This concise treatment presents an expository account of the theory of modular forms and its application to number theory and analysis. Prerequisites include a grasp of the elements of complex variabl
In 1903, a renowned naturalist joined the President of the United States for a two-week camping trip to Yosemite. John Burroughs offers delightful reminiscences of Theodore Roosevelt and their shared
This advanced graduate-level treatment of semigroup theory explores semigroups of linear operators and linear Cauchy problems. The author emphasizes motivation and heuristics as well as applications.
Mathematical induction ? along with its equivalents, complete induction and well-ordering, and its immediate consequence, the pigeonhole principle ? are essential proof techniques. Every mathematician
A concise statement on the nature and meaning of mathematics for the general student, this volume by a prominent English philosopher and mathematician explains what math is about, what it does, and ho
When it comes to sketching from life and nature, pastel offers significant advantages: a technically simple method, it requires none of the paraphernalia of watercolor or oil painting. This vintage gu
This volume consists of unaccompanied choral works composed or otherwise arranged by Johannes Brahms for mixed choruses as well as individual men's and women's choruses. Contents include Gesänge (song
Eighteen ferocious stickers recapture the fiery appeal of dragons and their endlessly fascinating lore. These brilliantly colored images feature flying, flaming mythological animals that include the b
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a charming combination of storytelling and crocheting! Suitable for beginning to intermediate crocheters, this book features a retelling of the classic adventure story,
Find the fire truck concealed in a herd of llamas, a bicycle hidden in a gaggle of geese, and a jet plane caught in a spider web. These 29 puzzles will delight children as they search for items h
""In studying the notebooks one feels like an eavesdropper on Dostoyevsky's artistic self-communings. We may plainly observe Dostoyevsky's creative logic at work in selection and emphasis, his concern
From a Caldecott Medal-winning artist and storyteller comes this single-volume edition of three classic children's tales. Louis Slobodkin's fanciful watercolor images accompany Too Many Mittens, a win
In the summer of 1910, four orphans leave their home in Wisconsin to "prove up" their claim to a parcel of land on the South Dakota prairie. Seventeen-year-old Becky Linville and her younger siblings
"An airy story, with graceful illustrations in black and white and color by the author W. T. Cummings, breathes fantasy with the same naturalness with which a child wishes for an improbable but deligh
"A concise and scholarly but entertaining account of the relation between printing and civilization." ? British Printer. This highly readable survey traces the printing industry from its 15th-century
Nature lovers will delight in these 31 fun-to-color word designs! The distinctive illustrations feature the shapes of plants and animals formed by a variety of descriptive terms. Images include an aco
Written by a master mathematical expositor, this classic text has served as a fundamental resource for over five decades. Initial chapters on the basic theorems of Fourier analysis and the structure o
Praised by Martin Gardner as "a really marvelous introduction to basic mathematics, through the calculus, by a top mathematician who writes clearly, simply, and beautifully," this classic is accessibl
These simple, step-by-step instructions for techniques using colored pencils offer suggestions and exercises for adult colorists wishing to develop their coloring skills. Full-color photographs illust
Mistakenly assumed to have drowned in the Thames, John Harmon assumes a new identity to get acquainted with Mr. and Mrs. Boffin, who are next in line for his inheritance, and with Bella Wilfer, whom h
Inspired by an actual court case that dragged on for more than 50 years, Dickens tale of the inheritance suit between Jarndyce and Jarndyce remains a standard metaphor for legal quagmires. The author
Two ever-popular topics, Shakespeare and gardening, intersect in this unique volume. An alphabetical glossary cites every plant mentioned by the playwright, places the quote in context, and discusses
The Lower Ten is a berth on a train, and its occupant has been savagely murdered. Attorney Lawrence Blakely was supposed to have taken that berth ? was he the intended victim, and did the crime have s
"This is fabulously funny stuff." ? John D. MacDonald. Affectionate and witty, this unique compilation samples the very best of the very worst in 20th-century mystery writing. In addition to their pur
Brimming with timeless recipes and gardening suggestions, this pocket-sized guide was written by a popular magazine columnist of the late 19th century. Mrs. de Salis' advice extends from cooking Bruss
In addition to recipes for figs, peaches, cherries, pineapples, and other fruits, this compact, vintage guide from the 1890s offers suggestions for cultivating a garden. Tips range from methods for re
Inspired by Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, this foundational work of science fiction was also written by an imaginative young woman and published in the early 19th century. This tale, however, has a fut
Show the world that you love reading with these whimsical animal stickers! Charming sticker portraits of caterpillars, bees, bunnies, an alligator, and other creatures "read" books in humorous situati
A vivid new paper doll collection pays tribute to the legendary star-crossed loversShakespeare enthusiasts, paper doll collectors, and romantics will prize this charming homage to the Bard's famous sw
"A lighthearted concoction of extraordinary events, told with affection and humor." ― The New York Times."Oh, what an admirable cat is Elephi! (And what an admirable writer is Jean Stafford!) &#
Aspiring young designers can bring their wedding fantasies to life with this beautiful doodle book. More than 60 pages of inspiring and incomplete drawings feature sophisticated and trendy dresses for
Kids can color as they learn about the legendary Alexander Hamilton, whose fascinating life has spawned numerous books, articles, and the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. The well-researched illus
Kids will flip for this comical collection of feathered friends! Thirty illustrations include pirate parrots, decked out with bandanas and cutlasses; a beach bum bird, complete with Hawaiian shirt and
An orphan boy longs to find his place in the world in this tale of courage, loyalty, and love by the author of A Girl of the Limberlost. Despite having only one hand, plucky young Freckles secures a j
Set in the 18th century, this enduringly popular adventure by a master storyteller tells of piracy, a mysterious treasure map, and a sinister crew of characters whose greed renders them capable of any
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
Thirty-one illustrations to color combine two of the most beautiful aspects of nature — flowers and butterflies — with the peaceful qualities of mandalas. Adult colorists can enjoy a contemplative exp
This perfectly portable coloring book is for anyone who loves to shop — and who doesn't! Whenever the mood to get creative strikes, adult colorists can "visit" a hat store, toy store, bath and beauty
"Allbeury, like le Carré, is a master of the genre, and this novel represents some of his best work." — BooklistIt's 1980 and the Cold War continues to rage. Seemingly out of nowhere, wealthy business
Drawn by a promise of "wisteria and sunshine," four English ladies rent a medieval castle on the Italian Riviera. Although each is very different from the others in personality, all find common ground
