In preparing this book, the author had especially in mind classes in the upper grades of grammar schools, though the work will be found equally well adapted to the needs of any classes of beginners.

The ideas which have guided in the treatment of the subject are the following:

The study of algebra is a continuation of what the pupil has been doing for years, but it is expected that this new work will result in a knowledge of general truths about numbers, and an increased power of clear thinking.

All the differences between this work and that pursued in arithmetic may be traced to the introduction of two new elements, namely, negative numbers and the representation of numbers by letters. The solution of problems is one of the most valuable portions of the work, in that it serves to develop the thought-power of the pupil at the same time that it broadens his knowledge of numbers and their relations. Powers are developed and habits formed only by persistent, long-continued practi...

This generously illustrated volume on the work of Rembrandt makes the world's greatest art accessible to readers of every level of appreciation.

This glorious, authoritative, and unprecedented retrospective of Doré’s prints and paintings, drawn from an oeuvre of more than 10,000 works, comes in a spectacularly ornate package that reflects the artist’s own dramatic style.

Exploring nursery schools and childcare facilities from an architectural perspective, this publication provides a cultural-historical account of their development, defines design tasks, and formulates quality standards for playing-learning architecture and environments.

This book will guide you through the operation of Thread, the setup of a Thread network, and the creation of your own Zephyr-based OpenThread applications to use it. You’ll acquire knowledge on:

The capture of network packets on Thread networks using Wireshark and the nRF Sniffer for 802.15.4.

Network simulation with the OpenThread Network Simulator.

Connecting a Thread network to a non-Thread network using a Thread Border Router.

The basics of Thread networking, including device roles and ...

This XL edition traces the extraordinary depth and breadth of Michelangelo’s work and his ascent to the elite of the Renaissance and art history. Ten richly illustrated chapters cover the artist’s paintings, sculptures, and architecture, with special focus on the tour de force frescoes of the Sistine Chapel.

Vor über 66 Millionen Jahren von der Erde verschwunden, üben Dinosaurier seit ihrer Wiederentdeckung im 19. Jahrhundert eine ungeheure Faszination auf den Menschen aus. Kein Wunder, dass man früh den Wunsch verspürte, nicht nur Fossilien und Skelette betrachten zu können. Im Jahr 1830 malte ein englischer Wissenschaftler namens Henry De la Beche das erste Stück Paläokunst: eine überwältigende, herrlich makabre Darstellung prähistorischer Reptilien, die sich unter Wasser bekämpfen. ...

Ob skandinavisches Design oder Landhausstil, dieses Buch zeigt die aktuellen Einrichtungstrends rund um das Thema Küche.

Die Küche, das ist heute viel mehr als der Raum, in dem gekocht wird. Sie ist ein Ort, an dem Familien zusammenkommen, Freunde aufeinandertreffen und bleibende Erinnerungen entstehen.

Von kleinen Küchenzeilen bis hin zu großen Kochinseln präsentiert Kitchen Interiors die besten Ideen für zeitgenössisches Küchendesign. Entdecken Sie, wie moderne Materialien nahtlos m...

Iconic architecture that shapes the American skylines.

The development and expansion of cities in the United States over the last 150 years gave rise to one of the most ambitious and fastest growing building projects the world had ever seen. The landscape of cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and others, transformed immeasurably as a consequence of decades of construction, and some of the most iconic architecture in the world sits in the foundations of the US and its cities.

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In onze moderne bebouwde wereld zijn we voortdurend op zoek naar verbinding met de natuur via onze tuinen. Geïnspireerde ontwerpideeën laten zien hoe je buitenruimtes in verschillende stijlen kunt creëren, van een klassieke stedelijke daktuin met romantische tuinbeplantingen tot strakke, moderne en rustige ruimtes. Door gebruik te maken van traditionele en geavanceerde materialen die praktisch, kosteneffectief en milieuvriendelijk zijn, kunnen de ideeën in dit boek gemakkelijk worden aang...