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Roxana L Cruz

Roxana L Cruz Mattituck, New York, US Member Since 2012
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  • "Miissing Information"

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    What disappointed you about Ancient Alien Agenda: Aliens and UFOs from the Area 51 Archives?

    Although the topic is really very fascinating and so interesting it kept referring to slides or photos that due to the fact that it's an Audio book you have no way of seeing. I think these were very important to the whole presentation not just what was being said but also what was being shown. In this particular case I would have preferred a book where I can at least look at photos to reference what's being said. Also because this was recorded from a conference, I presume, there are parts that are inaudible as when Jason Martell answers questions. All you hear are just that- the answers but not what was asked. So you miss a lot and leaves a lot to our own interpretation and speculation as to what exactly were the questions.


    What did you like best about this story?

    The facts presented and the topic itself. It's fascinating as I said before.


    What didn’t you like about Zecharia Sitchin and Jason Martell ’s performance?

    There was nothing wrong with either of them to my understanding. It was only what I mention above no pictorials and poor audio.


    If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Ancient Alien Agenda: Aliens and UFOs from the Area 51 Archives?

    I would have somehow added either links to view the photos or figured out another way to show what they were referring to.


    Any additional comments?

    No, at this time I will check out a couple more audio books and if I find that these problems are recurring unfortunately I will have to cancel. I really enjoy the concept of audio books and in theory it's great to be able to listen to a book while being able to drive or do something else, but so far my experience with it has not been as good as I expected for the reasons I mention above and the background music on the other review I explained.

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    Ancient Alien Agenda: Aliens and UFOs from the Area 51 Archives

    • ORIGINAL (4 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Zecharia Sitchin
    • Narrated By Zecharia Sitchin, Jason Martell
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    There is startling evidence that we were visited by intelligent beings in the ancient past. Why were they here and what was their agenda? Zecharia Sitchin is the author of the hugely successful book series The Earth Chronicles. Join this amazing scholar of ancient mysteries as he makes a scientific and scholarly argument for ancient alien visits to Earth.

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A Peek at Shirley's Bookshelf

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Shirley's greatest hits:
  • Biography: Attila The Hun

    "Short but Sweet"

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    Would you consider the audio edition of Biography to be better than the print version?

    It is better for me, because with my medical condition I do not have the energy to read now. However, I love listening the audio version, since it does not use as much energy physically to listen as it does to read.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    Definitely Attila, It is amazing how he lead the Huns and how he lead his life.


    Which character – as performed by the narrator – was your favorite?

    Attila


    Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

    Yes


    Any additional comments?

    This is a quick bio to get an understanding of Attila's life, very enjoyable.

Craig A. Godeke

Craig A. Godeke Montreal, QC Canada 10-29-11 Member Since 2010
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    I've been going through several books on India's history, and this stands out as a fresh slice of this history. It's great to hear the voices of India's recent past.

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    Mark Tully's India

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    This compilation of Mark Tully's acclaimed reports from India includes his specially recorded observations. Sir Mark Tully was the BBC's Foreign Correspondent in India from 1972 to 1994. He has become familiar to listeners around the world for his incisive and thought-provoking reports. On this special recording, he looks back at his career, which coincided with a remarkable period in Indian history.

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    The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6
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    The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6

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    An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers for their acclaimed PBS series.

    Lorraine says: "A Brilliant Man"
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    There Is No God: A 'This I Believe' Essay
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    Tom Barnett says: "Too Much Intro"
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    Speeches by Ronald Reagan: The Ultimate Collection
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    Speeches by Ronald Reagan: The Ultimate Collection

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    • By Ronald Reagan
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    Introducing… Ronald Reagan Live! Listen to live radio broadcast recordings of former President Ronald Reagan at his political best. Spanning several historical decades, Reagan's 1,000+ radio deliveries offered commentary on the spectrum of domestic, national, and international events that occurred throughout his lifetime, both prior to and during his unprecedented three-term presidency.

