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3 Stories - American Dream

A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

by F Scott Fitzgerald, Willa Cather, Sherwood Anderson ...

Narrated by Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Christopher Ragland ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more
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3 Stories - Survival Stories Set in America

A trio of classic tales perfect for a commute, walk or quiet night in

by Stephen Crane, Jack London, Zane Grey ...

Narrated by Christopher RaglandEric Meyers ...

Unabridged

2 hours 43 min

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says ... Read more

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There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says
... Read more
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Philosophical Stories

Stories with deeper meaning

by Alexander Kuprin, Ambrose Bierce, Anatole France, Daniel D, Franz Kafka, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Heinrich Heine, Herman Melville, Mary Butts, Vladimir Korolenko, Voltaire ...

Narrated by Richard Mitchley, Eric Meyers, Christopher Ragland ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

We love reason, advancing through facts to reach a conclusion that explains exactly where we are at.When literary masters create their stories on this theme we are left with some quite brilliant and riveting works that help us gain fascinating insight into both author, story and the world beyond.1 - Philosophical Stories - An Introduction2 - In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka3 - Bartleby the ... Read more

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We love reason, advancing through facts to reach a conclusion that explains exactly where we are at.When literary masters create their stories on this theme we are left with some quite brilliant and riveting works that help us gain fascinating insight into both author, story and the world beyond.1 - Philosophical Stories - An Introduction2 - In the Penal Colony by Franz Kafka3 - Bartleby the
... Read more
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Top 10 Short Stories, The - Born in New York

The top ten Short Stories of all time written by authors born in New York

by Herman Melville, Edith Wharton, Henry James, Bret Harte, Cleveland Moffet, Edward Payson Roe, Richard Connell, Robert W Chambers, T S Arthur, Washington Irving ...

Narrated by Christopher Ragland, Eric Meyers, Ghizela Rowe ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will ... Read more

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Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. A few pages can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere.In this series we try to offer up tried and trusted ‘Top Tens’ across many different themes and authors. But any anthology will
... Read more
Fast Cycle Time

How to Align Purpose, Strategy, and Structure for

by Christopher Meyer ...

Today, tens of thousands of companies are struggling to become "time-based" competitors, inspired by such corporations as Motorola, General Electric, Citicorp, and a myriad of others who have cut production time in half-or more. But until now, the literature has focused on the theory and philosophy of fast cycle time, rather than the tools and techniques for implementing it. Here, for the first ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Today, tens of thousands of companies are struggling to become "time-based" competitors, inspired by such corporations as Motorola, General Electric, Citicorp, and a myriad of others who have cut production time in half-or more. But until now, the literature has focused on the theory and philosophy of fast cycle time, rather than the tools and techniques for implementing it. Here, for the first
... Read more
Lost Gary, Indiana

by Jerry Davich ...

Series series Lost
A poster child for our nation's urban experimentation a century ago, Gary was forged with hype and hope, dreams and sweat, political agendas and tons of steel. The hardscrabble city attracted all kinds, from shady scoundrels and famous architects to hardworking immigrants and brilliant entrepreneurs. Boasting 180,000 residents at its peak, the booming melting pot eventually faded away under the ... Read more

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A poster child for our nation's urban experimentation a century ago, Gary was forged with hype and hope, dreams and sweat, political agendas and tons of steel. The hardscrabble city attracted all kinds, from shady scoundrels and famous architects to hardworking immigrants and brilliant entrepreneurs. Boasting 180,000 residents at its peak, the booming melting pot eventually faded away under the
... Read more
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Only Child

by Christopher Meyer ...

Narrated by David Bauckham ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

In this highly personal memoir, Christopher Meyer tells the story of his father, Flight Lieutenant Reggie Meyer, an RAF pilot, who was shot down and killed over the Greek island of Ikaria. Through his mother’s diary and family papers Christopher Meyer pieces together a wartime story of love, tragedy and sacrifice. ... Read more

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In this highly personal memoir, Christopher Meyer tells the story of his father, Flight Lieutenant Reggie Meyer, an RAF pilot, who was shot down and killed over the Greek island of Ikaria. Through his mother’s diary and family papers Christopher Meyer pieces together a wartime story of love, tragedy and sacrifice.
... Read more
Standing on the Sun

How the Explosion of Capitalism Abroad Will Change Business Everywhere

by Christopher Meyer ...

