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Grappling With Ghosts

Childhood Memories from Postwar Ireland and London

by James Harvey ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 10 min

From time as a child in an orphanage to writing speeches for presidents, James Harvey traveled a rocky road to live out the American dream. In this memoir of his childhood, Harvey recreates the strange and remote realities of the daily struggles of life in post-war rural Ireland and bomb-shattered London. Ireland, just 30 years removed from 700 years of British domination, had scarcely emerged ... Read more

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From time as a child in an orphanage to writing speeches for presidents, James Harvey traveled a rocky road to live out the American dream. In this memoir of his childhood, Harvey recreates the strange and remote realities of the daily struggles of life in post-war rural Ireland and bomb-shattered London. Ireland, just 30 years removed from 700 years of British domination, had scarcely emerged
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FATZ

Fatman and the Zombies

by Dean John Thomas ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

Jim’s the sort of guy who’d likely die young then be devoured by his domestic short-hair cats. With nothing going for him, a dead-end IT job and a family who mysteriously disappeared, he is barely holding it together. His hopes of a life worth living fizzled around the time he last saw his toes over his huge belly. Now the imminent demise of the world ushers in a feeling of liberation and relief ... Read more

$11.59 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Jim’s the sort of guy who’d likely die young then be devoured by his domestic short-hair cats. With nothing going for him, a dead-end IT job and a family who mysteriously disappeared, he is barely holding it together. His hopes of a life worth living fizzled around the time he last saw his toes over his huge belly. Now the imminent demise of the world ushers in a feeling of liberation and relief
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The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

The Spiritual Classic & International Bestseller, Revised and Updated Edition

by Sogyal Rinpoche ...

Narrated by Lorraine Velez ...

Unabridged

20 hours 43 min

A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally best-selling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. An enlightening, inspiring, and comforting manual for life and death that the New York Times calls, “The Tibetan equivalent of [Dante’s] The Divine Comedy,” this is the essential work ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

A newly revised and updated edition of the internationally best-selling spiritual classic, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, written by Sogyal Rinpoche, is the ultimate introduction to Tibetan Buddhist wisdom. An enlightening, inspiring, and comforting manual for life and death that the New York Times calls, “The Tibetan equivalent of [Dante’s] The Divine Comedy,” this is the essential work
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I Give My Marriage A Year

A Heartbreaking and Humorous Story of Family Life and Second Chances from Bestselling Author Holly Wainwright

by Holly Wainwright ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey, Casey Withoos ...

Unabridged

11 hours 39 min

'This book will have you nodding, laughing and crying' — Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of Mad MabelTwelve months. Twelve ways to decide whether to stay or go.Lou and Josh have the house, the kids, and a thousand shared memories. But Lou is drowning under the invisible weight of a marriage on autopilot.After a disastrous family Christmas, she reaches a terrifying breaking point. She isn’t ... Read more

$20.12 USD

'This book will have you nodding, laughing and crying' — Sally Hepworth, bestselling author of Mad MabelTwelve months. Twelve ways to decide whether to stay or go.Lou and Josh have the house, the kids, and a thousand shared memories. But Lou is drowning under the invisible weight of a marriage on autopilot.After a disastrous family Christmas, she reaches a terrifying breaking point. She isn’t
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The Simple Gift

by Steven Herrick ...

Narrated by Petra Kalive, Patrick Harvey ...

Unabridged

2 hours 3 min

'My hand in his stops trembling for a moment.' When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it's the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. The Simple Gift is a life-affirming look at humanity ... Read more

$14.99 USD

'My hand in his stops trembling for a moment.' When the paths of a runaway teenage boy, an old hobo and a rich girl intersect in an abandoned train yard, each carries their own personal baggage. Over early mornings, long walks and cheap coffee they discover, no matter how big or small, it's the simple gifts in life that really make a difference. The Simple Gift is a life-affirming look at humanity
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The Ninth

Beethoven and the World in 1824

by Harvey Sachs ...

Narrated by Patrick Egan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 26 min

“All men become brothers . . .Be embraced, ye millions!”The Ninth Symphony, a symbol of freedom and joy, was Beethoven’s mightiest attempt to help humanity find its way from darkness to light, from chaos to peace. Yet the work was born in a repressive era, with terrified Bourbons, Hapsburgs, and Romanovs using every means at their disposal to squelch populist rumblings in the wake of the French ... Read more

$20.00 USD

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“All men become brothers . . .Be embraced, ye millions!”The Ninth Symphony, a symbol of freedom and joy, was Beethoven’s mightiest attempt to help humanity find its way from darkness to light, from chaos to peace. Yet the work was born in a repressive era, with terrified Bourbons, Hapsburgs, and Romanovs using every means at their disposal to squelch populist rumblings in the wake of the French
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Rugby Flyer

by Gerard Siggins ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Rugby Spirit
Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

