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October 2011
Updated maps
The maps which feature in KnowUK have been enhanced. All maps in Local Information pages and full records now offer full scrolling, zooming and alternate view functionality from Bing Maps.
Updated titles
The following titles have been updated since July:
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- Civil Service Biographies
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Educational Grants Directory
- Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need
- Good Food Guide
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Northern Ireland Assemblies Biographies
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- UK Advice Finder
- UK Register of Expert Witnesses
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Welfare Benefits Guide (Abridged)
- World Desk Reference
The following titles have been removed from KnowUK:
- Filmmakers' Yearbook
- Musicians' and Songwriters' Yearbook
- Poetry Writers' Yearbook
- Scottish Law Directory
- The Year Ahead
July 2011
The following new titles have been included recently in KnowUK:
Theory Test Revision Question Bank for Car Drivers
KnowUK now includes the questions, including knowledge and understanding notes, and separately listed answers, valid for driving theory tests taken until January 2012.
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is to stop the publishing of multiple choice questions and answers used in live theory tests for all categories, whilst still allowing the publication of revision theory test questions. DSA will develop new theory test question banks - which will not be published - for use in the live tests from 1 January 2012. The current theory test question banks will continue to be published as revision materials.
Which? Laptops and Mobile Devices Made Easy
With a wealth of new technology out there, it can seem a daunting task to choose the right gadget for you. Laptops and Mobile Devices Made Easy guides you through the different types of laptop and mobile device, giving explanations so you can decide on the right one for your needs, whether you want to learn how to use an ebook reader or a tablet or iPad.
Which? Computing Made Easy for the Over 50s: Windows 7 Edition
Computing Made Easy is designed to guide you through everything you need to know to become a competent computer user. Once you've found your way around your computer in the early chapters and mastered the basics, you can move on to other topics such as using the internet, emailing or chatting online via a webcam. Later chapters will show you how to manage your photos, music and video footage, as well as how to keep your computer secure and in good working order, plus lots more.
Which? The Gardener's Year Made Easy
From planting spring bulbs to harvesting winter vegetables, The Gardener's Year Made Easy sets out the tasks to complete each month in order to keep your garden in tip-top condition. Written by gardening experts, this practical handbook offers clear, easy-to-follow instructions on looking after your garden, from caring for your borders to tending to your vegetable patch.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since April:
- Civil Service Biographies
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Northern Ireland Assemblies Biographies
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- UK Advice Finder
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Which? Giving and Inheriting
- Which? The Tax Handbook
- The Year Ahead
A.S.K. Hollis has been removed from KnowUK. Similar information is available in UK Advice Finder and The Voluntary Agencies Directory.
April 2011
The following new titles have been included recently in KnowUK:
The Official Highway Code
Essential reading for all road-users in England, Scotland and Wales. This updated edition of the only official Highway Code contains the very latest rules of the road.
The Oxford Companion to Irish History
Edited by S J Connolly, this reference work provides an inclusive approach to Irish history, with entries ranging from horse racing to Home Rule, bogs to boxing and Parnell to parliaments. It includes a mix of concise definitions and in-depth analytical essays in addition to presenting recent developments in research on topics such as prehistoric Ireland and early historic Ireland.
Dictionary of Accounting
This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in accounting, from personal finance and investments to company accounts, balance sheets and stock valuations.
Dictionary of Business
This dictionary provides the user with the basic vocabulary used in business in both British and American English. The dictionary contains words and phrases which cover all aspects of business life from the office to the Stock Exchange and international trade fairs.
Dictionary of Computing
The Sixth Edition of Dictionary of Computing (2010) provides the user with a comprehensive range of the vocabulary used in the field of computing. It covers all aspects of computing, including hardware, software, peripherals, networks and programming, as well as many applications in which computers are used, such as the Internet or desktop publishing. It also describes the latest developments in networks, the Internet, communications, programming, multimedia, processor design and storage technology.
