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Title: Why Alcohol Treatment Programs Fail

Author: Douglas H. Ruben, PhD

Narrator: James Killavey

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-14

Publisher: Best Impressions International Inc

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Problems facing the transition from discharge from outpatient and residential treatment to home life or another program are prolific. This article reviews the most pronounced problems patients and their caregivers encounter along the precarious path of recovery in the natural environment.

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Title: Taboo!

Subtitle: The Hidden Culture of a Red Light Area

Author: Fouzia Saeed

Narrator: Ashlyn Kindberg

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-14

Publisher: Made for Success, Inc. and Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Taboo!: The Hidden Culture of a Red Light Area is a journey of discovery into the infamous red-light district of Lahore, Pakistan, known as the Shahi Mohalla (the Royal Bazaar) or Heera Mandi (the market of diamonds). The phenomenon of prostitution coupled with music and dance performances has ancient roots in South Asia. Regardless of the stigma attached to prostitution, it has for centuries given rise to many well-known performing artists. Here author Fouzia Saeed paints a more realistic picture of the phenomenon through the stories of the people living there: the musicians, the prostitutes, and their pimps, managers, and customers.

Members Reviews:

Groundbreaking Social Research

Taboo is a result of extensive research carried out by an eminent social scientist and human rights activist in Pakistan. Dr. Fouzia Saeed has been a prominent figure on the NGO-scene in Pakistan and is attributed with setting up an organization called `Bedari' (awakening) which was the first ever NGO set up to address the lack of basic human rights for women. With this background, her book comes as yet another groundbreaking feat. In Taboo, she studies the lives of the people of the Shahi Mohalla in Lahore. Shahi Mohalla is a place inhabited by a community of entertainers, dancers and musicians. This community is known for providing all forms of entertainment and traditionally its forte has been in providing sexual services to clients who visit the Mohalla. It is a place which has been a source of mixed feelings for all that know about it. The Mohalla has always been well guarded under layers of myths and perceptions.

Dr. Saeed's work has been the first definitive step towards sifting out the myth and creating a factual account of what life is all about in the Mohalla.

The inspiration for this research is totally relatable. In the opening chapter, Dr. Saeed touches upon the association of dance and music with prostitution in our society. In her own words, she talks about how she had to tackle with this association as an annoying obstacle to her desire to learn and master various classical and folk forms of dance. As a woman she had to face discouragement due to one of the most clichéd terms in our society- `achay ghar ke ladkian yay naheen karteen' (girls from good families do not indulge in such activities). This obstacle set her on a quest and she spent considerable effort in penetrating this uncharted domain of social sciences in Pakistan. The book is a result of this extensive research.

An interesting and integral characteristic of the book is its non-judgmental treatment of the people of the Mohalla. Dr. Saeed has worked on studying these people as individuals living in circumstances that are unique. She has interacted with these people not to find answers to whether they are good or evil or how they can be eradicated. Rather, she has focused on studying their life with an objectivity that is essential for any scientific work. This approach has resulted in her work being real and factual. It is neither sympathetic nor degrading towards the subject and thus free of any myths or perceptions. She has reported what she has seen and left it to the reader to form a judgment if they cannot live without one.

Reading through the book, amidst all the scientific objectivity, one does see traces of Dr. Saeed's background as a human rights activist.

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Title: Evolution and Thought: Why We Think the Way We Do

Author: Roger Bourke White Jr.

Narrator: Roger Bourke White Jr.

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-10-14

Publisher: Roger Bourke White Jr.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Ah, the mysteries of life. A confidence man scams billions. Politicians fear talking about issues. Marriage is sweet, divorce is sour. This is the human condition...But why is this the human condition? That's what this book is about. It's about why we humans think the way we do.

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Title: Reading with the Stars

Subtitle: A Celebration of Books and Libraries

Author: Leonard Kniffel

Narrator: Marguerite Vine, Eric Pollins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives. Other highlights of this delightful volume TV icon Oprah Winfrey talks about library books as "her pass to personal freedom." Hard-boiled wordsmith David Mamet claims the public library as his "alma mater" Software mogul Bill Gates discusses his groundbreaking library computerization project and why he feels libraries are an important focus of his investment. Former Vice President Al Gore addresses the "information ecosystem," including how libraries contribute to the informed citizenry that's required to manage today's challenges. With plenty to engage library advocates as well as casual readers, Reading with the Stars offers proof positive that libraries and librarians continue to perform vital services and hold a place of honor.

