Dictionaries of biography Books
McFarland and Company, Inc. Black Baseball Players in Canada
Book SynopsisIn an era when black baseball players had limited playing prospects in the United States, they found a more hospitable and level playing field in Canada. This dictionary contains biographical sketches, career highlights and statistics for hundreds of players, as well as information about their teams and leagues.
£27.54
McFarland & Company Television Game Show Hosts Biographies of 32
Book SynopsisProfiles the private lives and careers of 32 American game show hosts, including the originals, the classics and the contemporaries. This book includes chapters that begin with a personal profile including dates and places of birth, family information, and a complete career history.
£20.89
McFarland & Company Whos Who in the Western Fiction of Zane Grey
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£37.46
McFarland & Company United States Marine Corps Generals of World War
Book Synopsis This biographical dictionary profiles each of the 98 men who served as generals of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Arranged alphabetically, the entries detail each general''s background and education; military schooling; military service, both before and during World War II; service abroad (France, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Mexico, Cuba, China, and Panama); medals and awards for courage and skill in combat; and retirement and death dates.Trade Reviewrecommended"" - ARBA""comprehensive...a uesful reference tool for students and scholars of Marine Corps history"" - The Journal of Military History
£29.96
McFarland and Company, Inc. Special Effects Artists A Worldwide Biographical
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewGiesen has worked with such noted special effects artists as Albert Whitlock and Roland Emmerich, and now offers this biographical dictionary of cinematic pioneers in this field before the advent of computer-generated images...this book features plenty of black-and-white photographs describing the creations of these masters" - Reference & Research Book News.
£20.89
McFarland & Company A Biographical Dictionary of Psychologists
Book Synopsis This book provides information on more than 400 men and women who have made significant contributions to the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Each entry offers a short summary of the individual''s personal life and a detailed analysis of the theories, approaches, or methodologies he or she contributed to a particular field. Also included in each entry is a brief guide to the individual''s chief works of professional literature. A detailed timeline lists each person''s date of birth, full name, and primary field of study, and an extensive glossary explains technical terms used throughout the work.Trade Reviewwell written and organized...recommended" - ARBA"the biographies in this dictionary are engaging" - Reference Reviews.
£48.59
McFarland & Co Inc Colonels in BlueIllinois Iowa Minnesota and
Book SynopsisFeatured in this book are the Civil War Union army colonels who commanded regiments from Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. This is the sixth volume in a series documenting Union army colonels who did not advance beyond that rank. A biographical sketch of each colonel is included, providing a synopsis of each colonel's Civil War service followed by pertinent details of their life history.
£27.54
Cornell University Press The Book of the Pharaohs
Book SynopsisThe Book of the Pharaohs is an encyclopedia made up of short essays on the pharaohs themselves, as well as on places, dynasties, personages, subjects, and themes relating to the kings and their rule.Trade Review"This compact reference work attempts to answer the questions 'What if we tore off King Tut's gold mask? What lies behind the formalism, the hierarchism, and the majesty of the pharaonic monuments?' In response, Vernus, director of studies at the Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, and Yoyotte, chair of Egyptology at the College de France, present brief biographical sketches of each of the pharaohs, with highlights of their lives and reigns, such as military achievements and monuments built. There are also entries for historically relevant peoples and places, such as the Hittites, whose empire competed with that of the pharaohs, and the city of Memphis, strategically located at the juncture of Upper and Lower Egypt. Maps and a chronology of ancient history are useful editions."—Publishers Weekly, June 15, 2003"Offering easy access to basic information about the pharaohs of ancient Egypt and their world, this work was originally published as Dictionnaire des pharaohs by two French scholars and translated into English by a fellow Egyptologist. . . . One of a number of ancient Near East and ancient Egyptian reference resources that have appeared in recent years, this volume is authoritative and easy to use, priced for interested readers and librarians alike. Summing up: Highly recommended. All collections.—Choice, February 2004
£41.40
Scarecrow Press Romantic Hearts A Personal Reference for Romance
Book SynopsisFeaturing over 75 fascinating personal profiles of romance writers, this popular reference work also lists every book in every romance series and provides an index of author pseudonyms.Trade Review...a compendium of useful information for readers looking to find other books by favorite authors. * AB Bookman's Weekly *The updated version is a useful addition to the reference shelf of reader's advisors in all public libraries, especially those serving avid romance readers. * Booklist *Keeping track of the multitude of romance writers and their various titles is a difficutl job for a busy librarian in a public library. This handy tool will make that job much easier and be a nice addition to a Reader's Advisory collection...a useful source for both patrons and librarians. * Public Library Quarterly *Public libraries and avid romance readers may want to purchase this book for its extensive lists of titles by author, which would be difficult to find anywhere else. * American Reference Books Annual *
£142.20
Rlpg/Galleys Wife of the Life of the Party
