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NPR Sound Treks: Animals: Unforgettable Encounters in the Wild

From rainforests to deserts, mountains to plains, the sea to the sky, animals raise their voices in an eclectic and thrilling chorus. This collection celebrates the unique calls of the keel-billed toucan, Guatemalan coatimundi, hammerhead bat, Central African elephant, urban katydid, and many more intriguing creatures whose sounds we seldom hear. The NPR Sound Treks series features outstanding audio documentaries, stories, and commentary from the NPR archives. Each volume features sounds from nature, insights from experts and others who love the outdoor experience (naturalists, zoologists, biologists, adventurers, even a cowgirl), and vivid storytelling that captures the excitement of the wilderness. Contents: Introduction by Jon Hamilton Holy Baboon! A “Mystical” Moment In Africa Radio Gift: John Nielsen and Wild Animals Decoding The Hyena’s Laugh Alpha Bison: The Quieter Bellow Wins the Females Making “Living With Lions” Practical in Kenya Otterly Adorable, But Born to be Wild Recording Story Rattles Producer Close Encounters with the Adirondack Black Bear Hear Them Roar: Noisy New World Monkeys What Wildlife Lurks in Central Park By Night? Gorilla Population Up 14 Years After Genocide Slo-Mo Cricket Chirps Reveal Secret Serenades Sounds Give Researchers Clues to Elephants Chasing After the Elusive Narwhal

NPR (Author), Jon Hamilton (Narrator)

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NPR Driveway Moments Love Stories: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

If you listen to NPR, you've had at least one "driveway moment." You're sitting in your parked car, hooked by a story, needing to hear it all the way through. NPR celebrates the emotional bonds we share with this audio valentine that will warm hearts all year round. The story of an ex-monk and an ex-nun who form a family, as told by their son. The story of letters that continue to arrive from all over the world, addressed simply to Juliet, Verona, Italy. The softer side of Lyndon Johnson revealed in his letters to Lady Bird. A writer's true love for her beloved Volvo. The legend of Somalia's lovesick baker and the girl whose love he could not win. Lynda Barry on spring, thunderstorms, memories, and love. This heartfelt edition of Driveway Moments explores the surprising places we find love and the inspiring ways in which our most important relationships flourish. Featuring: -The Love Story Deconstructed -Happily Married Couples Tell Tales -Father's Cufflinks Spark Thoughts About Love -Online Dating's Siren Song -Late -Blooming Aunt Ruth and Her Haphazard Romances -Adopted Son from China Transformed and Healed by Love -Finding Love at the Hebrew Home for the Aged -Alzheimer's Disease Releases Couple to Love Again And more.

NPR (Author), Kelly McEvers (Narrator)

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NPR Driveway Moments All About Animals: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

What’s a “driveway moment”? It’s when you’re so captivated by a story you’re hearing on NPR that you stay in your car to hear it to the end—even if you’re sitting in your driveway with the motor running. For years, listeners have written to NPR to describe such moments. Now animal lovers especially will want to make sure their tanks are full. Heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Talk of the Nation, and Wait WaitàDon’t Tell Me!, hosted by Morning Edition's Steve Inskeep, these stories will make you laugh out loud and shed a tear or two. Contents: The Dog Who Loved to Suck on Toads My Mother, My Parrot The Sad Story of Ziggy, the Too Perfect Parrot Pet Tricks—and an Accidental Career A Dog Walker’s Dog Walker Search for Lost Pets Continues in Louisiana Turtle Holds On in Center of Vietnam’s Capital A Dog’s Life in Vietnam Precisionist Nears a New Pasture An Entrepreneurial Dog’s Private Life The Dog Stays in the Picture Cute and Fuzzy as the Nation’s Lead Story The Wait Wait Petting Zoo No Chump Change for Chimp Art Miss Pudding: A Feline Farewell Vacuuming Prairie Dogs When Hummingbirds Come Home Bird Clothes Drive-Up Boar Semen The Boy Who Ran Like a Deer The Soul of a Dog

NPR (Author), Steve Inskeep (Narrator)

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NPR American Chronicles: First Ladies

Hosted by Cokie Roberts. While the role of the first lady has changed dramatically over the course of the nation's history, one thing remains constant: Americans have always been fascinated by the wives of the President. This collection features in-depth profiles of many of our beloved, inspiring, and occasionally enigmatic first ladies, including Martha Washington, Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Betty Ford, Laura Bush, and Michelle Obama.

