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A Signature Performance: Four-time Emmy Award winner David Hyde Pierce delivers an air of lovable self-importance in his rendition of the classic social satire that remains as fresh today as the day it was published.

Three famous spy cases rocked America between 1948 and 1954: Alger Hiss; Julius and Ethel Rosenberg; and J. Robert Oppenheimer. Each program combines dramatic re-enactments based on archival material, new evidence, the latest assessments by American historians and scientists, and the commentaries of relatives and friends of the accused.

For their 45th anniversary, wealthy science buffs Hank and Molly Nonnar decide to fund an experimental rejuvenation procedure, with only one condition: that they be the first subjects.

A founding member of Monty Python and creator of Spamalot discusses his absurdly funny memoir of his remarkable journey from childhood in an austere boarding school, coming of age as a writer and comedian during the '60s and '70s, and his successful career in comedy, television, theater, and film.

Originally published in 1903, James Allen's classic As a Man Thinketh has been one of the most popular self-help books for over a century. Inspired by the biblical quote "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he", the book helps listeners discover the strength in themselves to deal with anything life may bring. Come listen to one of the most powerful books to alter one's thinking for the better.

What Pet Should I Get? This book by Dr. Seuss about making up one’s mind is the literary equivalent of buried treasure! What happens when a brother and sister visit a pet store to pick a pet? Naturally, they can’t choose just one! The tale captures a classic childhood moment—choosing a...

Austin is a distinguished Bostonian with a WASP pedigree, an unbeatable squash game, and a frightening secret. After he meets up with his old flame Ruth, they begin a comic and painful voyage of self-discovery.

My dad, in the early '50s, was, without doubt, a brilliant racing driver following a successful motorcycle racing career. It was apparent, at least to me, I was never going to be quite as good as him. However, that never prevented him from giving me full encouragement and support to race, or me from having the desire to race; until finding my "calling" in the racing world. A calling I'm sure my dad, had he still been alive, would have been proud of.

The Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, which records his private notes to himself and his ideas on Stoic philosophy. A major theme of Meditations is the importance of analyzing one's judgment of self and others, and the development of a cosmic perspective.

Kids will love learning how wacky words can be with this classic book of tongue twisters from Dr. Seuss! When a fox in socks meets Knox in a box, this rhyming romp is just getting started. Add chicks with bricks, blocks and clocks, chewy blue glue, and a noodle-eating poodle, and you know that...

Count and rhyme while exploring the zany world and words of Dr. Seuss in this classic picture book. Don’t miss the Netflix original series Dr. Seuss’s Red Fish, Blue Fish! From counting to opposites to Dr. Seuss’s signature silly rhymes, this book has everything a beginning reader needs!...

Introduce children to Dr. Seuss’s wonderfully witty wordplay with this classic rhyming book, known as “the simplest Seuss for youngest use.” HOP POP We like to hop. We like to hop on top of Pop. Follow along with Red and Ned and Ted and Ed in a bed. And giggle as Pat sits on a hat and on a...

This book is a compilation of chapters reflecting on 30 years of addiction. Each chapter has musical prose accompanying it. In the audio book, the musical prose is presented as songs. This book was written for three reasons. The most important was therapy and I would recommend that all addicts write their thoughts. Secondly, the musical content is a positive addiction which helps my ongoing sobriety. And thirdly, everyone’s path to rock bottom is unique and everyone’s journey to sobriety is arduous.