Book SynopsisWife of the Life of the Party is the memoir of the late Lita Grey Chaplin (1908-1995), the only one of Chaplin''s wives to have written an account of life with Chaplin. Her memoir is an extraordinary Hollywood story of someone who was there from the very beginning. Born Lillita Louise MacMurray in Hollywood, she began her career at twelve with the Charlie Chaplin Film Company, when Chaplin selected her to appear with him as the flirting angel in The Kid. When she was fifteen, Chaplin signed her as the leading lady in The Gold Rush and changed her name to Lita Grey. She was forced to leave the production when, at the age of sixteen, she became pregnant with Chaplin''s child. She married Chaplin in Empalme, Mexico in November 1924. The Chaplins stayed together for two years. Lita bore Chaplin two sons: Charles Chaplin, Jr. and Sydney Chaplin. In November 1926, after Lita discovered that Chaplin was having an affair with Merna Kennedy (Lita''s best friend, whom she had persuaded Chaplin to hire as the leading lady in The Circus), Lita left Chaplin and filed for divorce. It was one of the first divorce cases to receive a public airing. The divorce complaint ran a staggering 42 pages and fed scandal with its revelations about the private life of Charles Chaplin. Lita''s divorce settlement of $825,000 was the largest in American history at the time. Lita authorized the publication of another biography, My Life with Chaplin, in 1966. The book was mainly the creation of her co-author, Morton Cooper, who re-wrote her manuscript. Lita was never happy with the many inaccuracies and distortions of that book. Wife of the Life of the Party is not to be seen as a supplement to her early book, but rather Lita''s own version of her life, told for the first time.Trade ReviewLita writes frankly, and from the perspective of many years, about their unlikely relationship...she also writes interestingly, and not scurrilously, about the social life of Hollywood in the 1920s...this memoir provides a vivid account of a relationship that was doomed from the start. * Classic Images *The 40 photographs include wonderful candids from The Kid and The Gold Rush. * Past Times *Lita Grey writes as she was in person, straight, shrewd, funny and charming—even if you miss those dark eyes that were still as stunning in her eighties. She remembers and analyses the Chaplin marriage without rancour, almost objectively. Charlie may emerge very far from saintly, but he is not demonised. Looking back at what went wrong she concludes, with marvellous acuity, 'he did it to protect what he created.' Jeffrey Vance deserves great gratitude for encouraging her to record it all and for providing the necessary context. -- David Robinson, Historian and Critic, Author of Chaplin: His Life and Art
£51.30
Scarecrow Press The Nature of a Work Implications for the
Book SynopsisThe primary focus of this book is on the definition of the work. Its main role is to inform the continuing development of catalogues, search engines, and information retrieval tools that will be able to lead people through the maze of editions and revisions and translations of the work.Trade ReviewI can highly recommend this book to library science professors, catalogers, and information organization experts as a seminal work on this topic, one that will guide and direct future research in this area for many years to come. * portal: Libraries and the Academy *Richard Smiraglia has produced a timely contribution: the first book-length exploration of the concept of the work in bibliographic description. * Knowledge Organization *Interdisciplinary, thought-provoking, and carefully researched, this book serves as a prompt for contemplation, analysis and additional research on how and why we organize and / or retrieve knowledge. * College & Research Libraries *Table of ContentsPart 1 What Is the Nature of a Work? Chapter 2 The Bibliographic Universe Chapter 3 Works and the Design of Bibliographic Retrieval Systems Chapter 4 Works and Texts Chapter 5 The Digital Imperative: What Is an Electronic Work? Chapter 6 How Do We Answer the Question: What Is the Nature of a Work? Part 7 The Concept of the Work in Anglo-American Cataloging: An Historical Narrative Chapter 8 A Multiplicity of Editions Chapter 9 The "Literary Unit" Chapter 10 The International Conference on Cataloguing Principles (1961) Chapter 11 Defining "The Work" Chapter 12 From Multiplicity to Bibliographic Relationships Part 13 Bibliographic Relationships Give Parameters to the Concept of a Work Chapter 14 The Humphrey Clinker Effect Chapter 15 A Taxonomy of Bibliographic Relationships Chapter 16 A Taxonomy of Derivation Chapter 17 Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records Chapter 18 Toward Consensus on the Concept of the Work Part 19 Reflections on the Creative Task: Linguistics, Philosophy, Semiotics, and Bibliography Chapter 20 Works as Vehicles for Communication Chapter 21 Volatility of Works—Varieties of Perception in Reception of Works Chapter 22 Volatility of Texts—Changes in Representation of Works Chapter 23 Evolution in the Creatorship of Works Chapter 24 A Work Is a Cultural Phenomenon Part 25 Defining the Work in Quantitative Terms Chapter 26 Early Research Indicating the Presence of Derivative Bibliographic Relationships Chapter 27 Research Describing Derivative Bibliographic Relationships Chapter 28 Works in Libraries Chapter 29 The Incidence of Derivative Bibliographic Relationships Chapter 30 Characteristics of Works with Bibliographic Families Chapter 31 Summarizing the Data Part 32 The Constitution of Bibliographic Families Chapter 33 Qualitative Analysis of Bibliographic Families Chapter 34 Evolution of Works Part 35 Toward a Theory of the Work Chapter 36 The Paradigm of the Work Chapter 37 The Social Role of Works Chapter 38 The Quantitative Evidence Chapter 39 Methodological Implications Chapter 40 The Parameters of a Theory of the Work Chapter 41 Implications for Knowledge Organization Chapter 42 Conclusion
£76.50
Rlpg/Galleys A BioBibliography For Biruni
