The essential guide to rendering perspective, this classic manual uses a series of illustrated exercises and explanations to help artists and students master one of art's greatest challenges. Generati
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An uncompromising and self-destructive young man deserts his wife, family, business, and civilization for his art. Shedding harsh light on an artist's ego, Maugham reveals the lengths to which one man
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Like many of Kate Chopin's other well-received short stories of Creole and Acadian life, these memorable tales are filled with fascinating characters, idiosyncratic customs, and sometimes shocking det
Fine selection of plates from a rare Syracuse Ornamental Company of New York catalog from 1923: hundreds of wood carvings, moldings, frames, furniture trimmings, and more. Includes 538 black-and-white
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The Dover edition is an unabridged republication of the second edition published in 1962 by Addison-Wesley. The work is cited in Book for College Libraries, 3d ed. This graduate level physics textbo
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Thirty devilishly delightful portraits of formidable creatures from international folklore, including such imaginary creatures as Blunderbore, the greedy giant in the age-old tale of Jack, the Giant-k
Written by a pioneer in the development of quantitative reliability methods for aircraft systems analysis and design, this text encompasses the entire field of reliability engineering. It draws on sta
Twenty-five astonishing tales, set in a mountainous Far North land of fire and ice, recall the dramatic creation of earth, sea, and sky and the chilling struggles between giants, trolls, and legendary
The serenity of nature and its graceful avian and floral inhabitants ? as portrayed by Japanese masters ? are meticulously reproduced in this lovely collection of art stickers. Included, among others,
Brams (New York U.) demonstrates the application of game theory to the explication of strategic features of actual political situations: international relations, qualitative and quantitative voting, v
Origami is a challenging and unusual art. It requires square sheets of paper, which are formed into sculptures of animals or other objects by the process of folding.Origami can be folded from almost a
Amusing and informative for readers of all ages, this compilation of tennis lore and legend was written by an undefeated Davis Cup champion. Blending fact with humor and philosophy, it recounts the or
Superb collection of signs and symbols associated with the supernatural traces man's evolution as an artist and designer. Includes 171 black-and-white images ranging from Egyptian representations of l
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In this undergraduate text, Dodge (U. of Maine) describes the facets of elementary geography with explanations and exercises. His topics include isometrics and similarities in the plane, vectors and c
Exciting coloring book introduces colorists to the ancient legends and exploits of Nordic deities. Fourteen large illustrations, with text on facing pages, describe the feats of Odin, the Father of t
Exquisite collection by the most celebrated artist in the history of botanical art includes 184 meticulous reproductions of original watercolors. A spectacular treasury of lilies, tulips, roses, cherr
145 splendid, black-and-white illustrations in this magnificent archive realistically depict a host of flora and fauna from the wetlands of North America: moose, Florida manatee, river otter, mink, gr
Striking collection of designs, rendered from textile and wallpaper motifs, vases, and other authentic sources, includes images of lovely florals once etched into glassware and pitchers, garlands of f
This undergraduate text introduces the theory of two-person and n-person games, then describes some applications of game theory in mathematical economics, the evolution of animal behavior, and bidding
When he reached India, Wilkins (1843-1902) was disappointed at finding no complete and systematic work on the mythology of the Hindus, so set out to compile information from scattered sources into a s
Originally published by Holden-Day in 1963, this textbook focuses on problem-solving skills in analysis, analytic geometry, and higher algebra. Approximately 1,200 high- level problems illustrate bas
Craftworkers and commercial artists will enjoy adding a touch of angelic charm to their projects with the heavenly beauties portrayed in this versatile, permission-free collection. Endearing illustra
Ideal for immediate use in newsletters and other print projects, these decorative letters are enclosed by floral and foliated motifs, by cherubs, mythical creatures, and other quaint figures, and enha
With its dragons and fish, flowers and foo dogs, this magnificent new archive of Chinese designs newly rendered represents an exotic archive of royalty-free art. Hundreds of crisp black-and-white imag
This collection of finely detailed, accurately rendered illustrations depicts 29 species of lepidoptera, among them the sheep moth, the painted lady, blue morpho butterflies, the malachite butterfly,
This is a reprint of a work cited in Books for College Libraries, 3rd ed. It was first published by Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York, 1957. Distinguished Buddhist scholar and philosopher o
With this profusely illustrated guide, beginners can learn the fundamentals while more experienced artists can refine their skills. Its features include straightforward explanatory text, highlighted
Be careful what you ask for. You may get it! That's the message in this delightful tale of five youngsters who discover a bizarre sand creature that grants wishes. There's a catch, of course: the wish
A wonderland of wee folk, this imaginative coloring book is populated by gremlins, pixies, giants, and other fantasy characters. In addition to mermaids, leprechauns, and other familiar creatures, th
