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Book SynopsisOne of Dr. Jensen's most important works, this doctor-patient handbook shows readers how they can conquer chronic diseases with his eleven-day detoxification regime. Also featured is an explanation of the connection between the colon and other organs and a comprehensive diet and exercise plan.

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Book SynopsisEmphasizing on proper nutrition, this work examines controversial health topics, including: food combining blood-type diets; carbohydrate-free eating; cholesterol; fiber; lactose; and gluten. It also dispells myths, debunks hype, and sets the record straight.Table of ContentsThe importance of digestion; food combining considerations; refined sugar - the toxic threat; milk - a good food made toxic; cholesterol - the great myth; seafood - another source of toxins; the need for water; the importance of proper supplementation; toxic blocks to health and optimal weight; practical suggestions.

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Book SynopsisThe Great Chicago Fire in 1871 left tens of thousands without housing, food, fuel, or clothing. In the aftermath the mayor handed all relief duties to the commercial elite at the Chicago Relief and Aid Society. This was, as this study shows, a decision that ensured Chicago's physical rebuilding would be coupled with a rebuilding of the city's poor.Trade ReviewStructuring Poverty in the Windy City is a very important contribution to our knowledge of American, urban, and Chicago history at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth centuries with the socially contested development of poverty law. Chicago and the United States more generally sought to control poverty by defining the autonomy which paid work conveyed; the virtue of women who were wives, housewives, and mothers; and the isolation of the growing African American population. It tried to regulate, if not eliminate, various forms of poverty under a theory developed by social scientists, journalists and public officials. This book should be read by those who care about Chicago history, urban history, and American history but also those who want to understand the development of law, public administration, and public policy."" - Dick Simpson, coauthor of Winning Elections in the 21st Century

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Book SynopsisAddresses your concerns about dissociative identity disorder (DID), formerly known as multiple personality disorder. This book aims to serve as a bridge for communication between the dissociative individual and therapists, family, and friends who also have to learn to deal with the effects of this disorder.Table of ContentsChapter One Dissociation: An OverviewTerminologyDiagnostic CriteriaHistory of Dissociation and DIDCurrent ThinkingUnderstanding the Parts of the SelfThe Brain and DissociationThe Effects of TraumaChapter Two Creative Coping or Dysfunction? You Be the JudgeDevelopment of DIDMental Disorders and Adaptive FunctioningAdaptive FunctioningBrain Maturation and Emotional ManagementDevelopmental IssuesDevelopmental Stages of ChildhoodDevelopmental DeficitsExamples of Adaptive FunctioningAdaptive Versus Maladaptive Functions of DIDSummaryChapter Three Diagnosing the DisorderIndicators of DissociationDID Versus SchizophreniaEgo States and DiagnosisBorderline Personality Disorder Versus DIDEarly Diagnostic BenchmarksBASK ModelDissociative Experience Scale (DES)Somatoform Dissociation Questionnaire (SDQ-20)Guidelines for Diagnosis and TreatmentSummaryChapter Four Treatment Philosophies and ApproachesInsurance Versus Fee for ServiceChoosing a TherapistContacting TherapistsTreatment ApproachesTheoretical Perspectives in Treating DIDOther PerspectivesSummaryChapter Five Stages of Therapy and What to ExpectStabilizationIssues Related to SelfTrauma WorkIntegration WorkPostintegration TherapyChapter Six When Seeing a Therapist Is Not EnoughTherapist FitInternal ConflictsDefensesConflicts with the TherapistFearStressTransitionsInterventionsTrauma SymptomsAdjunctive TherapiesSummaryChapter Seven How Medication Might HelpMedicationDepressionAnxietyAlternative TreatmentsSummaryFAQs About Medication and DIDChapter Eight Learning to Trust Again: The Group Therapy ProcessSupport GroupsPsychoeducational GroupsTherapy GroupsThe Group ProcessThe Therapist/Facilitator RoleBoundariesTreatment TechniquesThought QuestionsChapter Nine Self-Help and Coping StrategiesDissociation and SwitchingInternal Communication TechniquesBasic Safety PlanAccepting Internal PartsOrganizing Information for Family and FriendsImagery for Managing FeelingsA Healthy Lifestyle as a Strategy for CopingSummaryChapter Ten Survival Tips for Significant Others (and Therapists Too)Basic CommunicationBoundary IssuesSelf-CareEpilogueAppendix A: Treatment ProgramsAppendix B: ResourcesNotesBibliographyIndex

