Bøger af Alan Williams

Optimisten er blevet en af de mest kendte og største klasser af sejlbåde i verden. Der er registreret over 150.000 (og der er lavet mange flere), og der sejles i over 110 lande.´Opti'en´ har været begynderbåd for unge sejlere, der har udviklet en livslang kærlighed til sejlsport, hvoraf nogle er blevet guldmedaljevindere og har fået succes inden for sejlsport verden over.Den første del i denne bog vil hjælpe unge sejlere til at forstå de grundlæggende teknikker i optimistsejlads, og med hjælp fra tips og gode råd får de mulighed for at udvikle deres færdigheder og selvtillid. Den anden del går videre med de mere avancerede teknikker og kapsejlads.

Optimisten er blevet en af de mest kendte og største klasser af sejlbåde i verden. Den første del i denne bog vil hjælpe unge sejlere til at forstå de grundlæggende teknikker i optimistsejlads, og med hjælp fra tips og gode råd får de mulighed for at udvikle deres færdigheder og selvtillid. Den anden del går videre med de mere avancerede teknikker og kapsejlads.RYA (Royal Yachting Association) er Storbritanniens ledende interesseorganisation for ejere af fritidsbåde og andre, som benytter vandet til sport og fritid. RYA driver en udstrakt oplærings- og kursusvirksomhed og er anerkendt over hele verden for sine gode bøger om sømandskab, bådehold og færdsel til søs.

In a world where everybody knows "The Karen," she's not just a name; she's a phenomenon. But who is this enigmatic figure, and why does everybody seem to have an opinion about her?Join us on a rollercoaster journey through the captivating world of "Everybody Hates Karen." In this thought-provoking and humorous exploration, you'll uncover the viral sensation of "The Karen" like never before.Karen, our unlikely heroine, is a woman of many quirks and complexities. With wit, humor, and a penchant for saying the unexpected, she navigates a life filled with surprises, challenges, and redemption. But what truly defines a "Karen" in this world?Is it her unapologetic confidence? Her unwavering pursuit of what she believes in? Or perhaps it's her unique ability to turn even the most ordinary situations into extraordinary adventures.As you dive into Karen's world, you'll find yourself laughing, pondering, and, most importantly, redefining your perception of "The Karen." In a tale of self-discovery, transformation, and the enduring power of humor, "Everybody Hates Karen" invites you to explore what it means to be human, to embrace life's imperfections, and to appreciate the extraordinary within the ordinary.Get ready to meet "The Karen" and embark on an unforgettable journey that will challenge your assumptions, warm your heart, and leave you with a smile. Because sometimes, the most remarkable stories are found in the unlikeliest of places.

ARCHY THE FLYING DOLPHIN & The Vampire's Curse is a children's fantasy adventure... a rollercoaster ride of fun and excitement, where nine year old Thomas Parkinson and his sister, Suzy, embark on a perilous voyage of discovery, where danger lurks around every mysterious corner, and where they confront the powerful forces of evil. When Thomas and Suzy stay with Uncle Fibber for a summer vacation they discover a dolphin trapped in the wreck of an old fishing trawler. After a gruelling rescue they realize he's no ordinary dolphin... he's magical. He can fly! However, in their excitement, Thomas and Suzy invoke an evil curse where their nearest and dearest are banished into the never-ending darkness. So they embark on a perilous journey to save their beloved uncle. But they soon discover that only one person can break the evil curse... Victoria von Vampire. Trouble is she loves to boil kids in her Coffin Pot Stew. Thomas and Suzy are helped along the way by Archy the Flying Dolphin. But is he truly their friend or just another part of the evil curse, leading them straight to Victoria... to become the final ingredients in her infamous stew?

Three nations at war. Three forgotten armies. Three Kingdoms trying to make sense of a world in turmoil. For farm wagoner Bert Kingdom life is sweet - a pretty wife, a new family, and prospects on the up beneath the intense glow of a perfect English summer. And then the war came. Instead of domestic bliss, he arms himself with the promise longed-for reunions with Alice and his baby son. This is the ammunition he knows he must carry if he has any chance of surviving the murderous futility of Gallipoli. Twenty-five years later - and under the lingering shadow of his father - Walter Kingdom is experiencing a doubt-ridden and grisly foreign war of his own. In the steamy forests of Burma, a startling coincidence provides an unexpected chance to discover the missing pieces of the jigsaw relating to his family's past. Little does he know that it is the dawn of a journey that will last the remainder of his life, on the elusive trail of Johnson, the only man who knows the truth. Alice Kingdom is also fighting on the frontline. Her war in Nottingham is just as brutal and bloody as anything her husband and son will experience, but she is battling more personal demons too. It must fall to Walter, and the answers he seeks, to exorcise the ghosts that haunt her and to attempt to bring the three Kingdoms back together once again. The man who found treasure is historical fiction with a literary edge. It is a heart-in-your-mouth story of loss and lost time, of re-discovery and the survival instinct. It is a diorama cut across decades, revealing the tumultuous impact of war on one family - a war that leaves no peace behind.

