A token of the world s instability and of human powerlessness, chance is inevitably a crucial literary theme. It also presents formal problems: Must the artist struggle against chance in pursuit of a flawless work? Or does chance have a place in the artistic process or product? This book examines the representation and staging of chance in literature through the study of a specific casethe work of the twentieth-century French writer Georges Perec (193682).
In "Constraining Chance, " James explores the ways in which Perec s texts exploit the possibilities of chance, by both tapping into...
A token of the world s instability and of human powerlessness, chance is inevitably a crucial literary theme. It also presents formal problems: Mus...
How to nurture creativity in tomorrow's innovators--today's college students
When asked what they want colleges to emphasize most, employers didn't put science, computing, math, or business management first. According to AAC&U's 2013 employer survey, 95% of employers give hiring preference to college graduates with skills that will enable them to contribute to innovation in the workplace. In Engaging Imagination: Helping Students Become Creative and Reflective Thinkers, two leading educators help college instructors across disciplines engage students in nurturing...
How to nurture creativity in tomorrow's innovators--today's college students
When asked what they want colleges to emphasize most...
Which Queen gave birth in the rain? Which Princesses have had secret love children? Which Prince pee'd on his nanny at his christening? Which pregnant Queen had a craving for cucumbers? Which Princess didn't conceive for 10 years? Who's been the oldest Royal mum and who was the youngest? Which Duke was not 'heir-conditioned'? What did William buy Kate to commemorate the births of Prince George and Princess Charlotte? Who's your Royal birthday twin? In this fact-packed, fun-filled, relevant yet irreverent read, you'll find the answers to these right Royal questions - and a whole lot more. It's...
Which Queen gave birth in the rain? Which Princesses have had secret love children? Which Prince pee'd on his nanny at his christening? Which pregnant...
