Puppetmaster

Author : Robert A. Heinlein
Publisher : Baen
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 143913376X

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The Puppet Masters by Robert A. Heinlein Pdf

Now in Mass Market. An Epic Battle Against Mind-Controlling Alien Invaders as Only Robert A. Heinlein, the Best-Selling Grand Master of Science Fiction, Could Tell It. “One of the most influential writers in American literature.” —The New York Times Book Review. First came the news that a flying saucer had landed in Iowa. Then came the announcement that the whole thing was a hoax. End of story. Case closed. Except that two agents of the most secret intelligence agency in the U.S. government were on the scene and disappeared without reporting in. And four more agents who were sent in also disappeared. So the head of the agency and his two top agents went in and managed to get out with their discovery: an invasion is underway by slug-like aliens who can touch a human and completely control his or her mind. What the humans know, they know. What the slugs want, no matter what, the human will do. And most of Iowa is already under their control. Sam Cavanaugh was one of the agents who discovered the truth. Unfortunately, that was just before he was taken over by one of the aliens and began working for the invaders, with no will of his own. And he has just learned that a high official in the Treasury Department is now under control of the aliens. Since the Treasury Department includes the Secret Service, which safeguards the President of the United States, control of the entire nation is near at hand .

Author : Joanne Owen
Publisher : Orion Children's Books
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781444005325

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Puppet Master by Joanne Owen Pdf

From riches to rags, Milena is growing up in the city of Prague at the turn of the twentieth century. Her parents' once prosperous theatre lies in disrepair and her life seems to be in ruins, and has been since that fateful night her father died in a tragic accident and Milena's beautiful, talented Mother went missing. No trace of her has been found. But Milena has never lost hope that she will come back. The day she meets the flamboyant Puppet Master and his menacing protégés, the twins Zdenko and Zdenka, under the shadow of Prague's famous Astronomical Clock in the Old Town square is, coincidentally, the date of her mother's birthday. And it's the day Milena's grandmother chooses to reveal to her the story of her ancestors... and of her legacy. Or perhaps it's not such a coincidence. Joanne Owen's debut novel skilfully mingles the legends of Bohemia in a story rich in the traditions of circus, theatre and magic, all set in a city waiting to lay bare a myriad of secrets. Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2009 and the Carnegie Medal.

Author : Charles Band,Adam Felber
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780063087361

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Confessions of a Puppetmaster by Charles Band,Adam Felber Pdf

“Confessions of a Puppetmaster is a fast, funny, wild ride through some wild times. Plus, Charlie compares me to Harrison Ford, so I’m all in!” —Bill Maher Renowned producer, director, and “B movie” showman Charles Band takes readers on a wild romp through Hollywood’s decidedly un-Oscar-worthy underbelly, where mayhem and zombies reign supreme, and cheap thrills and entertainment are king "This book is a blast. It made me want to stay up all night and watch terrible movies." —Peter Sagal "One of the most entertaining film bios ever." —Larry Karaszewski "Reads like a Tarantino film written by Hunter S. Thompson." —Booklist Zombies, aliens, a little skin, lots of gore—and even more laughs—the cinematic universe of Charles Band is legendary. From the toilet-invading creatures of Ghoulies to the time-travelling bounty hunter in Trancers to the pandemic-crashed Corona Zombies, Band has spent four decades giving B-movie lovers exactly what they love. In Confessions of a Puppetmaster, this congenial master of Grindhouse cinema tells his own story, uncut. Born into a family of artists, Band spent much of his childhood in Rome where his father worked in the film industry. Early visits to movie sets sealed young Charlie’s fate. By his twenties he had plunged into moviemaking himself and found his calling in exploitation movies—quick, low-budget efforts that exploit the zeitgeist and feed people’s desire for clever, low-brow entertainment. His films crossed genres, from vampire flicks to sci fi to erotic musical adaptations of fairy tales. As he came into his own as a director, he was the first to give starring roles to household names like Demi Moore, Helen Hunt, and Bill Maher. Off set, Band’s life has been equally epic. Returning to his beloved Italy, he bought both Dino De Laurentiis’s movie studio and a medieval castle. After Romania’s oppressive communist regime fell, he circumvented the U.S. State Department to shoot films in Dracula’s homeland. He made—and then lost—a moviemaking fortune. A visionary, Band was also at the vanguard of the transition to home video and streaming, making and distributing direct-to-video movies long before the major studios caught on. In this revealing tell-all, Band details the dizzying heights and catastrophic depths of his four decades in showbiz. A candid and engaging glimpse at Hollywood’s wild side, Confessions of a Puppetmaster is as entertaining as the movies that made this consummate schlockmeister famous.

