Social services & welfare, criminology books

A gritty, honest Southern testimony of pain, resilience, and redemption. For anyone who's been counted out, it offers...  Read More >>

A “riveting, deeply compassionate” (The New York Times) narrative of homelessness, despair, and hope. Award-winning...  Read More >>

The future is contingent. It can unfold differently, hinging on chance or choice. This Element tells the story of...  Read More >>

In this detailed and comprehensive book, both psychodynamic theory and cognitive-behavioral therapy are examined...  Read More >>

Kate Sayen Kirkland’s Building Community in Houston: Alice Baker, Julia Ideson, and Ima Hogg presents three Houston...  Read More >>

A new interdisciplinary approach to understanding conflict, power, control and criminality Conflict, Crime and...  Read More >>

An explosive debut novel about three women connected through one man in the aftermath of his murder  Read More >>

Infamous reality TV villain Spencer Pratt shares the truth about his controversial run on The Hills, his public...  Read More >>

Onoe introduces a new approach in brief drama therapy for children called Improvisational Drama of Acceptance and...  Read More >>

In a crisis, every second counts. Don't waste precious time scrambling for help. International Emergency and...  Read More >>

The future is contingent. It can unfold differently, hinging on chance or choice. This Element tells the story of...  Read More >>

She started a new life in Boston where she began to experience a series of hazy, horrifying flashbacks. Through...  Read More >>

Designed for both academics and non-academics, this book challenges the socially accepted constructions of male...  Read More >>

From the barricades of the Paris Commune to the spectacular trials and demonstrations, Louise Michel is one of the...  Read More >>

A Journey Through Our Family's Legacy: Discover the Resilience, Sacrifices, and Achievements of Our Ancestors. This...  Read More >>

Is the Government Legally Killing Us? represents Scott Schara's relentless search for the truth after the death...  Read More >>

""Mary Fisher is a woman of extraordinary courage and hope, inspiring generations of Americans from her groundbreaking...  Read More >>

Margaret Randall has contributed poetry, essays, translations, and oral histories to the public discourse since...  Read More >>

This book serves as a roadmap for all stakeholders - from individuals to institutions - to empower children as agents...  Read More >>

Abolitionist thought visualizes a world without prisons - or a radical reduction or transformation of prisons and...  Read More >>

This book outlines the long and nuanced history of penal abolitionism and shows how these ideas have continued topicality....  Read More >>

An unvarnished, deeply human account of one man’s time in prison . . . and his unexpected journey to healing, accountability,...  Read More >>

Onoe introduces a new approach in brief drama therapy for children called Improvisational Drama of Acceptance and...  Read More >>

A guided journal for caregivers navigating early-stage dementia - the season when your person is still here, but...  Read More >>

This book is the first guide on independent prescribing for paramedics reflecting the 2018 legislation. Bringing...  Read More >>