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Who's Who in Nazi Germany
by Robert S. WistrichWho's Who in Nazi Germany looks at the individuals who influenced every aspect of life in Nazi Germany. It covers a representative cross-section of German society from 1933-1945, and includes:* Nazi Party leaders; SS, Wehrmacht and Gestapo personalities; civil service and diplomatic personnel* industrialists, churchmen, intellectuals, artists, entertainers and sports personalities* resistance leaders, political dissidents, critics and victims of the regime* extensive biographical information on each figure extending into the post-war period* analysis of their role and significance in Nazi Germany* an accessible, easy to use A-Z layout* a glossary and comprehensive bibliography.
Who's Who in Non-Classical Mythology
by Alan Kendall Edgerton Skyes Egerton SykesFirst published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Who's Who in Shakespeare (Who's Who)
by Hamish Johnson Peter QuennellWho's Who in Shakespeare presents a complete and handy guide to the men and women who throng Shakespeare's plays. It provides:* detailed biographical information on each leading figure* analyses of the role and significance of each minor figure* a reliable guide to the huge Shakespearian canon for student and teacher* quotations from famous critics* useful information on some of Shakespeare's sources.From Antonio to Yorick, Macbeth to Mercutio, this book embraces the breadth and depth of the world's most important playwright.
Who's Who in the Bible
by Rev Albert E. Sims And Rev. George DentThis detailed and accessible A–Z reference offers clear and authoritative biographical information on the Bible&’s numerous characters. From Aaron and Abel to Zohar and Zurishaddai, Who&’s Who in the Bible presents essential information on the many individuals who appear in the Old and New Testaments. Each entry provides the reader with a complete listing of where the individual is mentioned in the Bible, making it easy to follow the continuity of his or her role throughout the scriptures. Supplementary materials include a pronunciation guide, a timeline of the kings of Judah and Israel, and the genealogies of Jesus according to Matthew and Luke.
Who's Who in the Greek World (Who's Who Ser.)
by John HazelWas there such a person as Homer? Who were the key figures in the first democracy of the Western World? Who is the father of tragedy? Who is the father of history?Of all the world's ancient civilisations, it is perhaps the Ancient Greece that has the strongest hold over the modern imagination. The history, philosophy and literature continue to intrigue and enthral. Now John Hazel has compiled the definitive biographical guide to the Greek and Hellenistic world from 750 BC to the end of the Roman Empire.The lives of Alexander the Great, Socrates and Plato are opened up, but so too are those of lesser-known figures: Bacchylides the lyric poet; Chares the general; and the traitor Ephialtes, giving a thorough and fascinating overview of life in Ancient Greece.
Who's Who in the New Testament
by Canon Ronald Brownrigg Ronald BrownriggWho's Who in The New Testament is the most complete and detailed reference book of its kind. Paying close attention to the places linked with the major events of Jesus's life, it provides:* over 300 extensive entries covering every major character* detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible* the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry* an extremely accessible and easy to use A-Z layout* extensive geographical entries focusing on the growth of the Christian Church and the key locations in the New Testament* comprehensive interpretative analysis of the varying versions of the Gospels and the characters of the authors.
Who's Who in the Old Testament: Together With The Apocrypha (Festival Bks.)
by Joan ComayWho's Who in the Old Testament brings vividly to life the thousands of characters in the Old Testament, and provides:* nearly 3000 extensive entries covering every character* detailed biographical information on each character, including exactly where to find them in the Bible* the complete historical, geographical and archaeological context of each entry* comprehensive chronology of the times* a section on the Apocrypha - the collection of works that bridges the gap between the Old and New Testaments.
Who's Who in the Roman World (Who's Who Ser.)
by John HazelWho's Who in the Roman World is a wide-ranging biographical survey of one of the greatest civilizations in history. Covering a period from the 5th century BC to AD 364, this is an authoritative and hugely enjoyable guide to an era which continues to fascinate today. The figures included come from all walks of Roman life and include some of history's most famous - not to mention infamous - figures as well as hitherto little-known, but no less fascinating, characters. These include : * the notorious emperors - Caligula; Nero; Elagabalus; Commodus * the great poets, philosophers and historians - Virgil; Tacitus; Seneca; Ovid * the brilliant politicians and soldiers - Hannibal; Scipio; Caesar; Mark Antony; Constantine * noteworthy citizens - Acte, mistress of Nero; Catiline, the revolutionary; Spartacus, champion of the slaves; Gaius Verres, the corrupt governor of Sicily. The inclusion of cross-referencing, a glossary of terms, select bibliographies, maps, genealogies and an author's preface complete what is at once a superb reference resource and an enormously entertaining read.
