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The New Dark Ages

The Death of Reading and the Dawn of the Post-Literate Society

by James Marriott ...

Narrated by James Marriott ...

Unabridged

4 hours

A provocative argument about how an increase in literacy jumpstarted modern civilization, and how its decline threatens democracy and the future of humanityThe beginning of the modern era saw the widespread adoption of new printing technologies that allowed the written word to spread far and wide. It's not by chance this period also saw the rise of revolutions and the decline of the aristocratic ... Read more

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A provocative argument about how an increase in literacy jumpstarted modern civilization, and how its decline threatens democracy and the future of humanityThe beginning of the modern era saw the widespread adoption of new printing technologies that allowed the written word to spread far and wide. It's not by chance this period also saw the rise of revolutions and the decline of the aristocratic
... Read more
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The Gales of November

The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald

by John U. Bacon ...

Narrated by Johnny Heller ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald**’s sinking, the bestselling author of** The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.”For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley do ... Read more

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On the fiftieth anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald**’s sinking, the bestselling author of** The Great Halifax Explosion tells the definitive story of the “Mighty Fitz.”For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley do
... Read more
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Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You

by James G. Friesen, E. James Wilder, Anne M. Bierling, Rick Koepcke, Maribeth Poole ...

Narrated by Dede Cordo ...

Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

The Life Model is a unifying approach to ministries of counseling, recovery, pastoral care, prayer ministry, deliverance, inner healing, child rearing, body life and health. Substance abuse recovery programs internationally are guided by the Life Model's five principles. Because the Life Model develops strong maturity, it is widely used as a church model, particularly where people must face ... Read more

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The Life Model is a unifying approach to ministries of counseling, recovery, pastoral care, prayer ministry, deliverance, inner healing, child rearing, body life and health. Substance abuse recovery programs internationally are guided by the Life Model's five principles. Because the Life Model develops strong maturity, it is widely used as a church model, particularly where people must face
... Read more
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A Swim in a Pond in the Rain

In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life

by George Saunders ...

Narrated by George Saunders, Phylicia Rashad, Nick Offerman, Glenn Close, Keith David, Rainn Wilson, BD Wong, Renée Elise Goldsberry ...

Unabridged

14 hours 44 min

From the New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been teaching a class on the Russian short story to his MFA students at Syracuse University. In A Swim in a Pond in ... Read more

$22.99 USD

From the New York Times bestselling, Booker Prize–winning author of Lincoln in the Bardo and Tenth of December comes a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.For the last twenty years, George Saunders has been teaching a class on the Russian short story to his MFA students at Syracuse University. In A Swim in a Pond in
... Read more
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Cultish

The Language of Fanaticism

by Amanda Montell ...

Narrated by Ann Marie Gideon ...

Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of ... Read more

$25.99 USD

“One of those life-changing reads that makes you see—or, in this case, hear—the whole world differently.” —Megan Angelo, author of Followers“At times chilling, often funny, and always perceptive and cogent, Cultish is a bracing reminder that the scariest thing about cults is that you don't realize you're in one till it's too late.”—Refinery29.comThe New York Times-bestselling author of The Age of
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Summer for the Gods

The Scopes Trial and America's Continuing Debate Over Science and Religion

by Edward J Larson ...

Narrated by Brian Troxell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

**The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schoolsWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in History“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York Times**In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century's most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists ... Read more

$27.99 USD

**The landmark history of the Scopes Trial and the battle over evolution and creation in America's schoolsWinner of the Pulitzer Prize in History“A riveting book.” —Frank Rich, New York Times**In the summer of 1925, the sleepy hamlet of Dayton, Tennessee, became the setting for one of the twentieth century's most contentious courtroom dramas, pitting William Jennings Bryan and the anti-Darwinists
... Read more
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Incarceration Nations

A Journey to Justice in Prisons Around the World

by Baz Dreisinger ...

Narrated by Christina Delaine ...

Unabridged

11 hours 28 min

Beginning in Africa and ending in Europe, Incarceration Nations is a first-person odyssey through the prison systems of the world. Baz Dreisinger, a professor, journalist, and the founder of the Prison-to-College Pipeline, looks into the human stories of incarcerated men and women and those who imprison them, creating a jarring, poignant view of a world to which most are denied access.From serving ... Read more

$16.99 USD

Beginning in Africa and ending in Europe, Incarceration Nations is a first-person odyssey through the prison systems of the world. Baz Dreisinger, a professor, journalist, and the founder of the Prison-to-College Pipeline, looks into the human stories of incarcerated men and women and those who imprison them, creating a jarring, poignant view of a world to which most are denied access.From serving
... Read more
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Foundation Portuguese (Michel Thomas Method) - Full course

Learn Portuguese with the Michel Thomas Method

by Michel Thomas ...

