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The Silence of the Choir

A Novel

by Mohamed Mbougar Sarr ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

A polyphonic tale of immigration and community by "the most promising Senegalese writer of his generation" (Le Monde) and winner of the 2021 Prix GoncourtSeventy-two men arrive in the middle of the Sicilian countryside. They are "immigrants," "refugees" or "migrants." But in Altino, they're called the ragazzi, the "guys" that the Santa Marta Association have taken responsibility for. In this small ... Read more

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A polyphonic tale of immigration and community by "the most promising Senegalese writer of his generation" (Le Monde) and winner of the 2021 Prix GoncourtSeventy-two men arrive in the middle of the Sicilian countryside. They are "immigrants," "refugees" or "migrants." But in Altino, they're called the ragazzi, the "guys" that the Santa Marta Association have taken responsibility for. In this small
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Inner City Hoodlum

by Donald Goines ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

The last novel by Donald Goines, the OG master of urban lit, a gritty, graphic thrill ride of relentless street violence, desperate measures, and brutal, unstoppable revenge . . .Johnny Washington is a ruthless survivor, a Black teen raised on the streets of LA, a battlefield of broken families, rival gangs, and minimum wage—all under the cold, watchful eye of the men and in blue. But Johnny's ... Read more

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The last novel by Donald Goines, the OG master of urban lit, a gritty, graphic thrill ride of relentless street violence, desperate measures, and brutal, unstoppable revenge . . .Johnny Washington is a ruthless survivor, a Black teen raised on the streets of LA, a battlefield of broken families, rival gangs, and minimum wage—all under the cold, watchful eye of the men and in blue. But Johnny's
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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

by Frederick Douglass ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

In 1852, Frederick Douglass, former slave and, by then, a leading figure in the abolitionist movement was asked by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association to address the group for their July 4th celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.Delivered, in fact, on the 5th of July, the speech caused an immediate sensation and swiftly became a seminal rallying cry of the abolitionist ... Read more

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In 1852, Frederick Douglass, former slave and, by then, a leading figure in the abolitionist movement was asked by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association to address the group for their July 4th celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.Delivered, in fact, on the 5th of July, the speech caused an immediate sensation and swiftly became a seminal rallying cry of the abolitionist
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History's Greatest Speeches - Vol. III

by Moses, Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, Pericles, Maximilien Robespierre, Marie Curie ...

Narrated by Mike Nussbaum, Joseph Wycoff, Paul Stroili, Kevin Theis, Leandro Cano, Amir Abdullah, Sara Nichols ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history.From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has here collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time. Featuring such disparate historical characters as Moses ... Read more

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The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history.From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has here collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time. Featuring such disparate historical characters as Moses
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Plundered

How Racist Policies Undermine Black Homeownership in America

by Bernadette Atuahene ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

In the spirit of Evicted, a property law scholar uses the story of two grandfathers—one white, one black—who arrived in Detroit at the turn of the twentieth century to reveal how racist policies weaken Black families, widen the racial wealth gap, and derive profit from pain.When Professor Bernadette Atuahene moved to Detroit, she planned to study the city’s squatting phenomenon. What she ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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In the spirit of Evicted, a property law scholar uses the story of two grandfathers—one white, one black—who arrived in Detroit at the turn of the twentieth century to reveal how racist policies weaken Black families, widen the racial wealth gap, and derive profit from pain.When Professor Bernadette Atuahene moved to Detroit, she planned to study the city’s squatting phenomenon. What she
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Beyond Midnight

An Ashe Cayne Novel, Book 5

by Ian K. Smith ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 5 - An Ashe Cayne Mystery
Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

In the fifth installment of the Ashe Cayne series the smooth Chicago private eye stumbles into the city's internecine (and deadly) world of politics.The death of immigrant Juaquin Escobar has been ruled an accidental drowning in Lake Michigan. The only problem is he never drinks and never swims. When the CPD informs his nephew Ivan Ramirez and closes the case he refuses to believe it’s true ... Read more

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In the fifth installment of the Ashe Cayne series the smooth Chicago private eye stumbles into the city's internecine (and deadly) world of politics.The death of immigrant Juaquin Escobar has been ruled an accidental drowning in Lake Michigan. The only problem is he never drinks and never swims. When the CPD informs his nephew Ivan Ramirez and closes the case he refuses to believe it’s true
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A Black Theology of Liberation