Who's Who in the Twentieth Century
by Jonathan Law Alan Isaacs Elizabeth MartinFrom Albert Einstein to the Marx Brothers, this authoritative reference book provides 2000 biographies of men and women from different countries and cultures who have contributed to the thought as well as the action of the twentieth century. For anyone seeking clear and accurate information on the leading figures of this century, it is an essential work of reference. Biographies of 2,000 famous men and women of this century Leading figures from politics, religion, science, literature, medicine, cinema, sport, and many other fields of human activity Worldwide coverage, spanning all countries and cultures. Authoritative entries written in a clear and accessible style. Up-to-date and reliable information. Ideal for browsing. An essential work of reference
Who's Who in Twentieth Century Warfare
by Spencer TuckerThis authoritative biographical guide to warfare in the twentieth century is at once fascinating reading and an invaluable work of reference for anyone interested in modern military history. As well as the First and Second World Wars, this Who's Who takes in key figures from conflicts in Vietnam, Korea and others. Those whose lives and careers are covered here include not only major military leaders, but also politicians, inventors and other key public figures central to the course of twentieth-century military history. From Che Guevara to Mao Zhedong, from Albert Speer to Norman Schwarzkopf, and from Josef Stalin to Charles de Gaulle - this volume's breadth of coverage makes it a unique and indispensable guide to an important and absorbing element of modern history.
Who’s Who of Indian Writers1999: Volumes I and II
by K. C. DuttA directory of great Indian Writers in Literature, Fiction and Poems.
Who's Who of Sanskrit Scholars in India, 1991
by K. C. DuttThere are thousands of eminent living practitioners in the various fields of classical learning scattered through the length and breadth of India from north to south, and east to west, whose lingua franca of intellectual discourse is Sanskrit and who converse with each other on the subtlest issues with as great a sophistication and erudition as their counterparts in this country do in hundreds of the seminars that are organised around the country each year and where only those who have proficiency in writing and speaking English, participate and discuss in a world whose terms of intellectual discourse have little to do with those which were developed in the country over millennia by some of the greatest minds the world has ever seen in the long period of its history up till now.
Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists: Null
by Tim WoodsTaking in novelists from all over the globe, from the beginning of the century to the present day, this is the most comprehensive survey of the leading lights of twentieth century fiction. Superb breadth of coverage and over 800 entries by an international team of contributors ensures that this fascinating and wide-ranging work of reference will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in modern fiction. Authors included range from Joseph Conrad to Albert Camus and Franz Kafka to Chinua Achebe. Who's Who of Twentieth Century Novelists gives a superb insight into the richness and diversity of the twentieth century novel.
Whose Bible Is It?
by Jaroslav PelikanJaroslav Pelikan, widely regarded as one of the most distinguished historians of our day, now provides a clear and engaging account of the Bible's journey from oral narrative to Hebrew and Greek text to today's countless editions. Pelikan explores the evolution of the Jewish, Protestant, and Catholic versions and the development of the printing press and its effect on the Reformation, the translation into modern languages, and varying schools of critical scholarship. Whose Bible Is It? is a triumph of scholarship that is also a pleasure to read. "An engaging and highly readable survey of biblical scholarship that tells a fascinating and complex story. " -The Wall Street Journal"A crisp, remarkably succinct history of the Bible as preserved, interpreted, translated and canonized by the various faiths that believe in it. " -Los Angeles Times"Engaging . . . an excellent overview. " -The New York Times Book Review"Outstanding . . . Pelikan takes the reader through the process of scripture building with a fluency and ease that is both accessible and understandable. " -Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Masterly . . . Pelikan weaves a tapestry of the power of the Word to mold religious communities, nations, and culture. . . . Engaging, concise, and highly readable. " -The Christian Science Monitor
Why Are You Atheists So Angry?: 99 Things That Piss Off The Godless
by Greta ChristinaWhy are atheists angry? Is it because they're selfish, joyless, lacking in meaning, and alienated from God? Or is it because they have legitimate reasons to be angry--and are ready to do something about it? Armed with passionate outrage, absurdist humor, and calm intelligence, popular blogger Greta Christina makes a powerful case for outspoken atheist activism, and explains the empathy and justice that drive it. This accessible, personal, down-to-earth book speaks not only to atheists, but also to believers who want to understand the so-called new atheism. Why Are You Atheists So Angry? drops a bombshell on the destructive force of religious faith—and gives a voice to millions of angry atheists.
