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All praises to God and thank you to my family. This quick survival guide will help anybody along their journey. I was always waiting for that perfect moment, but you just have to do it! Like a surfer trying to catch that perfect wave or the musician trying to listen for that perfect beat. I did procrastinate at times and life events did slow me down. I had a habit of starting several projects, but never fully completing them. I’m a creative and always thinking. I have improved in this area; this e-book is proof and hope you have enjoyed my work. I’ve learned through the years that you will always have trial and error and circumstances of life should not stall your projects. You have to train yourself to still work under pressure and distractions. Once you have mastered this critical skill, you will be unstoppable. In essence, keep your poker face on, stay upbeat, stay blessed, and just live out your life as you envisioned it to be.

Janella Kennedy (Author), Janella Kennedy (Narrator)

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Go the Way Your Blood Beats

Brought to you by Penguin. When Emmett de Monterey is eighteen months old, a doctor diagnoses him with cerebral palsy. Words too big for his 25-year-old artist parents and their happy, smiling baby. Growing up in South East London in the 1980s, Emmett is spat at on the street and prayed over at church. At his school for disabled children, he's told he will be expelled if the rumours are true, if he's gay; at his mainstream school, teachers refuse to schedule his classes on the ground floor, and he loses a stone from the effort of getting up the stairs. When he is ten years old, Emmett is chosen for a first-of-its-kind surgery in America that will 'cure' him, enable him to walk unaided. BBC cameras follow him to a hospital in Connecticut and newspapers talk of miracles. Despite himself, Emmett hopes for a miracle too: to walk, to dance, to not be nervous in wet weather. To have a body that's everyday beautiful, to hold hands in the street. To not be gay, which he believes is another word for loneliness. But when the 'miracle' doesn't occur, Emmett must reckon with a world which views disabled people as invisible, unworthy of desire. He must fight to be seen. A beautiful, intensely powerful and heart-breaking memoir, Go The Way Your Blood Beats is a story about seeing ourselves and being seen. ©2023 Emmett de Monterey (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Emmett De Monterey (Author), Mateo Oxley (Narrator)

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The Country of the Blind: A Memoir at the End of Sight

A witty, winning, and revelatory personal narrative of the author's transition from sightedness to blindness and his quest to learn about blindness as a rich culture all its own "The Country of the Blind is about seeing-but also about marriage and family and the moral and emotional challenge of accommodating the parts of ourselves that scare us. A warm, profound, and unforgettable meditation on how we adjust to new ways of being in the world." -Rachel Aviv, author of Strangers to Ourselves We meet Andrew Leland as he's suspended in the liminal state of the soon-to-be blind: he's midway through his life with retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that ushers those who live with it from sightedness to blindness over years, even decades. He grew up with full vision, but starting in his teenage years, his sight began to degrade from the outside in, such that he now sees the world as if through a narrow tube. Soon-but without knowing exactly when-he will likely have no vision left. Full of apprehension but also dogged curiosity, Leland embarks on a sweeping exploration of the state of being that awaits him: not only the physical experience of blindness but also its language, politics, and customs. He negotiates his changing relationships with his wife and son, and with his own sense of self, as he moves from his mainstream, "typical" life to one with a disability. Part memoir, part historical and cultural investigation, The Country of the Blind represents Leland's determination not to merely survive this transition but to grow from it-to seek out and revel in that which makes blindness enlightening. Thought-provoking and brimming with warmth and humor, The Country of the Blind is a deeply personal and intellectually exhilarating tour of a way of being that most of us have never paused to consider-and from which we have much to learn.

Andrew Leland (Author), Andrew Leland (Narrator)

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Life Unseen: A Story of Blindness

Imagine a world without sight. Is it dark and gloomy? Is it terrifying and isolating? Or is it simply a state of not seeing, which we have demonised and sentimentalized over the centuries? And why is blindness so frightening? In this fascinating historical adventure, broadcaster and author Selina Mills takes us on a journey through the history of blindness in Western Culture to discover that blindness is not so dark after all. Inspired by her own experience of losing her sight as she forged a successful journalistic career, Life Unseen takes us through a personal and unsentimental historical quest through the lives, stories and achievements of blind people - as well as those sighted people who sought to patronize, demonize and fix them. From the blind poet Homer, through the myths and moralising of early medieval culture to the scientific and medical discoveries of the Enlightenment and modern times, the story of blindness turns out to be a story of our whole culture.