NPR (Author), NPR (Narrator)

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NPR Driveway Moments More About Animals: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

If you listen to NPR, you've had at least one "driveway moment." You're sitting in your parked car, hooked by a story, needing to hear it all the way through. More About Animalsfeatures stories of fascinating encounters with our friends from the animal kingdom-some whose behavior seems eerily familiar, some of whom we would like to know better, and some who continue to dazzle us with their wild and mysterious beauty. As these stories reveal, our bond with the animals all around us grows deeper as we discover new and creative ways to share the planet.

Christopher Joyce, NPR (Author), Christopher Joyce (Narrator)

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NPR: The First Forty Years

NPR was created in 1970, three years after Congress passed the Public Broadcasting Act and established the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Signing the act into law, President Lyndon B. Johnson said, “We in America have an appetite for excellence . . . we want most of all to enrich man’s spirit.” Today NPR produces and distributes programming that reaches more than 26 million listeners weekly. More than 900 stations nationwide broadcast NPR programming. From the turmoil of the Vietnam era to a delightful visit with the riotously funny Dame Edna Everage, join hosts Susan Stamberg (1970s), Noah Adams (1980s), Renee Montagne (1990s), and Guy Raz (2000s) for an unforgettable journey through the first forty years of NPR. This commemorative collection overflows with thought-provoking commentaries, award-winning journalism and humor from the public radio programs that have become an essential part of our lives: All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Weekend Edition, Tell Me More, Fresh Air and much more. FEATURING: David Sedaris Chris Rock Dame Edna Terry Gross Little Richard Red Barber Ira Glass Car Talk’s Tom and Ray Magliozzi And many more CONTENTS: 1970s Introduction by Susan Stamberg May Day Demonstration in Washington Against the Vietnam War Life Savers® Give Off Sparks Special Coverage of President Nixon’s Nazi Demonstration at Marquette Park Robert Krulwich and the $5 Bill Aftermath of Three Mile Island John Henry Faulk on the Bicentennial Pickle Ranch: Family Run Life at the South Pole Sunset 1980s Introduction by Noah Adams Watching a Solar Eclipse with Your Head in a Box Revolution in Prague Fridays with Red: A Retrospective Miniskirt: Fashion Industry Mistake Little Richard, the Quasar of Rock Yuppie Anguish: A Concept for the 80’s Jim Crow: Blacks Survived with Dignity Challenger Disaster Roger Boisjoly, Morton Thiokol Engineer Goodbye, Saigon 1990s Introduction by Renée Montagne Driving Lesson with Click and Clack Clarence Thomas Accused of Sexual Harassment Prom Night Dorothy West and the Harlem Renaissance Rwanda Carnage Claims Over 500,000 Lives President Clinton Interview Objects of Affection Chris Rock Interview Adolescence in War-Torn Bosnia Santaland Diaries 2000s Introduction by Guy Raz Planet Money: Giant Pool of Money A Bit of a Chat with Dame Edna Change Has Come Vernon Jordan on Politics, Obama and Civil Rights September 11, 2001 StoryCorps: Wives, Daughters, Mothers War Update: View from Baghdad Katrina: The Chertoff Interview Stuck and Suicidal in Post-Katrina Trailer Park April Fool’s: New England Suffers Maple Woes Couple Frantic to Find Loved Ones in Rubble Safety, Prosperity Return to Afghan Village

