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Love That Boy

What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parent's Expectations

by Ron Fournier ...

"[A]n eloquent, brave, big-hearted book…about the timeless anxieties and emotions of parenthood, and the modern twists thereon.”—James Fallows, The AtlanticLove That Boy is a uniquely personal story about the causes and costs of outsized parental expectations. What we want for our children—popularity, normalcy, achievement, genius—and what they truly need—grit, empathy, character—are explored by ... Read more

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"[A]n eloquent, brave, big-hearted book…about the timeless anxieties and emotions of parenthood, and the modern twists thereon.”—James Fallows, The AtlanticLove That Boy is a uniquely personal story about the causes and costs of outsized parental expectations. What we want for our children—popularity, normalcy, achievement, genius—and what they truly need—grit, empathy, character—are explored by
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Applebee's America

How Successful Political, Business, and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community

by Ron Fournier, Douglas B. Sosnik, Matthew J. Dowd ...

In this era of technology, terror, and massive social change, it takes a deft touch to connect with Americans. Applebee's America cracks the twenty-first-century code for political, business, and religious leaders struggling to keep pace with the times.A unique team of authors -- Douglas B. Sosnik, a strategist in the Clinton White House; Matthew J. Dowd, a strategist for President Bush's two ... Read more

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In this era of technology, terror, and massive social change, it takes a deft touch to connect with Americans. Applebee's America cracks the twenty-first-century code for political, business, and religious leaders struggling to keep pace with the times.A unique team of authors -- Douglas B. Sosnik, a strategist in the Clinton White House; Matthew J. Dowd, a strategist for President Bush's two
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Love that Boy

What Two Presidents, Eight Road Trips, and My Son Taught Me About a Parents Expectations

by Ron Fournier ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

Tyler and I inch toward the Green Room, in line with blow-dried TV anchors and stuffy columnists. He's practicing his handshake and hello: “It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President.” When the couple in front of us steps forward for their picture, my teenager with sky-blue eyes and a soft heart looks up at me ... Read more

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Tyler and I inch toward the Green Room, in line with blow-dried TV anchors and stuffy columnists. He's practicing his handshake and hello: “It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President. It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. President.” When the couple in front of us steps forward for their picture, my teenager with sky-blue eyes and a soft heart looks up at me
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Heidi

by Johanna Spyri ...

Narrated by Susan Iannucci, Lee Ann Howlett, Joan Dukore, Trisha Rose, Ben Stevens, Jennifer Fournier, Susan Marlowe, Ron Altman, Sarah Bacaller, Alan Gibson, David Stifel, a full cast ...

Unabridged

9 hours 23 min

First published in 1881, the subtitle of this book tells us that it was written “for children and those who love children”. Heidi, a 5-year-old orphan, is handed off by her young Aunt Dete to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Though her new life is foreign, Heidi soon falls in love with her grandfather, and he with her. They share a contented life of goat-herding.But when Grandfather ... Read more

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First published in 1881, the subtitle of this book tells us that it was written “for children and those who love children”. Heidi, a 5-year-old orphan, is handed off by her young Aunt Dete to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. Though her new life is foreign, Heidi soon falls in love with her grandfather, and he with her. They share a contented life of goat-herding.But when Grandfather
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The Prince and The Pauper

by Mark Twain ...

Narrated by Lee Howard ...

Unabridged

6 hours 41 min

This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centers around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a chance encounter, the two realize they are identical and, as a lark, decide to exchange clothes and roles--a situation that briefly, but drastically, ... Read more

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This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centers around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a chance encounter, the two realize they are identical and, as a lark, decide to exchange clothes and roles--a situation that briefly, but drastically,
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The Kids Are All Right

A Memoir

by Diana Welch, Liz Welch, Amanda Welch, Dan Welch ...

Narrated by Kirby Heyborne, Rebecca Lowman, Kathe Mazur, Allyson Ryan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

A blisteringly funny, heart-scorching tale of remarkable kids shattered by tragedy and finally brought back together by love."—PeopleSomehow, between their father’s mysterious death, their glamorous soap-opera-star mother’s cancer diagnosis, and a phalanx of lawyers intent on bankruptcy proceedings, the four Welch siblings managed to handle each new heartbreaking misfortune together.All that ... Read more

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A blisteringly funny, heart-scorching tale of remarkable kids shattered by tragedy and finally brought back together by love."—PeopleSomehow, between their father’s mysterious death, their glamorous soap-opera-star mother’s cancer diagnosis, and a phalanx of lawyers intent on bankruptcy proceedings, the four Welch siblings managed to handle each new heartbreaking misfortune together.All that
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The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood

by Howard Pyle ...

