A critical and popular success from his first publication, Dore illustrated the world's greatest poetry and prose, from Dante and Poe to Balzac and the Bible. This black-and-white collection comprises
Ranging from ancient Greek and Roman problems to modern applications and techniques, this book features 250 lively puzzles and problems, with solutions. Both beginners and advanced mathematicians will
Over 100 Celtic motifs, both abstract and pictorial, have been adapted from authentic Celtic sources and include full- and half-page rectangles, triangles, circles, frames, borders, corners, and medal
In simple notation and a readable style, this classic offers advanced undergraduates and graduate students a comprehensive, self-contained, and systematic treatment covering both theory and applicatio
Everything you need to make your own cards: lettering, frames and borders, old-fashioned images of rosy-cheeked youngsters, butterflies and bunnies, hearts and flowers, smiling cherubs, and more. Perf
The author enthusiastically details construction and operation dos and don'ts for everything from simple rafts and birch-bark canoes to a small sailboat and a speedy motor-boat. Perfect for beginners
Rilke, Rodin's secretary, examines Rodin's life and work, and explains the often elusive connection between the creative forces that drive timeless literature and great art. Written in 1903 and 1907,
Black-and-white selections from a rare original sourcebook depict 476 decorative images of ornamental ironwork and blazonry, florals, and human and mythical figures. A highly useful collection of beau
Authentic collection of 17th- and 18th-century cooking lore and wisdom includes recipes passed down from generation to generation — everything from the Old Colony Club Clam Muddle and Bubble and Squea
One the greatest of modern swordsmen and an Olympic champion, Nadi instructed men, women, and children in the art and science of fencing. His comprehensive and accessible manual covers fundamental and
This volume includes 35 sets of floor plans, elevations, and specifications depicting a wide variety of structures ? from bungalows and cottages to single- and double-car garages and multiple-dwelling
Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of coastal areas and learn firsthand about the habits and habitats of spider crabs, sea cucumbers, sand eels, and seahorses
Eye-catching black-and-white ornaments and designs, selected from rare, turn-of-the-century printers' catalogs, depict a rich treasury of black-and-white subjects ? from ornate frames, scrollwork, and
From a rare, late-18th-century sourcebook of designs ? repeatable linear patterns, mythological figures and scenes, vine and leaf forms, real and legendary beasts, and more. The 526 black-and-white mo
This fine and versatile introduction to non-Euclidean geometry is appropriate for both high-school and college classes. It begins with the theorems common to Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, and
Elementary transformations and bilinear and quadratic forms; canonical reduction of equivalent matrices; subgroups of the group of equivalent transformations; and rational and classical canonical form
A remarkable culinary and historical document that offers housekeeping and domestic management advice, as well as daily menu suggestions, a Jewish calendar, and a selection of medical and household re
How do culture and language correspond? How does language work, and how do languages vary? An expert linguist and anthropologist addresses these and related issues in a highly readable examination of
An influential writer on star lore and observation and leader of the American amateur astronomers movement, Olcott (1873-1936) here presents the stories and science of major and some minor constellati
This series is an exhaustive compendium of German and Norse mythology and a milestone in the study of comparative mythology and religion. Indispensable for students and scholars of folklore, cultural
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron, Marge and Gower Champion, and Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Cyd Charisse, and Vera-Ellen are the dancers depicted in memorable moments from
Powerful practitioners of wizardry and dragons ? those vigilant guardians of fair maidens and treasures ? are featured in this exciting CD-ROM and book collection. 190 original black-and-white illustr
Ideal for immediate use in newsletters and other print projects, these decorative letters are enclosed by floral and foliated motifs, by cherubs, mythical creatures, and other quaint figures, and enha
247 black-and-white illustrations from the 1920s and 1930s: seductive flappers, cabaret scenes, chorines from the Folies-Bergere, ill-matched and amorous lovers, and other divertissements. A wealth of
The final work of the great sociologist, economist, and political scientist starts with descriptions and analyses of the agrarian systems, and then explores manorial system, guilds, and early capital
125 black-and-white images based on motifs in a wide array of sources: fairy tale collections, medieval French and Celtic manuscripts, Japanese and Chinese artwork, and more. Smoke-and-fire-breathing
Accounts of elfin mounds and fairy hills abound here. So do fables of little men and treasures of gold, fairy servants, and spirits of water, forest, and meadow. Nearly 50 charming fairy tales and fan
Awesome archive includes a wide selection of 439 realistic black-and-white images of wildlife and household pets. From aardvarks and iguanas to parakeets, starfish, and zebras, this inexpensive compil
Monsters, demons, mythical creatures, and other supernatural beings abound in this unique and useful CD-ROM and book collection. 418 black-and-white illustrations range from prehistoric pictographs an
Written and beautifully illustrated, this is the perfect guide to pencil and ink drawing. It explores materials and tools, different ways of handling strokes and lines, techniques for establishing and
Comprehensive, detailed instruction in the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak, along with 59 illustrations, including diagram
304 nostalgic images compiled from rare and expensive antique chromolithographs portray men and women from a broad range of historical periods and cultures — dowagers and debutantes, soldiers and sail
Climb aboard the raft with Huck and Jim and drift away from the "sivilized" life and into a world of adventure, excitement, danger, and self-discovery. Huck's shrewd and humorous narrative is compleme
Richly detailed treasury of 424 black-and-white, royalty-free designs and illustrations, presented in diverse styles and sizes, depict human figures and walled cities, fanciful beasts and creatures of
More than 300 dazzling illustrations of dowagers and debutantes, soldiers and sailors, mandarins and Indians, and gentlemen of every description sporting top hats, powdered wigs, and other regalia. Ro
Hundreds of attractive royalty-free designs from all periods and styles ? from Renaissance and Baroque to Art Deco and Geometric. The virtually inexhaustible supply of dynamic, black-and-white graphic
Scores of attractively rendered graphic elements for accenting brief messages and announcements ? floral and foliated wreaths; graceful banners and garlands; oval, circular, square, and rectangular fr
Thirtybeguiling stories of sprites, wraiths, and specters include "Maurice Griffin and the Fairy Doctor," "The Ghost of Sneem," "Tom Moore and the Seal Woman," "The Blood-Drawing Ghost," and ma
Vivid, classic retellings of the myths of Greece and Rome, along with stories of the Norse gods and heroes. Zeus and Hera, Apollo, Jason and the golden fleece, the wanderings of Ulysses and Aeneas, th
Sixteen lovely illustrations: Adam Naming the Beasts, Sleeping Apostles, Angel and Woman, adaptations of wallpaper and textile designs, and much more. Color and place near a source of bright light fo
