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For thirteen years, Tina Strambler lived within the foster care system-navigating instability, loss, and the quiet strength required to survive without permanence. This powerful memoir offers an honest and hopeful exploration of what it means to grow up searching for belonging while carrying the weight of childhood trauma. Through deeply personal reflection, Tina recounts her journey through foster homes, therapy, and the relationships that shaped her path.

The Urgency of Black Madness is a bold, uncompromising intervention in contemporary debates on race, racism, and Black identity. Drawing on history, philosophy, politics, and lived experience across Africa, Europe, and America, Prof. George Nyamndi challenges dominant narratives that locate racism solely in external oppression rather than internal reckoning. Arguing that racism is not merely prejudice but weaponized race, Nyamndi calls for a radical paradigm shift: from perpetual victimhood to collective responsibility, from lamentation to production, from accusation to creative awakening.

The Psychology of Construction explores the human reality behind building sites — the minds, emotions, motivations and invisible wounds of those who build. Through real stories, philosophical reflection and practical insight, Fernando Jorge Marques Lopes reveals how dignity, trust, language, scarcity, leadership and purpose shape not only projects, but lives. Drawing from decades of experience on construction sites and informed by psychology, sociology and philosophy, this book shows that productivity and humanity are not opposites — they are deeply connected.

Die Salzkinder vom Haff Haff. Herz. Neustart. Und keine Ausreden mehr. Sie hauen aus der Großstadt ab und landen am Haff. Mehr Himmel, weniger Lärm. Ein Alltag, der sich endlich wiederrichtig anfühlt. Ein Leben, das endlichwieder passt. Klar: wer geht, lässt etwas zurück. Kinder, die bleiben, Freunde, die fehlen. Mut, der erst wachsen muss.

Finally, an audiobook for people who want to make the world a better place without losing themselves in the process. In 'The Little Book of Mindful Social Change' you are invited to reimagine activism and social change — not as a battle driven by anger or exhaustion but as a grounded, compassionate and sustainable practice rooted in presence, care and clarity. This gentle yet powerful guide explores how inner transformation and social transformation are deeply connected.

Daniel just wants someone he can rely on… With his parents in and out of prison, Daniel has spent the last three years in a children’s home, feeling forgotten and with nowhere to truly belong. When he arrives at Casey and Mike’s, his challenging and unpredictable behaviour soon reveals a...

Trauma Theory & Testimony: Breaking Cycles Through Lived Experience and Developmental Theory is an award-winning textbook memoir that bridges lived experience with developmental theory, offering a powerful exploration of how childhood adversity shapes identity, behavior, and resilience across the lifespan. Blending personal testimony with accessible academic insight, Charlietta D. Owens shares her journey through childhood trauma, foster care, incarceration, and ultimately professional advocacy and licensed social worker.

One soldier’s fight didn’t end on the battlefield — it began there. This is the raw, haunting memoir of war, shame, survival, and the search for redemption. At just seventeen, Jason Gibney enlisted in the Australian Defence Force, full of vigour and a thirst for adventure. Over the next...

In the audiobook edition of Nobody’s Coming to Save Us, Dr. Wes Bellamy doesn’t just tell a story—he speaks directly to you. With the weight of lived experience and the clarity of a seasoned organizer, Bellamy delivers a raw, unfiltered call to action for Black leaders who are tired of waiting on systems that were never designed to save us.

This forward-thinking book explores the impact of psychological trauma on the brain's sensory pathways and demonstrates the crucial role sensory-based interventions can play in recovery.

From Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) originator Francine Shapiro, this groundbreaking, evidence-based work has been translated into multiple languages. Originally developed for treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR therapy is now also used to treat adults and children with complex trauma, anxiety disorders, depression, addictive behavior problems, and other clinical problems. The third edition reviews the therapy's theoretical and empirical underpinnings, details the eight phases of treatment, and provides vignettes, training materials, and resources.

Domestic Violence and Child Protective Services: A Trauma-Informed Bilingual Training & Communication Manual is a practical English–Spanish resource for professionals supporting survivors and families involved with CPS. Designed for caseworkers, advocates, social workers, and multilingual staff, this guide provides clear bilingual terminology, trauma-informed scripts, and communication tools that help reduce fear, build trust, and support safety.

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The Thriving Giver audiobook offers evidence-based tools to help you relieve stress, cultivate vitality, and empower yourself with practical self-care strategies and inspiring stories. Narrated by Sarah Kuipers (MSc), who knows first-hand what it means to recover from burnout and teach self-care to professionals. With warmth and compassion, she guides you every step of your journey from Overwhelmed Giver to Thriving Giver.

Foster Parent Collaboration: A Guide for Social Workers and Other Professionals argues that the foster care system is in crisis and one strategy for meaningful change is for social workers and other professionals to collaborate with foster parents. The collaboration will assist with increasing foster parent retention and the quality of care they can provide to children in their homes. The book provides practical suggestions supported by current research for how this can be done.

In a world increasingly driven by self-interest and material pursuits, "Volunteer Work: The Heart of Service" stands as a testament to the enduring power of selflessness and community spirit. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted world of volunteerism, offering readers an in-depth...

The eleventh instalment in the popular Thrown Away Children series. Michelle and Andy are thrilled to be fast-tracked into fostering and are quickly paired with 7-year-old Milo – whom they hope will complete their family, making a ‘pigeon pair’ with their older daughter, Grace. But Milo...

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In the first edition of A Country Called Prison, Mary Looman and John Carl presented persuasive data calling for downsizing of America's prisons. Their novel approach continues in their second edition, shifting the beliefs many people have about prisons and their role in the American society. Since the original edition was published, the landscape of incarceration has been changing.

Invisible in America is an essential listen for anyone concerned about homelessness in America, its causes, and practical solutions. Whether you're an advocate, policymaker, or simply a concerned citizen, this book provides the tools and insights needed to contribute to ending homelessness. It is a call to action for those who believe in creating a more inclusive, compassionate society.