This textbook provides a comprehensive discussion of social work practice and its evidence-base. It strikes a balance between the need for social workers to understand the social, economic, cultural and psychological factors which give rise to clients’ problems, and the need to know how best to respond with practical measures.
Poplars and willows form an important component of forestry and agricultural systems, providing a wide range of wood and non-wood products. This book synthesizes research on poplars and willows, providing a practical worldwide overview and guide to their basic characteristics, cultivation and use, issues, problems and trends. Prominence is given to environmental benefits and the importance of poplar and willow cultivation in meeting the needs of people and communities, sustainable livelihoods, land use and development.
This report analyses all aspects of cultural diversity, which has emerged as a key concern of the international community in recent decades, and maps out new approaches to monitoring and shaping the changes that are taking place. It highlights, in particular, the interrelated challenges of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue and the way in which strong homogenizing forces are matched by persistent diversifying trends. The report proposes a series of ten policy-oriented recommendations, to the attention of States, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, international and regional bodies, national institutions and the private sector on how to invest in cultural diversity. Emphasizing the importance of cultural diversity in different areas (languages, education, communication and new media development, and creativity and the marketplace) based on data and examples collected from around the world, the report is also intended for the general public. It proposes a coherent vision of cultural diversity and clarifies how, far from being a threat, it can become beneficial to the action of the international community.
Designed to support preparation for the new CEM 11 Plus tests, this book will improve performance by providing invaluable practice in two key areas: the knowledge and skills gap between the 11 plus tests and the national curriculum, and the question types that pupils taking the 11+ tests frequently struggle with. This bridges the gap between the national curriculum and the 11 Plus tests. * Contains 24 short tests covering numerical, verbal and non-verbal reasoning. * Addresses the variety of question types that pupils can often find challenging across all areas of the exam. * Pupils can focus on one particular skill at a time. * Each test highlights the question type being covered so strengths and weaknesses can be identified. * Includes a complete set of answers with explanations, notes for parents, and a score sheet to track scores over multiple attempts.
Four English test papers in the style and format of the GL Assessment 11 Plus tests used by selective state schools in England. These papers are intended to provide familiarization and realistic practice ahead of the tests to build confidence and ensure success. - Four complete English test papers - Invaluable practice for the 11 Plus tests (GL Assessment) - Includes notes and information for parents - New edition--fully checked and updated - Now includes explanations for all answers to improve understanding - Download additional multiple-choice answer grids from our web site free of charge, so that you can reuse the papers as often as you need!