Explores concept of probability, surveys rules for addition and multiplication of probabilities, conditional probability, total probability, Bayes formula, Bernoulli's scheme, random variables, the C
Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish but these calaveras are no bare-bones affair ? they're highly stylized images of a bull, bear, jaguar, and other creatures. Thirty-one full-page pictures to color feature decorated animal faces in the tradition of the Day of the Dead on mesmerizing backgrounds. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists,Animal Calaveras and other Creative Haven® coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
There's a new doll in the nursery, and it's Raggedy Ann's fun-loving brother, Andy. The rest of the toys?including Henny, the little Dutch doll, and Uncle Clem?are delighted to have a new friend to jo
"An imaginative, poetic, and often amusing story, written with great skill." — Kirkus ReviewsOnce in a blue moon, a blue kitten is born. And that little cat knows how to hear the song of the riv
Bursting with beautiful butterflies, this coloring book for beginners will lift the spirits of children as young as six years old. Easy-to-color winged beauties are set against a variety of
These vivid punch-out dragons are fun for fantasy fans and hobbyists of all ages. Suitable for ages 5 and up, the book contains eight different, easy-to-assemble models. The pieces are printed on stur
These intricate, many-faceted images offer colorists the chance to experiment with shading and other visual effects. More than 30 full-page illustrations depict lillies, daises, poppies, and other gar
"Two children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific and must learn to fend for themselves on a remote island, where their love blossoms amid a tropical paradise. Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance in
"Think with the few and speak with the many," "Friends are a second existence," and "Be able to forget" are among this volume's 300 pithy maxims on politics, professional life, and personal developmen
In this essay from Schopenhauer final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher favors individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over the tendency to act on
Excellent prose translation of the ancient epic poem recounts the adventures of Odysseus on his homeward voyage from the Trojan War. The clever hero circumvents the wrath of Poseidon to overcome
This graduate-level text offers a concise but wide-ranging introduction to methods of approximating continuous functions by functions depending only on a finite number of parameters. It places particu
A full, clear introduction to the properties and applications of Bessel functions, this self-contained text is equally useful for the classroom or for independent study. Topics include Bessel fu
The second volume of this series for students ages 4–9 offers easy music reading with large-size notes and grand staff notation as well as hands one octave apart in "positions." Book 1 introduces eigh
An introduction to the theory of Cartesian tensors, this text notes the importance of the analysis of the structure of tensors in terms of spectral sets of projection operators as part of the very sub
Players at all levels of ability will welcome this new edition of a classic, now completely revised by chess authority Fred Wilson and converted into the current algebraic chess notation. The 300 prac
In this 1921 opus, Wittgenstein defined the object of philosophy as the logical clarification of thoughts and proposed the solution to most philosophic problems by means of a critical method of lingu
Informal intermediate introduction, quite strong in explaining reasons for moves. Covers basic material, tactics, important openings, traps, positional play in middle game, end game. Attempts to isola
"I know of no religious writer more pertinent to our time." — T. S. Eliot, Introduction to Pensées"Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true," declared Pascal in his
Everybody talks about the weather and with this fascinating coloring book, kids will have interesting and informative things to say! The ideal introduction to meteorology for children, this volume pre
The perfect introduction to the ancient artwork for curious kids, this coloring book features 30 complex and beautifully illustrated mandalas. And since there are unlimited ways to color these dazzlin
These lectures by a famous inventor offer an easy-to-understand introduction to the interactions of the universe's physical forces. Michael Faraday delighted in introducing young minds to scientific
Difficult to grasp and harder still to achieve, composition is a chief concern of artists at every level. This clear and focused introduction exposes the compositional devices that underlie successful
From the author of Dover's Origami for Beginners and Origami from Around the World comes this new introduction to paperfolding. Each of its 85 models features detailed, easy-to-follow diagrams. All ag
An easy-to-follow introduction to creating jewelry from silver, copper, iron, and other common metals. Simple diagrams, lists of tools, and clear explanations of basic processes ? plus a healthy dose
A great guide for beginners of all ages, this volume offers the perfect introduction to a timeless art. Complete instructions for 11 useful projects — bookmarks, coin purses, belts, and more — feature
A memorable and meaningful introduction to the great leaders of ancient Rome. Biographical sketches are chronologically arranged, from 753 B.C., the estimated founding of Rome, to A.D. 476, the fall o
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
Graduate students receive a stimulating introduction to analytical approximation techniques for solving differential equations in this text, which introducesscientifically significant problems
Entertaining introduction to simple Japanese words — from ahiru (duck) to yubi (finger). 336 ready-to-color illustrations accompany Japanese characters and English transliterations.
Over 40 fun-to-color drawings depict what to look for when buying a horse or pony, grooming techniques, basic first aid for horses and more. Introduction. Captions.
This lively introduction to mathematical logic, easily accessible to nonmathematicians, offers an historical survey, coverage of predicate calculus, model theory, Godel's theorems, computability and
Fascinating, accessible introduction to unusual mathematical system in which distance is not measured by straight lines. Topics include applications to urban geography and planning plus comparisons to
Accessible, illustrated introduction covers wave patterns and coherence, summarizes the development of lasers and the phenomenon of wave diffraction, and describes zone plates and properties of hologr
"Still unequaled as an introduction to the classic myths." — Publishers Weekly Written for young readers by a great Irish folklorist, this Newbery Award–winning anthology ce
Boy Scouts co-founder and avid outdoorsman "Uncle Dan" Beard offers young readers a clear, enthusiastic introduction to the joys of hunting in this timeless guide. Together with Bellmore H. Browne, an
"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
This illustrated introduction to geology offers young readers insights into everyday signs of our constantly changing environment. Fascinating subjects include rivers of ice, the rise of volcanoes, an
