This original anthology is the first single-volume edition of the work of American avant-garde composer Leo Ornstein. Its contents span eight decades and demonstrate a remarkable diversity of styles,
Romantics of all ages will thrill to these charming images of hearts. Sixteen illustrations feature valentines in swirling fantasy settings, adorned with birds, stars, butterflies, roses, and other cl
The most authoritative English-language study of Liszt's oeuvre, this survey by a noted musicologist examines the works in chronological order and the medium for which they were written. Subjects incl
Volume I of an original two-book set collects Schumann's best known character pieces and piano cycles in a pristine urtext edition. Printed to precisely reproduce the artist's original intentions, it
Printed to precisely reproduce Schumann's original intentions, Volume II of an original two-book urtext set collects the composer's best- known character pieces and piano cycles, edited and engraved b
"A renowned artist and expert instructor shows how to depict birds of all kinds, from a baby robin to a flying osprey. Accompanied by more than 350 easy-to-follow illustrations, the nearly 60 lessons
A young pastor plunges into a moral decline after encounters with a priest, an atheist, and an aesthete. This classic of 19th century American realism offers a revelatory look at small-town life and a
Thirty detailed illustrations cover a wide variety of U.S. and Canadian species and habitats, from an oriole perched in an apple tree to a bald eagle diving for fish in the Alaskan wilderness. Caption
They're as flat as flounder, but you can make these exotic fish leap right off the page! Just follow the simple coloring instructions, put on the enclosed 3-D glasses, and watch your handiwork spring
These 16 stained glass butterfly images soar to imaginative heights! Posed against backgrounds of sunbursts, clouds, and lush tropical gardens, the butterflies feature wings decorated with flowers and
Watch these fabulous flowers pop right off the page when you follow simple coloring instructions. Bold images of dandelions, tulips, birds, frogs, and bugs will float before your eyes. Includes 3-D gl
These little princesses are out and about on all kinds of adventures — but they could use some direction! Help them find their way as they navigate a series of twisting paths through magical gardens,
Author and critic G. K. Chesterton took a keen interest in the English literary tradition, particularly in terms of the plays by the country's greatest dramatist. In this original collection, Chestert
This fairy tale treasury from the 1920s features winsome illustrations plus a free MP3 download of the stories for listen-and-read enjoyment. Beloved tales include "Tom Thumb," "Little Red Riding Hood
This brilliant bouquet of designs features blossoms, stars, and geometric shapes that recapture the hypnotic beauty of the lotus. Thirty-one undulating patterns include the Umbrella Flower, Deer Ears,
Whimsical and wild, these 31 full-page illustrations feature dreamlike scenarios of fantastic creatures. Colorists of all ages will appreciate a lively landscape of cartoon dogs, a portrait of a frog
Play a hand of poker, serve a troop of monkeys two bananas each, and string together a set of charms! Eighteen playful challenges will captivate puzzlists ages 8 and up.
Fashion goes back to nature with this gallery of 31 full-page images to color, in which glamorous models sport dresses and hats consisting of intricately entwined flowers, leaves, and vines. These ima
This intimate memoir of the Nobel laureate, written by his wife and lab partner, analyzes the nature and significance of the Curies' experiments. In addition to a biographical profile, it features acc
The eight Slavonic Dances embody many characteristics of Dvorak's genius: his pure wealth of musical ideas, his ardent love for his homeland, and his mastery of instrumentation. Reprinted from an auth
Make your dreams come true with 32 surrealistic designs. Offering hours of challenging and creative fun, these abstract and figurative illustrations include landscapes of densely wooded forests of pop
Combining the best material from ten books by a noted art instructor, this volume teaches beginners of all ages how to draw figures, faces, landscapes, trees, flowers, and animals of all kinds. In add
Imported from China during the 8th century, the chrysanthemum is the official flower of Japan and the exquisite blossom is widely revered as a symbol of longevity, dignity, and nobility. This volume,
The great American humorist's "translations" of journals by the first man and woman offer a comic "he said/she said" narrative. An irreverent look at conventional religion, the book presents a thought
"Assuming only a knowledge of basic calculus, this text presents an elementary and gradual development of tensor theory. From this treatment, the traditional material of courses on vector analysis is
This vibrant compilation features more than 100 hard-to-find examples of works by a noted Japanese woodblock artist including depictions of heavily armored samurai, battle scenes, and well-defended fo
The Piano Sonata No. 2 embodies many of Charles Ives' experimental techniques and ranks among his best works. The four movements are named for Concord, Massachusetts–based literary figures associated
From an intrepid Arctic explorer to a freewheeling airship mechanic and a treasure-toting pirate, these steampunk personalities are primed for adventure. Each of the four dolls comes with several imag
Inspired by traditional fairy tales as well as trendy new movies and TV shows, these reversible punch-out dolls depict four popular princesses — Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty.
Created during the Great Depression by the U.S. Forest Service, this guide provided environmental safety and maintenance advice for visitors to national forests and parks. It contains finely crafted d
Filled with reproductions of Elizabethan engravings, manuscript pages, and other illustrations, this virtuoso exploration of Shakespeare's life was hailed by The Shakespeare Newsletter as "the definit
An eminent soprano distills a lifetime of work, research, and experience into concise, revealing lessons in the interpretation of songs by Schubert, Brahms, Schumann, Haydn, Beethoven, Strauss, Mahler
This authoritative text offers a unified, programmed summary of the principles underlying all charged particle accelerators — it also doubles as a reference collection of equations and material essent
Create your own adventures with the lovable Berenstain Bears! This cuddly collection features six dolls — Mother and Father Bear and two dolls each for Brother and Sister Bear — along with a playful w
" An excellent financial research tool, this celebrated classic focuses on the methods of solving continuous time problems. The two-part treatment covers the calculus of variations and optimal control
An introductory text in graph theory, this treatment covers primary techniques and includes both algorithmic and theoretical problems. Algorithms are presented with a minimum of advanced data structur
The first truly up-to-date treatment of the calculus of variations, this text is also the first to offer a simple introduction to such key concepts as optimal control and linear-quadratic control desi
The first thorough English-language exploration of the concerto as a musical form, this is an oft-quoted, authoritative survey. Examining the social, economic, and personal factors that influenced the
Nursery rhymes are the cornerstone of poetry and perhaps of wisdom itself, and the three hundred gems in this Andrew Lang collection are some of the best ever assembled. Rhymes about King Arthur, an o
Thump and bump through 25 labyrinths, each featuring pinball machine designs filled with jets, clowns, and other fantastic images. Collect as many points as you can and total them up along the way.
