This reprint of Wilcox's 1958 edition of her history of costume is fun to read, more for her comments on the clothing of the early Twentieth century than the information on earlier periods. She begins
Since ancient times, men and women have used hats and headgear for adornment and protection. This stunningly comprehensive survey, arranged chronologically, illustrates the astonishing range of styles
Forty-five finely detailed, ready-to color illustrations depict an Italian peasant couple in wedding dress, children of a German royal family garbed in velvet, an English lord and lady in riding outf
This text combines the logical approach of a mathematical subject with the intuitive approach of engineering and physical topics. Applications include kinematics, mechanics, and electromagnetic theory
Dating from the eighth century and earlier, the Manyoshu is the oldest Japanese poetry anthology. The 1,000 poems chosen for this famous selection were chosen by a distinguished scholarly committee ba
Includes the unabridged text of Hawthorne's classic novel plus a complete study guide that helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the work's content and context. The comprehensive guide includ
Original compilation of the composer's most popular, most mature piano works, including Witches Dance, Op. 5, No. 1; Four Fleeting Pieces, Op. 15; Three Preludes and Fugues, Op. 16; Variations on a Th
This text teaches the principles underlying modern chemical kinetics in a clear, direct fashion, using several examples to enhance basic understanding. It features solutions to selected problems, with
Calaveras means "skulls" in Spanish but these calaveras are no bare-bones affair ? they're highly stylized images of a bull, bear, jaguar, and other creatures. Thirty-one full-page pictures
Set against the natural beauty of south sea islands and alive with the hazards of headhunters, sharks, storms and disease, these 8 powerful short stories include "Mauki," "The Terrible Solomons," "The
A gem of German Romanticism, this literary landmark continues to enchant readers with its combination of poetic and fairy tale elements. The young hero of this unfinished experimental novel envisions
Russian literature's first major prose novel, this gripping work was a primary influence on Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, and other great 19th-century writers. The author drew upon his personal Byronic exploi
Focusing on applicable rather than applied mathematics, this text begins with an examination of linear systems of differential equations and 2-dimensional linear systems and then explores the use of p
Intended for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, this work teaches problem-solving using the theory of special functions. The concise treatment presen
This volume will prove of vital interest to those studying the use of renewable resources. It presents physical and mathematical descriptions of the nine generic wave energy conversion techniques, alo
A king is suspicious of his son's role in an impending revolution. Considered one of the outstanding Spanish dramas of all-time, this 17th-century allegory explores the mysteries of human destiny, the
"Two children survive a shipwreck in the South Pacific and must learn to fend for themselves on a remote island, where their love blossoms amid a tropical paradise. Stacpoole's popular 1908 romance in
"A writer of seemingly limitless range." -- Michael Cunningham, author of The Hours.This Stonewall Book Award-winning novel traces the life and unrealized dreams of Arnold Hawley, a gay African Americ
This thorough textbook covers phonetics, vocabulary, and a practical analytical grammar. Graded lessons offer both characters and phonetic transcriptions, reading exercises, and practice in translatio
This anthology comprises speeches by influential figures in the history of African-American culture and politics. Contents include the famous "Ain't I a Woman?" speech by Sojourner Truth, Frederick Do
