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Gareth Williams

    Rescuing Richard
    Textbook of diabetes. Volume 2
    Serving Shaka
    Happiness in Your Head
    Needing Napoleon
    Infrapolitical Passages
    • Infrapolitical Passages

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This book makes a case for infrapolitics as an enactment of intellectual responsibility in the face of a tumultuous world of war and of technological value extraction on a planetary scale.Infrapolitical Passages proposes to clear a way through some of the dominant political determinations and violent symptoms of contemporary globalization. In doing so, Gareth Williams makes a case for infrapolitics as an enactment of intellectual responsibility in the face of a tumultuous world of war and of technological value extraction on a planetary scale.The book offers a theory of globalization as a gigantic, directionless crisis in humanity’s symbolic organization, as well as a theory of global economic warfare as the very positing of directionlessness and, at the same time, facticity. Williams’s infrapolitics stands at a distance from the biopolitical, which it understands as domination presenting itself as the production of specific forms of subjectivity in the face of the commodity. The subsequent obscuring of being signals the need to circumvent the instrumentalization of life as subordination to the metaphysics of subjectivity, representation, and politics.Infrapolitical Passages works to confront that which is unavailable in subjectivity and representation, opening a way for facticity in the age of globalization in order to make room for the infrapolitical question for existence.

      Infrapolitical Passages
      4.8
    • A contemporary novel with an important historical element

      Needing Napoleon
      4.6
    • Happiness in Your Head

      From Hong Kong Banker to Sunny Coast Chancer

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The book explores the profound concept of individuality and the significance of the one life we have. It delves into themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the choices that define our existence. Through compelling narratives and thought-provoking insights, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own lives and the impact of their decisions. The work emphasizes the importance of living authentically and embracing the unique journey each person experiences.

      Happiness in Your Head
      5.0
    • Serving Shaka

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      A historical novel with an important time-travel element

      Serving Shaka
      4.5
    • Textbook of diabetes. Volume 2

      • 1500 pages
      • 53 hours of reading

      Pickup and Williams' Textbook of Diabetes has established itself as the definitive reference work in the field, providing lucid, comprehensive coverage of the subject with full color illustrations and beautiful presentation. The focus of the book is very much clinical, but throughout the coverage of basic science is strong and pervades most clinical components of the book. The significant advances that have occurred in our understanding of the disease are reflected in this new edition. A total of 74 chapters are organized into 20 sections covering all the issues relating to the clinical management of the disease, from the historical context, normal physiology, pathogenesis of diabetes, diabetes complications, the practicalities of living with diabetes, the organization of care and future developments. The chapter list has been revised and updated to further refine the coverage. At least a third of the contributors are new and have provided a wealth of fresh material to the book. All the other chapters have been thoroughly rewritten.Please view sample pages from chapter 31 and chapter 75.

      Textbook of diabetes. Volume 2
      4.0
    • Rescuing Richard

      • 344 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The third novel in 'The Richard Davey Chronicles' series

      Rescuing Richard
      4.4
    • Dozers Don't Doze

      • 24 pages
      • 1 hour of reading

      A little bulldozer resists sleep in this humorous board book perfect for fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site.

      Dozers Don't Doze
      4.2
    • On Ovid's Metamorphoses

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Drawing on many years of teaching Ovid's Metamorphoses, Gareth Williams offers a brisk and lively reading of the poem that emphasizes why it speaks in compelling ways to a twenty-first-century audience. He shows how the Metamorphoses is not just a colorful collection of stories about change but an exploration of change itself.

      On Ovid's Metamorphoses
      4.0
    • For You: Biology for You

      National Curriculum Edition for GCSE

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Written by a team of experienced authors and examiners, Biology for Cambridge IGCSE First Edition is a comprehensive resource, endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations and matching specification 0610. It is ideal for international school students, content presented clearly and concisely to make it accessible to students with wide ranging backgrounds. Study tips throughout the text address common misconceptions and errors. Innovative 'lesson on a page' double page spread formats are used to present topics, providing all pertinent material and emphasising the key learning points. Each chapter has a section of exam-style questions, written by experienced examiners, which closely match papers 1, 2 and 3. There is also a section dedicated to the Alternative to Practical paper in each title. A revision checklist for each title covers the whole syllabus to ensure students know what they have covered.

