Simon Williams' son was abducted to Brazil by his ex-wife 9 years ago. As a father his job to instruct his son on the trials and tribulations of life doesn't cease even though contact with his child is difficult. This book is his honest way of passing on life lessons that he has learnt with his less than normal life.

The Kite Who Was Scared Of Heights' is a picture book for children of all ages, from four to 84. It stars a small child called Scout and a kite who is scared of heights who meets the car who was scared to go far and the boat who was scared to float in a tale of perilous perils, dangerous dangers and chasing shadows out of dark corners. "A great story about overcoming your fears." Chris Martin (Coldplay)

'Hilarious, heart-wrenching and packed with British music history.' - COLDPLAYA Virgin Radio Book of the YearIt's a life-and-near-death story. But whose life? And whose near-death?As a one-time NME journalist, former Xfm radio presenter, toilet-circuit promoter and the founder of enduring homespun British record label Fierce Panda, Simon Williams has been at the cutting, cutting, cutting edge of all things 'indie' for over thirty years....

From a millennial media maker and award-winning social critic, an accessible, straightforward, and remarkable guide that “invites us beyond the old stories we’ve told about ourselves, and into the wonder of our dreams, hopes, and love—so we can find our truth and purpose” (Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author) for a generation paralyzed by the pressures of life.Behind the glossy Instagram pictures, many people in their 20s and 30s are living fr...

Research in Health and Social Care equips students and early-career practitioners with the crucial knowledge, skills and understanding required to conduct sound research. Accessibly written, it is structured to allow professionals and students to engage in the theoretical development of their practice in ethical and reflective research.Each chapter is co-written with students, featuring vignettes from health and social care students that highlight their personal journeys w...

Supporting students on placements in health and social care settings, this accessible guide provides a framework for understanding the theory behind successful practice as well as the critical skills needed to apply it.A Student's Guide to Placements in Health and Social Care Settings takes theory beyond the classroom and apply it to real settings, enabling students to recognise their own learning journey and develop their own distinct professional identity within ...

With a broader range of entries than any other reference book on stage directors, this Encyclopedia showcases the extraordinary diversity of theatre as a national and international artistic medium. Since the mid nineteenth century, stage directors have been simultaneously acclaimed as prime artists of the theatre and vilified as impediments to effective performance. Their role may be contentious but they continue to exert powerful influence over how contemporary theatre is made and engaged...

The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in shaping place, and is in turn shaped by that context, yet this ‘place leadership’ role has been underexplored in research. This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine this intriguing phenomenon in different political and cultural contexts.Using case studies from the UK, the US, China and Europe, the book provides fresh insights into the dynamic relationship between place, leadership and volun...

A practical guide to using gouache in botanical painting, by a leading botanical painter.Gouache is an opaque water-based medium, often called body colour, that produces crisp and vibrant paintings, and is becoming increasingly popular in botanical painting. Leading botanical painter, Simon Williams, specializes in painting in gouache and this is his first book.Botanical Painting in Gouache is full of practical advice on all aspects of using the ex...

Acting is widely acknowledged to be the central art of the theatre and has a long and vibrant history. With over one thousand entries, this is the first encyclopedia of stage actors and acting around the world. More than one hundred renowned international contributors provide biographical, historical and technical information about actors both familiar and obscure whose work has been crucial in the development of acting methods and traditions from classical theatre to the present day. Entr...

Collects Dragon’s Claws (1988) #5; Death’s Head (1988) #1-7, 9-10; Death’s Head: The Body in Question (1990); Fantastic Four (1961) #338; Sensational She-Hulk (1989) #24; What If? (1989) #54; material from Marvel Heroes (2008) #33 and Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #76. Meet one of Marvel UK’s biggest stars — the robot for hire known as Death’s Head! Just don’t call him a bounty hunter, yes? Join the android assassin in this pulse-pounding collection of his original adventures, from distant...

In the modern world, the demands of our professional lives can often feel like an unrelenting storm, battering us with unending responsibilities, tight deadlines, and high expectations. As we navigate the turbulent waters of our careers, it's all too easy to find ourselves adrift in the treacherous sea of burnout. The phenomenon of burnout is not a mere buzzword; it's a real and pervasive issue that affects individuals across various industries, from healthcare and finance to techn...