Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
|
Your cart is empty |
|||
Showing 1 - 25 of 26 matches in All Departments
The International Who's Who in Classical Music 2007 is an unparalleled source of biographical information on singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors and managers. The directory section lists orchestras, opera companies and other institutions connected with the classical music world. Each biographical entry comprises personal information, principal career details, repertoire, recordings and compositions, and full contact details where available. Appendices provide contact details for national orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, music organizations and major competitions and awards. Entries include individuals involved in all aspects of the world of classical music: composers, instrumentalists, singers, arrangers, writers, musicologists, conductors, directors and managers. Among those listed in this new edition are Philip Glass, Lang Lang, George Crumb, Evelyn Glennie, Yo-Yo Ma and Inga Nielsen. Over 8,000 detailed biographical entries. Covers the classical and light classical fields. Includes both up-and-coming musicians and well-established names. This book will prove invaluable for anyone in need of reliable, up-to-date information on the individuals and organizations involved in classical music.
The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2007 provides biographical details on some of the most talented and influential artists, as well as up-and-coming individuals from the world of popular music. International in scope, this new edition provides information on artists, varying from Eminem to Wynton Marsalis; Ray Davies to Talvin Singh. Listed alphabetically by surname, entries provide full biographical profiles, including personal information, principal career details, recordings and compositions, and full contact details, where available. An index of groups is provided for ease of reference. Appendices include directories listing music festivals, music organizations, music awards and digital music sites providing legal downloads. The careers of pop, rock, folk, jazz, dance, world and country music artists from around the world are profiled in this new edition. New artists are included, as well as established names in popular music. Entrants include Elvis Costello, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, Dizzee Rascal, Gil Scott-Heron and Joss Stone. Over 6,000 alphabetically arranged entries. Fully revised and updated for this ninth edition. Spans the full range of popular music.
International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2008 provides an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world. Now in its Twenty-Third edition, the book is revised and updated annually by our editorial team and covers the most important authors and writers at work today. This title will prove an invaluable acquisition for journalists, television and radio companies, public and academic libraries, PR companies, literary organizations and anyone needing up-to-date information in this field. Entries Biographical details are listed for writers of all kinds, including novelists, playwrights, essayists, editors, columnists, journalists, as well as literary agents and publishers. Each entry provides personal information, career details, works published, literary awards and prizes, memberships and contact information, where available. Entries listed include Thomas Pynchon, Tahar Ben Jelloun, Xinran Xue, Fred Vargas and Kazuo Ishiguro. Key features Over 8,000 entries A directory section, including detailed lists of major international literary awards and prizes, principal literary organizations, and literary agents Entries for established writers, as well as for those who have recently risen to prominence Hundreds of new entries are included in this edition.
The fifth edition of this highly regarded title provides invaluable biographical details of thousands of major figures involved in all aspects of international affairs. Who's Who in International Affairs 2007 is truly international in coverage, and lists over 6,000 entrants from a wide range of disciplines, including leading diplomats, politicians, government ministers, heads of state, academics, civil servants, judges, think tank analysts and scholars, and heads of international organizations. Meticulously researched, this title will be of great value to anyone involved with international affairs world-wide. EntriesEntries are listed alphabetically by surname and, where available entries include: name; present position, nationality; date of birth; family details; education; career information; honours and awards; publications; contact address; telephone and fax numbers; email and internet addresses. Diplomatic Representation AppendixA unique appendix lists, for more than 170 countries, the names and contact information for all ambassadors to and from those countries. Nationality IndexThis comprehensive index covers more than 170 countries, listing entrants from those countries. Each citation provides name, job title, organization and page reference. Organizations Index:Organizations cited in the directory are listed alphabetically, followed by a list the entrants affiliated to them. Examples of organizations include: United Nations, International Institute for Strategic Studies, Council on Foreign Relations, Human Rights Watch, and the International Court of Justice. Comprehensive in its coverage of international affairs, this key title will prove an invaluable acquisition for public and academic libraries, government departments, the media, universities, businesses, charities and embassies world-wide.
"International Whos Who in Popular Music 2006" provides
biographical details on some of the most talented and influential
artists, as well as up-and-coming individuals from the world of
popular music. International in scope, this new edition provides
information on artists, varying from Eminem to Wynton Marsalis; Ray
Davies to Talvin Singh.
"International Whos Who in Classical Music 2006" is an unparalleled
source of biographical information on singers, instrumentalists,
composers, conductors and managers. The directory section lists
orchestras, opera companies and other institutions connected with
the classical music world.