For half a century the US has sat at the center of the global economic system, and Western-style capitalism has dominated. Now, it's no secret that the center of gravity is shifting. The advanced economies that in 2000 consumed 75% of the world's output will, by 2050, consume just 32%. Meanwhile, the emerging economies of the world--Brazil, India, China, and others--will surge forward.As these ... Read more

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For half a century the US has sat at the center of the global economic system, and Western-style capitalism has dominated. Now, it's no secret that the center of gravity is shifting. The advanced economies that in 2000 consumed 75% of the world's output will, by 2050, consume just 32%. Meanwhile, the emerging economies of the world--Brazil, India, China, and others--will surge forward.As these
... Read more
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Short Stories of Willa Cather, The

Pulitzer prize winner who wrote about the frontier and pioneer experience in her works

by Willa Cather ...

Narrated by Eric Meyers, Laurel Lefkow, Christopher Ragland ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

Willa Sibert Cather had Welsh ancestry but like her parents Charles and Mary, was born in Virginia, on 7th December 1873. Despite strong roots in the community, Willa was 9, when the family moved to Nebraska, to work the rich soil and avoid TB of which there were numerous outbreaks in Virginia.The vastness and drama of the Nebraska prairie and its’ extreme weather conditions as well as the many ... Read more

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Willa Sibert Cather had Welsh ancestry but like her parents Charles and Mary, was born in Virginia, on 7th December 1873. Despite strong roots in the community, Willa was 9, when the family moved to Nebraska, to work the rich soil and avoid TB of which there were numerous outbreaks in Virginia.The vastness and drama of the Nebraska prairie and its’ extreme weather conditions as well as the many
... Read more
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Business Tax Strategies: A Practical Guide for Small Business Owners to Legally Cut Your Tax Bill and Keep More Profit Each Year

by Christopher Meyer ...

Narrated by Christopher Meyer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

Conquer tax season anxiety and protect your profit with actionable personal finance and business strategies. Whether scaling a side hustle or a full-time venture, managing expenses shouldn't be overwhelming. Listen on your commute to turn financial confusion into empowering, proactive control.This practical roadmap proves taxes are a controllable expense rather than an unpredictable burden. Ditch ... Read more

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Conquer tax season anxiety and protect your profit with actionable personal finance and business strategies. Whether scaling a side hustle or a full-time venture, managing expenses shouldn't be overwhelming. Listen on your commute to turn financial confusion into empowering, proactive control.This practical roadmap proves taxes are a controllable expense rather than an unpredictable burden. Ditch
... Read more
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Intelligence: Humanity's Long, Flawed Quest to Measure the Mind

by Christopher Meyer ...

Narrated by Christopher Meyer ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Uncover the dark history of psychology and the flawed quest to quantify human potential with rigid intelligence tests. Perfect for your daily commute, this eye-opening exploration reveals how abstract concepts about the brain morphed into numerical charts that still dictate our destinies today.If you are seeking deep intellectual stimulation or questioning the fairness of modern education, this ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dark history of psychology and the flawed quest to quantify human potential with rigid intelligence tests. Perfect for your daily commute, this eye-opening exploration reveals how abstract concepts about the brain morphed into numerical charts that still dictate our destinies today.If you are seeking deep intellectual stimulation or questioning the fairness of modern education, this
... Read more
Getting Our Way

500 Years of Adventure and Intrigue: the Inside Story of British Diplomacy

by Sir Christopher Meyer ...

A highly informed insider's account of some of the 'honest men' as they sought, by fair means or foul, to get Britain its way in the world.GETTING OUR WAY recounts nine stories from Britain's diplomatic annals over the last five hundred years, in which the diplomats themselves are at the centre of the narrative. It is an inside account of their extraordinary experiences, sometimes in the face of ... Read more

$2.99 USD

A highly informed insider's account of some of the 'honest men' as they sought, by fair means or foul, to get Britain its way in the world.GETTING OUR WAY recounts nine stories from Britain's diplomatic annals over the last five hundred years, in which the diplomats themselves are at the centre of the narrative. It is an inside account of their extraordinary experiences, sometimes in the face of
... Read more

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