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At a young age Valentina became interested in parachuting a pursuit which would change her life when she became an adult and vied for position in the Soviet space program

Valentina de la Frou is the fifth in the Kingdom of the Frosty Mountains series written by Angela Woolfe under the pseudonym Emerald Everhart and published by Egmont.

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian is a novel of family history and the expectations of Western life.

The Imaginarium Of Doctor Parnassus is the eleventh film directed by Terry Gilliam, and the film Heath Ledger was shooting before his premature death.

Jason Statham returns as the no-nonsense, martial-arts-loving transporter of important packages.

The RA presents the 'architects' architect'. Andrea Palladio's work and treatise, "I Quattro Libri dell'Architettura", has shaped buildings around the world for 500 years

From Ysaÿe to Ives, Hilary Hahn delivered each composer's work with excitement, delicacy and passion in her performance at Wheaton College on Thursday, February 26th.

Six Bulgarian medics are accused of intentionally infecting 438 children with HIV-tainted blood. Libyan families have accepted $1 million but the case is far from over.

Anticipation and hopes were high for Heath Ledger's last performance before his untimely death last year. These optimistic hopes, however, were not met.

Comedy Central's South Park is getting more heat, this time from Russian authorities who think the show is offensive.

This new edition of The Merry Muses of Caledonia offers a scholarly context for these famous/infamous bawdy Scottish folk songs traditionally attributed to Robert Burns.

Looking for a unique baby name for a girl? These cool girl baby names for winter babies will give parents ideas for naming a girl born in December, January, or February.

In this third installment of "The Transporter" series, tough-guy transporter Frank Martin gets involved in an international environmental crime.

Be the first to use these cool baby names rising in popularity but still far from Top 10. Each name is listed with the pop culture reference that has inspired it.

This year's holiday offerings are packed with action and intrigue to satisfy any moviegoer's taste. Fortunately, it includes a fine final performance from Heath Ledger.

Part fiction, part biography, Marina Lewycka's novel A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian has plenty to say about Ukraine and Eastern Europe.

One wedding isn't enough for the Hollywood Heavy Hitters. Twice is nice when talking weddings.

In 1944, during World War II, four African-American soldiers find themselves behind enemy lines in Italy.

On again, off again relationship with French business tycoon has a happy ending on Valentine's Day for Hayek as they tie the knot in Paris

An overview of the controversy over Settler's Park in Southbury CT, examining each side of the argument over whether adding stadium style lights to the park is intrusive.

Victoria? Veronica? Valentina? Check out these names for baby girls that begin with the letter V.

From Raymonde de LaRoche in 1910, to present day airline and fighter pilots, this book documents the story of women's struggles to be allowed to fly airplanes.

Cine Las Americas, the leading Latin American film festival in the southern United States, has released its 2009 screening schedule, featuring Chilean films.

Here are the world's super earning models. They come from 10 different countries, with Brazil, the USA, Russia and Australia leading the way.

The 22nd International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has announced the nominees for its competition programs. Winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.

Interested in what baby girl names are most popular in other countries? Here's an international list of names to compare.

Spring in Andalucia brings an unsurpassed wildflower display from January to its climax in May. See Mediterranean wildflowers at their best in the Alpujarras and Axarquia

A look at the over 40,000 Russian women who served in non-combatant and in direct combat roles in the Armies of the Tsar and the Provisional Government in World War One

If you thought tabloids were kept busy with celebrity gossip about modern movie stars...silent movies may have been mute, but the stars sounded off scandalous stories.

An overview of the emanation from all living things known as the aura - how to see it, who has studied it and how changes in it show changes in our health.

The first human in space and to orbit the Earth, Gagarin is a hero of the Soviet Union and celebrated cosmonaut.

A list taken by a postcard book, "Women Who Dared," revisits brave women from all walks of life who made a positive difference in the lives of women and men.

Terry Gilliam's latest film stars Heath Ledger in his last role and is also visually brilliant but flawed in its storytelling.

Choosing a name for a new baby is a process that shouldn't be taken lightly. The child will be called this for the rest of his or her life.

Prince releases two brand new albums of material, LOtUSFLOW3R and the funky MPLSoUND, as well as neo-soul Elixer from Bria Valente in one 3-CD package.

Having kicked butt twice before in the Tramsporter series, Statham is back, this time protecting a politician's daughter, held hostage to blackmail a Ukrainian politician

Unusual baby names for boys and girls can be inspired by everything from famous cities to professional athletes to literary character names to common surnames.