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First written by the definitive expert in 1957, Watch Repair for Beginners is the ideal book for anyone who wants to know how to fix their own watch. Learn what horology is; the basics of watch and clock repairing; the mechanics of a clock; how the wheels work; the difference between an automatic watch, a stop watch, and a chronograph; and so much more. With detailed black-and-white illustrations, this timeless classic is a must-have addition to any horology lover’s collection.

Releasedatum: 2012-02-01 109,00 kr

Love watches and need to begin figuring out how to fix however have no involvement in watches? Sit back and relax! This book will help you Here is A Preview Of What This Book Contains... -An Introduction To Watch Making -The most effective method to Become A Horologist -Normal Terms In Horology -A Reference On Watch Brands -Secrets to success and How To Use Them -Your Workstation -The a to z of Watch Parts -Pragmatic Watch Repair (Common Issues and How To Address Them) -As often as possible Aske...

Releasedatum: 2022-05-09 55,00 kr

Here is a unique book. It describes the theories and processes of repairing and adjusting the modern watch in precise and meticulous detail: a thing which has never been done so completely before in the many books on the same subject. As a text book it is a revelation. Taking nothing for granted, except the ability to read and comprehend a simple description of mechanical processes, de Carle takes his reader through every stage and every operation of watch repairing ...and to deal with them thor...

Releasedatum: 2020-02-07 179,00 kr

This electronic guide is the perfect complement to the MOONWATCH ONLY BOOK. Its purpose is to support every OMEGA Speedmaster owner in any situation, particularly when travelling. In this mobile guide, you won’t find all the details or historical information that the authors have gathered into the original MOONWATCH ONLY book. Its focus is in a different direction: towards model identification, which is a key factor when searching for a Speedmaster. You will find a unique and user-friendly ide...

Releasedatum: 2020-04-12 269,00 kr

The definitive illustrated edition of the international bestseller with gorgeous new photography of the celebrated netsuke collection, and sumptuous full-colour images hand-picked by Edmund de Waal from his family archive 264 Japanese wood and ivory carvings, none of them bigger than a matchbox: Edmund de Waal was entranced when he first encountered the collection in his great-uncle Iggie's Tokyo apartment. When he later inherited the 'netsuke', they unlocked a story far larger and more dramatic...

Releasedatum: 2011-11-17 209,00 kr

Larger than life, KISS captures the spirit of the 1970s so effectively that today—after nearly 40 years of performing—the band is still packing stadiums by the tens of thousands while the demand for merchandise featuring the KISS logo gets stronger year after year. And like the Corvette Stingray or the Fender Stratocaster KISS is now seen as an American design classic, consistently cited as a huge influence for many current bands and modern pop culture. The Official® Price Guide to KISS Col...

Releasedatum: 2004-01-07 85,00 kr

This vintage text contains a comprehensive and practical guide to watch repair, with information on simple and complex repairs, cleaning, general maintenance, and much more besides. Written in clear, plain language and full of step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with little previous knowledge, and it would make for a worthy addition to any collections. The chapters of this book include: Workshop and work-bench, Essential tools, Case, dial and hands, The m...

Releasedatum: 2013-04-16 65,00 kr

One hundred years ago, in 1914, the Kew Observatory in Great Britain granted a "Class A" chronometer certificate to a wristwatch for the very first time. This was a major achievement for the timepiece in question, a tiny Rolex watch, and it also marked the advent of the modern precision wristwatch. Discover 100 Years of Rolex Chronometers and Rolex Oyster Watches with this e-book.

Releasedatum: 2015-04-15 55,00 kr

Finding a vintage Rolex is easy. Finding one that’s worth its price... that’s the challenge. Fakes are getting harder to spot, and a poor restoration could end up costing you more than its price in repairs. That’s a painful mistake you could avoid with the right information. Written by a seasoned collector, this guide will teach you the complex nuances of vintage Rolex watches, saving you from financial catastrophe and turning you into a savvy collector. 1,483 references are covered in ext...

Releasedatum: 2020-06-01 269,00 kr

On bookshelves around the world, surrounded by ordinary books bound in paper and leather, rest other volumes of a distinctly strange and grisly sort: those bound in human skin. Would you know one if you held it in your hand? In Dark Archives , Megan Rosenbloom seeks out the historic and scientific truths behind anthropodermic bibliopegy—the practice of binding books in this most intimate covering. Dozens of such books live on in the world’s most famous libraries and museums. Dark Archives ex...