"YOU WILL SPEND 1 YEAR IN BED" When the doctor told me about chemotherapy and its effects, I learned how to rest and trust, hearing God's voice louder than my circumstance or the voice of man. Some say that faith requires you to 'get out of the boat' - but for me, faith looked like getting out of bed and getting into a boat. When the doctor told me that I would be in bed for a year, my wife and I decided to develop a bucket list. These goals gave me hope. I started sculling - and with the dosage of chemotherapy that I was receiving - I shouldn't have been able to do it...But I did. I want to share with you how I made it through the worst part of chemo treatments and how I went from being fearful to thankful in daily living. See more at TransformationalAdventure.com

ROOM SERVICE For about ten years, Miles Farrington had known that his wife, Brenda, had been unfaithful to him. He had not done anything about it. He had not had affairs withother women. He devoted himself to business, to his hobbies and to philanthropy, and he tried to convince himself that he was leading a full life. But the time had come when he could no longer evade the issue. His friends were telling him about Brenda's affair. She was being openly, boastfully, adulterous and Miles realized that he was a fool, not a saint, in the eyes of the world. Something would have to be done. It would have to be something involving action,direct action...

Directing Creativity: The Art of Innovation is a practical guide to unlock creativity and drive innovation. Award-winning Hollywood film composer Alan Williams demystifies the creative process in practical, accessible terms that are applicable to every innovative passion.I am a composer. I write music for films. My job? Breathe emotional life into the characters and enhance the audience's connection to the story through a musical score. Where does the music come from? How does any idea become a reality?For any form of composition, invention or innovation, creativity is the catalyst! Creativity is simply the mental process of generating new ideas or concepts. Any idea, process, solution, invention or product IS the result of creativity. For most creators and innovators, the steps to create and innovate have become intuitive. Directing Creativity: The Art of Innovation unveils the steps that innovators use to create.Applicable to all professions, industries and disciplines, the simple steps outlined in Directing Creativity: The Art of Innovation will spark creativity, fuel innovation and yield measurable results.As you learn to direct creativity in your personal and professional life, you will discover that you too are an artist, an innovator, and an inventor. Directing Creativity: The Art of Innovation will help guide you through the creative process as you learn the key steps of innovation and systematically move from idea to creation, from concept to product, from your deepest dreams to your magnificent reality!Learn to direct your creativity and you can predict the future by inventing it!

Establishing new dynamics through a shared consesus of values for better customer, business and client relations.

This book describes the struggles that were endured by our family, arriving in the late 1950s and not knowing Manchester but immediately falling in love with Moss Side.

Fully up-to-date with the very latest SQA course and assessment changes. This replaces the older Higher Computing Science Enhanced Edition Study Guide.

How companies can improve customer service and enhance brand loyalty through their employees.

The Daylight Thief is a piece of historical fiction inspired by actual events.

New Edition with completely up-to-date course and assessment content based on SQA changes in April 2017

A Thoroughly Updated Guide to the Design of Steel Structures This comprehensive resource offers practical coverage of steel structures design and clearly explains the provisions of the 2015 International Building Code, the American Society of Civil Engineers ASCE 7-10, and the American Institute of Steel Construction AISC 360-10 and AISC 341-10. Steel Structures Design for Lateral and Vertical Forces, Second Edition, features start-to-finish engineering strategies that encompass the entire range of steel building materials, members, and loads. All techniques strictly conform to the latest codes and specifications. A brand new chapter on the design of steel structures for lateral loads explains design techniques and innovations in concentrically and eccentrically braced frames and moment frames. Throughout, design examples, including step-by-step solutions, and end-of-chapter problems using both ASD and LRFD methods demonstrate real-world applications and illustrate how code requirements apply to both lateral and vertical forces. This up-to-date Second Edition covers: Steel Buildings and Design Criteria Design Loads Behavior of Steel Structures under Design Loads Design of Steel Beams in Flexure Design of Steel Beams for Shear and Torsion Design of Compression Members Stability of Frames Design by Inelastic Analysis Design of Tension Members Design of Bolted and Welded Connections Plate Girders and Composite Members Design of Steel Structures for Lateral Loads

This book considers the pollutants formed by the combustion of solid biomass fuels. Data is given of NOx, particulates and other pollutant arising from combustion of different fuels in fixed bed combustion, fluidized bed combustion and pulverised biomass combustion and co-firing.

A BrightRED study guide perfect for students of National 4 Computing Science.

Recognizing that all medieval and modern attempts to 'explain' the "Masnavi" have been based on an examination of its teachings, the author shows that those who have tried to find the key to its message in its separate themes have had little success.

Identifies and analyses the primary issues facing the modern international airport, and their role in a global economy. This book examines the modern international airport and its process of integration into the larger global economy. It is useful for students engaged in the study of aviation management, aviation economics and economic geography.

The emergence of China as a future major participant in international aviation raises some interesting questions, especially from a strategic policy perspective. This book explores the political, economic and strategic issues raised by the inevitable tension between the domestic and international aspects of Beijing's civil aviation strategy.

Republic of Images traces the evolution of French filmmaking from 1895-the year of the debut of the Cinematographe in Paris-to the present day. Alan Williams offers a unique synthesis of history, biography, aesthetics and film theory. He captures the formal and stylistic developments of film in France over nearly one hundred years.

A collection of essays -- early seminal works as well as freshinterpretations -- on the famous German expressionist film,Metropolis.