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Book SynopsisHealth communication is key to promoting good population and individual health outcomes. As the field has developed, there is a growing need for a critical appraisal of the ideologies and theories underpinning health communication in order to ensure effective practice.Trade Review"This text provides the reader with a clear background to communication theories, models of communication, and education theory as well as an examination of key theoretical themes and perspectives on health communication. With the inclusion of discussions around new and emerging social media as well as social marketing techniques, Health Communication offers much to students as well as those working in health today." —Dr Ranjit Khutan, University of Wolverhampton "This is an original and good quality contribution to the literature. The authors are setting an important and new critical agenda, drawing together contributions from a variety of disciplines. The clear focus on the social construction of health and health related decision making encourages critical analysis of many of the 'taken for granted' assumptions about how to communicate successfully with people about health." —Dr Paul Reid, University of Central LancashireTable of ContentsDetailed table of contents Acknowledgements Part 1: Theoretical Perspectives Chapter 1: Introduction to Health Communication: Theoretical and Critical Perspectives Chapter 2: Communication Theory Chapter 3: Educational Theory Part 2: Key Topics Chapter 4: Psychological Theory Chapter 5: Methods and Media Chapter 6: Social Marketing Chapter 7: Health Literacy Part 3: Issues and Challenges Chapter 8: Challenges in Health Communication and Behaviour Change Chapter 9: The Politics of Health Communication and Behaviour Change Chapter 10: Looking to the Future References Index

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Book SynopsisThe definitive and explosive account of a harrowing murder case that has shocked BritainPeter Tobin was already serving a life sentence for murder when he was charged with the murder of two young women - Vicky Hamilton and Dina McNichol, in November 2007. Both girls went missing in 1991. Their bodies were discovered by police in 50 Irvine Drive, Margate - where Tobin once lived. In their new true crime investigation, Paul Harrison and Professor David Wilson examine this shocking case, including full details of Tobin''s trial. But perhaps even more importantly, they look into other similar cases around the country. With developments in DNA testing, the police are coming closer and closer to solving a range of terrible and high profile murders. There have been at least five major arrests in recent months, with further arrests sure to follow.Harrison and Wilson investigate these cases, and ask how new DNA tests will change police inv

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Book SynopsisOrthomolecular nutrition is based on diets and food supplements of essential vitamins and minerals specifically selected to solve individual problems and needs. In this expanded, updated and revised edition, the author discusses orthomolecular medicine and treatment with case histories.

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Book SynopsisSuitable for treating PMS, migraines, and osteoporosis, among others.

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Book SynopsisYour hands-on guide to dealing with dementia within the UK healthcare system If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, Dementia For Dummies, UK Edition provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You''ll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sense of the stages of the illness and grasp the differences between the various types of dementia, including Alzheimer''s disease and vascular dementia. Dementia is an increasingly common condition that can have a significant impact on family life. Each person diagnosed is unique, and your loved one''s symptoms can range from loss of memory to mood changes to communication problems and beyond. This sensitive, authoritative guide walks you through the different scenarios you may encounter as a family member or carer and explains step-by-step how you can keep your loved one as safe and as comfortable as possibleno matter how severe their symptomsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part I: Could It Be Dementia? 5 Chapter 1: Checking Out the Facts on Dementia 7 Chapter 2: Spotting the Symptoms 21 Chapter 3: Looking at the Different Types of Dementia 35 Chapter 4: Considering Causes and Risk Factors 55 Chapter 5: Understanding the Stages of Dementia 71 Part II: Helping Someone Manage the Illness 81 Chapter 6: Getting a Diagnosis 83 Chapter 7: Medical Treatments in Dementia 101 Chapter 8: Considering Non-Medical Treatment 113 Chapter 9: Dealing with Troublesome Symptoms in Late Dementia 129 Part III: Providing Care for Your Loved One 147 Chapter 10: Recognising the Challenges Ahead 149 Chapter 11: Making Caring Easier 161 Chapter 12: Coping with Caring 181 Chapter 13: Sourcing Help: Working Your Way Around the System 199 Chapter 14: Sorting Out Benefits 209 Chapter 15: Addressing Legal Issues 219 Part IV: Sorting Out Domiciliary and Longer-Term Care 233 Chapter 16: Choosing Ongoing Care for Your Loved One 235 Chapter 17: Receiving Assistance from the State 249 Chapter 18: Helping the Care Home 257 Chapter 19: Knowing What to Do If the Person with Dementia Goes into Hospital 269 Chapter 20: Planning for the End of Someone’s Life 279 Part V: The Part of Tens 289 Chapter 21: Ten Tips for Dealing with Dementia 291 Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Caregivers, Friends and Families 297 Chapter 23: Busting Ten Myths about Dementia 303 Appendix A: Useful Contacts and Resources 309 Appendix B: ACE III Exam 313 Index 321

