The Biographical Reference Series 2010

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74th Edition

Biographical Reference Series

The International Who’s Who 2011 Published annually since 1935, The International Who’s Who is now in its seventy-fourth edition. Providing hard-to-find biographical details for over 22,000 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.

A typical entry includes details of present position, nationality, profession, education, titles and academic degrees, date and place of birth, parentage, marital details, number of children, career and memberships, honours, awards and prizes, artistic achievements, leisure interests, and contact details, including address, telephone and fax numbers, e-mail and website addresses.

Key features • Quick and easy access to current biographical details on the world’s most eminent individuals • Provides hard-to-find contact information and career details • More than a thousand new entries covering a wide range of fields and professions • A truly international record of those who have dominated world headlines over the past year.

Also available online at www.worldwhoswho.com ‘Among the world’s most significant reference books.’

– Reference Reviews ‘The International Who’s Who offers a reference service that would make it essential in university, college and public libraries.’

– American Reference Book Annual ‘One of the most useful reference books for anyone needing quick and authoritative information on the leading personalities of the day.’

– The Economist ‘A must for any good reference library.’ – International Affairs June 2010: 279x211: 2,424pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-546-7

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International Who’s Who in Popular Music 2010

International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2010

The International Who’s Who in Popular Music 2010 provides biographical details on some of the most talented and influential artists and individuals from the world of popular music. Now in its twelfth edition, it includes over 7,000 biographies charting the careers and achievements of pop, rock, folk, jazz, dance, world and country artists throughout the world.

The International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2010 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.

Key features: •

each entry includes full biographical information: principal career details, recordings and compositions, honours and contact information where available

• 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

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.

Key features:

• a directory section provides details of music festivals, awards, organizations within the industry, and digital music sources

• over 8,000 detailed biographical entries • covers the classical and light classical fields

• for ease of reference, the book includes an index of music group members.

• includes both up-and-coming musicians and well-established names.

In one accessible volume, International Who’s Who in Popular Music 2010 provides the most comprehensive collection of information on the most famous and influential people in the popular music industry.

This book will prove invaluable for anyone in need of reliable, up-to-date information on the individuals and organizations involved in classical music.

March 2010: 279x211: 976pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-553-5

March 2010: 279x211: 672pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-554-2

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International Who’s Who in Poetry 2011

International Who’s Who of Authors and Writers 2011

The sixteenth 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.

The International Who’s Who of Authors and Writers 2011 provides an invaluable and practical source of biographical information on the key personalities and organizations of the literary world.

• each entry provides full career history and publication details

Now in its twenty-sixth 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.

• appendices section lists international prizes, organizations and poetry publications

Entries:

Key features:

• Indispensable for critics and writers alike

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.

• Over 4,000 biographical entries

Key features:

• Each entry covers personal information, career details, publications, literary awards and prizes, memberships and contact information, where available.

• almost 8,000 entries

• the career profile section is supplemented by lists of Poets Laureate.

• An excellent source of information on all aspects of the poetry world

August 2010: 279x211: 432pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-566-5

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a directory section, including detailed lists of major international literary awards and prizes, principal literary organizations literary festivals and national libraries

• entries for established writers, as well as for those who have recently risen to prominence • hundreds of new entries are included in this edition.

August 2010: 279x211: 880pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-565-8

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7th Edition

7th Edition

International Who’s Who of Women 2010

Who’s Who in International Affairs 2011

The most influential and distinguished women throughout the world are brought together in this unique single volume publication.

This seventh edition of Who’s Who in International Affairs provides, in one volume, biographical information on nearly 6,000 people prominent in the fields of international politics, diplomacy, law and economic affairs throughout the world.

Listing nearly 7,000 entries from a variety of backgrounds, this new seventh edition reflects the significant role of women in modern society. A onestop research tool making reference quick and easy, recognizing established personalities as well as women who are rising to prominence.

Key features: •

each entry includes: nationality, date and place of birth, education, family details, career, awards and publications, leisure interests, address and telephone numbers, and email and internet addresses where available

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comprehensive biographies of women from all occupational fields are included: politics, finance, business, academia, science, literature, the media, fashion, the arts, medicine, sports and many more.

‘Valuable and unique, this work promises to be useful to academic, public, and business libraries, and to corporations, the media, and organizations and associations.’ – Choice ‘This is a clear, accurate and up-to-date volume produced to Europa’s usual high standards.’

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As well as politicians and diplomats, the book also includes academics, think tank analysts, and journalists, among others, who are active in, or relevant to, the world of foreign affairs. Who’s Who in International Affairs is thus an invaluable guide to the lives and careers of the most important figures in international affairs today.

Each entry is clearly laid out, with the international figure’s personal details, education, career, publications and contact information conveniently divided into sections.

In addition to the biographical information, an extensive index section is included, where entrants are listed once by nationality and for many by selected organizations for which they work.

Also provided is the Directory of Diplomatic Missions appendix that lists by country all embassies and diplomatic missions to other countries around the world, including missions to the United Nations. Listings include contact information and names of ambassador or head of mission.

October 2010: 279x211: 928pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-575-7

October 2009: 279x211: 972pp • Hb: 978-1-85743-537-5

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Find online biographical data for thousands of the world’s most eminent personalities The World Who’s Who provides comprehensive details for almost 60,000 of the most prominent and influential individuals around the world. As well as including all entries listed in The International Who’s Who, World Who’s Who also contains details of individuals from our full range of biographical reference titles.

Key features: • Regular updates: biographical data updated regularly, with daily updates of important political position changes and reported deaths of entrants • New entries: thousands of new entries each year – over 2,000 added in 2009 • Living and deceased: profiles of deceased personalities, in addition to the living individuals covered in the print • Personal contact details: with direct links to websites and email addresses • Accurate data: biographical entries are updated by the entrants themselves to ensure accuracy.

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