160 math teasers and 40 alphametics will provide hours of mind-stretching entertainment. Accessible to high school students. Solutions. Four Appendices.
Complete and comprehensive, this text for advanced undergraduates in physics and engineering features exceptional clarity and minimum of mathematic notation. The expert and up-to-date treatment covers
Compact guide introduces basics to beginners, offers sophisticated strategies to experienced players. Book One presents every facet of bidding and playing. Book Two explains how and when to deceive op
3life-like paper dolls and 28 costumes from as many films have been carefully rendered by fashion illustrator Tom Tierney. Projects Joan's many glamorous images. Short biography. Captions. 16 f
Collection of 850 precisely drawn calligraphic elements recalls the spirit of 18th-century pen flourishing. Delicate scrolls, swirls, frames, borders, cartouches, and other design elements are suitabl
Comprehensive reference work explains how to tie hundreds of practical (and decorative) knots in clear illustrations and precisely worded written instructions. Ideal for boaters and campers. Also cove
Here are the most significant ethical writings of the 12th-century philosopher, physician, and master of rabbinical literature — translated from the original sources by noted Maimonides scholar
Spanning?three generations, an American family of?eight is shown in period attire worn for housework, farming, and formal occasions. Wardrobes include lace-and-ruffle embellished gowns, a judge's robe
250 copyright-free illustrations. From small cartouches to elaborate, full-page compositions. Variety of shapes: square, oblong, round, oval and heart-shaped.
Collection of portraits, selected from public and private holdings by art historian Trevor J. Fairbrother, reveal the technical skill and intuitive eye for which American portrait painter John Singer
Forty carefully researched, accurately rendered line drawings — ready to be colored — depict the traditional costume and culture of the Plains Indians, including the Apache, Pawnee, Crow, Blackfoot, C
The chic of the Twenties is re-created in this collection ? 2 dolls and 30 meticulously rendered costumes. Designs of Chanel, Poiret, Paquin, Patou, Worth, Vionnet, Lelong, and 13 others. Full color.
Simple, easy-to-follow instructions with clear explanations of ingredients and utensils take children through each phase of food preparation and actual cooking. Helpful introduction includes a basic
Reprinted from the definitive Haydn Society edition, these five works form the bridge between Haydn's "Paris" and "London" symphonies, clearly demonstrating the composer's originality of themes and me
This handsome, affordable, and royalty-free collection features over 500 designs of ornamental scroll-work. Selected from authentic 19th-century sources — Cassell's Magazine, Century Magazine, Illustr
These 44 full-page, full-color plates display the swirling lines and muted colors typical of Art Nouveau. Various decorative elements: borders, frames, panels, cartouches, dingbats, etc.
Demonstrates relationships between different types of geometry. Provides excellent overview of the foundations and historical evolution of geometrical concepts. Exercises (no solutions). Includes 98
When holiday deadlines press, artists and designers need topical spots on short notice. Here is a book to meet that demand: over 650 original, ready-to-use illustrations covering the year's highpoints
Crisp renderings of over 40 extant structures from Taos Pueblo to striking contemporaries. Spanish Colonial, Georgian, Stick, Gothic, many other styles. Rich and informative captions date, identify, a
Forty-five precise black-and-white illustrations document great battles, generals of the War Between the States. Pickett's charge at Cemetery Ridge; Union Army retreat from Fredericksburg; portraits o
Forty important lithographic prints with line and composition comparable to the works of Miro's friend Picasso. Eerie, droll, technically brilliant, and aggressive.
Undoubtedly the quickest and easiest way of turning left-over fabric into a handsome quilt that you and your family will enjoy for years to come. Twelve black-and-white photos, instructional diagrams
Over 100 designs from a rare and important early 20th-century portfolio: Bunte Verglasungen. Organic, curvilinear motifs in muted tones of brown, blue, pink, purple, green, yellow, and other colors,
Delightful puzzle-and-coloring book invites children to discover "what's wrong" in a series of charming pictures. In each scene there are a number of odd things — objects that do not belong where they
Hunters, naturalists, scouts, and nature lovers will appreciate this comprehensive guide to wildlife prints and tracks. It features the tracks of more than 100 species of mammals, birds, frogs, toads,
For serious connoisseurs of American gold and silver ware, this rich and definitive directory lists over 3,000 early American silversmiths, 1650-1850, and their identifying marks. It includes biograph
This survey traces the effects of geometry on artistic achievement and clearly discusses its importance to artists and scientists. It also surveys projective geometry, mathematical curves, theories of
Profusely illustrated account of the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century. Rare contemporary photos and engravings, accompanied by extensive, detailed captions, recall construction, h
The third opera in Wagner's monumental tetralogy, Der Ring des Nibelungen, is reproduced here, complete and unabridged, from the first edition (1876). Wagner enthusiasts, opera lovers and musicians wi
The text covers enough material for an advanced undergraduate or first-year graduate course. Contents include calculus in the plane; harmonic functions in the plane; analytic functions and power serie
Outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats requiring no special equipment. Author offers insider's tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter,
This massive compendium by a noted architectural historian contains over 2,000 line drawings, and clear, concise definitions for over 5,000 important terms relating to the architectural achievements
Contains over 1,000 useful sentences and phrases for travel or everyday living abroad: food, shopping, medical aid, courtesy, hotels, travel, and other situations. Gives the English phrase, the foreig
62 full-size eye-catching stencils include fish of many varieties, crustaceans, a full-page mermaid, and Neptune. Everything you need to turn any surface into a seascape. Instructions included. Introd
A unique and honored figure in American intellectual history, Josiah Royce stands out as a master of many disciplines who made significant contributions to mathematical logic, psychology, social ethic
Clearly written treament elucidates fundamental concepts and demonstrates their plausibility and usefulness. Language is informal, examples are vivid and lively, and the perspectivie is fresh. Based
Curious George, the naughty little monkey-hero of children's books, is back as a paper doll! With these 2 dolls and 48 colorful costumes ? including pirate, fireman, snake charmer, baseball player, an
This exquisite documentation of the architectural creativity that transformed the country after the Civil War reproduces fascinating and historically important photographs and plans for a total of 97
