
David J Howe and Arnold T Blumberg present the definitive collector's guide to "Doctor Who merchandise. From activity books to wallpaper, everything is covered. From the rare and obscure to the commonplace and disposable, every facet of "Doctor Who's penetration into the merchandise marketplace is detailed. As well as including factual material, descriptions, photographs and a guide to current prices, "Howe's Transcendental Toybox also helps the beginner in what to get and what to ignore and what to look out for especially. The book covers "Doctor Who merchandise around the world, including items released in America, France, Portugal, Canada, Hungary and Australia as well as the many UK-produced items. "Howe's Transcendental Toybox is both a fascinating tour through the many ways that "Doctor Who has been presented over the years and an entertaining guide to the world of "Doctor Who collecting. Fully revised and updated from the first edition, this new edition covers all items released up to the end of 2002.
This textbook offers the perfect introduction to the complex world of social work theory, giving a concise and engaging overview of how practice is influenced by each theoretical approach described. The book begins by outlining the origins and historical context of social work, which allows the reader to see show how theoretical fashions have changed and adapted to certain times, and concludes with advice on the best way forward for the modern-day social worker. Packed with thought-provoking discussions surrounding the topic, students will be encouraged to question the theories portrayed - a skill crucial to being a truly effective social work practitioner. The new edition features additional learning aids, including chapter summaries, case studies, and reflective questions, to help readers consolidate their learning. There is also a companion website which features discussions of key theories and case studies linked to each chapter. Written by one of social work's most highly regarded commentators, this is a must-have companion for students and practitioners looking to gain an overall view of social work theory.
Winner of the CHOICE Outstanding Academic Titles, this key textbook offers an insight on the theory of emotional intelligence and its vital practical value.
Tracing our environmental impact through time, David Howe demonstrates how humanity's exploitation of the Earth's natural resources has pushed our planet to its limit. Everything we use started life in the earth, as a rock or a mineral vein, a layer of an ancient seabed, or the remains of a long-extinct volcano. Humanity's ability to fashion nature to its own ends is by no means a new phenomenon.Silica-rich rocks have been flint-knapped by Stone Age people, transformed into stained glass in medieval times, and made into silicon chips for computers in the Digital Age.Our trick of turning rocks rich in malachite and chalcopyrite into copper has taken us from Bronze Age Minoan vases to the wiring that powers modern-day machinery. Today, we mine, quarry, pump, cut, blast and crush the Earth's resources at an unprecedented rate. We shift many times more rock, soil and sediment each year than the world's rivers and glaciers, wind and rain combined. Plastics alone now weigh twice as much as all the marine and terrestrial animals around the globe. We have become a dominant, even dangerous, force on the planet. InEXTRACTION TO EXTINCTION, David Howe traces our environmental impact through time to unearth how our obsession with endlessly producing and throwing away more and more stuff has pushed the planet to its limit. And he considers the question: what does the future look likefor our depleted world?
Everything you ever wanted to know about the cult BBC television series 'Doctor Who' (1963-1996)
Empathy is profoundly important for understanding people's feelings and behaviour. With this compelling book, David Howe invites the reader on an illuminating journey of discovery into how empathy was first conceptualised and how its influence has steadily risen and spread.