Articles related to "Ellen"

Ellen Louks Fairclough was Canada's first woman to be a federal cabinet minister.

The queen of English Victorian theatre, Ellen Terry, was a child star under the tutelage of Charles Kean, a key member of a burgeoning dynasty of actors, and a romantic.

England's champion and world record sailor Ellen MacArthur, not only changed the male image of sailors, but she continues to be one of the world's fastest sailors.

Mary Ellen Wilson, bruised and scarred, was carried into a New York City Courtroom on the morning of April 9, 1874.

An interview with emerging playwright Ellen Chorley, who at only 24 is already a Playwright-in-Residence, producer, and actress.

Harriet M. Welsch's adventures as a spy-in-training continue that summer when she and her friend Beth Ellen work together to discover who's leaving odd notes around town.

In Bethan Roberts latest novel set in Sussex in 1936, a conservative local girl takes up a position as a cook for a flamboyant American woman and her unusual household.

James Richardson and Mary Ellen Stewart immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1851. James, a worker on the railroad, moved his family throughout western PA.

The murder of Sylvia Likens is known as the most infamous crime in Indiana history. Ellen Page plays Sylvia, and Catherine Keener plays her killer.

Ask Mother Nature is a light-hearted book with a serious result. Ellen Vande Visse describes ways of communicating with nature spirits to grow a successful veggie garden.

In her debut novel, Ellen Dean tells the story of a group of high society women living in a world of betrayal, emotional blackmail, and, above all, the need for love.

An interesting book that explodes myths about the current US monetary system. Web of Debt unravels the evolution of the money system and suggests a workable alternative.

Chester Arthur was elected America's twenty-first president in 1880. The happiness of this occasion was marred by the death of his wife, Ellen, several months earlier.

Ellen Byerrum made a full transition from trade journalism to novel writing. The move coincided with the broadcast of two TV films based on her series of mystery books.

American Idol gets even hotter by drafting the talents of Ellen DeGeneres to replace long-time judge Paula Abdul.

Baltimore artist constructs contemporary art that comments on the dictates and restrictions that fashion places on women.

28 years after its original publication, here is a close examination of Rich, the leading story in her first story collection, In The Land of Dreamy Dreams.

Actress Ellen Pompeo gave birth to a daughter September 15. Read about her and other new celebrity moms and moms-to-be.

Hard Love is a novel about trust: telling the truth, telling lies, naming and being named. But most importantly, it's about deciding when to escape and when not to.

Although she had all the necessary attributes of the First Lady of the United States, Ellen Herndon Arthur died one year before her husband took office.

While stories by KW Jeter, Pat Cadigan, Jeffrey Ford cite The Amityville Horror and other influences, there are also hints of Springsteen, Lovecraft and Whitley Streiber.

De Rossi promotes new workplace sitcom, Better Off Ted, and denies she is pregnant

SLOB is a quirky, sometimes sad and often funny story that will surprise readers until the very last page. Absolutely nothing is what it seems.

With detailed and fascinating facts about wine as background, Crosby's series "Wine Country Mysteries" is an intriguing collection of whodunits.

David Ondaatje's script for the remake of The Lodger offers good screenwriting tips for writing a strong intro when writing a screenplay.

In 1973 a horror film was released which becam a landmark in cinematic horror. The story of a young girls demonic possession shocked audiences worldwide.

The central characters in Edith Wharton's novel, The Age of Innocence, are the immediate family of the main character, Newland Archer.

Centsibility teaches girls how to make, save, and spend money.

Visiting the zoo and learning about the animals is a family activity shared by children of all ages from preschool children to teenagers.

Review of Jason Reitman's (Thank You For Smoking) newest comedy, Juno, about a sarcastic 16-year old who becomes pregnant and searches for the perfect adoptive parents.

For every bit of praise Juno has received, an equivalent backlash has followed. Why the strong dissent?

Maggie Lawson stars in this new series of original films based on the Crime of Fashion mystery books by Ellen Byerrum.

The last week of November was a major week for fans of Lady Gaga. she appeared that night on The Jay Leno Show, Ellen and granted other revealing interviews.

"Loving Frank" is a fictionalized account of the real life relationship between Frank Lloyd Wright and Mamah Borthwick Cheney.

The 43rd President receives a get-out-of-jail free card in this edgeless, pointless marshmallow of a film.

Pink announced on the Ellen DeGeneres Show that she and her ex-husband are back together. The singer and motocross racer had been repeatedly seen on romantic outings.

Private Practice has had a strong starting season, with a knockout cast and of course a boost from the Grey's Anatomy fan base. Does it measure up?

Jeff Probst suggested "The Amazing Race" withdraw itself from Emmy consideration. Such a move is far from unprecedented for performers, but not for programs.

Whip It! -- Drew Barrymore's debut film as a director -- plays by all the rules, but charm and good casting go a long way in this case.

Emily Bronte chose Nelly Dean as the main narrator of her novel Wuthering Heights. How far can we trust her version of events?

Ellen Datlow is one of the most respected editors working in horror and genre fiction today, and it is not difficult to see why.

The Divine Sarah, La Duse and Dame Ellen Terry were three of the world's greatest drama queens and inspired many impressive artworks.

Peter Grimes, an English tragic drama by Benjamin Britten: opera plot summary, character list, and other Britten opera information.

The main characters in Edith Wharton's novel, The Age of Innocence, form a romantic triangle.

Australian Nobel Prize-winning fiction writer Patrick White, who died in 1990, possessed a brilliance for language that suggests film is a limited medium.

Glorious weather greeted the start of Skandia Cowes Week which welcomed 941 boats and over 8,500 competitors. About 10,000 people will join the regatta crowds daily.

Understanding the complexities of Edith Wharton's character Newland Archer helps one understand her criticism of New York society in her novel The Age of Innocence.

In this coming of age story, Annemarie and Ellen cope with the effects of war. While the Jews of Denmark are being relocated, Annmarie learns about pride and bravery.

A mistreated child, concerned neighbours, and a compassionate social worker were the catalysts for child protection service beginnings.

Oprah Winfrey, Vanessa Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paris Hilton all went through some good and bad times with their pets in 2007.