Williamson: 1057 books

A survey of the last 100 years of science fiction, with representative stories and illuminating essays by the top writers, poets, and scholars, from Edgar Rice Burroughs and Samuel Butler to Robert A. Heinlein and and Jack Vance, from E.E. "Doc" Smith and Clifford D. Simak to Ted Chiang and Charles Stross-- and everyone in between. More than one million words of classic fiction and essays!

The American Government, including the national, state, and local levels, has more than 400,000 elected and appointed public officials according to a New York Times estimate. This book is written to guide every potential new politician down the path of filing for, gathering support, and running for...

Since Somalia, the international community has found itself changing its view of humanitarian intervention. Operations designed to alleviate suffering and achieve peace sometimes produce damaging results. The United Nations, nongovernmental organizations, military and civilian agencies alike find...

In today’s educational climate, advocacy is a critical part of any teacher or leader’s job. Advocacy From A to Z　 unpacks the difficult task of understanding the movers and shakers—including teachers, parents, the union, legislatures, and policy makers—that impact your school, affect your...

This book is a gift. You give it to yourself first. Become a believer by taking action, and seeing the results. Then begin to share the gift with others. Napoleon Hill’s success principles are timeless, and there is a reason. Actually there are a dozen reasons—and all of them create an atmosphere...

Napoleon Hill’s Gold Standard is a source of riches that you can take to the bank! Your profit from this book will materialize in the riches you uncover while living your life’s purpose. Knowing what to do is great, but applying what you have learned is the real secret to success. You...

Those who enjoy the power of positive action accomplish more, have less stress, live with fewer regrets, become more self-disciplined, and demonstrate personal persistence. These qualities contribute to making our unique world a better place to live. We improve the world by simply taking positive...

Strategic Planning for Not-For-Profit Organizations covers all the steps involved in developing a strategic plan for a not-for-profit organization. Strategic planning has become a critical issue for not-for-profit organizations as they strive for direction and orderly adjustment to a changing environment....

Throw cocktail parties that are sure to be a hit every timeAnyone can throw a cocktail party, and this simple guide shows you how. Discover everything you need to know to ensure your party is a complete success - from party organization to food and drinks.Open the book and find:Tips on who and how many...

This book is a practical, user friendly text designed specifically for those undertaking dissertations or research projects in the final year of nursing programmes. Research forms a central part of nursing degrees, and final year dissertations are often based on literature searching and writing research...

Research is such an important subject for information professionals that there will always be a need for effective guides to it. Research skills are a prerequisite for those who want to work successfully in information environments, an essential set of tools which enable information workers to become...

This book is written in a cookbook style. Each chapter consists of recipes, each of which is composed of step-by-step instructions to complete a particular task. Each recipe also includes tips, alternatives, and references to other recipes or appropriate external sources. The book can be explored chapter...

This volume is a contribution to the debates surrounding international monetary reform. The author examines and analyses the workings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and suggests how the international monetary system could, through changes to the IMF, be reshaped and reformed. Chapters...