Tom Anderson
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More Strange Scotland
- Jack's Strange Tales, Book 6
- De: Jack Strange
- Narrado por: George Ellington
- Duración: 5 h y 39 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
More Strange Scotland is a collection of anecdotes, facts, folklore, and legends about the strangeness of that little nation on the western fringe of Europe. From fairies to witches and the frightening water horses, Scotland has a host of legends. Add haunted castles, strange pub names, and devilish people to the mix, sprinkle with Aberlour spirits and the mists of Skye and then start listening to the audiobook. If ghostly bagpipers and unseen river monsters don’t scare you off, then you may revel in the stories from this most strange of all countries.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not My Cup of Tea
- De Tom Anderson en 05-24-21
- More Strange Scotland
- Jack's Strange Tales, Book 6
- De: Jack Strange
- Narrado por: George Ellington
Not My Cup of Tea
Revisado: 05-24-21
The titular pun aside, when I saw "strange" I guess I was expecting something else. This is a book about fairies, fables and legends not authentic Scottish history. If you like Scottish lore and tales this is the book for you. If you're looking for Scottish history of an unusual variety you're going to have to look somewhere else.
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Coffee & Cigarettes: Pulp-Noir-Short Stories
- De: Eric Leckey
- Narrado por: Bill Nevitt
- Duración: 5 h y 58 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 37
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 36
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 36
The rich history of Pulp stories are pure Americana. Written like a script from Film Noir movie, you are to be transported to a time in the 30's, 40's or 50's, where the liquor flowed freely and there was always a Crosley radio playing in some room off in the distance. Pulp Noir is more about a small slice or life...and usually a dark one.... Pour yourself a nice warm drink, dim the lights...conjure up in your consciousness; Femme Fatales, handguns, seedy bars, bad luck, thieves, scoundrels, a pack of Pall Mall's, low lighting, and definitely everything in glorious black and white.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent
- De timj26 en 06-02-19
- Coffee & Cigarettes: Pulp-Noir-Short Stories
- De: Eric Leckey
- Narrado por: Bill Nevitt
Addictive
Revisado: 04-10-20
This is one of those books where you wish there was more; more to each story or maybe an entire book based on those of the plotlines presented here. The stories are great on their own and they leave you wanting more. And Bill Nevitt is, as always, a professional performer.
Great book!
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How America Lost Its Mind
- The Assault on Reason That’s Crippling Our Democracy (The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series, Volume 15)
- De: Thomas E. Patterson
- Narrado por: Peter Lerman
- Duración: 6 h y 15 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 25
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 19
Americans are losing touch with reality. On virtually every issue, from climate change to immigration, tens of millions of Americans have opinions and beliefs wildly at odds with fact, rendering them unable to think sensibly about politics. In How America Lost Its Mind, Thomas E. Patterson explains the rise of a world of “alternative facts” and the slow motion cultural and political calamity unfolding around us.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well melded information with clear perspective
- De Gennyfer Hanvey en 02-01-20
- How America Lost Its Mind
- The Assault on Reason That’s Crippling Our Democracy (The Julian J. Rothbaum Distinguished Lecture Series, Volume 15)
- De: Thomas E. Patterson
- Narrado por: Peter Lerman
An Unbiased Look at Our Political Mess
Revisado: 02-16-20
Excellent unbiased look at where we are today. Highly recommended. Middle of the road perspective.
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The Glory and the Burden
- The American Presidency from FDR to Trump
- De: Robert Schmuhl
- Narrado por: Peter Lerman
- Duración: 6 h y 34 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 7
The Glory and the Burden: The American Presidency from FDR to Trump is a timely examination of the state of the American presidency and the forces that have shaped it over the past 75 years, with an emphasis on the dramatic changes that have taken place within the institution and to the individuals occupying the Oval Office.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Informative and enlightening
- De Margaret en 02-07-20
- The Glory and the Burden
- The American Presidency from FDR to Trump
- De: Robert Schmuhl
- Narrado por: Peter Lerman
Better That the Average Presidential Book
Revisado: 01-03-20
This will be short: I enjoyed the book for one reason and one reason only: it was topical not chronological and that made all the difference to me. Instead of the same old rundown of President after President, year after year, Schmuhl address topics, media, for example, and examines each Presidents dealings with and opinions of the media.
