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How far would a mother go to ensure the survival of her child? At twenty-five years old, Emma hasn't had an easy life. Abandoned by her mother as a child and raised by a sullen and unsociable grandmother, she decides, after coming of age, to start a new life in Madrid, and well away from sadness an... More

Action research is a form of research closely linked to practice which can readily be undertaken by practitioners and service users. This handbook offers a comprehensive guide to action research as a strategy for inquiry and development in health and social care. It can be used by individuals or gro... More

A sense of participation and opportunities to share and participate in activities or groups that are important to them are crucial factors in human wellbeing. This book provides a robust empirical and theoretical analysis of reciprocity and its implications for social work and social policy practic... More

L'amore può sopravviere alla morte? Questa è la domanda a cui Angela dovrà far fronte dopo la morte tragica e inaspettata di Samuel. Una promessa fatta da lui attraverso un sogno porterà Angela a percepire il mondo in modo diverso; lasciandosi alle spalle il buio, le sue paure e i suoi dubbi e trasf... More

Carol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R. Moon take an in-depth look at assessment and show how differentiation can improve the process in all grade levels and subject areas. <p><p> After discussing differentiation in general, the authors focus on how differentiation applies to various forms of assessment—... More

Using Differentiated Classroom Assessment to Enhance Student Learning introduces pre- and in-service teachers to the foundations, data use, and best practices of the DCA framework. As differentiated instruction practices increasingly enable K-12 educators to individualize learning in their classroom... More

This book explores the role of Chineseness or lo chino in the production of Chilean national identity. It does so by discussing the many voices, images, and intentions of diverse actors who contribute to stereotyping or problematizing Chineseness in Chile. The authors argue that in general, represen... More

Understanding the current quality of care for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression delivered to service members is an important step toward improving care across the Military Health System (MHS). T.his report describes the characteristics of active-component service members who receiv... More

Reflecting the increasing recognition of the importance of the spiritual in healing, Spirituality and Art Therapy is an exciting exploration of the different ways in which the spiritual forms an essential, life-enhancing component of a well-rounded therapeutic approach. The contributors are leading ... More