The Present

A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present

• UNABRIDGED (34 hrs and 12 mins)
• By Howard Zinn
• Narrated By Jeff Zinn

A classic since its original landmark publication in 1980, Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States is the first scholarly work to tell America's story from the bottom up - from the point of view of, and in the words of, America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers.

Clear and Present Danger

• UNABRIDGED (30 hrs and 11 mins)
• By Tom Clancy
• Narrated By Michael Prichard

Colombian drug lords, bored with Uncle Sam's hectoring, assassinate the head of the FBI. The message is clear: Bug off! At what point do these druggies threaten national security? When can a nation act against its enemies? These are questions Jack Ryan must answer because someone has quietly stepped over the line.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race

• UNABRIDGED (3 hrs and 38 mins)
• By Jon Stewart
• Narrated By Jon Stewart, Samantha Bee, Wyatt Cenac, and others

Where do we come from? Who created us? Why are we here? These questions have puzzled us since the dawn of time, but when it became apparent to Jon Stewart and the writers of The Daily Show that the world was about to end, they embarked on a massive mission to write a book that summed up the human race: What we looked like; what we accomplished; our achievements in society, government, religion, science, and culture - all in a lavishly produced audiobook.

This Present Darkness

• UNABRIDGED (17 hrs and 25 mins)
• By Frank Peretti
• Narrated By Jack Sondericker
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A small town newspaper editor and a local minister uncover a web of conspiracy while an unseen battle between the angels of good and evil takes place in the town of Ashton.

Six-Figure Musician: How to Sell More Music, Get More People to Your Shows, and Make More Money in the Music Business: Music Marketing [dot] com Presents

• UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 39 mins)
• By David Hooper
• Narrated By Chris Caldwell

You're in a career where it's considered "normal" to be broke. If you were doing anything else for a living, you'd have given up by now.

And I'm sure there are people in your life who wish you'd do just that... They want you to settle down, get a "real" job, and make music a hobby. Screw 'em. The truth is, if you know what to do, you can make a lot of money as a musician. This book shows you what to do.

Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor

• UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 59 mins)
• By Dick Couch, George Galdorisi
• Narrated By Steven Weber
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Act of Valor takes audiences deep into the secretive world of the most elite, highly trained group of warriors in the modern world. When the rescue of a kidnapped CIA operative leads to the discovery of a deadly terrorist plot against the U.S., a team of SEALs is dispatched on a worldwide manhunt. As the valiant men of Bandito Platoon race to stop a coordinated attack that could kill and wound thousands of American civilians, they must balance their commitment to country, team and their families back home.

Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box

• UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 29 mins)
• By Brad Meltzer (editor)
• Narrated By William Dufris, Karen White, Simon Vance, and others
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With this anthology, best-selling author Brad Meltzer introduces 21 original stories from today’s most prominent mystery writers. In Laura Lippman’s "Waco 1982", a young reporter stuck with a seemingly mundane assignment on lost-and-found boxes unwittingly discovers a dark crime. In Joseph Finder’s "Heirloom", a scheming neighbor frightens the new couple on the block with an unnerving tale of buried treasure. In R. L. Stine’s "High Stakes", a man on his honeymoon gets drawn into a bizarre bet involving a coffin, a bet he may pay for with his life.

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents America (The Audiobook): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction

• ABRIDGED (3 hrs and 46 mins)
• By Jon Stewart, The Writers of The Daily Show
• Narrated By Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart, host of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show, and his coterie of patriots deliver a hilarious look at American government.

Fully Present: The Science, Art, and Practice of Mindfulness

• UNABRIDGED (8 hrs and 43 mins)
• By Susan Smally, Diane Winston
• Narrated By Elizabeth London
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Mindfulness—the art of paying attention with openness and curiosity to the present moment—has attracted ever-growing interest and tens of thousands of practitioners. This uniquely accessible guide provides a scientific explanation for how mindfulness positively and powerfully affects the brain and body, as well as practical guidance.

The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

• UNABRIDGED (7 hrs and 16 mins)
• By Francis S. Collins
• Narrated By Francis S. Collins
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Dr. Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world's leading scientists, yet he is also a man of unshakable faith in God and scripture. Dr. Collins has resolved the dilemma that haunts everyone who believes in God and respects science. Faith in God and faith in science can be harmonious, not separately but together, combined into one worldview. For Collins, science does not conflict with the Bible, science enhances it.

The Present Moment

• ORIGINAL (6 hrs and 59 mins)
• By Thich Nhat Hanh, Sister Chan Khong

Buddhism teaches that the present moment contains the seeds of all poosibilites for out lives- freedom from suffering; true comapssion for other; and a calm, spacious mind that welcomes change.Originally recorded at a week-long retreat with Thich Nhat Hanh, The Present Moment shares the essential Buddhist practices designed to "touch the energy of mindfulness" that we carry within us...

