Most Popular Books by Peter Jenkins

More than twenty years ago, a disillusioned college graduate named Peter Jenkins set out with his dog Cooper to look for himself and his nation. His memoir of what he found, A Walk Across America, captured the hearts of millions of Americans. Now, Peter is a bit older, married with a family, and his journeys are different than they were. Perhaps he is looking for adventure, perhaps inspiration, perhaps new communities, perhaps unspoiled land. Certainly, he found all of this and more in Alaska, America''s last wilderness. Looking for Alaska is Peter''s account of eighteen months spent traveling over twenty thousand miles in tiny bush planes, on snow machines and snowshoes, in fishing boats and kayaks, on the Alaska Marine Highway and the Haul Road, searching for what defines Alaska. Hearing the amazing stories of many real Alaskans--from Barrow to Craig, Seward to Deering, and everywhere in between--Peter gets to know this place in the way that only he can. His resulting portrait is a rare and unforgettable depiction of a dangerous and beautiful land and all the people that call it home. He also took his wife and eight-year-old daughter with him, settling into a "home base" in Seward on the Kenai Peninsula, coming and going from there, and hosting the rest of their family for extended visits. The way his family lived, how they made Alaska their home and even participated in Peter''s explorations, is as much a part of this story as Peter''s own travels. All in all, Jenkins delivers a warm, funny, awe-inspiring, and memorable diary of discovery-both of this place that captures all of our imaginations, and of himself, all over again.

Twenty-five years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across America. This is the book he wrote about that journey -- a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his country. "I started out searching for myself and my country," Peter Jenkins writes, "and found both." In this timeless classic, Jenkins describes how disillusionment with society in the 1970s drove him out onto the road on a walk across America. His experiences remain as sharp and telling today as they were twenty-five years ago -- from the timeless secrets of life, learned from a mountain-dwelling hermit, to the stir he caused by staying with a black family in North Carolina, to his hours of intense labor in Southern mills. Many, many miles later, he learned lessons about his country and himself that resonate to this day -- and will inspire a new generation to get out, hit the road and explore.

A decade ago, Peter and Barbara Jenkins set out on the back roads in search of the American dream. Here is the culmination of that quest -- a heartwarming adventure of inspiration and hope, an exhausting test that pushed them to the edge of their physical and spiritual endurance, and became the crucible of a powerful faith in God.

In the mid-1970s Peter Jenkins set out across the country''s heartland to rediscover America. His stirring account of that extraordinary quest unfolded in the two bestselling books, A Walk Across America and The Walk West, which brought joy and inspiration to millions of readers. Now The Magnificent Journey Of Discovery Continues On The Far Side Of The World... Across China A phone call from a friend marked the beginning of a rare opportunity for Peter Jenkins to trek deep into Tibet, over Mount Everest, and across China to gaze on an ancient mysterious land that few Westerners have ever seen. You will share in his wonder and excitement as he joins some of the world''s most daring adventures to conquer the Himalayas...as he defies the Chinese authorities to explore an off-limits fishing village...as he wanders across the steppes of the proud Mongol herdsmen to wrestle with the descendents of Genghis Khan''s legendary Golden Horde. Across China is the journal of a don''t-fence-me-in American. It is the story of an astonishing voyage that opened his eyes to new worlds and his heart to new friends, a voyage that strengthened his pride in America.

This is a collection of personal anecdotes on the pets the author owned or worked with in his life.

Set early in 2010, an alien intelligence revisits planet earth. While updating his knowledge, he witnesses the birth of a child, Emily. He gifts the child with the ability to communicate telepathically. Emilys family and friends become embroiled in a fraud being perpetrated by a member of a terrorist cell, that was responsible for bombing London during the early 1970s. The reader is taken on a thrilling, helter-skelter run through the whole gambit of human emotions. Serious assault, kidnap, murder and political corruption, all boil to the surface, as the terrorists seek to avoid detection and maintain their anonymity.

You''ll share every emotion as you trek with this amazing couple through storms, tornados, and blistering sun, across golden prairies and snow-capped mountains; you''ll meet the simple, generous people of this beautiful and glorious land.

This new surveillance training book has been compiled as the ultimate guide and reference book for the surveillance operative.

From America''s favorite traveler, the sights, sounds, and people of America''s Gulf Coast.

`Debbie Daniels and Peter Jenkins approach the complex issue of the rights of children to seek and sustain psychotherapy with skill and sensitivity. They provide a lucid and accurate account of psychoanalytically-orientated counselling and psychotherapy and illustrate how the needs of the child for a place of confidential safety is essential for any child to trust a therapist, and eventually, for the society of `childhood'' at large to appreciate the sanctuary provided by this trust.... Daniels and Jenkins'' book arrives at a crucial moment in history of the therapeutic treatment of children and adults. It is fair-minded, exceptionally informative, well written, and compelling'' - Christopher Bollas - from the Foreword

This training manual covers all aspects of carrying out a physical covert surveillance in order to gather intelligence and evidence.