Dictionary of Food Science and Nutrition
This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in food science and nutrition. It is ideal for all students of food technology and related subjects, as well as those working for the first time in jobs such as catering, dietetics and public or environmental health.
Dictionary of Information and Library Management
The Second Edition of Dictionary of Information and Library Management (2006) provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in the information and records management industries. It is ideal for all students of librarianship, information science and related subjects, as well as those working for the first time in library, archiving, knowledge management, databasing and research jobs.
Dictionary of Law
The A&C Black Dictionary of Law is designed for anyone who needs to check the meaning or pronunciation of words used in the legal context, and especially for anyone who is not a legal professional or for whom English is an additional language.
Dictionary of Media Studies
This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in the media and entertainment industries. It is ideal for all students of Media Studies and related subjects, as well as those working for the first time in jobs such as journalism, radio and television production and advertising.
Dictionary of Science and Technology
This dictionary provides a wide range of vocabulary drawn from across the fields of science and technology, including chemistry, physics and biology, earth sciences, engineering, astronomy, electronics, medicine and telecommunications.
Dictionary of Sport and Exercise Science
This dictionary provides a basic vocabulary of terms used in sport and exercise science. With a wide coverage of terms from anatomy, medicine, psychology, physiology and sports nutrition, it is an ideal reference for students of sports and exercise sciences, as well as those with a general interest in health and fitness.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Politics
Fully revised and updated for the 3rd edition (2009), the dictionary contains over 1,700 entries on all aspects of politics. Written by a leading team of political scientists, it embraces the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of political theory including political thinkers, history, institutions, and concepts, as well as notable current affairs that have shaped attitudes to politics. An appendix contains timelines listing the principal office-holders of a range of countries including the UK, Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, and China.
The New Oxford Companion to Law
Edited by Peter Cane and Joanne Conaghan, this reference work provides a unique one-volume guide to every major feature of law and the legal system. Its lively, accessible entries explain the foundations of law for the non-specialist, aiding understanding of legal events and the role of law in national and international politics.
Black's Medical Dictionary
With over 5000 definitions and descriptions of medical terms and concepts, Black's Medical Dictionary has been the best-selling medical dictionary for over 100 years. It is invaluable as a home reference and for all who need clear explanation of medical terms: nurses, health care professionals and students, health service management, actuaries, lawyers and journalists.
Choosing Your Degree Course & University
Detailing all the major university degree courses in the UK, this guide by higher education guru Brian Heap provides expert guidance on all the key questions applicants need to consider when making their choices.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms
The Concise Dictionary of Art Terms is an accessible and useful A-Z, with over 1,900 entries covering a wide range of terms from the visual art world, including materials, techniques, and important styles and periods.
A Dictionary of Geography
Containing over 6,400 entries on all aspects of both human and physical geography, this best-selling dictionary is the most comprehensive single-volume reference work of its kind. It includes coverage of cartography, surveying, meteorology, climatology, ecology, population, industry, and development, as well as up-to-date treatment of fast-changing topics such as plate tectonics, remote sensing, geographic information systems, and aerial differentiation.
Dictionary of Medical Terms
The Dictionary of Medical Terms includes over 12,500 terms from British and international medical practice, explained in clear, simple English. It covers fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialisms, and includes example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech.
Dictionary of Nursing
This fully updated edition offers over 11,000 entries, each providing clear, up-to-date coverage of specialist nursing terms including diseases, symptoms, anatomy, instruments, common drugs and biological terms. It covers both everyday vocabulary relating to patient care and terms from medical specialisations such as psychiatry.
A Dictionary of Writers and Their Works
A Dictionary of Writers and their Works is an essential guide to authors and their works that focuses on the general canon of British literature, from the fifteenth-century to the present. There is also some coverage of non-fiction, such as biographies, memoirs, and science, as well as inclusion of major American and Commonwealth writers.
