Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)


"Dictionary of Jewish Biography"

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Provides a rapid reference to those Jewish men and women who have, over the last four thousand years, contributed to the life, history and study of Judaism in all its facets. From Abraham to Saul Bellow, from Moses Maimonides to Woody Allen, from the Baal Shem Tov to Albert Einstein, it provides an account of the richness of the Jewish heritage. With maps, ports.. New ed. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 244 x 169 mm. Weight: 656g.
Author:  Cohn-Sherbok, Dan
ISBN:  0826480403
Publisher:  Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Biographical Dictionary of Civil Engineers 1830-1890"

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Presents biographical details of nearly 800 engineers of the Victorian era (1830-1890) - golden age of engineering. This book outlines the lives of these engineers and lists the works for which they were responsible, and provides indexes of names and places. It is suitable for architects with an interest in engineering history. Hardback, 944 pages. Size: 234 x 145 mm. Weight: 1691g.
Author:  Cross-Rudkin, Peter Chrimes, Mike
ISBN:  0727735047
Publisher:  Thomas Telford Ltd
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who) (V. 2)

"Britannica Guide to 100 Most Influential Scientists"

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"Britannica Guides" series; Celebrates the lives and work of the men and women who have changed the way we look at the world, the universe, and ourselves. Paperback, 320 pages. Size: 130 x 197 mm. Weight: 124g.
Author:  Gribbin, John Britannica
ISBN:  1845298640
Publisher:  Constable and Robinson
Date:  2008  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Famous Men of Ancient Rome"

Lives of Julius Ceasar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and Others

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The lives of Julius Ceasar, Nero, Marcus Aurelius and others. Paperback, 176 pages. Size: 216 x 133 mm. Weight: 48g.
Author:  Haaren, John H. Poland, A. B.
ISBN:  0486443612
Publisher:  Dover Publications Inc.
Date:  2005  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Who's Who in the Roman World"

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"The Routledge Who's Who Series" series; A wide-ranging bibliographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. This is an authoratative and hugely enjoyable guide to figures from all walks of Roman life, from Emperors to generals, from politicians to thieves. 2. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 190 x 127 mm. Weight: 414g.
Author:  Hazel, John
ISBN:  0415291623
Publisher:  Taylor & Francis Ltd
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"British Admirals of the Fleet 1734-1995"

A Biographical Dictionary

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A unique biographical dictionary. Companion volume to 'British Field Marshalls'. With portraits. Hardback, 320 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 671g.
Author:  Heathcote, T.A.
ISBN:  0850528356
Publisher:  Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"The Pfa Footballers' Who's Who"

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"Pfa Footballers' Who's Who (Soccer)" series; Gives a review of the skills, achievements and statistics of those who played in the Barclaycard Premiership and Coca-Cola Football League Championship and Divisions One and Two during the 2006-07 season. This work includes information on opposition players, and provides background information on footballers either newly transferred or on loan. With integrated b/w photos. Rev ed. Paperback, 480 pages. Size: 210 x 148 mm. Weight: 754g.
Author:  Hugman, Barry J.
ISBN:  184596246X
Publisher:  Mainstream Publishing
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"The First Ladies"

Of the United States of America

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Fully illustrated with a portrait and a biography of each of the First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush. With 50 col.. Paperback, 96 pages. Size: 190 x 165 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Klapthor, Margaret Brown Black, Allida M.
ISBN:  185759410X
Publisher:  Antique Collectors' Club Ltd
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Notable Names in Anaesthesia"

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This work contains brief illustrated biographies of around 80 of the best-known figures in anaesthesia over the last 200 years, including Virginia Apgar (Apgar score), and Swan and Ganz (Swan/Ganz catheter). The book provides a companion to Notable Names in Medicine and Surgery. With illustrations. Paperback, 200 pages. Weight: 367g.
Author:  Maltby, Roger J
ISBN:  1853155128
Publisher:  Royal Society of Medicine Press Ltd
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  Professional & Vocational Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"The Cricketers' Who's Who"

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Contains entries for players who represented a county in the 2006 season or have been contracted to play first class cricket in the coming year. This book presents each entry with a photo, career and season statistics, and a player questionnaire revealing some personal information. It also contains entries for umpires on the first class panel. With 600 approx illustrations. Rev ed. Paperback, 832 pages. Size: 174 x 121 mm. Weight: 588g.
Author:  Marshall, Chris
ISBN:  1905828268
Publisher:  Green Umbrella Publishing
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"The Directory of Key British Generals of World War Ii"

Sword and Baton

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It will come as something of a surprise to some that there were so many British generals in service during WWII; in fact there were more than 750. This work contains some 300,000 words and serves as a useful reference work on the subject. With illustrations. Hardback, 448 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 1069g.
Author:  Mead, Richard
ISBN:  1862274312
Publisher:  The History Press Ltd
Date:  2007  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"The Cambridge Dictionary of Scientists"

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An alphabetically organized, illustrated biographical dictionary covering the work of over 1500 key scientists from 40 countries. With 43 line figures 143 halftones 2 maps 3 tables. 2 rev ed. Paperback, 444 pages. Size: 234 x 156 mm. Weight: 692g.
Author:  Millar, David Millar, Ian Millar, John Millar, Margaret
ISBN:  0521000629
Publisher:  Cambridge University Press
Date:  2002  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Naval Biographical Dictionary"

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Paperback, 1400 pages. Weight: 505g.
Author:  O'Byrne, W.R.
ISBN:  1843428644
Publisher:  Naval & Military Press Ltd
Date:  2005  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Murderers' Row"

An International Murderers Who's Who

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Reveals the growth in serial slayings, contract killings and middle-class murders and investigates what motivates people to commit the ultimate crime. As well as gangsters and ordinary felons, this book includes doctors, millionaires, housewives, children, lawyers, accountants, officers and gentlemen who have succumbed to the killing instinct. With 16 black and white. Paperback, 528 pages. Size: 198 x 127 mm. Weight: 505g.
Author:  Odell, Robin Greg, Wilf
ISBN:  0750944048
Publisher:  The History Press Ltd
Date:  2006  (United Kingdom)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

"Greek and Roman Lives"

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"Dover Giant Thrift Editions" series; Dryden, John (trans.) Republication from the Boston, 1864 edition. Paperback, 384 pages. Size: 206 x 133 mm. Weight: 324g.
Author:  Plutarch
ISBN:  0486445763
Publisher:  Dover Publications Inc.
Date:  2006  (United States)
Readership:  General (Us: Trade) Dictionaries of Biography (Who's Who)

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