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The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning
- By: Hallgrimur Helgason
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
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With some 66 hits under his belt, Tomislav Bokšic, or Toxic, has a flawless record as hitman for the Croatian mafia in New York. That is, until he kills the wrong guy and is forced to flee the States, leaving behind the life he knows and loves. Suddenly, he finds himself on a plane hurtling toward Reykjavik disguised as American televangelist Father Friendly. With no means of escape from this island devoid of gun shops, this country with absolutely no tradition for contract killing, he is forced to come to terms with his bloody past and reevaluate his future, to tragicomic effect.
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Some find this humorous,
- By Jane on 05-31-13
- The Hitman's Guide to Housecleaning
- By: Hallgrimur Helgason
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
Funny
Reviewed: 11-13-17
This story is full of dry wit and a very engaging characters. I bought it without being familiar with Helgason's work -- I definitely want to read more.
AUDIBLE 20 REVIEW SWEEPSTAKES ENTRY
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Unfair
- The New Science of Criminal Injustice
- By: Adam Benforado
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Weaving together historical examples, scientific studies, and compelling court cases - from the border collie put on trial in Kentucky to the five teenagers who falsely confessed in the Central Park Jogger case - Benforado shows how our judicial processes fail to uphold our values and protect society's weakest members. With clarity and passion, he lays out the scope of the problem and proposes a wealth of reforms that could prevent injustice and help us achieve true fairness and equality before the law.
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Piercing
- By Jessica B. on 09-09-15
- Unfair
- The New Science of Criminal Injustice
- By: Adam Benforado
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
Great insight
Reviewed: 09-14-16
The author presents tight arguments for legal and corrections reform. I thought his recommendations were intriguing.
While I enjoyed the book I did find one irony. The author warns of the dangers of human judgement and how it is full of prejudices and errors. I don't know if I'm the only one who has read this book and caught the author's transparent disdain for believers, especially Christians and Catholics. I wonder if the author is aware he did that?
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First World Problems: 101 Reasons Why the Terrorists Hate Us
- By: Ben Nesvig
- Narrated by: Ben Nesvig
- Length: 3 hrs and 38 mins
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You are reading this on a screen. You have First World Problems. First World Problems: 101 Reasons Why The Terrorists Hate Us is a collection of short humorous essays and rants from a man who knows suffering. It is comedy that borders on tragedy. What are First World Problems? A First World Problem is a trivial issue that afflicts people in wealthier nations declared to be in the "First World".
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Laughed Out Loud (over & over again)
- By Jill-O on 09-12-14
Very relevant
Reviewed: 03-30-16
I could either relate to or could imagine someone I know for most of the scenarios in this book.
However the bathroom/bodily function chapter was a bit much. Maybe Ben doesn't have to share so much.
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Creativity: Creative Block Solutions to Rebuild Creative Confidence and Productivity
- 2nd Edition
- By: Andy Johnson
- Narrated by: Andrea Erickson
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Welcome to your seven-day journey to creativity. Have you ever become "blocked" while writing, painting, or taking photographs? Do you want to get your creative juices flowing? This audiobook is broken into seven sections that will guide you through the process of prioritizing creativity in your life.
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Robotic Narration
- By bella donna on 07-09-15
- Creativity: Creative Block Solutions to Rebuild Creative Confidence and Productivity
- 2nd Edition
- By: Andy Johnson
- Narrated by: Andrea Erickson
Imagine ...
Reviewed: 02-12-16
A pep talk for how to squash other human beings rather than inspire w creativity. If I were a creature who knew nothing of creativity, I think I would rather study tax law after hearing this authors take on humanity's greatest capability. The reader on the other hand was brilliant. She can stay.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- By: Mark Haddon
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
- Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
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Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone has Asperger's Syndrome, a condition similar to autism. He doesn't like to be touched or meet new people, he cannot make small talk, and he hates the colors brown and yellow. He is a math whiz with a very logical brain who loves solving puzzles that have definite answers.
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A Different View of the World
- By Alan on 05-19-04
- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- By: Mark Haddon
- Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
This is what the book description should have read...
