- Educators (236)
Bestsellers
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Trail of the Lost
- The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Andrea Lankford
- Narrated by: Kristi Burns
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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From an award-winning former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure follows the author’s quest to find missing hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail by pairing up with an eclectic group of unlikely allies....
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Much ado about nothing
- By Linda Harmon on 10-01-23
By: Andrea Lankford
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The High Sierra
- A Love Story
- By: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Narrated by: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times best-selling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder)....
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Disappointed in the judgmental tone
- By Amazon Customer on 08-18-22
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A Most Remarkable Creature
- The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey
- By: Jonathan Meiburg
- Narrated by: Jonathan Meiburg
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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An enthralling account of a modern voyage of discovery as we meet the clever, social birds of prey called caracaras, which puzzled Darwin, fascinate modern-day falconers, and carry secrets of our planet's deep past in their family history....
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I don't leave reviews often, but . . .
- By Steven L Peck on 06-24-21
By: Jonathan Meiburg
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Untamed
- The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island
- By: Will Harlan
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Carol Ruckdeschel is the wildest woman in America. She eats road kill, wrestles alligators, rides horses bareback, and lives in a ramshackle cabin that she built herself in an island wilderness....
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inspiring story very poorly narrated
- By Mary Lou Lamonda on 11-05-19
By: Will Harlan
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The Last Season
- By: Eric Blehm
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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The Last Season examines the extraordinary life of legendary backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson and his mysterious disappearance....
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Well Written Character Study of an NPS Ranger
- By Kathy in CA on 06-23-16
By: Eric Blehm
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The Naturalist
- Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History
- By: Darrin Lunde
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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The surprising story of intrepid naturalist Theodore Roosevelt and how his lifelong passion for the natural world set the stage for America's wildlife conservation movement....
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Great book for hunters and nature lovers!
- By Bryce Marshall on 04-25-18
By: Darrin Lunde
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Trail of the Lost
- The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail
- By: Andrea Lankford
- Narrated by: Kristi Burns
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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From an award-winning former law enforcement park ranger and investigator, this female-driven true crime adventure follows the author’s quest to find missing hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail by pairing up with an eclectic group of unlikely allies....
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Much ado about nothing
- By Linda Harmon on 10-01-23
By: Andrea Lankford
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The High Sierra
- A Love Story
- By: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Narrated by: Kim Stanley Robinson
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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A “sublime” and “radically original” exploration of the Sierra Nevadas, the best mountains on Earth for hiking and camping, from New York Times best-selling novelist Kim Stanley Robinson (Bill McKibben, Gary Snyder)....
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Disappointed in the judgmental tone
- By Amazon Customer on 08-18-22
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A Most Remarkable Creature
- The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World's Smartest Birds of Prey
- By: Jonathan Meiburg
- Narrated by: Jonathan Meiburg
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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An enthralling account of a modern voyage of discovery as we meet the clever, social birds of prey called caracaras, which puzzled Darwin, fascinate modern-day falconers, and carry secrets of our planet's deep past in their family history....
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I don't leave reviews often, but . . .
- By Steven L Peck on 06-24-21
By: Jonathan Meiburg
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Untamed
- The Wildest Woman in America and the Fight for Cumberland Island
- By: Will Harlan
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Carol Ruckdeschel is the wildest woman in America. She eats road kill, wrestles alligators, rides horses bareback, and lives in a ramshackle cabin that she built herself in an island wilderness....
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inspiring story very poorly narrated
- By Mary Lou Lamonda on 11-05-19
By: Will Harlan
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The Last Season
- By: Eric Blehm
- Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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The Last Season examines the extraordinary life of legendary backcountry ranger Randy Morgenson and his mysterious disappearance....
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Well Written Character Study of an NPS Ranger
- By Kathy in CA on 06-23-16
By: Eric Blehm
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The Naturalist
- Theodore Roosevelt, A Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History
- By: Darrin Lunde
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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The surprising story of intrepid naturalist Theodore Roosevelt and how his lifelong passion for the natural world set the stage for America's wildlife conservation movement....
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Great book for hunters and nature lovers!