    Slater says: "This Audio Book is a collection of speeches."
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    Say It Plain: A Century of Great African-American Speeches
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    Say It Plain: A Century of Great African-American Speeches

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    The visceral impact of history's great speechmakers is at the heart of Say It Plain. This new American RadioWorks documentary highlights a selection of landmark sermons, speeches, and broadcasts by remarkable African-American speakers.

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    Fry's English Delight: Series 4

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    Stephen Fry explores the highways and byways of the English language in these four programmes, as heard on BBC Radio 4.

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    This essay comes from the NPR series This I Believe, which features brief personal reflections from both famous and unknown Americans. The pieces that make up the series compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

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    Biography: Kellogg Brothers

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    The story of the brothers who rose to wealth and fame by sparking a breakfast-table revolution, then ended up suing each other over the rights to the flakes and family name.

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    The complete second BBC Radio 4 series written and presented by Sir David Attenborough, featuring all 20 episodes about some of the strangest insects and creatures from around the world. One of the nation’s most popular presenters examines 20 marvels of the natural world from his extraordinary and pioneering experiences. How did Sir David track down a giant earthworm? Why does he respect rats? What was the first bribe in nature? Why do well known foods often have two names?

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    This I Believe
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    Based on the NPR series of the same name, This I Believe features 80 Americans, from the famous to the unknown, completing the thought that begins with the audiobook's title. The pieces that make up the program will compel listeners to rethink not only what and how they have arrived at their own personal beliefs, but also the extent to which they share them with others.

    A User says: "interesting and enjoyable"
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    Biography: Genghis Khan
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    Biography: Genghis Khan

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    The life of the ruthless Mongol conqueror of the late 12th and early 13th centuries. This profile traces his military successes from northern China through Russia and Eastern Europe. His conquests created one of the largest empires the world has ever known.

    steve says: "Wanting more"
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    Biography: Lizzie Borden

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    Did Lizzie Borden really take an axe and give her mother 40 whacks and her father 41? She was acquitted, but controversy still rages over the century-old double murder case. This documentary digs for the facts.

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    Biography: Attila The Hun
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    Biography: Attila The Hun

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    Bloodthirsty barbarian or benevolent ruler? This profile portrays Attila the Hun as he really was: shrewd, tough and, at times, even thoughtful. A man who, through intelligence and sheer force of character, forged a loose confederation of nomadic tribes into the most fearsome military machine of its time.

    Shirley says: "Short but Sweet"
  • The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6
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    The Power of Myth: Programs 1-6

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    • By Joseph Campbell, Bill Moyers
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    An exhilarating journey into the mind and spirit of a remarkable man, a legendary teacher, and a masterful storyteller, conducted by TV journalist Bill Moyers for their acclaimed PBS series.

    Lorraine says: "A Brilliant Man"
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    White House Tapes: The President Calling

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    Three of America's most compelling presidents, Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon, bugged their White House offices and tapped their telephones. They left behind thousands of secretly recorded conversations, from momentous to mundane. In this documentary project, American RadioWorks eavesdrops on presidential telephone calls to hear how each man used one-on-one politics to shape history.

    Brian says: "Good Concept But Very Little Content"
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    Biography: Jules Verne

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    An entertaining look at the life of the French author of such fanciful travel and science fiction tales as 20,000 Leagues under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. Includes interviews with Count Piero Gondolo della Riva, vice president of the Jules Verne Society; author Walter Miller; and Verne's great-grandson, Jean.

    steve says: "An Inspiring Man"
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    The visceral impact of history's great speechmakers is at the heart of Say It Plain. This new American RadioWorks documentary highlights a selection of landmark sermons, speeches, and broadcasts by remarkable African-American speakers.

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  • Ancient Alien Agenda: Aliens and UFOs from the Area 51 Archives
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    Ancient Alien Agenda: Aliens and UFOs from the Area 51 Archives

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    There is startling evidence that we were visited by intelligent beings in the ancient past. Why were they here and what was their agenda? Zecharia Sitchin is the author of the hugely successful book series The Earth Chronicles. Join this amazing scholar of ancient mysteries as he makes a scientific and scholarly argument for ancient alien visits to Earth.