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Book SynopsisOnline Risk to Children brings together the most up-to-date theory, policy, and best practices for online child protection and abuse prevention. Moves beyond offender assessment and treatment to discuss the impact of online abuse on children themselves, and the risks and vulnerabilities inherent in their constantly connected lives Global in scope, setting contributions from leading researchers and practitioners in the UK in international context via chapters from Australia, the USA and Europe. Key topics covered include cyberbullying, peer-oriented abuse, victim treatment approaches, international law enforcement strategies, policy responses, and the role of schools and industry Table of ContentsForeword xi Anne Longfield About the Contributors xiii Acknowledgements xvii Introduction 1Jon Brown 1 A Brief History of Child Safety Online: Child Abuse Images on the Internet 5John Carr Unintended, Unforeseen and Unwanted Consequences 5 Sexual Images of Children 6 The World Wide Web Explosion 7 Affordability, Accessibility and Anonymity – The Three As – Provide The Spur 8 The Number of Arrests and Police Operations Start to Climb 9 The Emergence of Hotlines 10 The Birth of the Internet Watch Foundation 12 Not a Very Promising Start 15 The Terrain Shifts and URL Blocking Emerges 16 Technology Comes to the Rescue of a Problem Technology Helped to Create 18 The Role of Search Engines 19 The Unanswered Questions about Technical Solutions 19 2 Children’s and Young People’s Lives Online 23Sonia Livingstone Trends in Children’s Internet use 24 Parental Responses and Responsibilities 25 Digital Skills as Mediators—Why is it Hard to Get This Right? 27 The Emerging Balance of Opportunities and Risks 28 Evidence]Based Implications for Policy and Practice 30 Conclusion 32 3 Cyberbullying and Peer]Oriented Online Abuse 37Andy Phippen Perspectives on Online Child Protection From Parents 39 Policy Responses and ‘Prevention’ Mechanisms 41 Growing up in the Online World 43 4 Offender Behaviour 55Helen C. Whittle and Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis The Impact of the Online Environment 56 Offending Online 57 Comparison with Offline Offenders 65 Gaps in Our Knowledge 67 Conclusion 67 5 Treatment of Online Offenders: Current Best Practice and Next Steps 73Sandy Jung Online Sex Offenders: Characteristics and Comparisons with Contact Offenders 74 Typology of Online Offenders 77 Theories of Online Offending 79 Intervention Best Practices with Online Sex Offenders 81 Conclusion 90 6 The Impact of Online Sexual Abuse on Children and Young People 97Elly Hanson Overview of Online Sexual Abuse 98 The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse 102 Characteristics of CSA that Affect Impact 104 Social Contextual Factors that Affect Impact 104 Social and Psychological Processes Following Abuse 106 Complexities to Online Sexual Abuse 106 Salient Factors Underpinning Impact 111 Promoting Resilience, Reducing Impact, Fostering Recovery 116 Research Directions 117 Conclusion 117 7 Promising Therapeutic Approaches for Children, Young People and their Families Following Online Sexual Abuse 123Elly Hanson Effective and Promising Treatment Approaches for Problems in Childhood Arising from Sexual Abuse 124 Key Targets for Change in Therapy 127 Promising Methods of Fulfilling Key (Overlapping) Therapeutic Aims 130 Engagement and Building a Strong Therapeutic Relationship 131 Developing Positive Body Esteem and Sexuality 133 Reducing the Impact of Abuse Images Circulating and the Threat of This 133 Overcoming Shame and Self]Blame; Building Pride and Mastery 135 Facilitating Support from Families 136 Conclusion 137 8 Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Online 143Stephen Smallbone and Richard Wortley Organising Prevention Strategies 144 Prevention Strategies 146 Primary Prevention 146 Secondary Prevention 150 Tertiary Prevention 154 Conclusion 158 9 Promoting Child Protection Principles in Complex Abuse Investigation Involving Online Offending 163Zoe Hilton Definitions 164 Key Principles for Operational Activity 165 Incorporating Child Protection Principles into Operational Planning 166 Principles of Working 166 Capacity and Capability Building 170 Operational Examples 171 Annex 1 173 10 Staying Safe Online 177Dido Harding Technology Is Changing the Rules – or Is It? 177 Embracing Opportunities 178 Industry’s Responsibility 180 Industry Action 181 The Future Challenge 186 11 UK Policy Responses and Their International Relevance 189Claire Lilley Definitions and Terminology 190 Legislation 190 Removal of Child Abuse Content 193 Multi]Agency Approaches 195 The Role of NGOs 197 Policing Response 198 Offenders 202 Victims 205 Recent Developments 206 Conclusion 210 12 The Role of Schools in Children’s Online Safety 217Martin Waller Online Technologies and Education 218 The Blurring of Boundaries 219 E]Safety and Moral Panics 222 Integrating Online Technologies 223 Implications 227 Conclusion 228 Epilogue 231 Jon Brown Index 235