Book SynopsisAbu Raihan Biruni (973 - 1053 CE) was an Iranian scholar whose extraordinary achievements include predicting the existence of landmasses (North and South America) on the opposite side of the Earth and calculating the radius of the Earth five centuries before the European Renaissance. For the first time, the complete list of Biruni''s numerous books on cartography, mathematics, astronomy, history, and geology is provided in a single volume. Divided into five parts, the book provides general background information on Biruni''s time, his world, and his life. It includes the full names of the 183 books written by Biruni. The titles of these books are given in Arabic, Persian, transliteration of the Arabic title, and English, and they are all annotated and if available the number of folios is given for each one. A list of available references in English on Biruni, including articles, bibliographies, books, internet sites, a dissertation, and even a film. A list of Persian reference sourcesTrade Review...valuable. It not only serves as a starting point for researching this man and his philosophy but provides a lot of information in and of itself. * American Reference Books Annual, vol. 38 (2007) *Also known as Biruni, the Iranian scholar Abu Raihan Mohammad ibn Ahmad calculated the radius of the Earth five centuries before the European Renaissance. This resource for scholars provides background information on Biruni's life and work and contains a complete list of his 183 books. Titles are given in Arabic, Persian, and English, and all listings are annotated. The volume concludes with a list of articles, bibliographies, and books to facilitate further research. Kamiar teaches geography at Florida Community College in Jacksonville. * Reference and Research Book News, November 2006 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Part I: General Background: Abu Raihan Biruni Chapter 4 His Time Chapter 5 His World Chapter 6 His Life Part 7 Part II: Names of 183 Books Written by Biruni Chapter 8 Methodology Chapter 9 Classifications and General Observations Chapter 10 Biruni's 183 Books Part 11 Part III: List of References in English Chapter 12 Articles Chapter 13 Bibliographies Chapter 14 Books Chapter 15 Dissertation Chapter 16 Film Part 17 Part IV: Selected Internet Sites on Biruni Part 18 Part V: Persian References Part 19 Conclusion Part 20 Appendix A: Names of Biruni's 183 Books in Arabic with Accents
£60.30
Scarecrow Press Muckrakers
Book SynopsisDuring the 1800s, the United States progressed at a remarkable rate. Commerce gave rise to regional specialization and contributed to the growth of cities. By 1860 the nation had prospered to the extent that it no longer depended on Europe to purchase its goods. Innovations in technology helped increase production, especially in textiles, and transportation projects helped reduce costs of certain products. As the country progressed, so did its citizenry and their attention to certain interests: movements on issues like women''s rights, capital punishment, workers'' rights, education, and mental health swept across the country. As these groups advanced their causes, a kind of journalism began to capture readers'' attention: the exposé. Although examples similar to it had appeared occasionally in various publications years before, it became more prevalent at the turn of the century. In the spring of 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech in which he compared certain crusa
£67.50
Scarecrow Press Muckrakers
Book SynopsisDuring the 1800s, the United States progressed at a remarkable rate. Commerce gave rise to regional specialization and contributed to the growth of cities. By 1860 the nation had prospered to the extent that it no longer depended on Europe to purchase its goods. Innovations in technology helped increase production, especially in textiles, and transportation projects helped reduce costs of certain products. As the country progressed, so did its citizenry and their attention to certain interests: movements on issues like women''s rights, capital punishment, workers'' rights, education, and mental health swept across the country. As these groups advanced their causes, a kind of journalism began to capture readers'' attention: the exposZ. Although examples similar to it had appeared occasionally in various publications years before, it became more prevalent at the turn of the century. In the spring of 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt delivered a speech in which he compared certain crusa
£54.00
Scarecrow Press A Biographical Encyclopedia of Scientists and
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewToday's films and TV programs abound with fictional scientists and inventors, but presentations depicting actual people in these professions are considerably fewer in number. Although not all performances are true to the original model, the media's influence on the public perception of scientists and inventors can be significant. This phenomenon interests historian Van Riper, whose research focus includes the social and cultural dimensions of modern science and technology. For this book, he limits his examination to well-known scientists and inventors presented in US films made and distributed since 1930 and in widely broadcast TV programs. Documentaries are not included, but animated depictions of named people are. Van Riper has come up with a list of more than 80 individuals, ranging from Hippocrates and Aristotle to Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. They are grouped into four periods: "Ancient through Enlightenment," "The Nineteenth Century," "The Twentieth Century to 1945," and "The Twentieth Century after 1945." A short, readable biography and evaluation of performance appearances is given for each individual, along with a short list of screen citations and list of books for further reading. While the biographies make good reference points, the introduction, which is a detailed analysis of the collected data, will be of most interest to historians of science. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates and above; general readers. * CHOICE *The coverage by Van Riper, a historian who specializes in science and technology, is amazingly thorough and complete....This unusual but excellent book is recommended for large film and science collections. * American Reference Books Annual *A well laid out book which will be read with interest by various audiences. It certainly belongs in institutions running film studies and media courses. It would also prove a useful source work for students with assignments demonstrating how Hollywood depicts certain trades and roles. The biographies are certainly sufficiently detailed to make this book a useful source on the various scientists and inventors. Overall a very interesting work and a jolly good read! * s *Table of ContentsIntroduction Section 1: Antiquity through Enlightenment Section 2: The Nineteenth Century Section 3: The Twentieth Century to 1945 Section 4: The Twentieth Century After 1945
