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Kids seeking challenging and fun puzzles will find them inside this colorful book as they look for differences between two seemingly identical and busy scenes. More than 50 spot-the-difference activities include cute picture puzzles that feature everythin …

More than 30 fanciful full-page illustrations depict the wisest of birds in lush, tapestry-like settings. Covered with flowers, paisleys, and other fun-to-color patterns, these adorable owls are posed against vivid backgrounds brimming with intricate desi …

Celebrate your love of dogs with this fabulous collection of 31 realistic, ready-to-color illustrations. The beautiful line drawings feature dozens of the most popular breeds including a beagle, boxer, bulldog, German shepherd, golden retriever, labradood …

Celebrate the heart of the home! These 31 beautifully detailed illustrations include a delightful collection of kitchen scenes from vintage to modern, highlighted by quaint crockery, shabby chic furnishings, pretty table settings, window herb gardens, mou …

From the bestselling artist of Creative Cats come these 31 majestic, full-page illustrations. Marjorie Sarnat portrays horses as symbols of beauty, romance, and freedom in images of breathtaking breeds with flowing manes, draped with garlands, running thr …

This delightful collection of adorable illustrations offers colorists and cat lovers the "purr"fect way to relax and unwind. The 31 beautifully detailed scenes feature fabulous felines in all kinds of precious poses, both indoors and out. Whether picturin …

Congress established Yellowstone, the nation's first national park, in 1872. Today there are 50 national parks within the United States, encompassing an extraordinary diversity of terrain, animal life, and vegetation. From the dry deserts of Big Bend Nati …

Walk the Dog, Rock the Baby, and perform the Robin Hood, Sky Rocket, and Eiffel Tower! This entertaining book features 50 of the most popular Yo-Yo tricks, along with an illustrated history of the toy and its variations. Helpful diagrams accompany the eas …

Explore the sand dunes of Mars; Saturn's giant moon, Titan; the Moon's Sea of Tranquility, and other distant worlds in this thrilling coloring book, which highlights major milestones in space exploration. Forty-four carefully researched, accurately drawn …

Unicorns have captured imaginations for centuries, and now sophisticated colorists will be enchanted with more than 30 illustrations of these legendary creatures. Set in a variety of poses against intricately embellished natural backgrounds, these mythic …

There's a corpse in the bathtub, wearing nothing but a pair of pince-nez spectacles. Enter Lord Peter Wimsey, the original gentleman sleuth. Urged to investigate by his mother, the Dowager Duchess of Denver, Lord Peter quickly ascertains that the sudden d …

This charming activity and coloring book features 37 illustrations -- plus crosswords, mazes, cryptograms, and other activities -- that tell the story of the miracle of Jesus's birth. Each scene is accompanied by a caption with a quotation from scripture, …

Get trendy with fashion throwbacks to the 1990s! These 31 fabulous illustrations feature a collection of delightfully retro styles, from preppy to grunge. Colorists of all ages will enjoy adding their artistry to unforgettable trends such as fanny packs, …

This collection of 100 word search puzzles will challenge even the most dedicated movie buffs as they hunt for the names of actors, directors, and characters as well as key plot points, dialogue, and other terms related to big-screen blockbusters. Feature …

Wildflowers are among nature's perennial delights, and these thirty-one realistic floral illustrations will enchant flower lovers of all ages. Poppies, asters, coneflowers, primroses, and other favorites add decorative touches to wreaths, bouquets, and ot …

Step back in time with these 31 beautifully illustrated pages of styles from the 1950s, perfect for adult coloring. Add vibrant color to a terrific variety of outfits, from full skirts that accentuate tiny waistlines to cardigans and capri pants as well a …

Color a mesmerizing galaxy of swirling stars and far-away planets in this unique book by best-selling artist Angela Porter. The 31 heavenly illustrations feature moons, planets, stars, and other celestial wonders of the universe in fanciful and fun design …

Connect-the-dots puzzles aren't just for kids anymore. These 45 complex and artistically appealing conundrums are fun to do and a pleasure to behold when completed. You'll find yourself guessing what the picture will be when you start and then be totally …

Once regarded as a brilliant eccentric whose works skirted the outer fringes of English art and literature, William Blake (1757-1827) is today recognized as a major poet, a profound thinker, and one of the most original and exciting English artists. Nowhe …

