This captivating collection contains all 9 of Wilde's charming, sensitive stories for young readers. Included are "The Happy Prince," "The Selfish Giant," "The Star-Child," "The Nightingale and the Ro
The author reveals how to win games with Black by proposing the method of calculated aggression, covering such topics as dynamic counterplay, counter-gambits in open games, Black sacrifices in the hal
Masterful transcriptions include Rossini's "La Danza," Bach's "Organ Fantasy and Fugue in G minor," Beethoven's "Joyous gathering of the peasants" from the "Pastorale" Symphony, Mendelssohn's "Wedding
Finely detailed, ready-to-color illustrations, showing both the real and the fanciful sides of lunar lore, depict a map of the moon, American Apollo astronauts, the heroes of H. G. Wells's "F
Over 2,000 royalty-free letters in this volume represent a highly useful and versatile resource. Selected from rare late-19th- and early-20th-century sources, the letters include 79 complete alphabet
In addition to the title piece, a syncopated tango included in the soundtrack of the movie The Sting, this compilation features 10 other (mostly nonragtime) pieces: "Great Crush Collision," "Combinati
Introduces a framework for analyzing contests in which there are more than two players or sets of conflicting interests, for readers with little mathematical background. Part I presents basic concepts
Pribaoutki (Nonsense Rhymes) is a set of four witty, brief songs for solo voice and eight solo instruments; Renard, adapted from Russian folktales, features talking animals; and Ragtime for Eleven Ins
This comprehensive handbook, intended for anyone whose work involves the use of ornamental art, contains 1,000 representative examples of decorative designs. Identified by time and place of origin, th
Clearly written, amply illustrated guide provides step-by-step directions and full-size patterns for creating over 30 delightful projects — from the simple Vane Whirligig to the intricate Clashing Kni
Celebrated title piece plus such all-time favorites as Rubinstein's Melodie in F, Moussorgsky's "Hopak of the Young Ukrainians," Scriabin's Nocturne in D Flat, Op. 9, No. 2; Rachmaninoff's Prelude in
Examines basic concepts and the First Law, Second Law, equilibria, Nernst's Heat Theorem, and the kinetic theory of gases. Includes an index and a wealth of figures. An important resource for students
Indispensable resource of more than 600 royalty-free illustrations for artists, desktop publishers, nature enthusiasts, and craftworkers provides accurate, attractive depictions of wildflowers, trees,
Highly instructive book by a noted authority on the subject analyzes every phase of conjuring, from sleights, devices, misdirection, and controlling audience attention to incorporating patter and the
This sequel to the Lomaxes' widely acclaimed American Ballads and Folk Songs includes melodies and words for tunes from all parts of the country. Songs include spirituals, hollers, game songs, lullab
Hundreds of delightful aphorisms, carefully selected from many issues of Franklin's popular 18th-century publication: "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise"; "Love yo
Practical, easy-to-follow guide tells how to select, prepare, and can fruits, vegetables, poultry, red meats, and seafoods; how to preserve fruit spreads, fermented foods, and pickled vegetables; and
Perhaps the finest record of classical architectural detail ever made. Executed in the demanding technique of India ink and water color rendering, the illustrations include the Parthenon, Roman temple
Colorful depictions of the famous monarch and all 6 of his queens include 9 dolls ? one of each of the 6 wives, plus 3 of the king in early, middle, and later years. The 16 lavish costumes include roy
Eight poignant tales vividly portray patient, self-reliant heroines living in small New England villages .Well-known title story plus "A New England Nun," "Old Woman Magoun," "Gentian," "One Good Time
Bouquets flow from roller skates, elegant footwear trimmed with ribbons and bows, high-topped shoes, more. Large-size illustrations provide cards, letters and gift packages with touches of old-time ch
An impressive gallery of alphabets, inspired by the elaborate calligraphy of the Middle Ages, features many unusual fonts for artists and illustrators. Styles range from heavy Gothic typefaces such as
A superb collection of 25 works features the poet's masterpiece, "The Waste Land"; the complete Prufrock ("The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock," "Portrait of a Lady," "Rhapsody on a Windy Night," "Mr.
Remarkably rich collection of 60 full-page patterns for use by artists, artisans, and craftspeople. Boldly outlined royalty-free designs depicting heavenly creatures amid flowers, clouds, and other et
With the 1920 publication of his first collection of essays, The Sacred Wood, Eliot established himself as an authoritative and influential literary critic. These insightful meditations on poetry, dr
Cogent, well-documented study sheds much-needed light on Hindu sect often connected with the darkest, most debased practices of Hinduism. Outlines practices, investigates origins of cult's beliefs, c
One of the greatest of the metaphysical poets, Andrew Marvell (1621–78) was also among the most eclectic. His lyrics, love poems, satires, and religious and political verse display a remarkable
French organist and composer Louis Vierne (1870?1937), a student of Franck and Widor, wrote numerous works for organ. This volume contains 3 of his 6 Organ Symphonies, notable for brilliant effectiven
Wonderful collection of authentic traditional songs and contemporary Indian verse composed by Seminole, Hopi, Navajo, Pima, Arapaho, Paiute, Nootka, other Indian writers and poets. Topics include nat
Authoritative, inexpensive volume contains all 19 sonatas and 4 fantasies, ranging from the relatively easy Sonata in C Major, K.545 to the profoundly moving Fantasy in D Minor, K.397. Reprinted from
A rich sampling of the exotic folklore of the East, reprinted from a rare edition, includes 16 delightful tales: "How Princess Maya got her Deserts," "Palwahn the Wrestler," "The Munificent Miser," "T
Treasury of 5 shorter works by the author of Gulliver's Travels offers ample evidence of the great satirist's inspired lampoonery. Title piece plus The Battle of the Books, A Meditation Upon a Broom-S
McKay (1810-1880) was a 19th century ship-building genius who brought the American clipper ship and other vessels to what some consider the acme of perfection. This is an unabridged and slightly alte
Versatile collection of 58 reusable transfer patterns featuring roses, lilies, tulips, daisies, and more — some single blossoms, others gathered into sprays, bouquets, garlands, and other popul
From one of America’s greatest playwrights, 4 of his finest short plays. Written between 1913 and 1917 and filled with moody, intense and fascinating characters entrapped by larger forces, they includ
Invaluable reference and guide, carefully researched and charmingly written, illustrates and describes over 50 herbs and plants that were extremely useful to colonial settlers, among them: bee balm, b
Create beautiful, one-of-a-kind quilts with expert advice on managing fabric and types of scrap quilt designs, suggestions for adapting traditional patterns, and more. Also included: complete instruct
145 full-page plates present the best typographical design from the 15th through the 20th centuries, including 60 handsome alphabets, many examples of decorative initials and a dazzling assortment of
