Biographical Dictionary of Explorers

Biographical Dictionary of Explorers
Author: Alan Wexler
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages: 910
Release: 2019-06-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1438182155

An informative, fascinating resource suitable for students, researchers, and general readers, this biographical dictionary is a "who was who" of world and space explorers, giving readers a sense of the human drama—the achievements and the challenges—that those who go where few or none have gone before must face. The explorers covered include Jacques Cousteau, Sir Vivian Fuchs, John Glenn Jr., Aleksei Leonov, Annie Peck, Valentina Tereshkova, and many more.

Alabama Biographical Dictionary

Alabama Biographical Dictionary
Author: Jan Onofrio
Publisher: Somerset Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 377
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0403098114

Alabama Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of Alabama. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.

Disney Voice Actors

Disney Voice Actors
Author: Thomas S. Hischak
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2011-10-06
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0786486945

This biographical dictionary is devoted to the actors who provided voices for all the Disney animated theatrical shorts and features from the 1928 Mickey Mouse cartoon Steamboat Willie to the 2010 feature film Tangled. More than 900 men, women, and child actors from more than 300 films are covered, with biographical information, individual career summaries, and descriptions of the animated characters they have performed. Among those listed are Adriana Caselotti, of Snow White fame; Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck; Sterling Holloway, best known for his vocal portrayal of Winnie the Pooh; and such show business luminaries as Bing Crosby, Bob Newhart, George Sanders, Dinah Shore, Jennifer Tilly and James Woods. In addition, a complete directory of animated Disney films enables the reader to cross-reference the actors with their characters.

Georgia Biographical Dictionary

Georgia Biographical Dictionary
Author: Caryn Hannan
Publisher: State History Publications
Total Pages: 925
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1878592424

GEORGIA BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY is the definitive biographical reference work on people that have contributed to the history of Georgia. Biographees were chosen from various vocations. Activists, artists, authors, athletes, educators, business leaders, entertainers, historians, inventors, journalists, military figures, musicians, politicians, philanthropists, religious leaders and many other vocations. The place index will make it easy to research people from any place in Georgia. The editorial content of the work is well balanced over all time periods, as well as gender and political affiliations. The work contains historical and contemporary figures Minority studies are of special interest in schools today. February is Black History Month and November is National American Indian Heritage Month. Biographies on Native Americans and African Americans are included in this reference work for research on minority studies. March is National Women's History Month and GEORGIA BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY includes biographies on hundreds of women from various vocations, ethnicity and time periods. This unique reference work contains hundreds of biographies along with illustrations. GEORGIA BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY will be used year round in the various studies on Georgia history, Black history, American Indian history and Women's history.

South Carolina Biographical Dictionary

South Carolina Biographical Dictionary
Author: Jan Onofrio
Publisher: Somerset Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 854
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0403093074

South Carolina Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of South Carolina. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.

West Virginia Biographical Dictionary

West Virginia Biographical Dictionary
Author: Jan Onofrio
Publisher: Somerset Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 307
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0403098440

West Virginia Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of West Virginia. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.

Kansas Biographical Dictionary

Kansas Biographical Dictionary
Author: Jan Onofrio
Publisher: Somerset Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 535
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0403093139

Kansas Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of Kansas. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.

Maryland Biographical Dictionary

Maryland Biographical Dictionary
Author: Jan Onofrio
Publisher: Somerset Publishers, Inc.
Total Pages: 557
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0403098238

Maryland Biographical Dictionary contains biographies on hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that were either born, achieved notoriety and/or died in the state of Maryland. Prominent persons, in addition to the less eminent, that have played noteworthy roles are included in this resource. When people are recognized from your state or locale it brings a sense of pride to the residents of the entire state.