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Darwish, Mahmoud
(Encyclopedia) Darwish, Mahmoud, 1941–2008, widely considered the Palestinian national poet, b. Barwa, Palestine (now in Israel). He was born to middle-class Sunni Muslim farmers, who were displaced…yucca
(Encyclopedia) yuccayuccayŭkˈə [key], any plant of the genus Yucca, stiff-leaved stemless or treelike succulents of the family Liliaceae (lily family), native chiefly to the tablelands of Mexico and…Webb, Beatrice Potter
(Encyclopedia) Webb, Beatrice Potter, 1858–1943, English socialist economist; daughter of a wealthy industrialist. She took an early interest in social problems and worked with Charles Booth on his…May 2010 Current Events: World News
U.S. News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of May 2010. Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Offers to Hold Early Elections (May 3…interior decoration
(Encyclopedia) interior decoration, adornment of the interior of a building, public or domestic, comprising interior architecture, finishing, and furnishings. Asian and classical cultures used the…Dickinson, Emily
(Encyclopedia) Dickinson, Emily, 1830–86, American poet, b. Amherst, Mass. She is widely considered one of the greatest poets in American literature. Her unique, gemlike lyrics are distillations of…Poems and Songs of Robert Burns: To Mr. M'Adam, Of Craigen-Gillan
by Robert Burns To John Kennedy, Dumfries HouseTo A Louse, On Seeing One On A...To Mr. M'Adam, Of Craigen-Gillan In answer to an obliging Letter he sent in the commencement of…State of the Union Address: John Quincy Adams (December 6, 1825)
John Quincy Adams (December 6, 1825) Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: In taking a general survey of the concerns of our beloved country, with reference to subjects…State of the Union Address: John Quincy Adams (December 5, 1826)
John Quincy Adams (December 5, 1826) Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: The assemblage of the representatives of our Union in both Houses of the Congress at this time…State of the Union Address: John Quincy Adams (December 4, 1827)
John Quincy Adams (December 4, 1827) Fellow Citizens of the Senate and of the House of Representatives: A revolution of the seasons has nearly been completed since the representatives of the people…Trending
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