Releasedatum: 2020-10-20 105,00 kr

The very first tell-all snus encyclopedia of its kind! You don't have to light up to enjoy tobacco! Swedish snus has a unique position in the world and is continually being developed through a thorough choice of tobacco, well­-tested flavorings, and high quality production methods. Both large and small producers employ master blenders in order to create new and exciting snus products—all based on over 200 years of global expertise.  A unique snus culture is developing and it’s one...

Releasedatum: 2019-09-10 159,00 kr

First published in 1993, The Ultimate Cigar Book has become a classic in its field, and is generally credited with having helped launch the current cigar smoking craze. It has been reprinted numerous times in the United States, and is now sold worldwide. No other book contains as much detailed and factual information on virtually every facet of cigar making and cigar smoking. And now this trendsetting been has been revised in this fourth edition for the aficionado of the future! Forget 1492. Thi...

Releasedatum: 2015-06-02 209,00 kr

A celebrated wine journalist presents a comprehensive, entertaining primer on one of the most beloved wines of our time: Riesling.   Diverse, drinkable, aromatic, and refreshing, Riesling is a chameleon among white wines. From its food-friendly flavor and favorable price point to its ability to be either bone-dry or honey-sweet, there are very good reasons to argue that Riesling is not just a popular wine of the moment, but the finest white of our time.   In Best White Wine on Earth , ...

Releasedatum: 2014-06-17 89,00 kr

This book is an adjunct to the two excellent existing repair manuals, Marshall/Oldfield and Da Book. It contains material that is often very specific to a particular pen or type of pen, but much of its information can also be applied generally to other pens. Learn what is here, extrapolate from it, and apply your new knowledge to the needs of the pen in your hands at any given moment.

Releasedatum: 2015-04-07 69,00 kr

As the 20th century dawned, women began to abandon frilly fashions for sharply tailored suits. Professional tailors of the time turned to this comprehensive resource to create office outfits, riding pants, blouses, and other garments. Filled with more than 80 patterns, it's an invaluable reference for costume designers and fashion historians. 92 black-and-white illustrations.

Releasedatum: 2012-03-10 55,00 kr

As a successful London tobacconist in the early 1900s, Alfred Dunhill’s passion for his field led him to begin collecting pipes from all over the world. From his collection he created The Pipe Book , which was first printed in 1924 and has rarely been out of print since. The book is a thorough exploration of every type of pipe—primitive mounds and earthen pipes; more elegant models of ivory, clay, and porcelain; and of course modern briers, cobs, and meerschaums—with in-depth explanations ...

Releasedatum: 2011-11-01 179,00 kr

In 2017 the Salvator Mundi was sold at auction for $450m. But is it a real da Vinci? In a thrilling narrative built on formidable research, Ben Lewis tracks the extraordinary journey of a masterpiece lost and found, lied and fought over across the centuries. In 2017, Leonardo da Vinci’s small oil painting, the Salvator Mundi was sold at auction for $450m. In the words of its discoverer, the image of Christ as saviour of the world is ‘the rarest thing on the planet by the greatest human being...

Releasedatum: 2019-04-18 75,00 kr

Pick up an old stamp album and flick through it. You’ll find a host of exotic and unfamiliar names: Cyrenaica, Fernando Poo, Fiume, North Ingria, Obock, Priamur, Stellaland, Tuva, Wenden – distant lands, vanished territories, lost countries. Do they still exist? If not, where were they? What happened to them? From My Old Stamp Album goes in search of the truth about these and many other amazing places. Stuart Laycock and Chris West unearth stories of many kinds. Some take you to long-disappe...

Releasedatum: 2017-11-24 59,00 kr

This volume contains a practical guide to repairing watches as a hobby, designed to furnish the novice enthusiast with an elementary understanding of watches that will enable them to clean them and make minor repairs. Written in simple, concise language and full of handy tips and useful diagrams, this text is ideal for those with an interest in amateur watch maintenance, and makes for a great addition to collections of allied literature. The chapters of this book include: How a Watch Works; Tool...

Releasedatum: 2016-09-06 95,00 kr

This invaluable, practical book is written by a watch repairer with over twenty years' experience. It is aimed principally at the novice mechanical watch repairer, although those with more experience will also find it most useful. Brimming with advice and useful tips, it provides step-by-step photographs with accompanying text and demonstrates how to maintain a mechanical watch, and how to identify problems and correct them. The author discusses the theory behind how a watch works and reveal...

