Social services & welfare, criminology books

The Coterel Gang, who flourished in the Midlands of England during the late 1320s and early 1330s, was led by James...  Read More >>

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

This compact, accessible guide supports students in developing and applying the skills and knowledge needed to maximize...  Read More >>

Real Help for Real Moments in Foster Care The must-read resource for foster parents, resource parents, care providers,...  Read More >>

This state-of-the-field book argues that palliative care has drifted away from its transformative goals—and shows...  Read More >>

Drawing from archival material and Jane Fonda's own personal papers, journalist Marilyn Greenwald tells the story...  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 >>

Written by a clinical psychologist with lived experience of bereavement, this book aims to lessen the taboo around...  Read More >>

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

In 1979, Brenda Spencer, a seemingly average teenage girl living in a nice suburban neighbourhood, made and executed...  Read More >>

This brief addresses the urgent global challenge of politically, religiously, ethnically, and other ideologically...  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 >>