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Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/472952 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - 1000 Fehler Author: Agentur Bilwet Narrator: Geert Lovink Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 1, 2023 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Die Audioproduktion '1000 Fehler' basiert auf gesprochenen Text-Fragmenten der Agentur Bilwet aus Amsterdam und elektronischen Improvisationen von Brüsseler Platz 10a-Musik aus Köln. Brüsseler Platz 10a-Musik besteht aus Georg Odijk (a-Musik), Jan St. Werner (Mouse on Mars, Microstoria) und Marcus Schmickler (Pluramon, Wabi Sabi). In ihren Sessions und Live-Auftritten verwenden sie Generationen herkömmlicher analoger und digitaler Konsumenten-Elektronik: Plattenspieler, Tonbandgerät, CD-Player, Mini-Disc. Vergleichbar mit ihrer improvisatorischen Vorgehensweise entstehen auch die Essays der Agentur Bilwet. Unter diesem Namen haben sich Geert Lovink, Arjen Mulder und Lex Wouterholt, gelangweilt vom akademischen Kulturpessimismus, die Förderung der illegalen Wissenschaft zum Ziel gesetzt. Ihre Texte schreiben sie in immer unterschiedlichen Autorenkonstellationen, nie aber allein, wodurch die für sie typischen, merkwürdig hybriden Mischformen entstehen. '1000 Fehler' ist Ergebnis des Versuchs, zwei normalerweise parallel verlaufende Improvisationsmethoden aus den Bereichen Sprache und Musik miteinander kurzzuschließen. Dabei wurde das vielschichtige Material im Studio arrangiert und gemischt vom Kölner Experimentalmusiker Hajsch (Sonig, Quiet Artworks).

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/485006 to listen full audiobooks. Title: From the Streets of Shaolin: The Wu-Tang Saga Author: S. H. Fernando Narrator: S. H. Fernando, Clarke Peters Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 17 hours 27 minutes Release date: November 9, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: This definitive biography of rap supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan, features decades of unpublished interviews and unparalleled access to members of the group and their associates. This is the definitive biography of rap supergroup and cultural icons, Wu-Tang Clan (WTC). Heralded as one of the most influential groups in modern music—hip hop or otherwise—WTC created a rap dynasty on the strength of seven gold and platinum albums that launched the careers of such famous rappers as RZA, GZA, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, and more. During the ‘90s, they ushered in a hip-hop renaissance, rescuing rap from the corporate suites and bringing it back to the gritty streets where it started. In the process they changed the way business was conducted in an industry known for exploiting artists. Creatively, Wu-Tang pushed the boundaries of the artform dedicating themselves to lyrical mastery and sonic innovation, and one would be hard pressed to find a group who's had a bigger impact on the evolution of hip hop. S.H. Fernando Jr., a veteran music journalist who spent a significant amount of time with The Clan during their heyday of the ‘90s, has written extensively about the group for such publications as Rolling Stone, Vibe, and The Source. Over the years he has built up a formidable Wu-Tang archive that  includes pages of unpublished interviews, videos of the group in action in the studio, and several notepads of accumulated memories and observations. Using such exclusive access as well as the wealth of open-source material, Fernando reconstructs the genesis and evolution of the group, delving into their unique ideology and range of influences, and detailing exactly how they changed the game and established a legacy that continues to this day. The book provides a startling portrait of overcoming adversity through self-empowerment and brotherhood, giving us unparalleled insights into what makes these nine young men from the ghetto tick. While celebrating the myriad accomplishments of The Clan, the book doesn't shy away from controversy—we're also privy to stories from their childhoods in the crack-infested hallways of Staten Island housing projects, stints in Rikers for gun possession, and million-dollar contracts that led to recklessness and drug overdoses (including Ol' Dirty Bastard's untimely death). More than simply a history of a single group, this book tells the story of a musical and cultural shift that started on the streets of Shaolin (Staten Island) and quickly spread around the world. Biographies on such an influential outfit are surprisingly few, mostly focused on a single member of the group's story. This book weaves together interviews from all the Clan members, as well as their friends, family and collaborators to create a compelling narrative and the most three-dimensional portrait of Wu-Tang to date. It also puts The Clan within a social, cultural, and historical perspective to fully appreciate their impact and understand how they have become the cultural icons they are today.  