Kate M. Williams Books

From kitchen table to protest marches, The Suffragette Cookbook is a history of female love and power.

Mary and Elizabeth: cousins, rivals, queens. All around Mary and Elizabeth were sycophants, spies and detractors who wanted their dominion, their favour and their bodies. For Mary, Elizabeth was a fellow queen with whom she dreamed of a lasting friendship.

"Students need to think critically about what they read or hear. This fully-updated and accessible guide shows students what being 'critical' in their work means, and how to bring that 'critical' dimension into all the work they do. It addresses the need and the skills of being critical in relation to reading and writing and is ideal for students at any level"--

A colourful non-fiction picture book by author, historian and TV presenter Prof Kate Williams, introducing readers to Queen Elizabeth - the life, the legacy, the crown and the corgies - who would grow up the become the longest- ever serving British monarch. The perfect Christmas gift with a paperback out in time for the Platinum Jubilee

It concludes with a section on applying reflective practices to personal development and career planning. This handy guide is an indispensable resource for students of all disciplines and levels, who are required to develop and demonstrate reflective qualities in their work.

Royal expert and TV historian Kate Williams lets you in on the secrets of The Royal Palaces in this exploration of regal residences, past and present.

A dramatic, sparkling tale of sex, glamour, intrigue, romance and heartbreak, England's Mistress traces the rise and rise of the gorgeous Emma Hamilton. Born into poverty, she clawed her way up through London's underworlds of sex for sale to become England's first media superstar. Nothing could stand in the way of her dreams- except her self-destructive desires. Drawing on hundreds of previously undiscovered letters, and told with a novelist's flair, England's Mistress captures the relentless drive, innovative style and burning passion of a true heroine. In a world of tabloid fame and three-minute wonders, Emma's life is truly a tale for our time.

This guide explains why referencing is an essential part of good writing, and shows how to do it. It explains what plagiarism is and how to avoid it. With clear explanations and examples, this handy easy-to-read guide has engaging illustrations and an informal style.

Veronica Mars meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this clever, action-packed sequel to the Babysitters Coven about a coven of witchy babysitters who realize their calling to protect the innocent and save the world from an onslaught of evil. Esme Pearl's life used to be all about bumming rides and babysitting. Sure, it wasn't glamorous, but it was predictable. All that changed when Cassandra Heaven came to town, and they discovered their complicated, and connected, legacy: Esme and Cassandra are Sitters, supernaturally gifted teens armed with an ever-changing grimoire of Sitter witchcraft to help them protect the innocent and keep evil demons at bay. You know, typical teenage stuff. But just as Esme is starting to adjust to--and maybe even like--her new normal, life lobs another glitter bomb her way. The Synod--the Sitterhood's governing circle--has called a Summit, a once-in-a-generation gathering that promises training, education, and a lot of ice-breakers. Esme should be excited--a Summit might mean she can finally get the answers she desperately wants--but she can't shake a building sense of panic. Especially since Cassandra's not acting like herself; Esme's dad is MIA; Pig is out of dog food; Janis is scared to be alone; and there's a guy who seems too good to be true, again. Worst of all, there's no one watching the kids. It's obvious the Summit is a haute mess, but will it be a deadly one, too?

Explores Royal Weddings from 1066 to today, covering medieval, Tudor, Stuart, Georgian, and Victorian periods. Highlights notable weddings, including those of the Queen Mother, Queen, Princess Margaret, and the marriage of Prince William to Kate Middleton.

The first novel in Kate Williams' groundbreaking new historical series which begins in the First World War. For fans of BIRDSONG and DOWNTON ABBEY. In the idyllic early summer of 1914, life is good for the de Witt family. German Rudolf and his aristocratic English wife Verena are planning the wedding of their daughter, Emmeline, while their eldest son Arthur is studying in Paris and Michael is just back from his first term at Cambridge. Celia, the youngest of the de Witt children, is on the brink of adulthood, and secretly dreams of escaping her carefully mapped out future and exploring the world. But with the onslaught of war, the de Witts find themselves in danger of losing everything they hold dear. As Celia struggles to make sense of the changing world around her, she lies about her age to join the war effort and finds herself embroiled in a complex plot that puts her and those she loves in danger. With gripping detail and brilliant empathy, Kate Williams tells the story of Celia and her family as they are shunned by a society that previously embraced them, torn apart by sorrow, and buffeted and changed by the storms of war.

The escapist read you have been dying for! When ten of America’s hottest teenage influencers are invited to an exclusive island resort, things are sure to get wild. But murder isn't what anyone expected. Will anyone survive? Everyone knows Unknown Island—it’s the world’s most exclusive destination. Think white sand beaches, turquoise seas, and luxury accommodations. Plus, it’s invite only, no one over twenty-one is allowed, and it’s absolutely free. Who wouldn’t want to go? The mysterious resort launched with a viral marketing campaign, and now the whole world is watching as Unknown Island opens its doors to the First Ten, the ten elite influencers specifically chosen to be the first to experience everything the resort has to offer. You know them. There’s the gamer, the beauty blogger, the rich girl, the superstar, the junior politician, the environmentalist, the DJ, the CEO, the chef, and the athlete. What they don’t know is that they weren’t invited to Unknown Island for their following—they were invited for their secrets. Everyone is hiding a deadly one, and it looks like someone’s decided it’s payback time. Unknown Island isn’t a vacation . . . it’s a trap. And it’s beginning to look like the First Ten—no matter how influential—are never coming home.

