Directed to solid-state physicists, engineers, and graduate-level students: a comprehensive treatment of the theory and application of soft magnets — vital in computer and telecommunications technolog
Over 400 striking fashion designs from rare issues of Godey's Lady's Book (1837-1869) ? the most influential women's magazine of the period. Introduction and captions. 435 designs, 42 in full color.
Full scores of Op. 20, Nos. 1-6, and Op. 33 (the "Russian" quartets), Nos. 1-6, in the reliable Eulenburg edition. 12 masterful quartets by the composer who helped define the form include such favorit
This comprehensive pictorial survey of whale ships of all periods presents over 200 vintage engravings, drawings, and photographs of barks, brigs, cutters, and other vessels. Images of harpoons, lance
A master seaman, shipbuilder, and maritime historian charts an anecdotal, highly personal course through America's nautical history. Written in an informal, entertaining style, it features nearly 140
Thorough, comprehensive handbook covers materials and equipment, tools, printing papers, presses and other essentials. Detailed instructions for etching — hard ground, soft ground, aquatint, su
Forty-five charming, ready-to-color illustrations include airplanes, elephants, candy canes, elves, pigs dancing jigs, a kitten blowing bubbles, teddy bears at the beach, and more. Each one teaches a
Now you can make beautiful stained glass ornaments for Christmas and other holidays — sundazzlers to catch the light, delight the eyes, and add a decorative touch almost anywhere.This new collection p
The museum-quality dollhouse furnishings of Shep Stadtman have figured prominently in the miniatures industry for years. Now, Stadtman offers a complete guide to miniature woodworking, sewing, plus st
Modern English translation of great classic treatise. Originally published circa 1700, this is a milestone in the development of one of the oldest instruments. Features a new translation, with introdu
Collection of 850 precisely drawn calligraphic elements recalls the spirit of 18th-century pen flourishing. Delicate scrolls, swirls, frames, borders, cartouches, and other design elements are suitabl
The age-old favorite pastime of "following the dots" is finally incorporated into coloring book form. Children will enjoy creating 45 delightful, colorable pictures that follow the adventures of Sara
For serious connoisseurs of American gold and silver ware, this rich and definitive directory lists over 3,000 early American silversmiths, 1650-1850, and their identifying marks. It includes biograph
These virtuoso transpositions of themes by Mozart, Verdi, Bellini, and other masters offer unforgettable music for piano. This affordable anthology was published in association with the American Liszt
These striking compositions by one of the supreme masters of the form feature complete reproductions of Op. 42 in D Minor; Op. 50, the ever-popular Nos. 1–6 (the "Prussian Quartets"); and Op. 54, Nos.
Noted photo-historian documents bonnets, capes, caps, shawls, bodices, and crinolines as people actually wore them — from 1840 to 1914. 235 early photos show aristocrats and the middle class as
Forty-four drawings from many periods and styles show master 20th-century draughtsman's incredible line: 1905 circus family, portraits of Diaghilev and Balzac, cubist studies, neo-classical nudes, an
These colorful, easily assembled spaceships require neither rocket fuel nor dilithium crystals — just scissors, tape, and paper clips. Best of all, they really fly! Simple instructions and diagrams wi
Quickly master techniques of silk-screen printing for both art prints and textile design. Constructing a printing board and frame, preparing inks or dyes, printing the color runs, working with differe
Perhaps the most authoritative work on the subject, this encyclopedic volume is a basic reference to board and table games from around the world. It provides the rules and methods of play for more th
Kaleidoscopic designs are thrilling in their profusion of color and repeating patterns, but they look so complex that creating one would seem to be virtually impossible. Norma and Leslie Finkel have d
Volume 1 of the classic edition of Lewis and Clark's day-by-day journals that later became the basis for U.S. claims to Oregon and the West. Accurate and invaluable geographical, botanical, biological
Volume 2 of the classic edition of Lewis and Clark's day-by-day journals that later became the basis for U.S. claims to Oregon and the West. Accurate and invaluable geographical, botanical, biological
Complete plans for 16 low-cost permanent and vacation homes and cabins. Wood-frame, A-frame, pole-frame, concrete masonry, and log cabin ranging from 10' by 14' one-room cabin to two-bedroom tenant h
Beautifully designed monograms — 350 in all — that can be composed with pairs of letters — to personalize table and bed linens, personal apparel, and more. With crowns; several large and small alpha
Oldest known cookbook in existence offers readers a clear picture of what foods Romans ate, how they prepared them. Actual recipes — from fig fed pork and salt fish balls in wine sauce to pumpk
Eminently readable and completely elementary, this treatment begins with linear spaces and ends with analytic geometry. Additional topics include multilinear forms, tensors, linear transformation, eig
Thirty-one delightful pictures to color with dozens of objects, people and animals hidden away to find: mice, rabbits, seals, flag, sailboat, umbrella, ghosts, mermaid, faces, more. Captions provide s
310 fabulous line drawings and 14 Harper's Bazar covers, 8 in full color. Erté's exotic temptresses with tassels, fur muffs, long trains, coifs, more. "Imaginative and colorful." — Arts Re
Popular account ranges from counting to mathematical logic and covers the many mathematical concepts that relate to infinity: graphic representation of functions; pairings and other combinations; pri
This is the complete book of marionette craft, covering every step from conception and construction to performance. More than 400 illustrations supplement easy-to-follow directions for?making puppet h
Beloved for its original and innovative harmonics and timbre, the "Trout" quintet appears here in the company of the Quartet in F Major and three trios for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello. Authori
This volume collects Scriabin's finest, the complete etudes and preludes for the solo piano. Includes the 12 etudes from Op. 8 and the 24 Preludes, Op. 11; Preludes, Opp. 33 and 48; and the Etudes, O
In nontechnical language and with 199 photographs and drawings, the author clearly explains how a microscope works and what kind to use; preparation and examination of specimens, and much more.
Renowned teacher presents the "vocal alphabet," or basic instructions and exercises that formed the voices of her own students, who included Melba and Calve. Topics include breathing, attack, register
