What are the implications of the contract culture and its introduction into Britain's public services, for both the providers and users of services? The authors compare and contrast local government, health, and social care services, arguing that these changes involve a fundamental break with past understandings of public services management. This new study, based on original research in the field, examines the situation on the ground and identifies the prospects for future action.

Contracting for Change: Contracts in Health, Social Care, and Other Local Government Services

Business & Money

Thomas, Neil

Deakin, Nicholas

Walsh, Kieron

Spurgeon, Peter

Smith,Paula

Economics

Oxford University Press

Corrections in the Community

Corrections in the Community, Sixth Edition, examines the current state of community corrections and proposes an evidence-based approach to making programs more effective. As the U.S. prison system approaches meltdown, options like probation, parole, alternative sentencing, and both residential and non-residential programs in the community continue to grow in importance. This text provides a solid foundation and includes the most salient information available on the broad and dynamic subject of community corrections. Authors Latessa and Smith organize and evaluate the latest data on the assessment of offender risk/need/responsivity and successful methods that continue to improve community supervision and its effects on different types of clients, from the mentally ill to juveniles. This book provides students with a thorough understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of community corrections and prepares them to evaluate and strengthen these crucial programs. This sixth edition includes a new chapter on specialty drug and other problem-solving courts. Now found in every state, these specialty courts represent a new way to deal with some of the problems that face our citizens, be it substance abuse or reentry to the community from prison. Chapters contain key terms, boxed material, review questions, and recommended readings, and a glossary is provided to clarify important concepts.

Politics & Social Sciences

Latessa, Edward J.

Social Sciences

Routledge

This book aims to introduce students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts. 
 The authors are all health psychologists with backgrounds in nursing who have drawn upon their clinical, teaching and research interests to inform the content and engage students’ interest. The text retains its emphasis on the application of fundamental psychological principles in health and social care settings. However, this edition has been extensively rewritten to give increased attention to the developing evidence base within the psychology of health and illness. Examples of classic and recent psychological research are presented throughout to demonstrate the application of theory to practice. The addition of a family scenario, focused on professional, patient and carer perspectives, together with a detailed case study, enables students to understand how psychological theories can be applied in clinical settings. Overall, the text provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings.

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Walker,Jan

Payne,Sheila

Jarrett,Nikki

Psychology & Counseling

Open University Press

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science fro Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Medical Books

Nursing

Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions (Social Science for Nurses and the Caring Professions)

Book by Walker,Jan, Payne,Sheila, Smith,Paula, Jarrett,Nikki

"This book is a 'must' for degree level nursing and other health care students ... provides an excellent introduction to psychology for anyone working in social care, but is detailed enough for psychology graduates who left the subject behind some years ago ... could make a real difference to people's lives who are on the delivery or receiving end of health care ... ". Community Care "I would highly recommend this text to any student studying psychology as part of the CFP or later years and to qualified nurses with an interest in psychology and it's relationship to holistic practice. It is must for every student nurse out there, a book dedicated to the nursing professions most important aspect; understanding our patients needs." S. A. Hough, First Year Nursing Student
 This bestselling book introduces students and practitioners to psychological knowledge and understanding, and helps them to apply sound psychological principles in clinical contexts.
 The text has been comprehensively updated to include new theoretical concepts and contemporary research. It provides clear and concise descriptions of psychological theories, research-based evidence, and practical examples of applications across the lifespan in different health and social care settings. 
 New to this edition are:
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<li>A new chapter on emotions </li>
<li>A new chapter on pain </li>
<li>Additional exercises to assist the learning process </li>
<li>An even wider range of case studies covering all age groups</li>
</ul>
Psychology for Nurses and the Caring Professions is essential reading for students undertaking pre- and post-qualifying diploma or degree level courses in nursing and health care, including nurses, midwives, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and radiographers. It is also a useful introduction to the application of psychology for professionals working in social care.

In the 2007-2008 school year, the faculty and staff of University Child Development School embarked on the ambitious task of chronicling its curricular programs, internal structures and core philosophies for a greater audience. Five years and ten editions later, we proudly present this anthology: Spark, Volume 1. Each edition in this collection centers on a core curriculum or value, presenting perspectives to apply to any educational setting.

Spark Volume 1, 2007-2012

Education & Teaching

UCDS Press

Paula Smith and Dorothy Seaman's It's All Fish: The Kosher Way to Cook Gourmet

It's All Fish: The Kosher Way to Cook Gourmet

Seaman, Dorothy

Jetsand Pr

Speaking in the Shower reveals the strategies to Presentation Success. Whether you are a trainer, salesperson, student, corporate high-flyer, community worker, student or small business owner Speaking in the Shower will help you become the best presenter you can be. Stories from the truly terrified to the professional speaker plus Paula’s seven steps to presentation success are all exposed in a one easy guide so you can become a speaking superstar.

Speaking in the Shower: Presentation Skills Exposed

Reference

Words, Language & Grammar

Paula Smith

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