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  Don Drysdale - Up and In: The...

  Mark Whicker

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  The definitive biography of Dodgers legend Don Drysdale 
   
   
   
  Larger than Life. In the history of American sports, rare is the athlete who fits that description better than Don Drysdale. On the mound, the towering six-foot-five righthander intimidated National League hitters for more than a decade, amassing career totals of 209 wins, 2,486 strikeouts . . . and hitting 154 batters, a stat he lead the major leagues in four times. Off the field, Drysdale's personality dominated every room he walked into. With a smile as immense as the sun, Drysdale's contemporaries included Frank Sinatra and Howard Cosell. 
   
   
   
  In Up and In, longtime Orange County Register sportswriter Mark Whicker takes listeners on a remarkable journey through Drysdale's life and career. Featuring exclusive interviews with Drysdale's teammates, broadcasting, and colleagues, this new biography paints a complete portrait of an unparalleled baseball life—from Drysdale's early years in Van Nuys to his sudden passing in 1993 at age fifty-six.

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  Life and Death Decisions

  Lachlan McIver

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  The impossible job of a doctor in some of the world's wildest places. 
   
  ‘I found Dad dead on the side of a dirt road. I was sixteen; he was forty-nine.’ 
   
  After Lachlan McIver’s father suffers a sudden, fatal heart attack it sends him into a spiral of grief and outrage. This tragedy inspires him to become a doctor and he eventually finds his calling – providing care for communities in some of the most remote and neglected parts of the world. 
   
  In this no-holds-barred memoir, Lachlan recounts his experiences treating patients and tackling health problems across dozens of countries, from rural communities around Australia and the islands of the South Pacific, through natural disasters and civil war zones, to the headquarters of the World Health Organization and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in Switzerland. 
   
  Lachlan is forced to confront not only the frustrations of trying to provide medical care in extremely under-resourced environments, but broader crises such as health inequities, climate change and drug-resistant infections. He also faces his own personal battles, including with depression, alcohol abuse and bankruptcy. 
   
  This is a deeply human look at the personal cost of our broken global health system, and how we must work together to change it for the better. It’s what we need right now. 
   
  'Just brilliant... The book of the Decade.' TIM FLANNERY

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  The Light in My Wild Eyes

  Giorgia Vicedomini

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  The audiobook you are going to listen to is a tale of an extraordinary journey through the captivating landscapes of Latin America. It is the story of a girl who, despite not knowing where life was taking her, embarked on a quest to uncover her own destiny. 
  Determined to find herself, Giorgy took off on a soul-stirring expedition through many countries in Latin America. From the towering volcanoes of Costa Rica to the stunning lush rainforests of the Amazon, Giorgy encountered bustling towns, remote villages, an abundance of exotic wildlife, and a kaleidoscope of cultures and people who forever left their mark on her soul. 
  Each twist and turn on this voyage of self-discovery tested Giorgy's courage and resilience, giving way to the amazing and unexpected transformation taking place within. 
  Through moments of triumph and vulnerability, she learns after all that the true riches of travel lie not in the destinations, but in the people we meet and the lessons we learn along the way. 
  The Light in My Eyes is an exhilarating exploration of the human spirit and the irresistible allure of the unknown. Let this remarkable tale of adventure and self-discovery become your roadmap to finding your own destiny, and prepare to be forever changed by the magic of discovery and the indomitable spirit that resides within us all.

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  The Emperors of Rome - A...

  Rogan Fish

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  The Founding Emperors of Rome laid the groundwork for the Roman Empire, marking a shift from the Roman Republic to imperial rule. Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula stand as the pivotal figures in this transformation, each shaping the empire in distinct ways. 
  Augustus, born Gaius Octavius, was the first emperor and one of the most successful leaders in Roman history. His reign, from 27 BCE to 14 CE, ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and prosperity. Augustus was not only a military genius but also a skilled politician who effectively consolidated power. By presenting himself as the restorer of the Roman Republic, he maintained a delicate balance between autocratic rule and the preservation of traditional republican institutions. Augustus implemented numerous reforms, including the establishment of a professional standing army and a system of taxation that stabilized the empire’s finances. His legacy is marked by the expansion of Roman territory and the establishment of Rome as the center of the ancient world. 
  Following Augustus, his stepson Tiberius became emperor in 14 CE. Tiberius' reign is often seen as a contrast to Augustus. While Augustus sought to maintain the image of republican values, Tiberius became increasingly reclusive and suspicious, particularly in the later years of his reign. His reign was marked by significant military achievements, including the consolidation of Rome’s frontiers in Germania and the Balkans, but his reign was also tainted by political purges and a growing atmosphere of distrust. Tiberius left the throne to his adopted son Caligula, but the political instability and paranoia of his reign would have lasting consequences on the empire.

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  People Are Like That - True...

  Teri Garr

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  Submitted by readers of Catholic Digest, here are dozens of original accounts of true incidents that illustrate the compassion and kindness of which we all are capable. These real-life stories demonstrate the instinctive goodness of people and provide inspirational signposts of the humanity we all share. Listeners to this treasury will find these stories heartwarming, faith-affirming, and spiritually nourishing.

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  My Secret Life Vol 9 Chapter 2

  Dominic Crawford Collins

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  My Secret Life is an anonymously penned memoir written during a period from the 1840s to the 1880s by a wealthy and sex obsessed English gentleman who refers to himself simply as ‘Walter’. Part confessional, part investigative erotic journalism, it meticulously documents every detail of the author’s prolific sexual encounters, offering us in the process an eye and thigh opening account of life behind closed doors in the Victorian age.
  
  Women, in both mind and body, were the all consuming object of Walter’s interest. From early youth through to old age his quest for erotic discovery and adventure with them was never diminished.
  
  Unlike contemporary 19th century erotic texts, such as The Pearl, whose sole object was to titillate, Walter’s interest in his subjects did not end with the extinguishing of the carnal flame. His hunger to understand the circumstances and minds of the women he encountered is never upstaged by the sex. Their potted life histories, their most intimate desires and acts were shared with him and in turn meticulously recorded by him, written down verbatim while still fresh in his mind.
  
  The resulting poignant record of a lost era and the intimate moments of the women who inhabited it offer us a remarkable insight into the 19th century that cannot be gleaned from any other source.
  
  The complete unabridged text is being released as a fully scored audiofilm (an audio book with accompanying music soundtrack) by film composer Dominic Crawford Collins.
  
  VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 2
  Jessie C**t*s. • A male friend at the Argyle. • Big breasts. • Friendly intimacy established. • Her first lodger. • Julia R**l***s. • A chubby beauty. • "How many times has he done you?" • At the staircase window. • Two bums felt. • Three on the bed. • Julia pierced. • Jessie's complaisance. • The man in the bed room below. • "Where are you Julia?" • Jessie goes home. • A fuck during dinner. • Full dressed at the bed side. • In the cab after. • Between breasts. • In armpit. • Jessie marries and departs. • Julia R**l***s visited. • At home to no one. • Exercises on sofa and table. • The baudy album.

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