Selina Mills (Author), Selina Mills (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Revelaciones al final de una guerra

Narración de los hechos que vivió y cómo los vivió Humberto de La Calle, jefe negociador del gobierno durante el proceso de paz en La Habana. En medio de los diálogos de La Habana, Humberto de la Calle reunía sus notas de trabajo en rigurosos diarios, consciente de estar registrando en su misma fuente el curso de la historia. En los márgenes de estas notas, redactaba también sus impresiones y dudas, sus meditaciones, a veces miraba en perspectiva y reconstruía la evolución del proceso de paz o simplemente escribía sobre la cotidianidad de unos días difíciles, donde estaban en juego el cambio de todo un país y la vida de muchos. La materia prima de este audiolibro son esos diarios. En él se cuenta de qué manera se desactivó una guerra que duró más de cincuenta años y que arroja la escalofriante cifra de ocho millones de víctimas. Humberto de la Calle narra desde adentro el Acuerdo de Paz de La Habana; presenta su concepción, las distintas estrategias del Gobierno y sus transformaciones, revela las crisis, informes de inteligencia y los eventos públicos y privados que dieron forma a la arquitectura final de lo acordado. Este audiolibro es un referente imprescindible para comprender el proceso en el que terminamos esta guerra y sus efectos. Con la visión ética que lo identificó en la Constitución de 1991, pero sobre todo con la fuerza de un verdadero pacifista, De la Calle presenta los principios que encauzaron el Acuerdo de La Habana. Por medio de sorprendentes anécdotas compone un cuadro realista de los hechos que condujeron al final de una guerra.

Humberto De La Calle, Humberto De La Calle Lombana (Author), Ricardo Alanis (Narrator)

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CRYSTAL RING

At the end of the year, the weather in the North is very cold. Starting from Lap Dong period, there was almost no sunny day, all day it was cold and dark, the wind was blowing in the sky, locking everyone in the house. On the eighth of December, the first snow rain fell, covering all the roads in the village, covering all the roads. People don't even go out the door, but Tet is coming soon, everyone is busy cooking, storing food and drinks to prepare for Tet.

Steve King (Author), Abdullah Fahim (Narrator)

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In the Sticks

Willie Little (nicknamed Bozo) believes life on his family’s tobacco farm is perfect, until he stumbles upon a secret that changes his world forever. He finds himself caught in a family triangle between two women similarly named, but as different as night and day. This is not the only discovery that unfolds – or the only secret encountered by this sensitive child who feels different from everyone around him. Ostracized by older boys working on his father’s 13 acre farm and involuntarily enlisted (at age 6) to ease North Carolina into school desegregation in 1968, Bozo escapes the confines of his family’s ramshackle, lime green, asbestos-shingled, shotgun shack to the bigger, unimagined world via a 19-inch Philco black and white television on chrome wheels, at the foot of his bed. In the Sticks is a coming-of-age story of growing up in the late 60s and 70s and grappling with family, love, pain, shame and a sense of belonging. It is a story of how art became his destiny, and how art helped him overcome the marginalization of being a gay black man, from the rural south. It’s one man’s journey to overcome the longing to be anywhere, but where he lived-- off Sticks Road, in the Pactolus township near Little Washington, North Carolina. This audiobook is narrated by Willie and recorded at East Avalon Recorders in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Charles Holloman, Colin Lott and musician Will Allison meticulously infused performance, special effects, and music to Willie's signature southern storytelling style noteworthy in his installation Juke Joint, part of the permanent collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and traveling installation, In My Own Little Corner. Both exhibits are seasoned with narrative sections, lifted from the pages of this new audiobook, an expanded version of his memoir and art book of the same title. Running time: 7 hours, 42 minutes

Willie Little (Author), Willie Little (Narrator)

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Wright Brothers: History of Their Reputation, Invention, and First Flight

Orville and Wilbur Wright were 2 American air travel leaders who are commonly credited with developing, structure, and flying the world's first effective motor-driven plane. On December seventeenth, 1903, four miles (6 kilometers) south of Cat Hawk, North Carolina, they made the first regulated, supported flight of a powered, heavier-than-air airplane with the Wright Leaflet. The brothers were also the first to develop airplane controls, leading the way for fixed-wing powered flight. The Wright brothers customized their flying device, the Wright Leaflet II, in the year 1904 to 1905, to perform longer-running and more aerodynamic flights, followed by the Wright Leaflet III, the first totally useful fixed-wing airplane. Their preliminary patent in the USA didn't claim to be the creation of a flying device, but rather a system of aerodynamic control that customized the surface areas of a flying automobile. Let’s see what else happened in their lives, and how they have impacted our civilization with their keen aviation skills.

