Widely acknowledged as being the first academic text to provide a critical overview of the (big) data revolution and the classification of data which it outlined is now widely used/recognised as the taxonomy in social science. The Data Revolution a canonical text in data studies and the wider social sciences.

This book empowers you to take a fresh, effective approach to getting better data from your surveys.

Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 300 key laws, legal terms, and legal processes in a concise and no-nonsense way. I t covers all areas of social work practice, ensuring students have the knowledge they need to apply the law with confidence.

Providing a brief overview of mixed methods research, this second edition takes the reader through the essential steps in planning or designing a study.

Designed for both students and newly-qualified social workers, this dip in and out of guide introduces students to over 60 key skills in a concise and no-nonsense way. Test your knowledge and how to apply skills in practice with Skills in Action, Stop, Reflect and Top Tips boxes.

The definitive introduction to the theory and practice of emotion-focused counselling.

This book provides a skills focused entry point to the interventions, techniques, strategies and core knowledge you need to work with children and young people.