Traditional magic squares employ a chessboard-like arrangement of numbers in which the total of all rows, columns, and diagonals add up to the same number. This innovative approach by a Dutch engineer
The New World was a dangerous and mysterious wilderness when Isaac Jogues and his fellow missionaries arrived in 1636 to convert Native Americans to Christianity. Written in simple but stirring terms,
Why can't you trust zoo animals to take tests? Too many cheetahs! This laugh riot asks and answers a series of wacky riddles in full-page, fun-to-color illustrations. The comical coloring book by a po
Detailed enough for a text and sufficiently comprehensive for a reference, this volume addresses topics vital to understanding high-power accelerators and high-brightness-charged particle beams. Subje
Four wide-eyed dolls rendered in the popular Japanese cartoon style come with more than 30 cute outfits representing an imaginative variety of roles, including astronaut, samurai, pirate, cowgirl, and
Cartoon scenes feature a mad doctor, silly scuba divers, a punk rock band, jiu-jitsu fighters, and more — but their faces are blank! Complete their wacky personalities by filling in the eyes and mouth
Pulsing with optical illusions and potential 3-D effects, these 16 hypnotic designs offer an exciting range of coloring possibilities. Full-page illustrations of repeat and overall patterns will mesme
Inspired by the body art favored by racing and motorcycle fanatics, these 16 images transform tattoos into a gallery of bold stained glass designs to color. Hot rods and muscle cars roar across the pa
Five easy-to-make interactive automata models include peg-leg, jigging, and dueling pirates as well as galleon under full sail and a trio of buccaneers in a rowboat — all powered by a simple crank. In
Kids ages 10 and up can create moving models of five different dinosaur species. Easy-to-follow directions explain how to build crank-powered replicas of an ichthyosaurus, stegosaurus, pterodactylus,
Hockey fans who like to color will love this high-scoring book. Thirty illustrations trace the sport's history and greatest moments, offer portraits of superstars like Gretzky, Orr, and Howe, capture
This book chronicles the work of mathematician Ernst Zermelo (1871–1953) and his development of set theory's crucial principle, the axiom of choice. It covers the axiom's formulation during the early
Orbs, wheels, and globes abound in this fantastic gallery of otherworldly designs. Suitable for colorists of all ages, 31 patterns feature coronas, sunbursts, compasses, starry rings, and other motifs
This is the first single-volume publication of newly edited versions of Tchaikovsky's Second and Third Piano Concertos, the latter first intended as the composer's Sixth Symphony. The Concerto No. 2 i
Here's a lavish bouquet for colorists of all ages! More than 30 fresh and florid full-page illustrations depict?all kinds of?flowers. Fanciful rather than realistic, the?vibrant?still-life arrangement
Layered images of stars, snowflakes, leaves, birds, and frogs create an intriguing mix of nature-inspired patterns. Each full-page design features?a bold repeating?image against a more subtle backgrou
Inspired by the works of M. P. Verneuil, Alphonse Mucha, and other Art Nouveau masters, 31 elegant designs celebrate the sensuous Art Nouveau style. The imaginative illustrations feature patterns of g
Set your imagination free with this mesmerizing gallery of full-page illustrations. Your creativity will be challenged by 31 Art Nouveau–inspired patterns that pulse with the dynamic, undulating, and
An affordable compilation of?14 of the best American short stories features tales by Hawthorne, Twain, Poe, Fitzgerald, Wharton, and others. Contents include "The Enormous Radio" by John Cheever, Will
This volume collects four of J. S. Bach's keyboard masterpieces — Goldberg Variations, Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue, The Art of the Fugue, and Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra in D Minor — in ar
Wagner's 1865 adaptation of a popular medieval legend changed the course of musical history and opened the door to 20th-century innovations. A reprint of Richard Kleinmichel's authoritative Breitkopf
A celebrated instructor presents his philosophy of teaching and practice methods, including the appropriate combination of technique and interpretation.?The longtime Juilliard professor incorporates a
Four paper dolls, 25 clothing stencils, and 24 patterns offer design materials for an endless array of style combinations. Includes a versatile selection of shoes, belts, bags, and scarves.
Exotic birds and butterflies, hypnotic paisley prints, and flowers galore — these mehndi designs offer colorists an array of exciting challenges. Derived from?the ancient art of henna body painting, 3
Ten cute-as-a-button dolls and a colorful assortment of outfits allow youngsters to act out scenes from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," "The Three Little Pigs," "Puss in Boots," and "Little Red Ridi
A reaction to the increasing mechanization of the Victorian era, the Arts & Crafts movement (1880–1910) emphasized the beauty of hand-craftsmanship. Bursting with flowers and other organic element
A fascinating compilation of weather forecasts, recipes, jokes, and aphorisms, Poor Richard's Almanack debuted in 1732. This new edition presents hundreds of Franklin's maxims, along with selections f
"Love lasteth long as the money endureth." "The money paid, the work delayed." This original anthology is rich with hundreds of quotes on currency, greed, wealth, and poverty. Sources include the Bibl
Nearly a century ago, an African-American teenager crossed an invisible line of segregation at a Chicago beach and paid with his life. The incident set off days of violence, resulting in dozens of dea
The pictures in the four fantastic stories in this book are incomplete — they need your creative help! Use your imagination to fill in the background images and characters for more than 60 unfinished
An 1890 handbook for civil engineers, this volume presents sketches and brief descriptions of more than 1,900 mechanical devices. Contents include gears of all kinds, chains and links, cranes, cutting
This?reader-friendly survey of the major electronic discoveries of the past century — including static electricity, vacuum tubes, transistors, and television —?focuses on the past 40 years of technolo
A?tribute to?the ideals and accomplishments of American history, this anthology features inspiring verse by Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, Walt Whitman, Thomas Paine, John Greenleaf Whittier, Henry Wads
This fanciful treasury of classic illustrations includes 200 color and black-and-white storybook scenes as imagined by?Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac,?Kay Nielsen, and other Golden Age masters.
The definitive book on tiling and geometric patterns, this volume features 520 figures and over 100 tables. Accessible to anyone with a grasp of geometry, it offers illustrated examples of two-dimensi
Sarasate was renowned as both a violinist and a composer of works based on Spanish airs and dances. This performance edition contains three of his best and most difficult pieces for violin and piano,
This new volume features Victorian women and girls of all ages in hundreds of easy-to-use wood engravings in 300 and 72 dpi formats. Images include a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, inc
This full-color compilation provides?high-quality digital images of equine art from a broad range of historical eras. Sources include?medieval illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance masterpieces, and Cl
Approximately 200 images of trees and leaves, compiled from a variety of sources, range from naturalistic scenes of autumn landscapes and tropical climes to romantic renderings of cherry blossoms and
Colorful wardrobe features 22 outfits for four dolls, including serapes, sombreros, embroidered blouses and skirts, plus a wedding dance costume from Veracruz, Zapotec outfit from Oaxaca, and other re