      For You: Biology for You
      3.5
    • Biology for You

      Fifth Edition for All GCSE Examinations

      • 424 pages
      • 15 hours of reading

      Covering all GCSE specifications, this tried and tested series has been fully updated to match the (9-1) GCSE Biology specifications for 2016, as well as international specifications. With a focus on science, concepts develop naturally, engaging students and enabling them to get a thorough understanding of Biology.

      Biology for You
      4.0
    • DNA. The double helix; the blueprint of life; and, during the early 1950s, a baffling enigma that could win a Nobel Prize. Everyone knows that James Watson and Francis Crick discovered the double helix. In fact, they clicked into place the last piece of a huge jigsaw puzzle that other researchers had assembled over decades. Researchers like Maurice Wilkins (the 'Third Man of DNA') and Rosalind Franklin, famously demonised by Watson. Not forgetting the 'lost heroes' who fought to prove that DNA is the stuff of genes, only to be airbrushed out of history. In Unravelling the Double Helix, Professor Gareth Williams sets the record straight. He tells the story of DNA in the round, from its discovery in pus-soaked bandages in 1868 to the aftermath of Watson's best-seller The Double Helix a century later. You don't need to be a scientist to enjoy this book. It's a page-turner that unfolds like a detective story, with suspense, false leads and treachery, and a fabulous cast of noble heroes and back-stabbing villains. But beware: some of the science is dreadful, and the heroes and villains may not be the ones you expect.

      Unravelling the Double Helix
      4.1
    • The Viking Ship

      • 96 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The Viking ship is one of the most iconic images of the Viking Age. As well as including well-known vessels such as the spectacular ship-burials from Gokstad and Oseberg in southern Norway, Viking Ships introduces the newly-conserved Roskilde 6 ship from Denmark. Measuring at over 37 metres, this is the longest Viking ship ever discovered and will form the core of the touring exhibition Vikings: life and legend. The Vikings used their shipbuilding skills to command the sea; their famous ships permitted the exploration, colonization and the raids for which they are best known. This book will explore the evolution of their sea-going vessels and celebrate this outstanding feature of the Viking Age.

      The Viking Ship
      4.1
    • Chess is the king of board games, mentally challenging yet still great fun to play at the most basic beginners level. This beautifully illustrated little book teaches you how to play this addictive game of skill using annotated colour photographs and diagrams to explain the pieces, the moves and the winning strategy.

      Chess : an easy-to-follow illustrated guide to playing this popular game of skill
      3.5
    • Branded?

      • 104 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      What would people think of me if I drove a Mercedes? Am I more "Gucci" than "Nike"? Our brand choices say a great deal about us as individuals. This work takes a lighthearted look at how brands behave, how they gather associations and what they mean to the people that buy them.

      Branded?
    • English Medieval Coin Hoards 2:

      Eighth to Eleventh Centuries

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      This book presents images and discussion of 20 English coin hoards, ranging in date from the 730s to the 1090s. All were studied by the late Marion Archibald at the British Museum but have never been published in full. Each hoard is the subject of a chapter with discussion of the discovery and the historical context and a catalog of the coins.

      English Medieval Coin Hoards 2:
    • Weston Park

      The House, the Families and the Influence

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Weston Park boasts a remarkable history, featuring a significant collection of late seventeenth-century London art since 1735. Despite its considerable territorial and social influence, it remains surprisingly underappreciated. The park's indigenous collections highlight its unique cultural heritage and artistic significance, making it a hidden gem worth exploring.

      Weston Park
    • Our Precious Time

      A Beginner's Guide to the Austrian School of Economics

      • 236 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Focusing on the relationship between knowledge, power, and personal energy, this book aims to empower individuals by helping them reclaim control over their time and resources. It explores the dynamics of energy deployment and offers insights on how to harness personal strengths effectively. The narrative encourages readers to rethink their approach to power, emphasizing individual agency and the importance of managing one's own energy to achieve greater fulfillment and effectiveness in life.

      Our Precious Time
    • Offering an engaging and exam-focused approach, this student book pack is designed to accommodate all abilities in biology. It combines depth of subject matter with clear, concise presentations, ensuring that students can easily grasp complex concepts. The material is tailored to help every learner achieve their full potential, making it a valuable resource for IGCSE and O Level students.

      Cambridge IGCSE® & O Level Essential Biology: Print and Enhanced Online Student Book Pack Third Edition
    • Featuring an engaging and exam-focused approach, this student book is designed to cater to all abilities, ensuring that every learner can achieve their full potential in biology. It combines depth of subject matter with clear and concise presentation, making complex concepts accessible and understandable.

