Barzun called it "a classic detective novel that has never received due recognition." Probably the first and only American detective created by British writer. New World shows up Scotland Yard in this
Challenge yourself with over 100 fresh paradoxes, puzzles, riddles, conundrums, word and number games for the jaded, skeptical puzzlist. Over 100 pages of comprehensive answers. Approximately 300 illu
Of the four works in the Ring cycle, Gotterdammerung is perhaps the grandest and most sweeping of all. Wagner began composing the musical drafts of Gotterdammerung in 1869. Five years later, the work
An exploration of rare and priceless manuscripts from museums around the world, this survey features nearly 200 photographic facsimiles that depict ancestors of the modern book. Contributions from num
Each chapter devoted to single type of problem with accompanying commentary and set of practice problems. Amateur puzzlists, students of mathematics and geometry will enjoy this rare opportunity to m
Accessible to non-mathematics professionals as well as college seniors and graduates, this text examines linear and nonlinear transformations; nonlinear algebraic and transcendental equations; nonline
Popular 1911 manual offers complete designs and instructions for making 18 authentic Mission lighting fixtures: chandeliers, reading lamps, droplights, desk lamps, dome fixtures, more. Complete, easy-
Careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the body's organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, etc. Numerous views, cross-sections, diagrams. Suggestions for colo
Sure to be popular with stained glass workers, these 96 lovely floral patterns include graceful irises, poppies, lilies, and tulips in a variety of styles, abstract and geometric patterns, and other
In this gripping yarn by the great Victorian storyteller, a strange and wild woodsman investigates a gentle young woman's mysterious origins. A warm, entertaining tale that blends domestic comedy, pat
The most complete treatise on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to c
40 tiny and charming delights ? all easy to execute; requiring very little yarn, thread, or floss; and very little time. Complete instructions. 89 illustrations.
This authoritative edition of Bartok's early works is the only version based on the Hungarian composer's corrections from his own memorabilia and original editions in the New York Bartok Archive. Edit
Combined theoretical and practical approach covers harmonic functions, analytic functions, the complex integral calculus, families of analytic functions, conformal mapping of simply-connected domains,
Noted photo-historian documents bonnets, capes, caps, shawls, bodices, and crinolines as people actually wore them — from 1840 to 1914. 235 early photos show aristocrats and the middle class as
A Vivien Leigh figure and 28 costumes from a dozen films ? including Gone With the Wind and A Streetcar Named Desire ? all in full color on heavy stock.
Forty-four drawings from many periods and styles show master 20th-century draughtsman's incredible line: 1905 circus family, portraits of Diaghilev and Balzac, cubist studies, neo-classical nudes, an
Noted research mathematician Melvin Dresher puts forth an exceptionally clear presentation of the mathematical theory of games of strategy and its application to many fields including economics, mili
This excellent text offers comprehensive treatment of the light-scattering properties of small, independent particles, covering both basic scattering theory and particular computations with different
Rich selection of 36 songs, settings of texts by Baudelaire, Verlaine, Mallarme, Bourget, Pierre Louys and other poets. Songs include: Beau Soir, Mandoline, Les Angelus, Dans le jardin, Cinq poemes de
A striking display of musical atmospheric color based on the Oscar Wilde play, Salome was Strauss' first great operatic success, and now ranks among the seminal works of 20th-century music-drama. This
Brahms wrote only 4 concerti — all of which have become absolute staples of the concert repertoire. The works are: Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 2; Violin Concerto, Op. 77; Concerto for Violin and Cello,
An original, effective approach teaches by reviewing worked examples in detail. "Every step in the mathematical process is explained, its purpose and necessity made clear . . . the reader not only has
These 210 exceptional photographs show the same scene viewed both in early photos and in more recent photos. Island has absorbed modern era while remaining untouched — text tells how.
Splendid selection of 218 black-and-white inventions from legendary designer's productions for Harper's Bazar, 1918–32. Also 8 pages of full-color covers, originals now prized collector's items
Colorable illustrations of 46 common mammals: armadillo, badger, bobcat, kit fox, kangaroo rat, raccoon, pika, peccary, yellowbelly marmot, marten, ferret, weasel, mink, and many more. Full-color rend
Moving into a new house or apartment? Refurnishing your present living space? Now you don't have to waste time and energy repositioning heavy pieces. Use this handy furniture layout kit to design your
The near century (1630–1720) that separates the important astronomical findings of Galileo Galilei (1564–1642) and the vastly influential mathematical work of Sir Isaac Newton (1642–1727) represents
Here are handsome line renderings of 45 colorful, varied, and exotic specimens: Cannonball Tree (Brazil and Trinidad); Bird-of-Paradise Flower (South Africa); Flame of the Forest (India); Sausage Tre
A year's worth of knitting projects from "one of America's most ingenious and creative knitters." Classic patterns for Aran sweaters, baby items, blankets, mittens, moccasins, and other seasonal need
Vast compilation of royalty-free images from many cultures and eras — from prehistoric rock paintings to works of Max Ernst, from the masks of black Africa to the gargoyles of Notre Dame.
This comprehensive study of probability, its relation to statistics, and its truth-finding value considers the approaches of Pascal, Laplace, Poisson, and others. It also discusses Laws of Large Numbe
Nearly 40 images reinterpret the artistry of Mucha, Beardsley, Grasset, Berthon, de Feure, and other Art Nouveau masters. Crisp black-and-white designs recapture the characteristic grace and elegance
16 patterns and full instructions for carving duck decoys in the classic two-piece hollow construction method. Includes mallard, pintail, goldeneye, widgeon, and more (both male and female).
This classic work offers a concise and comprehensive review of the literature on relativity as of 1921, along with the author's insightful update of later developments in relativity theory and covera
The jolly old elf, the reindeer-sleigh and chimney leap, the bag full of toys, and visions of sugar plums: Clement Moore's classic Christmas poem takes new life in this magical coloring book. The comp
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
Accurate record of actual dress of the Roaring Twenties in over 150 pages of mail-order catalogs, selected and with text by Stella Blum. Over 750 illustrations, captions.
