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A short account of the history and stories of the pocket watch including James I's watch, Tulip watch, Milton's Watch, Charles I.'s watches, enamelled watches, engraved watches, James II's watches. A nice little addition to the bookcase of anyone who has an interest in clocks and watches and any aspects of horology.
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Clock making has a long and distinguished history in the north of England, here is a guide to some of the celebrated craftsmen and the timepieces they created. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
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Learn everything you need to know about long case clocks with this helpful guide full of descriptions of the finest examples from around England. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
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Learn the mechanics of clockwork with this helpful guide to escapements and teach yourself the skills needed to fix them. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
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This little book contains a collections of articles on the tools and materials of a watchmaker. Contains a wealth of information on the different types of tools needed in the workshop, how to run a workshop, how to use the tools, how to use turns and the watch lathe and even notes on making small tools.
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In this fast-paced world, technology and engineering are advancing at an unprecedented rate, changing the way we live, work and interact with the world. From self-driving cars to artificial intelligence, from biotechnology to space exploration, the possibilities seem endless. But with such a rapid pace of change, it can be difficult to keep up with the latest developments and understand the impact they will have on our lives."The Future of Technology:...
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A guide to help the keen amateur teach themselves the wonderful curiosities of the mechanical watch. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
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Learn to clean and maintain your own wrist watch with this helpful step by step guide. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's 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.
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Trucking collisions are an unrecognized epidemic. Though seemingly similar to normal accidents, these cases are high-stakes and abound in complexity. This book aims to give you vital information to help protect you and your family if you become involved in such a collision. You'll learn:
• Why commercial vehicles are more common than you think (p.33)
• How commercial cases are different (p.39)
• Why the trucking company has an advantage...
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In What Shall We Learn Today, Mrs.H?, I journey back to the wonder of seeing the world through a child's eyes, rediscovering the awe and simplicity often lost in adulthood. While my own childhood was unlike those I now write about, it has highlighted the importance of nurturing a childlike mindset, especially as a Christian. This book offers young readers a joyful exploration of faith, introducing them to Jesus in a way that is both delightful and...
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Cuddle up with your child, experience the joy of bedtime moments with God, and comfort your little one with His promises . . . just before you turn off the light. This case-bound padded board book from the Really Woolly brand by DaySpring contains Bible verses and promises from the International Children's Bible. Scriptures are reinforced with brief rhyming text and sweet bedtime art. Simple verses relate God's promises to His children, and little...
15) Tigers
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Tigers, majestic and powerful creatures, have long captured the imagination of people around the world. As the largest of the big cats, these iconic predators are characterized by their distinctive orange fur adorned with dark stripes, making them instantly recognizable. With a reputation for strength, agility, and an innate sense of grace, tigers have held a revered status in various cultures, symbolizing both awe-inspiring beauty and fearsome prowess....
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Sandra Cowden led an average life as a nurse, wife, and mother, but this changed in an instant one chilly day in January of 1981. Her world unraveled as she battled her brain tumor and the consequences of this life-altering diagnosis. The impacts of medication and the tumor on Sandra's brain frayed her reality. Chaos, fear, and denial incubated in her mind, but she also had hope. My Mother's Roommate is a real first-person...
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SmartGrid vs MicroGridEnergy Storage TechnologyIn this book, we will describe how does a SmartGrid work, what are its feature, what are its components, what are the benefits, barrier of implementing a SmartGrid.How a MicroGrid works, what are its feature. MicroGrid Operation modes. Why we need MicroGrid. Conventional grid vs MicroGrid, advantage and disadvantage of MicroGrid. What are the various ways of Energy Storage, Pump storage mechanism, battery...
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From one of the subcontinent's most important and controversial writers comes this definitive history of post-Partition India, now revised and updated with extensive new material
Told in lucid and beautiful prose, the story of India's wild ride toward and since Independence is a riveting one. Taking full advantage of the dramatic details of the protests and conflicts that helped shape the nation, politically, socially, and economically, Ramachandra...
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National Book Award finalist and two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Gary D. Schmidt recaptures the classic tale of one man's spiritual journey in this contemporary retelling of John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, masterfully illustrated with watercolors by artist Barry Moser.Here again is the tale of Christian's epic trek from the City of Destruction to the Heavenly Palaces - of the pitfalls that threaten to waylay him and the graces that strengthen...
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For sixty years, the perceived elegance and idealism of the Kennedy presidency has come to be known as the era of Camelot. Like the fabled reference to another time, Frozen Camelot is the incredible story of how a little-known actor, Lawrence Hinsdale, became JFK's presidential double. We learn how the double was only used from time to time, simply waiving at crowds, but as time goes on, things progress into a much more dynamic role. In the end, we...
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