Non-Fiction Audiobooks

Poor Richards Almanac

A brief biographical sketch of Franklin's life, followed by a collection (published in 1899) of 670 aphorisms, apothegms, or proverbs - short, pithy, instructive sayings - that were scattered throughout the pages of his Poor Richard's Almanack over its 25 years of once-a-year publication (1732-1758). Many of these sayings are familiar to all . . . 'a penny saved is a penny earned' . . . 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' . . . but there are many more for you to laugh at, ponder over and learn from! Most were not invented by him, but these little gems of wisdom Franklin gleaned from all over the world are what made his Almanack so wildly popular, and himself a wealthy man. Produced by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Garret Giuliano ©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) 2021 Eden Garret Giuliano Geoffrey Giuliano is the author of over thirty internationally bestselling biographies, including the London Sunday Times bestseller 'Blackbird: The Life and Times of Paul McCartney' and 'Dark Horse: The Private Life of George Harrison'. Dasa can be heard on the Westwood One Radio Network and has written and produced over seven hundred original spoken-word albums and video documentaries on various aspects of popular culture. He is also a well-known movie actor.

Benjamin Franklin (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano And The Pennywise Players (Narrator)

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Mental Health Poetry For The Homies

 The poetry in this audiobook was created to encourage people to value their mental health and peace of mind, no matter what problems may arise in life… “All of us  We like pictures on a wall Open to the public for judgement  Just make sure the frame is good enough  So you will never fall or break  Pay attention to the people  Who’s mouths these opinions come from  Before you make any adjustments  To live a life of abundance  Will require you to understand that the idea  Of trying to fit in is redundant  Take time to get to know you  Don’t try to paint a perfect picture for others  Out of desperation  Do what you want with your canvas  Every beautiful piece of art  Is up for interpretation”  -Love KB

Love Kb (Author), Love Kb (Narrator)

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Sonnets From the Portuguese

Not just a collection of poems written in the same form and genre but a flowing and intimate portrait of love given and received, 'Sonnets From the Portuguese' is perhaps poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning's most well-known work. This intimate and evocative publication that transcends meter and rhyme is brought to unique life in this audiobook by Adriel Brandt The immense honesty, humble gratitude, and deep affection present in this work reveal the profundity not only of the poet's love, but also of the power of the love she received. Barrett Browning, who was disabled early in life by terrible migraines and spinal pain, reveals in her poems how love inspired her to embrace life—love, in her case, received from her husband for whom this collection was written. Whether you are loved most deeply by a partner, a relative, or a friend, may you know love that empowers you as Barrett Browning was empowered by the love she makes so tangible in these poems. Why is this male narrator reading intimate poems written by a woman for her spouse? In bringing this profound collection of poems to life, Adriel Brandt lends his soft baritone to perhaps the only place where the male voice is not aggressively dominant; indeed, where it is, maybe, too quiet: a place of humility, sensitivity, and reflective adoration. The longevity and ubiquity of this work speaks to its transcendence of its audience of one, to begin with, and when he revisited the work for this project, Brandt found that Barrett Browning gave voice to what had been uncommunicable in his own soul. What had been a woman's interior adulations, then love letters for a husband, then a publication read by millions, became the poetry of his own condition—once more, and always, personal: an intimate communication of profoundest love. 

Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Author), Adriel Brandt (Narrator)

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The Invisible Architect: How to Design Your Perfect Life From Within

'What would it mean if your perfect life was awaiting your discovery? What if you knew the exact steps that would allow you to discover and achieve this perfect life? And what if you had an Invisible Architect-an all-powerful all-knowing best friend at your beckon call to help you discover, design, and achieve your perfect life? And what if your perfect life has already been achieved and is waiting for you to claim it? This is exactly what award-winning musician/author John Novello offers in the pages of his extraordinary new transformational book, the Invisible Architect. You'll learn that there is indeed a Perfect All-Knowing Power, an Invisible Architect, or to put it in more scientific terms, an Invisible Field of Intelligent Energy that permeates everything that exists, including you and me and all life, matter, energy, space, and time, and is available to us for information, advice, comfort, and assistance in designing our perfect Divine lives. But first you must become aware of the Architect, learn the "spiritual dynamics" to consciously commune with and employ the Architect, and finally trust the Architect to manifest your desires as only it knows how! The Invisible Architect is a rare look into the inner world of acclaimed jazz musician/composer/author John Novello by the author himself and based on his discovery of an inner power we all possess but rarely knowingly use. The Invisible Architect is a captivating story of the aspirations and cognitions of the life of a now-famous jazz musician. Enlightening, inspirational, tragic, and miraculous, The Invisible Architect is a self-help program for designing your perfect life from within-the exact process of how our inner world creates our outer world. It was written because of a Divine unsolicited conversation he had with the Invisible Architect one day. And therein lies the genesis of this book. Spread the WORD...!' Music by Lunatek John Novello & Alan Howarth

