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ephemeris
(Encyclopedia) ephemerisephemerisĭfĕmˈərĭs [key] (pl., ephemerides), table listing the position of one or more celestial bodies for each day of the year. The French publication Connaissance de Temps…encyclopedia
(Encyclopedia) encyclopedia, compendium of knowledge, either general (attempting to cover all fields) or specialized (aiming to be comprehensive in a particular field). The modern type of…Thomas, Robert Bailey
(Encyclopedia) Thomas, Robert Bailey, 1766–1846, American journalist, b. Grafton, Mass. He was the founder and long-time editor (1792–1846) of The Farmer's Almanac[k] (later The Old Farmer's Almanac[…almanac
(Encyclopedia) almanac, originally, a calendar with notations of astronomical and other data. Almanacs have been known in simple form almost since the invention of writing, for they served to record…Information Please: On-Line Dictionary, Internet Encyclopedia, Atlas, & Almanac Reference
| more . . . Features 2016 Year in ReviewTake a look back at the major news events of the year. Color: Psychology, Symbolism, and Interesting FactsLearn how colors affect…Brewer's: Almanac
is the Arabic al manac (the diary). Verstegen says it is the Saxon al-mon-aght (all moon heed), and that it refers to the tallies of the full and new moons kept by our Saxon ancestors. One…Nautical Almanac
(Encyclopedia) Nautical Almanac: see ephemeris.American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac
(Encyclopedia) American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac: see ephemeris.Shopping Online
Shopping online is incredibly convenient for most people, but some consumers fear the (very real) possibility of Internet fraud. Protect yourself from online scams and identity theft when shopping…e-commerce
(Encyclopedia) e-commerce, commerce conducted over the Internet, most often via the World Wide Web. E-commerce can apply to purchases made through the Web or to business-to-business activities such…Trending
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