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ID: 432172

Title: Magic: A History: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present

Author: Chris Gosden

Narrator: Clarke Peters

Format: Unabridged

Length: 19:06:48

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: History, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Wellness, World, Religious Studies, Naturopathy & New Age

Summary:

Over the last few centuries, magic has developed a bad reputation-thanks to the unsavory tactics of shady practitioners, and to a successful propaganda campaign on the part of religion and science, which denigrated magic as backward, irrational, and 'primitive.' In Magic, however, the Oxford professor of archaeology Chris Gosden restores magic to its essential place in the history of the world-revealing it to be an enduring element of human behavior that plays an important role for individuals and cultures. From the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman, and Jewish magic, to the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America, and Africa; from the alchemy of the Renaissance to the condemnation of magic in the colonial period and the mysteries of modern quantum physics-Gosden's startling, fun, and colorful history supplies a missing chapter of the story of our civilization.

Drawing on decades of research around the world-touching on the first known horoscope, a statue ordered into exile, and the mystical power of tattoos-Gosden shows what magic can offer us today, and how we might use it to rethink our relationship with the world. Magic is an original, singular, and sweeping work of scholarship, and its revelations will leave a spell on the listener.

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ID: 444976

Title: Arrogant Player

Author: Julie Capulet

Narrator: Maxine Mitchell, Troy Duran

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:53:25

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Summary:

Luna LaRoux has poured her heart and soul into her waterfront bar and restaurant, which has the best sunsets in Key West. The only problem is, Luna's best friend and business partner Josie is having money problems, and with twins on the way, Josie has no choice but to sell her half of the business. Actually, it's 51%.

Gage McCabe is spending the weekend in Key West when he ends up getting kicked out of his hotel for a minor indiscretion that wasn't even his fault. Stopping in to order himself a much-needed drink, Gage happens to overhear an interesting conversation. Between a very-pregnant majority shareholder and her stunningly beautiful-and deliciously desperate-business partner.

Gage can't resist. The bar is obviously a thriving business, and his new partner will just have to get used to him calling the shots . . . if she doesn't kill him first. It's this detail that frustrates him the most: she seems entirely immune to his charms. Unheard of. Gage is so sure of his own allure, he bets Luna his share that she'll succumb to his charms within a month-or the bar is hers.

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ID: 453647

Title: Nightfall

Author: Penelope Douglas

Narrator: Jeremy York, Tatiana Sokolov

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20:30:05

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, Mystery, Contemporary

Summary:

EMORY: Will Grayson has always been an animal, though. Reckless, wild, and someone who was never bound by a single rule other than to do exactly what he wanted. There was no way his grandfather was going risk him humiliating the family again.

Not that the last time was entirely his fault. He might've enjoyed backing me into corners in high school when no one was looking, so they wouldn't catch on that Mr. Popular actually wanted a piece of that quiet, little nerd he loved to torture so much, but . . . He could also be warm. And fierce in keeping me safe.

The truth is . . . He has a right to hate me. It's all my fault. And I regret nothing.

WILL: I never minded being locked up. I learned a long time ago that being treated like an animal gives you permission to act like one. Their only mistake is believing anything I do is an accident. I can sit in this house with no Internet, television, liquor, or girls, but I'll come out of here with something far more frightening to my enemies. A plan.

I just didn't expect one of my enemies to come to me. I can smell her hiding in the house. She's here. Blackchurch houses five prisoners. I'm only one of her problems.

Contains mature themes.

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ID: 441594

Title: I Ain't Marching Anymore: Dissenters, Deserters, and Objectors to America's Wars

Author: Chris Lombardi

Narrator: Joe Barrett

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:01:19

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: History, Politics, Military, Public Policy, Political Ideologies

Summary:

Before the US Constitution had even been signed, soldiers and new veterans protested. Dissent, the hallowed expression of disagreement and refusal to comply with the government's wishes, has a long history in the United States. Soldier dissenters, outraged by the country's wars or egregious violations in conduct, speak out and change US politics, social welfare systems, and histories.

