This novel tells the amazing story of Scots woman, Mary Mitchell Slessor, 1848-1915. We follow her from the streets of Aberdeen and Dundee to the heat and disease of the West African bush. Her story is shocking, uplifting, inspiring, touching and humorous and we believe that, in this book, we have unveiled the real woman behind the legend.

Love is impossible to understand in its entirety, especially when we are in love with someone else. Distant lover is a walk through three stages of love and how we find ourselves trapped in its grip, struggling to make sense of where to go and how to get there.

Harry Snail dreamed of a different life, where he might be able to enjoy a faster, more thrilling, existence. With help from friends including Mick "the Quick" Mouse and Benny Bee, he tries different ways to move faster. Each time it goes wrong - but maybe he is better off just the way he is... Come and join Harry on a jovial journey of self discovery, aided by many inventive and fun friends, in his quest to "hurry"!

Advocating doll therapy as an intervention for people with dementia, this book combines theory and evidence to show its many benefits and present guidelines for best-practice. Despite being widely and internationally used, doll therapy is a controversial and often misunderstood intervention. This book debunks the myths surrounding doll therapy, highlighting its proven positive impact on the well-being of people with dementia. The book gives care professionals an indispensable overview of doll therapy within the context of current advocated best practices, using original research and evidence to present the rationale of its use. The book also engages with ethical issues, ensuring that professionals are aware of the aspects of doll-therapy that may be counter-productive to person-centred care. Providing clear guidelines on how best to utilise doll therapy, this comprehensive book is an important resource for any professional looking to implement this intervention.

Two plays from playwright Gary Mitchell, known for his powerful explorations of the conflicts troubling Northern Ireland. Tearing the Loom is a searing portrait of a community divided against itself, set in a weaver's cottage in County Armagh at the time of the 1798 Rebellion. It was first performed at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, in 1998. In a Little World of Our Own is a powerful illustration of how the conflict in Northern Ireland affects whole families, and of how the violence of the streets is brought into the heart of the home. It was first performed at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 1997.