Download or read book The Most Important Clock in America written by Ronald R Hoppes and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Most Important Clock in America written by Ronald R Hoppes and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book On the Clock written by Emily Guendelsberger and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2019-07-16 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nickel and Dimed for the Amazon age," (Salon) the bitingly funny, eye-opening story of finding work in the automated and time-starved world of hourly low-wage labor After the local newspaper where she worked as a reporter closed, Emily Guendelsberger took a pre-Christmas job at an Amazon fulfillment center outside Louisville, Kentucky. There, the vending machines were stocked with painkillers, and the staff turnover was dizzying. In the new year, she travelled to North Carolina to work at a call center, a place where even bathroom breaks were timed to the second. And finally, Guendelsberger was hired at a San Francisco McDonald's, narrowly escaping revenge-seeking customers who pelted her with condiments. Across three jobs, and in three different parts of the country, Guendelsberger directly took part in the revolution changing the U.S. workplace. Offering an up-close portrait of America's actual "essential workers," On the Clock examines the broken social safety net as well as an economy that has purposely had all the slack drained out and converted to profit. Until robots pack boxes, resolve billing issues, and make fast food, human beings supervised by AI will continue to get the job done. Guendelsberger shows us how workers went from being the most expensive element of production to the cheapest - and how low wage jobs have been remade to serve the ideals of efficiency, at the cost of humanity. On the Clock explores the lengths that half of Americans will go to in order to make a living, offering not only a better understanding of the modern workplace, but also surprising solutions to make work more humane for millions of Americans.
Download or read book American Backcountry Tall Clock written by Walt H. Sirene and published by Walt H. Sirene. This book was released on 2024-02-21 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This free download is a fascinating and wide ranging study that offers many insights into American Tall Case Clock making in the Backcountry of the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, in the late 18th Century. This story informs those wanting to know more about antique tall case clocks (also known as longcase clocks, Grandfather clocks, floor clocks); Backcountry Early American furniture; how time was determined; culture and commerce; whether as a student, educator, casual collector or curious clock owner. Photographs in the body and addendum add value for inquisitive researchers. Each page - Splendid photographs and illustrations enhanced by brief narratives in laymen terms provide fascinating information about a group of five known tall clocks that were made in the Virginia Backcountry. The clocks genealogy is traced back to: Rome and Greece for the furniture case; Galileo for the pendulum; and England for the painted dial. Tap or click on a Hyperlink to go to online videos and references for further understanding about the Backcountry artisans and settlers, clock making, period furniture, painted dials, how a clock and pendulum works, clock setup and trouble shooting. Note: Not all Operating Systems recognize hyperlinks after Google processing deactivates them. In that case, search terms are provided for internet search. Enjoy the story! Recommended video links - Palladio, Chippendale, Galileo, How the escapement works, Four parts of a clock, and "The Clock that Changed the World."
Download or read book History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years written by Chauncey Jerome and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The 100 Most Important Sporting Events in American History written by Lew Freedman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-11-12 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging and informative work highlights the 100 biggest moments in the history of American sports, illustrating powerful connections between sporting events and significant social issues of the time. In this homage to sports history, author Lew Freedman compiles athletic feats that caught fans off guard, inspired awe, and left viewers on the edge of their seats, all while making an impression on the world at large. Freedman ranks 100 of the greatest moments in sports, reflecting on the dramatic impact of the events as well as their greater influence on American society of the time. The work showcases the social, historical, and cultural background of memorable games, teams, and athletes, highlighting the enduring value and importance of each selection. An introduction discusses the history of sports and explains the criteria for choosing the 100 sporting events in the book. Fascinating, little-known facts punctuate entries, such as how the athletic accomplishments of Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis helped ease racial tensions in the United States; why the passage of Title IX changed gender relations in the United States forever; and which technologies have altered the way Americans view sport. Content also traces the tremendous advancements of safety gear in sports, from the batting helmet and catchers' shin guards in baseball, to the hardshell helmet and face guard in football, to the face mask for goalies in hockey.
Download or read book On Time written by Carlene E. Stephens and published by Hachette Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2002 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawn from the popular exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History, this lavishly illustrated study chronicles the history of humankind's efforts to measure time, showcasing dozens of unusual timepieces from the museum's collection, from Helen Keller's pocket watch to the earliest bedside alarm clock. 15,000 first printing.
