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Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc Audiobook

Bestselling author David Elliott explores how Joan of Arc changed the course of history and remains a figure of fascination centuries after her extraordinary life and death. Joan of Arc gets the Hamilton treatment in this evocative novel. Told through medieval poetic forms and in the voices of the people and objects in Joan of Arc's life, (including her family and even the trees, clothes, cows, and candles of her childhood), Voices offers an unforgettable perspective on an extraordinary young woman. Along the way it explores timely issues such as gender, misogyny, and the peril of speaking truth to power. Before Joan of Arc became a saint, she was a girl inspired. It is that girl we come to know in Voices.

David Elliott (Author), Celeste Ciulla, Luis Moreno, Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)

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Violet and Daisy: The Story of Vaudeville's Famous Conjoined Twins

From the author of The Miracle & Tragedy of the Dionne Quintuplets and The Borden Murders comes the absorbing and compulsively readable story of Violet and Daisy Hilton, conjoined twins who were the sensation of the US sideshow circuits in the 1920s and 1930s. On February 5, 1908, Kate Skinner, a 21-year-old unmarried barmaid in Brighton, England, gave birth to twin girls. They each had ten fingers and ten toes, but were joined back to back at the base of the spine. Freaks, monsters--that's what they were called. Mary Hilton, Kate's employer and midwife, adopted Violet and Daisy and promptly began displaying the babies as 'Brighton's United Twins.' Exhibitions at street fairs, carnivals, and wax museums across England and Scotland followed. At 8 years old, the girls came to the United States, eventually becoming the stars of sideshow, vaudeville, and burlesque circuits in the 1920s and 1930s. In a story loaded with questions about identity and exploitation, Sarah Miller delivers a completely compelling, empathetic portrait of two sisters whose bonds were so sacred that nothing - not even death- would compel Violet and Daisy to break them.

Sarah Miller (Author), Cassandra Campbell (Narrator)

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Vincent & Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh defined both brothers' lives. As a confidant, champion, sympathizer, and friend, Theo financially and emotionally supported his older brother as the artistic but troubled Vincent struggled to find his path in life as both a painter and a man. Throughout that struggle, the brothers shared everything - swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theo during his lifetime, Deborah Heiligman weaves a meticulously researched tale of those two intertwined lives and the extraordinary love that fueled them.

Deborah Heiligman (Author), Phil Fox (Narrator)

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Victoria: Portrait of a Queen

Victoria woke one morning at the age of eighteen to discover that her uncle had died and that she was now queen. She went on to rule for sixty-three years, with an influence so far-reaching that the decades of her reign now bear her name-the Victorian period. Victoria is filled with the exciting comings and goings of royal life: intrigue and innuendo, scheming advisors, and assassination attempts-not to mention plenty of passion and discord. A vividly written, richly layered portrait of a fascinating woman whose life and work influenced and inspired many. A captivating and inspiring study of one woman's perseverance and the good that came from it.

Catherine Reef (Author), Penelope Rawlins (Narrator)

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Up Close: Oprah Winfrey

Ilene Cooper (Author), Bobbi Owens (Narrator)

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Unstoppable!: My Journey from World Champion to Athlete A to 8-Time NCAA National Gymnastics Champio

Maggie Nichols’s official memoir is an inspirational tell-all about the abuse she suffered under the US national gymnastics team and how she managed to redefine herself in the face of adversity. With an introduction from Simone Biles. In 2015, Maggie Nichols’s gymnastics career was on fire. Having spent most of her young life training as an elite-level gymnast, Maggie carried the team all-around at the 2015 World Championships, helping to cinch the team gold medal. Next in her sights was the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was eagerly looking forward to training for the 2016 Olympic Games along with teammates such as Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, and Laurie Hernandez. But on the verge of achieving her lifelong Olympic dream, her world came crashing down. That summer Maggie revealed to her coach that USAG doctor Larry Nassar had been sexually abusing herself and other athletes under his care. What followed was an extensive investigation that would capture the nation’s attention and illuminate for the world the trauma and massive cover-up behind the scenes of one of the country’s most celebrated sports institutions. Ultimately, Maggie would go on to become an 8-time NCAA champion and an outspoken advocate for the protection of young children, especially young athletes. This inspirational tell-all offers an intimate look into the world of elite gymnastics, the sexual abuse scandal that shattered lives and dreams, and how Maggie Nichols risked everything in the name of justice. Maggie now tells this story in her words: a story of hope, trauma, reclamation, and above all, triumph.

Maggie Nichols (Author), Emily Pike Stewart, Maggie Nichols (Narrator)

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Unslut

When Emily Lindin was eleven years old, she was branded a "slut" by the rest of her classmates. For the next few years of her life, she was bullied incessantly at school, after school, and online. At the time, Emily didn't feel comfortable confiding in her parents or in the other adults her my life. But she did keep a diary. Slut/UnSlut is adapted from Emily's much-acclaimed blog "The UnSlut Project" presenting unaltered excerpts from that diary alongside split-page commentary to provide context and perspective.