Live and Work in Britain
Live & Work in Britain guides you through the practicalities of a move to Britain, from setting up home to finding a job and enjoying time off. In particular, it gives advice on renting accommodation in the major cities, opening the right bank account, finding your ideal home and getting used to the British way of life. The employment section of Live & Work in Britain also covers vital information such as information on business etiquette, the skills and trades most in demand, permanent, seasonal and temporary work, salaries, working hours and holidays, trade unions and contracts, starting or buying your own business.
The Oxford Companion to British History
The Oxford Companion to British History, first published in 1997 and revised in 2002, details and analyses the people and events that have shaped and defined life in Britain over 2,000 years of political, social, and cultural change. In over 4,000 entries, under the editorial guidance of John Cannon, over 100 distinguished contributors offer a wealth of information and insight into the social, political, economic, scientific, cultural, and military aspects of the history of Britain.
Oxford Companion to Family and Local History
The Oxford Companion to Family and Local History is the most authoritative guide available to all things associated with the family and local history of the British Isles. It provides practical and contextual information for anyone enquiring into their English, Irish, Scottish, or Welsh origins and for anyone working in genealogical research, or the social history of the British Isles.
Teaching English Abroad
With more and more people considering teaching English as a foreign language, this guide offers extensive and essential information for anyone wishing to teach the English language abroad. Covering over 90 countries around the world, it provides all the official information such as regulations and working conditions, as well as an up-to-date directory of prospective employers.
Where to Retire in Britain
The book explores the advantages of staying in Britain for retirement, retirement economics, property and how to choose where to retire. The second part of the book contains profiles of some 60 places to retire to. Each place featured receives a detailed description, a first-hand account by someone who has retired there plus, a useful fact file of the local and nearest transport connections, service providers and other facilities.
Which? PC Problem Solving Made Easy
Step-by-step tutorials take you through fixing the most common PC problems, from restarting a crashed computer to removing spyware, and making your hard drive faster. Written in straightforward, easy-to-follow language, this practical handbook covers over 100 common issues, as well as giving advice on how to prevent future problems.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since November:
- Actors' Yearbook
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- Careers 2011
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Debrett's People of Today
- Gabbitas Guide to Independent Schools
- Gabbitas Guide to Schools for Special Needs
- Good Food Guide
- Independent Schools Yearbook
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- The Municipal Year Book
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- Summer Jobs Worldwide
- Which? Pensions Explained
- Whitaker's Almanack
- Willings Press Guide
- World Desk Reference
- Writers' and Artists' Yearbook
- The Year Ahead
Whitaker's Olympic Almanack and Whitaker's Scottish Almanack have been removed from KnowUK as they are no longer in print and the information had become outdated. Course Discover has also been removed; current information on UK higher education courses and details of all UK universities and colleges can be freely searched online at http://www.ucas.ac.uk/.
November 2010
The following new titles have been included recently in KnowUK:
British Vocational Qualifications is an indispensable reference for Careers Advisors, Human Resource managers, employers, teachers and students, featuring up-to-date information on over 3,500 vocational qualifications available in the United Kingdom. These include vocational qualifications (VQS), National Vocational Qualifications (NVQS), Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQS), Related Vocational Qualifications (RVQS) and apprenticeships.
With over 7,500 entries, the third edition of Chambers Dictionary of World History is the most substantial single-volume historical dictionary available. Its comprehensive coverage includes wars, treaties, plots and political movements, along with nations of the world, international organizations and biographies of key figures. A clear and helpful system of cross-references makes the book ideal for browsing, and highlights connections between individuals, ideas and events.
Using full-colour screenshots and step-by step tutorials, "Digital Photography Made Easy" explains the technical jargon that can be so confusing, and offers top tips to help you feel confident with your compact digital camera.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since June:
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- British Qualifications
- Course Discover
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Hutchinson Gazetteer of the UK
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Primary Care: a listing from The Medical Directory, Informa
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Regional Trends
- The Rough Guide to Devon and Cornwall
- The Rough Guide to the Lake District
- The Rough Guide to London
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- Social Trends
- UK Advice Finder
- UK Register of Expert Witnesses
- Voluntary Agencies Directory
- Welfare Benefits Guide (Abridged)
- Which? Buy, Sell and Move House
- Which? Divorce and Splitting Up
- Which? The Tax Handbook 2009/10
- Who's Who in Scotland
- The Year Ahead
The Libraries Directory has been removed from KnowUK.