£95.00
Scarecrow Press American and British Theatrical Biographies
Book SynopsisIn 1979, Scarecrow Press published J. P. Wearing's American and British Theatrical Biography: A Directory, which enabled users to quickly locate biographical information about figures-both major and minor-who are or were connected with British and American theatre. In American and British Theatrical Biographies: An Index, Wearing has revised and extensively expanded the previous work. This edition draws upon more than 130 sources and 500 volumes that have been surveyed and indexed, providing information on more than 90,000 individuals from the earliest times to the present. For each person listed in the index, the following is provided where available:*Name (with cross-references to stage names, pseudonyms, etc.)*Birth and death date*Nationality*Theatrical occupation(s)*Codes to sources containing more extensive biographical informationWhile the focus of the index is on American and British figures working in live theatre before paying audiences, foreign personalities are included whTrade ReviewThis revision and expansion of the 1979 edition amends previous inaccuracies and adds performers who have joined the theatrical world in the last 32 years. Wearing (English, emieritus, Univ. of Arizona; “The London Stage” series) opens with a nine-page listing of alphabetized source material, which is cited, by abbreviation, at the conclusion of each biographical listing. The contents are alphabetized by performer surname and each double-line entry details age (or, when known, birth and death dates) along with theatrical specialty and abbreviated source listings. VERDICT For performing arts collections, a quick-reference springboard to additional biography resources. * Library Journal *Containing nearly double the number of entries and surveying more than twice the number of volumes than the original 1979 edition, this well-organized catalog for special collections provides an excellent starting point for anyone taking on the task of research in the history of the American and British theater. Works indexed include the Burns Mantle Best Plays series, the Theatre World yearbooks, the Who Was Who annuals, and numerous other published books. Individual full-length biographies are not cited. Although some of the sources surveyed are also available in e-book format (as this title is), the author has excluded Internet sources “for a variety of reasons, such as unreliability of content, existence, and accessibility.” Each entry includes basic biographical information, including name (with cross-references to stage names and other pseudonyms), birth and death dates, nationality, occupation, and a code to the sources listed at the front of the first volume. The range of entries is wide, extending from the early days of theater to the present day. Since the focus is on performers “working in live theatre before paying audiences,” film and television actors are excluded unless they have actually appeared onstage. Artists performing in other theatrical arenas, such as opera, dance, circus, music, and music halls, are included, as are critics and others in stage-related occupations. You might not want to “put your daughter on the stage,” but you will want to put this title on the shelf if your library supports theater research and study. * Booklist *Scholars seeking quick references to biographies of the important contributors in American and British theater, past and present, will welcome this two-volume set by Wearing (emer., English, Univ. of Arizona). The set is an expansion of Wearing's American and British Theatrical Biography: A Directory (CH, Jan'80). Covering some 130 scholarly theatrical resources, these volumes feature information on about 90,000 people. Cross-referencing is provided for those thespians who appeared under various names during their careers. The index also includes listings from ballet, opera, music, circus, and music halls for those who contributed to the theater world. This resource will be useful for universities with historical theater programs and for the hard-core theatrical scholar. Summing Up: Recommended. * CHOICE *This is an exhaustive resource that attempts to provide biographical information on more than 90,000 individuals working in or connected with British and American theater. An update of the compiler's American and British Theatrical Biography: A Directory, with this edition Wearing has expanded the work and drawn on information from more than 130 sources and 500 volumes of work. Foreign-born actors that have made significant contributions to British and American theater are included as well. The author has been broad in his definition of "theater," allowing the work to cover ballet, opera, circus, and music halls. For each biographical entry the following is provided: name, birth and death date (if applicable), nationality, theatrical occupation, and codes to sources where more information can be found. This book will be useful in academic and public libraries where theater students, writers, and theater historians will have access to its many treasures. * American Reference Books Annual *Table of ContentsIntroduction Sources Indexed The Index About the Author
£232.20
The University Press of Kentucky The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia Thomas
Book SynopsisThe story of African Americans in Kentucky is as diverse and vibrant as the state's general history. The work of more than 150 writers, The Kentucky African American Encyclopedia is an essential guide to the black experience in the Commonwealth. The encyclopedia includes biographical sketches, portrays politicians and community leaders, as well as pioneers in art, science, and industry.