John Novello (Author), Lee Goettl (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Guía de Aspergers en Español: Cómo vivir una vida normal e integrarte a la sociedad sin

¿Frecuentemente te sientes incómodo antes de tener una interacción social? ¿Se te hace difícil conectar con otras personas en situaciones sociales? ¿Alguna vez has escuchado sobre el síndrome de Asperger pero aún no sabes totalmente lo que implica vivir con él? Entonces sigue leyendo… “¿Quién de nosotros es lo suficientemente “normal” como para decidir lo que se considera “normal” o no? “– Anónimo.  Tus dudas son válidas. Las personas con el síndrome, así como todos aquellos que los rodean, e incluso los científicos devotos a solucionar los misterios del Asperger’s se han hecho estas mismas preguntas. Un porcentaje importante de personas viven con este trastorno o variantes similares del mismo, y muchas de ellas no han sido diagnosticadas hasta ahora. Afortunadamente en este libro podrás resolver todas esas dudas que te han surgido sobre el síndrome en un lenguaje más ameno.  Con este libro descubrirás:  Los retos que se pueden presentar para un adulto con Asperger’s, y cómo tener éxito en la vida al vivir Asperger’s.  Las diferencias entre el Asperger’s en adultos y niños. También conocerás las características del trastorno, y los comportamientos que son necesarios para poder diagnosticarlos. También se hablará sobre las causas más comunes, y conocidas, del Asperger’s, Serás capaz de dominar los conceptos básicos y los aspectos esenciales que rodean a esta condición. Los secretos de cómo llevar una vida con Asperger’s.  ¡Este es el momento para instruirte como siempre has querido sobre este síndrome! Es momento de despejar todas tus dudas y comunicar son otras personas esta información que estás a punto de aprender ¡Añade a tu carrito de compra ahora!

Keith Davidson (Author), Matías Gallego (Narrator)

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Hubble Space Telescope, The: The History and Legacy of the World’s Most Famous Telescope

On April 24, 1990, the Space Shuttle Discovery lifted off from Kennedy Space Center on the Space Shuttle Program’s 35th mission, but this was no ordinary mission. In its payload bay, Discovery was carrying the Hubble Space Telescope, with the objective of putting the telescope into orbit. By the time the Hubble telescope reached orbit, it was already the world’s most famous telescope, but it was also the most scorned. The telescope cost nearly $2 billion more to complete than anticipated, and to make matters worse, the first images it sent back were skewed. When the telescope immediately began transmitting defective images, NASA and the telescope became laughingstocks, literally. In the popular comedy movie Naked Gun 2 1/2, released in 1991, one scene in a café shows a picture of the telescope between pictures of the Titanic and the Hindenburg, implying it was a disaster. It would take three years to launch another space shuttle mission to fix the telescope, and that would be just the first of five servicing missions that have been performed in the 21 years the telescope has been in orbit. However, within about a year of fixing it, the telescope captured images of a major event in the solar system. In July 1994, the telescope provided a firsthand observation of a comet, Shoemaker-Levy 9, breaking apart and slamming into Jupiter. The comet broke into about two dozen pieces, some of them more than a mile wide, and hit the giant planet with the force of millions of atomic bombs. In addition to capturing the streaking comet breaking up and colliding with Jupiter, the telescope captured images of the impact marks that were left on Jupiter’s surface, helping astronomers study Jupiter’s atmosphere and debris left by major impacts.

Charles River Editors (Author), Colin Fluxman (Narrator)

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Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

Hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of basketball's all-time-greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. One of the first professional African-American players, he inspired others on and off the court. But when traveling for away games, many hotels and restaurants turned Elgin away because he was black. One night, Elgin had enough and staged a one-man protest that captured the attention of the press, the public, and the NBA. Winner of the 2021 Orbis Pictus Award, Above the Rim is a poetic, exquisite telling of the life of an underrecognized athlete and a celebration of standing up for what is right.

