Adams Press imprint: 10 books

The pattern set nearly 70 years ago by Maxwell’s Treatise on Electricity and Magnetism has had a dominant influence on almost every subsequent English and American text, persisting to the present day. The Treatise was undertaken with the intention of presenting a connected account of the entire...

This early work by Eva March Tappan was originally published in 1910 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Story of the Roman People: An Elementary History of Rome' is an educational work that discusses the history of Rome as a Kingdom, a republic, and an empire....

This vintage recipe booklet was first published in 1953. This cookbook includes recipes for: Pastry, Cakes, Frosting's, Cookies, Quick Breads as well as several helpful hints. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly...

Awful Disclosures of Maria Monk- In a Narrative of her sufferings, during a residence of five years as a novice, and two years as a black nun, in the Hotel Dieu Nunnery at Montreal. Includes additional infomation and confirmation.. To which is added, the Nun or six months' residence in a convent-...

This book contains the vocal score of the famous opera The Gondoliers or The King of Barataria, by the well known W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. The opera premiered on 7th December 1889 at the Savoy Theatre and ran for an impressive 554 performances, which at it's time made it the fifth longest-running piece of musical theatre in history.

This vintage text contains an accessible and novice-friendly guide to cleaning and repairing clocks. Complete with simple step-by-step instructions and a plethora of detailed, useful illustrations, this timeless text is ideal for anyone looking for a simple and easy-to-digest guide pertaining to watch...

This book contains a complete and timeless guide to basketry, including information on tools, materials, common problems, different techniques, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of invaluable tips, this illustrated handbook will appeal to anyone with an interest in basket-making,...

“Sight-Reading Made Easy” is a vintage guide to sight reading for the piano. “Sight reading” refers to reading and performing of a piece of music notation that the performer has not seen before. With concise instructions and many helpful tips, this volume contains simple piano sheet music...

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.