The day I broke up with normal was the first day of my magical life.When Simon Williams was 14 he wrote out a series of accomplishments he wanted to achieve in life in his journal. His diary was found by some older students, they read what he had written and they then teased the shit out of Simon for it. This bullying had a profound effect on him. He became determined to show up every one of the boys who humiliated him by achieving everything he wanted to.But life has a way...

Simon Williams' son was abducted to Brazil by his ex-wife 9 years ago. As a father his job to instruct his son on the trials and tribulations of life doesn't cease even though contact with his child is difficult. This book is his honest way of passing on life lessons that he has learnt with his less than normal life.

The Kite Who Was Scared Of Heights' is a picture book for children of all ages, from four to 84. It stars a small child called Scout and a kite who is scared of heights who meets the car who was scared to go far and the boat who was scared to float in a tale of perilous perils, dangerous dangers and chasing shadows out of dark corners. "A great story about overcoming your fears." Chris Martin (Coldplay)

Book two in the unconventional Wanderlost series about what does it take for a man to realize he does not have his shit together.Simon continues with his unique observations and misadventures in Colorado, Los Angeles, Big Bend National Park, Tokyo, Hawaii, and Tijuana.Eventually our past catches up to all of us.

Book five in the unconventional Wanderlost series about what does it take for a man to realize he does not have his shit together.Simon continues with his unique observations and misadventures in Rio de Janeiro, Miami, Bulgaria, Las Vegas, Barcelona, and Florida during Hurricane Irma.Eventually our past catches up to all of us.

Book four in the unconventional Wanderlost series about what does it take for a man to realize he does not have his shit together.Simon continues with his unique observations and misadventures in Sweden, South Africa, Victoria Falls, Kruger National Park, The Arizona Desert, San Francisco, Yosemite, New Zealand, and Rome.Eventually our past catches up to all of us.

Book three in the unconventional Wanderlost series about what does it take for a man to realize he does not have his shit together.Simon continues with his unique observations and misadventures in India, Nepal, Ireland, the Greek Isles, Hollywood, New York City, and Thailand.Eventually our past catches up to all of us.

Supporting students on placements in health and social care settings, this accessible guide provides a framework for understanding the theory behind successful practice as well as the critical skills needed to apply it.A Student's Guide to Placements in Health and Social Care Settings takes theory beyond the classroom and apply it to real settings, enabling students to recognise their own learning journey and develop their own distinct professional identity within ...

With a broader range of entries than any other reference book on stage directors, this Encyclopedia showcases the extraordinary diversity of theatre as a national and international artistic medium. Since the mid nineteenth century, stage directors have been simultaneously acclaimed as prime artists of the theatre and vilified as impediments to effective performance. Their role may be contentious but they continue to exert powerful influence over how contemporary theatre is made and engaged...

Research in Health and Social Care equips students and early-career practitioners with the crucial knowledge, skills and understanding required to conduct sound research. Accessibly written, it is structured to allow professionals and students to engage in the theoretical development of their practice in ethical and reflective research.Each chapter is co-written with students, featuring vignettes from health and social care students that highlight their personal journeys w...

The voluntary sector plays a crucial role in shaping place, and is in turn shaped by that context, yet this ‘place leadership’ role has been underexplored in research. This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars and practitioners to examine this intriguing phenomenon in different political and cultural contexts.Using case studies from the UK, the US, China and Europe, the book provides fresh insights into the dynamic relationship between place, leadership and volun...

From a millennial media maker and award-winning social critic, an accessible, straightforward, and remarkable guide that “invites us beyond the old stories we’ve told about ourselves, and into the wonder of our dreams, hopes, and love—so we can find our truth and purpose” (Glennon Doyle, New York Times bestselling author) for a generation paralyzed by the pressures of life.Behind the glossy Instagram pictures, many people in their 20s and 30s are living fr...