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...
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...
International Handbook on Social Policy and the Environment
The International Handbook on Social Policy and the Environment reviews debates concerning poverty, inequalities, social distribution, social rights, taxation, healthcare, education, water and energy policies to examine the relevance and importanc...
International Handbook on Social Policy and the Environment
The International Handbook on Social Policy and the Environment reviews debates concerning poverty, inequalities, social distribution, social rights, taxation, healthcare, education, water and energy policies to examine the relevance and importanc...
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...
Environmental Issues and Social Welfare
This topical collection examines a wide variety of themes and topics which links the environment to social policy and welfare. Represents the best current work on the realignment of social policy to confront environmental issues. Presents a challe...
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...
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...
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...
Black Ice
Danger is hard to resist in this sexy young adult thriller following a teen girl caught between all-too-human perils and the brutal natural elements in the mountains--from Becca Fitzpatrick, the New York Times bestselling author of the Hush, Hush saga. Britt Pheiffer has trained to backpack the Teton Range, but she isn't prepared when her ex-boyfriend, who still haunts her every thought, wants to join her. Before Britt can explore her feelings for Calvin, an unexpected blizzard forces her to seek shelter in a remote cabin, accepting the hospitality of its two very handsome occupants. But her luck takes a turn for the worse when she discovers the men are fugitives, and they take her hostage. Britt is forced to guide them off the mountain, knowing she must stay alive long enough for Calvin to find her. Along the way, Britt finds chilling evidence of a series of murders that could be linked to her captors... But nothing is as it seems, and everyone is keeping secrets, including Mason,
Write Useful Books
The goal of book marketing is to stop needing to do itLearn how to: * Scope your book into the world's best solution for a certain type of reader * Test, improve, & iterate your ToC without needing to rewrite anything * Design a engaging reader experience that makes your book a delight to read * Discover the hidden analytics of boredom & confusion to identify book-killing problems & make the most of beta readers * Treat marketing as a temporary activity instead of an ongoing obligation by designing a strong recommendation loop * Evaluate which of the four seed marketing options are best-suited for your goals, constraints, & skills * Write a book that endures & grows for years instead of fading into swift obscurity * Boost long-term growth by optimizing your pricing, platforms, & purchase funnelMost books don't workWriting a nonfiction book is a wonderful project, allowing you to preserve & share the most important things you've ever learned. Plus, a successful book will improve your
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.
The Complete Hush, Hush Saga (Boxed Set): Hush, Hush; Crescendo; Silence; Finale
Soon to be a major motion picture All four books in the breathtaking New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga are now available in a collectible hardcover boxed set. Enter the realm of fallen angels and rising passions with this boxed set that includes Hush, Hush; Crescendo; Silence; and Finale. This gripping saga chronicles the destiny of Nora and Patch from the beginning of their relationship to the dire events and forces of the immortal world that threaten to tear them apart. The complete series collection of all four Hush, Hush books is the perfect paranormal present for loyal fans and series newcomers.
A Spy in the Archives: A Memoir of Cold War Russia
A Spy in the Archives
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Hush Hush (Spanish Edition)
Un juramento sagrado. Un ngel ca do. Un amor prohibido. No te pierdas la primera parte de esta saga que te encantar . Nora Grey, una alumna aplicada en busca de una beca para la universidad, vive con su madre viuda en una granja a las afueras de P rtland, Maine. Cuando Patch se convierte en su nuevo compa ero de instituto, Nora siente a la vez atracci n y repulsi n hacia este extra o personaje que parece tener acceso a sus pensamientos. Luego se entera de que Patch es un ngel ca do que quiere convertirse en humano. Nora est bajo su control, pero hay tambi n otras fuerzas en juego y de repente se encuentra viviendo hechos inexplicables y en medio de una situaci n muy peligrosa. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Nora finds forbidden love with her fallen angel, in the first installment of the New York Times bestselling 'Hush, Hush Saga.' Nora Grey is responsible and smart and not inclined to be reckless. Her first mistake was falling for Patch. Patch has made countless mistakes and has a past that
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 ...
Finale
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 is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen angel or no, he is the ...
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
Vetman and his Bionic Animal Clan
Join Vetman, Imogen, Findlay and a whole cast of incredible bionic animals as they save animal companions everywhere from the evil plans of The Man With No Name! An amazing animal adventure for readers aged 7-11 from Noel Fitzpatrick, Channel 4's ...