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In A Brave New World, Jess returns to her hometown of Warsend after surviving the devastating events of War's End: The Storm.
She must rebuild her life and confront the demons of her past as she struggles to find love, family, and the strength to persevere in a dangerous world.
Meanwhile, Chris grapples with his own longing for a family and home, as the threat of further conflict looms on the horizon.
Can Jess overcome her fears and protect those...
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Unlock the more straightforward side of Brave New World with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!
This engaging summary presents an analysis of Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, a pioneering science fiction novel which is generally considered one of the most significant English novels of the 20th century and remains a classic today. Its harrowing depiction of a totalitarian society built on a class system which is strictly enforced...
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Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher. He wrote nearly fifty books, both novels and non-fiction works - as well as wide-ranging essays, narratives, and poems.
Born into the prominent Huxley family, he graduated from Oxford, with an undergraduate degree in English literature. Early in his career, he published short stories and poetry and edited the literary magazine Oxford Poetry, before going on to publish travel writing, satire, and...
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An informed and erudite look at the current state of the American healthcare system from former Governor Richard D. Lamm and political economist Andy Sharma, including: Will the retirement of the Baby Boomer generation bankrupt our healthcare services? What does the impending healthcare reform mean for the nation? Does the US still have the best healthcare system in the world?
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Not too long ago neuroscientists believed we were born with an assigned number of brain cells, and as they died they were never replaced-we were doomed to get along with ever decreasing cognitive abilities. But as Judith Horstman tells us, more current research tells us that our brains are constantly adapting to our experiences, and new neuronal pathways are being forged every minute.
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Life is tough. It gets a whole lot tougher when death isn't the end...It started as some weird stories on the news. Then came the reports of rioting. Units of the National Guard and Reservists across the Eastern Seaboard of the United States activated to help restore law and order in the effected areas. The situation quickly crumbled into anarchy as the dead apparently did not want to stay that way...Senior Airman Amy Frays and Private Adam Lacey...
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Stem-cell research. Cloning. Genetic engineering. Today, discoveries in biotechnology are occurring so rapidly that we can barely begin to address one ethical debate before another looms overhead. This brave new world we've entered is a daunting one as well, with disturbing implications for the sanctity of life and for human nature itself. How should we respond as Christians?
Drawing on an abundance of cutting-edge information and life experience,...
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An end-of-times sci-fi thriller.
The concluding novel in the Alt Truths duology.
So, Richard and Sarah find themselves the unwitting "ingredients" in Perry's latest attempts to create a melting pot of world happiness. But the boy isn't the only savant, and when our hapless heroes discover an African war criminal is using a "super-savant" to impose his version of global order, it looks as if Utopia is going to have to wait.
Oh well, at least the...
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Adam and Kay White are carriers of The One Virus, a genetic fountain of youth. They have made billions of dollars disseminating the virus, which is sexually transmitted, to the rich and famous. Now they are being studied by scientists and doctors at the NIH to see what makes them special. Their Carrier state is different from those who simply receive a single Gift of the viral infection. They were inseminated by The One himself and thus are filled...
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Twayne's masterwork studies volume no. 39
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Twayne Publishers
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c1990
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Get the Summary of Aldous Huxley's Brave New World in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Original book introduction: Aldous Huxley's profoundly important classic of world literature, Brave New World is a searching vision of an unequal, technologically-advanced future where humans are genetically bred, socially indoctrinated, and pharmaceutically anesthetized to passively uphold an authoritarian ruling order–all at...
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"In the next decade and a half, China and India will become two of the world's indispensable powers--whether they rise peacefully or not. During that time, Asia will surpass the combined strength of North America and Europe in economic might, population size, and military spending. Both India and China will have vetoes over many international decisions, from climate change to global trade, human rights, and business standards. From her front row view...
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The way the world is changing so rapidly inspired the author to sort the wheat from the chaff. In a series of illustrated articles, Hamthesketch takes a wide perspective on global trends and tears away the surface trivia.
This intriguing booklet faces up to attitudes and actions which negate advantages that techno-science has achieved. It reveals with plain logic that civilization cannot expand indefinitely within the confined size of our planet.
His...
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Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
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[2022]
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Originally published in 1932, Brave New World is one of the most revered and profound works of twentieth century literature. Touching on themes of control, humanity, technology, and influence, Aldous Huxley's enduring classic is a reflection and a warning of the age in which it was written, yet remains frighteningly relevant today. With its surreal imagery and otherworldly backdrop, Brave New World adapts beautifully to the graphic novel form. Fred...
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What is embryonic stem cell research and why is it so controversial? What are the implications of biotech companies manufacturing human embryos as “products”? Wesley J. Smith presents a clear-eyed vision of two potential futures. In one, biotechnology will be a powerful tool to treat disease and improve the quality of our lives. But in another, darker scenario, we will be steered into the antihuman path that Aldous Huxley warned against fifty...
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"An entertaining and timely exploration of how our food - from where it's grown to how we buy it - is in the midst of a transformation, showing how this is our chance to do better, for us, for our children, and for our planet, from a global expert on consumer behavior"--
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"Technology can now control the spiritual experience. This is a journey through the high-tech aids for psychological growth that are changing our world, while exploring the safety, authenticity and ethics of this new world. We already rely on technology to manage our health, sleep, relationships, and finances, so it's no surprise that we're turning to technological aids for the spiritual journey. From apps that help us pray or meditate, to cybernauts...