Arts & Humanities - 20 December 2006

Hello! In Russian we have a word "Evristika" and I need to know how it will be in English! Maybe Evristics or Euristics, or Ewristics or something comepletely different!
"Evristika"-(from Greek - find) is the science that studies the creative activity, methods used while inventing something new and while learning.
Another:
"Evristika" -
1) the totality of methods of findings the solvings of problems
2) the way of studying that has it's roots is Socrat's Mayevtics.
If somebody has understood what word I was talking about please tell me!
Thank you,
Maria :)

2006-12-20 04:58:19 · 3 answers · asked by Maria 2 in Philosophy

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What book should I get my brother for Christmas?

My brother doesn't like to read (unlike me), but doesn't mind listening to audio CDs. He loved listening to Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King. Does anyone have any recomendations as to novels that could be found on audio CD that are similar to Hearts?

2006-12-20 04:58:07 · 6 answers · asked by cory_rudy99 3 in Books & Authors

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Full name of Deirdre in "Bold Girls" by Rona Munro?

Has anyone studied the play "Bold Girls" by Rona Munro? If so, do you know the character Deirdre's full name? I'm writing an essay on the play, and I don't know her surname! Thanks.

2006-12-20 04:56:24 · 2 answers · asked by bookworm89 2 in Theater & Acting

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How do you get on Broadway?

2006-12-20 04:56:20 · 6 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2 in Theater & Acting

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Msking a Mummy?

How do you make them?

2006-12-20 04:55:28 · 10 answers · asked by Crisp Star 2 in History

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How do you do a pirouette?

2006-12-20 04:54:51 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2 in Dancing

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How come archaeological finds are so far down? Roman ruins are often under 6ft of earth - why?

You see Time Team and they're working in deep pits to excavate Roman ruins and such like. A few years ago I was in Turkey and saw mosaics in fields, just a few inches under the surface (being trampled on by sheep, I should add). So where did all this extra earth come from that covers British archaeology but which apparently doesn't apply in Turkey?

2006-12-20 04:54:25 · 12 answers · asked by gorgeousfluffpot 5 in History

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What if your name is the same as a famous past author, and you're about to publish a novel?

The middle name is different; but not wanting to be deceptive, what should you do on the book jacket? Are there legal implications?

2006-12-20 04:47:54 · 12 answers · asked by John 4 in Books & Authors

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The World of Kong: A Natural History of Skull Island.?

I want to buy the book, but I need to know does the book ONLY have paintings, drawings, and conceptual art? Or are there any CGI realistic photos of the dinosaurs as they appeared in the movie? Thanks.

2006-12-20 04:43:52 · 1 answers · asked by Graphic 2 in Books & Authors

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How talll was Ethan Allen of the American Revolution?

2006-12-20 04:41:11 · 3 answers · asked by zebbie g 2 in History

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Describe the living conditions in Russia which led to the Revoultion in 1917?

help please

2006-12-20 04:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by :) Anfield 2 in History

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Looking to locate Rick Hrycuik born 17 September 1960 may be living in Alberta.?

2006-12-20 04:35:42 · 1 answers · asked by Searching 1 in Genealogy

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Does anyone know of good websites for contemporary realism painting, thanks?

2006-12-20 04:34:02 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Visual Arts

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who had a corrupt staff that stole from the public? was it ulysses grant?

Chester Arthur
Ulysses Grant
Rutherford Hayes
James Garfield

2006-12-20 04:32:31 · 5 answers · asked by bekah_2009 2 in History

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What are some of the best novels ever written that's has not been made into films?

I love Rand's "Anthem", "Fahrenheit 781" (I know it's a movie), "Norwegian Wood", Anne Rice's "The Vampire Lestat" and everything by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Please suggest a great book (under 400 pages) that's is not a film and is not being made into a movie. Thanks.

2006-12-20 04:30:45 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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Was the communist revolution in Russia a revolution of the masses or of the elite?

Most of what I read show the leaders, Stalin, Lenin, Trotsky were from educated well off families. They never had alot of followers but those they had were ruthless. Most peasants as you might call them fought for the white army who were not communist, infact the white army wanted democracy. Samething today most of those preaching communism do it from universities not the fields and factories.

2006-12-20 04:26:07 · 3 answers · asked by dem_dogs 3 in History

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am I too late to take gymnastics on a freerun level(front/back/side flips)? im 18 years old?

Im 18 years old and I wanna try out for gymnastics. I wanna learn how to do flips and to develop my core to the point that I can hang on a pole like a flag. I also want to develop my flexibility. Is it possible to do so? I havent been very physically active in months now... Ive been taking alot of gym before so I didnt really focus on my flexibility.

2006-12-20 04:23:43 · 6 answers · asked by gagabobo_01 1 in Dancing

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Where did the Army get the term Calvary?

Wanting to find out where the United States came up with the term
Calvary for the Army.

2006-12-20 04:23:35 · 5 answers · asked by shana l 1 in History

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poems of sadness itstarts if tears were stairs I'd climb upthere and bring you home?

2006-12-20 04:17:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Books & Authors

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Cash or fame?

2006-12-20 04:13:39 · 12 answers · asked by panic_at_the_disco_fan34 1 in Other - Arts & Humanities

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Scheherazade, was she real? Was there a real person the story was based on?

Was Scheherazade a real person or a fictional character?
And if fictional who wrote it?
And if about a real person who was the real person and when did they live?
Is there an older story told by others, or other tales?
Was Edgar Allen Poe involved in the telling?

2006-12-20 04:10:45 · 1 answers · asked by Dragon 4 in Books & Authors

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Stephen King’s Nightmares and Dreamscapes?

I need some info about Stephen King’s mini series “Nightmares and Dreamscapes”.

1. Is it based on a book named Nightmares and Dreamscapes?
OR
2. Is it based on different short stories of his?

3. If so, what short stories?

Thank you so much in advance for your help! Merry Christmas!!!

2006-12-20 04:09:00 · 3 answers · asked by Mel in STL 1 in Books & Authors

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After its all said and done...?

When those six men carry you to your final resting place, when your heart stops and all brain activity cease, what can you say you left the world with? What was your mark? Other than bills, kids, and other family members, how will the world know that you were here?

2006-12-20 04:08:14 · 13 answers · asked by INFINITE CONSCIOUSNESS 5 in Philosophy

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Okay, it's trivia time, crime fiction buffs...?

Okay, I'm reading a book that is part of a series following a particular character and I noticed the author likes to use a certain analogy in several of these books. It's a good one, and if you've only read one of his books and haven't heard the phrase before, it makes you nod and smile in comprehension. The thing is, he has used it in at least 2 books and probably more, so I figure some of you out there might be able to pick him (the author), or the series, out. If it seems that people are having trouble, I'll add hints. I'm pretty sure that several of you smart cookies out there will get it on the first try, though. Here goes: "...as (comfortable) as a tweed condom." Sound familiar? You can submit the author and or the 'series' (main character's name). 10 points for the first correct answer.

2006-12-20 04:07:11 · 5 answers · asked by BetchaBiteAChip 2 in Books & Authors

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If you found yourself in the middle of Paris right now with a stripy shirt on and a baguette under your arm,?

what would you say?

2006-12-20 04:06:27 · 39 answers · asked by Alyosha 4 in Philosophy