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Lighthouses and ghosts are two popular passions. Melded together by
master storyteller and lighthouse expert Ray Jones, these tales of
spirited lights are guaranteed to grab the attention of all
readers. As an added bonus, practical information is given for
those who wish to visit the featured lighthouses for themselves . .
. if they dare.
Originally published in 1980, this was the first book to provide a
wide-ranging discussion of social work with adolescents, and is
composed of linked original papers by the Social Work Group and
their associates at the University of Bath. The contributors
discuss adolescent development and the experience of adolescents
and focus on what social workers might actually do with and for
these young people. Following a general discussion of social work
method, using the framework provided by systems theory, there is
exploration of counselling with the adolescent and his family,
group work and neighbourhood work with adolescents, and the
residential care of adolescents. In addition, the book examines
issues of interprofessional co-operation between the services
provided for adolescents, and discusses some of the personal issues
which confront the social worker who works with young people.
In England in 2007 Peter Connelly, a 17 month old little boy -
known initially in the media reporting as 'Baby P' - died following
terrible neglect and abuse. Fifteen months later, his mother, her
boyfriend and the boyfriend's brother were sent to prison. But
media attention turned on those who worked to protect children,
especially the social workers and their managers, who became the
focus of the reporting and of the blame. This book tells what
happened to 'Baby P', how the story was told and became focused on
the social workers, its threatening consequences for those who work
to protect children, and its considerable impact on the child
protection system in England. This is the first book to draw
together all evidence available on this high profile case and will
make a unique and crucial contribution to the topic. It will make
essential reading for everyone who is concerned about child
protection and the care of children and about the media's impact.
This revised edition contains a new Afterword bringing the story up
to date.
This collection charts the key developments in the social work
field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully
understanding social work's past, we can make better progress for
practitioners and service users in the future. It brings together a
broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how
thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine
key legislative developments in the field, look at the impacts of
major inquiries and consider the re-emergence of certain
specialisms. Providing students and practitioners of social work
and social policy with a full picture of the evolution of social
work, it also shares important insights for its future directions.
A winning combination of practical travel information, stunning
color photographs, and rich maritime history makes Lighthouses of
California your essential guide to maritime beacons in the Golden
State. From Old Point Loma Light near San Diego to St. George Reef
Light near Crescent City, the more than thirty-five lights included
here are presented in geographical order, making it easy for you to
move from your armchair to the driver's seat and back again.
This book provides a detailed narrative and analysis of the 50-year
development of the personal social services in England, located
throughout the changing ideological, political and relevant
professional contexts of the period. Drawing on the experience and
recollections of key players who were active during major moments,
it constitutes a significant addition to the social work and social
policy literature, synthesising important and often original
evidence, and some provocative interpretations. The book speaks to
crucial on-going issues and contentious current debates, such as
the place of bureaucratic management structures in 'practices with
people' generally, and social work specifically. It will be of
interest to student and qualified social workers, social policy
students and researchers, and policy makers, as well as those with
a general interest in the history and trajectory of current issues
facing social work and social care in England.
This collection charts the key developments in the social work
field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully
understanding social work's past, we can make better progress for
practitioners and service users in the future. It brings together a
broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how
thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine
key legislative developments in the field, look at the impacts of
major inquiries and consider the re-emergence of certain
specialisms. Providing students and practitioners of social work
and social policy with a full picture of the evolution of social
work, it also shares important insights for its future directions.
What is the social cost of privatising public services? And what
effect has the failure of previous privatisations had on their
provision? This book, by best-selling author and expert social
worker Ray Jones, is the first to tell the story of how crucial
social work services, including those for families and children,
are now being out-sourced to private companies. Detailing how the
failures of previous privatisations have led to the deterioration
of services for the public, it shows how this trend threatens the
safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children and disabled adults.
Lighthouse of the Great Lakes combines the fascinating history and
lore of approximately forty-one lighthouses with stunning color and
black-and-white photographs. Focusing on the lighthouses of Lake
Michigan and Lake Superior, this beautifully illustrated book
provides stirring descriptions of the lighthouses as well as
directions and details on visiting them. Together with striking
photographs and regional locator maps, they complete this
comprehensive examination of memorable Great Lakes landmarks.
Lighthouses of the Southern States is the classic guide to the most
significant lighthouses in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Florida.
Through stirring historic accounts and stunning color and archival
photographs, the stories of more than thirty-five lighthouses come
alive in vivid detail. Each light - from Bodie Island Light on the
Outer Banks to the Cape Florida Light outside Miami tells its own
engrossing tale of survival. Discover the rich history behind these
majestic sentinels, and learn more about visiting them.
Twenty to thirty episodes from the history of Yosemite National
Park, including memorable events, but also featuring lesser-known
tales.
A stirring trip through the history of the Golden State
through gloriously detailed, fascinating maps from the Library of
Congress - 50 full-color historical maps from the Library of
Congress- Informative captions on each map's origins- Essays by
California author Ray Jones on how maps reflect the history,
culture, and sensibilities of the state and its residents through
time- A foreword by Vincent Virga describing the library's
collection and the state's maps About Mapping States Through
History This is the first series to assemble--in full color,
state-by-state--an in-depth collection of rare, historically
significant maps of the cities, states, counties, towns, and events
that make up each of America's fifty states. Produced in
collaboration with the Library of Congress and edited by renowned
photo editor and author Vincent Virga, these books offer a glimpse
into the history of the United States through the maps and their
narrative captions. Each map thus becomes a virtual time machine
that tells us much about the places we live in today. Compelling
historical essays by a local writer complement Virga's foreword to
further help weave the cartographic record into a drama of
settlement and change.