Releasedatum: 2016-07-15 239,00 kr

Ten fun things you can do with luxury watches… well, ok, it ended up being thirteen things, not ten. But that already says a lot. And no, it not only says that you get 30\% more than you payed for… it says something about watches and about having watches as a hobby. A luxury watch is not just a watch. You can do a lot of smart, fun and interesting things with a watch, inspired by a watch or in companianship with a watch. This ebook will give you some ideas, inspiration and even reason, why s...

Releasedatum: 2016-05-30 39,00 kr

A daN Z ye epub Binlerce kitap okuyun tüm teknikleri bu Kitap da anlatıryorum ve kitapların sınırsız erişim tüm telefonlarda okunabilir halinde aktarımA teknik resimli anlatımı ve net:nicleri kitapın son sayfasında free binlerce epub türkçe kitap var içinde teşekür ediyorum bağişyapmayı unutmayın :) Türkçe E-Kitap indirebilirsiniz. E kitap okumayı severler için güzel bir e kitap arşivi. Tablet ve akıllı telefonlarınızda rahatlıkla okuyabileceğiniz e kitap E-book...

Releasedatum: 2016-04-05 35,00 kr

In his years of collecting and restoring fountain pens, Richard Binder has become one of the world's foremost authorities on fountain pen history and repair techniques. In this volume, he dishes up a goodly serving of information about various aspects of understanding, collecting, and enjoying pens. Beginning collectors and veterans alike will learn something new and exciting about their hobby.

Releasedatum: 2015-10-14 65,00 kr

He doesn't just have a license to kill; he also has a license to tell time. Bond's creator Ian Fleming made sure to give the world's most famous secret agent a wristwatch in his novels. In the eleventh volume (there are a total of 14 original editions), On Her Majesty's Secret Service, which was published in 1963, Fleming offers the reader a very precise description of this watch. James sees a "heavy Rolex Oyster Perpetual on a metal watch bracelet as he awakes in the middle ...

Releasedatum: 2015-04-20 35,00 kr

As entertaining as it is incisive, Stoned is a raucous journey through the history of human desire for what is rare, and therefore precious. What makes a stone a jewel? What makes a jewel priceless? And why do we covet beautiful things? In this brilliant account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history, jeweler and scientist Aja Raden tells an original and often startling story about our unshakeable addiction to beauty and the darker side of human desire. What moves the world is what mov...

Releasedatum: 2015-12-01 115,00 kr

Do you know how much the most expensive bottle of wine ever auctioned sold for? Or how the production processes of red and white wine differ? What should you be doing when a waiter hands you a cork? And what is the difference between an aroma and a bouquet? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating book about wine. Whether you are an experienced wine buff and want to discover some interesting and little-known facts, or you are new to the world of fine wines and want an introd...

Releasedatum: 2013-12-18 39,00 kr

At the turn of the century, ladies of privilege could easily afford their own dressmakers, and even middle-class housewives occasionally employed competent seamstresses. But many women did their own sewing, often relying on Dressmaking, Up to Date, a how-to book published by the Butterick Publishing Company. First published in 1905 and widely considered the first modern American sewing book, this extremely rare volume is published here complete and unabridged. This Butterick manual provides clea...

Releasedatum: 2013-04-22 99,00 kr

This spectacular children’s book, an ‘Alphabet in Pictures’ illustrated by Alexander Benois, was published in St Petersburg in 1904, and displays the letters of the Russian alphabet in 35 full page chromolithographs that are rich in detail. Each cyrillic letter is portrayed in a colourful scene, taking themes from myriad sources including Russian folklore (Baba Yaga), popular fairy tales (Hansel and Gretel) and the Bible (Jonah and the Whale).  The scenes are theatrical in their manne...

Releasedatum: 2013-03-20 95,00 kr

This is a fully illustrated comprehensive reference guide to edged weapons, from early stone-age flint hand axes to the swords of World War One. This broad-ranging work examines weapons from the swords and spears of ancient Egypt to the pike and thrusting pole arms of medieval Europe, and from the slashing sabres of the 17th-century cavalry to the presentation and dress swords used for show, pomp and civil ceremonies in the 1900s. Presented in an easy-to-follow format there are specially commiss...

Releasedatum: 2012-12-10 19,00 kr

This comprehensive chronology takes you on a visual tour of sharp weapons throughout history: from the hand-held flints of the Stone Age, through to the civilian knives of modern times. There are intriguing blades from Africa and Asia, including the Japanese tanto and Sudanese throwing knives, the ceremonial kris from Indonesia, the double-edged Japanese ken, and the distinctively decorated Indo-Persian peshkabs.  Presented in an easy-to-follow format there are specially commissioned photog...