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Book SynopsisWHATâS NEW ABOUT THE NEW FAT FLUSH PLAN?For over 25 years, Fat Flush has helped millions of people lose weight, harness the healing powers of foods, reignite metabolism, fight cellulite, and restore the liver and gallbladder while improving their lives. Now, for the first time since its original publication, the acclaimed New York Times bestseller has been revised and updated with groundbreaking research, food options, and lifestyle choices to help you achieve lasting weight loss and wellness.The NEW Fat Flush Plan includes: NEW Three-Day Ultra Fat Flush Tune-Up for quicker cleansing NEW Paleo, Ketogenic and Vegan-friendly recipes reflecting the latest diet trends NEW gluten research NEW Fat Flush bone broth recipe for cooking, snacks and side dishes NEW health revelations linking the gallbladder and liver to thyroid health  NEW hidden weight gain factors that explain why itâs not yTable of ContentsThe Fat flush Phenomenon Acknowledgements Chapter 1-Someone Like You... The Fat Flush Genesis Destination: A New Body and A New You Chapter 2- Top 10 Hidden Weight Gain Factors #1 Through #5 Hidden Factor #1: Your Tired, Toxic Liver Hidden Factor #2: False Fat Hidden Factor #3: Fear of Eating Fat Hidden Factor #4: Insulin Resistance and Inflammation Hidden Factor #5: Stress as Fat Maker Chapter 3-Top 10 Hidden Weight Gain Factors #6 Through #10 Hidden Factor #6: Messy Microbiome Hidden Factor #7: Poor Quality Bile Hidden Factor #8: Tuckered Out Thyroid Hidden Factor #9: Hidden Hitchhikers-Parasites Hidden Factor #10: Missing Magnesium Chapter 4-3-Day Ultra Fat Flush Tune-Up Why It Works The Three-Day Protocol Factor #3: No Grain Drain Chapter 5- The Fat Flush Plan: As Easy as 1-2-3 Before Your Being Phase 1: The two-Week Fat Flush Phase 2: The Metabolic Reset Phase 3: The Lifestyle Maintenance Plan All Three Phases Chapter 6-Phase 1: The Two-Week Fat Flush Giving Your Liver a Vacation Two-Week Fat Flush Program Two-Week Fat Flush Menu Plan Chapter 7-Phase 2: The Metabolic Reset The Metabolic Reset Flush Daily Protocol Sample Menu Chapter 8-Phase 3: The Lifestyle Maintenance Plan The Fat Flushing Food Combinations The Lifestyle Eating Protocol The Lifestyle Eating Plan Chapter 9-The Power of Ritual Exercise Phase 1 Exercise Program Phase 2 Exercise Program Phase 3 Exercise Program Sleep Journaling Therapeutic Baths Chapter 10-The Fat Flush Plan Away from Home On the Road While Fat Flushing Going Against the Grain Fats of Life Fat Flushing in the Fast-Food Lane Going International Parties, Business Luncheons, and Holiday Events Chapter 11-The Fat Flush Master Shopping List Before You Begin Phase 1: The Two-Week Fat Flush Phase 2: The Metabolic Reset Phase 3: The Lifestyle Eating Plan Food-Cleansing Baths Chapter 12-The Fat Flush Kitchen Stay Away From Aluminum Curb the Copper Other Smart Cookware Smart Water System Smart Cooking Tools Chapter 13-Fat Flush Recipes Fat Flush Staples Breakfast Lunch or Dinner Entrees Easy Soups Veggie Sides Salad Dressings Condiments, Sauces, Seasonings Snacks Treats Beverages Fat Flush Seasoning Savvy Fat Flush Swaps Other Cooking Help Chapter 14-Because You Asked Ages, Stages, and Gender Fat Flush Protocol Substitutions Supplements and Medications Exercise Coffee, Tea, Or...? Other Concerns Chapter 15-Resources and Support Online Support Uni Key Health Systems Educational Resources Nutritional Training Resources Professional Organizations Testing & Labs Magazines & Newsletters Books for Your Bookshelf Pure Food & Clean Water Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisShocking cases of abusive medical research and the whistleblowers who spoke out against them, sometimes at the expense of the careers

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Book SynopsisCurating rigorous academic, policy and practice-based research, this book explores the response and adaptation of the UK voluntary sector to the COVID-19 pandemic and considers what can be learned to maximise its contribution in the event of future crises.Trade Review"The chapters provide useful fine-grained detail on the diversity of the voluntary sector, from the large national organizations to ‘hyperlocal’ ones, from mutual aid to community business and social enterprise sectors." Social Policy & AdministrationTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction – James Rees, Rob Macmillan, Chris Dayson, Chris Damm, Claire Bynner Chapter 2: Mobilising the Voluntary Sector: Critical Reflections From Across the Four UK Nations Nick Acheson, Laura Crawford, Jurgen Grotz, Irene Hardill, Denise Hayward, Eddy Hogg, Rhys Dafydd Jones, Matthew Linning, Sally Rees, Alasdair Rutherford, Ewen Speed, Amy McGarvey, Catherine Goodall and Joanna Stuart, Debbie Maltman Chapter 3: Bouncing Back: The Employment of Sector Attributes To Recover From Crises Tony Chapman, Durham University Chapter 4: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Formation and Dissolution of Charitable Organisations Diarmuid McDonnell (University of the West of Scotland), Alasdair Rutherford (University of Stirling) and John Mohan (University of Birmingham). Chapter 5: Paying the Price of “Doing Good” in the Face of Crisis Sarah Smith (Nottingham Trent University), Tracey Coule (Sheffield Hallam University), Daniel King (Nottingham Trent University) Chapter 6: Shifting Sands: Challenges and Opportunities for the Voluntary Sector During the COVID-19 Pandemic Jon Burchell, Joanne Cook, Harriet Thiery, Erica Ballantyne, Fiona Walkley, Silviya Nikolova, Daniel Howden Chapter 7: At the COVID-19 Frontlines: Voluntary Sector Support for Refugee and Migrant Families in Glasgow – Maureen McBride, Elaine Feeney, Clara Pirie and Jane Cullingworth Chapter 8: The Value and Contribution of BAME-Led Organisations During and Beyond COVID-19 – Abigail Woodward, Beth Patmore, Gilli Gliff, Chris Dayson Chapter 9: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Advocacy Work of Voluntary Sector Organisations in Wales Elizabeth Cookingham Bailey (University of South Wales), E. Katharina Sarter (University of South Wales), and Vita Terry (IVAR) Chapter 10: Community Ownership of Physical Assets in Changing Times: The Context of Opportunities in the Pandemic – Carina Skropke Chapter 11: The Impact and Effect of COVID-19 on BAME Led Voluntary Sector Organisations: Resilience and New Ways of Working- Karl Murray Chapter 12: Voluntary Sector Organisations, Older People and Healthy Ageing During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Chris Dayson, Emma Bimpson, Angela Ellis-Paine, Joseph Chambers, Jan Gilbertson and Helen Kara Chapter 13: Emotions in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise Sector During the Pandemic – Vita Terry, Houda Davis, and Marilyn Taylor Chapter 14: The Experience of Community-Led Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Sophie Reid Chapter 15: The Response of Voluntary Community Sports Clubs to COVID-19 – Geoff Nichols, Lindsay Findlay-King, Fiona Reid Chapter 16: The Latent Strength of Community Ties: How Voluntary Sector Infrastructure Organisations Utilised Their Local Networks in Response to COVID-19 – Lucy Smith Chapter 17: How Many of Us Had Pandemic in Our Risk Register? A Snapshot of Experiences of Community Buildings During the First Lockdown of 2020 – Ann Hindley and John Wilson Chapter 18: Leading Through a Pandemic – Patricia Armstrong and Jayne Stuart Chapter 19: Afterword – Margaret Harris