June 2010
The following new titles have been included recently in KnowUK:
This new edition is aimed at anyone thinking of starting or growing a business in the United Kingdom.
Often referred to as the "Bible" of information on independent schools, Independent Schools Yearbook contains over 1,400 School Profiles containing Contact details, as well as information on Staff, Location, Facilities, Numbers, Admission, Fees, Scholarships and Bursaries, Curriculum, Sports/Games, The Arts, Extra-Curricular Activities, Community Service, Recent/Planned Developments, News and Events.
Summer Jobs Worldwide is a comprehensive guide to all summer jobs abroad and in the UK. It is aimed at anyone considering working this summer, covering all types of paid and unpaid summer work. It compares wages for the different jobs and includes descriptions of working as a tour guide, fruit picker, sports instructor, volunteer and many more sociable and interesting jobs.
From builders and gardeners to lawyers and estate agents, locksmiths and car mechanics - the essential guide to hiring and firing.
The perfect guide for those who want to understand not only the basics of the internet but also want to discover how to make better use of the information they can find there.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since April:
- Actors' Yearbook
- Civil Service Biographies
- Course Discover
- European Parliamentary Biographies
- The Good Schools Guide
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Northern Ireland Assembly Biographies
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- What to do when someone dies
- Which? Divorce and Splitting Up
- Who's Who in Scotland
- The Year Ahead
Local Information Pages have been updated following the general election with links to the entries for new MPs.
A number of titles are being removed from KnowUK, in most cases because they are out of print, no new edition is scheduled and the information is becoming out of date. The following titles have been removed:
- The Air Force List
- The Army List
- Blue Guide Ireland
- Blue Guide Oxford & Cambridge
- Civil Service Yearbook
- Directory of British Self Help Groups and Organisations
- National Directory of Care Homes for Older People
- The Navy List
- Sheltered Housing Directory
April 2010
Four new titles have been added to KnowUK since August, with new editions or updates for many more titles.
Chambers Dictionary of First Names offers pronunciations, meanings, histories, variant spellings and other colourful information about 10,000 names in more than 4,000 entries. It also explains changing fashions in names, mentions famous historical, literary or cultural figures who bore a name and offers invaluable advice on everything from cultural traditions to potential pitfalls in naming your child. It includes both traditional and modern names - from the wildly popular to the highly unusual - from all corners of the British Isles and the rest of the world.
As utility bills continue to rise, property prices fall and credit becomes harder to find, Make the Most of Your Money provides timely and real-world answers to everyday money worries. Personal finance expert Nic Cicutti takes the hassle out of getting to grips with your finances and offers realistic solutions to overcome those tricky financial hurdles. Written in an accessible style and jargon-free, it provides advice on how to work out realistic financial goals, how to get rid of debt, how to protect the family finances, funding a property move and building up a nest egg.
Packed with over 400 of the trickiest questions and expert advice on the perfect way to answer them, Tough Interview Questions and How to Answer Them is suitable for all job-hunters - from school leavers and graduates to carers returning to work and high-fliers climbing the career ladder. It covers issues such as how to explain gaps in your employment history, the best way to cope with an incompetent interviewer, and information on assessment centres and psychometric tests.
