Theory is the cornerstone of social work practice, albeit a subject that students sometimes approach with trepidation. They do find their feet as they begin to understand how theory connects to their developing practice. This well-researched book successfully builds that proverbial bridge between theory and practice by presenting theoretical knowledge, values, and skills in an accessible and readable form. Chapters that tackle power, risk, poverty, difference, social justice, and human rights, and others on skills such as assessment and decision-making, bring the relevance of theory to those practice concerns that have meaning to all social workers. As a teacher of social work theory, I genuinely enjoyed reading this book. It offers a practical and useful approach to learning about and understanding social work theory.