Most Popular Books by Michael Williams

My father says that a journey should always change your life in some way. Well, when you have nothing, I suppose a journey promises everything. "Diamonds for everyone." That''s what fifteen-year-old Patson Moyo hears when his family arrives in the Marange diamond fields. Soon Patson is working in the mines along with four friends, pooling their profits for a chance at a better life. Each of them hopes to find a girazi, a priceless stone that could change their circumstances forever. But when the government''s soldiers come to Marange, Patson''s world is shattered. Set against the backdrop of Zimbabwe''s brutal recent history, Diamond Boy is the story of a young man who succumbs to greed but finds his way out through a transformative journey to South Africa in search of his missing sister, in search of freedom, and in search of himself. A high-stakes, harrowing adventure in the blood-diamond fields of southern Africa, from the critically acclaimed author of Now Is the Time for Running.

Almost every neurologist encounters ethical issues daily. This exemplary ethics text meets the needs of students, residents, fellows, and practicing neurologists who want an accessible case-based text for learning, and it meets the needs of directors of medical student clerkships and residency programs in neurology who want an accessible case-based text for teaching. The book’s case-based approach places key ethical principles into a practical, real-world context to aid in decision-making. Each chapter includes an outstanding array of learning features includes Learning Objectives, Clinical Vignettes, Questions to guide self-study and group discussions, Key Points, Key Words, Suggestions for Further Reading, and more. Clinical Pragmatism model helps readers analyze ethical issues in a clinical context. Practical Ethics in Clinical Neurology is a companion to the most highly respected ethics text in neurology and neurosurgery, Bernat''s Ethical Issues in Neurology, 3rd edition.

This is a history of farm tractors since 1889, covering the development of engines, transmissions and other major components. Starting with early developments in America (the Charter tractor, built in Illinois), and the British pioneers, it goes on to cover the establishment of the industry, the ideas that failed, wheels versus tracks, milestones in engine development, alternative engines and fuels, the modern tractor (the 1991 JCB with a top speed of 45 mph, for example), and the future, including robot controls, satellite navigation and farm-produced fuels.;The book is intended for the use of enthusiasts, farmers and general readers.

The only dictionary available focusing on UK law enforcement, this invaluable volume covers every aspect of criminal law including pathology, forensic medicine, commerce and trade, criminology, and psychology. Essential reference for trainee and practising police officers, and other professionals needing clear definitions of law enforcement terms.

A pictorial history of tractors, showing key models and technical details. Much material is from the Massey-Ferguson archives, and the photographs are accompanied by an informative text, and appendices of production data and serial numbers, resulting in a blend of the technical and the nostalgic.

When his brother vanishes mysteriously, Galen must set aside his cowardice and venture under the earth to find him.

Soloman Hawken must use magic to save his family and maybe even the entire world from the pull of the mysterious Absences.

Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages. Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren''t just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear. In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse or passage, and: Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic, and/or theological context. Explains how it is enhanced by the added context and perspective. Provides questions to facilitate further reflection, study, and discussion. Helping to bridge the gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository preaching resource.

Increasingly we understand that no ethnic community is monolithic but shows a great degree of diversity in demographics, class and socio-economic status. This volume demonstrates this in its focus on the black ageing community, showing how these diversities have enormous implications for social services, social programmes and social policy. In these twelve informative, incisive essays, the state of America''s black aged is assessed and policies and programmes analyzed. The authors point to the importance of gearing services to a diverse group of elderly people. They also highlight how traditional racism and economic limitations impact on service needs and uses. Finally, they note the importance of family, church and other informal support networks in the black community as a substitute for or supplement to more formally-delivered services. Written by some of the best known scholars and professionals in the field of gerontology, the essays in this book will be required reading for all those delivering services to minority aged clients.

"This book is an important chapter in the history of religious liberty in America, a study of anti-Catholicism from the time of the first Puritan settlements up to its tremendous outbreak in the presidential campaign of 1928. It is the last outbreak to which the major portion of the book is devoted. Describing first the ideals of religious freedom held by the early colonists, the author discusses the first manifestations of the anti-Catholic movement, and threats extensively of the Native American and Know Nothing parties, the A. P. A., Ku Klux Klan and similar societies, dealing with all of these as a background for an understanding of the contemporary situation. The last half of the book, which deals with the 1928 campaign, is based upon an enormous mass of documents collected by the author during this outbreak of religious passion: an outbreak unparalleled in the violence of the language employed in denunciation of the Catholic Church, and unique in that bloodshed, riot and any form of physical violence were absent from it. Mr. Williams writes as a Catholic layman, an ardent believer in the principle of religious liberty and equally firm in his conviction that despite the 1928 outburst, the traditional American principles are still predominant. His aim in the book is not denunciation of one group or defense of another, but an attempt to understand and interpret a phenomenon which the majority of intelligent persons, regardless of faith, regard as inimical to American institutions and ideals and which may recur at any time. His book is temperate, impartial in its presentation of fact, and should be of value and of interest to everyone concerned with the progress of religious liberty in the United States." --Publisher

These essays trace the evolution of British geography as an academic discipline during the last hundred years, and stress how the study of the world we live in is fundamental to an understanding of its problems and concerns. Never before has such an ambitious and wide-ranging review been attempted, and never before has it been done with so much knowledge and passion. The principal themes covered in this volume are those of environment, place and space, and the applied geography of map-making and planning. The volume also addresses specific issues such as disease, urbanization, regional viability, and ethics and social problems. This lively and accessible work offers many insights into the minds and practices of today''s geographers.

School improvement is at the centre of educational reform and is perceived by many as a key to social and economic advance. It contributes to determining the personal fulfilment and career paths of individual students and consequently engages the interest of parents and community members. It is an ever-present commitment of teachers and managers in schools. Policy makers and politicians at international, national and local levels devote much time and effort to their search for better schools. School improvement has also attracted the attention of researchers and scholars in many countries. They have been drawn from various disciplines and fields within the educational studies community, including psychology, sociology, history, evaluation, and studies in curriculum and assessment. There is now an established body of findings from studies conducted in many contexts. This book brings together leading experts drawn from many countries and several continents, reflecting diverse approaches to educational policy and practice, evaluation and research. Variations between countries and between local communities within countries are highlighted. The possibilities and difficulties inherent in transferring evidence from one educational system, at a number of levels, to another are clearly discussed. What emerges from the cross-national and cross-cultural evidence are several significant threads, currently under active investigation, including: school structure and management, classroom organisation, school leadership, teacher training and staff development, curriculum and assessment, community involvement, lifelong learning and special provision for students with special educational needs. "School Improvement: International Perspectives" is written for national educational policy makers, teachers and student teachers, governing bodies and parents from various levels of schooling, and university researchers and scholars.