Ann Gallagher Livres

Discover the hidden side of England's North East. From secret coves and deserted beaches to lost ruins, meadows and swimming rivers with over 1000 lesser-known places. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging travel writing. A beautiful book to appeal to armchair travellers, families and explorers.

Synthesizing the complex ideas and concepts that characterize social work's value base, Sarah Banks expertly provides a clear and systematic account of professional ethics in relation to social work practice, framed within a global context.

As ancient as any spiritual belief, witchcraft is being rediscovered as an alternative to the established religions. We are all familiar with the images of witchcraft in history, fairy tales, and popular culture--but what do modern-day practitioners actually believe? A present-day witch reveals the truth behind the mythology, and shows how the traditions and rituals of witchcraft are relevant to today's world. She delves into such age-old concepts as natural spirituality and goddess worship that speak to our concern for the environment and gender equality, and presents straightforward explanations of seasonal festivals, initiation rites, and Wiccan tools and symbolism. Whether you're looking for a guide to your own spiritual path or simply curious, this is an excellent introduction to the circle.

"Susan Hiller was born in the United States in 1940, and studied and worked as an anthropologist before becoming an artist and settling in London in the early 1970s. Hiller's startlingly original works are inspired by overlooked and unnoticed aspects of our culture, including postcards, dreams, automatic writing and first-hand accounts of encounters with alien life and near-death experiences. She has described her work as 'paraconceptual', situated at a meeting point between conceptual art and the paranormal. The results of her explorations are displayed in media as varied as artist's books, video, projections, drawings and large-scale installations. Comprehensive and extensively illustrated, accompanying a major solo exhibition, this book surveys the breadth of Hiller's long and fruitful career to date. Including a new conversation with the artist and contributions by leading critics, as well as a selection of previously published texts, this is the most thorough investigation of Hiller's achievements yet published." --Publisher's website.

Addressing the complexities of caregiving in crisis situations, this book introduces the concept of slow ethics as a response to the pressures of meeting targets and implementing quick fixes. It emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making in care practices, advocating for a thoughtful approach that prioritizes long-term solutions over immediate results. By exploring the intersection of morality and cultural dynamics, it provides a framework for caregivers to navigate challenges with integrity and compassion.

Born in Bristol in the UK in 1965, Damien Hirst is one of the most controversial and highly regarded artists of his generation. His wide-ranging practice, which includes installation, painting, sculpture and drawing, challenges the boundaries between art, science and popular culture. This book traces Hirst's career.