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ID: 698943

Title: When It All Syncs Up

Author: Maya Ameyaw

Narrator: Max Amani

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:52:25

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-23

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Teen, Tough Topics

Summary:

Beautifully dark and moving. Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry and Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl

A Black teen dancer with dreams of landing a spot in a prestigious ballet company must learn to dance on her own terms in this explosive debut about the healing power of art and friendship, perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Tiny Pretty Things.

Ballet is Aishas life. So when shes denied yet another lead at her elite academy because she doesnt look the part, she knows something has to changethe constant discrimination is harming her mental health. Switching to her best friend Neils art school seems like the perfect plan at first. But she soon discovers racism and bullying are entrenched in the ballet program here, too, and theres a new, troubling distance between her and Neil. And as past traumas surface, pressure from friends and family, a new romance, and questions about her dance career threaten to overwhelm her. Theres no choreography to followfor high school or for healing. Aisha will have to find the strength within herselfand place her trust in othersto make her next move.

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ID: 675640

Title: Empty Honour Board

Author: Martin Flanagan

Narrator: Martin Flanagan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:54:38

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-23

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir

Summary:

In 1966, at the age of 10, Martin Flanagan was sent to a Catholic boarding school in north-west Tasmania. Of the 12 priests on the staff, three have since gone to prison for sexual crimes committed against boys in their care. In 2018 and 2019, a series of disclosures about the school appeared on the ABC Tasmania website. Then came the Pell case. What followed was a frenzy of opinions, none of which represented Flanagan's view.

The Empty Honour Board is part memoir, a reflection on truth and memory, and what is lost in rushing to judgement.

Flanagan's school abounds in memorable characters. There's a kid who escapes and gets as far as Surfers Paradise, and two boys who hold a competition during evening chapel to see who can confess more times. A wild boy receives a 'Bradmanesque' 234 strokes of the cane in one year.

It is a lonely and, at times, scary existence - as while the boys are victims of violence, they are also perpetrators. Drawn to neither the school nor its religion, Flanagan discovers himself through sport, later becoming known as one of Australia's most creative sportswriters.

But his boarding days linger. In his first three years at the school, he'd faced a series of adult moral challenges. Not being an adult, he had failed - in his own estimation. This becomes of great consequence in his 20s when his wife is about to have their first child. A major reckoning with his past, however, leaves him with his ambition as a writer.

A prison diary, a story of brotherly love, a journey of redemption, Flanagan's book goes inside an experience many have had, but few have talked about.

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ID: 704763

Title: Reflections of a Cowboy: A book of hope for anyone who feels stuck, and for those who have ever believed that theyre not enough

Author: Steve Nestor

Narrator: Jo Wright, Steve Nestor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:52:32

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-23

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Marriage & Family

Summary:

Reflections of a Cowboy is a book of hope for anyone who feels stuck, and for those who have ever believed that theyre not enough.

First-time author Steve Nestor reflects on his abusive childhood and shares the lessons he's learned in the hope that he will inspire others who have experienced trauma in their lives to find the strength to live a life on their terms.

A qualified and experienced coach and emotional intelligence practitioner, Steve has overcome years of crippling self-doubt and the ingrained belief that he is 'worthless, useless and thick' to find his own version of happiness, success, and contentment.

Throughout Reflections of a Cowboy, Steve shares some of what he was subjected to during his childhood and how it shaped his life, holding him back from being the person he always wanted to be. Displaying true vulnerability Steve shows how he has slowly turned the tide by continually battling with the negative self-talk that controlled him for years.

Filled with lived experiences and practical tips and suggestions to help you to take control of your emotions, this book of hope will be a friend when you need one, offering the support you need to value yourself and to live a life on your terms where flourishing is the norm.

Please be awarethat due to the nature of Steves story, this book contains graphic references to the sexual, psychological and physical abuse that he experienced that some may find upsetting.

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ID: 704906

Title: Content for Everyone: A Practical Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs to Produce Accessible and Usable Web Content

Author: Jeff Adams, Michele Lucchini

Narrator: Jeff Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 02:56:49

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-23

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Business & Economics, Marketing & Advertising, Science & Technology, Computers

Summary:

Content for Everyoneis a must-read for creative entrepreneurs looking to improve the usability and accessibility of their website, email and social media content.