Have yourself a meowy Christmas with 31 purrfectly playful holiday illustrations. From felines frolicking on a stack of gifts and riding a toboggan to kittens cuddling a teddy bear friend and decorating cookies, it's a book filled with festive images for …

Inspired by the elegant dresses showcased in Godey's Lady's Book, Harper's Bazar, Ladies' Home Journal, and other Victorian-era magazines, these 31 ready-to-color illustrations depict the well-dressed woman of the late 1800s. Lace-edged necklines, ruffled …

Let this exquisite coloring book take you on a captivating journey through the woods from the comfort of home. The 31 realistic and beautifully detailed wildlife drawings include a bald eagle, black bear, deer, elk, hedgehog, porcupine, raccoon, red fox, …

The first documented, systematic study of guerrilla warfare, Mao Tse-tung's 1937 text remains the definitive guide to orchestrating revolution in developing countries. Based on Mao's own experiences in fighting Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists and his inter …

Dog lovers will adore these realistic portraits of a German shepherd, Labrador, beagle, and other popular breeds. Use the simple color guide to complete 46 heartwarming images -- finished thumbnail images on the inside covers offer additional guidance. Pa …

Escape to a winter wonderland of snowy landscapes! Forty-six detailed scenes invite you to add color to the tranquil beauty of idyllic wintry settings, including skiers and snowboarders, picturesque lodgings, and dramatic vistas amid gorgeous backdrops of …

This adult coloring book of 31 charming winter scenes will warm your heart! All-original designs include young children gazing out of frosty windows and building snowmen, lovely snow-covered villages, wild animals roaming icy landscapes, horse-drawn sleds …

The great Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross became a Carmelite monk in 1563 and helped St. Teresa of Avila to reform the Carmelite order -- enduring persecution and imprisonment for his efforts. Both in his writing and in his life, he demonstrated eloq …

Originally published in 1878, this now-rare collection of designs supplies views of a remarkable variety of modestly priced structures: houses, villas, cottages, many others. Handsome drawings of perspective views and elevations, some of which include flo …

Recognized today as the undisputed master of the American Gothic horror story, Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) revealed his genius in tales of death, terror, evil, and perversity. Highly skilled in achieving a calculated psychological effect, Poe created chil …

Return to the era of Mesozoic monsters with this fascinating coloring book collection of ancient reptiles. For this unique volume, the former staff artist of the American Museum of Natural History has rendered in accurate detail 37 different prehistoric c …

Rich in symbolism, these compelling graphic novels feature more than 200 starkly beautiful woodcut illustrations. The passionate, dynamic narratives include The Sun, a somber exploration of one man's struggle with destiny; The Idea, a depiction of the t …

According to the authors of this highly useful compendium, focusing on examples is an extremely effective method of involving undergraduate mathematics students in actual research. It is only as a result of pursuing the details of each example that studen …

This book, a concise introduction to modern probability theory and certain of its ramifications, deals with a subject indispensable to natural scientists and mathematicians alike. Here the readers, with some knowledge of mathematics, will find an excellen …

"My heart always sinks within me when I hear the good housewife, of every class, say, 'I assure you the bed has been well slept in, ' and I can only hope it is not true. What? Is the bed already saturated with somebody else's damp before my patient comes …

Designed for advanced high school students, undergraduates, graduate students, mathematics teachers, and any lover of mathematical challenges, this two-volume set offers a broad spectrum of challenging problems -- ranging from relatively simple to extreme …

This carefully researched coloring book offers a fascinating pictorial survey of castles in varying styles from Great Britain, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, and other countries, including Japan. You'll find meticulously accurate depictions -- r …

Generations of readers have thrilled to the story of a young doctor who dared to play God and the horrible consequences of his experiment. This graphic novel offers an easy-to-read version of Mary Shelley's classic of Gothic horror. Original illustrations …

The perfect book for both beginners and those wishing to brush up on their skills, this definitive guide takes readers from the basics of choosing and cutting fabric to placing the finishing touches on their handmade quilts. Hundreds of full-color photos, …

Young children will love spending a sunshiny day at the beach with this busy family. Twenty-three illustrations depict parents packing their car with a picnic basket and beach toys, Dad selecting just the right spot for the beach umbrella, Sis chatting wi …

Advanced undergraduates and graduate students studying quantum mechanics will find this text a valuable guide to mathematical methods. Emphasizing the unity of a variety of different techniques, it is enduringly relevant to many physical systems outside t …

