Search
Search results
Displaying 281 - 290
Coles, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Coles, Robert, 1929–, American child psychiatrist, b. Boston, grad. Harvard (B.A., 1950), Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons (M.D., 1954). He began working with children while…Biographies: Notable Filmmakers and Directors
Notable Filmmakers and Directors Spike Lee See also Actors African-American Actors Asian American Film & Television Personalities Hispanic-American Film, Television, and Theater…day nursery
(Encyclopedia) day nursery,&sp;day-care center, or crècheday nursery,krĕsh [key], institution for the care of the children of working parents. Originating in Europe in the late 18th and early…Verne, Jules
(Encyclopedia) Verne, JulesVerne, Julesvûrn; zhül vĕrn [key], 1828–1905, French novelist, originator of modern science fiction. After completing his studies at the Nantes lycée, he went to Paris to…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: F
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…Biographies: Newspaper, Magazine, and Television Journalists
Newspaper, Magazine, and Television Journalists Gloria Steinem See also Notable Asian-American Poets and Writers Notable Hispanic-American Figures Notable African-American Literary…Biographies: U.S. Military Leaders
U.S. Military Leaders Douglas MacArthur See also People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links Military Personnel Veterans Memorial Day Veterans Day America's Wars: U.S.…2006
Since 1950, the Sidney Hillman Foundation has recognized journalists, writers, and public figures who pursue social injustice and public policy for the common good. Book Robert Kuttner, The…Nanteuil, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Nanteuil, RobertNanteuil, Robertrōbĕrˈ näNtöˈyə [key], 1623?–1678, French draftsman and engraver. His pastel portraits gained him popularity, and in 1658 Louis XIV made him draftsman…Laurent, Robert
(Encyclopedia) Laurent, RobertLaurent, Robertrōbârˈ lôrĕntˈ [key], 1890–1970, American sculptor, b. France. He emigrated to the United States in 1902 and later studied in Rome. Progressing from early…