Why Beethoven: A Phenomenon in 100 Pieces
by Norman LebrechtWithout Beethoven, music as we know it wouldn&’t exist. Who was this titan of world culture? 'You want to build a Beethoven library? There can be no better starting point... Brilliant.' John Suchet, Classic FM presenter Through 100 recordings, Lebrecht brings to life the composer as we&’ve never seen him before. Unruly, offensive and hopeless in so much of his life, yes, but driven to a fault and devoted to his art, conquering deafness to compose some of the towering works of our culture. Along the way, we encounter the great musicians who have taken on the challenge of Beethoven, in all their glories and foibles. In this revealing, unique biography, Beethoven emerges as a cornerstone of the modern world. All recordings are freely available on Idagio and YouTube.
Why Criminalize?: New Perspectives on Normative Principles of Criminalization (Law and Philosophy Library #134)
by Thomas Søbirk PetersenThe book defines and critically discusses the following five principles: the harm principle, legal paternalism, the offense principle, legal moralism and the dignity principle of criminalization. The book argues that all five principles raise important problems that point to rejections (or at least a rethink) of standard principles of criminalization. The book shows that one of the reasons why we should reject or revise standard principles of criminalization is that even the most plausible versions of the harm principle and legal paternalism that have been offered so far are rendered redundant by general moral theories. Furthermore, it demonstrates that the other three principles (or versions thereof), the offense principle, legal moralism and the dignity principle of criminalization, can either be covered by the harm principle, thus making these principles also redundant, or be seen to have what look like other unacceptable implications (e.g. that versions of legal moralism are based on speculative and incorrect empirical assumptions or violate what is called the criminological levelling-down challenge). As such, there is reason to move beyond traditional principles of criminalization, and instead to investigate alternative principles the state should be guided by when attempting to justify which kinds of conduct should be criminalized. Moreover, this book presents and defends such a principle – the utilitarian principle of criminalization.
Why Didn't I Think of That?: 101 Inventions that Changed the World by Hardly Trying
by Anthony Rubino Jr.Why Didn't I Think of That? proves not all successful inventions are the greatest thing since sliced bread (not even sliced bread, which is literally just a precut loaf for lazy loafs). This humorous guide to “mind-blowing” inventions deconstructs just how complex these can't-live-without necessities really are, while providing some insightful(ly funny) lessons to future inventors, such as:Yo-yos: Deadly weapons do make great kids' toys.Soccer: Boredom is the stepmother of invention.Bottled water: There is no such thing as a stupid idea.Complete with useful trivia--like the fact that 100 trillion paperclips have been sold--readers will be able to impress their friends by hardly trying.
Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me?: More Answers to Common and Not-So-Common Questions about Birds and Birding
by Mike O'ConnorA collection of humorous Q&As about everything you've always wanted to ask about birds and birding Mike O'Connor knows bird watchers as well as he knows birds. He knows that if you're even slightly interested in identifying birds or attracting them to your backyard with a feeder, then you've also had your share of strange and silly questions about birds and their sometimes inexplicable behavior. In Why Do Bluebirds Hate Me?, O'Connor applies his deep knowledge of all things avian to answer the questions that keep birders up at night. Questions like · Should you clean your birdhouses? · Do swallows have a feather fetish? · How much does it cost to run a heated birdbath? · Is drinking coffee bad for birds? Other questions O'Connor covers range from the practical (Should I rotate the seed in my feeder?) to the quirky (Why are vultures eating my vinyl screen door?) to the just plain adorable (Are those birds kissing or feeding each other?). And he also explains why bluebirds just don't seem to like some people.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Why Do Cats Like Catnip?: 324 Questions and Answers to Astound and Amaze
by Matrin M. GoldwynHave you ever wondered how the planets came into being? Or what causes some people to have freckles? Ever wanted to know why mosquito bites itch and swell? Over his long career as a high school science teacher, Martin M. Goldwyn kept track of the smartest, most challenging questions his students ever asked him. <P><P>Now the answers are all in your hands: What is the oldest living thing on the planet? Do fish ever go to sleep? What exactly is a brain wave? Can a single tree grow more than one kind of fruit? What causes people to have nightmares? Illustrated with original cartoons by Ted Enik, this book will have curious readers of all ages laughing and learning with every turn of the page.
Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise?
by David FeldmanPonder, if you will ... What is the difference between a kit and a caboodle? Why don't people get goose bumps on their faces? Where do houseflies go in the winter? What causes that ringing sound in your ears? Pop-culture guru David Feldman demystifies these topics and so much more in Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? -- the unchallenged source of answers to civilization's most nagging questions. Part of the Imponderables® series and charmingly illustrated by Kassie Schwan, Why Do Clocks Run Clockwise? challenges readers with the knowledge about everyday life that encyclopedias, dictionaries, and almanacs just don't have. And think about it, where else are you going to get to the bottom of why hot dogs come ten to a package while hot dog buns come in eights?
Why Do Dogs Have Wet Noses? and Other Imponderables of Everyday Life
by David FeldmanA collection of answers to those questions that millions of fans recognize immediately as 'imponderables' such as: why are gondolas black? why are peaches fuzzy? how do kangaroos clean their pouches? and many more
Why Do Dogs Like Balls?: More Than 200 Canine Quirks, Curiosities, and Conundrums Revealed
by D. Caroline Coile Margaret H. BonhamDo dogs believe pictures of dogs are real? Why do dogs turn in a circle before they lie down? Can you trust someone your dog hates? Dog owners have questions; here are the answers to more than 200 of them, provided by two of the most knowledgeable writers in the field. Fun to read, eye-opening, and filled with important facts that every fan of Fido should know, it encompasses topics ranging from doggie intelligence (Can dogs learn to read?) to canine behavior, body, and senses (Can a dog sniff out cancer?). Find out if blind dogs are sad, whether dogs should be allowed to roam, why they lick you, and why they wag their tails. You'll gain a better, deeper understanding of your best friend.
Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?: A Book of Weird and Wonderful Science Facts
by Wendy SadlerHave you ever wondered why golf balls have dimples or why your hair goes frizzy in the rain? Scientist Wendy Sadler has the answers in her book of Weird and Wonderful facts. Broken down into user-friendly chapters like sport, going out, the great outdoors, food and drink and the downright weird, Wendy gives the scientific answers to life's intriguing questions, likeWhy toast always lands butter side downWhy you can't get (too) lost with a satnav.
Why Do Men Have Nipples?: Hundreds Of Questions You'd Only Ask A Doctor After Your Third Martini
by Billy Goldberg Mark LeynerIs There a Doctor in the House?Say you're at a party. You've had a martini or three, and you mingle through the crowd, wondering how long you need to stay before going out for pizza. Suddenly you're introduced to someone new, Dr. Nice Tomeetya. You forget the pizza. Now is the perfect time to bring up all those strange questions you'd like to ask during an office visit with your own doctor but haven't had the guts (or more likely the time) to do so. You're filled with liquid courage . . . now is your chance! If you've ever wanted to ask a doctor . . .*How do people in wheelchairs have sex?*Why do I get a killer headache when I suck down my milkshake too fast?*Can I lose my contact lens inside my head forever?*Why does asparagus make my pee smell?*Why do old people grow hair on their ears?*Is the old adage "beer before liquor, never sicker, liquor before beer . . ." really true? . . . then Why Do Men Have Nipples? is the book for you.Compiled by Billy Goldberg, an emergency medicine physician, and Mark Leyner, bestselling author and well-known satirist, Why Do Men Have Nipples? offers real factual and really funny answers to some of the big questions about the oddities of our bodies.From the Trade Paperback edition.