Critic Reviews:

"It's fascinating to hear President Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and the other celebrities tell of the huge influence that access to books and our system of free libraries had on their personal successes. Vine and Pollins keep up the pace throughout this celebration of the written word and the essential role libraries have as treasuries of history and culture." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

BOOKS AND LIBRARIES-IMPORTANT AND NECESSAY TO ALL OF US - EVEN 'STARS ' - FIND OUT HOW!

I love everything to do with books - the feel of a book in my hands; the smell of old libraries; the smell of a brand new, shiny, never- before- opened book; book totes, bookmarks; bookstores - EVERYTHING! I read all of the printing and copyright information, author notes, and so on! I came across a small article on this book and it immediately got my attention. I know how much libraries and books have meant to me - they literally have saved my sanity! This book shares with you the thoughts of many 'famous' people on how much books have meant to them - whether as an escape, to gain knowledge, just for fun, or to discover a new genre they NEVER, EVER thought would interest them! (come on, now, folks - no need to fear vampires or werewolves - remember, they only exist between the pages of your wonderful book!) .For those who are curious to see how our 'friends', the book, influenced some of the most famous, important people in the world, get your hands on this special little gem of a book. Each person has their own chapter, so it's easy to read a little at a time. Although once you get into it, I think it'll grab your attention - you'll find out just how alike people of all walks of life can be. Every time you open a book - no matter what the reason, it's a new adventure for you to participate in. (Remember Never Ending Story? Become PART of your book!) This volume is small enough to go in your briefcase, purse or throw it in a book tote along with pens, puzzles - anything that will entertain you for a few spare moments.

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Title: Fashion

Subtitle: Extreme Customs

Author: Anne Schraff

Narrator: The Staff at Academic Therapy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 39 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-22-13

Publisher: High Noon Books

Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Everyday you probably wonder what you should wear, whether it's for a date, job interview, or just relaxation. This has been true throughout history, from ancient Egypt to medieval Japan to the roaring 20s and beyond. This book describes the sometimes shocking, sometimes funny, and occasionally unbelievable fashions that were popular in other times and places.

Fashion is part of the Quick Read non-fiction series, Extreme Customs, which will engage readers of all ages. What do customs mean in a given culture? This high-interest nonfiction series takes a look at the origins, practices and meaning of body modification (piercing, scarring, even plastic surgery), tattooing, burial rites, food traditions (everything from scorpions to fermented shark meat), and fashions in clothing and hair decoration. The Extreme Customs Series engages readers of all ages.

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Title: Korean-American Chronicles

Subtitle: As Recounted by Korean High School Leaders (B&W)

Author: April Myung, James Kim, Julius Im

Narrator: Jeannie Lin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 30 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-13

Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

This book, edited by April Myung of Bergen County Academies in New Jersey, contains autobiographies of ten Korean teenagers, currently studying in American high schools.

This historically significant volume contains writings by break-dancing Julius Im, who understands his Korean-American identity through this medium of African-American dance, to Rei Fujino Park of Flushing, New York, who explores her own dual identiy with a Korean father (who served in the elite Korean military special forces) and a Japanese mother. Rei Fujino describes her parents' marriage as a loving union of "enemies" given the history of Japanese colonization of Korea (1910-1945). Julie Oh describes the difficult situation of the children of Korean company workers for Samsung, LG, SK, Woori Bank, and other Korean companies, who come with a short-term working visa to the United States.

The children of these "Joo-Jae-Won" have to go to Saturday school (in her case, "Woori School") in order to maintain the skill level of Korean high schools, in the case that their parents get recalled to South Korea - their children would have to apply for Korean universities and meet the requirements of Korean university entrance tests, which are vastly different from America's SAT, ACT, and AP tests. Andrew Hyeon shares his experience as a Korean Catholic, attending Hopkins School, an elite private school in Connecticut, where former Yale Law School Dean Harold Koh, a famous Korean, attended. Ruby Hong's autobiography is written as a fairytale account of her own life.