Everyday Mindfulness: Change Your Life by Living in the Present (Mindfulness for Beginners)

• UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 15 mins)
• By Jennifer Brooks
• Narrated By Wendy Tremont King

Stressed out? Burnt out? Just plain tired of trying to keep up with the frenzied pace of the world? What would you say if I told you that in just a short 20 minutes a day, you can change that stressed state to one of serenity and peace? Shh! This is a well-guarded secret, and it's absolutely true. You can transform your life from frazzled to fantastic with a little determination and a few basic instructions. It's called mindful meditation, and it's been used for thousands of years by wise individuals worldwide.

Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Oscar Wilde's Short Stories

• UNABRIDGED (2 hrs and 15 mins)
• By Oscar Wilde
• Narrated By Stephen Fry

"Oscar Wilde's Fairy Tales continue to exert the same pull over the imagination and emotions as they did when he first read them to his children in the 1880s. Written with inspired poetic intensity and sudden flowerings of the matchless wit for which he is so well remembered, the stories combine the wisdom of parables with the impact of drama."

Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H.M.

• UNABRIDGED (13 hrs and 15 mins)
• By Suzanne Corkin
• Narrated By Pam Ward

Permanent Present Tense tells the incredible story of Henry Gustav Molaison, known only as H. M. until his death in 2008. In 1953, at the age of 27, Molaison underwent a dangerous "psychosurgical" procedure intended to alleviate his debilitating epilepsy. The surgery went horribly wrong, and when Molaison awoke he was unable to store new experiences. For the rest of his life, he would be trapped in the moment. But Molaison’s tragedy would prove a gift to humanity.

Mystery Writers of America Presents Vengeance

• UNABRIDGED (11 hrs and 58 mins)
• By Lee Child (author/editor), Dennis Lehane, Karin Slaughter, and others
• Narrated By Angela Dawe, Jeff Cummings
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In our dangerous world, offenders cannot always be brought down by the justice system. When a different kind of justice is needed—swift, effective, and personal—a new type of avenger must take action. In Vengeance, best-selling author Lee Child, “a superb craftsman of suspense” (Entertainment Weekly), presents 21 riveting stories from some of today’s top crime writers.

Mammoth Books Presents: Aliens & Extra-Terrestrials

• UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 2 mins)
• By Jon E. Lewis
• Narrated By Peter Marinker

Alien Abduction: Some 2,740 US citizens claim to have been abducted by aliens each day. That's an incredible 2% of a population of 300 million. Surely statistically some of these cases must bear truths?Area 51: It is rumoured that Area 51 houses the UFO disc found at Roswell, as well as other crashed alien spaceships. What is the truth? The Babylonian Brotherhood: Twelve-foot lizards from the planet Draco have colonized Earth and seek world domination.

Speak to Win: How to Present with Power in Any Situation

• UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 13 mins)
• By Brian Tracy
• Narrated By Brian Tracy

The art of speaking can be systematically learned, and if you have the desire, discipline, and determination - not to mention one of the world's greatest presenters as your teacher - you too can become a persuasive and powerful speaker. Tracy reveals time-tested tricks of the trade you can use to present powerfully and speak persuasively, whether in an informal meeting or in front of a large group of people.

Dimension of Miracles

• UNABRIDGED (5 hrs and 20 mins)
• By Robert Sheckley
• Narrated By John Hodgman

Dimension of Miracles is a satirical science fiction novel first published by Dell in 1968. It's about Tom Carmody, a New Yorker who, thanks to a computer error, wins the main prize in the Intergalactic Sweepstakes. Tom claims his prize before the error is discovered and is allowed to keep it. However, since Tom is a human from Earth without galactic status and no space traveling experience, he has no homing instinct that can guide him back to Earth once his odyssey begins - and the galactic lottery organizers cannot transport him home.

Audio Archive Presents Dashiell Hammett's 'The Thin Man': A LUX Theater Episode Plus Special Commentary

• UNABRIDGED (1 hr and 15 mins)
• By Dashiell Hammett
• Narrated By William Powell, Myrna Loy, Bill Mills

Here is the classic 60-minute Lux Radio Theater adaptation of the 1930s movie hit, recreated with the original film stars and director! This Audio Archive feature presentation delivers William Powell and Myrna Loy, who reprise thei roles as Nick and Nora Charles, the sophisticated lovers at the heart of Dashiell Hammett's immortal romantic-mystery masterpiece, The Thin Man.