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"Try to reason about love, and you will lose your reason." -- Anton Chekhov Anton Chekhov (1860-1904), possibly the greatest writer of short stories, examines the human condition of love in eleven tales of romance. Included in the collection is one of his best-known works-- "The Lady with the Dog," said to be a reflection of the author's romance with an actress, Olga Knipper, whom he would eventually marry. Chekhov demonstrates one of his primary artistic principles by focusing on character rather than plot to reveal the subtle profundities of love. Exposing his audience to a variety of viewpoints, the Russian author refrains from the moral precepts of love and dares his audience to commit emotional honesty. From the observing narrator of "Agafya" and the nonstop dialogue at a fabric store between a spurned shop clerk and a dressmaker ("Polinka") to the awakened memory of boyhood confusion over the power of physical attraction ("The Beauties"), Chekhov explores the psychology of human affection and its obstacles.

Courageous women stepped forward in solidarity in the nineteenth century, advocating for the abolition of slavery and for women's rights. These women, undaunted by opposing views, fueled the rise of female abolitionists. Although women did not have the right to vote, they knew how to petition, publish, sermonize, and lecture. Black and white women alike raised money and awareness, and wrote and spoke passionately against slavery. Ellen Craft, Sarah Mapps Douglass, Charlotte Forten, Sarah Louisa Forten, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, Mary Prince, Mary Ann Shadd, Maria W. Stewart, and Sojourner Truth are just a few of the Black women who risked their lives to fight for freedom for all. Leading white abolitionists include Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Margaret Chandler, Lydia Maria Child, Angelina E. Grimké, Sarah M. Grimké, Elizabeth Heyrick, Lucretia Mott, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. This collection of essays, speeches, and poems by a bold group of women will educate and inspire all who are interested in this era of American history.

Roll out the red carpet for these glamorous fashions! This stunning collection of 31 beautifully detailed, ready-to-color dresses ranges from elegant and dramatic to spectacularly stylish. Enjoy adding your own touches of color to these fabulous and fun fashions!

Color playful dinosaurs in silly scenes! Kids will have loads of fun coloring friendly dinosaurs in all kinds of awesome settings. The 30 color-by-number pictures include dynamic dinos baking cookies, going to the beach, flying a kite, and even rollerblading. Children can create their own colorful masterpieces with the help of an easy-to-follow, numbered key on each page--or make up their own color combinations. Great for home or school, this activity book provides hours of entertainment for ages 4 to 8.

Explore a magical underwater world! Enjoy coloring 31 beautiful illustrations of mermaids and mermen from myths and legends across the globe. Add your own creative touches to the detailed drawings of these fabulous fantasy beings in stunning undersea settings amid coral reefs, flowers, sunken treasures, and other exquisite ocean imagery. The diverse array of images includes Denmark's "The Little Mermaid," Nigeria's Yemoja, Brazil's Iemanja, Ireland's Seal Maiden, and dozens more.

Based on fashions from steampunk literature, 31 original designs combine Victorian-era clothing with goggles, clocks, and other technological accessories. The intricacy and post-apocalyptic air of the illustrations offer creatively challenging, unique coloring experiences.

Happiness blooms in the garden! Find joy and inspiration as you color 31 stunning floral designs featuring uplifting garden-themed quotes. Words of wisdom and encouragement from John Lennon, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Claude Monet, Audrey Hepburn and many more are surrounded by beautiful flowers, birds and butterflies just waiting for you to bring them to life.

Experience the joy that coloring can provide! Bring some happiness to your day as you color the 31 designs in this delightful book. From a glowing sunset and a beckoning beach to cherished pastimes such as reading, cooking, and practicing yoga, you'll find images of life's simple pleasures on every page.

Soar into the wild blue yonder! Aviation enthusiasts of all ages will have fun with this coloring book collection of 30 famous aircraft. Realistic, ready-to-color illustrations span more than a century, from the pioneering Wright Flyer (1903) and Spirit of St. Louis (1927) to the rocket-powered SpaceShipOne (2003), the Lockheed Martin F35 Lightning II fighter jet (2006), and many more. The detailed images also include fact-filled captions that provide a brief history of each iconic plane.