After new student Cassandra Heaven joins seventeen-year-old Esme Pearl's babysitters club, the girls learn that being a babysitter really means a heroic lineage of superpowers, magic rituals, and saving the innocent from evil

In the aftermath of the Great War, the de Witt family are struggling to piece together the shattered fragments of their lives. Rudolf and his wife Verena, still reeling from the loss of their second son, don't know how to function in the post-war world. Stoneythorpe Hall has become an empty shell with no servants to ensure its upkeep. Celia, the de Witt's youngest daughter, is still desperate to spread her wings and see more of the world. To escape Stoneythorpe and the painful secrets that lie there, she moves to London and embraces life and love in the Roaring Twenties.

For fans of Downton Abbey, Atonement and Birdsong - a compelling historical saga from popular TV historian Kate Williams.

Spitalfields, 1840. Catherine is an orphan, living in her uncle's rambling house in London's East End. Out in the streets, a murderer dubbed The Man of Crows is killing young women. As the city panics, Catherine grows obsessed by the dead girls, thinking they hold the key to uncovering the killer - but in fact, she's already far closer than she realizes . . . 'A charged, fast-paced ride through the dark underbelly of Victorian London. Fans of Sarah Waters will love this.' Good Housekeeping 'Wonderfully ripe, imaginative and gripping, with a spider's web of a plot and a spine-tingling atmosphere of menace and suspense.' The Times 'Mesmerising.' The Lady 'A juicy book, with sumptuous period detail and a narrative crammed with intrigue and speculation.' Sunday Telegraph 'Thrilling.' Independent on Sunday 'Intense, intelligent and hugely entertaining, The Pleasures of Men will add Williams to teh ranks of queens of contemporary fiction.' Guardian

Exploring the lives of influential royal women throughout history, this book spans from Cleopatra to Elizabeth II, highlighting their impact on politics, culture, and society. Celebrated historian Kate Williams delves into the personal and public challenges faced by these formidable figures, revealing their resilience and power in a male-dominated world. Through rich storytelling and detailed research, the narrative uncovers the legacies of these women and their roles in shaping history.

Now fully revised and in its third edition, this comprehensive best-selling text, Introducing A Development Guide, explains the principles and practice of management and is ideal for both new and existing managers to assist them in their role. The text incorporates the latest innovations in management thinking and reflects the changes within the management standards. This is an essential resource for those undertaking qualifications at S/NVQ at Level 3. The learning development is clearly structured in each chapter to Objectives, Insights, Case Studies, Examples, Review Your Learning, Back to Work, allowing the user to check their understanding and apply the concepts and principles to their own work situation.

Joséphine beschrijft de onvoorstelbare opkomst en nog ongelooflijker ondergang van een vrouw wier energie en ambitie in haar tijd slechts werden overschaduwd door die van haar man, Napoleon Bonaparte. Joséphine de Beauharnais (1763-1814) was een jonge weduwe die tijdens de Franse Terreur wist te ontsnappen aan de guillotine, en een van de beroemdste societyvrouwen van Frankrijk werd. Tot veler verbazing ging zij in op de avances van een kleine, zes jaar jongere, onbekende militair uit Corsica. Voor hem was zij de ideale opstap naar een grootse carrière; met haar aan zijn zijde werd hij de machtigste man van Europa, keizer van Frankrijk. Maar hun geluk zou niet lang duren. Het lukte het beroemdste echtpaar van hun tijd niet om een zoon en erfgenaam voort te brengen, zodat de keizer besloot Joséphine te verlaten. Joséphine is een intrigerende en meeslepende biografie over de grote liefde van de kleine generaal - een vrouw die nog steeds tot de verbeelding spreekt.

Spitalfields, Londen, 1840. Catherine Sorgeiul woont in een vervallen huis in de East End. Ze heeft weinig vrienden en weinig om de dagen door te komen, behalve haar eigen rijke fantasie. Maar dan vindt er een moord plaats. En nog een. De moordenaar heeft het voorzien op vrouwen en stopt als een soort merkteken haar in hun mond en vouwt hun armen en benen onder hen zodat het eruitziet als geknakte vleugels. Terwijl Catherine nieuwsgierig het nieuws over de moorden volgt, beseft ze langzamerhand dat geheimen uit haar eigen verleden verband houden met deze moorden en dat ze leeft in een wereld waarin niets is wat het lijkt, een wereld van seksuele obsessies, verraad en moord, en van een waarheid die beangstigender is dan iemand zich kan voorstellen.