Based on common, everyday phenomena, the principles governing the balance of forces on machines and structures are extremely straightforward. Their expression in mathematical form, however, obscures t
One of the most beloved and prolific writers of Yiddish literature, Sholom Aleichem (1859–1916) produced a wealth of wonderful stories that combine traditional Jewish oral humor with Western literary
From Syd Hoff, famed creator of Danny and the Dinosaur, comes this collection of three rare books:Amy's Dinosaur, a 1974 title featuring a forward-looking ecological theme. When Amy and her friends ta
Learn how to use your crochet hook to make delicate lace patterns with this illustrated guide. No previous experience is necessary; aspiring lacemakers will find all the basic techniques here, and exp
Six short stories spotlight journal and magazine fiction published by Forster from 1900 to 1911. These tales exhibit the first traces of Foster's witty and elegant style as well as his profound humani
The GIANTmicrobesR are here to help kids discover the causes of the common cold, flu, bad breath, stomachaches, and other ailments. Adorable full-page illustrations to color show where tooth decay com
A collection of eighteen fables as told by Jean de La Fontaine, including "The Tortoise Who Ran a Race with the Hare" and "The Grapes Hang High for Reynard the Fox."
Suitable for advanced courses in applied mathematics, this text covers analysis of lumped parameter systems, distributed parameter systems, and important areas of applied mathematics. Answers to selec
Mazes, connect-the-dots, and word games abound in this collection of 60 illustrated puzzles featuring adorable insects, friendly scarecrows, daisies, tomatoes, and other backyard denizens. Don't forge
"This outstanding undergraduate text for students of science and engineering requires only a standard course in elementary calculus. Designed to provide a thorough understanding of fundamental concept
First volume of a newly engraved edition contains the first nine sonatas; the Fantasy in D Minor, K.397; Rondo in D, K.485; Variations in C, K.265, and Andante in F, K.616.
Original collection features Liszt's interpretations of his own Totentanz plus Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre, Berlioz's "Dance of the Sylphes" from The Damnation of Faust, Weber's Overtures to Die Freisc
Sketch fantasy figures plus a unicorn, magic wand, tiara, and dozens of other fanciful creatures and accessories! Simple, four-step drawing methods for 38 enchanting figures, plus space for practice d
This stylishly designed gift book features timeless romantic advice from the authority on manners and etiquette. Emily Post offers readers expert counsel on a tasteful approach to wedding festivities.
Children can get acquainted with a variety of polar inhabitants as they color lifelike drawings of terns and humpback whales, baby harp seals, a sea spider, king and emperor penguins, and other creatu
Fifty-one accurately detailed renderings include our national bird (eagle) and flower (rose) plus 50 state birds and flowers — mockingbird and apple blossom (Arkansas), cardinal and goldenrod (Kentuck
This charming activity and coloring book features 37 illustrations — plus crosswords, mazes, cryptograms, and other activities — that tell the story of the miracle of Jesus's birth. Each scene is acco
This legendary work by a distinguished astrophysicist represents a significant?contribution to?the development of nuclear astrophysics. Available in an affordable paperback edition for the very first
A fascinating compilation of weather forecasts, recipes, jokes, and aphorisms, Poor Richard's Almanack debuted in 1732. This new edition presents hundreds of Franklin's maxims, along with selections f
The pictures in the four fantastic stories in this book are incomplete — they need your creative help! Use your imagination to fill in the background images and characters for more than 60 unfinished
Exciting and engrossing storylines take doodling to a new level of creativity! Easy-to-follow prompts help kids complete unfinished drawings by creating more than 60 settings and characters for the ad
The great American humorist's "translations" of journals by the first man and woman offer a comic "he said/she said" narrative. An irreverent look at conventional religion, the book presents a thought
Created during the Great Depression by the U.S. Forest Service, this guide provided environmental safety and maintenance advice for visitors to national forests and parks. It contains finely crafted d
From the famed author of such popular adventure stories as Kidnapped and Treasure Island, come these 3 tales of horror and the supernatural. Contents include The Body Snatcher, a tale of grave-robbing
This brief yet comprehensive guide shows pianists how to produce every possible variety of tone, including note values, pulsation, phrases and their combination, dynamic contrasts and shadings, tempo,
A coloring wonderland for little fairy tale fans! Thirty simple yet spellbinding scenes include happy princesses riding unicorns and flying dragons, winged pixies alighting on flowers and mushrooms, a
Youngsters will have to hold on tight — these mazes twist and turn like the wildest amusement park rides! Thirty-six hair-raising puzzles include the Petrifying Plunge, the Flume of Fury, the Rocky Ra
Origami master John Montroll presents 39 models, each made from a single square sheet of paper. They range from simple to very complex and involve numerous mathematical principles. Projects include a
Help Washington find his false teeth, guide Obama to his lost basketball, and seek out Van Buren's bag of gold, Harding's teapot, and Taft's gavel. More than 30 whimsical mazes, search-and-find puzzle
Even beginning crocheters can make these heirloom-quality?toys. Based on?the tales of Beatrix Potter, 11 characters include Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Squirrel Nutkin, Hunca Munca,?and Jeremy Fishe
This high-level text explains the mathematics behind basic circuit theory. It covers matrix algebra, which provides a general means of formulating the details of a linear system. In addition, the auth
Five of the author's most highly regarded stories, newly translated, appear in this choice collection: the title story, an examination of the conflict between an artist's commitment to his work and hi
This volume's focus on the design of computer controlled systems features computational tools that can be applied directly and are explained with simple paper-and-pencil calculations. The use of compu
This text is based on a historic approach used at MIT to teach projective geometry to junior and senior undergraduates. The author develops the geometry of plane and space, leading up to conics and qu
This treatment presents most of the methods for solving ordinary differential equations and systematic arrangements of more than 2,000 equations and their solutions. The material is organized so that
This volume surveys the major results and techniques of analysis in the field of adaptive control. Focusing on linear, continuous time, single-input, single-output systems, the authors offer a clear,
Published to coincide with the start of the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War, this new collection of important short works has been compiled by an expert on Civil War literature. Contributo
This versatile undergraduate text can be used in a variety of courses in linear algebra. It contains enough material for a one-year course, and it also serves as a support text and reference. A combin
This coloring book offers the excitement of a treasure hunt, with circles, triangles, cubes, and other geometric shapes as prizes! Full-page drawings of everyday activities incorporate distinctive sha
This book can be used as either a primary text or a supplemental reference for courses in applied mathematics. Its core chapters are devoted to linear algebra, calculus, and ordinary differential equa
