Intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, this work teaches problem-solving using the theory of special functions. The concise treatment presen
Seagull Sid and his fine feathered mates are sick of looking at all the rubbish that people leave behind at the shore. But how can the seagulls reclaim their beach from the trashy humans? No worries, Sid has a mischievously messy plan of attack — watch out below!Rollicking rhymes and delightful drawings highlight this tale by the bestselling team of storyteller Dawn McMillan and illustrator Ross Kinnaird, the cheeky creators of I Need a New Butt! and Doctor Grundy's Undies.
This famous little book was first published in German in 1933 and in Russian a few years later, setting forth the axiomatic foundations of modern probability theory and cementing the author's reputati
"An imaginative, poetic, and often amusing story, written with great skill." — Kirkus ReviewsOnce in a blue moon, a blue kitten is born. And that little cat knows how to hear the song of the riv
This classic by one of the 20th century's most prominent mathematicians offers a concise introduction to set theory. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, it emplo
Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish but these calaveras are no bare-bones affair ? they're highly stylized images of a bull, bear, jaguar, and other creatures. Thirty-one full-page pictures to color feature decorated animal faces in the tradition of the Day of the Dead on mesmerizing backgrounds. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display. Specially designed for experienced colorists,Animal Calaveras and other Creative Haven® coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment. Each title is also an effective and fun-filled way to relax and reduce stress.
This concise classic presents advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics with an overview of geometric algebra. The text originated with lecture notes from a New York University cour
Bursting with beautiful butterflies, this coloring book for beginners will lift the spirits of children as young as six years old. Easy-to-color winged beauties are set against a variety of
A gem of German Romanticism, this literary landmark continues to enchant readers with its combination of poetic and fairy tale elements. The young hero of this unfinished experimental novel envisions
There's a new doll in the nursery, and it's Raggedy Ann's fun-loving brother, Andy. The rest of the toys?including Henny, the little Dutch doll, and Uncle Clem?are delighted to have a new friend to jo
These vivid punch-out dragons are fun for fantasy fans and hobbyists of all ages. Suitable for ages 5 and up, the book contains eight different, easy-to-assemble models. The pieces are printed on stur
This treasury of one hundred tales offers students and other readers of short fiction a splendid selection of stories by masters of the form. Contributors from around the world include Edgar Allan Poe
These intricate, many-faceted images offer colorists the chance to experiment with shading and other visual effects. More than 30 full-page illustrations depict lillies, daises, poppies, and other gar
Younger Brother, a Navaho Indian boy, undergoes eight years of training in the ancient religion of his people and the practical knowledge of material existence.
"Two children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific and must learn to fend for themselves on a remote island, where their love blossoms amid a tropical paradise. Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance in
Written by a prominent Russian mathematician, this concise monograph examines aspects of queuing theory as an application of probability. Prerequisites include a familiarity with the theory of probabi
" This clear presentation of the most fundamental models of random phenomena employs methods that recognize computer-related aspects of theory. Topics include probability spaces and random variables,
Includes the unabridged text of Hawthorne's classic novel plus a complete study guide that helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the work's content and context. The comprehensive guide includ
This reprint of Wilcox's 1958 edition of her history of costume is fun to read, more for her comments on the clothing of the early Twentieth century than the information on earlier periods. She begins
Since ancient times, men and women have used hats and headgear for adornment and protection. This stunningly comprehensive survey, arranged chronologically, illustrates the astonishing range of styles
The Nobel Laureate discusses not only how and why he became a philosopher but also his conception of philosophy as a field distinct from science and literature. A source of inspiration for physicists
"Think with the few and speak with the many," "Friends are a second existence," and "Be able to forget" are among this volume's 300 pithy maxims on politics, professional life, and personal developmen
A monumental work by a Nobel Prize-winner, this 1896 work represents one of the great inquiries into perception and memory, movement and time, matter and mind. Bergson surveys these independent but r
In this essay from Schopenhauer final work, Parerga und Paralipomena (1851), the philosopher favors individual strength of will and independent, reasoned deliberation over the tendency to act on
This new compilation features 16 memorable arias, arranged for voice and piano. Reproduced from authoritative early editions, the arias include Oh patria mia and Ritorna vincitor! from Aida; Saper vor
Bergson argues for free will by showing that the arguments against it come from a confusion of different conceptions of time. As opposed to physicists' idea of measurable time, life is perceived in h
Original compilation of the composer's most popular, most mature piano works, including Witches Dance, Op. 5, No. 1; Four Fleeting Pieces, Op. 15; Three Preludes and Fugues, Op. 16; Variations on a Th
Excellent prose translation of the ancient epic poem recounts the adventures of Odysseus on his homeward voyage from the Trojan War. The clever hero circumvents the wrath of Poseidon to overcome
Young readers travel to the timeless world of the Green Forest and Smiling Pool where they find Jimmy Skunk, Peter Rabbit, Unc' Billy Possum, and other woodland creatures secretly trailing Old Mr. Toa
A beloved storyteller relates the exciting, thought-provoking tale of a courageous animal pursued by a determined, two-legged predator with a deadly weapon. Kids learn valuable lessons about nature an
Clearly presented elements of one of the most penetrating concepts in modern mathematics include discussions of fields, vector spaces, homogeneous linear equations, extension fields, polynomials, alg
One of the most universally loved and admired English novels, an effervescent tale of rural romance transformed by Jane Austen's art into a witty, shrewdly observed satire of English country life.
Written by an distinguished mathematician and teacher, this undergraduate text uses a combinatorial approach to accommodate both math majors and liberal arts students. In addition to covering the bas
Concise graduate-level treatment covers nuclear forces, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions, interactions of pi-mesons with nucleons, more. "A real jewel . . . should be in the hands of every student
Four works by great 19th-century Russian author: "The Nose," a savage satire of Russia's incompetent bureaucrats; "Old-Fashioned Farmers," a pleasant depiction of an elderly couple living in rustic s
Composed for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, The Rite of Spring premiered in 1913 to a near-riot. The most famous musical work of the 20th century, this brilliant and uncompromising masterpiece changed t
This volume reproduces, from the authoritative Breitkopf & Härtel edition, three of Brahms' great orchestral favorites. Editor's commentary in German and English.
Explores concept of probability, surveys rules for addition and multiplication of probabilities, conditional probability, total probability, Bayes formula, Bernoulli's scheme, random variables, the C
Star-shaped motifs, circular illustrations, stacked blocks, and other eye-opening patterns and abstract shapes will leap off the page when you color them using the easy directions and view with the en
Buckeye, Emperor, Indra, Nokomis, Red Rim, the extinct Xerces Blue, and much more: color the illustrations using the simple directions provided, and each butterfly will magically float off the page! 3
