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transmutation of elements
(Encyclopedia) transmutation of elements, conversion of one chemical element into another. The expression has both historical and contemporary significance. The transmutation of certain metals into…Berkman & Goldman: The Court's Charge
Address of Harold A. Content, ...The VerdictThe Court's Charge GENTLEMEN OF THE JURY: It is with real sincerity that I express to you my appreciation of the patience that you have…William of Wykeham
(Encyclopedia) William of Wykeham or William of WickhamWilliam of Wykehamboth: wĭˈkəm [key], 1324–1404, English prelate and lord chancellor. He is thought to have been the son of a serf. Entering the…Baz Luhrmann Biography
Baz Luhrmanndirector, producer, actorBorn: 9/17/1962Birthplace: Australia Trained at Sydney's National Institute of the Dramatic Arts, Luhrmann began his career in front of the camera. He…In the Tennis-Court
In the Tennis-CourtAthletic sports were in high favour at Plumfield; and the river where the old punt used to wabble about with a cargo of small boys, or echo to the shrill screams of little…Muhammad Ali, shah of Persia
(Encyclopedia) Muhammad Ali, 1872–1925, shah of Persia (1906–9), son of Muzaffar ad-Din Shah, of the Qajar dynasty. Muhammad Ali, who was an opponent of constitutional government, began to rule at a…Peter I, king of Portugal
(Encyclopedia) Peter I, 1320–67, king of Portugal (1357–67), son and successor of Alfonso IV. He married (1336) Constance Manuel, a Castilian noblewoman, but subsequently fell in love with one of her…New York, University of the State of
(Encyclopedia) New York, University of the State of, chartered 1784. It consists of all secondary and higher educational institutions incorporated in the state and other institutions, organizations,…Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach
(Encyclopedia) Wisdom of Jesus the Son of SirachWisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirachsīˈrək [key]: see Sirach.Citadel, The–The Military College of South Carolina
(Encyclopedia) Citadel, The–The Military College of South CarolinaCitadel, The–The Military College of South Carolinasĭtˈədəl, –dĕlˌ [key], at Charleston; state supported; chartered (1842) as The…Trending
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