- By Bryce Marshall on 04-25-18
By: Darrin Lunde
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Funny Farm
- My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
- By: Laurie Zaleski
- Narrated by: Erin Moon
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Laurie Zaleski never aspired to run an animal rescue; that was her mother Annie’s dream. But from girlhood, Laurie was determined to make the dream come true. Thirty years later as a successful businesswoman, she did it, buying a 15-acre farm deep in the Pinelands of South Jersey....
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Heartwarming
- By Petfan on 04-13-22
By: Laurie Zaleski
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American Wolf
- A True Story of Survival and Obsession in the West
- By: Nate Blakeslee
- Narrated by: Mark Bramhall, Nate Blakeslee
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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The enthralling story of the rise and reign of O-Six, the celebrated Yellowstone wolf, and the people who loved or feared her....
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An Epic American Story
- By Michael - Audible Editor on 10-17-17
By: Nate Blakeslee
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Wilderness Essays
- By: John Muir
- Narrated by: Steven Brand
- Length: 6 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Part of John Muir's appeal to modern audiences is that he not only explored the American West and wrote about its beauties but also fought for their preservation. Here collected are some of Muir's finest wilderness essays, ranging in subject matter from Alaska to Yellowstone and more....
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Beautiful writing, but fairly shallow narrative
- By Lauren on 07-26-20
By: John Muir
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That Wild Country
- An Epic Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of America's Public Lands
- By: Mark Kenyon
- Narrated by: Mark Kenyon
- Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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From prominent outdoorsman and nature writer Mark Kenyon comes an engrossing reflection on the past and future battles over our most revered landscapes - America’s public lands....
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A Must Read!
- By Mollie on 12-28-19
By: Mark Kenyon
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Refuge
- An Unnatural History of Family and Place
- By: Terry Tempest Williams
- Narrated by: Terry Tempest Williams
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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In the spring of 1983 Terry Tempest Williams learned that her mother was dying of cancer. That same season, The Great Salt Lake began to rise to record heights. One event was nature at its most random, the other a by-product of rogue technology....
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so boring. terrible performance, made me fall asleep
- By Koren Till on 02-16-24
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A Wild Idea
- By: Jonathan Franklin
- Narrated by: George Newbern
- Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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The incredible true story of the entrepreneur turned conservationist - the founder of the iconic company The North Face who used his fortune to protect more than 25 million acres of land from development and exploitation and “foster peace between people and wild nature”....
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How could I have not known.
- By Nancy B. Bryant on 06-01-23
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My Family and Other Animals
- By: Gerald Durrell
- Narrated by: Nigel Davenport
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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This memoir is soaked in the sunshine of Corfu, where Gerald Durrell lived as a boy, surrounded by his eccentric family....
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A thoroughly delightful book!
- By T.K. on 06-21-08
By: Gerald Durrell
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How to Think Like a Fish
- And Other Lessons from a Lifetime in Angling
- By: Jeremy Wade
- Narrated by: Jeremy Wade
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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The star of the Discovery Channel's River Monsters and author of the best-selling River Monsters shares a meditation on fishing - and life....
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Meh- ok....
- By Mr. Crunchy on 08-23-19
By: Jeremy Wade
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An Elephant in My Kitchen
- What the Herd Taught Me About Love, Courage, and Survival
- By: Françoise Malby-Anthony, Katja Willemsen
- Narrated by: Roshina Ratnam
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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A chic Parisienne, Françoise never expected to find herself living on a South African game reserve. But then, she fell in love with conservationist Lawrence Anthony, and everything changed....
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Must read!
- By Rose Blum on 04-14-21
By: Françoise Malby-Anthony, and others
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The Real RFK Jr.
- Trials of a Truth Warrior
- By: Dick Russell
- Narrated by: Bob Johnson
- Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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An epic biography filled with drama, conflict, and surmounted challenges....
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Must read
- By JREDENTE9 on 03-22-24
By: Dick Russell
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The Poacher's Nightmare
- Stories of an Undercover Game Warden
- By: Kennie Prince, James L. Cummins - editor, Alfred Nichols - foreword
- Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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The Poacher's Nightmare: Stories of an Undercover Game Warden contains dozens of hair-raising accounts of covert wildlife operations, often spanning years, requiring ingenious planning, complicated secrecy, and deft coordination....