Unique in its breadth, scope, and access, From The Streets of Shaolin is a must-have for fans of WTC and music bios in general.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487699 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Coke Machine Glow Author: Gordon Downie Narrator: Kaya Usher, Bruce Mcculloch, Ron Maclean, Paul Langlois, Dave 'billy Ray' Koster, Johnny Fay, Willo Downie, Lou Downie, Clemens Downie, Clare Downie, Robbie Baker, Dan Ayckroyd, Sarah Harmer, Various Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 4 minutes Release date: August 24, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Gordon Downie, lead singer and lyricist for the popular Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, released his first solo record, Coke Machine Glow in Spring 2001. Alongside the album, his first book of poetry and prose under the same title was published, including the lyrics to the sixteen songs on the record. Now, on the 20th anniversary year of Coke Machine Glow, fans have more to delight in: the audiobook of Coke Machine Glow and a brand new album by Downie, released posthumously.  Coke Machine Glow is a rich, haunting collection that reveals both the public and private selves of one of Canada's most enigmatic musicians. In poetry that is urban, gritty and political, as well as romantic, nostalgic and whimsical, Downie allows us a glimpse inside his world. With his acute and observing eye, he gives us snapshots of his life, both on the road and at home; he writes of loneliness and isolation; of longing and desire; of the present and the past; of dreams and nightmares; love lost and love of family. Ultimately, this book is about the distances that bridge and separate us. Layered and deceptively simple, imbued with Downie's wit, insight, anger, compassion and rock'n'roll edge, Coke Machine Glow is a remarkable debut from a remarkable creator.  This special audiobook edition features readings from Downie's family and friends, including: Dan Ayckroyd Robbie Baker Andrew Cash Dave Clark Julie Doiron Charlyn Downie Clare Downie Clemens Downie Lou Downie Mike Downie Patrick Downie Paula Downie Willo Downie Johnny Fay Josh Finlayson Sarah Harmer Kevin Hearn Dave 'Billy Ray' Koster Paul Langlois Andy Maize Ron MacLean Bruce McCulloch Dale Morningstar Larry Murphy Andrea Nann Dr. Pee Damian Rogers Jonathan Shedletzky Gord Sinclair Kaya Usher

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487453 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Make it Nice Author: Dorinda Medley Narrator: Dorinda Medley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 1 minute Release date: August 17, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 5 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The Real Housewives of New York City fan favorite Dorinda Medley takes us inside her roller-coaster life and iconic Blue Stone Manor to share how we, too, can Make It Nice. Throughout her life, Dorinda Medley has always strived to “make it nice” regardless of the circumstances. In her incredibly candid memoir, the real housewife of New York City opens the doors of Blue Stone Manor, her Berkshires sanctuary, welcoming fans into her beloved home. In her first-ever written life story, Dorinda clips away all pretense and noise to unveil the not-so-glamorous bumps in the road that have marked her colorful journey toward becoming the person fans, colleagues, and friends know and love today. This is a vulnerable and emotional account of love, motherhood, loss, and the not-entirely-planned adventure from her modest beginnings in the Berkshires to her personal, social, and professional ascent—told in her trademark manner. Chronicling the life of the reality television star, Make It Nice also features life lessons for those who may experience similar challenges, as well as the celebrated hostess’s invaluable entertaining tips, all presented with the humor and wit that have “oh-so-well made” Dorinda Medley a most compelling compilation.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/490387 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah Author: Kathy Iandoli Narrator: Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 9 minutes Release date: August 17, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.2 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews. By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that was just about to cross over into superstardom. Like her song, she was already “more than a woman” but her shocking death in a plane crash prevented her from fully growing into one. Now, two decades later, the full story of Aaliyah’s life and cultural impact is finally and lovingly revealed. Baby Girl features never-before-told stories, including studio anecdotes, personal tales, and eyewitness accounts on the events leading up to her untimely passing. Her enduring influence on today’s artists—such as Rihanna, Drake, Normani, and many more—is also celebrated, providing Aaliyah’s discography a cultural critique that is long overdue. “There’s no better way to pay your respect to R&B’s true angel than to lose yourself in the pages” (Kim Osorio, journalist and author of Straight from the Source) of this “dazzling biography” (Publishers Weekly) that is as unforgettable as its subject. This book was written without the participation of Aaliyah’s family/estate.