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The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The actual book The Art of War, not a commentary
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By: Sun Tzu
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The Holy Bible: King James Version
- The Old and New Testaments
- By: King James Bible
- Narrated by: Scott Brick, Prentice Onayemi, Ellen Archer, and others
- Length: 82 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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This newer edition of the King James Bible published in 1769 is usually preferred by most that read it over the older 1611 version. This 1769 edition is highly sought after due to being more reader/listener friendly than the 1611 since many typos were fixed.... We hope your new audio bible will go everywhere with you and be a blessing for years to come.
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Very Good
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He Who Fights with Monsters 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 23,570
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But Jason Asano is settling into his new life. Now, a contest draws young elites to the city of Greenstone to compete for a grand prize. Jason must gather a band of companions if he is to stand a chance against the best the world has to offer. While the young adventurers are caught up in competition, the city leaders deal with revelations of betrayal as a vast and terrible enemy is revealed. Although Jason seems uninvolved, he has unknowingly crossed the enemy’s path before.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Contrary to common reviews
- By Karen on 05-21-21
By: Shirtaloon, and others
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The Shouts Beneath
- By: Paige Cowan-Hall
- Narrated by: Jade Anouka
- Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 78
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 78
Emily has spent her life running away. She never speaks about what happened between her and her mother at her family home when she was a child. All anyone knows is that same night her father packed up the car and drove Emily away. For her safety, he said. She hasn’t been home since. When her mother dies on her 28th birthday, everything changes. She sees her mother everywhere. She catches glimpses at the corner of her eye. She haunts her dreams.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Really well done.
- By Anonymous User on 06-26-24
By: Paige Cowan-Hall
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Dracula [Audible Edition]
- By: Bram Stoker
- Narrated by: Alan Cumming, Tim Curry, Simon Vance, and others
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 34,982
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 31,648
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 31,558
The modern audience hasn't had a chance to truly appreciate the unknowing dread that readers would have felt when reading Bram Stoker's original 1897 manuscript. Most modern productions employ campiness or sound effects to try to bring back that gothic tension, but we've tried something different. By returning to Stoker's original storytelling structure - a series of letters and journal entries voiced by Jonathan Harker, Dr. Van Helsing, and other characters - with an all-star cast of narrators, we've sought to recapture its originally intended horror and power.
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5 out of 5 stars
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IS THAT NOT SO?
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 11-05-15
By: Bram Stoker
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Dietrich
- By: Don Winslow
- Narrated by: Ed Harris
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,679
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,572
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It’s the summer of ’77 in New York City, and the only thing more unnerving than the scorching heatwave is the rampant murder, leaving washed-up homicide detective Richard Dietrich on edge. When Dietrich investigates a brutal mob hit the brass doesn’t want him to solve, he goes from phoning it in to getting in over his head. Caught up in a mysterious second homicide with an even more perplexing perpetrator, Dietrich starts to second guess his instincts—and his memory—as he searches for answers at the bottom of a bottle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very good!
- By Kathleen on 04-17-24
By: Don Winslow
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The Jane Austen Collection
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- Length: 45 hrs
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,811
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,496
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,469
Renowned as much for her wit and satirical social commentary as for her stories of love and romance, Jane Austen remains unfailingly relevant and one of Britain’s best loved authors. In this Audible Original collection, an all-star list of narrators (Billie Piper, Claire Foy, Emma Thompson, Florence Pugh and Gugu Mbatha-Raw) capture Austen’s pin-sharp humour and tone in these dramatisations of her six beloved novels accompanied by a full cast.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not a faithful rendition
- By Anne McClain on 12-13-20
By: Jane Austen
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All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,006
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18,173
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18,123
As the daughter of a drug dealer, Wavy knows not to trust people, not even her own parents. It's safer to keep her mouth shut and stay out of sight. Struggling to raise her little brother, Donal, eight-year-old Wavy is the only responsible adult around. Obsessed with the constellations, she finds peace in the starry night sky above the fields behind her house until one night her stargazing causes an accident. After witnessing his motorcycle wreck, she forms an unusual friendship with one of her father's thugs, Kellen, a tattooed ex-con with a heart of gold.
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3 out of 5 stars
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So many 'hard to listen to' moments
- By jksullycats on 12-27-16
By: Bryn Greenwood
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Liar
- By: K. L. Slater
- Narrated by: Lucy Price-Lewis
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- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 14,406
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 13,156
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 13,103
How far would you go to protect your family? Single dad Ben is doing his best to raise his children, with the help of his devoted mother, Judi. And then Ben meets Amber. Everyone thinks this is a perfect match for Ben, but Judi isn't so sure.... There's just something about Amber that doesn't add up. Ben can't see why his mother dislikes his new girlfriend. And Amber doesn't want Judi anywhere near her new family. Amber just wants Ben and the children.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved It!
- By TC on 07-03-17
By: K. L. Slater
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Treasure Island
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- By: Robert Louis Stevenson, Marty Ross - adaptation
- Narrated by: Philip Glenister, Daniel Mays, Catherine Tate, and others
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 37,164
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Audible Originals takes to the high seas to bring to life this timeless tale of pirates, lost treasure maps and mutiny. When weathered old sailor Billy Bones arrives at the inn of young Jim Hawkins' parents, it is the start of an adventure beyond anything he could have imagined. When Bones dies mysteriously, Jim stumbles across a map of a mysterious island in his sea chest, where X marks the spot of a stash of buried pirate gold.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A reflective adventure
- By Tad Davis on 09-12-17
By: Robert Louis Stevenson, and others
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the best story I've heard in a long time. the book stays with you in a way that only a good author can. I will recommend this book to everyone
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Lovely read
Charming tale full of kindness and wisdom. It’s the little things that matter in life.
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- Really Just Beth
- 06-05-24
The Book of a Lifetime
What a beautiful treasure. At 59 this takes me back to the books I loved as a child, while filling a void that I live with today. Perfect in every way.
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- E. Davidson
- 06-20-24
A Lovely Heartwarming Story
I so enjoyed this sweet story about an aging woman whose lonely life is turned around by her encounter with a small furry neighbor. The characters are beautifully drawn. The story is suitable for older kids/young adults, but can also be enjoyed on another level by older adults. It caused this septuagenarian to think about many aspects of getting older and how we do or don’t adapt to change. Read by the wonderfully expressive voice artist, Christine Rendel, it was a delight from start to finish. Highly recommended.
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- Nancy Adrian
- 06-27-24
Friendships
Being several years Helen’s senior, books are my companions as Sipsworth is hers. And what a lovely friend this book was!!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-23-24
This story was so short but oh so lovely.
I loved the relationships written about within and delighted in sharing Helen’s journey. Such surprises await the reader.
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- Konstance Kay Christian
- 06-23-24
The danger of preconceptions and the power of empathy
This book gave me comforting joy. I especially liked how the unlikeliest of creatures is the catalyst for overcoming preconceptions and the rebirth of a withering ability to empathize.
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- PhyllisD
- 06-27-24
delightful and brilliant
Wonderful characters and good storyline. Great for any age and especially good read aloud.
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- Virginia J.
- 06-04-24
Loved this book!
So sweet. So tender. And sometimes laugh-out-loud funny. A very dear book. ❤️❤️❤️ Delighted that Diane Rehm selected this as her June 2024 book, or I’d never have read.
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- Barbara
- 06-27-24
Faith in Humanity
A beautifully written book that will restore your faith that there are still good people in the world.
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