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Nabokov, Vladimir

(Encyclopedia) Nabokov, VladimirNabokov, Vladimirvlädēˈmĭr näbôˈkŏf [key], 1899–1977, Russian-American author, b. St. Petersburg, Russia. He emigrated to England after the Russian Revolution of 1917…

Lewis Carroll: CANTO V—Byckerment

CANTO V—Byckerment“Don’t they consult the ‘Victims,’ though?” I said.  “They should, by rights, Give them a chance—because, you know, The tastes of people differ so, Especially in Sprites.”…

Toy Story 2

Directors:John Lasseter and Ash BrannonWriters:John Lasseter, Peter Docter, Ash Brannon, Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlain, and Chris WebbDisney; G; 92 minutesRelease:11/99Voices…

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Director/Writer:George LucasTwentieth Century Fox; PG; 131 minutesRelease:5/99Cast:Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Pernilla August, Terence Stamp, Samuel L. Jackson…

February 2019 Current Events: US News

Top of Page World News | Science & Technology News | Disaster News The world is a very busy place, and it's hard to stay on top of everything. Infoplease has got you covered. Here are the world…

Superheroes: The Next Generation

Ready or not here comes a new Superman, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman to a movie theater or television near you. By Jennie Wood Related Links Biographies of Animated Characters and…

Brewer's: Ale-silver

A yearly tribute paid to the corporation of London, as a licence for selling ale. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Ale-stakeAle Knight A B C D E F G H…

Brewer's: Last of the Greeks

Philopæoemen of Arcadia. (B.C. 253-183.) Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Last of the KnightsLast of the Goths A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P…

Brewer's: Grenade

(2 syl.). An explosive shell, weighing from two to six pounds, to be thrown by the hand. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894Grenadier'Gregory Knights A B C D…