Releasedatum: 2012-12-10 15,00 kr

Oriental rugs are an attractive and stylish investment for any home. As a result of many interested buyers, the industry has grown tremendously. It is extremely important for ANYONE looking to buy an oriental rug to be more informed in order to avoid any purchasing mishaps! This clear and informative guide will lead you through the history of oriental rugs and break down the distinct differences key to various styles. It includes gorgeous pictures and rich history for the rug enthusiast, and mon...

Releasedatum: 2012-11-14 25,00 kr

Explains, illustrates criteria and techniques used by the Shakers to design, construct and finish the furniture and crafts for which they are admired. Over 250 photographs and measured drawings for over 80 classic designs, ranging from a sugar scoop to a peg-leg footstool to a Harvard trestle table. 262 halftones. 140 black-and-white line illustrations.

Releasedatum: 2012-09-19 105,00 kr

Military Buffs, History Students, Historical Trivia Lovers and Even Students of Politics... You Must Have This eBook For Your Collection! Nowhere else in just one edition will you find such complete information! US Army Medals, Awards & Decorations - The Complete List. Military buffs and collectors will appreciate this complete book of medals and award descriptions from the earliest days up to the present. This book really rounds out your library of military knowledge! Gaze at the medals and...

Releasedatum: 2011-11-17 25,00 kr

This classic, historical book provides instruction on the facts necessary to enable the reader to identify any typical specimen of the better known classes of Oriental rugs. It gives diverse direction on classification with regard to their type, their age and their value. Despite its age this book contains much information that is still practical and useful today. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensi...

Releasedatum: 2011-10-27 95,00 kr

This vintage text contains a detailed guide to watch repair, with descriptions of the watch movement, parts of the watch, and common stoppages of wrist watches. The aim of this text is to describe as clearly as possible how the watch works and how to repair and keep it in order. Complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for anyone with an interest in watch repair, and it would make for a great addition to collections of watch-related literature. The ...

Releasedatum: 2013-04-16 95,00 kr

This pocket-sized guide to identifying and interpreting metal and ceramic marks has been improved with the addition of the most recent hallmarks, along with details of the new hallmarking system. Do you attend car boot sales or browse in antique shops in search of bargains? Have you ever wished you knew more about grandma’s silver spoon? Do you envy the experts’ ability to identify and date old hand-me-downs? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, Collins Gem Antique Marks is for yo...

Releasedatum: 2010-07-08 39,00 kr

Do you know what time it is? It's time to discover the latest, greatest, Apple Watch! Not only did 2022 see some big improvements to WatchOS (the operating system that can be freely upgraded on older watches), but an entirely new type of watch (with an additional button) was added alongside the two watch refreshes: the Apple Watch Ultra–a rugged, athletic watch that is meant to work in the harshest conditions. Whether you are new to Apple Watch or just upgrading from an older version, this boo...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-16 45,00 kr

.Do you want to be a great lover and enjoy consistently great sex? Would you like reliable erections that don't wilt in the middle of lovemaking? Would you like superb ejaculatory control? Would you like your penis to be as large as it possibly can be? Do you want women to sing your sexual praises? All these sexual benefits can be yours if you read .Great Sex. and take its message to heart..Author Michael Castleman is the nation's top journalist specializing in men's sexuality.

Releasedatum: 2022-09-12 105,00 kr

..The Tibetan Book of the Dead: Awakening Upon Dying., with introductory commentary by Dzogchen Buddhist master Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, is a new translation of the ancient text also known as .The Great Liberation through Hearing in the Intermediate State.. Both a practical guide and intriguing historical, cultural, and spiritual document, this new version incorporates recent discoveries that have allowed for a better translation of previously ambiguous passages. . . Revealing a set of instruction...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-03 105,00 kr

DO YOU WANT A SCULPTED, SUPERHUMAN PHYSIQUE? .Whether you want to look like Thor, Captain America or Batman, .Action Movie Hero Workouts. offers high-intensity training programs that are guaranteed to produce the results you want. Packed with over 250 step-by-step photos, this book shows how to sculpt and define your chest, back, arms, legs and butt for:..• Incredible power.• Explosive speed.• Massive strength..Comic book superheros get rippled abs and bowling ball&...