Narrated by David Thorn ...

Unabridged

11 hours 46 min

Here are Howard Pyle's exciting and hilarious tales of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws who reigned over Sherwood Forest doing many good deeds for the poor—and deserved misdeeds for the pompous and haughty rich. Follow along as Robin makes his breathtaking escapes from his archenemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, while classic characters like Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Little John create ... Read more

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Here are Howard Pyle's exciting and hilarious tales of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws who reigned over Sherwood Forest doing many good deeds for the poor—and deserved misdeeds for the pompous and haughty rich. Follow along as Robin makes his breathtaking escapes from his archenemy, the Sheriff of Nottingham, while classic characters like Friar Tuck, Will Scarlet, and Little John create
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Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi ...

Narrated by Uncredited ...

Unabridged

51 min

In this charming retelling of the classic picaresque story, Pinocchio is a puppet who comes to life, a rascally character who has one adventure after another. Of course, being the curious, yet naive boy that he is, all these events lead him into a series of misfortunes all of his own doing. But in the end, his last adventure redeems him, and he becomes what he has always wished to be, a real ... Read more

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In this charming retelling of the classic picaresque story, Pinocchio is a puppet who comes to life, a rascally character who has one adventure after another. Of course, being the curious, yet naive boy that he is, all these events lead him into a series of misfortunes all of his own doing. But in the end, his last adventure redeems him, and he becomes what he has always wished to be, a real
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Rip Van Winkle

by Washington Irving ...

Narrated by Anthony Pica ...

Unabridged

38 min

Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution with Washington Irving's classic tale, "Rip Van Winkle," brought to life by the engaging narration of Anthony Pica. This timeless story follows the adventures of Rip Van Winkle, a kind but idle man who escapes the troubles of his nagging wife by wandering into the mountains. There, he encounters mysterious figures who offer him a drink that ... Read more

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Step back in time to the era of the American Revolution with Washington Irving's classic tale, "Rip Van Winkle," brought to life by the engaging narration of Anthony Pica. This timeless story follows the adventures of Rip Van Winkle, a kind but idle man who escapes the troubles of his nagging wife by wandering into the mountains. There, he encounters mysterious figures who offer him a drink that
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It Looked Different on the Model

Epic Tales of Impending Shame and Infamy

by Laurie Notaro ...

Narrated by Hillary Huber ...

Unabridged

7 hours 2 min

Everyone's favorite Idiot Girl, Laurie Notaro, is just trying to find the right fit, whether it's in the adorable blouse that looks charming on the mannequin but leaves her in a literal bind or in her neighborhood after she's shamefully exposed at a holiday party by delivering a low-quality rendition of "Jingle Bells." Notaro makes misstep after riotous misstep as she tries (and catastrophically ... Read more

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Everyone's favorite Idiot Girl, Laurie Notaro, is just trying to find the right fit, whether it's in the adorable blouse that looks charming on the mannequin but leaves her in a literal bind or in her neighborhood after she's shamefully exposed at a holiday party by delivering a low-quality rendition of "Jingle Bells." Notaro makes misstep after riotous misstep as she tries (and catastrophically
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Through The Looking Glass | Timeless Classics

by Lewis Carroll ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step through the looking-glass with Alice into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Time runs backwards, chess pieces come to life, and poems speak in riddles. In this curious land, Alice must journey across a giant chessboard to become a queen—meeting unforgettable characters like Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the White Knight, and the fearsome ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step through the looking-glass with Alice into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. Time runs backwards, chess pieces come to life, and poems speak in riddles. In this curious land, Alice must journey across a giant chessboard to become a queen—meeting unforgettable characters like Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the White Knight, and the fearsome
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Adventures of Odysseus & The Tale of Troy

by Padraic Colum ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 20 min

The Iliad are retold in a glorious saga of courage and magical adventure. Written in a manner that will delight both young and old, this is a great way to learn the immortal epics of Homer. ... Read more

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The Iliad are retold in a glorious saga of courage and magical adventure. Written in a manner that will delight both young and old, this is a great way to learn the immortal epics of Homer.
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