Articles related to "William"
Author Snapshot: Faulkner, W.
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern
American Author William Faulkner.
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• a rose for emily by william faulkner
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• about william faulkner
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Pony Express and William Russell
The Pony Express idea is presented to William Russell. He knows it is his chance to defeat Mr. Butterfield and his stage line.
• pony express
• butterfield stage line
• william russell
• russell majors and waddell
• oregon trail
Renaissance Composer William Byrd
Taking a break from 20th-century composers, let's trek backwards a few hundred years to the life of William Byrd.
• william byrd
• english renaissance
• protestant church music
• catholic church music
• john rutter
William Bradford
William Bradford immigrated to Holland from England. He and his wife were aboard the Mayflower with the Pilgrims when they sailed for America in 1620.
• bradford
• england
• religious persecution
• puritans
• pilgrims
William Penn
William Penn: Becomes a Quaker, and obtains a grant to establish a Quaker colony in Pennsylvania in America.
• william penn
• the quakers in america
• penn’s early years
• anglican royalist
• society of friends
William Penn the Quaker
William Penn becomes a devout Quaker. He receives a land grant from the king and establishes Pennsylvania as a haven for Quakers.
• william penn
• quakers
• society of friends
• pennsylvania
• colonial america
William Tell
Was William Tell an outlaw? Was William Tell a real person? Does the legend of a "William Tell- like- figure" appear elsewhere in Western European history?
• william tell
• outlaw
• swiss
• habsburg
• hapsburg
Black Bear Tales: The Story of Sweet William
This true story is about the rehabilitation of the badly abused circus black bear named Sweet William, and how he learned to love and trust again.
• black bear
• circus
• trainer
• cruelty
• exotic pet
Shi...William Tucci at Megacon
Shi Crusade William Bill Tucci movie Battlebook Marvel Captain America
• shi
• crusade
• william
• bill tucci
• battlebook marvel
Sir William Johnson, Baronet (1715-1774)
Biography of the consummate gentleman of the Age of Enlightenment, Sir William Johnson (1715-1774).
• 18th century
• age of enlightenment
• sir william johnson
• colonial america
• iroquois
The Romantic Homes of William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth was an influential English poet who was instrumental in launching the Romantic Period of literature. Three of the homes where he lived are now regularly open for public tours.
• william wordsworth
• romantic period
• poet laureate
• william wordsworth's birthplace
• wordsworth house
William Cowper: Nature Poet and Hymn-writer
Orchard Side, William Cowper's home in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, provides a scenic retreat for literary tourists.
• william cowper
• orchard side
• olney
• buckinghamshire
• england
A Face Only a Mother Could Love? The Pug
The Pug - not just another pretty face! This breed's unusual appearance and almost human personality make him a charming companion.
• pug
• william of orange
• wrinkles
• snoring
• duke of windsor
American Distension Spreads
Anne Hutchinson and staunch Puritan leader John Winthrop tangle in court. Hutchinson is banned and moves on to Rhode Island.
• anne hutchinson
• puritan leader john winthrop
• narragansett bay
• america
• massachusetts
Bok Tower Gardens
A stunning memorial to one of the United States' most successful editors, Edward William Bok.
• edward william bok
• bok tower gardens
• lake wales
• florida
• editor
Brainless Blooms
These flowers made it through the heat with color, flair---and little help from me!
• cleome
• hyacinth bean
• sweet autumn clematis
• sweet william
Dianthus
Dianthus--suitable plants for the rock garden, planted wall, or perennial border.
• dianthus
• carnations
• carnation
• sweet william
• sweet williams
Embroiderer's Run Wild on the Internet!
A short introduction to what will become available over the coming mmonths and some fun links to get you started.
• embroidery motifs introduction internet hand machi
F---You, God!
Correction, Billy Wilder: T----You, God!, for the magnificient new DVD collection that bears your name.
• wilder
• billy
• dvd
• new
• holden
Five Houses Relating to Shakespeare
Tourists can go back in time, draw inspiration from beautiful English gardens, and learn more about sixteenth century England when they visit five homes related to the poet and playwright William Shakespeare.
• william shakespeare
• stratford-upon-avon
• warwickshire
• united kingdom
• england
Frederick the Great (1712-1786)
One of Prussia's most loved, although war like, kings was abused by his father, and encouraged by his mother to make his father angry.
• frederick the great
• childhood
• youth
• abuse
• frederick william
Hereward the Wake
Hereward the Wake was the leader of the last organized Saxon resistance to William the Conqueror.
• hereward the wake
• william the conqueror
• 1066
• ely
• peterborough
Hereward the Wake at Ely
Hereward the Wake lead the last major English Resistance to William the Conqueror. His later life and death are a matter of speculation.
• hereward the wake
• william the conqueror
• isle of ely
• edward the confessor
• peterborough
Not just another "new" parenting style!
