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Ikhnaton
(Encyclopedia) IkhnatonIkhnatonĭknäˈtən [key] or AkhenatonIkhnatonäˌkənäˈtən [key] [Egyptian,=Aton is satisfied], d. c.1354 b.c., king of ancient Egypt (c.1372–1354 b.c.), of the XVIII dynasty; son…index, in publishing
(Encyclopedia) index, of a book or periodical, a list, nearly always alphabetical, of the topics treated. This list is usually at the back of a book, and the table of contents is in the front. The…artificial respiration
(Encyclopedia) artificial respiration, any measure that causes air to flow in and out of a person's lungs when natural breathing is inadequate or ceases, as in respiratory paralysis, drowning,…church music
(Encyclopedia) church music. 1 Music intended for performance as part of services of worship. With few exceptions, music is essential to the ritual of every religion; the singing of prayers and…Eddy, Mary Baker
(Encyclopedia) Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821–1910, founder of the Christian Science movement, b. Bow, N.H. As physical frailty prevented her regular school attendance, she spent the early part of her…Dumas, Alexandre (Dumas père), 1802–70, French novelist and dramatist
(Encyclopedia) Dumas, AlexandreDumas, AlexandreälĕksäNˈdrə dümäˈ [key], known as Dumas pèreDumas pèrepĕr [key], 1802–70, French novelist and dramatist. His father, Thomas-Alexandre Dumas, was a…Jalisco
(Encyclopedia) JaliscoJaliscohälēˈskō [key], state (1990 pop. 5,302,689), 31,152 sq mi (80,684 sq km), W Mexico, bounded on the west by the Pacific. Guadalajara is the capital. Jalisco is dominated…sign language
(Encyclopedia) CE5 Manual alphabet sign language, gestural communication used as an alternative or replacement for speech. Sign languages resemble oral languages in every way other than their…folklore
(Encyclopedia) folklore, the body of customs, legends, beliefs, and superstitions passed on by oral tradition. It includes folk dances, folk songs, folk medicine (the use of magical charms and herbs…conscription
(Encyclopedia) conscription, compulsory enrollment of personnel for service in the armed forces. Obligatory service in the armed forces has existed since ancient times in many cultures, including the…Trending
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