(Encyclopedia) Tóibín, Colm, 1955–, Irish writer, b. Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, grad. University College, Dublin (1975). A prolific and varied author who prose is lucid and often brilliant, Tóibín has…
Distributor:Spoken Arts Bob Graham’s picture book is a fresh take on the story of a child who wants a pet. This iconographic video brings to life the vibrant personalities of Kate and her hip…
Distributor:GPN Max, the son of superheroes, cannot learn to fly. Narrated by Regina King, this iconographic production of Bob Graham’s humorous story proves that a difficult situation can help a…
Born: 1939Birthplace: Bradford, England Antiulcer compounds and compositions—Durant, Emmett and Ganellin discovered the drug cimetidine (trade name Tagamet) which inhibits the production of stomach…
Born: 1934Birthplace: London, England Antiulcer compounds and compositions—Durant, Emmett and Ganellin discovered the drug cimetidine (trade name Tagamet) which inhibits the production of stomach…
(Encyclopedia) Bras d'Or LakeBras d'Or Lakebrä dôr [key], arm of the Atlantic Ocean, c.360 sq mi (930 sq km), indenting deeply into Cape Breton Island, N.S., SE Canada, and occupying much of the…
Record of the Year“What's Love Got to Do With It,” Tina TurnerAlbum of the YearCan't Slow Down, Lionel Richie (Motown)Song of the Year“What's Love Got to Do With It,” Graham Lyle and Terry Britten…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from New Mexico Member Name Birth-Death ANDERSON, Clinton Presba 1895-1975 ANDREWS, William Henry 1846-1919…
(Encyclopedia) Griswold, Rufus Wilmot, 1815–57, American editor, b. Benson, Vt. He was influential as editor of Graham's Magazine (1842–43) and the International Monthly Magazine (1850–52) and as…
(Encyclopedia) Brantford, city, S Ont., Canada, on the Grand River. It is a leading manufacturing city, noted particularly for its large farm implement…
