Jack de Golia has narrated 57 audiobooks on Listento.it by 31 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.3★ across 17 ratings. The most-rated is The Skillful Teacher.
Dirty Deeds
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Philadelphia. City of Brotherly Love. Unless you have the Philly mob trying to kill you and the FBI wanting to sit you down for an interview about your connections to organized crime. Not to mention being wanted for your own illegal business ventures. Did you guess I was in trouble?
©2017 Armand Rosamilia (P)2018 Armand Rosamilia
Remembering the Battle of the Crater: War as Murder
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The Battle of the Crater is known as one of the Civil War's bloodiest struggles - a Union loss with combined casualties of 5,000, many of whom were members of the United States Colored Troops (USCT) under Union Brigadier General Edward Ferrero. The battle was a violent clash of forces as Confederate soldiers fought for the first time against African American soldiers. After the Union lost the battle, these black soldiers were captured and subject both to extensive abuse and the threat of being returned to slavery in the South. Yet, despite their heroism and sacrifice, these men are often overlooked in public memory of the war. In Remembering the Battle of the Crater: War is Murder, Kevin M. Levin addresses the shared recollection of a battle that epitomizes the way Americans have chosen to remember, or in many cases forget, the presence of the USCT. The volume analyzes how the racial component of the war's history was portrayed at various points during the 140 years following its conclusion, illuminating the social changes and challenges experienced by the nation as a whole. Remembering the Battle of the Crater gives the members of the USCT a newfound voice in history.
©2012 The University Press of Kentucky (P)2016 Redwood Audiobooks
Stephen Curry: Rise of the Star
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"I've never been afraid of big moments. I get butterflies. I get nervous and anxious, but I think those are all good signs that I'm ready for the moment." - Stephen Curry. Stephen Curry was intent in showing the world that he was not just "lucky" - he wanted to show that he deserved to be playing in the Finals. He deserved to be the MVP. He deserved to win a championship. He deserved to be recognized as one of the greatest players to ever play the game. From humble beginnings, as the seventh pick in the 2009 NBA Draft that went relatively unnoticed, from having the one of worst records in the NBA in his first year as a Warrior, from being cast aside by critics for being always riddled with injury, he was now on the verge of ending all speculation once and for all as to whether his name deserved to be mentioned amongst the NBA greats. All it took was just 12 more minutes, just one more quarter of basketball - with the Cleveland Cavalier fans booing him, the critics doubting him, and the whole world watching him - he would show them just what he's capable of to succeed under pressure, a skill he has picked up and honed over all the years of his basketball life. After 12 minutes, the world would come to know of the legend of Stephen Curry - being one of the greatest shooters to ever play the game of basketball. After 12 more minutes, Stephen Curry would be deemed a bonafide superstar. After 12 more minutes, Stephen Curry wouldn't be known as the guy who got "lucky" to be MVP - he would go from being just another all-star, to being an NBA Champion and solidifying his status as an absolute force to be reckoned with in the league. Interesting, engaging, and easy, this book is about the rise of Stephen Curry, the "Long-Shot", the MVP, and the champion. Listen now to enjoy the journey of this great superstar!
©2016 John Emerson (P)2016 John Emerson
The Lance
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In the frozen wastes of Antarctica the Lance, an ancient weapon of unthinkable power - once lost and legendary - has been recovered. In the terrorized streets of Jerusalem, devastation is unleashed upon the eve of international peace. In the halls of power of Washington, D.C. a desperate plot set in motion during the final days of World War II has begun to unfold. Now Nick Carter and his team of deep black operatives from the PROJECT must race against time to stop events that will lead to the next World War. But to do that they must first stop those who already wield the Lance. This non-stop thriller is Book Two in the PROJECT series.
