Audiobooks Narrated by Anne Cross

American Brujeria: Modern Mexican-American Folk Magic

American Brujeria is about the fascinating blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently used by those living in the US but whose roots are steeped in Mexican culture. This type of Mexican-American folk magic, which the author calls "American brujeria," features its own unique saints and spirits as well as familiar ones, such as the infamous Santa Muerte. American Brujeria includes stories from Mexico (folk saints, the story of Guadalupe), the influence of Catholicism, the art of limpias (traditional folk healing methods), spell casting, oil crafting, praying the rosary (in English and Spanish), making an altar to Guadalupe, using novena candle magic, making protective charms from saints' medals, and more. There's even a whole section on creative uses for Vicks VapoRub, a staple in Mexican-American folk healing. American brujeria is extremely close to conjure traditions of the American South and, in fact, shares a lot of crossover, demonstrating how these traditions have influenced one another.

J. Allen Cross (Author), Anne Cross, Cynthia Farrell (Narrator)

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High-Octane Brain: 5 Science-Based Steps to Sharpen Your Memory and Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's

American adults fear Alzheimer's more than any other disease (including cancer), and because many people do not realize there is no genetic cause for 99 percent of Alzheimer's cases, they do not take the necessary steps to change lifestyle factors shown to significantly protect against the disease. In this book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires listeners to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and provides expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. She interviews eight leading brain-health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide listeners to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health. Dr. Braun provides a tracking system with a visual depiction of progress and shows the High-Octane Brain plan in action through the lives of clients. Packed with valuable tips that can be implemented immediately to minimize common brain blips, exercises to boost memory within minutes, and inspiring insights from nine High-Octane-Brain role models ages 44 to 103, this groundbreaking book will finally put the future of your brain in your control. A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

Michelle Braun (Author), Anne Cross (Narrator)

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Vote!: Women's Fight for Access to the Ballot Box

August 18, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, which prohibited states and the US government from denying citizens the right to vote on the basis of sex. This book reveals how the seventy-year-long fight for women's suffrage was hard-won by leaders such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, Alice Paul, Carrie Chapman Catt, and others. It demonstrates how their success led to the civil rights and feminist movements of the mid- and late- twentieth century, as well as today's #MeToo, #YesAllWomen, and Black Lives Matter movements. In the face of voter ID laws, voter purges, gerrymandering, and other restrictions, Americans continue to fight for equality in voting rights.

Coral Celeste Frazer (Author), Anne Cross (Narrator)

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Parenting the New Teen in the Age of Anxiety: Raising Happy, Healthy Humans Ages 8 to 24

No parent experienced their teen years the way that children do today. This guide provides strategies and tips for actively learning the world of our children.

Dr. John Duffy (Author), Anne Cross (Narrator)

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