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Practical guide teaches elegant 18th-century writing style. Each letterform demonstrated stroke by stroke with clear explanation. Write quotations, poems, invitations, more. Numerous black-and-white i
Mathematicians with a basic understanding of quantum physics and physicists interested in the topic will benefit from this practical text. The treatment examines the basis of quantum statistical compu
A rare glimpse into the day-to-day shipboard procedures of the 19th-century. The author of Two Years Before the Mast outlines practical aspects of seamanship such as setting sails and tying knots as w
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Fun-filled activity book lets youngsters create their very own vision of Christmas Eve. Just apply any of the 31 reusable peel-and-apply stickers depicting a snowman, decorated tree, evergreen garland
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Zorach's explanations of sculpting in clay, stone, and wood offer detailed practical guidance along with inspirational insight about the artistic process. This edition is a slightly altered republicat
Features31 poems, including "She Walks in Beauty," "The Prisoner of Chillon," "The Vision of Judgment," many more, plus excerpts from Don Juan, Childe Harold's Pilgrimage and Manfred. Explanato
Add antique flair to almost any graphic project calling for a flowery touch with the lovely illustrations in this practical archive of floral beauty. Reproduced from authentic nineteenth-century engra
