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Nesbit, E.

(Encyclopedia) Nesbit, E. (Edith Nesbit), 1858–1924, English author of children's books, adult novels, and poetry. A socialist and cofounder of the Fellowship of the New Life, out of which grew the…

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Six down, one to go by Shmuel Ross Related Links Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Quiz IHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Quiz IINews Story: Sixth Harry Book Announced Harry…

Cheryl Miller

Born: Jan. 3, 1964Basketball 3-time College Player of Year (1984-86); led USC to NCAA title and U.S. to Olympic gold medal in 1984; coached USC to 44-14 record in 2 years; coached WNBA's Phoenix…

Nancy Lieberman

Born: July 1, 1958Basketball 3-time All-America and 2-time Player of Year (1979-80); led Old Dominion to consecutive AIAW titles in 1979 and '80; played in defunct WPBL and WABA and became 1st…

Cynthia Cooper

Born: April 14, 1963Women's basketball G won two NCAA basketball titles at USC (1983-84); won gold medal with U.S. team in 1988; 2-time WNBA MVP and 4-time league champion with Houston Comets;…

Hull, Brett Andrew

(Encyclopedia) Hull, Brett Andrew, 1956–, Canadian-American hockey player, son of Bobby Hull. Brett, an outstanding scoring right wing and a dual Canadian-U.S. citizen, played for the Univ. of…

Lactantius, Lucius Caelius Firmianus

(Encyclopedia) Lactantius, Lucius Caelius FirmianusLactantius, Lucius Caelius Firmianusl&oomacr;ˈshəs sēˈlēəs fûrmēāˈnəs lăktănˈshəs [key], c.260–a.d. 340, Christian author and apologist, b.…

Stewart, Jimmy

(Encyclopedia) Stewart, Jimmy (James Maitland Stewart), 1908–97, American actor, b. Indiana, Pa. He began his film career in 1935 and soon gained popularity for his lanky good looks, slow drawl and…

Three Hundred Million Americans

The 300 millionth American was born in October 2006 by the U.S. Census Bureau Who was the 300 millionth American? Related Links Year Page: 2006Year Page: 1967Year Page: 1915Life…