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Bardeen, John
(Encyclopedia) Bardeen, JohnBardeen, Johnbärdēnˈ [key], 1908–91, American physicist, b. Madison, Wis., grad. Univ. of Wisconsin (B.S. 1928, M.S. 1929), Ph.D. Princeton, 1936. He was a research…Thiebaud, Wayne
(Encyclopedia) Thiebaud, Wayne, 1920-2021, American artist, b. Mesa, Ariz., Sacramento State College (B.A., 1951; M.A., 1952). Thiebaud studied commercial art in high school, and during World…idealism
(Encyclopedia) idealism, the attitude that places special value on ideas and ideals as products of the mind, in comparison with the world as perceived through the senses. In art idealism is the…Biographies: Notable Business Biographies
Notable Business Biographies Lido Anthony âLeeâ Iacocca See also Women CEOs Notable Women in Busines Asian Pacific American Business and Media Leaders People in the…Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3d earl of
(Encyclopedia) Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3d earl of, 1671–1713, English philosopher. The philosopher John Locke, adviser to the 1st earl, his grandfather, was in charge of Shaftesbury's…Biographies: Notable Philosophers
Notable Philosophers René Descartes See also People in the NewsRecent Obituaries Related Links Philosophy Major Religions of the World Biographies by…Carleton, Guy, 1st Baron Dorchester
(Encyclopedia) Carleton, Guy, 1st Baron Dorchester, 1724–1808, governor of Quebec and British commander during the American Revolution. He began his service in America in 1758 and distinguished…Top 150 Greatest Love Stories
Top of Page Love in movies has always been a staple theme for filmmakers. From dramatic love triangles to heartwarming stories of two people falling in love, the movies have provided us with some of…Saudi Arabia Department of State Background
U.S. Department of State Background Note Saudi Arabia Index: People History Government and Political Conditions Economy Foreign Relations U.S.-Saudi Arabian Relations PEOPLESaudi Arabia's 2007…Mohegan
(Encyclopedia) MoheganMoheganmōhēˈgən [key], Native North Americans whose language belongs to the Algonquian branch of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock (see Native American languages). Also…