Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke

Celtic Hand Stroke by Stroke

Author: Arthur Baker

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1983-04-01

Total Pages: 49

ISBN-13: 0486243362

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A complete, stroke-by-stroke guide to producing Celtic calligraphy. Learn how to create each leter of the alphabet in the age-old Celtic manner. Crystal clear instructions also cover pens, inks, work surface, paper and lines, how to hold the pen and more. 38 full-page plates plus 8 illustrations.


Celtic Calligraphy

Celtic Calligraphy

Author: Vivien Lunniss

Publisher: Gill Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 48

ISBN-13: 9780717130443

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This invaluable book offers a rich source of design, with lettering, patterns and colours that will delight beginners and more experienced calligraphers.


Scarne on Card Tricks

Scarne on Card Tricks

Author: John Scarne

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-06-17

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0486317153

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Marvelous treasury of card magic presents exact details of 155 professional card tricks that anyone can learn. Card wizard John Scarne reworked these tricks to eliminate the need for sleight-of-hand. Simple instructions and clear diagrams illustrate Houdini's "Card on the Ceiling," Blackstone's "Card Trick Without Cards," Milton Berle's "Quickie Card Deal," more.


A Concise History of Mathematics

A Concise History of Mathematics

Author: Dirk Jan Struik

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1967

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780486602554

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This compact, well-written history covers major mathematical ideas and techniques from the ancient Near East to 20th-century computer theory, surveying the works of Archimedes, Pascal, Gauss, Hilbert, and many others. "The author's ability as a first-class historian as well as an able mathematician has enabled him to produce a work which is unquestionably one of the best." — Nature.


The Friendly Stars

The Friendly Stars

Author: Martha Evans Martin

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1964-01-01

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780486210995

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Covers the names, light, and distance of the stars, double stars, constellations, and more in an informative and engaging style, entertaining and instructive. 25 illustrations. 16 x 30 chart.


Nordic Gods and Heroes

Nordic Gods and Heroes

Author: Padraic Colum

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-05-23

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 0486119351

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Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.


The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science

The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science

Author: Edwin Arthur Burtt

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 9780486425511

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This classic in the philosophy of science describes and analyzes the profound change from the philosophy of the Middle Ages to the modern view of humanity's less central place in the universe. It offers a fascinating analysis of the works of Copernicus, Kepler, Galileo, Descartes, Hobbes, Gilbert, Boyle, and Newton.


The Annotated Casey at the Bat

The Annotated Casey at the Bat

Author: Martin Gardner

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1995-01-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9780486285986

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Amusing sequels and parodies of one of America's best-loved poems: Casey's Revenge, Why Casey Whiffed, Casey's Sister at the Bat, others.


John Sloan on Drawing and Painting

John Sloan on Drawing and Painting

Author: John Sloan

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780486409474

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This illustrated, practical record of talks and instructional advice by a member of the "Ashcan School" of American painting discusses line, tone, texture, light and shade, composition, design, space, perspective, related issues. Also: figure drawing, painting, landscape and mural painting, much more. Wealth of helpful suggestions and exercises.