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1	The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism more books like this by Professor Andrew J Bacevich add to wishlist An immediate "New York Times" bestseller, "The Limits of Power" offers an unparalleled examination of the profound triple crisis facing America. Bacevich speaks truth to power . . . which may be why . . . both the left and right listen to him--Bill Moyers. see all copies from $2.98! new only from $4.04! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Courage to Heal: A Guide for Women Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse more books like this by Ellen Bass, Laura Davis add to wishlist Based on the experiences of hundreds of survivors, "The Courage to Heal" profiles victims who share the challenges and triumphs of their personal healing processes. Inspiring and comprehensive, it offers mental, emotional and physical support to all people who are in the process of rebuilding their lives. "The Courage to Heal" offers hope, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.73! \| first editions \| SVS
3	International Relations more books like this by Joshua Goldstein add to wishlist The top-selling text in its field, International Relations is acclaimed for offering the most current and comprehensive coverage of international relations theory, international security, international political economy, and global issues. From war, trade, and development to terrorism, human rights, and the environment, this introductory survey ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Evaluation: A Systematic Approach more books like this by Dr. Peter H Rossi add to wishlist Relied on by over 90,000 readers as the text on how to design, implement, and appraise the utility of social programs through the use of evaluation methods, Evaluation, 7th Edition has been completely revised to include the latest techniques and approaches to evaluation as well as guidelines for how evaluations should be tailored to fit programs ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $46.88! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Research Methods for Social Work more books like this by Allen Rubin add to wishlist In this revised edition of the text for social workers, the authors retain the comprehensive approach, while including a more balanced content about quantitative and qualitative methods. The text now presents a greater emphasis on alternative thinking; is more sensitive to the debate about quantitative and qualitative research; provides updated ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.65! \| first editions
6	Human Exceptionality: School, Community, and Family more books like this by Michael L Hardman add to wishlist The Eighth Edition of Human Exceptionality continues to provide a complete, accessible introduction to teaching, interacting, and living with individuals with exceptionalities across the lifespan, with an increased attention to "teaching." After a detailed introduction to the foundations of exceptionality, featuring completely revised and expanded ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.95!
7	Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers: A Curriculum of Respectful, Responsive Care and Education more books like this by Janet Gonzalez-Mena add to wishlist Combining a child-centered philosophy with problem-solving strategies, and a thorough discussion of diversity, "Infants, Toddlers, and Caregivers "serves as an ideal introduction to curriculum and care for infants and toddlers. The approach to caregiving that underlies the text is based on Magda Gerber's philosophy combined with a bold new ... see all copies from $6.57! new only from $39.66! \| SVS
8	Our Endangered Values: America's Moral Crisis more books like this by Professor Jimmy Carter add to wishlist For Jimmy Carter, religion and politics go hand in hand. The former president has always found his evangelical Christian faith to be a source of inspiration and strength in shaping his politics. Yet in OUR ENDANGERED VALUES, Carter claims that the rise of the fundamentalist right in America threatens the most basic American principle of separation ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Investigating the Social World: The Process and Practice of Research more books like this by Dr. Russell K Schutt add to wishlist The most successful social research text to have been published in a generation has been updated and revised in this new sixth edition. This innovative, up-to-date, and popular text makes research come alive through research stories that illustrate the methods presented in each chapter, with hands-on exercises to help students learn by doing. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.05! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Cultural Diversity: A Primer for the Human Services more books like this by Jerry V Diller add to wishlist Offering a balance of clinical and theoretical information, Jerry Diller's practical book focuses on effective methods of providing cross-cultural services. The book covers the general principles of cultural diversity, the process of cross-cultural service delivery, and cultural information on specific client populations. Throughout, Diller builds ... see all copies from $5.38! new only from $47.40! \| SVS
11 view cover	Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare: Empowering People more books like this by Charles H Zastrow add to wishlist Zastrow's "Introduction To Social Work And Social Welfare: Empowering People, Ninth Edition" looks at today's society with a realistic view of social problems, and gives you a comprehensive overview of the profession. By presenting positive strategies in the context of the core values, ethics, skills and knowledge base of today's professional ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $11.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Critical: What We Can Do about the Health-Care Crisis more books like this by Tom Daschle, Senator, Scott S Greenberger, Jeanne M Lambrew add to wishlist Former Senate Majority Leader Daschle presents this hard-hitting policy guideto reforming Americas broken healthcare system. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.98! \| SVS
