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No Man's Ghost

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It's an FDNY firefighter’s first – and possibly last – week on the job…Charles Davids is a probationary firefighter working his first week out of the academy. For Charles, quietly battling his lack of confidence is a daily challenge as his new officers coach him on life as a New York City firefighter. The men love to tease and prank the new guy, but when it comes to drilling and training, they’re ... Read more

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It's an FDNY firefighter’s first – and possibly last – week on the job…Charles Davids is a probationary firefighter working his first week out of the academy. For Charles, quietly battling his lack of confidence is a daily challenge as his new officers coach him on life as a New York City firefighter. The men love to tease and prank the new guy, but when it comes to drilling and training, they’re
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Baudrillard and Aging

Exploring the Paradoxes of a Simulated Age

by Jason Powell ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
Baudrillard and Aging seeks to delve into the intricate relationship between age and society, drawing on the influential theories of French philosopher Jean Baudrillard. This book will explore how aging and the aging process are shaped by the hyperreal world we inhabit, emphasizing the paradoxical amplification of youth and the loss of authenticity in contemporary society. By analyzing Baudrillard ... Read more

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Baudrillard and Aging seeks to delve into the intricate relationship between age and society, drawing on the influential theories of French philosopher Jean Baudrillard. This book will explore how aging and the aging process are shaped by the hyperreal world we inhabit, emphasizing the paradoxical amplification of youth and the loss of authenticity in contemporary society. By analyzing Baudrillard
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Shadows of Time

Unveiling Crime, Victims, and Aging

by Jason Powell ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
Shadows of Time: Unveiling the Intersection of Crime, Victims, and Aging is a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between crime, victims, and the aging population. Whilst older people are visible as an aging population, they are invisible as a victim population or even more controversially, as an offending population.This book delves into the challenges, vulnerabilities, and ... Read more

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Shadows of Time: Unveiling the Intersection of Crime, Victims, and Aging is a comprehensive exploration of the complex relationship between crime, victims, and the aging population. Whilst older people are visible as an aging population, they are invisible as a victim population or even more controversially, as an offending population.This book delves into the challenges, vulnerabilities, and
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Charles Davids is a probationary firefighter working his first week out of the academy. For Charles, quietly battling his lack of confidence is a daily challenge as his new officers coach him on life as a New York City firefighter. The men love to tease and prank the new guy, but when it comes to drilling and training, they’re clear that the job is no joke. As is said in the fire service: "let no ... Read more

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Charles Davids is a probationary firefighter working his first week out of the academy. For Charles, quietly battling his lack of confidence is a daily challenge as his new officers coach him on life as a New York City firefighter. The men love to tease and prank the new guy, but when it comes to drilling and training, they’re clear that the job is no joke. As is said in the fire service: "let no
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Bridging the Divide

Exploring Social Theory and Social Policy

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In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how effective policies can be informed by theoretical frameworks emanating from history and the present.This ... Read more

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In today's complex and rapidly changing globe, understanding the link between social theory and social policy is crucial for addressing the diverse challenges that diverse societies face. This book aims to provide a thorough critical analysis of how social theory shapes social policy and how effective policies can be informed by theoretical frameworks emanating from history and the present.This
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RED-HEADED STEPCHILD

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Growing up in a dangerous and abusive home at the hands of his stepfather, this red-headed stepchild had been beaten, stabbed, and psychologically tormented. He was manipulated into committing crimes including theft, arson, assault, and murder. Not only was he fearful for his own life but had to consider the safety of his mother and three small sisters from their alcoholic and drug addicted abuser ... Read more

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Growing up in a dangerous and abusive home at the hands of his stepfather, this red-headed stepchild had been beaten, stabbed, and psychologically tormented. He was manipulated into committing crimes including theft, arson, assault, and murder. Not only was he fearful for his own life but had to consider the safety of his mother and three small sisters from their alcoholic and drug addicted abuser
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Mastering Life: A Guide for How to Live Life with Joy, Peace and Abundance

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Mastering Life is for people from all ages and walks of life who are seeking divine truth on how to get the good out of life. It will bring solutions to areas of personal challenge by teaching the individual how to produce enjoyable, peaceful and abundant living conditions, in every area of life - spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and financially ... Read more

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Mastering Life is for people from all ages and walks of life who are seeking divine truth on how to get the good out of life. It will bring solutions to areas of personal challenge by teaching the individual how to produce enjoyable, peaceful and abundant living conditions, in every area of life - spiritually, mentally, physically, socially, and financially
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Sociology of Aging and Death

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Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book presents a critical analysis and examination of the major theories and social issues in the social construction of aging and death. It is concerned with the impact of death and places how our experiences of death are transformed by the roles that truth and discourse about aging play in everyday life. A major element of the book is an examination of the way in which groups and individuals ... Read more

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This book presents a critical analysis and examination of the major theories and social issues in the social construction of aging and death. It is concerned with the impact of death and places how our experiences of death are transformed by the roles that truth and discourse about aging play in everyday life. A major element of the book is an examination of the way in which groups and individuals
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New Perspectives on Health and Social Care

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Series series Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
The relationship between health, social care, and the teaching of disciplines such as sociology, social work, and social policy are increasing in many regions worldwide. This book explores the relationship between wider social theory and social welfare though an understanding of how power and resistance impinges on how helping professions operate in health and social spaces in the twenty-first ... Read more

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The relationship between health, social care, and the teaching of disciplines such as sociology, social work, and social policy are increasing in many regions worldwide. This book explores the relationship between wider social theory and social welfare though an understanding of how power and resistance impinges on how helping professions operate in health and social spaces in the twenty-first
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Heroes Need Help

by Maria Powell, Jaxon Powell ...

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Heroes do not win battles singlehandedly. The same is true for children with cancer. They need the help of powerful medications and the support of their community. "Heroes Need Help" describes chemotherapy as a tool, similar to resources other heroes use. Firefighters have hoses to put out flames, superheroes use unique powers to fight villains, and athletes have their team working together for ... Read more

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Heroes do not win battles singlehandedly. The same is true for children with cancer. They need the help of powerful medications and the support of their community. "Heroes Need Help" describes chemotherapy as a tool, similar to resources other heroes use. Firefighters have hoses to put out flames, superheroes use unique powers to fight villains, and athletes have their team working together for
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The Welfare State in Post-Industrial Society

A Global Perspective

by Jason L. Powell, Jon Hendricks ...

In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to influence social policy at a national and local level. Among the many ramifications of these changes is ... Read more

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In recent years, major social forces such as: ageing populations, social trends, migration patterns, and the globalization of economies, have reshaped social welfare policies and practices across the globe. Multinational corporations, NGOs, and other international organizations have begun to influence social policy at a national and local level. Among the many ramifications of these changes is
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Mental Health and Punishments

Critical Perspectives in Theory and Practice

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How might we best manage those who have offended but have mental vulnerabilities? How are risks identified, managed and minimised? What are ideological differences of care and control, punishment and therapy negotiated in practice? These questions are just some which are debated in the eleven chapters of this book. Each with their focus on a given area, authors raise the challenges, controversies, ... Read more

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How might we best manage those who have offended but have mental vulnerabilities? How are risks identified, managed and minimised? What are ideological differences of care and control, punishment and therapy negotiated in practice? These questions are just some which are debated in the eleven chapters of this book. Each with their focus on a given area, authors raise the challenges, controversies,
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