Over 1,450 costumed figures in clearly detailed engravings — from the dawn of civilization to the end of the 19th century. Features many folk costumes. Captions.
Superb U.S. Navy guide to every aspect of home repair and construction covers concrete and masonry work, bricklaying, framing foundations and walls, plastering, painting, woodworking, and more. Over
Only inexpensive full-color edition, of pre-Columbian Mexican (Mixtec) book. 88 color plates show kings, gods, heroes, temples, sacrifices, more. New introduction.
Superb nontechnical introduction to game theory and related disciplines, primarily as applied to the social sciences. Clear, comprehensive coverage of utility theory, 2-person zero-sum games, 2-perso
This superb selection includes full scores of four great standards of the repertoire: Quintet in F Minor, Op. 34; Quartet in G Minor, Op. 25; Quartet in A Major, Op. 26; Quartet in C Minor, Op. 60. In
Fine edition contains all eight piano trios, the two piano quartets, and the piano quintet, reprinted from the definitive Breitkopf & Hartel editions. All of these works display the melodic richne
This practical course covers line engraving, drypoint, and the tonal variations of mezzotint and stipple; etching and the tonal variations of soft ground, aquatint, and sugar aquatint; relief prints a
Convenient access to information from every area of mathematics: Fourier transforms,Z transforms, linear and nonlinear programming, calculus of variations, random-process theory, special functi
Graduate-level text provides introduction to optimal control theory for stochastic systems, emphasizing application of basic concepts to real problems.
Prandtl's pioneering experiments laid the basis for the use of theoretical hydromechanics and hydrodynamics in practical engineering problems. This volume presents Tietjens' famous expansion of Prandt
Excellent undergraduate-level text offers coverage of real numbers, sets, metric spaces, limits, continuous functions, series, the derivative, higher derivatives, the integral and more. Each chapter
This convenient single-volume compilation of two texts offers both an introduction and an in-depth survey. Geared toward engineering and science students rather than mathematicians, its less rigorous
In this single-volume edition of a noted 2-volume text, the author synthesizes the concepts of game theory, programming theory, and the concepts and techniques of mathematical economics into a single
This remarkable volume is one of the most extensive, carefully researched and superbly rendered collections of animal folk art designs from around the world. Included are over 1,000 royalty-free illus
One of the finest, most extensive sources of royalty-free illustrations of the world's plants and flowers, chosen for scientific accuracy, artistic style. Common and botanical Latin names specified. 1
Reproduced from a rare collection of 18th-century broadsides, this compilation of 163 black-and-white prints includes folkloric characters, animals, ships, soldiers, traditional English heroes, member
"To draw everything is good, to draw everything is better still," declared Adolph Menzel, one of nineteenth-century Berlin's premier artists. In keeping with his motto, Menzel exhibi
The definitive book on tiling and geometric patterns, this volume features 520 figures and over 100 tables. Accessible to anyone with a grasp of geometry, it offers illustrated examples of two-dimensi
Approximately 200 images of trees and leaves, compiled from a variety of sources, range from naturalistic scenes of autumn landscapes and tropical climes to romantic renderings of cherry blossoms and
Offering full-color paintings, black-and-white drawings, and woodcuts, 247 images cover an impressive range of religious and cultural traditions. Most are from rare Christian and pagan sources; Easter
A clip art celebration of the noble Samurai of ancient Japan, this magnificent portfolio depicts 117 military elite in full regalia. Dressed in lavishly detailed costumes, brandishing swords on their
Elaborate strands of flowers, dramatic Art Deco designs, ethereal rings of angels ? this affordable volume offers endless inspiration to professional and amateur artists alike with more than 200 color
This instructive book presents excellent annotated line drawings of anatomical structure for the beginning artist, explaining the subject in simple terms, identifying parts of the body and demonstrati
This reprint of the classic text by French mathematician Henri Poincare (1854-1912) discusses the basic methodology and psychology of scientific discovery, particularly in the areas of mathematics and
These authors ranked among the greatest astrophysicists of the 20th century, and their work is remarkable for its deep physical insights and clarity of presentation. This book explores general relativ
Features 6 masses by great 16th-century composer: Missa Papae Marcelli, Missa L’Homme Arme, four more, plus a selection of motets. Reproduced from authoritative Scalera edition, edited by Casimiri.
Logical, analytical approach to the solution of groundwater and seepage problems and to understanding the design and analysis of earth structures that impound water. Coverage of previously unavailable
The 20 nocturnes reproduced here include Opp. 9, 15, 27, 32, 37, 48, 55, 62, 72, and the posthumous Nocturne in C-sharp Minor. The 11 polonaises include Opp. 26, 40, 44, 53, 61,71, and the posthumous
This monograph on the description and study of representations of the rotation group of three-dimensional space and of the Lorentz group features advanced topics and techniques crucial to many areas o
This compilation features five works by a prolific 19th-century composer of theatrical music whose oeuvre ranged from incidental music to full operas. Reproduced from authoritative sources, the conten
Compiled from brilliant illuminated manuscripts such as The Book of Kells, this collection spotlights the Christian iconography of ancient Britain. These 116 colorful ornaments date from the Roman occ
Volterra's approach in this undergraduate text, a classic since its first publication by Blackie and Son, Glasgow in 1930 unifies the theory of functionals and of integral and integro-differential equ
Authoritative British editions of the 14 Variations, rich with melody and vibrant rhythms, each revealing a facet of a central theme never fully expressed and each depicting an unnamed friend of the
The author traces how Lewis and Clark's epic journey of 1804–06 and their charting of the American Northwest dramatically revised generally held concepts of the area's geography. With 45 maps. "Splend
Informal, effective undergraduate-level text introduces vibrational and electronic spectroscopy, presenting applications of group theory to the interpretation of UV, visible, and infrared spectra wit
Two of the Russian master's most popular compositions in an attractive and modestly priced reprint of authoritative Russian versions: Overture, his first masterpiece; Capriccio, an evocative portrait
244 representations, symbols, and manuscript pages of devils and death from Ancient Egypt to 1913. Fascinating graphics depict demons, witches, and warlocks, more. Works by Dürer, Cranach, Holbe