£45.86
Egypt Exploration Society Who Was Who in Egyptology 5th edn
Book SynopsisThe civilization of ancient Egypt has been a source of fascination for explorers and scholars for centuries, and has occupied a special place in the imagination of the public ever since early travellers'' descriptions and illustrations of the strange culture of temples, tombs and hieroglyphs began to circulate around the world. The story of Egyptology from a hobby for the educated and wealthy to a highly formalized academic discipline provides the key to understanding how and why we know what we know about ancient Egypt. This biographical dictionary tells the stories of the most important contributors and will be an indispensable reference tool for scholars and enthusiasts alike.
£31.99
John Wiley & Sons Many Faces An Anthology of Oregon Autobiography
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£37.95
Tilbury House,U.S. Eminent Mainers
Book SynopsisMaine is a rural backwater? Meet Hiram Abrams, born in Portland in 1878 the son of a Russian immigrant real estate broker, attended public schools, left school at age sixteen, sold newspapers, bought a cow and started a dairy -- and eventually became the founder and president of United Artists. Or Aurelia Gay Mace, born in 1835 in Strong, a Shaker from an early age, credited with the invention of the wire coat hanger. Aurelia achieved national fame in 1890 when she mistook Charles Lewis Tiffany for a tramp, gave him lemonade, brushed his clothes, insisted that he sit down for the noon meal, and sent him off with a box lunch. Tiffany responded by sending her a set of engraved silver. Meet Milton Bradley who was born in Vienna (Maine) in 1836, educated at Harvard, worked as a mechanical engineer and patent solicitor, became interested in lithography, developed a board game, The Checkered Game of Life, and founded the Milton Bradley Company. Or Louise Bogan, who was born in Livermore Fall
£14.24
Ethics & Public Policy Center Inc.,U.S. Resonant Lives Fifty Figures of Consequence
Book SynopsisA collection of word portraits of significant political, historical and literary figures by the columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner, Paul Greenberg. Among those who are discussed are Beckett, Gromyko, Fulbright, Lincoln, Orwell and Swaggart.Trade ReviewIn an age when society and not the individual matters, how refreshing it is to come across a writer who examines the lives, styles and ideas of extraordinary individuals, good and bad, as insights to current history, as keys to unlock the mysteries of our own lives and reveal the codes of our times. * The Washington Times *...offers a wonderful debunking of Ayne Rand...and files perceptive sketches of Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, I.F. Stone, Jimmy Swaggart and Rudolph Hess. * Publishers Weekly *...Greenberg captures the essence of 50 contributors to politics, literature, and history in these short sketches, some of them obituaries, collected for the first time. Such diverse figures...appear, treated with a clarity and brevity characteristic of journalism at its best.... * Library Journal *Startling in their insight, eloquent, and amazingly rich in detail, these 50 previously published essays truly do resonate the meaning. * Booklist *...irresistable stories.... * Shreveport Journal *
£52.20
The Climbing Company Ltd Whos Who in British Climbing
Book SynopsisContains nearly 700 mini biographies of climbers - the romantics, eccentrics and buffoons that have made British Climbing what it is: dissolute and hungover most of the time, with the odd unexpected burst of brilliance.
£18.00
Zonda Books Limited Thrash Metal
£27.00
Jorge Pinto Books Nigel Holmes On Information Design Working Biographies
£11.95
Leadership Institute Press Leo Fender The Quiet Giant Heard Around the World
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£19.96
Taylor & Francis The International Whos Who 2026
Book SynopsisWhen you need to source accurate information on the past history, achievements and current activities of leading world figures, from heads of state to sporting greats, Europa's The International Who's Who 2026 provides the answer. Published annually since 1935 The International Who's Who is your source for hard-to-find biographical details on over 25,000 of the world's most prominent and influential personalities. Featured personalities are regularly given the opportunity to update their entry, providing new information on education, artistic achievements, leisure interests, awards, contact details and much more. Also available online at www.worldwhoswho.com, featuring thousands of click-through web links and email addresses, and advanced search functions enabling users to search by name, nationality, place and date of birth and by profession.
