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One hundred plates of royalty-free Gothic designs, meticulously reproduced from rare 19th-century engravings. Many are floral and foliate...

One of the foremost drawing teachers shows how to render 7 different kinds of folds: pipe, zigzag, spiral, half-lock, diaper pattern, drop,...

More than two dozen traditional and original models of the wind-powered toys known as whirligigs appear in this how-to manual. Easy-to-follow...

Accessible, thought-provoking study by Nobel Prize-winner considers distinction between appearance and reality, existence and nature of...

Pioneering manifesto by founder of "International School." Technical and aesthetic theories, views of industry, economics, relation of form...

Written in the form of a eyewitness report żeby a Londoner.

Definitive source on intricate tattoos of Polynesia's Marquesas Islands offers a rare glimpse of a vanished art. Its 38 plates of black-and-white...

Concise, self-contained introduction to group theory and its applications to chemical problems. Symmetry, matrices, molecular vibrations,...

Dating from the composer's prolific period of 1903-4 and following Mahler's marriage to Alma Schindler aby just a year, the draft of this...

Sixty-seven sure-fire mental feats to delight and mystify: mind reading with cards, instant ESP, identifying the owners of objects given...

This gorgeous paper doll collection spotlights the world's most famous royal sisters-in-law: the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of...

This richly illustrated examination of visual arts in the European tradition shows how the great masters employed the Golden Mean and other...

Forty-four accurately rendered illustrations with captions capture the exciting details of a low-flying U.S. F-117 Stealth fighter, an aircraft...

Whether you are looking for a simple scarf, chic evening wrap, or classic shawl, this book aby Louisa Harding, one of the world's most influential...

Alphabetical entries cover more than 150 countries and regions, each represented żeby six or more illustrations of men, women, and children....

Forty-four realistic drawings of parrotfish, octopus, damselfish, moray eel, sea cucumber, dolphin, medusa jellyfish, sea dragon, many more....

Noted magician and magic authority offers 72 tricks that work automatically through nature of card deck. No sleight of hand needed. Often...

This text is suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students. Its content is presented entirely on a classical basis and requires...

16th-century classic debunks witchcraft but offers remarkable primary source of information on witchcraft, witch trials, practice of the...

Not just for kids anymore, follow-the-dots puzzles offer adults an entertaining challenge as well. These 45 full-page brainteasers, designed...

One of the most comprehensive books on the Hebrew language, it covers all aspects, including word roots and derivatives, prefixes and suffixes,...

Complete text of crucial medieval work of philosophy: reconciliation of Aristotle and Scripture. Includes Life of Maimonides, analysis of...

A key text for philosophy and theology students, first published in 1841.

The most popular myths and legends of gods, heroes, and warriors; Buddha; the goddess Benten and the god Daikoku; and many more. Handsomely...

Over 700 borders, frames, corners, scrollworks, cartouches, florals, vases, geometrics, figures, rosettes, all in high Victorian style.

Over 100 accurate drawings examine the horse — inside and out. The skeleton, muscles, nervous system, and major organs are clearly labeled...

Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow directions explain basic techniques as well as every step of the crafting process for 29 clay...

Treasury of immediately usable motifs with distinctive Celtic flair: sinuous interlacements, mythical creatures, abstracts, geometrics,...

Detailed, accurate royalty-free drawings of 47 species: rhinoceros, snow leopard, giant panda, kangaroo, tiger, many more. 40 ready-to-colour...

Wilde's witty and buoyant comedy of manners, filled with some of literature's most famous epigrams, reprinted from an authoritative British...

Classic of economic and social theory offers satiric examination of the hollowness and falsity suggested aby the term "conspicuous consumption,"...

A celebrated instructor explains his philosophy of teaching and practice methods, including the appropriate combination of technique and...

Includes 34 nonsense verses and parodies: "The Walrus and the Carpenter," "Father William," "My Fancy," "A Sea Dirge," "Hiawatha's Photographing,"...

This ancient text represents one of yoga's most influential and important works. Dating back to India of the second century B.C., the yoga...

This classic study probes the geometric interrelationships between art and life in dissertations żeby Plato, Pythagoras, and Archimedes...

An anthology of this Japanese form of poetry which features seventeen syllables, usually in three lines.

Enhance scrolls, certificates, awards, and other graphic projects with elegant two-letter monograms from this comprehensive collection....

Elegant designs embody the rich coloration and sinuous intertwining of geometric figures and organic forms characteristic of Celtic art....

IntroductionChapter I General remarks on the use of the chalk, or lead pencilChapter II On formChapter III On the application of the chalk,...

"The trumpeter's bible" for over 150 years, this complete pedagogical method contains hundreds of exercises, beginning with basics and progressing...

Widely praised for the meticulous rendering of its plates, this 1842 compilation features a broad range of Gothic Revival decorations: architectural...

Essential reference aby designer of the most widely known Tarot deck contains a detailed description and illustration of each card in the...

Darkly fascinating short novel depicts the struggles of a doubting, supremely alienated protagonist in a world of relative values. Embraces...

