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Bruce Lee

A Life

by Matthew Polly ...

The “definitive” (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee—the martial arts icon who made kung fu a global phenomenon, shattered Hollywood stereotypes of Asian and Asian American actors, and became one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at just thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly ... Read more

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The “definitive” (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee—the martial arts icon who made kung fu a global phenomenon, shattered Hollywood stereotypes of Asian and Asian American actors, and became one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at just thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly
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Tapped Out

Rear Naked Chokes, the Octagon, and the Last Emperor: An Odyssey in Mixed Martial Arts

by Matthew Polly ...

The author of American Shaolin tells a hilarious and fascinating insider's account of mixed martial arts, the fastest growing sport in the country.Since the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, mixed martial arts (MMA) has punched, kicked, and wrestled its way into the public's consciousness. MMA is an often brutal sport that combines any and every unarmed fighting technique with pure ... Read more

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The author of American Shaolin tells a hilarious and fascinating insider's account of mixed martial arts, the fastest growing sport in the country.Since the first Ultimate Fighting Championship in 1993, mixed martial arts (MMA) has punched, kicked, and wrestled its way into the public's consciousness. MMA is an often brutal sport that combines any and every unarmed fighting technique with pure
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Bruce Lee

A Life

by Matthew Polly ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

19 hours 6 min

The “definitive” (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee—the martial arts icon who made kung fu a global phenomenon, shattered Hollywood stereotypes of Asian and Asian American actors, and became one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at just thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly ... Read more

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The “definitive” (The New York Times) biography of film legend Bruce Lee—the martial arts icon who made kung fu a global phenomenon, shattered Hollywood stereotypes of Asian and Asian American actors, and became one of the most influential pop culture figures of the 20th century.Forty-five years after Bruce Lee’s sudden death at just thirty-two, journalist and bestselling author Matthew Polly
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American Shaolin

Flying Kicks, Buddhist Monks, and the Legend of Iron Crotch; An Odyssey in the New China

by Matthew Polly ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

10 hours 34 min

Bill Bryson meets Bruce Lee in this raucously funny story of one scrawny American’s quest to become a kung fu master at China’s legendary Shaolin Temple.Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV ... Read more

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Bill Bryson meets Bruce Lee in this raucously funny story of one scrawny American’s quest to become a kung fu master at China’s legendary Shaolin Temple.Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV
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LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW, THE

by Washington Irving ...

Narrated by Matthew Polly ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," has been making spines tingle since 1820! Washington Irving tapped into our fear: a late night journey shrouded in fog suddenly..... Our imaginations conjure every conceivable danger, but in one of history's most famous encounters, one Ichabod Crane comes—dare we say it, face to face? —with the "spectre known at all the country firesides," the Headless Horseman of ... Read more

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," has been making spines tingle since 1820! Washington Irving tapped into our fear: a late night journey shrouded in fog suddenly..... Our imaginations conjure every conceivable danger, but in one of history's most famous encounters, one Ichabod Crane comes—dare we say it, face to face? —with the "spectre known at all the country firesides," the Headless Horseman of
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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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Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi ...

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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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The Cameraman

by Matthew Kneale ...

Narrated by Colin Mace ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

Former cinema camera director Julius Sewell journeys across Europe with his family to his sister's wedding in Rome.But this will be an unusual road trip. For one thing, Julius has been in an institution and has only just been released to travel. And then there is his family. This is Easter 1934 and Julius' stepfather and mother are keen members of Oswald Mosley's new party, the British Union of ... Read more

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Former cinema camera director Julius Sewell journeys across Europe with his family to his sister's wedding in Rome.But this will be an unusual road trip. For one thing, Julius has been in an institution and has only just been released to travel. And then there is his family. This is Easter 1934 and Julius' stepfather and mother are keen members of Oswald Mosley's new party, the British Union of
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John Lewis

A Life

by David Greenberg ...

Pulitzer Prize FinalistNew York Times Book Review Top 100 Books of 2024Explore the “comprehensive and compelling” (Jon Meacham) biography of civil rights leader John Lewis, celebrated as “the conscience of Congress,” through a narrative that weaves together exclusive interviews, never-before-seen FBI files, and documents, offering profound insights into his significant role in American history and ... Read more

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Pulitzer Prize FinalistNew York Times Book Review Top 100 Books of 2024Explore the “comprehensive and compelling” (Jon Meacham) biography of civil rights leader John Lewis, celebrated as “the conscience of Congress,” through a narrative that weaves together exclusive interviews, never-before-seen FBI files, and documents, offering profound insights into his significant role in American history and
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Zen in the Martial Arts

by Joe Hyams ...

Narrated by Jim Meskimen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 37 min

"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."—Samurai maximUnder the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical ... Read more

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"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action."—Samurai maximUnder the guidance of such celebrated masters as Ed Parker and the immortal Bruce Lee, Joe Hyams vividly recounts his more than twenty-five years of experience in the martial arts. In his illuminating story, Hyams reveals to listeners how the daily application of Zen principles not only developed his physical
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The Princess and the Goblin

by George MacDonald ...

Narrated by John Roland ...

Unabridged

4 hours 51 min

The Princess and the Goblin is a children's fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives a lonely life in a mountainous kingdom, with only her nursemaid, Lootie, for company. Unknown to her, the nearby mines are inhabited by a race of goblins, long banished from the kingdom and now anxious to take revenge on their human neighbours. One rainy day, Irene explores the castle ... Read more

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The Princess and the Goblin is a children's fantasy novel by George MacDonald. Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives a lonely life in a mountainous kingdom, with only her nursemaid, Lootie, for company. Unknown to her, the nearby mines are inhabited by a race of goblins, long banished from the kingdom and now anxious to take revenge on their human neighbours. One rainy day, Irene explores the castle
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Burning Down the House

Talking Heads and the New York Scene That Transformed Rock

by Jonathan Gould ...

Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year"Definitive...Not just for Talking Heads fans—it’s a masterful dive into downtown New York in the 70s, and the changing face of rock music.”—Town & Country*"*Riveting"—New York Post"A masterful achievement." —Booklist (starred review)On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, acclaimed music biograph... ... Read more

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Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year"Definitive...Not just for Talking Heads fans—it’s a masterful dive into downtown New York in the 70s, and the changing face of rock music.”—Town & Country*"*Riveting"—New York Post"A masterful achievement." —Booklist (starred review)On the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads, acclaimed music biograph...
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