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Book SynopsisHomelessness is a punishing condition that inflicts unquestionable harm on those who experience it. It is also a social problem that starkly lays bare deep societal failure.As Cameron Parsell shows, society – along with the public policy measures intended to address it – treats being homeless as an identity, casting those who experience homelessness as fundamentally different from “us.” To be homeless is to face daily victimization, to be a recipient of someone else’s care, and to have autonomy taken away. Parsell argues that we have at our disposal the knowledge and momentum to demonstrably reduce and even end homelessness. Our first task is to confront the fact that homelessness is a relatively predictable phenomenon that disproportionately impacts people who are failed by society in myriad ways. We must respond to the problem in ways that understand and thus do not recreate the dehumanizing conditions experienced by those who are homeless. Homelessness is a choice: of how we organize society.Sketching the defining features of homelessness, this critical introduction will be a valuable resource for students studying homelessness, housing, marginality, and poverty across the social sciences and social work.Trade Review“This is one of the best texts on the homelessness problem to date, whose wisdom is sure to influence our thinking for years to come. Cameron Parsell, an international expert in the field, draws on his direct service experience, his deep research knowledge, his first-hand engagement with the people who must endure homelessness, and his understanding of the public discourse on poverty and housing policy.”Dennis Culhane, University of Pennsylvania“As I would expect from Professor Parsell, this book is engaging, incisive and utterly compelling. It provides a comprehensive yet highly accessible analysis of homelessness across the wealthy democracies, offering the reader a humane, readable but always challenging perspective on an enduring and unacceptable social injustice. I was particularly pleased to see the book debunk harmful myths that romanticize homelessness as a lifestyle ‘choice’ and assume all and any charitable ‘giving’ to homelessness is an unalloyed good. I would highly recommend it to students, scholars, policy makers and also the general reader and concerned citizen who wants to see an end to this devastating social harm that rich countries can and should make a choice to end.”Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Heriot-Watt University“An affecting, cogently argued, and important work, Homelessness: A Critical Introduction not only dismantles socially destructive preconceptions, but replaces them with practical solutions benefiting both those who experience homelessness and the general population.”The AustralianTable of ContentsChapter 1: What is Homelessness? Chapter 2: Homelessness as a Societal Problem Chapter 3: Homelessness as the Experience of Violence Chapter 4: Being a Homeless Service User: Dependence and Autonomy Chapter 5: The Experience of Homelessness: Identity and Identification Chapter 6: What Can Societies Do about Homelessness? Chapter 7: Supportive Housing Models Chapter 8: What Should We Do about Homelessness?

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Book SynopsisAddresses the health issues faced by the LGBTQ community today.

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Book SynopsisThe “heartfelt” (Shelf Awareness) story of how Georgia State University tore up the rulebook for educating lower-income studentsPublished to wide acclaim, Won’t Lose This Dream is the “illuminating” (Times Literary Supplement) story of a public university that has blazed an extraordinary trail for lower-income and first-generation students in downtown Atlanta, the birthplace of the civil rights movement. “A powerful story of institutional transformation” (bestselling author Beverly Daniel Tatum), Won’t Lose This Dream shows how Georgia State University has upended the conventional wisdom about low-income students by harnessing the power of big data to identify and remove obstacles that previously stopped them from graduating—an earthshaking achievement that is reverberating across every college campus today. “Drawing on extensive on-the-ground report

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Book SynopsisA rare first-person account of what one family endured when the eldest brother killed a man and was sentenced to life in prison.

