Jane Dixon: 4 books

Over a half of adults in the US, Canada, Australia and numerous European countries are now overweight or obese, a proportion that has risen sharply in the past two decades. Dominant biomedical explanations focus on the energy equation – an imbalance between energy intake and expenditure - and remedies...

This book will help experienced practitioners, newly qualified social workers and students alike to prepare for supervision. Guidelines, examples of good and bad practice and checklists make this book a useful tool for understanding what supervision means.

Residential Child Care draws on the latest research to offer guidance for developing best practice, policy and improved outcomes for children and young people. Contributors examine important aspects of residential care work, and address the concerns about the poor outcomes for young people leaving care...

Getting published is crucial for success in biomedicine. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, you will find this book has fresh, practical tips on everyday issues. Based on the authors’ successful training courses and extensive experience of healthcare communications, this book will...