A diacritic – also diacritical mark, diacritical point, diacritical sign from ancient Greek διά ( dia, through) and κρίνω ( krinein, to separate) – is a glyph added to a letter, or basic glyph. The term derives from the Greek διακριτικός ( diakritikós, "distinguishing"). Diacritic is primarily an adjective, though sometimes used as a noun, whereas diacritical is only ever an adjective. Some diacritical marks, such as the acute ( ´ ) and grave ( `&thins..
Eleanor of Aquitaine (Aliénor, Éléonore, Alienora; 1122 – 1 April 1204) was a member of the Ramnulfid dynasty of rulers in southwestern France, and one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in western Europe during the High Middle Ages. She inherited the Duchy of Aquitaine from her father, William X, in 1137, and by successive marriages became queen of France (1137–1152) and then England (1154–1189). She was the patron of literary figures such as Wace, Benoît de Sainte-Maure, and Bernart..
The Bombardment Aircraft Rocket, also known as BOAR, the Bureau of Ordnance Aircraft Rocket, and officially as the 30.5-Inch Rocket, Mark 1, Mod 0, was an unguided air-to-surface rocket developed by the United States Navy's Naval Ordnance Test Station during the 1950s. Intended to provide a standoff nuclear capability for carrier-based aircraft, the rocket entered operational service in 1956, remaining in service until 1963.
The slash ( /), also known as a stroke and by the technical term solidus, is a sign used as a punctuation mark and for various other purposes. It is often called a forward slash, a retronym used to distinguish it from the backslash ( \). It has many other names.
The comma , form the Greek κόμμα komma, is a punctuation mark, and it appears in several variants in various languages. It has the same shape as an apostrophe or single closing quotation mark in many typefaces, but it differs from them in being placed on the baseline of the text. Some render it as a small line, slightly curved or straight but inclined from the vertical, or with the appearance of a small, filled-in number 9. It is used to separate parts of a sentence such as and lists of three or mo..
The Mars Society is a space-advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Inspired by "The Case for Mars" conferences which were hosted by The Mars Underground at the University of Colorado Boulder and established by Dr. Robert Zubrin and many others in 1998, the organization works to educate the public, the media and government on the benefits of Mars exploration and the importance of planning for a Earth-to-Mars mission in the coming dec..
Stunning midi poster featuring the work of award winning photographer David Noton. This poster depicts the natural limestone arch in Dorset England known as Durdle Door. A truly amazing piece of natural architecture.
Sci-fi’s hottest TV series returns as Battlestar Galactica Season 2 blasts onto Blu-Ray in Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound. As the epic second season begins the fight to save humanity rages on – even as the civil war looms within the fleet be..
Maxi poster featuring the film V for Vendetta. Based on a ten-issue comic book series written by Alan Moore and illustrated mostly by David Lloyd set in a dystopian future United Kingdom imagined from the 1980s to about the 1990s. A mysterious masked revo..
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc...
With up to 26 decibels of amplification and PicturePerfect dialing, the Clarity P400 Picture Phone is an ideal solution for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss or low vision. You can dial a number simply by pressing a picture. The Clarity P400 Picture..
It extends to 39 inch with a built in mirror for overhead shots and self positioning. Get in the picture wherever you are. Just attach your camera and shoot great self portraits.
This bold new product category offers a thinner, lighter TV with unbeatable performance and all of LG's newest, best features. p b Brilliantly Simple b p OLED pixels are self lighting, meaning they can switch on and off individually. This enables a b..
With up to 18 decibels of amplification and programmable photo memory buttons, the Clarity P300 Picture Phone is an ideal solution for those with mild-to-moderate hearing loss or low vision. You can dial a number simply by pressing a picture. The Clarity P..
The GX2150 displays AIS target information like MMSI, Call Sign, Ship Name, BRG, DST, SOG and COG and will allow you to contact an AIS Ship directly using DSC, show your vessels position in relation to AIS targets and alert you when an AIS ship may be appr..
This elegant frame features wooden finish and is the perfect digital display for your home, office, or place of business. This digital picture frame has picture, video, and music playback capability and also has a slide show function with multiple photos v..
The digital frame can function as photo browser, video player and music player. The frame comes with 2 GB in built memory, that allows you to store photos directly. The frame features rotate and zoom functions that let you customize your view of the photo...
This versatile DVD player takes up little space and fits perfectly in small spaces. the progressive scan dvd player delivers a rich crystal clear picture with dolby digital audio for great sound. it also includes a wireless remote so you can operate the dv..
This phone is smart and stylish, inside and out. br br b 4.5 inch 720p HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass b br br What youll notice first about Moto G is the sharp HD display. Experience videos, apps, and pictures like never before. This ..
B br br Smarter TV. Superior Picture Quality. Excellent Value. br br b The Most Powerful E Series. b br br Experience a simplified and intuitive Smart TV with high quality picture and enhanced performance all powered by a faster processor. The red..
With 4K UHD resolution you'll enjoy a picture with 4X the crispness of Full HD. Experience a greater sense of depth on a curved screen with optimized contrast across multiple zones of the picture. Enjoy incredible shades of color, as nature intended, with ..
The comma , form the Greek κόμμα komma, is a punctuation mark, and it appears in several variants in various languages. It has the same shape as an apostrophe or single closing quotation mark in many typefaces, but it differs from them in being plac
The Mars Society is a space-advocacy non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the human exploration and settlement of the planet Mars. Inspired by "The Case for Mars" conferences which were hosted by The Mars Underground at the University of Colora
The slash ( /), also known as a stroke and by the technical term solidus, is a sign used as a punctuation mark and for various other purposes. It is often called a forward slash, a retronym used to distinguish it from the backslash ( \). It has many ot