Based on a story by Alarcón, this witty musical frolic recounts a magistrate's attempts to seduce a miller's wife. This affordable miniature score is reproduced from an authoritative 1921...
1. What is a model? 1.1 The idea of a mathematical model and its relation to other uses of the word 1.2 Relations between models with respect to origins 1.3 Relations between models with respect to...
1. The Scope of Mathematical Modeling2. The Relation of Models to Data3. Evaluation of Mathematical Models4. Optimization5. Choosing the Mathematics for the ModelAnswers to Selected ExercisesIndex
Volume II of two-volume set of excellent Breitkopf & Hartel edition includes Hoboken Nos. 30-52 arranged in chronological sequence: Sonata No. 30 in A Major (ca. 1774-76) culminating with...
With trademark humor, Doust turns his expert eye toward the "dreaded, horrid word" perspective. He carefully explains the roles of lines, boxes, and circles, and shows how visualizing...
Martin Gardner was a renowned author who published over 70 books on subjects from science and math to poetry and religion. He also had a lifelong passion for magic tricks and puzzles. Well known...
Beautiful reproductions of Katsushika Hokusai's Kingfisher, Irises, and Pinks; Kitagawa Utamaro's The Courtesan Hinazuru at the Keizetsuro; Eisui's Somenosuke of the Matsubaya, and 13...
A master of many media, Albrecht D rer (1471-1528) excelled in the art of woodcut design. This modestly priced edition, comprising images both sacred and secular, offers an ideal introduction to...
PrefaceIntroductionI. THE STRENGTH OF MATERIALS IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY 1. Galileo 2. Galileo's work on strength of materials 3. Organization of the national academies of science 4. Robert...
Forty-four drawings from many periods and styles show master 20th-century draughtsman's incredible line: 1905 circus family, portraits of Diaghilev and Balzac, cubist studies, neo-classical...
In this concise text, the distinguished American philosopher John Dewey compiled excerpts from the massive Progress and Poverty to provide those unfamiliar with Henry George's work with the...
This dictionary-format reference presents the German word, its definition, a sentence in German to show context, and the English translation. Quick reference charts offer tips on vocabulary and...
Thirty-nine carefully researched, excellently rendered illustrations depict ancient burial platforms, the funeral of a Choctaw chief, Natchez warriors of 1758, Seminole women preparing a meal,...
Die japanische Motorradindustrie fing ganz klein und bescheiden an das galt für die Hubräume wie für die verwendete Technik. Während sich die westeuropäische Motorradindustrie in den größeren...
100 attractive and versatile patterns for craftworkers at all levels of expertise — lighthouses on rocky coastlines, graceful seashells, majestic sailing ships, playful dolphins, and other...
Der erste Band von Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst startete vor rund 40 Jahren mit dem Käfer. Ebenso wie das legendäre Krabbeltier entwickelte sich die Reihe zum Bestseller. Heute stehen alle wichtigen...
These influential compositions are the work of a prolific 18th-century contrapuntist. Renowned for his technical mastery and fluent command of melody, Telemann was much admired by such...
Instructions for making 23 "granny-type" squares based upon quilt block patterns including such favorites as Log Cabin, Streak of Lightning, Baby Block, and Indian Hatchet. 81 illustrations.
In addition to the acclaimed title poem, this collection includes "The Rape of the Lock," "Ode on Solitude," "The Dying Christian to His Soul," "An Essay on...
According to legend, this monument of keyboard literature was written for one of Bach's students, who played it to soothe and entertain his insomniac master. Starting the theme with a stately...
Six enduring masterpieces in which Haydn shaped the early form of the symphony. Included are the "Surprise" Symphony (No. 94) and the "Miracle" Symphony (No. 96). Reproduced from an...
Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated reference work provides biographical/career data for major designers (Adrian, Jean Louis, Edith Head, more). Updated to 1988, with over 400 new film credits. 177...