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Wallace

United States Minor Outlying Islands | Member Since 2003

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10 reviews
52 ratings
381 titles in library
12 purchased in 2013

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Exile on Wall Street: One Analyst's Fight to Save the Big Banks from Themselves

UNABRIDGED
- by Mike Mayo
- Narrated by Dennis Holland
Exile on Wall Street: One Analyst's Fight to Save the Big Banks from Themselves

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 37 mins)

By Mike Mayo

Narrated By Dennis Holland

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(32)
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(32)
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(30)

An insider points out the holes that still exist on Wall Street and in the banking system. Exile on Wall Street is a gripping read for anyone with an interest in business and finance, U.S. capitalism, the future of banking, and the root causes of the financial meltdown.
PHIL says: "Self-absorbed, self-indulgent"
"A great look into how wall street really runs"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

It's great reading about old ethics and principals instilled in some of us. I can only hope more WS people learn this lesson.

What did you like best about this story?

It was a great story especially if you are a trader and happen to like this stuff.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Threat Vector

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- by Tom Clancy , Mark Greaney
- Narrated by Lou Diamond Phillips
Threat Vector

UNABRIDGED (18 hrs and 22 mins)

By Tom Clancy, Mark Greaney

Narrated By Lou Diamond Phillips

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(2065)
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(1769)
Story
(1775)

Jack Ryan has only just moved back into the Oval Office when he is faced with a new international threat. An aborted coup in the People's Republic of China has left President Wei Zhen Lin with no choice but to agree with the expansionist policies of General Su Ke Quiang. They have declared the South China Sea a protectorate and are planning an invasion of Taiwan. The Ryan administration is determined to thwart China’s ambitions, but the stakes are dangerously high as a new breed of powerful Chinese anti-ship missiles endanger the US Navy's plans to protect the island.
Charles says: "The Clancy that gave us Clear & Present..."
"I love Tom Clancy's books"

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What made the experience of listening to Threat Vector the most enjoyable?

I love the suspense and realism he gives his books. I only hope they don't come true in real life.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Flight Behavior

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- by Barbara Kingsolver
- Narrated by Barbara Kingsolver
Flight Behavior

UNABRIDGED (16 hrs and 56 mins)

By Barbara Kingsolver

Narrated By Barbara Kingsolver

Whispersync for Voice-ready

Overall
(757)
Performance
(645)
Story
(652)

Dellarobia Turnbow is a restless farm wife who gave up her own plans when she accidentally became pregnant at 17. Now, after a decade of domestic disharmony on a failing farm, she encounters a shocking sight: a silent, forested valley filled with what looks like a lake of fire. She can only understand it as a cautionary miracle, but it sparks a raft of other explanations from scientists, religious leaders, and the media.
Marcia says: "Tough Message Delivered in Silk"
"I could not make it past 1 hour"

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What would have made Flight Behavior better?

I cannot listen to all the tiny details, and she lost me in the first 30 minutes.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story

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- by Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Narrated by Stephen Lang , Arnold Schwarzenegger
Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story

ABRIDGED (8 hrs and 52 mins)

By Arnold Schwarzenegger

Narrated By Stephen Lang, Arnold Schwarzenegger

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(14)
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(13)
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(12)

Chronicling his embodiment of the American Dream, Total Recall covers Schwarzenegger's high-stakes journey to the United States, from creating the international bodybuilding industry out of the sands of Venice Beach to breathing life into cinema's most iconic characters and becoming one of the leading political figures of our time. Proud of his accomplishments and honest about his regrets, Schwarzenegger spares nothing in sharing his amazing story.
Saud says: "Insightful"
"Great insight into Arnold's life and behaviors"

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Any additional comments?

I enjoy listening about other people's life journeys and Arnold is a large personality with lots of great stories.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden

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- by Mark Owen , Kevin Maurer
- Narrated by Holter Graham
No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission That Killed Osama Bin Laden

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 54 mins)

By Mark Owen, Kevin Maurer

Narrated By Holter Graham

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(2660)
Performance
(2396)
Story
(2409)

From the streets of Iraq to the mountaintops of Afghanistan and to the third floor of Osama Bin Laden's compound, operator Mark Owen of the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group - commonly known as SEAL Team Six - has been a part of some of the most memorable special operations in history, as well as countless missions that never made headlines. No Easy Day puts listeners alongside Owen and the other handpicked members of the 24-man team as they train for the biggest mission of their lives.
Darwin8u says: "Gripping, first-hand narrative of Op Neptune Spear"
"For me, war and killing is not the answer"

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If you could sum up No Easy Day in three words, what would they be?

We are building fantastic warriors throughout the world, and they want to use their skill sets, but in listening to this book all I can think about is the impression we left on the woman and children at the compound, watching the Americans kill. Yes, I know they killed thousands of us, however I hope a day comes that the only weapon in war will be debate and words.

What was one of the most memorable moments of No Easy Day?