Computing Made Easy For The Over 50s is the perfect guide for those who want to understand their computer and use it on a day-to-day basis. Assuming no prior knowledge of Windows Vista, step-by-step tutorials and annotated screenshots will ensure that the basics are mastered quickly, from creating documents in Word to searching the internet and sending emails. Top tips from Which? Computing experts feature throughout the book as well as jargon busters to explain any technical language. Troubleshooting advice based on Which? Computing members' most common PC problems is also included and, if you still can't find the answer you need, this book includes exclusive access to the Which? Computing helpdesk.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated so far in 2010:
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- Catholic Directory for Scotland
- Church of England Yearbook
- Debrett's People of Today
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations
- Hutchinson Gazetteer of the UK
- International Who's Who of Sport
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The Libraries Directory
- Life Events Topic Guides
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The Municipal Yearbook
- Northern Ireland Assembly Biographies
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Primary Care: a listing from The Medical Directory, Informa
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Regional Trends
- Schools Who's Who
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- Social Trends
- UK Advice Finder
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Which? Wills and Probate
- Whitaker's Almanack
- Willings Press Guide
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World Desk Reference
- The Year Ahead
December 2009
Three new titles have been added to KnowUK since August, with new editions or updates for many more titles.
The new Chambers Dictionary of Beliefs and Religions includes more than 3,200 entries ranging from Catholicism to sharia law, doomsday cults to eco-paganism, and yogic flying to the Flying Spaghetti Monster. It looks at what followers of the world's major religions believe, at the origins of these faiths, and at how belief shapes our daily lives. It examines what happens when ancient faiths and the modern world collide, as in stem cell research or the teaching of creationism in schools.
Chambers Dictionary of Literary Characters provides an invaluable guide to the wealth of characters created by writers in English, with over 6,500 entries - from the Wife of Bath to Bertie Wooster, and Tom Sawyer to Harry Potter. Features include concise biographies of authors, panels covering such topics as 'The Detective in Fiction' and 'Dickens' Characters', and an appendix of literary awards.
Gabbitas has drawn on its wide experience in independent education to compile this comprehensive guide. With over 2,200 entries, it contains the most complete directory of UK independent schools available.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since November:
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- A.S.K. Hollis
- Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide
- British Qualifications
- Civil Service Biographies
- Course Discover
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Gabbitas Guide to Schools for Special Needs
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Hutchinson Gazetteer of the UK
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Primary Care: a listing from The Medical Directory, Informa
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- UK Advice Finder
- Who's Who in Scotland
- Writers' and Artists' Yearbook
- The Year Ahead
The Law Society Directory of Solicitors has been removed from KnowUK but can be searched online at http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/
August 2009
One new title, Which? The Bright Idea Handbook has been added to KnowUK since April, with new editions or updates for many more titles.
There can be many hurdles on the road to commercial success, from asserting your rights as creator of the idea, through to getting the funding and market launch you need. The Bright Idea Handbook provides practical, step-by-step guidance for understanding intellectual property law and tips on how to find and use the best lawyer to help you. The book also outlines how to make the pitch of a lifetime, plan your advertising and marketing strategy and get distribution of your product or service up and running.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since November:
- Catholic Directory for Scotland
- Church of England Yearbook
- Civil Service Biographies
- Civil Service Yearbook
- Course Discover
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Directory of British Self Help Groups and Organisations
- Educational Grants Directory
- European Parliamentary Biographies
- The Good Food Guide
- Guide to Grants for Individuals in Need
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Hutchinson Gazetteer of the UK
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Northern Ireland Assemblies Biographies
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- UK Advice Finder
- UK Register of Expert Witnesses
- Voluntary Agencies Directory
- Welfare Benefits and Tax Credits Handbook, Abridged
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Which? Finance Your Retirement
- Which? The Tax Handbook 2009/10
- Willings Press Guide
- The Year Ahead
KnowIT
The quizzes in the KnowIT area have been updated, with two new quizzes on the UK and on cryptids (mythical beasts).
April 2009
Fourteen new titles have been added to KnowUK since November. These include the seven Rough Guides covering the UK and some fascinating reference titles from Chambers such as Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Fable.
Brewer's Britain and Ireland is an ideal companion for the armchair traveller. This authoritative guide takes the reader on an A to Z tour of our curious and complex nations.
