Benjamin G. Powell has narrated 5 audiobooks on Listento.it by 5 authors. The most-rated is Survival Gear You Can Live With.
The Nazi, the Princess, and the Shoemaker
Summary
Have you ever heard of a Jew who saved a Nazi's life? Who evaded capture by pretending to be a Polish peasant, a communist spy, a partisan, and a rabbi? Who spent months starving in the woods, sleeping in haystacks in the freezing cold, only to finish off the war in a luxurious palace as the guest of a Polish princess? Over 30 years in the making, this unique and extraordinary account was recreated from cassette tapes which were recorded in the early 1980s and later found in the bottom of a closet as well as videotaped interviews by Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation. The book describes Binem's childhood in the rural Polish village of Radziejow and details how his family and community were devastated by the trauma of the Nazi invasion and unimaginably cruel occupation of Poland. At the age of 24, Binem escapes a German forced labor camp and struggles to survive the harsh Polish winter by sleeping in haystacks during the day and begging food from peasant farmers at night. Through a chance encounter with a former schoolmate, Binem is taken in by the Osten-Sackens, an aristocratic Polish woman (the “princess”) and her ethnic German husband, who Binem later learns is a secret Gestapo agent. When Germany begins to lose the war, their son, an SS officer (the “Nazi”), forces Binem to vow to protect his parents from inevitable attempts at retribution. Binem makes good on his promise (three times!), saving the Osten-Sackens twice from Russian soldiers and later by testifying on his behalf in a Polish court. The book describes Binem’s holocaust experience in harrowing detail, from its lows, including a suicide attempt in the Jewish graveyard where his parents were buried, to its highs, such as finishing off the war as an honored guest at the Osten-Sacken mansion and his celebratory speech to the Russian Jewish officers who liberated him.
©2018 Adi Neuman (P)2019 Adi Neuman
Of Blood and Stone: A Bill Evers Novel
Summary
When former Iraqi and Afghanistan war veteran Bill Evers is recruited to track down a mystical artifact that has been stolen from a Mexican museum, he initially refuses. After learning the cartouche is cursed, and that it contains powers that could likely destroy the world if it falls into wrong hands, he feels duty bound to accept the mission. Dan Dugan, known for his time spent as a contractor for Blackwater and later as a gun runner, will stop at nothing to get his hands on the cartouche, including killing anyone who stands in his way. He desperately wants the cartouche, as it could be worth billions and possibly make him the most powerful man in the world. At the same time, it could lead to the end of the world as we know it. This high-paced, nonstop, action adventure follows Evers on his mission to seek out the cartouche and attempt to stop Dugan from unleashing hell on Earth. Martial arts action, intrigue, murder, magic, and mayhem await!
©2014 Kaizen Quest Publishing (P)2016 Kaizen Quest Publishing
Occam's Razor
Summary
Bill Evers, a former soldier, mercenary, and martial arts expert is once again in action to try and stop the leader of the Bilderbergers' evil plan. The members of this ultra-secretive organization include many of the rich and famous, but its extremely wealthy leader has sinister plans that no one could have predicted. Prepare to be shocked, horrified, and grateful for the warriors who keep us safe from the evil in this world! This is a fast-paced action thriller filled with nail-biting suspense! The plot in Occam's Razor is not only evil, but it will shake you to your very core as you start to realize how easily this explosive novel could manifest in our current society. Real martial arts action, covert military missions, conspiracy theories, non-stop action, and the most sinister of plans await you in this explosive action thriller. Occam's Razor is a non-stop thrill ride that will leave you wondering about the very world in which you live! This is a must listen given the current circumstances in our world today!
©2015 Kaizen Quest Publishing (P)2016 Howard Upton
The Wind in the Willows
Summary
A wonderful story about individuality, friendship, nature, and life. Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad are a pure delight through their numerous escapades involving motorcar envy, messing about in boats, picnic pleasures, and untimely snowstorms. The main characters here are: Toad, a drama queen Water Rat (Ratty), an outdoorsy guy and a bit of a dreamer Mole, a shy/hesitant but loyal friend, enjoying the outside now that he has a friend with whom to do so Badger, the somewhat antisocial patriarch who nevertheless cares for the others Ratty and Mole just want to row up and down the river in summer and enjoy the outdoors, while Badger keeps away from everyone. They meet other animals, such as Otter, a family man, or the Sea Rat. However, the plans of the three friends are often thwarted by Toad and his plans and obsessions since they want to help him, even if he doesn't want their help.
©2006 AudioKidz (P)2019 AudioKidz
Survival Gear You Can Live With
Summary
Completely updated and edited, June 2015. A quality survival kit is one of the critical keys in prevailing during a backcountry emergency. Survival instructor Tony Nester shares what essential gear to carry and how to design a tailor-made kit to fit your specific needs. Drawing upon the past 26 years of teaching field courses, Nester provides a pragmatic look at the crucial elements that should go into a personal survival kit and the steps to help ensure that you don't get lost in the first place. Tony Nester is the director of the Ancient Pathways Survival School in Flagstaff, Arizona. His company is the primary provider of desert survival training for the military special operations community. Tony has taught field courses for the US Marshals, FAA, NTSB, and he served as the technical director for the film, Into the Wild. He is the author of five print books, nine eBooks, and three DVDs on how to survive in wilderness and urban settings. He and his family live in a passive-solar, straw bale house in Flagstaff, Arizona.
©2013 Tony Nester (P)2015 Tony Nester