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impressionism, in painting

(Encyclopedia) impressionism, in painting, late-19th-century French school that was generally characterized by the attempt to depict transitory visual impressions, often painted directly from nature…

mystery

(Encyclopedia) mystery or mystery story, literary genre in which the cause (or causes) of a mysterious happening, often a crime, is gradually revealed by the hero or heroine; this is accomplished…

The Horn Book Award

For the most outstanding juvenile books in the U.S.: one award for outstanding fiction, one for outstanding nonfiction, one for outstanding illustration (since 1976); given by the Boston Globe.…

Book Trivia

—By Arden Dore Need a few extra-credit points in English class? Impress your teacher with your knowledge of book trivia. The first public library in America was opened in Charleston, South…

Black Actors

  Notable African-American Actors     James Earl Jones   Browse more African-American biographies by category: A-Z List Government Officials Civil Rights…

Entertainment Bios — F

FabioNanette FabrayDouglas Fairbanks, Jr.FalcoPeter FalkChris FarleyElizabeth FarnsworthRichard FarnsworthPerry FarrellMia FarrowRalph FasanellaFastballFarrah FawcettFelaMarty FeldmanFederico…

Harry Potter Casting Call

Looking for Harry Potter Wanted: young British Muggle with a lightning-bolt scar by Holly Hartman This article was posted on January 20, 2000.Production on the film version of Harry Potter and…

The Simpsons: History

A look at the family's jump from TV to the big screen   Related Links The Simpsons Movie Quiz Simpsons Notable Celebrity Cameos The Simpsons Quiz for Beginners The…