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Understanding how theory informs social work practice is an area that students can find challenging & complex. This book helps students to understand how theory impacts & informs social work practice. Updated with a new introduction by the author subjects covered include values & ethics organisational contexts & putting theory into practice. There is a chapter on the relationship between theory & practice in social work which examines notions of empowerment & concepts of social exclusion & the distinctive role of the social work practitioner. Critical thinking exercises are built into the text to aid learning & reflective thinking. ...
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Coronary heart disease can cause angina & heart attacks & is one of the commonest causes of death & disability in the world. The word 'coronary' refers to the coronary arteries which supply the heart muscle with vital oxygen & nutrients; when they become narrowed with fat & cholesterol a clot can form & block one of the arteries causing a heart attack. This book is all about coronary heart disease & what we can do to prevent & treat it with details of the drugs bypass surgery & angioplasty in current use. ...
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In this much-needed study of a neglected medium Paul Wells undertakes aconvincing defence of the animated film as a significant art form explaining why animation has been consigned to the margins of film history & criticism & offering a variety of strategies for inrtpreting & evaluating animated film. Part history part theory part celebration Understanding Animation explores approaches to animation through an electric range of case studies from Betty Boops Snow White to Jan Svankmajers Jabberwocky. Opening with the discussion of the early history of animation through experimental figures like Emile Reynaud & J. Stuat Blavkton Wells moves on to discuss narrative strategies; the idea of realism & Disney-esque hyper-realism the construction of comedy; representations of gender & race & animation & audience research. Understanding Animation provides a range of points of access into this undervalued medium & demostrates that the animated film has much to tell us about ourselves the cultures we live in & our view of art & our society. ...
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The bones joints & muscles of the body make up the locomotor system which enables us to move around. All sorts of problems may develop in this system particularly as we get older. ' Arthritis' refers to problems with the joints. There are many forms of arthritis although not all forms are serious nor do they get progressively worse. ' Rheumatism' is a vaguer term referring generally to aches & pains & problems with the soft tissues such as muscles & tendons. The aim of this book is to help you understand how your locomotor system works what can go wrong & what help is available. There is a lot you can do to help yourself. ...
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Understanding Back
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Our knowledge of the bowels has increased enormously over recent years & doctors can now diagnose & cure or relieve nearly all disorders of the bowel. Disorders of the bowel are extremely common. At any given time one in five people is experiencing discomfort from their bowels which can largely be prevented by eating more suitable food. The food we eat & the way we live our lives have enormous effects on our bowels. This book tries to explain these matters helping you to keep the workings of your bowel comfortable & advising what to do if things go wrong. ...
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Understanding Autism For Dummies

Autism affects more than 1 million children and adults in the United States and parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism and delivering the lowdown on behavioral educational medical other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore EdD (Brookline MA) serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations and he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism
and Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) and edited Ask and Tell: Self Advocacy and Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health and business. Temple Grandin PhD (Fort Collins CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) and Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).
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Autism affects more than 1 million children & adults in the United States & parents may be confused by the behavior of autistic children. This book provides help-and hope-by explaining the differences between various types of autism & delivering the lowdown on behavioral educational medical other interventions. Featuring inspiring autism success stories as well as a list of organizations where people who support those with autism can go for additional help it offers practical advice on how to educate children as well as insights on helping people with autism use their strengths to maximize their potential in life. Stephen Shore Ed D (Brookline MA) serves on the board for several autism spectrum-related organizations & he has written Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism & Asperger Syndrome (1-931282-00-5) & edited Ask & Tell: Self Advocacy & Disclosure For People on the Autism Spectrum (1-931282-58-7). Linda G. Rastelli (Middletown NJ) is a veteran journalist who specializes in health & business. Temple Grandin Ph D (Fort Collins CO) is the author of the bestselling Thinking in Pictures (0-679-77289-8) & Emergence: Labeled Autistic (0-446-67182-7).

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