- Australia & Oceania (119)
Bestsellers
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Secrets of Divine Love
- A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
- By: A. Helwa
- Narrated by: A. Helwa
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Secrets of Divine Love is the #1 international bestselling book on Islam that draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith....
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Best Audiobook I have ever heard!
- By LiveLaughLove on 05-06-21
By: A. Helwa
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Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones
- A Memoir
- By: Priyanka Mattoo
- Narrated by: Priyanka Mattoo
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Priyanka Mattoo was born into a wooden house in the Himalayas, as were most of her ancestors. In 1989, however, mounting violence in the region forced Mattoo’s community to flee. The home into which her family poured their dreams was reduced to a pile of rubble....
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Most beautiful and honest storytelling
- By Beatrice on 06-29-24
By: Priyanka Mattoo
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Learn Arabic Ultimate Bundle
- Lessons 1-44, Modern Standard Arabic Level 1: Essentials of Grammar, Conversation, & Vocabulary
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Mehdi Ben Mahmoud
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the world of Arabic language mastery with confidence through structured guidance, and embark on your language-learning journey today....
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Makes it easy to learn!
- By Alisha Kapani on 06-22-24
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My Wild Garden
- Notes from a Writer's Eden
- By: Meir Shalev, Joanna Chen
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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On the perimeter of Israel's Jezreel Valley, with the Carmel mountains rising up in the west, Meir Shalev has a beloved garden, "neither neatly organized nor well kept", as he cheerfully explains....
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A true delight- both the content and the manner in which it is read
- By micky marinelli on 07-15-23
By: Meir Shalev, and others
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Learn Conversational Arabic
- Palestine, Jordan, Syria: Master Essential Levantine Dialect Phrases & Vocabulary to Speak Like a Local, Converse with Confidence, & Navigate Daily Interactions with Ease
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Rania Al Hanini, Tom Holmes, Mais Salah, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Language learning, especially for Arabic, can seem overwhelming. Still, it doesn’t have to be complicated, especially with a guide specifically tailored to help you overcome these hurdles, with practicality and fun in equal measure!
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Arabic-Master!
- By Tatiana S. on 07-16-24
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The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi
- My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began
- By: Rabbi Jason Sobel, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Narrated by: Rabbi Jason Sobel, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's word and a deeper knowledge of God himself....
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Faith Changer
- By Kristen Lawler on 03-12-18
By: Rabbi Jason Sobel, and others
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Secrets of Divine Love
- A Spiritual Journey into the Heart of Islam
- By: A. Helwa
- Narrated by: A. Helwa
- Length: 12 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Secrets of Divine Love is the #1 international bestselling book on Islam that draws upon spiritual secrets of the Qur’an, ancient mystical poetry, and stories from the world’s greatest prophets and spiritual masters to help you reignite your faith....
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Best Audiobook I have ever heard!
- By LiveLaughLove on 05-06-21
By: A. Helwa
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Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones
- A Memoir
- By: Priyanka Mattoo
- Narrated by: Priyanka Mattoo
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Priyanka Mattoo was born into a wooden house in the Himalayas, as were most of her ancestors. In 1989, however, mounting violence in the region forced Mattoo’s community to flee. The home into which her family poured their dreams was reduced to a pile of rubble....
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Most beautiful and honest storytelling
- By Beatrice on 06-29-24
By: Priyanka Mattoo
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Learn Arabic Ultimate Bundle
- Lessons 1-44, Modern Standard Arabic Level 1: Essentials of Grammar, Conversation, & Vocabulary
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Mehdi Ben Mahmoud
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the world of Arabic language mastery with confidence through structured guidance, and embark on your language-learning journey today....
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Makes it easy to learn!
- By Alisha Kapani on 06-22-24
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My Wild Garden
- Notes from a Writer's Eden
- By: Meir Shalev, Joanna Chen
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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On the perimeter of Israel's Jezreel Valley, with the Carmel mountains rising up in the west, Meir Shalev has a beloved garden, "neither neatly organized nor well kept", as he cheerfully explains....
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A true delight- both the content and the manner in which it is read
- By micky marinelli on 07-15-23
By: Meir Shalev, and others
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Learn Conversational Arabic
- Palestine, Jordan, Syria: Master Essential Levantine Dialect Phrases & Vocabulary to Speak Like a Local, Converse with Confidence, & Navigate Daily Interactions with Ease
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Rania Al Hanini, Tom Holmes, Mais Salah, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Language learning, especially for Arabic, can seem overwhelming. Still, it doesn’t have to be complicated, especially with a guide specifically tailored to help you overcome these hurdles, with practicality and fun in equal measure!