©2011 Alex Lukeman (P)2013 Alex Lukeman
Solomon's Gold
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An ancient scroll written in code is discovered in a New York museum. Selena Connor is called in to break the code and translate the writing. She's a world-class linguist, a member of the secretive, covert operations team known as the Project. The scroll reveals clues to a treasure collected by King Solomon to build and maintain the First Jewish Temple. Hidden somewhere in the desert lands of Israel is a vast hoard of gold, the heritage of a nation. Director Harker of the Project sends the team out to discover where the treasure is hidden. Selena is determined to quit the dangers of the field, but this looks like a pleasant change from the usual mission. It's just a simple archaeological expedition, after all. But nothing that involves the Project is ever simple. Betrayal, murder, and vicious enemies stalk the expedition, as Selena and her teammates follow the clues revealed by the scroll. Meanwhile, back in New York where it all began, a sinister plan is unfolding. Will the Project survive their enemies and find Solomon's gold? Can they stop a plot to kill two of the world's most important leaders and thousands of unsuspecting victims? The issue is in doubt!
©2017 Alexander Lukeman (P)2017 Alexander Lukeman
Dirty Deeds 7
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The next chapter in the Award Winning crime thriller series! What started out as a simple kidnapping and trip to Texas has turned into a typical week for me: Dead bodies, being shot at, changes in my life, too much heat, lots of great food and sparring with the local sheriff and the FBI.
©2019 Armand Rosamilia (P)2020 Armand Rosamilia
Fire: A Brief History
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Over vast expanses of time, fire and humanity have interacted to expand the domain of each, transforming the earth and what it means to be human. In this concise yet wide-ranging book, Stephen J. Pyne - named by Science magazine as "the world's leading authority on the history of fire" - explores the surprising dynamics of fire before humans, fire and human origins, aboriginal economies of hunting and foraging, agricultural and pastoral uses of fire, fire ceremonies, fire as an idea and a technology, and industrial fire. In this revised and expanded audiobook edition, Pyne looks to the future of fire as a constant, defining presence on Earth. A new chapter explores the importance of fire in the 21st century, with special attention to its role in the Anthropocene, or what he posits might equally be called the Pyrocene. The book is published by University of Washington Press. The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks. Praise for the book: "No one is better qualified to teach us about fire's history, fire's crucial role in shaping landscapes, than Stephen Pyne." (The New York Times) "Pyne is the world's leading authority on the history of fire, and his erudition is phenomenal." (Science) "Stephen J. Pyne writes about fire as if he were on fire, with searing, consuming heat and light." (Seattle Times)
©2019 Stephen J. Pyne (P)2019 Redwood Audiobooks
The Long Search for Home
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Bobby and Becca Warren are enjoying college life when a mysterious disease ravages the country. With chaos ensuing, they head for home to join their family, but when they arrive they discover their home has been burned and find the graves of their mother and youngest brother in the backyard. With scavengers swarming over the neighborhood, the siblings decide to search for their father using clues he has left for them, but before they can find him they are captured by a local militia. Caught between a psychotic killer and an advancing foreign army with no chance to escape, their only hope rests with their father, who doesn't even know they are alive.
©2015 Ray Wenck (P)2019 Ray Wenck
Dirty Deeds
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I get paid to erase problems. Did your extramarital affair produce an unwanted complication? Family problems? Just want to enjoy your midlife crisis by yourself? That's where I come in. For a fee, I'll take care of it. A big fee. Only, I'm not going to do what you think. I'm not going to save you from them, I'm going to save them from you.
©2017 Armand Rosamilia (P)2017 Armand Rosamilia
Dirty Deeds 5
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Marisa Paige, assistant to James Gaffney's legal and illegal endeavors, just wanted to spend time in Florida. Sunny beaches. Baseball games. Sightseeing in St. Augustine. When Marisa stumbles upon the dead owner of a baseball card store, her vacation plans change. Can she solve this cozy mystery before someone else dies? Will she get to see a few Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baseball games and work on her tan as well?
