Books published by Dover Publications Inc.

Two mindfulness techniques in one book! Color your own origami paper from a selection of 24 perforated pages with hypnotic designs and then follow simple directions to fold 10 origami models.

Bring these fanciful illustrations to colorful life! Thirty-one enchanting drawings depict highlights from "Puss in Boots," "The Ugly Duckling," "Sleeping Beauty," "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," "The Little Mermaid," more.

These slick renditions of classic cars, rendered in woodcut-style illustrations, race through the decades from a 1926 Ford Model T to a 2006 Ferrari. Thirty-one images include a VW Bus, a Peugeot, and a Moon Rover.

These adorable circles of art feature critters that kids will love to color! Thirty illustrations spotlight creatures from the zoo and farm as well as those of the desert and forest.

Escape to tropical beaches, the underwater world of coral reefs, and other vivid marine settings. These 31 idyllic illustrations feature palm trees, exotic fish, towering mountains, and other romantic images.

Horse lovers will rejoice in this coloring book and its 31 illustrations of these beautiful and beloved animals. Each realistically detailed picture features a different breed, all posed against stunning backgrounds.

From falling leaves and Halloween decorations to an abundant cornucopia and a festive Thanksgiving collage, 31 images to color evoke the sights, sounds, and even the smells of autumn.

A concise and scholarly but entertaining account of the relation between printing and civilization.--British Printer.This highly readable survey traces the history of printing with movable type from its fifteenth-century beginnings in Gutenberg's workshop to the technical advances of the twentieth century. Observations on type design, book production, bestsellers, censorship, and other topics explore associations between printing and education, language, and literature. S. H. Steinberg's classic study begins with the creative century, from 1450 to 1550, which witnessed the invention and origins of practically every single feature that characterizes modern printing. A look at the era of consolidation follows, noting additional developments and refinements. The final section examines the nineteenth century and its era of mechanization, which began with the invention of lithography and ended with William Morris's rediscovery of the Middle Ages. The book concludes with the radical innovations of the twentieth century, ranging from new methods of production and distribution to the changing habits of producers and readers. www.doverpublications.com

Designs of more than 200 striking pendants, combs, rings, bracelets, brooches, buttons, clasps, and earrings by Beauclair and others. Elegant, royalty-free illustrations, reprinted in authentic original color from rare German catalog.

Most basket weaves are created on two axes but the triaxial method--also known as mad weaving--is formed on three axes for a strong and distinctive fabric that lends itself well to color patterns. Mad weaving has been practiced around the world for generations, from Asia to South America, but there are only a handful of instructional books on the subject. This detailed, easy-to-follow guide reintroduces the traditional craft to modern hand weavers with instructions for many different basket patterns. Author Shereen LaPlantz, an accomplished weaver and instructor, experimented for several years before developing a streamlined approach to making mad weave baskets. She begins with the basics, advancing to examples of color patterns, shaping, double weave, and surface embellishments, and she concludes with tips for finishing touches, from handles and lids to feet and reinforcements. Every step is accompanied by a clear diagram. Readers will delight in this guide's tremendous variety of patterns and find inspiration in its helpful suggestions and examples.

This classic by one of the twentieth century's most prominent mathematicians offers a concise introduction to set theory. Suitable for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics, it employs the language and notation of informal mathematics. There are very few displayed theorems; most of the facts are stated in simple terms, followed by a sketch of the proof. Only a few exercises are designated as such since the book itself is an ongoing series of exercises with hints. The treatment covers the basic concepts of set theory, cardinal numbers, transfinite methods, and a good deal more in twenty-five brief chapters. This book is a very specialized but broadly useful introduction to set theory. It is aimed at 'the beginning student of advanced mathematics' ... who wants to understand the set-theoretic underpinnings of the mathematics he already knows or will learn soon. It is also useful to the professional mathematician who knew these underpinnings at one time but has now forgotten exactly how they go. ... A good reference for how set theory is used in other parts of mathematics.--Allen Stenger, The Mathematical Association of America, September 2011.Dover (2017) republication of the edition originally published by D. Van Nostrand Co., Princeton, New Jersey, 1960.www.doverpublications.com

Celebrate the beauty of nature with these 31 sophisticated floral designs to color. Each full-page illustration features a black background, creating eye-popping, dramatic images of enchanting flowers.

