This unified survey focuses on linear discrete-time systems and explores the natural extensions to nonlinear systems. In keeping with the importance of computers to practical applications, the authors
Which butterfly is the prettiest of all ? Monarch or Swallowtail? Neither! The most beautiful of all is the abstract butterfly, adorned here with myriad colors and sprinkled with glitter so these 10 s
Here is the first important study of the leading 19th-century architect, a pioneer of Romanesque Revival. The work is filled with plans, photographs, drawings, and detailed discussions of all of Richa
Get in the game with this colorful celebration of baseball's greatest players. You can play ball with coloring pages, paper dolls, classic cards, and more!? Story of Baseball Coloring Book ? action-pa
This graduate-level treatment of aerodynamic theory opens with a survey of vector analysis and complex variables that presents readers with the basic tools for handling subsequent chapters. Topics inc
Journey back millions of years to the Jurassic Age when gigantic creatures ruled the earth. Jan Sovak takes you there with thrilling images and facts about 30 well-known dinosaurs and recent discoveri
Love is in the air as two classic symbols of romance combine in an artistic medley to celebrate this powerful emotion. The love story begins with a simple heart and a lovely rose, embellished with geo
Prenter introduces the numerical solution of boundary value problems by variational methods to serious students of engineering and mathematics who are familiar with basic applied linear algebra and sl
Filled with snowboarders and skiers, windsurfers and kite boarders, rock climbers and hang gliders, this action-packed release takes coloring to the extreme! Thirty full-page illustrations spotlight t
In this step-by-step introduction to composition, the author guides budding artists to focus on basic drawing techniques. And "the short road to success" begins with a brush. Starting with simple line
A facility with pencil drawings is a valuable asset for painters in oil and watercolors — and a high-quality pencil sketch ranks as the artistic equal of even the best paintings. This art instruction
Starting with the first principles of topology, this volume advances to general analysis. Three levels of examples and problems make it appropriate for students and professionals. Abundant exercises,
Artists who love the sea and dream of capturing every aspect of its beauty will treasure this lavishly illustrated guide to painting boats and picturesque harbors. With advice on technique, color, and
Starting with a definition of Hilbert space and its geometry, this text explores the general theory of bounded linear operators, the spectral analysis of compact linear operators, and unbounded self-a
The algebras of operators arise frequently in the study of representations of Lie groups, both finite-dimensional and infinite-dimensional. This survey begins with extensive background material and ad
Explore the oceans and beaches of the world with this vast collection of marine illustrations. Realistic images depict the splendid variety of underwater life, from seahorses, turtles, and jellyfish t
Adventure awaits with these entertaining and accurate images of space exploration and the history of astronomy. The journey ranges from the earliest myths associated with the night sky to rockets and
With this book, even readers unfamiliar with the field can acquire sufficient background to understand research literature. Systematic and thorough, it advances from the main facts of the general theo
This elementary account of the differential geometry of curves and surfaces in space deals with curvature and torsion, involutes and evolutes, curves on a surface, curvature of surfaces, and developab
This treatment develops the real number system and the theory of calculus on the real line, extending the theory to real and complex planes. Designed for students with one year of calculus, it feature
Southern Spain's ancient Alhambra Palace is alive with intricate geometrical designs. Based on the traditional embellishments found on the walls, ceilings, windows, and doors of the famous European ca
This excellent anthology introduces newcomers to 50 great writers. Beginners can get their first taste of Voltaire, Rousseau, Balzac, Baudelaire, and Proust with passages from The Red and the Black, L
Gathered from the rarest of resources, 227 black-and-white Celtic motifs and Kellstype initials comprise this unsurpassed treasury of design. Glowing with extravagant beauty, masterfully ornate letter
Capture the spirit of African design with this stunning resource of 287 color and black-and-white designs featuring familiar imagery ? birds, animals, and faces ? as well as abstracts ? lines, geometr
Written by a co-founder of the Boy Scouts of America, this appealing guide introduces the pleasures and challenges of the outdoors. With a cheerful, "can-do" attitude, Beard presents clear directions
Set your imagination free with this mesmerizing gallery of full-page illustrations. Thirty Art Nouveau?inspired patterns are ready to color and feature the dynamic, undulating, and flowing characteris
As children meander through 32 engrossing trails, they'll become acquainted with countries and cultures all over the world. In a fusion of learning and fun, mazes in the shapes of France, China, Irela
The exquisite hues and shapes of butterflies ? and their glorious spectrum of intricate markings ? are rendered with incredible precision on 61 full-color plates. Imaginations will take flight with bu
This collection of 30 silvery snow crystals dazzles the eye with sprinkles of glitter and will add the best of winter wonder to stationery, windows, notebooks, and other flat surfaces.
Mathematical economics and game theory approached with the fundamental mathematical toolbox of nonlinear functional analysis are the central themes of this text. Its central application is the fundame
From the pages of rare books come these 281 black-and-white illustrations of armor, weapons, and the men who lived and died with them. A sweeping range of extraordinary, authentic images includes swor
Explore the homes and architecture of 17th-century early America in this fascinating treasury of photographs and illustrations. Original floor plans and sketches abound, partnered with detailed descri
Combining the mysticism of astrology with the beauty of stained glass, 16 illustrations feature all 12 celestial signs along with suns, moons, and other astral elements. Add color with markers, paints
"Recommended with confidence" by The Times Literary Supplement, this lively survey starts with arithmetic and algebra and gradually proceeds to trigonometry and calculus. The author, who is internatio
Brimming with 98 full-color illuminated engravings, here is an arresting survey of armor and weaponry spanning the ninth to fifteenth centuries. From Richard the Lionheart in full battle dress to the
Illustrated with more than 175 photos, 12 elegant but uncomplicated projects include a Chickadee House with a concave roof, a Victorian Bluebird, and a Purple Martin House. The designs come with diagr
Here's the revolutionary way to knit ? easy, fun, and foolproof! Just master a single stitch, and you can create your own designs with patchwork squares. More than 100 drawings and diagrams, plus four
With intricate designs sweeping the length of the body, Japanese kimonos are truly wearable art. In a celebration of the patterns and motifs adorning the traditional costume, 30 ready-to-color illustr
Add eye-catching appeal to print and craft projects with these vivid antique ads. This collection comprises 210 of the finest examples of commercial art from the 1910s and 1920s. Ranging from elegant
Come out to play with woodlands wildlife! It can be hard to catch a glimpse of forest creatures, but with this sticker activity book, all of the animals step, scuttle, crawl, and fly into plain view.
