Open University Press imprint: 307 books

The book introduces readers to the subject of hypnosis before looking at its use in practice for those with psychological or physical problems.

This is an A-Z guide to the various social science disciplines that inform and impact on social work practice. This book will complement and build on the success of the Dictionary of Social Work. 350 - 400 entries will outline the key concept being discussed, and the impact it has on social work practice.

Used across the public health field, this is the leading text in the area, focusing on the context, participants and processes of making health policy.

This exciting and accessible book offers techniques for introducing some of Shakespeare’s plays to children between the ages of nine and twelve.

This pocketbook for Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHP) is a useful guide, not only for social workers but also those in the social care profession considering a route into AMHP and doctors. It provides a quick reference tool for helping to conduct assessments and implement decisions quickly.

This book is an important practical resource for all professionals engaged with planning, implementing and evaluating multi-professional teamwork and practice in children's services.

This book evaluates the impact of projects to improve teaching and learning in Higher Education, focusing on evaluative practice.

Pocketbook guide full of practical advice for social workers for conducting home visits in child protection.

An introduction to the principles, methods and application of epidemiology for improving health and survival.

This book will provide readers with an overview of the core knowledge and issues in public mental health, and a guide for students and practitioners on the evidence and tools available to help them develop Public Mental Health programs that work in practice.

This book examines different approaches to evaluating treatment, health service delivery, public health programmes and policy implementation.

Designed as a revision and study aid for nurses undertaking Non-Medical Prescribing courses and modules, this book is written by two NMP lecturers and maps onto the likely topics for examination and testing.

Supervision in Action aims to help professional and trainee supervisors, consultants and coaches to ‘take care of themselves’ - in other words, the art of learning from their own experience in their practice.

This is an informative, engaging and accessible book about teaching that covers a broad range of content without being superficial.