This unusual Dover publication presents a singular opportunity to the artist, crafter, designer, illustrator, printer, or other user of letter designs to have always at hand a rich store of inspiration and a swipe-file. More important, you may reproduce a …

Probably composed in the eighth century B.C. and based on an actual historical event of the thirteenth century B.C., Homer's Iliad is one of the great epics of the Western world. The poem unfolds near the end of the ten-year-long Trojan War, detailing the …

In this superb guidebook, a skilled practitioner of figure drawing demonstrates how to achieve mastery of anatomy through careful, knowledgeable articulation of the muscles and bones lying beneath the skin. Joseph Sheppard's concise instructions have been …

With the 1954 publication of his Foundations of Statistics, in which he proposed a basis that takes into account not only strictly objective and repetitive events, but also vagueness and interpersonal differences, Leonard J. Savage opened the greatest con …

The health benefits of coloring are recognized by authorities like the Mayo Clinic and WebMD. Taking the time to quietly engage one's senses in the art of coloring can improve brain function, motor skills, sleep, and focus, and reduce anxiety and stress - …

Gogol's stories are admired for their skillful mingling of fantasy and reality, quiet good humor and use of mundane details -- as Gogol put it -- "to extract the extraordinary from the ordinary." Imaginative and timeless, they remain as fresh and signific …

The story of how a Pan American Airways B-314 flying boat, caught in the South Pacific, made an unplanned flight around the world following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Flying in total secrecy and radio blackout, Captain Ford a …

To anyone concerned with the design of fabrics, the structure of the cloth is, of course, of prime importance for achieving best results and most satisfying ultimate appearance. Oelsner's A Handbook of Weaves, long the most reliable and comprehensive sour …

A masterpiece of modern theater, Hedda Gabler is a dark psychological drama whose powerful and reckless heroine has tested the mettle of leading actresses of every generation since its first production in Norway in 1890. Ibsen's Hedda is an aristocratic a …

One of the most famous science-fiction stories ever written, The War of the Worlds helped launch the entire genre by exploiting the concept of interplanetary travel. First published in 1898, the novel terrified readers of the Victorian era with its accoun …

If you believe that "Home Is Where My Plants Are," then this delightful book is for you! The 31 fun-to-color illustrations feature a variety of houseplants in pretty pots, greenery overflowing bookshelves alongside curious cats, and plants used as decorat …

The contributions of African-American women to education, civil rights, government, literature, the performing arts, athletics, and other areas are documented in this carefully rendered coloring book. Forty-five illustrations portray activist Coretta Scot …

Perhaps the most influential architect of the twentieth century, Frank Lloyd Wright designed and created commercial, public, and residential structures noted for their revolutionary, organic form. In this carefully researched and expertly rendered colorin …

Welcome to a colorful Christmas! Marjorie Sarnat's wonderfully imaginative designs feature 31 traditional holiday motifs in a unique and decorative way. From Santa walking with his reindeer to elves kissing under the mistletoe to dancing snowmen and candi …

What position did Babe Ruth play for the Red Sox? Who is credited with organizing baseball's rules? (Hint: it's not Abner Doubleday.) How much does an official baseball weigh? Where and when was Major League Baseball's first night game played? Discover th …

"A delightful book ... I should like to have written it myself." -- Bertrand Russell First published in 1936, this first full-length presentation in English of the Logical Positivism of Carnap, Neurath, and others has gone through many printings to become …

This study of basic number systems explores natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers. Written by a noted expert on logic and set theory, it assumes no background in abstract mathematical thought. Undergraduates and be …

Rejected by her embittered mother and scorned by her classmates, Elnora Comstock seeks consolation in nature amid the wilds of eastern Indiana's Limberlost Swamp. Teeming with danger as well as beauty, the vast marshland offers Elnora an unexpected way to …

A pioneering work in the movement to free art from its traditional bonds to material reality, this book is one of the most important documents in the history of modern art. Written by the famous nonobjective painter Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), it expla …

"An invaluable companion to any child spending a seashore holiday." -- New York Herald Tribune Familiar burgess characters Danny Meadow Mouse, Jimmy Skunk, and Reddy Fox explore every nook and cranny of the shoreline and learn first hand about the habits …