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Amen.
- By clayton bond on 02-02-24
By: Kennie Prince, and others
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My Garden World
- The Natural Year
- By: Monty Don
- Narrated by: Monty Don
- Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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My Garden World by Monty Don is a celebration of every living creature that we all share. This year has given us the enforced opportunity to learn more about the fascinating natural world around us....
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This has a new twist
- By Karen on 12-21-21
By: Monty Don
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Love, Life, and Elephants
- An African Love Story
- By: Daphne Sheldrick
- Narrated by: Virginia McKenna
- Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Daphne Sheldrick, whose family arrived in Africa from Scotland in the 1820s, is the first person ever to have successfully hand-reared newborn elephants....
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Bummer of a book.
- By Kali on 08-03-13
By: Daphne Sheldrick
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Toms River
- A Story of Science and Salvation
- By: Dan Fagin
- Narrated by: Dan Woren
- Length: 18 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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One of New Jersey’s seemingly innumerable quiet seaside towns, Toms River became the unlikely setting for a decades-long drama that culminated in 2001 with one of the largest legal settlements in the annals of toxic dumping....
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Toms River Resident
- By Beezie Reader on 04-22-13
By: Dan Fagin
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Seed to Dust
- Life, Nature, and a Country Garden
- By: Marc Hamer
- Narrated by: Owen Teale
- Length: 9 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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From the acclaimed author of How to Catch a Mole, this meditative memoir explores the wisdom of plants, the joys of manual labor, and the natural cycle of growth and decay that runs through both the garden’s life and our own....
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This is my favourite book
- By Lilith89ibz on 04-14-24
By: Marc Hamer
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Deep Creek
- Finding Hope in the High Country
- By: Pam Houston
- Narrated by: Pam Houston
- Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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On her 120-acre homestead high in the Colorado Rockies, beloved writer Pam Houston learns what it means to care for a piece of land and the creatures on it. Through her travels from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska, she explores what ties her to the Earth, the ranch most of all....
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The most beautiful book I’ve ever read
- By KFratt on 04-26-19
By: Pam Houston
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To Speak for the Trees
- My Life's Journey from Ancient Celtic Wisdom to a Healing Vision of the Forest
- By: Diana Beresford-Kroeger
- Narrated by: Diana Beresford-Kroeger
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is not only the story of a remarkable scientist and her ideas, it harvests all of her powerful knowledge about why trees matter, and why trees are a viable, achievable solution to climate change....
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Deeply moving!
- By Anne Milligan on 07-27-20
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The Puma Years
- A Memoir
- By: Laura Coleman
- Narrated by: Laura Coleman
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In this rapturous memoir, writer and activist Laura Coleman shares the story of her liberating journey in the Amazon jungle, where she fell in love with a magnificent cat who changed her life....
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But for the puma…
- By Claudia on 06-10-21
By: Laura Coleman
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Stronghold
- One Man's Quest to Save the World's Wild Salmon
- By: Tucker Malarkey
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 14 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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In the tradition of Mountains Beyond Mountains and The Orchid Thief, Stronghold is Tucker Malarkey’s eye-opening account of one of the world’s greatest fly fishermen and his crusade to protect the world’s last bastion of wild salmon....
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Breathtakingly Brilliant
- By Stephen Victor on 08-21-21
By: Tucker Malarkey
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Chasing Shadows
- My Life Tracking the Great White Shark
- By: Greg Skomal, Ret Talbot
- Narrated by: Jamie Renell
- Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Dr. Greg Skomal, one of the leading great white shark experts in the country, takes listeners on a gripping exploration of these apex predators and the fascinating story behind their history and amazing resurgence....
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Not so much a book about sharks...
- By Jarad on 09-14-23
By: Greg Skomal, and others
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No Beast So Fierce
- The Terrifying True Story of the Champawat Tiger, the Deadliest Animal in History
- By: Dane Huckelbridge
- Narrated by: Corey Snow
- Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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A gripping true account of the deadliest animal of all time, the Champawat Tiger - responsible for killing more than 400 humans in Northern India and Nepal in the first decade of the 20th century - and the legendary hunter who finally brought it down....
