Art & Music Audiobooks | Non-Fiction

Bing and Billie and Frank and Ella and Judy and Barbra

Crosby, Holiday, Sinatra, Fitzgerald, Garland, and Streisand were the major interpreters of the American songbook, and this is the interlocking story of their lives and careers. Here is the epic tale of how these artists dominated American popular music over a fifty-year period, a roller coaster ride that gains momentum through the 1930s and '40s, reaches a crest of magical creativity in the 1950s and early '60s, and then crashes down by the early 1970s, a half century when the great American songbook dominated the airwaves and the fight for racial equality came to the forefront. Ella was beloved in her time, and she is still beloved. Frank is still the king of the songbook, but Bing's legacy is just as vital once you start listening to his unprecedented 1930s output. The best songs from Judy's greatest triumph, her 1963-64 TV series, are shared endlessly online. The legend of Billie grows by the year, and the basis of this should be appreciation and wonder for her own great artistry in the 1930s. Barbra is a living legend and still a commercial force to be reckoned with, the last exemplar of the songbook and its glories. All six of these singers reach out to us and show us new ways of expression and new ways to dream. Their song is largely ended but the melody lingers on.

Dan Callahan (Author), Paul Bellantoni (Narrator)

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Alfred Hitchcock’s Legendary Leading Ladies: The Lives of Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Fontaine

Considering that her film career lasted just six years, it would seem as though the reputation of Grace Kelly far outweighs her actual output. Indeed, from the time of her arrival in Hollywood in 1951 through her final film, High Society, in 1956, Kelly acted in just 11 films, leaving viewers to wonder whether Kelly was still in the beginning of her career or whether High Society was a proper culmination to an extraordinarily brief stay in the film industry? Ultimately, it is might be most accurate to state that Kelly was still in the prime of her career, but it’s unclear what direction her career would have taken, as well as who inherited the void she left. Ingrid Bergman’s fame cannot be doubted, but the international quality of her career has prevented most people from gaining a complete understanding of her filmography. Moreover, the immense success of her most famous films obscured her other achievements; one of Bergman’s persistent lamentations late in her career was that even though she appeared in other films she deemed more significant, the only film of hers that people wanted to discuss was Casablanca. Although Fontaine and de Havilland would make history by becoming the only sisters to both win an Academy Award for Best Actress, that anecdote was just one of the various stories about the siblings that has shed light on their notoriously contentious and complicated relationship. As Fontaine once put it, “I married first, won the Oscar before Olivia did, and if I die first, she'll undoubtedly be livid because I beat her to it!' Kim Novak’s most famous role was as one of Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary “icy blondes” in Vertigo (1958), beguiling Jimmy Stewart’s character to the point of madness in what is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. The girl who originally wanted to be an artist reached the upper echelon of Hollywood itself before she had even turned 30.

Charles River Editors (Author), Mary Rossman (Narrator)

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No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of A League of Their Own: Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Hom

The inside story of how A League of Their Own-one of the most beloved baseball movies of all time-developed from an unheralded piece of American history into a perennial cinematic favorite. Featuring exclusive interviews and behind the scenes memories from the original cast and creators. No Crying in Baseball is a rollicking, revelatory deep dive into a one‑of‑a‑kind film. Before A League of Their Own, few American girls could imagine themselves playing professional ball (and doing it better than the boys). But Penny Marshall's genre outlier became an instant classic and significant aha moment for countless young women who saw that throwing like a girl was far from an insult. Part fly‑on‑the‑wall narrative, part immersive pop nostalgia, No Crying in Baseball is for readers who love stories about subverting gender roles as well as fans of the film who remain passionate thirty years after its release. With key anecdotes from the cast, crew, and diehard fanatics, Carlson presents the definitive, first‑ever history of the making of the treasured film that inspired generations of Dottie Hinsons to dream bigger and aim for the sky.

