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	Ludwig Beck Ludwig Beck , 1880-1944, German general, leader of resistance to Hitler. A highly cultivated career soldier, he served on the general staff during World War I and by 1933 had become in effect head of the army general staff. He opposed Hitler's plans for aggression and his attempts to destroy the ind... Read more
	Lübeck Lübeck , city (1994 pop. 217,270), Schleswig-Holstein, central Germany, on the Trave River near its mouth on the Baltic Sea. It is a major port and a commercial and industrial center; the port is the city's primary employer. Among its industries are shipbuilding, metalworking, food processing, ... Read more
	Johann Bugenhagen Johann Bugenhagen , 1485-1558, German Protestant reformer. Born in Pomerania, he is sometimes called Dr. Pomeranus. Bugenhagen, an ordained priest, was attracted to the reform movement by Martin Luther's writings. In 1521 he went to Wittenberg and entered upon a lasting friendship with Luther and Me... Read more
	Dietrich Buxtehude Dietrich Buxtehude , c.1637-1707, Danish composer and organist. From 1668 until his death he was organist at Lübeck, where he established a famous series of evening concerts that attracted musicians from all over northern Germany. On one occasion J. S. Bach walked about 200 miles (320 km) to he... Read more
	Hanseatic League Hanseatic League , mercantile league of medieval German towns. It was amorphous in character; its origin cannot be dated exactly. Originally a Hansa was a company of merchants trading with foreign lands. After the German push eastward and the settlement of German towns in the Slavic lands of the Bal... Read more
	Franklin Pierce Adams Franklin Pierce Adams pseud. F. P. A., 1881-1960, American columnist and author, b. Chicago. He began (1903) work as a columnist on the Chicago Journal and continued it on the New York Evening Mail, the Tribune, the World, the Herald Tribune, and the Post. His column, "The Conning... Read more
	Gustavus I Gustavus I , 1496-1560, king of Sweden (1523-60), founder of the modern Swedish state and the Vasa dynasty. Known as Gustavus Eriksson before his coronation, he was the son of Erik Johansson, a Swedish senator and follower of the Sture family. Gustavus was treacherously imprisoned by Christian ... Read more
	Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher , 1742-1819, Prussian field marshal, an outstanding military opponent of Napoleon I. An officer in the army of King Frederick II from 1760, he incurred royal displeasure when, believing himself passed over for promotion, he abruptly resigned in the early 1770s. He ... Read more
	Joseph Howe Joseph Howe 1804-73, Canadian journalist and political leader, b. Halifax, N.S. In 1828, Howe became proprietor and editor of the Nova Scotian, which under his direction became the leading journal of the province. In 1836 he entered the provincial assembly and assumed leadership of his reform par... Read more
	Randall Jarrell Randall Jarrell , 1914-65, American poet and critic, b. Nashville, Tenn., grad. Vanderbilt Univ. (B.A., 1935; M.A., 1938). His poetry, reflecting an unusually sensitive and tragic view of life, includes Blood for a Stranger (1942), The Seven-League Crutches (1951), and The Woman at the Washingt... Read more

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	Beck, Aaron T. Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology Aaron T. Beck 1921- American neurologist and father of...pragmatic approach to therapy Aaron T. Beck was born in Providence, Rhode Island...was known for her extreme mood swings. Beck had two siblings who died before he was...
	Lübeck Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Lübeck , city (1994 pop. 217,270), Schleswig...Known in the 11th cent., Lübeck was destroyed by fire in 1138 but was refounded...In 1226, Frederick II made Lübeck a free imperial city. Ruled by a merchant...
	Ludwig August Theoder Beck Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Ludwig August Theoder Beck The German general Ludwig August Theodor Beck (1880-1944) actively fought Hitler's policy of...culminated in the unsuccessful coup of July 1944. Ludwig Beck was born in the small town of Biebrich on the Rhine...
	Beck Depression Inventory Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders Beck Depression Inventory Definition The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a series of questions developed...designed for administration by primary care providers. Aaron T. Beck, a pioneer in cognitive therapy, first designed the BDI. Purpose...
	Bosone, Reva Beck Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law BOSONE, REVA BECK Reva Beck Bosone was Utah's first woman judge and the first woman elected to...Utah, the only daughter among the four children of Christian M. Beck and Zilpha Chipman Beck. Her father was of Danish extraction, and...
	Lübeck Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World L Ü BECK L Ü BECK. With a population of 25,000 at the end of the Middle Ages, L ü beck was one of the great cities of northern Germany, located at the crossroads between the Baltic and the North Sea. It lived from international...
	Beck, Martin Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Beck, Martin (1865–1940), theatre...earned the nickname “Two Beers Beck.” In the 1890s he joined the young...his experience, he later built the Martin Beck Theatre, the first major legitimate playhouse...
	Lübeck Book article from: World Encyclopedia Lübeck Baltic port at the mouth of the River Trave...11th century, fire destroyed Lübeck in 1138. Five years later, it refounded...During the 16th century, Lübeck declined as the importance of trade with...
	Julian Beck Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Julian Beck 1925-85, American theatrical director, actor, and producer, b. New...The company was based in Europe for two decades (1963-83). After Beck's death, the theater continued under the direction of Malina and Hanon...
	Ludwig Beck Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ludwig Beck , 1880-1944, German general, leader of resistance to Hitler. A highly cultivated career soldier...frustrated until July 20, 1944, when a bomb was placed in Hitler's conference room. Hitler escaped. Beck was arrested and shot.