Bring out your inner artist with 31 mesmerizing illustrations made to help you find inner peace. Color abstract figures with tendrils, fins, pods, shells, and other soothing forms inspired by the tranquility of nature.Designed for experienced colorists, S …

Budding artists can easily create a variety of different pets by joining circles, ovals, rectangles, cylinders, and other common shapes! - 30 pictures to draw: a dog, cat, mouse, parakeet, pony, potbelly pig, lamb, hermit crab, sugar glider, and more - Si …

A treasure trove of timeless holiday classics for the pianist in one budget-friendly volume! This collection of thirty-six Christmas favorites is perfect for beginner to intermediate classical players looking to add a festive flair to their repertoire. Se …

Capturing the wonders of Christmas, this charming coloring book features 31 vintage illustrations from the iconic covers of The Saturday Evening Post and its sister magazines. The holiday images, created from 1913 to 1960, are by such acclaimed artists as …

Immerse yourself in this enchanting coloring book featuring 45 full spreads within over 90 pages of exquisitely detailed drawings. The unique variety of illustrations includes dragons, castles, fairies, and a stunning array of mythological creatures and f …

A treasured children's classic of 35 delightful poems, this lovely hardcover edition of Now We Are Six is British author A. A. Milne's second book of poetry, published in 1927. Charming verses capture the inner voice of a child's imaginings upon turning s …

Diagrams and folding instructions for 24 devilishly delightful creatures - everything from a troll (23 steps) to a high-flying witch on a broomstick (141 steps).

The Protestant ethic -- a moral code stressing hard work, rigorous self-discipline, and the organization of one's life in the service of God -- was made famous by sociologist and political economist Max Weber. In this brilliant study (his best-known and m …

A Gothic Revival with stained glass windows, a Queen Anne with turrets, and a Richardson Romanesque are among these 31 handsome, ready-to-color examples of Victorian-era homes. Each depiction of an authentic structure includes a fact-filled caption. Pages …

"One of the clandestine classics of our century." -- The New York Times This is the legendary collage masterpieces of Max Ernst (b. 1891), one of the leading figures of the surrealistic movement and among the most original artists of the 20th century. Fro …

Learning is fun with this Silver 2020 Moonbeam Award-winning activity book about genetics. Forty-six illustrations are accompanied by easy-to-read captions explaining that genes are "chemical instructions" necessary for living things to stay alive and rep …

Among the most influential books in Western civilization, Aristotle's Poetics is really a treatise on fine art. In it are mentioned not only epic and dithyrambic poetry, but tragedy, comedy, and flute and lyre playing. Aristotle's conception of tragedy, i …

From the author of Crime and Punishment comes this remarkable collection of short fiction. A selection of ten compelling tales, steeped in Dostoyevsky's characteristic themes of spiritual torment and psychological struggle, evoke life in Czarist Russia. F …

Seek out English words and their Spanish equivalents! Each of these educational and fun word searches features 8 to 12 terms in both languages that name sights and everyday items, plus a playful illustration. These enjoyable challenges for those learning …

In this unique handbook of Christian literature, the founder of the Jesuits offers a way of "raising the mind and heart to God." Saint Ignatius of Loyola avoids setting a formula for prayer, providing readers with an extensive variety of meditative themes …

Compiled by noted typographer and type historian Dan X. Solo, this attractive collection of royalty-free lettering for commercial artists features 100 complete upper-case stencil alphabets (many with lower-case fonts, numerals, and punctuation marks). Inc …

Kama means desire, love, and lust; sutra means teachings and "verses." The Kama Sutra, then, is the book of love, teaching the best methods of cultivating sensual pleasure, sexual desire, and loving union. A classic of world literature for 1,700 years, t …

At the turn of the twentieth century, Arthur Wesley Dow literally "wrote the book" on composition--and this is it! Dow's Composition exercised an enormous influence on emerging modern artists of a century ago. A thought-provoking examination of the nature …

Collecting seashells, building towering sandcastles, playing in the surf, and having a picnic lunch are all part of a great day at the beach! Young beachcombers are guaranteed hours of fun as they enjoy the cute read-along story while coloring adorable pi …

Immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of the tropics as you color these 31 gorgeous illustrations! The stunning scenes feature exotic flowers, majestic birds, delicate butterflies, and many more unique plants and animals, set among lush rain forests, dr …

