David Reid Books

Offering an insider's perspective, the book delves into the global maritime industry through the eyes of a former seafarer. David Reid shares insights from his diverse experiences, exploring the lives of seafarers and the shipping industry's evolution over the past 50 years. Each chapter addresses a significant topic within the seaborne supply chain, allowing for independent reading. Reid's expertise spans various maritime roles, providing a comprehensive look at everything from communication at sea to important shipping regulations.

The memoir chronicles David Reid's journey of resilience and commitment to public service, highlighting the challenges he faced along the way. Through his personal experiences, he shares an inspiring narrative that emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the pursuit of meaningful work and the impact of dedication on both personal and community levels.

Relationship-centred approaches to dementia care are imperative for enhancing wellbeing. Theory, case examples and tips for practice ensure that dementia care services can establish and draw on positive relationships between people with dementia, families, staff, care homes, communities and the wider health and social care system.

Gathers selections from fiction and nonfiction about California by M.F.K. Fisher, Tom Wolfe, Octavio Paz, Jack Kerouac, Czeslaw Milosz, Gore Vidal, and Aldous Huxley