The Fourth Marines were sent to Shanghai in 1927. What originally was a temporary mission lasted until 1941.Transferred to the Philippines, they fought on Corregidor.

Jul 23, 2009 - Eric Niderost

Home to 'Lord of the Rings', Parliament, haven to native birdlife, surrounded by lush green hill and rugged coastline, a diversity of arts and culture.

Aug 18, 2011 - Sharlene Almond

America's birthday celebration can be a weekend for personal reflection as well as a national observance. Here are some thoughts to consider.

Jul 4, 2009 - Bryan Jackson

One of the fundamental results of Einstein's theory of Special Relativity was the discovery of the inherent interconnectedness of the dimensions of space and time.

Feb 1, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

Treading a fine line between math, art and science, this capable, entertaining, and colorful book challenges the reader to begin to comprehend a fourth dimension.

May 19, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

Children learn best when they are haivng fun as they learn. This density science project combines science with the Fourth of July to do just that!

Jul 1, 2009 - Kathy Foust

American in Thailand, Poke Rafferty is back in another multi-layered mystery, steeped in Asian tradition and double meanings.

Sep 1, 2008 - Sandy Mitchell

The angel candle is lit on the last week of advent. Activities focus on the message of Christ's birth.

Dec 17, 2010 - Karen Whiting

July 4th is the birthday of our country and the most important of all our national holidays. Get the children involved in anything patriotic.

May 16, 2009 - Tania Cowling

This is a guide to films with a patriotic theme.

Jul 1, 2010 - Elizabeth Fredericks

July 4 is famous for being Independence Day in the United States. However, this day is also notable for being the birthday of many well-known people.

Jul 2, 2011 - Ysabel Sarte

Although the nation has celebrated July 4th since the end of the 18th Century, the holiday has been frequently transformed to address contemporary national issues.

Jun 20, 2009 - Michael Streich

There is little order in the timing of the General Councils of the church.

Feb 3, 2009 - Marilynn Hughes

Aliens in Alaska. Milla Jovovich gets up close and personal with little green men in The Fourth Kind. Don't believe a word of it! Read a review of the film below.

Nov 15, 2009 - Gareth Harding

Jolie, a UN Goodwill Ambassador, and her boyfriend Pitt want bigger family

Dec 14, 2006 - Amber Nasrulla

Heading into the second week at Wimbledon, many seeds have been lost while top two seeds, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, remain on course for perhaps another epic final.

Jun 28, 2008 - Reem Abulleil

Ronnie O'Sullivan joins an elite list of snooker players to have won the World Championship four times or more.

May 8, 2012 - Jamie Clark

Check out a possible plot description for DreamWorks Animation's Shrek Goes Fourth, which comes out May 21, 2010.

Feb 23, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann