Maurice Bowra was, according to one's point of view, either the most distinguished or the most notorious Oxford don of the early twentieth century. Classicist, poet, wit, raconteur extraordinary, and Warden of Wadham College for over thirty years, he met nearly everyone of consequence in the worlds of literature and politics and had stories to tell about them all, from Jean Cocteau to Virginia Woolf, from Adolf Hitler to the Kennedys, from Isaiah Berlin to Charlie Chaplin. By force of personality and intellectual range, he influenced the thinking of almost everyone with whom he came into contact. Above all, brought up in Edwardian England, he was able to chart the ways in which the values of his youth were tested by new democratic ideas. His experiences allowed him to develop and employ theories of education that were startling, and which would mould the thinking of a generation of English intellectuals. Based upon a wide range of interviews and previously unpublished manuscript material, this is the first ever biography of Bowra, and covers every aspect of his life, from soldier on the Western Front to Oxford classicist, from celebrated wit to frustrated poet manquéé.

Maurice Bowra: A Life

Literature & Fiction

Mitchell, Leslie

British & Irish

Oxford University Press

Maurice Bowra was, according to one's point of view, either the most distinguished or the most notorious Oxford don of the early twentieth century. Classicist, poet, wit, raconteur extraordinary, and Warden of Wadham College for over thirty years, he met nearly everyone of consequence in the worlds of literature and politics and had stories to tell about them all, from Jean Cocteau to Virginia Woolf, from Adolf Hitler to the Kennedys, from Isaiah Berlin to Charlie Chaplin. By force of personality and intellectual range, he influenced the thinking of almost everyone with whom he came into contact. Above all, brought up in Edwardian England, he was able to chart the ways in which the values of his youth were tested by new democratic ideas. His experiences allowed him to develop and employ theories of education that were startling, and which would mould the thinking of a generation of English intellectuals. Based upon a wide range of interviews and previously unpublished manuscript material, this is the first ever biography of Bowra, and covers every aspect of his life, from soldier on the Western Front to Oxford classicist, from celebrated wit to frustrated poet manque.

Biographies & Memoirs

Arts & Literature

Freelancing for Television and Radio (Media Skills)

From an experienced author in the field, this indispensable guide presents everything needed to create and maintain a successful freelancing career in the world of television and radio.  Whether the reader is studying the field, considering their options, or currently employed as a freelance media professional, this book not only gives a brief overview of all areas, but also explains what it means to be freelance in the world of the audio-visual industry.  Drawing upon real-life experiences of freelancers and freelance employers, all aspects of the job are detailed, from an outline of tax and employment issues to an analysis of the skills needed to succeed, and all the pitfalls, problems and opportunities which a career in this sector affords are clearly presented.  Including:  practical advice on how to start, where to find work, writing your CV and networking assessments of related sectors and their opportunities, e.g. facilities and video production an important section on developing and maintaining a freelance career key information on the challenges and responsibilities of setting up a small business a significant chapter on the basics of writing and submitting programme proposals to broadcasters useful contact information.   Freelancing for TV and Radio is an absolute must for students of media studies and anyone considering, or  already building a career in this hugely popular and fast-growing industry.

Humor & Entertainment

Radio

Routledge

From an experienced author in the field, this indispensable guide presents everything needed to create and maintain a successful freelancing career in the world of television and radio. Whether the reader is studying the field, considering their options, or currently employed as a freelance media professional, this book not only gives a brief overview of all areas, but also explains what it means to be freelance in the world of the audio-visual industry. Drawing upon real-life experiences of freelancers and freelance employers, all aspects of the job are detailed, from an outline of tax and employment issues to an analysis of the skills needed to succeed, and all the pitfalls, problems and opportunities which a career in this sector affords are clearly presented. Including: <ul>
<li>practical advice on how to start, where to find work, writing your CV and networking</li> <li>assessments of related sectors and their opportunities, e.g. facilities and video production</li> <li>an important section on developing and maintaining a freelance career</li> <li>key information on the challenges and responsibilities of setting up a small business</li> <li>a significant chapter on the basics of writing and submitting programme proposals to broadcasters</li> <li>useful contact information.</li>
</ul> Freelancing for TV and Radio is an absolute must for students of media studies and anyone considering, or already building a career in this hugely popular and fast-growing industry.

