Percy Alfred Scholes636 pages, paperback Published October 1, 1964 by Oxford University Press (First published January 1, 1952)

John SimpsonThe Concise Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs contains over 1,000 of the best-known English proverbs from around the world, and includes quotations that provide a fascinating history of each proverb....

Rosemary Ingham and Liz Covey The classic book on costuming is back and better than ever! In the third edition of The Costume Technician's Handbook , Rosemary Ingham and Liz...

G VermesThe manuscripts found in the Qumran caves, dating from about 200 BC to AD 70, are associated with the Essene sect described by several classical authors. Yet despite their...

Douglas Adams and John LloydDoes the sensation of Tingrith(1) make you yelp? Do you bend sympathetically when you see someone Ahenny(2)? Can you deal with a Naugatuck(3) without causing a...

Martin Gilbert Tracing the world-wide migrations of the Jews from ancient Mesopotamia to modern Israel, this atlas spans over 4000 years of history. With over 130 maps, the atlas depicts...

Adrian WilsonIn 1967, award-winning designer Adrian Wilson wrote a seminal work on book design. It was published to enthusiastic critical acclaim, The Design of Books has since become the classic...

Doug Harman A practical, step-by-step guide, this book is a companion for any digital photographer. It brings together the classical photography techniques and the unrivalled potential of digital technology. It...

William Strunk Jr, E.B. White You know the authors' names. You recognize the title. You've probably used this book yourself. This is The Elements of Style, the classic style manual,...

Jonathan Miller and David Pelham An easy to understand, pop up book for teaching the facts of life for children. October 1, 1984 by Viking Adult OS

Marion CunninghamA superb collection of more than 800 recipes drawn from both America's rich past and new culinary discoveries. It's the Bible of baking, considered by many as the most...

Judith Wills Discusses a balanced diet, food as medicine, the nutritional needs of children and pregnant women, and weight control while listing the nutritional values of common foods April 2,...