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Title: National Civil Rights Museum Memphis TN

Subtitle: Audio Journeys Commemorates African-American History Month.

Author: Patricia L Lawrence

Narrator: Patricia L Lawrence

Format: Unabridged

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-10-09

Publisher: Big Happy Family, LLC

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Audio Journeys are exploring the National Civil Rights Museum Memphis Tennesse. Forty-one years ago on April 4 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated as he was leaving the Lorraine Motel in Memphis Tennessee to join the city's sanitation workers' striking for better working conditions and pay. The Lorraine Motel was converted into the United States' National Civil Rights Museum.

©2009 Travel Radio International Audio Journeys (TM); (P)2009 Travel Radio International Audio Journeys (TM)

Editorial Reviews:

Travel Radio International commemorates African-American history month with a visit to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tenn. International traveler Patricia Lawrence takes another of her engaging "audiojourneys" by exploring the exhibits with one of the museums regular guides. They discuss how the museum came to be located at the former Lorraine Motel - site of the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - as well as key episodes in American history from the original importation into the colonies of Africans to be slaves through the civil rights movement and its legacy.

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Title: Backpacking Safety Tips

Author: Sarah Scott

Narrator: Georgia King

Format: Unabridged

Length: 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-29-07

Publisher: Summersdale Publishers Ltd

Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Backpacking adventures are all too often cut short by a stolen wallet or "Delhi belly". Instead, you can be aware and be prepared. These essential tips will put your mind at rest, leaving you to concentrate on making your travels the stuff of dreams.

© and (P)2006 Summersdale Publishers Ltd.

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Title: Long Way Down

Author: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman

Narrator: Mark Bonnar, Rupert Degas

Format: Abridged

Length: 3 hrs and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 11-07-07

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

After their fantastic trip round the world in 2004, fellow actors and bike fanatics Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman couldn't shake the travel bug. Inspired by their UNICEF visits to Africa, they knew they had to go back and experience this extraordinary continent in more depth.

Joining up once more with producer/directors Russ Malkin and David Alexanian and the Long Way Round team, and with two new BMWs loaded up for the trip, their route took them from John O'Groats at the northernmost tip of Scotland to Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of South Africa.

Riding though spectacular scenery, often in extreme temperatures, Ewan and Charley faced their hardest challenges yet. With their trademark humour and honesty, they tell their story: the drama, the dangers, and the sheer exhilaration of riding together again, though a continent filled with magic and wonder.

Members Reviews:

Had a bit too high expectations on this one

Expected this book to give more indepth view than tv-series but it ended up being quite lame. The narrator of Ewans part has much stronger scottish accent than Ewan. And for someone not familiar to listening scottish it is annoyingly difficult to follow.

Don't Bother

What disappointed you about Long Way Down?

The foundation of the book is that Charley and Ewan wanted to go on another long trip with as little hassle as possible whilst earning as much from merchandise as possible. This book is one of the parts of that story, but it feels like an aside, rather than a book in itself.

If you have seen the series don't bother with the book; there is very very little more in them (both of the series)

What do you think your next listen will be?

Is that thing diesel

What three words best describe Mark Bonnar and Rupert Degas s voice?

I'm not sure who is who, but I am afraid to say that the english bloke did a much better Ewan than the scot.

Missing the novelty of Long Way Around

This audiobook while done by the same voice actors as in the Long Way Round, doesn't quite capture the excitement and novelty of the first audiobook. It may very well be that the journey WAS completely different, but it definitely didn't seem to have the detail of experience of the first book.

A light boys book - but an annoying voice

Having watched the series I decided to listen to the book. The narrative is great and broadly follows the TV version but has some nice insights into the detail that would not do well on TV.

The thing that drives you mad are the heavilly accented voices. The narrators are split to represent Ewan and Charlie with some awful heavy hollywood scottish voice for Ewan. After a while it really gets on your nerves and spoils an otherwise enjoyable boys book

Too short!

it managed to condense Africa into about 2 hours . having seen the long way down and long way round I feel both books are far too short however the content within is enjoyable

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Title: On the Run

Subtitle: Daring, Real-Life ALF Adventure Stories of Animals Rescued from Laboratories

Author: Ingrid E. Newkirk

Narrator: Ingrid E. Newkirk

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-13-05

Publisher: PETA Foundation

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 25 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Told from the point of view of "Valerie", founder of the most famous and intriguing American direct action animal rights group of them all, the Animal Liberation Front, Free the Animals debunks the myths supporting animal exploitation and lets the heart-wrenching stories of "the ones who got away" present an eloquent plea for animal rights.

Members Reviews:

Inspiring and riveting

Just finished this book and loved it. My wife listened to it twice and told me I had to hear it. It's riveting as well as inspiring. Basically, it's about people helping rescue animals in horrible situations.

