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The Devil Dragon Pilot
- Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thrillers, Book 1
- De: Lawrence Colby
- Narrado por: Christopher Raab
- Duración: 15 h y 4 m
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Concealed deep within China's inland borders is one of the most secret airplanes ever flown, known as Devil Dragon. She's sleek, unbelievably fast, and mysterious - her test pilots have one mission in mind: make her test flights successful for operational use as soon as possible. Or sooner. But when strange transmissions of pilots are recorded without an aircraft appearing on radar and bizarre cell phone signals are detected at towers hundreds of miles apart, Ford Stevens is asked to take on the most dangerous assignment of his life.
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Book seems written by an amateur writer.
- De Kelly en 04-18-18
- The Devil Dragon Pilot
- Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thrillers, Book 1
- De: Lawrence Colby
- Narrado por: Christopher Raab
It is hard to overcome bad narration in an audiobook
Revisado: 07-06-24
I am all for giving an emerging military aviation series room to develop, but... The sound effects ruined the experience. I almost stopped listening more than once - the radio clicks and phone beeps are the worst ever. If this is to be an aviation series, the author will need to deliver a true flying experience - this is more like being told a flying story, less like being in the cockpit. The editor needs to step up: Rapid City (and the base) are in South Dakota, not North. Right once; wrong once - harms general credibility.
On the plus side, lots of interesting story elements. Perhaps too many to try to pack in any one book.
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Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Retribution
- De: Eric Van Lustbader
- Narrado por: Holter Graham
- Duración: 13 h y 40 m
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Jason Bourne has been pursued by powerful governments - and escaped, hunted by the most skilled assassins in the world - and outsmarted them, and targeted by terrorists - and defeated their plans for global chaos, but now, Bourne wants only one thing: Retribution. Bourne's friend Eli Yadin, head of Mossad, learns that Ouyang Jidan, a senior member of China's Politburo, and a major Mexican drug lord may have been trafficking in something far more deadly than drugs. Yadin needs Bourne to investigate. Bourne agrees, but only because he has a personal agenda.
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Great story, terrible choice for a narrator.
- De Amazon Customer en 06-17-14
- Robert Ludlum's (TM) The Bourne Retribution
- De: Eric Van Lustbader
- Narrado por: Holter Graham
Unlistenable for these old ears
Revisado: 02-15-23
I did persevere - while not my favorite Von Lustbader story, the story is OK. However, the narrator's attempts to portray gender and accent, in addition to being distractingly cartoonish, had me chasing volume up and down as I attempted to mitigate the diminishing volume and sound quality as the narrator attempted his unnecessary portrayal of gender and ethnicity.
Yes, I was using my best hearing aid and all of the sound conditioning my Galaxy could muster - unnecessarily unlistenable.
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No Ordinary Dog
- My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid
- De: Will Chesney, Joe Layden
- Narrado por: Will Chesney
- Duración: 9 h y 44 m
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Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo's story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney, a SEAL Team Operator whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo's.
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A Beautiful Tribute for an Extraordinary Dog
- De Sheri B. en 04-24-20
- No Ordinary Dog
- My Partner from the SEAL Teams to the Bin Laden Raid
- De: Will Chesney, Joe Layden
- Narrado por: Will Chesney
The SEAL book I'd always been looking for
Revisado: 01-27-23
I licensed this Audble because I wanted to learn about the relationship and Cairo. I got that, but much more. A career bio from a thoughtful warrior - a humble - warrior - a Patriot - a true hero. I knew a SEAL quite well. He was not like the protagonists in most SEAL books. I am deeply sorry for Will and Cairo's wounds and injurys. I am greatful for their service. I am glad that Will wrote this book honoring Cairo, but especially for giving us a better picture of who a Human SEAL warrior can be. I wish the Nation did not have to ask for such sacrafice from young people who are not yet able to provide informed consent - but we do. I am glad that eventually we did the right thing by Will and Cairo. I wish this were required reading/listening for all who would be Commander in Chief, Sec Def, Sec Nav, CNO, etc.
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The Written World
- The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, Civilization
- De: Martin Puchner
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
- Duración: 12 h y 3 m
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Martin Puchner leads us on a remarkable journey through time and around the globe to reveal the powerful role stories and literature have played in creating the world we have today. Puchner introduces us to numerous visionaries as he explores 16 foundational texts selected from more than 4,000 years of world literature and reveals how writing has inspired the rise and fall of empires and nations, the spark of philosophical and political ideas, and the birth of religious beliefs. Indeed, literature has touched generations and changed the course of history.
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Powerful and illuminating!
- De Gloria J. Petit-Clair en 12-04-17
- The Written World
- The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, Civilization
- De: Martin Puchner
- Narrado por: Arthur Morey
I found this a worthwhile listen
Revisado: 01-06-23
Helped me see classics I knew in a new light - Exposed me to classics I don't yet know. Following Puchner's ideas on literature, the evolving technology supporting story telling, and the contextual importance of place offered me new vantage points.
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The Age of the Vikings
- De: Anders Winroth
- Narrado por: Eric Jason Martin
- Duración: 10 h y 45 m
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The Vikings maintain their grip on our imagination, but their image is too often distorted by medieval and modern myth. It is true that they pillaged, looted, and enslaved. But they also settled peacefully and developed a vast trading network. They traveled far from their homelands in swift and sturdy ships, not only to raid, but also to explore. Despite their fearsome reputation, the Vikings didn’t wear horned helmets, and even the infamous berserkers were far from invincible.