Author : Richard Hack
Publisher : Phoenix Books Incorporated
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1597775126

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Puppetmaster by Richard Hack Pdf

While many of J. Edgar Hoover's achievements and insecurities are well-documented, the author of "Hughes" and "Clash of the Titans" reveals for the first time the most hidden secrets of Hoover's private life and exposes previously undisclosed conduct that threatened to compromise the security of the entire nation. of photos.

Author : Tim Dedopulos
Publisher : Crossroad Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Puppet-Masters by Tim Dedopulos Pdf

Hidden Masters, Deadly Secrets Theo Bell's future hangs in the balance. Cut off from vampire society, his ranks and privileges as an archon revoked, Theo faces his most lethal task yet, identifying the forces behind the global slave ring he has pledged himself to destroy. But their power goes further than anything he can imagine, threatening the Camarilla itself. Time is running out.

Author : Dale Brown,Jim DeFelice
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062411310

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Puppet Master by Dale Brown,Jim DeFelice Pdf

New York Times–Bestselling Authors: A roboticist aids the FBI in fighting Eastern European criminals using AI—until things go very wrong . . . Louis Massina is revolutionizing the field of robotics. His technological wonders are capable of locating disaster survivors, preventing nuclear meltdowns, and replacing missing limbs. After one of Massina’s creations makes a miraculous rescue, an FBI agent recruits him to pursue Russian mobsters running a massive financial scam—and not coincidentally, suspected of killing the agent’s brother. Massina agrees to deploy a surveillance bot that uses artificial intelligence to follow its target. But when he’s thrust into a dangerous conspiracy, the billionaire inventor decides to take matters into his own hands—unleashing the greatest cyberweapons in the world and becoming the Puppet Master . . . . Acclaim for Dale Brown “Authentic [and] riveting.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Gripping.” —New York Times

Author : Lisa DeSelm
Publisher : Page Street Kids
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1645670805

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The Puppetmaster’s Apprentice by Lisa DeSelm Pdf

Impressed by the work of the puppetmaster and his apprentice, Tavia’s ruler, The Margrave, has ordered dozens of life-size marionette soldiers to be sent to Wolfspire Hall. When the orders for more soldiers come in with increasingly urgent deadlines, the puppetmaster’s health suffers and Pirouette, his daughter and protégé, is left to build in his stead. But there is something far more twisted brewing at Wolfspire—the Margrave’s son wants Pirouette to create an assassin. And he wants her to give it life. With Tavia teetering on the brink of war and her father dying in the dungeons, Pirouette has no choice but to accept. Racing against the rise of the next blue moon—the magic that will bring her creations to life—she can't help but wonder, is she making a masterpiece...or a monster?

Author : Abigail Osborne
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781913682323

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The Puppet Master by Abigail Osborne Pdf