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Production Management for Television (Media Skills)

Completely up to date with relevant information on digital technology and HD TV, this is the only title to focus specifically on television production management, and presents an easily accessible and authoritative guide to the area. Production Management for Television provides a reliable, factual and theoretical framework for an understanding of production management. It includes a reference directory of agencies and organizations, and addresses and contacts for training. Subjects covered include: • the main responsibilities of the production manager • key skills needed by the production manager • routine procedures • appropriate paperwork and record keeping • health and safety issues • rights management • career structure and development for production managers • useful references and further information. The book is supported by a companion website at www.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415424813.

Industries

Production Management for Television

Freelancing for Television and Radio

The Whigs were one of the two great English political parties in the 150 years after 1700, vastly influential whether in office or in opposition. Yet the Whigs were much more than simply a group of politicians. An exclusive set, composed of the greatest and wealthiest families, the Whig world was a self-contained and small one, impervious to outside criticism. With members such as Charles James Fox, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire and Lord Byron, its gambling, loose-living, drinking and wit was notorious. The Whig World is a portrait, of which politics forms only a small part, of an extraordinary group of men and women whose power, taste and intellect dominated the centre of what had become the greatest power in the world. Cosmopolitan, sceptical, urban, sophisticated, and promiscuous, the Whigs numbered many more brilliant conversationalists and controversialists amongst their number than the Bloomsbury Group.

Whig World: 1760-1837

History

Europe

Hambledon Continuum

If you’re seriously thinking about taking the GPC exam, the authors have written a guide that will help you prepare! This down-to-earth manual will help you prepare for the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) exam administered by Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI). It’s written in an informal, conversational style by four leading grant professionals, each of whom holds the GPC designation. Why a Guide on the GPC Exam? So, you’re thinking of sitting for the GPC exam—more formally known as the Grant Professional Certified (GPC) examination. And no wonder! The GPC credential is highly sought-after by grant professional generalists, meaning grant professionals who’ve mastered a wide range of grant-related knowledge and who have a deep understanding of grant programs, funding sources, opportunities, organizational development, and community collaboration. To pass the exam, grant professionals must exhibit a number of skills, especially the ability to write persuasively. The authors, each of whom holds the GPC designation, have written a comprehensive yet conversational refresher-level look at the GPC exam administered by Grant Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI). If you’re thinking of taking the exam, or simply want to know more about the grant field, this guide is for you! You may already know someone who’s taken the exam and become certified. Maybe you’ve wondered what the exam is all about—what types of information is covered and what topics you may need to become more familiar with. This guide covers all this and much more. About the GPC Exam The GPC exam tests you on the skills and competencies you need to have to perform well in the grant field. In order to sit for the exam, you need to meet certain eligibility criteria. The GPC exam itself has two parts: a multiple choice section and a written section. If you pass both sections, you’ll receive the GPC credential for an initial period of three years. What Does This Manual Cover? The topics in this manual are based on the GPC Competencies and Skills and are written for practitioners in the trenches as a refresher for the GPC exam. The authors have organized the manual into 10 self-contained chapters which include each of the GPC competencies as well as a final chapter on strategies to reduce test anxiety. Here are the chapters: Chapters Introduction Chapter One: Grant Research Chapter Two: Organizational Development Chapter Three: Good Project Design Chapter Four: Grant Proposal Development Chapter Five: Grant Postaward Management Chapter Six: Ethics Chapter Seven: Professional Practices Chapter Eight: Relationships! Relationships! Relationships! Chapter Nine: The Writing Prompt Chapter Ten: Strategies to Reduce Test Anxiety Appendix A: Authors’ Recommended Reading List Appendix B: GPCI Literature Review The Authors This manual was written by Pauline Annarino, Danny W. Blitch II, Kimberly Hays de Muga, and Leslie Mitchell. Each proudly holds the Grant Professionals Certification (GPC) credential. About CharityChannel Press CharityChannel Press, the publisher of popular books by and for busy nonprofit-sector practitioners and leaders, is the publishing project of the CharityChannel professional community—celebrating a quarter century of excellence. Sales of this guide will support the Grant Professionals Foundation.

Prepare for the GPC Exam: Earn Your Grant Professional Certified Credential

Blitch II, Danny W.

Hays de Muga, Kimberly

Annarino, Pauline

CharityChannel Press

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