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West with Giraffes

A Novel

by Lynda Rutledge ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.“Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…”Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave.It’s 1938 ... Read more

$42.99 USD

An emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.“Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…”Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave.It’s 1938
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The Fourth Age

Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity

by Byron Reese ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 4 min

As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species. “If you only read just one book about the AI revolution, make it this one” (John Mackey, cofounder and CEO, Whole Foods Market).In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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As we approach a great turning point in history when technology is poised to redefine what it means to be human, The Fourth Age offers fascinating insight into AI, robotics, and their extraordinary implications for our species. “If you only read just one book about the AI revolution, make it this one” (John Mackey, cofounder and CEO, Whole Foods Market).In The Fourth Age, Byron Reese makes the
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Failure Is Not an Option

Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond

by Gene Kranz ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

18 hours 14 min

Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Gene Kranz was present at the creation of America's manned space program and was a key player in it for three decades. As a flight director in NASA's Mission Control, Kranz witnessed firsthand the making of history. He participated in the space program from the early days of the Mercury program to the last Apollo mission, and beyond. He endured the disastrous first years when rockets blew up and
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The Fisherman

by John Langan ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In upstate New York, in the woods around Woodstock, Dutchman's Creek flows out of the Ashokan Reservoir. Steep-banked, fast-moving, it offers the promise of fine fishing, and of something more, a possibility too fantastic to be true. When Abe and Dan, two widowers who have found solace in each other's company and a shared passion for fishing, hear rumors of the Creek, and what might be found there
... Read more
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The Trees

by Conrad Richter ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Series series Awakening Land
Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

The Awakening Land trilogy traces the transformation of a middle-American landscape from wilderness to farmland to the site of modern industrial civilization, all in the lifetime of one character. The trilogy earned author Conrad Richter immense acclaim, ranking him with the greatest of American mid-century novelists. It includes The Trees (1940), The Fields (1946), and The Town (1950) and follows ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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The Awakening Land trilogy traces the transformation of a middle-American landscape from wilderness to farmland to the site of modern industrial civilization, all in the lifetime of one character. The trilogy earned author Conrad Richter immense acclaim, ranking him with the greatest of American mid-century novelists. It includes The Trees (1940), The Fields (1946), and The Town (1950) and follows
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A Tale of Aceh

by Danny Campbell ...

Wounded during an ambush, the rebel-boy soldier Hasan climbs a tree to escape the military. He is caught in the dirty war for Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, where his people suffer a brutal occupation.While resting in the tree-tops and considering his limited options for survival, an orangutan befriends him, caring for him while he recovers. When he has recovered his strength sufficiently to leave the ... Read more

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Wounded during an ambush, the rebel-boy soldier Hasan climbs a tree to escape the military. He is caught in the dirty war for Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia, where his people suffer a brutal occupation.While resting in the tree-tops and considering his limited options for survival, an orangutan befriends him, caring for him while he recovers. When he has recovered his strength sufficiently to leave the
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A Tale of Aquitaine

by Danny Campbell ...

SynopsisJude Cameron is summoned to Marmande Hospital, south west France, by his wife, Arabella, because their daughter, Clelia, is gravely ill. On the way there from his apartment in the city of Bordeaux, he reflects on the circumstances which have brought his family to this point.When he arrives, he finds Arabella in deep discussion with Dr. Ghorbani, a paediatrician who first recognised that ... Read more

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SynopsisJude Cameron is summoned to Marmande Hospital, south west France, by his wife, Arabella, because their daughter, Clelia, is gravely ill. On the way there from his apartment in the city of Bordeaux, he reflects on the circumstances which have brought his family to this point.When he arrives, he finds Arabella in deep discussion with Dr. Ghorbani, a paediatrician who first recognised that
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Winterdance

The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod

by Gary Paulsen ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod—the eleven hundred and eighty mile sled-dog race through the Alaskan wilderness—in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination. For seventeen days, he and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, hallucinations—and the relentless push to go on. Winterdance ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Fueled by a passion for running dogs, Gary Paulsen entered the Iditarod—the eleven hundred and eighty mile sled-dog race through the Alaskan wilderness—in dangerous ignorance and with a fierce determination. For seventeen days, he and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, frostbite, dogfights, moose attacks, sleeplessness, hallucinations—and the relentless push to go on. Winterdance
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Old School Grit

Times May Change, But the Rules for Success Never Do

by Darrin Donnelly ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Series series Sports for the Soul
Unabridged

2 hours 22 min

Psychologists tell us that the secret to a successful and happy life, more than anything else, is something called GRIT. Defined as the willpower to persevere with passion and a sense of purpose, research shows that grit is what matters most in whether a person succeeds or fails.In this inspirational fable, Bob Flanagan represents the voice of old school grit. A legendary college basketball coach ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Psychologists tell us that the secret to a successful and happy life, more than anything else, is something called GRIT. Defined as the willpower to persevere with passion and a sense of purpose, research shows that grit is what matters most in whether a person succeeds or fails.In this inspirational fable, Bob Flanagan represents the voice of old school grit. A legendary college basketball coach
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The Last of the Siamese Tigers

by Danny Campbell ...

In the jungles of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Krung, A Hill Tribe boy spends his days helping his rice farmer family, and dreaming of life in the big cities. Meanwhile, a Siamese tiger, the last of his kind, is forced to stalk Krung's village to survive. What will happen when boy and beast clash? Read The Last of the Siamese Tigers to find out. ... Read more

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In the jungles of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Krung, A Hill Tribe boy spends his days helping his rice farmer family, and dreaming of life in the big cities. Meanwhile, a Siamese tiger, the last of his kind, is forced to stalk Krung's village to survive. What will happen when boy and beast clash? Read The Last of the Siamese Tigers to find out.
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Wake Up

A Life of the Buddha

by Jack Kerouac ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

In the mid-1950s, Jack Kerouac, a lifelong Catholic, became fascinated withBuddhism, an interest that had a profound impact on his ideas of spirituality andlater found expression in books such as Mexico City Blues and The Dharma Bums.Originally written in 1955 and now published for the first time in book form, WakeUp is Kerouacâ€™s retelling of the life of Prince Siddartha Gotama, who as a ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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In the mid-1950s, Jack Kerouac, a lifelong Catholic, became fascinated withBuddhism, an interest that had a profound impact on his ideas of spirituality andlater found expression in books such as Mexico City Blues and The Dharma Bums.Originally written in 1955 and now published for the first time in book form, WakeUp is Kerouacâ€™s retelling of the life of Prince Siddartha Gotama, who as a
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High Rollers

Fly Fishing for Giant Tarpon

by Bill Bishop ...

Narrated by Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 10 min

Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing—from building leaders to bringing them in quickly. Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Artist and ardent angler Bill Bishop tackles all aspects of tarpon fishing—from building leaders to bringing them in quickly. Each chapter explores the core aspects of tarpon fishing in detail, including step-by-step instructions for tying IGFA leaders, the nuances of finding, casting to, hooking, and fighting giant tarpon, and insights and tips for running the boat, seeing fish, and reading the
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