With over a billion people living with some form of disability worldwide, its more important than ever to make sure your content is accessible. In this easy-to-follow practical guide, youll learn techniques to make your content more accessible, without needing any in-depth technical knowledge. From adding meaningful alternative text to images, to choosing colors with enough contrast for easy readability, to adding captions to your videos and more, Content for Everyone has everything you need to reach a wider audience and improve the user experience for everyone.

Dont miss out on the opportunity to improve your content and reach more people.

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ID: 698937

Title: Masters of Silence

Author: Kathy Kacer

Narrator: Gabi Epstein

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:38:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-23

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Kids, Health & Family

Summary:

Silence can be powerful.

Kathy Kacers second book in her middle grade series about heroic rescues during WWII tells the tale of siblings Helen and Henry, and historys most famous mime. Desperate to save them from the Nazis, Henry and Helens mother makes the harrowing decision to take her children from their home in 1940s Germany and leave them in the care of strangers in France. The brother and sister must hide their Jewish identity to pass for orphans being fostered at a convent in the foreign land. Visits from a local mime become the childrens one source of joy, especially for Henry, whose traumatic experience has left him a selective mute. When an informer gives them up, the children are forced to flee yet again from the Nazis, but this time the local mimea not yet famous Marcel Marceaurisks everything to try to save the children.

Masters of Silence shows award-winning author Kathy Kacer at the top of her craft, bringing to light the little-known story of Marceaus heroic work for the French Resistance. Marceau would go on to save hundreds of children from Nazi concentration camps and death during WWII. In characteristic Kacer style, Masters of Silence is dramatic and engaging, and highlights the courage of both those rescuing and the rescued themselves. Wenting Lis chapter heading illustrations and evocative covers provide the perfect visuals for the series.

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ID: 698939

Title: Louder Than Words

Author: Kathy Kacer

Narrator: Gabi Epstein

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:07:37

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-23

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Kids, Religious & Inspirational, Health & Family

Summary:

Heroic actions speak volumes in a powerful middle grade novel based on real WWII events, set in Ukraine.

[A] unique perspective on the Holocaust starred review, School Libary Journal

Life is becoming ever more terrifying for the Jewish community as the Second World War envelops their lives. For twelve-year-old Dina and her sisters, things get even harder when their father dies. Their mother must go back to work and despite many objections, the family adjusts to the arrival of their new housekeeper, Nina, who is not Jewish. But Ninas role changes dramatically when the Nazis invade their small Ukrainian town. Nina sacrifices her own safety to make sure the children she has come to love are kept from the clutches of the Nazis, and Dina comes to depend on her in a way she never imagined she would.

The third novel in Kathy Kacers acclaimed Heroes Quartet series, Louder Than Words is based on the true story of one womans incredible heroism in the most dangerous of circumstances. It is another affecting testament to the unsung heroes of World War II who, at great personal risk, saved the lives of strangers.

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ID: 698940

Title: Case of the Rigged Race

Author: Michael Hutchinson

Narrator: Kaniehtiio Horn

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:20:20

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-23

Publisher: ECW Press

Genres: Kids, Mystery & Fantasy

Summary:

Windy Lake First Nation is hosting the annual Trappers Festival, and the four Mighty Muskrats are excited about the sled-dog races and the chance to visit with family and friends from far and wide. But during the Teen Sled Race, the lead dog is the victim of a frightening accident that may be more than it seems.

Between mysterious strangers seen lurking by the trail and a loud group of animal rights protestors, the Muskrats have a lot of suspects. Despite the chill of winter, the case is heating up for Sam, Otter, Atim, and Chickadee!

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ID: 672475

Title: Irena's Gift: An epic World War II memoir of sisters, secrets and survival

Author: Karen Kirsten

Narrator: Karen Kirsten

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:29:32

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-23

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia Audio

Genres: History, Biography & Memoir, World

Summary:

In 1942, in Nazi-occupied Poland, a Jewish child was smuggled out of the Warsaw ghetto in a backpack. That child was Karen Kirsten's mother, but she knew nothing about this extraordinary event until one day a letter arrived from a stranger.