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Arabic-Master!
- By Tatiana S. on 07-16-24
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The Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi
- My Journey into the Heart of Scriptural Faith and the Land Where It All Began
- By: Rabbi Jason Sobel, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Narrated by: Rabbi Jason Sobel, Kathie Lee Gifford
- Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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As a lifelong student of Scripture, Kathie Lee Gifford has always desired a deeper understanding of God's word and a deeper knowledge of God himself....
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Faith Changer
- By Kristen Lawler on 03-12-18
By: Rabbi Jason Sobel, and others
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The Buried
- An Archaeology of the Egyptian Revolution
- By: Peter Hessler
- Narrated by: Peter Hessler
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Drawn by a fascination with Egypt's rich history and culture, Peter Hessler moved with his wife and twin daughters to Cairo in 2011. He wanted to learn Arabic, explore Cairo's neighborhoods, and visit the legendary archaeological digs of Upper Egypt....
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A Fascinating, Funny, and Moving Account of Egypt
- By Jefferson on 07-23-19
By: Peter Hessler
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Learn Arabic for Beginners Anywhere
- Global Citizen Language Audiobooks
- By: Global Citizen Language Audiobooks, Blackstone Publications LLC
- Narrated by: Mehdi Ben Mahmoud
- Length: 4 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The Global Citizen Language Learning vocabulary mastery audiobooks are intentionally and judiciously structured for vocabulary, definition, and pronunciation learning, retention, and recall for individuals who are completely new to the language....
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good tool, but minor issues
- By strider on 06-15-24
By: Global Citizen Language Audiobooks, and others
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In an Antique Land
- History in the Guise of a Traveler's Tale
- By: Amitav Ghosh
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Once upon a time an Indian writer name Amitav Ghosh set out to find an Indian slave, name unknown, who some 700 years before had traveled to the Middle East....
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Mixed Worlds
- By Roger on 10-26-10
By: Amitav Ghosh
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Istanbul
- Memories and the City
- By: Orhan Pamuk
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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A shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world’s great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul and still lives in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms....
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Terrible pronunciation
- By K. Jaynes on 02-25-18
By: Orhan Pamuk
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The Monk of Mokha
- By: Dave Eggers
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The true story of a young Yemeni-American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war....
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MOVING THE NEEDLE
- By Dog Fish on 02-20-18
By: Dave Eggers
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Bitter Lemons of Cyprus
- By: Lawrence Durrell
- Narrated by: Andrew Sachs
- Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
- Abridged
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Lawrence Durrell's evocative memoir of living in Cyprus, just before the Greek/Turkish partition....
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Interesting listening
- By Peggyo on 05-28-13
By: Lawrence Durrell
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Shadow of the Silk Road
- By: Colin Thubron
- Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Colin Thubron undertakes a journey along the greatest land route on earth: the Silk Road....
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prose meets poetry
- By Paul on 11-05-07
By: Colin Thubron
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Into Iraq
- By: Michael Palin
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In March 2022, Michael Palin travelled the length of the River Tigris through Iraq to get a sense of what life is like in a region of the world that once formed the cradle of civilisation, but that in recent times has witnessed turmoil and appalling bloodshed....
By: Michael Palin
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The Roman Empire: The Empire of the Edomite
- By: William Beeston
- Narrated by: Troy Davis
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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The author contends that the Roman Empire was of Edomite origin. He uses Jewish tradition, Hebrew and Phoenician etymology, and biblical prophecy to argue for a connection between the Empire and the ancient Kingdom of Edom which was a neighbor of ancient Israel....
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“Two nations are in your womb, two separate people
- By Amazon Customer on 07-07-21
By: William Beeston
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The Dead Sea and the Jordan River
- By: Barbara Kreiger
- Narrated by: Becky White
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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For centuries travelers have been drawn to the stunning and mysterious Dead Sea and Jordan River....
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Detailed historical infomation in a story format
- By Bill Beaulac on 04-08-17
By: Barbara Kreiger
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Arabian Sands
- By: Wilfred Thesiger
- Narrated by: Laurence Kennedy
- Length: 12 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Arabian Sands is Wilfred Thesiger’s stunning account of five years spent crossing the Arabian Peninsula by foot and on camels, with nomadic Bedouin tribesmen as guides....
