Read the original Nancy Drew mystery! The Secret of the Old Clock is the mystery that began it all for America's favorite teenaged slueth. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will.

This is a how-to book for people getting into clock repair. It is based on handouts Dr. Goodman used in teaching his clock repair classes. After Dr. Goodman passed away, it fell out of print. During his lifetime, it was widely used and widely recommended in places like the Message Board of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors. It is used both by beginners and by experienced clock repairers looking for new tricks. It covers the following topics:TOOLSTERMINOLOGY WHAT 'SA CLOCK? AMERICAN COUNT WHEEL STRIKING FRENCH COUNT WHEEL STRIKING FRENCH RACK STRIKING ENGLISH RACK STRIKING ADJUSTING THE STRIKE SKETCH THE CLOCK TAKE THE CLOCK APART CLEANING MAINSPRINGS FIRST WHEEL BUSHING TOOTH REPLACEMENT PUT THE CLOCK TOGETHER LUBRICATION RECOIL ESCAPEMENT IN BEAT WHEN THE CLOCK STOPS WHY THE RECOIL? DEADBEAT ESCAPEMENT SOLDERING CLOCK WEIGHTS BALANCE WHEELS CLOCKS CHIMING CLOCKS THE M-M LATHE THE MOST COMPLICATED CLOCK TIPS ON TOCKS INDEX

There's always time for a great clock in your life. Famed collector and clock enthusiast Wallace Nutting originally released The Clock Book in 1924, a celebration of the decorative properties of more than 250 clocks pictured with detailed descriptions of their functions and makers. Antique clock enthusiasts should find immense enjoyment pouring through the images and intricacies of this fascinating collection of clocks that span the ages, in addition to historic clock dates and lists of artist and craftspeople. This special edition reprint of The Clock Book enlarges the page sizes, includes a spectacular new cover design, and retains the original retro period font for a most enjoyable contemporary reading experience. In addition to photographs, illustrations, and historical perspective, more than 100 pages are devoted to classic American clockmakers and period manufacturers, as well as lists of European and foreign clockmakers from around the world. Includes: Notable Clock Dates More than 250 photographs and Illustrations An Introduction by Mr. Wallace List of Former Foreign Clockmakers List of American Clockmakers Description of Illustrations and more

Contains 250 black and white photographs of clocks, followed by a List of American Clockmakers and a List of Foreign Clockmakers. Indexed. Note publication date of 1924.

Betty and Robin are twins and they live in an Old English Village with their mother Mrs.Parker, today it's their birthday, and their mother will be taking them shopping for a birthday present, and what an unusual present they find.

A how-to guide to diagnosing and correcting faults in clocks, antique and...

A special treat for Nancy Drew fans, and any reader who's new to the series! We're releasing a stunning new edition of an old favorite: The Hidden Staircase, the second book in the incredibly popular, long-running series. It's the same exciting mystery that readers have fallen in love with for more than 80 years—Nancy Drew has to find the mysterious ghost that seems to be haunting Twin Elms, and make sure no more prized possessions disappear under her nose. Now with a brand-new look, this is an edition that collectors won't want to miss!