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Needed more tiger
- By RealWoman8 on 03-18-19
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Guardians of the Trees
- A Journey of Hope Through Healing the Planet: A Memoir
- By: Kinari Webb
- Narrated by: Kinari Webb, Suehyla El-Attar
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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A "magnificent, empowering" (Bill McKibben) memoir about a woman spearheading a global initiative to heal the world’s rainforests and the communities who depend on them....
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BEAUTIFUL!
- By Troy M. on 10-08-21
By: Kinari Webb
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The Climate Book
- The Facts and the Solutions
- By: Greta Thunberg
- Narrated by: Amelia Stubberfield, Greta Thunberg, Nicholas Khan, and others
- Length: 17 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Greta Thunberg’s speeches shook the world. With The Climate Book, she has created an essential tool for everyone who wants to help save it....
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When you realize you can’t win the capitalism vs communism debate 😂
- By Shawn on 06-28-23
By: Greta Thunberg
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Eloquence of the Sardine
- Extraordinary Encounters Beneath the Sea
- By: Bill François, Antony Shugaar - translator
- Narrated by: Graham Halstead
- Length: 5 hrs
- Unabridged
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A mix between science and storytelling from the past and present, Eloquence of the Sardine is an invitation to dive deep and learn from the secrets of the ocean....
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Delightful and thoughtful
- By S. Raney on 08-23-21
By: Bill François, and others
New releases
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Farming in the Presence of Nature
- A Farmer's (and Gardener's) Guide to Understanding Gaia
- By: Athena Tainio
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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“. . . watch with me as a grand and beautiful picture unfolds, of the interconnectedness of all things.” No endeavor engages so deeply, so personally with nature as farming, whether on a thousand acres or in the gardener’s window box. When farmers delve into nature’s mysteries they follow in the footsteps of the myriad curious natural scientists who came before. Join Athena (Teena) Tainio on a journey that illuminates the diverse wonders of the building blocks of life and gain a new appreciation for the inspiring and powerful dynamics of life on our planet, our farms, Gaia. In this ...
By: Athena Tainio
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Where Are Your Men?
- Rafting Western Rivers with the Ladies
- By: Zan Merrill, Nikki Naiser
- Narrated by: Rachel, Grace, Domi, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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What do a bunch of well-seasoned river gals do on river trips without their men? Everything you might imagine, and more. These stories invite you to relive experiences of women who have been running rivers for decades and find themselves back out on whitewater year after year. You'll find tales of difficult rescues and the kind of unexpected adventures western river runners love to share. Through a variety of stories, haikus, poems, and essays, this anthology goes deeper.
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Yeehaw
- By Anonymous User on 04-07-24
By: Zan Merrill, and others
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Life's Journey, Volume 1
- By: F. Jon Gleman
- Narrated by: John Harrison Gass
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Jon F. Gleman, through his book Life's Journey (VOLUME 1), is dedicating his journey to generating awareness on just how fortunate we are to be part of life here on our planet Mother Earth, and the responsibilities we have to protect and preserve our home. No matter where you live on this planet there is one thing that we all need to agree on. It may be the most important decision mankind ever makes. Time is running out, and we won't get a second chance.
By: F. Jon Gleman
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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin (Annotated)
- By: Charles Darwin
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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When Darwin first introduced his ideas in "On the Origin of Species" in 1859, it posed a significant challenge to prevailing religious and scientific beliefs of the time. The prevailing views at the time held that species were created in their current forms and remained unchanged. However, Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection suggested a different story.
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Good Listen
- By Soren Mogensen on 03-14-24
By: Charles Darwin
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The Green Reaper
- Memoirs of an Eco-mortician
- By: Elizabeth Fournier
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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When Elizabeth Fournier was eight, her mother and grandparents died. She spent a lot of time in funeral homes as a kid since her family were frequently found in caskets. Fournier family members didn’t have the best longevity record. As a young girl, Elizabeth found cemeteries a place of peace and tranquility. As a teen, she’d attend funerals of people she didn’t know. Not surprisingly, she eventually headed into the local funeral home and asked for a job, any job. She landed the position of live-in night keeper, where she resided in a trailer in the far reaches of a large, hilly ...
