First published in 1953 this authoritative work which was based on a lifetimes practical experience has been in continuous demand & is recognized as a classic work on the subject. Its great strength lies in the descriptions & principles of watch & clock construction in an easy-to-follow manner. The book opens with a description of the various tools & materials essential for good work; details are then given concerning the construction & repair of the various types of movement trains motion work & gearing the various forms of escapement keyless mechanisms balances & balance springs pendulums striking & repeating mechanisms calendars chronograph work & chronometers. The subject of cleaning is given careful consideration while filing & turning the two most important operations in watch & clock making are given special attention. The construction of specialist tools for repair work many of which were designed by the author is explained in some detail & illustrated by working drawings. In addition an appendix lists the various causes of failure & bad time-keeping. ...

After years of pain & turmoil stained glass restoration expert Mira Gallier is on the verge of having it all
- again. But her perfect
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Capture those precious early moments & chart the first year of a baby&8217;s development with three photo sessions. Take home a print from each session which will be a treasured memory to last a lifetime. The baby portrait plan

Includes:: three photo sessions during a babys first year with each sitting taken Approx. 90 days apart. You will receive one 8x 6" portrait of your choice of your baby from each sitting. During the photo session your photographer will use a selection of backgrounds & props along with the latest lighting styles to create a series of images just for you. The props are designed for use with babies allowing them to easily & safely photograph the tiniest newborn babies. Family members can also be included in the sittings at no extra charge. You are welcome to bring along your own items to include in the shoot such as a babys favourite teddy. A viewing appointment will be arranged after each portrait session for you to choose your complimentary portrait of your baby & order any additional ones you might like. You will need to pay a deposit on booking. This will be fully refunded after the viewing. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "




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Watch My Back" is the story of one mans search for courage. Depressed bullied intimidated by life & indoctrinated to believe that this was his lot Geoff Thompson on the verge of a breakdown decided to fight back. In a bid to confront his fears he took a job as a bouncer in one of Britains roughest nightclubs. Over the next ten years he was involved in hundreds of brutal & bloody fights that left two of his friends murdered & many more in prison; he turned himself into a fearsome fighting machine. Geoff reached the top of his trade & became addicted to violence. Then it all changed. After nearly being killed in a gang attack & almost killing one of his attackers he was forced to reassess his relationship with violence. After writing down his experiences Geoff discovered a flair for writing. This is the story of an ordinary man who faced his fears & took himself from bedsit to best-seller but very nearly got killed on the way." ...

Little Wombat just loves to explore & today hes decided he wants to search for the elusive Bunyip. His friends Rabbit & Koala dont believe theres any such thing
- so Wombat sets off to the creek on his own to find out. But down by the creek anything can happen
- & its not just Little Wombat who ends up finding a little bit more than hed bargained for!

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Hes watching her every move... Darcy was just trying to be friendly to the new boy in the office. But its gone horribly wrong. At first it was just unwanted invitations but now Joe is sending her abusive emails calling her late at night unwilling to take no for an answer. & every step Darcy takes to distance herself from him is just adding fuel to Joes obsession. & now he knows where she lives... ...

' There was no warning of any kind...' Friday rush-hour. Martin Gregory laden with packages just manages to catch the 4.48 train. Tomorrow is his wife's birthday
- he has a surprise in store
- & he plans to devote the weekend to her & their beloved dogs. But Saturday morning Martin rises early & does something so horrific so inexplicable & so out of character & his only option is to run.. . And from this shocking incident the journey begins. With the help of a therapist he can't trust & friends who no longer trust him Martin's quest for meaning takes him down shifting realities & twisted corridors of time into the deepest recesses of the human mind. It is a world of menace & obsession from which neither he
- nor the reader
- can escape for Martin Gregory is either lost in a dark maze of madness & horror or frighteningly sane.



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A mysterious toymaker who lives as a recluse in an old mansion surrounded by the magical beings he has created...A sickly wife locked away in a hidden room... An enigma involving strange lights that shine out from the small island on which an old disused lighthouse stands...A shadowy creature that hides deep in the woods... These are the elements of a mystery will bind 14-year-old Irene to Ismael during one magical summer spent in Blue Bay when her mother takes a job as a housekeeper for the enigmatic toymaker Lazarus Jann. A novel of mystery intrigue & romance from the author of THE PRINCE OF MIST & THE SHADOW OF THE WIND. ...

In the frigid wasteland of the north Raif Sevrance Watcher of the Dead has endured many trials to lay claim to the renowned sword known as Loss. But the price of wielding the legendary weapon is high & Raif is unsure if he is willing to pay it. Ash Marsh Daughter of the Sull still struggles to come to terms with her heritage & the knowledge that the Watcher armed with Loss could be the one who will save the Sull
- or end them. Raina Blackhail widow of a murdered ruler & wife of his brutal successor has seen her clan disgraced & has herself taken up the mantle of chief. But there are enemies both beyond her gates & within. & in the murky swamps of the Stillwater two children will learn the secrets of the Marsh clan. Secrets so terrifying they threaten everything.. .
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They escape from a secret government: two mutant creatures both changed utterly from the animals they once were. & no one who encounters them will ever be the same again: a lonely widower; a ruthless assassin; a beautiful woman; a government agent. Drawn together in a deadly hunt all four are inexorably propelled towards an evil beyond human imagining. ...