Ann Gallagher

The path to good caregiving can be challenging. How can we respond ethically when there is pressure to meet targets, work faster and implement quick fixes? This book offers a solution in the form of slow ethics. Slow ethics counters the craving for short-term answers, restores balance and affirms the value of the art of care. The book features real-life stories from different care contexts, enticing readers to adopt an approach that enables humans, other species and the environment to flourish.

Apr s une douloureuse rupture qui n'avait que trop tard , Victor Nelson a besoin de temps pour panser ses blessures. Mais ce dont il n'a pas besoin, c'est que tous les membres de sa famille essaient de le caser avec quelqu'un d'autre... ce qu'ils vont certainement faire lors des trois stupides mariages auxquels il doit assister cet t .Heureusement, Dominic Lowe arrive la rescousse. Dom est plus que dispos assister tous ces mariages en tant que petit ami de son meilleur ami... m me s'il pr f rerait de loin tre le v ritable petit ami de Vic.Il est facile de convaincre les gens qu'ils forment un couple. Mais cette mascarade rend Dom mis rable apr s des ann es pass es tre fou amoureux de Vic. Peut- tre ces trois mariages serviront-ils de r p tition la relation qu'il sait qu'ils pourraient avoir pour de vrai ?Cette romance asexuelle M/M fait environ 41 000 mots.Sujets sensibles: troubles de l'alimentation, discussions sur la maltraitance verbale et motionnelle.

Sometimes you're in the mood for something naughty, and sometimes you're in the mood for something nice Whatever your mood, L.A. Witt and her sweet romance alter ego, Ann Gallagher, have got you covered Candy Caning (Something Quick & Kinky by L.A. Witt) Nate is dreading the annual Christmas visit with his family, during which they will ignore or insult his partner and Dominant. Stephen tries hard to take Nate's mind off the trip with the promise-and threat-of a three-foot-long candy cane. It's a race to see if Nate's resolve or the candy cane will shatter first. (9,000 words) A Little White Lie For Christmas (Something Short & Sweet by Ann Gallagher) Steve hates Christmas, and he's pretty sure everyone else is just faking it. After all, his family can't be the only one who seasons their get-togethers with fighting, judgment, and guilt. Eric-his coworker and secret crush-has tried to convince him not to go for another round of family drama this year, but to no avail. It's Christmas. Steve can't just not go home. But when Eric tells a little white lie, Steve's Christmases may never be the same again. (8,500 words) Both of these short stories have been previously published and are available individually.

*** LARGE PRINT EDITION *** Isaac Morris has devoted his life to preaching against the sin of homosexuality. But when his sister proposes a documentary to demonstrate once and for all that it's a choice-with Isaac choosing to be gay as proof-he balks. Until he learns his nephew is headed down that perverted path. Isaac will do anything to convince the teenager he can choose to be straight...including his sister's film. When Isaac's first foray into the gay lifestyle ends with a homophobic beating, he's saved and cared for by Colton Roberts, a gentle, compassionate bartender with a cross around his neck. Colton challenges every one of Isaac's deeply held beliefs about gay men. He was kicked out by homophobic parents, saved from the streets by a kind pastor, and is now a devout Christian. Colton's sexuality has cost him dearly, but it also brought him to God. As the two grow closer, everything Isaac knows about homosexuality, his faith, and himself is called into question. And if he's been wrong all along, what does that mean for his ministry, his soul, his struggling nephew-and the man he never meant to love? This 108,000 word novel was previously published.

Isaac Morris has devoted his life to preaching against the sin of homosexuality. But when his sister proposes a documentary to demonstrate once and for all that it's a choice-with Isaac choosing to be gay as proof-he balks. Until he learns his nephew is headed down that perverted path. Isaac will do anything to convince the teenager he can choose to be straight...including his sister's film. When Isaac's first foray into the gay lifestyle ends with a homophobic beating, he's saved and cared for by Colton Roberts, a gentle, compassionate bartender with a cross around his neck. Colton challenges every one of Isaac's deeply held beliefs about gay men. He was kicked out by homophobic parents, saved from the streets by a kind pastor, and is now a devout Christian. Colton's sexuality has cost him dearly, but it also brought him to God. As the two grow closer, everything Isaac knows about homosexuality, his faith, and himself is called into question. And if he's been wrong all along, what does that mean for his ministry, his soul, his struggling nephew-and the man he never meant to love? This 108,000 word novel was previously published.