Erin Carlson (Author), Mia Hutchinson Shaw (Narrator)

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[Russian] - Теория Большого взрыва. Самая полная история создания культового сериала

В жизни двух физиков многое меняется, когда 24 сентября 2007 года в освободившуюся квартиру на их этаже въезжает новая соседка — очаровательная официантка из Небраски. Так начался сериал, который стал уникальным для своего времени, а для нашего — культовым. И теперь у вас есть возможность узнать все о внутренней кухне «Теории Большого взрыва», ведь эта книга — результат 120 часов интервью, проведенных за 9 месяцев, тысяч страниц расшифровок и 114 страниц заметок после пересмотра 280 серий. Автор проведет вас за кулисы любимого шоу, где вы услышите историю создания сериала из первых уст. Специально для всех фанатов сериала в России издание было дополнено предисловием и бонусной главой-интервью от студии «Кураж-Бамбей», подарившей нам знаменитый русский голос «Теории Большого взрыва»!

джессика рэдлофф (Author), станислав федорчук (Narrator)

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[German] - Nomads 2: Dunkles Land

NOMADS 2 - Dunkles Land Nachdem die Mission der Zora ein unvermitteltes Ende gefunden hat, beschließt Dominic Porter, der Flotte den Rücken zu kehren und ein neues Leben zu beginnen. Zusammen mit Ellena Green und Monica Simmons macht er sich auf den Heimweg, zurück zu seiner Familie. Doch die Reise birgt unzählige Gefahren, mit denen weder er, noch seine beiden Begleite- rinnen rechnen konnten... NOMADS So werden die Menschen von den vielen Rassen der Milchstrasse genannt. Als Überlebende und Flüchtlinge versuchen sie sich zwischen den Kultu- ren der Galaxis, die von ihren Bewohnern ASGAROON genannt wird, zu behaupten. Etliche von ihnen haben es geschafft, sich in der feudalen Gesellschaft ASGAROONS einen Namen zu machen. Andere fristen ein Dasein als heimatlose Wanderer. Doch ungeachtet ihres Status begegnet man den neuen Bewohnern ASGAROONS mit Misstrauen und Verach- tung...

Allan J. Stark (Author), Georg Bruckmann (Narrator)

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[Hindi] - सैर सपाटा

जंगल में बहुत से ऐसे जीव होते है जो सहसा हमें अपनी ओर आकृष्ट करते है ,जैसे शेर,भालू ,चीते ,लोमड़ी ,हिरन ,हांथी ,बंदर,बिल्ली, नाना प्रकार के जीव जंतु रंग बिरंगे पक्षी , एक अलग ही दुनिया है जो भोजन ,सुरछा ,ताकत ,आधिपत्य ,मनोरंजन में रमे रहते है। इस कहानी संग्रह की पुस्तक में बहुत सी ऐसी कहानियाँ है जो काल्पनिक परिस्थियाँ उत्पन्न कर जंगल और जंगल से सम्बंधित जीवो का मानवीय रूपांतरण ,भाषा ,संवाद के माध्यम से उनके गुण दोष के आधार पर रोचक और मनोरंजक ढंग से वर्तमान परिपेच्छ से दर्शाने की चेष्टा की है। इन कहानियों में आपको भालू, वैद्य के रूप में मिलेगा ,हांथी शिक्षक के रूप में ,बिल्ली गाते हुए ,बंदर राजा बनते हुए ,लोमड़ी संत बनते हुए ,सर्प खूंखार दरिंदा बनते हुए ,सांप और नेवला दोस्ती की मिसाल बनते हुए ,कुत्ते अमृत महोत्सव मनाते हुए जैसी बहुत सी रोचक ,दिलचस्प कहानियाँ पढ़ने को मिलेगी। साथ ही साथ यह भी प्रयास किया गया है ये कहानियाँ शिक्षाप्रद हो भावनात्मक रूप से उनसे जुड़ कर अपने मस्तिष्क को समुन्नत बना सके। चलिए चलते है ,मनोरंजन से भरी दुनिया जंगल के इस सफर में ,जहाँ ,मस्ती है ,मनोरंजन है ,शिक्षा है ,प्यार है ,दोस्ती है ,तकरार है ,शिकार है ,शिकारी है ।

Dharmendra Mishra (Author), Mridweeka, Pallav (Narrator)

