"This is a beautiful, important book, a pleasure to read, in which the history recounted truly illuminates the mathematical ideas, and the ideas themselves are superbly explained; a wonderful accompli
"Stewart's beautifully lucid, poetic prose makes for a narrative of commanding power and enchantment that echoes the best of Le Guin and Tolkien." — Booklist"An astonishing, wise, beautiful work
This captivating gallery offers rare glimpses of Japanese culture during the early 20th century. Drawn from popular magazines, its frontispiece pictures of beautiful women embrace noble ideals and mod
The tiny single-celled organisms known as radiolarians (or radiolaria) develop beautiful, intricate mineral skeletons that cover ocean floors throughout the world. This CD-ROM set offers digital versi
Undulating curves. Straight lines that blossom into sweeping arches. Intricate geometrics and extravagant florals. New dimensions of stunning images abound in the strangely beautiful world of microsco
Strikingly beautiful black-and-white illustrations of plants, flowers, symbols, animals, water and wave forms, geometrics, and other designs reflect the spare, sophisticated style of traditional Japan
Hundreds of butterfly activities at a high-flying value!? 114 stickers including many that glitter? 23 tattoos and stencils? Butterflies Coloring Book plus 4 stained glass coloring sheets? 3 beautiful
Included are silhouetted portraits of women in elaborate headdresses, graceful images of woodland sprites, beautiful floral vignettes, a powerful likeness of a Chinese dragon, and much more. Ideal for
This treasury offers the best and most beautiful ornaments from prehistory to the early 19th century. Arranged by period ? Egyptian, Islamic, Baroque, Victorian, and other eras. Also brief identifying
Nearly 200 serene, stylized images display the Japanese knack for artfully turning design elements into subtle and classically beautiful patterns. Abstracts, florals, insects, geometrics, and other im
Easy-to-follow instructions and carefully executed illustrations make it possible for anyone to learn the basics of an age-old art form and fashion beautiful, lasting objects. Author discusses tools a
Recalling pleasantries from a bygone era, this charming collection of vintage illustrations depicts beautiful women and handsome men, lush floral bouquets and bowls of fruit, rustic country scenes, an
This magnificent display of all 166 plates from an extremely rare set of portfolios depicts scores of examples of the ironworker's art, among them beautiful gates, balustrades, balcony railings, wind
Beautiful reproduction of a 1791 classic describes the qualifications and duties of an architect. The 53 beautifully engraved, fine line plates display ornate compartments for coved ceilings; plans a
Loving tribute to the often startlingly beautiful sailing vessels of a bygone age, charmingly depicted in over 120 handsome photographs and 28 drawings. Flemish Carrack, c. 1450; the Norske Love, 1634
Play the world's most beautiful classical music quickly and easily with this high-quality selection of short, favorite, accessible compositions by the world's greatest composers — Bach, Beethov
Rich, comprehensive treatment of an age-old craft includes fascinating history of the beautiful and distinctive art of blackwork, plus detailed discussions of technique and design. Clear, concise desc
Practical archive of extraordinarily beautiful and decorative letters of the alphabet splendidly ornamented with geometric and curvilinear motifs interwoven with royal and saintly figures, mythical c
Superb step-by-step guide enables even beginners to create beautiful lace according to age-old technique. Edgings, doilies, squares, petals, picots, more. Projects graded, simple to advanced. 249 ill
Forty beautiful designs by one of Victorian era's most influential designers. Modestly priced, royalty-free collection of richly detailed patterns, faithfully reproduced from rare 1890s publication. S
The Galerie des Modes has been called the "most beautiful collection in existence on the fashions of the 18th century." Published over a 10-year period, its plates were elegantly drawn, accurately eng
Beautiful selection of 100 19th-century American wood type fonts, many reproduced at actual size. Each font features a complete alphabet of capitals; many include lowercase letters, numerals, and punc
Forty favorites: Beautiful Dreamer, Camptown Races (Gwine to Run All Night), Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair, Oh! Susanna, Old Black Joe, The Song of All Songs, That's What's the Matter, There Are Pl
A wonderful fantasy set in a medieval never-never land, reprinted here as a facsimile of the beautiful Kelmscott Press edition. Morris was source behind Dunsany, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, etc.
Save money, have more beautiful sweaters. "Fisherman's knit" sweaters, various types. 70 pattern variations. Authentic, collected in Hebrides, Aran Islands. 162 illustrations. "...a godsend to all kn
Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade — and here's the proof! These designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and skill level. Anyone can create eye-catc
This beautiful volume makes one of history's most extraordinary achievements in book design and printing available in an inexpensive paperback edition. The Story of the Glittering Plain, a richly
