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Treasure Island

Robert Louis Stevenson, 1993

Classic adventure story of a perilous sea journey, a mutiny led by the infamous Long John Silver, and a lethal scramble for buried treasure — seen through the eyes of cabin boy Jim Hawkins. Подробнее

Japanese Stripes and Splashes

Setsuzan Furuya, 2011

This original collection of intriguing repeated patterns offers more than 150 full-color Japanese woodblock designs. The vivid, unusual images were selected from a rare 1905 two-volume swatch book thought to be originally intended for textile designers. A bonus CD-ROM, featuring digital files of all of the illustrations in the book, can be easily used for any project. Professional and amateur print, web, and textile designers will appreciate this collection of unusual patterns, as will fans of Japanese design. Подробнее

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott, 1997

One of the most popular books ever written about childhood charmingly recounts the homelife of four sisters: literary-minded Jo March; Meg, the older sister who marries a young tutor; fashionable and artistic Amy; and gentle, musically inclined Beth. An unforgettable depiction of mid-19th century New England life. Abridged. Подробнее

Feedback Control Theory

John Comstock Doyle, 2009

An excellent introduction to feedback control system design, this book offers a theoretical approach that captures the essential issues and can be applied to a wide range of practical problems. Its explorations of recent developments in the field emphasize the relationship of new procedures to classical control theory. Подробнее

Hats: A History of Fashion in Headwear

Amphlett Hilda, 2003

This is a reprint of a 1974 work published by Richard Sadler (Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire). It depicts European headgear through the ages using 800 of the author's black-and-white sketches based on paintings, sculptures, and illustrations. Covering nearly 2000 years from Danish caps of 70 BC. Подробнее

Drawings of William Blake: 92 Pencil Studie

Blake William, 2012

From hasty sketches to remarkably detailed first drafts, these plates show the full range of Blake's troubled genius. Composed in the first flush of creativity, 92 plates showcase the artist's finest pencil drawings, selected from «Book of Job,» «Divine Comedy,» «Paradise Lost,» visionary heads, mythological figures, Laocoon, and more. Подробнее

159 Celtic Designs

Amy L. Lusebrink, 1994

Over 150 motifs reflecting the eye-catching intricacies of Celtic design, ideal for use in graphics layouts, needlework designs and other art and craft projects. Often incorporating sinuous interlacements of animal, floral and abstract motifs, the designs have been clearly and boldly drawn to provide the clearest possible image for reproduction. Подробнее

Pollyanna

Eleanor H. Porter, 2011

When orphaned Pollyanna Whittier comes to live with her stern maiden aunt, she not only manages to spread her perpetual cheerfulness and optimism among the miserable people of the town, she also transforms the life of her lonely relative. Pollyanna was made into a Broadway play and a popular motion picture. Подробнее

Christmas Ornaments to Crochet

Christopher Barbara, 2014

Easy-to-follow instructions for creating 50 different varieties of Christmas snowflakes, stars, and ornaments using DMC Crochet threads. Use them to dress up holiday packages or table centerpieces; hang them in windows, on trees, and on evergreen boughs; or frame as works of art and give them to friends and family. Photos of each completed design. Подробнее

Vintage Advertising Art and Design

Halsted J.N., 2013

This comprehensive volume contains all the essentials for creating ads with a retro look and feel. Drawn from typographic sourcebooks as well as sign-painting manuals of the early 20th century, the contents include a wealth of borders, frames, images, and typographic elements for re-creating authentic styles of the 1890s-1920s. Подробнее

Decorative Ironwork Designs (+ CD-ROM) Multitude of designs selected from rare 19th and early-20th-century periodicals depict motifs for gates, railings, finials, window grilles, signs, bedsteads, marquees, knockers, tables, and other ironwork elements. The 257 black-and-white illustrations, many displaying Art Nouveau influences, range from relatively simple, unadorned geometric and floral designs to extraordinarily ornate and intricate patterns. Подробнее