For those who can't bear to hear about animals being mistreated, the descriptions are not lengthy or too graphic. You get just enough information to understand what's happening and then it's back to the action. It's the same with any philosophical talk about obligations toward and mistreatment of nonhuman animals. This is kept to a minimum, just enough to understand why the people are doing what they're doing in each situation.

As for Tricia's one-star review below, she clearly didn't listen to the book. For instance, she says the animals are released to the wild to face an even worse life. Homes are lined up for all of the animals saved in this book. She also calls the groups extremist. As for that, you'll have to listen for yourself. Almost all cases described here involved people working in the labs who couldn't take the cruelty anymore and sought out people who could help them help the animals. There's so much kindness and thoughtfulness in the book that the only "extreme" behavior on display is that done by those experimenting on animals. For instance, there are the dogs whose ear drums are shattered and their bodies harmed as they are forced to replicate deep-diving situations. No progress is being made on treating the mild cases of the bends suffered by Navy men and women. No progress for 40 years. Yet the dogs keep being tortured because if they aren't, the lab doesn't get its federal funding renewed.

The production values are dated but very listenable.

Moving, Educational, Suspensful, Necessary

In a world where imprisoning and torturing innocent beings is commonplace and apathetically accepted, it brings a sense of comfort knowing that organizations such as PETA, and ALF are trying every non-violent method possible of freeing these animals and bringing there suffering to the attention of as many people as they can.

This is a wonderful audiobook. It contains many examples of their work, vividly described. The adventures are true, and will suredly touch the hearts of everyone.

The sooner we realize that the 'things' we consume (from food, to clothing, to makeup, and on) carry with them suffering, pain, and torcher...

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Title: Full Circle

Subtitle: A Pacific Journey with Michael Palin

Author: Michael Palin

Narrator: Michael Palin

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-16-05

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 104 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Eighteen countries border the vast expanse of sea that is the Pacific. Palin travelled through them by air, train, boat, car, and on foot, exploring some of the most beautiful landscapes on earth. As he moved through different countries he met the wonderfully diverse communities that make up their populations, many of whom lead far from ordinary lives.

Whether he's talking to head-hunters in Borneo or eating maggots in Mexico, Palin recounts his adventures in a vivid and lively style that brilliantly evokes the full colour and richness of the Pacific Rim.

Critic Reviews:

"Let's capture Michael Palin and make him bring us on his next voyage....The combination of his glee, his sensitivity, and a good headset is a fulfilling way to travel." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Excellent, per usual

Excellent, as all his accounts are.

Palin shares his eccentric journey. 5 stars!

A very personal account of travel insights from an accomplished observer and "experiencer" of life. He is courageous and has the gusto to share, and paint it large. Bravo, Mr. Palin! I loved it. - Carolyn Cole, San Pablo California.

AWESOME!

Michael Palin is well-known for his talented acting and as a talented comedian as one of the Monty Python gang. Well, he has another talent - as the author of his "travel" series with the BBC! The book is delightfully written, eloquent, and brings to life as though you were there! A talented man and a delightful "read"!

Excellent

I have travelled to many of the countreis described by Michael Palin described in this book - and I'm a bit sad to not have discovered as much as he did. But this also makes this book a great read. Michael's English humour adds spice to the story, very intelligently told.

Michael's World

Michael Palins epic journeys are as interesting and enjoyable to read as they are in the original BBC series.

Michael's warmth and friendliness is felt thoughout the book. He is always eager and present. Always trying to understand the everyday life of places he visits and people he meets.

Michael is the best narratoryou will find.

I really enjoyed this book. It is highly recommended.

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Title: Four Against the Arctic

Subtitle: Shipwrecked for Six Years at the Top of the World

Author: David Roberts

Narrator: Robertson Dean

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-04

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 27 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Four Against the Arctic is the incredible story of the survival of the sailors on the tiny island, barren of all foliage and inhabited only by reindeer, foxes, and polar bears, before they were rescued by another ship six years later.

Critic Reviews:

"An extraordinary tale." (Publishers Weekly)

"An astonishing story, an almost unbelievable feat of survival." (Booklist)

Members Reviews:

Not about the four

I did listen to this to the end, but wouldn't recommend buying to any one interested in the story of the survival of the four Russians the book is supposed to about. The book is really about writing the book, or rather, the author's dismal attempts to research the event. What IS in the book could have been cut to about half its length and much improved thereby.

one against the bureaucracy

An impressive tale of survival is fatally flawed by the author's approach. This is a tedious and repetitious recitation of the ardours of research. With a background in mountaineering, but no scholarship, he is badly prepared for the difficulties he faces. He hires a small army of researchers, translators and guides who actually do the bulk of the work. Throughout the narrative of his efforts to unearth this interesting story, he stultifies the reader by relentless focus on his own conquests. It is a shame that this remarkable account of desperate courage has been drowned in petty academic oneupmanship.

