(Encyclopedia) Gaddis, William, 1922–98, American novelist, b. New York City. An erudite master of satire and black comedy, he was both praised and criticized for his avant-garde techniques—…
WILLIAMS, Benjamin, a Representative from North Carolina; born near Smithfield, Johnston County, N.C., January 1, 1751; attended the country schools; engaged in agricultural pursuits; member…
(Encyclopedia) DaryalDaryaldäryălˈ, Rus. dəryälˈ [key] or DarielDaryaldărēĕlˈ [key], pass, c.3,950 ft (1,204 m) high, N Georgia, in the central Greater Caucasus Mts. below Mt. Kazbek. Situated above…
(Encyclopedia) Tenniel, Sir JohnTenniel, Sir Johntĕnˈyəl [key], 1820–1914, English caricaturist and illustrator. He became well known for his original and good-humored political cartoons in Punch,…
(Encyclopedia) Storm King Art Center, sculpture park and museum in Mountainville, N.Y., some 55 mi (89 km) north of New York City. Founded in 1960, it comprises 500 acres (202 hectares) of lawns,…
landscape architect, farmerBorn: circa 1902Birthplace: Osaka, Japan Raised in Japan, Taniguchi immigrated to Stockton, Calif., as a teenager in 1915. He was a farmer in California, raising bonsai…
writer, editor, actorBorn: 3/18/1927Birthplace: New York City Tall professional author and editor who also makes cameo appearances in films. Thoroughly educated, first at Phillips Exeter Academy in…
The 45th Annual Grammy Awards were presented at New York's Madison Square Garden on February 23, 2003.Record:“Don't Know Why,” Norah JonesAlbum:Come Away with Me, Norah Jones Song:“Don't Know Why…
(Encyclopedia) West, Jerry (Jerome Alan West), 1938–, American basketball player, b. Cheylan, W.Va. One of the game's great shooting guards, he led West Virginia Univ. to the 1959 National Collegiate…
Check out the bios for the nominees, including Marion Cotillard who previously won a Best Actress Oscar for 2007's La Vie En Rose. Julianne Moore is nominated…
