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Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky

by Kwame Mbalia ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Tristan Strong
Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods.Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote ... Read more

$27.50 USD

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods.Seventh grader Tristan Strong feels anything but strong ever since he failed to save his best friend when they were in a bus accident together. All he has left of Eddie is the journal his friend wrote
... Read more
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What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?

by Frederick Douglass ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

In 1852, Frederick Douglass, former slave and, by then, a leading figure in the abolitionist movement was asked by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association to address the group for their July 4th celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.Delivered, in fact, on the 5th of July, the speech caused an immediate sensation and swiftly became a seminal rallying cry of the abolitionist ... Read more

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In 1852, Frederick Douglass, former slave and, by then, a leading figure in the abolitionist movement was asked by the Rochester Ladies' Anti-Slavery Association to address the group for their July 4th celebration at Corinthian Hall in Rochester, New York.Delivered, in fact, on the 5th of July, the speech caused an immediate sensation and swiftly became a seminal rallying cry of the abolitionist
... Read more

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Shakespeare's Greatest Monologues - The Complete Collection

Over 40 Legendary Speeches

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Joseph Wycoff, Austyn Williamson, Amir Abdullah, Michael Downey, Christopher Prentice, Jack Hickey, Kevin Theis, Rebekah Ward, Alan Ball, John Lister, Sara Nichols, Ruth Kaufman, Tom Mula, Michael Mitchell, Karen Woditsch, Debo Balogun, Catherine O'Connor, Erin Philpott, Jean Marie Koon, Jean Moran, Tony Dobrowolski, Robert McLean, Colleen Scallen, Mark Richard, Katie Lynn, Sean Fortunato, David Blixt, Stephen Spencer, Belinda Bremner, Noelle Klyce, Mickey Theis, Bob Theis, Robert Koon, Angela Iannone, Barbara Figgins, Elizabeth Laidlaw, Jan Blixt, Ben Werling, Laura Spaeth, Glynis Gilio, Leenya Rideout, Barbara Zahora, Mark Lancaster, Ronald Keaton, Paul Stroili ...

Unabridged

2 hours 49 min

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best exemplified in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.From King Henry V's inspiring speech ... Read more

$8.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best exemplified in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players.From King Henry V's inspiring speech
... Read more
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History's Greatest Speeches: Black Voices

by Sojourner Truth, Booker T. Washington, Mary E. Church Terrell, Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. DuBois, Thurgood Marshall and Nelson Mandela ...

Narrated by Rochelle Young, Will Chris, Casaundra Freeman, Devereau Chumrau, Rosney Mauger, AK Murtada and Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

This is a special production from SoundCraft Audiobooks and is Volume 9 in the "History's Greatest Speeches" series.The struggle for human rights, emancipation, civil rights, social justice, voting rights and freedom from discrimination and tyranny is captured here in this volume of speeches by some of the most influential and brilliant black orators in history.From Sojourner Truth (Rochelle Young ... Read more

$5.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a special production from SoundCraft Audiobooks and is Volume 9 in the "History's Greatest Speeches" series.The struggle for human rights, emancipation, civil rights, social justice, voting rights and freedom from discrimination and tyranny is captured here in this volume of speeches by some of the most influential and brilliant black orators in history.From Sojourner Truth (Rochelle Young
... Read more
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I Got There

How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at The American Dream

by JeVon McCormick ...

Narrated by JeVon McCormick, Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

7 hours 56 min

He was born the mixed-race son of a negligent, drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mother. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree.No one expected him to succeed. But succeed he did.Starting out by scrubbing toilets, JT hustled and ... Read more

$14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

He was born the mixed-race son of a negligent, drug-dealing pimp father and a struggling single mother. He was raised in the slums of Dayton, Ohio, suffered incredible abuse and racism, and had multiple stints in the juvenile justice system. He barely graduated high school and has no college degree.No one expected him to succeed. But succeed he did.Starting out by scrubbing toilets, JT hustled and
... Read more
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History's Greatest Speeches - Vol. III

by Moses, Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, Pericles, Maximilien Robespierre, Marie Curie ...

Narrated by Mike Nussbaum, Joseph Wycoff, Paul Stroili, Kevin Theis, Leandro Cano, Amir Abdullah, Sara Nichols ...

