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Hani, Martin Thembisile

(Encyclopedia) Hani, Chris 1942–1993, anti-apartheid activist, politician, and soldier. A legendary figure in South African history and a key…

Snow Cat

Distributor:Snow Cat ProductionsAge Level:5–10 A lonely woman living in the far North is given the gift of a magical cat to keep her company through the long winter. Based on the popular book by…

People Who Died in 2013

Biographies Deaths of 2013 See also 2012 Deaths 2011 Deaths 2010 Deaths More Deaths Related Links 2013 Current Events Biographies by Category Arts and Entertainment…

Dundee, Angelo

(Encyclopedia) Dundee, Angelo, 1921–2012, American boxing trainer, most famous for his work with Muhammad Ali, b. Philadelphia as Angelo Mirena, Jr. After serving in World War II he moved to New York…

Betjeman, Sir John

(Encyclopedia) Betjeman, Sir JohnBetjeman, Sir Johnbĕtˈjəmən [key], 1906–84, English poet, b. London. Traditional in rhyme and meter, his verse combined a witty appraisal of the English present with…

Princeton

(Encyclopedia) Princeton, borough (1990 pop. 12,016) and surrounding township (1990 pop. 13,198), Mercer co., W central N.J.; settled late 1600s, borough inc. 1813, township est. 1838. A leading…

Juster, Norton

(Encyclopedia) Juster, Norton, 1929-2021, American author and architect, b. New York, N.Y. The son of a Jewish immigrant architect, Juster studied…

Brubeck, Dave

(Encyclopedia) Brubeck, Dave (David Warren Brubeck) Brubeck, Dave br&oomacr;ˈbĕk [key…

cinéma vérité

(Encyclopedia) cinéma vérité, a style of filmmaking that attempts to convey candid realism. Often employing lightweight, hand-held cameras and sound equipment, it shows people in everyday situations…