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Confidential

ConfidentialI don't think I have any words in which to tell the meeting of the mother and daughters. Such hours are beautiful to live, but very hard to describe, so I will leave it to the…

Hockney, David

(Encyclopedia) Hockney, David, 1937–, English painter, studied Royal College of Art. Moving from a distorted, semiexpressionist form of pop art, Hockney developed a highly personal realistic style,…

The Terrifying Truth About Dracula

How a 15th-century Wallachian prince became a frightening modern legend Monster Links Halloween Tricksters and Treats Quiz: Dracula Menacing Monster Guide Quiz: Monsters The…

Brewer's: Jewels

in heraldry. The topaz represents “or” (gold), or the planet Sol. The pearl or crystal represents “argent” (silver), or the planet Luna. The ruby represents “gules” (red), or the planet…

State Symbols

StateSongBirdTreeFlowerAlabama“Alabama” (1931)yellowhammer (1927)Southern longleaf pine (1949, 1997)camellia (1959)Salt water fish: fighting tarpon (1955); Fresh water fish: largemouth bass (…

Amy's Will

Amy's WillWhile these things were happening at home, Amy was having hard times at Aunt March's. She felt her exile deeply, and for the first time in her life, realized how much she was…

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Chapter 11

by Oscar Wilde Chapter 10Chapter 12Chapter 11 For years, Dorian Gray could not free himself from the influence of this book. Or perhaps it would be more accurate to say that he never…

First Kids Slideshow

by Mark Hughes The American public has always been fascinated by first families. We know much about the lives of the presidents and first ladies, but what about the children in the White House?…

Vachel Lindsay: The Chinese Nightingale

The Chinese NightingaleVachel Lindsay"How, how," he said. "Friend Chang," I said, "San Francisco sleeps as the dead — Ended license, lust and play: Why do you iron the night away? Your big…