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How the World Really Works
- The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going
- De: Vaclav Smil
- Narrado por: Stephen Perring
- Duración: 10 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,043
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 870
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 862
We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don’t know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a much-needed reality check—because before we can tackle problems effectively, we must understand the facts.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Let me save you a credit: progress is hard
- De Dalton en 06-06-22
- How the World Really Works
- The Science Behind How We Got Here and Where We're Going
- De: Vaclav Smil
- Narrado por: Stephen Perring
Worrying about the wrong things
Revisado: 12-05-23
Clear fact’s backed up with historical statistics. Easy to understand. In same category as FActfulness
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Central Park West
- A Crime Novel
- De: James Comey
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
- Duración: 10 h y 35 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 396
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 348
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 348
When a years-long case against a powerful mobster finally cracks and an unimpeachable witness takes the stand, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton is looking forward to putting the defendant away for good. The mobster, though, has other plans. As the witness's testimony concludes, a note is passed to the prosecution offering up information into the assassination of a disgraced former New York governor, murdered in his penthouse apartment just days before. It's enough to blow the case wide open, and to send Nora into a high-stakes investigation of conspiracy, corruption, and danger.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Top Notch Debut from the Top of the FBI !!!!
- De shelley en 05-30-23
- Central Park West
- A Crime Novel
- De: James Comey
- Narrado por: Cassandra Campbell
Not a bad yarn
Revisado: 06-27-23
Enjoyed Comey’s tour of the courts. He informed the story with a sense of reality.
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The Devil You Know
- A Black Power Manifesto
- De: Charles M. Blow
- Narrado por: JD Jackson
- Duración: 6 h y 9 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 778
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 680
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 676
From journalist and New York Times best-selling author Charles Blow comes a powerful manifesto and call to action for Black Americans to amass political power and fight white supremacy.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A radical plan for Black liberation
- De Elizabeth en 01-27-21
- The Devil You Know
- A Black Power Manifesto
- De: Charles M. Blow
- Narrado por: JD Jackson
Wow!
Revisado: 05-31-21
When is enough, enough? When will equality really come? C Blow suggestion to move South make sense. A power revolution thru political numbers. 400 years is enough, throw out “just be patient “ and garner the votes to truly make a difference. At 74 I don’t think I’ll live to see it happen. But I think this is the best path to equality. Mr Blow is NYT best columnist.
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Caste
- The Origins of Our Discontents
- De: Isabel Wilkerson
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
- Duración: 15 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 20,852
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 18,123
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17,989
In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beautifully written, original, and revealing, Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents is an eye-opening story of people and history, and a reexamination of what lies under the surface of ordinary lives and of American life today.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant, articulate, highly listenable.
- De GM en 08-05-20
- Caste
- The Origins of Our Discontents
- De: Isabel Wilkerson
- Narrado por: Robin Miles
Caste is a better description of racism
Revisado: 03-22-21
Very literate history of racism and why it continues especially in US. I’ve read the book and listened to audiobook. She put into words feelings and thoughts that I’ve had but couldn’t explain. This is the best book on why racism continues at a low level of consciousness in at least of half of white Americans. Caste should be required reading in elementary and secondary schools.
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Nothing to See Here
- De: Kevin Wilson
- Narrado por: Marin Ireland
- Duración: 6 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 11,873
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 10,495
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 10,460
Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then, Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they’ve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison’s twin stepkids are moving in with her family, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there’s a catch: The twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated, flames igniting from their skin in a startling but beautiful way.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Elevated art form.
- De KayMac en 10-30-19
- Nothing to See Here
- De: Kevin Wilson
- Narrado por: Marin Ireland
What a wonderful story.
