Dan Williams Livres

A Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller A deeply moving, gorgeously illustrated short story for people of all ages from the international bestselling author of The Kite Runner, brought to life by Dan Williams's beautiful illustrations 'The book may be brief, but it is beautiful, poetic - a distillation of his strengths' Sunday Times On a moonlit beach a father cradles his sleeping son as they wait for dawn to break and a boat to arrive. He speaks to his boy of the long summers of his childhood, recalling his grandfather's house in Syria, the stirring of olive trees in the breeze, the bleating of his grandmother's goat, the clanking of her cooking pots. And he remembers, too, the bustling city of Homs with its crowded lanes, its mosque and grand souk, in the days before the sky spat bombs and they had to flee. When the sun rises they and those around them will gather their possessions and embark on a perilous sea journey in search of a new home. Proceeds from the sale of Sea Prayer will go to The Khaled Hosseini Foundation and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency to help fund life-saving support and build better futures for refugees around the world.

Set in a post climate-change world, the narrative explores the lives of well-developed characters navigating a society dominated by technology, where magic lingers in the background. The story delves into their struggles and triumphs, offering a compelling escape into a unique blend of realism and fantasy.

Set in a post-apocalyptic United States, the narrative follows two enterprising merchants navigating a world devoid of electricity, a functioning economy, and centralized governance. As they scavenge and trade remnants of the past, they face challenges from bandits, religious extremists, and armed militias enforcing their own rules. The story, crafted by master storyteller Dan Williams, offers a compelling exploration of survival, resilience, and the complexities of human nature in a fractured society.

The book explores the dual importance of connections and knowledge in achieving professional success. Dan Williams emphasizes that a robust network is essential, but effectively leveraging that network is equally crucial. It offers practical tips and techniques, along with anecdotal stories, to enhance networking skills and meet professional objectives. Readers will gain insights on how to navigate the complexities of networking to achieve their goals.

In this volume Dan Williams displays his remarkable expertise in handling language, in his wide range of mastery over poetic form, and in his ability to engage and delight readers with surprising word choices and unusual subject matter. If you like your lyric poems to be --narrative --dramatic --studies of character --set in exotic places --humorous --found poems --classical lyrics --mixtures of the above then this collection is for you.

The most striking characteristic of these poems is the use of vivid phrases used by the poet. No doubt, while reading the poems in the poetry collection, we are struck at once by the fact that the poems are full of great depth and simplicity. Due to melody of diction in these poems, the sound of the words and phrases lingers in the mind for a long time. BIO While a graduate student in California Mr. Willliams won first place in the prestigious Phelan Awards for a satirical poem. From that point forward his life has been spent experiencing classical poetry, post-modern verse and honing his own lines into powerful expressions. Mr. Williams' work has appeared in many types of anthologies and publications including Christian Science Monitor, Rockhurst Review, Kerf, The Great American Poetry Show, and Literature Today. He is a long-standing member of Poets & Writers, PoetsWest, and the Ina Coolbrith Circle and has been a reader in many different venues, his work appearing in Yosemite's time capsules and engraved on a flank of Maven, the Mar's atmosphere explorer. He has also been a college instructor of literature, a state park and NPS ranger, an actor and stand-in in Back to the Future III, and a nominee for the Pushcart Prize in poetry. Daniel Williams is author of Lost Language of Mars and other Earthling Meditations.

The book delves into the interplay between the theories of Melanie Klein, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Ingmar Bergman, highlighting their common emphasis on imagination. Through in-depth analyses of several pivotal films by Bergman, it uncovers how these thinkers' concepts intersect and enrich the understanding of cinematic art.

Focusing on practical teaching strategies, this pocket book presents 26 effective ideas to enhance maths and English skills in the classroom. Each entry is concise and paired with a relevant example, making it easy for busy educators to implement. The book caters to a diverse range of further education contexts, ensuring that the strategies are enjoyable and engaging for learners of all ages and backgrounds. It's an invaluable resource for teachers seeking to enrich their lessons without overwhelming their schedules.

Set in a post-apocalyptic future ravaged by the Fires, two protagonists, Trader and Joe Cruz, embark on a perilous quest to find two missing boys. Their journey leads them through a fractured landscape filled with dangerous raiders and fragmented communities. Along the way, they meet a diverse array of characters, some claiming to be saviors of a broken society. This adventure tale explores themes of survival, redemption, and the complexities of human nature in a world struggling to rebuild.

The book encourages children to embrace their dreams while acknowledging the importance of turning those dreams into reality. Through the story, it highlights the journey of Thomas Edison, illustrating the perseverance required to achieve success. The message emphasizes the balance between dreaming and taking action, inspiring young readers to explore their potential. With a dedication to the author's grandchildren and illustrated by a seasoned duck artist, the book aims to instill hope and motivation in its young audience.