Proof in Geometry: With Mistakes in Geometric Proofs

Fetisov A.I., 2006

This single-volume compilation of two books explores the construction of geometric proofs. In addition to offering useful criteria for determining correctness, it presents examples of faulty proofs that illustrate common errors. High-school geometry is the sole prerequisite. Proof in Geometry, the first in this two-part compilation, discusses the construction of geometric proofs and presents criteria useful for determining whether a proof is logically correct and whether it actually constitutes proof. It features sample invalid proofs, in which the errors are explained and corrected. Mistakes in Geometric Proofs, the second book in this compilation, consists chiefly of examples of faulty proofs. Some illustrate mistakes in reasoning students might be likely to make, and others are classic sophisms. Chapters 1 and 3 present the faulty proofs, and chapters 2 and 4 offer comprehensive analyses of the errors. Подробнее

A Christmas Carol

Dickens Charles, 2006

This illustrated edition of the yuletide classic features 12 full-color plates plus 18 black-and-white drawings. The timeless appeal of Rackham's evocative illustrations form the perfect complement to the master storyteller's wise and witty prose. Dickens's immortal tale still sends a message that strikes the reader's heart and soul. Подробнее

Color Your Own Renoir Paintings

Noble Marty, 2013

More experienced colorists and admirers of Pierre-Auguste Renoir will love these magnificent re-creations of the master's works. Thirty sensuous scenes of beautiful women, flowers, and atmospheric landscapes include On the Terrace, Woman with a Fan, Luncheon of the Boating Party, and Girls at the Piano. Illustrations are printed on only one side of perforated pages. Подробнее

Color Your Own Van Gogh Paintings

Noble Marty, 2013

Express your creativity with 30 meticulously rendered black-and-white drawings of van Gogh masterpieces. Bring alive skillful adaptations of Sunflowers, Starry Night, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe, The Church at Auvers, and many more. The illustrations are printed on only one side of perforated pages, making it easy for artists to remove and display their finished pieces. Подробнее

Color Your Own Impressionist Paintings

Noble Marty, 2013

Whether you choose your own colors or re-create the originals, here are 30 unforgettable paintings by the greatest Impressionists. Includes Mary Cassatt's Mother Combing Her Child's Hair, Renoir's At the Concert, and 28 other reproductions of works by Monet, van Gogh, Gauguin, Manet, Pissarro, Morisot, Cezanne, and more great artists. Illustrations are printed on one side of perforated pages for easy removal. Подробнее

Masterpieces of Eighteenth-Century French Ironwork

Contet F., 2004

This magnificent display of all 166 plates from an extremely rare set of portfolios depicts scores of examples of the ironworker's art, among them beautiful gates, balustrades, balcony railings, window grilles, church screens, and lantern holders. A superb collection of royalty-free images for use by designers, architecture enthusiasts, and lovers of antiques. Подробнее

990 Art Nouveau Monograms This singular collection displays pairs of letters, transforming ornamental initials into Art Nouveau masterpieces. Undulating lines, sensuous curves, writhing vines, and tendrils of leafy flora decorate every two-character combination, from A to Z. Featuring 990 imaginative illustrations, this treasury is perfect for tracing and copying. The marvelous monograms will also be enjoyed for their fine aesthetic beauty, and are sure to provide a wealth of inspiration for art projects of any kind. Подробнее

Fountains of Rome: Selected Plates from the Classic le Fontane di Roma, 1660-1675

Giovanni Battista Falda, 2005

These rare 17th-century views of celebrated Roman fountains and gardens constitute some of the finest and most accurate landscape drawings of the Italian Baroque period. The only edition in print, this compilation of outstanding engravings will be of immense interest to architectural historians as well as travelers to Rome and lovers of art and architecture. Подробнее

A Pair of Silk Stockings and Other Stories

Chopin Kate, 2000

Written with grace, delicate humor and a keen understanding of the female psyche are 9 portraits of black and white inhabitants of Louisiana's bayou and urban areas. Includes A Night in Acadie, A Respectable Woman, The Dream of an Hour, and the title story. A masterful collection of Chopin's short stories. Подробнее

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