©2018 Armand Rosamilia (P)2020 Armand Rosamilia
The Ajax Protocol
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The Project is a Black Ops intelligence unit reporting only to the president of the United States. When an assassination attempt takes the president out of commission, the Project is caught up in a conspiracy that threatens to spark a world war and runs a lot deeper than just trying to kill the leader of the free world. Led by Director Elizabeth Harker, the Project team discovers a cold-hearted plot to turn America into a totalitarian police state. Betrayed by powerful enemies at home and forced to rely on doubtful allies abroad, Harker and her team are driven underground. With time running out, they must stop the conspirators before they destroy everything America stands for. At the same time, team leader Nick Carter and his lover Selena Connor struggle to commit to each other in a covert world where love and compassion are in short supply and enemies lie in wait at every turn. The Ajax Protocol could be taken from tomorrow's headlines. It will disturb you and keep you listening to the end.
©2014 Alex Lukeman (P)2014 Alex Lukeman
The Seventh Pillar
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A fanatical terrorist has visions of the Islamic Mahdi commanding him to begin the Apocalypse and bring about the End of Days. An ancient brotherhood of assassins hidden for centuries reappears to murder and ignite the fires of war. A truck carrying a terrible weapon leaves Sudan for the lawless mountains of Algeria and an unknown destination. Director Elizabeth Harker of the Project sends Nick Carter and Selena Connorto to the burning wastelands of Western Africa, the back streets of San Diego and the bitter mountains of the Hindu Kush, before a final confrontation that will decide the future of Western civilization.
©2012 Alex Lukeman (P)2013 Alex Lukeman
The Solomon Scroll
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The contents of an ancient scroll set in motion a deadly quest for the tomb of Solomon and the long-lost treasure of the Second Jewish Temple. The Project team is up against a madman who believes he is the last high priest of an ancient and cruel god. He seeks the Seal of Solomon and the mystical powers he's sure it will bring him. He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants, including murder and treachery. From the streets of Beirut to the barrens of Saudi Arabia and the wild canyons of Ethiopia, the Project team follows a strange trail of confusing clues in search of Solomon's bones and the sacred heritage of a nation.
©2015 Alex Lukeman (P)2015 Alex Lukeman
The Eye of Shiva
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On a mission to the Philippines Nick Carter of the Project finds ancient gold coins in a terrorist stronghold. The terrorists have been using the gold to buy weapons. Where did the coins come from? The discovery sets the Project team on a collision course with a ruthless terrorist who dreams of an Islamic Caliphate in India and a dying spy from India's CIA seeking revenge for the murder of his wife and son. All the while, a secret global conspiracy is manipulating events from behind the scenes. The conspirators want to provoke war between Pakistan and India and launch a nuclear missile at China. Clues hint that the gold coins are part of a legendary treasure looted from India in the 18th century by a Persian King. Among the stolen artifacts is a mystical jewel known as the Eye of Shiva. One man is obsessed with finding it and fulfilling a prophecy predicting the destruction of India's enemies. Nick and his lover Selena struggle with their doubts about each other even as they risk their lives against murderous enemies. As the war drums grow louder and tensions rise on the sub-continent, Nick and Selena are caught in a race against time to stop a nuclear war that will devastate China, Pakistan and India. The Eye of Shiva is a fast moving story of love, revenge and intrigue, guaranteed to keep you turning pages.
©2014 Alex Lukeman (P)2014 Alex Lukeman
Robin Williams' 100 Greatest Jokes
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Laughter is always the best medicine! If you love the comedy of Robin Williams and need a laugh, this book is for you! Robin Williams' 100 Greatest Jokes is a collection of Williams' funniest punchlines expanding his entire career, from his funniest movies to his brilliant stand-up comedy routines. Although the world lost Robin Williams in 2014, his comedic genius lives on in this hilarious keepsake. Robin Willams' 100 Greatest Jokes is the perfect coffee table book that will have everyone roaring with laughter! A great gift idea for lovers of comedy and Robin Williams' fans!