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Interesting history. Narrator could be better
- De Castle51 en 07-09-15
- The Age of the Vikings
- De: Anders Winroth
- Narrado por: Eric Jason Martin
Can't return it because you paid with credit card?
Revisado: 12-19-22
I've listened to several hundred Audible books and this is the first time I've run afoul of policy. The audio book was on sale, so less than seven bucks, but still, I should be able to return it if it is not satisfactiry. The work is a poor quality of scholarly effort. The cadence of the narration makes me want to rip off my headphones. I have set two new rules for myself because of this book and Audible's narrow minded return policy: 1) don't buy anything less than 4.3 stars, 2) review Audiobooks catalog once each month as an alternative.
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Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog
- 98 Essential Tips and Techniques
- De: Cesar Millan
- Narrado por: Armando Durán
- Duración: 5 h y 28 m
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After more than nine seasons as television’s Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan has a new mission: to use his unique insights about dog psychology to create stronger, happier relationships between humans and their canine companions. Both inspirational and practical, A Short Guide to a Happy Dog draws on thousands of training encounters around the world to present 98 essential lessons.
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Good, But Not What I Expected Based On The Title
- De Jami en 02-11-16
- Cesar Millan's Short Guide to a Happy Dog
- 98 Essential Tips and Techniques
- De: Cesar Millan
- Narrado por: Armando Durán
Excellent
Revisado: 11-18-22
I have an 11 yr Female Std Poodle that has been a terrific companion dog - she (and I) had lots of training when she was young. Still, I learned a great deal listening to this book and wished I had the book even before I brought her home.
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The Survivor
- De: Gregg Hurwitz
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 13 h y 4 m
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Nate Overbay, a former soldier suffering from PTSD and ALS, goes to an 11th-floor bank and climbs out the bathroom window onto the ledge, ready to end it all. But as he’s steeling himself to jump, a crew of gunmen bursts into the bank and begins viciously shooting employees and customers. With nothing to lose, Nate climbs back inside, confronts the robbers, and with his military training, starts taking them out, one by one. The last man standing leaves Nate with a cryptic warning: “He will make you pay in ways you can’t imagine.” Soon enough, Nate learns what this means.
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Shakes you to your very core.
- De T.D. en 09-23-12
- The Survivor
- De: Gregg Hurwitz
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
Great Story
Revisado: 11-13-22
Usually, when I encounter an action story with great comlexity, I keep coming out of the story and thinking about how contrived it seems. Not true in this case. The story and the characters are indeed complex, but I bought into both.
This is my favorite Gregg Hurwitz book to date.
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Project Hail Mary
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: Ray Porter
- Duración: 16 h y 10 m
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Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission - and if he fails, humanity and the Earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.
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Bazinga
- De Davidgonzalezsr en 05-04-21
- Project Hail Mary
- De: Andy Weir
- Narrado por: Ray Porter
Life Affirming Sci-fi
Revisado: 06-28-22
If every young adult read this book, we'd be flush in STEM talent. Brilliant narration.
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Fluent in 3 Months
- How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
- De: Benny Lewis
- Narrado por: Benny Lewis
- Duración: 6 h y 19 m
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Benny Lewis is the creator of www.fluentin3months.com, the largest language-learning blog in the world. His proven techniques break down language learning myths and replace them with practical "language hacks" that take advantage of the skills we already possess. Fluent in 3 Months provides everything you need to make learning a new language fast, intuitive, and fun.
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Inspiring material for language lovers
- De Traveling Munni en 08-13-14
- Fluent in 3 Months
- How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World
- De: Benny Lewis
- Narrado por: Benny Lewis
Motivational with some good resources
Revisado: 02-23-21
This is a book to motivate you to a new language. It is a good guide to setting realistic expectations. It appears to offer good resources, but I was never able to find the password that was promised to open the book's reference materials (hence the four stars overall).
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Crash Dive: The Complete Series (Books 1-6)
- De: Craig DiLouie
- Narrado por: R.C. Bray
- Duración: 29 h y 11 m
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Crash Dive: The Complete Series chronicles the adventures of Charlie Harrison as he fights the Imperial Japanese Navy during WW2. Gripping, action-packed, authentic, and filled with larger-than-life men and women of the Greatest Generation, Crash Dive puts you aboard a submarine during the war. You'll stand alongside Charlie as he proves himself time and again by keeping his wits and being decisive in crisis, though each encounter leaves him more heavily scarred for it.
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great series
- De Old Diamond Jim en 12-30-19
- Crash Dive: The Complete Series (Books 1-6)
- De: Craig DiLouie
- Narrado por: R.C. Bray
Great character development (Subs and Mariners)
Revisado: 01-26-21
The development of submarines and a handful of fictional submariners across the timeline of WWII in the Pacific was an easy way to review a slice of Naval history. Harrison and Braddock propelled me non-stop through the six stories. Having personally counted on torpedos to perform as advertised, it was a shock to learn about their state in WWII. And with DiLouie having time over six books, he develops a thoughtful position on war.
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