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Die Profession Soziale Arbeit verortet sich seit jeher eng an der Schnittstelle von Individuum und Gesellschaft. Sie nimmt sowohl die oftmals erschwerten Lebensbedingungen verschiedener Menschen als auch gesamtgesellschaftliche (teilhabebehindernde) Prozesse in den Blick. Der Sammelband stellt explizit Jugendliche und junge Erwachsene in prekären Lebenslagen in den Mittelpunkt, indem in verschiedenen Beiträgen diese Zielgruppe in unterschiedlichen Lebenssituationen in ihrer theoretischen und praktischen Bedeutung für verschiedene Handlungsfelder der Sozialen Arbeit beleuchtet wird.

Als die in Luxemburg lebende Ursula bei einem ihrer Indien-Besuche 1990 den damals etwa zehnjährigen Straßenjungen Rajan kennenlernt, spürt sie, dass Rajan ein ganz besonderes Kind ist. Ursula beschließt, dem kleinen Rajan eine Schulbildung zu ermöglichen. Dass gute Absichten nicht immer gut ankommen, muss Ursula bald erfahren, sie gibt dennoch nicht auf. Die Tage mit Rajan werden zu erhebenden Erlebnissen. Sie übt mit ihm Englisch und erfährt immer mehr über seinen familiären Hintergrund. Mit den Jahren verändert sich die Beziehung zwischen Ursula und Rajan. Ursula wird gezwungen, zu reflektieren und ihr Handeln sowie ihre Erwartungen neu zu bewerten ...

You are not alone.Reminiscent of Grimm's Fairy Tales and William Blake's Songs of Experience and Songs of Innocence, m. r. nicholson's Annie Had a Dream Once is a poetic abecedary that honestly addresses societal issues for children-including injustice, violence, and war-as well as happiness and friendship.A simple book exploring difficult subjects, Annie Had a Dream Once challenges readers to confront the inequities of life. It also reminds them other children have similar experiences of both innocence and tribulations.Juxtaposing beautiful imagery and poetry about children's lived experiences, m. r. nicholson shows readers that there is always joy and discovery to be found in life, even if there are problems. Difficulties in life happen to all of us, so seek joy wherever you can.

The Boy Behind the Door is historical fiction inspired by the true story of Salomon Kool, a Dutch teenager who evaded the Nazi dragnet and survived the German occupation of the Netherlands from May 1940 to the end of WWII. Sal had just celebrated his Bar Mitzvah when the city of Amsterdam was invaded. After hiding behind the door of his bedroom as Nazis searched his house, he was soon on the run, terrified and never sure who he could trust or if he was safe. Sal survived the war through a combination of wit, guts, good luck, and the help of a few courageous Dutch Christians. But like millions of others, his parents and three siblings disappeared and later died in concentration camps before the Allies liberated the Netherlands. Sal had to grow up and adapt without a role model and had to learn to control his emotions in the midst of a turbulent and hazardous situation, full of life-and-death decisions. <BR>His story is a powerful and moving document of a period in world history we must never forget. It can be difficult to find Holocaust literature that will interest and enlighten young readers, especially boys, but The Boy Behind the Door is appealing and accessible to emerging adults of all reading levels.

The one stop guide to getting your period. <BR><BR> Getting your first period can be exciting - but there are a lot of questions you might be too embarrassed to ask. Like how much will I bleed? Does it hurt? How can I prepare? And what's the point of a period anyway?<BR><BR> Separating the fact from the fiction, Milli Hill answers everything you need to know - from menstrual cups and period pants, to cramps and hormones. She'll explain how incredible your body is, what is actually going on each month and why. <BR>  <BR> With guidance on choosing period products, charting your cycles and preparing a first period kit, alongside profiles of 'cycle superstars', such as Amika George, who are working to end period poverty and start open conversations around periods, this book is the complete guide to getting your period.<BR><BR> So find your flow, bust some myths and start to feel proud of your monthly cycle and your truly amazing body!

This book contains several articles in which researchers, advocates, and commentators debate the causes of poverty, how poverty can be reduced in the United States, and how global poverty should be addressed. Essay sources include PRWeb, the U.S. Census Bureau, and Working Poor Families Project. Essayists answer queries, such as whether increasing the minimum wage will reduce poverty, and whether welfare reform has reduced poverty. They discuss whether microfanchising will be a solution to solving global poverty and other compelling ideas that will educate your readers.