Search Results: Titles starting with L from GlobalAcademics

Oslo, Norway: Egede Institute, 1966. Classic text traces the missionary life and work of L.O. Skrefsrud over the course of fifty years among the Santals- one of the largest aboriginal tribes of India, scattered throughout Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, East Pakistan and Assam. 364 pgs. Map illustration on rear endpapers. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good/ . 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Philadelphia: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, 1999. Comprehensive text of release 3.0 of Lapack, contains new routines and extended functionality of existing routines, including faster singular value decomposition computed by divide-and-conquer; new routines for the generalized symmetric eigenproblem; new simple and expert drivers for the generalized nonsymmetric eigenproblem, including error bounds; solver for the generalized Sylvester equation used in 5); etc. 407 pgs. Illustrated. Includes a bonus quick reference guide to the Driver Subroutines.. Third Edition. Soft Cover. New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Paris, France: Editions Lacroix, 1980. Classic tlavishly illustrated ext contains a historic account of the construction, design, and cultural influence of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Includes numerous historic photographs in black/white, including a 2-full page photographic layout of the late Pope John Paul II's visit to Paris in May 1980 with the Eiffel Toer in the background aside Le Champ de Mars. Unpaginated. Illustrated. Text in French. Tiny scuff to rear cover. No spine creases or cracks. Very minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Stiff Wrappers. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Joep Bartels, 1994. 50th Anniversary edition of the equestrian sport annual, it is also the 125th anniversary of the beginning of competition Broad and High Jumping, which began in 1868 in Dublin., and the 120th anniversary of Dressage in competition form. 545 pgs. Profusely Illustrated, including colour and black & white photos taken by a select few of the world's top equestrian photographers at the Barcelona Olympics competitions. Tiny nick to upper corner.Text in English, French & German. NOTE: Heavy Item.. Pictorial Cover. Excellent. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Artia Prague, 1966. Text in French. Contains history and photographs of Chinese ceramics, bronzes, sculptures and paintings dating back to the Chang dynasty. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 photographs. 290 pgs. Dustjacket in mylar, few small in tact tears on edges. Sm. white-out spot on top corner of endpaper.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Good. Illus. by Forman,Werner. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Prague: Artia Prague, 1956. Classic comprehensive text comprises a variety of East European art, including textiles, pottery, sculpture, paintings, religious works, ceramics, amulets, statues, etc. which reflects the cultural, historical and religious ethnology and folklore of the Slovak region. Text in French. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 color and black-and-white photographs. Includes detailed index of descriptions of each illustration. 347 pgs. Dustjacket has a few small rubbed areas on the spine edges; in mylar. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Original Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. Illus. by Paul,Alexandre. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. .

Washington, D.C.: U.S. Green Building Council, 2008. The LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance Rating System provides a tool for building owners, managers and practitioners to maximize the operational efficiency of their buildings, while minimizing environmental impacts. For each credit, the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Reference Guide provides: overview and points per credit, summary of reference standard (where applicable), recommended operational strategies and technologies, potential design synergies and trade-offs, submittal documentation list, calculation methods and formulas, environmental importance, economic issues (where available), resources and definitions, and case studies (where available). 532 pp. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paris: Gauthier-Villars & Co., 1962. Classic two-volume set deals with the fundamental processes and industrial applications of oxydation in metals and metallic materials. Topics include Oxygen Absorption in Metals, Stability of Metal Oxides and Solid State Reactions, Mechanical Properties, Refractory Metals, Oxygen Solubility in Iron, Oxidation of Iron at High Temperatures, etc. 982 pgs. in two volumes. Text in French. Small labels on spines, stamps on front endpapers, pocket remnants on inside rear cover, some edgewear and rubbing, a few small spots on top outer edges (No water damage). Illustrated. Heavy Item.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Ex-Professional Library.

Barcelona, Spain: Editorial Juventud, 1995. Concise, well written biography of the life and performances of Maria Callas. Text in Spanish. Black and white photo illustrations. 290 pgs. Slight crease on back cover, very minor shelfwear.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Mexico: Grupo Editorial Tomo S.A. De C.V., 2002. Classic symbolic poetic text by the infamous Dante Alighieri contains the Divine Comedy: Paradise in its entirety in Spanish. Paradise is the third and final part (33 songs) of the supernatural Divine Comedy in which Dante knows nine skies: of the Moon; Mercury; Venus; the Sun; Mars; Saturn; of fixed stars; the First Moving body and the Empyrean. Includes a detailed analytical translation (in Spanish) by Roberto Mares. Illustrated by Gustave Dore. 221 pgs. Tiny nick on the top spine edge.. . First Edition. Pictorial Hard Cover. Fine. Illus. by Dore,Gustave. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Illustrated Edition.

Paris, France: La Librairie Illustree, 1880. Classic text- "Tricks and Decorations" by renown author-historian Georges Moynet, presents a detailed study of the theatrical technology of the late nineteenth century, including various stage mechanicals, optical-illusion apparatuses; theater props; lighting and special effects; architectural and decorative construction; various theatrical machinery; applications of vapor, electricity and hydraulics; theatrical tricks and decorative effects; joinery and ironwork; costumes and decoratiive design; theatrical curiosities; theater improvements; etc. 408 pp. Illustrated with 31 engravings and 100 labels intercalated in the text according to the drawings from the author. Color frontispiece of Loie Fuller in La Danse Serpentine. Rebound in a premium black library binding with gilt leather title label- pastedown on upper spine. Small prior owner's label removal mark on lower spine. Marbled endpapers. Small closed tear on the upper hinge of front… Read More

