Most Popular Books by Steve Williams

"Dr. Death" Steve Williams was given a second chance. In the prime of his life, Steve was diagnosed with T-4 throat cancer. With God by his side, Steve overcame all odds and survived this deadly disease. Now, Steve is committed to giving his testimony to the people from the wrestling ring. As an athlete, Steve has "done it all." In 1978, he graduated from Lakewood High in Colorado. Recruited heavily by many major colleges, the star athlete eventually accepted an athletic scholarship to the University of Oklahoma. Steve is one of very few legitimate wrestlers to make the transition from the amateur ranks to the professional wrestling ring. While at the University of Oklahoma, he was a two-time Big Eight free-style wrestling champion. As a collegiate football player, he was also a two-time Big Eight champion. Under legendary coach Barry Switzer, Steve went to three major Orange Bowls, the Sun Bowl, and the Fiesta Bowl. He also played professional football as a defensive nose guard for the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League (USFL). Because of his amateur wrestling background, Steve was generally regarded as one of the most dangerous "shooters" in the business. This tough reputation earned him the nickname "Dr. Death." For the past 20-plus years, he has worked for all major wrestling promotions throughout the world, including World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Steve has held numerous titles and received a plethora of accolades during his career. In 1985, he was named Most Improved Wrestler and First Runner-Up, Tag Team of the Year (with Ted DiBiase). One year later, he defeated the One Man Gang at the 21:43 mark in Houston, Texas, to become the winner of the $50,000 Pro Wrestling Illustrated/UWF Challenge Cup Tournament. In 1991, Steve and his partner, Terry Gordy, became the first American tag team to win All Japan''s annual tag-team tournament in consecutive years. Most recently, in 2003, Steve won the NWA Heavyweight title from Terry Taylor in China. Steve is also an Asian wrestling icon, for he is the only American who has ever worked for two major companies at the same time in Japan--New Japan and All Japan. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Arcade, Good Books, Sports Publishing, and Yucca imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of biographies, autobiographies, and memoirs. Our list includes biographies on well-known historical figures like Benjamin Franklin, Nelson Mandela, and Alexander Graham Bell, as well as villains from history, such as Heinrich Himmler, John Wayne Gacy, and O. J. Simpson. We have also published survivor stories of World War II, memoirs about overcoming adversity, first-hand tales of adventure, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

High-profile Kiwi caddy Steve Williams shares stories from his years working with some of the world''s top golfers, including Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Adam Scott and Raymond Floyd. One of the most successful caddies of the modern era, having amassed 150 wins, Kiwi Steve Williams has worked with some of the golfing world''s best, including 13 years on the bag of Tiger Woods. Together, Woods and Williams won more than 80 tournaments – with 13 major championships among them. In this candid reflection on his years caddying for Tiger Woods, Greg Norman, Raymond Floyd, Terry Gale, Ian Baker-Finch and Adam Scott, Williams shares the highs and lows of their careers, explains the critical role of a caddy and offers a rare insider''s view of the professional golfing world.

The artwork of New Orleans artist, L. Steve Williams documenting the underground art and music scene. This book contains a history of punk rock art and flyers from the 80''s-2015 in New Orleans. Along with paragraphs from musicians Dave Chandler of St. Vitus, Eric Davidson of New Bomb Turks, punk rockers and art lovers about the artist LSW.