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[Hindi] - फकीरा

जिंदगी की कहानी ऊपर वाला गढ़ता है, वही है सबसे बड़ा कहानीकार। लोगों का आना जाना पहले से ही तय होता है। कभी-कभी किसी एक के आने से जिंदगी बहुत खूबसूरत हो जाती है। शिवन की जिंदगी में कुसुम का आना भी कुछ ऐसा ही था। पर जिंदगी हमेशा हमारे मुताबिक नहीं चलती। यह कहानी शिवन की है, जो कुसुम से बेइंतहा मोहब्बत करता है। अक्सर लोग जुदाई में टूट जाते हैं पर सच्ची मोहब्बत को जिस्म की जरुरत नहीं पड़ती। शिवन का प्रेम कुसुम के प्रति पवित्र है। ‘फकीरा’ प्रेम, संघर्ष और रिश्तों की कहानी है। कभी-कभी इंसान किसी के प्रेम में इतना उलझ जाता है कि उसे वो लोग नहीं दिखाई देते जो उससे बेहद प्यार करते हैं। ‘शिवन’ से ‘फकीरा’ बनने की कहानी है - “फकीरा”। यह कहानी प्यार के सुख से शुरु होकर जुदाई के दुःख तक तो पहुँचती है पर क्या वाकई इस दुःख से शिवन उर्फ फकीरा टूट जाता है? जरुर पढ़िए “फकीरा”... about the author पेशे से शिक्षक और शौक से लेखक अजीश नायर पश्चिम बंगाल के खड़गपुर के रहने वाले हैं। अजीश मानते हैं कि हर इंसान के पास कहानी है क्योंकि जिंदगी के इस सफर में हम कई कहानियों से रूबरू होते हैं। 2017 में इन्होंने अपना पहला अंग्रेजी उपन्यास “थ्री अस्पेक्ट्स” लिखा था जिसे बेहद पसंद किया गया था। अजीश अधिकतर कविताएँ ही लिखते हैं और यह इनका पहला हिंदी उपन्यास है। वैसे तो अजीश अंग्रेजी पढ़ाते हैं पर हिंदी के प्रति इनकी रुचि कम नहीं है। अजीश एक हँसमुख और मिलनसार इंसान हैं। दूसरों की खुशी की वजह बनना इन्हें बेहद पसंद है।.

Ajeesh Nayar (Author), Brijesh Namdev (Narrator)

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[Hindi] - श्रीति शर्मा की लव स्टोरीज

'श्रीति शर्मा की लव स्टोरीज' उपन्यास एक मिडिल क्लास लड़की के सपनों के बनने, बिगड़ने और पाने के सफ़र को बयान करता है। मुम्बई के मध्यमवर्गीय परिवार में जन्मी और बड़ी हुई बोल्ड एंड ब्यूटीफुल श्रीति शर्मा को हालात के चलते अजमेर आकर बसने और नौकरी करने को मजबूर होना पड़ा। आर्थिक संकटों व मानसिक संघर्षों के बावजूद वह अपने मिस्टर राईट को पाने का सपना सच करने के लिए कमर कसती है। पर सपने सच करना उसे देखने सा आसान कहाँ होता है, और विशेष रूप से तब, जब आपकी किस्मत ही आपके ख़िलाफ़ हो। इस सफ़र में उसे कई लाईफ चेंजिंग सबक़ मिले जिसने जीवन का नजरिया बदला। जो सबक़ उसने सीखे, उसमें जीवन में आगे बढ़ने की प्रेरणा भी है और बेहतर जीवन के फ़लसफ़े भी। आजकल का मतलब वाला प्रेम भी है और छुपी वासना भी। आधुनिक आध्यात्म के सबक़ भी हैं और कार्पोरेट पॉलिटिक्स भी। नफ़रत की लहरें भी हैं और बदले की भावना भी।

Ramesh Tehlani (Author), Pallav (Narrator)

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Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day

