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In an era when fuel is a primary concern, draft horses are seen by many as the solution to small-scale, resilient farming with a closed-loop system. Horses bring farmers back to the roots of what it means to work the land and present a viable model for a small farm that lasts, while offering enjoyme... More

[from the back cover] "Rose buys an old locket at a garage sale and is surprised to find it contains a secret message. Only the message is in hieroglyphics! So the Hounds head for the Sphinx Club to meet with the strange Egyptologist Ramses Orion--who's also an expert on mummy making. But if Orio... More

For the first time in one collected volume, mainstream and critical human rights scholars together examine the empirical and normative debates around the future of human rights. They ask what makes human rights effective, what strategies will enhance the chances of compliance, what blocks progress,... More

Stephen Kunitz's work raises crucial issues for public policy in the medical field, and will be valuable for social scientists, physicians, and health professionals concerned with the social context of public health and other medical facilities. ... More

An excellent tool for teaching counseling and problem-solving skills, this instructive volume focuses on the how-tos of developing a good client-helper relationship.... More

These three charming Southern "capitals" (including the oldest in America) are massively popular tourist destinations because of their well-preserved architecture (capturing the ante-bellum life of the 1860s and the Spanish colonial era, in the case of St. Augustine), their active theatre scene (es... More

Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can often find challenging. This book will help students understand how theory impacts and informs social work practice across a range of contexts and with different service user groups. It starts off by briefly setting ... More

This book examines an emerging organizational form called the multi-team system (MTS). This type of aggregation is being increasingly adopted by organizations and agencies that need to respond to complex strategic problems. There has been increasing interest in MTSs over the last decade to the point... More

When you read Earth Science: Geology, the Environment, and the Universe, you need to read for information. Science is nonfiction writing; it describes real-life events, people, ideas, and technology.... More

Develop your students' skills and understanding of PSHE and encourage an active learning approach, all whilst providing essential coverage of the 2020 statutory guidelines.The flexible design of this KS4 student book is compatible with whichever way your school delivers PSHE. User-friendly for both ... More

Develop your students' skills and understanding of PSHE and encourage an active learning approach, all whilst providing essential coverage of the 2020 statutory guidelines.The flexible design of this KS3 student book is compatible with whichever way your school delivers PSHE. User-friendly for both ... More

Develop your students' skills and understanding of PSHE and encourage an active learning approach, all whilst providing essential coverage of the 2020 statutory guidelines.The flexible design of this KS3 student book is compatible with whichever way your school delivers PSHE. User-friendly for both ... More

Develop your students' skills and understanding of PSHE and encourage an active learning approach, all whilst providing essential coverage of the 2020 statutory guidelines.The flexible design of this KS4 student book is compatible with whichever way your school delivers PSHE. User-friendly for both ... More

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE S1-3 (Second, Third and Fourth Levels), National 4 and National 5Subject: PSE (Health and Wellbeing)Empower Scotland''s young people to feel prepared for the opportunities and challenges of adult life.Exploring topi... More

Syllabus: CfE (Curriculum for Excellence, from Education Scotland) and SQALevel: BGE S1-3 (Second, Third and Fourth Levels), National 4 and National 5Subject: PSE (Health and Wellbeing)Empower Scotland's young people to feel prepared for the opportunities and challenges of adult life.Exploring topic... More

An ancient oak tree has seen glory and tragedy--but nothing quite as spectacular as the showdown that's brewing For nearly a thousand years, the Dimpole Oak has towered over this small East Coast town, witnessing the passage of history: duels and revolution, lovers' trysts and traitors' hangings, vi... More

Self-injurious behavior occurs in almost half of those with autism and is one of the most devastating and challenging-to-treat behaviors. There are many different forms of self-injury, such as head banging, hand biting, hair pulling, excessive scratching, and much more. With contributions from the l... More

Films possess virtually unlimited power for crafting broad interpretations of American history. Nineteenth-century America has proven especially conducive to Hollywood imaginations, producing indelible images like the plight of Davy Crockett and the defenders of the Alamo, Pickett’s doomed charge at... More

Successful Marriages and Families explores in-depth the principles and practices in "The Family: A Proclamation to the World. " Understanding and implementing these principles and practices will help build and strengthen families and help to prevent problems common to families all over the world. ... More

The fourth edition of Community Organizing and Community Building for Health and Social Equity provides both classic and recent contributions to the field, with a special accent on how these approaches can contribute to health and social equity. The 23 chapters offer conceptual frameworks, skill- bu... More

This book covers the biotechnology of all the major perennial fruit and nut species. Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 2005, there has been significant progress in cell culture, genomics and genetic transformation for many of these species. This book covers these biotechnolo... More