Jen Bryant (Author), Cary Hite (Narrator)

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The Secret Explorers and the Rainforest Rangers

Swing into this fifth adventure with The Secret Explorers as they explore the rainforests of Borneo. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In the fifth book in the series, rainforest expert Ollie and biology expert Leah are on the mission to rescue a lost baby orangutan in the steamy Bornean rainforest. Follow along with the Secret Explorers as they visit an amazing wildlife reserve and make lots of new friends, both human and animal! However, not everyone in the rainforest is as friendly, and the kids soon stumble across a terrible plot to burn an area of the rainforest to expand the palm oil plantation, which will destroy the orangutan habitat and leave these lovable animals without a home. Using their quick wits, with the help of smelly durian fruit and snapping crocodiles - can Ollie and Leah outsmart the adults and save the orangutan's home? Packed with fun facts about rainforest animals and plants, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers and listeners. © 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Sj King (Author), Alfred Enoch (Narrator)

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The Secret Explorers and the Smoking Volcano

Learn all about volcanoes in this explosive sixth adventure with The Secret Explorers. This group of brilliant kids come together from all four corners of the globe to fix problems, solve mysteries and gather knowledge all over the planet - and beyond. Whenever their help is needed, a special sign will appear on a door. They step through to the Exploration Station, and receive their mission... In this instalment, volcanoes expert Cheng and biology expert Leah experience the thrill and danger of a volcanic eruption up close. Cheng is beyond excited to finally be witnessing the real life volcano, Mount Yasur, in action, but the Secret Explorers soon realise that some of their new friends are missing! It's up to them to rescue their friend and his dog and get them off the volcano before it erupts again, in an even bigger explosion than before. From surfing down a volcano, to daring helicopter rescues, Cheng and Leah need to use all their skills and knowledge to succeed in their mission... Packed with fun facts about volcanic eruptions, this thrilling adventure is perfect for young readers. © 2021 SJ King © 2021 DK Audio

Sj King (Author), Alfred Enoch (Narrator)

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From The Heart

From the Heart This book is a collection of poems that feed a women's soul; reflecting on what women want to hear from their men.  When he can't communicate in words, he communicates on paper;  playing a vital role in her wellbeing. All filled with deep personal love and sensitivity. Ladies has your man every messed up?  Or he cant find the right words to say to make to a situation right? Or he can't express himself in words?  There is a old saying that's goes a way to a women heart is Communication. Poetry is a love letter in words to heal one soul.  Just to hear a true and meaningful words can change your whole being knowing it's from the heart. 

Jeremiah Calvin (Author), Angela Ohlfest (Narrator)

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Puffin Lives: Mahatma Gandhi: The Father of The Nation

'On his passport he was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. The poet Rabindranath Tagore gave him the title Mahatma - the great soul- but he was rather uncomfortable with that. Nelson Mandela calls him a sacred warrior , others describe him as the the saint of the spinning wheel and we now declare him as our Father of the Nation . A courageous freedom fighter, a shrewd politician, a passionate social reformer and a staunch nationalist, Mahatma Gandhi was all this and much more. He was the most unusual leader this country has seen, and one of the most influential personalities whose name is synonymous with India s independence. He was the one who touched the lives of millions, whose ideals of satyagraha and ahimsa inspired great leaders of the world, and who could make the entire country come to a halt by going on a fast. Through a vivid narrative, author Subhadra Sen Gupta recreates the life and legacy of this phenomenal leader to portray the man beneath the simple handspun clothes, who ate saltless vegetables and bitter neem chutney; who greeted kings and paupers alike; who walked 240 miles at the age of sixty to break the Salt Law; and whose entire life was dedicated to truth and to peace. Even today as we read inspirational accounts of Gandhiji s life and talk of gandhigiri, we know that his ideals are alive and relevant to today s generation.

Subhadra Sen Gupta (Author), Rohini Vij (Narrator)

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All About World Cultures & All About World History Collection

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn why a family in Borneo shares their garden with a black spitting cobra and about an eleven-year-old schoolgirl who names our newly discovered ninth planet, along with other stories about world cultures and world history. Stories include: A Cobra in the Garden, A Danish Christmas Remembered, A Day to Remember Family, A Head-Balancing Act, A Light for Lena, A May Basket for Grandma, A Plate Full of Freedom, A Prehistoric Mystery, A Super-Secret Not-So-Secret Valentine Surprise, All of Spain Celebrates Three Kings' Day, An Alarm Clock That Crows!, and many more!

Valerie Houston (Author), Various (Narrator)

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