The first two chapters of this frequently cited reference provide background material in Riemannian geometry and the theory of submanifolds. Subsequent chapters explore minimal submanifolds, submanifo
A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals, ribbons, borders, flowers, banners, and other easy-to-trace
A pioneering monograph on tensor methods applied to distributional problems arising in statistics, this work constitutes a valuable reference for graduate students and professional statisticians. Prer
Published in 1911 as a resource for sign painters, this magnificent compendium of alphabets and letters offers a useful reference for graphic artists and designers in many fields. The 140 plates featu
This introduction to algebraic geometry makes particular reference to the operation of inversion. Topics include Euclidean group; inversion; quadratics; finite inversive groups; parabolic, hyperbolic,
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This revised edition of a classic on special matrices provides researchers in numerical linear algebra and students of general computational mathematics with an essential reference. Its final section
This text features most of the important theorems and algorithms for planar graphs. Suitable as a textbook, it is also useful for researchers and includes an extensive reference section. 1988 edition.
Of the many books written about the violin, none approaches the breadth and scope of this renowned reference. First published in 1925, it remains unsurpassed as a source of essential information on al
This text and reference applies matrix ideas to vector methods, using physical ideas to illustrate and motivate mathematical concepts but employing a mathematical continuity of development rather than
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An annual publication intended as a reference work for contractors, suppliers, architects, and homeowners, the 1929 Home Builders Catalog offered a beautifully illustrated look at a variety of homes.
First compact dictionary to combine definitions of botanical names in general usage with information on their derivation and guides to pronunciation. A monumental index provides a cross-reference fro
This graduate-level text and reference in probability, with numerous applications to several fields of science, presents nonmeasure-theoretic introduction to theory of Markov processes. The work also
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Fascinating, comprehensive reference work provides biographical/career data for major American, British, and French designers since 1909: Theoni V. Aldredge (The Great Gatsby), Edith Head, (The Great
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This mathematical reference for theoretical physics employs common techniques and concepts to link classical and modern physics. It provides the necessary mathematics to solve most of the problems. To
Thispedagogical classic andessential reference for anyone engaged in research in molecular spectroscopy focuses on the mathematics involved in detailed vibrational analyses of polyatomic
Museum curators, conservators, painters, teachers, and students?will find this volume an outstanding?reference. An encyclopedic collection of specialized data rather than a handbook of art instruction
Comprehensive coverage of the special theory (frames of reference, Lorentz transformation, relativistic mechanics of mass points, more), the general theory (principle of equivalence, Riemann-Christof
This comprehensive textbook and reference covers all phenomena involving light in semiconductors, emphasizing modern applications in semiconductor lasers, electroluminescence, photodetectors, photoco
A fully-illustrated reference surveying the characteristics, botanical classifications, geographic distribution, and common names of all varieties of ferns and seed-bearing plants
Chronological historical citations document 500 years of usage of plants, trees, and shrubs native to eastern Canada, northeastern U.S. Also complete identifying information. 343 illustrations. "...th
Classic, well-thought-out examination of the function of the spiral, or helix, in both nature and art. Demonstrates how spiral is fundamental to structure of shells, leaves, horns, human body, drawin
This comprehensive treatment provides solutions to many engineering and mathematical problems related to the Lyapunov matrix equation, with self-contained chapters for easy reference. The authors offe
Volume 1 of a two-volume work. This classic reference contains most of the more common words used in everyday English conversation, plus slang, archaic words and phrases, coined words and foreign word
