"Does for the Civil War period what Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States did for the study of American history in general." — Library JournalHistorian David Williams has written the first account of the American Civil War as viewed though the eyes of ordinary people—foot soldiers, slaves, women, prisoners of war, draft resisters, Native Americans, and others. Richly illustrated with little-known anecdotes and firsthand testimony, ...

'I can remember watching the fairly terrible A Midsummer Night's Dream film with Kevin Kline and Calista Flockhart in it. We were watching that in the classroom and one of the kids actually put his hand up and said, So, is Shakespeare in this movie?' Is Shakespeare in this movie? is an ode to the English teacher – a verbatim play that celebrates the complex work of teaching and the power of imagination to transform lives. Four teachers reflect upon their professional journeys, the emotiona...

The William E. Boeing Story - A Gift of Flight is the first-ever full-length biography of William E. Boeing; the father of commercial aviation. Boeing’s story is an exciting one complete with bootleggers, kidnappers and a disastrous run-in with President Franklin Roosevelt and future Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black. Boeing’s story covers every aspect of early aviation starting with his first ride in a balloon in 1896 to the christening of the revolutionary jet-powered Dash-80 / 707 in 195...

Watch the trailer here.This book will serve you well if:You’re new to traditional stained glass painting and are uncertain which brushes, paints and tools to buy – this book will tell you what you want to know. The accompanying 12 free online videos will also introduce you to the key techniques.You’ve painted stained glass for a while but still worry “Is it my lack of skill which is the problem, or is it my brushes, paints and tools which stop me achieving t...

This classic, much-loved novel tells the story of Jennie Logan, a woman caught between two worlds, two times, and the two men she loves—one her husband and one an artist who may have died in 1899. David Williams’ novel is a thrilling read, part love story, part mystery—a tale of time travel (or is it madness?) that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Now back in print, this exquisitely written book is not to be missed.

Is AI our greatest tool for progress—or the biggest threat to our future?In The Ethical Dilemma of Artificial Intelligence, David T. Williams takes a bold and thought-provoking look at the rise of AI, its impact on society, and the tough ethical questions we must answer before it’s too late. Drawing from real-world applications, historical parallels, and his own experiences as an early AI adopter, Williams explores AI’s role in the workforce, governance, creativity...

A fun book of trial and error filled with calamity, order and protocol in the endeavor of becoming a polished professional salesperson.

This is a quiz book for people with a memory like a sieve who can't remember a fact for five minutes. It's the opposite of the straight general knowledge quiz where you have to remember the date of the Armada or the capital of Peru -one of the problems with those quizzes is they are not much good for family entertainment, especially those trivia ones that rely on an encyclopaedic knowledge of Nineties pop music or the Hollywood years. Not much chance for ten-year-olds to shine with questio...

Riverdale High’s new substitute teacher is very odd. Snubbed by the scientific community, he plans his revenge—on the students of Riverdale High! It’s going to take a team of people with some mighty powers to stop him. Archie Comics’ two most renowned superhero teams are going to meet up for the first time ever in this special mini-series! Features cover 1 of 2 special connecting main covers!

A Blueprint for kings and queens on the rise. David uses this book as a yellow brick road for others that may come behind him on their own journeys.

Rising winds, ravenous wildfires, droughts, hurricanes, floods: the world we will pass on is different than the one we inherited. With an unflinching gaze and a blunt pen, David Williams spells out how we will be morally tested on this harsher, hotter planet we have made for ourselves.Yet we are not without hope. In Our Angry Eden, Williams beckons readers toward a belief and a promise resilient enough to face the effects of the climate crisis. From altering our diets to w...

What if a force of overwhelming numbers came to destroy your home and everyone in it? In Myrewood Part I, David Williams plunges readers into the newly established kingdom of Talamgard, where King Brennen must defend his people against hundreds of criminals or risk destruction of everyone he is meant to rule and protect. Dark fantasy fans: prepare for dread, hopelessness, danger, and desperation.