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Printer's Error

Irreverent Stories of Books History

by Rebecca Romney, J.P. Romney ...

Delve into the curious history of print and publishing—from the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's folios to rare book forgers, literary scandals, and more.The printing press is one history's greatest achievements. It allowed us to record and spread some of humanity's most brilliant ideas. But let's not forget that humankind is also full of idiots. In Printer's Error, historian J.P. Romney and rare ... Read more

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Delve into the curious history of print and publishing—from the Gutenberg Bible and Shakespeare's folios to rare book forgers, literary scandals, and more.The printing press is one history's greatest achievements. It allowed us to record and spread some of humanity's most brilliant ideas. But let's not forget that humankind is also full of idiots. In Printer's Error, historian J.P. Romney and rare
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Mysterious Advanced Astronomy in Mesoamerica

by NORAH ROMNEY ...

Narrated by Alastair Cameron ...

Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

Of all the geographical classifications of the indigenous cultures of America that inhabited the continent, only the region called Mesoamerica had, from very early in its history, the use of letters to transmit messages. It is known that the Inca cultures and perhaps some of those that preceded them used a system to memorize stories, but such systems never used signs with values, whether they were ... Read more

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Of all the geographical classifications of the indigenous cultures of America that inhabited the continent, only the region called Mesoamerica had, from very early in its history, the use of letters to transmit messages. It is known that the Inca cultures and perhaps some of those that preceded them used a system to memorize stories, but such systems never used signs with values, whether they were
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Creation Myths and Legends of the Indigenous People of Alaska

by NORAH ROMNEY ...

Narrated by Rosie Dunjay ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

LONG, long ago, in the days of the animal people, Raven-at-the-head-of-Nass became angry. He said, "Let rain pour down all over the world. Let people die of starvation." At once, it became so stormy people could not get food, so they began to starve. Their canoes were also broken up, their houses fell in upon them, and they suffered very much. Then Nas-ca-ki-yel, Raven-at-the-head-of-Nass, asked ... Read more

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LONG, long ago, in the days of the animal people, Raven-at-the-head-of-Nass became angry. He said, "Let rain pour down all over the world. Let people die of starvation." At once, it became so stormy people could not get food, so they began to starve. Their canoes were also broken up, their houses fell in upon them, and they suffered very much. Then Nas-ca-ki-yel, Raven-at-the-head-of-Nass, asked
... Read more
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Ancient Origins of Mesoamerica

Fresh Insights into the Civilizations of the Americas

by NORAH ROMNEY ...

Narrated by Kevin McAlister ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and, to a smaller extent, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, and Bolivia in the Central Andes have deep-rooted roots in the subsoil of their pre-Columbian civilizations. The first chapters of the history of Latin America correspond to those who inhabited it before their first contact with Europeans. This is especially true in Mesoamerica. The objectives here are ... Read more

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Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and, to a smaller extent, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Peru, and Bolivia in the Central Andes have deep-rooted roots in the subsoil of their pre-Columbian civilizations. The first chapters of the history of Latin America correspond to those who inhabited it before their first contact with Europeans. This is especially true in Mesoamerica. The objectives here are
... Read more
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Mysterious Mesoamerican Cultures

From Olmec to Aztec, Decoding the Enigma of the Americas

by NORAH ROMNEY ...

Narrated by Kevin McCallister ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

The influence of the Mayan civilization when at its height (400 to 600 A. D.) may be traced far beyond the limits of the Mayan area. Ideas in art, religion and government that were then spread broadcast quickened diverse speech and a series of divergent cultures. Most of these lesser civilizations were at their best long after the great Mayan civilization had declined, but one or two were possibly ... Read more

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The influence of the Mayan civilization when at its height (400 to 600 A. D.) may be traced far beyond the limits of the Mayan area. Ideas in art, religion and government that were then spread broadcast quickened diverse speech and a series of divergent cultures. Most of these lesser civilizations were at their best long after the great Mayan civilization had declined, but one or two were possibly
... Read more
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Lost Civilizations of Mesoamerica

Quest for the Ancient Origins of the Olmecs and other Mysterious Cultures

by NORAH ROMNEY ...

Narrated by Alastair Cameron ...

Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

The phenomenon of the Olmec Heads and their Mysterious origins is observed in the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, in the early pre-classic period, with the development of the Olmec culture. The first representations of political power are witnessed there, expressed through monumental sculpture and large-scale architecture. The dominant figure of the rulers appears and alludes to forms of government ... Read more

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The phenomenon of the Olmec Heads and their Mysterious origins is observed in the Coast of the Gulf of Mexico, in the early pre-classic period, with the development of the Olmec culture. The first representations of political power are witnessed there, expressed through monumental sculpture and large-scale architecture. The dominant figure of the rulers appears and alludes to forms of government
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Jane Austen's Bookshelf

A Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend

by Rebecca Romney ...

