From the Alcatraz East Crime Museum to Jack the Ripper guided tours, 'dark tourism' is now a multi-million-pound global industry. Highlighting 50 travel destinations across six continents, expert criminologists, psychologists and historians expose a worrying trend in contemporary consumer culture in which many of us partake.

This crisp text, by one of social work's most highly regarded commentators offers the perfect entry point into the complex world of social work theory. Written in a clear conversational style and organized into short, clearly labelled chapters, students and practitioners will find this an invaluable point of refreshment and reference.

Overflowing with creative activities, this toolkit will help carers and relatives support and communicate effectively with people with dementia. Portraits, parlour games, puppets and more can be used to build relationships with people who may no longer be able to rely upon words and memories.

This book provides an overview of the main developments in social work over its 200-year history. From the beginnings of social work in the early 19th century through to present day, it recounts the efforts to create a fairer, socially just society through its work with individuals and families.

This accessible interdisciplinary guide shows helping professionals how to achieve effective, therapeutically informed care for refugees. Using three core principles across four key stages of a refugee's experience, it's the essential tool for professionals helping refugees to recover and integrate in their host country.

'Indecently entertaining.' A Daily Mail Book of the Week 'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy Reichs

'Indecently entertaining.' A Daily Mail Book of the Week 'A fascinating tale of poisons and poisonous deeds which both educates and entertains.' - Kathy Reichs