Audible Books News
- Point Omega Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:29AMTwenty-five years ago, in White Noise, Don DeLillo perfected a distinctive, paranoid style. His new novel is a distant echo of that masterpiece.
- Theft of Elder Nation: An editorial series Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:06AMTO GET A SENSE of the horrible things that happen to defenseless elderly people behind closed doors, visit Alameda County s Elder Protection Court in Oakland on a Friday morning.
- Making up for lost time Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:02AMI recently found a long-lost copy of my undergraduate paper. Instead of a thesis, I was able to seek permission from the Ateneo’s Department of English to submit a creative writing folio instead. I came up with a collection of essays which I called Suns and Dragonflies. This was in 1996-1997.
- Author goes audible Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:46PMStore collection published on CD instead of print
- The Key to Apple’s iPad Uh-Oh, It’s Magic Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:27PMStephen Colbert made an iPad appear as he hosted the Grammy Awards. Wizard of Cupertino Steve Jobs announced Friday morning that the Apple iPad will go on sale April 3, and with that news revealed One...
- Local Habitat affiliate marks 25 years Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:30PMThe first house in 1986, on 28th Street, went to Mike and Wendy Savage, a couple with six children. They had five when construction began. The most recent — the 250th house — belongs to Geraldine Burston-Vann, a 47-year-old cancer survivor.
- Swimming with sperm whales Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 12:49PMA close encounter with the species that inspired "Moby Dick" filled author Philip Hoare not with dread but wonder
- Paramedic ‘lied after refusing to resuscitate man’ who dialled 999 Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:12PMA paramedic refused to resuscitate a man he had been sent to treat and then lied to police and his bosses to cover his tracks, a jury was told yesterday.
- Fatal hit-and-run driver draws probation Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 2:03AMMONTICELLO — A Brooklyn man was sentenced to probation on Wednesday for a July 2008 hit-and-run accident in the Town of Fallsburg that killed 50-year-old Julio Torres.
- Authors Digital Introduces Cost-Effective Book Publishing Services to Create Audio Books and eBooks at [[[SHIFTOUT ... Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:45AMAlbuquerque, NM – February 25, 2010 – Today, Authors Digital, announced their new, audio book publishing service at www.authorsdigital.com.
- Lady Gaga performs on audio book for children Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:54AMGrammy winners Lady Gaga and Grandmaster Melle Mel both perform on the new audio book for children "The Portal in the Park" available Thursday.The book is written by Cricket Casey.
- Authors Digital Introduces Cost-Effective Book Publishing Services to Create Audio Books and eBooks at [[[SHIFTOUT ... Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:00AMAudio producer veteran creates new sales channel for authors through easy, digital book publishing
- ‘Bubble law’ proposal fans flames of abortion debate in Rockford Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 10:26PMROCKFORD — As swiftly as debate surrounding the proposed “bubble law” emerged last month, it became a tug-of-war over one of the nation’s most hotly contested and polarizing subjects: abortion.
- Dancing queen Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:52AMUK dancing show host Cat Deeley spills the beans
- Dancing queen Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 4:13AMCat Deeley talks jetlag, rows and rivalries
- When’s a cop not a cop? Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 6:42AMSt. Martinville — Clothes do not always make the man. That is the word from the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of New Iberia’s Cody Theriot on multiple charges, including false impersonation of a police officer.
- The outsiders Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 12:57AMHe acted for Princess Diana in her divorce. In this exclusive account, he writes for the first time of her unexpected interest in Judaism and the subtle anti-Semitism he faced from the Establishment
- Dreamworks Will Show Viewers How to ‘Eat, Sleep, Poop’ Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 1:47PMI think I’m starting to notice a new trend in Hollywood. It’s not really a new trend, per se, because studios have been doing it for a really long time – but now it seems to be getting out of control. No, I’m not talking about video game movies, like Prince of Persia, Tekken or [...] No related posts.
- Patrick Maines: Citizens United and the Commentariat Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 4:11PMNothing is quite so inspiring as the sight of journalists, in high dudgeon, trashing the First Amendment. Such has been the rule since last Thursday, when the Supreme Court issued its opinion on campaign finance.
- More e-books tip up Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 10:52AMDavid Neal THE INQUIRER From Bebook and Asus
- When’s a cop not a cop? Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 7:30AMSt. Martinville — Clothes do not always make the man. That is the word from the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of New Iberia’s Cody Theriot on multiple charges, including false impersonation of a police officer.
- Community Notes Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 2:05AMThe Mid Cape Chorus is welcoming new members as it begins rehearsing next month for its spring concert season.
- FourFour Hooks Up with ArtistData, Delivers New Way for Bands to Optimize Their Official Website Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 8:35AMFirst Band Website Platform to Integrate with ArtistData, FourFour Makes It Easier for Bands to Keep their Site in Sync with Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and others
- Braille use declining, organization says Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 8:21AMAs technology continues to advance and means of transferring the printed word to audible form are further developed, the use of Braille by the visually impaired has declined severely.
- After show in sky, a human tsunami at Mahakumbh Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 4:30PMIt was a surging human wave after the meditative wait. The end of eclipse hours a little after 3.30pm galvanized lakhs to go for the second important Mahakumbh bath: the amavasya snan.
- Maurice on Books: ‘Let the Great World Spin’ a strangely uplifting novel Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 8:58PMColum McCann was recently awarded the National Book Award for his novel, “Let the Great World Spin.” His many faceted novel based around a day in history begins with a prologue full of breezy prose that so puts you in the place. The place being New York City in the 1970’s.The event targeted takes place during a sunny, summer morning. Philippe Petit, a French acrobat, is perched atop a taut wire ...
