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Mamet, David

(Encyclopedia) Mamet, DavidMamet, Davidmămĕtˈ [key], 1947–, American playwright and film director, b. Chicago. He taught drama (and produced some of his early plays) at Goddard College. His work,…

Eliot, Charles William

(Encyclopedia) Eliot, Charles William, 1834–1926, American educator and president of Harvard, b. Boston, grad. Harvard, 1853. In 1854 he was appointed tutor in mathematics at Harvard and in 1858…

Butler, Nicholas Murray

(Encyclopedia) Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862–1947, American educator, president of Columbia Univ. (1902–45), b. Elizabeth, N.J., grad. Columbia (B.A., 1882; Ph.D., 1884). Holding a Columbia…

2007 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…

Ten Movies to Watch with Dad

Here are some movies to watch with dad on Father's Day. by Jennie Wood To Kill A Mockingbird Related Links Showbiz Dads Like Father, Like Daughter…

Morris, Mark

(Encyclopedia) Morris, Mark 1956–, American dancer and choreographer, b. Seattle, Wash. After training in Balkan folk dance, flamenco, and ballet, he went on to dance for Eliot Feld, Laura Dean, and…

Alcott, Bronson

(Encyclopedia) Alcott, BronsonAlcott, Bronsonôlˈkət, ăl–, –kŏt [key], 1799–1888, American educational and social reformer, b. near Wolcott, Conn., as Amos Bronson Alcox. His meager formal education…

NCAA Basketball Tournament 1998

From the Spotlight Archive: This feature appeared in March 1998 NCAA Final Four Results Quiz Answers Correct answers are in bold text. 1. Who is the last player to win the Wooden award and the…

Kennan, George Frost

(Encyclopedia) Kennan, George Frost, 1904–2005, U.S. diplomat and historian, b. Milwaukee, Wis., grad. Princeton, 1925. A brilliant strategist and among the most influential and intellectual…