Bøger af Richard Williams

Jubilant at the outbreak of the Civil War and destitute in its aftermath, Lexington, Virginia, ultimately rose from the ashes to rebuild in the shadow of the conflict's legacy. It is the final resting place of two famous Confederate generals, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and the home of two of the South's most important war-era colleges, Washington College and the Virginia Military Institute. Author Richard G. Williams presents the trials and triumphs of Lexington during the war, including harrowing narratives of Union general Hunter's raid through the town, Lee's struggle between Union and state allegiances and Jackson's rise from professor to feared battlefield tactician.

"The gripping story of Richard Williams, the father who raised and trained two of the greatest women in sports, Venus and Serena. He achieved greatness in spite of hardship and disadvantages to become a successful businessman, family man and tennis coach"--

It's the mid 90s; sleepy British suburbia. Will Green is a teenage songwriter who wants nothing more than to be on Top of the Pops and gracing the cover of the NME with his band SharpShooter. Still reeling from his father's death, being on stage provides him with vital escapism from the day-to-day reality of dealing with his heavy-drinking mother and caring for his little sister Izzy. When it comes to relationships, Will is living in the shadow of best friend and tempestuous lead singer Jake. That's until he meets Amy, a girl with headstrong aspirations of her own, who seemingly sees him for who he really is. As SharpShooter embark on a riotous tour of the UK, Will must navigate tragedy and temptation to keep both his band together and first love alive.

In the dictionary, a ''hero'' is described as a very brave person or someone who possesses incredible powers. Heroes are people who accomplish great feats that change the world somehow. In this book we read about 20 special heroes. Welsh heroes. Suitable for Welsh Learners at Intermediate Level.

Burgers, bullion and the elusive Mr Bonjour, an international man of mystery. The staff of the newly opened Gourmet Burger Factory restaurant in downtown Geneva are faced with a choice - keep the 'acquired' bullion safe for Bonjour's imminent arrival or take the loot and run...

A biography of motor racing legend Stirling Moss, told in 50 brief chapters, by the writer who knew him best

This book is intended to be assist commercial property practitioners who handle transactions involving licensed properties. It provides a concise overview, but hopefully, one which highlights issues of importance and when to seek further specialist advice. Areas covered include: Licensable activities under the Licensing Act 2003 (England and Wales only) The Licensing objectives Types of premises requiring a licence Personal Licences and the Designated Premises Supervisor Application procedures Planning considerations Contracts conditional on licensing (and planning) Licensing due diligence for property transactions Problems to look out for e.g. onerous conditions, the annual fee, site history etc. Impact of Insolvency of the Premises Licence Holder. Steps on completion - transfer the Premises Licence and varying the Designated Premises Supervisor Variation of licences Reviews EnforcementABOUT THE AUTHORSRanked in both Legal 500 and UK Chambers, Niall McCann undertakes all aspects of licensing and gaming and associated regulatory/planning law. He regularly appears as an advocate before courts and local authority sub-committees throughout England and Wales. He has lectured extensively on licensing matters and, in particular, specialises in advising on the impact of insolvency in respect of licensed premises.Richard Williams is an experienced gaming, licensing and regulatory Solicitor, with over 20 years' experience of dealing with licensed premises nationally (including Scotland). Richard is a higher Courts advocate and regularly appears before Committees and Courts nationally, representing a full range of clients in the retail and leisure industries. He also specialises in food safety and health and safety law, particularly where this relates to licensed premises.

When Mostyn, an ageing Pembrokeshire farmer on the brink of bankruptcy, runs into Jethro, a young raver, the pair secretly mobilise to put on the greatest money-spinning event in Little Emlyn''s history: Lewistock. But all does not go to plan. As Mostyn and Jethro collide with the bank, drug dealers and money lenders, it could cost them everything.

Timely, vivid and enthralling it's unputdownable' Miranda Seymour, author ofThe Bugatti QueenOne of the greatest motor racing stories Nick Mason Dick Seaman was thearchetypal dashing motorsport hero of the 1930s, the first Englishman to win a race for Mercedes-Benz and the last Grand Prix driver to die at the wheel before theoutbreak of the Second World War. Award-winning author Richard Williamsreveals the remarkable but now forgotten story of a driver whose battles against theleading figuresof motor racings golden age inspired the post-war generation ofBritish champions. The son of wealthy parents, educated at Rugby and Cambridge, Seaman grew up in a privileged world of house parties, jazz and fast cars. But motor racing was no mere hobby: it became such an obsession that he dropped out of university to pursue his ambitions, squeezing money out of his parents to buy better cars. When he was offered a contractwiththe world-beating, state-sponsored Mercedes team in 1937, he signed up despite the growing political tensions between Britain and Germany. Ayear later, he celebrated victory in the German Grand Prix with the beautiful 18-year-old daughter of thefounder ofBMW. Their wedding that summer would force a split with his family, a costly rift that had not been closed six months later when he crashed in the rain while leading at Spa, dying withhis divided loyalties seemingly unresolved.He was just 26 years old.A Race with Love and Deathis a gripping tale of speed, romance and tragedy. Set in an era of rising tensions, where the urge to live each moment to the full never seemed more important, it is a richly evocative story that grips from first to last.

What is the role of a Director? Tyrannical dictator or creative persuader? Why does the audience matter when interpreting a play? How do you get the best out of actors and what do they expect from you? Directing for the Stage addresses the key questions surrounding this venerable and yet often invisible craft, offering practical guidance on the crucial moments of creating a stage production, including budgeting, auditions, rehearsals, opening night and beyond. From knotty discussions on Shakespeare, to when to call a coffee break, all aspects of the Director's art are examined, including the history and development of the stage Director; how to commission and original play or obtain rights for an existing work; how to timetable the production process - from concept to last night and an hour-by-hour guide to rehearsals and all major approaches.