Antiques & Collectibles Audiobooks | Non-Fiction

All the Agents and Saints: Dispatches from the US Borderlands

After a decade of chasing stories around the globe, intrepid travel writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest followed the magnetic pull home-only to discover that her native South Texas had been radically transformed in her absence. Ravaged by drug wars and barricaded by an eighteen-foot steel wall, her ancestral land had become the nation's foremost crossing ground for undocumented workers, many of whom perished along the way. The frequency of these tragedies seemed like a terrible coincidence, before Elizondo Griest moved to the New York-Canada borderlands. Once she began to meet Mohawks from the Akwesasne Nation, however, she recognized striking parallels to life on the southern border. Having lost their land through devious treaties, their mother tongues at English-only schools, and their traditional occupations through capitalist ventures, Tejanos and Mohawks alike struggle under the legacy of colonialism. Toxic industries surround their neighborhoods while the US Border Patrol militarizes them. Combating these forces are legions of artists and activists devoted to preserving their indigenous cultures. Complex belief systems, meanwhile, conjure miracles. In All the Agents and Saints, Elizondo Griest weaves seven years of stories into a meditation on the existential impact of international borderlines by illuminating the spaces in between and the people who live there.

Stephanie Elizondo Griest (Author), Frankie Corzo (Narrator)

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Freedom in Congo Square

As slaves relentlessly toiled in an unjust system in 19th century Louisiana, they all counted down the days until Sunday, when, at least for half a day, they were briefly able to congregate in Congo Square in New Orleans. There, they were free to set up an open market, sing, dance, and play music. They were free to forget their cares, their struggles, and their oppression. This poetic, nonfiction story about this little-known piece of African American history chronicles the daily duties of such slaves-from chopping logs on Mondays to baking bread on Wednesdays to plucking hens on Saturday-and builds to the freedom of Sundays and the special experience of an afternoon spent in Congo Square, capturing humanity's capacity to find hope and joy even in the most difficult of circumstances and demonstrating how New Orleans' Congo Square was truly freedom's heart.

Carole Boston Weatherford (Author), J.D. Jackson (Narrator)

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One Nation Under Gold: How One Precious Metal Has Dominated the American Imagination for Four Centur

Worshiped by Tea Party politicians but loathed by sane economists, gold has influenced American monetary policy and has exerted an irrational influence on the national psyche for centuries. It is an existential quest that extends to today, as millions of investors remain entranced by the metal, and as right-wing presidential candidates present it as the antidote to our economic woes. Acclaimed author James Ledbetter traces the origins of our national obsession, revealing how gold's sacred status dates from precolonial days when conquistadors fanatically searched the New World for the gilded city of El Dorado. From William Jennings Bryan's legendary Cross of Gold speech of 1896, to FDR's ban on private gold ownership, to Nixon's 1971 decision to float the dollar and detach it from gold, Ledbetter's "really superb treatment" (Julian Zelizer) expertly explores the controversies around this hallowed metal, investigating for the first time what our centuries-long fixation ultimately reveals about the American identity.

James Ledbetter (Author), Jonathan Yen (Narrator)

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How To Make Hemp Jewelry: Your Step by Step Guide to Making Hemp Jewelry

If you want to learn how to make hemp jewelry, then get this How to Make Hemp Jewelry guide now. This is a highly informative step-by-step guide that demonstrates the fundamentals of hemp jewelry-making in a fun and whimsical way. It really connects on a personal level with the listener to give a treasure trove of information where everything is covered: from tools that are needed, to the history of macramé, to choosing beads and hemp to work with. There is even a section dedicated to dying hemp. The main focus is in teaching basic macramé knots, along with other techniques such as braiding and weaving, to give the listener a well-rounded, cognizant base on which to start making jewelry of his or her own. More advanced methods, however, are touched on throughout the guide in ways that can easily be understood by a beginner. Included are several techniques for making adjustable jewelry. You will also find numerous tips from the author on general technique, based on years of experience, in this complete and comprehensive guide for the average beginner of any age. There is something within this audiobook for everyone, whether they have been making jewelry for years or have never made a piece of jewelry in their lives. As you go through the book you will see how easy it is to learn making hemp jewelry step by step. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert, Tabitha Clark (Author), Kelly Mcgee (Narrator)

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How To Play Saxophone: Your Step by Step Guide To Playing The Saxophone

