The International Book of Days is a unique record of world history. For each of the 366 days of the year, including February 29, several substantial essays explore significant events through their anniversaries or through other relevant dates. The emphasis is typically on the anniversary of particular events, although in some cases the birth dates or death dates of the individuals involved were used if necessity merited it. Religious events and secular holidays from virtually every country on Earth are also included. Cross-referencing to other essays in the book and to the indispensable...

Representing a broad range of ethnic diversity, these in-depth profiles present fascinating accounts of lives and careers, the circumstances under which works were produced, and their literary significance. Each profile also includes critical evaluation,

An all-new collection of biographies in the widely praised World Authors series, World Authors 2000-2005 covers some 300 novelists, poets, dramatists, essayists, scientists, biographers, and other authors whose booksupublished 2000 through 2005urepresent the dawn of a new millennium of great literature. Well-researched, in-depth accounts (averaging 3,000 words), explore writersAE backgrounds, formative experiences, and literary achievements: Many autobiographical accounts, written specifically for this volume Profiles also highlight critical response to authorsAE works Entries include...