CHAPTER I What is Witchcraft? How does One become a Witch? The Essential Pact CHAPTER II "The Familiar, in Human Shape and Animal " How...

TABLE OF SYMBOLSTABLE OF NUMERICAL VALUES1 THE EARTH'S GRAVITATIONAL FIELD 1.1 Potential Theory 1.2 Spherical Harmonics 1.3 Potential of...

Comprehensive, elementary introduction to real and functional analysis covers basic concepts and introductory principles in set theory,...

Sixteenth-century classic żeby English ecclesiastic and scholar envisioned a tolerant, patriarchal island kingdom free of private property,...

An ideal resource for artists, illustrators, and anyone in need of distinctive graphics for an unlimited number of print projects. These...

This giant-sized collection explains how to perform over 600 professional card tricks, devised aby the world's greatest magicians. The finest...

Frontispiece; Clovelly, DevonExamples of Pencil StrokesDiagram Showing How to Sharpen the PencilDiagram Showing How to Make StrokesRudimentary...

Kuniyoshi was a master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. Full-color...

Inspired aby a popular PBS series, this collection features 2 dolls and 30 sumptuously detailed outfits from the 1910 to \'20s era. Original...

These 31 unique and fun illustrations will add color to any happy hour A collection of cocktail art includes lots of popular adult drinks...

Exemplary reprint of 16th-century classic. Covers classical architectural remains, Renaissance revivals, classical orders, more. 216 plates....

There are lots and lots of dots in this activity book for colouring and puzzle enthusiasts of all ages. More than 40 connect-the-dots challenges...

"The book is extremely pleasant to read, with masterfully crafted exercises and examples that create a beautiful and unique thread of presentation...

"While life needs the services of history, it must just as clearly be comprehended that an excess measure of history will do harm to the...

1. Coordinate Transformations and Mappings 2. Loci in Three-Space 3. Transformation of Coordinates in Space; Differentiation 4. Tensor Algebra...

Outstanding, profusely illustrated guide to every step of each technique. 356 illustrations.

Ready-to-colour renditions of 60 famous art masterpieces. Printed on one-side only.

CHAP.I. THE CELTS IN ANCIENT HISTORYII. THE RELIGION OF THE CELTSIII. THE IRISH INVASION MYTHSIV. THE EARLY MILESIAN KINGSV. TALES OF THE...

Modern Science Made EasyBy one of the leading physicists of the twentieth century, George Gamow's One, Two, Three…Infinity is one of the...

Explicit and fascinating, this immortal book for lovers features methods of cultivating sensual pleasure, sexual desire, and loving union,...

Over 140 examples, preceded by a succinct exposition of general topology and basic terminology. Each example treated as a whole. Numerous...

B la Bart k wrote the first four volumes of the Mikrokosmos as a series of beginning piano exercises for his son P ter. The great Hungarian...

"Remarkably comprehensive." — Industrial Laboratories. Here is a clear introduction to classic vector and tensor analysis for students of...

Preface1 Theory of Sets 1 Introduction 2 Sets and subsets 3 "Set operations: union, intersection, and complement" 4 Indexed families of...

Herman Melville (1819–1891) found early success with stories inspired aby his adventures in the South Seas. His fortunes declined with the...

IntroductionSimilar FiguresCoaxal Circles and InversionTriangles and PolygonsGeometry of CirclesTangent CirclesThe Theorem of MiquelTheorems...

"PREFACE, by FRANK BRANGWYN, R.A."INTRODUCTIONI. SHEEPII. THE HORSEIII. THE COWIV. THE DOGV. BIRDSVI. WILD ANIMALSINDEX

Hume's comprehensive effort to form an observationally grounded study of human nature employs John Locke's empiric principles to construct...

Pierre-Joseph Redout (1759-1840) ranks among the most highly regarded botanical illustrators in history. Known as the "Raphael of Flowers"...

Remarkable firsthand account by one of the few survivors of Magellan's epochal journey (1519–1522). Remarkably detailed record of new lands,...

Foreword to the Third (Russian) EditionPreface to the Second (Russian) EditionEditor's Foreword to the English EditionFrom the AuthorsSuggestions...

Helpful approach to difficult area żeby expert instructor who puts emphasis on anatomy as well as perspective and planes. Almost 200 drawings...

PART II. "DRAWING. THE TRAINING OF THE HAND, THE EYE & THE MEMORY"II. DRAWING. FREEDOMIII. THE THIRD DIMENSION. PERSPECTIVE & THE RENDERING...

Excellent guidebook, with illustrations and easy-to-follow directions, provides the novice with fundamentals for successfully mastering...

Suitable for crafters at every level of expertise, this splendid sourcebook contains 88 patterns in styles ranging from medieval interlacements...

Landmark of Western thought written żeby a 6th-century Roman statesman and philosopher awaiting execution. Comprising a dialogue in alternating...

I. General introductionII. The method of the most probable distributionIII. Discussion of the Nernst theoremIV. Examples on the second section...

1. How to Approach Painting2. The Mechanics of Painting3. Angles and Consequent Values4. Design-A Pattern of Differing Values5. Light-Unity...

