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This book isn't primarily about relationships. There's no romance
involved--not even any close friendships. It's mostly about flying
machines and their missions. But people are important. After all,
pilots fly the machines. There are a lot of characters here that
aviation buffs will immediately recognize: Lots of record-setting
test pilots, and even some astronauts. Older non-buffs will also
see familiar names: an aviation legend, first-ever moon walkers, a
couple of popular entertainers, a famous TV-news anchor and even
two former presidential candidates. Watch closely, some of them
just flash past. Airplanes star in this tale. None of them were
perfect, but many of them excelled performing their assigned tasks.
North American Aircraft's F-86F was a beautiful machine. But it was
also a breathtakingly-good MiG killer. Because of its fine flying
qualities, it was fun to fly--a sports car among sedans.
Fairchild/Chase Aircraft's C-123B was an outstanding assault
transport. It was almost perfect for its mission in Vietnam, but it
could be a real handful for any pilot to fly. I have lots of
"favorite" airplanes, but Douglas' A-1H Skyraider stands out. There
has never been a better attack fighter in terms of accuracy in
iron-bomb delivery, weapons load-carrying ability or endurance.
Lockheed's F-104A or C models were many pilot's dream machines.
Their luster dimmed somewhat for me after I flew them. But they
were certainly suitable for training Test Pilot School students to
perform zooms and shuttle-aircraft type approaches and landings.
I'll stop with these four. There's much more on airplanes
inside--about 192,000 words worth. That's a lot to slog through and
you may find some parts too technical or too detailed. Ignore them.
There are also many numbers, but most aren't important. Browse for
good stuff. If you want more info on some airplane, Google her up.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange
events, and mysteries in California's history. From the head of
Zorro to the shadow god of California, this book makes history fun
and pulls back the curtain on some of the state's most fascinating
and compelling stories. * Will California fall into the Pacific?
Many believe that when the next big earthquake hits, the whole
state may just drop off into the ocean. Most experts dispute
this-but are they right? * Did William Randolph Hearst get away
with murder? Was Roaring Twenties producer Thomas Ince murdered
while attending his own birthday celebration aboard Hearst's
palatial party boat, the Oneida? * California's very own Pearl
Harbor. In World War II, antiaircraft gunners in Los Angeles had a
legendary shootout, but to this day no one knows whom they were
fighting. Some think the intruder that attracted their
attention-and as many as 1,400 high-explosive shells-was an alien
spacecraft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Featuring works by some of Britain's best-loved photographers -
Tony Ray-Jones, David Hurn, Martin Parr, and Simon Roberts - this
book explores our changing relationship with the seaside over the
last six decades and holds up a critical and affectionate mirror to
a much-loved and quintessentially British experience. Published to
accompany the 2018 National Maritime Museum exhibition The Great
British Seaside: Photography from the 1960s to the Present, this
book showcases over 100 photographs, including material from each
of the photographers' archival collections, newly commissioned
works, and never-before-seen images.
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.
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