R. Zayed
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Orientalism
- By: Edward Said
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 617
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 498
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 499
This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism. Said is best known for describing and critiquing "Orientalism", which he perceived as a constellation of false assumptions underlying Western attitudes toward the East. In Orientalism Said claimed a "subtle and persistent Eurocentric prejudice against Arabo-Islamic peoples and their culture."
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5 out of 5 stars
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We're lucky to have this on audio
- By Delano on 02-27-13
- Orientalism
- By: Edward Said
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
Comprehensive
Reviewed: 05-31-23
Heavy read that sheds insight into common narratives I have observed but not been able to verbalize about the Occidental view of the Orient
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Born to Run
- A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
- By: Christopher McDougall
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20,131
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 15,918
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 15,938
Isolated by Mexico's deadly Copper Canyons, the blissful Tarahumara Indians have honed the ability to run hundreds of miles without rest or injury. In a riveting narrative, award-winning journalist and often-injured runner Christopher McDougall sets out to discover their secrets. In the process, he takes his readers from science labs at Harvard to the sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks across North America, where ever-growing numbers of ultra-runners are pushing their bodies to the limit.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing read - even for non-runners
- By Corey on 05-31-09
- Born to Run
- A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
- By: Christopher McDougall
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
Enlightening
Reviewed: 08-15-22
I didn’t have expectations for this book nor know much about it when a friend recommended it but I am so happy they did. At times it sounds like a dive bar tale after a few too many and at other points it has you really pondering the meaning of life. Great tidbits of anthropology, history, wisdom, and exercise science. Time for a run!
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Sandworm
- A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers
- By: Andy Greenberg
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
- Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2,186
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,817
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,813
In 2014, the world witnessed the start of a mysterious series of cyberattacks. Targeting American utility companies, NATO, and electric grids in Eastern Europe, the strikes grew ever more brazen. They culminated in the summer of 2017, when the malware known as NotPetya was unleashed, penetrating, disrupting, and paralyzing some of the world's largest businesses—from drug manufacturers to software developers to shipping companies. At the attack's epicenter in Ukraine, ATMs froze. The railway and postal systems shut down. Hospitals went dark.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thru the eyes of the Sandworm's hunters and prey
- By ndru1 on 11-12-19
- Sandworm
- A New Era of Cyberwar and the Hunt for the Kremlin's Most Dangerous Hackers
- By: Andy Greenberg
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall
Enlightening and terrifying
Reviewed: 03-30-22
Read Greenberg’s Wired article about Hutchins/Wanna Cry which ultimately led me to his book. Cannot believe how advanced cyber warfare is already… meaning we are probably barely scratching the surface. Very comprehensive book. Excellent journalism. Thrilling story writing. Look forward to future work on this topic by Greenberg.
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Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book
- By: Joe Fairless, Theo Hicks
- Narrated by: Colleen Patrick
- Length: 12 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 180
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 144
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Story5 out of 5 stars 144
Do you want to purchase an apartment community but don't have prior real estate or apartment investing experience, don't have access to private capital, can't find a good deal, lack the skills to execute a business plan, or a combination of the four? The Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book is the only book that will solve these challenges. It provides a step-by-step system for completing your first apartment syndication deal and building a multimillion or multibillion dollar apartment investing empire.
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3 out of 5 stars
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somewhat misleading.
- By Bob hopkins on 12-02-19
- Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book
- By: Joe Fairless, Theo Hicks
- Narrated by: Colleen Patrick
Solid compilation of high yield info
Reviewed: 11-04-21
A+ collection of data. Way too much fluff in the beginning - actually almost stopped reading (sorry :/) but so glad I didn’t. Even if you’re not interested in syndicating this information is very applicable to MF on smaller scales and actually forces you to consider your prospective investment from a different set of eyes (as if you had investors to justify your decisions to). Bought the book to have a physical reference. Thank ya much
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Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate
- How a Small Investor Can Make It Big
- By: Brian H Murray
- Narrated by: Chris Abell
- Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 2,239
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,914
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,903
Brian Murray was not an investment pro when he bought his first commercial property. He was a teacher looking to build some side income. Armed with his passion for business and a lot of common sense, he developed a simple yet highly effective approach to investing that he still uses today at his multimillion-dollar real estate company.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A must have investment book
- By Brandon Sturgill on 05-24-17
- Crushing It in Apartments and Commercial Real Estate
- How a Small Investor Can Make It Big
- By: Brian H Murray
- Narrated by: Chris Abell
Most high yield RE book out there
Reviewed: 09-27-21
This is my second time through the book. Read several trash books before coming back to this one to remind myself why it resonated so much the first time. Most of the other RE books boiled down to self help pyramid scheme style propaganda BS. Brian explains basic yet important concepts in a concise, practical manner with relevant anecdotal experience. He has no agenda other than sharing the formula that worked for him and makes it clear that it’s not a get rich quick scheme. He takes the time to break down seemingly complicated ideas into bite size pieces so that the average joe can comprehend it. He also emphasizes through the anecdotal experiences good life values to have in order to achieve what he has done. Overall, imo the best comercial RE guide out there even though I think the title of the book sucks.
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The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
- By: Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, Jay Papasan
- Narrated by: Cliff Haby
- Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,781
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,903
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,884
Keller Williams' The Millionaire Real Estate Investor is your handbook to the tried and true financial wealth-building vehicle that rewards patience and perseverance and is available to all: real estate.
You'll learn about the myths about money and investing that hold people back and how to develop the mindset of a millionaire investor; how to develop sound criteria for identifying great real-estate investment opportunities; and more.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good starting point
- By Caitlin J. on 03-25-17
- The Millionaire Real Estate Investor
- By: Gary Keller, Dave Jenks, Jay Papasan
- Narrated by: Cliff Haby
Self help book! Not about RE
Reviewed: 09-25-21
Very little if anything about real estate. Complete waste of time if you were actually wanting foundational knowledge about RE. Gave him some stars for “story” since that’s basically what this is
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The Real Book of Real Estate
- Real Experts. Real Stories. Real Life.
- By: Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Narrated by: Mel Foster, Joyce Bean, Mikael Naramore
- Length: 17 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,530
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,336
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,325
Whether you're a seasoned investor or buying your first property, this is the one book you can and will listen to it over and over. Robert Kiyosaki's team of real experts shows you how to: value a property, lease a property and keep it leased, get financing, title and protect entities, find hidden investment opportunities, minimize taxes, and establish your own team of advisors.
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3 out of 5 stars
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The Real Book of Commercial Real Estate is what this book should be called
- By Amazon Customer on 11-20-16
- The Real Book of Real Estate
- Real Experts. Real Stories. Real Life.
- By: Robert T. Kiyosaki
- Narrated by: Mel Foster, Joyce Bean, Mikael Naramore
Good collection of various perspectives
Reviewed: 09-25-21
Not an all encompassing guide to all things real estate but a good perspective on the many facets of RE with good anecdotes to send the message home. Enjoyed the style of the book
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