Phil Williams

This book, first published in 1984, analyses the contribution of the American military presence to the security of Western Europe; examines the advantages and shortcomings of proposals for strengthening NATO’s conventional capacity; and considers the consequences to the Cold War balance of power of a reduction in the American troop contingent.

This volume consists of major books written in the English language on NATO as well as an extensive listing of journal articles that deal with various aspects of the Alliance. All the major debates that have taken place over the last forty years are discussed.

No one returns from Ikiri. Reece's gang of criminal jazz musicians have taken shelter in the wrong house. There's a girl with red eyes bound to a chair. The locals call her a devil - but Reece sees a kid that needs protecting. He's more right than he knows. Chased by a shadowy swordsman and an unnatural beast, the gang flee across the Deep South with the kid in tow. She won't say where she's from or who exactly her scary father is, but she's got powers they can't understand. How much will Reece risk to save her? On the other side of the world, Agent Sean Tasker's asking similar questions. With an entire village massacred and no trace of the killers, he's convinced Duvcorp's esoteric experiments are responsible. His only ally is an unstable female assassin, and their only lead is Ikiri - a black-site in the Congo, which no one leaves alive. How far is Tasker prepared to go for answers? Kept From Cages is the first part in an action-packed supernatural thriller duology, filled with eccentric characters and intricately woven mysteries. Start your journey to Ikiri today

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 realising 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 existing threat? Will she even be able to survive another day? The Sunken City Trilogy collects the first complete arc in the Ordshaw series in one collectible edition, comprising Under Ordshaw, Blue Angel and The Violent Fae. You'll love these urban fantasy thrillers, because they're packed with compelling characters, clever twists and creatures that'll keep you up all night. Get the complete set now.

They hid among us, until she exposed them. They'll destroy everything to be hidden again. Pax is discovering that the smallest mistakes can have the deadliest impact. To protect her city, she's uncovered monstrous truths and involved terrible people. The consequences are coming for her. The Sunken City is unstable. The Fae are armed for war. Can Pax stop the coming disaster? In this closing chapter of the Sunken City trilogy, Williams weaves the complex strands of Pax's misadventure into a truly thrilling conclusion. Get it now Praise for 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"thoroughly enjoyable fantasy" - Paperplane Reviews"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" - Bookshine and Readbows"A truly unique and interesting Urban Fantasy series" - Crooks Books

An erratic, aging North Korean leadership intent on dynastic succession and development of nuclear weapons is attracting a lot of attention in the Asia-Pacific Region -- an area of utmost importance to the United States. Current concerns about security in Korea provide the backdrop to this volume, which offers an overview of the evolution of security on the Korean peninsula and an assessment of the U. S. role there from the 1940s to the present. A distinctive feature of this volume is the long historical perspective that is brought to bear on contemporary security dilemmas. The renowned contributors examine U. S. policy prior to and during the Korean War and look at the subsequent changes in U. S. commitment to South Korea during a period of global stalemate that had been shaped in part by the war itself. The authors then assess the future of U. S.-Korean relations within the context of the changing international environment, considering the prospects for future strife, the merits of a cooperative security system, and the possibility of reunification.

Profoundly deaf Tova's in Tokyo for experimental surgery to restore her hearing. When she starts hearing things she shouldn't, it quickly becomes the fight of her life.

She's touched the underworld. Can she survive its legacy? Waking on an unfamiliar floor, Pax is faced with two hard truths. A murderous government agency wants her dead - and monsters really do exist. What's more, her body's going haywire, which she desperately hopes isn't a side-effect of her encounters in the city's tunnels. To survive, and protect Ordshaw, she's got to expose who, or what, is behind the chaos - and she can't do it alone. But with only the trigger-happy Fae to turn to, Pax's allies might kill her before her enemies do... Don't miss this second entry in the thrilling Sunken City Trilogy, the opening arc of the ever-expanding Ordshaw urban fantasy series. The full trilogy is available now, featuring twists and turns, heart-pounding adventure and mercenary fairies that you'll find impossible to resist. Click Read Now to take continue your journey through Ordshaw and be reunited with all the characters you love What reviewers are saying about Blue Angel..."unlike any fantasy I've ever read" - Way Too Fantasy"much bigger and more complicated, and I am so down for more of that" - Paper Plane Reviews"snappy dialogue, shoot-'em-out action and horrific slime monsters with teeth and eyeballs where they shouldn't be; like Buffy, but darker and adultier" - Bookshine & Readbows"Williams does it again ... I'm seriously impressed" - Phil Parker, author of The Knights Protocol Trilogy

