Computer Technology and Computer Programming

One of the earliest and best collections of stories about hapless aristocrat Bertie Wooster and his supremely efficient valet Jeeves, this volume centers on the romantic travails of Bertie's schoo

From time immemorial, people have sought to understand the mysteries of the natural world, giving rise to a wealth of myths and legends connected to plant life. In addition to their imaginative appeal

The great American poet received the first of his four Pulitzer Prizes for this 1923 collection. Frost's meditations on rural life, love, and death include several of his best-known poems, including "

Thirty realistic black-and-white scenes to color depict dozens of the notorious underwater predators, including hammerhead, great white, mako, bull, tiger, blue, and leopard sharks. Each page also off

Rock journalist Ellen Sander (Hit Parader, Vogue) draws upon her professional and personal experiences to chronicle pop culture's highs and lows in the turbulent years from 1962-69, "undoubted

They're about three times bigger than their real-life equivalents, but these dramatic renderings of butterflies are scrupulously accurate—and they really fly! Just press out along the perfor

A cute rhyming story about kids who love pears — and one who doesn't. As the children walk through a farmer's market, they try to encourage their friend to give the yummy fruit a try. Th

"I would give anything to have come by this book years ago. It is in my opinion comparable only to the notes of Leonardo and Sir Joshua . . . One of the finest voices which express the philosophy

The first major achievement of American poet William Carlos Williams, this 1923 collection ranks among the groundbreaking works of modern poetry. Alternating sections of vivid, sensuous prose and free

Referring to the work of the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802–29) in algebraic geometry, this monograph for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics requires s

Crafters can relish a new project every week with this full-color guide by the author of the bestselling The Art of Stone Painting. Offering a wealth of inspirational and meditative themes, the book p

Cross stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! Approximately 175 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage and kitschy. All

More than 80 color plates spotlight the artistry of Cole Phillips (1880–1927), an American watercolorist and draftsman of remarkable skill. Known for blending aspects of foreground figures seaml

For his last and most celebrated novel, Nobel Prize-winner Rudyard Kipling chose the setting of India during the mid-1800s. Here an orphaned boy, neither entirely British nor completely Indian, strugg

"Bananas with our breakfast, bananas with our lunch, so yellow, ripe, and mellow, bananas by the bunch!" A pair of twins celebrate their birthday by eating their favorite fruit all day long

A group of young friends spend a beautiful autumn day picking apples and learning about the delicious foods that are made with their favorite fruit. Vivid illustrations accompany the simple but sweet

The fun-loving felines from the popular Dumpling Cats crochet guide are back, and this time they're starring in their own coloring book. Paula's in the kitchen making a batch of pancakes while Daisy t

This beautiful collection of 31 creative and inspiring designs pays tribute to mothers everywhere. Filled with sweet and sometimes funny words of love. the delightful illustrations overflow with roses

From the bestselling artist of Creative Cats come these 31 majestic, full-page illustrations. Marjorie Sarnat portrays horses as symbols of beauty, romance, and freedom in images of breathtaking breed

"Here is a remarkably good detective story." — The New York Times Book Review"For God's sake, come!" implores the letter to Hercule Poirot from Paul Renauld. A wealthy English financier living in France, Renauld hints at being in possession of a deadly secret. The Belgian sleuth — accompanied by Captain Hastings, his friend from The Mysterious Affair at Styles — rushes to answer the call but arrives too late. Stabbed in the back, Poirot's would-be client lies in a shallow grave on the golf course alongside his estate.Renauld's wife, found bound and gagged in her bedroom, identifies a pair of masked intruders as the likeliest culprits. But the thugs prove untraceable even as the roster of suspects expands. The instant dislike formed between Poirot and Monsieur Giraud of the Paris Sûreté further intensifies the investigation, which becomes a competition between their radically different approaches to crime detection. Both are incapable of solving the murder until the discovery

Rendered in a realistic woodcut style, 31 striking illustrations celebrate the biggest Western stars of the silver screen and television. Ready-to-color portraits include John Wayne, Maureen O'Har

Adorable mermaids frolic in the sea and on the shore in this cute coloring book for kids. Thirty whimsical designs show a magical underwater world of mermaids swimming with ocean friends, lounging in

These choice selections from Honoré de Balzac's Droll Stories offer a lively and lusty portrait of sixteenth-century French life and manners. Told in the tradition of Boccaccio, Chaucer, and

Here, in a dazzling panoply, are the legendary figures from the age of chivalry: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Robin Hood, Richard the Lionhearted and his crusaders, and a host of ot

This original 2018 work, based on the author's many years of teaching at Harvard University, examines mathematical methods of value and importance to advanced undergraduates and graduate students

Philip Jettan cares nothing for fashion and society. The Sussex squire's son confines his interests to farming and his charming neighbor, Cleone Charteris. But Cleone is just back from London, whe

Best known today as the author of War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Count Leo Tolstoy also is acknowledged as a skilled playwright. His five-act drama The Power of Darkness offers a cold and unsparing

What makes owls wise and foxes sly? How did the lion become the king of beasts, and why do serpents symbolize evil? This survey of legends, folk tales, myths, and superstitions chronicles the human fa

"[Cane] has been reverberating in me to an astonishing degree. I love it passionately; could not possibly exit without it." — Alice Walker "A breakthrough in prose and poetical writi

Invariant manifold theory links dynamical systems theory and turbulence phenomena. These research notes develop a theory for the Navier-Stokes equations in bounded and certain unbounded geometries. Th

With his 1923 debut, 25-year-old poet e. e. cummings took an avant-garde approach to the traditional subjects of love, life, time, and beauty. His playful treatment of punctuation and language adds en

You can make luxurious products for skin, hair, and bath at home! All you need are basic cooking skills, a few simple kitchen tools, some common household ingredients — and this easy-to-follow,

Hailed by botanists for their scientific accuracy and by lovers of fine art for their peerless beauty, the floral illustrations of Pierre-Joseph Redouté appear in reproductions in millions of h

Young dinosaur fans will thrill to these 30 full-page illustrations to color, which accurately portray giants like T. rex as well as the dainty, bird-like predator Troodon and other creatures from the

The music of Wagner can be daunting to beginning pianists but this collection offers an accessible approach. Arrangements focus on the composer's melodies and style, with manageable excerpts from

Flush with success from having solved the case of the murdered Rabbit, crotchety detective Chief Badger and his impetuous young assistant, Badgercat, anticipate the return of peace and quiet to their

Once again, it's time for kids to turn off their devices and get their game on! A second helping of over 100 full-color puzzles includes even more entertaining brain games: crosswords, scrambles,

Although strongly associated with Ireland, the timeless beauty of Celtic crosses makes them appealing to people of all nationalities and faiths. These 31 complex and inspiring Celtic cross designs wil

Here's the perfect gift for anyone who's celebrating a birthday! Thirty-one festive illustrations of candles and cakes, fun birthday quotes, and pretty party patterns will make everyone's

Colorists with a flair for stitchery will find these 31 black-and-white illustrations irresistible! The original designs feature sewing-related humor and puns as well as depictions of fabric store int