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…
(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…
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) 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) Pew Charitable Trusts, philanthropic foundation established (1948) by the children of Sun Oil Company founder Joseph N. Pew (1886–1963) of Philadelphia to provide funds for “general…
(Encyclopedia) Brantford, city, S Ont., Canada, on the Grand River. It is a leading manufacturing city, noted particularly for its large farm implement…
(Encyclopedia) Cunningham, Merce (Mercier Philip Cunningham), 1919–2009, American modern dancer and choreographer, b. Centralia, Wash. Cunningham studied modern dance with Martha Graham and ballet at…
entertainerBorn: 3/25/1940Birthplace: Barnsdall, Oklahoma Bryant began her entertainment career at the age of two when she sang her first solo in church; she recorded her first album at thirteen.…
