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Preface

The Columbia Encyclopedia began its existence in the 1920s when Clarke Fisher Ansley and Columbia University Press recognized the need for a first aid for those who read. They envisioned and created…

Most common blood type

The Question: What's the most common blood type? The Answer: In the United States, 37% of the population has type O+ blood, making it the most…

church music

(Encyclopedia) church music. 1 Music intended for performance as part of services of worship. With few exceptions, music is essential to the ritual of every religion; the singing of prayers and…

Feininger, Lyonel

(Encyclopedia) Feininger, LyonelFeininger, Lyonelfīˈnĭngər [key], 1871–1956, American painter and illustrator, b. New York City. Feininger studied painting in Berlin, Hamburg, and Paris. He was an…

Pulitzer, Joseph

(Encyclopedia) Pulitzer, JosephPulitzer, Josephp&oobreve;ˈlĭtsər, py&oomacr;ˈ– [key], 1847–1911, American newspaper publisher and politician, b. Hungary. He emigrated to the United States in…

index, in publishing

(Encyclopedia) index, of a book or periodical, a list, nearly always alphabetical, of the topics treated. This list is usually at the back of a book, and the table of contents is in the front. The…

Dracula: Bram Stoker's Novel

Dracula: Bram Stoker's Novel The most blood-thirsty novel in English literature? by David Johnson Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula, revived the story for the modern world. Considered…

Harry Potter: the Last Book

Will Rowling kill off "the whole lot"? by Borgna Brunner and Shmuel Ross Related Links Movie Quiz: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Goblet of Fire Review…

Notable Soccer Players

Pelé See also People in the News Recent Obituaries Related Links World Cup Through the Years World Cup Winners All-Time World Cup Leaders All-Time World Cup Ranking Table The…

Frequently Asked Questions: Animals

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