I Ain't Marching Anymore carefully traces soldier dissent from the early days of the republic through the wars that followed, including the genocidal 'Indian Wars,' the Civil War, long battles against slavery and racism that continue today, both World Wars, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, and contemporary military imbroglios.

Acclaimed journalist Chris Lombardi presents a soaring history valorizing the brave men and women who spoke up, spoke out, and talked back to national power. Inviting listeners to understand the texture of dissent and its evolving and ongoing meaning, I Ain't Marching Anymore profiles conscientious objectors including Frederick Douglass's son Lewis, Evan Thomas, Howard Zinn, William Kunstler, and Chelsea Manning, adding human dimensions to debates about war and peace.

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ID: 441579

Title: Last Ferry Home

Author: Kent Harrington

Narrator: David Stifel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:31:08

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories

Summary:

Since his wife's death at sea, San Francisco Police Detective Michael O'Higgins has been paralyzed by grief and shame. Almost a year after his wife's death, O'Higgins takes a ferry ride as part of his therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder. On the boat, he meets a charming Indian family: successful young husband, two lovely daughters, and a kind, beautiful wife and mother.

O'Higgins has no idea that he will meet this woman again on his first day back after bereavement leave, when he and his partner are called to a Nob Hill mansion to investigate a homicide. The victim is the handsome man O'Higgins met on the ferry, and his wife, Asha Chaundhry, is the obvious suspect.

Asha Chaundhry becomes the center of O'Higgins' investigation. The victim's father, a prominent Indian politician and business tycoon, is anxious to keep his son's death out of the public eye, and to have the investigation resolved as quickly as possible. As O'Higgins digs into the Chaundhrys' business and political dealings, he becomes convinced of Asha's innocence, while her father-in-law seeks to isolate her from friends and defenders, even sending her children back to extended family in India. Increasingly desperate, Asha turns to O'Higgins for comfort, in a way that threatens both his recovery and his career.

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ID: 440101

Title: Alien's Escape

Author: Ella Maven

Narrator: Heather Costa, Jeffrey Kafer

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:52:48

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, Science Fiction & Paranormal

Summary:

'She will have my babies, but on our terms.'

Valerie

I thought waking up on a space ship was traumatic. That's got nothing on returning to consciousness while shackled in a cell. The kicker? I'm supposed to be a breeder for the alien in the cell next to me. My mother always told me I had birthing hips, but I don't think she meant they were for pushing out blue extra-terrestrials. I want to hate my cell-mate, but he's a prisoner too, and so far he's taken a few beatings to protect me . . .

Sax

The food sucks but the view has gotten a hell of a lot better since the human female showed up. I know exactly what our captors want-for us to mate so they can take our baby. Over my dead body. I willing to suffer their abuse if they leave the pretty female alone, but when they hurt her, all bets are off. Now I'm not only finding a way to escape with her, I'm also taking out every last captor before I leave. And then? I'll fill her with as many babies as she wants.

Contains mature themes.

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ID: 444941

Title: Enemy Within

Author: Tal Bauer

Narrator: John Solo

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20:21:55

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, LGBTQ, Mystery, Military

Summary:

President Jack Spiers fled Washington DC on the heels of a devastating attack on CIA headquarters, masterminded by one of America's own, former General Porter Madigan. While the world believes Jack was killed in the bombing, he embarks on a wild infiltration mission, smuggling himself into occupied Russia to rescue the love of his life: former Secret Service Agent and First Gentleman Ethan Reichenbach.

Reunited, Jack, Ethan, and deposed Russian president Sergey Puchkov, along with President Elizabeth Wall-the only person left in Washington DC who Jack trusts-must work together. They piece together a desperate plan, hunting Madigan to the ends of the earth and the bitter frigidity of the Arctic, where Madigan's world-shattering doomsday plan comes together.