Unabridged

2 hours 19 min

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history.From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has here collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time. Featuring such disparate historical characters as Moses ... Read more

$5.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history.From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has here collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time. Featuring such disparate historical characters as Moses
... Read more
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Dawn: A Slice-of-Life Reverse Isekai

My Children from Another World, Book 1

by Payton Fletcher, _Glasses ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 1 - My Children from Another World
Unabridged

10 hours 33 min

Upon losing his wife, an ex-adventurer must contend with politics, monsters, and fatherhood, in the first book of a moving and imaginative fantasy series.Not much daunts Rakta Velbrun. He has immigrated from Rusk to the Certillian Empire, traveled the realm battling unspeakable creatures with his adventuring guild, and faced off against the Warlock King himself. But when his wife, Lydia, passes ... Read more

$25.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Upon losing his wife, an ex-adventurer must contend with politics, monsters, and fatherhood, in the first book of a moving and imaginative fantasy series.Not much daunts Rakta Velbrun. He has immigrated from Rusk to the Certillian Empire, traveled the realm battling unspeakable creatures with his adventuring guild, and faced off against the Warlock King himself. But when his wife, Lydia, passes
... Read more
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Dr. No

A Novel

by Percival Everett ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

A sly, madcap novel about supervillains and nothing, really, from an American novelist whose star keeps risingThe protagonist of Percival Everett's puckish new novel is a brilliant professor of mathematics who goes by Wala Kitu. (Wala, he explains, means "nothing" in Tagalog, and Kitu is Swahili for "nothing.") He is an expert on nothing. That is to say, he is an expert, and his area of study is ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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A sly, madcap novel about supervillains and nothing, really, from an American novelist whose star keeps risingThe protagonist of Percival Everett's puckish new novel is a brilliant professor of mathematics who goes by Wala Kitu. (Wala, he explains, means "nothing" in Tagalog, and Kitu is Swahili for "nothing.") He is an expert on nothing. That is to say, he is an expert, and his area of study is
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
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Unspoken, The

An Ashe Cayne Novel

by Ian K. Smith ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Ashe Cayne
Unabridged

8 hours 16 min

In this new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith, an ex-cop turned private investigator seeks justice on the vibrant, dangerous streets of Chicago.Former Chicago detective Ashe Cayne is desperate for redemption. After refusing to participate in a police department cover-up involving the death of a young black man, Cayne is pushed out of the force. But he won’t sit quietly ... Read more

$35.99 USD

In this new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Ian K. Smith, an ex-cop turned private investigator seeks justice on the vibrant, dangerous streets of Chicago.Former Chicago detective Ashe Cayne is desperate for redemption. After refusing to participate in a police department cover-up involving the death of a young black man, Cayne is pushed out of the force. But he won’t sit quietly
... Read more
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Shakespeare's Greatest Monologues

Volume I

by William Shakespeare ...

Narrated by Jean Marie Koon, Stephen Spencer, Jan Blixt, Paul Stroili, Rebekah Ward, Debo Balogun, Katie Lynn, Bob Theis, Glynis Gilio, Amir Abdullah, Sara Nichols, Kevin Theis, Jean Moran, Belinda Bremner and Ben Werling ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players. From the murderous Lady Macbeth, ... Read more

$7.19 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters.These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains and bit players. From the murderous Lady Macbeth,
... Read more
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Riding for America

by Nancy Hays ...

Narrated by Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

4 hours 10 min

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century.Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery-and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War-Isaac was able to overcome challenges ... Read more

$12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Also available as: eBook

Riding for America is a story about a mother's sacrifice and inspiration as she guides her only son, Isaac Burns Murphy, to become the highest-paid and most successful sports icon of the 19th century.Although both of Isaac's parents, America Murphy and Jerry Burns, were born into slavery-and Jerry fought in some of the most decisive battles of the Civil War-Isaac was able to overcome challenges
... Read more

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History's Greatest Speeches - Vol. IV

by Cicero, St. Francis of Assisi, Benjamin Franklin, Robert Emmet, Jane Addams, Mohandas K. Gandhi, Nelson Mandela ...

Narrated by Brad Armacost, Tim Lee, Mike Nussbaum, Kevin Theis, Diane Sintich, Ajay Naidu, Amir Abdullah ...

Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history.From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has here collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time. Featuring such disparate historical characters as ... Read more

$5.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The most profound and important speeches ever delivered are here collected in this anthology, featuring some of the most influential figures in world history.From ancient times to the American Revolution to as recently as this past century, Fort Raphael Publishing has here collected seven of the most important and iconic speeches of all time. Featuring such disparate historical characters as
... Read more