The 14th 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.
International Who's Who of Authors and Writers 2007 provides an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world. Now in its Twenty-Second edition, the book is revised and updated annually by our editorial team and covers the most important authors and writers at work today. This title will prove an invaluable acquisition for journalists, television and radio companies, public and academic libraries, PR companies, literary organizations and anyone needing up-to-date information in this field. Entries Biographical details are listed for writers of all kinds, including novelists, playwrights, essayists, editors, columnists, journalists, as well as literary agents and publishers. Each entry provides personal information, career details, works published, literary awards and prizes, memberships and contact information, where available. Entries listed include John Banville, Tahar Ben Jelloun, Xinran Xue, Fred Vargas and Tariq Ali. Key features * Over 8,000 entries * A directory section, including detailed lists of major international literary awards and prizes, principal literary organizations, and literary agents * Entries for established writers, as well as for those who have recently risen to prominence * Hundreds of new entries are included in this edition.
The "International Who's Who of Authors and Writers "provides an
invaluable and practical source of information on the personalities
and organizations of the literary world. This trusted directory
provides up-to-date and reliable biographical details essential to
anyone interested in the world of literature.
The 4th edition of this highly regarded title provides invaluable
biographical details of the thousands of major figures involved in
all aspects of international affairs.
Provides biographical details on some of the most talented,
influential and up-and-coming artists and individuals from the
world of popular music.
A complete biographical reference work covering all aspects of the
classical music world.
A complete biographical reference work covering all aspects of the
classical music world.
The International Who's Who of Authors and Writers provides an invaluable and practical source of information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world. This trusted directory provides up-to-date and reliable biographical details essential to anyone interested in the world of literature. * Includes many up-and-coming writers about whom information cannot be found elsewhere * All entries are updated just prior to publication ensuring the utmost accuracy Contents: * Over 8,000 entries * Provides concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors and critics * Includes biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Each entry details career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership and contact addresses where available * A detailed listing of major international literary awards and prizes and winners of those prizes * Includes a directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * Lists members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
The International Who's Who of Authors and Writers provides an invaluable and practical source of information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world. This trusted directory provides up-to-date and reliable biographical details essential to anyone interested in the world of literature. * Includes many up-and-coming writers about whom information cannot be found elsewhere * All entries are updated just prior to publication ensuring the utmost accuracy CONTENTS: * Over 8,000 entries * Provides concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors and critics * Includes biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Each entry details career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership and contact addresses where available * A detailed listing of major international literary awards and prizes and winners of those prizes * Includes a directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * Lists members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
Fully updated and revised, the "International Who's Who in Popular
Music 2004" offers comprehensive biographical information covering
the leading names on all aspects of popular music. It brings
together the prominent names in pop music as well as the many
emerging personalities in the industry, providing full biographical
details on pop, rock, folk, jazz, dance, world, and country
artists.
The one-stop resource for accurate and up-to-date information on
the most influential and distinguished women in the world today
The 12th 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. The well known poets, as well as talented up-and-coming writers are profiled. CONTENTS:* Each entry provides full career history and publication details * The career profile section is supplemented by lists of Poets Laureate of the United Kingdom and USA, 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 * A summary of poetic forms and rhyme schemes * Lists over 8,000 important and influential authors and poets of the last 3,000 years * An international appendices section lists prizes and past prize-winners, organizations, magazines and publishers.
The "International Who's Who in Poetry 2003" covers current and
up-and-coming poets, as well as influential poets through history.
Over 4,000 entries profile career histories and publication
details, including full biographical information and details of
poetic forms. A summary of poetic forms and rhyme schemes is also
provided.
The most influential and distinguished women throughout the world
are brought together in this unique single volume
publication.
Published annually since 1935, The International Who's Who is now in its seventy-first edition. Providing hard-to-find biographical details for over 20,000 of the world's most prominent and influential personalities, this outstanding reference work records the lives and achievements of men and women from almost every profession and activity - from heads of state to sporting greats. The editorial team aims to include all those who have risen to the top of their field or profession - from the headline makers to the unsung experts whose achievements and talents guarantee their inclusion. Entries are taken from across the world and from a broad sweep of professions, to include the leading figures from the worlds of science, medicine, business, finance, politics, international affairs, diplomacy, law, art, music, entertainment and fashion, to name but a few. There is also a separate section that details reigning royal families. Also available online! For a free trial of The International Who's Who online, visit the website at www.worldwhoswho.com.
|
You may like...
|