Books with author Rufus Phillips Williams

Want to improve your English writing skills?This guide will quickly and clearly teach you how to master written language. You’ll learn:How to write concisely, to be easily understoodHow to vary your structure and vocabulary, to keep readers engagedHow to use advanced language appropriatelyHow to edit your work, and adapt it for different subjects…and much more!In Advanced Writing Skills for Students of English, writing tips are presented with a focus on why different styles and techniques work. You’ll not only learn what makes writing most effective, you’ll discover the reasoning behind it, making it easier to remember and apply. As well as covering general writing tips, across all subjects, this book also offers guidance on specific areas of writing, including business, academic and creative writing. You'll advance faster with this guide, thanks to Phil Williams’ usual accessible and flexible style.

Want to know how to write better in English?How do you make your message clear and easy to understand? How do you vary your sentences and vocabulary to keep readers engaged? How do you use advanced language without being confusing?The answers to these questions and more can be found in Advanced Writing Skills for Students of English. Through discussing wide range of topics, Phil Williams presents a series of tips for better writing with a focus on analysing the grammatical rules and reasoning behind each. This guide also looks, in brief, at the considerations required for specific areas of writing.Writing is a skill that takes time and personal practice to master, and Phil Williams’ latest language guide is a simply-presented aide to start you on that journey today.

A hidden labyrinth. A book of horrors. Can Pax solve her city’s mysteries before they kill her?Pax thought she knew the dark side of Ordshaw. A poker pro who hustles bankers and gangsters, she can take care of herself. But she’s about to discover the shadows hide worse things than criminals.When a thief steals her bankroll, Pax risks losing her home. But following his trail unearths truths that threaten her life. As a sinister government agency and a gang who call themselves “Fae” close in, Pax needs allies fast. With an alcoholic thug-turned-family man and a psychotic anonymous caller to choose between, her options are thin.People have disappeared simply for discovering what's lurking under Ordshaw.To get her life back, Pax needs to go much further than that.Fans of Neil Gaiman and Guy Ritchie alike will love this clash of contemporary fantasy and gritty British gangster noir.Get it now.What reviewers are saying about the Ordshaw series..."I have no hesitation in recommending this...I was pretty much hooked to the story from start to finish." - Lynn's Books"a fun, thrill-a-minute urban fantasy full of unique characters, exciting action and wonderfully comic moments" - Phil Parker, author of The Knights' Protocol Trilogy"I wholeheartedly recommend this book to fellow urban fantasy enthusiasts" - Steph, Bookshine and Readbows"I was thoroughly hooked with this absolute page turner." - Jolene, Babydolls and Razorblades"a really fun adventure with a lot of interesting characters (and creatures)" - Jordan, Forever Lost in Literature"A truly unique and interesting Urban Fantasy series" - Becky, Crooks Books"a promising peek into a bizarre world" - Maddalena, Space and Sorcery"Recommended for fans of well-written urban fantasy, who'd appreciate something a little different." - Sarah Higbee, author of the Sunblinded Trilogy

Improve your grammar skills with 161 focused exercises.The English Tenses Exercise Book drills a solid understanding of the past, present and future in simple, continuous and perfect forms. With thousands of examples of each tense, practising both form and use, this is a perfect companion to reference books and language classes.Each tense is tested separately to help you perfect them, before being brought together in mixed tense exercises that compare and contrast use. Exercises include individual gap-fill sentences, scrambled sentences, reading for information, usage analysis, and error correction, as well as longer prose exercises that demonstrate grammar in use. You’ll find educational articles, short stories and even a recipe for homemade bread!This wealth of practice will strengthen your understanding and your confidence, while also providing entertainment thanks to the author’s uniquely engaging style. Written by Phil Williams, author of the bestselling reference book, The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide, this exercise book is a must-have for any student of English. Get it today!

In Vietnam, 1968, the enemy was planning the kind of overwhelming attack that broke the French at Dien Bien Phu. But while U.S. Marines dug in at Khe Sanh, and recon missions probed the Laotian border, the enemy proved elusive-until it struck full force on an isolated Green Beret outpost. In the early darkness of February 7th, two dozen U.S. Special Forces soldiers and their indigenous fighters were overrun, attacked by waves of ground troops, mortars, flame-throwers, and a weapon they had not prepared for: North Vietnamese tanks. The battle of Lang Vei had begun.In this gripping, keenly told account, author William R. Phillips chronicles a desperate struggle for survival as the Green Berets held out against unrelenting fire from point blank range. Then, as the badly wounded Americans fought their way out of one death trap, they found themselves in another, still besieged with little hope for rescue-until a super secret, quick-reaction strike force launched one of the most daring missions of the war...

Welcome to Ordshaw.Don’t look down.Pax thought she knew the dark side of Ordshaw. A poker pro who hustles bankers and gangsters, she can take care of herself. But she’s about to discover the shadows hide worse things than criminals.When a thief steals her bankroll, it could cost Pax her home. Following his trail unearths a labyrinthine mystery that could cost Pax her life.People have disappeared simply for discovering what's lurking under Ordshaw.To get her life back, Pax needs to go much further than that.Will Pax’s findings put the whole city at risk? Will her new allies prove more dangerous than the monstrous enemy?Will she even survive another day?The Sunken City Trilogy collects the first complete arc in the Ordshaw series in one collectible edition, including Under Ordshaw, Blue Angel and The Violent Fae. Packed with compelling characters, clever twists and creatures that’ll keep you up all night - perfect for fans of Ben Aaronovitch, Jim Butcher, Guy Ritchie films and fast-paced thrillers.Get the complete set now."I have no hesitation in recommending this...I was pretty much hooked to the story from start to finish." - Lynn's Books"a fun, thrill-a-minute urban fantasy full of unique characters, exciting action and wonderfully comic moments" - Phil Parker, author of The Knights' Protocol TrilogyWhat readers are saying about Ordshaw…‘Masterfully written…gripping and full of mystery.’‘An amazing and shining example of a good book that happened to be urban fantasy.’‘The characters are incredibly well written, I absolutely can’t wait for the next instalment.’‘I was immediately drawn in by this quirky, fast paced book!’’Well written, complex urban fantasy. Strong characters and contemporary themes. Looking forward to the next instalment!’‘A believable, unbelievable tale.’‘I got hooked right away and ended up finishing it in 2 nights.’

