Remarkable collection of 122 vintage views, most dating from 1904 to 1913. Rare large-format prints offer detailed views of the city's architecture and street life, including City Hall, State Street,
514 black-and-white frames, borders, vignettes, and more culled from a major Art Nouveau showcase. Abstracts, geometrics, animals, plants, people ? especially sensuous female figures ? have myriad des
High-quality reproduction of James Montgomery Flagg's classic World War I poster, in which Uncle Sam exhorts Americans to report to the nearest Army recruitment center. Printed on heavy stock and lami
Clear, concise compendium of about 150 time-saving math short-cuts features faster, easier ways to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Each problem includes an explanation of the method, a step-by-s
This ingenious book combines the fun of coloring with the satisfaction of creating pictures. Forty-five illustrations have been left unfinished, so boys and girls can use their unique creativity to co
From ancient Greek theory to the 20th century, this authoritative history shows how major chemists, their discoveries, and political, economic, and social developments transformed chemistry into moder
The first comprehensive treatment of quantum physics to appear in any language, this classic introduction to the basic theory is still highly recommended and still in wide use today as both a text an
Expert andinexpensive guide to building 7 wooden birdhouses includes detailed coverage of wood selection, hanging and supporting birdhouses, inspection and cleaning, proper placement, attractin
Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations.
A preeminent medievalist presents a wonderful catalog of real and fanciful beasts, including the manticore, griffin, phoenix, amphivius, jaculus, and many other exotic animals. White's witty, erudite
Full scores of 5 great Beethoven piano concertos, reproduced from the authoritative Breitkopf & Hartel edition, with all cadenzas as he wrote them. The works reveal the pianistic and orchestral ma
Nearly 100 patterns include kingfishers, toucans, and butterflies, and add vibrancy to stained glass projects — lightcatchers, windows, mobiles, and more. Accessible to intermediate/advanced glasswork
Quilters at every level of expertise will welcome this comprehensive sourcebook of 110 full-size, ready-to-use patterns — including pinwheels, birds, flowers, nautical designs, braids, and othe
Extensive text and 164 historic photographstell the compelling story of the Canal's construction: dredging, housing, internal government, engineering feats, failures, and final success.
Challenging mazes accompanied by tales of adventure. Evil dragons, people-eating plants, bloodthirsty giants, many more adversaries at every twist and turn. Solutions.
Here is an affordable edition of the complete 48 preludes and fugues in all major and minor keys. Reprinted from the authoritative Bach-Gesellschaft edition, the book also features handy explanation
On May 14, 1804, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark — accompanied by an intrepid band of skilled hunters and gunsmiths — set off up the Missouri River to explore a vast wilderness of 825,000
Clear instructions for 101 tricks and problems, many based on important math principles. Calculations have been concealed; tricks are carefully streamlined for quick understanding and flawless perform
An expert "op art" designer explains what tessellated patterns are and how they are formed, relates the history of tessellated designs from their beginnings in Rome and shows how to create your own d
Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the forei
Noted quilting teachers and authors provide complete instructions and accurate templates for making classic American quilt on the sewing machine. Patterns come in three different sizes for a wall hang
160 math teasers and 40 alphametics will provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. Accessible to high school students. Solutions. Four Appendices.
Complete and comprehensive, this text for advanced undergraduates in physics and engineering features exceptional clarity and minimum of mathematic notation. The expert and up-to-date treatment covers
Compact guide introduces basics to beginners, offers sophisticated strategies to experienced players. Book One presents every facet of bidding and playing. Book Two explains how and when to deceive op
3life-like paper dolls and 28 costumes from as many films have been carefully rendered by fashion illustrator Tom Tierney. Projects Joan's many glamorous images. Short biography. Captions. 16 f
Collection of 850 precisely drawn calligraphic elements recalls the spirit of 18th-century pen flourishing. Delicate scrolls, swirls, frames, borders, cartouches, and other design elements are suitabl
Comprehensive reference work explains how to tie hundreds of practical (and decorative) knots in clear illustrations and precisely worded written instructions. Ideal for boaters and campers. Also cove
Here are the most significant ethical writings of the 12th-century philosopher, physician, and master of rabbinical literature — translated from the original sources by noted Maimonides scholar
Spanning?three generations, an American family of?eight is shown in period attire worn for housework, farming, and formal occasions. Wardrobes include lace-and-ruffle embellished gowns, a judge's robe
250 copyright-free illustrations. From small cartouches to elaborate, full-page compositions. Variety of shapes: square, oblong, round, oval and heart-shaped.
Collection of portraits, selected from public and private holdings by art historian Trevor J. Fairbrother, reveal the technical skill and intuitive eye for which American portrait painter John Singer
Forty carefully researched, accurately rendered line drawings — ready to be colored — depict the traditional costume and culture of the Plains Indians, including the Apache, Pawnee, Crow, Blackfoot, C
The chic of the Twenties is re-created in this collection ? 2 dolls and 30 meticulously rendered costumes. Designs of Chanel, Poiret, Paquin, Patou, Worth, Vionnet, Lelong, and 13 others. Full color.
Simple, easy-to-follow instructions with clear explanations of ingredients and utensils take children through each phase of food preparation and actual cooking. Helpful introduction includes a basic
Reprinted from the definitive Haydn Society edition, these five works form the bridge between Haydn's "Paris" and "London" symphonies, clearly demonstrating the composer's originality of themes and me
This handsome, affordable, and royalty-free collection features over 500 designs of ornamental scroll-work. Selected from authentic 19th-century sources — Cassell's Magazine, Century Magazine, Illustr
These 44 full-page, full-color plates display the swirling lines and muted colors typical of Art Nouveau. Various decorative elements: borders, frames, panels, cartouches, dingbats, etc.
Demonstrates relationships between different types of geometry. Provides excellent overview of the foundations and historical evolution of geometrical concepts. Exercises (no solutions). Includes 98
When holiday deadlines press, artists and designers need topical spots on short notice. Here is a book to meet that demand: over 650 original, ready-to-use illustrations covering the year's highpoints