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The Pride of a Lion
- What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family
- By: Ron Magill, Greg Cote
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Beam
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Full of grit and resilience, the story of K’wasi the lion cub is one of heartbreak and triumph. He was born to Asha at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and captured the heart of the nation as an incredibly cute lion cub. K’wasi was orphaned in March 2014 when his mother tragically died. K’wasi’s remarkable journey takes him from the untimely death of his mother to stardom at Lion Country Safari. K’wasi’s story is told by world-renowned wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador” Ron Magill, who documented and photographed every stage of K’wasi’s remarkable roller-coaster life.
By: Ron Magill, and others
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Farming in the Presence of Nature
- A Farmer's (and Gardener's) Guide to Understanding Gaia
- By: Athena Tainio
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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“. . . watch with me as a grand and beautiful picture unfolds, of the interconnectedness of all things.” No endeavor engages so deeply, so personally with nature as farming, whether on a thousand acres or in the gardener’s window box. When farmers delve into nature’s mysteries they follow in the footsteps of the myriad curious natural scientists who came before. Join Athena (Teena) Tainio on a journey that illuminates the diverse wonders of the building blocks of life and gain a new appreciation for the inspiring and powerful dynamics of life on our planet, our farms, Gaia. In this ...
By: Athena Tainio
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Where Are Your Men?
- Rafting Western Rivers with the Ladies
- By: Zan Merrill, Nikki Naiser
- Narrated by: Rachel, Grace, Domi, and others
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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What do a bunch of well-seasoned river gals do on river trips without their men? Everything you might imagine, and more. These stories invite you to relive experiences of women who have been running rivers for decades and find themselves back out on whitewater year after year. You'll find tales of difficult rescues and the kind of unexpected adventures western river runners love to share. Through a variety of stories, haikus, poems, and essays, this anthology goes deeper.
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Yeehaw
- By Anonymous User on 04-07-24
By: Zan Merrill, and others
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Life's Journey, Volume 1
- By: F. Jon Gleman
- Narrated by: John Harrison Gass
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Jon F. Gleman, through his book Life's Journey (VOLUME 1), is dedicating his journey to generating awareness on just how fortunate we are to be part of life here on our planet Mother Earth, and the responsibilities we have to protect and preserve our home. No matter where you live on this planet there is one thing that we all need to agree on. It may be the most important decision mankind ever makes. Time is running out, and we won't get a second chance.
By: F. Jon Gleman
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The Autobiography of Charles Darwin (Annotated)
- By: Charles Darwin
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
When Darwin first introduced his ideas in "On the Origin of Species" in 1859, it posed a significant challenge to prevailing religious and scientific beliefs of the time. The prevailing views at the time held that species were created in their current forms and remained unchanged. However, Darwin's revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection suggested a different story.
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Good Listen
- By Soren Mogensen on 03-14-24
By: Charles Darwin
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The Green Reaper
- Memoirs of an Eco-mortician
- By: Elizabeth Fournier
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
When Elizabeth Fournier was eight, her mother and grandparents died. She spent a lot of time in funeral homes as a kid since her family were frequently found in caskets. Fournier family members didn’t have the best longevity record. As a young girl, Elizabeth found cemeteries a place of peace and tranquility. As a teen, she’d attend funerals of people she didn’t know. Not surprisingly, she eventually headed into the local funeral home and asked for a job, any job. She landed the position of live-in night keeper, where she resided in a trailer in the far reaches of a large, hilly ...
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The Pride of a Lion
- What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family
- By: Ron Magill, Greg Cote
- Narrated by: Jeffrey Beam
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Full of grit and resilience, the story of K’wasi the lion cub is one of heartbreak and triumph. He was born to Asha at Zoo Miami in late 2013 and captured the heart of the nation as an incredibly cute lion cub. K’wasi was orphaned in March 2014 when his mother tragically died. K’wasi’s remarkable journey takes him from the untimely death of his mother to stardom at Lion Country Safari. K’wasi’s story is told by world-renowned wildlife photographer and Zoo Miami’s “Goodwill Ambassador” Ron Magill, who documented and photographed every stage of K’wasi’s remarkable roller-coaster life.
By: Ron Magill, and others