A rich, immersive, funny and heartbreaking memoir of the charming bookseller who runs two tiny bookshops in the remote village of Manapouri in Fiordland, in the deep south of New Zealand. 'An extraordinary story.' Shaun Bythell, The Diary of a Bookseller
Targeted at social administration students and those in related fields like medicine and nursing, this foundational textbook provides a comprehensive overview of key social policy issues. First published in 1978, it serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of social policies and their implications in various professional contexts.
The introduction of The Family Fund serves as a focal point for exploring the impact of the Thalidomide drug's consequences on families. Bradshaw delves into the Fund's origins, objectives, and public perception, while also contemplating its future. This examination provides valuable insights into societal responses to medical crises, making it particularly relevant for sociology students studying the intersection of health and social support systems.
This book brings together leading voices from academia and practice to discuss whether the government's new life chances agenda is meaningful.
Situated amid beautiful rolling countryside, Meifod is a very ancient settlement and many of the surrounding hills are topped with earthworks of the Bronze Age and the Roman periods. The village church is dedicated to Saint Tysilio & Saint Mary and is late medieval. A detailed description and a map enable each walk to be followed without difficulty.