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  90 Degrees to Zamboanga -...

  Rick Bibbero

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  Sometimes comedic and sometimes deadly serious; the story is told by one of its major participants. Naive college students in the late 1960s, looking for excitement and adventure, smuggle kilos of marijuana on their backs over the Mexican border and into the United States. This memoir follows their lives, the cast of characters they meet along the way, and their smuggling adventures for the next two decades as their business ventures rise and fall and their escapades circle the globe, developing into a major criminal enterprise."November 1974: we were still ten days sail from our destination in Thailand where the four of us planned to load our 41-foot sailboat with a ton of the best marijuana on the face of the planet. This would be the largest single load of Thai sticks ever brought to the U.S. to date… if we made it home to California. However, we'd just survived a category four storm that had battered us and left all of our primary navigational equipment waterlogged and useless and us lost somewhere in the Sulu Sea. I figured that we may have been blown some 200 miles off course to the south and were now in some of the most notorious pirate infested waters in the world.

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  The Magic Shop

  H. G. Wells

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  Out for a walk in London one day, Gip and his father happen upon a magic shop. At Gip's urging, the two go in — and things grow more and more curious by the minute. Counters, store fixtures, and mirrors seem to move around the room, and the shopkeeper is most mysterious of all. Gip is thrilled by all he sees, and his father is at first amused, but when things become stranger and sinister father is no longer sure where reality ends and illusion begins.

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  El Chapo - King of Tunnels and...

  Waleed Saleh

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.   
  Step into the extraordinary world of Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán Loera, the most infamous drug lord in modern history, in this gripping audiobook that reads like a thriller but chronicles devastating reality. 
  From his impoverished beginnings in the remote mountains of Sinaloa to building a criminal empire that rivaled entire nations, El Chapo's story transcends traditional crime narratives. This meticulously researched account reveals the mastermind behind four legendary prison escapes that defied all logic and redefined the limits of human ingenuity. 
  Discover the engineering marvels of his underground tunnel networks – sophisticated passages featuring ventilation systems, lighting, railways, and communication networks that revolutionized drug smuggling forever. Witness how one man manipulated corruption within the most secure institutions, turning Mexico's strongest prisons into his personal playgrounds. 
  Through vivid storytelling, explore the psychological complexity of a man who was simultaneously a folk hero to some and a monster to others. Learn how El Chapo transformed the Sinaloa Cartel from a regional gang into a multinational corporation with global reach, generating billions in revenue while leaving destruction in his wake. 
  This audiobook unveils the cat-and-mouse game between El Chapo and two superpowers, revealing advanced surveillance technologies, international cooperation, and the ultimate limits of power when confronting justice. From the legendary Puente Grande escape using a laundry cart to the impossible Altiplano tunnel operation that shocked the world, every detail is chronicled with precision and authenticity. 
  Perfect for true crime enthusiasts, this compelling narrative examines themes of power, corruption, loyalty, and the price of ambition. Experience the rise and inevitable fall of history's most creative escape artist, whose story continues to fascinate and terrify audiences worldwide.

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  Diary of a Lunatic - From their...

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Leo Tolstoy was born in 1828 in the Russian province of Tula to a wealthy noble family. As a child, he had private tutors but he showed little interest in any formal education. When he went to the University of Kazan in 1843 to study oriental languages and law, he left without completing his courses.  Life now was relaxed and idle but with some writing also taking place.  Gambling debts forced an abrupt change of path and he joined the army to fight in the Crimean War.  He was commended for his bravery and promoted but was appalled at the brutality and loss of life.  He recorded these and other earlier experiences in his diaries which formed the basis of several of his works. 
  In 1852 ‘Childhood’ was published to immediate success and was followed by ‘Boyhood’ and ‘Youth’. 
  His experience in the army and the horrors he witnessed resulted in ‘The Cossacks’ in 1862 and the trilogy ‘Sevastopol Tales’. After the war he travelled around Europe, visiting London and Paris and meeting such luminaries as Victor Hugo and Charles Darwin.  
  It was now that Tolstoy began his masterpiece, ‘War and Peace’. Published in 1869 it was an epic work that changed literature. He quickly followed this with ‘Anna Karenina’.  
  These successes made Tolstoy rich and helped him accomplish many of his dreams but also brought problems as he grappled with his faith and the lot of the oppressed poor. These revolutionary views became so popular that the authorities now kept him under surveillance.  
  He led a life of asceticism and vegetarianism and put his socialist ideals into practice by establishing numerous schools for the poor and food programmes. He also believed in giving away his wealth, which caused much discord with his wife.  
  His writing continued to bring forth classics such as ‘The Death of Ivan Ilyich’ and many brilliant and incisive short stories such as ‘How Much Land Does A Man Need’.  
  In 1901 Tolstoy was excommunicated from the Church and controversially deselected for the Nobel Prize for Literature. 
  Whilst undertaking a pilgrimage by train in October 1910 with his daughter Aleksandra he caught pneumonia in the nearby town of Astapovo.  Leo Tolstoy died on November 9th, 1910, he was 82.

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  Forever Home - How We Turned Our...

  Ron Danta, Danny Robertshaw,...

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  From the stars of the Netflix documentary Life in the Doghouse and founders of one of the most recognized rescue organizations in the world, the poignant story of how Danny and Ron found each other during a time they each needed rescuing, and how they transformed their home into a haven for dogs in need. 
  Danny & Ron’s Dog Rescue is an organization like no other. Because an abused or neglected dog can only recover and learn to trust again when it is in a loving home, Danny and Ron decided to open their doors. Danny and Ron treat each neglected, abused, and misunderstood animal like a member of the family; the dogs eat organic food from their own bowls and are even allowed to sleep in the bed. 
  In this heartwarming book, Danny and Ron chronicle their journey helping more than 13,000 dogs in need, telling the stories of many furry friends that have come into their lives and of their own “rescue” as they came out together late in life. At any given time, there are upwards of 70 dogs lounging, frolicking, recovering, and cuddling under their own roof. For many of these wonderful canines, their house saved them from death. 
  For Danny and Ron, saving and protecting innocent and defenseless canines and finding them forever homes is their passion and life mission. Forever Home is their story—a message of acceptance, kindness, and, of course, love. It is a reminder that hope and joy can arise from the darkest circumstances, and that we all can make the world a better place for ourselves and our animal friends—it starts at home, with patience, empathy, and an open heart. 
  Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

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  The JonBenét Ramsey Murder - A...

  Hunter Blackwell

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  On December 26, 1996, six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey was found dead in her family’s Boulder, Colorado home, sparking one of the most infamous and baffling true crime cases in history. A cryptic ransom note, a crime scene riddled with contradictions, and a tangled web of conflicting theories have left investigators and the public searching for answers for nearly three decades. Despite intense media scrutiny, multiple investigations, and countless theories, the case remains unsolved to this day. 
  In this audiobook, we take a deep dive into the chilling details of the crime, unraveling the events leading up to JonBenét’s tragic death and the many twists that followed. From the shocking 911 call to the controversial handling of forensic evidence, every aspect of the case is examined with a critical lens. Why was the ransom note so unusual? Could an intruder have slipped in unnoticed? Or does the truth lie closer to home? 
  The JonBenét Ramsey Murder explores the evidence, police missteps, and shocking revelations that have kept the world captivated for decades. We’ll examine the role of the media, the numerous suspects who fell under suspicion, and the enduring impact of the case on both the true crime community and the Ramsey family. 
  Perfect for true crime fans, this audiobook delivers a compelling and thought-provoking look at a case that refuses to fade into history, reminding us that some mysteries may never be fully solved.

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