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Author: Michael Higston Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1844682528 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 435
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A Royal Air Force helicopter pilot fakes his own death to join a CIA paramilitary unit in this remarkable Cold War biography. RAF helicopter ace Terry Peet had a well-earned reputation for sheer guts. While in Malaya and Borneo, he cheated death time and again, earning a Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air. But Peet suddenly disappeared without trace—supposedly having drowned while scuba diving. Then, six years later, Peet reappeared. The media hailed him as a renegade hero when the story of his extraordinary double life was revealed. Peet had in fact been recruited by the CIA for clandestine paramilitary operations in the former Belgian Congo. He was then sent to Nigeria, where he led a UNICEF mission saving refugees from the Biafran War. Peet’s work with the CIA had the tacit approval of British Intelligence, but his departure from the RAF had to be covert. Yet none of this was mentioned in the summary presented at his court martial. Now Renegade Hero recounts the full story of the mysterious affair as told to the author by Peet himself.
Author: Michael Higston Publisher: Casemate Publishers ISBN: 1844682528 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 435
Book Description
A Royal Air Force helicopter pilot fakes his own death to join a CIA paramilitary unit in this remarkable Cold War biography. RAF helicopter ace Terry Peet had a well-earned reputation for sheer guts. While in Malaya and Borneo, he cheated death time and again, earning a Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air. But Peet suddenly disappeared without trace—supposedly having drowned while scuba diving. Then, six years later, Peet reappeared. The media hailed him as a renegade hero when the story of his extraordinary double life was revealed. Peet had in fact been recruited by the CIA for clandestine paramilitary operations in the former Belgian Congo. He was then sent to Nigeria, where he led a UNICEF mission saving refugees from the Biafran War. Peet’s work with the CIA had the tacit approval of British Intelligence, but his departure from the RAF had to be covert. Yet none of this was mentioned in the summary presented at his court martial. Now Renegade Hero recounts the full story of the mysterious affair as told to the author by Peet himself.
Author: Ashley M. Donnelly Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476614636 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 199
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This book explores the presence of the anti-hero in mainstream dramatic serial television. It offers critical examinations of Dexter, Sons of Anarchy, True Blood, Breaking Bad, and Boardwalk Empire. What purpose might such unusual protagonists serve in today's culture and what do their tales tell about U.S. political and economic issues from 2008 to 2012? The author discovers how the characters that seem initially so different prove to be strong examplars of established forms of power, such as white patriarchy and late capitalist interests. The study finds that even when the characters are groundbreaking fictional figures, they are all eventually written into submission by the narratives of their series, echoing the same tales of fictitious heroism recycled in American television narratives for decades. New trends in television narratives are discussed--with the expectation that perhaps future dramas will free audiences from oppressive narratives rather than continue to normalize them.
Author: Marissa Meyer Publisher: Feiwel & Friends ISBN: 1250164079 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 577
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NOW A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer, comes a high-stakes world of adventure, passion, danger, and betrayal. Secret Identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice. The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to the villains who have the power to end them both.
Author: J. N. Chaney Publisher: Renegade Star ISBN: 9781549574023 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 300
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"Jace Hughes is a renegade. That means taking jobs and not asking questions, no matter the situation. So long as he can keep his ship floating, Jace is free to live the life he wants. But that all changes when he meets Abigail Pryar, a simple nun looking for safe passage out of the system. Jace knows he shouldn't get involved, but when strange sounds start coming from inside the woman's cargo, he can't help but check it out."--Page [4] of cover.
Author: Chelsea M. Campbell Publisher: ISBN: 1606840606 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 353
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Expecting to become a supervillain on his 16th birthday, Damien Locke, son of one of Golden City's most notorious supervillains, is horrified to discover that he may instead be destined to become a superhero.
Author: Abigail G. Scheg Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 1476667691 Category : Performing Arts Languages : en Pages : 221
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One dimensional television characters are a thing of the past--today's popular shows feature intricate storylines and well developed characters. From the brooding Damon Salvatore in The Vampire Diaries to the tough-minded Rick Grimes in The Walking Dead, protagonists are not categorically good, antagonists often have relatable good sides, and heroes may act as antiheroes from one episode to the next. This collection of new essays examines the complex characters in Orange Is the New Black, Homeland, Key & Peele, Oz, Empire, Breaking Bad, House, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Author: Ryan Costello Publisher: ISBN: 9781736884324 Category : Fantasy games Languages : en Pages : 0
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"In the G.I. JOE Roleplaying game, create your own Joe by choosing your military training origin, personal traits, and role within the G.I. Joe organization to become a Real American Hero and save the day! This book contains everything you need to create your own G.I. JOE character and play the game - just add dice, some friends, and your imagination."--Amazon.com.
Author: Jane Hwang Degenhardt Publisher: Edinburgh University Press ISBN: 074868655X Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 263
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This book explores the threat of Christian conversion to Islam in twelve early modern English plays. In works by Shakespeare, Marlowe, Massinger, and others, conversion from Christianity to Islam is represented as both tragic and erotic, as a fate worse t
Author: David Verza Publisher: LifeRich Publishing ISBN: 1489746803 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 171
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Noodle is a small yet determined boy who wants to make a big difference in CityTown. As the city’s only flour-based citizen, he is already special. But something inside of him dreams of doing more. Noodle, who tends to jump into new things without thinking, wants to be a superhero who helps and protects his fellow citizens. However, first he needs a hero permit. Thankfully, his snarky and scaly friend, Poof, is prepared to guide him on the road to join the League of Heroes. But as Noodle is about to discover, becoming a certified hero is not easy. The journey is just beginning for Noodle as he battles sarcastic cell phones, mountains of paperwork, and grumpy office ladies...completely unaware that his greatest test awaits. Now only time will tell if he will realize success or failure on his quest to achieve his dream. In this exciting tale, a ten-year-old boy with a big dream discovers that it takes sacrifice, courage, and perseverance to be a hero.
Author: Michael Higston
Author: Michael Higston
Author: Ashley M. Donnelly
Author: Marissa Meyer
Author: Bryan C.P. Steele
Author: J. N. Chaney
Author: Chelsea M. Campbell
Author: Abigail G. Scheg
Author: Ryan Costello
Author: Jane Hwang Degenhardt
Author: David Verza