Family therapy is a rapidly expanding field. This book introduces a range of concepts skills & applications from a systemic approach. The first part sets out the theory & examines relationship types the family life cycle interactional sequences & different models of change. The next section puts the theory into practice. It describes verbal & non-verbal techniques which are used to elicit information & initiate change. The last part considers some of the necessary conditions for the successful integration & application of this approach in social work practice illustrated by detailed case examples. A series of graduated exercises is designed to encourage readers to explore the theory & practice of family therapy in their own agencies. ...

Annie Ferguson was one of Manhattans brightest young architects. But overnight she became mother to her sisters three orphaned children. It wasnt the life shed planned but one that rewarded her tenfold for every sacrifice shed had to make. Now at forty-two with a satisfying career & a fulfilling family life Annie has reconciled herself to being single. With the children now grown into young adults & confronting major challenges of their own she is navigating a parents difficult passage between lending them a hand & letting them go. Then an accident leads Annie to a man who will tempt her to reconsider her belief that it isnt too late to fall in love after all. ...

Annie Ferguson was one of Manhattan's brightest young architects. But overnight she became mother to her sister's three orphaned children. It wasn't the life she'd planned but one that rewarded her tenfold for every sacrifice she'd had to make. Now at forty-two with a satisfying career & a fulfilling family life Annie has reconciled herself to being single. With the children now grown into young adults & confronting major challenges of their own she is navigating a parent's difficult passage between lending them a hand & letting them go. Then an accident leads Annie to a man who will tempt her to reconsider her belief that it isn't too late to fall in love after all... ...

This is your chance to enjoy an exciting journey through the history of Rugby at the fabulous Twickenham Stadium. From humble beginnings at the Rugby School through to modern-day professionalism the Museum of Rugby has it all & boasts the biggest collection of rugby memorabilia in the world. It's all here at Twickenham Stadium where a Stadium Tour provides the perfect compliment to your museum visit
- & it's closer than you think at only 20 minutes by train from London Waterloo. On a Stadium Tour you'll learn how 'the cabbage patch' became Twickenham & get the all important look inside the England dressing room. Sit in the seat of your favourite player; take a drink from the magic fountain before running out of the player's tunnel imagining 82 000 people cheering you on. & it's not just for rugby nuts the whole experience has something for everyone (there's even a scrummaging machine where you can test your strength) & promises an interactive journey through the history of the world game. The Museum's many paintings hours of match footage & original pieces of playing kit help tell the story of how a schoolboy game became the internationally renowned sport it is today.
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A loving family a child on the way & a secret concealed generations ago that will tear their lives apart... The Family Tree is issue-led womens fiction perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult. Dana Clarke has it all
- a husband Hugh who she adores a beautiful home in a wealthy area & a baby on the way. But when her daughter Lizzie is born what should be the happiest day of her life turns out to be the moment that her world falls apart. Lizzie is beautiful healthy & black... Born from two white parents there are only two possibilities: that a distant relative was of African descent or that Dana has had an affair. As the Clarke family reel from the shock accusations are thrown & soon the trust that Dana & Hugh had prided themselves on is slipping away. So begins a poignant journey to uncover the truth about their past to discover what legacy their ancestors left them. & as the stability of the Clarke family is torn apart the reader is forced to ask how much any one of us really knows about our own identity.
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25 walks all circular & about 3 to 4 miles long. They are never too steep or difficult & can be walked at an easy pace in about one & a half to two hours allowing time to admire the view or look at the birds or wild flowers along the way. They are all chosen for their variety of scenery including particular places of beauty or interest. ...

Famous tells the Great War stories of twenty of Britains most respected best known & even notorious celebrities. They include politicians actors writers an explorer a sculptor & even a murderer. The generation that grew up in the late 19th Century enlisted enthusiastically in the defence of the country. Many would become household names such as Basil Rathbone the definitive Sherlock Holmes AA Milne creator of Winnie the Pooh & Arnold Ridley who found fame & public affection as the dour Scotsman Fraser & the gentle & genial Godfrey in Dads Army. From politicians such as Harold Macmillan & Winston Churchill to writers includsing JB Priestley & JRR Tolkein from sculptors like Henry Moore to composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams their fame & influence continue even into the 21st Century. The authors have discovered the exact locations where these celebrities saw action. They tell the story of where CS Lewis was wounded & invalided home & how Basil Rathbone won the Military Cross for a trench raid (while dressed as a tree). Each story is examined in detail with pictures taken of the very spot where the actions took place. There are maps of the area that will guide enterprising readers to walk in the footsteps of their heroes. ...

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Includes:: Heidi" by Johanna Spyri
- A little orphan girl is forced to live with her grumpy grandfather

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To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the first publication of the Famous Five books here are the first three Famous Five adventures in one volume. Book 1: Five On A Treasure Island A shipwreck off Kirrin Island! But where is the treasure? The Famous Five are searching for clues
- but they're not alone.. . Someone else has joined the treasure hunt. Book 2: Five Go Adventuring Again A thief at Kirrin Cottage! Who can it be? The Famous Five think they know
- but they need proof! Then they find an old map & an unusual hiding place... Book 3: Five Run Away Together Who's been on George's Island? & what is locked in the mysterious trunk hidden on Kirrin Island? The Famous Five think they're on the trail of smugglers
- until they hear a child scream... These editions feature the classic texts & Eileen A. Soper's original illustrations.


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A mysterious light on Kirrin Island a stolen safe a bag hidden in the woods a runaway horse dog thieves a Christmas Eve robbery & a whole lot of fun for the Famous Five! Read all about their exciting adventures in this delightful collection of short stories. ...