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(Encyclopedia) photosynthesisphotosynthesisfōˌtōsĭnˈthəsĭs [key], process in which green plants, algae, and cyanobacteria utilize the energy of sunlight to manufacture carbohydrates from carbon…Acknowledgments
The first five editions of The Columbia Encyclopedia were published in 1935, 1950, 1963, 1975, and 1993. All editions owe a debt of gratitude to Clark Fisher Ansley, the editor of the first edition,…Baseball's Perfectly Pitched Games<sup class="fnr" >1</sup>
(no opposing runner reached base) Lee Richmond—Worcester vs. Cleveland (N.L.) June 12, 1880 (1–0) John M. Ward—Providence vs. Buffalo (N.L.) June 17, 1880 (5–0) Cy Young—Boston vs.…Perfect Games
Perfect Games Seventeen pitchers have thrown perfect games (27 up, 27 down) in major league history. However, the game pitched by Ernie Shore is not considered to be official.National League…Reform Acts
(Encyclopedia) Reform Acts or Reform Bills, in British history, name given to three major measures that liberalized representation in Parliament in the 19th cent. Representation of the counties and…Punting: NFL Regular Season Individual Leaders, 2000-2001 Season
AFCNoYdsLgAvgIn20Darren Bennett, SD9242486646.223Shane Lechler*, Oak.6529846945.924Chris Gardocki, Cle.10849196745.525Tom Tupa, NYJ8337147044.718Hunter Smith, Ind.6529066544.720Todd Sauerbrun…Brewer's: Bible
means simply a book, but is now exclusively confined to the “Book of Books.” (Greek, biblos, a book.) The headings of the chapters were prefixed by Miles Smith, Bishop of Gloucester, one…Man Booker Prize
Great novels of the Commonwealth Britain's most prestigious literary award is presented each Oct. or Nov. by the National Book League in the United Kingdom, for the best full-length novel written…Punting: NFL Regular Season Individual Leaders, 1999–2000 Season
AFCNoYdsLgAvgIn20Tom Rouen, Den.8439086546.519Josh Miller, Pit.8437957545.227Tom Tupa, NYJ8136596945.225Darren Bennett, SD8939106043.932Chris Gardocki, Cle.10646456143.820Craig Hentrich, Ten.…Punting: NFL Regular Season Individual Leaders, 1998–99 Season
AFCNoYdsLgAvgIn20Craig Hentrich, Ten6932587147.218Tom Rouen, Den.6630977646.914Chris Gardocki, Ind.7935836245.423Bryan Barker, Jax.8538246545.028Lee Johnson, Cin.6930836944.714Tom Tupa,…