What is the #1 reason golfers don''t improve as much or as fast as they could? In Williams'' debut book GOLF...THE GREAT REVEALER, the reader will learn why it happens to almost 100% of golfers and how we make the same mistakes in life. Williams uses quotes from some of the wisest people in history to reinforce his thoughts and guarantee improvement on the golf course and in life. One of the differences between a person content with their success in life and one frustrated with life or others is how they interpret problems and learn from them. Most of us look at problems as hindrances to what we''re trying to accomplish rather than warning signs that something is not working correctly. When one gets frustrated at problems, they decrease their ability to learn from them. Do you know if you have decent flexibility, you can have a tour-quality golf swing? Would you like to improve your: -Course management -Emotional control -Ability to play well under pressure -Ability to get In the zone -Patience -Discipline ...and eliminate: -Anxiety -Inconsistency on the course -Making excuses -Frustration You can develop those abilities and learn how to control your circumstances instead of being controlled by your circumstances. Two people can go through the same difficulties, yet one profits from them while the other complains, makes excuses, and becomes weaker. One claims the difficulties ruined them, while the other gives the difficulties credit for making them stronger. GOLF...THE GREAT REVEALER will help the reader understand why their golf game is struggling or they''re lacking fulfillment in life. It will help anybody reprogram their mind to benefit from difficulties rather than getting frustrated by them. We can''t always control what happens to us, but we can control our responses. Our thoughts, words, and actions will determine the path of the rest of our lives. We better choose wisely! GOLF...THE GREAT REVEALER is a blueprint of how one can improve their golf gam

Business Intelligence Strategy and Big Data Analytics is written for business leaders, managers, and analysts - people who are involved with advancing the use of BI at their companies or who need to better understand what BI is and how it can be used to improve profitability. It is written from a general management perspective, and it draws on observations at 12 companies whose annual revenues range between $500 million and $20 billion. Over the past 15 years, my company has formulated vendor-neutral business-focused BI strategies and program execution plans in collaboration with manufacturers, distributors, retailers, logistics companies, insurers, investment companies, credit unions, and utilities, among others. It is through these experiences that we have validated business-driven BI strategy formulation methods and identified common enterprise BI program execution challenges. In recent years, terms like "big data and "big data analytics have been introduced into the business and technical lexicon. Upon close examination, the newer terminology is about the same thing that BI has always been about: analyzing the vast amounts of data that companies generate and/or purchase in the course of business as a means of improving profitability and competitiveness. Accordingly, we will use the terms BI and business intelligence throughout the book, and we will discuss the newer concepts like big data as appropriate. More broadly, the goal of this book is to share methods and observations that will help companies achieve BI success and thereby increase revenues, reduce costs, or both. - Provides ideas for improving the business performance of one''s company or business functions - Emphasizes proven, practical, step-by-step methods that readers can readily apply in their companies - Includes exercises and case studies with road-tested advice about formulating BI strategies and program plans

This fascinating and beautifully illustrated book spans the complete length and breadth of the topic of conservation, which is more important today than ever before. Combining history with science, this deeply insightful book charts the changes in our understanding and relationship with conservation, from the beginnings of the planet when humans didn’t consider their impact on their surroundings, to the modern world and what we can do to protect our natural resources today. Earth’s natural resources include air, minerals, plants, soil, water, and wildlife. Conservation is the care and protection of these resources so that they can persist for future generations. It includes maintaining diversity of species, genes, and ecosystems, as well as functions of the environment, such as nutrient cycling. As well as discovering the effects conservation could have across the world, this book will help you discover practical ways we can work together to help protect our resources for our future generations. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband, this next title in the best-selling Story of... series is all about shifting attitudes to our natural world and will give children the information they need to inspire them to protect our precious planet.

At first, nothing lived on Earth. It was a noisy, hot, scary place. Choking gas exploded from volcanoes and oceans of lava bubbled around the globe... Then in the deep, dark ocean, something amazing happened. This is an exciting and dramatic story about how life began and developed on Planet Earth, written especially for younger children. The authors explain how the first living cell was created, and how the cells multiply and create jellyfish and worms, and then fish with bendy necks, which drag themselves out of the water into swampy forests. They tell the story of the biggest creatures that have ever walked on land - the dinosaurs. Long after that, hairy creatures who have babies, not eggs, take over, stand on two legs and spread around the world, some of them living through cataclysmic events such as ice ages and volcanic eruptions. Everyone living today is related to these survivors. With delightful illustrations including lots of detail and humour, all carefully researched and checked, this book shows the development of life on Earth in a truly accessible and simple way. CLICK HERE to download Teachers'' Notes specially written by the authors, Catherine Barr and Steve Williams, to assist teachers and librarians in the promotion and teaching of The Story of Lifein schools and to help foster a love of good books, literature and reading in children.