`Jenkins′ book makes the law relevant, understandable and manageable to counsellors and psychotherapists. It makes clear, reassuring and essential reading for therapists in training as well as those in practice. [All] counsellors and psychotherapisys need to be up to speed with the law and with how it relates to their work. This book is more than timely with the impending introduction of regulation, and the fact that increasingly the work of counsellors and psychotherapists is being subjected to legal scrutiny′ - Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law is the long-awaited Second Edition of Peter Jenkins′ comprehensive introduction to legal issues in relation to counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. This text has been fully updated to include coverage of the key developments in the law that have had major impact on therapists′ practice with regard to data protection and the management of confidentiality. The book breaks new ground by exploring in detail the relationship of ethics to the law and providing a framework for relating the BACP Ethical Framework to legal decision-making. Key features of this new edition include: " extensive use of case studies. These bring legal examples to life and give a human dimension to powerful ethical dilemmas such as seeking agreement to end medical treatment, or client′s gaining access to their own confidential records " key points, which provide quick summaries of complex material and reference guides for professional practice " the multiple points of crossover and intersection of law and therapy. These are identified and explored, ranging from the use of narrative theory, to the provision of pre-trial therapy for abused children, to the role of the therapist as expert witness. This new edition provides clarity and reassurance for practitioners at all levels about the exact nature of their responsibilities, and how these can best be managed, in order to enable them to comply with the law and focus on their therapeutic work with clients. Counselling, Psychotherapy and the Law, Second Edition provides an essential source of reference in a single volume, making a fascinating and complex topic understandable and bringing it to life. Peter Jenkins, formerly a member of the BACP Professional Conduct Committee and currently a member of the Ethics Committee of the UKCP, has been described by Counselling at Work as ′probably the foremost authority on legal issues in counselling′. He is Co-Director of the Counselling and Psychotherapy Directorate at the University of Salford. More reviews: `Despite requiring real concentration, this is an essential read for counsellors and psychotherapists irrespective of background and theoretical orientation. Trainers, supervisors and agency coordinators especially would benefit from the up to date material contained here′ - Therapy Today `Peter Jenkins has consulted widely over the content of this book, both within the psychological therapies field and with legal eagles. [His] use of clear flow diagrams and comparison boxes enable the reader to identify the similarities and differences between professional and moral/ethical debates. It is a thoroughly researched and accessible text′ - Association for University and College Counselling Journal `a comprehensive overview of a rapidly evolving field. This book represents a helpful addition to practitioners′ bookshelves as a reference work, but also a beneficial read to stimulate thoughtful responses to practical dilemmas. It provides a good support to both therapeutic and supervision practices across the spectrum of experience and theoretical models′ - The Psychotherapist

Developing and maintaining a secure framework for professional practice is a core part of any counselling and psychotherapy training, as all therapists need to understand the key values, ethics and laws that underpin the profession today. But what does being a member of a ′profession’ actually mean, and what does being a ‘professional’ actually involve? Structured around the BACP Core Curriculum, and with the help of exercises, case studies and tips for further reading, this book covers everything from the requirements of the BACP Ethical Framework to broader perspectives on good professional practice. It includes: Practising as a therapist in different roles and organizational contexts. Working with key issues, including difference, vulnerable clients and risk. Understanding the law and relevant legal frameworks for practice. Working ethically, including contrasting models and approaches to ethics.

From the first game played by an Australian rugby team against a side from Britain in 1899 to the 2003 World Cup and beyond, this book comprehensively presents the rich and dramatic story of Australian rugby and celebrates its favourite sons - the legendary players whose courage, skill and passion have made Australian rugby the inspiring force it is today. These insightful portraits of the great men of Australian rugby will captivate all who follow ''the game they play in heaven''.

Detailed account of the struggle between the labour political party and the trade union movement in 1968 and 1969 over the former''s proposal to introduce labour legislation to reform labour relations and control unofficial strikes in the UK - comments on trade union and management attitude, public opinion, government decision making, etc.

Story of one of the great livery companies in London.

Looks at the political background of modern Britain, examines the impact of the Thatcher administration, and discusses the reasons for her success

Prepared by two well-known sports journalists this book examines the careers and thoughts of two men who have achieved legendary status in their respective rugby codes and who have both represented Australia for some 13 seasons. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including touring, violence, training, referees, international rugby, the media, personal life and the future of rugby. Includes many illustrations and a profile of both players.

Peter Jenkins, who died in 1992, was widely regarded as the finest political journalist of his generation. His regular columns in The Guardian, the Sunday Times and The Independent, as well as his essay-length contributions to a wide variety of journals and magazines, set the standard for commentating on current affairs. This extensive selection of his journalism encompasses British, European and American politics since the late 1960s, and covers, in addition to the cut and thrust of domestic politics, the high drama of general elections, the condition of British Rail catering, and many of the turbulent events and issues of the period.