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Lewis, C. S.

(Encyclopedia) Lewis, C. S. (Clive Staples Lewis), 1898–1963, English author, b. Belfast, Ireland. A fellow and tutor of English at Magdalen College, Oxford, from 1925 to 1954, C. S. Lewis was noted…

Baal-Shem-Tov

(Encyclopedia) Baal-Shem-TovBaal-Shem-Tovbäl-shĕm-tôv [key], c.1698–1760, Jewish founder of modern Hasidism, b. Ukraine. His life is the subject of many tales that circulated even before his death.…

Hellenism

(Encyclopedia) Hellenism, the culture, ideals, and pattern of life of ancient Greece in classical times. It usually means primarily the culture of Athens and the related cities during the Age of…

2009 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

Major League Baseball—2004

American League Final StandingsAMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES—2004AMERICAN LEAGUE LEADERS, 2004National League Final StandingsNATIONAL LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES—2004NATIONAL LEAGUE LEADERS,…

Order of Operations

The information below explains PEMDAS: parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction When you have a math problem that involves more than one operation—for example,…

NFL Football Preview - AFC East

AFC East Few would argue that the defending AFC East champion New England Patriots remain the most talented team in the division, despite the loss of virtually their entire corps of running…

Longest Celebrity Marriages

Catherine McNiff 1. Kirk Douglas and Anne Buydens  2. Bob and Ginny Newhart  3. Bill and Camille Cosby  4. Don and Barbara Rickles  5.…