The Profit Impact of Business Intelligence presents an A-to-Z approach for getting the most business intelligence (BI) from a company''s data assets or data warehouse. BI is not just a technology or methodology, it is a powerful new management approach that – when done right – can deliver knowledge, efficiency, better decisions, and profit to almost any organization that uses it. When BI first came on the scene, it promised a lot but often failed to deliver. The missing element was the business-centric focus explained in this book. It shows how you can achieve the promise of BI by connecting it to your organization''s strategic goals, culture, and strengths while correcting your BI weaknesses. It provides a practical, process-oriented guide to achieve the full promise of BI; shows how world-class companies used BI to become leaders in their industries; helps senior business and IT executives understand the strategic impact of BI and how they can ensure a strong payoff from their BI investments; and identifies the most common mistakes organizations make in implementing BI. The book also includes a helpful glossary of BI terms; a BI readiness assessment for your organization; and Web links and extensive references for more information. - A practical, process-oriented book that will help organizations realize the promise of BI - Written by Nancy and Steve Williams, veteran consultants and instructors with hands-on, "in the trenches" experience in government and corporate business intelligence applications - Will help senior business and IT executives understand the strategic impact of BI and how they can help ensure a strong payoff on BI investments

As the business side of the health care industry explodes to well over half a million jobs this year, students need to understand the U.S. health system, management concepts, and the topics that are driving its future. In a clutter-free format, with every day language, this text helps students comprehend how the health care system is organized, the basic business concepts that are specific to health care administration and management, and how the concepts apply to real world situations. With the help of numerous case studies, examples, clear explanations, and problems to solve, students will learn how the U.S. health services system is structured, managed, and financed.

Cognitive Therapy for Psychosis provides clinicians with a comprehensive cognitive model that can be applied to all patients with schizophrenia and related disorders in order to aid the development of a formulation that will incorporate all relevant factors. It illustrates the process of assessment, formulation and intervention and highlights potential difficulties arising from work with patients and how they can be overcome. Experienced clinicians write assuming no prior knowledge of the area, covering all of the topics of necessary importance including: * an introduction to cognitive theory and therapy * difficulties in engagement and the therapeutic relationship * how best to utilise homework with people who experience psychosis * relapse prevention and management. Illustrated by excerpts from therapy sessions, this book digests scientific evidence and theory but moreover provides clinicians with essential practical advice about how to best aid people with psychoses.

The Story of Climate Change introduces one of the most important issues facing our world today, and tells you what you can do to help make a change! Combining history with science, this book charts the changes in our Earth’s climate, from the beginnings of the planet and its atmosphere, to the Industrial revolution and the dawn of machinery. You''ll learn all about the causes of climate change, such as factory farming and pollution, and the effects that climate change has on humans and animals across the world. As well as discovering the effects of global warming, you''ll discover practical ways we can work together to solve it, from using renewable energy to swapping meat for vegetables in our diet. With fact-packed text by Catherine Barr and vibrant illustrations by Amy Husband and Mike Love, The Story of Climate Change will give you all the information you need, and will inspire you to do your part to fight the climate emergency!

Get read to through time as the incredible story of human beings unfolds before our very eyes... When did the first humans live? How did humans spread all over the world? How has science and technology changed the way we live? And what will happen to humans in the future? The team behind The Story of Space and The Story of Life present a first book about the human world for very young children, looking at how humans evolved and the history of humanity up to the present day.

From the bestselling Story of series comes The Story of Dinosaurs, an accessible introduction to the prehistoric beasts that ruled our planet for millions of years.

To a child, every day is filled with adventure and fantasy. So is a Disney Classic Storybook. With 96 pages of enchanting story and action-packed illustrations, each book captures the movie magic and places it right into a child''s hands. The Disney Classic Storybook Collection - the books your child will laugh, learn, and live with every day.

This book provides an indispensable introduction to business and organizations from a social perspective. Using classic and contemporary ideas and evidence, the book explores the connections between people, work, organizations and society, and shows how sociology can shed light on current developments in the business world.

