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Kaufman details the incredible true story of science's search for the beginnings of life on Earth and the probability that it exists elsewhere in the universe.
First publish date: 2011
Authors: Marc Kaufman
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πŸ“˜ The contact has begun

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πŸ“˜ How to contact space people
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Twelve chapters detailing personal contacts with Space Intelligences. First fully written account of contacts with SI's since Moses (Musa, Moshe). Book is genuine. SI's are Real. Easy to read and reference. One of a kind.

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πŸ“˜ The Challenge of Contact


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