Narrated by Virginia Catmur ...

Series series Foundation
Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Portuguese in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything ... Read more

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Looking for a convenient language course that gets you speaking Portuguese in hours, not years? The Michel Thomas audio courses have helped over five million language learners to master a new language, with no writing, no stress and no memorisation.Perfect for absolute beginners, little or no prior knowledge of the language is needed for the Foundation course. The audio course provides everything
... Read more
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July

by Richard Kish ...

Narrated by Richard Kish ...

Unabridged

28 min

"A poetic snapshot of a month in one depressed late twenty-something’s mind."July is a poetry collection written over the course of the month of July, one poem written every day exploring a theme or a feeling that was sparked by something that happened that day. ... Read more

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"A poetic snapshot of a month in one depressed late twenty-something’s mind."July is a poetry collection written over the course of the month of July, one poem written every day exploring a theme or a feeling that was sparked by something that happened that day.
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7-Figure Educator

Turn Your Experience as an Educator into Income, Impact, and Freedom

by Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas ...

Narrated by Dr. Erica Jordan-Thomas ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

**USA Today Bestseller!A step-by-step blueprint that helps educators—especially Black educators and educators of color—turn their expertise into a purpose-driven consulting business that finally pays them what they’re worth.**If you’re a high-performing educator who’s ever wondered, Is this all there is?—this book is your answer.Whether you're burned out in the classroom, ready to launch a side ... Read more

$23.99 USD

**USA Today Bestseller!A step-by-step blueprint that helps educators—especially Black educators and educators of color—turn their expertise into a purpose-driven consulting business that finally pays them what they’re worth.**If you’re a high-performing educator who’s ever wondered, Is this all there is?—this book is your answer.Whether you're burned out in the classroom, ready to launch a side
... Read more
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Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents

by Russell A. Barkley, PhD ...

Narrated by Abby Craden ...

Unabridged

16 hours 59 min

From distinguished researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this treasured parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment. It also presents a proven eight-step behavior management plan specifically designed for 6- to 18-year-olds with ADHD. Offering encouragement, guidance, and loads of practical tips, Dr. ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From distinguished researcher/clinician Russell A. Barkley, this treasured parent resource gives you the science-based information you need about attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and its treatment. It also presents a proven eight-step behavior management plan specifically designed for 6- to 18-year-olds with ADHD. Offering encouragement, guidance, and loads of practical tips, Dr.
... Read more
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Too Hot to Handle

Discover the new forced proximity romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia Macintosh

by Portia MacIntosh ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

The BRAND-NEW sun-drenched rivals to lovers romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry!'I absolutely adored Too Hot To Handle! I thought it was so funny and so fun - I raced through it in one big, lovely read-y gulp. It deserves to be taken on so many holidays this summer.' - Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes✨ ... Read more

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The BRAND-NEW sun-drenched rivals to lovers romance from MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Christina Lauren, Lynn Painter and Emily Henry!'I absolutely adored Too Hot To Handle! I thought it was so funny and so fun - I raced through it in one big, lovely read-y gulp. It deserves to be taken on so many holidays this summer.' - Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes✨
... Read more
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Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Curly-Haired Company

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 1

by John Pasden ...

Narrated by Xiuye Zhang ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mandarin Companion
Unabridged

59 min

Mr. Xie was recently hired by the Curly Haired Company. For a significant weekly allowance, he was required to sit in an office and copy articles from a book, while in the meantime his assistant looked after his shop. He had answered an advertisement in the paper and although hundreds of people applied, he was the only one selected because of his very curly hair. When the company unexpectedly ... Read more

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Mr. Xie was recently hired by the Curly Haired Company. For a significant weekly allowance, he was required to sit in an office and copy articles from a book, while in the meantime his assistant looked after his shop. He had answered an advertisement in the paper and although hundreds of people applied, he was the only one selected because of his very curly hair. When the company unexpectedly
... Read more
Audiobook

Philosophy of Education, A

Annotated Edition

by Charlotte Mason, Rachel Lebowitz ...