Brewer's winning blend of language and general knowledge has been seducing new readers for over a century-and-a-quarter. An addictive and engrossing read as well as an essential source of information, Brewer's is a must for every bookshelf.
Chambers Biographical Dictionary has been the most comprehensive and authoritative single-volume biographical dictionary available since it was first published in 1897.
Chambers Crossword Dictionary is an essential resource for crosswords of all kinds.
Alien abductions, bleeding trees, crop circles, phantom funerals and mysterious showers of fish all feature in this uniquely wide-ranging and balanced guide to unexplained phenomena.
Moving Abroad takes the hassle out of relocating abroad by providing practical advice on every step of the process.
Care Options in Retirement offers detailed guidance on the options available from care at home and retirement housing to respite care and care homes.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since November:
- Actor's Yearbook
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- A.S.K. Hollis
- Church of England Yearbook
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Debrett's People of Today
- Primary Care: a listing from The Medical Directory, Informa
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Schools' Who's Who
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- UK Register of Expert Witnesses
- Which? Buy, Sell and Move House
- Which? Renting and Letting
- Whitaker's Almanack
- The Year Ahead
Titles no longer available
A small number of titles are being removed from KnowUK. In most cases these are titles which are no longer in print where no current edition is available or expected. Binley's Directory of NHS Management has also been withdrawn from KnowUK. Links to NHS trusts and hospitals are instead included on the Local Information pages.
- Binley's Directory of NHS Management
- Blue Guide Country Houses of England
- Blue Guide England
- Blue Guide London
- Blue Guide Scotland
- British Archives
- Good Bed & Breakfast Guide
- Which? Guide to Good Hotels
- Which? Pub Guide
November 2008
One new title has been added to KnowUK since July.
A fully rewritten edition, art/shop/eat London replaces the Blue Guide to London. It is organised into five districts each centred on a key sight-the South Bank, the City, Bloomsbury & the West End, Westminster, and Kensington. The book gives ideas for a perfect day in that part of town: the main sights and one or two quirkier ones too; the best places to eat or have a coffee; and some original shopping ideas, presented in an uncluttered and navigable format.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since July:
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- British Qualifications
- Care Homes for Older People
- Civil Service Biographies
- Course Discover
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- European Parliamentary Biographies
- Gabbitas Guide to Schools for Special Needs
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Great Britain
- Hutchinson UK Gazetteer
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Law Society's Directory of Solicitors
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Northern Ireland Assemblies Biographies
- ProQuest book of the Best
- Religions in the UK 2007-2010
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- UK Advice Finder
- Welfare Benefits Guide
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Writers' and Artists' Yearbook
- The Year Ahead
Local Information
A new category, Health and Welfare, has been added to the Local Links in Local Information pages. This includes links to NHS trusts, local hospitals and other appropriate sites.
KnowIT
Revised versions of the ten KnowIT quizzes are available in the User Resources.
July 2008
Three new titles have been added to KnowUK since April.
Every year thousands of people in the UK take the difficult decision to pursue a civil claim through the courts. Unfortunately, for many, this process can be complex, enormously stressful and sometimes financially risky. For those who may be defending a civil action, the burdens and risks can be even heavier. This publication debunks the myths and explains the legal processes step-by-step and in a clear and concise way. It covers topics such as small claims, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), mediation, legal aid and how to prepare for a court appearance or a trial. It is essential reading for anyone who has found themselves in a legal dispute and needs clear and accessible advice.
Property Investor's Handbook is an essential guide for both the would-be investor and the more experienced investor. There are many ways to invest in property from renovating for profit to investing overseas. This guide explains the risks involved, the pros and cons of each investment and the planning and research that is required. Should things go wrong, Property Investor's Handbook suggests back-up plans and how to get the right professional advice.