Paris, France: Flammarion, 2001. Detailed, lavishly colour illustrated text (In French) presents the interior and exterior design, painting, construction, landscaping, renovation of the authentic Provincial architectural style. Includes sections on Interior Design, Garden Landscaping, Woodworking, Traditional Materials, Types of Houses, etc. 188 pp. Dustjacket in mylar. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. Illus. by Christian Sarramon. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Paris, France: Librairie Larousse, 1953. Classic text presents detailed topics covering physical properties of the ocean; meteorology; atmospheric-ocean interactions; marine currents and swells; types of fish and fauna; light absorption; marine biology; thermal energy of the ocean; Antarctic, Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian oceans; water composition; geology; flora of the ocean; sea ports; man's adaptation with the ocean; industrialization; etc. 503 pgs. 870 illustrations, 16 in color. Gilt spine and front cover; decorative endpapers. Minimal shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/ . Illus. by . 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paris, France: Librarie Larousse, 1956. Classic scholarly lavishly illustrated text presents a detailed study of the mountains in nearly every continent except Antarctica. Contains contributory articles by renown scientists and mountaineers including Jean Franco, Pierre Courthion, Bertand Kempf, Robert Grandpierre, Jean Stoupy, Paul Veyret, Jean Couzy, Jean Escarra, Samivel, Henry de Segogne, and Jean-Jacques Languepin. Nearly half of the book is devoted to the geography of the mountains. Other topics include physiology of altitude; history and technology of mountaineering; geological tectonics; climatology; mountain literature, art, and photography; etc. Text in French. 476 pgs. Illustrated. Decorative endpapers. Gilt spine and embossed front cover. Dustjacket has a few closed edge tears and rubbing to covers and edges; upper spine edge taped on the inside. Dustjacket in mylar. Text has virtually no shelfwear. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Paris, France: Reunion Des Musees Nationaux, 1987. lavishly illustrated text contains a collection of outstanding medieval tapestries from the Cluny Museum in France, including the famed "Dame a la Licorne". These tapestries represent the intense elaborate artistry and individual artistic creativity prevalent during the Middle Ages. Sections include: Couples d'amoureux; semis de fleurs de lys; La Delivrance de saint Pierre; La tenture de saint Etienne; scenes de la vie de la Vierge; La dame a la Licorne; Les Vendanges; La tenture de la Vie Seigneuriale; Depart et retour de chasse; Bataille et Embarquement; Scenes du Triomphe et de la mort de l'honneur; Tapisserie a l'emblematique des Robertet; Auguste et la Sibylle; Le depart de l'enfant Prodigue; L'Arithmetique; Scenes de chasse; Daniel et Nabuchodonosor; Scenes de chasse et de bergerie; L'Espoir en Dieu. 223 pgs. Text in French. Illustrated. Minimal shelfwear.. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine. 4to - over… Read More

Italy: Arnoldo Mondadori Editore, 1970. Classic detailed biography by the Italian explorer Umberto Nobile (1885-1978) who was a pioneer in Arctic aviation. Nobile was an aeronautical engineer and aeronautical science professor; designer of semi-rigid airships including the Norge and Italia. Promoted from Colonel to General in the Italian air force following the Norge north pole flight, forced to resign following the Italia disaster. Spent five years in the USSR in the 1930s developing Soviet airship program; lived in the US for several years during WW II; returned to Italy in 1944 where he remained until his death in 1978 at age 92. Not only did he make the first transpolar flight, increasing knowledge of Arctic geography, but he also demonstrated the feasibility of using aircraft in the Arctic for both exploration and transport. In this text, Nobile gives a factual authentic account of the failed flight in 1926 of the airship Norge, and the disasterous flight in 1928 of the airship Italia. Both the… Read More

Vicenza, Italy: Centro Internazionale Di Studi Di Architettura "Andrea Palladio", 1972. Classic comprehensive text presents a detailed monograph on the architectural history of the Badoer Villa constructed by the famous 16th century Italian architect Andrea Palladium. 110 pgs. Illustrated with 145 photographs, figures, and scale drawings reproduced from the original 18th century architectural publications. Rear corners slightly bumped. Dustjacket has minor edge wear; in mylar. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. Comprehensive text provides a new unifying methodology for logic. It replaces the traditional view of logic as manipulating sets of formulas by the notion of structured families of labelled formulas, the labels having algebraic structure. This simple device has far reaching consequences for the methodology of logics and their semantics. The book studies the main features of such systems as well as many applications. Includes an intuitive presentation of LDS in the context of traditional current views of monotonic and nonmonotonic logics. It is less orientated towards the pure logician and more towards the practical consumer of logic. The main part of the book presents the formal theory of LDS for the formal logician. 497 pgs. Illustrated. . First Edition. Hard Cover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Sharps, 1880. Classic detailed text contains a comprehensive history of lace the author derived from numerous sources including reports from the International Exhibitions, newspaper files from N.Y., London and Paris papers, Madame Cartier, etc. Contains detailed sections on ancient lace, bridal lace, baby lace, Irish point, carnival lace, machine lace, English fashions in lace, knotted point, materials used in making lace, etc. 256 pgs. Lavish b&w Illustrations. Gilt spine and centerpiece. Frontispiece. Prior owner's notation on second front endpaper. Spine glued and repaired. Chipped on top and lower spine edges; minor crease on front cover; front endpaper loose; corners rubbed; moderate shelfwear. Text in very good condition for its age. . First Edition. Original Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1990. Classic highly-acclaimed text written by two knowledgeable lace collectors, combines historical descriptions, anecdotal stories from lace's golden age, and detailed discussions of the pieces themselves. Includes lavish photographs of lace, and numerous reproductions of portraits by such painters as Rembrandt, Boucher and Ingres. 192 pgs. Illustrated. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Fine/Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.