Elaine Henderson: 4 books

Originally published in 1997, Collins Opera & Operetta is an invaluable guide to this fascinating but sometimes misunderstood art form, presenting essential information on over 180 major operas and operettas in an accessible, yet scholarly, way. The entry for each opera includes: • The composer,...

A highly entertaining, illustrated guide to a whole range of firsts, from the worlds of history, science, transport, society, the arts and sport, now in ebook format. Over 300 fascinating firsts from the worlds of science, transport, the arts, society and many others are included in this handy-sized...

A handy, quick-reference guide to thousands of difficult-to-remember or difficult-to-find facts, now in ebook format. Do you know who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1965? What is the capital of the Netherlands Antilles? When was the telescope invented? What is ablutophobia? Which countries...

An examination of the emerging rural left, from environmentalists blocking pipeline construction to teachers on strike. In Left Elsewhere, volume editor and lead essayist Elizabeth Catte turns a skeptical eye toward “purple” politicians, such as West Virginia Democrat Richard Ojeda, who...