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A history of the measurement of time, from earliest attempts to atomic clocks. The book covers changing concepts of time; emergence of the calendar; sundials; water clocks; sandglasses; calibrated candles; water escapements; and pendulum, mechanical, electrical, quartz and atomic clocks.
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Series; Discoveries and inventions. Physical description; 64 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 25 cm. Notes; Includes bibliography and index. Summary; Describes the changing ways of thinking about time, the emergence of the calendar, and the quest for a more accurate means of measuring time. A history of the measurement of time, from earliest attempts to atomic clocks. The book covers changing concepts of time; emergence of the calendar; sundials; water clocks; sandglasses; calibrated candles; water escapements; and pendulum, mechanical, electrical, quartz and atomic clocks. Subjects; Time - History. Clocks and watches - History. Time. Clocks and watches - History - Juvenile literature. Time - Juvenile literature. Time measurements - History. Clocks and watches - History. Timepieces: horology. Clocks - History. Clocks & chronometers ; Science ; History of science. Technology & Engineering / Manufacturing. Juvenile Non-fiction / Science & Nature / General. Science / History. Genre; Illustrated.
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TIMEKEEPING (DISCOVERIES INVENTIONS S.)
Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
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Condizione: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Codice articolo Q14F-01148
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Timekeeping (Discoveries & Inventions)
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British Library Publishing Division 16/11/1992, 1992
ISBN 10: 0712302921
ISBN 13: 9780712302920
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Condizione: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Codice articolo 7719-9780712302920
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Timekeeping
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British Library, The, 1992
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
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Condizione: Good. First Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Codice articolo 12581501-75
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Timekeeping (Discoveries & Inventions)
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British Library Publishing Division 16/11/1992, 1992
ISBN 10: 0712302921
ISBN 13: 9780712302920
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Da: Bahamut Media, Reading, Regno Unito
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Condizione: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Codice articolo 6545-9780712302920
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Timekeeping
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British Library, London, 1992
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Card Covers
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Card Covers. Condizione: Good. 64 pages, illustrated, 1992. A small book on timekeeping, from the earliest attempts to measure time to today's atomic clocks. This book was aimed at teenagers, aged14+ and interested in science and technology. Good copy, card covers, one bruised corner. Codice articolo K2018
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Timekeeping
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British Library Publishing, 1992
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Paperback. Rodney Dale, British Library Publishing. Paperback. Codice articolo 9780712302920-SECONDHAND
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