1800 Mechanical Movements, Devices and Appliances (16th enlarged edition)

This extraordinary compendium of early-twentieth-century mechanical devices covers a seemingly inexhaustible variety of technological applications. Compiled as a ready reference for inventors, engineers, students of mechanics, and artisans, this volume’s 1800 engravings ― from simple diagrams to detailed cross-sections ― provide a wealth of illustrated information, offering quick, clear, and satisfying explanations of the applications and inner-workings of a vast assortment of mechanical devices which appeared during the heyday of mechanical invention. These range from simple hooks and levers to complex machinery used in steam, hydraulic, air, and electric power, as well as navigation, gearing, clocks, and much more.

Science & Math

Hiscox, Gardner D.

Physics

Greenpoint Books, LLC

1000 Mechanical Movements is of tremendous value to anyone exploring the lost technology of a century ago. It is a gold-mine of reference material for steampunk, sci-fi, and fantasy artwork. From the devices that power ships and trains to the workings of clocks, typewriters, and guns, this spectacular visual narrative profiles the unique properties of hundreds of mechanical devices. Detailed illustrations depict steam-powered appliances, spring-powered implements, hydraulic equipment, and other machines, many of which remain in common use today. This vast array of devices is an invaluable resource for engineers, inventors, and designers of all stripes, as well as anyone who simply loves mechanics and well-designed, complicated structures--all of whom will experience endless fascination and inspiration perusing the novelty and variety of these ingenious mechanical designs.

1000 Mechanical Movements, Mechanical Appliances and Novelties of Construction (6th revised and enlarged edition)

The Art of Animal Drawing: Construction, Action Analysis, Caricature

The Art of Animal Drawing will help artists at all levels improve their ability to draw animals both realistically and as caricatures. Ken Hultgten, a former animator for Walt Disney Studios, offers expert advice on catching the essential movement and character of animals. The emphasis is on drawings (with over 700 illustrations) so the student is able to view the development process of the drawing by example.
 Introductory chapters on the special techniques of drawing animals, the use of line, establishing mood and emotion, and conveying action, are followed by instruction on drawing the skeletal and muscular structure, along with the motion of individual animal forms. The author offers details on drawing dogs, horses, deer, cats, bears, foxes, kangaroos, rabbits, squirrels, elephants, cows and bulls, giraffes, camels, gorillas, pigs, and many more. His instruction on animal caricature is especially helpful to all those interested in the subject.
 Any artist ― student, amateur, or professional ― who is interested in drawing animals will want to own this essential guide to the subject.

Arts & Photography

Hultgren, Ken

Drawing

Historic Costumes: A Guide to Making Them

This practical guide to historical costume is essential for anyone planning to create accurate period costumes for theatrical productions or historical reenactments. From the short tunics of Saxon men of the fifth century to a lady's bustle dress of the late nineteenth century, this richly illustrated work offers an abundance of authentic patterns. Details of pattern sizes, required materials, and sewing methods accompany simple diagrams for Elizabethan doublets, capes, and trunks; a coat and vest from the Restoration; a bell-shaped gown of the eighteenth century; an early nineteenth-century empire gown; a crinoline; and many other items.
 Diagrams are accurately drawn to scale from working patterns, and there are suggestions for the most suitable colors and textures for costumes of different historical periods. Students of costume design, tailors, and community theater groups will welcome this carefully researched guidebook to fifteen centuries of English costume.

Fernald, Mary

Shenton, Eileen

Graphic Design

Medieval Costume and How to Make It

Clear and accurate in its guidance, Medieval Costume and How to Make It portrays the clothing of the 12th through the 15th centuries according to the wearer's social class, with chapters divided to cover individual professions. So in addition to royal garments, here are the clothes of clerics, doctors, merchants, musicians, knights, artisans, farmers, and laborers--all with much useful historical information, and richly illustrated with images from tapestries and illuminated manuscripts of the period as well as drawings and diagrams. Helpful advice covers choosing fabrics; placement of seams; draping and folding garments; how to walk, dance, and climb stairs in flowing attire; and even the best methods of storage. There are also many interesting details of accessories found in different professions and situations. Students of medieval costume design, tailors, community theater and reenactment groups--all will welcome this sumptuous guidebook to medieval costume.

HARTLEY, Dorothy

A History of Haiku (Volume One): From the Beginnings up to Issa

Literature & Fiction

Blyth, R.H.

Poetry

The Rise of Universities

History

Haskins, Charles Homer

Europe

Zen and Zen Classics (Volume One): From the Upanishads to Huineng

Zen and Zen Classics (Volume Two): History of Zen

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