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Colvin, Sir Sidney

(Encyclopedia) Colvin, Sir SidneyColvin, Sir Sidneykōlˈvĭn [key], 1845–1927, English man of letters. Slade professor of fine arts at Cambridge and keeper of prints at the British Museum, he was a…

Colbert, Claudette

(Encyclopedia) Colbert, ClaudetteColbert, Claudetteklōdĕtˈ kôlbĕrˈ [key], 1903–96, American movie actress, b. Paris as Lily Chauchoin. Known for her rosy cheeks, velvet voice, hearty laugh, and curly…

Shawn Colvin

Whole New YouColumbia On her first new studio set of originals since the Grammy-winning A Few Small Repairs, was released nearly five years ago, Shawn Colvin has crafted a subtle beauty.…

2008 National Book Awards

The 60th Annual National Book Awards were presented November 18, 2009, in New York City. Fiction: Let the Great World Spin, Colum McCann (Random House) Nonfiction: The First Tycoon: The…

2009 National Book Awards

The 60th Annual National Book Awards were presented November 18, 2009, in New York City. Fiction: Let the Great World Spin, Colum…

2010 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children…

Shawn Colvin Biography

Shawn Colvin folk singerBorn: 1/10/1956Birthplace: Vermillion, South Dakota Folk singer and songwriter best known for her songs “Diamond in the Rough” (1990) and “Sunny Come Home” (1998). So…

Vansittart, Robert Gilbert Vansittart, 1st Baron

(Encyclopedia) Vansittart, Robert Gilbert Vansittart, 1st Baron, 1881–1957, British diplomat. After serving in a number of diplomatic positions, he was (1920–24) private secretary to Lord Curzon, who…

Edgeworth, Maria

(Encyclopedia) Edgeworth, Maria, 1767–1849, Irish novelist; daughter of Richard Lovell Edgeworth. She lived practically her entire life on her father's estate in Ireland. Letters for Literary Ladies…