This is a book describing electronic structure theory and application within the framework of a methodology implemented in the computer code RSPt. In 1986, when the code that was to become RSPt was developed enough to be useful, it was one of the ?rst full-potential, all-electron, relativistic implem- tations of DFT (density functional theory). While RSPt was documented p- asitically in many publications describing the results of its application, it was many years before a publication explicitly describing aspects of the method appeared. In the meantime, several excellent all-electron, full-potential me- ods had been developed, published, and become available. So why a book about RSPt now? The code that became RSPt was initially developed as a personal research tool, rather than a collaborative e?ort or as a product. As such it required some knowledge of its inner workings to use, and as it was meant to be m- imally ?exible, the code required experience to be used e?ectively. These - tributes inhibited, but did not prevent, the spread of RSPt as a research tool. While applicable across the periodic table, the method is particularly useful in describing a wide range of materials, including heavier elements and c- pounds, and its ?exibility provides targeted accuracy and a convenient and accurate framework for implementing and assessing the e?ect of new models.

This is a book describing electronic structure theory and application within the framework of a methodology implemented in the computer code RSPt. In 1986, when the code that was to become RSPt was developed enough to be useful, it was one of the ?rst full-potential, all-electron, relativistic implem- tations of DFT (density functional theory). While RSPt was documented p- asitically in many publications describing the results of its application, it was many years before a publication explicitly describing aspects of the method appeared. In the meantime, several excellent all-electron, full-potential me- ods had been developed, published, and become available. So why a book about RSPt now? The code that became RSPt was initially developed as a personal research tool, rather than a collaborative e?ort or as a product. As such it required some knowledge of its inner workings to use, and as it was meant to be m- imally ?exible, the code required experience to be used e?ectively. These - tributes inhibited, but did not prevent, the spread of RSPt as a research tool. While applicable across the periodic table, the method is particularly useful in describing a wide range of materials, including heavier elements and c- pounds, and its ?exibility provides targeted accuracy and a convenient and accurate framework for implementing and assessing the e?ect of new models.

"Women Warriors: Stories from the Thin Blue Line" features a compelling collection of stories about women in law enforcement. From a dispatcher on the radio trying to remain calm and do her job while her husband is involved in a gun battle, to a desperate search for a missing child during a frightening storm, to a courageous lone officer staring down the barrel of a gun inside a crowded department store, the tales in this book will have your pulse racing.
Police officers, federal agents, chaplains, corrections officers and dispatchers, all share their stories, each one written in their own hand. The diverse tales with make you laugh, cry and cheer as these Women Warriors face unknown dangers during their shifts.
From the red-hot streets of Texas, to the frozen Alaska tundra, these true stories will capture your imagination and give you a true sense of what today's women encounter as part of The Thin Blue Line.
"Women Warriors provides a window into the challenges of day-to-day policing-told from a woman's perspective. From a gripping account of the 9/11 aftermath when Chicago police officers descended on New York City to help search the wreckage to the humorous and sometimes tragic on-the-beat episodes, Women Warriors is an intriguing and worthwhile read."
-- Alan Jacobson, National Bestselling Author of Inmate 1577
"Wills shines a light on the courage and tenacity of the profession's female Warriors."
-- Dave "Buck Savage" Smith, Internationally renowned police trainer
"A rare glimpse into the lives of women in law enforcement."
-- Noah Boyd, NYT best-selling author of The Bricklayer
A powerful, deeply moving book. Filled with tales of courage, sacrifice and steely warrior determination. Powerful proof that the warrior spirit knows no gender
-- Dave Grossman, Lt. Col. USA (ret.) Author of On Combat and On Killing
"Often dismissed is the true warrior role so many women play in law enforcement. Wills brings that role into sharp focus."
-- Frank Borelli, Editor, Officer.com
"John's book reminds us there are women in this profession taking their turn 'Walking the Point.'"
-- Terry G. Hillard, Retired Superintendent Chicago Police Department
Q: What led you to pursue a career in law enforcement?
A: I thought about it a great deal while I was serving in the Army. After I got out, I took the test and was subsequently called for training. I liked the idea of police work because it was a challenge, and it was exciting. Frankly, I couldn't imagine working in an office from 9 - 5 every day.
Q: What types of crimes did you investigate as an agent?
A: Mostly violent crimes-narcotics, outlaw motorcycle gangs, organized crime. I worked several undercover assignments, dealing with drugs and public corruption. I became a member of the SWAT team and was a sniper. I served as the principle firearms instructor in the Detroit Division for a while. While assigned to the FBI Academy at Quantico, Virginia, I served as an instructor in tactics, physical training, and street survival.
Q: In your many years in law enforcement, what insights do you have into the criminal mind that you've used in your novels?
A: Having interviewed hundreds of suspects, I have a fairly good idea of where they were coming from, their mindset and mentality, I was able to understand their rationale for committing crimes, and thus give them the impression that I was sympathetic to their cause. That approach often allowed me to create a bond that caused them to divulge information about their crime. Understanding what goes through the minds of criminals allowed me to develop informants, who are often the key to solving a crime.

