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Subtitled, "The Heartbreaking True Story Of A Forgotten Child". From an experienced foster carer, this is the story of Jodie, an eight year old child with extreme and violent behaviour. Cathy took her in, and gradually learnt of the horrific abuse Jodie had endured at the hands of her parents and a paedophile ring. A massive bestseller in hardback, it has received huge press coverage. 'A true tale of hope.' "OK!

All who are interested and concerned about educational reform and the improvement of schools will find this book a must read. It stimulates, it challenges, and it informs, such that the reader is most surely enriched by its plenitude."Dr Shirley Hord, Scholar Emerita"At last we have a book of international cases to add to the literature on networks! Policymakers and practitioners alike will find the reasons why networks are fast becoming the r...

A must read for all research students!"The core material in Professor Cryer's previous editions is classic. I welcome this new edition setting it into current contexts." - PhD supervisor"When I was doing my own PhD, Pat Cryer's book was my constant reference companion. Now I am recommending her latest edition to my own students." - PhD supervisorInsightful, wide-ranging and accessible, this is an invaluable tool for postgraduate research stude...

Why should Americans worry about South Korean security? The answer is clear: North Korea, and beyond. Most international attention to the North Korea problem has focused on U.S. policy, but South Korea's longterm role may in fact be more important. South Korea's security is vital to peace and stability, not only in Northeast Asia but also the wider world.Written by eminent scholars, practitioners, and policymakers with extensive on-the-ground ...

En este volume, los autores se proponen eliminar la vision del cristianismo como una religion occidental y redescubrir su caracter mundial, fronterizo y transcultural. Asi muestran como la vitalidad de la fe Cristiana en los continents del sur y del este a principios de este siglo se convierte en un prisma para releer las teologias y practicas misioneras de antano.

... the book makes an excellent contributionto the library of those keen to delve further intothe realm of critical reflection, understand variousinterpretations of interdisciplinary practices, anduse these to aid their own and others' professionalpractice, exploration and development."Learning in Health and Social CareHow can professionals reflect critically on the aspects of their work they take for granted? How can professionals practise wi...

Robert Rotberg and his colleagues argue that the future success of state building in Afghanistan depends on lessening its dependence on opium and enhancing its economic status. Many of Afghanistans security problems are related to poppy growing, opium and heroin production, and drug trafficking.

The U.S. Constitution calls on the government to "promote the general welfare." In this provocative and innovative book, a distinguished roster of political scientists and economists evaluates its ability to carry out this task.

McClanahan is the only real successor we have to Breece D'J Pancake. Old-fashioned storytelling from modern Appalachia.

Most people set out unequipped to achieve. Just as there are certain laws that govern nature, there are laws that govern performance and achievement. Unfortunately, people are either unaware of them, and therefore do not align themselves accordingly, or they simply are not applying them. As a result, many people chase after goals, but find that the results they desire constantly elude them. If you want to be someone, achieve something, or get ...

Richard Daly is an independent anthropologist who now lives in Norway.

Nurses! Test Yourself in Non-medical Prescribing is the essential self-test resource for nurses studying a prescribing qualification and preparing for exams.The book includes over 450 questions including full answers and explanations. The book includes: True or false questions Multiple choice questions Fill in the blanks questions Full glossary of termsTopics covered in this book include:Pharmacology Legal and ethical issuesTherapeutic decisio...

Drops of friendship, inspirational book by the author of the acclaimed coleccion of An Exeptional Gift.

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Performing Worlds into Being is a rich, diverse, and indispensable contribution to the fields of Native Studies and American theater. It brings together some of the most prominent voices in Native North American theater through plays, interviews, surveys, critical analyses, poetic responses and essays. It is a truly communal celebration of contemporary indigenous performance. --Dr. Birgit Dwes, University of Wrzburg

This popular introductory book provides a clear introduction to the key ideas within media studies. The friendly writing style and everyday examples, which made the first edition a favourite with students and lecturers alike, has been retained and updated in this new edition. This comprehensive text provides a wide-ranging perspective on the Media and:Uses examples and case studies from the real worldShows how key concepts can help us understa...

Focuses on the history of human habitation in the American Southwest and similar arid areas to propose fresh - and some very old - strategies to meet the challenges of creating equitable and adaptable communities for the 21st century. This book offers case studies for creating affordable, energy efficient, and environmentally sound communities.

Sylvanus G. Morley (1883-1948) has been highly regarded for over a century for his archaeological work among the Maya pyramids. As director of the Carnegie Archaeological Program, he supervised the reconstruction of Chichen Itza, one of today's most visited sites in Central America.Harris and Sadler present information showing Morley used his archaeological skills and contacts to covertly spy for the U. S. Office of Naval Intelligence during W...

Presents the author's reflections on the Maya culture that emphasize survival and adaptation, while images of ancient sites, the churches of the Franciscan mission period, and the ruined haciendas of the henequen period serve as physical reminders of the enduring ways in which the Maya have shaped the landscape of Yucatan over millennia.