http://www.meettheauthor.co.uken-usno© 2010 Meet the AuthorBringing Books to Life! Meet the AuthorWelcome to Meet the Author - where you can see authors introducing their books in their own words. Some of the authors you will know, some are bestsellers, some are newcomers, but they are all speaking in their own words about the books that they are passionate about. The video clips are NOT reviews, they are NOT written by the marketing departments of publishers - these are authors speaking from their heart - to YOU.Welcome to Meet the Author - where you can see authors introducing their books in their own words. Some of the authors you will know, some are bestsellers, some are newcomers, but they are all speaking in their own words about the books that they are passionate about. The video clips are NOT reviews, they are NOT written by the marketing departments of publishers - these are authors speaking from their heart - to YOU.Meet the Authorinfo@meettheauthor.co.ukJerry CoyneAuthor: Jerry Coyne. Watch this charismatic scientist introduce his excellent book explaining why evolution is really true and not just a theory. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1896.m4vFri, 05 Feb 2010 18:59:52 GMTno03:18Jerry Coyne, scienceClive BloomAuthor: Clive Bloom. This new edition gives an even clearer view of the history of dissent in London. Surprising and disquieting but always an engrossing read. Published by Palgravehttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1895.m4vThu, 04 Feb 2010 20:50:48 GMTno01:44Clive Bloom, crime, history, societyStéphane ReynaudAuthor: Stéphane Reynaud. Can a Frenchman teach us how to cook a better roast dinner? Meet a charming chef who is sure he can. Published by Murdoch Bookshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1894.m4vSun, 29 Nov 2009 15:13:01 GMTno01:54Stéphane Reynaud, food and drinkPatrick GillardAuthor: Patrick Gillard. This video explains how Oxford ensures that their bilingual dictionaries are always up to date. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1893.m4vFri, 27 Nov 2009 12:42:49 GMTno02:24Patrick Gillard, referenceDorrik StowAuthor: Dorrik Stow. This book tells a remarkable true story that explains so much about the planet we live on. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1891.m4vMon, 23 Nov 2009 07:01:28 GMTno03:13Dorrik Stow, environment, history, scienceAnthony JuliusAuthor: Anthony Julius. Anthony Julius has written a highly readable but rigorous and sometimes shocking account of racial prejudice in a country that thinks of itself as tolerant. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1889.m4vSat, 21 Nov 2009 22:26:49 GMTno03:11Anthony Julius, historyMichael WellandAuthor: Michael Welland. You probably have never thought much about sand before. Watch this passionate author and you will realise what you have been missing. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1888.m4vSat, 21 Nov 2009 11:18:39 GMTno03:58Michael Welland, environment, sciencePeter BaldwinAuthor: Peter Baldwin. This book makes the reader think in new ways about old issues. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1887.m4vFri, 20 Nov 2009 16:38:58 GMTno04:24Peter Baldwin, societyDavid MillerAuthor: David Miller. This is the third adventure of Hanna Ned and Jik. This time they have to travel into the heart of Borneo to prove that Dad is not a murderer. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1886.m4vWed, 18 Nov 2009 19:17:52 GMTno01:58David Miller, children'sDavid MillerAuthor: David Miller. This story features the children from Shark Island. This time Hanna Ned and Jik face even greater danger. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1885.m4vWed, 18 Nov 2009 16:19:54 GMTno02:00David Miller, children'sPeter AtkinsAuthor: Peter Atkins. This is the latest edition of a classic. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1884.m4vTue, 17 Nov 2009 10:55:43 GMTno05:12Peter Atkins, science, text bookStanley WellsAuthor: Stanley Wells. This is as fascinating look at love and sex in Elizabethan England and how Shakespeare's attitudes changed over the course of his writing career. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1883.m4vMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:08:03 GMTno03:08Stanley Wells, Drama, education, literature, poetryJonathan RourkeAuthor: Jonathan Rourke. The fifth edition of this classic text extends from the foundation concepts of inorganic chemistry to the forefront of research. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1882.m4vSun, 15 Nov 2009 12:57:52 GMTno03:11Jonathan Rourke, reference, science, text bookAdam SilversteinAuthor: Adam Silverstein. This book argues that it is impossible to understand the place of Islam in the world without knowing it's history. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1881.m4vWed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:53 GMTno01:40Adam Silverstein, history, philosophy, politicsRobert MeyersAuthor: Robert Meyers. This book provides an authoritative single source for understanding and applying the tools of complexity theory. Published by Springerhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1880.m4vFri, 23 Oct 2009 09:44:48 GMTno02:53Robert Meyers, reference, sciencePeter LongerichAuthor: Peter Longerich. This is a comprehensive history of the Nazi persecution and murder of Jews focusing on the perpetrators and examining the decision making process. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1879.m4vThu, 22 Oct 2009 17:14:22 GMTno02:13Peter Longerich, historyDavid SimpsonAuthor: David Simpson. The Editor in Chief introduces the prestigious journal he oversees. Published by Springerhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1877.m4vThu, 24 Sep 2009 19:51:45 GMTno02:55David Simpson, scienceDinah BirchAuthor: Dinah Birch. Meet the author of the 7th edition of this classic reference book. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1876.m4vFri, 18 Sep 2009 15:35:32 GMTno02:33Dinah Birch, literature, referenceJohn BrindleyAuthor: John Brindley. Watch the author explain where his plots come from. Published by Orion Childrenshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1875.m4vThu, 17 Sep 2009 18:30:50 GMTno02:10John Brindley, young adultElizabeth KnowlesAuthor: Elizabeth Knowles. Watch the editor of this constantly fascinating reference book introduce the latest edition. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1874.m4vTue, 15 Sep 2009 19:03:50 GMTno01:33Elizabeth Knowles, referenceGillian CrossAuthor: Gillian Cross. Watch the author introduce her story that centres on Somalia - but is also about being a model. Published by Oxford University Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1873.m4vSun, 13 Sep 2009 19:56:45 GMTno01:28Gillian Cross, children'sMatthew WilsonAuthor: Matthew Wilson. This is a book crammed full of practical advice that will help you create a dream garden. Published by Quadrillehttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1872.m4vMon, 31 Aug 2009 21:49:01 GMTno02:07Matthew Wilson, home and gardenRichard DawkinsAuthor: Richard Dawkins. In this book Professor Dawkins lays out the evidence to prove that evolution is not a theory but a fact. Published by Bantam Presshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1871.m4vThu, 27 Aug 2009 16:56:34 GMTno02:48Richard Dawkins, scienceEric RasmussenAuthor: Eric Rasmussen. The editor of the new edition of Shakespeare explains why it is different from all the rest.. and good value. Published by Palgrave Macmillanhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1864.m4vWed, 12 Aug 2009 18:36:34 GMTno01:57Eric Rasmussen, Drama, education, literatureRichard McMunnAuthor: Richard McMunn. This series of books will help you into the career that you really want. They can really change your life. Published by Hodder Educationhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1860.m4vTue, 11 Aug 2009 12:06:50 GMTno02:35Richard McMunn, educationTim JacksonAuthor: Tim Jackson. This book tackles the biggest question facing humanity. Is economic growth a root cause of our environmental and economic crises, as well as unequal development? Professor Tim Jackson argues that it is, and outlines a vision for achieving prosperity for all without economic growth. Tim Jackson is Economics Commissioner at the Sustainable Development Commission - the UK government's independent, official sustainability advisor. Published by Earthscanhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1859.m4vTue, 11 Aug 2009 08:11:53 GMTno02:32Tim Jackson, economics, environment, lifestyle, societyRick SteinAuthor: Rick Stein. Bask in the passion of this world famous cook, traveller and writer. Published by BBC Bookshttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1858.m4vWed, 15 Jul 2009 18:57:54 GMTno05:20Rick Stein, food and drink, travelJemma KiddAuthor: Jemma Kidd. Watch this beautiful internationally renowned make-up artist introduce her invaluable masterclass. Published by Jacqui Smallhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1856.m4vThu, 09 Jul 2009 21:45:22 GMTno01:44Jemma Kidd, body mind and spirit, family and lifestyle, health and fitnessLaura SanttiniAuthor: Laura Santtini. This book is bang up to the minute and it teaches how to put a bomb under - and inside - your cooking. Empowering in every way. Published by Quadrillehttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1855.m4vWed, 08 Jul 2009 20:51:44 GMTno01:57Laura Santtini, food and drinkBarry TurnerAuthor: Barry Turner. This is an essential book for everyone involved in the scriptwriting business, or for those who aspire to be involved. Published by Palgrave Macmillanhttp://dl.groovygecko.net/anon.groovy/clients/meettheauthor/1854.m4vWed, 08 Jul 2009 16:10:45 GMTno01:44Barry Turner, reference