Point Deception

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A bestselling journalist, Guy Newberry is known for his articles on the plight of troubled communities. Shortly after his arrival in the small seaside community of Signal Port, California, a town that has never recovered from the unsolved murder of two young families 13 years ago, another nightmare begins. An unidentified woman’s body washes up at nearby Point Deception, immediately stirring up old feelings of fear and suspicion. Relentless in pursuing his story, and haunted by a tragedy in his own past, Newberry does not let up, instilling fear in the town’s sheriff, Rhoda Swift, who fears his prying will destroy her town. But as more women die and public panic sets in, Newberry and Swift form an uneasy alliance and unite in a confrontation with a killer whose motives are not as random as they seem.
Publisher: Brilliance Audio Inc
Author: Marcia Muller
Narrator: Ray Gautreau Laural Merlington
ISBN: 9781596007628
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Schopenhuaer in 90 Minutes

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“Well-written, clear, and informed, they have a breezy wit about them.
I find them hard to stop reading.”New York Times

“Witty, illuminating, and blessedly concise.”Wall Street Journal

Schopenhauer, the “philosopher of pessimism,” makes it very plain that he regards
the world and our life in it as a bad joke. But if the world is indifferent to our fate, it
doesn’t thwart us on purpose. The world’s faade is supported by what Schopenhauer
calls the Universal Will, blind and without purpose. This Will brings on all our misery and
suffering; our only hope is to liberate ourselves from its power and from the trappings of
individualism and egoism that are at its mercy.

In Schopenhauer in 90 Minutes, Paul Strathern offers a concise, expert account of
Schopenhauer’s life and ideas, and explains their influence on man’s struggle to understand
his existence in the world. The book also includes selections from Schopenhauer’s writings,
a brief list of suggested readings for those who wish to delve deeper, and chronologies that
place Schopenhauer within his own age and in the broader scheme of philosophy.

Paul Strathern earned a degree in philosophy at Trinity College, Dublin, and has lectured in philosophy and mathematics. A Somerset Maugham prize winner, he has written books on history, philosophy, and travel as well as five novels. His articles have appeared in numerous publications, including the Observer (London) and the Irish Times. He lives and writes in London.

Earphones Awards recipient Robert Whitfield was born in England and worked for the BBC for ten years as a radio news announcer and also worked as a narrator for the Royal National Institute for the Blind in London. In addition to narrating for Blackstone Audiobooks, he involves himself in numerous stage-acting projects in the United States and Europe.
Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc
Author: Paul Strathern
Narrator: Robert Whitfield
ISBN: 0-7861-4071-2
Normal Price: $19.95
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Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic

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"[A] biting, often effective indictment of some ugly and troubling features
of America’s foreign policy and domestic politics."–Publishers Weekly

In his prophetic book Blowback, Chalmers Johnson linked the CIA’s clandestine
activities abroad to disaster at home. In The Sorrows of Empire, he explored the
ways in which the growth of American militarism has jeopardized our security. Now, in
Nemesis, he shows how American imperialism is undermining the republic itself,
both economically and politically.

Drawing comparisons to empires past, Johnson explores in vivid detail the likely
consequences of our dependence on a permanent war economy, and what it will mean
when the globe’s sole "hyperpower," no longer capable of paying for the vaulting ambitions
of its leaders, becomes the greatest hyper-debtor of all time. In his stunning conclusion,
Johnson suggests that the crisis of a financial breakdown could ultimately prove to be the
only path to a renewed nation.

Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc
Author: Chalmers Johnson
Narrator: Tom Weiner
ISBN: 0-7861-6914-1
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Myanmar seizes UN aid supplies, ‘not ready’ to let in US - Newsday

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Myanmar seizes UN aid supplies, ‘not ready’ to let in US - Newsday
YANGON, Myanmar - Myanmar’s military leaders seized aid shipments headed for cyclone survivors and told the top U.S. diplomat there Friday that they’re not ready to let in American aid workers despite warnings the country is on the verge of a medical
Source: www.newsday.com

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Life and Times of Queen Elizabeth II, The

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The reign of Queen Elizabeth II has seen huge changes in the lifestyle and expectations of peoples and nations. She has proved to be the constitutional monarch par excellence - while primarily a figurehead she has guided the concept of monarchy through difficult times, both national and personal. And even when her family has been rocked by scandals, she has maintained a quiet dignity. In this informative yet entertaining audio-biography, Pearson Phillips reflects on her life and times.
Publisher: Select Music & Distribution
Author: Pearson Phillips
Narrator: Nanette Newman
ISBN: 9 62634 247 1
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