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  A Man of Bad Reputation - The...

  Drew A. Swanson

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  Five years after the Civil War, North Carolina Republican state senator John W. Stephens was found murdered inside the Caswell County Courthouse. Stephens fought for the rights of freedpeople, and his killing by the Ku Klux Klan ultimately led to insurrection, Governor William W. Holden's impeachment, and the early unwinding of Reconstruction in North Carolina. In recounting Stephens's murder, the subsequent investigation and court proceedings, and the long-delayed confessions that revealed what actually happened at the courthouse in 1870, Drew A. Swanson tells a story of race, politics, and social power shaped by violence and profit. The struggle for dominance in Reconstruction-era rural North Carolina, Swanson argues, was an economic and ecological transformation. Arson, beating, and murder became tools to control people and landscapes, and the ramifications of this violence continued long afterward. The failure to prosecute anyone for decades after John Stephens's assassination left behind a vacuum, as each side shaped its own memory of Stephens and his murder. 
   
   
   
  The malleability of and contested storytelling around Stephens's legacy presents a window into the struggle to control the future of the South.

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  Arthur Williams: The World's...

  Waleed Saleh

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  From Master Counterfeiter to Redemption Artist: The True Story That Shocked America 
  Imagine holding a perfect $100 bill—authentic color, precise texture, flawless watermark. Everything appears genuine, except for one terrifying truth: it came from a basement printing press operated by the greatest counterfeiter in U.S. history. 
  This is the extraordinary true story of Arthur J. Williams Jr., the man who counterfeited over $10 million and evaded the FBI for decades using techniques so sophisticated they baffled federal agents. From his impoverished Chicago childhood to secret counterfeiting workshops, Arthur transformed himself from a hungry child breaking parking meters to a criminal mastermind producing undetectable fake currency. 
  But this isn't just a crime story—it's a profound journey of talent, betrayal, and transformation. After learning his craft from a mysterious mentor named "Da Vinci," Arthur perfected the art of deception, mastering watermarks, color-shifting ink, and security features that stumped even experts. His wife became his partner. His skills became legendary. 
  Then came the ultimate irony: Arthur was exposed not by elite FBI investigators, but by his own 15-year-old son in the most unexpected way imaginable. 
  Through prison walls, father and son confronted the devastating legacy of criminal genius. What follows is a remarkable redemption arc as Arthur channeled his extraordinary talents into legitimate art, transforming the hands that forged millions into tools of beauty and inspiration. 
  Narrated with gripping detail and emotional depth, this audiobook reveals the complex psychology of crime, the power of family bonds, and proof that sincere transformation is possible. Arthur's paintings now sell for $50,000—legal money earned through creativity rather than deception. 
  A story of second chances, moral responsibility, and the thin line between artistic genius and criminal mastermind.

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  Finding My Wild - How a Move to...

  Kathy Donaghy

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  'Life had brought me to the edge of myself and here I was feeling like I was on the edge of the world.'
  After moving back to her homeplace on the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal with her young family, journalist Kathy Donaghy's life changed in ways she never saw coming. This unflinching memoir looks back at a decade of love and loss, of mothering, identity and ultimately healing. An ode to friendship, home and the extraordinary healing powers of immersing yourself in the natural world, especially the ocean.

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  As a Man Thinketh

  James Allen

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  Step into the profound journey of life where the mind acts as our compass, shaping our every step along the path. 
  Within lies the essence: a mind untainted, a beacon leading to a life adorned with love and empathy, dictating our actions towards friends and adversaries alike. 
  Yet, where does one find this guiding light? How does purity of mind, the harbinger of happiness and assurance, become attainable? 
  In the timeless manuscript, "As A Man Thinketh," the author unfurls definitive answers. For over a century, James Allen's words have not just resonated but navigated countless souls toward a richer existence amidst humanity's trials. 
  "From a pure heart springs forth a pure existence, body, and soul," scribed James Allen. "From a corrupted mind emerges a life tainted and a spirit marred." 
  The clamor for worldly gains eclipses the quest for spiritual elevation—a predicament Allen grappled with in his era. His revelations, born of profound introspection, steered him, just as they will illuminate your path today.

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  Around the Table: Voices of...

  Hoang Nguyen

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  This immersive audio anthology gathers diverse narratives from across the modern world. Hear from a soldier calling home from a distant base, a group of immigrants sharing their first American holiday, students hosting a "Friendsgiving" in a tiny apartment, and a multigenerational family reconciling old wounds. It’s a powerful reminder that while our tables may look different, the spirit of gratitude and connection is universal. Each story is brought to life with rich soundscapes and intimate narration, transporting you directly into these heartfelt moments of thankfulness, resilience, and the universal human need for belonging.

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  On Locations - Lessons Learned...

  Mark Kamine, Mike White

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  This must-listen account of starting at the lowest rung on the production ladder among enormously famous and outrageously demanding people will be devoured for its insights, gossip, humor, and storytelling. Married and with a child, the author takes unpaid gigs to get a foot in the door and eventually ends up working on all seasons of The Sopranos, often named the best TV show ever. 
   
   
   
  The show's setting and its creator's insistence on accuracy placed the native New Jersey author in the right place at the right time to become part of television history. 
   
   
   
  Includes many stories about guest stars like Steve Buscemi, Peter Bogdanovich, and Lauren Bacall, as well as the beloved cast, including new tales of James Gandolfini, who Kamine first meets after David Chase casts him as the Dean of Admissions in the classic first season "College" episode. 
   
   
   
  Woven in is a personal story of home life and strife, achievement and frustration, anxiety and accomplishment. The book's epilogue brings listeners up to the moment as the author, after many more years as an anonymous everyman, eventually enjoys outsize professional success as executive producer of the HBO hit series created by Mike White, The White Lotus.

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