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Truman, Harry S.
(Encyclopedia) Truman, Harry S., 1884–1972, 33d President of the United States, b. Lamar, Mo. Truman remained active in politics for many years after his retirement, campaigning around the…Animal Books
The world beyond Charlotte's Web by Holly Hartman Since the days of Aesop's fables, animal stories have brought readers closer to the animal kingdom while pointing up truths…2001 Academy Awards
The 2001 Academy Awards were presented March 24, 2002 at the Kodak Theatre.Best PictureA Beautiful Mind, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard, producersGosford Park, Robert Altman, Bob Balaban, and…Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton
(Encyclopedia) Johnston, Sir Harry Hamilton, 1858–1927, British explorer and colonial official. His early interest in the natural sciences was combined with his concern for the political problems of…Santa Fe Opera
(Encyclopedia) Santa Fe Opera, summer opera festival held outside Santa Fe, N. Mex., founded 1957. Featuring outstanding young singers and musicians, it presents a wide variety of operas from the…Alan Rickman Biography
Alan RickmanactorBorn: 2/21/1946Birthplace: London, England An Emmy Award winning British actor who often plays show-stealing villains in films like Die Hard (1988) and Robin Hood: Prince of Theives…Year in Review 2000
Top Headlines News of the World News of the Nation Month by Month People in the News People in the News Deaths in 2000 Nobel Prize Winners Search…Publishing Timeline
Here are key moments in the history and evolution of publishing. 808 The world's oldest known printed book, The…2008 National Book Critics Circle Awards
Fiction: 2666, Roberto Bolaño (Farrar, Srauss) General Nonfiction: The Forever War, Dexter…Emma Thompson Biography
Emma Thompsonactress, screenwriterBorn: 4/15/1959Birthplace: London, England Academy Award-winning film and television actress and screenwriter known for her intelligence and lively wit. Her films…Trending
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