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Beyond the time barrier

by Andrew Tomas

This text explores the nature of time and temporal anomalies, proposing that the past and future are tangible realities. It analyses historical prophecies and examines scientific theories concerning time travel and the potential to record past events.

Accession 9334 ISBN 0722185448 Publisher Sphere
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