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Wonderful Cross-Cultural Exploration of Yore
- By H. Konrad Gersh on 07-27-20
By: Wilfred Thesiger
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Israel - Culture Smart!
- The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- By: Jeffrey Geri, Marian Lebor
- Narrated by: Charles Armstrong
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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This edition provides important insights for listeners, revealing what to expect and how to behave, how to avoid misunderstandings, and how to form good social and business relationships when on visit to Israel....
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Encyclopedia entry
- By G. Silverman on 10-15-22
By: Jeffrey Geri, and others
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A Woman in Arabia
- The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
- By: Gertrude Bell, Georgina Howell - introduction, Georgina Howell - editor
- Narrated by: Sian Thomas, Adjoa Andoh
- Length: 9 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Gertrude Bell was leaning in 100 years before Sheryl Sandberg. One of the great woman adventurers of the 20th century, she turned her back on Victorian society to study at Oxford....
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Raw historiography of a spectacular heroine
- By Josef on 01-07-16
By: Gertrude Bell, and others
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Palestinian Walks
- Forays into a Vanishing Landscape
- By: Raja Shehadeh
- Narrated by: Fajer Al-Kaisi
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Amid the many and varied tragedies of the Middle East, the loss of a simple pleasure such as the ability to roam the countryside at will may seem a minor matter. But in Palestinian Walks, Raja Shehadeh’s elegy for his lost footpaths becomes a heartbreaking metaphor....
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Recommend for anyone and everyone
- By Carole on 06-01-21
By: Raja Shehadeh
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Dubai: Essential Travel Tips - All You NEED to Know
- Sam's Travel Guide
- By: Sam's Travel Guide
- Narrated by: Writing Souls Narrations
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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When you download Dubai: Essential Travel Tips - All You NEED to Know, you will be well prepared to visit the country of your dreams!....
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satisfied!!
- By Anonymous User on 01-10-19
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When in the Arab World
- An Insider's Guide to Living and Working with Arab Culture
- By: Rana Nejem
- Narrated by: Rana F. Nejem
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is a practical map that will help you understand the people and demystify the culture of the Arab world - the beliefs, values and social structures that determine how business is conducted and how things are done....
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A bloated example of ignorance & bigotry
- By Ivan K on 04-09-23
By: Rana Nejem
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The Road to Oxiana
- By: Robert Byron
- Narrated by: Barnaby Edwards
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Robert Byron set off from Venice with friend Christopher Sykes to explore the architecture of the Middle East. They travel by any means necessary and encounter several setbacks, but their risks are rewarded as they encounter some of the greatest examples of Eastern art and architecture....
By: Robert Byron
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Baghdad Without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia
- By: Tony Horwitz
- Narrated by: Nathaniel Brooks Horwitz
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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With razor-sharp wit and insight, intrepid journalist Tony Horwitz gets beyond solemn newspaper headlines and romantic myths of Arabia to offer startling close-ups of a volatile region few Westerners understand....
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Absolutely Horrible Narration
- By TeddyDog on 10-23-23
By: Tony Horwitz
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House of Stone
- A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East
- By: Anthony Shadid
- Narrated by: Neil Shah
- Length: 12 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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When Anthony Shadid—one of four New York Times reporters captured in Libya as the region erupted—was freed, he went home, not to Boston, Beirut, or Oklahoma.....
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Bit depressing
- By Astrid Dahl on 03-17-12
By: Anthony Shadid
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Turkey - Culture Smart!
- The Essential Guide to Customs and Culture
- By: Charlotte McPherson
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This new, updated edition of Culture Smart! Turkey reveals a nation in transition. Over the last two decades, living conditions have improved greatly....
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"The Turkish Way of Life and Understanding"
- By Nur Arnaut on 06-22-20
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La frontera invisible [The Invisible Border]
- Un viaje a Oriente [A Trip to the East]
- By: Javier Reverte
- Narrated by: Jordi Salas
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Javier Reverte escogió esa frontera vaporosa y vulnerable, la más antigua del mundo, para realizar su último viaje. Eligió como puerta de entrada Estambul y su magnífico estrecho del Bósforo para después adentrarse en tren hasta remotas tierras iraníes....