Narrated by Rachel Lebowitz ...

Series Audiobook 6 - The Annotated Home Education Series
Unabridged

13 hours 42 min

Reading and understanding Charlotte Mason's Volumes just got a whole lot easier!Don't have time to sit down and read? Now you can LISTEN!The Annotated Edition of Volume 6 includes the full, unabridged text of Charlotte Mason’s original work: A Philosophy of Education as well as ANNOTATIONS to help you understand it!All her words and wisdom have been retained while, at the same ti... ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Reading and understanding Charlotte Mason's Volumes just got a whole lot easier!Don't have time to sit down and read? Now you can LISTEN!The Annotated Edition of Volume 6 includes the full, unabridged text of Charlotte Mason’s original work: A Philosophy of Education as well as ANNOTATIONS to help you understand it!All her words and wisdom have been retained while, at the same ti...
... Read more
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Charlie N. Holmberg's Book of Magic

The Ultimate Fantasy Author's Guide to Magic Systems

by Charlie N. Holmberg ...

Narrated by Angela Dawe ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from bestselling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.In this book, we will...Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magicLearn to ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from bestselling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.In this book, we will...Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magicLearn to
... Read more
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7 P's of Publishing Success, The

by Mark Leslie Lefebvre, Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Narrated by Mark Leslie Lefebvre ...

Series series Stark Publishing Solutions
Unabridged

1 hour 37 min

What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing?Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing, ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What seven traits do the most successful authors have in common? Which strategic approaches can have the most positive effect on your author career? Where should you focus your energy and effort for maximum results? How do these components work together to help you forge a powerful path through publishing?Join Mark Leslie Lefebvre, who draws upon more than three decades of experience in writing,
... Read more
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Institutes of Justinian, The

The sixth-century codification of Roman law

by Justinian ...

Narrated by Edward Herrmann (Synthesized), Synthesized Voice ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.The Institutes of Justinian is a component of the Corpus Juris Civilis, the sixth-century codification of Roman law ordered by the ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This recording has been digitally produced by DeepZen Limited, using a synthesized version of an audiobook narrator’s voice under license. DeepZen uses Emotive Speech Technology to create digital narrations that offer a similar listening experience to human narration.The Institutes of Justinian is a component of the Corpus Juris Civilis, the sixth-century codification of Roman law ordered by the
... Read more
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The Love Proposal

A bridesmaid & best man, wedding date romantic comedy perfect for fans of Meghan Quinn and Annabel Monaghan

by Camilla Isley ...

Narrated by Ina-Marie Smith, Greg Stylianou-Burns ...

Series series The One
Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

'A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end' Phoebe MacLeodThe moment you stop looking, that’s when Prince Charming will come knocking on your door!Summer Knowles does not want a boyfriend. Relationships have caused enough problems in her life. As bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding, she’s going to avoid all things romantic – especially the brawny, ... Read more

$25.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

'A fast-paced, entertaining will-they-won't-they that kept me on tenterhooks to the end' Phoebe MacLeodThe moment you stop looking, that’s when Prince Charming will come knocking on your door!Summer Knowles does not want a boyfriend. Relationships have caused enough problems in her life. As bridesmaid at her sister’s wedding, she’s going to avoid all things romantic – especially the brawny,
... Read more
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German Short Stories

This Book Includes - Learn German with Stories for Beginners, Learn German with Stories for Intermediates, Learn German with Stories for Advanced

by Patrick Haul ...

Narrated by Patrick Khatrao ...

Unabridged

5 hours 2 min

German Short Stories – This Includes 3 Manuscripts: Learn German with Stories, the Entire Set from Beginner to Advanced!Learning a new language can be extremely difficult. Especially one that seems so challenging. With its complex grammar rules and strange sounds, it can discourage anyone willing to give the German language a try.This audiobooks contains 3 manuscripts with 3 difficulty levels: ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

German Short Stories – This Includes 3 Manuscripts: Learn German with Stories, the Entire Set from Beginner to Advanced!Learning a new language can be extremely difficult. Especially one that seems so challenging. With its complex grammar rules and strange sounds, it can discourage anyone willing to give the German language a try.This audiobooks contains 3 manuscripts with 3 difficulty levels:
... Read more
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German Short Stories For Beginners

Immerse Yourself in the Language and Culture with 20 Engaging Tales

by Acquire A Lot ...

