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For all chrono fans, collectors and watch enthusiasts, there is now
the brilliant and completely revised new edition The Watch Book.
The comprehensive coffee-table book replaces the earlier The Watch
Book Compendium and combines The Watch Book I and II. As
usual, the successful author Gisbert L. Brunner shines with his
extensive expertise and brings his readers closer to the history of
the wristwatch with more than 1,000 high-resolution photographs.
With over 40 pieces, hardly any other illustrated book gathers more
premium watch brands under one roof. The predecessors of The Watch
Book have long been regarded as standard works by experts - because
no other photo book depicts more of the noble timepieces. The
author does not only show the luxury timepieces in a frontal and
side view, as many catalogues have to offer. The reader often gets
a direct view of the sophisticated mechanics of these small
masterpieces of extraordinary craftsmanship. There is no more
beautiful and artistic way to present accomplished
technology. Gisbert invites his interested reader on a
journey through time in the world of clocks. Beginning with the
earliest beginnings of the art of watchmaking, we accompany him
piece by piece into the modern age. Because even today, premium
watches are a sign of style, taste and status symbol. Text in
English, German and French.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
One of the major works of the great German theologian Emil Brunner,
The Divine Imperative deals with what we ought to do. People are
unconvinced that there is an inviolable moral obligation governing
human life because they do not believe that the 'good' can be
precisely and clearly known. Haven't some generations called bad
what others have called good? Aren't moral standards relative?
Doesn't religion lack uniform and practical moral guidance? Brunner
discusses the moral confusion we face. He analyses the nature of
the Good, showing why the Christian faith as understood by the
Protestant Reformers provides the only true approach and answer to
the ethical problem. Philosophical ethics, whether ancient or
modern, cannot correctly define the Good, because the Good is
regarded either as too abstract and absolute or as too concrete and
relative. Christianity, by contrast, sees the moral problem as one
of responsibility between humans who are created so as to respond
to God. He created men for responsive fellowship with Him,
establishing orderly ways of acting in the world. Correct
understanding of the nature of society, family, state, economic
life, is needed to discern one's duty. Because Brunner's analysis
is at once fundamental and comprehensive, this book remains a fresh
and compelling treatment of the moral problem. It offers a
provocative discussion and solution of a perennial human problem.
From stopwatches and alarms, to world clocks and calendar
functions, to tourbillons that counter the effects of gravity,
these so-called complications have been the crowning glory of fine
watchmaking for centuries. The Watch Book - More than Time is an
illustrated compendium of watchmaking that explores these most
intricate elements of the horologist's craft through timing,
astronomy, and striking. This volume is a unique and impressive
addition to the book market and a lavish tribute to the mastery of
horology. Text in English and German.
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Rockhound (Hardcover)
Angela Morrison; Illustrated by Emily Brunner
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