The perfect shipboard reference, this volume is packed with useful "hands-on" information: sailor's tools, basic knots, and useful hitches; handsewing and canvas work; dozens of other topics. Over 100 illustrations.
Beloved classic follows the thrilling adventures of Tom Canty, a poor beggar boy, and Edward, Prince of Wales, after they exchange identities.
Skillfully organized introductory text examines origin of differential equations, then defines basic terms and outlines the general solution of a differential equation.... Læs mere
Widely praised for the meticulous rendering of its plates, this 1842 compilation features a broad range of Gothic Revival decorations: architectural ornaments, stained glass, wood carvings, tapestry designs, and much more.
Thirty-one exuberant full-page illustrations to color feature dragonflies in imaginative renditions of natural settings. Inspired by the repetitive patterns of Zentangle, these sweeping designs incorporate flowers, leaves, and swirling interlocking shapes.
Sixteen full-page plates of Celtic motifs on translucent paper. Mythical beasts, Celtic crosses, saints, and more. colour and hang near a light source for exciting stained glass effects.
"The female Lawrence of Arabia," Gertrude Bell wrote captivating, perceptive accounts of her travels in the Middle East. This intriguing narrative, accompanied by 160 photos, traces her 1905 sojourn in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine.
Application-oriented introduction relates the subject as closely as possible to science with explorations of the derivative; differentiation... Læs mere
Covers every aspect of trees and how to depict them: balancing tree groups, relationship of light and shade, delicacy and weight, distance, tree color, and more. 515 illustrations.
These richly atmospheric tales from Victorian London trace the continuing adventures of an ever-popular sleuth: "A Scandal in Bohemia," "The Red-headed League," "The... Læs mere