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Ávila
Ávila , town (1990 pop. 46,992), capital of Ávila prov., central Spain, on the upper Adaja River. It attracts many tourists. One of the great religious centers of Spain, Ávila has preserved much medieval architecture. Up against its turreted wall (built 11th cent.) is the imposi... Read more
Ciego de Ávila
Ciego de Ávila , city (1995 est. pop. 91,000), capital of Ciego de Ávila prov., central Cuba. An important processing center in a sugarcane region, it is also one of Cuba's leading producers of pineapples and oranges. Cattle raising is another major industry. The city has excellent roa... Read more
Manuel Ávila Camacho
Manuel Ávila Camacho , 1897-1955, president of Mexico (1940-46). As a young man, Ávila Camacho joined the revolutionary forces. Later he became brigadier general. Under Lázaro Cárdenas he became (1938) minister of national defense. As president he followed a middle-of-t... Read more
Trás-os-Montes
Trás-os-Montes , former province of NE Portugal, comprising the districts of Bragança and Vila Real. The capital was Bragança . It is now included with other territory in Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro prov. (4,162 sq mi/10,780 sq km). The terrain is rough and the winters c... Read more
Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Vasco Núñez de Balboa , c.1475-1519, Spanish conquistador, discoverer of the Pacific Ocean. After sailing with Bastidas in 1501, Balboa probably went to Hispaniola. In 1510, fleeing from creditors, he hid on the vessel that took Enciso to Panama. After reaching Darién , Bal... Read more
Saint Theresa
Saint Theresa (Theresa of Ávila) , 1515-82, Spanish Carmelite nun, Doctor of the Church, one of the principal saints of the Roman Catholic Church, one of the greatest mystics, and a leading figure in the Counter Reformation . Life Her original name was Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada,... Read more
Carmelites
Carmelites , Roman Catholic order of mendicant friars. Originally a group of hermits, apparently European, living on Mt. Carmel in Palestine, their supervision was undertaken (c.1150) by St. Berthold. In 1238 they moved to Cyprus, and thence to Western Europe. St. Simon Stock (d. 1265), an Englishma... Read more
Saint John of the Cross
Saint John of the Cross Span. Juan de la Cruz, 1542-91, Spanish mystic and poet, Doctor of the Church. His name was originally Juan de Yepes. He was a founder of the Discalced Carmelites and a close friend of St. Theresa of Ávila, who guided him in his spiritual life. Because of his ardor ... Read more
Rowan Douglas Williams
Rowan Douglas Williams archbishop of Canterbury (2002-), b. Swansea, Wales; grad. Christ's College, Cambridge (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1975), Wadham College, Oxford (D.Phil., 1975). Ordained a priest in 1978, he was a teacher, dean, and chaplain at Cambridge (1977-86) and a professor of theology at Oxfor... Read more
Vanuatu
Vanuatu , formerly New Hebrides , officially Republic of Vanuatu, independent republic (2005 est. pop. 206,000), c.5,700 sq mi (14,760 sq km), South Pacific, E of Australia. Vanuatu is a 450-mi (724-km) chain of 80 islands, of which the most important are Espíritu Santo (the largest), E... Read more

Encyclopedia entries related to "Vila"

