This profusely illustrated book introduces the general reader to the cultural achievements and heritage of the Arabs. Its main topics are the Arab role in Islamic culture, literature, philosophy and h
A guide to tennis for middle-aged players discusses the basic techniques, training exercises, strategies for doubles matches, and methods for avoiding injuries
The world of the defective detective was a strange one. Continuing the motif of the mythological hero, this unique detective type emerged in the 1930s in a very imperfect and threatened society. The s
After helping bring his master's cattle to London, Bobtail, a nine month old puppy, must find his own way home and runs into a good many troubles on his journey.
In this book, Joseph Pleck examines and analyzes the full body of research literature on the male role that has appeared since the 1930s and subjects it to a devastating critique. He identifies the co
This concise introduction to Chinese poetry serves as a primer for English-speakers eager to expand their understanding and enjoyment of Chinese culture. James J. Y. Liu first examines the Chinese lan
Writing Skills provides learners with problem-solving activities based on a wide variety of text types. The activities give practice in using specific items of language and in developing the ability t
Here is St. Ignatius of Loyola's own story as he told it to Luis Gonzalez de Camara. The authentic tone and clear strength that characterize the direct statements of this great saint come through clea
The only chord book which shows the guitarist exactly what chords are needed to both play and arrange songs! It contains the most often used chords in the principal guitar keys, plus photos and diagra
Through the use of her photographic memory and the perseverance of a friend, Cam undercovers the secret of the mysterious disappearance of her box camera and some gold coins
For almost four decades, Made Simple books have set the standard for continuing education and home study. In answer to the changing needsof today's marketplace, the Made Simple series for the '90s pre
This volume, which examines the special contributions of a number of women mystery writers, sheds light on this significant example of common interests in recreational reading among women and men and
Evaluates spinning tackle, explains how they work and gives detailed instructions for trout fishing in small streams, ponds, fast-moving rivers, and lakes
This is a comprehensive, selected and classified bibliography, covering the whole field of Chinese dialectology. The work includes all important published studies in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English
The world's pre-eminent authority on Chinese science explores the philosophy, social structure, arts, crafts, and even military strategies that form our understanding of Chinese science, making instru
Lucid, insightful exploration reviews complex analysis, introduces Riemann manifold, shows how to define real functions on manifolds, and more. Perfect for classroom use or independent study. 344 exercises. 1967 edition.
158 truly challenging conundrums for the expert puzzlist. Algebraic amusements, geometric exercises, diophantine diversions, problems in logic and deduction, probability posers, insight puzzles and as
Discusses the tensions existing between local communities and the central administration of the Roman Catholic Church--tensions involving doctrinal and moral principles and political and social struct
Our thermal environment is as rich in cultural associations as our visual, acoustic, olfactory, and tactile environments. This book explores the potential for using thermal qualities as an expressive
Focuses on implementation of the hospice concept in New Haven, Connecticut, and in other places in the United States and Britain to illuminate the advantages of a new humane approach to care of the te
In this illuminating history, text and illustrations combine to offer a view of furniture not as a succession of collectors' pieces, but as a statement about the society that created it. Edward Lucie
Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures -- from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowle
Portrays the life, philosophy, and mission of St Francis and the original members of the Franciscan community in a collection of anecdotes and quotations from history and legend
A historical and theoretical survey of variational principles and their relationship to dynamics and quantum theory. Topics include Hamilton's principle, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, relationship to quan
This selection includes "A Summary View of British Rights in America" (excerpts), the complete text of, and letters on the Declaration of Independence, "An Act for Establishing Religious Freedom," "No
Available until now only in verse translation, it has been newly rendered for the American stage by Diana Stone Peters and Frederick G.Peters.A work of profound psychological insight, Prince Friedric
Ten authentic full-color buildings on heavy cardboard stock in HO scale. Sheriff's Office and Jail, Saloon, Wells Fargo, Opera House, others. Exploded diagrams, numbered and labeled pieces for easy as
Two full novels by Orientalist and diplomat Robert Van Gulik recount the further fictional adventures of the renowned Judge Dee, a real-life magistrate and statesman of seventh-century T'ang China. 27
"To read Heidegger is to set out on an adventure. The essays in this volume--intriguing, challenging, and often baffling to the reader--call him always to abandon all superficial scanning and to enter
Evelyn Waugh's second novel, "Vile Bodies" is his tribute to London's smart set. It introduces us to society as it used to be but that now is gone forever, and probably for good.
Selections from "Scenes from Childhood" and "Album for the Young," plus other works comprise this useful volume. Schumann's life and works are chronicled and his style are briefly described. 64 pages.
This bestselling cookbook and curio is the definitive collection of Pueblo Indian cooking. It's all here--from savory Chickpea Soup to sweet Pinon Nut Cake dripping with honey.
Cosimo, a young eighteenth-century Italian nobleman, rebels by climbing into the trees to remain there for the rest of his life. He adapts efficiently to an arboreal existence and even has love affair
Numerous diagrams and sample ads are incorporated in a guide to copywriting for print, radio, and television media that includes a survey of the advertising industry and tips on applying psychological
Enchanting stories about the evolution of the universe, with characters that are fashioned from mathematical formulae and cellular structures. “Naturally, we were all there, - old Qfwfq said, - where
Presents the text of Paine's political pamphlet that called for America to declare independence from Great Britain, and includes background information on the American Revolution.
