This classic textbook offers lucid explanations and illustrative models, applying theories of vibrations to a variety of practical industrial engineering problems. Includes numerous figures and 233 p
This inexpensive, authoritative edition of Mozart's last opera featuring all the spoken dialogue will be welcomed by all Mozarteans and opera enthusiasts. Translation of German frontmatter. Dramatis
Clear, lively style covers all basics of theory and application, including mathematical models, elementary concepts of graph theory, transportation problems, connection problems, party problems, diag
This full-color replica of an early American seaport ? inspired by the famous Mystic, Connecticut restoration ? features 11 buildings, including a lighthouse, tavern, chandlery, and fish shack. Comple
Turn a good meal into a gala occasion and delight your guests with the festive touch of an ingeniously folded napkin. This rich selection is illustrated in clear, step-by-step drawings accompanied by
Easy-to-use guide with complete instructions for etching on any glass — panes, panels, bottles, stained glass, more — using acid cream and sandblasting techniques. Includes 46 full-size patterns of bi
Exquisite masterpieces by the greatest theatrical and fashion illustrator of the 20th century are reproduced in full color in postcard form for mailing. "Harlequin," "Oriental Tale," "Stolen Kisses"
Helpful illustrations and exercises included throughout this lucid coverage of group theory, Galois theory and classical ideal theory stressing proof of important theorems. Includes many historical no
Charming pictorial history of Suffolk and a bygone era: village life, farming, fishing, shipping, transportation, leisure activities, one-room schools, churches, yachts, more. 184 black-and-white phot
A master seaman, shipbuilder, and maritime historian charts an anecdotal, highly personal course through America's nautical history. Written in an informal, entertaining style, it features nearly 140
Let your imagination soar with these 16 masterful renderings of birds of paradise, huge-billed toucans, cockatoos, orioles, and more, outlined in bold black for drama. Printed on special translucent p
Unabridged score of great symphonic suite, masterpiece of "program" music imbued with shimmering Near Eastern moods, inventive and brilliant effects, luxuriant melody. Unaltered republication of editi
Create lightcatchers, window panels, candle shelters, and other attractive projects with this collection of charming floral patterns. Includes roses, lilies, irises, and other flowers in a variety of
This volume is a complete illustrated step-by-step guide to the marbleizing process. Create beautiful marbled papers for craft projects with 12 designs including stone, fantasy, comb, wave, tiger, and
This volume contains the basics of what every scientist and engineer should know about complex analysis. A lively style combined with a simple, direct approach helps readers grasp the fundamentals, fr
This excellent turn-of-the-century introduction to Irish crochet is a well-planned guide to all levels of skill and experience. The work includes step-by-step, illustrated directions for dozens of cla
First half of this highly-regarded book covers complex number plane; functions and limits; Riemann surfaces, the definite integral; power series; meromorphic functions, and much more. The second half
Classic monograph treats the irreversible processes and phenomena of thermodynamics: non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Covers statistical foundations and applications of the field with special chapters
Thorough, comprehensive handbook covers materials and equipment, tools, printing papers, presses and other essentials. Detailed instructions for etching — hard ground, soft ground, aquatint, su
Experiment with cryptography — the science of secret writing. Cipher and decipher codes: transposition and polyalphabetical ciphers, famous codes, typewriter and telephone codes, codes that use
Dorothy and the Wizard visit the center of the Earth, where people are vegetables, glass houses grow, and Oz characters reappear. Dreamlike adventures, hairbreadth escapes, warm humor, in classic fant
Classic guide gives complete instructions and stitch diagrams for beautiful designs of single-thread and needlestyle of lace-making. Reticella Work, Carrickmacross Lace, Princess Lace, Irish crochet,
In this handsome, painstakingly researched books, a noted artist and fashion authority recreates the exquisite haute couture of the thirties. Two dolls —?inspired by such actresses as Gloria Swanson a
First half of book presents fundamental mathematical definitions, concepts, and facts while remaining half deals with statistics primarily as an interpretive tool. Well-written text and numerous worke
309 authentic American folk art motifs (1710?1910) include flowers, fruits, border designs, human figures, animals, birds, and more, rendered from textiles, furniture, paintings, tinware, ceramics, em
Versatile collection of 136 floral designs for royalty-free use. Ready-to-use illustrations of lily, African violet, holly, dogwood, many other flowers and plants.
Lush, full-color reproductions of 56 dazzlingly inventive silkscreens reflect the richness of color and sensuous theatricality which have become Erté's trademark. Exquisite visions of "The Seven
Intimate, revealing memoir of Picasso as man and artist by influential literary figure. Highly readable amalgam of biographical fact, artistic and aesthetic comments: Picasso as founder of Cubism, as
Forty-five charming, ready-to-color illustrations include airplanes, elephants, candy canes, elves, pigs dancing jigs, a kitten blowing bubbles, teddy bears at the beach, and more. Each one teaches a
This collection of 72 full-page black-and-white Art Deco designs offers artists and craftspeople royalty-free, ready-to-use borders, frames, and motifs. Abstract geometric forms contrast with foliate
Now you can make beautiful stained glass ornaments for Christmas and other holidays — sundazzlers to catch the light, delight the eyes, and add a decorative touch almost anywhere.This new collection p
Clear, concise text covers aerodynamic phenomena of the rotor and offers guidelines for helicopter performance evaluation. Originally prepared for NASA. Prefaces. New Indexes. 10 black-and-white phot
The writings of Newton, Liebniz, Pascal, Riemann, Bernoulli, and others in a comprehensive selection of 125 treatises, articles from the Renaissance to end of the 19th century — most unavailabl
Painstakingly researched and illuminating account of the making of the Fred C. Robie home. Revealing family documents, excerpts from a 1958 interview with Fred Robie, and 160 black-and-white illustra
This facsimile of Blake's original "Illuminated Book" reproduces 26 full-color plates from a rare 1826 edition. Includes "The Tyger," "London," "Holy Thursday," and other immortal poems. 26 color pla
Almost 100 fascinating mushroom species are revealed through detailed captions and ready-to-color illustrations. Scientific and common names, countries of origin, and growing conditions are also inclu
