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A powerful dictatorship discovers UFOs on the moon. They track it to a distant wormhole and build a spaceship to find the alien superweapon. But it was too late. The war was lost and now the spaceship and its genetically engineered crew are exiled by a new order with no interest in outer space. They set off into the darkness alone, unaware of the UFO's terrible secret.
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Amazing Stories Volume 184 is a great collection of action short stories from "The Golden Age of Science Fiction". Featured here are four short stories by different authors: "The Vanguard Of Venus" by Landell Bartlett, "Divvy Up" by Stephen Marlowe, "A Jar Of Jelly Beans" by Franklin Gregory, and "Question Of Comfort" by Les Cole.
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Springer International Publishing
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2022
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This open access book is about Mozambicans and Angolans who migrated in state-sponsored schemes to East Germany in the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. They went to work and to be trained as a vanguard labor force for the intended African industrial revolutions. While they were there, they contributed their labor power to the East German economy.
This book draws on more than 260 life history interviews and uncovers complex and contradictory...
This book draws on more than 260 life history interviews and uncovers complex and contradictory...
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A crew of dangerous criminals.
Vanguard CEO Clare Juarez wants a Benson PD contract for her company. When the police commissioner hands her the case file for a rash of local armed robberies, she puts her people to work … and lands right in the middle of a hostage situation. She needs to take care
of her fallen friend's daughter, because safeguarding Selena is her chance to make amends for what happened during her time in the army. But solving...
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University of Michigan Press
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2020
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The Cultural Revolution was an emotionally charged political awakening for the educated youth of China. Called upon by aging revolutionary Mao Tse-tung to assume a "vanguard" role in his new revolution to eliminate bourgeois revisionist influence in education, politics, and the arts, and to help to establish proletarian culture, habits, and customs, in a new Chinese society, educated young Chinese generally accepted this opportunity for meaningful...
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The days of the image brands are over, and new marketing has gone mainstream. The worlds biggest companies are pursuing a post-advertising strategy, moving away from advertising and investing in leading edge alternatives. In the vanguard of the revolution has been John Grant, co-founder of the legendary agency St. Lukes and author of The New Marketing Manifesto, whose radical thinking has informed a generation. Now Grant is set to stun the industry...
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The Alien in his Brain
"We must stop this alien invasion!"
"Alien invasion what alien invasion!"
"We must exterminate their king?"
"I'm sorry somebody has already messed with your mind if you think Blue Midnight is the leader of an alien invasion he's too straight-laced to start an invasion!"
"He as hypnotized you too!"
"I rather doubt that!"
"Sorry but you'd see Superman and say he is the vanguard of an alien invasion."
"He...
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Hunting for fossils with a preeminent guide and teacher
Michael Novacek, a world-renowned paleontologist who has discovered important fossils on virtually every continent, is an authority on patterns of evolution and on the relationships among extinct and extant organisms. Time Traveler is his captivating account of how his boyhood enthusiasm for dinosaurs became a lifelong commitment to vanguard science. He takes us with him as he discovers fossils...
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Dr. Antonia Novello is a vanguard in the United States and Puerto Rico, whose enduring commitment to service has left an indelible mark on the world of public health. With a distinguished career including serving as the US Surgeon General and the New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11, her story highlights an unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and communities.
Dr. Novello's story is one of challenges faced...
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An account of how the subterranean nightspots in 1950s New York and San Francisco became social, cultural, and political hothouses for left-wing bohemians.
The art and antics of rebellious figures in 1950s American nightlife-from the Beat Generation to eccentric jazz musicians and comedians-have long fascinated fans and scholars alike. In The Rebel Café, Stephen R. Duncan flips the frame, focusing on the New York and San Francisco bars, nightclubs,...
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This groundbreaking Civil War history illuminates the unique development of antislavery sentiment in the border region of south central Pennsylvania.
During the antebellum decades every single fugitive slave escaping by land east of the Appalachian Mountains had to pass through south central Pennsylvania, where they faced both significant opportunities and substantial risks. While the hundreds of fugitives traveling through Adams, Franklin, and...
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My ultimate goal is within reach-but first I need to make her mine.
I made it to the top, among the richest of the rich. But I have one more goal in my sights... to become a member of the illustrious Vanguard Society. Being a billionaire is not enough to join their ranks. I just need one thing to win their trust: A fiancee.
When Kat stumbles into me at an elite nightclub, I know that she is perfect for the job. She's beautiful, smart, and feisty-and...
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With contributions from Leo Darroch, Fr. Gabriel Díaz-Patri, Philippe Maxence, Sebastian Morello, Matthew Schellhorn, and Erik TonningWhat do Evelyn Waugh, Lanzo Del Vasto, Nancy Mitford, F.R. Leavis, Agatha Christi, Yehudi Menuhin, René Girard, and Franco Zefferelli have in common? Along with scores of others-artists, musicians, scholars, writers, actors, politicians, and business people-they signed petitions to save the Catholic Church's ancient...
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The surprising alliance between Japan and pro-Tokyo African Americans during World War II
In November 1942 in East St. Louis, Illinois a group of African Americans engaged in military drills were eagerly awaiting a Japanese invasion of the U.S.- an invasion that they planned to join. Since the rise of Japan as a superpower less than a century earlier, African Americans across class and ideological lines had saluted the Asian nation, not least because...
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Frames hip-hop as the defining cultural force in the aftermath of the Civil Rights and Black Power eras
When Lauryn Hill stepped forward to accept her fifth Grammy Award in 1999, she paused as she collected the last trophy, and seeming somewhat startled said, "This is crazy, 'cause this is hip hop music.'" Hill's astonishment at receiving mainstream acclaim for music once deemed insignificant testifies to the explosion of this truly revolutionary...
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Step Into the Mind of the Opposition: Strategies Redefined
In a world where political skirmishes and ideological battles are the new normal, "Beyond the Border: Envisioning the Adversary's Tactics" emerges as a vital beacon for those seeking to understand the complexities of modern conflict. With meticulous analysis and a profound understanding of political prowess, this book serves as an insider guide to decoding adversarial strategies that are...
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A Symphony of Self: Immerse in Poetic Wisdom for Personal Triumph
Embark on an enriching journey through the pure essence of poetic expression and psychological insight with "The Rhyme of Growth: A Poetic Plan for Personal Progression." This exquisite tapestry of verses delivers profound reflections on the art of living, weaving an intricate dance between the written word and the endless reaches of personal development.
In the gentle cadence of...
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In "Knowledgeomics: Rewriting the Social Code for a Smarter Planet," embark on a transformative journey that transcends conventional boundaries, delving into the nexus of knowledge and economics to reshape the very fabric of our societal structure.In this groundbreaking exploration, we unravel the historical tapestry of social codes, navigating through the evolution of knowledge as a dynamic force shaping the destiny of nations. Addressing the urgency...
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