Best Selling Books by Marcia Williams

A celebration of inspirational women from all over the world and throughout history, told in Marcia Williams'' much-loved comic-strip style.Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Marcia Williams'' much-loved comic-strip style will encourage even the most reluctant reader to enjoy this inspirational book packed with facts, quotes and jokes.

Profiles over one hundred of the world''s most influential inventors, and describes the origins of such everyday items as the ballpoint pen, eraser, sandwich, and zipper.

Meet Pip, Joe, Estella and Miss Haversham in this accessible adaptation of ''Great Expectations'', illustrated throughout in Marcia''s lively style.

Marcia Williams captures the Great War through a child’s eyes with a fascinating fictional scrapbook including real mementos of the day. Meet ten-year-old Archie, his family, and best friend in a scrapbook Archie has made himself, full of comic strips and plenty of other memorabilia. The year is 1914, and as the Great War begins, Archie’s scrapbook reflects the war’s impact on his life and on those who write back from the front. Marcia Williams retains her humor and energy as she employs a new collage style to present an intimate and compelling view of the First World War and its era.

With her signature comic-strip style, Marcia Williams takes us behind the scenes at some of ancient Rome''s most famous moments.Meet Dormeo: gladiator, dormouse, berry-nibbler, and guide to ancient Rome. He''ll take you on a tour of Rome''s most famous moments and most colourful characters - from the temperamental gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus to the wolf-raised Romulus and Remus, from the birth of the Roman Republic to the death of Julius Caesar. On the way are fascinating glimpses of life as a Roman citizen, from families to festivals, gladiators to guards, as well as a look at some of Rome''s best-known emperors (good and not so good). Vibrant, engaging, and packed with Marcia Williams''s trademark warmth and humour, this graphic storybook is a young reader''s ideal introduction to the rise and fall of the Roman Empire.

Discover and cheer the accomplishments of more than seventy amazing women from all over the world and throughout history. They’re activists and explorers, scientists and writers and more. And they’re all women: Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Anne Frank, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman, and Malala Yousafzai, to name just a few. Marcia Williams, through her lively comic-strip style and a clever combination of facts, quotes, and jokes, invites readers to peruse these extraordinary women’s stories, learn about their noteworthy achievements, be inspired to greatness . . . and be thoroughly entertained.

Retells nine tales of ancient Egypt, including the story of Ra rising from the waters of the Nile to create the gods of the earth, sky, and rain.

A boy learns how to chase away the ever-escalating fears that plague him.

This is the story of how my daughter and I saved many turtles from disaster.

"Even reluctant readers (let alone closet classicists) will be drawn to pore over these entrancing pages. -School Library Journal Greek myths are among the most exciting stories ever told. In this collection, Marcia Williams offers a fun but faithful retelling of eight myths using simple language and her signature comic-strip format. Panels and spreads brimming with color, decorative detail, and nonstop action make each tale a pleasure to look at, and speech bubbles add modern humor. This indispensable collection is the perfect way to introduce young readers to the power of myth.

Marcia Williams retells one of Shakespeare''s most famous plays in this adaptation for younger children. With illustrations, accessible language and dialogue from the original manuscript, this is an introduction to Shakespeare for those encountering his work for the first time.

Retells the Bible story in which Joseph''s jealous brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt, where due to his ability to interpret dreams, he is made governor of the country.

Presents an illustrated retelling of the nativity of Christ.

India boasts a population of over 1 billion, ranking ninth as one of the world''s largest emerging economies. In order to successfully venture and conduct business in this country, it is important to understand the dimensions of the culture and business dynamics. The capital is New Delhi and the 25 states and seven union territories, produce a gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of over $1500.00. India is still considered one of the poorest countries in the world with about 60% of the population involved in agriculture which only has contributed 14.6% of the Gross Domestic Product. This book is an analysis of the elements, from economic to cultural, which must be considered when making the decision to do business in India and comparing the business standards and protocols to those of the United States.

Designed for use in front of the computer, this spiral-bound text offers a top down approach, showing students the completed project first, then leading them through its creation.

Originally published: London: Walker Books, c2015.

Whenever Granny comes to stay, she always talks about the time when she was little and it is through her memories that a little girl discovers how some things are always changing while others never change at all!

"Funny, wise, and entertaining from first page to last." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Step back into ancient India as Marcia Williams brings her inviting comic-book style to eight animal folktales that continue to enchant children today. Drawing from three books of best-loved Indian folktales— the Hitopadesha, the Jatakas,and the Panchatantra —this graphic storybook collection, alive with kidfriendly illustrations, is infused with humor and warmth.

Hear all about Ancient Egypt from the great teller of tales, Rami the cat - history like it''s never been told before! Join Marcia Williams on a journey to Ancient Egypt. Explore the myths and wonders of this ancient civilization, meet Ra the creator, the cursed boy-king Tutankhamen and Cleopatra, the last pharaoh in these stories of mystery and adventure. Packed with jokes, comic illustrations and fascinating facts, this hugely entertaining fictional biography will make you look at the Ancient Egyptians in a whole new light!

Take your seats in the Globe Theatre as Marcia Williams presents 14 of Shakespeare''s most famous plays. From the heartbreaking tragedy of ''Romeo and Juliet'' to Puck''s hilarious escapades in ''A Midsummer Night''s Dream'', Marcia brings Shakespeare''s stories vividly to life.

Told in lively comic-strip style, this book relates the tale of Robin and his merry band. Youngsters can read how Robin becomes an outlaw, gets a ducking from Little John and encounters a disguised Maid Marian.

Marcia Williams uses her own childhood momentos to create a diary of a nine-year-old girl in Britain during World War II.

Using a comic book style, Williams presents Homer''s epic poems in an age-appropriate format. Full color.

Jane Austen’s beloved heroine Lizzy Bennet tells the story of Pride and Prejudice in her own words in an illustrated diary created by Marcia Williams. When Lizzy Bennet’s father gives her a diary, she fancies she will use it to write a novel, as her real life is exceedingly dull. Then the handsome Mr. Bingley moves to nearby Netherfield Park, and suddenly life is every bit as thrilling as a novel would be. Who will he dance with at the Meryton ball? Who is his haughty friend? Will Lizzy ever receive a marriage proposal? Readers will have to read her diary to find out! Marcia Williams offers a lively introduction to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a highly illustrated scrapbook-diary format, featuring such novelties as foldout notes from sisters and suitors, an elegant bill of fare, and an invitation to the ball.

Contains nine tales which feature characters such as - the Knight, the Miller, the Reeve, the Wife of Bath, the Summoner, the Clerk, the Franklin, the Pardoner and the Nun''s Priest.

Pip, a young orphan, has his life altered irrevocably by a strange chain of events - a terrifying graveside encounter with an escaped prisoner; a visit to a black-hearted old woman and a beautiful girl; an unexpected fortune from a secret donor. Escaping his poor background for London, however, he finds that he cannot run away from who he really is.