Colorists will love traveling back in time with this fabulous collection of Y2K fashion trends! The 31 beautifully detailed illustrations include everything from miniskirts and crop tops to trucker hats and low-rise jeans -- all delightful throwbacks to t …

In this classic satiric novel, published in 1889, Hank Morgan, a supervisor in a Connecticut gun factory, falls unconscious after being whacked on the head. When he wakes up he finds himself in Britain in 528 -- where he is immediately captured, hauled ba …

Written by a venerable author of occult studies, The Werewolf in Lore and Legend is the first definitive book on werewolfery and the remarkable successor to Montague Summers's popular work, The Vampire. Unsurpassed in its sheer scope and depth, it employs …

Albrecht D�rer was a master in various media, but it was in woodcut design that his creative genius reached its highest expression. Here are all of his extant woodcuts, a collection of over 300 great works containing all the familiar cuts long treasured b …

Enjoy the great outdoors from your favorite armchair with these 100 nature-themed word search puzzles. Exercise your mind as you hunt for a myriad of natural wonders, including famous hiking trails, rivers of the world, national parks, state flowers, beau …

The patron saint of animals, birds, and the environment, Francis of Assisi led the rediscovery of nature in the Christian West. This magnificent spiritual biography by the phenomenally popular G. K. Chesterton -- a convert to Catholicism -- chronicles the …

Junior paleontologists will love bringing a herd of prehistoric creatures to life in this connect-the-dots expedition. Fierce predators and gentle herbivores alike populate these pages, in ready-to-be-completed pictures of a mighty Tyrannosaurus rex, a lo …

Widely recognized as one of literature's most gripping ghost stories, this classic tale of moral degradation concerns the sinister transformation of two innocent children into flagrant liars and hypocrites. The story begins when a governess arrives at an …

Forty-one Japanese, Scandinavian, and Sicilian tales: "The Snow-Queen," "The Cunning Shoemaker," "The Two Brothers," "The Merry Wives," "The Man without a Heart," and more. All the stories are narrated in the clear, lively prose for which Lang was famous …

Card magic has captivated man for many centuries. Today, it remains the most popular area of legerdemain, accounting for half of all tricks performed by magicians. Now Karl Fulves, noted writer in the field of magic, has compiled a new treasury of foolpro …

Despite having written War and Peace and Anna Karenina, Leo Tolstoy, at the age of 51, looked back on his life and considered it a meaningless, regrettable failure. A Confession provides insight into the great Russian writer's movement from the pursuit of …

In this thought-provoking practical guide, a noted artist and educator demonstrates that learning to violate the rules of perspective (profitably) is as important for the practicing artist as learning the principles of perspective themselves. Only in this …

"What is REAL?" a shy stuffed animal asks an older and wiser plaything. Generations of children have found the answer to that vital question in The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real, the timeless story of a toy's transformation through the power …

"My purpose," Mahatma Gandhi writes of this book, "is to describe experiments in the science of Satyagraha, not to say how good I am." Satyagraha, Gandhi's nonviolent protest movement (satya = true, agraha = firmness), came to stand, like its creator, as …

"Admirable series of photographic reprints of the first editions. . . . Altogether very good value." -- New York Review of Books. Over 30 tales from Portugal, Ireland, Wales, and points East and West, among them "The Brown Bear of Norway," "The Enchanted …

One of the former British writers of supernatural tales in the twentieth century, Algernon Blackwood (1869-1951) wrote stories in which the slow accumulation of telling details produced a foreboding atmosphere of almost unendurable tension. Blackwood's li …

Here's a coloring book that creative kids will give a hoot about! Thirty whimsical illustrations of owls find the beautiful birds perched on branches, surrounded by flowers, silhouetted against cloudy skies, and nestled into other detailed settings. Featu …

"For the psychologist, standard reading, to all readers, a classic of interpretation." -- Psychiatric Quarterly This is the first inexpensive edition of the complete Long Course in Principles of Psychology, one of the great classics of modern Western lite …

The French mathematician �lie Cartan (1869-1951) was one of the founders of the modern theory of Lie groups, a subject of central importance in mathematics and also one with many applications. In this volume, he describes the orthogonal groups, either wit …

Relax and enjoy a wonderful variety of garden flowers on every page of this cheerful and unique coloring book! The 31 playful illustrations include all kinds of everyday items decorated with fabulous floral designs and patterns. From flower-filled birdhou …