Author: Peter Stockham
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486233369
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Charming 1807 children's book explains large variety of crafts and trades: spinner, basketmaker, hatmaker, jeweller, brickmaker and bricklayer, potter, dyer, plumber, apothecary, and others. 23 copperplate illustrations.
Little Book of Early American Crafts and Trades
Author: Peter Stockham
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486233369
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Charming 1807 children's book explains large variety of crafts and trades: spinner, basketmaker, hatmaker, jeweller, brickmaker and bricklayer, potter, dyer, plumber, apothecary, and others. 23 copperplate illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 9780486233369
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Charming 1807 children's book explains large variety of crafts and trades: spinner, basketmaker, hatmaker, jeweller, brickmaker and bricklayer, potter, dyer, plumber, apothecary, and others. 23 copperplate illustrations.
The Discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamen
Author: Howard Carter
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486141829
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This book captures the painstaking, step-by-step process of excavation, and the wonders of the treasure-filled inner chamber. 106 on-the-spot photographs depict the phases of the discovery and the scrupulous cataloging of the treasures.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486141829
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
This book captures the painstaking, step-by-step process of excavation, and the wonders of the treasure-filled inner chamber. 106 on-the-spot photographs depict the phases of the discovery and the scrupulous cataloging of the treasures.
25 Kites That Fly
Author: Leslie Hunt
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
With this book by Leslie Hunt, kite-maker for the United States Weather Bureau, you can make your own, personalized kites that will fly in all degrees of wind, from the most imperceptible breeze to a gale. All that you need are some light wood (or substitute), glue, wire, hammer, and nails — plus the clear, concise explanations offered in this book. Twenty-five basic kites are covered in constructional details: standard two-stick kites; six-point stars; figural kites such as imps, fishermen, elephants, owls, shields; balloon kites; tetrahedral kites; various kinds of box kites with and without wings; really strong military kites; and many other varieties. Nor are you limited to the kites that are presented in detail: the carefully thought-out, complete instructions are meant to encourage you to experiment with more unusual effects, since they explain important points of design and operation that make all kites fly well. The author explains materials and methods quite thoroughly, with consideration of sticks and surface, types of glue, stringing, making composite sticks, tails, bridles, and many other elements, He also gives information on many of the fascinating accessories and concomitants to kites; messengers (or elements that move between ground and kite), parachutes, time releases, special effect releases, tandem kites, and kite photography. He also explains very clearly the method of getting a kite to fly, reeling and stringing, and determining altitude.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156079
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
With this book by Leslie Hunt, kite-maker for the United States Weather Bureau, you can make your own, personalized kites that will fly in all degrees of wind, from the most imperceptible breeze to a gale. All that you need are some light wood (or substitute), glue, wire, hammer, and nails — plus the clear, concise explanations offered in this book. Twenty-five basic kites are covered in constructional details: standard two-stick kites; six-point stars; figural kites such as imps, fishermen, elephants, owls, shields; balloon kites; tetrahedral kites; various kinds of box kites with and without wings; really strong military kites; and many other varieties. Nor are you limited to the kites that are presented in detail: the carefully thought-out, complete instructions are meant to encourage you to experiment with more unusual effects, since they explain important points of design and operation that make all kites fly well. The author explains materials and methods quite thoroughly, with consideration of sticks and surface, types of glue, stringing, making composite sticks, tails, bridles, and many other elements, He also gives information on many of the fascinating accessories and concomitants to kites; messengers (or elements that move between ground and kite), parachutes, time releases, special effect releases, tandem kites, and kite photography. He also explains very clearly the method of getting a kite to fly, reeling and stringing, and determining altitude.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Author: Alexandre Dumas
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486116824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantès is imprisoned in the bleak Chateau d'If. After a hair-raising escape, he launches an elaborate plot to extract a bitter revenge against those who betrayed him.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486116824
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Falsely accused of treason, Edmond Dantès is imprisoned in the bleak Chateau d'If. After a hair-raising escape, he launches an elaborate plot to extract a bitter revenge against those who betrayed him.
Probability, Statistics, and Truth
Author: Richard Von Mises
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486242145
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This comprehensive study of probability considers the approaches of Pascal, Laplace, Poisson, and others. It also discusses Laws of Large Numbers, the theory of errors, and other relevant topics.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486242145
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
This comprehensive study of probability considers the approaches of Pascal, Laplace, Poisson, and others. It also discusses Laws of Large Numbers, the theory of errors, and other relevant topics.
Star Names
Author: Richard H. Allen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048613766X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
Star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore, and literature associated with heavens. Based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 048613766X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 593
Book Description
Star names, the zodiac, constellations; folklore, and literature associated with heavens. Based on years of thorough research into astronomical writings and observations of the ancient Chinese, Arabic, Euphrates, Hellenic, and Roman civilizations.
Lady Luck
Author: Warren Weaver
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486150917
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
This witty, nontechnical introduction to probability elucidates such concepts as permutations, independent events, mathematical expectation, the law of averages and more. No advanced math required. 49 drawings.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486150917
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 399
Book Description
This witty, nontechnical introduction to probability elucidates such concepts as permutations, independent events, mathematical expectation, the law of averages and more. No advanced math required. 49 drawings.
Sleight of Hand
Author: Edwin Sachs
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156583
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Covers every significant aspect — from palming to clairvoyance, vanishing and producing an object, etc. Explains hundreds of astonishing tricks — with coins, cups and balls, handkerchiefs, cards, more. 57 illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486156583
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 431
Book Description
Covers every significant aspect — from palming to clairvoyance, vanishing and producing an object, etc. Explains hundreds of astonishing tricks — with coins, cups and balls, handkerchiefs, cards, more. 57 illustrations.
Mohammed and Charlemagne
Author: Henri Pirenne
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122255
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
DIVRemarkable classic that developed the revolutionary theory of how the advance and influence of Islam caused the Europe of the Roman Empire to evolve into the Europe of the Middle Ages. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486122255
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
DIVRemarkable classic that developed the revolutionary theory of how the advance and influence of Islam caused the Europe of the Roman Empire to evolve into the Europe of the Middle Ages. /div
Chess Strategy
Author: Edward Lasker
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486158578
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
One of a half-dozen great theoretical works in chess, shows principles of action above and beyond moves. Acclaimed by Capablanca, Keres, and other greats.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486158578
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 305
Book Description
One of a half-dozen great theoretical works in chess, shows principles of action above and beyond moves. Acclaimed by Capablanca, Keres, and other greats.