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Experience the front lines of history in Men at War—a powerful audiobook anthology narrated by Vietnam veteran Mike Vendetti. This collection unites legendary works by Sun Tzu, Erich Maria Remarque, William Faulkner, Thomas Boyd, Ambrose Bierce, Liam O'Flaherty, and Ernest Hemingway, exploring the tactics, tragedy, and triumph of war across cultures and centuries. From the cold logic of The Art of War to the devastating realism of All Quiet on the Western Front, each selection plunges listeners into the chaos of battle and the haunting silence that follows.

What would you risk for your heart's desire? On the sunlit shores of Hawaii, Keawe discovers a mysterious bottle said to grant any wish—but at a perilous cost. With each wish granted, the shadows lengthen, forcing Keawe and those he loves to make impossible choices in this unforgettable fable about temptation, sacrifice, and the true price of happiness.

This timeless tale, set in the aftermath of World War I, explores the complexities of love, loss, and the human spirit. Follow the journey of Donald Mahon, a wounded aviator returning home, and the lives of those who surround him—each grappling with their own struggles and desires.

Society runs smoothly because a secret team adjusts it, stepping in occasionally to bring about changes by adjusting people and their attitudes unbeknownst to them. As you can imagine timing is of the utmost importance, because if one individual is not adjusted, that sets the whole thing out of balance.

A short story by Philip K. Dick, first published in Space Science Fiction Magazine, in May 1953. A nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the West has reduced much of the world to a barren wasteland. The war continues, however, among the scattered remains of humanity. The Western forces have recently developed "claws", which are autonomous self-replicating robots, to fight on their side. It is one of Dick's many stories in which nuclear war has rendered the Earth's surface uninhabitable.

We talk to our cars, and our computers; how about a spaceship which is powered by a human brain. In this short story by Philip K Dick, researchers find the ideal candidate, Kramer's old professor, a dying man who volunteers to donate his brain to the project.

Imagine if you will, you have been underground during the day, and when you come up the world has changed. There is a man hanging from a telephone pole right on Main Street, and no one seems to notice or if they do, they don't indeed care. Life appears otherwise normal, but is it? Who do you tell? Who can you tell? Or is anything really wrong? Philip K. Dick takes us into that nightmare where we run and things seen so real, but perhaps you are the one that is confused.

"Who is Sylvia? What is she?" In this little novella by Philip K Dick, we meet Sylvia. But wait until Sylvia meets Sylvia.

First published in 1937, this dystopian novella by Ayn Rand was conceived as a play when Ms. Rand was a teenager in Soviet Russia. Mankind has reached a dark age somewhere in the future. Individuality is a crime, and the word "I" does not exist. Men live for the good of their brothers. Equality 7 - 2521, seems, although he tries not to, to be continually breaking the rules.

A garrison on asteroid Y-3, a beautiful place actually. First published in 1953 by Philip K. Dick, this science fiction short story proposes that if you're overworked, become a plant, and that is just what the personnel on asteroid Y-3 are doing. The problem becomes how does Dr. Henry Harris who has been sent to resolve the problem avoided becoming one of them and taking root?

Thomas Cole, the variable man, is not himself variable, but when he is transported from the early 20th century into the 22nd century, he becomes a variable affecting the outcome of an interplanetary war.

A man is given the chance to get out of jail, but he must travel back in time and kill a man who has changed the world. His only clue to the identity of this individual is a skull. The man's skull is 200 years old. What if?

Experience the definitive collection of war's enduring impact, brought to life by the commanding voice of Mike Vendetti.

Step into the shadowy halls of Chimneys, where secrets, intrigue, and murder abound! From the Queen of Mystery herself, Agatha Christie, comes a dazzling classic packed with aristocratic scandals, international espionage, and unexpected twists at every turn. When a weekend party at a grand English estate turns deadly, a colorful cast of suspects and a clever game of deception put everyone in the crosshairs.

Dive into Lloyd C. Douglas's timeless tale of redemption, love, and the transformative power of selflessness. Magnificent Obsession follows the journey of Bobby Merrick, a wealthy and reckless young man whose life takes a dramatic turn after a tragic accident.

Embark on a timeless journey down the Mississippi with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, brought to life by the engaging narration of Mike Vendetti. Experience Mark Twain's classic adventure through the wit, humor, and heartfelt encounters of Huck and Jim, as they navigate friendship, freedom, and the challenges of society.

Following his mother's death, in 2004, Tyler Trafford discovers an album of old letters and creased photographs that reveal a mother he never knew, a man he's never heard of, and a love affair doomed by class and circumstance. The letters are from Jens Mller, a Norwegian pilot who trained in Canada during the early days of World War II, one of only three prisoners who would make it home after The Great Escape.

The Bill of Rights and Amendments to the Constitution, the foundation and cornerstone of our democracy, read by Mike Vendetti. A must-listen for every citizen of our Republic and a requirement in Appendix B of Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects.

Immerse yourself in the poignant world of Thomas Wolfe's Look Homeward Angel, narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti. Experience the rich tapestry of human emotion and the struggles of youth as Wolfe's semi-autobiographical tale unfolds. With Vendetti's captivating narration, you'll be transported to the small town of Altamont, where the complexities of family ties, dreams, and aspirations resonate through the air.

Step into a world where beauty conceals corruption and every whispered secret sends ripples through the surface of polite society. Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray stands as one of literature's most brilliant and haunting meditations on vanity, morality, and the eternal struggle between outward appearance and inner reality.