I totally respect all the Seals for what they are doing to protect us, and I'm very thankful they are on our side.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs

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- by Tyler Hamilton , Daniel Coyle
- Narrated by Sean Runnette
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs

UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 23 mins)

By Tyler Hamilton, Daniel Coyle

Narrated By Sean Runnette

Overall
(321)
Performance
(279)
Story
(282)

Here is an explosive book that takes us, for the first time, deep inside a shadowy, fascinating, and surreal world of unscrupulous doctors, anything-goes team directors, and athletes so relentlessly driven to succeed that they would do anything—and take any risk, physical, mental, or moral—to gain the edge they needed to win. The Secret Race is a riveting, courageous act of witness from a man who is as determined to reveal the hard truth about his sport as he once was to win the Tour de France.
Alan says: "Gripping and fascinating"
"Love hearing the TRUTH"

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

If you are into sports and how money and competitiveness will change a person(s), then this is a great book that will open your eyes to all professional sports, drugging does not just happen in cycling

What did you like best about this story?

I love cycling, so this was a great story for me

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
What Every BODY Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People

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- by Joe Navarro , Marvin Karlins
- Narrated by Paul Costanzo
What Every BODY Is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent’s Guide to Speed-Reading People

UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 24 mins)

By Joe Navarro, Marvin Karlins

Narrated By Paul Costanzo

Overall
(1654)
Performance
(1398)
Story
(1375)

Listen to this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you.
Dazy says: "Not good for the Audio, but for the hard copy"
"It's OK if you are a novice at reading people"

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Would you try another book from Joe Navarro and Marvin Karlins and/or Paul Costanzo?

I found the book to be a little boring for me, however for someone who has not be learning how to read people's emotions for the last 10 years then I would recommend this book. For all you sales people, if you are having trouble reading what your client is saying without him using his words, but instead using his body languge, then you should invest in this book. Become more aware about yourself and how your reactions maybe impacting others is very valuable in all our communications.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude

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- by Mark Douglas
- Narrated by Walter Dixon
Trading in the Zone: Master the Market with Confidence, Discipline and a Winning Attitude

UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 7 mins)

By Mark Douglas

Narrated By Walter Dixon

Whispersync for Voice-ready

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(172)
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(129)
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Maximizing the trader's state of mind is the key to successful results. Conflicts, contradictions, and paradoxes in thinking can spell disaster for even a highly motivated, astute and well-grounded trader. Mark Douglas, an industry consultant since 1982, sends the message that a "thinking strategy" will profoundly influence a trader's success rate. Douglas addresses five very specific issues to give traders the insight and understanding about themselves that will make them consistent winners in the market. Trading in the Zone offers specific solutions to the "people factor" of commodity price movement. It uncovers the true culprit for lack of consistency when it comes to stock picking: lack of focus and self-confidence. Through simple exercises, traders will learn how to think in terms of probabilities and adopt the specific beliefs necessary to developing a winner's mindset. Along the way, they'll gain valuable insights into their own entrenched misconceptions about the market.
Lance says: "Great a second time"
"If you are a trader, then listen and read it!"

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What made the experience of listening to Trading in the Zone the most enjoyable?

It's all about your attitude, and Mark will show you the way

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

No - listen twice

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

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- by Lee Iacocca
- Narrated by Lee Iacocca
Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

UNABRIDGED (6 hrs and 6 mins)

By Lee Iacocca

Narrated By Lee Iacocca

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(187)
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(31)
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(32)

Lee Iacocca believes that leaders are made in times of crisis - such as today. In Where Have All the Leaders Gone? he offers his no-nonsense, straight-up assessments of the American politicians most likely to run for president in 2008. He also shares his lessons learned, and issues a call to action to summon Americans back to their roots in hard work, common sense, integrity, generosity, and optimism. Where have all the leaders gone? Lee Iacocca has the answer.
Michael says: "Good listen after the Bush bashing"
"I loved this book!"

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I really liked this book. I have always been a fan of Lee Iacocca’s and value his opinions. This book is a wake up to all those who are out there, not voting, not participating in our political system. Lee is not asking you to go along with his opinion, what he is saying is lets make a good choice next time in our Presidential election. Let’s make sure we ask those tuff questions of each Presidential Candidate, hear their detailed plans and get away from just hearing sound bites. I highly recommend this book.

0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

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- by Robert T. Kiyosaki , Sharon L. Lechter
- Narrated by Stephen Hoye
Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

ABRIDGED (3 hrs)

By Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter

Narrated By Stephen Hoye

Overall
(2461)
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(173)
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(175)

People learn to work for money...but never to have money work for them. That's what Robert Kiyosaki says in this guide about what rich dads tell their children that poor dads do not. Browse all Rich Dad titles.
Thomas says: "Good starter"
"I wish I had this book when I was young"

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This is a great book for anyone, any age who is interested in learning how to make money work for you vs. you working for a pay check every week. Every parent should buy this book for their children, and hope they get the message.

7 of 8 people found this review helpful