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ID: 334776

Title: Christmas Sonata

Author: Gary Paulsen

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:00:55

Language: English

Release date: 11-15-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Kids, Holidays

Summary:

When a small boy spends Christmas in the snowy Minnesota countryside, he becomes the official scout for his young bedridden cousin, Matthew, who is running out of secrets to explore. Matthew already knows there is no Santa Claus, and he knows his life is ending. As Christmas Eve approaches, the boy worries that he will be unable to find something magical for Matthew. But when that hopeful night arrives, the two are joined in a miraculous surprise that changes their lives forever. The poignant story of A Christmas Sonata will touch listeners' hearts with the timeless mystery of the holiday season and a gentle reminder that wonderful things often come when least expected. Newbery Award-winning author Gary Paulsen continues to captivate young listeners and their parents with favorites like Mr. Tucket and Nightjohn. In language that is always lyrical and moving, his perceptive tales offer new ways to look at the sometimes difficult choices of childhood.

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ID: 200655

Title: Promises

Author: Belva Plain

Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:16:00

Language: English

Release date: 11-08-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Sagas

Summary:

Belva Plain's novels have become international best sellers. Perceptive chronicles of contemporary family life, they have captivated wide audiences. In Promises, she portrays the devastating impact of an extramarital affair. Margaret and Adam Crane are happy with their professional careers, their three young children, and their home. But when a woman from Adam's past suddenly appears, she ignites desires that threaten to consume the very fabric of his marriage. In the resulting emotional and financial chaos, Margaret and the children must resist ending up as the casualties of Adam's adultery. Filled with the touching, familiar details of daily life, Promises is the heartbreaking story of abandoned vows. It raises provocative questions about the nature of commitment, faith and trust. Multi-talented narrator Barbara Rosenblat brings each member of the Crane family poignantly to life.

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ID: 369979

Title: Bones of Paris

Author: Laurie R. King

Narrator: Jefferson Mays

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:12:38

Language: English

Release date: 09-10-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Historical

Summary:

New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. King garners widespread acclaim for her suspenseful novels rich with historical detail. Set in the vibrant Paris Jazz Age, The Bones of Paris introduces private investigator Harris Stuyvesant, an American agent who' s been given the plum assignment of locating beautiful young model Philippa Crosby. But when Philippa' s trail ends at the ThEAtre du Grand-Guignol in Montmartre, Stuyvesant discovers a world where art meets sexual depravity-- and where a savage killer lurks in the shadows.

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ID: 370080

Title: How Rude!: The Teenagers' Guide to Good Manners, Proper Behavior, and Not Grossing People Out

Author: Alex Packer

Narrator: Johnny Heller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:33:59

Language: English

Release date: 03-08-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Kids, Health & Family

Summary:

Here's an etiquette book that teens will want to read-because it keeps them laughing, doesn't preach, and deals with issues that matter to them, as teens themselves reported in a nationwide survey. In How Rude!, author Alex J. Packer blends outrageous humor with sound advice as he guides readers through the mysterious world of manners from A ('Applause') to Z ('Zits'). He starts by explaining why etiquette is important-because people who know how to handle themselves in social situations come out on top, get what they want, feel good about themselves, and enjoy life to the fullest. Fourteen chapters describe the basics of polite behavior in all kinds of situations at home, in school, and in the world. Teens learn how to be a host with the most (and a guest with the best), what to do (and not do) when going online or waiting in line, how to deal with rude relatives, how to act at the mall and the concert hall, how to make introductions, who invented manners, and much more. Hundreds of 'Dear Alex' questions and answers cover everything from dating to breaking up, thank-you notes to table manners, ethnic jokes to social cliques, skateboarding to celebrating. Survey results reveal what teens, parents, and teachers think about manners and why they're important. Full of practical tips for every occasion, How Rude! is a serious etiquette encyclopedia-and a hilarious read.

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ID: 397317

Title: Hobbit: Discovering Grace and Providence in Bilbo's Adventures

Author: Joseph Pearce

Narrator: Joseph Pearce

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:45:57

Language: English

Release date: 12-04-12

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

In this course, Professor Joseph Pearce shows that Tolkien's own words about The Lord of the Rings being a 'fundamentally religious and Catholic work' also apply to The Hobbit.

Professor Pearce guides you through various life lessons discovered through an in-depth reading of The Hobbit:

- Bilbo grows in maturity, wisdom, compassion, self-sacrifice, and heroism over the course of his journey to the Lonely Mountain. At the end of the novel, Gandalf proclaims that Bilbo is no longer the hobbit he was, and we know that he is changed for the better. The meaning of life is to grow in virtue and holiness by learning the lessons of our adventures so that we can return 'home' to God in Heaven.

- In The Hobbit, Bilbo is time and again protected and rewarded by 'luck' or 'good fortune.' The 'luck' present in The Hobbit is nothing other than the hand of providence and grace. In order to survive our life's journey like Bilbo, we need the supernatural assistance of grace and providence.

- Over and over again in the book, Tolkien presents characters who have fallen prey to dragon-sickness: pride and lust for gold or other material possessions. The Hobbit serves as a cautionary meditation on Matthew 6:21: 'Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'

Tolkien's profoundly Catholic worldview allows us to transcend a simply literal reading of the story and discover its theological richness. Bilbo Baggins and his adventures can serve as a mirror for our journey through life. Even though we won't find ourselves traveling through goblin-infested mountains, chased by spiders, or threatened by trolls, we can see that virtue is only attained through grace by slaying the monsters and demons which try to prevent our passage into eternal glory.

