Young and Lonely: The Social Conditions of Loneliness (Batsleer Janet)(Paperback)

Young and Lonely: The Social Conditions of Loneliness (Batsleer Janet)(Paperback)

Though we tend to think of youth as a time of connection and involvement, loneliness is an acute problem for young people today. This book presents evidence of young people's experience of loneliness and connection and sets them in the context of long-standing cultural and historical discussions of

What Is Youth Work? (Batsleer Janet)(Paperback)

With the proposed development of the ′youth professional′ and the consolidation of graduate professional qualifications, this is an important time for youth work. This book sets out the current state of debate about youth work for those considering, or about to embark on, a degree course

Lonely Century - A Call to Reconnect (Hertz Noreena)(Paperback / softback)

Even before a global pandemic introduced us to terms like social distancing, loneliness was already becoming the defining condition of the twenty-first century.But it's also one we have the power to reverse.Combining a decade of research with first-hand reporting, Noreena Hertz takes us from a 'how

Nursing Care of Children and Young People with Long-Term Conditions (Brimble Mandy)(Paperback)

The second edition of Nursing Care of Children and Young People with Long Term Conditions remains the only nursing-specific text on the care of paediatric patients with chronic illness. Written to meet the needs of nursing students and professionals alike, this comprehensive volume provides

Stop Being Lonely: Three Simple Steps to Developing Close Friendships and Deep Relationships (Asatryan Kira)(Paperback)

Loneliness Has an Antidote: The Feeling of Closeness Loneliness isn't something that happens only when we are physically alone. It can also happen when we are with people. Online friends, followers, or 'likers' don't necessarily add up to much when you crave fulfilling interaction, and satisfying,

The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist (Day Dorothy)(Paperback)

Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection (Cacioppo John T.)(Paperback)

University of Chicago social neuroscientist John T. Cacioppo pioneered research on the startling effects of loneliness: a sense of isolation or social rejection disrupts not only our ability to think and will power but also our immune systems, and can be as damaging as obesity or smoking. On the

Loneliness and Its Opposite: Sex, Disability, and the Ethics of Engagement (Kulick Don)(Paperback)

Few people these days would oppose making the public realm of space, social services and jobs accessible to women and men with disabilities. But what about access to the private realm of desire and sexuality? How can one also facilitate access to that, in ways that respect the integrity of disabled

Heart is a Lonely Hunter (McCullers Carson)(Paperback / softback)

'The way I need you is a loneliness I cannot bear' Making its twenty-three-year-old author an overnight literary sensation, this story of isolated, lost lives intersecting in a small town in the American South is a masterpiece of humane sensitivity

The Red and the Black (Stendhal)(Paperback)

Charting the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society, Stendhal's The Red and the Black is translated with an introduction and notes by Roger Gard in Penguin Classics.Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial

Social Work and Human Development (Walker Janet)(Paperback)

Social work engages with people across the life course, and social workers are expected to work with groups of people at very different stages of their life. Developing a thorough understanding of human growth to encompass the whole of the life course is therefore a central part of all qualifying

Lonely Century - A Call to Reconnect (Hertz Noreena)(Pevná vazba)

'Indispensable, engaging and brilliant book about the pervasiveness of loneliness in the twenty-first century and its far-reaching impact...a hopeful book that couldn't be more important or timely.' Philippa Perry, author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had

Japan's Total Empire, 8: Manchuria and the Culture of Wartime Imperialism (Young Louise)(Paperback)

In this first social and cultural history of Japan's construction of Manchuria, Louise Young offers an incisive examination of the nature of Japanese imperialism. Focusing on the domestic impact of Japan's activities in Northeast China between 1931 and 1945, Young considers 'metropolitan effects'

Oliver Twist (Dickens Charles)(Paperback)

Charles Dickens's second novel is the tale of a young orphan who faces the gruelling conditions of a Victorian workhouse before finding himself sucked into the criminal underworld of London. Teeming with unforgettable characters such as the villainous Fagin, the virtuous Nancy and the brutal Bill

A Critical Guide to the Send Code of Practice 0-25 Years (2015) (Goepel Janet)(Paperback)

A practical guide to the SEND CoP for trainees, teachers and other health and social care professionals working with children and young people who present with special educational needs or disability

Knowledge and the Future School: Curriculum and Social Justice (Young Michael)(Paperback)

Written at a time of uncertainty about the implications of the English government's curriculum policies, Knowledge and the Future School engages with the debate between the government and large sections of the educational community. It provides a forward-looking framework for head teachers, their

Lonely City - Adventures in the Art of Being Alone (Laing Olivia)(Paperback / softback)

Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award in Criticism #1 Book of the Year from Brain Pickings Named a best book of the year by NPR, Newsweek, Slate, Pop Sugar, Marie Claire, Elle, Publishers Weekly, and Lit Hub A dazzling work of biography, memoir, and cultural criticism on the subject

Young Children′s Personal, Social and Emotional Development (Dowling Marion)(Paperback)

Young children's personal, social and emotional development is of central importance to all those working in the Early Years. Offering thought-provoking questions and practical suggestions to help readers to reflect on and develop their own practice, this fourth edition of Marion Dowling's

Introducing Social Research Methods - Essentialsfor Getting the Edge (Ruane Janet M.)(Paperback)

Introducing Social Research Methods: Essentials for Getting the Edge is a concise and student-friendly introduction to research methods that uses examples from around the world to illustrate the centrality of social science research in our everyday lives. Explains complex, multi-faceted concepts

The Anatomy of Loneliness: How to Find Your Way Back to Connection (Swan Teal)(Paperback)

The bestselling author of The Completion Process offers a blueprint for overcoming loneliness and returning to a place of love, acceptance, and meaningful connection Following in the footsteps of the success of The Completion Process, bestselling author and modern spiritual leader Teal Swan

The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another (Mayfield Mark)(Paperback)

Loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. We have lost the art of connection and relationship, and it's killing us.Odds are good that you have a loved one or friend whose struggle with addiction, mental illness, suicidal thoughts, or self-injury stems from loneliness. Maybe it's you. Perhaps

Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life (Brockis Jenny)(Paperback)

Increasing fatigue, loneliness, stress, relationship problems, loss of social connection and growing mental health issues are alarming problems we face at home, work and in society today. Yet how can this be when we have access to better information, technology, nutrition and healthcare than ever

The Science of Making Friends: Helping Socially Challenged Teens and Young Adults [With DVD] (Laugeson Elizabeth)(Paperback)

The groundbreaking book that puts the focus on teens and young adults with social challenges This book offers parents a step-by-step guide to making and keeping friends for teens and young adults with social challenges--such as those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, bipolar, or other

Lonely Less - How to Connect with Others, Make Friends and Feel Less Lonely (Hasson Gill)(Paperback / softback)

Explore strategies, ideas and advice for overcoming loneliness Anyone, whatever their age, gender, culture or abilities, can find themselves separate and disconnected from others and feeling lonely. If you feel lonely you are lonely. And it's not nice. But your situation can change for the