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Title: Hollywood Enigma

Subtitle: Dana Andrews, Hollywood Legends

Author: Carl Rollyson

Narrator: John Stamper

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 55 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-26-14

Publisher: Carl Rollyson

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

Dana Andrews (1909-1992) worked with distinguished directors such as John Ford, Lewis Milestone, Otto Preminger, Fritz Lang, William Wyler, William A. Wellman, Mervyn Le Roy, Jean Renoir, and Elia Kazan. He played romantic leads alongside the great beauties of the modern screen, including Joan Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Greer Garson, Merle Oberon, Linda Darnell, Susan Hayward, Maureen O'Hara, and most important of all, Gene Tierney, with whom he did five films. Retrospectives of his work often elicit high praise for an underrated actor, a master of the minimalist style. His image personified the "male mask" of the 1940s in classic films such as Laura, Fallen Angel, and Where the Sidewalk Ends, in which he played the "masculine ideal of steely impassivity." No comprehensive discussion of film noir can neglect his performances. He was an "actor's actor."

Here at last is the complete story of a great actor, his difficult struggle to overcome alcoholism while enjoying the accolades of his contemporaries, a successful term as president of the Screen Actors Guild, and the love of family and friends that never deserted him. Based on diaries, letters, home movies, and other documents, this biography explores the mystery of a poor boy from Texas who made his Hollywood dream come true even as he sought a life apart from the limelight and the backbiting of contemporaries jockeying for prizes and prestige. Called "one of nature's noblemen" by his fellow actor Norman Lloyd, Dana Andrews emerges from Hollywood Enigma as an admirable American success story, fighting his inner demons and ultimately winning.

Members Reviews:

I Loved it!

I completed reading my first biography. This was a special experience for me as my Uncle Carl wrote this wonderful book. Before I started reading this book, I watched about ten movies that Dana Andrews did during his career. I will remember LAURA always.

Another thing I did before reading the biography was to engage in a Group on Facebook that discussed Dana Andrews. It was great to get perspectives from others on this great actor.

When I started the book, I think I picked it up and put it down over a dozen times. I never read a biography before. The style was totally different from anything I've read in the past.

One day, I opened the book and forged forward. I really related to Dana's father. I too am a pastor in the Church.

Once I got into the Dana's move out West, I got excited. I think it was from watching all the movies before I started reading the book. Now that I was moving through the book, I found I couldn't put it down.

Dana's drinking problem saddened me.

Overall, I LOVED this book. I think Mr. Rollyson did an exceptional job researching Mr. Andrews and developing his story. I am recommending this book to readers especially those who love reading about Hollywood stars.

Thank you Uncle Carl.

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Titel: Die Mosel

Untertitel: Eine Flussfahrt

Autor:: Helmut Frei

Erzähler: Andrea Hörnke-Trieß, Bernd Gnann, Jens Wawrczeck

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 27 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-05-14

Herausgeber: SWR Edition

Kategorien: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Die Mosel und ihr enges Tal sind für viele ausländische Touristen Inbegriff deutscher Weinseligkeit. Tatsächlich hat der Weinbau die Gegend schon seit den Römern geprägt. Doch die Ausrichtung auf den Wein alleine zeugt auch davon, dass das Moselland wirtschaftlich seit Jahrhunderten im Schatten stand. Es litt bis zum Zweiten Weltkrieg unter der Grenzlage zu Frankreich. Im Schatten des Kanonendonners tat sich diesseits und jenseits der Grenze die wirtschaftlich-industrielle Entwicklung schwer. Gottlob sagten Naturschützer heute. Denn so kann das Moseltal nach wie vor mit viel Natur aufwarten, geprägt vom südländischen anmutenden Klima. Allerdings gefährdet unter anderem gerade auch der moderne, technisierte Weinbau den Schutz der Natur.

Porträt der Mosel und ihrer Landschaft in Form eines Reiseberichts von Koblenz über Trier bis in die französische Grenzstadt Thionville.

Regie: Judith Lorenz.

©2004 SWR (P)2004 SWR

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Title: Lake Tahoe California

Subtitle: Fishing, Ecology, & Historic Museum

Author: Patricia L. Lawence

Narrator: Patricia L. Lawrence

Format: Original Recording

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-16-14

Publisher: Travel Radio International

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Lake Tahoe, situated in both California and Nevada, is the largest alpine lake in North America, and the second deepest lake in the USA. Patricia Lawrence is exploring California's Lake Tahoe, first from a charter fishing boat, then the shore, and we wrap up at a history museum.

