Derek Roberts Livres

The book explores the remarkable journey of English clockmakers over three centuries as they endeavored to achieve precise timekeeping. It highlights significant advancements during the Georgian, Regency, and Victorian eras, showcasing how these innovations laid the groundwork for modern time measurement. Accompanied by nearly 1,000 photographs, the text provides a visual narrative of each development, illustrating the vital role accurate timekeeping plays in today's interconnected society.

Focusing on the evolution of precision timekeeping in England from 1720 onwards, this book highlights the contributions of notable 18th-century horologists such as Shelton, Ellicott, and Arnold. It details their advancements in pendulum clocks and the design evolution from Georgian to Victorian styles. Over 700 photographs and illustrations enhance the narrative, showcasing the historical significance of these timepieces in shaping everyday life, supporting the industrial revolution, and standardizing train schedules.

Introduces major clock types, describing the history of the designs and mechanical innovations.

The book details the evolution of precision timekeeping across France, Germany, and North America, highlighting influential clockmakers like the Berthouds and Riefler. It explores America's significant contributions through figures such as Seth Thomas and E. Howard. Additionally, it discusses recent advancements in horology, including the W5 and the highly accurate Littlemore clock. Over 500 stunning photographs complement the narrative, showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of these key figures in horological history.

The unthinkable has happened - and suddenly fear and powerlessness are trying to dominate us. That's the Corona Effect: An effect that each of us experiences throughout our lives as our reality gets altered from one second to the next. We suddenly find ourselves in a crisis which tries to control our feelings and thoughts, and makes it seem impossible to get through it. We need to withdraw ourselves from the negative power and chaotic thinking that this crisis places on us. We may not be in control of the crisis, but we do have control over how we think, how we approach our challenges, and how we deal with the effects of a crisis. This book is a practical guide to re-focusing our thinking. Our mindset changes the way we deal with any challenging situation we find ourselves in, and helps us to win the real battle which takes place in our minds.

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