Elliott Thompson: 92 books
by John Rentoul
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2012
A manifesto for clear writing and an indictment of the damage done to the English language by the use of jargon
John Rentoul examines how poor writing and a reliance on jargon have damaged our ability to communicate with each other and makes the case for the use of clear English....
Romps, Tots and Boffins
The Strange Language of News
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2013
A funny and irreverent annotated collection of "journalese"—words, phrases, clichés, and sacred cows beloved by newspapers but never used by anyone else. This "bumper crop" of examples is sure to "fuel controversy."
Anyone who has picked up a paper...
Classic Ephemera
A Musical Miscellany
Language: English
Release Date: October 2, 2009
How long did it take Rossini to compose The Barber of Seville? Which composer named five of his children Johann? Why was Elgar depicted on the back of a £20 note? Find out all this and more in this edition of Classic FM’s Classic Ephemera, an irresistible compilation of facts, figures, and trivia...
The Game
How the World of Finance Really Works
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2013
Using "the City" in London as the main model, this in-depth explanation of finance is aimed at a global audience, with the lessons equally applicable from Tokyo to Frankfurt to New York
The events of the last few years have made clear that for all the hand-on-heart conviction and...
Any Other Business
Life in and Out of the City
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2015
A warm, witty, and insightful perspective on the changing global business landscape over the past 20 years, from a respected *Spectator *financial columnist
Since 1992, the financial and business life of the UK has changed beyond all recognition. The culture of that change has been expertly...
Bolt from the Blue
How Companies Can Handle the Unexpected, from Government Regulation to Cyber Crime
Language: English
Release Date: September 1, 2014
Regulatory risk, whistleblowing, cyber attacks, supply chain threats, and more—the essential guide to dealing with corporate Armageddon
Essential reading for CEOs, directors, and senior managers, as well as business academics and investors, this is a topical and in-depth analysis...
The Show Must Go On
On Tour with the LSO in 1912 & 2012
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2013
A memoir of the London Symphony Orchestra on tour in the U.S. and beyond, focusing on their historical first visit to America in 1912 when they were due to sail on the Titanic, and their most recent travels
Gareth Davies, principal flautist at the London Symphont Orchestra (LSO), tells the...
by Tim Lihoreau
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: January 8, 2015
From its early inception at the French court to modern-day developments and interpretations, ballet has long had a popular following. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized handbook explores the history, performers, composers and music, highlighting the very best ballets and the stand-out...
by Darren Henley
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 15, 2015
An essential short history of classical music, and a standalone accompaniment to the Handy Guides series
Trace the history of classical music from its birth through the Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods and right up to the present day. Packed full of essential information, this pocket-sized...
by Darren Henley, Sam Jackson
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
An eclectic, fun, and informative guide to the 50 moments that changed classical music forever
From technological advances in music recording and practical innovations to landmark concerts and the births and deaths of the great composers, this book discusses the moments that defined classical...
Charting the Classics
Classical Music in Diagrams
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2015
A witty and fun graphic depiction of the classical music world
With this fun and lighthearted book, readers can see the world of classical music as it’s never been seen before. Using flow charts, pie charts, Venn diagrams, checklists, graphs, and other ingenious graphics, the authors...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Classical Music
But Were Too Afraid to Ask
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2012
For readers who are unsure of the difference between an alto and a contralto, wonder exactly when to applaud at a concert, or aren't even sure what music they should be listening to in the first place, this is the perfect guide
All too often, potential classical music listeners are put off...
Diary of a Desperate Dad
One Man's Guide to Family Life from 0 to 5
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2014
A fresh, funny guide to modern fatherhood, full of essential advice and engaging anecdotes that take on being a "good dad" in a light-hearted, realistic way
Becoming a dad is the greatest—and, yet, the most difficult—privilege for any man. Dads don't have the same network of...
Edward Heath
A Singular Life
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2016
Sir Edward Heath KG MBE MP (1916–2005) was one of the most influential and controversial British politicians—and one of the most elusive and enigmatic personalities—of the post-war era. He was the first leader of the Conservative Party to be formally elected by the party's MPs, rather than "emerging;"...