Classic text focuses on everyday applications as well as those of scientific research. Minimal mathematical background necessary. Includes lively examples from business, government, and other fields.
Richly illustrated with photos, charts, and drawings, this guide features more than 100 patterns for children's and adults' sweaters, jackets, caps, mittens, stockings, and shawls. Includes suggestion
Introductory treatment covers basic theory of vector spaces and linear maps — dimension, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors — plus more advanced topics such as the study of canonical forms f
Thirty compositions, skillfully rendered in black-and-white, give would-be artists of all ages a chance to re-create — or even transform — lovely fruit and floral arrangements. Illustrations based on
"This text covers the development of decision theory and related applications of probability. Extensive examples and illustrations cultivate students' appreciation for applications, including strength
Suitable for advanced courses in applied mathematics, this text covers analysis of lumped parameter systems, distributed parameter systems, and important areas of applied mathematics. Answers to selec
A compilation of four books, first published between 1963 and 1974, featuring bears, a naughty prince's encounter with a witch, a wizard's happy accidents while inventing colors, and events that occur
"This accessible approach to set theory for upper-level undergraduates poses rigorous but simple arguments. Each definition is accompanied by commentary that motivates and explains new concepts. A his
This graduate-level text explores propagator methods, scattering theory, charged particle interactions and their applications, alternate approximate methods, and the Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations.
Tilly, a fabulous feline, and her canine companion, Spike, trek from Greece's ancient Acropolis and the Roman Colosseum to modern-day landmarks such as Dubai's skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, and the Sydney
One of the earliest memoirs of an American capitalist, this 1920 volume recounts an immigrant's rise from clerk to captain of industry and steel magnate. Includes Carnegie's treatise on his philanthro
"These tales of the legendary king and his knights of the Round Table form a highly readable abridgment of Thomas Malory's classic Le Morte d'Arthur. Beloved fables of Arthur, Merlin, Guinevere, Galah
Thirty full-page illustrations to color depict an international array of dragons, including a Balinese spirit king, Greek temple guardian, English wyvern, and creatures from Norse, Polish, Egyptian, a
Thirty original illustrations cover the complete major arcana — including the High Priestess, the Fool, the Lovers, and other trump cards — plus images from the swords, wands, cups, and coin suits.
Colorists of all ages will adore these 30 whimsical illustrations of owls — perched on branches, surrounded by flowers, silhouetted against backdrops with crescent moons, and nestled into other fun-to
Share a brother and sister's activities and excitement as they prepare to welcome a new sibling: helping paint the nursery, dreaming up names, learning to feed and hold a baby, more.
"Co-written by a bestselling high school and university textbook author, a longtime educational and standards pioneer, this up-to-date text is geared toward high school geometry classes and contains s
The last of nearly 100 operettas created by the composer between 1850 and 1880, this three-act work debuted in 1881 and remains popular to this day for its many memorable melodies.
"This foundational text is written for students who want to go beyond the perceptual stage of music to learn how musical sound is created and perceived. It surveys a wide range of topics related to ac
With this 1941 monograph, the author joined Poincare, Birkhoff, and others in placing celestial mechanics on a sound mathematical basis. Includes a substantial section of notes and references. 1941 ed
"This riveting combination of true crime and social history examines a dozen cases from the 1800s involving French and English women charged with murder. Each incident was a cause celebre, and this mi
Written in a lighthearted and humorous style, this captivating hardcover collection of 99 essays combines extensive field experience with reflections drawn from biology, literature, music, history, po
Original collection of more than 20 popular folk songs for beginning guitarists is supplemented with tutorial on tuning, basic strums, and chord patterns. Includes free MP3 downloads of all songs.
This pictorial feast of rotations, geometric illusions, delusions, and other impossible images reveals the fascinating intersection of art, science, and magic. Includes many original illusions plus ne
Rare essays and verses by the 70-year-old poet include reflections on the genesis of Leaves of Grass, "Slang in America," "What Lurks Behind Shakespeare's Historical Plays," "The Old Bowery," and more
Systematic three-part treatment covers generalized quantum mechanical framework, statistical thermodynamics, and collective phenomena. "Excellent." — Physics Today. "One of the best introductions to t
"This well-rounded, thorough treatment for advanced undergraduates and graduate students introduces basic concepts of mathematical physics involved in the study of linear systems. The text emphasizes
Full-color illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques and every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, including a happy heart, snazzy snail, dancing polar bear, and other char
Fifty popular Yo-Yo tricks along with an illustrated history of the toy and its variations plus tips for keeping your Yo-Yo in top condition. Helpful diagrams accompany the easy instructions.
Combining stories of great philosophers, quotations, and riddles with the fundamentals of mathematical logic, this new textbook for first courses in mathematical logic was written by the subject's cr
After visiting the remote fishing villages of Scotland and England, Michael Pearson compiled this extensive record of unique, centuries-old patterns. His sources include oral traditions, documents, fa
Colorists looking for new paths in creativity will enjoy these 31 dynamic designs that start with basic shapes — figure eights, abstract florals, geometrics, stars, snowflakes, and more — and fit toge
Three pamphlets by a civil rights pioneer chronicle some of the most regrettable incidents in American history. Wells's meticulous research and documentation of crimes from the 1890s offer priceless h
More than 30 original, mouthwatering dessert designs feature fabulously decorated cakes and cupcakes. Illustrations are printed on only one side of the perforated pages for easy removal and display.
Inspired by traditional arts and antiquities as well as vintage wallpapers, mosaics, and pottery motifs, these 31 images also include original designs. Printed on one side only of perforated pages.
Selections from the satirical, moving short stories and sketches featured in Proust's first published work. Telling reflections of the lives, loves, manners, and motivations of salon society in fin-de
This history by a chaplain of the Twenty-fifth Infantry includes firsthand accounts of the Spanish-American War as well as an overview of African-American contributions to prior wars and conflicts.
A noted creator of art instruction books presents clear, step-by-step illustrations that demonstrate how to draw dogs, cats, and horses by placing basic shapes in proper relation to each other.
Students must prove all of the theorems in this undergraduate-level text, which focuses on point-set topology and emphasizes continuity. The final chapter explores homotopy and the fundamental group.
Introductory text for graduate students in physics taking a year-long course in quantum mechanics in which the third quarter is devoted to relativistic wave equations and field theory. Answers to sele
