Young Homeless People
Young Homeless People takes a broad approach to the distressing phenomenon of youth homelessness. While politicians, researchers and the media focus on the more visibly homeless - those sleeping rough in city centres or staying in hostels - this b...
Thomas Aquinas on Bodily Identity
This is a study of the union of matter and the soul in the human being in the thought of the Dominican Thomas Aquinas. At first glance this issue might appear arcane, but it was at the centre of polemic with heresy in the thirteenth century and at...
Everyday Stalinism
In the 1930s many Western intellectuals looked with hope and admiration at the great `Soviet experiment', the planned transformation of the economy that was supposed to lay the foundation for the world's first socialist society. Later, with the on...
Education and Social Mobility in the Soviet Union 1921-1934
This is a history of Soviet education policy 1921-34 that places special emphasis upon the theme of social mobility through education. One of the hitherto untold stories of Soviet history is the making of the 'Brezhnev generation', a cohort of you...
The Commissariat of Enlightenment
A study in the formation and development of a Soviet government institution after the Revolution of October 1917. The commissariat - which was responsible both for education and the arts - was the main channel of communication between the governme...
Generous Thinking
Can the university solve the social and political crisis in America? Higher education occupies a difficult place in twenty-first-century American culture. Universities-the institutions that bear so much responsibility for the future health of our ...
Quantum Mechanics
Quantum mechanics was developed during the first few decades of the twentieth century via a series of inspired guesses made by various physicists, including Planck, Einstein, Bohr, Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Pauli, and Dirac. All these scientists w...
Welfare Theory
What are the concepts and principles that underpin the design and delivery of social policies? This¿thoroughly revised edition of a trusted text provides an authoritative¿introduction to the theoretical framework of social policy. Drawing upon¿the...
Climate Change and Poverty
Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC licence. Climate change is the main challenge facing developed countries in the 21st century. To what extent does this agenda converge with issues of poverty and social exclusion? Climate change and poverty off...
Tyranny of Health
Topical and controversial The Tyranny of Health exposes the dangers of the explosion of health awareness for both patients and doctors, using straightforward language to explain the latest health statistics and research findings. Michael Fitzpatri...
Understanding the environment and social policy
Bringing together leading experts, this textbook explores the key social, political, economic and moral challenges that environmental problems pose for social policy in a global context. Combining theory and practice with an interdisciplinary appr...
Purging the Empire
While the fate of minorities under Nazism is well known, the earlier expulsions of Germany's unwanted residents are less well understood. Against a backdrop of raging public debate, and numerous claims of a 'state of exception', tens of thousands ...
Defeating Autism
Autism: disease, disorder or difference? What causes autism - genes or environment? Can biomedical treatments cure autism, and are they safe? An increased public awareness of autism has resulted in a rising trend of diagnoses, creating the impress...
An Introduction to Celestial Mechanics
This accessible text on classical celestial mechanics, the principles governing the motions of bodies in the Solar System, provides a clear and concise treatment of virtually all of the major features of solar system dynamics. Building on advanced...
Boy Most Likely To
Addictive, swoonful, good-girl-meets-bad-boy romance. Perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover, Jenny Han and Elle Kennedy's The Good Girl Complex. Alice Garrett was The Girl Most Likely To ? well, not date her little brother's baggage-burdened best fri...
Dogs and Their Humans
Dogs and Their Humans
Dogs and Their Humans
Dogs (and their humans): stories of healing and hope from the Supervetâ??s surgery is a funny, uplifting and at times heartbreaking celebration of our connection with our loyal canine friends.
A Spy in the Archives: A Memoir of Cold War Russia
A Spy in the Archives
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Anxiety of Obsolescence
It almost goes without saying that the rise in popularity of television has killed the audience for ""serious"" literature. This is such a given that reading Fitzpatrick's challenge to this notion can be very disconcerting, as ...
Superpets (and Me!)
Discover amazing stories of the Supervet's most incredible animals, from bionic cats and dogs to hero hedgehogs and courageous chameleons! Growing up on the family farm in Ballyfin, Ireland, Noel Fitzpatrick spent his childhood tending to the catt...
Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified
Millions of comic book fans know Carol Danvers as Captain Marvel, an officer, a fighter, a visionary—and one of the most powerful champions in the Marvel Universe. But there is so much more to learn about the hero who has inspired so many, in her worlds and in ours. Hear from one of the world’s most iconic super heroes in her own words, through personal letters, social media posts, declassified government documents, flight logs, and more. Through wide-ranging interviews with her rival Ripley Ryan, a.k.a. Star, dig deep into Carol’s backstory and trace her evolution from her early Air Force days, to her adventures as Ms. Marvel, Binary, and Warbird, to her present as one of Earth's mightiest defenders. Discover what motivates her sense of heroism and who she is when she’s not saving the world. Get insights into her closest relationships, from her friendships with Spider-Woman and Wolverine to her complicated history with fellow heroes like Iron Man and adversaries like the Supreme
Jock Of The Bushveld (Edition2023)
'Jock of the Bushveld' by Percy Fitzpatrick is a timeless adventure novel set in the wilds of South Africa. Fitzpatrick's classic work, blending fiction and memoir, follows the heartwarming bond between a man and his faithful dog, Jock, as they navigate the rugged landscapes of the African bushveld. As a work of African literature, 'Jock of the Bushveld' immerses readers in the rich tapestry of South African wildlife and nature. Through Fitzpatrick's vivid descriptions, readers experience the thrill of hunting expeditions, the beauty of the bushveld, and the challenges of survival in the wilderness. At its core, the novel is a celebration of friendship and loyalty, as Jock and his master forge an unbreakable bond amidst the untamed wilderness. Fitzpatrick's storytelling captures the essence of the African spirit, offering readers a glimpse into the unique culture and landscapes of the region. 'Jock of the Bushveld' stands as a classic of adventure literature, cherished for its
Over the Rainbow Bridge
From the nation’s favourite SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick comes this heartfelt story about family loss and the power of love. Sam loved Dog and Dog loved Sam. They spoke without words . . . . . . and dreamed big dreams side by side in the sunbeams. Sam thinks they will go on adventures together forever. Then the time comes for Dog to go over the Rainbow Bridge. By remembering their happy times together, Sam faces sadness but finds joy again – and understands that Dog’s love and friendship are gifts that last forever. A moving and beautiful picture book from Sunday Times bestselling Noel Fitzpatrick, paired with stunning illustrations by Alison Brown, perfect for fans of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, Goodbye Mog and Rain Before Rainbows.
Meditations for Makers
365 vignettes for maker, crafters, and artist of all stripes from celebrated artist and author of Making A Life and Simply Modern .
What I Thought Was True
Addictive, dreamy and contemporary YA romance at its very best! Perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Carley Fortune and Emily Henry Gwen Castle's Biggest Mistake Ever, Cassidy Somers, is slumming it as a yard boy on her idyllic island this summer. He's ...
Charismatic Edge
How to be a better communicator from bestselling author of Not Enough Hours and co-founder of The Irish Institute of NLP, Owen Fitzpatrick.
Dogs and Their Humans
CHOSEN BY WATERSTONES AS ONE OF THEIR BEST NATURE WRITING BOOKS OF 2024 'A beautiful book' Greg James There's no love quite like that between a dog and their human. ¿ When people come to see Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick at his referral hospital, they...
Mom Test
The Mom Test is a quick, practical guide that will save you time, money, and heartbreak. They say you shouldn't ask your mom whether your business is a good idea, because she loves you and will lie to you. This is technically true, but it misses the point. You shouldn't ask anyone if your business is a good idea. It's a bad question and everyone will lie to you at least a little . As a matter of fact, it's not their responsibility to tell you the truth. It's your responsibility to find it and it's worth doing right . Talking to customers is one of the foundational skills of both Customer Development and Lean Startup. We all know we're supposed to do it, but nobody seems willing to admit that it's easy to screw up and hard to do right. This book is going to show you how customer conversations go wrong and how you can do better.
Tell Me the Truth About Loss
A psychologist's personal story of loss, grief and finding hope that will comfort anyone who is struggling with life not turning out as they had expected it to.
Over the Rainbow Bridge
From the nation's favourite SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick comes this heartfelt story about family loss and the power of love. ¿ Sam loved Dog and Dog loved Sam.¿ They spoke without words . . .¿ . . . and dreamed big dreams side by side in the sunbeams...
Critical Pedagogy, Physical Education and Urban Schooling
This book won the North American Sport Sociology Society's 2013 Outstanding Book Award. Critical Pedagogy, Physical Education and Urban Schooling is a critical ethnography of health, physical education and the schooling experiences of urban youth....
Hanging with Vampires
Hanging with Vampires
Crescendo
A powerful YA romance about the forbidden love between a girl and a fallen angel. Perfect for fans of the Twilight series, eagerly awaiting Midnight Sun!Nora should know better than to think her life can return to normal after falling in love with a fallen angel. And Nora's life isn't normal - her dad was murdered, and the facts about his death just don't add up. Now Nora's own life is in imminent danger. Are she and Patch strong enough for the battle ahead?