Friday, April 20, 2012

Audiobooks: Not Enough Time To Read? Listen To A New Book!

The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (13)
The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (13)
By McCall Smith, Alexander
2012-04 - Pantheon Books
9780307378408 CHECK CATALOG

The new installment in the perpetually delightful and bestselling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series.
Precious Ramotswe is back and, as usual, her plate is full! She's called in to tackle a mysterious disciplinary problem at her adopted daughter's school...Her infinitely trustworthy assistant, Grace Makutsi, is having trouble adjusting to wedded bliss, a problem to test even the formidable talents of Mma Ramotswe...And the estimable Clovis Andersen, author of The Principles of Private Investigation--the No. 1 Ladies' prized manual‾has arrived, right there, in Botswana, on a case of his own. Bush tea anyone?
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Local Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps
Local Wonders: Seasons in the Bohemian Alps
By Kooser, Ted
Read by Kooser, Ted
2009-08 - Blackstone Audiobooks
9781433224331 CHECK CATALOG

Ted Kooser describes with exquisite detail, humor, and pithy Bohemian proverbs the place he calls home in the rolling hills of Nebraska, where what makes life meaningful are the extraordinary within the small, ordinary things of life. …More


Longest Day: The Classic Epic of D Day
Longest Day: The Classic Epic of D Day
By Ryan, Cornelius
1994-05 - Simon & Schuster
9780671890919 CHECK CATALOG

This classic bestseller--back in print to coincide with the 50th anniversary of D-Day--offers a brilliant, authentic, gripping account of the hours that preceded and followed the Allied invasion of Normandy. "Fifty years from now the history of D-Day, I am sure, will lean heavily on this book".--John Toland, New York Times Book Review. …More


Lover Reborn
Lover Reborn
By Ward, J R
2012-03 - Recorded Books
9781464003950 CHECK CATALOG

Legendary among fans and critics alike, J.R. Ward's #1 New York Times best-selling Black Dagger Brotherhood novels have been hailed by Publishers Weekly as "frighteningly addictive." In Lover Reborn, the 10th in the series, Tohrment will have the chance to regain everything he's lost -- if he can overcome the bitterness roiling inside him. …More


The Masterharper of Pern
The Masterharper of Pern
By McCaffrey, Anne
Read by Hill, Dick
2005-11 - Brilliance Audio
9781597370158 CHECK CATALOG

In a time when no Thread has fallen for centuries - when, indeed, many are beginning to dare to hope that Thread will never fall again - a boy is born to Harper Hall. His name is Robinton, and he is destined to be one of the most famous and beloved leaders Pern has ever known.
It is a perilous time for harpers. They sing of Thread, yet more and more people are beginning to doubt the return of that deadly scourge. They teach reading, writing, history, but Fax - who hates the harpers in general - is determined to keep his growing area of influence free of the learning that might sow unrest. And they extol the dragonriders, whom many view increasingly as a drain on the resources of the Holds. Now harpers are being turned away from the holds; and, worse yet, they are being derided, attacked, even beaten.
It is the climate of unrest that Robinton will come into his own. For despite the tragedies that beset his own life, he continues to believe in music and in the dragons, and is determined to save his beloved Pern from itself . . .so that the dragonriders can be ready to fly against the dreaded Thread when it at last returns!
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Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25
Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25
By Evans, Richard Paul
Read by Berman, Fred
2011-08 - Simon & Schuster Audio/Mercury Ink
9781442346499 CHECK CATALOG

To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette's syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special--he has electric powers. Michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor has the same mysterious powers. With the help of Michael's friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up with their abilities, and their investigation soon brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric teens--and through them, the world.
#1 "New York Times "bestselling author Richard Paul Evans introduces a character whose risk-filled exploration marks the beginning of a riveting new series. With only his powers, his wits, and his friends to protect him, Michael will need all his strength to survive....
"Michael Vey" is the first title in Glenn Beck's Mercury Ink publishing program. …More


Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution
Original Meanings: Politics and Ideas in the Making of the Constitution
By Rakove, Jack
Read by Weber, Steven
2011-01 - Blackstone Audiobooks
9781441770240 CHECK CATALOG

In this major work of reinterpretation, Rakove traces the complex weave of ideology and interests from which the Constitution emerged and shows how Americans have attached different meanings to the founding document from the beginning. …More


Peter & Max: A Fables Novel
Peter & Max: A Fables Novel
By Willingham, Bill
Read by Wheaton, Wil
2011-01 - Brilliance Corporation
9781441836953 CHECK CATALOG

