| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 2330 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Australia |
| ISBN | : |
A biographic reference to notable people in Australia. Entrants are drawn from all areas of Australian life, including the arts, politics, education, medicine, defence, business, diplomatic service, and recipients of honours and awards.
| Author | : |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 2300 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| Genre | : Australia |
| ISBN | : |
A biographic reference to notable people in Australia. Entrants are drawn from all areas of Australian life, including the arts, politics, education, medicine, defence, business, diplomatic service, and recipients of honours and awards.
| Author | : Publitec Publications |
| Publisher | : Walter de Gruyter |
| Total Pages | : 1244 |
| Release | : 2011-12-22 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 3110930048 |
Who's Who in the Arab World 2007-2008 compiles information on the most notable individuals in the Arab world. Additionally, the title provides insight into the historical background and the present of this influential and often volatile region. Part I sets out precise biographical details on some 6,000 eminent individuals who influence every sphere of public life in politics, culture and society. Part II surveys the 19 Arab Countries, providing detailed information on the geography, history, constitution, economy and culture of the individual countries. Part III provides information on the historical background of the Arab world. Indexes by country and profession supplement the biographical section. A select bibliography of secondary literature on the Middle East is also included.
| Author | : Barbara A. West |
| Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 369 |
| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Australia |
| ISBN | : 0816078858 |
Basic facts, a chronology, a bibliography, and a list of suggested reading make up the appendixes. --Book Jacket.
| Author | : Europa Publications |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 844 |
| Release | : 2007-08-23 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9781857434286 |
An invaluable source of information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world.
| Author | : Frances Murphy |
| Publisher | : Infobase Holdings, Inc |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 2021-05-01 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 143819952X |
A Brief History of Australia, Second Edition provides a clear, lively, and comprehensive account of the history of Australia from ancient times to the present day. It relates the central events that have shaped the country and details their significance in historical context, touching on all aspects of the history of the country, from political, international, and economic affairs to cultural and social developments. Illustrated with full-color maps and photographs, and accompanied by a chronology, bibliography, and suggested reading, this accessible overview is ideal for the general reader. Coverage includes: Diversity—Land and People Indigenous History European Exploration and Early Settlement Gold Rush and Governments Federation and Identity Formation Realignment Populate or Perish Constitutional Crisis Contradiction and Change The Howard Years Australia in Turmoil
| Author | : Europa Publications |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 1787 |
| Release | : 2004-08-02 |
| Genre | : Literary Criticism |
| ISBN | : 1135355193 |
The 13th edition of the International Who's Who in Poetry is a unique and comprehensive guide to the leading lights and freshest talent in poetry today. Containing biographies of more than 4,000 contemporary poets world-wide, this essential reference work provides truly international coverage. In addition to the well known poets, talented up-and-coming writers are also profiled. Contents: * Each entry provides full career history and publication details * An international appendices section lists prizes and past prize-winners, organizations, magazines and publishers * A summary of poetic forms and rhyme schemes * The career profile section is supplemented by lists of Poets Laureate, Oxford University professors of poetry, poet winners of the Nobel Prize for Literature, winners of the Pulitzer Prize for American Poetry and of the King's/Queen's Gold medal and other poetry prizes.
| Author | : Elizabeth Lumley |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 1464 |
| Release | : 2008-01-05 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9780802040718 |
Now in its ninety-eighth year of publication, this standard Canadian reference source contains the most comprehensive and authoritative biographical information on notable living Canadians. Those listed are carefully selected because of the positions they hold in Canadian society, or because of the contribution they have made to life in Canada. The volume is updated annually to ensure accuracy, and 600 new entries are added each year to keep current with developing trends and issues in Canadian society. Included are outstanding Canadians from all walks of life: politics, media, academia, business, sports and the arts, from every area of human activity. Each entry details birth date and place, education, family, career history, memberships, creative works, honours and awards, and full addresses. Indispensable to researchers, students, media, business, government and schools, Canadian Who's Who is an invaluable source of general knowledge. The complete text of Canadian Who's Who is also available on CD-ROM, in a comprehensively indexed and fully searchable format. Search 'astronaut' or 'entrepreneur of the year,' 'aboriginal achievement award' and 'Order of Canada' and discover a wealth of information. Fast, easy and more accessible than ever, the Canadian Who's Who on CD-ROM is an essential addition to your electronic library.