Narrated by Annika Storandt ...

Series Audiobook 1 - German Comprehensible Input
Unabridged

4 hours 45 min

Immerse Yourself in the Language and Culture with 20 Engaging TalesLooking to learn German naturally and enjoyably? Keep reading!This audiobook offers 20 fun and engaging stories that depict the daily lives of various people—at work, with friends, at school, and more. Written specifically for beginner and intermediate learners, these stories help you build vocabulary and fluency naturally.What ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Immerse Yourself in the Language and Culture with 20 Engaging TalesLooking to learn German naturally and enjoyably? Keep reading!This audiobook offers 20 fun and engaging stories that depict the daily lives of various people—at work, with friends, at school, and more. Written specifically for beginner and intermediate learners, these stories help you build vocabulary and fluency naturally.What
... Read more
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Private Pilot License Exam Test Prep, The

Everything You Need to Know to Pass the Check-Ride and Get Your PPL on the First Try with Flying Colors. Theory, Tests, Explanations, +130 Q&A, Vocabulary

by ISAIAH GARNER ...

Narrated by Tom Brooks ...

Unabridged

7 hours 20 min

If you're eager to get certified and fly to find out what it's like to see the world from thousands of feet in the air, you need to know the valuable information we have reserved for you.The Private Pilot's License is the first license every pilot must obtain. In my opinion, it is one of the most rewarding because of the excitement of learning things you've probably never done before!This manual ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you're eager to get certified and fly to find out what it's like to see the world from thousands of feet in the air, you need to know the valuable information we have reserved for you.The Private Pilot's License is the first license every pilot must obtain. In my opinion, it is one of the most rewarding because of the excitement of learning things you've probably never done before!This manual
... Read more
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The Sixty Year Dream

Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Level 1

by John Pasden ...

Narrated by Xiuye Zhang ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Mandarin Companion
Unabridged

53 min

Zhou Xuefa (Rip Van Winkle) is well loved by everyone in his town, everyone except his nagging wife. With his faithful dog Blackie, Zhou Xuefa spends his time playing with kids, helping neighbors, and discussing politics in the teahouse. One day after a bad scolding from his wife, he goes for a walk into the mountains and meets a mysterious old man who appears to be from an ancient time. The man ... Read more

$2.99 USD

Zhou Xuefa (Rip Van Winkle) is well loved by everyone in his town, everyone except his nagging wife. With his faithful dog Blackie, Zhou Xuefa spends his time playing with kids, helping neighbors, and discussing politics in the teahouse. One day after a bad scolding from his wife, he goes for a walk into the mountains and meets a mysterious old man who appears to be from an ancient time. The man
... Read more
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The Souls of Black Folk

by W.E.B. Du Bois, Ronald Riley ...

Narrated by Brock Walter ...

Unabridged

7 hours 51 min

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (1868-1963) is the greatest of African American intellectuals--a sociologist, historian, novelist, and activist whose astounding career spanned the nation's history from Reconstruction to the civil rights movement. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Fisk, Harvard, and the University of Berlin, Du Bois penned his epochal masterpiece, The Souls of Black Folk, in ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

William Edward Burghardt Du Bois (1868-1963) is the greatest of African American intellectuals--a sociologist, historian, novelist, and activist whose astounding career spanned the nation's history from Reconstruction to the civil rights movement. Born in Massachusetts and educated at Fisk, Harvard, and the University of Berlin, Du Bois penned his epochal masterpiece, The Souls of Black Folk, in
... Read more
Audiobook

The Journalist and the Murderer

by Janet Malcolm ...

Narrated by Marguerite Gavin ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

Janet Malcolm delves into the psychopathology of journalism using a strange and unprecedented lawsuit as her larger-than-life example: the lawsuit of Jeffrey MacDonald, a convicted murderer, against Joe McGinniss, the author of Fatal Vision. Examining the always uneasy, sometimes tragic relationship that exists between journalist and subject, Malcolm finds that neither journalist nor subject can ... Read more

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Janet Malcolm delves into the psychopathology of journalism using a strange and unprecedented lawsuit as her larger-than-life example: the lawsuit of Jeffrey MacDonald, a convicted murderer, against Joe McGinniss, the author of Fatal Vision. Examining the always uneasy, sometimes tragic relationship that exists between journalist and subject, Malcolm finds that neither journalist nor subject can
... Read more

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