After eventually discovering the grandparents she loved dearly were in fact not her biological grandparents, Karen travelled the globe to uncover her family's past and to find the answers to baffling questions: why did her adoptive grandmother treat Karen's mother so unkindly? Why did she hide the truth that she was actually her mother's aunt? And why, if she appeared to dislike Karen's mother, did she risk her life to save her and bring her to Australia?

Irena's Gift weaves together a mystery, history and memoir to tell the story of a family torn apart by war. From the glittering concert halls of interbellum Warsaw to the vermin-infested prison where a Jewish woman negotiates with an SS officer to save her sister's child, Irena's Gift is about the lies we tell to survive and what happens when those lies unravel. It is about the extraordinary resilience of three generations of women, and the sacrifices made for love.

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ID: 703674

Title: Just Leaves

Author: Lauren Best

Narrator: Lauren Best

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:49:32

Language: English

Release date: 07-17-23

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Essays & Anthologies, Literary Criticism

Summary:

Welcome to a poet's introspective world of jubilance and turbulence, where life's cresting waves of love, grief, and rebirth collide with the profound power of poetry.

InJust Leaves,Lauren Best offers confessional glimpses into a deeply personal odyssey, unraveling the intricate threads of identity, creativity, and the human experience. With quirky candour, Best's immersive reflections celebrate the complexities that define us all.

Bringing vibrancy to the depths of personal growth and discovery, she invites listeners inwards to feel the emotional resonance of language: 'We all know words are arrows we have felt in our hearts'. Through thoughtfully crafted contemplation and playful exploration, Best unveils a fierce tenderness that fuels her artistry, motherhood, and pursuit of balance in an era that craves vulnerability.

While still recovering from profound loss and trauma, Best was chosen to be Owen Sound's Poet Laureate (2017-2019) and began creating the poems in this collection. As she traversed the complexities of her own life story, her tenure became a transformative exploration of self, power, and the healing force of poetry. Exploring sound and lyrical storytelling, these poems build on her work as a musician and songwriter. The words rhythmically pulse, swaying from intellectual to sensory.

Evocative language drips with sensual longing, entwining embodied motion and emotion both viscerally and visually. The impact of words cascades through the audiobook, connecting experiences across time to braid together the nostalgic past, raw and precious present, and effervescent glow of an optimistic future.

Perfect for poetry enthusiasts and newcomers, especially those who love the works of Anne Michaels and Mary Oliver.

Embark on an unforgettable journey guided by a distinctive Canadian voice, offering a front-row seat to savour the extraordinary and appreciate the familiar with heartfelt wonder.

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ID: 702254

Title: Unexpected Kindness: Autobiographical Stories of Gratitude

Author: Dr. Joe Vitale

Narrator: Dan Strutzel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:17:37

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-23

Publisher: G&D Media

Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness

Summary:

When Bob Proctor of The Secret passed away in 2022, I found myself at the computer the next morning. I started writing about how he had dramatically influenced my life in 1998.

The next morning, I wrote about another person who had helped me early in my career.

Dr. Hew Len, for example, who also passed away in 2022, taught me modern ho'oponopono, which led to my books Zero Limits, At Zero, and The Fifth Phrase.

The next morning I remembered yet another person who had helped me when I needed it most.

I did this every morning for a month, not knowing why I was writing all these stories.

Then I realized it was a book.

A book of true stories of how people helped me when I was broke, unknown, unpublished, and with no evidence that I would ever be a success.

They helped me anyway.

I named the book "Unexpected Kindness."

It's my way to give thanks to those who helped me, long before I became a bestselling author, musician, speaker, or ended up in the hit movie The Secret; and my way to ignite a fire within you to help others.

I believe the solution to the world's problems - yours and mine - is in one word: kindness.

Practice "Unexpected Kindness" and you'll influence people in ways you can't imagine or predict - just as those who helped me long ago.

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