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Maeterlinck, Maurice
(Encyclopedia) Maeterlinck, MauriceMaeterlinck, Mauricemôrēsˈ mätĕrlăNkˈ [key], 1862–1949, Belgian author who wrote in French. After practicing law unsuccessfully for several years, he went to Paris…Avicenna
(Encyclopedia) AvicennaAvicennaăvĭsĕnˈə [key], Arabic Ibn Sina, 980–1037, Islamic philosopher and physician, of Persian origin, b. near Bukhara. He was the most renowned philosopher of medieval Islam…Corbin, Alice (Mrs. Wm. Penhallow Henderson)
Corbin, Alice (Mrs. Wm. Penhallow Henderson)[1881-1949](1)Born in St. Louis, of Southern parentage. Educated at the University of Chicago. Since its founding in 1912, Mrs. Henderson has…Blaue Reiter, der
(Encyclopedia) Blaue Reiter, derBlaue Reiter, derdĕr blouˈə rīˈtər [key] [Ger.,=the blue rider], German expressionist art movement, lasting from 1911 to 1914. It took its name from a painting by…George Corbin WASHINGTON, Congress, MD (1789-1854)
WASHINGTON George Corbin , a Representative from Maryland; born on ``Haywood Farms,'' near Oak Grove, Westmoreland County, Va., August 20, 1789; attended Harvard University; studied law, but…Ibn al-Arabi, Muhyi ad-Din Muhammad bin Ali al-Hatimi at-Tai
(Encyclopedia) Ibn al-Arabi or Ibn Arabi, Muhyi ad-Din Muhammad bin Ali al-Hatimi at-TaiIbn al-Arabi or Ibn Arabi, Muhyi ad-Din Muhammad bin Ali al-Hatimi at-Taiĭbˌən äl äräˈbē [key], 1165–1240, a…The 1997-98 Season for International Sports
Sacre Bleu Track and Field Swimming Winter Sports Summer Sports 1998-99 Season International Sports 1996-97 SeasonDiamonds
Director:John AsherWriter:Allan KatzMiramax Films; R; 90 minutesRelease:12/99Cast:Kirk Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, Corbin Allred At an impressive 83, Kirk Douglas returns to the silver screen. He's…Brewer's: Sang Froid
(French, “cool blood”), meaning indifference, without temper or irritation. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Sangaree'Sang Bleu A B C D E F G H I J…Brewer's: Base
The basis, or that on which an animal walks (Greek, baino, to go, and basis, a footstep). The foot is the foundation- hence, base of a pillar, etc. It is also the lowest part, and hence…