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Easy lessons in the art of practical wood carving, suited to the wants of carpenters, joiners, amateurs and professional wood carvers [microform] : being a practical manual and guide to all kinds of wood carving, including chip carving, flat carving, incised work and figure carving, together with an essay on the principles of design for carved work of all kindsAuthor: Hodgson, Frederick T. (Frederick Thomas), 1836-1919
City architecture, or, designs for dwelling houses, stores, hotels etc. : in 20 plates ; with descriptions, and an essay on the principles of designAuthor: Field, M. (Marriott), b. 1803?
The divine institution of magistracy and the gracious design of its institution : a sermon preach'd before the Queen at St. James's on Tuesday, March 8, 1708, being the anniversary of Her Majesty's happy accession to the throneAuthor: ['Blackall, Offspring, 1654-1716', 'Hoadly, Benjamin, 1676-1761. Some considerations humbly offered to the ... Bishop of Exeter']
A debate between Rev. A. Campbell and Rev. L.N. Rice : on the action, subject, design and administrator of Christian baptism : also, on the character of spiritual influence in conversion and sanctification, and on the expediency and tendency of ecclesiastic creeds, as terms of union and communion : held in Lexington, Ky., from the fifteenth of November to the second of December, 1843, a period of eighteen daysAuthor: ['Campbell, Alexander, 1788-1866', 'Rice, N. L. (Nathan Lewis), 1807-1877', 'Gould, M. T. C. (Marcus Tullius Cicero), 1793-1860', 'Drapier, A. Euclid']
Practical structural design; a text and reference work for engineers, architects, builders, draftsmen and technical schools; especially adapted to the needs of self-tutored menAuthor: McCullough, Ernest, 1867-1931
Valuable paintings : the collections of Mr. John H. Sherwood and Mr. Benj. Hart, now on exhibition at the National Academy of Design ... and will be sold at auction at Chickering Hall ... December 17th and 18th, 1879Author: George A. Leavitt & Co., auctioneer
An essay on the scheme and conduct, procedure and extent of man's redemption : wherein is shewn, from the Holy Scriptures, that this great work is to be accomplished by a gradual restoration of man and nature to their primitive state ; To which is annexed a dissertation on the design and argumentation of the Book of JobAuthor: Worthington, William, 1703-1778
Jewelry making and design; an illustrated text book for teachers, students of design, and craft workers in jewelryAuthor: ['Rose, Augustus F. (Augustus Foster), 1873-1946', 'Cirino, Antonio, 1889- joint author']
Gas, gasoline and oil-engines; a complete, practical work, defining clearly the elements of internal combustion engineering. Treating exhaustively on the design, construction and practical application of all forms of gas, gasoline, kerosene and crude petroleum-oil engines. Describes minutely all auxiliary systems, such as lubrication, carburetion and ignition. Considers the theory and management of all forms of explosive motors for stationary and marine work, automobiles, aeroplanes and motorcycles; includes also producer gas and its productionAuthor: Hiscox, Gardner Dexter, -1908
The country gentleman's architect, in a great variety of new designs, for cottages, farm-houses, country-houses, villas, lodges for park or garden entrances, and ornamental wooden gates : with plans of the offices belonging to each design, distributed with a strict attention to convenience, elegance, and economyAuthor: ['Miller, J. (John), architect', "I. and J. Taylor's Architectural Library (London, England)"]
The Town Planning Review; Quarterly: The Journal of the Department of Civic Design at the School of Architecture of the University of Liverpool, Vol. VII, No.IAuthor: Town Planning Review
A history of the rise and progress of the arts of design in the United StatesAuthor: ['Dunlap, William, 1766-1839', 'Bayley, Frank W. (Frank William), 1863-1932', 'Goodspeed, Charles E. (Charles Eliot), 1867-1950']
Garden design and architects' gardens; two reviews, illustrated, to show, by actual examples from British gardens, that clipping and aligning trees to make them 'harmonise' with architecture is barbarous, needless, and inartisticAuthor: Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935
The great design of Henry IV, from the Memoirs of the Duke of Sully, and The united states of EuropeAuthor: ['Sully, Maximilien de BeΜthune, duc de, 1559-1641', 'Hale, Edward Everett, 1822-1909', 'Mead, Edwin D. (Edwin Doak), 1849-1937']
The private collection of Thomas B. Clarke of New York : exhibited [for the benefit of the Figure composition prize fund of the National Academy of Design] at American Art Gallery, New York, Dec. 28, 1883, to Jan. 12, 1884.Author: Clarke, Thomas B. (Thomas Benedict), 1848-1931.