Lessons From The Street Volume I is a collection of articles written by John M. Wills who spent twelve years as a Chicago police officer, and twenty-one years as an FBI agent. He worked in the busiest police districts in the city, which allowed him to gain a wealth of knowledge about tactics and survival. While serving with the Chicago Police Department, John earned the department's highest award for valor as well as the Blue Star award for being wounded in the line of duty.
As an FBI agent, he worked undercover and violent crime cases, expanding on his base of knowledge. He became a firearms instructor, SWAT sniper instructor, tactical and defensive tactics instructor, and began to teach his colleagues about what he had learned. John taught street survival internationally for two years and finished the last six years of his career teaching at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Upon his retirement he began to write about his experience and expertise, publishing articles in various police and law enforcement magazines. He has authored more than 100 articles and continues to teach his fellow law enforcement officer around the world.

"Lessons From The Street Volume II " is a collection of articles written by John M. Wills who spent twelve years as a Chicago police officer, and twenty-one years as an FBI agent. He worked in the busiest police districts in the city, which allowed him to gain a wealth of knowledge about tactics and survival. While serving with the Chicago Police Department, John earned the department's highest award for valor as well as the Blue Star award for being wounded in the line of duty.
As an FBI agent, he worked undercover and violent crime cases, expanding on his base of knowledge. He became a firearms instructor, SWAT sniper instructor, tactical and defensive tactics instructor, and began to teach his colleagues about what he had learned. John taught street survival internationally for two years and finished the last six years of his career teaching at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia.
Upon his retirement he began to write about his experience and expertise, publishing articles in various police and law enforcement magazines. He has authored more than 100 articles and continues to teach his fellow law enforcement officer around the world.

Chicago Police Detectives Pete Shannon and Marilyn Benson are thrust into a homicide investigation, taking them away from the Violent Crimes Unit where they are normally assigned. A crazed gunman has been targeting cops, killing them for no apparent reason, other than for his own deranged satisfaction. The duo find themselves teamed with a pair of tough talking, abrasive, seasoned cops who do their best to interfere with the young detectives at every juncture, making their lives miserable. The hunt for the serial killer becomes a life-altering experience for the partners as they face individual challenges that threaten to destroy them.
At the same time, Father Ed Matthews, a Catholic priest, has been accused of child molestation at the southwest side parish where he's assigned. Pete and Marilyn arrest him, but as the priest begins his journey through the Chicago judicial system, he decides to flee the city and become a fugitive. He begins a journey away from the priesthood from which he may never return.
""Targeted" will grab you and not let go. A must read for all mystery / suspense / thriller enthusiasts"
"-- Paul Lindsay, author of five bestselling FBI novels
" "Wills writes about the streets of Chicago like only a former Chicago cop could."
"-- Noah Boyd, New York Times bestselling author of The Bricklayer
" "Targeted" is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Chicago detectives who are guided by God's hand and mores while struggling to apprehend a serial assassin who's targeting cops. John Wills has crafted a Christian thriller with heart."
"-- Alan Jacobson, New York Times bestselling author of Velocity
" "Wills creates a psychopathic serial killer, a terrifying monster, and unleashes him onto the streets of Chicago."
"-- Mark Safarik, FBI Criminal Profiler (Ret.) and Director of Forensic Behavioral Services.
" "Wills wrote a thriller with an ending I could not have imagined."
"-- Frank Borelli, Editor-in-Chief, Officer.com
" "Retired FBI agent John M. Wills keeps cranking out the books. He's just penned this third suspense novel "Targeted" as part of his "Chicago Warriors Thriller" series. The ex-FBI agent and former Chicago cop has written a novel about a sniper who targets and kills cops in Chicago, rocking the Windy City. As a part of the complex tale, a Catholic priest is arrested for child molestation, but flees Chicago after being freed on bond. The two story lines collide in an unforgettable ending."
" -- Review from Allan Lengel ticklethewire.com
" Author:
John M. Wills John is a former Chicago Police Officer and retired FBI Agent. His thirty-three years in law enforcement have included working violent crime, drugs, undercover assignments, and teaching street survival internationally. Having spent most of his career as a SWAT team member, firearms and tactical instructor, John has the ability to immerse the reader in life-like situations. He was awarded two of the Chicago Police Department's highest commendations for Valor, and ended his career teaching at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He has published more than 100 articles on police training, firearms, and officer survival. John lives with his wife of forty years, Christine. They have been blessed with three fantastic children and four marvelous grandchildren.