Releasedatum: 2022-09-02 105,00 kr

The Notebooks Of Leonardo Da Vinci, Complete By Leonardo Da Vinci Leonardo da Vinci—artist, inventor, and prototypical Renaissance man—is a perennial source of fascination because of his astonishing intellect and boundless curiosity about the natural and man-made world. During his life he created numerous works of art and kept voluminous notebooks that detailed his artistic and intellectual pursuits. The collection of writings and art in this magnificent book are drawn from his notebooks. Th...

Releasedatum: 2021-11-22 5,00 kr

Are you a weekend hobby carpenter with a passion for creating high-quality pieces, but not quite the equipment budget to match? Would you like to know how to create Japanese joints using common tools? Japanese joinery is an ancient carpentry skill developed in a time before mass production when ingenuity and character of design still mattered. Now, you can revive this ancient art and introduce it to your own carpentry designs. Whether you are making a living off your carpentry, or simply perform...

Releasedatum: 2020-12-06 29,00 kr

With over 550 pictures and over 75 categories that cover boy and girl toys both, this is the second book in a series that will help to define what 70s playtime was all about. From action figures to general toys to games, this guidebook will give visual examples as well as a checklist on a wide variety of items that were produced during this fantastic decade. Whether you're a collector or someone who wants to walk down memory lane, this is the book series that you've been waiting for.  Some ...

Releasedatum: 2019-04-27 29,00 kr

This Glossopedia is a compact glossary/mini-encyclopedia of words, phrases, and names, with more than 1,600 entries comprising (with subentries) more than 1,750 individual terms, more than 1,000 illustrations, more than 200 patent citations linked to their respective patent documents at various archives, and extensive cross-references. Its specific focus, like my own, is fountain pens; but I am sufficiently distractible that some entries relating to ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, etc., have...

Releasedatum: 2020-04-04 59,00 kr

Almost nine million people from all over the world flock to the Louvre in Paris every year to see its incomparable art collection. Yet few, if any, are aware of the remarkable history of that location and of the buildings themselves, and how they chronicle the history of Paris itself-a fascinating story that historian James Gardner elegantly tells for the first time. Before the Louvre was a museum, it was a palace, and before that a fortress. But much earlier still, it was a place called le Louv...

Releasedatum: 2020-05-07 85,00 kr

Pottery is a form of art that dates as far as most of us cannot even begin to imagine. It remains one of the most constant and common form of art which is still being practiced across the world in different countries. Elegantly, pottery making has increasingly become a source of relaxation, business and even sightseeing to people in current times and is being widely accepted regardless of the process involving the need to work with mud. This is why this book has been written and dedicated to the...

Releasedatum: 2019-11-18 29,00 kr

A fascinating look at the history and development of the revolver. Highly detailed and informative, Percussion Revolvers explores the advent, development, and use of precartridge revolvers during the middle years of the nineteenth century. The percussion revolver emerged in the 1830s and remained state-of-the-art until metallic cartridge revolvers came into common use in the mid-1870s. Through the use of modern replicas, shooting enthusiasts Mike Cumpston and Johnny Bates investigate the capacit...

Releasedatum: 2014-07-01 139,00 kr

Nel celebre Saggio sulla libertà (titolo originale: On Liberty), uno dei capisaldi della cultura filosofica della società moderna, Mill sostiene che un individuo è libero di raggiungere la propria felicità come meglio crede e nessuno può costringerlo a fare qualcosa con la motivazione che è meglio per lui, ma potrà al massimo consigliarlo; l'unico caso in cui si può interferire sulla libertà d'azione è quando la libertà di uno provochi danno a qualcun altro, solo ed unicamente in ques...

Releasedatum: 2021-05-23 5,00 kr

"Blockchain is as significant now as the Internet was 25 years ago." - Blythe Masters, CEO of Digital Asset Holdings   Blockchain is arguably one of the greatest and most revolutionary innovations since the founding of the Internet! Blockchain can be a difficult topic to comprehend, especially for beginners without much of a technical background. But it really doesn't have to be. All it takes is one person who is good at explaining things on a very basic and fundamental level, and that is w...

Releasedatum: 2018-02-09 25,00 kr

This vintage book contains a complete guide to making, adjusting, springing, timing and adjusting a variety of watches. With simple, clear instructions and many helpful diagrams, this book will be of considerable utility to novice, apprentice, and amateur watch repairers. Contents include: "Suggestions to Workmen", "Preliminary Examination of the Movement", "Magnetism and Magnetized Watches", "The Demagnetization of Watches, Watch Parts, etc.", "Making Balance...

Releasedatum: 2017-08-25 95,00 kr