©2014 Player Publications (P)2014 Player Publications
White Jade
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White Jade is a fast-paced thriller that spins a web of deceit and murder across the globe, featuring characters caught up in a deadly international power game. Former Recon Marine Nick Carter works for the Project, a covert counter-terrorism unit reporting to the President. He's taciturn and tough, with a dark history of emotional and physical scars. Selena Connor is a beautiful, strong, and skilled linguist. When her wealthy uncle is murdered by someone looking for an ancient book about the elixir of immortality, she's thrown into Nick's dangerous world. Nick is assigned to protect Selena and help her recover the missing text. The search escalates into a life and death adventure reaching from the gold country of California to the high country of Tibet, from Washington to Beijing. Along the way Nick and Selena begin a relationship forged by danger, combat, and betrayal. Someone is out to take over China and attack America--and Nick and Selena are right in the line of fire. International intrigue, terrorist acts, romance, patriotism, and the threat of nuclear war form the core of the book, the first volume in a series featuring Nick, Selena, the Project and the ongoing, complex relationship between the main protagonists.
©2011 Alexander Lukeman (P)2013 Alexander Lukeman
Fragile Brilliance
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When off-duty Charleston police sergeant Ronan McCullough responds to the assault of a college student outside a downtown sports bar, he is brutally attacked and nearly killed by the assailants. As he struggles with the physical and emotional damage and doggedly pursues the perpetrators, his personal and professional relationships are strained to the limit; and what he uncovers in his investigation takes him to heart of a deadly drug ring threatening the very core of the city.
©2014 Brent Eliot Parker (P)2016 Brent Eliot Parker
Dirty Deeds 2
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Everything was going smoothly until my past caught up with me. Now, I'm being taunted by a madman who knows more about me than I do. He's kidnapped the closest person in my life, and he is using it to get my attention. Trust me...he has it. Now, I just need to figure out where he is and when he'll strike again. Things were easier when I was only kidnapping children.
©2017 Armand Rosamilia (P)2018 Armand Rosamilia
The Russian Deception
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A coup in the Kremlin brings hardliners to power, men determined to take back territories lost with the fall of the Soviet Union. Billions of euros are flowing into Moscow from an unknown source, fueling a secret military buildup. Director Elizabeth Harker sends the project team to the Balkans, where the Russian-backed president of Macedonia is suppressing a popular movement threatening to become a revolution. It looks like Moscow is meddling once again in Central Europe. But the reality is not what it appears to be. Nick, Selena, and the team are caught up in a devious plot that takes the world to the brink of nuclear war. Who is funding Moscow's militaristic adventures and why? Can the team find a way to stop a confrontation between Russia and the United States before it starts? The stakes for Nick, Selena, Elizabeth Harker, and the world have never been higher. If they fail, civilization will be destroyed. Failure is not an option....
©2015 Alex Lukeman (P)2015 Alex Lukeman
The Art of Product Design
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Embrace Open Engineering, and accelerate the design and manufacturing processes Product development is a team sport, but most companies don't practice it that way. Organizations should be drawing on the creativity of engaged customers and outsiders, but instead they rely on the same small group of internal "experts" for new ideas. Designers and engineers should be connecting with marketing, sales, customer support, suppliers, and, most importantly, customers. The Art of Product Design explains the rise of "Open Engineering", a way of breaking down barriers and taking advantage of web-based communities, knowledge, and tools to accelerate the design and manufacturing processes. It explains how to establish open flows of information inside and outside an organization, increasing the quality and frequency of input from different groups and stakeholders. Open Engineering is crowdsourcing, it's collaborating, it's sharing and connecting. And it's helping a growing number of companies create better products faster than they ever imagined. The Art of Product Design reveals how to harness its power for your company. Hardi Meybaum is the founder and CEO of GrabCad, the largest community of mechanical engineers and designers in the world.
©2014 GrabCAD (P)2019 Gildan Media