** LARGE PRINT EDITION ** Trevor Larson is a Navy brat. He's used to moving every few years, and thanks to social media, he can stay in touch with the friends he leaves behind. But shortly after he leaves Okinawa, his best friend, Brad Gray, cuts off contact and disappears. Four years and two bases later, Brad resurfaces-and announces his family is coming to Trevor's base in Spain. But a lot's changed in four years, and Trevor is stunned to find out Brad is now Shannon. Their reunion isn't quite what either of them had hoped for, but they quickly find their footing, both relieved to have each other back.Except nothing is ever all sunshine and roses. The military is a small world, and there's no keeping Shannon's transition a secret. Parents warn their kids away from her. She can't attend school on-base for fear of harassment or worse. And although her parents try to hide it, being ostracized by their only social circle while they're thousands of miles from home is taking a toll on them too.More and more, Shannon leans on Trevor. But she's also drawn to him, and he's drawn right back to her, feeling things he's never felt for anyone before.Trevor's scared, though. Not of dating a trans girl. Not of damaging his chaplain father's career or reputation. After finally getting his friend back, does he dare take things further and risk losing Shannon a second time?

LARGE PRINTFormer gladiator Saevius is certain Fortune's smiling on him when a Pompeiian politician buys him to be his bodyguard. That is until his new master, Laurea Calvus, orders Saevius to discover the gladiator with whom his wife is having a sordid affair. In order to do that, Saevius must return to the arena, training alongside the very men on whom he's spying. Worse, he's now under the command of Drusus, a notoriously cruel-and yet strangely intriguing-lanista.But Saevius's ruse is the least of his worries. There's more to the affair than a wife humiliating her prominent husband, and now Saevius is part of a dangerous game between dangerous men. He isn't the only gladiator out to expose the Lady Verina's transgressions, and her husband wants more than just the guilty man's name.When Saevius learns the truth about the affair, he's left with no choice but to betray a master: one he's come to fear, one he's come to respect, and either of whom could have him killed without repercussion.For the first time in his life, the most dangerous place for this gladiator isn't the arena.

Trevor Larson is a Navy brat. He's used to moving every few years, and thanks to social media, he can stay in touch with the friends he leaves behind. But shortly after he leaves Okinawa, his best friend, Brad Gray, cuts off contact and disappears. Four years and two bases later, Brad resurfaces-and announces his family is coming to Trevor's base in Spain. But a lot's changed in four years, and Trevor is stunned to find out Brad is now Shannon. Their reunion isn't quite what either of them had hoped for, but they quickly find their footing, both relieved to have each other back.Except nothing is ever all sunshine and roses. The military is a small world, and there's no keeping Shannon's transition a secret. Parents warn their kids away from her. She can't attend school on-base for fear of harassment or worse. And although her parents try to hide it, being ostracized by their only social circle while they're thousands of miles from home is taking a toll on them, too.More and more, Shannon leans on Trevor. But she's also drawn to him, and he's drawn right back to her, feeling things he's never felt for anyone before.Trevor's scared, though. Not of dating a trans girl. Not of damaging his chaplain father's career or reputation. After finally getting his friend back, does he dare take things further and risk losing Shannon a second time?

Former gladiator Saevius is certain Fortune's smiling on him when a Pompeiian politician buys him to be his bodyguard. That is until his new master, Laurea Calvus, orders Saevius to discover the gladiator with whom his wife is having a sordid affair. In order to do that, Saevius must return to the arena, training alongside the very men on whom he's spying. Worse, he's now under the command of Drusus, a notoriously cruel-and yet strangely intriguing-lanista.But Saevius's ruse is the least of his worries. There's more to the affair than a wife humiliating her prominent husband, and now Saevius is part of a dangerous game between dangerous men. He isn't the only gladiator out to expose the Lady Verina's transgressions, and her husband wants more than just the guilty man's name.When Saevius learns the truth about the affair, he's left with no choice but to betray a master: one he's come to fear, one he's come to respect, and either of whom could have him killed without repercussion. For the first time in his life, the most dangerous place for this gladiator isn't the arena.This 52,500 word novel was previously published under the pseudonym L.A. Witt, and has been lightly revised.

