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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.

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.

Bracket clocks or as we know them today mantle or table clocks, were items of high fashion and much admired throughout Europe. This book is a guide to the finest examples of this rich craft.

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.

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...

This comprehensive guide to Cambridge Law A2 Level explores the fundamental principles underpinning English and Welsh legal systems. Delve into the complexities of contract law, examining the formation of enforceable contracts, the nuances of offer and acceptance, and the vital elements of consideration and legal capacity. Discover how contracts are interpreted, the impact of consumer protection laws, and how contracts can be terminated through performance,...

Lonely Planet's Pocket Stockholm is your guide to the city's best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Wander in historic Skansen, jump into the seafaring past at Vasamuseet and test the waters in the Stockholm Archipelago; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Stockholm and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Stockholm: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked...

"Slobodchikoff's ground-breaking research" (Jonathan Balcombe) shows us that animals have much to teach us about language Groundbreaking research has been done teaching animals human language, but what about the other way around? Studies have shown that lizards, squid, monkeys, and birds are talking to each other, communicating information about food, predators, squabbles, and petty jealousies. These animal languages are unique and highly adaptive....

A compendium of milestone stories and watershed events in popular culture, national and international politics from 1963, including: The Beatles' first No 1, the coldest winter since 1740, Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech, the Great Train Robbery, the Profumo Affair, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley's killings, the first woman in Space, Valentina Tereshkova, James Bond becomes an international phenomenon, 70,000 protest against nuclear weapons...