    Roxana L Cruz says: "Miissing Information"
  • Dear Philip, Dear Kingsley: The Letters of Phillip Larkin & Kingsley Amis
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    Dear Philip, Dear Kingsley: The Letters of Phillip Larkin & Kingsley Amis

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    • By Philip Larkin
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    A meeting at Oxford University during World War II signalled the beginning of a lifelong friendship between two outstanding contributors to 20th century English literature: Philip Larkin, poet, and Kingsley Amis, the prolific novelist. Selected from correspondence written between 1943 and 1985, these letters offer an entertaining and illuminating insight into the prejudices, exasperations and in-jokes of two literary greats. A linking commentary complements the writers' own words.

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    Weapons at War: Coast Guard

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    • Narrated By Robert Conrad, George C. Scott
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    Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has fought along side her sister services in every national conflict. This program looks at the Coast Guard's military engagements, as well as their on-going life-saving mission.

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    Biography: Bruce Lee

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    Story of the kung fu master who became a worldwide movie box-office phenomenon, then died a mysterious death. Includes interviews with his widow and his friend, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

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  • My Empire of Dust
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    My Empire of Dust

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    Wolfgang Stoecker is on a mission to explore the cultural meanings of dust. Cologne-based artist Stoecker has collected samples of dust from historic buildings across Europe and beyond. With the help of scientists and an electron-microscope, he has analysed the dust and discovered it contains tiny fossils, particles from the Sahara, pollutants of various kinds and human debris. He is fascinated by what dust can tell us about human culture and history, and proves an engaging and charismatic host in this thought-provoking, witty documentary. Produced by Mary Ward-Lowery.

    Daniel says: "Skip this one"
  • There Is No God: A 'This I Believe' Essay
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    There Is No God: A 'This I Believe' Essay

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    Penn Jillette explains his absolute atheism and why it makes him hopeful and optimistic.

    Tom Barnett says: "Too Much Intro"
  • Admiral Richard Byrd and the Hollow Earth
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    Admiral Richard Byrd and the Hollow Earth

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    In 1947 the explorer Richard Byrd flew to the South Pole, and when he returned, he is believed to have described finding an entrance to the center of the Earth. From there, people have speculated that people or creatures inhabit this space, flying out whenever they like, but having very little to do with those of us on the surface. None of these speculations is provable, but to date no one has a convincing argument backed by scientific evidence just what is at the center of the Earth, so the speculation Byrd initiated goes on.

  • Aliens, UFOs and the New World Order
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    Aliens, UFOs and the New World Order

    • ORIGINAL (7 hrs and 7 mins)
    • By Tony Topping, Dennis Richards, Steve Mitchell, and others
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    The overwhelming evidence shows that UFO's and the Alien Threat are VERY real. We are being visited by extraterrestrial beings and the Men in Black are fighting a battle of secrecy to keep us in the dark. In this comprehensive collection you will discover firsthand from best-selling authors, and renowned experts from around the globe, just how horrifying the truth really is. The governments and controlling factions of the world DO NOT WANT YOU TO KNOW THE TRUTH.

  • Reality UFO Series, V1: Dr. Roger Leir, Billy Meier, Kathleen Andersen
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    Reality UFO Series, V1: Dr. Roger Leir, Billy Meier, Kathleen Andersen

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 51 mins)
    • By Travis Walton, Dr. Roger Leir, Billy Meier, and others
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    Reality Entertainment announces the Reality UFO Series V1, a unique series in conjunction with Hard Evidence and Ufologist Magazines. The series will focus on some of the most compelling, well documented cases in UFO and Paranormal History.

  • Alien from Area 51: The Alien Autopsy Footage Revealed
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    Alien from Area 51: The Alien Autopsy Footage Revealed

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    • By Ray Santilli, Gary Shoefield
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    There have been thousands of UFO photos and hours of video footage submitted to UFO researchers in the last 50 years, but by far the most controversial is the Alien Autopsy Footage.