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Book SynopsisThe respected Italian economist and journalist offers a bold and provocative argument that the speed of technological transformation is threatening our future. At the dawn of the digital revolution, the internet was going to be the great equalizer, a global democratic force. Instead, with the money printed electronically to bail out banks, Wall Street ended up funding a new breed of serial capitalists, the Techtitans, who embraced rapid, transformational change while stripping their workers of rights and enriching themselves beyond anybody''s wildest imagination; and the Space Barons, who mine new frontiers for precious resources. Then came the gig-economy, another supposed digital equalizer, where everybody was his or her own boss, but it was just another illusion. Tech pioneers like Google, Facebook, Apple, Uber, and Microsoft never had any intention of spreading democracy. Those who control and own the technology are the absolute masters. As artificial intelligence enters the labour

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Book Synopsis"This beautifully written book ... clearly explains the application of psychological concepts and theories to health and succinctly summarises key issues. Each chapter also provides a series of vignettes capturing the kind of real-life situations health and social care professionals will encounter in their own practice and a set of thought-provoking exercises ... These will be invaluable in developing critical thinking skills and growing the capacity to provide the kind of empathic care which is the heart of person-centred practice"Dr Wendy Cousins, Course Director, University of Ulster School of Nursing, UK"I have recommended earlier editions of this book and now am delighted to say that this latest edition is even better. The authors continue to clearly explain the relevance of psychological theories, models and approaches to nursing care but now, through the use of frequent reflective activities, vignettes and a 'psychosoap' family, students are also highly encouTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsPsychology in health and social carePerception of self and others Development and change across the lifespanImproving memory, understanding and communicationLearning and behaviourSocial influences and interactionsStress and copingEmotional well-beingPsychology applied to health and illnessPain: reducing sufferingGlossaryReferences

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Book SynopsisFuel your body to fight cancer Cancer and cancer treatment take a toll on your body, but you can help make cancer treatment more effective and reduce its unpleasant side effects with good nutrition. What to Eat if You Have Cancer presents the best foods to fight cancer and suggests ways to keep your body strong--knowledge you need to take control of your health. A vital resource for cancer patients, this revised edition contains new recipes, new menus, and the latest research on cancer and nutrition. With the help of What to Eat if You Have Cancer, you will learn The foods to eat and the foods to avoid in your fight with cancer The proper use of supplements in nutrition therapy How to create personalized meal plans to complement different types and phases of treatment Table of ContentsPart 1: The Body, Cancer, and NutritionTissues, Organs, and Organ SystemsCancer: When Good Cells Go BadCarbs, Fats, Protein, and CancerAntioxidants, Vitamins, Minerals, Phytochemicals, and CancerPart 2: Friendly Fire: Nutritional Side Effects of TreatmentFood PreparationDealing with nausea, vomiting dry mouth, and difficulty swallowingDealing with taste alterations, anorexia, constipation, and diarrheaPart 3: Diet Plans: Developing Your Nutritional Therapy RegimePre-diet preparation, carbohydrate- countingUnderweight (high-carb, low-fat) and overweight (low-carb) dietsChemotherapy and radiation dietsResources

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Book SynopsisGet pregnant--naturally!The Fertility Diet reveals startling new research from the landmark Nurses' Health Study, which shows that the food you eat can boost your fertility. The book prescribes ten simple changes in diet and activity that can increase your chances of getting pregnant.These changes include: Cutting back on red meat and trans fats Getting protein and iron from veggies and nuts Choosing whole-fat milk and even ice cream Drinking coffee, tea, and alcohol in moderation Losing weight (if needed) and exercising The Nurses' Health Study exhaustively examined the effects of diet and other lifestyle changes on fertility among nearly 20,000 female nurses. Two of the study's lead researchers translate its groundbreaking findings into changes you can put into practice today, setting the stage for a healthy pregnancy and forming the foundation for an eating strategy that will serve you well for the rest of your life. The Fertility DiTable of ContentsChapter 1 Nourishing the Miracle of ConceptionChapter 2 Missed ConceptionsChapter 3 A Diet for All AgesChapter 4 Slow Carbs, Not Low CarbsChapter 5 Balancing FatsChapter 6 Plant Protein RulesChapter 7 Take a Break, SkimChapter 8 Mighty MicrosChapter 9 Drink (Water) to Your HealthChapter 10 The 7 Percent SolutionChapter 11 You've Got to Move It, Move ItChapter 12 Putting It All TogetherChapter 13 Meal Plans and RecipesNotesIndex

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Book SynopsisThe question of how to generate sufficient revenue to pay for health care has become a serious concern for nearly all European policy-makers. This book examines the advantages and disadvantages of funding arrangements currently in use across Europe. Adopting a cross-national, cross-disciplinary perspective, it assesses the relative merits of the main methods of raising resources including taxation; social, voluntary and supplemental forms of insurance; and self-pay including co-payments. Chapters written by leading health policy analysts review recent evidence and experience in both eastern and western Europe. The volume is introduced by a summary chapter which integrates conceptual issues in funding with an overview of the main advantages and disadvantages of each method of funding drawn from the expert chapters. This is an important book for students of health policy, health economics, public policy and managment, and for health managers and policy makers.Table of ContentsNotes on contributorsSeries editors' prefaceForewordFunding health carean introductionFinancing health caretaxation and the alternativesSocial health insurance financingHealth financing reforms in central and eastern Europe and the former Soviet UnionPrivate health insurance and medical savings accountstheory and experienceVoluntary health insurance in the European UnionUser charges for health careInformal health payments in central and eastern Europe and the former Soviet Unionissues, trends and policy implicationsLessons on the sustainability of health care funding from low- and middle- income countriesFunding long-term carethe public and private optionsStrategic resource allocation and funding decisionsFunding health care in Europeweighing up the optionsReferencesIndex.

