Literatura obcojęzyczna Dover Publications Inc

A precursor of the 20th century's feminist authors, Kate Chopin (1850–1904) wrote short stories and novels for children and adults. The...

Jane Austen was as skillful with a needle as she was with a pen, and this unique book showcases rare and beautiful embroidery patterns from...

A first hand account from the top levels of leadership in the Russian revolutions.

"Familiarity breeds contempt — and children." "When angry, count to four; when very angry, swear." "Heaven for climate. Hell for company."...

This 1868 collection features simplified illustrations of the mechanisms used in hydraulics, steam engines, pneumatics, presses, horologes,...

A strong gust of wind sweeps Doctor Grundy's best undies--brand-new, and decorated with tiger stripes and tiger eyes off the clothesline....

Welcome to kakuro, sudoku's bigger (and tougher) brother. The rules are easy, but the game isn't. These 101 puzzles are designed for novices....

This rare 1935 portfolio of full-color plates presents interpretations aby many designers and interior architects of the effects of Art...

The beloved tale of a toy rabbit's quest to become real through the love of his young owner. This gift edition features the original illustrations...

This well-known pianist and teacher's guide to sound piano technique covers tone production, fingering, pedaling, chords, sight-reading,...

Visual indictment of war's horrors, modeled after Spanish insurrection (1808), the resultant Peninsular War and following famine. Miseries...

Intellectually stimulating work describes the ideal state and ponders how it can bring about the most desirable life for its citizens. Famed...

Written in 1847, Jane Eyre tells the tale of an orphan girl's progress from the custody of cruel relatives to an oppressive boarding school...

Irreverent, bizarre, whimsical, and mocking, these 200 pen-and-ink sketches date from the early 20th century. They blend savage humor with...

Fifty Years in the Flatland2012 will mark the 50th anniversary in print with Dover of one of the most significant and influential books...

Intimate, revealing memoir of Picasso as man and artist by influential literary figure. Highly readable amalgam of biographical fact, artistic...

A Scottish nobleman murders the king in order to succeed to the throne. Tortured by his conscience and fearful of discovery, he becomes...

Professor Denison, the intrepid 19th-century explorer, is back Some time ago, the professor discovered a lost island where humans and dinosaurs...

Over 150 exquisite poems deal with love, friendship, the tyranny of time, beauty's evanescence, death, and other themes in language of remarkable...

A horror romance as deathless as any vampire, this blood-curdling tale carries readers from mystery-shrouded Transylvania to 19th-century...

Married to a successful physician and prominently ensconced in society, Irene Redfield leads a charmed existence — until a chance encounter...

Unabridged edition, with an introduction aby Enda Duffy.

Illustrated guide to the art of making handmade lace by looping and knotting a single cotton thread. History and development of the craft,...

FOREWORDA METHOD OF REACHING EXTREME ALTITUDESLIQUID-PROPELLANT ROCKET DEVELOPMENTDR. ROBERT H. GODDARD? A BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE AND APPRECIATION

For 2,000 years this foundational scientific treatise aby the ancient philosopher and scientist was the primary source for explanations...

This famous journalistic record of the filth and degradation of New York's slums at the turn of the century is a classic in social thought...

This historical novel contrasts the decadence of ancient Rome with the powerful simplicity of the earliest Christians. Its epic tale recounts...

Throughout history, few musical crazes have hit with such impact, had such a heyday and lingered so hauntingly as ragtime. Ragtime arrived...

Selected for its visual impact and ease of use, this outstanding collection of wood engravings presents over 1,000 species of animals in...

Extraordinarily influential treatise on fine art contains seminal ideas on nature of drama, tragedy, poetry, music and more. Catharsis,...

Although otherwise ignorant and ineffectual, McTeague has managed to eke out a meager career as an unlicensed dentist. His dreary existence...

Focusing on "heretics" — those who pride themselves in their superiority to conservative views — Chesterton appraises prominent figures...

The young, independent, and beautiful Gibson Girl came to define the spirit of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Carefully selected...

Orthodoxy, as G. K. Chesterton employs the term here, means "right opinion." In this, the masterpiece of his brilliant literary career,...

Introduction1. PROPORTION Landmarks2. THE ARM Schematic Drawings "Front View, Palm Out (Supination)" "Back View, Palm Out (Supination)"...

Volume 2 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives...

Delightfully humorous account of a feminist utopia in which 3 male explorers stumble upon an all-female society. An early-20th-century writer's...

In this seminal work of Western philosophy, Aristotle focuses on the use of language in persuasive argument. He identifies practical and...

Discover the tranquil charm of Japanese landscape and design with this beautifully illustrated coloring book. Wrapped in an elegant cover...

A treasure trove of lettering styles and decorative elements, this handy reference offers an abundance of eye-catching alphabets, numerals,...

Renoir, van Gogh, Manet, Holbein, and others: 25 accurate reproductions of paintings żeby some of the most popular artists of all time appear...

This treasury of 201 color and 12 black-and-white illustrations display all the beauty and intricacy of Islamic art, including exquisite...

John Muir (1838-1914) ranks among America's most important and influential naturalists, and he is closely associated with Yosemite National...

Digitally re-rendered from the original transparencies, this 20th anniversary edition takes the bestselling tale of mystical humans and...

Compiled aby an expert on Civil War literature, this anthology offers an outstanding selection of short works. Includes stories and poems...

Plato ranks among the most familiar ancient philosophers, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. In addition to writing...

Fully illustrated guide features 82 patterns for traditional fishermen's sweaters. Collected from sources throughout the British Isles,...

This collection gathers together nearly 330 tangrams, the best creations of both Chinese and Occidental puzzle devisers. Puzzles range from...

Seventy large-size illustrations trace Mucha's skills as a draftsman over more than 40 years. Among the more famous examples are original...

This deluxe hardcover edition of the sequel to Dinotopia recounts the adventures of a band of human and dinosaur explorers. More than 160...

The perfect book for both beginners and those wishing to brush up on their skills, this definitive guide takes readers from the basics of...

"Critics have gushed over Gurney's phantasmagorical creation, likening him to such venerated literary fantasists as Jules Verne, Wells,...

Published posthumously in 1908, Ecce Homo was written in 1888 and completed just a few weeks before Nietzsche's complete mental collapse....

The classic novel from Colette, first published in 1911, which reflects her adventures as an itinerant cafe dancer as well as her struggles...

When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, she not only manages to spread her perpetual cheerfulness and...

One of the world's great satires since its first publication in 1759. Witty, caustic skewering of romance, science, philosophy, religion,...

Concise guide features easy steps for realistic depictions of trees. Discover shading, composition, shadow, and outlining techniques that...