The basic book of its field, this work covers star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore, and literature associated with heavens. This fascinating read is solidly based on years of thorough rese
Pioneer study of American children's games collected by author throughout eastern half of United States at turn of the century. Features 190 games and play situations, full song texts, many melodies,
With "knowledge, authority, charm and eloquence," author explains reasons for scientific nomenclature, history of terms, components, other helpful material.
Extremely thorough coverage of practically everything of importance known about the silk screen process. Brief history, plus detailed information on basic tools and equipment, stencil making and phot
53 classic stories include "Rumpelstiltskin," "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," "The Fisherman and his Wife," "Snow White," "Tom Thumb," "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and so many more. Lavishly illu
This logical, developmental presentation of the major aspects of Italian grammar includes all the necessary tools for speech and comprehension. Designed for adults with limited learning time who wish
Indispensable guide to one of the most influential thought systems of our century. Stressing the work of Heidegger and Sartre, it offers a careful and objective examination of the existentialist posit
This fascinating text presents what is probably the largest selection of antique lamps illustrated anywhere — 647 in all. Included are "Betty" lamps; petticoat and tumbler lamps; pierced tin lanterns;
One of America's leading patchwork quilt authorities offers more than 100 patterns with complete instructions for cutting and sewing quilts. The various designs diagrammed and described include flower
An expert traces every step in the creation of?etchings, from essential materials to completed proof. More than 50 figures illustrate each phase, and 24 annotated plates?exemplify every technique. In
This entertaining text, developed by a math teacher, uses puzzles and games to introduce the basic ideas and operations of arithmetic. Following the standard middle school curriculum, the book present
Presented in both German and English, here are 10 works of classic humor that are in turn malevolent, jovial, sardonic, diabolical, and bloodthirsty. Includes "Cat and Mouse," "Ker and Plunk," "The Eg
Classic of music analysis by a noted musicologist for those with a serious interest in Beethoven's symphonies. Fascinating background on composer's historical era, plus quotations, letters, and anecdo
For over 150 years considered among the finest, most accurate, most useful renderings of authentic costumes from these early civilizations. Carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, these eng
Probably the most delightful, useful and comprehensive elementary book available for learning spoken and written French, either with or without a teacher. Index.
Volume 1 of the definitive, scholarly English translation of one of the great religious and philosophical classics of the East. Included are the 12 classical upanishads. Fully annotated with a 160-pa
Volume2 of the definitive, scholarly English translation of one of the great religious and philosophical classics of the East. Included are the 12 classical upanishads. Fully annotated with a 1
Topics covered include differential equations of the 1st order, the Riccati equation and existence theorems, 2nd order equations, elliptic integrals and functions, the technique of continuous analysi
Excellent introduction shows how to avoid pitfalls of craft and gives full information on tools, basic cutting strokes, then presents a wide range of projects: handles, bookends, pipes, chessmen, pic
The conflict between scientific observation and poetry, reflections on abolition, transcendental philosophy, other concerns are explored in this superb general selection from Thoreau's voluminous Jour
Thorough, extremely useful treatment of classical mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and relativity, includes full explanations of function theory, vectors, matrices, dyadics, tensors, partial differe
Unique survey of best works by16th-century Flemish printmaker presents 64 engravings and one woodcut, each accompanied by an informative essay. Subjects include landscapes, ships and the sea, peasants
In this book, the author spent more than 4 years visiting hundreds of Japanese homes and learning as much as possible about their construction, design, furnishings, and relative merits. It is the onl
This classic introductory text features hundreds of applications and design problems that illuminate fundamentals of trusses, loaded beams and cables, and related areas. Includes 334 answered problems.
This full, clear treatment of basic material (tension, torsion, bending, etc.) also features advanced material on engineering methods and applications, in addition to350 problems and answers.
Phase space, ergodic problems, central limit theorem, dispersion and distribution of sum functions. Chapters include Geometry and Kinematics of the Phase Space; Reduction to the Problem of the Theory
A young soldier in training for the special forces in Vietnam learns how to rid himself of anxieties under stress and other emotional factors that may hinder his effectiveness in combat.
Three late-nineteenth-century novels--"When the sleeper wakes," "A story of the days to come," and "The time machine"--in which Wells expressed his ideas about the future of mankind
This text provides a thorough collection of classical and modern methods of making statistical inferences. A basic knowledge of statistics is assumed by the authors in their discussion of sign tests,
Standard work applies tensorial methods to subjects within realm of advanced college mathematics. Text explains fundamental ideas and notation of tensor theory; covers geometrical treatment of tensor
Volume Two of this two-volume set on the fundamental formulas of mathematical physics begins with Chapter 16 on geometrical optics. In addition to chapters on physical and electron optics, additional
This text remains one of the clearest, most authoritative and most accurate works in the field. The standard history treats hundreds of figures and schools instrumental in the development of mathemati
Best introduction in English to a great Japanese game. Detailed instructions provide valuable information on basic patterns, strategy, tactics, and analyzed games. Used as text by generations of Ameri
This book by a Nobel Laureate provides the foundation for analysis of stellar atmospheres, planetary illumination, and sky radiation. Radiation transfer has been investigated as a phenomenon of astrop
Gardner's second collection of amusing, thought-provoking problems and puzzles from Loyd's Cyclopedia — perhaps the most exciting collection of puzzles ever assembled in one volume. Arithmetic, algebr
Provides a handy collection of mathematical formulas that describes the principal physical phenomena, include vortex motion, tidal waves, wavelength, and the Zeeman effect
What it was really like. Panic, despair, shocking inefficiency, and a dash of heroism. Two lengthy narratives by passengers who had a thorough knowledge of the sea and by members of the ship's crew.
