Globally, social workers are committed to human rights and challenging unjust social structures. However, their close ties to the state often reinforce such systems of oppression.The first to apply abolitionist theory from international perspectives to social work, this book examines this contradiction, exploring whether social work can embrace radical change while operating within state structures. Bringing together scholars from the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotla...

Are you struggling to understand the complexities and injustices in Israel/Palestine? Rooted in Faith and Justice offers a powerful and enlightening perspective through the eyes of Palestinian Christian leaders and thinkers. Immerse yourself in the stories of Gaza's devastation and the ongoing struggle for justice and peace. Gain deep insights into the historical and contemporary issues facing Palestinians, from displacement to daily oppression. Rooted in Faith and Justice will challenge y...

Confronting structural inequities in child welfare that have long harmed Indigenous children and familiesA decade after the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action—five of which focused directly on the protection of children—and in the wake of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, systemic failures in Canada’s child welfare system persist. The passing of Bill C-92, which affirms Indigenous communities’ inherent rig...

Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars forward child welfare issues currently impacting Indigenous children in Canada.Walking Together is the seventh title in the Voices of the Prairies series. Developed by the Prairie Child Welfare Consortium, this edited collection brings together accomplished Indigenous and non-Indigenous scholars from the prairie provinces to forward critical research about a range of contemporary child welfare issues currently impacti...

A definitive, joyful cookbook of new-fangled gelatin recipes for cooks who want to explore this trendy throwback ingredient.Gelatin is back and exploding on the culinary scene. According to two-time Emmy winning producer Peter DiMario, whose pandemic hobby took him deep into gelatin cooking creativity, it’s time to take the gelatin explosion to its heights. In Jiggle!, he and food veteran coauthor Judith Choate feature recipes that are sleek, fun, and mode...

Miniature pies are everything good about baking—fun to make, delicious to eat, quick to prepare, beautiful to serve, and easily customizable! With a miniature pie maker or muffin tins, you can make each guest's favorite kind of pie in just the right proportions in no time. Perfect for parties, bed-and-breakfast hosts, or anyone who has a hankering for pie but doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen, it's no wonder that mini pies and tarts are all the rage. From savory treats like Steak ...

Cravings: Hungry for More takes us further into Chrissy’s kitchen . . . and life.It’s a life of pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your glam squad, banana bread that breaks the internet, and a little something called Pad Thai Carbonara. After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavors, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy’s new edible diary:• recipes for quick...

Following the killing of George Floyd in 2020, a moral panic gripped the US and UK. To atone for an alleged history of racism, statues were torn down and symbols of national identity attacked. Across universities, fringe theories became the new orthodoxy, with a cadre of activists backed by university technocrats adopting a binary worldview of moral certainty, sin and deconstructive redemption through Western self-erasure.This hard-hitting book surveys these developments for the fi...

Offer Your Guests a Variety of Bites and Flavors with Unique and Delicious Dips, Fondues, Boards, and More!From baby showers to birthday brunches, Stunning Spreads offers more than 75 approachable appetizers paired with a variety of simple, seasonal cocktails such as spiked hot apple cider and watermelon frosé that are sure to be the showstopper at your next gathering. To round out this fun, delicious fare is helpful hosting advice for preparing and servin...

Join award-winning bakers and authors of the hit cookbook Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World as they continue their world-domination mission with vegan treats.**"With clear and easy instructions, and a dash of humor, the authors encourage even the most novice bakers." —**Paste MagazineVegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar includes more than 100 irresistible recipes for cookies, bar...

The second edition of Our Voices is a ground-breaking collection of writings from Aboriginal social work educators who have collaborated to develop a toolkit of appropriate behaviours, interactions, networks, and intervention. The text explores a range of current and emerging social work practice issues such as cultural supervision, working with communities, understanding trauma, collaboration and relationship building, and the ubiquity of whiteness in Australian social work. It c...

From the #1 New York Times– bestselling author, amazingly delicious recipes for any fun-filled party—from low-cal cocktails to low-fat starters.Margaritas and cosmos and mudslides, oh my! Blended drinks, mixed drinks, fruity drinks . . . any and every cocktail you desire is here in Hungry Girl Happy Hour, and they've all got HG's guilt-free guarantee! Also included are recipes for Hungry Girl's delicious, decadent...