Author: Humphrey Carpenter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature
Author: Humphrey Carpenter
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 586
Book Description
Encyclopedia of the Book
Author: Geoffrey Ashall Glaister
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
It is an all-encompassing encyclopedia which covers all aspects of the book-- from specific biographies of publishers, book designers, printers, etc.-- and histories of the book's development from all angles.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 592
Book Description
It is an all-encompassing encyclopedia which covers all aspects of the book-- from specific biographies of publishers, book designers, printers, etc.-- and histories of the book's development from all angles.
An Argosy of Fables
Author: Frederic Taber Cooper
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesop's fables
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Fables from many countries, including many by Aesop and some "modern fables" by contemporary authors.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesop's fables
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Fables from many countries, including many by Aesop and some "modern fables" by contemporary authors.
A Tribute for the Negro
Author: Wilson Armistead
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Publisher: Greenwood
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 632
Book Description
Handbook of Paper and Board
Author: Herbert Holik
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 3527652515
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1223
Book Description
Papermaking is a fascinating art and technology. The second edition of this successful 2 volume handbook provides a comprehensive view on the technical, economic, ecologic and social background of paper and board. It has been updated, revised and largely extended in depth and width including the further use of paper and board in converting and printing. A wide knowledge basis is a prerequisite in evaluating and optimizing the whole process chain to ensure efficient paper and board production. The same is true in their application and end use. The book covers a wide range of topics: * Raw materials required for paper and board manufacturing such as fibers, chemical additives and fillers * Processes and machinery applied to prepare the stock and to produce the various paper and board grades including automation and trouble shooting * Paper converting and printing processes, book preservation * The different paper and board grades as well as testing and analysing fiber suspensions, paper and board products, and converted or printed matters * Environmental and energy factors as well as safety aspects. The handbook will provide professionals in the field, e. g. papermakers as well as converters and printers, laymen, students, politicians and other interested people with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in paper making, converting and printing.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 3527652515
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 1223
Book Description
Papermaking is a fascinating art and technology. The second edition of this successful 2 volume handbook provides a comprehensive view on the technical, economic, ecologic and social background of paper and board. It has been updated, revised and largely extended in depth and width including the further use of paper and board in converting and printing. A wide knowledge basis is a prerequisite in evaluating and optimizing the whole process chain to ensure efficient paper and board production. The same is true in their application and end use. The book covers a wide range of topics: * Raw materials required for paper and board manufacturing such as fibers, chemical additives and fillers * Processes and machinery applied to prepare the stock and to produce the various paper and board grades including automation and trouble shooting * Paper converting and printing processes, book preservation * The different paper and board grades as well as testing and analysing fiber suspensions, paper and board products, and converted or printed matters * Environmental and energy factors as well as safety aspects. The handbook will provide professionals in the field, e. g. papermakers as well as converters and printers, laymen, students, politicians and other interested people with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on the state-of- the-art techniques and aspects involved in paper making, converting and printing.
Plus Belles Bibliotheques Du Monde
Author: Georg Ruppelt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783836573924
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
In this photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries around the world to celebrate their architectural and historical wonder. From medieval to 19th-century institutions, private to monastic collections, this is a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of our halls of learning and the stories they tell.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9783836573924
Category : Libraries
Languages : en
Pages : 558
Book Description
In this photographic journey, Massimo Listri travels to some of the oldest and finest libraries around the world to celebrate their architectural and historical wonder. From medieval to 19th-century institutions, private to monastic collections, this is a cultural-historical pilgrimage to the heart of our halls of learning and the stories they tell.
Catalogue
Author: Wells, Edgar H. & Co
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Booksellers'
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Catalogs, Booksellers'
Languages : en
Pages : 980
Book Description
NABRE, New American Bible, Revised Edition, Catholic Bible, Large Print Edition, Leathersoft, Black, Comfort Print
Author: Catholic Bible Catholic Bible Press
Publisher: Catholic Bible Press
ISBN: 9780785233916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1968
Book Description
Featuring large, readable print, this beautiful Catholic Bible features Smyth-sewn binding, cross-references and thousands of study notes. With the easy-to-read Comfort Print typeface, exclusively designed for the NAB, this is one of the most readable editions of the Catholic Scriptures available--ideal for Mass and personal study. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books Up-to-date revisions by scholars covering the latest findings in archeology and biblical studies Introductions and outlines provide literary, historical, and cultural background for each book of the Bible Cross-references and thousands of study notes explain what you are reading Double-column Scripture layout Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk Two satin ribbon markers Exceptionally readable 11-point print size Exclusive Catholic Comfort Print® typeface Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church
Publisher: Catholic Bible Press
ISBN: 9780785233916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1968
Book Description
Featuring large, readable print, this beautiful Catholic Bible features Smyth-sewn binding, cross-references and thousands of study notes. With the easy-to-read Comfort Print typeface, exclusively designed for the NAB, this is one of the most readable editions of the Catholic Scriptures available--ideal for Mass and personal study. Features include: Complete Catholic Bible, including the Deuterocanonical books Up-to-date revisions by scholars covering the latest findings in archeology and biblical studies Introductions and outlines provide literary, historical, and cultural background for each book of the Bible Cross-references and thousands of study notes explain what you are reading Double-column Scripture layout Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk Two satin ribbon markers Exceptionally readable 11-point print size Exclusive Catholic Comfort Print® typeface Official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church
The Atlantic Monthly
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American essays
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American essays
Languages : en
Pages : 1024
Book Description
A Guide Book of United States Paper Money
Author: Arthur L. Friedberg
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794817862
Category : Paper money
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in A GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES PAPER MONEY, fifth edition. An engaging history book and a comprehensive catalog of valuations rolled into one, this guide covers all federal series issued from the Civil War to the present day. Paper-money collectors will appreciate the depth of the research, and American history buffs will find the narrative fascinating. Whether you're new to the hobby or a longtime collector or dealer, you will benefit from the data provided for each currency series. Market valuations are compiled from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders. Hundreds of notes are pictured in crisp, full-color detail, face and back--dramatically illustrating the nation's history and its ideals." -- page 4 of cover.
Publisher: Whitman Publishing
ISBN: 9780794817862
Category : Paper money
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Immerse yourself in the romance and beauty of nearly 150 years of American currency. It all comes alive in A GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES PAPER MONEY, fifth edition. An engaging history book and a comprehensive catalog of valuations rolled into one, this guide covers all federal series issued from the Civil War to the present day. Paper-money collectors will appreciate the depth of the research, and American history buffs will find the narrative fascinating. Whether you're new to the hobby or a longtime collector or dealer, you will benefit from the data provided for each currency series. Market valuations are compiled from recent sale and auction records, real-world analysis of the paper-money field, and the knowledge of recognized hobby leaders. Hundreds of notes are pictured in crisp, full-color detail, face and back--dramatically illustrating the nation's history and its ideals." -- page 4 of cover.