£1,125.00
Taylor & Francis The International Whos Who in Popular Music 2022
Book Synopsis The International Who''s Who in Popular Music 2022 gives biographical information and contact details for some of the most talented and influential artists and individuals from the world of popular music. Now in its twenty-fourth edition, there are over 7,000 biographies charting the careers and achievements of artists in pop, rock, folk, jazz, dance, world, country music and much more. Key Features:- each entry includes full biographical information: principal career details, recordings and compositions, honours and contact information where available- each entrant is given the opportunity to update his or her information - spans the full range of the popular music industry, from rock to jazz and dance to country- provides information on established names as well as up-and-coming artists- a directory section provides details of music festivals, awards, organizations within the industry, and digital Table of ContentsPart 1: Biographies Part 2: Directory Appendix A: Music Festivals. Appendix B: Music Organizations. Appendix C: Music Awards. Appendix D: Digital Music. Group Index.
£562.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The International Whos Who in ClassicalPopular
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£1,125.00
Taylor & Francis The Europa Regional Surveys of the World 2025
Book SynopsisThe Europa Regional Surveys of the World Set 2025 is a timely and authoritative reference source, vast in its scope. The set consists of nine volumes, covering all the world regions, from South Asia to North America. These can be purchased individually or together. Each volume provides a vast range of background material, statistics, directory information and expert analysis of the social, political and economic situation for each of the individual countries within that region. Whether you want to source authoritative data on copper output in Chile, or gather information on the recent uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East, the Regional Surveys can be your first port of call. Users will also find useful directory information, including email and telephone numbers, for key contacts in government, finance, tourism, etc. Titles in the series: Africa South of the Sahara; Central and South-Eastern Europe; Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia; The Far East and Australasia; The M
£8,775.00
FriesenPress My Bert Has Alzheimers
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£18.04
Austin Macauley Publishers The A to Z of Alfie Zeller
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£10.78
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Whos Who 2024
Book SynopsisThe 176th edition of the world''s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 175 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Each edition is exhaustively updated using information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves, alongside research from many other independent sources. The book provides biographical information for people from all areas of society, including government, law, medicine, business, the church, media and the arts, with details not only of entrants' careers, but also their family, education, recreations and clubs.The 2024 edition includes more than 33,000 autobiographical entries, including approximately 600 new entries, an obituaries section, listing the entrants who have died since the previous edition, and a two-pageTrade ReviewThe famous red covers of Who's Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them... After a week with the new Who's Who (and though it's heavy to pick up) "you can't put it down" best describes my feeling. -- Matthew Parris * The Times *The unrivalled compendium of the good and the great * The Daily Telegraph *Who's Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement. * The Times *Britain's most famous reference book ...a biographical record of the great and the good. * Daily Mail *Table of ContentsHistorical Note Preface Obituary (deaths between mid-Sept. 2022 and mid-Sept. 2023) Abbreviations used in this Book Royal Family Editors' Note Biographies A-Z
£370.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Whos Who 2025
Book SynopsisWho''s Who 2025 is the 177th edition of the world''s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 176 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Each edition is heavily updated using information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves, alongside research from many other independent sources. The book provides biographical information for people from all areas of society, including government, law, medicine, business, the church, media and the arts, with details not only of entrants' careers, but also their family, education, recreations and clubs.The 2025 edition includes more than 33,000 autobiographical entries, including approximately 600 new entries, an obituaries section, listing the entrants who have
£380.00
Xlibris Lovely Lonely Life
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£21.85
National Geographic Society National Geographic Whos Who in the Bible
Book SynopsisOffers a vibrant family reference that brings to life the fascinating characters of the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This volume tells the stories of Biblical characters and highlights their greater meaning for mankind. It is illustrated with colour photography and exquisite historical artwork.Trade Review"Isbouts has written an exquisite reference guide to the personalities in the Bible...The text is lavishly illustrated with art, photos, and maps that help situate the period and personalities under examination, a splendid presentation that sets it apart from similar works. Even if you own a comparable title, this well-researched and well-organized work will complement what is already on your shelf. For anyone interested in biblical studies, theology, and history, from general readers to seminary students." —Library Journal, Starred Review“Who’s Who in the Bible is a delightful reference book. This textbook is filled with beautiful paintings, drawings and photographs from Genesis to Revelation…I collect books and this one surpasses any biblical reference book I have on my shelves.” –OrdinaryServant.com“Who’s Who is a breathtaking compendium that belongs in the library of any religious history enthusiast.” –ParchmentGirl.com"Impressive in size, depth and graphic appeal." -Baptists Today
