The 2007 volume of Ceramics in America is devoted to the topic of Bonnin and Morris soft-paste porcelain made in Philadelphia between 1770 and 1772. For the first time, all nineteen known objects from this important American "china" manufactory--along with related archaeological examples--are illustrated in full color. Essays by a diverse group of scholars present compelling perspectives on the significance of this fledgling industrial enterprise initiated on the eve of the American War of Independence.

Now in its seventh year of publication, Ceramics in America is...

Leading Work with Young People provides a selection of writing from a complex and dynamic field of work. The editors bring together key readings and newly commissioned material to present a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives on leading and managing work with young people. The book will equip students with the knowledge, skills, values, and principles required for successful qualification as a worker in the field. Key topics include understanding leadership; supervision; multi-agency work; and managing change.