Books published by Dover Publications Inc.

Recipes for hundreds of tasty libations appear in this groundbreaking volume, originally published in 1862 and widely considered by drink historians as the first serious American book on cocktails and punches.

Thirty-one ready-to-color cover illustrations by some of The Saturday Evening Post's most celebrated artists include iconic images by John Falter, Stevan Dohanos, George Hughes, Richard "Dick" Sargent, and others.

These 31 original designs, inspired by and adapted from authentic Celtic artwork, include key, step, and knotwork patterns as well as images of birds, fish, reptiles, and insects within stunning decorative borders.

Gurney takes us back to Dinotopia's ancient past, where the empire of Poseidos is about to capture the peaceful dinosaurs by using robotic technology. This expanded anniversary edition features a wealth of all-new material by the author.

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.

An apocryphal work from the second century B.C., this volume influenced early Christians, particularly the Gnostics, and introduced such concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgment.

Republished unabridged from the final comprehensive edition, this work contains the largest single-volume collection of classical art motifs ever compiled. It reproduces material from Greek and Roman, medieval European, Islamic, Renaissance, baroque, and early nineteenth-century art, architecture, and design--in all, presenting artists, crafters, and students with more than 3,000 designs.Featured design elements include networks, Gothic tracery, geometric designs, akanthos leaves, lotus ornamentation, animal ornamentation, grotesque figures, fret bands, chains, interlacements, rosettes, undulations, spirals, link borders, cresting borders, finials, crockets, gargoyles, foliations, panels, repeated ornaments, and hundreds of other elements. Other plates show decorated pottery vases, religious utensils, weapons, furniture, lamps, jewelry, and other artifacts, in addition to heraldic motifs and ornamental letters.

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.

The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, perspective, painting of trees, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.

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.

An inexpensive source of inspiration and striking graphics for art and craft projects, this compilation features more than 175 authentic, royalty-free motifs: sinuously intertwined patterns, mythological animals, dragon-slaying heroes, much more.

"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"!

Twenty-three classic fables, each with a delightful illustration to color, include "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Boy Who Cried Wolf," "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," and more.

This groundbreaking survey from Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Will Durant chronicles the lives and ideas of key philosophical thinkers throughout history. Beginning with Plato and Aristotle, Durant offers lucid, accessible explanations of philosophers' contributions. He explores the legacy of Francis Bacon, Baruch Spinoza, Voltaire, Immanuel Kant, Arthur Schopenhauer, Herbert Spencer, and Friedrich Nietzsche. The last two chapters feature contemporary European philosophers Henri Bergson, Benedetto Croce, and Bertrand Russell, as well as Americans George Santayana, William James, and John Dewey. The author builds a history of philosophy by showing how each thinker's ideas informed and influenced the next generation. First published in 1926, The Story of Philosophy is essential reading for anyone fascinated by the development of Western philosophy.

Color your way around the globe with 46 stunning scenes of major cities, tropical islands, mountaintop vistas, exotic markets, and other popular tourist destinations. Printed numbers and a color key provide a guide to perfect shading and realistic effects.

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.

New collection of 35 original models by the origami master ranges from simple (ladybug, angelfish, sailboat) to complex (grasshopper, wooly mammoth), with a crane, lion, peacock, and several geometric shapes in between.

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.