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Intriguing

Revisado: 04-29-17

I never read the now legends version of the same author's first book of Thrawn, so I can't compare but now I'm interested to know the differences.
This story was good, with many references to characters from Rebels, and I loved the Thrawn element. The B story of Governor Price was catchy at first but I found it became annoying, apart from the expected climax at the end.
The performance was superb, and should be the way to experience every Star Wars story, and it was fantastic to be engrossed in a story from the Imperial point of view.
The best part is that it's all Canon, so I feel more a part of the Star Wars universe for having listened to it.

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Revisado: 04-03-17

This should be called the nonverbal secrets to presenting. I was looking for some inspiration on telling stories from a constructive position, not from a physiological approach to literally telling stories well on stage.

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Dramitized and Abridged, but good.

Revisado: 02-13-16

This British dramatization is an easy way of digesting all 7 books of Narnia, however a lot of the author's magic is lost in its performance, as there is no narration. The cast is used to describe what would have been narrated, which can sometimes lead to whingeing by the characters (think how reading 'He felt cold and tired' feels different to a character exclaiming "oh, woe is me, I'm so cold and so tired" - this oral interpretation of emotions can become quite grating!).

However, overall the performances are good, and the use of many cast members to play the different voices saves a lot of time from a narrator having to append each quote with ", he said" or ", she exclaimed"

The audio mixing between voices and effects is somewhat amateurish - quiet patches followed immediately by loud yelling or sound effects meant we were constantly having to adjust the volume of the car stereo, the place where we listened to this collection over a number of weeks.

Overall, however, it was a great way to introduce our children to the wonderful stories of Narnia, and they will now be able to read the original stories and gain even more from that.

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A collection of stories. That's it.

Revisado: 08-15-12

What disappointed you about The Moral of the Story?

I mistakenly read the publisher's review as this book being a resource on storytelling techniques. It is not. It is a collection of stories.

What three words best describe Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk ’s performance?

Energetic, child-friendly

What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?

Disappointed that it was only a collection of stories.

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Interesting conversation, but ALREADY out of date!

Revisado: 07-29-12

Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not?

I enjoyed the message, but I was half way through before I realised how out of date this audio book is!

Don't get me wrong - there's a lot of good stuff in this - and has served its purpose in helping me with my research into social media - the reasons to be interested in Social Media are still valid, and there are a number of "gems" in the form of quotes and references to multiple sources of info on social media...

But when they start talking about statistics from 2007, 2008 and 2009, and referencing how many hits MySpace receives, you notice how UNHELPFUL this also is.

Social Media is moving faster than any previous media, with Pinterest being the fastest-growing website of all time as an example of this (fastest to 10 million users - http://fox8.com/2012/03/23/pinterest-becomes-fastest-growing-website-ever/).

This book is in a HUGE need of a revision. If you're looking for an up-to-date handbook on social media, this is NOT it. Because I'm still researching SM, I can't say which book IS up-to-date, but this title leaves me with a taste of "how much of this is still valid?" in my mouth.

Would you ever listen to anything by Paul Chaney again?

Sure - only a recent release though!

What aspect of Scott Peterson’s performance would you have changed?

Scott's performance is ok, but not edited so well, with multiple points where an extra pause would have made a difference. Scott's slight lisp is annoying, but not a game-breaker.

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Powerful History of Steve Jobs and Computing

Revisado: 04-28-12

Would you consider the audio edition of Steve Jobs to be better than the print version?

I don't have time to read books, and Walter Isaacson's bio on Steve Jobs would do better as a door stop than a compact bed-time companion, so this audio book was ideal. I hadn't read a book in years, but the audiobook not only kept me sane while working, driving, rocking kids to sleep, etc., it also captivated me and thrilled me right to the end.

I just wish Isaacson had updated it since Jobs' death - I was looking forward to hearing details of Jobs' last few days, but was sadly let down by a non-ending ending to an amazing story.

Have you listened to any of Dylan Baker and Walter Isaacson (introduction) ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Dylan Baker is awesome to listen to!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I was gripped from chapter one, educated on Steve Jobs and Silicone Valley throughout, and cried near the end as his inevitable demise came closer, and his influence on the world was cut short.

Any additional comments?

Steve Jobs was not an easy man to deal with, but he was a genius and had some qualities lacking in many people. He changed the world, and, love him or hate him, you should respect what he achieved and admire his impact.

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Will Change Your Life If You Act On It!

Revisado: 04-28-12

What did you love best about The 4-Hour Work Week?

Timothy Ferriss has a simple yet supremely powerful way of approaching life that leaves no doubt that working 40-100 hours a week for someone else will only ruin you.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The 4-Hour Work Week?

Each chapter has unique steps and thought-provoking questions to drag you kicking a screaming out of your cave and into the light, where you can examine yourself and realise where you can improve and / or take action.

Have you listened to any of Ray Porter’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't listened to Ray Porter before, but he speaks this book very well - it sounds as if Timothy Ferriss is actually talking to me!

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Joining the New Rich is easier than you think!

Any additional comments?

AWESOME!

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