David Sines

Integrating theory and practice Patrick Davey Blackwell Integrating theory and practice 464pp; £22.50 0 632 05893 5 0632058935

This book provides stimulating visual and evidence-based descriptions of the scientific and practice-based principles underpinning healthcare delivery. It aims to assist students in acquiring deductive skills relating to critical issues such as history taking, epidemiology and professional skill applications.

Challenges of counselling explored Richard Bryant-Jefferies Radcliffe Challenges of counselling explored 159pp; £19.95 1 85775 999 0 1857759990

This book provides excellent insight into the many issues and challenges that are part of the work undertaken by therapists and counsellors in the primary care setting.

Information technology for people with disabilitiesInformation technology for people with disabilities M Floyd Jessica Kingsley 146pp £18.95 1-85302-129-6

The impact of information technology (IT) on the lives of people with disabilities is explored in this book, which also describes and assesses the application of a range of IT programs.

In Charge of the Ward In Charge of the Ward 2nd edition Matthews A Published by Harper & Row 232pp £6.95 0-632-01622-1 [Formula: see text].

The format is well thought out with headings and points of note clearly visible. Arline Matthews sticks well to the area being discussed. Her use of short descriptive paragraphs adds great weight as it brings a more humanistic feel to the book. Therefore, the lessons to be learnt are more likely to be remembered.

Changing Relationships Changing Relationships by Brechin A Swan J Published by Harper & Row 150pp £7.95 0-06-318394-3 [Formula: see text].

Ann Brechin and John Swains excellent publication represents a breakthrough in mental handicap literature. Written as a practical, skill-based handbook for carers from all agencies attempting to introduce the concept of advocacy and individual programme planning, it adds a new dimension to the care planning process.