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  Anyone Got a Match? - A Novel

  Max Shulman

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  Big tobacco meets the boob tube in this incendiary satire from the bestselling author of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis Jefferson Tatum is a self-made man. Founder of Tatum Cigarette Company, he wrote the brand’s advertising jingle—“Tatums smoke mild like an innocent child”—and has been bringing home big money—and hunting huge bears—ever since. But this year his tobacco sales are down 3 percent thanks to the surgeon general’s cancer warnings. To make matters worse, Tatum’s forty-three-year-old son, Virgil, shows more interest in presiding over his unaccredited college and its undefeated football team than learning about the family business.   Hoping to kill two birds with one stone, Tatum sets out to reinvigorate his company by transforming Acanthus College into a top-tier research institution. The school’s scientists will prove that food is more dangerous than cigarettes, making everyone so anxious they’ll start smoking again. But when Tatum hires a New York theater director turned Hollywood bigwig to produce a documentary about the research, nothing goes as planned.  Secrets are unearthed, old loves are rekindled, and a TV director with a conscience (will wonders never cease?) threatens to expose the whole scam.

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  Of Human Bondage

  W. Somerset Maugham

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  Of Human Bondage, published in 1915, is considered to be W. Somerset Maugham’s best work. Many believe the novel to be one of the world’s literary masterpieces. 
  The story follows Phillip Carey from early childhood through his 30’s. Orphaned at 9, Phillip spends his early years raised by his childless aunt and uncle. His aunt tries to be a mother to Philip, but she is unsure how to behave whereas his uncle, a vicar, takes a cold disposition towards him. Philip is sent to a boarding school but his shyness and his club foot make it difficult for him to fit in. 
  The novel follows this theme throughout as Phillip travels to Germany, France, and England, makes new acquaintances, searches for his life’s calling, and experiences romantic episodes. Mildred in particular, will leave you wondering about Phillip's obsession and passion for such a woman. More than a few of us have had “our Mildred”. 
  The characters in Of Human Bondage are real-life with faults, qualities, and feelings that Maugham describes so vividly. It would not be unusual that we have encountered individuals with traits similar to the characters in this audiobook. At times the emotions in this novel, so simply but purely written, will leave you either sad or happy and even perhaps, teary-eyed as the enthusiasm of youth is met with reality as Phillip tries to discover the meaning of his  life through the dreams of others. 
  Summary by Tom Weiss

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  Less Than Angels - A Novel

  Barbara Pym

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  A tale of a woman's romantic entanglements with two anthropologists—and the odd mating habits of humans—from the author of Jane and Prudence. 
  Catherine Oliphant writes for women's magazines and lives comfortably with anthropologist Tom Mallow—although she's starting to wonder if they'll ever get married. Then Tom drops his bombshell: He's leaving her for a nineteen-year-old student. 
  Though stunned by Tom's betrayal, Catherine quickly becomes fascinated by another anthropologist, Alaric Lydgate, a reclusive eccentric recently returned from Africa. As Catherine starts to weigh her options, she must figure out who she is and what she really wants. 
  With a lively cast of characters and a witty look at the insular world of academia, this novel from the much-loved author of Excellent Women and other modern classics is filled with poignant, playful observations about the traits that separate us from our anthropological forebears—far fewer than we may imagine.

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  Following The: Book 2

  Jacqueline Druga

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  Harper has a gift.Since a near-death experience as a child, she has the ability to reach the other side.While this unique ability is not without its downsides, Harper uses it for good: solving crimes, helping find missing persons, and giving loved ones one last chance to say goodbye.But now something lurks on the other side of the veil. Something evil, something strong, and it’s making its way through.It’s waiting for Harper.Harper and her team must not only find a way to face this being but also to defeat it. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. The cost of failure is far too high.The Following: Book Two continues the terrifying and often comedic escapades of Harper and her ghost hunting crew.

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  Prem - Hindi Audio Book

  Dada Bhagwan

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  For those wondering how to lead a spiritual life, Pure Love emerges as an essential value. Naturally one begins inquiring into the ultimate meaning of love, true love, and unconditional love.    Other questions may also arise, such as:    To cultivate unconditional love, is forgiveness required? If so, how can I learn to practice forgiveness prayer?    In the context of unconditional love, what is marriage? Can a husband and wife relationship transform into living for love, and ultimately become an example of love supreme?    In the Audio book "Pure Love", Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers a profound definition, and explanation of unconditional love, and describes how Pure Love grows naturally with spiritual development.    Dadashri explains that the knowledge of Self, and blossoming of Pure Love is one of the signs of spiritual awakening.    This resource on the topic of Pure Love will prove invaluable to begin the spiritual path.

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  The Bickersons: Honeymoon is Over

  Original Radio Broadcast

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  In one corner…we have John Bickerson (played by Don Ameche and Lew Parker), the undisputed snoring champion of the world! In the other corner…we have Blanche Bickerson (played by Frances Langford and Marsha Hunt), radio's most relentless battle ax!Love conquers all? Well, we'll see about that. Listen in as radio's most contentious couple goes to the mat. The sleep-deprived are about to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous matrimony in this cutting comedy.Episodes Include: Drene Time: Allergic to Dogs (The New Puppy) 01-12-47, The New Tuxedo 02-09-47, Blanche Has a Stomach Ache 03-02-47, The Bachelor Party 04-13-47, Clams Are Healthy 05-18-47; Old Gold Show: Christmas Eve at the Bickersons (Excerpt) 12-24-47, The Movie (Excerpt) 02-27-48; Charlie McCarthy Show: The Will (Excerpt) 10-10-48; The Bickersons: The Mink Coat 06-12-51, John The Shoplifter 08-28-51

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