NPR (Author), Various Readers, Various Readers (Narrator)

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NPR Driveway Moments Dog Tales: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

Dog lovers will delight in this audio celebration of the canine character. From our earliest encounters with Lassie, to the magical moments we share with our own imperfect but thoroughly lovable companions, dogs have become an integral part of our culture and beloved members of our family. NPR proudly presents these tales of unforgettable animals and their devoted human friends. Contents: Introduction by Andrea Seabrook Dog Stories from Maine Hounded by Doubt, Dogged Owners Probe a Mystery Dog Becomes Tigers’ Momma at Kansas Zoo The Tyranny of Ralph Cesar Millan: L.A. Dog Whisperer Leads the Pack My Own Take at Being a Dog Whisperer Dog Tunes: Tails of the City At This Church, Parishioners Wear Collars, Too You Thought Human Actors Were Trouble? This I Believe: Teaching a Bad Dog New Tricks Look at That Puppy! Be Careful What You Say Lulu, the Talking Dog Anthology of Literature Inspired by Our Four-Legged Friends A Tragedy That Shouldn’t Happen to a Hero Dog A Soldier and His Dog, Part 1 William Wegman’s Weimaraners Fritz, the Blind Frisbee-Catching Dog Dogs Take Vow: To Serve and Herd Penguins Bomb-Sniffing Dogs Deploy in Afghanistan The Kangal: A Turkish Shepherd’s Best Friend Scientists Reveal How Fast Dogs Must Shake to Dry Their Fur The Man Behind Lassie’s Onscreen Magic Russian Dog Wizard Trains Pooches to Paw the Line Forget the Frisbee; Cool Dogs Catch Waves The Case of the Mysterious Puppy, Solved! (Sort Of) Purebred Dog People: A Breed Apart Researchers Identify Gene Affecting Dog Size Project Flying Chihuahuas An Entrepreneurial Dog’s Private Life Baxter Black Remembers Bailey A Soldier and His Dog Part 2

NPR (Author), Andrea Seabrook (Narrator)

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NPR Driveway Moments Moms: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

Stories from the National Public Radio archives celebrate moms and motherhood. Stories so compelling you'll stay in your car to hear them through even if you're sitting in your own driveway. Wait Wait…Don't Tell Me! host Peter Sagal captures your attention with colorful tales for and about moms. Like Madame Defarge from A Tale of Two Cities, Susan Stamberg has often knitted her way through political upheaval. While knitting her first baby blanket, she muses on a political milestone. Storyteller Kevin Kling describes the yearly conflict in Minnesota between Mothers Day and the opening of fishing season. Commentator Gwen Macsai marvels that her childrens standards for motherhood are higher than their own. And comedian Amy Borkowsky shares hilarious messages left on her answering machine by her worrywart mom, including I'm having second thoughts about that little palm-size computer that you bought. You could swallow it and, God forbid, choke….Heard in All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, News & Notes, and other NPR programs, these stories and more are for moms, moms-to-be, and anyone who has ever known or had a mother."

NPR, Npr, Peter Sagal (Author), Peter Sagal (Narrator)

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NPR Laughter Therapy: A Comedy Collection for the Chronically Serious

Looking for an alternative to the seriously reliable, soothing yet informative sound of NPR? Try NPR! Prepare to be surprised by this collection of interviews with some of the funniest personalities on the planet, and by the memorable, unbelievable news that delights NPR listeners on the 1st of April each year. Featuring comedy legends and NPR favorites:-Introduction by Peter Sagal-The World According to Stephen Colbert-OK Go's Damian Kulash Crafts Pro Dial-Up Anthem-An Anthropologist Walks Into a Bar-Drew Carey Plays Not My Job-Roaches Drive Comedian to Bunk at Ikea-The Ups and Downs of Paula Poundstone-Phyllis Diller: Still Out for a Laugh-Starbucks' Coffee Pipeline-Joan Rivers Hates You, Herself, and Everyone Else-New York City Preschool Starts DNA Testing for Admission-Mo Rocca's Hard Hitting Look at Presidential Pets-Which Supreme Court Justice Cracks the Most Jokes?-Backstage With Fred Willard and Martin Mull-Dog Talk-Eugene Levy Stays Smart, Even in the Cheapest Gag-Lunacorp to Project Images on the Moon-Mel Brooks, "Unhinged" and Loving It

NPR (Author), Peter Sagal (Narrator)

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NPR Road Trips: Roadside Attractions: Stories That Take You Away . . .