Download or read book American Wooden Movement Tall Clocks written by Philip E. Morris (Jr.) and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-09 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years and Life of Chauncey Jerome Written by Himself Classic Reprint written by Chauncey Jerome and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-02 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years, and Life of Chauncey Jerome, Written by Himself The manufacture of Clocks has become one of the most important branches of American industry. Its productions are of immense value and form an important article of export to foreign countries. It has grown from almost nothing to its present dimensions within the last thirty years, and is confined to one of the smallest States in the Union. Sixty years ago, a few men with clumsy tools supplied the demand; at the present time, with systematized labor and complicated machinery, it gives employment to thousands of men, occupying some of the largest factories of New England. Previous to the year 1838, most clock move ments were made of wood; since that time they have been constructed of metal, which is not only better and more durable but even cheaper to manufacture. Many years of my own life have been inseparably connected with and devoted to the American clock business, and the most important changes in it have taken place within my remembrance and actual experience. Its' whole history is familiar to me, and I cannot write my life without having much to say about Yankee clocks. Neither can there be a history of that business written without alluding to myself. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks written by C.H. Wendel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-05-28 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From old schoolhouse clocks to stately grandfather clocks, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks presents the most comprehensive guide to America's clocks. More than 700 photographs of clocks include detailed descriptions and current market values. The clocks are presented in an easy-to-follow format organized by clock type. Also included is information about the major clock manufacturers, and overview of clock types and a brief history of clock making. Arranged by clock type, the Encyclopedia of Antique American Clocks includes: • Grandfather clocks • Wall clocks • Classic clocks • Shelf clocks • Novelty clocks Special chapters on: • Clock types • History of clock making • Clocks from smaller clock makers • Leading clock makers • Glossary • Bibliography • Photo index
Download or read book American Clock Making written by Henry Terry and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2017-08-24 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The American Clock written by William H. Distin and published by Dutton Juvenile. This book was released on 1976 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The most of all encomposing work on the subject to be published in many years, The American Clock is certain to become a standard reference work in this important and ever-growing field of collecting. The book is not intended to be a history of clockmaking in America; instead, its purpose is to collect into one volume a very large number of significant clocks of all types so that the collectors will have a substantial pictorial reference with which to compare their own acquisitions and to extend their knowledge of the field. ..." --Taken from the front jacket flap.
Download or read book The Most Important Clock in America written by Ronald R Hoppes and published by American Philosophical Society Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the years of 1767-1770 David Rittenhouse designed and produced two orreries, one for Princeton Univ. and one for the Univ. of PA. During the last two years of this interval he also produced two 30-day musical tall-cased clocks. The first clock, built in 1769, is currently owned by the PA Hospital. The following year (1770) Rittenhouse made a second tall-case musical clock, which was more elaborate than the first. This clock, currently owned by Drexel Univ., is a very good example of Rittenhouse's work as it has experienced only minor changes over the years. This was the masterpiece of his clock-making career and is a national historical treasure. Here is a detailed analysis of the various gears in the clock. 100+ drawings and full-color photos.
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Download or read book HIST OF THE AMER CLOCK BUSINES written by Chauncey 1793-1868 Jerome and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-26 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of the American Clock Business for the Past Sixty Years written by Chauncey Jerome and published by Andesite Press. This book was released on 2017-08-20 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book The Energy Clock written by Molly Fletcher and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A creative solution to productivity that will empower every reader to break free of burnout and learn effective time management and productivity techniques for you and your team! In this transformative business and personal growth book, renowned keynote speaker and author, Molly Fletcher, introduces you to the revolutionary concept of the energy clock. Discover how to align your activities with your natural energy rhythms and harness your energy at its peak to maximize productivity and personal effectiveness. Key Features: The Energy Clock Concept: Understand the three energy zones and learn how to align your energy with the things that matter most to you. Optimize Productivity: Learn how to prioritize and schedule your activities in a way that aligns with your peak energy periods, resulting in increased focus, efficiency, and effectiveness. Enhance Well-being: Learn techniques to recharge and replenish your energy during low energy phases, ensuring sustainable high performance and overall well-being. Personalized Approach: Adapt the strategies to your specific circumstances and goals, enabling you to create a personalized energy management plan that supports your success. Practical Tools and Exercises: Find practical tools, exercises, and techniques throughout the book to help you implement the principles of the energy clock in your daily life. Master your energy, optimize your productivity, and live a balanced life by embracing the power of energy management, and experience the profound impact it can have on every aspect of your life. It's time to align with your natural energy rhythms and unlock your limitless potential.