A refreshing approach.
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America's Main Street Hotels
- Transiency and Community in the Early Auto Age
- De: John A. Jakle, Keith A. Sculle
- Narrado por: Charles Henderson Norman
- Duración: 6 h y 31 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 6
John A. Jakle and Keith A. Sculle, two leading experts on the nation’s roadside landscape, examine the crucial role that small- to mid-sized city hotels played in American life during the early decades of the 20th century, a time when the automobile was fast becoming the primary mode of transportation. Before the advent of the interstate system, such hotels served as commercial and social anchors of developing towns across the country. America’s Main Street Hotels provides a thorough survey of the impact these hotels had on their communities and cultures.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Unexpectedly great listen
- De Ed Pegg Jr en 08-06-20
- America's Main Street Hotels
- Transiency and Community in the Early Auto Age
- De: John A. Jakle, Keith A. Sculle
- Narrado por: Charles Henderson Norman
On the Fence
Revisado: 12-20-19
I wanted to like this book. I'm fascinated by this period in history so the content seemed intriguing to me. It was mostly disappointing. Instead of concentrating on a single hotel or perhaps hotels in a particular city or region, the authors jumped from hotel to hotel faster than a car skidding on ice. There also was a lack of flair; it was a very academic sounding work. The facts were interesting but they come at you faster than oncoming traffic and you didn't have much time before you were whisked off to another hotel in another town miles and miles away.
The narrator had a folksy quality which fit in well with the time period but the narration, too, was off target with its numerous mispronunciations. I found myself saying "Bothwell!" and "Sedalia!" out loud hoping for relief.
I am sorry I didn't fully enjoy this book.
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Women of Scotland
- De: Helen Susan Swift
- Narrado por: Querida Lu Ahn Funck
- Duración: 8 h y 21 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 12
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Narración:3 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 11
Women of Scotland is a thematic time trip through Scottish history, and the important part women have played in its past. From the humble to the great, Scottish women have been at the forefront and background of events. Here are the fisherwomen, the warriors, the great writers, the Jacobites, the martyrs, and the mill girls. Without them, Scotland would not have existed. Join a great journey from the Dark Ages to the 21st century, and learn about the women who have been the driving force behind this small, yet dynamic nation.
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3 out of 5 stars
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A Good Book Ruined
- De Tom Anderson en 11-01-19
- Women of Scotland
- De: Helen Susan Swift
- Narrado por: Querida Lu Ahn Funck
A Good Book Ruined
Revisado: 11-01-19
It has long been my contention that a poor book can be made greater by a talented narrator and at the same time a great book can be ruined by poor narration. When it comes to "Women of Scotland" the latter is true. This is the great story of the mostly unknown or lesser known women in Scottish history. Great tales abound yet they get lost in a amateurish narration.
I'm not sure what accent this narrator thought they were doing but I do know two things for certain: 1) It's fake; and 2) It sure isn't Scottish. Why the narrator chose not to use their own voice/accent (assuming American) is beyond me but that choice made this audiobook a total disaster.
In addition to the bad narration, the audio quality was bad and the entire production was pock-marked by poor and obvious edits. A wonderful tale ruined by an amateur narration and production. I think I'll try to find this book in print and imagine my Scottish grandmother is reading it to me.
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For the Common Good
- A New History of Higher Education in America
- De: Charles Dorn
- Narrado por: Doug McDonald
- Duración: 11 h y 13 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 2
In For the Common Good, Charles Dorn challenges the rhetoric of America’s so-called crisis in higher education by investigating two centuries of college and university history. From the community college to the elite research university - in states from California to Maine - Dorn engages a fundamental question confronted by higher education institutions ever since the nation’s founding: Do colleges and universities contribute to the common good?
