The ill-fated lovers Frankie and Johnny were already legends by 1930, the year of this illustrated drama's publication. The unique interpretation is a collaboration between John Huston, the future dir
Amid a backdrop of war, conspiracy, and murder, this historical play depicts the troubled reign of King John, who ruled England from 1199 to 1216. Shakespeare's most enigmatic king struggles with the
In the course of fund-raising for civilian victims of World War I, Edith Wharton assembled this monumental benefit volume by drawing upon her connections to the era's leading authors and artists. The
A unique salute to the beloved pontiff, this book features paper dolls and a full array of papal attire, from the ordination robe to the mitre and crosier. Expert paper doll artist Tom Tierney is note
In his classic espionage thriller The Thirty-Nine Steps, John Buchan introduced Richard Hannay, an appealing antihero with the intelligence and daring to thwart a conspiracy involving British secrets
The founder of modern nursing expressed her revolutionary ideas of hospital reform in these two essays, published in 1859 and presented the previous year at the Social Science Congress. During the Cri
Dive into an underwater world of fantasy and fun! Dolphins are among the planet's most intelligent animals, and their friendly, playful manners endear them to people around the world. More than 30 ima
Hitch a ride with these off-duty monster trucks! When they're not racing, smashing things, and jumping over hundreds of other vehicles, what do monster trucks do? This playful coloring book follows th
Cow puncher, foot model, mannequin sculptor, and potato chip inspector are just a few of these peculiar professions. From alligator wrangler to wrinkle chaser, they're bizarre but real careers. Each o
Express yourself with this dynamic diary! Draw pictures of your buttons, illustrate your favorite songs, and design your personal superhero ? and that's just for starters! This book is bursting with s
Raised by a pack of wolves, the little boy known as Mowgli forms the human heart of an animal community in the Indian wilderness. These selections fromThe Jungle Book, The Second Jungle Book, and Many
From the vivid Green Cairns birdwing to the striped Tiger Swallowtail and the Blood Red Glider, these beautiful butterflies feature a kaleidoscopic array of colors and patterns. Includes simple instru
Cat fanciers and coloring enthusiasts will be enchanted with this gallery of original designs. More than 30 full-page portraits of pretty pussycats form a rich tapestry of motifs that includes hearts,
English artist William Hogarth (1697–1764) is most famous for his satirical caricatures and moral paintings, the forerunners of cartoons. In this instructive volume, the august painter and engraver di
"A very thrilling story … [with] a real surprise midway in the book, and a double-barreled shock at the end … the reader's interest is never allowed to flag." ?The New York Times.Captain Mic
Inspired by a popular PBS series, this collection features 2 dolls and 30 sumptuously detailed outfits from the 1910 to '20s era. The opulent wardrobe of original, historically accurate designs includ
"My favorite travel book. Sparkling, ironic, and terrific fun." — Jan MorrisEothen ("From the East") recaptures a bold young Englishman's exploits in the Middle Eas
Featuring hard-to-find short stories published between 1873 and 1930, this original anthology spotlights a variety of important sci-fi pioneers, including Ethel Watts Mumford, Edith Nesbit, and Clare
Learn how to use your crochet hook to make delicate lace patterns with this illustrated guide. No previous experience is necessary; aspiring lacemakers will find all the basic techniques here, and exp
Every knitter takes a different approach, and this revolutionary guide fosters experimentation and self-expression. Author Anna Zilboorg defies the notion of a one-size-fits-all teaching method, assur
Books are missing from the archbishop's shelves and the librarian is helpless to explain until the culprit is revealed: Arcade, the clergyman's guardian angel, has been educating himself. Immersion in
These captivating reproductions include landscapes, still lifes, and portraits. Create new color palettes for such renowned works asA Bar at the Folies-Bergere, Argenteuil, Repose, Portrait of Emile Z
A wealthy citizen of ancient Greece, Timon delights in entertaining his friends and lavishing them with extravagant gifts. His largesse ultimately exceeds his means, and when creditors begin to press
Sea turtles, coral reef-dwelling fish, dolphins, and other marine creatures swim through these full-page pictures. Colorists can achieve realistic effects and perfect shading with the help of lightly
A great tattoo starts with a great tattoo drawing. Whether you want to become the next big tattoo artist, want to perfect a design for yourself, or just like to create new and original tattoo art,How
A delight for readers and listeners of all ages, these 25 traditional tales from West Africa were originally accompanied by music and dance. The stories' drama and folk wisdom shine through in these c
Origami enthusiasts with a particular interest in weaponry will appreciate this unique book, which presents instructions for folding fourteen war machines: six jets, three missiles, and five ground ve
"This brief monograph on the gamma function by a major 20th century mathematician was designed to bridge a gap in the literature of mathematics between incomplete and over-complicated treatments. Topi
"In addition to the best of Sherlock Holmes, this anthology features selections from Conan Doyle's works of fantasy starring Professor Challenger. Contents include The Hound of the Baskervilles and A
"A concise introduction to the 19th-century writings of a pre-feminist author, this compilation features the complete text of The Awakening, Kate Chopin's best known and most studied novel. An additio
Lucid presentation explores the growth, development, and far-reaching applications of trigonometry, navigation, cartography, logarithms, algebra, and calculus through ancient, medieval, post-Renaissan
Introductory text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students covers the nature of symmetry operations; applications to vibrating systems, continuum mechanics, and quantum structures; permutatio
Selections from the famous musicologist's acclaimed Essays in Musical Analysiscomprise surveys of Bach's "Goldberg" Variations and Art of the Fugue plus works by Haydn, Mozart, Beeth
Concise text prepares readers to pursue abstract analysis in the literature of pure mathematics. Detailed, easy-to-follow proofs and examples illustrate topics including real numbers, vector and metri
This volume offers a concise, highly focused review for high school and beginning college undergraduates. Rigorously tested examples and coherent, to-the-point explanations are presented in an accessi
"Valuable as both a text and a reference, this concise monograph was written by a prominent mathematician and educator whose interests encompassed the history of mathematics, statistics, modeling in e
Text for both beginning and advanced undergraduate and graduate students covers finite planes, field planes, coordinates in an arbitrary plane, central collineations and the little Desargues' property
Text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students introduces Hilbert space and analytic function theory. Its principal feature is the extensive use of formal power series methods to obtain and som
"Witty, easy-to-read philosophical essays, written by the poet, essayist, and Supreme Court Justice. Holmes drew upon his experiences as a resident of a New England boardinghouse to add color and humo
"Stories of hardship amid the wilderness and on the open sea typify the works of Jack London. This inexpensive, single-volume edition features three complete novels by the adventure writer -- The Call
