Author: Who's Who
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9781408128565
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After 163 years in print, Who's Who is the gold standard annual reference book with information and short biographies about more than 33,000 people of influence and interest in every area of public life, worldwide. Each entry is autobiographical and is supplied by and checked by the entrants themselves, providing a mirror to society's most notable movers and shakers and giving everyone a glimpse inside a fascinating living biographical record.
Who's Who 2011
Author: Who's Who
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9781408128565
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After 163 years in print, Who's Who is the gold standard annual reference book with information and short biographies about more than 33,000 people of influence and interest in every area of public life, worldwide. Each entry is autobiographical and is supplied by and checked by the entrants themselves, providing a mirror to society's most notable movers and shakers and giving everyone a glimpse inside a fascinating living biographical record.
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 9781408128565
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After 163 years in print, Who's Who is the gold standard annual reference book with information and short biographies about more than 33,000 people of influence and interest in every area of public life, worldwide. Each entry is autobiographical and is supplied by and checked by the entrants themselves, providing a mirror to society's most notable movers and shakers and giving everyone a glimpse inside a fascinating living biographical record.
Who's Who 2021
Author:
Publisher: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
ISBN: 9781472979063
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2768
Book Description
The 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
Publisher: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
ISBN: 9781472979063
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 2768
Book Description
The 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
The Complete Book of Who's who in the Bible
Author: Philip Wesley Comfort
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842383691
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Contains entries that identify people whose names appear in the Bible, arranged alphabetically according to spellings in the New Living Translation, and includes more in-depth profiles of important men and women.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 9780842383691
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 634
Book Description
Contains entries that identify people whose names appear in the Bible, arranged alphabetically according to spellings in the New Living Translation, and includes more in-depth profiles of important men and women.
Who's who in Children's Books
Author: Margery Fisher
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
In alfabetische volgorde worden de belangrijke figuren van ongeveer 900 kinderboeken uit heden en verleden op originele wijze geanalyseerd. Niet opgenomen zijn figuren uit bakerrijmpjes, mythen en sprookjes.
Publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 408
Book Description
In alfabetische volgorde worden de belangrijke figuren van ongeveer 900 kinderboeken uit heden en verleden op originele wijze geanalyseerd. Niet opgenomen zijn figuren uit bakerrijmpjes, mythen en sprookjes.
The International Who's who
The International Who's Who 2022
Author: Taylor & Francis Group
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367648947
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 2462
Book Description
When 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 2022 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.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780367648947
Category : Biography
Languages : en
Pages : 2462
Book Description
When 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 2022 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.
Blues Who's who
Author: Sheldon Harris
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9780306801556
Category : Blues (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 775
Book Description
Rarely has a book received such unanimous praise as the Blue's Who's Who. Eighteen years of research and writing, most of it done by Sheldon Harris alone, have produced a reference book that has been accepted in the U.S., England, and Europe, as truly indispensable for anyone seriously interested in the history of country, city, folk, and rock blues. Covering all eras and styles, it features detailed biographies of 571 blues artists, 450 photographs, and hundreds of pages of carefully researched facts.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Da Capo Press
ISBN: 9780306801556
Category : Blues (Music)
Languages : en
Pages : 775
Book Description
Rarely has a book received such unanimous praise as the Blue's Who's Who. Eighteen years of research and writing, most of it done by Sheldon Harris alone, have produced a reference book that has been accepted in the U.S., England, and Europe, as truly indispensable for anyone seriously interested in the history of country, city, folk, and rock blues. Covering all eras and styles, it features detailed biographies of 571 blues artists, 450 photographs, and hundreds of pages of carefully researched facts.
Who's (... oops!) whose grammar book is this anyway?
Author: C. Edward Good
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781567315769
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
In [this book] you will learn all about the parts of grammar, but more importantly how to put them together - work words, glue words, chunks of words, helpers, and trouble-makers. [The book] will teach you to communicate with clarity and precision. As you learn the logic behind the rules of grammar, you'll find it easy to obey them. You'll become the master of: perfect progressives; gender concealers; word substitutes; working words and helping words; joiners and gluers; phrases and clauses; points of punctuation; avoiding common mistakes; how to put all your words together in the clearest, most powerful way. -Dust jacket.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781567315769
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
In [this book] you will learn all about the parts of grammar, but more importantly how to put them together - work words, glue words, chunks of words, helpers, and trouble-makers. [The book] will teach you to communicate with clarity and precision. As you learn the logic behind the rules of grammar, you'll find it easy to obey them. You'll become the master of: perfect progressives; gender concealers; word substitutes; working words and helping words; joiners and gluers; phrases and clauses; points of punctuation; avoiding common mistakes; how to put all your words together in the clearest, most powerful way. -Dust jacket.