Unravel the Legacy: How War Films Shape and Reflect our World Ever wondered how the silver screen has mirrored the tumultuous pages of history? How does cinema capture the essence of wars that have torn apart nations and rebuilt them? Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day delves deep into the heart of war films, revealing the profound ways they have impacted society and been influenced by it in return. Take a journey back in time to the silent era, where the genre was born and cinema began its portrayal of war. Witness the transition from silent black-and-white portrayals to the technicolor epics of WWII, the emotional rawness of Vietnam War films, and the technological marvels of modern warfare movies. Along the way, explore the societal reflections, controversies, and ethical debates surrounding these films. But it's not just about the films. It's about the people they represent. How has cinema portrayed veterans, women, and minorities over the decades? How have war films aided in healing trauma or fanning the flames of protest? This book will provide answers, unraveling the intricate relationship between cinema and society. From the pioneers of the silent era to the groundbreaking directors of today, discover the stories behind the stories on the big screen. Dive into Cinema’s Frontline: War Films from Silent Era to the Modern Day to embark on an enlightening cinematic journey. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, a history buff, or someone intrigued by the interplay of art and society, this book promises to captivate, inform, and inspire. Secure your passage to a deeper understanding of war films and their indelible mark on culture and consciousness.

Cameron Jameson (Author), Percival Kingsley (Narrator)

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The Trunk

Inspired by classic pulp fiction and old-time radio programs, the Narada Radio Company endeavors to create audio dramas that go from amusing to terrifying. To some, antiques are nothing more than worthless junk. To others, a newfound treasure. When an old man brings home a recently purchased steamer trunk from an auction, he acquires more than he bargained for in this compelling supernatural mystery. Featuring a full cast of voice actors with sound effects and music. Written by Pete Lutz, the audio play was named the First Prize winner of the 2015 Marion Thauer Brown Audio Drama Scriptwriting Award.

Pete Lutz (Author), A Full Cast (Narrator)

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Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon (Special Edition)

A musical biography unlike any you’ve ever heard: Paul Simon in conversation with Malcolm Gladwell and Bruce Headlam, discussing Simon’s greatest hits, artistic struggles, and what it means to move people through music, now with a new epilogue that finds Paul continuing to wrestle songs from the universe including for his latest album Seven Psalms. What happens when Paul Simon, widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in music history, and Malcolm Gladwell, the bestselling author and podcast host, sit down together, with a tape recorder and a guitar? Miracle and Wonder: Conversations with Paul Simon is part memoir, part investigation, and unlike any creative portrait you’ve ever heard before. Recorded over a series of conversations between Simon, Gladwell, and Gladwell’s oldest friend and co-writer, journalist and Broken Record podcast co-host Bruce Headlam, the conversation flows from Simon’s music, to his childhood in Queens, NY, to his frequent collaborators and the nature of creativity itself. Gladwell and Headlam traveled from the mountains of Hawaii to Simon’s own backyard studio to record an artist they’ve idolized since childhood. Woven throughout the audiobook is distinctive commentary about Simon’s songwriting alongside archival audio footage and never-before-heard live studio versions and original recordings of beloved hits including “The Boxer,” “The Sound of Silence,” and “Graceland”. Between conversations, Gladwell deploys his signature blend of historical research and social science to understand how a boy from 1940’s Queens conjured near-perfect songs over an incredible career. Along the way he gathers reflections on Simon’s particular genius from the likes of Sting, Herbie Hancock, and Roseanne Cash. The result is an intimate audio biography of one of America’s most popular songwriters.

Bruce Headlam, Malcolm Gladwell (Author), Bruce Headlam, Malcolm Gladwell, Paul Simon (Narrator)

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So You Want to Work in a Museum?

A One-Stop Guide to Museum Careers People who love art, are fascinated by archaeology, or are history buffs may have considered the idea of working in a museum. But experience as a museum visitor reveals only the public-facing side of the museum, and not its complex, dynamic internal structure. So You Want to Work in A Museum? helps to demystify museums as institutions and to prepare prospective museum staff to explore the field further. After reading this book, readers will be able to: Understand how non-profit museums are governed, funded, and staffed, and how they define and meet their missions.Explore museum divisions and departments and specific roles within them--not just prominent roles like directors and curators, but also less visible ones like registrars, preparators, development officers, conservators, and more. Consider the contemporary function of museums, and how yesterday's cabinets of curiosity have evolved into today's community catalysts. Examine how the contemporary function of museums has affected the types of positions available and the work museum staff do on a daily basis. Look at the skills required for different types of positions, and how readers aspiring to work in those positions can best prepare themselves to land their dream jobs and be successful in them. Understand the benefits and potential challenges of working in a museum, and Access a wealth of resources that will inspire further study of the field, and outline next steps to pursue a museum career.

Tara Young (Author), Christina Delaine (Narrator)

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