Published in 1922 żeby an expedition survivor, this riveting adventure classic recounts the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole led żeby...

Profusely illustrated woodworking guide, brimming with expert tips and advice, covers proper care and use of tools, replacing lost hardware,...

The oldest and most influential book ever written on architecture, this volume describes the classic principles of symmetry, harmony, and...

"The complex designs can be confusing, but I love how this book makes it simple to follow. The author offers two innovative -- and very...

Discover the fun of physics with this awesome book of fascinating facts about gravity, light, heat, sound, and more! Learn how you use energy...

1. The Beginnings of Astronomical Observation2. Early References to Lenses and to Optics3. The Application of the Telescope to Astronomy...

155 traditional folk art decorations: fruit and floral centerpieces, borders, wreaths, children in peasant garb, much more.

Create 37 figures with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams. Simple to advanced objects include rocket, mouse, elephant,...

Assembled by a missionary during the mid-19th century, this dictionary has an outstanding reputation. Practical and nontechnical, it offers...

Haunted Houses in or Near DublinHaunted Houses in Conn's HalfHaunted Houses in Mogh's HalfPoltergeistsHaunted PlacesApparitions at or After...

Suitable for novices to the Aran style as well as experienced knitters, this guide offers start-to-finish advice. More than 20 distinctive...

Forty-two clear, accurate drawings (all in proper sequence) depict everything that goes on in a beginner's class, from lacing up the ballet...

Fairies never fail to engage the imagination, and this colouring book promises to please everyone! Twenty-three magical scenes feature fairies...

ONE METRIC SPACES 1 Open and closed sets 2 Completeness 3 The real line 4 Products of metric spaces 5 Compactness 6 Continuous functions...

Twelve powerful works of fiction, including Pushkin's "The Queen of Spades," Gogol's "The Overcoat," Turgenev's "The District Doctor," Dostoyevsky's...

The one essential guidebook to attaining the highest level of card mastery, from false shuffling and card palming to dealing from the bottom...

This masterly treatment of classical acoustics embodies the great physicist's lifetime of research and presents his vast knowledge of the...

Preface to Revised edition Preface1. Mathematical Review 1.1 Linear Algebra 1.1.1 Three-dimensional vector algebra 1.1.2 Matrices 1.1.3...

Over 250 illustrations depict tools identical to ancient devices once used aby Greeks, Egyptians, and Chinese, including axes, saws, clamps,...

Perfect for papercrafters of all skill levels and ages, these 12 unique models can actually move -- just add a clothespin Cut out the full-color...

GENERAL INTRODUCTION-Painting and drawingPART I TREES CONSIDERED IN RELATION TO PAINTINGI. "The painting of trees illustrated aby a chronological...

Comprehensive practical manual teaches every step of the engraving process: initials and inscriptions, monograms, decoration and embellishment,...

An acclaimed textile designer, author, artist, and photographer, Alice Starmore is a native of Scotland's Isle of Lewis. Starmore has taught...

Chapter 1 Why Abstract AlgebraChapter 2 OperationsChapter 3 The Definition of GroupsChapter 4 Elementary Properties of GroupsChapter 5 SubgroupsChapter...

Award-winning calligrapher's generously illustrated text offers full coverage of calligraphy for left-handed writers. Tools and materials,...

A high-ranking Mason offers a fascinating glimpse into the secretive society. Manly P. Hall describes the ethical training of a Mason and...

No need for copper or plates to achieve the distinctive calligraphic script of 18th-century Europe; just a pen, ink, and this comprehensive...

An unabridged republication of the edition published aby John Murray, London, 1859.

Incorporating abstract and geometric forms as well as highly stylized images of flowers, plants, animals, birds, and humans, these exacting...

More than 130 illustrations recapture the spirited beauty of horses and ponies. Colourists and horse lovers of all ages will treasure these...

Thirty sleek "dream cars" for you to customize with colour — from the elegant Rolls Royce Phantom to the Ford GT 2-door Coupe. Information-packed...

This vivid facsimile of Blake's romantic and revolutionary publication offers a concise expression of his essential wisdom and philosophy....

The player with a positional advantage has a better chance at a direct attack, and this complete guide aby a grandmaster shows how to develop...

Take a coloring break anywhere with this traveling garden. Adult colorists can retreat into lovely fantasy gardens that will provide a relaxing...

Preface 1. Computer Control 2. Discrete-Time Systems 3. Analysis of Discrete-Time Systems 4. Pole-Placement Design: A State-Space Approach...

Culled from a rare 19th-century source, these 124 black-and-white illustrations capture the lavish devices and grand sweep of European Baroque...

Expertly rendered illustrations of 43 species: monarch, buckeye, white admiral, olive hairstreak, ruddy daggerwing, mourning cloak, painted...

Detailed accurate renderings of 42 species — bald eagle, common black hawk, great horned owl, Andean condor, osprey, crested caracara, turkey...

Influential work recalls author's mid-4th-century origins in rural Algeria; lavish lifestyle in Milan; his struggle with sexual desires;...