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Ellen Dorrit Hoffleit Biography

scientistDied: April 9, 2007 (New Haven, Connecticut) Best Known as: astromoner and author of "The Bright Star Catalogue" Astromer who compiled "The Bright…

Dickens, Charles

(Encyclopedia) Dickens, Charles, 1812–70, English author, b. Portsmouth, one of the world's most popular, prolific, and skilled novelists. Charles Dickens is one of the giants of English literature…

Brewer's: Nimini Pimini

Affected simplicity. Lady Emily, in the Heiress, tells Miss Alscrip the way to acquire the paphian Mimp is to stand before a glass and keep pronouncing nimini pimini. “The lips cannot fail…

Claire Foy

After a decade in big roles in British television, Claire Foy became a sudden star as Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 series The Crown. She studied drama in college, graduated in 2007 and had a…

Sir Alec Guinness

Name at birth: Alec Guinness de CuffeAn Oscar-winner in 1958 and knighted in 1959, Alec Guinness became one of the most celebrated actors of the 20th century. He is known to modern audiences as the…

Little Voice

Director/Writer: Mark HermanMiramax; R; 99 minutesRelease:11/98Cast: Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine and Ewan McGregor Little Voice is a spirited musical featuring the enormously…

The Little Vampire

Director:Ulrich EdelNew Line Cinema; 95 minutes; PGRelease:10/00Cast:Jonathan Lipnicki, James Carter, Alice Krige The Little Vampire arrives in time for Halloween, draining the scary…

Little Nicky

Director:Stephen BrillWriters:Stephen Brill, Tim Herlihy, Adam SandlerNew Line Cinema; 84 minutes; PG-13Release:11/00Cast:Adam Sandler, Patricia Arquette, Harvey Keitel As far as Adam Sandler…

Little Men

Life at Plumfield With Jo's BoysLouisa May AlcottDedicationTo Freddy and Johnny, the little men to whom she owes some of the best and happiest hours of her life, this book is gratefully…

Little Women

Louisa May AlcottContentsPlaying PilgrimsA Merry ChristmasThe Laurence BoyBurdensBeing NeighborlyBeth Finds the Palace BeautifulAmy's Valley of HumiliationJo Meets ApollyonMeg Goes to Vanity…