When an unspeakable tragedy befalls a
family of traveling minstrels, they become stranded and left for dead. Here in the heart of The Black Forest, Peter Piper and his older
brother Max encounter ominous forces that will change them both irreparably. Thus begins an epic tale of sibling rivalry, magic, music and revenge that spans medieval times to the present day when their deadly conflict surfaces in the placid calm of modern-day Fabletown.
Writer Bill Willingham deftly weaves a story of adventure and dark fantasy that will keep listeners riveted until the fateful last words.
Fans of the ongoing FABLES series will uncover the secret histories of some of their favorite characters including Bigby Wolf, Frau Totenkinder and Bo Peep to name a few.
New listeners will find PETER & MAX: A FABLES NOVEL a welcome entree into Bill Willinghama (TM)s inimitable mythos that has garnered numerous awards and a Hugo nomination.
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The Power
The Power
By Byrne, Rhonda
Read by Byrne, Rhonda
2010-09 - Simon & Schuster Audio
9781442337961 CHECK CATALOG

In this inquisitive voyage of self-discovery, Rhonda Byrne reveals that people have the ability to dramatically improve their lives. From better health to a successful, fulfilling career, listeners will discover how to completely overhaul their lives and finally start living the way they have always wanted. …More


Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls
By Hockensmith, Steve
Performed by Kellgren, Katherine
2010-03 - Brilliance Corporation
9781441850454 CHECK CATALOG

With more than one million copies in print, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies was the surprise publishing phenomenon of 2009. A best seller on three continents, PPZ has been translated into 21 languages and optioned to become a major motion picture.
In this terrifying and hilarious prequel, we witness the genesis of the zombie plague in early-nineteenth-century England. We watch Elizabeth Bennet evolve from a naAve young teenager into a savage slayer of the undead. We laugh as she begins her first clumsy training with nunchucks and cry when her first blush of romance goes tragically awry. Written by acclaimed novelist (and Edgar Award nominee) Steve Hockensmith, Dawn of the Dreadfuls invites Austen fans to step back into Regency England, Land of the Undead!
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A Princess of Landover
A Princess of Landover
By Brooks, Terry
Read by Hill, Dick
2009-08 - Brilliance Corporation
9781423398479 CHECK CATALOG

The Magic Kingdom seriesabout a Chicago Lawyer who buys a fantasy kingdom complete with dragon, demons, disgruntled noblemen, and a passel of problemspicks up with the tale of Mistaya, a 15-year-old who uncovers a magical plot that could spell the end of all Landover. …More


Sarah
Sarah
By Card, Orson Scott
Read by De Cuir, Gabrielle
2005-03 - Blackstone Audiobooks
9780786182114 CHECK CATALOG

From bestselling author Orson Scott Card comes a vivid and imaginative portrayal of the biblical Sarah, Abraham's loyal wife and Isaac's loving mother. Forced finally to share her husband after a lifetime of devotion, rebuked by the Lord for her unbelief, and grappling with fears that her beloved Isaac will be displaced by Hagar's Ishmael, Sarah is nonetheless a triumphant figure. Covering the events recorded in Genesis up to the birth of Isaac and Sarah's confrontation with Hagar, this first of a series of novels on biblical women is an epic tale of loyalty and resilience before God and before Abraham. …More


Savor the Moment
Savor the Moment
By Roberts, Nora
Performed by Dawe, Angela
2010-04 - Brilliance Corporation
9781423368878 CHECK CATALOG

Wedding baker Laurel McBane appreciates a strong, intelligent man--a man just like Parker's older brother, Delaney. But Del is out of her reach and too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her--or so she thinks. …More


Semper Fi
Semper Fi
By Griffin, W. E. B.
Performed by Hill, Dick
2012-01 - Brilliance Corporation
9781455848423 CHECK CATALOG

From Shanghai to Wake Island, the Corps was America's first line of defense as the winds of war exploded into the devastating surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. This is the story of the men of the Marine Corps, their loves and loyalties, an elite fraternity united by courage and honor, as they steel themselves for battle, prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice... ?Action-packed...Difficult to put down.? ? THE MARINE GAZETTE …More


Seventh Son
Seventh Son
By Card, Orson Scott
Read by Brick, Scott
Read by De Cuir, Gabrielle
2007-02 - Blackstone Audiobooks
9781433200960 CHECK CATALOG

Ronit, thirty-two and living in New York, long ago fled the Orthodox Judaism that she was raised in. But when she learns of the death of her rabbi father, she returns home for the first time in years. …More


Spies, Inc.
Spies, Inc.
By Hunter, Jack D.
Read by Weiner, Tom
2010-01 - Blackstone Audiobooks
9781433219740 CHECK CATALOG

Hootenville may look like any conventional company town, but beneath its placid surface is a throbbing network of violence, blackmail, and murder, linking strange bedfellows in a game known as Industrial Espionage. …More


Tango: The Tale of an Island Dog (Audio CD)
Tango: The Tale of an Island Dog (Audio CD)
By Beha, Eileen
Narrated by Farr, Kimberly
2009-01 - Random House
9780307579881 CHECK CATALOG