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Book Synopsis"This is a welcome contribution that introduces the important aspects of advocacy and social work practice. It will be particularly useful to readers who are committed to developing their knowledge and understanding of advocacy and social work ... There is a strong focus on practical skills that will help practitioners take forward their advocacy role."Jane Boylan, Director of Social Work Studies, Keele University, UK and Jane Dalrymple, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of England, UKSkills in advocacy are essential for every social work student and practitioner. This accessible book provides an introduction to advocacy, examining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake advocacy roles and work constructively with the growing number of independent advocates. Beginning with the historical background to advocacy and its place within social work, the book explores different definitions and understandings of advocacy and explores a rTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Advocacy's Place within Social Work PracticeChapter 2: Dimensions of AdvocacyChapter 3: Current Practice IssuesChapter 4: The Value Base of AdvocacyChapter 5: Advocacy Practice ModelsChapter 6: Advocacy Skills - Presenting a CaseChapter 7: Advocacy Skills - Assertiveness and NegotiationChapter 8: Advocacy FuturesConclusion

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Book SynopsisThis exciting new book provides an overview of fifteen different contemporary social work practice settings, spanning across the statutory, voluntary, private and third sectors. It serves as the perfect introduction to the various roles social workers can have and the numerous places they can work, equipping students with the knowledge, skills and values required to work in areas ranging from mental health to fostering and adoption, and from alcohol and drug treatment services to youth offending. Each chapter provides: An overview of the setting, including the role of the social worker, how service users gain access to the service and key issues, definitions or terms specific to the setting Legislation and policy guidance related to the specific setting The key theories and methods related to the setting Best practice approaches and the benefits and challenges of working within the setting Case examples illustrating the application of the information to practiceTable of Contents List of IllustrationsList of Contributors1 Introduction by Barbra Teater 2 Children and families by Alinka Gearon 3 Fostering and adoption by Justin Rogers 4 Youth work by Tony Jeffs5 Youth offending by Issy Harvey 6 Service user and carer involvement by Caroline Hickman7 Learning difficulties by Mark Baldwin 8 Physical disabilities by Clare Evans9 Older adults by Barbra Teater and Jill Chonody10 Mental health by Debbie Martin 11 Domestic violence and abuse by Michele Winter 12 Social work in health care settings by Malcolm Payne and Sue Taplin 13 Alcohol and other drug treatment by John Watson 14 Housing and homelessness by Barbra Teater 15 Asylum seekers and refugees by Benedict Fell 16 Rehabilitation and corrections by Jenny Clifford17 Self-harming by Jo Bell ReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisWhat does federalism do to welfare states? This book argues for an approach methodologically focused on configurations of variables within cases rather than a fruitless attempt to isolate the effect of federalism; and one that is engaged with identifying key elements in configurations as well as with when and how their interactions matter.Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Why should we care about federalism? Chapter 2: Federalism, Territorial Politics, and Identities Chapter 3: Interests, nationalism, regionalism, and jurisdictionalism Chapter 4: How policies and legacies matter Chapter 5: Federalism, institutions, and parties Chapter Six: How to analyze federalism Bibliography

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Book SynopsisCombining cross-national quantitative research covering the entire region and in-depth case studies based on field research, Human Capital versus Basic Income challenges the conventional wisdom that these two transformations were unrelated.

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Book SynopsisIn this groundbreaking book, Abdellali Hajjat and Marwan Mohammed argue that Islamophobia in France is not the result of individual prejudice or supposed Muslim cultural or racial deficiencies but rather arose out of structures of power and control already in place in France.

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Book SynopsisLEGAL ASPECTS OF MENTAL CAPACITY A Practical Guide for Health and Social Care Professionals SECOND EDITION Praise for the first edition: Invaluable in negotiating the legal minefield that surrounds the complicated issue of mental capacity. Mental Health Practice In Dimond's Legal Aspects of Mental Capacity, we find a well-crafted reference book that goes beyond mere presentation of the law and relevant regulations. Metapsychology The Mental Capacity Act (2005) regulates decision-making processes on behalf of adults who are unable to give informed consent due to a loss in mental capacity (be that from birth or due to an illness or injury at some point in their lives). Since the act's implementation, the new Court of Protection has been firmly established, and there have been significant Supreme Court cases, as well as further guidance on the 2005 Act and major developments in the use and assessment Table of ContentsPreface vi Acknowledgements vii Table of cases viii Table of statutes xiv Glossary xvii List of abbreviations xxii 1 Introduction: Anatomy of the Mental Capacity Act and its terms 1 2 Background to the legal system and the Mental Capacity Act 8 3 Human rights and statutory principles for governing decision making 19 4 Definition of mental capacity 31 5 Making decisions in the best interests of others 49 6 Lasting powers of attorney 77 7 Court of Protection, court-appointed deputies, the Office of the Public Guardian, and visitors 105 8 Independent mental capacity advocates 135 9 Advance decisions 163 10 Research 182 11 Protection of vulnerable adults and accountability 199 12 Children and young persons 229 13 Mental capacity and mental disorder 239 14 Deprivation of liberty safeguards 253 15 Organ and tissue removal, storage, and use 279 16 The informal carer 289 17 Implementation, resources, and Code of Practice 305 18 Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland 318 19 The future 330 Websites 332 Answers to quick fire quizzes 335 Recommended further reading 344 Index 346

