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The Men Who Stare at Goats
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The Men Who Stare at Goats (2004) (edit title/settings)

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In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the U.S. Army. Defying all known accepted military practice -- and indeed, the laws of physics -- they believed that a soldier could adopt a cloak of invisibility, pass cleanly through walls, and, perhaps most chillingly,... read more

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  • “Have you stared at goats?”
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  • “A deep and unblinking look indicating the real person is home and comfortable with all. A quiet and calm stare indicating a willingness to be open.”
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This is a true story.

Table of Contents edit see section history

THE GENERAL
GOAT LAB
THE FIRST EARTH BATTALION
INTO THE HEART OF THE GOAT
HOMELAND SECURITY
PRIVATIZATION
THE PURPLE DINOSAUR
THE PREDATOR
THE DARK SIDE
A THINK TANK
A HAUNTED HOTEL
THE FREQUENCIES
SOME ILLUSTRATIONS
THE 1953 HOUSE
HAROLD'S CLUB OR BUST!
THE EXIT

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Jon Ronson (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0330375474
Page Count: 240

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: UB276 .R66 2009
  • Dewey: 355.34340973

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

Fine for all ages.

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