Jessica Kingsley Publishers was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and is committed to publishing books that make a difference. In 2004 we opened our US office in Philadelphia and in 2017 we became part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
We publish books for professionals and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, practical theology and gender diversity. We have a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger.
Now fully updated and with up-to-the-minute guidance, this is the only book you will need to make sense of the key elements of law involved in social work with children and families in England and Wales.Accessible and jargon-free, this everyday reference explains the fundamental concepts of parental responsibility and human rights, and the ......
This practical guide takes the complex world of social work and breaks it down into key lessons. Topics cover everything from the way you think to the realities of writing reports, all reinforced by handy summaries. Whether youre a new student or an experienced professional, this book will help you get the best results for your clients.
How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Why can salamanders grow new legs, and young children grow new finger tips, but adult humans can't regenerate? What is the electricity that flows through the human body? Is it the same thing that the Chinese call Qi? If so, what does Chinese medicine know, that western medicine ignores?Dan Keown's highly accessible, witty, and original book shows ......
This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools youll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. Castellon uses her own experiences to provide you with the skills to overcome any challenge.
This transformative guide completely breaks down our current understanding of biological sex and gender diversity.
Introducing readers to seven variations of human sex, commonly considered intersex, the book challenges the myth that sex and gender are binary and explores the inherent
Gill Farrer-Halls is the author of eighteen published non-fiction books in the Mind Body Spirit genre, including The Aromatherapy Bible. A practising aromatherapist, she has been a Principal Teacher and Examiner with the International Federation of Aromatherapists for over 20 years.
Going beyond the practical technicalities, this in-depth manual delves into the founding principles and philosophy of Shiatsu on a technical, cultural, energetic, and conceptual level. Split into three parts and based on two decades of international experience, Ivan Bel first returns to the basic technical principles of Shiatsu, then explores the ......
Interpreting Laboratory Tests Through the Lens of Chinese Medicine
Translating Western biomedicine into Chinese medicine patterns and physiology, this seminal text guides readers in using lab tests alongside their traditional diagnostic tools. It allows practitioners to enhance their treatment plans whilst focussing on how pathophysiologic states develop in the body.
Spirituality is increasingly acknowledged to be an essential part of child development. David Hay argues for the inclusion of spiritual awareness as a cross-curricular element in the school syllabus to promote the development of morality and social cohesion.While culturally constructed pressures and the decline in institutional religion have led ......
