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..
Barricade, from the French barrique (barrel), is any object or structure that creates a barrier or obstacle to control, block passage or force the flow of traffic in the desired direction. Adopted as a military term, a barricade denotes any improvised field fortification, most notably on the city streets during urban warfare.
A pinnacle (from Latinpinnaculum, a little feather, pinna, compare panache) is an architectural ornament originally forming the cap or crown of a buttress or small turret, but afterwards used on at the corners of and in many other situations. The pinnacle looks like a small spire. It was mainly used in Gothic architecture.
Waub-o-jeeg, also written Wa-bo-jeeg or other variants of Ojibwe Waabojiig (White Fisher) (c. 1747-1793) was a famous warrior and chief of the Ojibwa. He was born into the Adik (caribou) doodem some time in the mid-18th century near Zhaagawaamikong on the western end of Lake Superior. His father Ma-mong-a-ze-da was also a noted warrior, who fought for the French in the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. Although Wabojeeg's family had intermarried with the Dakota people during times of peace, and he h..
The Emirate of Transjordan (إمارة شرق الأردن '), also hyphenated as Trans-Jordan and previously known as Transjordania or Trans-Jordania''', was a British protectorate established in April 1921. There were many urban settlements beyond the Jordan River, one in Al-Salt city and at that time the largest urban settlement east of the Jordan River. There was also a small Circassians community in Amman. ξ1 http://www.roughguides.com/destinations/middle-east/jordan/amman/circassians/
Frost is the coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight. In temperate climates it most commonly appears as fragile white crystals or frozen dew drops near the ground, but in cold climates it occurs in a greater variety of forms. ξ1 Frost is composed of delicate branched patterns of ice crystals formed as the result of fractal process development.
Marine shrimp farming is an aquaculture business for the cultivation of marine shrimp or for human consumption. Although traditional shrimp farming has been carried out in Asia for centuries, large-scale commercial shrimp farming began in the 1970s, and production grew steeply, particularly to match the market demands of the United States, Japan and Western Europe. The total global production of farmed shrimp reached more than 1.6 million in 2003, representing a value of nearly 9 billion U.S. do..
Frank Vincent ZappaUntil discovering his birth certificate as an adult, Zappa believed he had been christened "Francis", and he is credited as Francis on some of his early albums. His legal name was always "Frank", however, never "Francis". Cf. Zappa with Occhiogrosso, 1989, The Real Frank Zappa Book, p. 15. (December 21, 1940 – December 4, 1993) was an American musician, bandleader, songwriter, composer, recording engineer, record producer, and film director. In a career spanning more than 30 ..
Forensic science is any scientific field that is applied to the field of law. Forensic scientists are tasked with the collection, preservation, and analysis of scientific evidence during the course of an investigation. While some forensic scientists travel to the scene to collect the evidence themselves, others occupy a purely laboratory role, performing analysis on objects brought to them by other individuals. In addition to their laboratory role, forensic scientists testify as in both criminal and ci..
2NDS . Icebreakerand#39;s City Ultralite Stripey socks are made with lightweight, performance-minded merino wool in a wide-striped design to deliver everyday comfort, colorful style and all-day versatility. Available Colors: CARGO/MARS/CAJUN/JET, METRO/JET..
2NDS . Icebreakerand#39;s City Ultralite Stripey socks are made with lightweight, performance-minded merino wool in a wide-striped design to deliver everyday comfort, colorful style and all-day versatility. Available Colors: CARGO/MARS/CAJUN/JET, METRO/JET..
2NDS . Icebreakerand#39;s City Ultralite Stripey socks are made with lightweight, performance-minded merino wool in a wide-striped design to deliver everyday comfort, colorful style and all-day versatility. Available Colors: CARGO/MARS/CAJUN/JET, METRO/JET..
Frank Martin (Jason Statham) is the best at what he does: transporting illegal goods with no questions asked. But his latest shipmate, a beautiful woman kidnapped by slave traders, brings deadly complications to the delivery plans. Now Frank must kick into..
Crafted from a wool combined fabric the Farah 1920s Men's The Franklin Jacket boasts a smart yet durable exterior that features long sleeves front branded button closure and two patch pockets to finish the look. - GG. Farah 1920s Men's The Franklin J..
Women?s black midi dress from French Connection with a semi-sheer design and mesh shoulder panels. Crafted from a lightweight fabric, the slim fit dress features an under slip, a high round neck and long sleeves with scalloped trims. Complete with a side t..
