Gill: 949 books

This book explores a deeply personal aspect of globalization: the adoption of Asian children by white Americans. It is based on dozens of interviews with adoptive mothers and adoption social workers, nearly two hundred letters and essays written by Korean birth mothers who put their children up for...

Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today. This volume seeks to address issues surrounding violence against women...

Global support for improving child welfare and upholding the rights of children is strong, but in practice often fails to recognise the emerging gap between traditional child welfare practices and the evolving nature of child vulnerability. This book takes an international perspective on child...

The 2016 presidential race is arguably already over in 40 states and the District of Columbia. If recent presidential election trends are any indication of what will happen in 2016, Democrats in Texas and Republicans in New York might as well stay home on election day because their votes will matter...

Nordic walking – a specific technique for walking with poles that is far more effective in burning calories and whole-body toning than walking alone – is growing rapidly in the UK and worldwide. Here at last is a clear, simple guide to help you understand everything you need to know about...

The first editions of these books sold more than 40,000 copies The MP3 discs include recordings of 60 Top Ten lists, organized for easy access and reference on an iPod or mp3 player, and a 60-minute review course Also includes full transcripts of each review course in the books

Dubrovnik, the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ was once the best-kept secret in the Mediterranean region. Today this Croatian city has become one of the most popular tourist hotspots in Europe. Dubrovnik is a UNESCO World Heritage site and mesmerizes visitors with its picturesque red-roofed medieval houses,...

Sicily is Italy’s largest island and attracts holidaymakers from across the world. This sunny Mediterranean island includes attractive rocky cliffs, volcanos, fertile valleys and lemon groves beneath the majestic Mount Etna. Goethe said, “To have seen Italy without seeing Sicily is not to have...

When you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, you want to do it right. That’s why generations of travelers have turned to Frommer’s for the sort of candid advice, rich cultural context, and invaluable practical info that are crucial to planning a memorable journey. This thorough yet portable...

Whether you have one child or several children, this is the book for you. It doesn’t matter if you live in a fine condo in a large city or a sprawling ranch house in the country this is the book for you. Kids tend to have way more things- toys that have many pieces or many toys but either way, you...

Corsica, the ‘Isle of Beauty’ offers extraordinary attractions with its pleasant coastal regions and mountainous landscapes. The French island has a rich historic and cultural heritage, evidenced by its ancient fortifications, citadels and archeological remains.    TABLE OF CONTENTS:...

The sheer enormity and power of the Victoria Falls never fails to humble its visitors. Adventure junkies flock here for the thrills the mighty Zambezi River offers, while others are content simply to marvel at the unrivalled wonder of the place. Although this curtain of water is the major attraction of the area, there is much more to enjoy in the vicinity.

Dr. Ed Tremayne hasn't been home for a long time. Now he's back-and he's needed! A virus outbreak on a stranded cruise ship in Penhally Bay is threatening lives. Lives that Ed can save-but only if he can put his traumatic past behind him. With the ship's nurse at his side, he begins to think he can...

When sexual tension has been building this long... Under the guise of research for a magazine article, Brett Carver contacts 1Night Stand, but she’s really hoping a hot date will be the perfect quick-fix to her problem: constantly fantasizing about her best friend, Lincoln Murrow. ...