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(Encyclopedia) galactic coordinate system, astronomical coordinate system in which the principal axis is the galactic equator (the intersection of the plane of the Milky Way with the celestial sphere…insanity
(Encyclopedia) insanity, mental disorder of such severity as to render its victim incapable of managing his affairs or of conforming to social standards. Today, the term insanity is used chiefly in…Decatur, Stephen
(Encyclopedia) Decatur, StephenDecatur, Stephendēkāˈtər [key], 1779–1820, American naval officer, b. Sinepuxent, near Berlin, Md.; son of a naval officer, Stephen Decatur. After joining the U.S. navy…Handke, Peter
(Encyclopedia) Handke, PeterHandke, Peterpāˈtər häntˈkə [key], 1942–, Austrian novelist and playwright. His controversial, avant-garde works often reflect his ironic sense of the constricting…sunburn
(Encyclopedia) sunburn, inflammation of the skin caused by actinic rays from the sun or artificial sources. Moderate exposure to ultraviolet radiation is followed by a red blush, but severe exposure…Cowper, William
(Encyclopedia) Cowper, WilliamCowper, Williamk&oomacr;ˈpər, kouˈ– [key], 1731–1800, English poet. Physically and emotionally unfit for the professional life, he was admitted to the bar but never…Quotes from Famous Native Americans
Sherman Alexie Related Links American Indian Tribes Glossary of American Indian Terms Indian Languages Spoken at Home Facts About American Indians Today American Indian…Book Two
Book Two Begin the morning by saying to thyself, I shall meet with the busy-body, the ungrateful, arrogant, deceitful, envious, unsocial. All these things happen to them by reason of…The Koran/Sura XLIX — The Apartments
Sura XLIX — The ApartmentsMedina — 18 Verses In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful O BELIEVERS! enter not upon any affair ere God and His Apostle[1203] permit you; and fear ye…Ghez, Andrea Mia
(Encyclopedia) Ghez, Andrea Mia, 1965–, American astrophysicist, b. New York City, Ph.D. California Institute of Technology, 1992. She has been on the faculty at the Univ. of California, Los Angeles…Trending
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