Cranfield, Ingrid

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CRANFIELD, Ingrid

CRANFIELD, Ingrid. British (born Australia), b. 1945. Genres: Architecture, Art/Art history, Children's non-fiction, Geography, Natural history, Recreation, Travel/Exploration, Reference, Translations. Career: International Wool Secretariat, London, England, research asst, 1966-68; Royal Geographical Society, London, senior asst, 1968-72; freelance writer, editor, translator, and consultant, 1972-; Dictionary of Art, London, senior desk editor, 1991-96. Endeavour Training Ltd., council, 1978-, executive board, 1984-, director, 1998-. Governor of comprehensive secondary school in London Borough of Barnet, 1988-2003, and of primary school in London Borough of Enfield, 1999-, chair of governors, 2004-; West Herts College, lecturer, tutor, and course leader, Professional Development Diploma in Publishing course, 2002-. Publications: The Challengers: British and Commonwealth Adventure since 1945, 1976; Skiing Down Everest and Other Crazy Adventures, 1983; Q Challenge Quiz Books, 4 vols., 1988; Animal World, 1991; 100 Greatest Natural Wonders, 1996; Georgian House Style, 1997; The Archeology Kit, 1998; Art Deco House Style, 2001. TRANSLATOR: (with P. Adler) H.J. Hansen, The Ships of the German Fleets, 1848-1945, 1974; M. Hoang, Genghis Khan, 1990. EDITOR: (with R. Harrington) Off the Beaten Track, 1977; (with R. Harrington) The Independent Traveller's Handbook, 1980; (with R. Harrington) The International Traveler's Handbook (in UK as The Traveller's Handbook), 1982; The Age of the Dinosaurs, 12 vols., 2000; The Illustrated Directory of Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures, 2000. Contributor of articles, compilations, puzzles, and reviews to periodicals and encyclopedias. Address: 16 Myddelton Gardens, Winchmore Hill, London N21 2PA, England. Online address: ingrid_cranfield@hotmail.com

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