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Clocks in the Sky
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Authors: Geoff McNamara
Categories: Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2009-04-24 - Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

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Over 300 clocks, for buildings or tabletops, which do far more than tell time, are presented with concise historical explanations, detailed drawings, and clear