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	Adolescence by Ann Wheal Positive approaches for working with young people. Second Edition. 1-903855-42-X, Russell House, 2004  Price:  £14.95
	Anti-Racist Work with Young People eds. Aluffi-Pentini and Lorenz European experiences and approaches reflecting the work of practitioners from a variety of European countries including the UK: practice-based and theoretical perpsectives. 1-898924-01-5, Russell House, 1996  Price:  £16.95
	Art of Youth Work by Kerry Young This book looks at the philosophy, practice and art of youth work. It asks "what is youth work?" and "what do youth workers do?" 1-898924-49-X, Russell House, 1999  Price:  £13.95
	Averting Aggression This is a new edition of a practical guide for everyone whose work can require them to deal with aggressive behaviours. If offers advice, knowledge, skills, techniques and contacts. By Owen Booker 1-903855-44-6 Russell House Publishing  Price:  £14.95
	Delivering Good Youth Work by Ingram and Harris A working guide to surviving and thriving. 1-898924-97-X, Russell House, 2001  Price:  £14.95
	Employment Practice and Policies by Doug Nicholls Second edition. Youth, community and play work in pursuit of fairness at work. Of vital importance to all managers and employees - in statutory and voluntary sectors, in youth work, community work and playwork, this guide saves you time, help you build good practice, and avoid costly and damaging mistakes. 1-898924-63-5, Russell House, 2002  Price:  £16.95
	Fixing It? Young People, Drugs and Disadvantage by Margaret Melrose Based on interviews with young people who have offended, been excluded from school or 'looked after' in public care. It looks at drug taking from the perspective of young drug users. It is essential reading for people who work with, or care about, young people. 1-898924-79-1, Russell House, 2000  Price:  £12.95
	Making a Difference by Dearling and Skinner Practice and planning in working with young people in community safety and crime prevention programmes. 1-898924-39-2, Russell House, 2002  Price:  £14.95
	More Than Activities by Roger Greenaway Applying experiential learning to group activity programmes. This book is consistently a best seller. Recommended to all youth and community workers. 1-870322-21-5, Save the Children, 1991  Price:  £3.00
	Outdoors with Young People by Geoff Cooper A valuable book. From the doorstep to the wilds, a practical guide to outdoor experiences for young people that are adventurous, fun, informative and sustainable. An excellent resource for teachers, instructors and youth workers whether experienced or not in the outdoors. 1-898924-24-4, Russell House, 1998  Price:  £14.95
	Responding to Adolescents by Angela Taylor Helping relationship skills for youth workers, mentors and other advisers. It focuses on the relationships, issues and problem areas of personal development that are of most concern to adolescents. It provides background information and suggestions of ways to respond to crises and ongoing challenges. 1-903855-28-4, Russell House, 2003  Price:  £14.95
	Self-esteem and Youth Development ed. Kaye Richards Building upon recent debates, both researchers and practitioners consider varying aspects of self-esteem and its implications for working practically with young people. Research findings on self-esteem set the scene for wider youth work and psychological perspectives. The chapters highlight how a variety of interventions would benefit from linking more thoroughly theories of self-esteem development with facilitation of psychological change. 0-9529200-3-4, Brathay Academy, 2003  Price:  £10.00
	Working With Young People eds. Factor, Chauhan and Pitts The context, practice and working in youth work. 1-898924-52-X, Russell House, 2002  Price:  £14.95
	Youth Action and the Environment by Dearling and Armstrong This exciting book is designed to bring environmental issues alive for anyone who works with young people, and much of the material can be used by the young people themselves. Recommended for youth workers and teachers planning environmental projects. 1-898924-07-4, Russell House, 1997  Price:  £14.95
	Youth Leadership in Action Young people have little access to the resources necessary to improve their skills and develop their leadership potential. This book addresses that need. Designed as a how-to guide for youth leaders, written by and for young people, implementing experiential and co-operative activities. 0-7872-0107-3, Project Adventure, 1995  Price:  £18.95