Gripped by Fear
Chicago Police Detectives Pete Shannon and Marilyn Benson are thrust into the limelight when their first major investigation turns the city upside down. A madman is on the loose, attacking women who labor as office cleaners in downtown Chicago. As the number of attacks continues to mount, Pete and Marilyn find themselves pressured by their boss to end this reign of terror committed and to arrest this psychopathic rapist. It doesn't take long before the community becomes outraged and mounts a protest at City Hall, causing the Mayor to demand action by his police department. Meanwhile, Marilyn is forced to make a decision between a loved one who falls critically ill, and her assignment to catch this enigmatic demon.
Advance Praise for Gripped by Fear :
Once again John Wills delivers a nitty-gritty true-to-life "you can taste the atmosphere" story about the life of police officers on the often violent streets of Chicago. Captured in the language and with a feel that only a cop from Chicago can deliver, Gripped By Fear, second of the Chicago Warrior Thrillers, reveals some of the heroism, fears, motivation and courage cops everywhere can relate to.
"Frank Borelli,
Editor in Chief of Officer.com"
Author:
John M. Wills John is a former Chicago Police Officer and retired FBI Agent. His thirty three years in law enforcement have included working violent crime, drugs, undercover assignments, and teaching street survival internationally. Having spent most of his career as a SWAT team member, firearms and tactical instructor, John has the ability to immerse the reader in life-like situations. He was awarded two of the Chicago Police Department's highest commendations for Valor, and ended his career teaching at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. He has published dozens of articles on police training, firearms, and officer survival. John lives with his wife of thirty-nine years, Christine. They have been blessed with three fantastic children and four marvelous grandchildren.

Chicago Police Officer Pete Shannon s life is about to take a dramatic turn. His wife has a dark secret that she s about to reveal to him; his partner s life is about to be in jeopardy, and worst of all one of his own colleagues will present him with one of the biggest challenges of his life. Pete s strength, both physical and spiritual, will be put to the test as he and his partner work the graveyard shift on the mean streets of the Windy City.
Fellow officer Marilyn Benson doesn't realize it yet, but her life is about to change in ways that she could have never imagined. Forces of good and evil will do battle for her soul and her faith, both of which have lain dormant for many years. It's an issue that she can no longer ignore. St. Michael the Archangel, patron saint of police officers, is about to engage in his biggest clash since throwing Satan out of Heaven.
The battle lines are drawn
Praise for Chicago Warriors
I spent a lot of years with John Wills in the law enforcement trenches of Detroit, a place where Christian faith is rarely a survivor. Somehow John's flourished. In Chicago Warriors, he has created a unique narrative demonstrating how the worst of man can be defeated by the best in man. It is a parable of a morality that is vanishing from the American landscape.
--Paul Lindsay, author of The Fuhrer's Reserve and Traps: A Novel of the FBI
Wills covers issues that are timely today, including date rape, violence associated with prostitutes, steroid use among body builders, young criminals and police corruption .By today s standards it is also acceptable for readers of most any age. There is no problem with language, sexual content or violence.
--Marilyn Olsen, President of Public Safety Writers Association
Chicago Warriors is the true voice of a battle tested street cop. A well written testimony of a Chicago Lawman. A real cop s words, a real cop s experiences, John Wills knows how to tell a story
--Randy Sutton, is a 32 year Police Veteran and Author of A COP S LIFE, TRUE BLUE, Police Stories by Those Who Have Lived Them and TRUE BLUE To Protect and Serve .
Author:
John M. Wills was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago. After spending two years in the Army, he returned home to join the Chicago Police Department. During his 12 years on the force he received numerous awards and commendations, including the Award of Valor and The Blue Star Award.
John left the Department to become an FBI Special Agent, and was assigned to Chicago, Alexandria, Detroit, Houston, and the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. He taught street survival to in-service and new agents, as well as internationally, to police in Budapest, Moscow, and Tashkent. He worked undercover for 2 1/2 years in the Bureau s first ever steroid investigation entitled, Operation Equine.
John has published dozens of articles on officer survival, training, and ethics, in print magazines and online with Officer.com, LawOfficer.com, and New American Truth. He is a member of the Public Safety Writers Association, The International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers, Association, The Virginia Writers Club, Riverside Writers, and the FBI National Academy Associates (175th Session).
John owns his own business, LivSafe, delivering presentations on Situational Awareness to schools, churches, and civic groups.
He is an authorized NCAA speaker on steroids and drugs, and can also be found working as a Personal Trainer at AnyTime Fitness.
John and his wife, Christine, have been married for 38 years and have three children and four grandchildre