Who’s Who 2022
Author:
Publisher: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
ISBN: 1472979079
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Who's Who 2022 is the 174th 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 173 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 2022 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.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Yearbooks
ISBN: 1472979079
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Who's Who 2022 is the 174th 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 173 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 2022 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.
Reader's Digest Who's Who in the Bible
Author: Editor's at Reader's Digest
Publisher: Reader's Digest
ISBN: 9781621454564
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive, easy-to-use, and beautifully illustrated guide to more than 500 Biblical characters What made Abraham, a peaceful man, become a warrior? Who were the women in King David’s life? When was the last king of Judah led off into captivity? Was Mary Magdalene a sinner or a woman possessed? The pages of the Bible are filled with stories of fascinating men and women: saints and sinners, the faithful and the foolish, lovers and liars, giants and generals, priests and prophets, the brave and the cowardly, heathens and healers, the pious and the pitiful. Originally published in 1994, Who’s Who in the Bible offers in-depth portraits of more than 500 biblical characters, both well-known and more obscure, including: Jacob, scheming to win his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing David, whose adultery led to murder Saul, persecutor of Christians transformed into the tireless missionary Paul Gehazi, struck with leprosy for his greed Lydia, Paul’s first convert in Europe In addition, this beautifully illustrated, clearly written, easy-to-use reference features: Nearly 400 color illustrations, including 50 specially commissioned paintings, put faces behind the names Maps pinpoint 10 turning points of biblical history Genealogies help make sense of the people in the Bible, from the generations of Adam to the family of Herod the Great Boxes about such diverse topics as Israel’s hostile neighbors, surrogate motherhood, Jewish festivals, sources for the four Gospels, the fate of the 12 apostles, and more Origins and meanings of names clarify and give new insight into stories Pronunciation guides make reading the Bible simpler Biblical citations speed you to chapter and verse Cross references and a full Index lead you quickly to where you want to go “Everyone in the Bible,” a comprehensive 24-page list of nearly 4,000 names, identifies each person and gives the first biblical citation for each All in all, Who’s Who in the Bible is an invaluable companion to your family Bible as well as an outstanding reference book. You will turn to its attractive, fact-checked pages again and again for essential background information and spiritual enrichment.
Publisher: Reader's Digest
ISBN: 9781621454564
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A comprehensive, easy-to-use, and beautifully illustrated guide to more than 500 Biblical characters What made Abraham, a peaceful man, become a warrior? Who were the women in King David’s life? When was the last king of Judah led off into captivity? Was Mary Magdalene a sinner or a woman possessed? The pages of the Bible are filled with stories of fascinating men and women: saints and sinners, the faithful and the foolish, lovers and liars, giants and generals, priests and prophets, the brave and the cowardly, heathens and healers, the pious and the pitiful. Originally published in 1994, Who’s Who in the Bible offers in-depth portraits of more than 500 biblical characters, both well-known and more obscure, including: Jacob, scheming to win his brother’s birthright and his father’s blessing David, whose adultery led to murder Saul, persecutor of Christians transformed into the tireless missionary Paul Gehazi, struck with leprosy for his greed Lydia, Paul’s first convert in Europe In addition, this beautifully illustrated, clearly written, easy-to-use reference features: Nearly 400 color illustrations, including 50 specially commissioned paintings, put faces behind the names Maps pinpoint 10 turning points of biblical history Genealogies help make sense of the people in the Bible, from the generations of Adam to the family of Herod the Great Boxes about such diverse topics as Israel’s hostile neighbors, surrogate motherhood, Jewish festivals, sources for the four Gospels, the fate of the 12 apostles, and more Origins and meanings of names clarify and give new insight into stories Pronunciation guides make reading the Bible simpler Biblical citations speed you to chapter and verse Cross references and a full Index lead you quickly to where you want to go “Everyone in the Bible,” a comprehensive 24-page list of nearly 4,000 names, identifies each person and gives the first biblical citation for each All in all, Who’s Who in the Bible is an invaluable companion to your family Bible as well as an outstanding reference book. You will turn to its attractive, fact-checked pages again and again for essential background information and spiritual enrichment.