Emily Lindin (Author), Elizabeth Cottle, Erin Yuen (Narrator)

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Unpresidented: A Biography of Donald Trump

This program includes an introduction read by the author. A riveting, meticulously researched, and provocative biography of Donald J. Trump from the author of Alexander Hamilton, Revolutionary. Born into a family of privilege and wealth, he was sent to military school at the age of 13. After an unremarkable academic career, he joined the family business in real estate and built his fortune. His personal brand: sex, money and power. From no-holds-barred reality TV star to unlikely candidate, Donald J. Trump rose to the highest political office: President of the United States of America. Learn fascinating details about his personal history, including: -Why Trump's grandfather left Germany and immigrated to America -Why Woodie Guthrie wrote a song criticizing Trump's father -How Trump's romance with Ivana began-and ended -When Trump first declared his interest in running for President Discover the incredible true story of America's 45th President: his questionable political and personal conduct, and his unprecedented rise to power.

Martha Brockenbrough (Author), Chris Ciulla, Martha Brockenbrough (Narrator)

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Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me.

A Kirkus Best Book of 2017! Read the book Morris Award finalist Sonia Patel called "a brilliant, subtle debut," and Kirkus hailed as "heart-wrenching, funny, hopeful, and not-to-be-missed" in a starred review! The Closest I've Come is a must-read from talented first-time author Fred Aceves, in the tradition of Walter Dean Myers. Marcos Rivas yearns for love, a working cell phone, and maybe a pair of sneakers that aren't falling apart. But more than anything, Marcos wants to get out of Maesta, his hood, away from his indifferent mom and her abusive boyfriend which seems impossible. When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program, he meets Zach and Amy, whose friendship inspires Marcos to open up to his Maesta crew, too, and starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn't about acting tough and being macho; it's about being true to yourself. The Closest I've Come is a story about traversing real and imagined boundaries, about discovering new things in the world, and about discovering yourself, too.

Lily Collins (Author), Lily Collins (Narrator)

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Understanding Culture & Practising It (Sanskruti Samjhe Aur Apnaye, English)

Every culture has certain beliefs, traditions and rituals that are practised at the individual as well as social levels and handed down through generations. However, in the modern and scientific world we have lost sight of their importance and stopped practising them, thus depriving ourselves of their benefits. Pujya Guruma writes a regular column in Madhuchaitanya named ‘Understanding Culture and Practising It....’ She explains the obscure truths in Indian and other cultures to the readers in simple words, so that they can understand and accept this invaluable knowledge and preserve it. This booklet is a collection of the same articles. We hope the readers will enjoy reading it. NOTE: Pujya Guruma’s column ‘Sanskruti Samjhe Aur Apnaye’ first appeared in the Hindi issue of Madhuchaitanya – AMJ-2004. Thereafter, the English translation of the articles appeared as ‘Understanding Culture and Practising it’ in the English Madhuchaitanya issues from OND – 2004 onwards. The same articles were published simultaneously in both Hindi and English from the JAS – 2006 issue onwards.

Shivkrupanandji Swami (Author), Ms. Jasmin Dhinsa (Narrator)

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Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March

A memoir of the Civil Rights Movement from one of its youngest heroes A Sibert Informational Book Medal Honor Book Kirkus Best Books of 2015 Booklist Editors' Choice 2015 BCCB Blue Ribbon 2015 As the youngest marcher in the 1965 voting rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Albama, Lynda Blackmon Lowery proved that young adults can be heroes. Jailed nine times before her fifteenth birthday, Lowery fought alongside Martin Luther King, Jr. for the rights of African-Americans. In this memoir, she shows today's young readers what it means to fight nonviolently (even when the police are using violence, as in the Bloody Sunday protest) and how it felt to be part of changing American history. Straightforward and inspiring, this beautifully illustrated memoir brings readers into the middle of the Civil Rights Movement, complementing Common Core classroom learning and bringing history alive for young readers. From the Hardcover edition.

Lynda Blackmon Lowery (Author), Damaras Obi (Narrator)

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True Love Stories From World War Two (WWII): Real Life Love Stories of Couples Throughout the Ages

Throughout the hardest times in history, love has endured the unthinkable, often laced with tragedy and hardship…and there have been few times more testing than World War II, when couples were forced to be miles apart, reliant on letters to communicate, and often not knowing for weeks whether their sweetheart was even alive. In this gripping collection of real life love stories from one of the most tumultuous times in human history, you’ll find hope and inspiration in every corner.You’ll find: - 10 epic love stories brimming with emotion - Real life stories told through the exchange of letters and fleshed out with background information from the time - A story salvaged from letters that were nearly burned – until they were saved by a daughter determined to share her parents’ great romance with the world - Tales of love enduring incredible distance, longing, and loneliness - The couple who fought for what was right… even though it meant parting after just a few years of wedded bliss - Lessons in vulnerability and daring to bare your soul and the doors that can open when you do - Forbidden love – a passionate romance that broke not just one social taboo, but also faced grave danger for another reason under the Nazi regime - The innocuous crush that blossomed into a life-changing love affair - The woman who never gave up hope… despite her love being documented as ‘killed in action’ - Love that survives against all odds – and the inspiration you can take from one incredible tale Laced with tragedy and heartache, you’ll need your tissues handy. But for every tear you shed, there’s a smile to be found as you witness the power of true love. Immerse yourself in some of the world’s greatest (yet lesser-known) love stories.

Amelia Kenton (Author), Colleen Arnold (Narrator)

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