Kelly Mass (Author), Chris Newman (Narrator)

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[German] - Menschliches, Allzumenschliches

In Friedrich Nietzsche's timeless masterpiece, 'Human, All Too Human,' the complex tapestry of human existence is woven with exquisite insight and philosophical brilliance. With intellectual prowess and a razor-sharp pen, Nietzsche delves deep into the essence of humanity, dissecting our motives, desires, and the intricate workings of our minds. In this profound exploration, Nietzsche strips away the comforting illusions that cloak our lives, revealing the raw reality that lies beneath. He challenges conventional wisdom, dismantling prevailing notions of morality, religion, and society with audacious audacity. With each thought-provoking aphorism, he exposes the fragility and contradictions of our human nature, daring us to question our own beliefs and assumptions. 'Human, All Too Human' serves as a guiding light for those seeking a genuine understanding of the human condition. Nietzsche's relentless pursuit of truth and unflinching scrutiny of human behavior unveils the intricate complexities that define us as individuals and as a collective. Through his keen observations, he uncovers the paradoxes of our existence, urging us to embrace our flaws and find liberation in our imperfections. This compelling work transcends time and speaks to the very core of our humanity. Nietzsche's unyielding honesty and profound reflections illuminate the path towards self-discovery and personal growth. 'Human, All Too Human' is an intellectual tour de force that challenges and inspires, inviting readers to embark on a transformative journey of self-awareness and enlightenment.

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche (Author), Jan Peter Richter (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Las Memorias Interminables de Robert Roa 2: El hombre que lo dejó todo para convertirse

Le habían dado la espalda, y desapareció misteriosamente en el punto más alto de su carrera, pero ahora está de regreso y se ha ganado los corazones de todos con su increíble historia. Y si esto fuera una película no podría estar mejor guionizado el camino del héroe, acabarán de ser testigo del mejor final de una historia que se viene cultivando desde hace más de 20 años, después de sobreponerse a las críticas, a las derrotas, hoy su autor Roberto Soto Roa lo ha conseguido, y será una serie que no tendrá media grises, donde la moralidad, el bien o el mal sencillamente no existe, se extinguió, pero, después de un ayer sombrío, Dios es muy grande y justo. Una de las cosas que más está gustando es que muestra la parte más instintiva de su protagonista, la influencia que tuvieron espíritus codiciosos y que lo llevaron a tomar decisiones que posteriormente vamos a ver en la obra, allí, han de comprender porque su lucha contante con sus pensamientos, con la ansiedad, con la depresión, aunque son una consecuencia directa de su pasado, de su crecimiento en un mundo en el que se rompió su contrato social. En la que veremos unos villanos que están convencidos de que están haciendo el bien, pero que realmente no se dan cuenta de las consecuencias que se generan a través de sus acciones.

Roberto Soto Roa (Author), Roberto Soto Roa (Narrator)

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Two More Years

He said the dreaded words, 'I give you two years to live,' and my heart froze in time. “Thank you for this most amazing, inspiring book; it is a very treasured read. It made me do a lot of thinking and helped me come to terms with things in my life.” ~ Bernadette Longu, Readers’ Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) “This memoir is a precious life lesson for me as it made me realize that a mother’s strength is unimaginable and that my legacy shouldn’t be about the trouble I caused but about the good I could do.” ~ Emma Megan, Readers’ Favorite Books Reviews (5 STARS) I have four young kids. To not see them grow up, start their careers, get married… those thoughts seemed unfathomable. 'I'm only in my 30s. You can fix this. Can't you?' I'd made so many plans. 'No. I'm sorry, Elisa. We can't.' My breath evaded me, like I already needed the ventilator—the damn life support. I wouldn't die in a car crash or some freak accident. Nope. I knew what would kill me; I just didn't know when it would happen. The night I met Mike, an infamous bachelor, I couldn't imagine that years later I'd be battling for my life as he helped raise my four children. Yet, there we were. It was slow at first, but my view on life reverted to something it had been years before. It wasn't until I started modeling in hospital gowns, fiddling for terminal patients, and taking my kids on outlandish adventures that I discovered how to truly live again. But, despite handling so much with grace and trying to build a legacy for my family, could that reconcile the most devastating of diagnoses? EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS a most personal memoir of one courageous woman's battle with cancer, and her determination to make the most of whatever time she has left, including her powerful mission to help others facing a similar battle.

Ec Stilson (Author), Shayna Armond (Narrator)

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The 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to his son

J. D. Rockefeller (Author), Rick Font (Narrator)

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