A Textbook of Social Work
A Textbook of Social Work

Author: Brian Sheldon

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2010-02-25

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 1135282617

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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
Poplars and Willows

Author: Jud G. Isebrands

Publisher: CABI

Published: 2014-02-12

Total Pages: 700

ISBN-13: 1780641087

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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.

Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue
Investing in Cultural Diversity and Intercultural Dialogue

Author: Unesco

Publisher: UNESCO

Published: 2009-01-01

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 9231040774

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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.

Results Booster
Results Booster

Author: Philip McMahon

Publisher: Letts 11+ Success

Published: 2015-06-26

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9781844198443

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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.

An Opportunity for a Different Peru
An Opportunity for a Different Peru

Author: Marcelo Giugale

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 860

ISBN-13: 082136863X

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For the first time in the republican history of Peru, the presidential transition takes place in democracy, social peace, fast economic growth and favorable world markets. In other words, there has never been a better chance to build a different Peru - a richer country, more equal and governable. There are multiple ways to achieve that goal. New reforms must stem from a widespread and participatory debate, one of a common vision conceived for and by Peruvians. This book aims at making a technical and independent contribution to such debate; it summarizes the knowledge available about the challenges to be faced by the new administration. The study does not recommend silver bullets, but suggests policy options. It is based on the analysis of the current reality and in six decades of relationships with Peru, in which the Bank has implemented more than 100 projects and prepared more than 500 technical reports covering the wide range of development topics. When necessary, the study provides lessons that the Bank has learned elsewhere. The study provides a conceptual framework to the analysis of the country's 34 economic sectors and the two historical perspectives behind them. In doing so, it offers a comprehensive reform agenda that sheds light on possible priorities and courses of action.

Time Domain Methods in Electrodynamics
Time Domain Methods in Electrodynamics

Author: Peter Russer

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2008-09-26

Total Pages: 423

ISBN-13: 3540687688

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This book consists of contributions given in honor of Wolfgang J.R. Hoefer. Space and time discretizing time domain methods for electromagnetic full-wave simulation have emerged as key numerical methods in computational electromagnetics. Time domain methods are versatile and can be applied to the solution of a wide range of electromagnetic field problems. Computing the response of an electromagnetic structure to an impulsive excitation localized in space and time provides a comprehensive characterization of the electromagnetic properties of the structure in a wide frequency range. The most important methods are the Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) and the Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) methods. The contributions represent the state of the art in dealing with time domain methods in modern engineering electrodynamics for electromagnetic modeling in general, the Transmission Line Matrix (TLM) method, the application of network concepts to electromagnetic field modeling, circuit and system applications and, finally, with broadband devices, systems and measurement techniques.