Ávila
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ávila , town (1990 pop. 46,992), capital of Ávila prov., central Spain, on the upper Adaja River...of the great religious centers of Spain, Ávila has preserved much medieval architecture. Up against...
Ciego de Ávila
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ciego de Ávila , city (1995 est. pop. 91,000), capital of Ciego de Ávila prov., central Cuba. An important processing...and rail communications. Ciego de Ávila was founded in the late 16th cent.
Gil González de Ávila
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Gil González de Ávila , d. 1543, Spanish conquistador. Despite...opposition of Pedro Arias de Ávila , he conquered Honduras, Costa Rica...avoid trouble with Arias de Ávila. His claims were usurped (1523) by Francisco...
Gen. Manuel ávila Camacho
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Gen. Manuel á vila Camacho Gen. Manuel Á vila Camacho (1897-1955) was president of Mexico from 1940...the industrial revolution in Mexico. Manuel á vila Camacho was born in Tezuitl á n, in the state...
Vila
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Vila Vili were nymphs who frequented the forests at the bases of the Eastern Alps...the great hero of ancient Serbia, was joined in a bond of brotherhood with a Vila, who showed to him the secrets of the future. At that period, Serbia was...
Manuel Ávila Camacho
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Manuel Ávila Camacho see Ávila Camacho, Manuel .
Pedrarias Dávila
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Pedrarias Dávila see Arias de Ávila, Pedro .
Pedro Arias de Ávila
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Pedro Arias de Ávila , known as Pedrarias , c.1440-1531, Spanish colonial administrator. He was sent (1514) as...Pizarro and Diego de Almagro in their conquest of Peru. His name also appears as Pedrarias Dávila.
Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582)
Encyclopedia entry from: Europe, 1450 to 1789: Encyclopedia of the Early Modern World TERESA OF Á VILA (1515 – 1582) TERESA OF Á VILA (1515 – 1582), founder of the Discalced...Carmelites and a patron saint of Spain. Teresa of Á vila was born Teresa de Cepeda y Ahumada in Á vila...
Vanuatu
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the World VANUATU Republic of Vanuatu Major City: Port-Vila INTRODUCTION VANUATU is probably best known to Americans...been secretly supported by France. MAJOR CITY Port-Vila Port-Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, is located on the island of...

Dictionary entries related to "Vila"

Teresa of Ávila, St
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church Teresa of Ávila, St (1515–82), the commonly...Mitigated Observance’) at Ávila in 1535, but it was not until 1555 that...founded the convent of St Joseph at Ávila, where the primitive rule was observed...
Ávila Camacho, Manuel
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History Ávila Camacho, Manuel (b. 24 Apr. 1897, d. 14 Oct. 1955). President of Mexico 1940–6 Born in Teziutlán...
John of Ávila, St
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church John of Ávila, St (1499/1500–69), ‘Apostle of Andalusia’. Ordained in 1526, his plan to go to Mexico...
Lisboa, António Francisco
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art Lisboa, António Francisco ( b Vila Rica [now Ouro Prêto], c. 1738; d Vila Rica, 18 Nov. 1814). Brazilian mulatto sculptor and architect, the illegitimate son of a Portuguese-born architect and stonemason, Manuel...
Siza, Alvaro Joaquim de Melo
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture ...House, Póvoa dó Varzim (1973–6). His Banks (e.g. the Banco Borges e Irmao, Succursal de Vila do Conde (1978–86)), display aspects of International Modernism and Italian Rationalism . His housing complexes...
Teresa
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable Teresa female forename, name of two saints. St Teresa of Ávila (1515–82), Spanish Carmelite nun and mystic, who combined vigorous activity as a reformer with mysticism and religious...
Fancelli, Domenico
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Art ...Seville (1509, Seville Cathedral), that of Prince John, son of Ferdinand and Isabella (1512–13, convent of St Thomas, Ávila), and that of Ferdinand and Isabella (1514–17, Chapel Royal, Granada).
Mysticism
Dictionary entry from: Allusions--Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary ...mesmerizes artist ’ s model who becomes a famous singer under his influence. [Br. Lit.: Trilby ] Teresa of Á vila, St. religious contemplation brought her spiritual ecstasy. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 318] voodoo religious beliefs...
La Batalla de Chile: La Lucha de un Pueblo Sin Armas
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Rojas, Estudio Haynowsky, and Scheumann. Cast: Readers—Matías Rodriguez, Pedro Fernández Vila, Jacques Bonaldi, and Bruno Colombo. Publications Script: Pick, Zuzana, "The Battle of Chile: A Schematic Shooting Script...
Fresa y Chocolate
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Antonio Carmona (Artist ); Diana Iris del Puerto (Neighbor ); Andrés Cortina (Santeria Priest ); Ricardo Ávila (Taxi Driver ); María Elena del Toro (Passenger ); Zolanda Oña (Passenger ). Awards: ARCI-NOVA Award...

