Hessen im Herbst 2003: Ministerpräsident Roland Koch präsentiert der überraschten Öffentlichkeit unter dem kernigen Namen "Operation Sichere Zukunft" das "größte Sparprogramm in der Geschichte des Bundeslandes Hessen". Damit sollen die maroden Staatsfinanzen strukturell entlastet und, so Koch, "in Hessen wieder dauerhaft solide finanzielle Verhältnisse" geschaffen werden. Kritiker aus Politik, Verbänden und Bevölkerung protestieren offen und lautstark im Parlament, in der Öffentlichkeit und auf der Straße. Schlagworte von "sozialem Kahlschlag" oder der "Operation Düstere Zukunft"...

This beautiful and exciting book presents the most stunning and important Omega watches. A range of over 100 marvelous photographs, informative text, and technical details document more than 60 years of fascinating wristwatch design of one of the world's best known and most popular Swiss wristwatch manufacturers. Among the memorable wristwatches included here are the Speedmaster model that went to the moon and the James Bond edition that served on Her Majesty's Secret Service. The rest of the models covered include, first, the historical models, and the Legend Collection, Seamaster,...

Breitling is especially known for its characteristically masculine wristwatches. This distinctive design is the main reason for its great popularity since the 1930s. The book presents the most beautiful and most important models of the Breitling history. The fascinating text provides a history of the brand and historical examples. The models explored include the Navitimer, Avenger, Chronographs, Superocean, Breitling for Bentley, and Cockpit. Also included are brief histories of each wristwatch presented. Excellent photography in over 120 images and all relevant technical details are...