{"title":"Jakob Smith","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"they-call-me-jake-book-jakob-smith-9781035831562","title":"They Call Me Jake","description":"This text for students of politics and public policy, and for learning on the job by new policy analysts, provides a practical introduction grounded in the author's experience of working in public policy.\u003cp\u003eIn four concise chapters, Part I steps through\u0026gt;\u003ci\u003edoing policy analysis in practice\u003c\/i\u003e: from clear commissioning and project planning, to doing analysis through collective thinking, to telling a compelling policy story, to peer review and quality assurance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe six chapters in Part I are a resource for\u0026gt;\u003ci\u003ereflective practice\u003c\/i\u003e, introducing theory to address questions policy analysts confront in the course of their work. What is the purpose of politics and public policy? How do I know I am making a difference? How do I tackle working with stakeholders with different, competing, or conflicting interests? How might I navigate conflicting claims relating to identity and culture? And how can I balance responsiveness to current demands with responsibility to future generations? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery chapter closes with suggestions for group exercises and questions for individual reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis is a splendid book that brings the author's practical experience and exceptionally broad and deep scholarly knowledge (and wisdom) to the topic. It is beautifully written, presenting complex ideas clearly without oversimplifying them.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--Prof. Karen Baehler, School of Public Affairs, American University, Washington D.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49750792798481,"sku":"NGR9781035831562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51213061357841,"sku":"NIN9781035831562","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1035831562.jpg?v=1750751437"},{"product_id":"they-call-me-jake-2-book-jakob-smith-9781035861972","title":"They Call Me Jake  2","description":"\"WE ARE ALL WANDERERS ON THIS EARTH OUR HEARTS ARE FULL OF WONDER AND OUR SOULS DEEP WITH DREAMS\" - ROMANY GYPSY SAYING Jakob Smith was a sometimes wild and reckless youth whose passion in life was to travel to new countries. Wherever he went, he was interested in the local history, daily life and culture of the people. During the daylight hours, he enjoyed visiting museums, religious sites, zoos and national parks. At night, contrary to his daytime wanderings, he would enjoy drinking beer and mixing with the local people in neighbourhood bars or restaurants. He would attempt to talk with anyone despite sometimes language difficulties. Frequently these conversations took place in places of ill repute where hookers and petty criminals made up the numbers. They conned him relentlessly but their stories, true or otherwise, were often amusing and worth the few drinks they cost. Now somewhat more mature, he looks back on such times with fond memories. So many people met only once for just a few, sometimes drunken moments, but never forgotten. Despite the odd black eye and a couple of nights spent in lock-up, was it worth it? I must say yes, as if I had my youth over, I would probably go down the same path. The few bad times fade into obscurity, and the many good times, prone to exaggeration, just seem to get better with age. A TRAVEL STORY DIFFERENT FROM MOST, ENTERTAINING, INFORMATIVE AT TIMES, JAKOB QUITE SIMPLY LOVES TRAVELLING, NEW PLACES AND NEW PEOPLE ARE HIS LIFE.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51597283459345,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":51597283688721,"sku":"NGR9781035861972","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53082788856081,"sku":"NIN9781035861972","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1035861976.jpg?v=1750887065"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/collections\/author-books-by-jakob-smith.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}