Praise for the First Edition

All readers will be drawn to the style of the book as well as its content. The structure will make sure that it is not just a "one-off," being read as part of a course of study, but a book which is used frequently as a source of reference' - Child Abuse Review

The Second Edition of this best-selling textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the complex issues involved in child protection work. Chris Beckett's approachable style presents these...

Chris Beckett's new book on assessment and intervention in social work practice covers the core topics for qualifying social work students. This text provides a thorough understanding of the issues and skills essential for effective practice. Each of the nine chapters defines a key concept, including Assessment; Intervention; Risk and Efficacy. Case studies and 'practice questions' throughout make the connections between theory and practice explicit. Suggestions as to further reading are made at the end of each chapter.This important book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate...

'In Search of Fat' is a translation of some of Bewketu Seyoums's popular poems from Amharic. The poems in this bilingual edition mark his distinctive humorous but cutting style in predominantly short form. The translations, with input from the author, aim to replicate in English the energy and vitality of his voice. Bewketu Seyoum is a popular young Ethiopian poet and writer from Mankusa in Gojjam, north-west of Addis Ababa. His father is an English teacher and his mother comes from a family of Orthodox priests. He has published three collections of Amharic poetry, two novels and two CD's of...

A new short story collection from Edge Hill Prize winning author Chris Beckett, containing previously uncollected stories.

On the alien, sunless planet they call Eden, the 532 members of the Family take shelter beneath the light and warmth of the Forest s lantern trees. Beyond the Forest lie the mountains of the Snowy Dark and a cold so bitter and a night so profound that no man has ever crossed it.
The Oldest among the Family recount legends of a world where light came from the sky, where men and women made boats that could cross the stars. These ships brought us here, the Oldest say and the Family must only wait for the travelers to return.
But young John Redlantern will break the laws of Eden, shatter...

Focusing on what students really need to know, this book breaks down all of the key social work theory covered across a students' training, demystifying complex concepts by demonstrating their application to real-life practice. Multiple case studies highlight applied theory in different practice settings and across issues and challenges that students might face, while self-assessment exercises, practice notes, concise chapter summaries and discussion points help to consolidate their understanding.

New chapters bring the book right up to date and include Relationship-based Work, The...

We speak of a mother s love, but we forget her power.
Civilization has come to the alien, sunless planet its inhabitants call Eden.
Just a few generations ago, the planet s five hundred inhabitants huddled together in the light and warmth of the Forest s lantern trees, afraid to venture out into the cold darkness around them.
Now, humanity has spread across Eden, and two kingdoms have emerged. Both are sustained by violence and dominated by men and both claim to be the favored children of Gela, the woman who came to Eden long ago on a boat that could cross the stars,...

A brilliantly imagined novel exploring the future of America and the potentially devastating impact of climate change on one of the world's greatest nations. Darkly prophetic and powerful, America City is a genre-defying journey into our worst fears and greatest hopes.