£30.00
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Whos Who 2020
Book SynopsisThe 172nd annual edition of the internationally respected and renowned source book of information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Who''s Who 2020 is the 172nd edition of the world''s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 171 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves.''The famous red covers of Who''s Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them... After a week with the new Who''s Who (and though it''s heavy to pick up) "you can''t put it down" best describes my feeling.''- Matthew Parris, The Times''The unrivalled compendium of the good and the great'' - The Daily Telegraph''Who''s Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement.''-The Times''Britain''s most famous reference book ...a biographical record of the great and the good.''- Daily MailTrade ReviewThe famous red covers of Who's Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them... After a week with the new Who's Who (and though it's heavy to pick up) "you can't put it down" best describes my feeling.' - Matthew Parris, The Times. 'The unrivalled compendium of the good and the great' - The Daily Telegraph. 'Who's Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement.' - The Times. 'Britain's most famous reference book ...a biographical record of the great and the good.' - Daily Mail
£255.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Whos Who 2021
Book SynopsisThe 173rd annual edition of the internationally respected and renowned source book of information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Who''s Who 2021 is the 173rd edition of the world''s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 172 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves."The famous red covers of Who''s Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them... After a week with the new Who''s Who (and though it''s heavy to pick up) "you can''t put it down" best describes my feeling." - Matthew Parris, The Times''The unrivaled compendium of the good and the great'' - The Daily Telegraph''Who''s Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement.''-The Times''Britain''s most famous reference book ...a biographical record of the great and the good.''- Daily Mail
£262.50
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Whos Who 2023
Book SynopsisWho''s Who 2023 is the 175th edition of the world''s longest established and most comprehensive general reference book, brought right up to date for the year ahead. The first autobiographical reference book in the world and, after 174 years, still the most accurate and reliable resource for information on people of influence and interest in every area of public life.Each edition is heavily updated using information supplied and checked by the entrants themselves, alongside research from many other independent sources. The book provides biographical information for people from all areas of society, including government, law, medicine, business, the church, media and the arts, with details not only of entrants' careers, but also their family, education, recreations and clubs.The 2023 edition includes more than 33,000 autobiographical entries, including approximately 600 new entries, an obituaries section, listing the entrants who have died since the previous edition, and a two-page Royal Family section.Trade ReviewThe famous red covers of Who's Who are exclusive and only the enduringly notable get into them... After a week with the new Who's Who (and though it's heavy to pick up) "you can't put it down" best describes my feeling. -- Matthew Parris * The Times *The unrivalled compendium of the good and the great * The Daily Telegraph *Who's Who is a mirror in which society glimpses a reflection of its own achievement. * The Times *Britain's most famous reference book ...a biographical record of the great and the good. * Daily Mail *Table of ContentsHistorical Note Preface Obituary (deaths between mid-Sept. 2021 and mid-Sept. 2022) Abbreviations used in this Book Royal Family Editors' Note Biographies A-Z
£285.00
Rowman & Littlefield The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia
Book SynopsisThornton Wilder is one of America’s greatest writers, the only author to win Pulitzer Prizes in two different categories—one in fiction and two in drama. Equally well known for his plays and novels, his unique and diverse body of work also includes essays, journals, lectures, and film and television scripts. In The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia, Thomas S. Hischak exhaustively covers Wilder’s life and extensive career. Entries not only contain every one of his novels, plays, and scripts, but also his letters, journals, and all other existing works by Wilder, published or unpublished. In addition, this valuable reference features entries on the individuals who worked with Wilder and friends and family members who were a great influence on him. With a biography of Wilder to introduce the work and a chronology and selected bibliography to augment the entries, The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive reference available on one of America’s greatest playwrights and finest novelists.
£69.30
McArthur & Company What's in a Canadian Name?
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£8.69
Fulcrum Publishing Land Circle, Anniversary Edition: Writings
Book SynopsisThe acclaimed, enduring tribute to the Great Plains celebrates its 15th anniversary.
