Noted occult historian A. E. Waite created this meticulously researched survey in order to unite and interpret the scattered and often-inaccessible details of magical traditions. Part I contains
"In my criminal work, everything that wears skirts is a lady, until the law proves her otherwise," declares Jack Knox, attorney at law and narrator of this sprightly mystery. Jack's cautiously chivalr
"This very entertaining volume with its delightfully humorous pictures should be read by all gardeners." — Nature"Mr. Čapek writes with sympathy, understanding, and humor." — The New
Fanciful creatures slither, swim, and soar through this full-color adaptation of a rare 19th-century German portfolio. The colorful images include exotic birds and fishes, dramatic reptiles and amphib
This collection of twenty-one patterns for cabled sweaters and accessories offer the classic style of Aran knitting in modern silhouettes. Schematics illustrate every pattern and charts accompany the
The entire Greek world plunged into three decades of bloodshed in 431 B.C., when the ongoing friction between Athens and Sparta exploded into war. Ten years into the struggle, the Athenian general Thu
Thirty-one fun-to-color Christmas-themed word designs offer festive coloring for adults! These unique and playful illustrations feature holiday items shaped by an assortment of related words: for exam
Lovers of Christmas and nostalgia are in for a big treat! Thirty high-quality, ready-to-frame reprints of classic Saturday Evening Post holiday covers are accompanied by exquisitely rendered black-and
Boy Scouts co-founder and avid outdoorsman "Uncle Dan" Beard provides a clear, enthusiastic introduction to the joys of camping, trapping, and outdoor survival. Originally published nearly a century a
Hailed as one of the greatest novels of all time and a classic of world literature, War and Peace unfolds in the early nineteenth century during the turbulent years of the Napoleonic invasion of Russi
Written as a guide to using matrices as a mathematical tool, this text is geared toward physical and social scientists, engineers, economists, and others who require a model for procedure rather than
A concise monograph by two Russian experts provides an account of the operational calculus in two variables based on the two-dimensional Laplace transform. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and gra
Get into the holiday spirit with these 46 lovely Christmas-themed images! The illustrations include a wide variety of seasonal delights, from traditional motifs of trees and ornaments to patterns of d
Smitten with a beautiful and cultivated young woman, a bright but uncultured sailor determines to better himself intellectually and socially. Martin Eden turns his attention and energy from drinking a
P. T. Barnum's career of showmanship and charlatanry was marked by a surprising undercurrent of honesty and forthrightness. His exuberant autobiography forms a happy combination of all those traits, r
These barnyard creatures, woodland denizens, and ocean dwellers are especially snug in their sweaters, hats, scarves, legwarmers, and socks. Thirty-one heartwarming illustrations offer a fun-to-color
"Nigh about the middle of the Dark Ages, when ignorance, greed, and superstition largely ruled the world, pretty much in fact as do these forces at present, a knight and his squire proceeded to their
"Beautifully played out to a startling and valid ending... Fremlin is here to stay as a major mistress of insight and suspense." — TheNew York Times"Fremlin puts a keen edge on the reader's curi
Filled with the folk humor and storytelling charm that have made Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn such enduringly popular characters, these two comic gems trace the friends' further adventures. Tom Sawyer, De
French novelist Jules Verne — "the man who invented the future" — captured and intensified the human impulse to explore the world's hidden regions. This prophetic 1870 adventure novel, cen
This festive activity book is bursting with holiday cheer! Thirty-six entertaining Christmas puzzles challenge kids to figure out the names of Santa's reindeers, identify matching ornaments, and solve
Generations of children have delighted in the nursery rhyme about Jack and his house. Starting with the familiar refrain "This is the house that Jack built. This is the malt that lay in the house that
A pair of teens visiting their wealthy cousin in a sleepy seaside town stumble upon a family mystery in this suspenseful Newbery Honor Book. Oliver and Janet sense immediately that something's wrong w
On a chilly December morning in Bow, a working-class area in London's East End, a landlady unsuccessfully attempts to rouse a tenant whose door is locked and bolted from the inside. The alarmed landla
More than 40 inspiring words and phrases, each framed by gorgeously detailed designs, offer the perfect pairing for colorists to relax and enjoy! Encouraging words such as Strength, Pride, Peace, Succ
A fine example of a great mathematician's intellect and mathematical style, this classic on linear algebra is widely cited in the literature. The treatment is an ideal supplement to many traditional l
"Cocolat is to chocolate what Tiffany is to diamonds." — Gourmet magazine.One of America's leading chocolatiers and the founder of the famous Cocolat shops shares the secrets behind her decadent
Transform tin cans, Mason jars, and other everyday items into extraordinary handmade artworks that can take the place of pride at the center of any table. These easy projects for adult crafters requir
This unique coloring book illustrates the numerous stages involved in building a house from the ground up. From drafting the plans and digging the foundation to framing the walls and developing interi
In this all-new collection of models, origami master John Montroll presents charming designs for more than 30 domestic creatures: several varieties of birds, tropical fish, cats, and dogs as well as a
"An adult merger of science fiction, mystery, noir, and eroticism." — Stephen R. BissetteWith her life in chaos and nothing left to lose, Jenny Woodlore joins her brother's ramshackle trucking b
"Rich in discussion-worthy arguments … an important contribution to musical aesthetics." — Die Tonkunst"An excellent and expansive view of where we now are in the larger world of contempor
Decorate your home for any style of occasion with your very own handmade garlands and banners. Fifteen versatile ideas incorporate fabric, felt, ribbons, and other items available at any craft store.
Is mathematics a subject that everyone must study? You bet it is, and this playful guide shows why all of the people on this planet need to know something about math, and the more, the merrier! Mathem
Beginning pianists of all ages will cherish this excellent compilation of 57 piano classics. Each piece has been carefully selected and simplified to help students develop their skills. The special ar
Wood carving is coming back into style, and making kitchen utensils is among the easiest ways to learn the craft. This beautifully illustrated guide by master woodcrafter Lora S. Irish teaches the bas
Whatever occasion you're celebrating, this portable coloring book will add to the festivities! More than 40 fabulous designs — from a champagne toast and anniversary tree to a cupcake tower and
This little book is filled with big dreams — fantastical visions of gardens, seascapes, animals, and people, all rendered in vibrant detail. More than 40 surrealistic illustrations will inspire
From the artist who illustrated the bestselling Creative Haven Dazzling Dogs Coloring Book comes an equally appealing follow-up, this time with 31 illustrations of puppies. Adult colorists and dog lov
Colorists can re-create magnificent works by the famous American painter and naturalist John James Audubon with these 31 painstakingly rendered reproductions. Captions identify realistic and scientifi
