Along with the instruments of Stradivari and del Gesu, the violins of Giovanni Battista Guadagnini have long been favored by professional musicians. This 1949 volume remains the most comprehensive stu
This vintage cookbook reads like a novel, tracing the social lives of fictional newlyweds and interspersing menus for all occasions with household hints and anecdotes about family and friendship. A no
A wild transformation of the Victorian style, steampunk is a mash-up of antique and modern technologies. The cover of this pocket-sized notebook is alive with clockwork gears and frilly fashions, hall
Celebrate the Day of the Dead all year around with these eerie tattoos. Five classic designs by Mexican artists Jorge Posada and Julio Ruelas feature grinning skeletons of a soldier, a guitarist, and
Sixteen unusual designs celebrate the often-overlooked art of Japanese stencil cutting, in which artisans worked with thin knives and stiff paper, reinforcing images with strands of silk before printi
Authoritative and highly readable, this global survey is suited to those with no background in math as well as more informed readers and teachers. Presented in a chronological and thematic manner, the
Right off the boardwalk, through the peepholes, and into the backroom bars, these paper dolls will transport you to the Roaring 20s. Replete with vivid, authentic costumes of the era, seven dolls depi
Why were dinosaurs so huge, and which were the biggest and smallest? How were dinosaurs named, and what did they look like? These questions and more are answered and explained with fascinating facts a
Graced with color illustrations of Asian art treasures, this gift edition of the world's earliest and most prestigious military treatise covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvers, and other ev
This book acquaints engineers with the basic concepts and terminology of modern global differential geometry. It introduces the Lie theory of differential equations and examines the role of Grassmanni
Watch your Christmas ornaments pop right off the page with this 3-D sticker book. More than 40 festive stickers depict decorations and toys, including dolls, a teddy bear, and a tricycle. Arrange the
The queen of the World War II pin-ups and the girl with the million-dollar legs, Betty Grable starred in a bevy of Technicolor musicals. This sparkling tribute features 2 dolls and 29 costumes from he
The third volume in this children's series contains more advanced songs in the key of G, introduces the key of F, and begins extended hand positions with six-note melodies. Other topics include the IV
This classic undergraduate text acquaints students with the fundamental concepts and methods of mathematics. In addition to introducing many historical figures from the 18th through the mid-20th centu
Invite good fortune into your life with these adorable paper dolls based on the Asian legend of the raised paw or "beckoning" cat. Two kitties come with more than 40 fanciful costumes and accessories,
This text provides undergraduate mathematics students with an introduction to the modern theory of probability as well as the roots of the theory's mathematical ideas and techniques. Centered around t
With roots that date back to ancient Iran and India, flowery paisley designs mix the psychedelic and the spiritual — and make the perfect stained glass subject. Sixteen bold illustrations, inspired by
Join fanged fiends and other creatures of the night for some 3-D fun! With the enclosed glasses, a host of vampires, monsters, and other playful ghouls will pop right off the page. Guide them to their
Complete with Dover's Frame It Studio software, here's everything you need to create fresh and modern award certificates and frames. The CD-ROM features a large selection of frames, backgrounds, and o
Pitch a tent with these nutty animals and enjoy the great outdoors! With 52 reusable stickers, you and your new friends can gather around a campfire, swim, and stargaze.
Spark young imaginations and creative energy with these 62 unfinished drawings of scenes from the garden. Kids can fill in the details by drawing their favorite vegetables and flowers, sketching acorn
This bilingual anthologycomprises works by Voltaire, de Maupassant, Colette, Balzac, Flaubert, and other major authors in the original French, with expert English translations on the facing pag
These tales chronicle the rugged lives and audacious crimes of bank and train robbers, cattle rustlers, horse thieves, and other desperados. Recounted mainly by the outlaws themselves along with eyewi
This volume's focus on the design of computer controlled systems features computational tools that can be applied directly and are explained with simple paper-and-pencil calculations. The use of compu
Filled with eccentric characters, surrealistic illustrations, and humorous situations, 80 mind-bending problems will test the powers of logic and ingenuity of even the most avid puzzlists. The author,
With this innovative book and CD-ROM set, machine embroiderers can fast-forward to the fun of embellishing clothes and accessories. Each motif has been optimized for the embroidery digitizing software
Flowers are nature's mandalas, and the original art in this soul-satisfying stained glass edition combines the beauty and wonder of flowers with the peace and inspiration of mandalas. Offering hours o
Teeming with anacondas, jaguars, toucans, and tarantulas, this activity/coloring book takes kids on an Amazon adventure with lots of learning along the way. Color the realistic illustrations of plants
Fast-forward to the fun of embellishing clothes and other accessories. The motifs in this CD-ROM and book set are optimized for embroidery digitizing software compatible with home embroidery machines.
This coloring book chronicles the career and accomplishments of the 26th President of the United States. Thirty illustrations with detailed captions trace the stages of his remarkable life: his early
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
Add extra sparkle to the holidays with this paper doll celebration of the beloved Christmas ballet. It features dolls of Clara, Fritz, Mother, Papa, and Godpapa Drosselmeyer, plus outfits for the Suga
The easy way to learn the most common words and phrases, this up-to-date reference incorporates terms related to computers, cell phones, and other digital technology, along with slang and other 21st-c
This original retrospective showcases black-and-white images by a leader of the Decadent movement whose name is often linked with those of Aubrey Beardsley and Harry Clarke and who influenced Edward G
Become an expert at identifying flags from nations around the world with this brightly colored sticker collection. Each of the 96 stickers represents the colors, patterns, symbols, and crests of inter
Starting with the introduction of the basic Kolmogorov-Bochner existence theorem, this text explores conditional expectations and probabilities as well as projective and direct limits. Topics include
Build a magnificent two-foot-high replica of the world's tallest skyscraper with little more than scissors and glue! Complete, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams guide crafters ages 10 and
Follow the yellow brick road to fun with drawing challenges, spot-the-differences, mazes, counting games, word jumbles, and other over-the-rainbow puzzles featuring all of the characters from L. Frank
Coloring and maze fun about the ferocious creatures of mythology:‧ Wizards and Dragons Mazes: 24 fun-filled labyrinths filled with dragons and wizards‧ Dragons Coloring Book: 30 images, from a legenda
Two renowned paperfolders show how to create fish and other creatures, with 24 models ranging from intermediate to very complex. Complete instructions and diagrams illustrate the humpback whale, seaho