If you are looking for a quick, straightforward explanation to the art of playing saxophone, look no further. The How to Play Saxophone guide will give you all of the tools you need to jump into the exciting world of music and performance. This guide will provide you with knowledge of: - What the saxophone is and how it works - How to maintain and care for your instrument - What music really is and how to create it - How to read music, in both sheet and 'skeleton' versions - How to interpret the true intent of the composer - Every aspect of playing the saxophone, from mouth position to posture - How to identify and reciprocate style in music - How to take pieces and put your own life into them - How to play 'on the spot' without composed sheet music or memorization - And overall musicality This guide is the manual for saxophone playing, taken from its lofty place and brought to words, thoughts, and processes for the ordinary person. The step from listener to musician is a large one and will take a lot of knowledge and work. This guide will give you the knowledge and basis needed to undertake the task; all you have to supply is the practice. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert, Kevin Mccall (Author), David Angelo (Narrator)

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The The One-Cent Magenta: Inside the Quest to Own the Most Valuable Stamp in the World

When it was issued in 1856, it cost a penny. In 2014, this tiny square of faded red paper sold at Sotheby's for nearly $10 million, the largest amount ever paid for a postage stamp at auction. Through the stories of the eccentric characters who have bought, owned, and sold the One-Cent Magenta in the years in between, James Barron delivers a fascinating tale of global history and immense wealth, and of the human desire to collect. One-cent magentas were provisional stamps, printed quickly when a shipment of official stamps from London did not arrive in British Guiana. They were mostly thrown out with the newspapers; one stamp survived. The singular One-Cent Magenta has had nine owners since a twelve-year-old boy rediscovered it in 1873. He soon sold it for what would be $17 today. Among later owners was a wealthy French nobleman who hid the stamp from almost everyone; a businessman who traveled with the stamp in a briefcase handcuffed to his wrist; and John E. du Pont, who died while serving a thirty-year sentence for the murder of Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz. The One-Cent Magenta explores the intersection of obsessive pursuits and great affluence and asks why we want most what is most rare.

James Barron (Author), Jonathan Yen (Narrator)

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Vanity Fair: January 2017 Issue

J. Law! If there's one person who can redeem 2016, it's Jennifer Lawrence. Plus: Graydon Carter on Trump's implausible victory Inside the Kardashian Paris hotel heist AirBnB's second act How Peter Thiel took down Gawker Plus: Keith Richards, Isabella Rossellini, and much more! Vanity Fair is a cultural filter, sparking the global conversation about the people and ideas that matter most. With a dedication to journalistic excellence and powerful storytelling, Vanity Fair is the first choice-often the only choice-for the world's most influential and important audience. From print to social media, the big screen to the smartphone and now on audio, Vanity Fair is the arbiter of our era. Listen to Vanity Fair on the go Get the latest issue as it hits newsstands Buy a single issue or subscribe

Vanity Fair, Vanity Fair (Author), Various, Various Narrators, Various Narrators (Narrator)

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How to Brew Beer: Your Step By Step Guide To Brewing Beer

If you want to learn the secrets to make your own beer, then get the 'How To Brew Beer'. - You will discover how to make beer totally from scratch. - You can become the new popular and favorite person in your town because people will love how your beer tastes. - Discover the simple secrets of brewing delicious and tasty beer in your own home. - Don't ever have to pay for beer again. - Get tons of beer for a very cheap price. - These secrets can help you enjoy unlimited amounts of beer anytime you want. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert (Author), Sam Slydell (Narrator)

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Die Bücher unserer Zeit: Ein SPIEGEL-Kanon.

Der Spiegel (Author), Michael Bideller (Narrator)

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Der Chirurg des Pharaos: Ägyptologie

In Kairo verrutscht Tutanchamuns Bart. Ein deutscher Restaurator macht die berühmte Goldmaske wieder heil - mit aberwitzigem Aufwand. So muss das sein. Besonders in Zeiten, da Barbaren das Kulturerbe der Welt angreifen. Dies ist die Vertonung des Artikels der SPIEGEL-Ausgabe 52/2015. Sie entstand in Zusammenarbeit mit der Deutschen Blindenstudienanstalt e.V.