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Titel: Neues aus Geocaching

Untertitel: Geschichten von draußen

Autor:: Bernhard Hoecker, Tobias Zimmermann

Erzähler: Bernhard Hoecker

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 59 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 10-02-14

Herausgeber: ABOD Verlag

Kategorien: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Schauspieler und Comedian Bernhard Hoëcker sowie Freund und Mitautor Tobias Zimmermann sind bekennende Geocacher. Ihre karge Freizeit fristen sie regelmäßig vor Kälte oder Angst zitternd an fremden und unbekannten Orten irgendwo da draußen. Der Comedy- und Fernsehpreisgewinner liebt romantische Kinofilme, züchtet Chihuahuas und designt in seiner Freizeit Damenhandtaschen für Versace. Das ist natürlich gelogen und soll nur diejenigen Frauen (und Männer) in unseren Bann ziehen, die bei dem Wort "Geocacher" noch nicht gleich zugegriffen haben. Tatsächlich berichten Bernhard und Tobi in diesem Hörbuch, wie sie für ihre "Schatzsuche" alpine Höhen erklimmen, in Schurkenstaaten reisen, die Welt mit Kreuzfahrtschiffen umrunden und lange verlassene Industrieanlagen, sogenannte "Lost Places", erkunden. Mit dieser Leidenschaft steht Bernhard Hoëcker nicht alleine da und so konnten wir Geocacher aus dem ganzen Land (nebst Österreichern und Eidgenossen) begeistern, ihre Erlebnisse mit uns zu teilen.

Dieses Hörbuch vereint die besten Geschichten von nächtlichen Exkursionen, gewagten Hängepartien, finsteren Wäldern, geheimnisvollen Ruinen und Begegnungen der dritten Art - und lässt einen selbst die Tage humorvoll überstehen, an denen man mit einem DNF nach Hause zurückkehren muss.

©2014 traveldiary Verlag (P)2014 ABOD Verlag

Mitglieder Bewertungen:

unterhaltsam

Eine durchaus unterhaltsame Lektüre für Geocaching-Interessierte, schön zusammengestellt und mit fundiertem Hintergrund und Kenntnis der Thematik seitens der Herausgeber. Hat Spaß gemacht, zu lesen.

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Title: Adventures in the Swiss Alps: Geneva, Zermatt, Zurich, Lucerne, St. Moritz & Beyond

Author: Krista Dana

Narrator: Tim Harwood

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-16-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

If castles, cuckoo clocks, and bell-laden cows dominate your image of the Alps, you are - like most travelers - missing out on one of Mother Nature's greatest gifts. It's a secret Europeans like to keep to themselves. In addition to its wealth of cultural sights, the European Alps offer a wider range of outdoor recreation than any other similarly-sized region in the world. Adventurers of all ages hike hut-to-hut on multi-day treks, skiers slide year-round on glacial slopes, and Sunday walkers stroll forested trails. Bikers loop icy blue lakes, and mountaineers scale up waterfalls and down canyon cliffs. Modern adventurers run the gamut from rich to poor, young to old, and native to transient foreigner. So take a look around. That bus driver. This tour guide. Your hotel concierge. They may just be showing you the Europe they think you want to see. Take a moment to ask how they spend their own free time - odds are that each will spend a day outdoors this weekend. Europeans cherish their wilderness areas, and none more so than the pristine forests of the Alps.

Here is a guide to the best adventures in the mountainous regions of Switzerland. Based on experience gained through more than a decade of living in, traveling around, and writing about the Alps, we spotlight the best outdoor adventures. This is a guide that's ideally suited to on-the-go travelers who seek the best of the Alps - those sights and adventures most worthwhile, most easily reached, and most indicative of the Alpine experience. What all our readers have in common is this: the desire to experience rather than simply look at the Alps. Want to know where you should go? All the details are here!

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Title: St. Martin & St. Barts

Subtitle: A Walking & Hiking Guide

Author: Leonard Adkins

Narrator: JoBe Cerny

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-15-14

Publisher: Hunter Publishing, Inc.

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

This brings you the most detailed information you will find on hiking trails on these islands. From easy walks along sandy beaches to rugged overnight hikes to quick uphill treks with stunning vistas en route, this guide has something to suit every member of your family. Walking times for each hike are given, along with descriptions of the route. Points of interest are highlighted, including plant and animal life you might see. An introduction to each island offers tidbits of the island's history, tourist information offices, air travel details and hiking organizations you can contact ahead of time.

Maps of each island are included, along with photos. This unique guidebook covers every aspect of exploring these islands on foot. And conditions have never been better for Caribbean-bound walkers and hikers. Trails range through rugged mountains into areas with active volcanoes and cascading waterfalls. Excursions extend from one-hour town and beach walks to strenuous hikes that require the services of a local guide. So, whether you prefer to take in the historical sites and marketplaces or would rather work up a sweat on one of the mountain or jungle trails, you'll find something to suit your tastes.

Critic Reviews:

"Amblers, hikers, beachcombers, power walkers, and anyone who likes to experience the Caribbean with their feet: This book's for you." (Caribbean Travel & Life)

"Writing as though he is offering advice to old friends, Adkins has unveiled the splendors of foot exploration on the islands." (Backpacker Magazine)

"Offers what no other guide provides - information on enjoying the Caribbean exclusively on foot. Keep this if you already own it; otherwise, try to purchase it from a used book dealer." (Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Nice list of hikes - good descriptions of the terrain ...

Nice list of hikes - good descriptions of the terrain and conditions, The hikes need to include better driving directions to find where the hike begins and where you can park a car.

