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  • A Year Like No Other

    Life on a Low Income during COVID-19

    by Ruth Patrick, Maddy Power, Kayleigh Garthwaite, Jim Kaufman, Geoff Page, Katie Pybus ...
    Money was already tight for UK families living on a low income before the COVID-19 pandemic, but national lockdowns made life much harder.Telling the stories of these families, this book exposes the ways that pre-existing inequalities, insecurities and hardships were amplified during the pandemic for families who were already in poverty before COVID-19, as well as those pushed into poverty by the ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • For Whose Benefit?

    The Everyday Realities of Welfare Reform

    by Ruth Patrick ...
    What does day-to-day life involve for those who receive out-of-work benefits? Is the political focus on moving people from ‘welfare’ and into work the right one? And do mainstream political and media accounts of the ‘problem’ of ‘welfare’ accurately reflect lived realities?For whose benefit? The everyday realities of welfare reform explores these questions by talking to those directly affected by ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Faith Forward Family Devotional

    100 Daily Bible Devotions to Help Kids, Teens, and Parents Study Scripture and Grow Closer to God (with Prayer and Discussion Questions)

    by Patrick Schwenk, Ruth Schwenk ...
    Enjoy family devotions that will help you raise faith-filled kids who know, love, and live for God.With 100 devotionals, the Faith Forward Family Devotional by authors Patrick and Ruth Schwenk will equip you to nourish faith in your children that lasts a lifetime.You've passed down to your kids your last name, your love, and maybe your sense of humor or favorite hobbies. But have you passed down ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

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  • Rainbow Kites

    by Patrick Evergreen ...
    Illustrated by Caitlin Ruth Cecil ...
    "Rainbow Kites" introduces children to the celebration of pride and encourages them to appreciate diversity and express themselves freely. This picture book explores a vibrant pride festival with a charming story and bright illustrations. Stroll through the park on a beautiful summer's day and discover diverse friends and a colorful celebration where everyone is welcome!"Rainbow Kites" is perfect ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

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  • Beyond PTSD

    Helping and Healing Teens Exposed to Trauma

    Edited by Ruth Gerson, MD, Patrick Heppell, PsyD ...
    Impulsivity, poor judgment, moodiness, risky behavior. "You don't understand." "I don't care." "Whatever, bro." Engaging and working with teenagers is tough. Typically, we attribute this to the storms of adolescence. But what if some of the particularly problematic behaviors we see in teens -- self-destructive behaviors, academic issues, substance abuse, reluctance to engage in therapy or ... Read more

    $34.99 USD

  • Standard of Living

    Essays on Economics, History, and Religion in Honor of John E. Murray

    Edited by Patrick Gray, Joshua Hall, Ruth Wallis Herndon, Javier Silvestre ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This anthology honors the life and work of American economist John E. Murray, whose work on the evolution of the standard of living spanned multiple disciplines. Publishing extensively in the areas of the history of healthcare and health insurance, labor markets, religion, and family-related issues from education to orphanages, fertility, and marriage, Murray was much more than an economic ... Read more

    $143.99 USD

  • COVID-19 Collaborations

    Researching Poverty and Low-Income Family Life during the Pandemic

    Edited by Kayleigh Garthwaite, Ruth Patrick, Maddy Power, Anna Tarrant, Rosalie Warnock ...
    Epdf and ePUB available Open Access under CC BY NC ND licence. The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone – but, for some, existing social inequalities were exacerbated, and this created a vital need for research. Researchers found themselves operating in a new and difficult context; they needed to act quickly and think collectively to embark on new research despite the constraints of the pandemic. ... Read more

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  • Understanding Social Security

    Issues for Policy and Practice

    by Luke Martinelli, Dan Finn, Sue Watson, Ruth Patrick, John Hudson, Zoë Irving, Kevin Farnsworth, Nicola Yeates, Bozena Sojka, Emma Carmel, Fran Bennett0, Steve McKay1, Jane Millar2, Tess Ridge4 ...
    Series series Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice
    The political and economic landscape of UK social security provision has changed significantly since the 2008 financial crisis. This fully revised, restructured and updated 3rd edition of a go-to text book covers all the key policy changes and their implications since the elections of 2010 and 2015.With contributions from leading academics in the field this book critically examines the design, ... Read more

    $55.99 USD

  • Professional Health Regulation in the Public Interest

    International Perspectives

    by Sumit Kane, Fiona Pacey, Nelson Barros, Joana Almeida, Adalsteinn Brown, Judith Allsop, William R. Roche, Rubén Flores, Richard B. Saltman, Michael Calnan, Marie Bismark, Jennifer Moore, Jennifer Morris, Stephanie D Short, Ruth Horowitz, Kathryn Jones, Karsten Vrangbaek, Patrick Brown ...
    Series series Sociology of Health Professions
    There are significant variations in how healthcare systems and health professionals are regulated globally. One feature that they increasingly have in common is an emphasis on the value of including members of the public in quality assurance processes. While many argue that this will help better serve the public interest, others question how far the changing regulatory reform agenda is still ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Quilter's Bible

    Edited by Ruth Patrick ...
    Just like the Knitting Stitch Bible and the Crochet Handbook Stitch Guide, this book contains illustrations and specific instructions for everything ranging from the most basic quilting techniques to the more complicated multi-patterned projects. For novices and experts, the advice in this book includes samples and precise instruction charts. ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Understanding Theories and Concepts in Social Policy

    by Ruth Lister, Ruth Patrick, Kate Brown ...
    Series series Understanding Welfare: Social Issues, Policy and Practice
    Demonstrating the relevance of theory to political and policy debates and practice, this lively and accessible second edition helps students to grasp the real-life implications of social policy theory.The updated text includes consideration of contemporary shifts in welfare ideologies in the context of global austerity and the UK Coalition and Conservative governments since 2010. With a new ... Read more

    $38.99 USD

  • For Better or for Kids

    A Vow to Love Your Spouse with Kids in the House

    by Patrick and Ruth Schwenk ...
    The transition from “married” to “married with children” can be tough. Before they know it, a once youthful and energetic married couple finds themselves in a minivan loaded with noisy kids and littered with Cheerios, crusty Sippy cups, banana peels, and missing library books. As much as you love your children and work hard to nurture and train them for the future, the challenges that come with ... Read more

    $12.99 USD