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/486908 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Gallery of Miracles and Madness: Insanity, Modernism, and Hitler's War on Art Author: Charlie English Narrator: Enn Reitel Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 13 hours 29 minutes Release date: August 10, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: The untold story of Hitler’s war on “degenerate” artists and the mentally ill that served as a model for the “Final Solution.”   “A penetrating chronicle . . . deftly links art history, psychiatry, and Hitler’s ideology to devastating effect.”—The Wall Street Journal As a veteran of the First World War, and an expert in art history and medicine, Hans Prinzhorn was uniquely placed to explore the connection between art and madness. The work he collected—ranging from expressive paintings to life-size rag dolls and fragile sculptures made from chewed bread—contained a raw, emotional power, and the book he published about the material inspired a new generation of modern artists, Max Ernst, André Breton, and Salvador Dalí among them. By the mid-1930s, however, Prinzhorn’s collection had begun to attract the attention of a far more sinister group.  Modernism was in full swing when Adolf Hitler arrived in Vienna in 1907, hoping to forge a career as a painter. Rejected from art school, this troubled young man became convinced that modern art was degrading the Aryan soul, and once he had risen to power he ordered that modern works be seized and publicly shamed in “degenerate art” exhibitions, which became wildly popular. But this culture war was a mere curtain-raiser for Hitler’s next campaign, against allegedly “degenerate” humans, and Prinzhorn’s artist-patients were caught up in both. By 1941, the Nazis had murdered 70,000 psychiatric patients in killing centers that would serve as prototypes for the death camps of the Final Solution. Dozens of Prinzhorn artists were among the victims.  The Gallery of Miracles and Madness is a spellbinding, emotionally resonant tale of this complex and troubling history that uncovers Hitler’s wars on modern art and the mentally ill and how they paved the way for the Holocaust. Charlie English tells an eerie story of genius, madness, and dehumanization that offers readers a fresh perspective on the brutal ideology of the Nazi regime.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/485007 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Great Peace: A Memoir Author: Mena Suvari Narrator: Mena Suvari Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 29 minutes Release date: July 27, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.08 of Total 13 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: A memoir by award-winning actor Mena Suvari, best-known forher iconic roles in American Beauty, American Pie, and Six Feet Under. The Great Peace is a harrowing, heartbreaking coming-of-age story set in Hollywood, in which young teenage model-turned-actor Mena Suvari lost herself to sex, drugs and bad, often abusive relationships even as blockbuster movies made her famous. It's about growing up in the 90s, with a soundtrack ranging from The Doors to Deee-Lite, fashion from denim to day-glo, and a woman dealing with the lasting psychological scars of abuse, yet knowing deep inside she desires so much more from life. Within these vulnerable pages, Mena not only reveals her own mistakes, but also the lessons she learned and her efforts to understand and grow rather than casting blame. As such, she makes this a timeless story of girl empowerment and redemption, of somebody using their voice to rediscover their past, seek redemption, and to understand their mistakes, and ultimately come to terms with their power as an individual to find a way and a will to live—and thrive. Poignant, intimate, and powerful, this book will resonate with anyone who has found themselves lost in the darkness, thinking there's no way out. Ultimately, Mena's story proves that, no matter how hopeless it may seem, there's always a light at the end.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/486651 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Beatles 100: 100 Pivotal Moments in Beatles History Author: John Borack Narrator: Keith Sellon-Wright Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 7 minutes Release date: July 13, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Was John Lennon meeting Paul McCartney more significant than John Lennon meeting Yoko Ono? Rubber Soul or Revolver? Which Wings album was Paul McCartney's solo pinnacle? In 100 brief chapters, John M. Borack discusses and ranks the greatest moments in Beatles history. An avid Fab Four fan since childhood and a music journalist for more than thirty-five years, Borack has created a book to agree with and disagree with, and one that is sure to spark conversations. A love letter to the greatest rock band of all time, The Beatles 100 is a book for Beatles buffs and casual fans alike.