By: Javier Reverte
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Istanbul: Istanbul, Turkey: Travel Guide Book
- A Comprehensive 5-Day Travel Guide to Istanbul, Turkey & Unforgettable Turkish Travel
- By: Passport to European Travel Guides
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have an idea but could use some great insider tips? Well, listen on....
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You must not like to read
- By bpm on 10-01-23
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A Guide to Syrian Arabic
- An Introductory Language Course for the Syrian Dialect
- By: Fatema Hasan
- Narrated by: Fatema Hasan
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Original Recording
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A guide to the Arabic dialect of Syria, including a set of introductory words and phrases that can be put to daily use. Topics include numbers, questions, places, greetings, foods, places, and many other topics....
By: Fatema Hasan
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To Jerusalem and Back
- A Personal Account
- By: Saul Bellow
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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This extraordinary book is the result of Saul Bellow’s sojourn in Israel in 1975....
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Remarkable in its relevance 40 years later
- By The Mindfulness Guru on 09-07-20
By: Saul Bellow
New releases
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Learn Conversational Arabic
- Palestine, Jordan, Syria: Master Essential Levantine Dialect Phrases & Vocabulary to Speak Like a Local, Converse with Confidence, & Navigate Daily Interactions with Ease
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Rania Al Hanini, Tom Holmes, Mais Salah, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Are you captivated by the melodic Arabic language, but feel chained by the barriers of script, pronunciation, and dialect variations? Do you aim to grasp the Levantine dialect of Arabic for enhanced travel experiences, deepened cultural understanding, or for academic or professional advancement? Language learning, especially for Arabic, can seem overwhelming. Still, it doesn’t have to be complicated, especially with a guide specifically tailored to help you overcome these hurdles, with practicality and fun in equal measure!
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Arabic-Master!
- By Tatiana S. on 07-16-24
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Rose Girl
- A Tale of Resilience and Rumi
- By: Holly Lynn Payne
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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From Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers author Holly Payne, Rose Girl is a medieval thriller that unravels the mystery surrounding an orphaned girl saint in the 13th century. Named after the flowering rosa damascena, the rose girl grows up in a monastery under a tyrannical monk but flees his wrath and soon develops a mysterious gift‚ turning roses into rose oil and is exploited as a saint for performing miracles. Determined to unburden herself of her servitude, the rose girl escapes to medieval Turkey and undergoes a powerful transformation when she meets the great mystic Rumi and ...
By: Holly Lynn Payne
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Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones
- A Memoir
- By: Priyanka Mattoo
- Narrated by: Priyanka Mattoo
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Priyanka Mattoo was born into a wooden house in the Himalayas, as were most of her ancestors. In 1989, however, mounting violence in the region forced Mattoo’s community to flee. The home into which her family poured their dreams was reduced to a pile of rubble. Mattoo never moved back to Kashmir—because it no longer existed. She and her family just kept packing and unpacking and moving on. In forty years, Mattoo accumulated thirty-two different addresses, and she chronicles her nomadic existence with wit, wisdom, and an inimitable eye for light within the darkest moments.
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Most beautiful and honest storytelling
- By Beatrice on 06-29-24
By: Priyanka Mattoo
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Closer to Quiet
- By: Jana Dumas
- Narrated by: Lee Waterhouse
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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In Closer To Quiet, Jana embarks on a thrilling cycling journey down the length of Africa, from the arid landscapes of Egypt to the lush greenery of South Africa. This captivating narrative weaves together personal reflections with the vivid sights, sounds, and cultures of the diverse continent. Along the way, Jana encounters both the challenges and joys of the journey, from navigating difficult terrain to connecting with locals who share their stories and hospitality.
By: Jana Dumas
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ARMY VALUES
- Lessons in Leadership, from Operation Iraqi Freedom
- By: John J. McBrearty
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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This study of leadership results from an extraordinary three-decade-long military career that culminated with recognition for excellence by President Barack Obama. ARMY VALUES are the foundation of leadership for the United States Army. The following pages contain real-world leadership examples taken directly from the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom and will touch your soul. This is an excellent source of leadership inspiration for future generations of military and corporate leaders alike. Reading this book WILL make you a stronger leader. From the author of COMBAT JOURNAL, COMBAT ...