During the night of 6-7 February 1968, two dozen U.S. Army Green Berets and several hundred indigenous troops held off a numerically superior force of North Vietnamese tanks and infantry in one of the finest, most exciting examples of collective bravery, endurance, and the will to survive any war has produced. Here for the first time is the full account of that violent, deadly stand by Special Forces team A-101 at the tiny compound of Lang Vei. Nineteen Silver Stars, a Distinguished Service Cross, and a Medal of Honor were awarded, yet until now the battle has languished in the war's shadows. Making use of extensive interviews with survivors, recently uncovered oral histories, and official records, author William Phillips presents astounding tales of individual and team courage against overwhelming odds. He vividly recounts the story of eight Green Berets who held out all night against tank, grenade, and flamethrower attacks. He details the embattled camp's controversial and much-delayed relief and extraction--not by the U.S. Marines from Khe Sanh nine miles away but by super-secret MACV-SOG commandos and an air campaign of unprecedented proportions.Phillips focuses on four Green Berets, including his first cousin, missing in action since the battle, to deliver a poignant, unforgettable portrait of some of America's finest soldiers leading their cherished Bru and Hre montagnard charges in the battle of their lives. A Vietnam combat veteran himself, Phillips weighs and analyzes the conflicting stories of snarled communications, faulty weapons, countermanded orders, and service rivalries to flush out the truth of Lang Vei. His balanced, highly readable account serves as a testament to those special warriors of whom so much was asked during the Vietnam War.

Improve your grammar skills with 161 focused exercises. The English Tenses Exercise Book drills a solid understanding of the past, present and future in simple, continuous and perfect forms. With thousands of examples of each tense, practising both form and use, this is a perfect companion to reference books and language classes. Each tense is tested separately to help you perfect them, before being brought together in mixed tense exercises that compare and contrast use. Exercises include individual gap-fill sentences, scrambled sentences, reading for information, usage analysis, and error correction, as well as longer prose exercises that demonstrate applied grammar. You'll find educational articles, short stories and even a recipe for homemade bread! This wealth of practice will strengthen your understanding and your confidence, while also providing entertainment thanks to the author's uniquely engaging style. Written by Phil Williams, author of the bestselling reference book, The English Tenses Practical Grammar Guide, this exercise book is a must-have for any student of English. Get it today!

"Not your typical adventure diary, Time in the Year of the Bluebird unfolds in a multi-format non-linear thread. Presented with prose, poetry, photography, email and text correspondence, the reader experiences the author's mental, emotional, and spiritual journey. From the initial spark of wanderlust to post-trip introspection and back again. The tone and scale from mundane to grand varies from page to page. The majesty of the High Sierras, the beautiful simplicity of nature's cycles, the aches of sprained limbs and the promise of delicious Mexican food a half-dozen miles ahead. Many of the large and small questions are pondered and reckoned with, and what transpires keenly describes what it is like to be a modern human at this particular moment in time."

Junior Frog lives in a beautiful, magical valley. But Junior is unhappy because he thinks he is ugly. Because he thinks he is ugly, he acts ugly; and so, no one wants to play with him and he has no friends. A wise old owl exiles Junior from the valley where they live so that Junior can discover "The lesson of the mirror." Junior's hazardous adventures nearly prove fatal, but the good heart he never thought he had saves the day. In the end, Junior can hardly believe what he discovers about "The lesson of the mirror." Written and illustrated by Rufus Williams, The Frog and the Butterfly tells a wonderful story about true beauty. The author says, "I grew up in Mississippi and we were very poor. I guess that's how I came to know and love little critters so much." Rufus Williams currently lives in San Luis Obispo, California. "I love children, and I love animals and all of nature. So this book is very special to me. I have always felt close to nature and nature's creatures. I find them interesting and sometimes wiser than we humans are. The characters kind of took root in my mind and heart, and the story emerged." Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/RufusWilliams

Time in Year of the Bluebird is a real-time account of the circumstances that lead a man to walk the Pacific Crest Trail in honor of his ailing mother. As much an homage, a travelogue, and a treatise on the natural world, it lures the reader over the switchbacks at a blazing clip alongside the realities and mysteries of a thru-hike; packed with all the logistics, challenges, trail magic, aftermath, and for any seeker, an honest level of commentary about the paths we forge, forget, and often rediscover deep in the woods.

Phil Williams is the creator of Lil’ Jimmy, who is an animated character who comes to life to promote a message of "Pozitivity" to youth. Lil’ Jimmy shares positive solutions through the art of hip-hop, rap, spoken word, and entertainment. Lil Jimmy was having on of those dreams that were so good he wanted to spend the rest of his day making it come true and that's where the drama begins. More info on Lil Jimmy and his Causes go to liljimmydjpoz.jimdo.com