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
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
Edgar wearies of listening to his teacher and, like Lewis Carroll's Alice, plunges into a wonderland of bizarre adventures and gloriously nonsensical conversations with curious creatures. The acclaime
Published just before the Civil War, this classic etiquette book for men presents enduring advice for the courtesy-challenged. Commonsense suggestions for socializing, exercise, flirting, dining, and
A president-to-be chronicles the life and times of the historic first Chief Executive in this insightful biography. Noted educator and historian Woodrow Wilson profiles George Washington's rise to lea
A thorough introduction to the study of boundary layer problems in physics and fluid mechanics, this treatment assumes some knowledge of classical inviscid fluid dynamics. The ordered and logical pres
A revealing portrait of the hypocrisy and superficiality of high society, George Eliot's final novel also provides a glimpse of Jewish life in Victorian Britain. Daniel Deronda traces the intertwined
This 1860 guide offers timeless advice for proper behavior in every situation, from traveling abroad and hosting a dinner party to choosing clothes and attending a wedding. Providing insights into 19t
This treasure trove of cutaway views of 1940s aircraft features art from the top magazines of the era: Aeroplane, Flight, Aviation, L'Aeronautique, and others. While the majority of the focus is on Am
Discover some of Louis Comfort Tiffany's finest work with these reproductions of the artist's stained glass windows. Color 31 renderings of lush gardens and forests, pastoral river valleys, Biblical s
These 31 illustrations showcase the natural beauty of trees from around the world. From the species that grow in your backyard and local parks to the varieties found in deserts, rain forests, swamplan
This comprehensive text for beginning graduate-level students immediately found a significant audience upon its initial 1955 publication, and it remains a highly worthwhile and relevant book for stude
Written by the winner of the 1977 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, this groundbreaking 1962 monograph is an essential work for researchers and graduate students. Topics include the Liouville equation, anharm
Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg wagers half his fortune on an unheard-of proposition: to circle the globe in a mere 80 days. Fogg and his devoted manservant Passepartout face a world of obstacles wit
In this 1964 Newbery Award winner, 14-year-old Dave has the usual problems — luckily, he has an adopted stray named Cat to help him through the bumps and bruises. Recounted with humor, a remarkably re
From a portrait of penguins wearing sweaters to a yarn-bombed forest and a mandala of mittens and socks, this adult coloring book offers an incredible variety of inventive items that knitters love. Cr
From the creator of the wildly successful Creative Haven Creative Cats Coloring Book comes the purrfect follow-up: adorable kittens! Cat lovers and coloring enthusiasts will delight in these beautiful
An innocent and lovable young man, pressed into naval service during the Napoleonic wars, is falsely accused of inciting mutiny in this haunting tale. Herman Melville's classic parable of the clash be
"The central idea of The Idiot, according to its author, was "to depict a completely beautiful human being." More prosaically, the novel was intended to shore up Dostoyevsky's professional and financi
This action-packed origami book is the first of its kind to feature projects from ground, sea, and air forces. Seventeen military models include Trident, Hornet, and other missiles, machine guns, airc
Childhood friends Thomas Beresford ? known as Tommy ? and Prudence Cowley ? call her Tuppence ? cross paths after the Great War. Desperate for cash, they set themselves up as "two young adventurers fo
"In the early 19th century, a French sociologist and political scientist undertook a seven-month journey throughout the newly formed United States. Alexis de Tocqueville surveyed the young nation's re
Thirty-one illustrations by Norman Rockwell appear in all their heartwarming glory in this classic and collectible coloring book. Handpicked from the hundreds of covers that the American legend create
This introductory treatment for undergraduates provides insightful expositions of specific applications of mathematics and elements of mathematical history and culture. Topics include probability
Explore the bizarre world of the future in this spectacular adult coloring book. Science-fiction fans and modern art lovers will be transported to another dimension by these 31 elaborate illustrations
Handpicked from authentic Victorian and Edwardian sources, 31 timeless designs embrace an incredible range of periods and cultures: Norman church decorations, textiles from Japan and China, Celtic kno
These spellbinding sci-fi tales of Martians and other extraterrestrials first appeared in the leading pulp magazines of the 1950s: Galaxy, Amazing Science Fiction, and Fantastic Universe. Nine groundb
Thirty eye-popping animal designs offer colorists a hypnotic blend of realistic figures and imaginary backgrounds. The full-page illustrations ? rendered in the circular, multi-image style of a kaleid
