Reference Books

Feature Writer: Martin P Wilson
The future of the reference book is challenged by technology which makes it an exciting time for factual books.
Many reference books are gaining narratives to make them more readable: books such The Adventure of English, The Diet Delusion now combine fact with compelling stories. Dull books are no longer acceptable.
Reference Books reviews the latest books and revisits classics and tests their relevance to today. It covers:
Articles will explore the history, authority and the human face of reference and non-fiction books.
Above all Reference Books will be about the pleasure of knowledge and learning. Many a career or lifetime fascination has been triggered by browsing a reference book.
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Martin P Wilson
Jun 29, 2009
Extraordinary Clouds; Pictures of Dramatic Skies
In: Reference Books (general)
Extraordinary Clouds is an appreciation and explanation of dramatic cloud formations by Richard Hamblyn who has done much to explain how clouds form and their structure.
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Jun 14, 2009
French Racing Blue – The History of Motor Racing
In: Reference Books (general)
It is often forgotten that motor racing started in France and French teams have a long and distinguished history. Some of the original French teams are still competing.
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Jun 6, 2009
Five Minds for the Future – New Education Needs
In: Reference Books (general)
According to Howard Gardner the fast-paced future will demand mastery of a set of "minds" that will require new ways of thinking about education for everyone.
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May 26, 2009
Penguin Companion to Food; Ultimate Reference
In: Reference Books (general)
The Penguin Companion to Food is an essential encyclopaedic reference to food for all who are interested in food, cooking or the culinary arts from around the world.
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May 25, 2009
Retire Retirement; Opportunity for a Fresh Start
In: Business Books
No need to worry about a Credit Crunch reduced pension as this book shows the alternatives to retirement as the workforce shrinks and expertise need to be retained.
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May 25, 2009
The Ascent of Money, a Darwinian View of Finance
In: Business Books
Occasionally a book is perfectly timed; The Ascent of Money sets recent financial crises, not just the Credit Crunch and dot-com boom and bust, in a historical context.
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May 10, 2009
Chasing Alpha, City Collapse and Credit Crunch
In: Business Books
A sober history of financial services and the City of London from 1987 until 2008 when financial markets were in turmoil as banks collapsed and the Credit Crunch struck.
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May 4, 2009
Taking the Medicine, History of Drugs and Trust
In: Health Books
In Taking the Medicine Burch argues many medical treatments, old and new, have no evidence they work. Good intentions are undermined when bad science meets blind faith.
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