Discover who is really pulling the strings in this “cracking debut . . . The tension [Osborne] creates in her writing, you could cut through with a knife” (CrimeBookJunkie). Billie is hiding from the world in fear of a man who nearly destroyed her. But a chance meeting with budding journalist, Adam, sparks a relationship that could free her from her life of isolation and dread. Unbeknownst to Billie, Adam knows exactly who she is and is determined to expose her and get justice for the lives he believes she has ruined. But first, he needs to convince her to open up to him. As an unwanted attraction blossoms between them, Adam comes to realize that all is not as it seems. Are Adam and Billie both being played? One thing is for sure, The Master wants his puppets back—and he’ll do anything to keep them. “An intelligent and well-crafted debut.” —Random Things Through My Letterbox “The Puppet Master took over my world until the last turn of the page, several days on, the book is still stalking the confines of my mind.” —Sweet Little Book Blog “Abigail Osborne has really captured the heart of a good psychological thriller, developing characters and situations which really hold your attention.” —Jen Med's Book Reviews “Osborne is an intriguing new voice in the psychological thriller world and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.” —Damppebbles “For a debut novel, this is a first-rate psychological thriller. The story flows seamlessly.” —The Haphazardous Hippo “[Osborne] has a natural flare for storytelling.” —My Chestnut Reading Tree

Author : Emile van der Does de Willebois,J.C. Sharman,Robert Harrison,Ji Won Park,Emily Halter
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780821388969

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The Puppet Masters by Emile van der Does de Willebois,J.C. Sharman,Robert Harrison,Ji Won Park,Emily Halter Pdf

This report examines the use of these entities in nearly all cases of corruption. It builds upon case law, interviews with investigators, corporate registries and financial institutions and a 'mystery shopping' exercise to provide evidence of this criminal practice.

Author : Rob Flickenger,Roger Weeks
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780596523558

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Wireless Hacks by Rob Flickenger,Roger Weeks Pdf

The authors bring readers more of the practical tips and tricks that made the first edition a runaway hit. Completely revised and updated, this version includes over 30 new hacks, major overhauls of over 30 more, and timely adjustments and touch-ups to dozens of other hacks.

Author : Lawrence Lindsey
Publisher : American Enterprise Institute
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0844740810

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Economic Puppetmasters by Lawrence Lindsey Pdf

Offers an insider's perspective on the bureaucratic structure of governmental institutions that shape economic policy, and the incentives and limitations of the individuals who head them.

Author : Mike McQuay
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0553293338

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Puppetmaster by Mike McQuay Pdf

Author : Nat Brehmer
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-09-17
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781476676302

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Puppet Master Complete by Nat Brehmer Pdf

This book is a comprehensive history of the most successful straight-to-video horror franchise of all time: Puppet Master. It provides an in-depth exploration of all 14 films to date--including a made-for-TV crossover and a theatrical reboot--and the action figures, comics, and other merchandise that have helped to keep the brand alive for the past 30 years. Puppet Master was the first film for independent producer extraordinaire Charles Band's Full Moon Entertainment, launching a franchise and a micro-budget studio that have both continued to this day. What led to the film's success? How did a little movie about killer puppets, designed to cater to the then-booming video market, wind up surviving video stores themselves? How did a series that had never even had a theatrical entry wind up with an unusually successful toy series? All of these questions are answered within these pages. Featuring new interviews with some of the biggest creative minds behind the franchise, as well as dozens of behind-the-scenes photos, this book is the ultimate guide to horror's most murderous marionettes.

Author : Peter O'Donnell
Publisher : Souvenir PressLtd
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0285637282

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Modesty Blaise by Peter O'Donnell Pdf

In her first adventure for British Intelligence Modesty Blaise with her loyal lieutenant, Willie Garvin, must foil a multi-million pound diamond heist. They travel from London to the South of France, across the Mediterranean to Cairo before battling, against impossible odds, a private army of professional killers.

Author : John Dalmas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-06-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0692234322

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The Puppet Master by John Dalmas Pdf

Noir of the Future In an alternate time line, technology has advanced civilization where within a few years the world is several centuries ahead. Even though advanced, crime still happens, only now criminals have new ways to cover their tracks. Private eye Martti Seppanen tracks crooks in a Los Angeles that noir detectives would hardly recognize. What happens when the murderer is someone who can control other people mentally? When the murder weapon is a bioengineered disease? And what if the victim is someone whose existence is a government secret and isn't quite considered human? ''An outstanding writer.'' -C. J. Cherryh