Revisado: 11-28-19
Great characters, a magical trip, emotionally gripping. Actor performed each person distinctively and the words made an emotional impact. Best book I’ve read/heard for years. Thank you Kevin Wilson
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The Second Mountain
- How People Move from the Prison of Self to the Joy of Commitment
- De: David Brooks
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 12 h y 58 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,805
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,532
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,525
Author David Brooks explores the four commitments that define a life of meaning and purpose: to a spouse and family, to a vocation, to a philosophy or faith, and to a community. Our personal fulfillment depends on how well we choose and execute these commitments. Brooks looks at a range of people who have lived joyous, committed lives, and who have embraced the necessity and beauty of dependence. He gathers their wisdom on how to choose a partner, how to pick a vocation, how to live out a philosophy, and how we can begin to integrate our commitments into one overriding purpose.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Pursue meaning, reject hyper-individualism
- De Adam Shields en 05-07-19
- The Second Mountain
- How People Move from the Prison of Self to the Joy of Commitment
- De: David Brooks
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
Seemingly confusing but so is life
Revisado: 08-17-19
This story has a lot of moving parts. Author wrote his best work. I read most of NYT opinion, mostly find them helpful in understanding life. This book takes my understanding to a new level. I purchased a couple books of recommended as I was reading this one. I take that as a compliment to author. He synthesizes a lot of people’s work and quotes them often. Because of this I will have to read book again.
As a 73 yo male I appreciate his use of genders throughout the work. It helps to make the work accessible. Both my sister and my wife loved the book.
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A Higher Loyalty
- Truth, Lies, and Leadership
- De: James Comey
- Narrado por: James Comey
- Duración: 9 h y 13 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 26,975
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 24,434
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 24,329
In his audiobook, A Higher Loyalty, former FBI director James Comey shares his never-before-told experiences from some of the highest stakes situations of his career in the past two decades of American government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an unprecedented entry into the corridors of powe, and a remarkable lesson in what makes an effective leader.
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5 out of 5 stars
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More Than Trump: All Comey's Life/Working Years--
- De Gillian en 04-17-18
- A Higher Loyalty
- Truth, Lies, and Leadership
- De: James Comey
- Narrado por: James Comey
Caught in the middle.
Revisado: 05-05-18
Dealing with a subject (Trump) who is the very definition of “fake news progenitor ” it’s amazing that author presents a somewhat balanced portrayal. I loved his early examples of leadership. His descriptions of government department heads are of usually generously written. His explanation of various investigations shows a thoughtful process that helps explain why decisions were made. Author exhibits what all Americans want from government employees.
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The Marriage Lie
- De: Kimberly Belle
- Narrado por: Johanna Parker
- Duración: 10 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 6,566
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 6,011
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 5,999
Iris and Will have been married for seven years, and their marriage is as close to perfect as it can be. But on the morning Will leaves for a business trip to Florida, Iris' happy world comes to an abrupt halt. Another plane headed for Seattle has crashed into a field, killing everyone on board, and, according to the airline, Will was one of the passengers. Grief stricken and confused, Iris is convinced it all must be a huge misunderstanding. Why did Will lie about where he was going? What is in Seattle? And what else had he lied about?
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2 out of 5 stars
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W.....T......F..... Seriously....?!
- De Wendi en 09-07-17
- The Marriage Lie
- De: Kimberly Belle
- Narrado por: Johanna Parker
This story was predictable and not well written.
Revisado: 07-10-17
Story was not well written, nor believable. The brother and lawyer were the only likable characters.
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Moonglow
- A Novel
- De: Michael Chabon
- Narrado por: George Newbern
- Duración: 14 h y 42 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 1,507
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,347
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 1,344
Moonglow unfolds as the deathbed confession, made to his grandson, of a man the narrator refers to only as "my grandfather". It is a tale of madness, of war and adventure, of sex and desire and ordinary love, of existential doubt and model rocketry, of the shining aspirations and demonic underpinnings of American technological accomplishment at midcentury, and, above all, of the destructive impact - and the creative power - of the keeping of secrets and the telling of lies.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful novel, terrible narrator
- De Joyce M. Bernheim en 12-30-16
- Moonglow
- A Novel
- De: Michael Chabon
- Narrado por: George Newbern
wonderful characters
Revisado: 03-08-17
Funny, poignant and touching. Story rings true, even if some events didn't happen. Every character fully developed.
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