From rare book dealer and guest star of the hit show Pawn Stars, a page-turning literary adventure featuring “your favorite author’s favorite authors” (Today)—the women who inspired Jane Austen—that’s “a meditation on reading and writing, on honesty and self-discovery—and on what books can teach us, if we let them” (The Washington Post).Long before she was a rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney was a ... Read more

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From rare book dealer and guest star of the hit show Pawn Stars, a page-turning literary adventure featuring “your favorite author’s favorite authors” (Today)—the women who inspired Jane Austen—that’s “a meditation on reading and writing, on honesty and self-discovery—and on what books can teach us, if we let them” (The Washington Post).Long before she was a rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney was a
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We Were There

The Third World Women’s Alliance and the Second Wave

by Patricia Romney ...

Narrated by Jeanette Illidge ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

From 1970 to 1980, the Third World Women’s Alliance lived the dream of third world feminism. The small bicoastal organization was one of the earliest groups advocating for what came to be known as intersectional activism, arguing that women of color faced a “triple jeopardy” of race, gender, and class oppression. Rooted in the Black civil rights movement, the TWWA pushed the women’s movement to ... Read more

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From 1970 to 1980, the Third World Women’s Alliance lived the dream of third world feminism. The small bicoastal organization was one of the earliest groups advocating for what came to be known as intersectional activism, arguing that women of color faced a “triple jeopardy” of race, gender, and class oppression. Rooted in the Black civil rights movement, the TWWA pushed the women’s movement to
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The Monster on the Road Is Me

by J.P. Romney ...

J.P. Romney's The Monster on the Road Is Me is a darkly comic debut novel about the unexpected strength we find when we are tested beyond our limits.It starts with the crows. When you see them, you know he's found you.Koda Okita is a high school student in modern-day Japan who isn't very popular. He suffers from narcolepsy and has to wear a watermelon-sized helmet to protect his head in case he ... Read more

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J.P. Romney's The Monster on the Road Is Me is a darkly comic debut novel about the unexpected strength we find when we are tested beyond our limits.It starts with the crows. When you see them, you know he's found you.Koda Okita is a high school student in modern-day Japan who isn't very popular. He suffers from narcolepsy and has to wear a watermelon-sized helmet to protect his head in case he
... Read more
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Printer's Error

Irreverent Stories from Book History

by J. P. Romney, Rebecca Romney ...

Narrated by J.P. Romney ...

Unabridged

8 hours 43 min

Since the Gutenberg Bible first went on sale in 1455, printing has been viewed as one of the highest achievements of human innovation. But the march of progress hasn't been smooth; downright bizarre is more like it. Printer's Error chronicles some of the strangest and most humorous episodes in the history of Western printing.Take, for example, the Gutenberg Bible. While the book is regarded as the ... Read more

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Since the Gutenberg Bible first went on sale in 1455, printing has been viewed as one of the highest achievements of human innovation. But the march of progress hasn't been smooth; downright bizarre is more like it. Printer's Error chronicles some of the strangest and most humorous episodes in the history of Western printing.Take, for example, the Gutenberg Bible. While the book is regarded as the
... Read more
Origins and Creation Mythology of the Far East

As Told by the Mountain Peoples of the Philippines

by NORAH ROMNEY, DTTV Publications ...

Beliefs about the origin of the Earth and the men, animals, plants, and various topographical features seem to survive with greater persistence than any other trait of primitive culture. These beliefs lie at the base of nearly all religions, and the myths in which the beliefs are preserved are the foundation of literature. Therefore, the preservation and study of origin myths are of much ... Read more

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Beliefs about the origin of the Earth and the men, animals, plants, and various topographical features seem to survive with greater persistence than any other trait of primitive culture. These beliefs lie at the base of nearly all religions, and the myths in which the beliefs are preserved are the foundation of literature. Therefore, the preservation and study of origin myths are of much
... Read more
Boytoy Stories - A Gay Gangbang Collection

by Buck Romney ...

When Tim gets dumped hard by his boyfriend Marcus, he rebounds hard! After a chance meeting with gorgeous bartender Dave, Tim quickly finds himself drawn into a world of night-time orgies and all-gay locker room parties... where he's always the main course!In BREAKING IN THE BOI, Tim meets Dave, who thinks Tim is the perfect thing to spice up his personal afterparty. Soon, Tim and Dave are back at ... Read more

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When Tim gets dumped hard by his boyfriend Marcus, he rebounds hard! After a chance meeting with gorgeous bartender Dave, Tim quickly finds himself drawn into a world of night-time orgies and all-gay locker room parties... where he's always the main course!In BREAKING IN THE BOI, Tim meets Dave, who thinks Tim is the perfect thing to spice up his personal afterparty. Soon, Tim and Dave are back at
... Read more

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