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  • Aliens from Outer Space: UFO Landings, Crashes and Retrievals
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    Aliens from Outer Space: UFO Landings, Crashes and Retrievals

    • ORIGINAL (2 hrs and 36 mins)
    • By Bill Knell
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    For those who don’t believe that Aliens from outer space have invaded our planet, this amazing program reveals the facts they DON’T want you to know. Join UFO researcher Bill Knell in this cult classic presentation covering suppressed and hidden information about the strangest and most fantastic UFO incidents in recent history. You will be amazed and bewildered by countless UFO sightings by credible witnesses that defy explanation.

  • Alien Crash at Roswell: The UFO Truth Lost in Time
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    Alien Crash at Roswell: The UFO Truth Lost in Time

    • ORIGINAL (53 mins)
    • By Jesse Marcel III, Warren Croyle, Philip Coppens
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    The most enigmatic and universally known UFO incident in history needs only one name: Roswell. Roswell will never fade as it represents the true ushering in of the UFO phenomenon for time immemorial. Dwarfing Orson Wells' War of the Worlds in national and then international hysteria, Roswell was an unparalleled turning point for all of mankind because for the first time almost every man, woman and child on earth was faced with the reality that we are not alone in the universe.

  • Martial Arts: Secrets of the Asian Masters
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    Martial Arts: Secrets of the Asian Masters

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    A comprehensive look at the art of combat, Martial Arts: Secrets of the Asian Masters is a series that investigates a variety of fighting systems throughout the World. General Douglas MacArthur said, I could conquer the world with one million Philippine Warriors. Secrets of the Asian Masters captures the essence of the Filipino warrior traditions and provides an inside look at the lethal traditional fighting systems in the Philippines.

  • New World Order: The Conspiracy to Rule Your Mind
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    New World Order: The Conspiracy to Rule Your Mind

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    New World Order: The Conspiracy to Rule Your Mind chronicles how the ruling elite have established global domination and the ability to effect the thoughts, decisions, and world view of human beings across the globe by systematically infiltrating the media, academia, industry, military and political factions under the guise of upholding democracy. Learn how this malevolent consortium has dedicated centuries to realize an oppressive and totalitarian rule through any means necessary, not limited to drug trafficking, money laundering, terror attacks and financial crisis within the world economy.

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  • Conversations with Gandhi
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    Conversations with Gandhi

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    For most of the time between 1906 and 1914 a young Englishwoman by the name of Millie Graham Polak, together with her husband, shared the same house in South Africa as Mahatma Gandhi and his family; she and Gandhi talked about everything under the sun, and Millie wrote down their conversations, later publishing them in a small book. This programme recreates those revealing exchanges.

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    The Bee Inspector

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    Who do you call when your bees stop buzzing or the honey goes off? Why, the Bee Inspector of course. He may be the man from the Ministry, but David Kemp is the saviour of many a bee-keeper. What's more he's full of fascinating facts about these extraordinary little creatures and he has that rare gift of conveying his enthusiasm in everyday language. You don't have to own a bee suit to enjoy this series! The first programme finds David in the spring, checking how well bee colonies have survived the winter and looking for the first signs of disease as the days get warmer.

  • The People's Songs: She Loves You
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    The People's Songs: She Loves You

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    The year 1963 was monumental in Britain. The Profumo Affair was uncovered. The Great Train Robbery took place and the National Theatre opened. And a manufactured Northern pop band started doing rather well. A new economic and social optimism coincided with the birth of Beatlemania in a country that had, according to Prime Minister Harold Macmillan, "never had it so good".

  • The People's Songs: Rock Island Line
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    The People's Songs: Rock Island Line

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    Born of austerity and a love of American folk, skiffle was basic, direct, and thrillingly raw. A kind of "make do and mend" pop. But this was a make do and mend time. Post-war Britain was a drab, bankrupt and almost broken country. Cities were still littered with bomb sites and rationing was still in place until 1954. But teenagers were discovering new music in the nation's coffee houses via the wondrous technology of jukeboxes and freshly imported records. And one record in particular resonated with the UK's youth....