Over 30 Fabulous Fashions to ColorStep back in time with these 31 beautifully illustrated pages of styles from the 1950s. Add vibrant color to a terrific variety of outfits, from full skirts that accentuate tiny waistlines to cardigans and capri pants as well as men's attire for both business and casual wear. Specially designed for experienced colorists, Creative Haven(R) coloring books offer an escape to a world of inspiration and artistic fulfillment.Perforated pages printed on one side only for easy removal and display.Find your true colors with Creative Haven(R) and hundreds of other coloring books: www.doverpublications.com/CreativeHaven

Revised and republished many times since its 1747 debut, this was a bestselling cookbook in England and the United States for more than 100 years. Contains traditional recipes with straightforward directions.

Full-colour illustrations and clear directions explain basic techniques and every step of the crafting process for 24 projects, including a happy heart, snazzy snail, dancing polar bear, and other charming keepsakes.

Intermediate and advanced art students receive a broad vocabulary of effects with this in-depth study of light. The guide offers detailed descriptions that start with the basics--the direction of light, reflections, and shadows--and advance to studies of light in natural and manipulated situations. Examinations of subtler light effects include foreshortening, field effects, multiple light sources, colored light, depicting the light source, and the behavior of light on shiny surfaces.Lavishly illustrated with diagrams and paintings, this volume applies its principles to figure, still life, and landscape paintings. Author Ted Seth Jacobs stresses the importance of comparing real-life vision to the canvas, since no system of rules can substitute for close and careful observation. Jacobs points out common errors, suggest light effects that artists should keep in mind, and discusses how preconceptions can be put aside in order to see the world more clearly.Dover (2104) republication of the edition originally published by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York, 1988.

This gorgeous gallery presents models sporting dresses and hats consisting of intricately entwined flowers, leaves, and vines. These imaginative illustrations draw their inspiration from botanical drawings and Japanese, Chinese, and Indian artworks. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

Written by two prominent figures in the field, this comprehensive text provides a remarkably student-friendly approach. Its sound yet accessible treatment emphasizes the history of graph theory and offers unique examples and lucid proofs. 2004 edition.

This book introduces not only the techniques of oil painting but also the underlying principles of figure drawing. A series of images by the Old Masters includes 32 full-color pages.

Abounding in cherubs, nymphs, soldiers, kings, dragons, and other flamboyant motifs, this compilation of ornamental designs was originally published in Paris during the 1840s. The extravagant images are based on a wide variety of historical examples that date back as far as the 1500s and include imaginative renderings by Watteau and Dürer. Created as embellishments for walls, arms and armor, and everyday objects, these designs remain eminently useful for graphic and decorative purposes.Professional and amateur artists and designers as well as cardmakers and scrapbookers will find this compilation a practical resource of versatile and royalty-free art. This volume is the successor to Dover Publications' Fantastic Ornament, another modern reprint of a rare nineteenth-century publication.Dover (2013) new selection of material from Portefeuille Historique de l'Ornement/Ornaments of the Classical Masters: Comprising Ornamental Borders, Decorations, Shields, Vases, Alphabet of Letters, Grotesque Designs, Patterns for Gold and Silver-Smiths, A. Hauser, Paris, 1841.See every Dover book in print atwww.doverpublications.com

Geared toward advanced undergraduates and graduate students, this text offers an accessible approach to continuum mechanics, electrodynamics and the mechanics of electrically polarized media, and gravity. 1976 edition.

The vibrant Old Norse poems in this 13th-century collection recapture the ancient oral traditions of the Norsemen. These mythological poems include the "Voluspo," one of the broadest literary conceptions of the world's creation and ultimate destruction; the "Lokasenna," a comedy bursting with vivid characterizations; and more.