I was bombarded with advice and information on becoming the perfect parent. Sadly, one informant contradicted the other. Finally, a friend referred THE BABY BOOK by Dr. William Sears, to me. Dr. Sears and his wife, Martha, are supporters of every aspect of Attachment Parenting, and having eight children seems to be enough experience to me.
• parenting
• attachment parenting
• dr. william sears
• the baby book
Rediscovering Native Plants
Native plants are slowly being 'rediscovered' by gardeners. However, finding them often requires a little research and persistence. The author was inspired by his visit to Bartram's Historic Garden in Philadelphia, one of America's unique treasures.
• native plants
• john bartram
• william bartram
• native gardening
• natural gardening
Scoop For The Week of August 13th
Planning on getting your favorite celebrity's autograph? Don't save a page in your autograph book just yet. Some of them aren't as social as you think. Better check out this week's Celebrity Scoop! Plus, tragedy strikes William Shatner. Janet Jackson's heading to court. Carnie's cutting the fat.
• william shatner
• hollywood
• movies
• television
• celebrity
The Inquiry
The US Senate investigates the disaster and condemns the "Californian"
• titanic
• inquiry
• senate
• lifeboats
• speed
Interview with Stephen Savile
Stephen Savile talks about the process of creating Elemental: The Tsunami Relief Anthology.
• keywords: elemental
• tsunami
• relief
• anthology
• steven savile
John and Priscilla Alden
John Alden and Priscilla were among the Mayflower passengers who settled Plymouth Colony, in the New World, in 1620. They wed in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
• john and priscilla mullins alden
• <i>mayflower</i>
• plymouth colony in massachusetts
• pilgrims
• america
According to Whom?
What to do when your toddler can't leave your side...
• separation anxiety
• raising toddlers
• expert advice
• penelope leach
• dr. spock
Ambrose Bierce: Bitter Genius
The life, times and works of this brilliant 19th century writer whose death remains an unsolved mystery to this very day
• ambrose bierce
• american writer
• short-story writer
• william randolph hearst
• the san francisco examiner
Betsy Ross: American Patriot
A look into the life, times and controversies surrounding one of early America's most colorful women and earliest patriots.
• betsy ross
• religious society of friends
• william franklin
• george washington
• continental congress
Billy Idol: A Rebel With An Attitude
In the 80s, Billy was known for his sneer and wearing leather.
• billy idol
• real name william broad
• white wedding
• sweet revenge
• vital idol
Billy the Kid
Hollywood has portrayed Billy the Kid as a crazed outlaw, thirsting for the blood of whoever stood in his way. Some sources show it wasn't really that way, that his killing spree was motivated by a desire for revenge against the men who killed a man who he'd come to admire as a father.
• billy the kid
• william h. bonney
• pat garrett
• john tunstall
• life
Brewster Back to England
William Brewster and the Puritans in Holland decide to migrate to Virginia in the New World. They sail back to England where another group seeking religious freedom will
• william brewster
• puritan
• religious freedom
• speedwell
• worship
Bulbs and Alcohol
We know drinking and driving don’t mix. How about bulbs and alcohol? This week’s article reports on some surprising research by Professor William Miller of Cornell.
• bulbs
• daffodils
• paperwhites
• narcissus
• bulbs and alcohol
Burning Wyclif
Thom Satterlee’s linking narrative Burning Wyclif won the 2006 Walt McDonald First Book prize, and is probably the best book to come out this year.
• thom satterlee
• burning wyclif
• linking narrative
• novel-in-verse
• religion
Colonial Philadelphia
William Penn arrives in Philadelphia. Within three years there are 7,000 people living in the city. Penn insures peace by dealing fairly with the Indians.
• philadelphia
• pennsylvania
• william penn
• native americans
• quakers in america
Conflict for Lord Baltimore
George Calvert, the first Lord of Baltimore, visits Newfoundland then visits Jamestown, Virginia. He tangles with the secretary of the Virginia council William Claiborne.
• george calvert
• lord baltimore
• maryland
• new world
• newfoundland
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Early Steam Transportation Mogul
• cornelius vanderbilt
• william walker
• trains
• shipping
• magnate
De Vere's Love Poem
In Edward de Vere's sonnet, the speaker compares falling in love to a game of tennis.
• edward de vere
• 17th earl of exford
• william shakespeare
• stratford
• who is shakespeare
Delaware and the English
First Stuyvesant of New Netherlands takes over Delaware. Then the English take it away from Stuyvesant.
• governor stuyvesant of new netherlands
• new amstel
• colonial america
• new sweden
• duke of york
Edward Drinker Cope
Edward Drinker Cope is most famous for his feud with Othniel Marsh, but his fossil discoveries are invaluable to paleontology.
• edward drinker cope
• coprolite
• othniel charles marsh
• william buckland
• richard owen