"[C]hildren are going to be charmed ... only such a good fantasy writer as Lawson could write about his adventures so plausibly ... And the author's pictures get better and better as the story pr
You would never guess that this novel was published nearly 300 years ago — the exploits of its hero remain fresh and exciting, and even those who have never read the book rec
"I know of no religious writer more pertinent to our time." — T. S. Eliot, Introduction to Pensées"Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true," declared Pascal in his
Calling all sports fans! When you're not watching or playing your favorite games, you can have more fun with this collection of 100 word search puzzles. Sports enthusiasts, trivia buffs, and anyone wh
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
Commonly referred to as "The Saxophone Bible," this volume is the trusted training method for aspiring and serious musicians. From how to play your first note to mastering advanced concert pieces, it
Rosamund and Geoffrey's new neighbor, Lindy, is smart, good-looking, friendly, and delightful in every way. The problem is Geoffrey's a little too delighted with her, and his wife is not happy about i
Colorists will love to relax and unwind with these idyllic scenes, which capture the peaceful sights of country locales. From antique shop windows and farm stand displays to rustic table settings
Author Helm Wotzkow, a commercial artist specializing in advertising, leads readers step by step from beginning to advanced skills. His extensive experience provides so many helpful suggestions and ti
Poor Mary. Her husband is so stingy and critical that he makes the other neighborhood spouses look princely by comparison. All of the housewives on the block complain about their domineering husbands,
Books are missing from the archbishop's shelves and the librarian is helpless to explain until the culprit is revealed: Arcade, the clergyman's guardian angel, has been educating himself. Immersion in
Simple but unique, an origami box represents the thoughts and feelings of its maker. Between the pleasure of paperfolding and the satisfaction of having a handmade item to use (or give!), the box form
An eighteenth-century philosopher and libertine whose name is synonymous with sexual cruelty, the Marquis de Sade (1740–1814) was among the first writers to explore the dark, hidden impulses of
Travel the world with this first-class puzzle treasury!Where would you find the Spanish Steps? What's the modern-day name for Byzantium? Where's Wrigley Field? These and many other questions rela
Like most boys, Tom Sawyer would rather play hooky than go to school. But Tom's lively imagination and thirst for adventure lead him into the most extraordinary situations, from a search for buried tr
Ducks, parrots, owls, flamingos, partridges, and more: these beautiful birds go round and round! Combining a wide variety of fine feathered friends with the ancient art of the mandala, these 31 mesmer
All human behaviors and traits, according to this 1923 study, derive from the complicated interactions of three elements of the psyche: the id, the ego, and the superego. The root of Sigmund Freud's a
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
Hailed by Dostoyevsky as "The final and greatest utterance of the human mind," Don Quixote constitutes a founding work of modern Western literature. Cervantes' masterpiece has been translated into mor
Captivating reproductions of 31 authentic flower seed packets from the early 20th century offer colorists a world of nostalgic charm. Meticulously re-created black-and-white renderings include carnati
In the language of flowers, pansies represent thoughtful recollections, peonies indicate good fortune, and red roses are symbolic of romantic love. These 31 realistic images to color depict flowers in
Grumpy Cat is back to offer a cranky look at indoor and outdoor pastimes. Join the curmudgeonly kitty for more than 31 pages of coloring fun about fishing and bird watching, chess playing and video ga
Spot the differences between two pictures of a school of fish, guide a pirate through a maze to find his treasure, count the buzzing bees in a garden scene, and figure out a secret code! Forty-six puz
Plato hailed her as "the Tenth Muse," and 2,500 years later her voice remains dazzling as well as direct and honest. Sappho, a lyric poet from the Greek island of Lesbos, wrote verse that sings to bot
"Mastering the contents of Hall's book will lead a student to the frontiers of group theory. He will be well equipped to read any recent literature and start original research himself in this field ..
For the first time in a single-volume edition, this guide combines the works of two of Britain's leading 20th-century illustrators of animals, Raymond Sheppard's Drawing at the Zoo and Char
Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, this introduction to topological groups presumes familiarity with the elementary concepts of set theory, elements of function
Throughout history, people have been obsessed with bird imagery, from carvings on the temple walls of ancient Egypt to modern-day murals, posters, and even tattoos. This helpful instructional vol
The little stinker is back! This sequel to Stinker from Space recounts the return of the alien who crash-landed on Earth and crawled from the wreckage to assume the form of the only available hostR
Colorists and music lovers can hop on the bandwagon with this fanciful coloring book. Each of the 31 illustrations highlights a musical instrument within a mesmerizing mandala-like design. From acoust
These two dialogues by the greatest of the ancient Greek philosophers explore a vital concern of a democratic society: how to define the special abilities and qualities that make a genuine statesman.
Escape to tropical beaches, a bay dotted with sailboats, the underwater world of coral reefs, and other vivid marine settings with these 31 idyllic illustrations. Add your colors to images of majestic
This imaginative collection of 31 wondrous designs features a variety of stylized ocean creatures with highly detailed and decorative backgrounds. Images include schools of exotic fish, a sunken ship
This pioneering modern treatise on the calculus of variations studies the evolution of the subject from Euler to Hilbert. The text addresses basic problems with sufficient generality and rigor to offe
Bereft of family and friends, Lucy Snowe flees her empty life in England to seek independence and fulfillment. Her gambit takes her to the Belgian town of Villette, where she secures a job teaching En
Inspired by historical tea culture and its modern popularity, 31 original designs to color include beautiful tea settings; whimsical arrangements of stacked tea cups and tea pots; and tea-related desi
Colorists will be delighted with these gorgeous portraits of 31 divine beauties. From a celestial angel posed against a background of planets and stars to angels representing each of the four seasons,
Each of these 30 complex connect-the-dots puzzles features hundreds of dots that eventually reveal eye-opening pictures of common and exotic flowers. When done, it's easy to double the fun by coloring
A classic of wood lore, this guide to making and setting traps offers timeless instruction for reconnecting with traditional hunting techniques. Author W. Hamilton Gibson, a noted naturalist and skill
In this highly readable study, one of the great pioneers of modern science examines how people and animals display varieties of emotions via their facial expressions. British naturalist Charles Darwin