Outnumbered, outmaneuvered, and outgunned, Jack, Ethan, Sergey, and the rest of the team struggle to put a stop to Madigan and his army. In the desolate extremes of the Arctic, their resolve, their strength, and even their love is tested, pushed to the absolute limits as choices must be made: choices that pit the fate of the world against the love in their hearts, and the loves of their life.

Contains mature themes.

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ID: 436942

Title: Wands Have More Fun: A Widow's Bay Novel

Author: Rebecca Regnier

Narrator: Traci Odom

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:40:42

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Thriller & Horror, Detective Stories, Cozy Mystery, Contemporary Fantasy

Summary:

A dead body, a vampire with a dad bod, a beauty pageant, a blizzard, and getting back into the dating pool after twenty years? Just a typical week in Widow's Bay.

After a judge for the inaugural Miss (Or Mister) Vernal Equinox Pageant is found murdered, town reporter, Marzie Nowak, is pressed into service to judge the event. It's the last place she wants to be, not only is the murder unsolved, but there's also a vampire with a dad bod trying to suck the life out of patrons of the local microbrewery. Marzie's magic plate is spilling over. It seems Marzie and the Widow's Bay Witches have to figure out how to use wands, fast, if they want to protect their town from evil.

Then there's the ancient undead but still handsome as sin billionaire with a crush on her. Dating a supernatural being at her age? What would she even wear for that? Marzie just wants to do her job and report the news of Widow's Bay. And now there's trouble on that front too, Marzie's getting scooped on every story she covers. With a blizzard bearing down on the town, an unsolved murder, and wand making 101, Marzie just might melt down. Thank goodness her cat Agnes and her sister witches in the coven are there to pick up the pieces!

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ID: 443924

Title: Hands Up, Don't Shoot: Why the Protests in Ferguson and Baltimore Matter, and How They Changed America

Author: Jennifer E. Cobbina

Narrator: Joniece Abbott-Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:14:05

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Non-Fiction, Social Science

Summary:

Understanding the explosive protests over police killings and the legacy of racism

Following the high-profile deaths of eighteen-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and twenty-five-year-old Freddie Gray in Baltimore, Maryland, both cities erupted in protest over the unjustified homicides of unarmed black males at the hands of police officers. These local tragedies-and the protests surrounding them-assumed national significance, igniting fierce debate about the fairness and efficacy of the American criminal justice system.

In Hands Up, Don't Shoot, Jennifer Cobbina draws on in-depth interviews with nearly two hundred residents of Ferguson and Baltimore, conducted within two months of the deaths of Brown and Gray. She examines how protestors in both cities understood their experiences with the police, how those experiences influenced their perceptions of policing, what galvanized Black Lives Matter as a social movement, and how policing tactics during demonstrations influenced subsequent mobilization decisions among protesters. Ultimately, she humanizes people's deep and abiding anger, underscoring how a movement emerged to denounce both racial biases by police and the broader economic and social system that has stacked the deck against young black civilians.

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ID: 453494

Title: Miller's Time

Author: Ahren Sanders

Narrator: Aiden Snow, Charlotte North

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:49:03

Language: English

Release date: 11-10-20

Publisher: Tantor Media

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

Summary:

Miller: I've been lucky all my life. Until the night I meet Lily. One look at the unbelievably sexy woman was all it took. For the first time ever, I let my guard down and gave over control.

My lifelong spell of luck ran out the morning I woke alone in a hotel room. Six months later, I come face to face with the woman who vanished without a trace. Only, this time, her name's not Lily.

She says it's all in the past; I say she's dead wrong. I'm not backing down. She fooled me once. It won't happen again. She's mine.

Ashlyn: My world was defined by wealth and status. It was perfect-until the carefully crafted web of lies was exposed. The ugly truth was a shattering blow of deception. Needing to reinvent myself, I ran, and ended up in the arms of a devastatingly handsome stranger.

Miller was the kind of man women dream about, which meant he was too good for me. That's why I walked away. Little did I know that creating a new version of me would bring our lives crashing back together.

Miller Kendrick thinks I'm the woman he met that night. He's wrong. He insists we have a future . . . Only time will tell.

Contains mature themes.

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