Toulouse-Lautrec possessed the extraordinary ability to convey rapid movement and scenic atmosphere with just a few strokes. A superb draftsman whose work was graphic in nature, he produced art of daz
A group of pilgrims bound for Canterbury Cathedral agree to pass the weary miles by taking turns at storytelling. The travelers ? noble, coarse, jolly, and pious ? offer a vibrant portrait of fourteen
6 symbols with an ancient past: the scarab beetle, cobra goddess Renenutet, falcon god Horu; vulture goddess Nekhbet, the Eye of Horus, and Amun, "the king of gods," depicted as a ram.
Passionate Eustacia Vye detests her life amid the dreary environs of Egdon Heath and spies her escape when Clym Yeobright returns from Paris. Hardy's timeless tale of a romantic misalliance embodies h
Described by the translator as the "first champion, promulgator, and expounder" of Mahayana Buddhism, Avaghosha lived in India around the same time as Jesus. This is a translation of a Chinese edition
This edition of Pavlov's account of his pioneering work in experimental psychology was translated under the auspices of the Royal Society of London and is the only English version available. Based on
Done with great taste, in a perfectly simple and straightforward manner, Liszt's piano transcriptions of Bach's organ music became the classic models for all future works in this genre. Includes 6 Org
Tanner's doctoral thesis was originally published by the National Audubon Society in 1942 as Research Report Number 1 of the National Audubon Society , and then republished by Dover in 1966 in unabri
Written by the greatest of the ancient Indian playwrights, this 5th-century work of Sanskrit drama offers a classic introduction to Indian theater and aesthetics. A king encounters a lovely maiden by
Excellent introduction to sea life spotlights at least one example of marine plant and animal life for each letter of the alphabet. More than 60 different species are represented in detailed, accurate
A massacre at a colonial garrison, the kidnapping of 2 pioneer sisters by Iroquois tribesmen, the treachery of a renegade brave, and the ambush of innocent settlers create an unforgettable picture of
Assembled by a missionary during the mid-19th century, this dictionary has an outstanding reputation. Practical and nontechnical, it offers a full sense of Tibetan words in their common usage. Each w
Writing for laymen, the author attempts to popularize his academic field that, at its most ambitious, sought to control the weather by increasing rainfall, suppressing hail, and alter the course of st
A gripping tale of sibling rivalry and greed takes readers on a fast-paced adventure that encompasses sea voyages, encounters with pirates, intrigue at the French court, exotic life in India, buried
A complete wardrobe for a family of eight. Outfits include industrial-styled Dr. Martens boots, flared slacks, a cartoon sweatshirt, a summer dress worn over matching cotton shorts, cut-off jeans, and
This compilation of engrossing facts and anecdotes, illustrated with the author's own pen, captures the living legacy of America as seen in "the things that were." The author lovingly describes the ca
Though he drew heavily from the renowned 1886 Hibbert Lectures by John Rhys, MacCulloch departs from the mythological approach to apply the perspective of anthropology and in light of modern folk surv
Chess enthusiasts can determine their mastery by facing off against 20 of the world's top players. This instructive and amusing test-yourself guide by a grandmaster asks readers to predict their oppo
This 1838 autobiography ranks among the most important and authentic accounts of life in slavery, recounting the experiences of a North Carolina native who was sold or traded until his successful esca
How to develop an early warning system, based on three main sources: outside (the opponent); inside (the player's own thought process); and the stimulus itself (the board position). Author shows how t
This lovely collection includes 24 reproductions in miniature of Gainsborough's finest works, among them Lady Innes (ca. 1758-09), The Harvest Wagon (1767), and his famous The Blue Boy (ca. 1770). Ide
This well-researched book provides details of the varied steps that certain Native American groupshave used to express their dance ideas — from skips, jumps, and hop steps, to an Indian f
As prayer is to the Christian life, so meditation is the very heart of Buddhist life. This introduction explains the meaning and purpose of meditation. Its series of devotional exercises include inst
Burtt (1892-1989) offers a historical study of the philosophy of early modern science, locating its key assumptions as they emerge, and following them out to their classic formulation in the metaphysi
First published in 1962 (Wesleyan U. Press), this text by physicist and philosopher P.W. Bridgman (1882-1961) invited the reader familiar with the subject matter of special relativity to engage in "a
The Beagle departed from England for Patagonia in 1831 on a voyage to map the coast of South America. Charles Darwin, the ship's naturalist, began the voyage with scientific and theological objectio
Vivid scenes from the life of Shoshone teenager who played an important role during the Lewis and Clark exploration of the great American Northwest (1805–06). Includes realistic images of her childhoo
Striking, accurately rendered poster features 22 predatory birds. Many, like the red-tailed hawk, are carnivorous; the great horned owl and others of its species have acute hearing. Also depicted on s
Beautifully printed tributes to the golden age of the poster. Works by Toulouse-Lautrec, Steinlen, Cheret, Mucha, Will Bradley, Eugene Grasset, and other masters who brought poster art to a new height
Over 1,000 years of Chinese fashions for men and women are spotlighted in this exquisitely rendered coloring book — from a strapless high-waisted dress with a transparent outer robe worn during
Exquisite adaptations of 165 elegant motifs depict florals from ancient Persian fabrics, star-shaped 13th-century tiles from Iran, a detail from a painting of Mecca and Medina (18th?19th century AD),
Complete works of ancient geometer in highly accessible translation by distinguished scholar. Topics include the famous problems of the ratio of the areas of a cylinder and an inscribed sphere; the m
Left blind, deaf, and mute after an illness in infancy, Helen Keller overcame her disabilities with the help of Anne Sullivan, her inspired teacher. This special large print edition of Keller's classi
Concise, readable survey examines the life of a leading spokesman for abolition and one of the most influential promoters of the civil rights movement. Covers Douglass' early life in slavery, his esca
Thirty ready-to-color images of fire-breathing mythical creatures with batlike wings, scaly skin, and a barbed tail — among them a flying dragon with three heads, Quetzalcoatl, a legendary feat
Riveting account traces careers of buccaneers of many nationalities across 2 centuries and around the globe — from the West Indies to the South Seas. True stories of such notorious brigands as
These 23 chilling tales tell of the returning dead, haunted places, weird creatures, and the supernatural in "The Return of the Soul" by Robert Hichens, "The Mummy's Foot" by Theophile Gautier, Lafca
Clear explanations and over 70 illustrations demonstrate how to position your hands to make lifelike shadows of a lumbering dinosaur, a pair of playful monkeys, an eagle taking flight, a cat scratchi
From the era that gave the world an energy crisis, runaway inflation, punk rock, and "Saturday Night Fever" comes this vibrant paper doll collection. 7 dolls are accompanied by wardrobes appropriate f
After a shipwreck, the narrator, his wife, and four sons find themselves castaways on an uninhabited island. Retrieving what they can from the ship, they construct a life for themselves through their
