More than 100 splendid illustrations enhance this fascinating firsthand account of a 1923 expedition to survey the wildlife of the Galápagos Islands. Beebe, a renowned biologist and explorer, co
This fascinating firsthand account covers the Wright Brothers' early experiments, construction of planes and motors, first flights, and much more. Introduction and commentary by Fred C. Kelly. 76 pho
Thirty-eight meticulously rendered illustrations chronicle the exciting saga of the Norsemen — their Viking life in Norway and Iceland; raids into England and France, presence in America and Russia; s
Directed to advanced undergraduates in physics or electrical engineering, this comprehensive text covers electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic theory, and related topics, including relativity.
Excellent brief introduction presents fundamental theory of curves and surfaces and applies them to a number of examples. Topics include curves, theory of surfaces, fundamental equations, geometry on
This superb text offers a thorough background in elementary point set topology. Topics include sets and functions, groups, metric spaces, topologies, topological groups, compactness and connectedness,
Magnificently embellished letters of the alphabet — approximately 40 to a page plus one page of roman and arabic numbers — primarily taken from Jones's illustrated The Psalms of David. Meticulously cr
First inexpensive edition of great travel classic offers detailed, sharply observed portrait of 17th-century Persia. Vivid record of life at court of Shah: lavish banquets and entertainments, diplomat
The second, corrected edition of the first and only complete English translation of Kant's highly influential introduction to philosophy, presenting both the terminological and structural basis for hi
Volume 1 of the fullest repository on organ building and history in English language. Includes outline of organ history, external design and decoration, internal arrangement and mechanical systems, ac
An old-time champion shows how to spin a rope into rolls, figure 8s, zigzags, and other impressive formations. Includes photos, figures, and a Foreword by Will Rogers.
Revised third edition of classic first-year text by Nobel laureate. Atomic and molecular structure, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics correlated with descriptive chemistry. Prob
All 12 of the Baroque master's concerti grossi, among the earliest examples of the form, and celebrated for their vibrant lyricism and crisp dignity of style. Reproduced from the famous late-19th-cent
Solve crossword puzzles, follow the dots, and work your way out of mazes with words and objects such as sand, lighthouse, shells, lobsters, mermaid, and diver. An entertaining book for little hands.
Carroll's last major work: bizarre adventures of 2 young children, combining Carrollian nonsense, linguistic play and philosophical reflection. 46 illustrations by Harry Furniss.
Highly readable reminiscences, musical philosophy of great pianist: his experiences as a child prodigy in turn-of-the-century Vienna, concert career, thoughts on great conductors and composers of the
Nearly 300 letters reveal Chopin as both man and artist and illuminate his fascinating world — Europe of the 1830s and 1840s. "They abound in delightful gossip, are merry rather than malicious, are en
Exciting, hands-on approach to understanding fundamental underpinnings of modern arithmetic, algebra, geometry and number systems, by examining their origins in early Egyptian, Babylonian and Greek so
Richly illustrated fact-filled survey of American lighthouses since 1716. Includes over 200 stations — East, Gulf, and West coasts, Great Lakes, Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and th
On a damp November evening in wartime London, a young chemist sits on a bench in Regent's Park and watches as an approaching stranger suddenly disappears beneath a footbridge. Seconds later another fi
With 155 traditional motifs to choose from — all adapted by noted Danish designer Lis Bartholm — today's artists and craftspeople can re-create many of the lovely patterns that ornamented domestic fur
Invaluable guide offers detailed descriptions, drawings of masting, rigging and major fittings of American clippers and packets. Also includes wealth of details on deck furniture of various types of
Features 16 of Bach's transcriptions for solo keyboard instruments (piano and harpsichord) of concertos for violin and other non-keyboard instruments by Vivaldi, Telemann, and others. Reprinted from t
This volume provides a solid foundation for logical gear design practices and data. Topics include an analysis of conjugate gear-tooth action, nature of the contact, and resulting gear-tooth profiles
Devoted to French art songs of the 19th century, this volume explores the melodies of Berlioz, Liszt, Bizet, Saint-Saens, Franck, Faure, and many others. The songs are described and analyzed in terms
Construct an authentic copy of the master builder's celebrated residential classic. Detailed instructions and exploded diagrams enable miniaturists to create a two-foot-long replica — complete with ba
Excellent translations of basic works in later Buddhism feature the Buddha-Karita of Asvaghosha, concerning the life and teachings of the Buddha. Additional documents include the Larger and Smaller Su
Artist and avid sailor Peter Copeland re-creates significant moments and events in the dramatic story of the first voyage and the discovery of America in 41 superb drawings. Fully captioned ready-to-b
Hailed as "a model of scholarship" by the Saturday Review, this?comprehensive survey of domestic and public architecture ranges from early settlers' primitive cabins?to Greek Revival mansions of the e
The authors present a clear and comprehensive account of the basic principles involved in all quantum optical resonance phenomena. The text is directed to graduate students and research physicists, an
Great operatic masterpiece reprinted complete and unabridged from rare, limited and numbered full-score edition (for solo voice, chorus and orchestra), approved by Strauss. Published by AdolphFurstner
Originally prepared for the Office of Naval Research, this important monograph introduces various methods for the asymptotic evaluation of integrals containing a large parameter, and solutions of ordi
Detailed, accurate renderings of 2 dolls and 28 costumes, including Queen Victoria's wedding gown (1840), a lovely evening dress designed by Charles Frederick Worth (1864), a Dolly Varden walking suit
Perfect first book of mazes provides ages 4-8 with hours of entertainment. 46 twisting mazes of increasing difficulty lead puzzlists to a treasure chest of gold, a gingerbread house, and more.
Features the composer's best-known works for organ, including Six Pieces, Trois Pieces ? which contains the well-known Piece Heroique ? and Trois Chorals. Oblong format for easy use at keyboard. Autho
