Jessica Williams Books

A cursed slumber for 100 years befalls Princess Niamh, leaving her kingdom in despair. However, she possesses a fierce determination and creativity that sets her apart from traditional fairy tale heroines. This reimagined story emphasizes themes of STEM and empowerment, showcasing a princess who doesn't require rescue, making it a refreshing take for modern readers.

Get your students thinking critically. A six-level skills-based English course. Unlock Listening, Speaking & Critical Thinking is a six-level, research-informed, academic-light English course created to build the skills and language students need for their studies. It develops students' ability to think critically in an academic context right from the start of their language learning. Every level has 100% new, inspiring video on a range of academic topics. Critical Thinking sections develop the lower- and higher-order thinking skills required for the productive speaking task, with measureable progress. Every unit is enhanced with fully integrated, bespoke Classroom App material to extend the skills and language students are learning in the book.

From the inequalities and absurdities of the so-called developed West to the vast scale of suffering wreaked by war, famine and AIDS in developing countries, this paints a picture of shocking contrasts. Each fact from this eclectic range is followed by explanation and analysis.

Jessica Williams revisits her classic series of snapshots of life in the twenty-first century with a revised and updated edition that includes a wealth of new material. This edition continues to explore the stark contrasts between the inequalities of the developed world and the immense suffering caused by war, famine, and AIDS in developing countries. It features an eclectic selection of facts addressing a wide range of global issues, with a renewed focus on climate change, the decline of human rights and democratic freedoms, the unexpected consequences of corporate growth, and the madness of sports and media, alongside updated statistics. Each fact is accompanied by a short essay that delves into the larger issues behind the numbers, enriched by real-life stories, anecdotes, and case studies that humanize the data and highlight the human impact. Williams emphasizes the interconnectedness of our world and the fragility of civilization, prompting readers to confront hard truths and consider actionable solutions. As a journalist and producer for the BBC's HARDTalk, she has interviewed a diverse array of influential figures, further enhancing her insights into these pressing global challenges.

Aktuell, schockierend, auf den Punkt gebracht: Wie jeder von uns Missstände und Ungerechtigkeit in der Welt bekämpfen kann. 99% aller Buchankündigungen werden nicht gelesen. Doch schon 1% aller Neuerscheinungen kann die Welt verändern. Die englische Journalistin und BBC-Produzentin Jessica Williams sammelte 50 verblüffende Fakten über die Welt, in der wir leben. Erstaunlich, aufrüttelnd, informativ: Das beste Mittel für alle, die glauben, ein einzelner Mensch könne nichts verändern.