The Times obituaries have given readers throughout the world an instant picture of a life for over 150 years. The Times Great Lives is a selection of 124 of these pieces, each obituary has been updated and reproduced in their entirety, by Anna Temkin, The Times assistant obituaries editor.The Times register provides a rich store of information and opinion on the most influential characters of the twentieth and early twenty-first century – be the ...
In this exuberant book, the incomparable Ray Bradbury shares the wisdom, experience, and excitement of a lifetime of writing.The first thing a writer should be is – excitedAuthor of the iconic FAHRENHEIT 451, THE ILLUSTRATED MAN and THE MARTIAN CHRONICLES, Ray Bradbury is one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century.Part memoir, part masterclass, ZEN IN THE ART OF WRITING offers a vivid and exuberant insight into the craft of writing. Br ...
Discover the fascinating lives of the iconic figures that have shaped Scotland from the early nineteenth century to the present day.Explore the rich history of Scotland’s cultural, social and political landscape, with more than 100 obituaries carefully curated from The Times archive.The Scots have contributed richly to the world, most notably in literature and science, but also in the arts, law, politics, religion, scholarship and sport. In this ...
Discover the wisdom of Mahatma Gandhi alongside the wit of Groucho Marx in a collection of great and memorable quotations from across the centuries: an entertaining compendium of themed quotes from the most notable minds, orators, celebrities, writers and politicians that ever lived. Funny and profound, there are gems here for everyone.Struggling to recall those elusive quotes and sayings? With this thematic approach, The Times has the answer wi ...
Samantha Birch has written for GLAMOUR, Brides, You & Your Wedding and Cosmopolitan Bride. She knows a thing or two about planning a wedding on a budget, how much you can expect to pay for everything and where to go to get it for less. And she's put it all down here.You can say your vows in a catwalk gown so beautiful it reduces your mum to tears (and not because she paid for it).You can style a reception so stunning your guests won’t believe yo ...
Get the most out of your time at universityThis e-book prepares you for undergraduate and postgraduate life at English-speaking universities. You will discover what to expect and how to prepare for living and studying in another country.Learn how to:• adjust to a new culture• make new friends• meet academic expectations• stay safe and wellThe authors are based in the US, UK and Australia so the ebook includes specific information relevant to stu ...
The only guide you’ll ever need to help you write better letters, whether for business or pleasure.The world gets smaller and contacts get faster but whether it’s by computer or with pen-and-ink, the need to be able to communicate effectively in writing remains as important as ever. So whether you want to get in touch with a pen-pal, an e-pal, your bank manager, the editor of a newspaper, to make a complaint or declare your undying love, this gu ...