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Title: Tracy Aviary

Subtitle: Salt Lake City, Utah

Author: Patricia Lawrence

Narrator: Patricia Lawrence

Format: Original Recording

Length: 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-04-14

Publisher: Travel Radio International

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

The Tracy Aviary is a perfect place for visitors to get up close and learn about birds from the USA and around the world. Patricia Lawrence and Douglas Roycroft are exploring this world-class private aviary, open to the public since 1938, with knowledgeable aviary staff.

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Title: Mission Ridge Ski Resort

Subtitle: Wenatchee Washington

Author: Patricia Lawrence

Narrator: Patricia Lawrence, EJ Barney

Format: Original Recording

Length: 28 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-14

Publisher: Travel Radio International

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Mission Ridge Ski Resort near Wenatchee Washington is one of the most popular ski destinations in the world. Its also a 1944 crash site of a B-24 bomber on a secret mission. Patricia Lawrence is exploring Mission Ridge; she assends on a tram up the tall mountain and decends in a courtesy toboggan.

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Title: Travel Tales Monthly: No. 2 Aug 2014

Author: Michael Brein

Narrator: Gary Roelofs

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-14

Publisher: Michael Brein, Inc.

Genres: Travel & Adventure, Adventure & Exploration

Publisher's Summary:

Michael Brein's Travel Tales Monthly Bookazine Issue No. 2 for August 2014 contains 10 among the best travel stories from Michael's huge collection of travel tales that he has gathered in interviews with nearly 1,750 world travelers and adventurers during his four decades of his own travels to more than 125 countries throughout the world.

The August issue features such hilarious tales as "The Speed Trap", which describes the craziness of driving in Italy, as well as "Two Tales of Chuck", an apparent miscreant who advances temper tantrums to get his way, though not always successful, by the way!

A couple of travel tales touch on ghosts and the paranormal in travel. And other tales include "Crazy, Stupit Scoundrels", which speaks for itself. "The Cane", the feature story for this month, describes a mystical experience taking place in Morocco.

Loren Ekroth, Ph.D., aka "Dr. Conversation", is this month the first of a series of guest contributors. Loren talks about intercultural communication in travel and shares a few of his own noteworthy travel experiences with us.

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Title: A Curious Career

Author: Lynn Barber

Narrator: Alison Larkin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-08-14

Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Bios & Memoirs, Artists, Writers, & Musicians

Publisher's Summary:

Lynn Barber, by her own admission, has always suffered from a compelling sense of nosiness. An exceptionally inquisitive child she constantly questioned everyone she knew about imitate details of their lives. This talent for nosiness, coupled with her unusual lack of the very English fear of social embarrassment, is the perfect blend for a celebrity interviewer. Barber takes us through her early career at Penthouse where she started out interviewing foot fetishists, voyeurs, dominatrices and men who liked wearing nappies, through her later more eminent career at the Telegraph, Sunday Express, Vanity Fair, Observer and Sunday Times. Barber has interviewed a huge cross-section of celebrities throughout her career; politicians, film stars, comedians, dancers and musicians, including Gore Vidal, Rudolph Nureyev, Lady Gaga, James Stewart and Dirk Bogarde to name but a few. Characterised by her witty and honest style, An Interviewing Life is full of glorious anecdotes such as the interview with Salvador Dali that was only supposed to last one day and ended up running into four at Dalis invitation, culminating in him gifting her a conical hat made of wax that he had originally designed for his wife to wear to fancy dress ball in the 1930s. Filled with transcripts of interview highlights, such as her infamous interview with the hilarious and spectacularly rude ratty old rock chick Marianne Faithfull, and the interview with Rafael Nadal which infuriated his fans so much Barber saw her Twitter followers double so that his fans were able to abuse her online. Not only is An Interviewing Life a fascinating window into the lives of those has she interviewed, but also into the world of journalism itself and into Lynn Barber's own life.

Members Reviews:

ON BEING NOSY

"A Curious Career" is about the art of being nosy. Lynn Barber is more than a legend in her own mind. She is a clever British journalist and author that graduated from Oxford, went to work for Bob Guccione at Penthouse, and later created a career in journalism. With a keen sense of what titillates the general public, Barber honed interview skills that elicit the best and worst of famous people of the late 20th and early 21st century.

Barber describes her interview of Salvador Dali when she worked for Penthouse. She enjoyed the interview because of Dalis uninhibited personality and unsolicited comments; i.e. comments ranging from masturbation as a sexual preference to signing blank pieces of paper, with Dalis explanation that he is printing money. The blank pieces of paper become doodled pictures by others who would sell them as Dali originals.

On one hand, it is easy to see why there is a battle between the press and the famous; on the other hand, what Barber reveals is what the public is often most interested in knowing. A more palatable anecdote is Barbers interview of Jimmy Savile with questions about his lascivious treatment of young girls, before it is known by the general public. (In 2011, Sir James Wilson Vincent Savile dies in disgrace.) "A Curious Career" is a primer for aspiring journalists; particularly for those who use the interview process to reveal the truth of what is important.

Wished had been twice as long

I loved this book - it made me laugh out loud on several occasions and i was aghast at the arrogance of some of my 'heroes'.