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The Berlin blues
By Drew Hayden Taylor. 2007
A consortium of German developers arrives at Otter Lake Reserve with an offer: they want to improve the local economy…
with the creation of "OjibwayWorld", a Native theme park. Designed to attract European tourists, it instead causes personal and political divisions within the local community, as well as hilarity. 2007.The Mercury Theatre on the air: Vol. 1
By Cbs Radio, Hollywood 360. 2014
Before creating cinematic masterpieces like "Citizen Kane", Orson Welles established his creative credentials with "The Mercury Theatre on the Air",…
an hour-long showcase which allowed him, producer John Houseman, musical director Bernard Hermann, and a close-knit team of performers and technicians to broadcast innovative adaptations of both well-known and obscure stories - programs that quickly set a new standard for dramatic radio production. Radio Archives is proud to offer an impressive collection containing ten immortal broadcasts of the series, just as originally aired in 1938, transferred directly from the highest quality master recordings and painstakingly restored for the best possible audio qualityNightbeat - night stories
By Various. 2019
In 1950, NBC began broadcasting Nightbeat, considered one of the finest shows of its time, about Randy Stone, a reporter…
who covered the night beat for the Chicago Star with a unique blend of wit, compassion and toughness. From murder to mystery, from heartache to hardboiled, every night brought a new story to Randy Stone. Radio Archives invites you to listen to six brand new Nightbeat stories in Nightbeat: Night Stories. This nostalgic collection of new tales for your listening pleasure comes alive courtesy of noted actor Michael C. Gwynne. Delivering each line with a mix of two fisted determination and humanity, Gwynne makes Randy Stone and his Chicago living, breathing realities for both Nightbeat fans and new listeners. Listen as 1950s Chicago comes alive when the sun sets on Nightbeat: Night StoriesThe Cisco Kid: Volume 3
By O. Henry. 2019
“Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 episodes of the…
popular series from radio’s golden age. First heard in 1946 with Jack Mather in the title role, along with Harry Lang as his portly sidekick Pancho and, later, Mel Blanc as Pancho’s cousin Porfirio, the series quickly became a staple on local stations nationwide. The premise was simple: often perceived as outlaws, Cisco and Pancho would use this perception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they came across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they would once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.The Cisco Kid: Volume 2
By O. Henry. 2019
“Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 episodes of the…
popular series from radio’s golden age. First heard in 1946 with Jack Mather in the title role, along with Harry Lang as his portly sidekick Pancho and, later, Mel Blanc as Pancho’s cousin Porfirio, the series quickly became a staple on local stations nationwide. The premise was simple: often perceived as outlaws, Cisco and Pancho would use this perception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they came across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they would once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.The Cisco Kid: Volume 4
By O. Henry. 2019
”Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 more episodes of…
the popular and long-running series from radio’s golden age. Starring Jack Mather in the title role, with legendary radio and cartoon star Mel Blanc as his portly sidekick Pancho, each episode of “The Cisco Kid” delivers lighthearted western action and excitement. The premise of the series is simple: often assumed to be outlaws, Cisco and Pancho use this misconception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they come across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.The Cisco Kid: Volume 1
By O. Henry. 2019
“Here’s adventure! Here’s romance!” O. Henry’s famous “Robin Hood of the Old West” rides again in 20 episodes of the…
popular series from radio’s golden age. First heard in 1946 with Jack Mather in the title role, along with Harry Lang as his portly sidekick Pancho and, later, Mel Blanc as Pancho’s cousin Porfirio, the series quickly became a staple on local stations nationwide. The premise was simple: often perceived as outlaws, Cisco and Pancho would use this perception to their advantage to right whatever wrongs they came across; by the end of each show, having earned new respect, they would once again hit the trail in search of adventure. Today, “The Cisco Kid” remains delightful entertainment for all ages, particularly in these sparkling restorations from Radio Archives.Stray: A memoir
By Stephanie Danler. 2020
From the bestselling author of Sweetbitter , a memoir of growing up in a family shattered by lies and addiction,…
and of one woman's attempts to find a life beyond the limits of her past. Stray is a moving, sometimes devastating, brilliantly written and ultimately inspiring exploration of the landscapes of damage and survival. After selling her first novel—a dream she'd worked long and hard for—Stephanie Danler knew she should be happy. Instead, she found herself driven to face the difficult past she'd left behind a decade ago: a mother disabled by years of alcoholism, further handicapped by a tragic brain aneurysm; a father who abandoned the family when she was three, now a meth addict in and out of recovery. After years in New York City she's pulled home to Southern California by forces she doesn't totally understand, haunted by questions of legacy and trauma. Here, she works toward answers, uncovering hard truths about her parents and herself as she explores whether it's possible to change the course of her history. Lucid and honest, heart-breaking and full of hope, Stray is an examination of what we inherit and what we don't have to, of what we have to face in ourselves to move forward, and what it's like to let go of one's parents in order to find a peace—and family—of one's ownBlue grass boy: the story of Bill Monroe, father of bluegrass music
