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Famous Trains in Europe and Africa

by Mike Rozett Trans-Siberian Express 1898 Traveling between Moscow and Vladivostok, the Trans-Siberian Express makes the longest regular train trip in the world…

Schubert, Franz Peter

(Encyclopedia) Schubert, Franz PeterSchubert, Franz Peterfränts pāˈtər sh&oomacr;ˈbərt [key], 1797–1828, Austrian composer, one of the most gifted musicians of the 19th cent. His symphonic works…

aquaculture

(Encyclopedia) aquaculture, the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for…

1961 Grammy Awards

Henry ManciniArchive PhotosRecord of the Year“Moon River,” Henry ManciniAlbum of the YearJudy at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland (Capitol)Song of the Year“Moon River,” Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer,…

Kushner, Tony

(Encyclopedia) Kushner, TonyKushner, Tonyk&oobreve;shˈnər [key], 1956–, American playwright, b. New York City. He was a little-known off-Broadway playwright with several interesting works, e.g.,…

Entertainment Bios — N

Mira NairJack NanceR. K. NarayanNasJosie NatoriLiam NeesonPola NegriSam NeillNellyJudd NelsonOzzie NelsonWillie NelsonAaron NevilleBob NewhartPaul NewmanOlivia Newton-JohnThandie NewtonWayne Newton…

NFL Football Preview 2000: AFC East

  NFL Preview: AFC East Indianapolis, NY Jets, Buffalo, New England, Miami   by Mike Morrison     1. Indianapolis—Manning, James, and Harrison have…