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Children and Social Policy

By: Paul Daniel,John Ivatts

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This book provides a critical account of British social policy since 1945 from the perspective of the child. Using the UN convention on the Rights of the Child as a yardstick, it examines a wide range of policy areas including health, education, housing, social security, child care and protection. It concludes with suggestions for making policy more child-centred. It will be of interest to a wide range of professionals and to anyone who is concerned with children's welfare.

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273

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1349262773

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9781349262779

Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley

Newport to Tredegar & Nantybwch, including Hall's Road

By: John Hodge

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Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley

Newport to Tredegar & Nantybwch, including Hall's Road

By: John Hodge

A work “which must rank as one of the finest railway history books of 2020” from the author of Llanelly West to Carmarthen (West Somerset Railway Association). Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley is the first full history of the railways that served this important area of Welsh industry, covering all aspects of its rail transport and manufacturing history. It is the latest volume in an ongoing series of books, covering the history and development of rail transport in the South Wales valleys. The area once boasted some very important industrial manufacturers, including the Tredegar Iron Works and numerous other iron smelting companies. This volume covers the industrial, economic and social history of this fascinating area of the South Wales valleys and the railway that once served the area. “A welcome addition to the literature, placing the line in a more appropriate context than previous volumes about the valley railways . . . John Hodge’s very attractive book presents a wealth of detail in a very readable form.” —Books on the Line “The photographic section is tremendous, with 36 road maps and a collection of 530 black and white photographs that offer us an interesting portrait of the area studied.” —Miniaturas JM

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312

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Pen and Sword Transport

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1526762579

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9781526762573

Workhorses of the Big Four

Steam's Final Fling

By: John Evans

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Steam's Final Fling

By: John Evans

John Evans explores the key locomotives involved in the last days of steam.

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215

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Amberley Publishing Limited

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1445655039

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9781445655031

EBOOK: Early Childhood Studies: A Multiprofessional Perspective

By: Liz Jones,Rachel Holmes,John Powell

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EBOOK: Early Childhood Studies: A Multiprofessional Perspective

By: Liz Jones,Rachel Holmes,John Powell

“A celebration of the tremendous strides made towards the achievement of a multiprofessional early years workforce, and a challenge to those responsible for training the next generation of professionals… Students and trainers, policy makers and practitioners have a duty to be knowledgeable, to be able to reflect on their beliefs and practice and to articulate concerns, share their views, convey their enthusiasm and act as advocates for young children. This book will help them do just that.”Lesley Abbott OBE, Mancester Metropolitan University Early Childhood Studies critically engages the reader in issues that relate to young children and their lives from a multiprofessional perspective. Whilst offering a theoretically rigorous treatment of issues relating to early childhood studies, the book also provides practical discussion of strategies that could inform multiprofessional practice. It draws upon case studies to help the reader make practical sense of theoretical ideas and develop a critical and reflective attitude. Hard and pressing questions are asked so that beliefs, ideas, views and assumptions about notions of the child and childhood are constantly critiqued and reframed for the post-modern world. The first part of the book explores the early years, power and politics by looking at child rights, the politics of play, families, and working with parents and carers. The second part explores facts and fantasies about childhood experiences, such as anti-discriminatory practice, the law, child protection, and health issues. The final section encourages the reader to explore what childhood means from historical, ideological and cultural perspectives, and looks at how popular assumptions arise. This is a key critical text for early childhood students, academics and researchers, as well as practitioners who want to develop their reflective practice.

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238

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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0335225985

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9780335225989

Exploring the History of Lee-on-the-Solent

By: John W Green,Robin A Money

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Exploring the History of Lee-on-the-Solent

By: John W Green,Robin A Money

Walking around Lee-on-the-Solent provides tantalising glimpses into its past - whether it's the balconied Victorian buildings in Pier Street, the Art Deco frontages above the shops in Marine Parade West, the airfield with its gliders soaring peacefully overhead, the hovercraft museum, the sight of yachts on the sparkling waters of the Solent, or the lengthy list of names on the War Memorial. And perhaps you remember, or have heard talk of, the Tower with its ballroom and cinema, the Pier Hotel in its heyday, and the outdoor swimming pool? But what's the real story behind the history of Lee-on-the-Solent? Whether you are a resident or a visitor, you are bound to discover something new in this fascinating account. Why would Isle of Wight monks build a windmill at Lee? Why would you have needed the help of the baker’s boy if you wanted to get a train at Elmore Halt? What was on offer at Bulson’s Stores and Pleasure Retreat? Why was a rainstorm so popular at the Anglican church? Why did the last two Englishmen to fight a duel choose Browndown as the venue? What made prefabs the envy of many residents? And why was a patch of grass in the wildgrounds always tended in the shape of a cross? You’ll find the answer to these questions and many more in Exploring the History of Lee-on-the-Solent. Best of all, you’ll discover why you should raise a glass to John Robinson, the Victorian entrepreneur without whom Lee-on-the-Solent would surely not exist.

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248

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Andrews UK Limited

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1909183326

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9781909183322

The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland

By: Anthony Burton,John Scott-Morgan

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The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland

By: Anthony Burton,John Scott-Morgan

First published in 1985 by Moorland Press, The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland has remained unavailable for more than twenty-five years, until now. Re-released by Pen & Sword, this is a thorough and engaging book that covers, in depth, the fascinating story of Britain's last railway development, the Rural light railways, constructed as a result of the Light Railways Act 1896.Rigorously detailed, it charts the overall history of the last great railway boom in Britain the light railway boom from 1896, to the beginning of the Great War in 1914. During this period a large number of narrow and standard gauge lines were constructed in both Britain and Ireland, in order to serve and open up areas in both countries that, at the time, lacked adequate transport links. This book tells the story of how these lines were constructed and why, in most cases, they eventually failed, due to post-First World War road competition.Authored by two highly acclaimed writers of transport history, this is a true testament to, and a timely reminder of, Britain's last railway development.

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Pen and Sword

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1473859948

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9781473859944

Book's by John Ivatts

Children and Social Policy

Children and Social Policy

Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley

Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley

Workhorses of the Big Four

Workhorses of the Big Four

EBOOK: Early Childhood Studies: A Multiprofessional Perspective

EBOOK: Early Childhood Studies: A Multiprofessional Perspective

Exploring the History of Lee-on-the-Solent

Exploring the History of Lee-on-the-Solent

The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland

The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland

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