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 a 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. Though writing is a skill that takes time and personal practice to master, Phil Williams' latest language guide is a simply-presented aide to start you on that journey today.

An abducted youth. A book of horrors. A city with a nightmarish secret. Pax Kuranes has two simple ambitions: make rent and win a televised poker tournament. When a young man steals her bankroll and leaves behind a mysterious book and a string of murderous associates, her new ambition becomes to survive. To do that, she's got to uncover exactly what he was into - and face what's lurking under Ordshaw. Take your first step into Ordshaw and learn why it's so hard a city to leave...

The U. S. Army has to adapt to a constantly changing environment. One of the most important changes in this environment is urbanization-a process that is occurring rapidly and globally and is resulting in the advent of much larger cities-of over 10 or in some cases even 20 million people-as well as the growth of many more smaller cities. It is also resulting in different kinds of cities, ranging from smart cities, in which technology is fully integrated, to feral cities characterized by violence and disorder. In between these extremes are fragile cities that can tip in either direction. This has led to some discussion about the appropriate focus for the Army, but the authors of this study argue that the best way forward is to consider both megacities and (what they term) sub-megacities. The authors also respond to questions that have been raised about the conditions that might draw the Army into a military operation in a megacity or sub-megacity, identifying six different kinds of strategic considerations

Want to know what subject-verb-object REALLY means? Unsure about where to place your adverbs? Need to rearrange sentences confidently? This is the book for you. A complete foundation in word order and sentence structure for the English language, Word Order in English Sentences can be used both for reference and as a full self-study guide. From basic rules through to the many considerations of adverbial phrases, prepositions and complex sentences, with exercises in between, this grammar guide contains everything you need for a strong understanding of how sentences are put together. The rules and patterns for forming and reforming phrases and sentences are all presented with easy-to-follow explanations, clear examples and exercises to test understanding. With his engaging style, Phil Williams takes you beyond the basics, making flexible and advanced English accessible to all.

Henry wants to retire as a gentleman farmer in his beloved, and snowy, upstate New York. Mildred, his wife of forty-four years, not only hates the snow, but wants a life filled with culture, social activities, and to retire from the drudgery of housework. The pair soon find themselves at a retirement living facility outside Atlanta. At Shady Manor Villas, the opportunities for Mildred to be involved are endless, while Henry can barely stay out of trouble. Henry finds unlimited opportunity to refine his sometimes outrageous sense of humor as he jokes about the institution, and the individuals who run it. Henry entertains himself by poking fun at management and the myriad presentations he attends. He enjoys learning about future technology, including a preview of Detroit's newest, The Elder Car. Best of all, he discovers an old-fashioned farm nearby, and forms a close friendship with a scientist and his intelligent robot.

Quickly discover the many uses of the English tenses. How do English speakers use two tenses to mean the same thing? Why do the rules not always apply? If we can say "I cooked dinner" and "I have cooked dinner" in exactly the same situation, how do you choose? And when is it okay to say "I'm loving it"? This comprehensive guide to the usage patterns of all 12 aspects of the English language covers all the rules and grammatical forms. The English Tenses: Practical Grammar Guide is ideal as either an accompaniment to core texts or as a full self-study guide. It introduces the reader to flexible uses of the English tenses, with simple, easy-to-follow explanations, colourful examples and enlightening comparisons. Take a look inside now to see how this book can help on your journey to mastering English grammar.