The autobiographies in this book are not only creatively written as to capture the readers' interest, but they also provide valuable resources for Korean American Studies. (This book is the second in the Hermit Kingdom Sources in Korean-American Studies, whose series editor is Dr. Onyoo Elizabeth Kim, Esq.)

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Title: What's Worth Learning?

Author: Marion Brady

Narrator: Diane Havens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-08-13

Publisher: Post Hypnotic Press Inc.

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Marion Brady has been involved with education for more than six decades. He has taught in K-12 and at the university level, written columns for Knight-Ridder Newspapers and guest-blogs for the Washington Post. He has authored textbooks. He believes strongly that we ill-serve our students and our society by remaining tied to a paradigm that does not support - and may hinder - real learning and understanding, that is contrary to how our minds worknaturally.

What's Worth Learning? addresses the central question of general education. For learners facing a complex, unpredictable, and dangerous future, it asks and answers the question: What knowledge is absolutely essential for every learner? In simple, jargon-free language, the book explains why the "core curriculum" in near-universal use inAmerica's classrooms was poor when it was adopted in 1893 and why it grows more dysfunctional with each passing year. It then shows how, without changes in staffing, budgets, or bureaucratic boundaries, knowledge can be organized to both radically improve learner intellectual performance and significantly decrease the cost of a general education.

Recognizing the difficulty of translating a new idea into classroom instruction, an appendix offers a comprehensive, classroom-tested course of study suitable for adolescents and older students.

Members Reviews:

Provocative

Want a critique of the current curriculum, read this. That we need to teach our students to think rather than memorize is obvious. His solution is harder to get your arms around, but it certainly will leave you with the need for change.

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Title: Our Good Name

Subtitle: A Company's Fight to Defend Its Honor and Get the Truth Told About Abu Ghraib

Author: J. Phillip London

Narrator: Fleet Cooper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-16-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

In April 2004, an illegally leaked U.S. Army report thrust CACI, an information technology company, into the international spotlight by casting suspicion on a CACI employee for being "either directly or indirectly responsible" for the mistreatment of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. At the same time, pictures from the abuses were shown on national television and tarnished anyone associated with Abu Ghraib - including CACI.

What ensued was a media frenzy rarely seen by any company in recent decades. The media twisted the unsupported allegations into a guilty verdict without regard for the facts or the truth, creating a damning public perception of CACI. Our Good Name recounts how CACI battled to defend itself against erroneous and malicious reports by a rampaging media, how it responded to the wide-ranging government investigations, and how it overcame misplaced anger and criticism that put the company's dedicated employees and excellent reputation - even its future - at risk.

Faced with constant accusations, exaggerations, and false reports, CACI refused to allow the media storm and uninformed opportunists to drag it down. The company condemned the behavior depicted in the infamous prison photos. If any employee had been culpable of any wrongdoing, the company would respond forcefully and accordingly, but only adhering to the rule of law. There would be no witch hunts, no lynch mobs, and no kangaroo courts.

Spearheaded by its long-time leader, chairman, president, and CEO Dr. J. Phillip London, the company mounted a concentrated campaign to address the allegations and make the facts known. CACI used innovative methods of crisis management and consistent communications to push back against the distortions and mistakes. CACI would also rely upon its long-established, proven culture of ethics and integrity to direct its activities and set the record straight.

Our Good Name is CACI's story of facing one of the biggest scandals in recent history...and coming out honorably with its head high.

Editorial Reviews:

J. Phillip London's audiobook addresses the media frenzy after the abuse of detainees at Abu Ghraid and the fight of one information technology company, CACI, to maintain its good name. At nearly 22 hours in length, some listeners may find this chronicle tedious or biased; others may be fascinated by London's unique look at some ways the media sensationalizes the truth. Talented actor Fleet Cooper is thoughtful and forceful in tone. His pacing is deliberate and his diction emphatic. With this performance, Cooper certainly maintains his good name. Overall, this audiobook is a forceful attempt at setting the record straight for one tarnished large company.

Members Reviews:

Pure Corporate Propaganda

OMG. Where to even begin?

