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Cicero Biography

Marcus Tullius Cicero Roman orator, philosopher, and politicianBorn: 106 B.C. Cicero was the most famous of all Roman orators. He held a variety of political posts and was known as an opponent of…

brandy

(Encyclopedia) brandy [for brandywine, from Du.,=burnt, i.e., distilled, wine], strong alcoholic spirit distilled from wine or from marc, the residue of the wine press. The most noted brandy is…

DK Science & Technology: Internet

HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK? WHAT IS THE WORLD WIDE WEB? WHAT IS HYPERTEXT? BIOGRAPHY: TIM BERNERS LEE British, 1955- MARC ANDREESSEN American, 1971-SEARCH ENGINESFIND OUT MOREThe global computer…

Federal Theatre

(Encyclopedia) Federal Theatre (1935–39), branch of the Work Projects Administration designed to provide employment for actors, directors, writers, and scene designers. As well as providing a…

Wild About Books

Distributor: Weston Woods Wild about books (or zoo animals)? Then you’ll also be wild about this animated…

Tom Stoppard

playwrightBorn: 7/3/1937Birthplace: Gottwaldov, Czechoslovakia Tony Award-winning playwright known for his dazzling wordplay and clever constructions. His plays include Rosencrantz and…

Millennial Markers

Millennial MarkersVoices and visions of the next millenniumby Ricco Villanueva Siasoco Millennium Central…

Phish

rock group Vermont-based band known for mixing unconventional lyrics with a spontaneous music style. Like the Grateful Dead, Phish established a reputation of tireless touring and boasts a devoted…