      Cambridge IGCSE® & O Level Essential Biology: Student Book Third Edition
    • Understanding English grammar is an essential skill to have and will be useful throughout a child's life, as well as in the adult world. Give children the opportunity to have a head-start with this book that will help them practice the "rules" of the English language through hours and hours of exercizes and fun!

      Wipe-Clean Starting Grammar and Punctuation
    • WARNING! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts. Choking hazard. Ink from pen may not be washable. Draw over the dotted lines with the wipe-clean pen provided, and copy them out below to help the comical monsters characters complete the words. This durable, wipe-clean book allows children to trace over the dotted letter-shapes again and again, helping them to develop important pen-control skills and practise letter formation skills.

      Wipe-Clean High-Frequency Words to Copy
    • New Biology for You

      Revised Edition for All GCSE Examinations

      • 400 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      The most popular series for GCSE, updated to match the GCSE Science specifications for AQA, Edexcel and OCR. These tried and tested resources are a firm favourite with science teachers and students alike.

      New Biology for You
    • It's Halloween, and a group of spooky friends wants to go trick or treating and scare people, but sleep overcomes them one by one. Lift the flaps and enjoy the fun.

      ¡Buenas noches, monstruitos!
    • Tato kazeta obsahuje 12 rozdílných dílků, které přesně zapadnou na vyznačená místa. Puzzle i knížka jsou ideální pomůckou pro výuku řeči a rozvoj motoriky. Dokážeš zandat všechna puzzle na ta správná místa a dokážeš všechny tyto předměty i pojmenovat? Tato vesele ilustrovaná knížka nejmenší děti seznámí s různými dopravními prostředky, stroji i záchranářskými vozy. Kromě puzzle, díky kterým děti budou rozvíjet a trénovat jemnou motoriku, na malé zvědavce čekají i otázky a úkoly, které jim pomohou si nové znalosti a již nabyté vědomosti procvičit a lépe si je tak osvojit. S knížkou i puzzle se vaše děti rozhodně nudit nebudou a stráví s nimi celé hodiny hraní a učení.

      Náklaďáky
    • Tato kazeta obsahuje 12 rozdílných dílků, které přesně zapadnou na vyznačená místa. Puzzle i knížka jsou ideální pomůckou pro výuku řeči a rozvoj motoriky. Dokážeš zandat všechna puzzle na ta správná místa a dokážeš všechny tyto předměty i pojmenovat? Tato vesele ilustrovaná knížka nejmenší děti seznámí jak s prostředím farmy, tak i s různými barvami a zvířátky. Kromě puzzle, díky kterým děti budou rozvíjet a trénovat jemnou motoriku, na malé zvědavce čekají i otázky a úkoly, které jim pomohou si nové znalosti a již nabyté vědomosti procvičit a lépe si je tak osvojit. S knížkou i puzzle se vaše děti rozhodně nudit nebudou a stráví s nimi celé hodiny hraní a učení.

      Malé dítě se učí Farma
    • Dokážeš uložiť všetky puzzle na tie správne miesta a dokážeš všetky tieto predmety aj pomenovať? Táto veselo ilustrovaná knižka najmenšie deti zoznámi s rôznymi dopravnými prostriedkami, strojmi či aj záchranárskymi vozidlami. Okrem puzzle, vďaka ktorým si deti budú rozvíjať a trénovať jemnú motoriku, čakajú na malých zvedavcov aj otázky a úlohy. Pomôžu im precvičiť a lepšie si tak osvojiť nové znalosti a už nadobudnuté vedomosti. S knižkou aj puzzle sa vaše deti rozhodne nudiť nebudú a strávia s nimi celé hodiny hrania a učenia.

      Malé dieťa sa učí Nákladiaky
    • Dokážeš uložiť všetky puzzle na tie správne miesta a dokážeš všetky tieto predmety aj pomenovať? Táto veselo ilustrovaná knižka najmenšie deti zoznámi s prostredím farmy aj s rôznymi farbami a zvieratkami. Okrem puzzle, vďaka ktorým si deti budú rozvíjať a trénovať jemnú motoriku, čakajú na malých zvedavcov aj otázky a úlohy. Pomôžu im precvičiť a lepšie si tak osvojiť nové znalosti a už nadobudnuté vedomosti. S knižkou aj puzzle sa vaše deti rozhodne nudiť nebudú a strávia s nimi celé hodiny hrania a učenia.

      Malé dieťa sa učí Farma