£14.20
New Falcon Publications,U.S. An Insider's Guide to Robert Anton Wilson
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£24.79
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Black Voices: Inspiring & Empowering Quotes from
Book SynopsisFind wisdom, inspiration, and new insight in this definitive volume of empowering quotes from the Pan African world. With over 60 quotations—carefully researched by National Black Cultural Information Trust founder, Jessica Ann Mitchell Aiwuyor—Black Voices is your go-to source for powerful words from both famous Black individuals in history and new and lesser-known voices. From this diverse spectrum of perspectives and experiences, gain a deeper understanding of Black culture and history. Some of the inspirational quotes include:“I’m very interested in, ‘What does it mean for us to cultivate together?’ Community that allows for risk, the risk of knowing someone outside your own boundaries, the risk that is love. There is no love that does not involve risk.” —bell hooks, African American feminist scholar“Our youth, our drive, our diversity and openness, our boundless capacity for risk and reinvention means that the future should be ours. But that potential will only be realized if our democracy works. Only if our politics better reflects the decency of our people.” —Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States and the first Black American president Spotlighting Black writers, artists, scholars, politicians, activists, and visionaries from all eras and backgrounds, each quote is accompanied by a short biography of its writer or speaker. This engaging and information-packed book touches on aspects and subjects relevant to Black lives, including and featuring, among many others, the voices of: Culture and History: Werewere Liking, author (Cameroon) Education and Knowledge: Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, author, poet, and playwright (Kenya) Justice, Civil Rights, and Human Rights: Ida B. Wells, journalist and activist (USA) Race and Racism: Paul Stephenson, civil rights activist (UK) Gender, Feminism, and Womanism: Ketanji Brown Jackson, first Black woman to serve on the United States Supreme Court (USA) Peace and Love: Basetsana Kumalo, businesswoman and television personality (South Africa) Inspiration, Hope, and Perseverance: Dudley Laws, activist (Canada) Freedom and Liberation: Claudia Jones, political activist and cofounder of Notting Hill Carnival (UK) Politics: Francia Márquez, 13th vice president of Colombia Blackness: Walter Rodney, scholar and activist (Guyana) Pan Africanism: Amy Jacques Garvey, Pan Africanist, journalist, and civil rights activist (Jamaica) The book also features the lush, vibrant artwork of six Black artists from around the world: Affen Segun, Nigerian painter (Instagram: @affensegun) Erin K. Robinson, American illustrator (Instagram: @brooklyndolly) Gilles Mayk Navangi, Belgian painter, illustrator, and sculptor (Instagram: @ngm_world) Nicole Collie, Bahamian painter (Portfolio: nicolecollie.com) Rendani Nemakhavhani, South African illustrator, visual artist, and art director (Instagram: @prsdnthoney) Uzo Njoku, Nigerian American visual artist (Portfolio: uzonjoku.com) Black Voices is a must-have reference to Pan African culture and history.
£14.24
Wellfleet Press Indigenous Voices
£13.49
Boydell & Brewer Ltd Women Medical Doctors in the United States before
Book SynopsisAn invaluable reference work chronicling the lives of over 200 women who received medical degrees in the United States before the Civil War. This groundbreaking reference work contains brief biographical articles for over two hundred women, most of them little known, who graduated from schools of medicine in the United States before the Civil War. The volume includes an introductory essay examining the social and religious backgrounds of the women graduates, as well as their motivations for becoming physicians and their varying degrees of success as practitioners. In addition, the essay offersinformation on what physician training and practice were like during the period, as well as on the need for reform that provided a setting for women's entry into the profession. The biographical entries are supplemented by a chronological table of female medical graduates and a geographical table indicating the places in which they practiced. Edward C. Atwater is emeritus professor of medicine and the history of medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine.Table of ContentsIntroduction The Excellent Miss Blackwell Biographical Dictionary of 222 Graduates Appendix A: Chronological List of Graduates and the Schools They Attended Appendix B: Medical Graduates of the American Hydropathic Institute, 1851 and 1852 Appendix C: Pre-Civil War Women Medical Doctors Mentioned in Books and Biographical Dictionaries Appdenix D: Principal Locations in Which the Earliest Woman Medical Graduates Served Professionally Lists Showing Career Choices and Accomplishments of the Graduates General Bibliography Index of Names
£36.00
University of Iowa Press The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa
Book SynopsisIowa has been blessed with citizens of strong character who have made invaluable contributions to the state and to the nation. In the 1930s alone, such towering figures as John L. Lewis, Henry A. Wallace, and Herbert Hoover hugely influenced the nation's affairs. Iowa's Native Americans, early explorers, inventors, farmers, scholars, baseball players, musicians, artists, writers, politicians, scientists, conservationists, preachers, educators, and activists continue to enrich our lives and inspire our imaginations.Written by an impressive team of more than 150 scholars and writers, the readable narratives include each subject's name, birth and death dates, place of birth, education, and career and contributions. Many of the names will be instantly recognizable to most Iowans; others are largely forgotten but deserve to be remembered. Beyond the distinctive lives and times captured in the individual biographies, readers of the dictionary will gain an appreciation for how the character of the state has been shaped by the character of the individuals who have inhabited it.From Dudley Warren Adams, fruit grower and Grange leader, to the Younker brothers, founders of one of Iowa's most successful department stores, ""The Biographical Dictionary of Iowa"" is peopled with the rewarding lives of more than four hundred notable citizens of the Hawkeye State. The histories contained in this essential reference work should be eagerly read by anyone who cares about Iowa and its citizens.
£38.95