50th Anniversary Edition

by James H. Cone ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

With the publication of his two early works, Black Theology & Black Power (1969) and A Black Theology of Liberation (1970), James Cone emerged as one of the most creative and provocative theological voices in North America. His books offered a searing indictment of white theology and society and introduced a radical presentation of the Christian message of our time. Combining the visions of ... Read more

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With the publication of his two early works, Black Theology & Black Power (1969) and A Black Theology of Liberation (1970), James Cone emerged as one of the most creative and provocative theological voices in North America. His books offered a searing indictment of white theology and society and introduced a radical presentation of the Christian message of our time. Combining the visions of
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A Muslim American Slave

The Life of Omar Ibn Said

by Omar Ibn Said ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he came to the attention of a prominent North Carolina family after filling "the walls of his room with piteous petitions to be released, all written in the Arabic language," as one local newspaper reported. Ibn Said soon became a local celebrity, and in 1831 he was ... Read more

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Born to a wealthy family in West Africa around 1770, Omar Ibn Said was abducted and sold into slavery in the United States, where he came to the attention of a prominent North Carolina family after filling "the walls of his room with piteous petitions to be released, all written in the Arabic language," as one local newspaper reported. Ibn Said soon became a local celebrity, and in 1831 he was
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Shakespeare's Greatest Monologues - The Complete Collection

Over 40 Legendary Speeches

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Joseph Wycoff, Austyn Williamson, Amir Abdullah, Michael Downey, Christopher Prentice, Jack Hickey, Kevin Theis, Rebekah Ward, Alan Ball, John Lister, Sara Nichols, Ruth Kaufman, Tom Mula, Michael Mitchell, Karen Woditsch, Debo Balogun, Catherine O'Connor, Erin Philpott, Jean Marie Koon, Jean Moran, Tony Dobrowolski, Robert McLean, Colleen Scallen, Mark Richard, Katie Lynn, Sean Fortunato, David Blixt, Stephen Spencer, Belinda Bremner, Noelle Klyce, Mickey Theis, Bob Theis, Robert Koon, Angela Iannone, Barbara Figgins, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Jan Blixt, Ben Werling, Laura Spaeth, Glynis Gilio, Leenya Rideout, Barbara Zahora, Mark Lancaster, Ronald Keaton, Paul Stroili ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best exemplified in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.From King Henry V's inspiring speech ... Read more

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William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best exemplified in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.From King Henry V's inspiring speech
... Read more
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The Overnights

An Ashe Cayne Novel, Book 3

by Ian K. Smith ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 3 - An Ashe Cayne Mystery
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

“Chicago PI Ashe Cayne is the perfect hero for our times.”—Harlan Coben#1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith brings back former Chicago detective turned private eye Ashe Cayne in this eagerly anticipated mystery in which the investigator finds himself in a race against the clock to protect a high-profile Chicago news anchor and solve the racially charged murder of a Black teen by a ... Read more

$28.99 USD

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“Chicago PI Ashe Cayne is the perfect hero for our times.”—Harlan Coben#1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith brings back former Chicago detective turned private eye Ashe Cayne in this eagerly anticipated mystery in which the investigator finds himself in a race against the clock to protect a high-profile Chicago news anchor and solve the racially charged murder of a Black teen by a
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Undisrupted

Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability and Future Readiness

by Ian Khan ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

9 hours 29 min

In Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness, Ian Khan, a distinguished futurist, filmmaker, and author, delivers a compelling message that challenges the conventional approach to future-proofing businesses with technology, offering a fresh, comprehensive strategy for thriving in an uncertain future.In the book, Khan introduces the ... Read more

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In Undisrupted: Leadership Essentials on Business Transformation, Profitability, and Future Readiness, Ian Khan, a distinguished futurist, filmmaker, and author, delivers a compelling message that challenges the conventional approach to future-proofing businesses with technology, offering a fresh, comprehensive strategy for thriving in an uncertain future.In the book, Khan introduces the
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Unspoken, The

An Ashe Cayne Novel

by Ian K. Smith ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Ashe Cayne
Unabridged

8 hours 16 min

In this new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith, an ex-cop turned private investigator seeks justice on the vibrant, dangerous streets of Chicago.Former Chicago detective Ashe Cayne is desperate for redemption. After refusing to participate in a police department cover-up involving the death of a young black man, Cayne is pushed out of the force. But he won’t sit quietly ... Read more

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In this new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith, an ex-cop turned private investigator seeks justice on the vibrant, dangerous streets of Chicago.Former Chicago detective Ashe Cayne is desperate for redemption. After refusing to participate in a police department cover-up involving the death of a young black man, Cayne is pushed out of the force. But he won’t sit quietly
... Read more