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Behind the Scenes of They Were Expendable A Pictorial History


Free Download Lou Sabini, "Behind the Scenes of They Were Expendable: A Pictorial History"
English | ISBN: 0786495006 | 2015 | 200 pages | PDF | 258 MB
In 1945 U.S. Navy photographer Nick Scutti found himself in the Florida Keys on the set of the classic World War II drama They Were Expendable, taking candid shots of director John Ford, stars Robert Montgomery and John Wayne and the supporting cast and crew. Scutti’s never before published collection of fully captioned photos provides a unique chronicle of the 30-day location shoot, revealing details of the making of the film and in some instances disproving certain statements made by MGM publicity and Ford himself. Brief biographies are included of the stars of the film and of the men the film was based upon.

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Race for a Remedy The Science and Scientists behind the Next Life-Saving Cancer Medicine [Audiobook]

Free Download Makhdum Ahmed MD, Pat Grimes (Narrator), "Race for a Remedy: The Science and Scientists behind the Next Life-Saving Cancer Medicine"
English | ASIN: B0D8R5J2ZG | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~08:00:00 | 220 MB
How does a mere molecule-a chemical structure-become a drug? And how do we know that it works safely? In a one-trillion-dollar pharmaceutical industry with high-stakes profits and perils, battles are raging every day to successfully bring a molecule to its birth: an FDA-approved medicine. In Race for a Remedy, Makhdum Ahmed, MD, an internationally renowned expert in cancer treatment and drug development, takes readers behind the scenes of the fascinating and intense world of cancer drug development.
Whether it’s a small molecule, a versatile monoclonal antibody, or the fancy, poster child of cutting-edge cell therapy, modern drugs are built upon a centuries-old solid foundation set by the pioneers of medicine and immunology. This revealing book also explores the struggles of current-day pharmaceutical and biotech industries to overtake competitors and make sure their molecule reaches the finish line first. For leading cancer drug developers, that means achieving the ultimate goal: creating the next life-saving cancer medicine.

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Becoming Elizabeth Arden The Woman Behind the Global Beauty Empire [Audiobook]


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English | ASIN: B0CR4HST17 | 2024 | 14 hours and 57 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 431 MB
Author: Stacy A. Cordery
Narrator: Tavia Gilbert

A sweeping biography of one of the most influential and successful business-women in American history, BECOMING ELIZABETH ARDEN opens the Red Door to a world of wealth, glamor, and the profitable business of beauty. Elizabeth Arden was a household name on six continents and a millionaire several times over before her death in 1966. Arden counted British royalty and social elites from the overlapping worlds of New York, Hollywood, London, and Paris among her clients. She revolutionized skin care and cosmetics, making it acceptable for all women to embrace glamour and wear makeup-not just actresses and prostitutes. She created a successful international business empire before women gained the vote and at a time when virtually no woman owned or ran a national company. She developed the first luxury spa and insisted on a holistic understanding of health and beauty.

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Cinematic Algorithms Behind the Scenes with AI


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English | January 3, 2024 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0CRH1MSRM | 158 pages | EPUB | 2.12 Mb
"A visionary dive into AI’s role in revolutionizing filmmaking. ‘Cinematic Algorithms’ masterfully unveils the behind-the-scenes influence of technology in cinema." – Dr. Laura Benson, Film Director and AI Specialist

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Women Behind Bars in Romania


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English | 2013 | ISBN: 0714642177, 1138432539 | EPUB | pages: 246 | 0.6 mb
In 1949, Annie Samuelli and her sister were seized by the Communists in a mass arrest of Romanians working for US and British legations. After nearly 12 years in separate prisons, they were released into exile on payment by a relative in the United States. This is her story.

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Archaeology Behind the Battle Lines The Macedonian Campaign (1915-19) and its Legacy


Free Download Andrew Shapland, "Archaeology Behind the Battle Lines: The Macedonian Campaign (1915-19) and its Legacy "
English | ISBN: 1138285250 | 2017 | 398 pages | EPUB | 21 MB
This volume focuses on a formative period in the history and archaeology of northern Greece. The decade following 1912, when Thessaloniki became part of Greece, was a period marked by an extraordinary internationalism as a result of the population movements caused by the shifting of national borders and the troop movements which accompanied the First World War.

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In Line Behind a Billion People How Scarcity will Define China’s Ascent in the Next Decade


Free Download In Line Behind a Billion People: How Scarcity will Define China’s Ascent in the Next Decade by Damien Ma, William Adams
English | November 13th, 2013 | ISBN: 0133133893 | 330 pages | True EPUB | 3.35 MB
Nearly everything you know about China is wrong! Yes, within a decade, China will have the world’s largest economy. But that is the least important thing to know about China.

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