A series of etymological lessons classifies 2,300 Chinese characters, noting their modern and archaic forms, pronunciation, origin, semantic content, and variants, plus quotations of classical usage. Includes several lexicons and other supplements.
Considered Goya's most brilliant work, this collection combines corrosive satire and exquisite technique to depict 18th-century Spain as a nation of grotesque monsters sprung up in the absence of reason. 80 plates.
Profoundly original book demonstrates how basic relationships of one or two pawns constitute winning strategy. Multitude of examples illustrate theory. 182 diagrams. Index of games.
Introductory treatment covers basic theory of vector spaces and linear maps — dimension, determinants, eigenvalues, and eigenvectors — plus more advanced topics such as the study of canonical forms for matrices. 1992 edition.
Dazzling depictions of roses, tulips, bleeding hearts, lilies, and other flowers provide a garden of coloring delights. Each of the 46 images features numbers corresponding to a coloring key.
A young Scot stumbles upon a plot involving espionage, murder, and the future of Britain itself. This classic of suspense served as the basis for one of Hitchcock's most famous films.
Text for advanced courses in group theory focuses on finite groups, with emphasis on group actions. Explores normal and arithmetical structures of groups as well as applications. 679 exercises. 1978 edition.
Inspiration for Netflix Series Lupin
Welcome to a fantastic world of doodles! Over 90 pages of awesome art are waiting for your creative color choices to make them your own.