Rock soup

This is a story of the problems and setbacks encountered by the author, when he researched this shipwreck. You can't help but admire the perseverance he displayed in his quest for this story, since he does a great job of putting ypu through a similar process, in reading it. Like the hobos' rock soup, most of what get out of this story, is water.

Great story!

This is a fantastic story. In contrast with other reviews, I enjoyed hearing about the authors stuggles to gather the information about what actually happened all those years ago. But at the same time, I can understand how some might find these parts less interesting than the orginal adventure. I just thought it was a nice balance. My only complaint was that there were times some of the background got a bit too detailed. Still a great listen!

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Title: Everest 5/03/04 - Journey's End

Author: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Narrator: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-03-04

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

It's been a while since we've heard from Joe Hughes and today you'll hear why. Shortly after he sent his last dispatch ("Patience"), Joe became very ill with HAPE or High Altitude Pulmonary Edema. It happened after he and his guide JJ has established the 3rd camp. They were making their way down to camp two, when Joe noticed he was having a harder, and harder time breathing. They pressed on, trying to make it down to the lower altitude of base camp. On the way, Joe passed out due to extreme oxygen deprivation. He was rushed to medical clinic base camp. You can read about how Dr. Luanne Freer saved Joe's life at www.basecampmd.com (see article, "Life Threatening HAPE" about Joe's rescue on 4/24/04). Eventually, Joe was strong enough to be taken to Khatmandu via helicopter. He spent five days in ICU in Khatmandu, before flying back to Newark last week. Joe is now recovering at home. In this dispatch, his last for a little while, Joe says a big thank you to all of his Audible listeners and his final song recommendation is Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds." He wants everyone to remember that climbing Everest is about following your dream, not all about reaching the summit.

Once Joe is feeling stronger, Audible hopes to record a follow up interview with Audible's founder and CEO, Don Katz. So, stay tuned!

©2004 Audible, Inc.

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Title: Everest 4/22/04 - Patience

Author: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Narrator: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-23-04

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Joe starts this dispatch with a lesson about what it means to wait. For four days, Joe waited out bad weather in the Khumbu Icefall. There was an avalanche in the icefield, and there was just no way around it. So, Joe and his guide, JJ, played cards and listened to music (Mark Knofler and Robert Cray). Joe was very anxious to keep moving. Finally, when they got a good weather window, they scrambled from base camp (17,500ft) to camp one (19,500ft). And then, when Joe didn't think he could go any farther, his guide said they needed to keep going to camp two (22,700ft). Joe says he's tired and in pain, but proud. It's a lesson in patience and perseverance. Now, they are at camp two and Joe says he is ready to reach the summit. Stay tuned.

©2004 Audible, Inc.

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Title: Everest 4/13/04 - Sacrifice

Author: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Narrator: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-13-04

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Joe reports some sad news from Everest in today's dispatch. Due to a family emergency, Liz has had to leave the mountain. A helicopter came to take her off the mountain today. She'll go back to Kathmandu and then catch a plane back to the United States. Joe wanted to go with Liz, but she encouraged him to stay and pursue this dream that they have been training for and dreaming about for so long. For the school children who are listening, Joe wants you to write about the tough decisions they had to make: If you were Liz, would you have left the mountain to be with your family? Would you have asked Joe to go with you? If you were Joe, would you stay on the mountain? Joe says he'll be sending more upbeat dispatches in the coming days, but today he's sad and thinking about how hard some good decisions are to make.

©2004 Audible, Inc.

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Title: Everest 4/08/04 - Puja Blessing

Author: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Narrator: Joe Hughes, Liz Pace

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-08-04

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

One of the traditions of climbing Everest is the puja blessings at base camp. This is a Buddhist ceremony to ask the gods for protection and permission to climb. Sherpas will not climb the mountain without this blessing. Liz, Joe, and their sherpas had their puja blessing today, complete with the traditional incense, chang (a rice beer), and sampa (roasted barley).They and all of their hiking implements, as well as the many gifts they are taking to the summit, received the blessing. Additionally, Joe says they are really feeling the effects of high altitude now. They are having trouble sleeping and even simple tasks are getting more difficult. At base camp, they are right below the extremely dangerous Khumbu Icefall. They can hear the ice seracs shifting, and the sound is tremendous. Joe says you should check out "O Fortuna" at the beginning of Carl Orff's opera Carmina Burana.

©2004 Audible, Inc.