Save and Invest is a detailed exploration of all saving and investment avenues suitable for anyone approaching the markets for the first time and those seeking to improve their portfolio. From the basics of understanding risk and popular starter investments to more complex options such as hedge funds and spread betting, Save and Invest is an indispensable tool to make your money work for you.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since April:
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- Civil Service Biographies
- Course Discover
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Debrett's People of Today
- European Parliamentary Biographies
- Filmmakers' Yearbook
- Good Food Guide
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Symbols in Art
- Hutchinson Dictionary of World Mythology
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Hutchinson Gazetteer of the UK
- Primary Care: a listing from The Medical Directory, Informa
- International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- Northern Ireland Assembly Biographies
- ProQuest Book of the Best
- Regional Trends
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- Social Trends
- UK Advice Finder
- UK Register of Expert Witnesses
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Which? The Tax Handbook 2008-2009
- Who's Who in Scotland
- The Year Ahead
Titles no longer available
The 2007 edition of Who's Who was the last that will be available in KnowUK. A&C Black, publishers of Who's Who and Who Was Who, have signed an exclusive agreement with Oxford University Press for these titles.
ProQuest will continue to include the 2007 edition of Who's Who and Who Was Who for up to 12 months in current subscriptions to KnowUK taken up before February 2008. Subscriptions renewed since February do not include these titles.
Biographical information sources remain an integral part of KnowUK, with resources including Debrett's People of Today, the Concise Dictionary of National Biography and legislative biographies from Dods. Approximately 40% of people in Who's Who also have entries in Debrett's.
A number of other titles for which no current edition is available have also been removed from KnowUK.
- Blue Guide to the Channel Islands
- Blue Guide to Wales
- Digest of Museum Statistics (DOMUS)
- Good Walks Guide
- Greater London Assembly Biographies
- Which? Guide to Complementary Therapy
- Which? Guide to Money
- Which? Guide to Scotland
- Which? Guide to Tourist Attractions
- Which? Guide to Weekend Breaks in Britain
- Who's Who in Education
- Who's Who in Northern Ireland
April 2008
Four new titles have been added to KnowUK since January.
Changing jobs or embarking on a new career can be one of life's stressful events. This guide looks at the all-important CV, how to interpret job adverts, what you should and shouldn't say in a job interview and much more. This guide takes you through the job-hunting process from application to assessment centres and your first week at work.
Managing your Debt is a practical guide featuring clear and accessible information that will help you get your finances back on track. Written in straightforward, jargon-free language by the Guardian's business correspondent Phillip Inman, this publication covers a range of topics including student debt, Individual Voluntary Agreements (IVAs), credit and store cards, hire purchase and much, much more.
Written by the Guardian's personal finance expert Tony Levene, this book helps you make the most of your money by getting under the skin of personal finance, separating the bargains from the cons, the products that save you cash and the ones that don't. This invaluable guide shows you how to be smart with your money and how best to protect it.
Working for Yourself is a practical and straightforward guide, aimed at people who are planning the jump from a salaried, permanent contract to a freelance/entrepreneurial lifestyle. Initially, the book points out the benefits and prospective pitfalls of being self-employed. It then details pertinent financial and legal information, as well as suggesting when and where to seek professional help.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since April:
- A.S.K. Hollis
- Care Homes for Older People
- Church of England Yearbook
- Civil Service Biographies
- The Civil Service Yearbook
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Directory of British Self Help Groups and Organisations
- European Parliamentary Biographies
- World Desk Reference
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
International Who's Who of Sport
- Life Events Topic Guides
- The Municipal Yearbook
- Northern Ireland Assembly Biographies
- Poetry Writers' Yearbook
- Scottish Parliamentary Biographies
- Sheltered Housing for Older People
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Writers' and Artists' Yearbook
January 2008
Three new titles have been added to KnowUK since September.
This is a guide to estate planning and tax liability, offering up-to-the-minute advice from an acknowledged financial expert, and will help people reduce the tax bill faced by their heirs and allow many to avoid inheritance tax altogether.
This guide offers comprehensive, clear, step-by-step guidance through the whole process of divorce or splitting up with a partner, explaining how the law works, drawing attention to key considerations and looking at ways of minimising unnecessary conflict and costs.