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/487394 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Every Little Win: How Celebrating Small Victories Can Lead to Big Joy Author: Todd Tilghman, Brooke Tilghman Narrator: Brooke Tilghman, Todd Tilghman Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 4 minutes Release date: June 22, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Includes an audiobook-exclusive song by Todd Tilghman, “Sandcastles.” Read by the author. Learn to celebrate the smallest victories and unlock some of life's greatest joys! What does a forty-two-year-old, small-town pastor do when he wins one of the most popular singing competitions in the world? He celebrates with the same joyful mindset of embracing 'every little win' along the way that his family has practiced for years. When Todd Tilghman, pastor and father of eight, auditioned for The Voice, he counted it as a win simply to sing in front of an audience. But despite not having any music or vocal training he won the show's entire eighteenth season! Fans loved Todd's rich voice, but they loved his exuberant joy even more. No one knew, though, that his joy came not from winning each round but from years of choosing light over darkness. In Every Little Win, Todd and Brooke share how their focus on joy and celebrating every little win has helped them to overcome numerous challenges over their twenty-plus-year marriage. From being on brink of divorce to parenting a critically ill child, from wrestled with Brooke's depression and Todd's food addiction to pastoring a small congregation through periods of adversity, Todd and Brooke share the lessons they've learned and the strategies that have moved them from fear to faith to ever-present joy. In Every Little Win, Todd and Brooke share how decades of unrelenting challenges taught them to celebrate not just the big wins but also every little win along the way. In this candid and vulnerable book, they encourage you to: - Take practical steps to move from fear to freedom and from freedom to joy - Make the choice to cling to God's goodness even in the hard times - Understand why your story—and your voice—matter to God and others   Every Little Win will inspire you not to wait for your struggles to pass or for a “big win” to bring you joy, but how to cultivate a habit of celebrating the small victories now so you don’t miss out on the amazing life that is already in front of you.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/483755 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up--and What We Make When We Make Dinner Author: Liz Hauck Narrator: Liz Hauck Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 5 minutes Release date: June 8, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.75 of Total 4 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • An “extraordinary” (The New York Times Book Review) tender and vivid memoir about the radical grace we discover when we consider ourselves bound together in community, and a moving account of one woman’s attempt to answer the essential question Who are we to one another? “Your heart will be altered by this book.”—Gregory Boyle, S.J., New York Times bestselling author of Tattoos on the Heart   Liz Hauck and her dad had a plan to start a weekly cooking program in a residential home for teenage boys in state care, which was run by the human services agency he co-directed. When her father died before they had a chance to get the project started, Liz decided she would try it without him. She didn’t know what to expect from volunteering with court-involved youth, but as a high school teacher she knew that teenagers are drawn to food-related activities, and as a daughter, she believed that if she and the kids made even a single dinner together she could check one box off her father’s long, unfinished to-do list. This is the story of what happened around the table, and how one dinner became one hundred dinners. “The kids picked the menus, I bought the groceries,” Liz writes, “and we cooked and ate dinner together for two hours a week for nearly three years. Sometimes improvisation in kitchens is disastrous. But sometimes, a combination of elements produces something spectacularly unexpected. I think that’s why, when we don’t know what else to do, we feed our neighbors.”   Capturing the clumsy choreography of cooking with other people, this is a sharply observed story about the ways we behave when we are hungry and the conversations that happen at the intersections of flavor and memory, vulnerability and strength, grief and connection. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SHE READS