It is impossible to view the news at present without hearing talk of crisis. This timely book looks at how three major crises – the economy, pandemic and climate – are related to the crisis of work, making it more precarious, intense and unequal. Providing an original and critical synthesis of recent trends in the field, expert scholars offer a programme for transcending the crisis of work. Offering a timely contribution to understanding the important issues facing the world, this book presents an important new way of thinking about work in contemporary societies.

During the 1980s and 1990s the elaboration of a reformed system of vocational qualifications was perhaps the most controversial of all the governments efforts to improve the provision of vocational education and training. Based largely on interviews with nearly 100 individuals who were closely involved with these reforms, this book provides an in-depth account of the origins, development and implementation of NVQ and GNVQ policies. In accounting for the progress of vocational qualifications policy three main areas are covered by the book. Firstly the authors look at the origins of the reformed system, then examine the initial implementation of the NVQ and GNVQ policies in the late 1980s and early 1990s and identify the considerable problems that accompanied the reform process. Thirdly, the book focuses on the ways in which the reformed policy was sustained during the 1990s.

Successful golf caddy Steve Williams offers quick tips for immediate gain along with a full mind-training regimen for reaching a state of confidence and concentration that will rewrite any golfer''s scorecard.

Comprehensive and clearly focused, this is a must-read text for students of employment relations. The accessible writing style is combined with a wealth of contemporary examples, allowing the reader to fully engage with the key critical debates surrounding each topic.

Princesses Ariel, Cinderella and Jasmine. 5 yrs+

Exactly the right amount of material at exactly the right level. Delivers Assessment for Learning in a clear and simple format. Builds language and grammar skills towards Key Stage 4. Provides regular pronunciation practice to build pupils'' confidence. Features a wealth of activities for individual work at home or in class.

Meet Grump, the traveler’s guardian angel. Having flown the Atlantic over 300 times and stayed at over 40 of London’s variously priced hotels, who better to give cost-conscious advice to first-time London visitors? With a sharp eye for trouble, Grump is unafraid to expose all those potentially embarrassing ‘ooops’ moments that can trip the unwary. He even helps you beat jet lag! Finally the affable Mr. Grump pilots you out onto on the streets of London with a spring in your step and a smile on your face. Grump’s Guide To London is a treasure trove of helpful insights about the unique British culture found on ‘Planet London’. Heeding Grump’s advice will make planning and packing fun, the journey stress-free, and the arrival formalities a breeze. Bonus Tips On…… Beating Jet Lag What-to-wear tips for comfort in Britain’s changeable weather What the Queen thinks ‘Britishness’ explained – including their Empire and their table manners What Have The Brits Ever Done For Me? Plenty! (they gave you Fifty Shades of Gray, Harry Potter, Adele and Grand Theft Auto) Advice On Dealing With London’s Terror Threats A language primer explaining all those puzzling words and phrases the Brits use.

This beautiful follow-up to The Story of Life brings to life the story of our universe for younger children.

Overflowing with growing tips, this volume makes it easy to have a thriving garden year round, indoors or out.

The purpose of this book is twofold: to break down the ignorance barrier and then to put forward workable solutions for managing stress at work. Stress may be widespread through the workforce but it isn''t inevitable.

Suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the areas of industrial and employment relations, personnel and human resource management, this work offers an original, accessible, and critical approach to understanding employment relations.

The book develops pupils'' use and understanding of German by providing straightforward explanations of the way language works, alongside motivation, stepped activities. Clear learning targets are made explicit to the pupils at the beginning of each unit. Simple grammar explanations and practice help you to provide an integrated approach to teaching the structure of the language. Language-learning skills are carefully developed through the activities, and supported in the other components. Explanations and modelling of German pronunciation are accompanied by regular practice activities throughout the book. Extensions units ensure that the core remains accessible and that all abilities are catered for. Differentiated reading and writing activities at the back of the book provide a wealth of material that pupils can work on independently. Mini-tests, end-of-module checklists and revision tests provide valuable material for Assessment for Learning. Assessment for Learning is further supported in the other components of the course.