It’s shaping up to be an exciting summer for Eoin Madden. He’s been chosen for a special rugby summer camp where he makes new friends – and an enemy. But will he make the cut for the squad that’s headed to London? And what’s the connection between the haunted house in Eoin’s home town and the world-class stadium in Twickenham? Could Eoin be wrapped up in more ghostly goings-on? A fast-paced ... Read more

$8.99 USD

It’s shaping up to be an exciting summer for Eoin Madden. He’s been chosen for a special rugby summer camp where he makes new friends – and an enemy. But will he make the cut for the squad that’s headed to London? And what’s the connection between the haunted house in Eoin’s home town and the world-class stadium in Twickenham? Could Eoin be wrapped up in more ghostly goings-on? A fast-paced
... Read more
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Orphan Warriors

by Lian Hearn ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Children of the Otori
Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

The bitter struggles of the Tribe and the clans have left many children orphaned. Among them are Sunaomi and Chikara, sons of Arai Zenko, who face death after their parents' treachery. Their aunt, Kaede, is able to save their lives on the condition they become novice monks and never leave the temple at Terayama. Sunaomi has been brought up as a warrior, yet his grandmother is Muto Shizuka. He ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The bitter struggles of the Tribe and the clans have left many children orphaned. Among them are Sunaomi and Chikara, sons of Arai Zenko, who face death after their parents' treachery. Their aunt, Kaede, is able to save their lives on the condition they become novice monks and never leave the temple at Terayama. Sunaomi has been brought up as a warrior, yet his grandmother is Muto Shizuka. He
... Read more
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Rugby Heroes

by Gerard Siggins ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Rugby Spirit
Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

It looks like Eoin Madden’s busiest term ever! He’s Castlerock College’s star player and he’s been called up for Ireland in the Under 16 Four Nations – how will he juggle sport and school work? But his biggest challenge of all goes way beyond his own concerns and right to the heart of Irish rugby. When his oldest and best ghostly friend calls for help, can Eoin and his band of heroes solve their ... Read more

$8.99 USD

It looks like Eoin Madden’s busiest term ever! He’s Castlerock College’s star player and he’s been called up for Ireland in the Under 16 Four Nations – how will he juggle sport and school work? But his biggest challenge of all goes way beyond his own concerns and right to the heart of Irish rugby. When his oldest and best ghostly friend calls for help, can Eoin and his band of heroes solve their
... Read more
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Rugby Runner

by Gerard Siggins ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Rugby Spirit
Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

Schools rugby star Eoin Madden has never been busier – he’s captain of the Junior Cup team, he’s training with Leinster and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. But it’s not all fun and games, as Eoin also has to deal with grumpy friends, teachers piling on the homework – and a ghost on a mission that goes back to the very origins of the game of rugby. ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Schools rugby star Eoin Madden has never been busier – he’s captain of the Junior Cup team, he’s training with Leinster and hoping to be chosen for the Ireland team for the first-ever Under 16 World Cup. But it’s not all fun and games, as Eoin also has to deal with grumpy friends, teachers piling on the homework – and a ghost on a mission that goes back to the very origins of the game of rugby.
... Read more
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Rugby Rebel

by Gerard Siggins ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Rugby Spirit
Unabridged

3 hours 21 min

Eoin Madden’s having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and new rugby challenges; he’s been moved up to train with the Junior Cup team, which is hard work, plus there’s trouble in his dormitory as mobile phones start going missing! But as usual there are ghostly goings-on in Castlerock school – what’s the link between Eoin’s history lessons and the new spirit he’s spotted wearing a ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Eoin Madden’s having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and new rugby challenges; he’s been moved up to train with the Junior Cup team, which is hard work, plus there’s trouble in his dormitory as mobile phones start going missing! But as usual there are ghostly goings-on in Castlerock school – what’s the link between Eoin’s history lessons and the new spirit he’s spotted wearing a
... Read more
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Rugby Warrior

by Gerard Siggins ...

Narrated by Patrick Harvey ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Rugby Spirit
Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

It’s a new school term and Eoin Madden has new responsibilities. He’s now captain of the Under 14s team and has to deal with friction between his friend Rory and new boy Dylan as they thrash it out for a place as scrum-half. And away from the pitch Eoin has his hands full. He starts work on a project about Irish-born All Black Dave Gallaher who died in World War I. Then history becomes reality ... Read more

$8.99 USD

It’s a new school term and Eoin Madden has new responsibilities. He’s now captain of the Under 14s team and has to deal with friction between his friend Rory and new boy Dylan as they thrash it out for a place as scrum-half. And away from the pitch Eoin has his hands full. He starts work on a project about Irish-born All Black Dave Gallaher who died in World War I. Then history becomes reality
... Read more