Presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the 876 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901. Arranged alphabetically, each informative 1,200 to 2,500-word essay provides abundant information on the Laureate's life and achievements, with special emphasis on the body of work for which the prize was awarded.
Presents detailed accounts of the lives and work of the 876 men, women, and institutions that earned the Nobel Prize from its inception in 1901. Arran...
A record of human creativity from ancient times to the present. From prehistoric rock engravings to Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, from Shakespeare's love sonnets to Bach's Brandenburg Concertos, this superlative reference reflects the entire spectrum of human creativity and artistic endeavour from earliest times.
A record of human creativity from ancient times to the present. From prehistoric rock engravings to Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List, from Shakespe...
For more than half a century, Famous First Facts has earned the accolades of reviewers and a place on library reference shelves nationwide. This new edition of the reference classic is updated and expanded with new entries reflecting the latest developments and discoveries, and newly organized for better access to information.
For more than half a century, Famous First Facts has earned the accolades of reviewers and a place on library reference shelves nationwide. This new e...
