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• AM HA-AREẒ — (Heb. עַם־הָאָרֶץ; lit., people of the land ). Bible In biblical Hebrew, the signification of the term varies in accord with its context. (a) Generally, it denotes population, whether Israelite (II Kings 16:15; 25:3; Ezek. 39:13; 45:22) or non… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Why are certain violins of more value than others? —    In considering this question, several difficulties present themselves to the inquirer. We are all aware of the infinite diversity of tastes in the first instance, and in the next, accurate judgment is a matter which depends on the union of so… …   Violins and Violin Makers. Biographical Dictionary

• United Kingdom — a kingdom in NW Europe, consisting of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: formerly comprising Great Britain and Ireland 1801 1922. 58,610,182; 94,242 sq. mi. (244,100 sq. km). Cap.: London. Abbr.: U.K. Official name, United Kingdom of Great… …   Universalium

• hand tool — any tool or implement designed for manual operation. * * * Introduction  any of the implements used by craftsmen in manual operations, such as chopping, chiseling, sawing, filing, or forging. Complementary tools, often needed as auxiliaries to… …   Universalium

• coleus — /koh lee euhs/, n., pl. coleuses. any of several tropical Asian or African plants belonging to the genus Coleus, of the mint family, certain species of which are cultivated for their showy, colored foliage and blue flowers. [1865 70; < NL < Gk… …   Universalium

• Andalusia — For the more extensive Muslim era region, see Al Andalus. For other uses, see Andalusia (disambiguation). Andalusia Andalucía (Spanish)   Autonomous Community   …   Wikipedia

• LaRouche movement — members in Seattle, Washington, in 2009 The LaRouche movement is an international political and cultural network that promotes Lyndon LaRouche and his ideas. It has included scores of organizations and companies around the world. Their activities …   Wikipedia

• Water heating — is a thermodynamic process using an energy source to heat water above its initial temperature. Typical domestic uses of hot water are for cooking, cleaning, bathing, and space heating. In industry, both hot water and water heated to steam have… …   Wikipedia

• Golf — This article is about the sport. For other uses, see Golf (disambiguation). Golf A golfer in the finishing position after taking a shot Highest governing body R A …   Wikipedia

• Dhole — This article is about the species of wild dog. For H. P. Lovecraft s fictional monster, see Dhole (Cthulhu Mythos). For the town in France, see Cuon, Maine et Loire. Dhole[1] Temporal range: Post Pleistocene Recent …   Wikipedia

• ageratum — /aj euh ray teuhm, euh jer euh /, n. 1. any of several composite plants of the genus Ageratum, esp. A. houstonianum, having heart shaped leaves and small, dense, blue, lavender, or white flower heads, often grown in gardens. 2. any of various… …   Universalium