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intelligence

(Encyclopedia) intelligence, in psychology, the general mental ability involved in calculating, reasoning, perceiving relationships and analogies, learning quickly, storing and retrieving information…

Biographies: A -C

Alvar Aalto Iorwith Wilbur Abel Sir Patrick Abercrombie Henry Carter Adams Alexander Agassiz Horace Marden Albright Maurice Allais Sir Hugh Allan Linda Alvarado Oakes Ames Othmar Hermann…

Sino-Japanese War, Second

(Encyclopedia) Sino-Japanese War, Second, 1937–45, conflict between Japanese and Chinese forces for control of the Chinese mainland. The war sapped the Nationalist government's strength while…

1995–1996 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Drama SeriesER (NBC)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama SeriesDennis Franz, NYPD BlueOutstanding Lead Actress in a Drama SeriesKathy Baker, Picket FencesOutstanding Supporting Actor…

The Character of Holland

The Character of Holland Holland, that scarce deserves the name of Land, As but th'Off-scouring of the Brittish Sand; And so much Earth as was contributed By English Pilots when they heav'd…