Examining the role of home and family in the latter part of the 20th century, this book covers such subjects as the single parent, institutions and homes, the role of the mother in the family, and domestic architecture and domestic life. Graham Allan has also written "A Sociology of Friendship and Kinship", "Family Life" and "Friendship: Developing a Sociological Perspective".

Patterns of household and family life are changing radically, leading sociologists to develop new conceptualisations and understandings of the relationships involved. This book examines the character of these changes, exploring the growing diversity there is in people's domestic circumstances. It is particularly concerned with the blurred boundaries between households and families, and the tensions that can arise in the solidarities and obligations experienced as household and family processes unfold.

Examining the role of home and family in the latter part of the 20th century, this book covers such subjects as the single parent, institutions and homes, the role of the mother in the family, and domestic architecture and domestic life. Graham Allan has also written "A Sociology of Friendship and Kinship", "Family Life" and "Friendship: Developing a Sociological Perspective".

During a day by the seaside, Tom, Emily and Jake find a message in a bottle. Along with their friends, Mad Mick, Anaemic Ben and Agatha Sparrow, the Vicar's daughter, they soon find themselves in a dimension of Native American culture where only two tribes remain. The peace loving Chicuan Nation and the wicked cannibal tribe of the Kalamon, worshippers to their dark God - Kinta-Ketzel. The Great Magician, the Papanuk, lives amongst the Chicuan and has done since the beginning of time, healing the sick, exorcising demons and bringing the dead back to life. The Papanuk sees a vision of Armageddon coming to the Chicuan on the night of The Two Moons Kissing. A night when the crazy Kalamon plan to resurrect their evil skeletal ancestors for a final battle of slaughter against the Chicuan. Can Tom and his friends win this latest battle with the Devil, in his quest for Eternal Infinity, or will the Devil prove victorious? This isn't a tale for the faint-hearted.

Tom O'Kell & The Brotherhood Of The Jackal is a dark disturbing, surreal tale of Black Magic and a Totalitarian Government. Who are the Jackals? Where do the old people disappear to? Why are there so few children? Who can you trust? Tom and his friends travel to the dark planet Nivlumen, twinned with Earth. Can they save Nivlumen from the Satanic forces of evil and thus save Earth from following the same fate? Can Tom win this latest battle against the Devil in His quest for Eternal Infinity? Join Tom and his friends in another dark adventure of mystery and horror that will keep you spellbound and guessing until the very last page. Nightmares guaranteed. Sensitive children beware, for this dark tale of magic could leave you psychologically scarred. You have been warned.

SPIRIT is a story of one man's battle with guilt and grief after the loss of his family. It is a story of one woman's selfless love, helping him to win this battle. SPIRIT will take your emotions on a journey of sadness and laughter, of pain and love. At the very end, when the last words are spoken, you will be left in shock and disbelief.

Tom O'Kell is a special soul who, unknowingly, stands between the Devil and His quest for Eternal Infinity. The Devil will do anything in His power to destroy Tom and anyone else who dares to stand in His way. Join Tom and his cousins, Emily and Jake, as they accidentally journey into The Otherworld via the beat of The Shaman's Drum. Who will be taken to the Land Of Nightmares by the sabre-toothed fairies,The Narcons? Can they overcome the demonic Bildrogs and Miradons as they cross The Graveyard Of The Damned? Will Gildrude, Magmuk and Humphag make a nauseating stew out of their flesh and bones? Can they save The Chosen One? Tremble at these and other monsters in this first Tom O'Kell adventure. Tom O'Kell the little boy with a big heart. Remember to check under your bed and leave the light on. You never know what is lurking in the dark corners of your mind.