Jeremy Williams Bücher

Wenn das letzte Licht der Prophezeiung erlischt, wird diese Welt in Dunkelheit getränkt. In einer Welt, in der Menschen die Umgebung mithilfe ihrer Willenskraft beeinflussen können, wird Hirakai Hirosuki ein schweres Schicksal zuteil. Um sein Schicksal selbst in die Hand zu nehmen, trainiert er gemeinsam mit seinem Vater und seiner Freundin Yuma und stellt sich den Gefahren, die tief in der Dunkelheit lauern. Doch auf seinem Weg, um mehr über seine wahre Bestimmung herauszufinden, wird deutlich, dass alle Hinweise auf einen uralten Kampf zurückführen. Ein Kampf, älter als die Zeit selbst. Er stellt bald fest, dass nur der Auserwählte selbst dazu in der Lage ist, die Welt vor der Zerstörung zu retten und Frieden in die sonst gespaltene Menschheit zu bringen.

Das Buch stellt Schritt für Schritt (und auch Bild für Bild) die Prinzipien und grundlegenden Arbeiten des Holzschnitzens vor. Die eingängigen Texte und klaren Abbildungen vermitteln alle notwendigen Informationen zu Hölzern, Werkzeugen und Werkbänken und ihrer Handhabung. Gezeigt werden alle Arbeitsschritte beim Schnitzen: vom Schärfen über das Zeichnen von Entwürfen bis hin zur Oberflächenbehandlung. Die Techniken sind dabei für Anfänger wie für Fortgeschrittene gleichermaßen von Interesse.

Set against the backdrop of a vibrant bar scene, a diverse group of individuals engages in heated discussions about social issues, cultural identity, and political activism. This eclectic crew, including cantankerous college students and aspiring poets, focuses on organizing a protest against a local supermarket known for selling poor-quality meat. Personal dynamics emerge, particularly with a new member, Melina, who struggles with her identity and superiority complex. The narrative explores themes of community, race, and the complexities of leadership within the black experience.

In a quest to reunite with his deceased father, Julian Wilson, an exceptional African-American high school senior, invents the first time travel device. However, his plans are disrupted when his younger brother Darius, a charismatic fitness enthusiast, learns of Julian's creation and seeks to use it for his own purposes. The story explores themes of family dynamics, ambition, and the consequences of tampering with time.

'Will open the minds of even the most ardent denier of climate change and/or systemic racism. If there's one book that will help you to be an effective activist for climate justice, it's this one.' - Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu, author of This is Why I Resist

Do you like epic quests of amazing counting?Do you dislike global pandemics, being stuck at home, and the number 7?Then I have a story for you. It’s about how I counted to a million during lockdown – with help from Mum and Dad, friends and neighbours, and Grandad. And some birds. And a bucket of marbles. And an awesome TV reporter.Sometimes, just keeping on going makes you a hero.Eight-year-old Max is counting to a million. Normally, school or having anything interesting to do would get in the way, but school is shut and everyone has to stay home because the UK is in its first lockdown. Max’s dad works at the hospital and counting helps Max with missing him, but as the pandemic progresses and Max’s grandad journeys through his own battle with the virus, what starts as a distraction turns into record-breaking effort that brings Max’s community together.Suitable for readers aged 7 up, this poignant, uplifting story reflects the experiences shared by so many during the Covid pandemic and celebrates how ordinary people accomplish epic things

The narrative explores the development of Black Bottom from 1914 to 1951, highlighting its significance as a refuge for Black migrants escaping Southern racism. This community transformed into a vibrant social, cultural, and economic hub during the World Wars, embodying resilience and the spirit of self-help among its residents. Despite facing numerous challenges, the struggles of Black Bottom's inhabitants fostered a strong sense of unity, ultimately shaping it into a robust and viable community marked by both triumph and adversity.

In this ground-breaking book, Trebeck and Williams challenge us to make ourselves at home with economic wealth, to ensure that everyone is included. They explore the possibility of `Arrival', urging us to move from enlarging the economy to improving it, and the benefits this would bring for all.