Nothing is as it seems in Tall Oaks, a small California town where everyone knows each other and violent crime is unheard of. The community's idyllic façade is shattered when a kidnapper in a
This uniquely entertaining board book is designed for preschoolers and early readers. Kids will love mixing colorful pictures of Willy the weird werewolf, Dudley the deadly dragon, Burt the broken bea
The challenge of the tangram, the original "Chinese puzzle," lies in your ability to arrange seven geometrical pieces — a square, a rhomboid, and five triangles — into a variety of
Designed for adult colorists, this contemplative coloring book offers more than 20 mandala-like designs that will appeal to the heart and soul. Circles, squares, and more beguiling shapes explode with
"This is a beautiful, important book, a pleasure to read, in which the history recounted truly illuminates the mathematical ideas, and the ideas themselves are superbly explained; a wonderful accompli
What is virtue? Can it be learned or is it innate? Is it possible to know things a priori (before experience)? In this important and influential Socratic dialogue, Plato addresses a wealth of phi
With this remarkable book, the legendary magician conducts a master class in crime by revealing the trade secrets of crooks. Harry Houdini is known not only as an illusionist and escaper of handcuffs
Author Serge Lang defines algebraic geometry as the study of systems of algebraic equations in several variables and of the structure that one can give to the solutions of such equations. The study ca
Marian Forrester arrives in the prairie town of Sweet Water as a young bride — beautiful, aristocratic, and spirited. To Captain Daniel Forrester, her pioneer husband, she's a precious jewel
The Life and Love of the Insect enters into a hidden realm with 18 illustrated essays, rendered in lively, poetic language. Whether extolling the maternal instincts of the Sacred Beetle or chronicling
"Full of zest and high spirits." — The Christian Science Monitor This witty, elegant novel of ideas unfolds on the imaginary Mediterranean island of Nepenthe, where Thomas Heard, Bi
In this follow-up to his tremendously successful first novel, This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald again recaptures the Jazz Age's darker side as well as its excitement and joie de vivre.The
A feckless boy is lured by a wicked magician into a trap but the scheme backfires — the boy, Aladdin, is left with a magical lamp and a genie who showers him with riches. Aladdin's wealth makes
Timmy the talkative toucan takes to the tallest treetops and talks tiresome total tittle-tattle — until you mix him up with Cody the clever chameleon, Eric the enormous eagle, or Fifi the fabulo
Natty Bumppo — also known as the Deerslayer, the Pathfinder, and Hawkeye — returns in this adventure by America's first great novelist. Originally published in 1841, The Deerslayer was
In the tenth century, Japan was both physically and culturally isolated from the rest of the world. The Pillow Book recaptures this lost world with the diary of a young court lady. Sei Shonagon was a
Let your imagination take flight as you relax and color with 31 gorgeous designs! A striking variety of birds and flowers fills each glorious page, from a parrot surrounded by tropical flowers and an
Designed to offer a broad perspective on spectral estimations techniques and their implementation, this text provides theoretical background and review material in linear systems, Fourier transforms,
You may be able to pull off an impressive card trick, but can you recruit new clients and tailor your show to different occasions? In the only guide of its kind, professional magician Magnus show
From images of ethereal sprites to portrayals of earth mothers, these 31 gorgeous illustrations depict fictional women within fanciful and realistic scenes from the natural world. The designs incorpor
Temperament and poor health motivated Robert Louis Stevenson to travel widely throughout his short life, and before he was celebrated as the author of Treasure Island, A Child's Garden of Verses, and
From time immemorial, people have sought to understand the mysteries of the natural world, giving rise to a wealth of myths and legends connected to plant life. In addition to their imaginative appeal
Thirty realistic black-and-white scenes to color depict dozens of the notorious underwater predators, including hammerhead, great white, mako, bull, tiger, blue, and leopard sharks. Each page also off
Rock journalist Ellen Sander (Hit Parader, Vogue) draws upon her professional and personal experiences to chronicle pop culture's highs and lows in the turbulent years from 1962-69, "undoubted
They're about three times bigger than their real-life equivalents, but these dramatic renderings of butterflies are scrupulously accurate—and they really fly! Just press out along the perfor
A cute rhyming story about kids who love pears — and one who doesn't. As the children walk through a farmer's market, they try to encourage their friend to give the yummy fruit a try. Th
"I would give anything to have come by this book years ago. It is in my opinion comparable only to the notes of Leonardo and Sir Joshua . . . One of the finest voices which express the philosophy
Referring to the work of the Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802–29) in algebraic geometry, this monograph for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics requires s
Crafters can relish a new project every week with this full-color guide by the author of the bestselling The Art of Stone Painting. Offering a wealth of inspirational and meditative themes, the book p
Cross stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! Approximately 175 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage and kitschy. All
More than 80 color plates spotlight the artistry of Cole Phillips (1880–1927), an American watercolorist and draftsman of remarkable skill. Known for blending aspects of foreground figures seaml
When artists and designers explore or create a fictional setting, the milieu must be completely fleshed out, explained, and designed. Comics and gaming art veteran Mark Nelson explores and demonstrate
For his last and most celebrated novel, Nobel Prize-winner Rudyard Kipling chose the setting of India during the mid-1800s. Here an orphaned boy, neither entirely British nor completely Indian, strugg
"Bananas with our breakfast, bananas with our lunch, so yellow, ripe, and mellow, bananas by the bunch!" A pair of twins celebrate their birthday by eating their favorite fruit all day long
A group of young friends spend a beautiful autumn day picking apples and learning about the delicious foods that are made with their favorite fruit. Vivid illustrations accompany the simple but sweet
The fun-loving felines from the popular Dumpling Cats crochet guide are back, and this time they're starring in their own coloring book. Paula's in the kitchen making a batch of pancakes while Daisy t
The first major achievement of American poet William Carlos Williams, this 1923 collection ranks among the groundbreaking works of modern poetry. Alternating sections of vivid, sensuous prose and free
The great American poet received the first of his four Pulitzer Prizes for this 1923 collection. Frost's meditations on rural life, love, and death include several of his best-known poems, including "
One of the earliest and best collections of stories about hapless aristocrat Bertie Wooster and his supremely efficient valet Jeeves, this volume centers on the romantic travails of Bertie's schoo
From wishing wells and picnic settings to scenes of canoes on a quiet lake and a bicycle built for two, these illustrations show that romance is in the air! Thirty-one charming illustrations reflect t