In this thought-provoking book on drawing, students are introduced to composition, form, anatomy, character, drapery, and more. Lessons are presented not as a how-to, but as a guide to the fundamental knowledge one needs to build an artistic future. Painter and illustrator Edward L. Chase encourages budding artists to rely on their own unique perspective on drawing, stating there can be "great joy and satisfaction in drawing if you can realize that your approach and efforts have in them something of your personal self." Accompanying these thoughts are many of the author's landscape, figure, and still life drawings as well as reproductions of significant drawings by other notable artists. Chase believed that appreciating the points of view and intentions of individual artists in their works can lead to understanding and artistic intelligence.

Text for advanced courses in group theory focuses on finite groups, with emphasis on group actions. Explores normal and arithmetical structures of groups as well as applications. 679 exercises. 1978 edition.

Challenging twists and turns for puzzle lovers! Make your way into the woods, get lost in the clouds, and get loopy with these fun-to-follow mazes. Fifty labyrinths with mesmerizing designs will challenge maze enthusiasts of all ages.The imaginative, eye-popping patterns in these creative puzzles will both delight and baffle maze maniacs while expanding their creative thinking skills. Solutions appear at the end of the book.

Super Fun Pictures to Color Created by The Doodle Boy(TM)! Grab some crayons, markers, or colored pencils and jump into a world of wildly clever doodles! Drawn from the awesome imagination of 11-year-old Joe Whale, also known as "The Doodle Boy," more than 90 illustrations feature funny creatures and fantastic scenes just waiting for color to bring them to life. Joe loves art--especially doodling--and is proud of his achievements. He hopes that kids everywhere will be inspired by his amazing creative adventure and will have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, too. "There is no right or wrong in art. Have fun coloring!"

Heartwarming Holiday Scenes to Color Get warm and comfy by the fire as you color 31 picturesque scenes that celebrate the magic of Christmas. With decorative trees, gingerbread cookies, ornaments, stockings, presents, and wreaths, each charming image captures the joy and warmth of this festive season.

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with 31 Celtic-inspired holiday designs. Angels, wreaths, sleighs, reindeer, Christmas trees, and other festive symbols are beautifully accented with knotwork, spirals, and other traditional Celtic flair.

The first collection of short stories by French novelist Maurice Leblanc--and the inspiration for countless retellings, interpretations, and adaptations in film, television, comic books, games, and more--Lupin depicts the elaborate capers of a suave thief and master of disguise as he steals from the rich and powerful. Originally published in 1907 as Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar, the collection contains nine stories depicting this classic character, including some of his best-known adventures. Charmingly written and full of wit, the book includes "The Arrest of Arsène Lupin," detailing a transatlantic steamship voyage with the legendary thief hiding among the passengers; "The Escape of Arsène Lupin," revealing his brilliant scheme to get out of prison before trial; and "Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late," adding Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's timeless detective to the mix. Additional stories include "The Mysterious Traveler," "The Queen's Necklace," "The Seven of Hearts," "Madame Imbert's Safe," "The Black Pearl," and "Arsène Lupin in Prison."

Inspired by traditional Celtic myths, folklore, and legends, 31 striking illustrations combine distinctive, interlaced knotwork patterns with a wondrous array of stylized fantasy creatures: sea serpent, phoenix, dragon, unicorn, mermaid, sorceress, and others.

Easily accessible for beginners and with much to learn for advanced magicians, this instructional guide walks readers through fun party tricks using everyday objects: no complicated props required. Diamond Jim even teaches you some mind reading effects!

This bittersweet tale about a professor's desire to stay in his old study and cling to what used to be on the eve of moving into a new house sparks deep introspection in a story that explores a mid-life crisis and family life in a 1920s Midwestern college town.

Celebrate the power of love with 31 original images of hearts, flowers, lovebirds, butterflies, and other romantic symbols. It's the perfect book for Valentine's Day, weddings, engagements, and any time love is in the air.

Colorists feeling nostalgic for the scrunched socks, poof skirts and big hair of the 1980s will love these 31 retro illustrations of the wonderfully memorable fashions that defined the decade. Travel back in time with beautifully detailed outfits for work, play and formal events.

This treasury of 63 Scandinavian designs will inspire anyone looking for challenging illustrations to color. Intriguing images are filled with carefully arranged birds, snowflakes, flowers, reindeer, abstracts, and more.