L'ex gladiatore Saevius certo che la Fortuna gli stia sorridendo quando un politico pompeiano lo compra per farne la sua guardia del corpo. Almeno finch il suo nuovo padrone, Calvus Laurea, ordina a Saevius di scoprire con che gladiatore sua moglie stia avendo una sordida relazione. Per riuscirci, Saevius deve tornare nell'arena, ad allenarsi insieme agli uomini che sta spiando. Peggio ancora, adesso agli ordini di Drusus, un lanista notoriamente crudele... eppure stranamente intrigante.Ma l'inganno di Saevius l'ultima delle sue preoccupazioni. La relazione nasconde ben pi di una donna che umilia il suo prominente marito, e Saevius si ritrova a far parte di un gioco pericoloso fra uomini altrettanto pericolosi. Non l'unico gladiatore intenzionato a rivelare le trasgressioni della signora Verina, e suo marito vuole ben pi del nome del colpevole.Quando Saevius scopre la verit sulla relazione, non ha altra scelta che tradire uno dei suoi padroni: uno dei quali ha imparato a temere, e uno dei quali ha imparato a rispettare. Ed entrambi potrebbero farlo uccidere senza alcuna ripercussione.Per la prima volta nella sua vita, il posto pi pericoloso per questo gladiatore non nell'arena.Questo romanzo stato precedentemente pubblicato con il nome di penna L.A. Witt, ed stato leggermente modificato.

This comprehensive and thought-provoking textbook offers both an essential introduction to key aspects of nursing ethics, including the role of professional codes of conduct and challenges to be encountered in the 21st century, and an in-depth exploration of ethical issues in relation to specific patient groups, such as the unborn, those with mental health difficulties, and the dying. In addition, the book provides a stimulating discussion of ethics relating to public health issues, such as smoking and obesity, as well as the fundamental matter of ethics in nursing research.With ethics at the core of nursing practice, this fully updated textbook is a must-read for students on nursing undergraduate programmes and qualified practitioners wanting to ensure their skills are update and they’re delivering the best care possible.New to this Edition:- Fully updated new edition- Illustrated by a wealth of case studies relating to real-life conflicts to aid understanding and application of knowledge and encourage students to think about practical rather than abstract issues

This practice-based textbook explores the ethical, legal and professional issues that characterise the field of healthcare. From seeking consent to upholding patient confidentiality, it examines a broad range of professional dilemmas from everyday practice. Detailed scenarios and engaging discussions help the reader understand how best to balance ethics, the law and professional codes of conduct in order to provide the best standards of care.Whether studying on an undergraduate nursing, midwifery or healthcare related programme or an experienced practitioner, this is essential resource for people working in healthcare looking to develop an ethically, legally and professionally sound approach to practice.

What does it mean to be a good professional? What is the role of courage in professional life? How do we develop the moral qualities of respectfulness, justice and care? Firmly rooted in practice, this book is a timely exploration of the nature and value of a virtue-based approach to ethics in health and social care. Skilfully drawing on relevant moral philosophical literature, Part I offers a clear yet critical account of virtue ethics. Virtue ethics bases ethical evaluations on the moral qualities or character traits of professional practitioners. This approach, the authors argue, is a vital counter-balance to the recent emphasis in professional ethics on the regulation of conduct by rules and procedures.Part II explores the key virtues of professional wisdom, courage, respectfulness, care, trustworthiness, justice and integrity. Each chapter starts with examples from practice and ends with strategies for cultivating these key virtues in education and practice. Ethics in Professional Life is a challenging and original text that is ideal reading for all students, practitioners and academics in the field of health and social care.