Women?s black midi dress from French Connection with a semi-sheer design and mesh shoulder panels. Crafted from a lightweight fabric, the slim fit dress features an under slip, a high round neck and long sleeves with scalloped trims. Complete with a side t..
Crafted from a wool combined fabric the Farah 1920s Men's The Franklin Jacket boasts a smart yet durable exterior that features long sleeves front branded button closure and two patch pockets to finish the look. - GG. Farah 1920s Men's The Franklin J..
Philip Glass' 2005 opera, Waiting for the Barbarians is based on the 1980 novel by Nobel Prize winning South African writer J.M. Coetzee (Disgrace, Life & Times of Michael K) with a libretto by Academy-Award winning playwright Christopher Hampton (Dangerou..
1. Walkin' After Midnight 2. I Cried All the Way to the Altar 3. In Care of the Blues 4. I Can't Forget You 5. I Love You Honey 6. Just Out of Reach 7. Walking Dream 8. Today Tomorrow and Forever 9. Let the Teardrops Fall 10. Hungry for Love 11. Too Many S..
Extracted from Michael Steen’s book The Lives and Times of the Great Composers, these concise guides, selected by The Independent’s editorial team, explore the lives of composers as diverse as Mozart and Puccini, reaching from Bach to Brahms, set again..
When Frances arranges to host Thanksgiving at her idyllic New England farmhouse, she envisions a happy family reunion, one that will include the sisters' long-estranged father. Cynthia, however, doesn't understand how Frances can ignore the past their fath..
From the SS sprang a paramilitary force--a superbly trained machine in the face of war. This powerful spearhead was known as the Waffen-SS. Its crack formations rolled back the Allied armies in Poland, Russia and France. By the end of the War it numbered o..
They were small-timers playing for low stakes - until Prince is introduced to a heroin connect. Overnight they go from soldiers to bosses, and their crew is held together by loyalty and love. But taking the reins of power comes at a high price. Now, with D..
It also includes coverage of English Channel coast, the French coast along the Bay of Biscay to San Sebastian, French Mediterranean coast from Islas Medas, Spain to the Alassio. With BlueChart g2 card, you'll have access to detailed mapping capabilities wh..
It also includes coverage of English Channel coast, the French coast along the Bay of Biscay to San Sebastian, French Mediterranean coast from Islas Medas, Spain to the Alassio. With BlueChart g2 card, you'll have access to detailed mapping capabilities wh..
The 25 fully programmable keys including an 8-way thumb-pad get an infinite number of commands right at your fingertips. The Tartarus keypad has an improved form factor which includes an adjustable wrist-rest customizable to two different positions for the..
It prevents any possible damage to the optical lens of the NIGHTRAZOR when used in heavy woods or brush. 5453103 Features: Clear Lens Protector, Prevents Possible Damage to Head Lamp Lens, Useful in Heavy Woods, Compatible w/ Nightrazor Head Lamp"
It increase stealth, attract fewer bugs, and provide better visibility in between the trees. 5453102 Features: Amber Light Filter, Increases Stealth, Attracts Lesser Bugs, Improves Visibility in the Trees, Compatible /w Nightrazor Head Lamp"
The set includes a versatile clip-point hunting blade, a sturdy saw blade and a handy fillet knife. It only takes seconds to change blades using the Blade Trader s exclusive Quik-Lock mechanism . The blades and handle are stored in a compact rigid-nylon sh..
Razer Tartarus Gaming Keypad
The 25 fully programmable keys including an 8-way thumb-pad get an infinite number of commands right at your fingertips. The Tartarus keypad has an improved form factor which includes an adjustable wrist-rest customizable to two different positions for the..
Surge protectors offer protection for your computer against surges, spikes, blackouts and lightning strikes. Features four battery backup outlets with surge protection and two surge only outlets. Supports USB connectivity. Geared towards entry level comput..
]]The West Indies is a region of the Caribbean Basin and North Atlantic Ocean that includes the many islands and island nations of the Antilles and the Lucayan Archipelago. After the first of the voyages of Christopher Columbus to the Americas, Europeans
The Emirate of Transjordan (إمارة شرق الأردن '), also hyphenated as Trans-Jordan and previously known as Transjordania or Trans-Jordania''', was a British protectorate established in April 1921. There were many urban settlements beyond th
The Sakha (Yakutia) Republic (p=rʲɪsˈpublʲɪkə sɐˈxa jɪˈkutʲɪjə; Саха Өрөспүүбүлүкэтэ, Sakha Öröspǖbülükete) is a federal subject of Russia (a republic). It has a population of 958,528 (2010 Census), consisting mainly