This directory is fast becoming the leading careers reference resource. Developed in consultation with young people and their advisers, it aims to inspire readers to take a proactive approach to their career research and to help them learn about the wide variety of career options available.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since September:
- Actors' Yearbook
- All Time Greats of British and Irish Sport
- Civil Service Biographies
- European Parliamentary Biographies
- House of Commons Biographies
- House of Lords Biographies
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Primary Care: a listing from The Medical Directory, Informa
- International Who's Who of Sport
- The Libraries Directory
- Musicians' and Songwriters' Yearbook
- Northern Ireland Assembly Biographies
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- Scottish Parliament Biographies
- The Year Ahead (formerly Foresight Events)
- Welsh Assembly Biographies
- Who's Who in Scotland
- Whitaker's Almanack
September 2007
Seven new titles have been added to KnowUK since May.
Chambers London Gazetteer explores the hidden side of London, from city centre to outlying suburb. Illustrated with hundreds of colour photographs, it gives information on the origin of place names, famous former residents, local landmarks and more for over 1,300 London locations. Packed with historical detail and quirky facts and anecdote, this publication gives a fascinating panorama of London.
An ideal companion for speech-writing, this is a book which is entertaining, provoking, and illuminating by turns. The Hutchinson Dictionary of Quotations intermingles classic literary quotes with the words of philosophers, artists, scientists, politicians, song-writers, modern media personalities, and more in this eclectic compilation.
Knowing what you need to buy when you have a child or grandchild can be a daunting business - the choice is huge, the laws are complicated and it's important to get it right. Taking each area of equipment in turn from birth to toys for your toddler, Baby and Toddler Essentials explores the goods on the market and identifies the products that might help, the products to avoid, and the essentials you really can't live without.
For recreation, retirement or investment, buying property abroad has never been more popular, and over a million Britons now have homes in another country. Unfortunately, buying abroad is fraught with difficulties. Different cultures, languages, currencies and laws make expert advice essential. This guide takes an in-depth look at France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Florida, as well as considering emerging markets in the Mediterranean, the Balkan States and Eastern Europe.
Whether you are planning a white wedding in a village church, a simple service in a register office or a ceremony on a beach in the Seychelles, you will want to enjoy and stay in control of the proceedings throughout - from the moment you are engaged until you leave for your honeymoon. Which? Getting Married will enable you to plan your wedding with precision and within your budget.
Financial institutions tend to worry parents with statistics about how much money they should be saving for their children. Financing your Child's Future sorts the facts from the scaremongering, giving you the lowdown on what you are really up against.
A striking feature of modern life is that people are living longer. On average, retirement now accounts for a third of adult life. To enjoy these years to the full, you need to keep your finances in good shape. With sections on pensions, savings and investments, boosting your income, tax and inheritance, Which? Money in Retirement will help you make the most of your money.
Other updated titles
The following titles have been updated since May:
- Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide
- British Qualifications
- Catholic Directory for Scotland
- Church of England Yearbook
- Crockford's Clerical Directory
- Debrett's People of Today
- Gabbitas Guide to Schools for Special Needs
- Hutchinson Factfinder
- Hutchinson Dictionary of Symbols in Art
- Hutchinson Dictionary of World Mythology
- Hutchinson Encyclopedia of Britain
- Hutchinson Gazetteer of the UK
- Law Society's Directory of Solicitors
- Scottish Legal Questions Answered
- What to do when someone dies
- Which? Pension Handbook
- Which? Renting and Letting
May 2007
Chambers Dictionary and Thesaurus
We are pleased to announce that ProQuest-CSA has reached an agreement with Chambers Harrap to include The Chambers Dictionary and The Chambers Thesaurus in KnowUK. These are available in a new 'Search Dictionary and Thesaurus' option within KnowUK. The Chambers Dictionary is the dictionary of choice for professional writers, puzzle and wordgame enthusiasts and everyone with a love of words, and is not available in any other online service. The Search Dictionary and Thesaurus option is a
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