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Wake Up Running
- By: David Egee
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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ADHD as a child, David Egee suffered through many years of reading and writing impairment. "I was ADHD before the expression became a household word.” Egee overcame his learning handicap to become the Director of the American Hospital in Beirut at the age of 35, dealing with such Middle Eastern luminaries as Yasser Arafat and Muammar Gaddafi. Later, he established hospitals throughout the Middle East, just before the region exploded. In the 1980s, he worked for Hospital Corp. of America (HCA) in England, setting up nursing homes. When HCA bowed out of Britain, he founded his own nursing ...
By: David Egee
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Learn Conversational Arabic
- Palestine, Jordan, Syria: Master Essential Levantine Dialect Phrases & Vocabulary to Speak Like a Local, Converse with Confidence, & Navigate Daily Interactions with Ease
- By: Global Citizen Language Learning
- Narrated by: Rania Al Hanini, Tom Holmes, Mais Salah, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Are you captivated by the melodic Arabic language, but feel chained by the barriers of script, pronunciation, and dialect variations? Do you aim to grasp the Levantine dialect of Arabic for enhanced travel experiences, deepened cultural understanding, or for academic or professional advancement? Language learning, especially for Arabic, can seem overwhelming. Still, it doesn’t have to be complicated, especially with a guide specifically tailored to help you overcome these hurdles, with practicality and fun in equal measure!
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Arabic-Master!
- By Tatiana S. on 07-16-24
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Rose Girl
- A Tale of Resilience and Rumi
- By: Holly Lynn Payne
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 10 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
From Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers author Holly Payne, Rose Girl is a medieval thriller that unravels the mystery surrounding an orphaned girl saint in the 13th century. Named after the flowering rosa damascena, the rose girl grows up in a monastery under a tyrannical monk but flees his wrath and soon develops a mysterious gift‚ turning roses into rose oil and is exploited as a saint for performing miracles. Determined to unburden herself of her servitude, the rose girl escapes to medieval Turkey and undergoes a powerful transformation when she meets the great mystic Rumi and ...
By: Holly Lynn Payne
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Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones
- A Memoir
- By: Priyanka Mattoo
- Narrated by: Priyanka Mattoo
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Priyanka Mattoo was born into a wooden house in the Himalayas, as were most of her ancestors. In 1989, however, mounting violence in the region forced Mattoo’s community to flee. The home into which her family poured their dreams was reduced to a pile of rubble. Mattoo never moved back to Kashmir—because it no longer existed. She and her family just kept packing and unpacking and moving on. In forty years, Mattoo accumulated thirty-two different addresses, and she chronicles her nomadic existence with wit, wisdom, and an inimitable eye for light within the darkest moments.
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Most beautiful and honest storytelling
- By Beatrice on 06-29-24
By: Priyanka Mattoo
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Closer to Quiet
- By: Jana Dumas
- Narrated by: Lee Waterhouse
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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In Closer To Quiet, Jana embarks on a thrilling cycling journey down the length of Africa, from the arid landscapes of Egypt to the lush greenery of South Africa. This captivating narrative weaves together personal reflections with the vivid sights, sounds, and cultures of the diverse continent. Along the way, Jana encounters both the challenges and joys of the journey, from navigating difficult terrain to connecting with locals who share their stories and hospitality.
By: Jana Dumas
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ARMY VALUES
- Lessons in Leadership, from Operation Iraqi Freedom
- By: John J. McBrearty
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This study of leadership results from an extraordinary three-decade-long military career that culminated with recognition for excellence by President Barack Obama. ARMY VALUES are the foundation of leadership for the United States Army. The following pages contain real-world leadership examples taken directly from the front lines of Operation Iraqi Freedom and will touch your soul. This is an excellent source of leadership inspiration for future generations of military and corporate leaders alike. Reading this book WILL make you a stronger leader. From the author of COMBAT JOURNAL, COMBAT ...
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Wake Up Running
- By: David Egee
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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ADHD as a child, David Egee suffered through many years of reading and writing impairment. "I was ADHD before the expression became a household word.” Egee overcame his learning handicap to become the Director of the American Hospital in Beirut at the age of 35, dealing with such Middle Eastern luminaries as Yasser Arafat and Muammar Gaddafi. Later, he established hospitals throughout the Middle East, just before the region exploded. In the 1980s, he worked for Hospital Corp. of America (HCA) in England, setting up nursing homes. When HCA bowed out of Britain, he founded his own nursing ...
By: David Egee