Common sense; addressed to the inhabitants of America, : on the following interesting subjects. I. Of the origin and design of government in general, with concise remarks on the English constitution. II. Of monarchy and hereditary succession. III. Thoughts on the present state of American affairs. IV. Of the present ability of America, with some miscellaneous reflectionsAuthor: Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
The second report of the Upper Canada Clergy Society [microform] : for sending out clergymen, &c. to that province; with a statement of the design and constitution of the SocietyAuthor: Upper Canada Clergy Society
A history of the rise and progress of the arts of design in the United StatesAuthor: ['Dunlap, William, 1766-1839', 'Bayley, Frank William, 1863-1932, ed', 'Goodspeed, Charles E. (Charles Eliot), 1867-1950, ed']
Internal combustion engines and tractors, their development, design, construction, function and maintenance;Author: ['Zimmerman, Oliver Brunner, 1873-', 'International Harvester Corporation']
The theory and design of structures; atext-book for the use of students, draughts-men, and engineers engaged in constructional work, with numerous illustrations and worked examplesAuthor: Andrews, Ewart S. (Ewart Sigmund)
The English flower garden; design and arrangement shown by existing examples of gardens in Great Britain and Ireland followed by a description of the best plants for the open-air garden and their cultureAuthor: Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935
Tools, chucks and fixtures; a comprehensive and detailed treatise covering the design and use of cutting tools and holding devices employed in turning and boring operations in modern manufacturing plants for obtaining accuracy and increasing productionAuthor: Dowd, Albert Atkins, 1872-
Albertus Durerus ... versus eΜ Germanica lingua in Latinam ... quatuor his suarum Institutionum Geometricarum libris, lineas, superficies & solida corpora tractauit, adhibitis design ad scripti exemplaris fidem omnia diligenter recognita, emendatius iam in lucem exeuntAuthor: DuΜrer, Albrecht, 1471-1528
Hydroelectric developments and engineering; a practical and theoretical treatise on the development, design, construction, equipment and operation of hydroelectric transmission plantsAuthor: Koester, Frank, 1876-
A candid disquisition of the principles and practices of the most antient and honourable society of Free and Accepted Masons; together with some strictures on the origin, nature, and design of that institution. Dedicated, with permission, to the most noble and most worshipful Henry Duke of Beaufort, &c. &c. Grand Master. By Wellins Calcott P.M. [Two lines from Horace]Author: Calcott, Wellins
Remarks on the proposals lately published for a new translation of Don. Quixote. In which will be considered, the design of Cervantes in writing the original, ... In a letter from a gentleman in the country to a friend in town. 1755Author: Windham, William
The advantages of Sunday schools; a discourse. Preached for the benefit of that useful and excellent charity, at St. Mary's church, in Manchester, on Sunday the 2d of October, 1785; to which is prefixed, some account of the origin, design, and progress of this institution. ... by the Rev. John Bennett, ... 1785Author: Bennett, John, Curate of St. Mary's, Manchester
The right use of Lent: or, a help to penitents. Containing, I. A preparatory meditation on the design of Lent, ... The third edition. To which is added, Bishop Kenn's Pastoral letter ... 1732Author: Classic Public Domain
The nature, design, and benefits of confirmation. A sermon preached in the parish church of Westram in Kent, on Sunday, Aug. 14. 1726. ... By John Denne, ... . 1726Author: Denne, John
The nature, design, rules and regulations of a charitable institution termed the Stranger's friend: begun in Dublin, in 1791, ... humbly recommended to the consideration of all those who earnestly wish to ameliorate the condition of the poor. 1798Author: Stranger's Friend Society (Dublin, Ireland)
On the scriptures, being a view of the truth and importance of the holy scriptures, and of the unity of design and harmony of doctrine in the Old and New Testaments. ... To which is annexed a sermon preached at the visitation of the Archdeacon of StaAuthor: Jesse, William
An answer to all the excuses and pretences which men ordinarily make for their not coming to the holy communion. To which is added, a brief account of the end and design of the holy communion, ... By ... Edward Synge, ... 1800Author: Synge, Edward
An essay on design: including proposals for erecting a public academy to be supported by voluntary subscription (till a royal foundation can be obtain'd) for educating the British youth in drawing, and the several arts depending thereon. 1749Author: Gwynn, John, Draughtsman
An essay on the scheme and conduct, procedure and extent of man's redemption. ... To which is annexed, A dissertation on the design and argumentation of the Book of Job. By William Worthington, ... 1743Author: Worthington, William.
An inquiry into the original of our ideas of beauty and virtue; in two treatises. I. Concerning beauty, order, harmony, design. II. Concerning moral good and evil. 1738Author: Hutcheson, Francis
Characteristicks of men, manners, opinions, times. In three volumes. By the Right Honourable Anthony, Earl of Shaftesbury. The fifth edition, corrected. With the addition of a letter concerning design. 1732: Vol 3Author: Shaftesbury, Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of.
The crucified Jesus: or, a full account of the nature, end, design, and benefits, of the sacrament of the Lord's supper. ... By Anthony Horneck, ... 1727Author: Horneck, Anthony
The hypocritical fast, with its design and consequences. A sermon, preached on Wednesday evening, February 21, 1781, in Norwich. By R. David. 1781Author: David, Rees
An essay on design in gardening, first published in MDCCLXVIII. Now greatly augmented. Also a revisal of several later publications on the same subject. By George Mason. 1795Author: Mason, George, of Aldenham, Herts.
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A selection of included titles
Design for a concrete arch β Gillham, Philip Dakin
Design of sewerage system for Huntley, Mont. β ['Sosna, S. E', 'Sostheim, B. B']
Design for an institutional church β Holder, Vernon Milner
Easy lessons in the art of practical wood carving, suited to the wants of carpenters, joiners, amateurs and professional wood carvers [microform] : being a practical manual and guide to all kinds of wood carving, including chip carving, flat carving, incised work and figure carving, together with an essay on the principles of design for carved work of all kinds β Hodgson, Frederick T. (Frederick Thomas), 1836-1919
Central Ontario School of Art and Industrial Design [microform] : 1902-1903 β Central Ontario School of Art and Industrial Design (Toronto, Ont.)
Costume Design and Home Planning β Estelle Peel Izor , Rachel Taft Dixon , Katherine Porter Brown
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