By Barb Rosenstock, Edwin Fotheringham. 2018
Presents the story of musician Bill Monroe, the youngest of eight children, who loved playing and singing harmonies with his…
family on the front porch and continued to work on his craft as he grew up. His deep Kentucky roots helped him to create the unique American music called bluegrass. For grades K-3. 2018Searching for Robert Johnson: The Life and Legend of the "King of the Delta Blues Singers"
By Peter Guralnick. 1998
Author of music biographies including Last Train to Memphis (DB 40087) examines the short life and long legacy of bluesman…
Johnson, who died at age twenty-seven in 1938. From scarce information, the author stitches together what is known of his life, and looks at the many blues musicians he influenced. 1989The most of Nora Ephron
By Nora Ephron. 2013
Writings by the Oscar nominee Ephron (1941-2012) include essays, the screenplay for When Harry Met Sally, the novel Heartburn, and…
her last unpublished play Lucky Guy. Topics range from the personal to the political. Introduction by New Yorker editor Robert Gottlieb. Some strong language. 2013Double love (Sweet Valley High #No. 1)
By Francine Pascal, Kate William. 2008
Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are identical twins at Sweet Valley High. They're both popular, smart, gorgeous and they both have…
a crush on Todd Wilkins. Meet the Wakefield twins, their guys, and the rest of the gang at Sweet Valley High in this book that started the Sweet Valley phenomenon. For junior and senior high readersGo, cat, go!: the life and times of Carl Perkins, the king of rockabilly
By Carl Perkins, David McGee. 1996
Autobiography of Carl Perkins following his life and career from 1932 through the 1990's. Carl Perkins, one of the original…
pioneers of rock, is famous for writing "Blue Suede Shoes" and performing with Elvis and Johnny Cash as they toured on behalf of Sun Records during the heyday of rockabilly. 1996When Paul met Artie: the story of Simon & Garfunkel
By G. Neri, David Litchfield, Greg Neri. 2018
When Paul Met Artie is a picture book aimed at young readers from grades 4 to 7. From childhood friendship…
to brief teenage stardom, from early failures to musical greatness -- the incredible story of how Simon & Garfunkel became a cherished voice of their generation. For grades 4-7Piano starts here: the young Art Tatum
By Robert Andrew Parker, Robert A. Parker. 2008
Drum dream girl: how one girl's courage changed music
By Margarita Engle, Rafael López. 2015
In Cuba in the 1930s, music filled the air. Millo had a dream playing drums of all kinds, but the…
country and her father only permitted boys to play drums. Millo finds a way to drum and practices in secret. Eventually her father relents and hires a music teacher for her. Millo's persistance means that she and her sisters become the first all-girl dance band in Cuba and play with and for famous people. (Story inspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga.) For grades K-3Qui a tué mon père: Suivi d'un entretien avec l'auteur (Littérature)
By Edouard Louis. 2019
« Pour les dominants, le plus souvent, la politique est une question esthétique : une manière de se penser, une…
manière de voir le monde, de construire sa personne. Pour nous, c'était vivre ou mourir. » Édouard Louis. Ce texte bref est d'une extrême intensité, due à la violence des sentiments exprimés, plus aimants que haineux. La haine, si haine il y a, est adressée aux « dominants », aux responsables politiques et économiques de la souffrance individuelle d'un homme qui n'a pas sa place dans le monde et qui veut aimer sans le pouvoir : le père de l'auteur. Revenant sur son enfance, mais partant des derniers mois où il a revu son père physiquement détruit, et pourtant fier que son fils ait publié des livres et soit devenu célèbre, l'auteur se remémore des épisodes clés de son enfance et de son adolescence, tentant de comprendre le couple de ses parents et l'amour distordu qu'ils lui ont porté, effrayés par la personnalité hors du commun de leur fils, dont ils admirent l'intelligence, mais regrettent la singularité, qui en même temps les flatte. Qui a tué mon père sera mis en scène par Stanislas Nordey en mars 2019 au Théâtre de la Colline puis au Théâtre National de StrasbourgWoolgathering
By Patti Smith. 2011
Becoming Billie Holiday
By Carole Boston Weatherford, Floyd Cooper. 2008
Jazz vocalist Billie Holiday (1915-1959) reflects on her early years in this fictional memoir written in verse. In "I Can't…
Face the Music" Billie overcomes stage fright. In "Trav'lin' Light," her songs are her home. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Honor. 2008El pergamino de la seducción: una novela
By Gioconda Belli. 2006
In modern-day Madrid, Lucia, a university student, and Manuel, a professor, attempt to unravel the enigma of Queen Juana of…
Castille, who allegedly went mad in 1506. Their own relationship unfolds as they search for the truth about the Spanish monarch. Some descriptions of sex. Spanish language. 2005