David Williams: 216 books
The Cambrian Fossils of Chengjiang, China
The Flowering of Early Animal Life
Language: English
Release Date: March 9, 2017
The celebrated lower Cambrian Chengjiang biota of Yunnan Province, China, represents one of the most significant ever paleontological discoveries. Deposits of ancient mudstone, about 520 million years old, have yielded a spectacular variety of exquisitely preserved fossils that record the early diversification...
Hold On with a Bulldog Grip
A Short Study of Ulysses S. Grant
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2019
In this new short biography of Ulysses S. Grant, leading scholars provide an accessible introduction to Grant and his legacy. Grant led Federal forces to victory in the Civil War, was the first modern American president, and authored his memoirs, which would eventually become one of the greatest books...
The Search for the Legacy of the USPHS Syphilis Study at Tuskegee
Reflective Essays Based upon Findings from the Tuskegee Legacy Project
Language: English
Release Date: July 16, 2011
The Search for the Legacy of the USPHS Syphilis Study at Tuskegee is a collection of essays that seeks to redefine the "legacy" of the infamous Tuskegee Syphilis Study in light of recent findings from other scientific studies that challenge the long-standing, widely-held understanding of...
by David G Williams
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: March 12, 2015
How was it an entire cultured nation allowed their children to be raised by a political party with an ideology of hate? Stories of the fanatical bravery of the young men and children of the Reich on the battlefields of Europe are abundant. One could even admire the courage of the Volkssturm and the...
The Equal Society
Essays on Equality in Theory and Practice
Language: English
Release Date: December 24, 2015
Equality is a widely championed social ideal. But what is equality? And what action is required if present-day societies are to root out their inequalities?
The Equal Society collects fourteen philosophical essays, each with a fresh perspective on these questions. The authors explore the demands...
by Craig Williams, David James, Cassie Wilson
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2008
Mathematics and Science for Sport and Exercise introduces students to the basic mathematical and scientific principles underpinning sport and exercise science. It is an invaluable course companion for students who have little prior experience of maths or science, and an ideal revision aid for higher...
by Charles Mills, Lewis R. Gordon, Anthony Reed
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: March 29, 2018
Literary scholars and historians have long considered W. E. B. Du Bois (1868--1963) an extremely influential writer and a powerful cultural critic. The author of more than one hundred books, hundreds of published articles, and founding editor of the NAACP journal The Crisis, Du Bois has been widely...
Kenosis of God
The Self-Limitation of God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Language: English
Release Date: April 10, 2009
My first impression of the title Kenosis of God was that this was going to be an academic book replete with boring, complex and difficult exegetical and theological arguments. On the contrary, I found out after reading that it was very engaging, exciting and very refreshing book on Christian Theology....
by M. Donald Hancock, Christopher J. Carman, Marjorie Castle
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2018
Politics in Europe, Seventh Edition introduces students to the power of the European Union as well as seven political systems—the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Russia, Poland—within a common analytical framework that enables students to conduct both single-case and cross-national analysis....
The Malaspina Expedition 1789–1794
Journal of the Voyage by Alejandro Malaspina. Volume I: Cádiz to Panamá
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2018
Among the voyages of exploration and surveying in the late 18th century, that of Alejandro Malaspina best represents the high ideals and scientific interests of the Enlightenment. Italian-born, Malaspina entered the Spanish navy in 1774. In September 1788 he and fellow-officer José Bustamante submitted...
by David L. Williams
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: March 20, 2012
This quick reference handbook covers the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease in a range of exotic companion animal species, including rabbits, rodents, reptiles, birds, amphibians and fish. It clarifies when extrapolation from cat or dog eyes is appropriate, or when new information is needed to...
Urbanism in the Preindustrial World
Cross-Cultural Approaches
Language: English
Release Date: January 7, 2009
A baseline study of the growth of preindustrial cities worldwide.
This work employs a subset of preindustrial cities on many continents to answer questions archaeologists grapple with concerning the populating and growth of cities before industrialization. It further explores how scholars differently...
by Hans Krueger, Dan Williams, Barbara Kaminsky
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2007
Language: English
Release Date: January 6, 2007
Despite significant progress due to public health campaigns and other policy efforts, smoking continues to be a serious health threat throughout the world. In addition, sedentary lifestyles, poor diet, and obesity continue to be major causes of chronic diseases. The Health Impact of Smoking and Obesity...
by David B. Williams
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: August 30, 2017
Inspired by Clement C. Moores timeless classic The Night Before Christmas and tracing the story of salvation back to the Garden of Eden, A Christmas Bedtime Story tells the story of how Gods magnificent love came to a stable on a winter night in a way that will touch your entire family. It is the...