Dover Publications (23 kníh )
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi 101 Great Samurai Prints ENOne of the last great names in the Japanese ukiyo-e style, Kuniyoshi was an undisputed master of the warrior woodblock print — and these 18th-century illustrations represent the pinnacle of his craft. One hundred and one full-color portraits of renowned Japanese samurais pulse with movement, passion, and remarkably fine detail. Includes brief captions and a new introduction.
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Jeremy Bentham An Introduction to the Principles of Morals and LegislationA classic of both philosophy and jurisprudence, this 1789 work articulates an important statement of the foundations of utilitarian philosophy. It also represents a pioneering study of crime and punishment. Bentham's reasoning remains ever relevant ...
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John Green, John Green, John Green Birds of Prey Coloring BookNoted wildlife illustrator presents detailed accurate renderings of 42 species ―bald eagle, common black hawk, great horned owl, Andean condor, osprey, crested caracara, turkey vulture, peregrine falcon (on a dramatic double-page spread), many more. Informative captions.
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Hermann Hesse DemianGenerations of readers have recognized the impassioned cry that introduces the young narrator of Demian, and embraced this tale of a troubled young man's struggle toward self-awareness. Initially published in Berlin in 1919, the novel met with instant critical acclaim, as well as great popular success among people seeking answers amid the devastating aftermath of World War I. A brilliant psychological portrait of an…
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Richard Johnsonbaugh Foundations of Mathematical Analysis ENThis classroom-tested volume offers a definitive look at modern analysis, with views of applications to statistics, numerical analysis, Fourier series, differential equations, mathematical analysis, and functional analysis. Upper-level undergraduate students with a background in calculus will benefit from its teachings, along with beginning graduate students seeking a firm grounding in modern analysis. A self…
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Margaret Matt Human Anatomy: Coloring BookIncluding numerous views, cross-sections, and other diagrams, this entertaining instruction guide includes careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the body's organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and...
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John Caples Making Ads Pay ENA veteran copywriter offers advice on how to spark ideas and capture them in print, write headlines, hold readers' attention, and more. Discover principles, procedures, and practical suggestions for every form of advertising.
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J.P. Den Hartog Mechanical Vibrations ENThis classic textbook by J. P. Den Hartog, retired professor of mechanical engineering at MIT, reflects the author's unique ability to combine the scholarly insight of a distinguished scientist with the practical, problem-solving orientation of an experienced industrial engineer. Although mathematics plays a role in the subject, Den Hartog employs the simplest possible mathematical approaches. His lucid explanations…
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Karl Menninger Number Words and Number Symbols ENClassic study discusses number sequence and number language, then explores written numerals and computations in a wide range of cultures.
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Albert Messiah Quantum Mechanics ENStrongly recommended by the American Journal of Physics, this volume serves as a text for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of physics as well as a reference for professionals. Clear in its presentation and scrupulous in its attention to detail, the treatment originally appeared in a two-volume French edition. This convenient single-volume translation begins with formalism and its interpretation,…
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Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan of the Apes ENHaving failed in a number of occupations as a young man, Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) found his niche as a writer with Tarzan of the Apes, first published in 1914. Highly imaginative, exotic and suspenseful, the story tells of an infant the son of an aristocratic English couple abandoned when his parents die in the jungles of Africa. Rescued and reared by apes, he learns to speak their language and imitate their…
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Charles Baudelaire The Flowers of Evil and Paris SpleenSex and death, rebellion, corruption — the themes of Charles Baudelaire's sensual poems sparked outrage upon their 1857 debut. His masterpiece, Flowers of Evil (Les Fleurs du Mal), was dismissed as decadent and obscene and banned in France for nearly a century. Although Baudelaire died in obscurity, today he is recognized as one of the nineteenth century's greatest and most influential poets, whose works were ahead…
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Frederick Turner The Frontier in American History ENThis 1893 survey ranks among the most influential and important books about the impact of frontier life on a transplanted civilization. The author examines the frontier's role in promoting self-reliance, independence, democracy, immigration, and westward expansion. Students, teachers, historians, and anyone with an interest in American history will find this classic a fascinating resource.
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L.L. Cavalli-Sforza The Genetics of Human Populations ENComprehensive, advanced treatment of nature and source of inherited characteristics, with treatment of mathematical techniques. Mendelian populations, mutations, polymorphisms, genetic demography, much more. Emphasizes interpretation of data in relation to theoretical models.
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Oscar Wilde The Importance of Being EarnestHere is Oscar Wilde's most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy of manners that has delighted millions in countless productions since its first performance in London's St. James' Theatre on February 14, 1895. The Importance of Being Earnest is celebrated not only for the lighthearted ingenuity of its plot, but for its inspired dialogue, rich with scintillating epigrams still savored by all who enjoy…
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Mark Twain The Mysterious Stranger and Other StoriesIn his last years Mark Twain had become a respected literary figure whose opinions were widely sought by the press. He had also suffered a series of painful physical, economic, and emotional losses. The Mysterious Stranger, published posthumously...
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Neville Goddard The Power of Awareness ENTake an internal journey that will transform your daily life! Increase your mindfulness with ten easy exercises, devised by a prominent leader of the spiritual movement known as New Thought. Neville Goddard (1905–72) wrote ten inspirational books and was a popular speaker on metaphysical themes.
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Frederick Winslow Taylor The Principles of Scientific Management ENFor more than 80 years, this influential work by Frederick Winslow Taylor the pioneer of scientific management studies has inspired administrators and students of managerial techniques to adopt productivity-increasing procedures. Indeed, this book laid the groundwork for modern organization and decision theory. As an engineer for a steel company, Taylor made careful experiments to determine the best way of…
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L. Frank Baum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz ENMemorable classic invites youngsters to travel down the Yellow Brick Road with the delightful little girl from Kansas and her unusual friends. 20 black-and-white illustrations. A selection of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.
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Henry David Thoreau WaldenOne of the great books of American letters and a masterpiece of reflective philosophizing. Accounts of Thoreau's daily life on the shores of Walden Pond outside Concord, Massachusetts, are interwoven with musings on the virtues of self-reliance and individual freedom, on society, government, and other topics.