13 view cover	American Dream: Three Women, Ten Kids, and a Nation's Drive to End Welfare more books like this by Jason Deparle add to wishlist A New York Times Notable Book for 2004. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family more books like this by Lou Ann Walker add to wishlist From the time she was a toddler, Lou Ann Walker was the ears and voice for her deaf parents. Their family life was warm and loving, but outside the home, they faced a world that misunderstood and often rejected them. "A fascinating personal testament".--Chicago Sun Times Book Review see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.00! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	American Social Welfare Policy: A Pluralist Approach more books like this by Howard Karger, David Stoesz add to wishlist Now featuring a full color design, the best-selling text for policy analysis provides students with a comprehensive overview of social welfare policy in the United States while examining cutting-edge issues. Thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the impact of dramatic changes in social welfare policy, the Fifth Edition continues to focus on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.50! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	And the Truth Shall Set You Free more books like this by David Icke add to wishlist David Icke reveals, in documented detail, how the same interconnecting bloodlines have controlled the planet for thousands of years. They emerged from the Middle and Near East in ancient times to become the European aristocracy and centered their power in London. The British Empire then expanded this control to the Americas, Africa, Australia, New ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $19.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Understanding Generalist Practice more books like this by Karen K Kirst-Ashman add to wishlist Organized around the authors' coherent and cohesive Generalist Intervention Model, this introductory guide to generalist social work practice gives you the knowledge and skills needed to work with individuals and families, as well as the foundation knowledge from a generalist perspective to work with groups, communities, and organizations. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.07! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Social Problems more books like this by John J Macionis add to wishlist Macionis's Social Problems is the only social problems text that explains how society frames social problems and solutions through politics. The text analyzes social issues and policies, using the concepts of sociological theory and the everyday language of politics. This text helps students understand the attitudes and values that define the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Program Evaluation: An Introduction more books like this by David D Royse add to wishlist Praised by instructors and students alike, PROGRAM EVALUATION: AN INTRODUCTION helps your students evaluate services and programs that they will encounter in their professional practice. In the process of learning evaluation techniques and skills, students will become proficient at critically analyzing evaluation studies conducted by others. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| SVS
20 view cover	Family Therapy: A Systemic Integration more books like this by Dr. Dorothy Stroh Becvar add to wishlist This text is a comprehensive survey of the field of marriage and family therapy, with emphasis on a systemic theoretical perspective. The systemic-cybernetic framework in Family Therapy provides a framework for understanding people and families in context. The text--divided into three sections including The Systemic Framework, The Practice of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $28.59! \| SVS
21 view cover	Culture Warrior more books like this by Bill O'Reilly add to wishlist With three straight #1 bestsellers and more than four million copies of his books in print, the most powerful traditional force in the American media now takes off his gloves in the ongoing struggle for Americas heart and soul, and dissects the forces driving the secular-progressive agenda in the media and behind the scenes. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Techniques and guidelines for social work practice more books like this by Bradford W Sheafor add to wishlist /0205446175, Sheafor, Techniques and Guidelines for Social Work Practice, 7e/The latest edition of this classic book continues to provide students and practitioners of social work with a one-of-a-kind resource designed to emphasize the different techniques needed for successful practice. Carefully updated to provide social workers with easy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Amazing Grace: The Lives of Children and the Conscience of a Nation more books like this by Jonathan Kozol add to wishlist A chilling report from Kozol on the status of the "poorest of the poor" children, focusing on New York City's South Bronx. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Social Work: An Empowering Profession more books like this by Brenda DuBois add to wishlist This introductory textbook distinguishes itself from others, because it takes a discipline approach rather than a social problems approach to framing the foundations of social work knowledge, values, and skills. This is a revision of the very first text to fully incorporate the strengths or empowerment perspective. The text takes a strong ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.69! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Social problems more books like this by D Stanley Eitzen add to wishlist The best-selling social problems text. With a critical, conflict perspective, this text looks at the social structures and inequalities that contribute to social problems. Taking a conflict approach, Eitzen and Baca Zinn focus on the underlying features of the social world in an effort to help students to understand today's social problems. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.68! \| first editions \| SVS

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