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ID: 370019

Title: Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited

Author: Elyse Schein, Paula Bernstein

Narrator: Alma Cuervo, Effie Johnson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:57:15

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Biography & Memoir

Summary:

Elyse Schein had always known she was adopted, but it wasn't until her mid-thirties while living in Paris that she searched for her biological mother. What she found instead was shocking: She had an identical twin sister. What's more, after being separated as infants, she and her sister had been, for a time, part of a secret study on separated twins. Paula Bernstein, a married writer and mother living in New York, also knew she was adopted, but had no inclination to find her birth mother. When she answered a call from her adoption agency one spring afternoon, Paula's life suddenly divided into two starkly different periods: the time before and the time after she learned the truth. As they reunite, taking their tentative first steps from strangers to sisters, Paula and Elyse are left with haunting questions surrounding their origins and their separation. And when they investigate their birth mother's past, the sisters move closer toward solving the puzzle of their lives.

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ID: 368760

Title: Life of Mary as Seen by the Mystics

Author: Raphael Brown

Narrator: Charles Worboys, Colleen Hammond

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:27:45

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-08

Publisher: Findaway Voices

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

A masterpiece that combines the visions of four great Catholic mystics into one coherent story on the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Based primarily on the famous revelations of Venerable Anne Catherine Emmerich and Venerable Mother Mary of Agreda, it also includes many episodes described in the writings of St. Bridget of Sweden and St. Elizabeth of Schonau. To read this book, therefore, is to share in the magnificent visions granted to four of the most privileged souls in the history of the Church.

In complete harmony with the Gospel story, this book reads like a masterfully written novel. It includes such fascinating details as the birth and infancy of Mary, her espousal to St. Joseph and her Assumption into Heaven where she was crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth.

For young and old alike, The Life of Mary As Seen by the Mystics will forever impress the reader with an inspiring and truly unforgettable understanding of the otherwise unknown facts concerning Mary and the Holy Family.

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ID: 349783

Title: Jack London Boxed Set: White Fang and The Call of the Wild

Author: Jack London

Narrator: John Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:17:55

Language: English

Release date: 11-01-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Classics

Summary:

Jack London’s adventurous nature, intuitive feeling for animal life, and superb storytelling skills give his tales a striking vitality and force. Thrilling action and a sense of justice characterize the classic stories in this collection.

White Fang

In the desolate, frozen wilds of northwest Canada, a lone wolf fights the heroic daily fight for life in the wild. But after he is captured and cruelly abused by men, he becomes a force of pure rage. Only one man sees inside the killer to his intelligence and nobility. But can his kindness touch White Fang?

The Call of the Wild

A bold-spirited dog named Buck is stripped from his comfortable life on a California estate and thrust into the rugged terrain of the Klondike. There he is made a sled dog and battles to become his team’s leader, as well as the devoted servant of John Thornton, a man who shows him kindness amid the savage lawlessness of man and beast.

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ID: 612500

Title: How to Close Every Sale

Author: Joe Girard

Narrator: Richard M. Davidson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:14:06

Language: English

Release date: 03-09-00

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Sales & Retail

Summary:

The Guinness Book of World Records named Joe Girard 'the world's greatest salesman.' Now best-selling author Girard reveals field-tested techniques, insider tips, and useful common sense reminders that are guaranteed to give your career a boost. Every salesperson knows that closing is the moment of truth. But closing isn't something that happens only at the end of your presentation. Joe Girard shows you how to set yourself up for success from the beginning and prepares you to deal with your biggest obstacles. Find out why people who give you the most initial resistance will become some of your best prospects. Learn how to avoid buyer's procrastination and create a sense of urgency. And discover why the sale really begins after the sale. Today, Joe Girard may be known as the man who can sell anything to anybody; his insights are based on years in the trenches. You will find his expertise invaluable and his enthusiasm infectious, especially with Richard M. Davidson's captivating voice and energetic delivery.

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ID: 630410

Title: Island of the Blue Dolphins

Author: Scott O'Dell

Narrator: Christina Moore

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:25:08

Language: English

Release date: 10-01-92

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Kids, General

Summary:

'Our island is like a dolphin lying on its side, with its tail pointing toward the sunrise, its nose pointing to the sunset, and its fins making reefs and the rocky ledges along the shore.' Karana, a Ghalas-at Indian, lives peacefully on the island with her tribe until the arrival of a Russian otter-hunting ship. In spite of the deal the Aleutian hunters make with her father, the Ghalas-at chief, in the end they prove treacherous, killing most of the tribe. Karana's younger brother, Ramo, is all that is left of her family. Fearful of the Aleuts' return, the remaining Indians decide to move to another island, and are offered safe passage by some friendly ships. But as Karana boards the ship to leave the island forever, she is unable to find Ramo, and swims back to shore to search for him. Abandoned by the ships, Karana must draw on reserves of resourcefulness, and courage in order to survive. Island of the Blue Dolphins is based on the true story of an Indian girl who lived for 18 years on an island off the coast of California.

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