This introductory treatment of theory, proof techniques, and related concepts is designed for undergraduate courses. Topics include propositional logic, quantifiers, sets, functions, relations, mathem
Can computers think? Can they use reason to develop their own concepts, solve complex problems, understand our languages? This updated edition of a comprehensive survey explores these and other fascin
With East Side tenements, Wall Street offices, and Fifth Avenue as their backdrops, these colorful tales by a master storyteller recount the dreams and passions of New Yorkers at the turn of the 20th
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Throughout his career, Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche explored the concept of the will to power, interpreting it variously as a psychological, biological, and metaphysical principle. This posthumously pr
These easy-to-intermediate piano duets are adapted from the works of Dvorák, Ravel, Schubert, and other great composers, offering exercises that promote rhythmic steadiness and cultivate sight-re
Give yourself the gift of fun and relaxation with this festive Christmas coloring book! Forty-six picturesque holiday scenes feature beautifully decorated houses, cozy fireside settings, quaint town s
Spend Christmas in the country with this festive coloring book and its 31 drawings of holiday scenes in rustic settings. Illustrations include snug snowbound cottages surrounded by evergreens and snow
One of the most valuable and entertaining accounts to have survived the American Revolution, this journal vividly conveys the tumultuous spirit of the era. Massachusetts 16th Regiment surgeon James Th
In the finale of the four-book Beastly Crimes series, Chief Badger and his fellow officers face their most bizarre case yet: someone is plucking and burning the feathers of birds in the Far Woods. Can
In 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified and American women at last won the right to vote. Thirty illustrations to color offer a pictorial history of the women's suffrage movement, including images
"One of the great works of the modern American imagination." — Alfred Kazin. When a charlatan and his money-hungry wife win the lottery, their good fortune rapidly turns sour in this riv
A user-friendly companion for stargazers of all ages, this classic beginner's guide describes all the main sights of the night sky: stars, constellations, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. New
Illustrator and painter Harvey Dunn, a student of Howard Pyle, was deeply influenced by the instruction he received at Pyle's Brandywine school. During the course of an evening in 1934, while Dunn
Capital: Volume One by Karl Marx is a classic of political economics and was described by Friedrich Engels, the author's friend and collaborator, as "the bible of the working class." Thirt
Noted for his technical finesse and fondness for experimentation, Franz Peter Schubert was one of the leading composers of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. This collection includes a wide v
"One of the genuine masterpieces of sci-fi." — R. D. Mullen In this satirical and enduringly relevant work of science fiction, the acclaimed Czech author Karel Capek offers a prescient f
How can human-level artificial intelligence be achieved? Can it even be defined? What are the potential consequences? Is it necessary for humanity's survival? These and other fascinating questions
Celebrate your faith and enrich your free time with 100 word search puzzles, which include terms and phrases about biblical people, places, and events as well as quotes from favorite stories, hymns, a
Developed for an introductory course in mathematical analysis at MIT, this text focuses on concepts, principles, and methods. Its introductions to real and complex analysis are closely formulated, and
Relax and unwind with 31 mesmerizing illustrations specifically designed to promote mindfulness and inner peace. Swirling tendrils and other beguiling patterns invite color combinations of any kind &#
This introductory text on the subject of linear algebra stresses finite dimensional vector spaces and linear transformations. Proofs are given in detail, and carefully chosen problems demonstrate the
In 1968 the National Bureau of Standards published this basic but complete exposition of the theory of group representations, an area of fundamental importance in several areas of science and mathemat
"Joseph Payne Brennan is one of the most effective writers in the horror genre, and he is certainly one of the writers I have patterned my own career upon," declared Stephen King. This new edi
When Sara Crewe's father dies, her privileged status at an English boarding school comes to an abrupt end. The former favorite finds herself penniless and at the mercy of a vindictive headmistress
What's our planet made of? Why do volcanoes erupt, and where are fossils found? These and other questions are answered in this engaging coloring book, which explores the scientific facts behind ev
These three tales reflect the master storyteller's experiences as a merchant seaman. "An Outpost of Progress," a precursor to "Heart of Darkness," features many aspects of tone and
In his first book — a classic of travel and adventure literature — Herman Melville drew upon his experiences in the South Pacific Marquesas Islands as a month-long guest/captive of the Typ
W. Somerset Maugham's semiautobiographical masterpiece unfolds in London and Paris at the end of the 19th century. The protagonist, Philip Carey, is a sensitive orphan who's burdened with a cl
These 29 meticulously rendered black-and-white drawings invite colorists to create their own versions of some of the greatest abstract artworks of the 20th century. Follow the original color schemes,
Welcome to a woodsy wonderland of starry skies, towering trees, fabulous flowers, and other highly stylized nature designs. Thirty-one spectacular scenes include amazing allover patterns, fields of bl
Architect and theorist Eugène-Emmanuel Viollet-le-Duc (1814–79), a prominent leader in the French Gothic Revival, was active in the restoration of medieval buildings. In 1845 he undertook one of the g
This lighthearted farce features an American under the spell of Britain's aristocracy and an English earl equally intrigued by American democracy. While eccentric inventor Colonel Mulberry Sellers
Peter F. Collier (1849–1909) and Robert J. Collier (1876–1918) were the men behind publishing giant Peter F. Collier & Son, and their organization ranked among America's most prest
A mentor to Mozart and teacher of Beethoven, Joseph Haydn was known as the "Father of the Symphony" — and now even beginning pianists can master many of his most memorable works. Focusin
Handmade bracelets don't have to look homemade — and here's the proof! These designs for 100 different bracelets offer a style for every taste and skill level. Anyone can create eye-catc
Thirty-one realistic illustrations feature all kinds of felines in a variety of beautiful backgrounds. From elegant and sleek to cute and fluffy, the ready-to-color cats are pictured amid flowers and
A rare book that feels equally of its time and timeless, this collection of vintage magazine articles presents simple hands-on experiments that seem as much like parlor tricks as they do scientific di
This gorgeous paper doll collection spotlights the world's most famous royal sisters-in-law: the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex. Sixteen full-color plates feature two dolls and a w
"A gripping tale of hatred, revenge, and lust … a sinister spellbinder." — Publishers Weekly Car mechanic Florimond can't believe his luck when a beautiful young newcomer
