At the end of the 20th century, New York City had one of the worst child welfare systems in the United States: 50,000 children were in foster care; they and their families were often neglected or abused by the system; parents had no voice; and the services designed to protect children were more often harming, rather than helping, them. From Pariahs to Partners tells for the first time the inspiring story of the parents and their allies--child welfare commissioners, social workers,...

Child and family social work faces pressing challenges, from high care rates – particularly among marginalised communities – to limited family involvement in decision-making. How can social work evolve to better empower children and families?Rooted in original empirical research, this edited volume argues for collaborative, relationship-based practice. It explores participatory approaches to working with both children and parents/caregivers, innovative advocacy strategies and emerg...

For ten thousand years, the massed armies of the Astra Militarum have defended the Imperium from the multitudinous horrors that seek to overwhelm it. With guns and tanks, determination and courage, these human soldiers fight across a thousand war zones, in a war that has no ending. This anthology showcases some of the most famous regiments of the Astra Militarum along with their charismatic commanders, heroes such as Commissar Yarrick and Colonel 'Iron Hand' Straken.Read it...

A collection of BBC radio full-cast dramatisations of Jane Austen's six major novels Jane Austen is one of the finest writers in the English language, and this volume includes all six of her classic novels.Mansfield Park: On a quest to find a position in society, Fanny Price goes to live with her rich aunt and uncle.Northanger Abbey: Young, naïve Catherine Morland receives an invitation to stay at the isolated Gothic mansion Northanger Abbey.Full chapter listing:

Be More Creative and Discover the Art of Urban Sketchingfeatures an introductory section to show the basic techniques and guide to finding inspiration for your work.detailed architectural skylines, bridges, drain covers, street furniture and diverse crowd scenes offer a new perspective on this traditional art form.experimental section prompts research and discovery of new materialsExplore your street with Sketching in th...

Is there an Exodus story that we almost passed over? Every year we read the story of the Israelites’ Exodus from Egypt. It seems like something we already know. But do we? Questions haunt the careful reader. Among them: Doesn’t the name “Passover” seem a bit strange? Why not just call it Freedom Day, or Independence Day? And did the Exodus have to be so complicated? Couldn’t an all-powerful deity have teleported the Israelites out of Egypt and spared everyone the arduous process of the Ten...

Numbers can feel disheartening to read — what begins as a hopeful march toward the Promised Land quickly devolves into a story of complaints, wandering, and struggle.Yet, in this volume, Rabbi Fohrman shows that Numbers is much more than a tale of disappointment. It is a book of transformation, charting the Israelites’ journey through the desert — both physical and spiritual. With fresh insight, Rabbi Fohrman explores the transitions at the heart of Numbers: between generations, fro...

The size and severity of the global climate crisis is such that even the most committed environmentalists can drift into a state of denial. The award-winning writers collected here have made it their task to shake off this nagging disbelief, bringing the incomprehensible within our grasp and shaping an emotional response to mankind's unwitting creation of a tough new planet. From T. C. Boyle's account of early eco-activists, to Nathaniel Rich's comic fantasy about a marine biologist haunte...

The feel-good, life-affirming story of love, friendship, family, and new beginnings!Changes are coming to the riverside town of Ryemouth, and while some of the community are excited by new beginnings, others are finding it hard to let go of the past.A new 14-episode audio soap with a cast of loveable characters you'll laugh and cry along with.Susan and her boyfriend Dave can't wait to open their new café and deli, T...

There is another Purim story out there, a richer, deeper narrative - more suited, perhaps, to the eyes of an adult than to those of a child. But in order to see that story, we need to let go mentally of everything we thought we knew about the Book of Esther and read her tale anew, as if for the first time. We need to allow ourselves to be surprised by it.You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to see the surprises. You just have to read with open eyes. Remember that game you someti...

Code Name Bananas, from Children's author David Walliams.Britain is at war with Nazi Germany.Eleven-year-old Eric spends his days at the place that makes him most happy: London Zoo. And there’s one animal in particular he loves: Gertrude the gorilla.With bombs falling all over London, Eric must rescue Gertrude.Together with his Uncle Sid, a keeper at the zoo, the three go on the run. But while hiding out at the seaside they uncover ...

Peut-on vivre sans risque ? Qu’est-ce qu’un risque inacceptable ?Pourquoi passons-nous une partie de notre existence à provoquer le risque, et une autre à le fuir ?À ces questions éternelles, cet ouvrage apporte des réponses nouvelles, en mêlant les voix de ceux qui pensent le risque, et de ceux qui s’y exposent. Il pro- pose une série de réflexions incarnées sur le concept de risque, mêlant apport philosophique et récits d’expériences vécues.SOMMAIREPréface...