Reviewed: 09-11-15
Atheistic author romanticizes autism and couches his social beliefs in the mind of a savant 15 year old boy.
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Amusing Ourselves to Death
- Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
- By: Neil Postman
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
- Length: 4 hrs and 49 mins
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In this eloquent and persuasive book, Neil Postman examines the deep and broad effects of television culture on the manner in which we conduct our public affairs, and how "entertainment values" have corrupted the very way we think. As politics, news, religion, education, and commerce are given less and less expression in the form of the printed word, they are rapidly being reshaped to suit the requirements of television.
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Excellent Content Read at Warp Speed
- By chaoticmuse on 03-17-11
- Amusing Ourselves to Death
- Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business
- By: Neil Postman
- Narrated by: Jeff Riggenbach
Prophecy come to fruition!!
Reviewed: 08-14-15
This book was written in 1984 and centered mostly on the effects and mythology built up around TV culture, however, the observations and insights can easily apply to the todays data society. Actually, after listening to this book, you can see what a joke my use of the term "data society" is.
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Etsy 101
- Sell Your Crafts on Etsy, the DIY Marketplace for Handmade, Vintage, and Crafting Supplies
- By: Steve Weber
- Narrated by: Shawn Motes
- Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins
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Step away from the craft fair. Set up shop on Etsy, the world market for art, design and home decor! For artists, crafters, designers, and vintage resellers, it's a revolution. Never before has it been so easy to open a storefront that will reach millions of paying customers - with no up-front investment - online, in an afternoon! Learn how thousands of Etsians, young and old, have launched their business on a shoestring, usually part-time at home. See how to sell items quickly, earn money, and have fun doing it.
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Good for newbies
- By TiV on 07-24-12
- Etsy 101
- Sell Your Crafts on Etsy, the DIY Marketplace for Handmade, Vintage, and Crafting Supplies
- By: Steve Weber
- Narrated by: Shawn Motes
ton of info
Reviewed: 03-13-15
I wish I had this book years ago when I opened my shop. It's everything a newbie needs. My only regret is I don't have the physical book for quick reference -- especially for the urls.
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The Life and Prayers of Saint Michael the Archangel
- By: Wyatt North
- Narrated by: David Glass
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
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One part biography, one part prayer book, The Life and Prayers of Saint Michael the Archangel is an essential book for any Christian. Saint Michael is the Defender of the Faith and of our Church. As Christians we pray each day that he stands with us through this life and beyond. Saint Michael the Archangel is the most revered archangel within the Church throughout history and today but his pre-eminence transcends the history of the Christian Church.
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Great pithy books
- By Jennifer on 01-10-15
- The Life and Prayers of Saint Michael the Archangel
- By: Wyatt North
- Narrated by: David Glass
Great pithy books
Reviewed: 01-10-15
This is the second book of this series I've listened to and they are great introduction to people (and angels) who you want to know something more than just name and association. These books are the equivalent to a well written wikipedia entry + something extra (prayers associated with that person).
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Apocalypse Not
- Why Everything You Know About 2012, Nostradamus and the Rapture Is Wrong
- By: John Michael Greer
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
- Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins
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The hundreds of end-of-time prophecies splashed across the consciousness from the time of clay tablets to our Internet have had something besides hysteria in common: every one of them has been wrong. Here is a survey of three millennia of apocalyptic prophecies, tracing one of the most remarkable threads of our cultural history: our long and unproductive fascination with apocalyptic myths and miracles that can solve our problems without requiring committed action in our own lives.
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Disappointing
- By Jennifer on 01-27-12
- Apocalypse Not
- Why Everything You Know About 2012, Nostradamus and the Rapture Is Wrong
- By: John Michael Greer
- Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
Disappointing
Reviewed: 01-27-12
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
The narrator, Bill Andrew Quinn, did an excellent job. My disappointments don't lie with him.
What could John Michael Greer have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
John Michael Greer is obviously an atheist academic who presents himself as elite to anyone who has beliefs. When I read the description of this book I thought it was going to examine the abundant evidence that exists showing that dooms day predictions are faulty 100% of the time. While Mr Greer does go into exhaustive historical detail to present his argument, I found many of his
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