- Lemony Snicket tells lies to children Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 7:13PMA thousand primary school children are cheering the imminent arrival of their literary hero at the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh, when a middle-aged man in a suit makes his way to the stage and drops his briefcase with a bang.
- Back in Black Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 1:06PMMaybe it’s the hiss as the needle drops. Perhaps it’s the crackles and pops as the record spins. Or it could be the rush of discovering a classic album buried among thousands of old records.
- Crawford County Board seeks input on proposed noise ordinance Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 10:29AMCrawford County officials want to hear from other municipal leaders and citizens before moving forward with a county noise ordinance.
- Tech Ed: How to get your computer to read a book to you Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 3:00AMA seldom used set of tools built in to modern operating systems is the accessibility tools designed for making the computer easier to use. Accessibility settings and programs can be helpful to people with vision or hearing difficulties, hand or arm pain, or even difficulties with the processing of computer information. They include the ability to speak commands to the computer, convert your ...
- COLUMN: Habby Dew Year… Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 5:57AMRegardless of its origin or ultimate destination, it has decided to hit at a most inopportune time.
- Bomb suspect is arraigned; not-guilty plea is entered Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 4:36PMUPDATED 2:44 PM - DETROIT - Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmatallab stood mute to charges that he tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airline on Christmas Day during a three-minute arraignment today in U.S. District Court in Detroit.
- Bombing suspect stands mute during arraignment in Detroit Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 2:37PMUPDATED 2:16 PM - DETROIT - Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmatallab stood mute to charges that he tried to blow up a Detroit-bound airline on Christmas Day during a four-minute arraignment today in U.S. District Court in Detroit.
- Crawford County Board seeks input on proposed noise ordinance Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 11:14AMCrawford County officials want to hear from other municipal leaders and citizens before moving forward with a county noise ordinance.
- Not much Windows Mobile, but Project Natal for Christmas Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 2:13AMIf you believe the forecast, there does not appear to be much hint of Windows Mobile in the air tonight at CES -- this even though Samsung was among the smartphone manufacturers demonstrating new comm...
- Some Cool New Search Engines to Give a Whirl in 2010 Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 2:39PMIt’s a new year, and in the new year, many resolve to try new things. So why not try out some new search engines for the new year. There’s something for everyone out there. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find something you’d never have found on Google. If you’re looking for… …Forums: Try ...
- News Categories Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 8:53AMJust a few steps into the structure, it becomes clear that the building has a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. It’s a big house with many kids, yet the place is calm, clean and neat. The only audible sound is the kids’ innocent voices and laughs.
- Always on tap Saturday, January 2, 2010 @ 10:06PMDo these two hold the secret to too much information?
- The great, always-on information tap Friday, January 1, 2010 @ 11:27AMThe myth that Albrecht Duerer is left-handed gives an insight into the history of information overload, writes Lisa Jardine.
- No. 1 -- The Spoilers Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 1:37PMWe root for the story. Yes, we do. We enjoy sentimental favorites and familiar faces, outcomes that seem like logical conclusions, good things coming to folks who have waited a long time for them.
- City council awards bids for library project Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 1:33AMIf you thought the Keene Memorial Library was cool before, just wait until this summer when the new air conditioner is up ... (4 comments)
- Solidarity rises from the ashes of disaster Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 4:36PMUp in fire zone Alpha in the Toodyay hills, the lines of black and green mark the difference between disaster and survival.
- Local poet inspired by family, landscape Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 11:10AMNAME Marian Kaplun Shapiro AGE 70 PROFESSION psychologist, poet
- Doctorow, How to Destroy the Book Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 8:21PMCory Doctorow, my former EFF colleague, now novelist and all-around-inspiration, gave a stirring speech entitled "How to Destroy the Book" in November at a Canadian conference dedicated to literacy.
- Travel book reviews: A Carpet to Ride and Great Yoga Retreats Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 3:26AMThe latest travel books reviewed. This week: a vivid portrait of life in Uzbekistan, and a guide to yoga retreats.
- Dana Ullman: 19th Century Musical Geniuses Who Loved Homeopathy Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 12:38PMHomeopathy gained popularity due to its impressive successes in treating the infectious disease epidemics of the 19th century, not just typhoid, but also cholera, scarlet fever, yellow fever, flu.
- Paris, France: A city seen any way Sunday, December 27, 2009 @ 4:25AMThe upper deck of the boat was crowded with passengers, many with their cameras ready. When we saw the Eiffel Tower come into view on the left bank, everyone rushed to the front to have their photos taken with this famous landmark looming just behind them.
- Emotion slickness Friday, December 25, 2009 @ 2:03AMPeter Jackson relishes a change of pace in the murder-mystery drama The Lovely Bones, writes Jim Schembri.
- IntelliScanner Comic Edition Review Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 9:58AMListen up, true believers! Do you (like me) find yourself at the nexus of interests in gadgetry, collecting, and the artistic medium of comic books? Intrigued? If so, the IntelliScanner Comic Edition by Apparent may be your perfect storm. … [visit site to read more] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, ReviewsTagged: ScannerIntelliScanner Comic Edition [...] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous ...
- Emotion slickness Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 8:15AMPeter Jackson relishes a change of pace in the murder-mystery drama The Lovely Bones .
