Böcker av Linda Davies

In some places, Elen realised, the past never goes away. Like Beddgelert. She had no idea of the danger at first, mesmerized by the remote beauty of the place. Forever the outsider, she yearned to belong. Now she'd come home, to the wild mountains where her ancestors had lived. And died.Exploring the high peaks, she meets Will, young, handsome, mysterious. They grow close, despite the attempts of those desperate to keep them apart.As the long days of summer gave way to the storms of autumn, Elen realises there's a price to pay for belonging. Beneath the beauty of Beddgelert lies a heartbreaking tale of loyalty, betrayal, and an ancient curse.Elen must decide if she will run or stay and face the terrors of the ghostly hound that prowls the high mountains, seeking vengeance.This is a book about revenge and redemption. How we rise above misfortune, tragedy, and bad blood. How we find love and transcendence. It will terrify, inspire and transport you.

This book examines the consequences for both State social workers and community practitioners in face of increasing governmental restraints. "Takes a highly critical view of social-services management and the controlling role of government bureaucracies."--"Calgary Herald"

The result of collaboration between authors from Canada, Britain and Australia, Social Work in a Corporate Era offers a critical overview of these developments and their implications.