Woody Guthrie is the most famous and influential folk music composer and performer in the history of the US. His most popular song, 'This Land is Your Land' has become the country's unofficial national anthem. Here, in a short biography, Cohen introduces Guthrie's life and music to students of American history and culture.

Words and Minds takes a lively and accessible look at the evolution of language and how we use language in joint activities.

Exploring the issues surrounding child protection interventions, this book offers a process-oriented approach to ethical practice and decision-making in child protection and family welfare practice. It is designed to prepare students and early-career professionals for roles in the complex and challenging work of child protection and family support.

This practical and accessible book maps out the range of exciting and varied options open to people considering a career in public health, and provides helpful information on how to get there, either as a fully fledged specialist or in an operational practitioner role.

Suitable for Higher Education academics, adjuncts, teaching assistants and research students who are looking for guidance inside and outside the classroom, this book covers a wide range of teaching contexts, including mentoring students and staff, supervising dissertations and how to approach informal meetings outside of lectures.

Addresses a range of theoretical perspectives and contexts to stimulate students' and practitioners' critical thinking about issues of multi-agency working. This book explores issues like: the notion of "working together", what it means in practice; benefits and barriers of multi-agency work; requirements for interdisciplinary working; and more.

An overview of key issues and challenges arising from the implementation of more inclusive policies and provision in education in the UK and internationally.

By offering practitioners working in a variety of early years settings the opportunity to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills, this book builds on the increased government interest in and support for early years provision.