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Book SynopsisThe most complete and up-to-date text on the art and science of embalmingThis new edition of the trusted classic delivers the most current information on the art and science of embalming, restorative art, and mortuary cosmetology. The authors give special attention to creating a safe working environment, from the standpoint of ergonomics, personal hygiene, and the use of embalming chemicals. Expanded technical areas of the book help you prepare the body for viewing without using standard embalming chemicals.Embalming: History, Theory, and Practice features thorough coverage of: Legal, social, and technical considerations of embalming Health and regulatory standards Chemicals and methods Specific conditions and causes of death that influence the type of embalming Preparation of anatomical donors Preparation of organ and tissue donors Embalming for shipping New to this edition:Table of ContentsEditorial ConsultantsContributorsForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPART I. The Theory and Practice of Embalming1. Origins of Embalming and Reverent Care of the Dead2. Fundamentals of Embalming3. Personal Health and Regulatory Standards4. The Preparation Room5. Death: Agonal and Postmortem Changes6. Embalming Chemicals7. Use of Embalming Chemicals8. Anatomical Considerations9. Embalming Vessel Sites and Selections10. Embalming Analysis11. Preparation of the Body Prior to Arterial Injection12. Injection and Drainage Techniques13. Distribution and Diffusion of Arterial Solution14. Cavity Embalming15. Treatments after Arterial Injection16. General Age Considerations17. Preparation of Autopsied Bodies18. Preparation of Organ and Tissue Donors19. Delayed Embalming20. Discolorations21. Moisture Considerations22. Vascular Considerations23. Effect of Drugs on the Embalming Process24. Selected Conditions25. Viewing without Embalming, Delayed Viewing, Re-embalming, and Human Remains ShippingPART II. The Origin and History of EmbalmingEdward C. Johnson, Gail R. Johnson, and Melissa JohnsonPART III. History of Modern Restorative ArtEdward C. Johnson, Gail R. Johnson, and Melissa J. WilliamsPART IV. Selected Readings1. Summary of Guidelines Submitted to OSHA from the National Funeral Directors Association Committee on Infectious Disease, Summer, 19892. Mortuary Care of Armed Forces Service Members. From: Standards for Department of Defense (DOD) Mortuary Facilities and for Drafting a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for DOD Contracted Mortuary Services, March 20193. Identification: An Essential Part of What We DoMichael Kubasak4. The Mathematics of Embalming Chemistry: Part I. A Critical Evaluation of “One-Bottle” Embalming Chemical ClaimsJerome F. Frederick, PhD5. The Measurement of Formaldehyde Retention in the Tissues of Embalmed BodiesJohn Kroshus, Joseph McConnell, and Jay Bardole6. The Two-Year Fix: Long-Term Preservation for Delayed ViewingKerry Don Peterson7. Occupational Exposure to Formaldehyde in MortuariesL. Lamont Moore, CIH, CSP and Eugene C. Ogrodnik, MS8. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Formaldehyde (Is It Good or Is It Evil?)Maureen Robinson9. The Preparation Room: VentilationJack Adams, CFSP10. Risk of Infection and Tracking of Work-related Infectious Diseases in the Funeral IndustrySusan Salter Davidson, MS, MT (ASCP) and William H. Benjamin, Jr., PhD11. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: A Comprehensive Guide for Healthcare Personnel, Section 3: Information for EmbalmersCurtis D. Rostad, CFSP12. Hepatitis from A to GKim Collison13. The Increase in MRSA and VREMike Cloud, Jr.14. The Antimicrobial Activity of Embalming Chemicals and Topical Disinfectants on the Microbial Flora of Human RemainsPeter A. Burke and A. L. Sheffner15. The Microbiologic Evaluation and Enumeration of Postmortem Specimens from Human RemainsGordon W. Rose, PhD and Robert N. Hockett, MS16. Professional Hair Care for Human RemainsDarla A. Tripoli, CO, LFD, CFSP17. Restricted Cervical Injection as a Primary Injection MethodBen Whitworth18. Enhance Emaciated Features Arterially Using Split Injection and Restricted DrainageSharon L. Gee19. Embalming—United Kingdom and EuropeanPeter J. Ball, FBIE20. The Art of Embalming and its PurposeRon Hast21. Embalming COVID-19: Infection Control and StorageJzyk S. Ennis, PhD22. Cosmetic Airbrushing of Un-embalmed DecedentsDaryl M. HammondGlossaryIndex

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