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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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Discover the untold secrets of the black arts with our captivating book! Immerse yourself in a world of mystery and intrigue as you delve into the pages of this spellbinding masterpiece. Uncover ancient rituals, unlock hidden knowledge, and explore the depths of dark magic. With vivid illustrations and detailed instructions, this book is your ultimate guide to mastering the forbidden arts. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced practitioner,...
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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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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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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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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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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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Adaptive Reader Modern Editions: Bringing Classics to All Readers
Beowulf - Adapted for Struggling Readers
Our goal is to make classic literature accessible to readers of all abilities. Adaptive Reader's modern editions of "Beowulf" maintain the essence of the original while adapting the language for greater accessibility. Whether you're the parent or teacher of a reluctant reader, someone reading below your grade level, or are just seeking...
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Adaptive Reader Modern Editions: Bringing Classics to All Readers
Beowulf - Simplified for Easy Reading
At Adaptive Reader, we aim to open the world of classic literature to everyone, regardless of their reading proficiency. Our modern adaptation of "Beowulf" preserves the core of this timeless epic, yet simplifies the language for enhanced readability. This edition is ideal for parents and teachers assisting hesitant readers, individuals reading...
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These three sutras are the most important texts for the Chan (Chinese) and Zen (Japanese) Buddhist traditions, though they are very different in character and provenance. The Diamond Sutra (Vajracheddika Prajña Paramita Sutra in Sanskrit) has the distinction of being 'the earliest complete survival of a dated (11 May 868) printed book'. It was found in the Dunhuang Caves in China in 1900.
The title, Diamond Cutter, outlines its purpose, which is...
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This book uncovers the narratives of Iranians, mainly women, who lead Iran's fight for liberation. Their firm pursuit of justice compelled me to capture their extraordinary journey, transcending borders and beckoning worldwide attention. I remain anonymous, this choice isn't about seeking recognition; it's driven by necessity, stemming from threats to my family in Iran. This cloak of anonymity shields my dedication to truth, safeguarding my loved...
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Upanishads are mankind's oldest works of philosophy, predating the earliest Greek philosophy. They are the concluding part of the Vedas, the ancient Indian sacred literature, and mark the culmination of a tradition of speculative thought first expressed in the Rig-Veda more than 4,000 years ago.
Remarkable for their meditative depth, spirit of doubt and intellectual honesty, the Upanishads are concerned with the knowledge of the Brahman, the Ultimate...
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This audio was created to support compulsive gamblers, as well as their families and friends affected by their gambling.
The most compelling endorsement for the program is that "it works."
Our aim is to emphasize that gambling can be an illness for certain individuals, known as "compulsive gambling." Gamblers Anonymous promotes the message that there is an alternative to the destructive cycle of compulsive gambling, and that alternative is the Gamblers...
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This is a recording of a booklet given to new naturalized American citizens, it contains an explanation of fundamental documents, symbols and anthems of the United States. "Today you are a citizen of the United States of America- becoming "a peer of kings" as President Calvin Coolidge once said. This occasion is a defining moment that should not soon be forgotten, for it marks the beginning of a new era in your lifetime as a U.S. citizen. Naturalized...
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In the trenches of the Great War, amidst the deafening roar of artillery and the suffocating stench of death, a profound and poignant voice emerged. Poems of the Great War (Unabridged) is a collection of anonymous verses penned by soldiers on the front lines, capturing the raw emotions, horrors, and fleeting moments of humanity that defined this cataclysmic conflict. Through their words, we witness the indomitable spirit of those who fought and the...
19) El Libro de Enoc
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El Libro de Enoc es un texto antiguo considerado parte de la literatura apocalíptica judía, aunque no forma parte del canon bíblico aceptado por la mayoría de las ramas del judaísmo y el cristianismo. Se atribuye tradicionalmente al patriarca bíblico Enoc, bisabuelo de Noé.
Este libro se divide en varias secciones principales:
El Libro de los Vigilantes: Esta sección relata la caída de un grupo de ángeles conocidos como "los Vigilantes"...
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The Khuddaka Nikaya is different in character from the other four Nikayas of the Sutta Pitaka in the Theravada Pali Canon in that rather than being a single work it is, as its customary translation 'Minor Anthologies' suggests, a collection of independent works. A true anthology!
It contains some of the most important and well-known works in the Pali Canon, including the Dhammapada, the Udana, the Sutta Nipata and the Jataka Tales; and, in some recensions,...