Der Spiegel (Author), Deutsche Blindenstudienanstalt E.V. (Narrator)

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'Nein ernst, als ob das komisch wär...': Kabarettistisches um, über und mit Joachim Ringelnatz

Joachim Ringelnatz zählt heute zu den wenigen Dichtern, die das deutschsprachige Kabarett seinerzeit überhaupt hervorgebracht hat. Aber nicht nur auf den Brettl-Bühnen, auch im alltäglichen Leben war er ein Original, ohne dies überhaupt sein zu wollen. Mit seinen Streichen lieferte er jedoch ausreichend Stoff für unzählige Anekdoten, die natürlich sehr bald zu Legendenbildungen führten. Es ist also nicht sonderlich verwunderlich, dass über kaum einen anderen Künstler des vergangenen Jahrhunderts soviel Merkwürdigkeiten, soviel Zoten berichtet wurden, wie eben über Joachim Ringelnatz. Das war ihm nicht immer recht, denn vielfach wichtiger waren ihm stets die unscheinbaren Umstände, hinter denen er erst das Große entdecken konnte. Deshalb ist auch, und das ist insbesondere bei Ringelnatzens Dichtung der Fall, das Unscheinbare immer das Charakteristische. Seine schrulligen Angewohnheiten, sein skurriler Humor, seine Schlagfertigkeit, alle seine Macken und Marotten, und nicht zuletzt sein unverwechselbarer Schreib- und Vortragsstil, alles das entdecken wir in diesen unterhaltsamen Geschichten wieder, die er entweder selbst erzählte, oder die ihm bis heute nachgesagt werden.

Joachim Ringelnatz, Peter Eckhart Reichel (Author), Michael Quast, Moritz Stoepel (Narrator)

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The Great Beanie Baby Bubble

A bestselling journalist delivers the never-before-told story of the plush animal craze that became the tulip mania of the 1990s In the annals of consumer crazes, nothing compares to Beanie Babies. In just three years, collectors who saw the toys as a means of speculation made creator Ty Warner, an eccentric college dropout, a billionaire—without advertising or big-box distribution. Beanie Babies were ten percent of eBay’s sales in its early days, with an average selling price of $30—six times the retail price. At the peak of the bubble in 1999, Warner reported a personal income of $662 million—more than Hasbro and Mattel combined. The end of the craze was swift and devastating, with “rare” Beanie Babies deemed worthless as quickly as they’d once been deemed priceless. Bissonnette draws on hundreds of interviews (including a visit to a man who lives with his 40,000 Ty products and an in-prison interview with a guy who killed a coworker over a Beanie Baby debt) for the first book on the strangest speculative mania of all time. Praise “Equally heartwarming and heartbreaking, this accessible work will captivate.” —Library Journal, Starred review “Bissonnette (Debt-Free U) does a masterful job of tracing the rise and fall of the Beanie Baby phenomenon of the 1990s . . . This cautionary tale of elevated consumerism, with collectors fretting over what they didn’t have rather than taking pleasure in what they did, serves as a useful history lesson for today, told with wit and subtlety.” —Publishers Weekly “The spectacular story of the strangest speculative bubble there ever was and the man behind it. A must-read for anyone looking to understand how manias start and markets go insane.” —LIAQUAT AHAMED, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Lords of Finance “Fascinating, strange, sad, funny, and entirely engrossing, The Great Beanie Baby Bubble is a smart, engaging book that’s as much about the odd saga of these plush toys as it is about the nature of obsession and desire.” —SUSAN ORLEAN, author of Rin Tin Tin “In spare, elegant prose, Zac Bissonnette tells the riveting story of how Ty Warner ruthlessly built Beanie Babies into a mania as misguided and regrettable as the 1637 Dutch tulip craze and mortgage-backed securities in 2008. You won’t be able to put this book down.” —WILLIAM D. COHAN, author of Money and Power “The amazing story of the time the world lost its mind over little beanbag critters named Punchers, Humphrey, and Wingless Quackers. Zac Bissonnette takes us on a journey into the secretive world of the man behind the mania, Ty Warner.” —BILL DEDMAN, coauthor of the bestselling biography Empty Mansions Sign Up Don't miss out on news about Penguin Books and authors, along with special offers and promotions. Sign me up for news about Nonfiction books and other great Penguin titles.Sign me up for news about Zac Bissonnette Email Address Date of Birth

Zac Bissonnette (Author), P.J. Ochlan (Narrator)

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