Tango is used to the good life. He has a silver heart charm for his dog collar, a luxurious doggy bed–even specially made booties for taking walks in Central Park. But disaster strikes when Tango’s owners sail into stormy waters off the coast of Nova Scotia and the little Yorkie is swept overboard. Washed ashore on Prince Edward Island, Tango waits for his owners to come for him. As days turn into weeks, Tango despairs of ever getting back to Manhattan–unless he does something about it himself. Carrying out his plan, Tango finds his path intertwining with a mysterious island fox on the last great journey of his life, a three-legged cat fallen on hard times, a brokenhearted widow, and a runaway girl searching for a home of her own. Will the little dog who is used to the good life ever find a place that his heart calls home? …More


Tantalize
Tantalize
By Smith, Cynthia Leitich
2008-02 - Books on Tape
9780739364000 CHECK CATALOG

Werewolves, vampires, and human hybrids all work up an appetite in this delicious debut novel of dark fantasy, young love, and culinary secrets. …More


The Thief
The Thief
By Cussler, Clive
Author Scott, Justin
Read by Brick, Scott
2012-03 - Penguin Audiobooks
9781611760583 CHECK CATALOG

On the ocean liner "Mauretania," two European scientists with a dramatic new invention are barely rescued from abduction by the Van Dorn Detective Agency's intrepid chief investigator, Isaac Bell. Unfortunately, they are not so lucky the second time. The thugs attack again-and this time one of the scientists dies. What are they holding that is so precious? Only something that will revolutionize business and popular culture-and perhaps something more. For war clouds are looming, and a ruthless espionage agent has spotted a priceless opportunity to give the Germans an edge. It is up to Isaac Bell to figure out who he is, what he is up to, and stop him. But he may already be too late . . . and the future of the world may just hang in the balance. …More


The Truth about Lord Stoneville
The Truth about Lord Stoneville
By Jeffries, Sabrina
Performed by Clamp, James
2010-01 - Brilliance Audio
9781441836472 CHECK CATALOG

In the two decades since a tragic a oeaccidenta took the lives of his parents, Oliver Sharpe, the Marquess of Stoneville, has survived the scandal surrounding that fateful night by living as an unrepentant rakehell. And with his grandmother vowing to disinherit him if he doesna (TM)t settle down and wed, he plans to fulfill the bargain in true Sharpe style a " by bringing home a fake fiancA(c)e from a brothel! But his scheme is derailed when he rescues an American beauty in a dire predicament instead. Maria Butterfield came to London to track down her groom-to-be, whoa (TM)s gone missing, but her engagement wona (TM)t stop Oliver from getting what he wants: her, in his bed. His rebellious masquerade may call his grandmothera (TM)s bluff, but ita (TM)s soon made all too real a " by a love that tempts him to be a hellion no more. …More


The White Dragon
The White Dragon
By McCaffrey, Anne
Read by Hill, Dick
2005-10 - Brilliance Audio
9781596009943 CHECK CATALOG

Never had there been as close a bonding as the one that existed between the daring and adventurous young Lord Jaxom and his extraordinary white dragon, Ruth. Pure white and incredibly agile, Ruth was a dragon of many talents, though almost everyone on Pern thought he was a runt that would never amount to anything.
But Jaxom knew better, knew he could teach his dragon to fly and to destroy the deadly silver Threads that fell from the sky. Disobeying all rules, Jaxom and Ruth trained in secret. Their illicit flights seemed but a minor disobedience - until they found themselves in the path of danger and in a position to prevent the biggest disaster of all.
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Why Our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform Our Future
Why Our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform Our Future
By Weil, Andrew
Read by Weil, Andrew
2009-09 - Penguin Audiobooks
9780143145295 CHECK CATALOG

Unabridged CDs, 6 CDs, 7 hours
Read by the author
A landmark book that shows us exactly how we have let health and medicine become a crisis in our society and what we can all do to resolve it.
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The Wings of Merlin (Digest)
The Wings of Merlin (Digest)
By Barron, T. A.
2003-01 - Ace Books
9780441010240 CHECK CATALOG

The fifth and final volume of this series is now available in a digest-sized paperback. As the evil warlord Rhita Gawr prepares to wage war against the island of Fincayra, Merlin must unite the bickering factions of the magical isle to stand together against the dire threat. But first, Merlin must fight a greater battle--one within him. Reissue. …More


Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire: Business Sense & Sensibility
Women, Work, and the Art of Savoir Faire: Business Sense & Sensibility
By Guiliano, Mireille
2009-10 - Blackstone Audiobooks
9781441701145 CHECK CATALOG

The international best-selling author of French Women Dont Get Fat and French Women for All Seasonsshares the insights and experiences learned through her own thirty-year business journey, from a novice translator to CEO. …More


Young Fredle
Young Fredle
By Voigt, Cynthia
Read by Carter, Wendy
2011-01 - Listening Library
9780307747563 CHECK CATALOG

A young mouse's quest to get back inside soon becomes a wild adventure of predators and allies, of color and sound, of discovery and nostalgia. And, as Fredle himself will come to understand, of "freedom." …More

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