Lighthouses embody the American spirit. They remind us of the brave
mariners who scanned the dark horizon in search of beacons and the
determination of those who kept their lights burning bright. Over
the last three centuries more than 1,600 lighthouses were built to
mark America's Atlantic, Gulf, Pacific, and Great Lake shores.
Today, more than half of them are gone. Some were bowled over by
storms, others were blasted by cannonballs, and still others were
replaced by more modern navigational facilities. Many of these
majestic towers simply grew old, crumbled, and collapsed. When a
light tower falls, an important link to our past is broken and a
chapter of the American story is forgotten. That is, unless we take
care to remember. This tribute to once bright lights provides rare
photographs, fascinating facts, and first-hand accounts of the rise
and fall of nearly 150 of America's most historic lost light
towers. (8 1/2 x 11', 176 pages, b&w photos)
A critical introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP),
this book explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of
troubled family approaches in social work. An important strand of
government social policy, the TFP gives rise to a number of ethical
and political questions about assertive outreach, choice, use of
power and eliding the structural inequalities which, it is often
argued, largely account for the difficulties troubled families
face. Social Work with Troubled Families: A Critical Introduction
debates these issues, offers an examination of the systemic
framework which underpins it and looks at the initiative in a
broader context. This interdisciplinary study will be an important
resource for social workers, social work students, practice
educators and academics for its examination of practice methods. As
an exploration of social policy it will appeal to social scientists
and to policy makers along with those who seek to influence them.
What do Raggedy Ann dolls, grizzly bears, Texas papershell pecans,
and country music legend Patsy Cline have in common? They are all
wondrously American phenomena, as much a part of our national
heritage as the flag. What about the Golden Gate Bridge, Wurlitzer
jukeboxes, sizzling hot Louisiana pepper sauce, and comedian Jack
Benny? The connection is the same -- they are in USA to Z. One of
the most compelling and delightful popular culture treasuries
published in decades, USA to Z tells the story of Ivory Soap and
the Model-T Ford, probes the intricate glories of Navajo rugs and
Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and celebrates the genius of Benny
Goodman and Humphrey Bogart. Organized from A to Z, it is a
whimsical collection of more than 350 of our country9s finest
products, richest traditions, and most inspiring people. Readers
will learn, laugh, and -- as a bonus -- find out how they can
personally enjoy each and every one of the great things mentioned
in the book. How to make a Dagwood sandwich. How to buy a little
Radio Flyer wagon for their kids. Where to see a dancing armadillo.
Just keep turning the pages. It's probably here.
New England Lighthouses is a fascinating guide to the most
significant lighthouses in New England, including the country's
oldest lighthouse, Boston Light. Through stirring historic accounts
and stunning color photographs, the stories of lighthouses and
their stalwart keepers come to life in vivid detail. From West
Quoddy Head Light on the easternmost point of land in the United
States to the string of lights along the Connecticut shoreline on
the Long Island Sound, each lighthouse has its own engrossing tale
of survival against the elements. Discover the rich history behind
these majestic sentinels, and learn more about visiting them.
Inside you'll find practical information, including: Regional
maps showing the location of lights Directions to the lights
Details on access and visiting hours Advice on the best
vantage points for viewing and picture taking
One of the most compelling and delightful popular culture
anthologies published in decades, this volume tells the story of
Ivory Soap and the Model-T Ford, probes the intricate glories of
Navajo rugs and Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, and celebrates the
genius of Benny Goodman and Humphrey Bogart. Uniquely organized, it
romps in a whimsical stream-of-consciousness manner through more
than 250 of our country's finest products, richest traditions, and
most inspiring people. Line drawings throughout.
One of the most compelling and delightful anthologies of popular
culture published in years, Great American Stuff tells the story of
more than 250 of our country's finest products, richest traditions,
and most inspiring people.
A wealth of facts and history fill this beautifully designed
armchair and reference book. This single volume, packed with
full-color and vintage photos, contains everything a lighthouse
lover or maritime historian wants to know about lighthouse history,
changing technologies, lighthouse keepers, and the lenses
themselves. A detailed index of more than 150 lighthouses around
the world offers quick and easy access to basic information—know
the height, age, elevation, optic type and status for every
lighthouse! An appendix listing lighthouse groups nationwide makes
it easy to see these historic treasures, visit museums and get
involved with preservation. See how the appearance or location of
lights has changed over time. Read about the historical
contributions made by Augustin Fresnel, Winslow Lewis and Stephen
Pleasanton, and learn about breakwater lights, caissons,
lightships, mercury baths, daymarks and clamshell lenses. The most
complete reference book on lighthouses—which won a Benjamin
Franklin book design award in hardcover—is finally available in
paperback. Ray Jones is a leading authority on lighthouses and the
author of more than 14 books and countless magazine articles on
American history. He lives in Pebble Beach, California.
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