With generous splashes of popular culture and human interest, the NPR Road Trips series introduces you not only to far-off locations and unusual destinations, but to the people who inhabit them—and seek them out. Each story focuses on real locations, real people, and real history in the thought-provoking, imaginative and entertaining you've come to expect from NPR. Includes • "Unraveling the Story behind a Big Ball of Twine" • "Backyard Folk" • "Art Thrives in Michigan" • "At Velvet Museum, Get in Touch with Kitsch"

NPR, Noah Adams, Npr (Author), Noah Adams, Various (Narrator)

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Tinsel Tales: Favorite Holiday Stories from NPR

Ho ho ho! Here's what to listen to while driving to the mall, wrapping gifts, entertaining friends, or relaxing in front of a crackling holiday fire. In Scott Simon's modern version of the Christmas story, Jesus is born in an abandoned factory near Cleveland and the Three Wise Persons bring Chipotle gift cards. Claudia Sanchez gives a Latin accent to "A Visit from St. Nicholas." Barbara Bradley Hagerty explores what Christmas means for the boy choristers of the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. (Hint: Handel.) In a treasured 1974 recording, humorist, author, radio personality, and blacklisting victim John Henry Faulk tells of "the wonderfulest Christmas in the United States of America." A son believed missing in action during WWII is found in time for his family to celebrate the holiday. And a Vietnam veteran tells Weekend Edition Sunday about a "Silent Night" that brought hope to patients in a military hospital. And that's just the star-topped tip of the tree. Each year, listeners tune into NPR for holiday offerings of all kinds: funny, touching, insightful, and surprising. Now anyone can listen anytime to these evergreen delights.

NPR (Author), Lynn Neary (Narrator)

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NPR Driveway Moments Cat Tales: Radio Stories That Won't Let You Go

These NPR "driveway moment" stories featuring our feline friends will have you curled up in your seat, purring. Mischievous, mysterious, content, curious, and full of attitude, these stories mirror the personality of these creatures that dwell in our homes and our hearts. Contents: -Introduction by Scott Simon -Cat and Child, So Comfy Together -Cat Lovers and Their Stories -Earliest Evidence of House Cats -Cat Named Hamish -Family Wasn't Always Nice to Its Cats -The Purrrfect Candidate for President -Political Attack Ad Goes After a Cat -Cats Can't Taste Sweetness -Cats Eat Anything Smaller Than Themselves -Why Do Cats Purr? -Living with Lions -Maine Cat Resort -Bicycling Across USA with Cat in Basket -French for Felines -Allergen-Free Cat-The Story of 23 Cats and an Owl -Alone at Christmas with Two Old Cats -Mourning the Loss of Frankie the Cat -Baghdad Girl, Reaching Out Over the Web -This I Believe: Caring Makes Us Human -Cat People vs. Non-Cat People -Calico Cat Cloned -Four Pounds of Fury: Baby Cheetah Gets a Mom -Ms. Pudding: A Feline Farewell -The Algonquin Hotel's Feline Celebrity -Cats First Tamed in the Middle East -Protecting African Lions: Hunters Turned Guardians -Cat Genome Forensics -Glowing Kittens Help in Fights against AIDS -Pet Physics: The Uncanny Lapping of Cats-White Cat Gifts -Scott Simon Remembers Lenore -Cat Laws

NPR (Author), Scott Simon (Narrator)

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