Jack London and this book are lying, filthy sleaze. The book was written after CACI won their first case against the accusation of committing war crimes at Abu Ghraib. Remember that little fiasco? Here's the interesting part the book likes to ignore: There is NO question among the international community that personnel connected to and/or working for CACI committed war crimes. The international community has ruled war crimes DID happen.

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Title: The Polar Bear in the Zoo

Author: Martin Rowe

Narrator: Martin Rowe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-17-13

Publisher: Lantern Books

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

In The Polar Bear in the Zoo, Martin Rowe studies a photograph by the Canadian photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur in the context of her series "We Animals" and the portraits of several other photographers of captive animals. Rowe looks at how we come to the window to stare at the creatures, and the ways we frame our ideas about them within the exposure and capture provided by the photograph and the zoo.

As part of his analysis, Rowe relates his own frames as an animal activist, his blind spots and effacements, and how the various tropes that are evoked in McArthur's photograph reflect our human tendency to honor the act of seeing-including our beliefs in the epiphanic-above our other senses, and our willingness to confront what we see or turn away.

Members Reviews:

A Powerful Work For Animals

Every social or moral cause needs powerful works to grow into a political movement. To proceed from widely shared complaints and concerns to the organized agitation it takes to bring about change, a mass of people must persist in vision, goals, and activism. They need works--of philosophers, writers, filmmakers, musicians--to feed on and keep moving in the direction of change.

For the animal rights movement, the works of philosophers--Peter Singer, Carol Adams, Tom Regan, et al--jump-started a centuries-old concern. Then came the works of investigator/writers that documented the conditions for animals in laboratories, factory farms and other sites of exploitation. Then followed the works of activists--Ronnie Lee, Jane Goodall, Paul Watson, Ingrid Newkirk, Henry Spira, et al--that showed how to raise hell and stir public awareness about those conditions.

Lately, it seems, the "works" have amounted to a proliferation of vegan cookbooks. That's just fine for the already aware and committed, but something more is need if a movement is to MOVE more people to awareness and commitment. Novels. Plays. Poetry. Movies. Orchestral works. Television series. And, god, yes: Video games. Apps. Websites. Social media sites.

Martin Rowe's book, The Polar Bear in the Zoo, will feed those of us who have concern for animals and the planet and uneasiness about our tradition of human supremacy. We have plenty of works on the former--concern, but too few works on he latter--tradition. We need more works that probe our history, our psyche, our traditions for this is the stuff that needs an awful lot of shaking up. We have many works making the case for animal rights, plenty of campaigns against this abuse and for that new law. But, like me, Rowe finds it "hard to believe that sound argument or sets of laws will alter" our pattern of abuse of animals. "Something stranger and more disturbing," he writes, "exists beneath our numerous abominations."

The book is a long essay, a meditation on the depths of the ways we distance ourselves from animals and from our own animality.

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Title: Jobs That Could Kill You

Subtitle: True Stories of People Risking Their Lives to Make a Buck

Author: Tom Jones

Narrator: David Marantz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-29-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Nonfiction, Social Sciences

Publisher's Summary:

Insight into the lives of people who work on the edge.

Jobs That Could Kill You is a fascinating collection of candid and intimate conversations with 42 men and women who describe in gripping detail how physical risk is a familiar companion in their working lives, and how they deal with it. In the oral history tradition of Studs Terkel, Jobs That Could Kill You will introduce you to:

Jobs That Could Kill You reveals who these daring people are, what they will endure for a paycheck, and how they feel about their jobs. They speak for themselves, in their own words.

Editorial Reviews:

If youre like most people, your job does not put you in the risk of serious injury or death on a daily business. But if youre like author Tom Jones you might be interested in what attracts certain people to dangerous lines of work. Jones interviews a handpicked selection of risk-takers from a lion-tamer to a high-rise window washer. David Marantz uses his deep voice to perform these meetings with remarkable "adrenaline junkies" in the style of an exciting TV program. He growls the musings of these tough workers and their stories will amaze and excite. This audiobook allows the listener a chance to experience vicariously a visceral way of making a living without having to leave the comfort of their own home.

Members Reviews:

quite a variety

This book offered a glimpse of a wide variety of occupations that are indeed dangerous. The information came across as if transcribed verbatim from an oral description into a tape recorder by the job holder. I think the descriptions would have benefited if the author was able to dig deeper.