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VILA BACK 'HOME AGAIN' - ON ABC.(TV Magazine)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 1/6/1991; 700+ words ; ...about TV commercial endorsements, Bob Vila is back on TV in a syndicated series titled, "Home Again with Bob Vila." This week, the program will air at...their houses that they always wanted. Vila is very enthusiastic about his new airing...
Vila builds a legacy of TV, charity work
Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ); 2/26/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...Record (Bergen County, NJ) 02-26-2004 Vila builds a legacy of TV, charity work By...Two Star B. Two Star P. One Star B Bob Vila, marking his 25th anniversary as the top...decorating, and changes in the industry. But Vila says the vast improvements in tools, materials...
Vila's shows keep focus on building, remodeling.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 12/3/2004; ; 700+ words ; ...the launch of "This Old House" with Bob Vila as host, and more than 15 years since...in the brochure was "This Old House," Vila said. "My wife asked me when I thought...show in 2003 after a 14-year stint, Vila has never left the air. Besides "This...
Vila's shows keep focus on building, remodeling.
Newspaper article from: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA); 12/2/2004; 700+ words ; ...the launch of "This Old House" with Bob Vila as host, and more than 15 years since...in the brochure was "This Old House," Vila said. "My wife asked me when I thought...show in 2003 after a 14-year stint, Vila has never left the air. Besides "This...
VILA KEEPS ON BUILDING NEW SHOW NOW IN SECOND SEASON.(TV Magazine)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 10/6/1991; 700+ words ; Byline: Michael E. Hill Washington Post Bob Vila remembers the first house he ever built. It had...had enjoyed a nice moment on the "Today" show. Vila, proprietor of "Bob Vila's Home Again," (1 p.m., Sundays, WTEN...
Vila building on his success renovating homes on TV His persona is being used in test issues of a new magazine
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 9/14/1997; ; 700+ words ; Bob Vila is moving around a huge and impressive kitchen...Harvard University School of Public Health and Vila's wife of 22 years (they have three children...swordfish steaks that sometimes end with Vila, a Florida native of Cuban heritage, exclaiming...
Vila shows Sears' harder side: Company e-mails reveal desire to end deal with spokesman.
Newspaper article from: Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL); 3/2/2006; 700+ words ; ...Mar. 2--The contract dispute between Bob Vila and Sears Holdings Corp. is getting nastier. Vila's attorney has filed exhibits containing...get out of a multimillion-dollar deal with Vila even though the home remodeling guru already...
BOB VILA BRINGS HIS HOME-IMPROVEMENT WISDOM TO NORFOLK.(REAL ESTATE WEEKLY)
Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot; 2/21/2004; 700+ words ; ...On Monday, Isch took his troubles to Bob Vila , an icon of home improvement for 25 years, while Vila was visiting the Navy Exchange at Norfolk...tools. Write a note to my wife, Isch asked Vila, and slid a copy of one of Vila's books...
Patricia Vila on the Wings of Destiny: Whirlwind Career Launched in Cuba
Magazine article from: The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education; 6/17/2002; ; 700+ words ; The first time Patricia Vila visited the island of Cuba it was as if...It was "a very emotional trip," said Vila, recounting her shedding of tears with...a reflection of myself.'" What made Vila's first journey in 1994 and subsequent...
Bob Vila Kicks Off Fall Painting Season; Introduces Paint He Trusts.
PR Newswire; 8/22/2002; 700+ words ; ...ESTATES, Ill. -- In time for fall, Bob Vila, America's home-improvement expert...projects: -- a line of premium paint that Vila himself trusts for the homes he lives in...prnh/20020822/CGTHFNS1 ) According to Vila, "Mild fall weather, between 50 and...