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4 out of 5 stars
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Back to School
- De Tom Anderson en 09-16-19
- For the Common Good
- A New History of Higher Education in America
- De: Charles Dorn
- Narrado por: Doug McDonald
Back to School
Revisado: 09-16-19
This is a great academic look at the history of colleges and universities in America. Being an academic work it isn't for the casual reader. But if you want to truly understand why American higher education is at a crossroads, this is the book for you.
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The Last Night on the Titanic
- Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style
- De: Veronica Hinke
- Narrado por: Gary J. Chambers
- Duración: 9 h y 3 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 15
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 14
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 14
April 14, 1912. It was an unforgettable night. In the last hours before the Titanic struck the iceberg, passengers in all classes were enjoying unprecedented luxuries. Innovations in food, drink, and décor made this voyage the apogee of Edwardian elegance. Veronica Hinke’s painstaking research and deft touch bring the Titanic’s tragic but eternally glamorous maiden voyage back to life. In addition to stirring accounts of individual tragedy and survival, The Last Night on the Titanic offers tried-and-true recipes, newly invented styles, and classic cocktails.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Unique take on famous tragedy
- De SisterSeven en 10-20-19
- The Last Night on the Titanic
- Unsinkable Drinking, Dining, and Style
- De: Veronica Hinke
- Narrado por: Gary J. Chambers
Setting a Different Course
Revisado: 09-08-19
How many books have been written about the Titanic. Hundreds? Thousands, maybe? Finally, we have one with a different twist. The last night on the Titanic gives us the usual little tidbits about the ship, its passengers, and its demise but it also delves into the food, drink and ambiance of the doomed liner. Recipes for cocktails of the time and their backstory are scattered throughout the book like wine bottle in the debris field itself.
If only for its unique approach, this is worth a listen.
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The Belle of Bedford Avenue
- The Sensational Brooks-Burns Murder in Turn-of-the-Century New York
- De: Virginia A. McConnell
- Narrado por: Lee Ann Howlett
- Duración: 6 h y 48 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 18
At the turn of the 20th century, many affluent Brooklyn teens and young adults were bucking the constraints of their immigrant parents and behaving badly: drinking, having sex, staying out all night, stealing, scamming local businesses, and engaging in other more serious activities. When 20-year-old Walter Brooks was murdered in a seedy Manhattan hotel in 1902, the ensuing court case was front-page news throughout the country.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A fascinating look back at a scandal of yesteryear
- De Mark M. en 08-20-19
- The Belle of Bedford Avenue
- The Sensational Brooks-Burns Murder in Turn-of-the-Century New York
- De: Virginia A. McConnell
- Narrado por: Lee Ann Howlett
The Old is Forever New
Revisado: 08-14-19
An unsolved murder mystery from over 100 years ago can still be an engaging tale. Excellently researched and written by Virginia McConnell and expertly narrated by Lee Ann Howlett, "The Belle of Bedford Avenue" flies by.
Highly recommended.
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Race to Justice
- De: Larry Sells, Margie Porter
- Narrado por: Dave Clark
- Duración: 10 h y 29 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 24
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 23
Cynthia Albrecht, the executive chef of the Penske-Marlboro racing team and darling of the IndyCar circuit, went missing on October 25, 1992 - the night before her divorce from Michael Albrecht became final...The case went cold for six years until a newly elected prosecutor allowed his deputies to charge Michael Albrecht with murder. But would they be able to prove his guilt?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Intriguing and new true crime
- De Marie en 08-25-19
- Race to Justice
- De: Larry Sells, Margie Porter
- Narrado por: Dave Clark
Fast-Paced
Revisado: 08-09-19
An engaging tale set against the backdrop of Indy car racing. A puzzling murder, investigation and trial are all covered well and in an entertaining manner. I would personally recommend it.
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