Books published by Dover Publications Inc.

Written by a Grand Master, this guide isolates basic elements and illustrates them through Master and Grand Master games, breaking down the mystique of strategy into easy-to-understand ideas. More than a lesson in fundamentals, it illustrates the value of acquiring small, permanent advantages and saving the attack for later.

Forty-three accurately rendered illustrations depict preparation of foods, churning butter, shearing sheep, mowing hay, plowing, planting, other farm activities. Fact-filled captions. Published in association with Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village.

Artists of all ages are invited to add their own hues to Grant Wood's "American Gothic, "Renoir's "Luncheon of the Boating Party, " Winslow Homer's "Snap the Whip, "as well as works by Edgar Degas, Mary Cassatt, Edward Hopper, John Singer Sargent, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Vincent van Gogh, and masterpieces by 51 other great artists.

Profusely illustrated book by master of the subject offers complete course in transforming the study of anatomy into art. Each stage progresses logically through the body's main areas -- trunk, limbs, head, and features. Scores of drawings by painters, graphic artists, sculptors, art teachers, and students. 55 figures in color; 141 in black and white.

Struwwelpeter in English Translation is a captivating piece of literature penned by the talented Heinrich Hoffmann. Published in the year 2000 by Dover Publications Inc., this book has since stood the test of time, remaining relevant and engaging to its readers. The genre of the book is hard to pin down to just one, as it successfully blends elements of various genres, creating a unique reading experience. The author, Hoffmann, is renowned for his ability to weave intricate narratives that captivate the reader's attention from the first page to the last. The book has been translated into English, broadening its reach and making it accessible to a wider audience. Dover Publications Inc., the publisher of the book, has done an excellent job in ensuring the book's quality and availability. If you're in search of a book that offers a unique and compelling narrative, Struwwelpeter in English Translation by Heinrich Hoffmann is a great choice.

"In any exhibition of amateur work . . . it is not at all unusual to find many charming water-colour drawings, but . . . it is very rarely that the work in the oil medium is anything but dull, dead, and lacking in all vitality and charm."--Harold SpeedSuch provocative assertions are characteristic of this stimulating and informative guide, written in a highly personal and unique style by a noted painter and teacher. Brimming with pertinent insights into the technical aspects and painting in oils, it is also designed to help students perfect powers of observation and expression.Harold Speed has distilled years of painting and pedagogical experience into an expert instructional program covering painting technique, painting from life, materials (paints, varnishes, oils and mediums, grounds, etc.), a painter's training, and more. Especially instructive is his extensive and perceptive discussion of form, tone, and color, and a fascinating series of detailed "Notes" analyzing the painting styles of Velasquez, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Franz Hals, and Rembrandt.Nearly 70 photographs and drawings illustrate the text, among them prehistoric cave paintings, diagrams of tonal values, stages of portrait painting, and reproductions of masterpieces by Giotto, Vermeer, Ingres, Rembrandt, Titian, Reynolds, Gainsborough, Hals, Giorgione, Poussin, Corot, Veronese, and other luminaries. In addition to these pictorial pleasures, the author further leavens the lessons with thought-provoking opinion.Clear, cogent, and down-to-earth, this time-honored handbook will especially interest serious amateurs studying the technical aspects of oil painting, but its rich insight into the mind and methods of the artist will enlighten and intrigue any art lover.

Happiness is...a cup of tea! Relax and enjoy a calming cup of tea as you color these 31 beautiful illustrations. Delightful designs feature a wonderful variety of cozy kitchen scenes, elegant garden parties, and charming lakeside picnics. The drawings also feature an amazing array of decorative teacups, teapots, and tea settings, together with enticing cakes and pastries, as well as cheery inspirational quotes. Make time in your afternoon to color these exquisite images and discover that "tea is always a good idea"!

Enjoy the splendor of nature and all its beauty with 31 stunning illustrations that invite you into the great outdoors. The dazzling designs are filled with a wonderful variety of flora and fauna just waiting for color to bring them to life.

Add a holly jolly touch to gifts, cards, and letters, and any form of yuletide decor with 36 stickers, featuring 18 different designs: snowmen, a reindeer, Santa, and loads of other holiday motifs.

There's nothing new about wanting to live a mindful, simple life, and these writings by an ancient Greek sage recommend embracing sources of lasting satisfaction, such as friendship and philosophical inquiry.

One of the few surviving divination manuals, this ancient Chinese text has provided inspiration to countless spiritual seekers and has profoundly influenced the worlds of business, psychoanalysis, literature, and art.

Although strongly associated with Ireland, the timeless beauty of Celtic crosses makes them appealing to people of all nationalities and faiths. These 31 complex and inspiring Celtic cross designs will provide a splendid variety of imaginative coloring opportunities.

Forty-six picturesque scenes celebrate the simple pleasures of country life: farms, roadside stands, pastures, mills, covered bridges, and more. Includes a simple color key.

In the language of flowers, pansies represent thoughts, peonies indicate good fortune, and red roses stand for romantic love. These 31 realistic images include captions stating the flower's name and its meaning.

From a celestial angel posed against a background of planets and stars to angels representing each of the four seasons, these 31 illustrations will captivate colorists with their originality and stunning details.

In the course of browsing an illustrated book of objects--umbrellas, watches, tools, clothes--artist Max Ernst was struck by the items' unusual juxtapositions. By manipulating the Victorian-era engravings into striking tableaux and adding brief captions, Ernst invented the collage novel and transformed banal advertising art into revealing dramas rooted in his dreams and secret desires. A Little Girl Dreams of Taking the Veil was originally published in 1930 as Rêve d'une petite fille qui voulut entrer au Carmel. Its hallucinatory visions center on the nightmares of a girl who loses her virginity on the day of her first communion and resolves to become a nun. Ernst, a pioneer of the Dada movement and Surrealistic art, blends humor and irony in his exploration of the nonrational but very real intersection of religious ecstasy and erotic desire. A century after its debut, this profoundly peculiar book retains its shock value as well as its imaginative power.www.doverpublications.com

A master calligrapher explains the basic strokes for almost all letters of the Copperplate alphabet. Additional features include a historical introduction, guide sheets, and instructions for individual letters and numbers.

Cute pictures to color make this book of Italian words and phrases memorable fun for kids. More than 60 pages offer helpful everyday terms, as well as numbers and colors. Includes English translations.