Books by Paul Williams

This concise yet comprehensive study explores innovative practice in the novel and, from the perspective of creative writing, the astonishing resilience of the novel form.

In a twenty year career marked by obsessive secrecy, brutality, and meticulous planning, Martin Cahill, aka, The General, quickly rose through the ranks of the Irish underworld, until he himself became an international celebrity.His criminal record included assassination, kidnapping, the bombing of a car belonging to a forensics expert who could finger him, and pulling off one of the world''s largest gold heists and even more incredible, the world''s largest art heist.He was untouchable, and loyal to his gang. Loved by the common man, his personal battle with the police, from dropping his pants when the police told him they''d expose him to digging up the police officers private golf course, would make him a living legend. But Martin not only refused to respect the police, he refused to pay tribute to the IRA. And unlike the police who had to follow the law in their battle to bring down Ireland''s most wanted, the IRA played by their own rules.

A Glimpse Behind the Facade of SuccessIn The Illusion of Invincibility, Paul Williams and Andreas Krebs take a no-punches-held look at the stories we tell ourselves about business success. The rags-to-riches tale is tempting, but we don't have to search far to see that most organizations rise for a time, only to experience a dramatic fall from grace. Just look at some of the companies that used to be household names: Nokia, AOL, Pan Am, Woolworth and Blockbuster.Move from good to great. You'll learn the secrets to clear-eyed, value-driven leadership with stories from top managers from international companies, major family businesses, start-ups, consulting firms, the public sector, and NGOs. They offer lessons on how to be a successful and reflective boss in an age of digitization and disruption. Each chapter includes a "e;stress test"e; to help you to take an honest look at your own organization and yourself.Can leaders today be inspired by the Incas? You may be surprised. When the authors added a few days to a business trip to Peru, instead of relaxing, they found themselves exploring one of the greatest civilizations in human history...with unexpected lessons about successful businesses and great leadership.The Illusion of Invincibility examines the why of success and failure. It's a smart, funny, and radical look at how to build and sustain a great organization, inspired by those who have done it well...in today's world and five hundred years ago.

Collaborative working is an established feature of the public, business and third sector environments, but its effectiveness can be hampered by complex structural and personal variants. This original book explores the influence of agency through the role of individual actors in collaborative working processes, known as boundary spanners. It examines the different aspects of the boundary spanner's role and discusses the skills, abilities, and experience that are necessary. It will be of interest to academics, researchers and students interested in this field of study, and provides learning for policy makers and practitioners active in the fields of collaboration.

Custer, Sitting Bull and Little Bighorn are familiar names in the history of the American West. Yet the Great Sioux War of 1876 was a less notorious affair than earlier events, when hundreds of white settlers were killed. From this carnage Sitting Bull emerged as a military leader. This history reexamines the facts behind Sitting Bull's legend.

REBORN is the new poetry book from Fantasy and Horror author Paul Anthony Williams. It deals with the issues of Heartache, Depression, Friendship, and Loss. The subject matter skips near the surface of the author's own life and also deals with many hidden demons of his own that have been woven within these very pages...Paul Anthony Williams currently resides in Rugeley, Staffordshire.

ALL MY LOVE is the new poetry book written by English author and poet Paul Anthony Williams. The book revolves around love, heartache, and loss. It is the fifth poetry book written by Paul and will not be the last, as he is currently working on a sixth poetry planned for release in 2019.Paul Anthony Williams currently resides in Rugeley, Staffordshire UK.

Presents the proceedings of the of the conference on the Psychoanalytic Therapy of Severe Disturbance held in Belfast in June 2008. This book is of interest to mental health professionals - psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and nurses who have an interest in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy.

Based on the 2nd International Psychoanalytic Conference: 'Aggression: From Fantasy to Action', held in May 2010, this title contains papers that were delivered at the conference, together with edited summaries of discussions from the floor that followed each paper.

From the hills and valleys of Appalachia to the sun-drenched plains of Missouri and ""bleeding"" Kansas, a violent clandestine war was waged far from the famous Civil War battlefields that saw tens of thousands fall in line of battle. Bands of irregular Rebel cavalry fought a hit-and-run warfare against Union troops and the pro-Union population.

This book is the first of three that take as their subject aspects of the author's life, reflects upon a period between birth and eight years of age. It is a piece of literature that furnishes an account of the methods of a mind in its efforts to prevail in oppressive circumstances.

Presents the proceedings of the of the conference on the Psychoanalytic Therapy of Severe Disturbance held in Belfast in June 2008. This book is of interest to mental health professionals - psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, psychotherapists, psychologists, social workers and nurses who have an interest in psychoanalysis and psychotherapy.

Bugsy Malone Song Selections presents six songs from the favourite children's musical. Arranged for piano and voice with guitar chords, songs include Fat Sam's Grand Slam, Bugsy Malone and You give a little love.