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	Beck Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 BECK Born: Beck Hansen; Los Angeles, California, 8 July 1970 Genre: Rock Best-selling...Pollution" The talented chameleonlike singer/songwriter who calls himself Beck has been keeping his fans and critics guessing ever since the debut of...
	Beck, Jeff Dictionary entry from: Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians Since 1990 JEFF BECK Born: Wallington, England, 24 June 1944 Genre: Rock...1999) Revered by many as a "guitar god," Jeff Beck is one of the legendary rock guitarists. At every step, Beck pioneered advances in guitar technique, from his waves...
	beck Book article from: The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English beck 1 / bek / • n. chiefly Brit. a mountain stream. beck • n. poetic/lit. a gesture requesting attention, such as a nod or wave. PHRASES: at someone's beck and call always having to be ready to obey someone's orders immediately.
	Beck's triad Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing Beck's triad n. 1. the classical diagnostic features...blood pressure, and muffled heart sounds. [ C. S. Beck (1894–1971), US surgeon] 2. pessimistic...symptoms characteristic of clinical depression. [ A. T. Beck]
	Beck, Józef Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Beck, Józef (b. 4 Oct. 1894, d...what extent this outcome was the result of Beck's policies has remained subject to intense...have kept Hitler out of Poland for long. Beck fled to Romania, where he was interned until...
	Beck Anxiety Inventory Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing Beck Anxiety Inventory ( BAI ) (bek) n. a questionnaire that assesses levels of anxiety...physical manifestations of anxiety, which are rated on a scale from 0 to 3. [ A. T. Beck (1921– ), US psychiatrist]
	Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing Beck Scale for Suicide Ideation ( BSS ) n. an assessment tool designed to identify vulnerability to and risk of suicide in patients. [ A. T. Beck]
	Beck Depression Inventory Book article from: A Dictionary of Nursing Beck Depression Inventory ( BDI ) n. a screening tool or self-rating scale consisting of 21 questions reflecting...disturbance). The BDI can act as a measure of effective therapy if completed before and after treatment. [ A. T. Beck]
	Beck, Conrad Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Beck, Conrad ( b Lohn, Schaffhausen, Switz., 1901; d Basle, 1990). Swiss composer. Lived in Paris 1923–32. Mus...
	Kashin‐Beck disease Book article from: A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition Kashin‐Beck disease Joint disorder, endemic in parts of China, caused by deficiency of selenium . See also Keshan disease .

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Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus brook 1 • noun a babbling brook synonyms : stream, creek, streamlet, rivulet, rill, brooklet, runnel; Brit. bourn, burn, beck.

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	'Beck's After Dark'/Island Def Jam Summer VIP Parties Jump Off With a Capacity Crowd at the L.L. Cool J BET Awards Pre-Party; Appearances by Russell Simmons, Kevin Liles, Chris Rock, Anthony Anderson, Guy Torry and Many More. PR Newswire; 7/13/2004; 700+ words ; ...LOS ANGELES, July 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Beck's Beer and Island Def Jam Music Group (IDJ) announced the successful launch of "Beck's After Dark" last week -- a major...celebrites and trendsetters attended the "Beck's After Dark" launch event in Hollywood...
	Beck testifies on dealings with Rezko.(News) Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 3/13/2008; 700+ words ; ...soft-pedaling that tape. Thomas P. Beck, the former comptroller of Cook County...building of Mercy Hospital in Crystal Lake. Beck's testimony at times also seemed to conflict...on the bribe, and played a recording of Beck and Levine to try to establish that Rezko...
	Beck's release may turn into a blessing in disguise Newspaper article from: Deseret News (Salt Lake City); 5/2/2009; ; 700+ words ; The Miami Dolphins did John Beck a huge favor when Bill Parcells unlocked...this week. It remains to be seen if Beck can become an NFL starter. The jury is still out. The official transaction of Beck signing with the Ravens is expected soon...
	Beck's passion for radio began in Mount Vernon.(NWSunday) Newspaper article from: The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA); 9/27/2009; 700+ words ; ...made the cover of Time magazine. Glenn Beck -- described by Time as "the hottest...conservative radio and TV commentator. Beck lived in Skagit County when his folks ran...Bellingham at Sehome High, graduating in 1982. Beck entered Sehome his sophomore year already...
	Beck Weighs in on Swine Flu, Economy Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 4/30/2009; ; 700+ words ; Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network) 04...us. I'm Bill O'Reilly. In the "At Your Beck and Call" segment tonight, as you may know, our pal, Glenn Beck, is a busy guy. Daily syndicated radio program...
	Beck Weighs in on Afghanistan Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 3/17/2009; ; 700+ words ; Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network) 03...with us. I'm Bill O'Reilly. In the "At Your Beck and Call" segment tonight, we're bringing in Mr. Beck a bit early this week, because he's on fire...
	Glenn Beck Opines on Fort Hood Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 11/13/2009; ; 700+ words ; Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network...m Bill O'Reilly. In the "At Your Beck and Call" segment tonight, there was...the streets last week when our pal Glenn Beck became ill. He's now almost fully recovered...
	Beck Stirs Controversy with Hillary, McCain Comments Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 9/24/2009; ; 700+ words ; Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network) 09-24...with us. I'm Bill O'Reilly. In the "At Your Beck and Call" segment tonight, our pal Glenn Beck once again causing trouble, this time when asked about...
	Beck Weighs in on Swine Flu Vaccine Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 10/8/2009; ; 700+ words ; Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network...m Bill O'Reilly. In the "At Your Beck and Call" segment tonight, the swine...want it; some people don't. And Glenn Beck is right in the middle of that discussion...
	Beck Answers His Critics Transcript from: The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network); 8/18/2009; ; 700+ words ; Bill O'Reilly, Glenn Beck The O'Reilly Factor (Fox News Network) 08-18...with us. I'm Bill O'Reilly. In the "At Your Beck and Call" segment tonight, our pal Glenn Beck is a ratings monster at 5 in the afternoon. And that...