Supervised by Carroll himself, here is the first foreign language translation of the children's book classic after its original 1865 publication. While the humor, verses, songs, and puns made many con
The definitive work on an area of Chinese design, long recognized as an important folk art. 1,239 designs are shown, with titles, commentaries, and other information: 265 groups of design based on par
Perhaps the greatest opera ever written, Don Giovanni is presented here in the C. F. Peters edition, that contains everything from the original version, along with later arias, recitatives, and duets
This text is basically divided into two parts. Chapters 1–4 include background material, basic theorems and isoperimetric problems. Chapters 5–12 are devoted to applications, geometrical optics, parti
Precise explanations and instructions, clearly illustrated, on how to work chain, back, cross, knotted, woven stitches, and many more — 178 in all, including Cable Outline, Whipped Satin, Lazy Daisy,
A renowned ethnologist with the Smithsonian Institution offers a fascinating wealth of material on nearly 200 plants that were used by the Chippewas of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The volume provides an
An authority on American Indian traditions provides complete, thorough directions for creating dance drums, tomtoms, water drums, and much more. Materials include such everyday items as wooden kegs, f
Over 500 classic royalty-free motifs reproduced from finest Victorian source, classified according to type. Wide variety of flowers, greenery, sprays, plus butterflies, owls, insects, more. Large and
Culled from two popular American women's magazines of the Victorian era, here are alphabets, initials, monograms, and common names in various letter forms — script, floral, geometric, Old English, blo
Ranging from tricks and games to serious knotwork and netting, this volume offers more than 150 delightful and practical uses for string. In addition to illusions for magic shows and party games, it f
Standard reference to 140 species of puffballs, stinkhorns, and birds nest fungi. Dover edition also includes "The Gasteromycetae of Ohio" by Minnie May Johnson. Over 950 illustrations.
From the ancient Chinese treatment of hay fever to modern extraction of essential plant oils, here is a wealth of history, myth, and scientific information. "Here is a fascinating story of how plants
Carefully worked out descriptions of another 120 flourishes, sleights, tricks, and manipulations. Forces, passes, glides, color changes, top and bottom changes, double lifts, false cuts, and more.
Scores of methods — previously known only to card experts — include passes, palming, false shuffles, false cuts, changes, crimps, jogs, reverses, rear palms, and more. Altogether, 341 sle
Detailed plates from the Bible: the Creation scenes, Adam and Eve, horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, depictions of the life of Jesus and visions of t
Rare French catalog (c.1813) showing over 900 graceful neoclassic motifs; vine and leaf forms, mythological figures, florals, geometrics, much more. 95 plates.
Written by a leading authority on Shaktic and Tantric thought, this book is considered the prime document for study and application of Kundalini yoga. It probes the philosophical and mythological nat
Concise, extremely clear introduction to the art of leathercraft. Learn to make fine leather handbags, belts, watchbands, billfolds, and more. Complete description of tools and techniques, profusely
Thirty-one lively drawings reproduce an exciting panorama of military attire. Complete instructions for accurately coloring the buckskin, fur, and feathered clothing of common soldiers, the distinctiv
The rhythm and internal design of calligraphy are demonstrated in a collection of nearly one hundred and fifty alphabets that range from bold to subtle
Whether you want to make Welsh Rarebit, Cheese Puffs, Fondue, and Camembert Savory or you want to learn more about British and Wisconsin Cheddars, Stilton, Emmentaler, Brick, Samsoe, Brie, Munster, Go
Rings of office and power, notorious poison-bearing rings, wedding and graduation rings, and many other types are covered in this excellent study tracing the origins, uses, and history of this timeles
The path least traveled makes all the difference in this volume, especially when you find yourself crossing bridges, escaping from caves, lighting firecrackers, spelling out passwords, and untangling
Pictures and describes the mansions, sailing vessels, shanty towns, street vendors, and other picturesque features that characterized Manhattan's physiognomy in the late nineteenth century
This practical course covers line engraving, drypoint, and the tonal variations of mezzotint and stipple; etching and the tonal variations of soft ground, aquatint, and sugar aquatint; relief prints a
This musicology classic and survey reviews the piano repertoire from 1580 to 1952 and the works of more than 500 composers. Annotations for each piece include comments on form, type of fingerwork, deg
This is the complete book of marionette craft, covering every step from conception and construction to performance. More than 400 illustrations supplement easy-to-follow directions for?making puppet h
Natural step-by-step method allows you to see the inner logic of game from start. Simple common-sensical chapters on bidding, play and defense, scoring, elementary bridge strategies and how they work.
This fascinating approach to sundials offers a rigorous appraisal of the science of sundials, including mathematical treatment and pertinent astronomical background. It also?provides a nontechnical tr
This book gives the original recipes for potpourris and pomanders, perfumes and sweet waters, and culinary recipes like conserves — both petals and hips — sauce eglantine, rossoly, rose jelly, rose hi
Outstanding guide to the most popular methods of painting, dyeing, and printing on fabrics. Wealth of illustrations, tips on easily obtained equipment and materials, design and project suggestions, ho
This standard work?details the?names, general uses, and correct operation of all of the basic hand and power tools, fasteners, and measuring devices you are ever?likely to need. The book also covers?g
