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Sacrament

by Susan Straight ...

Narrated by Stacy Gonzalez, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Jasmin Walker, Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

The Washington Post**, A Book to Watch**Library Journal**, A Title to Watch**From National Book Award finalist Susan Straight, a captivating new novel about a group of nurses fighting through the first year of a pandemic and the beloved California community they will risk their lives to protectIn August 2020, a group of nurses are working in the ICU at a hospital in San Bernardino at the height of ... Read more

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The Washington Post**, A Book to Watch**Library Journal**, A Title to Watch**From National Book Award finalist Susan Straight, a captivating new novel about a group of nurses fighting through the first year of a pandemic and the beloved California community they will risk their lives to protectIn August 2020, a group of nurses are working in the ICU at a hospital in San Bernardino at the height of
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¡Ándale, Prieta!

A Love Letter to My Family

by Yasmín Ramírez ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

7 hours 33 min

When I tell people who don’t speak Spanish what “prieta” means—“dark” or “the dark one”—their eyes pop open and a small gasp escapes. … How do I tell them that now, even after the cruelty of children, “Prieta” means love? That each time “Prieta” fell from my grandmother’s lips, I learned to love my dark skin. My Ita called me Prieta. When she died, she took the name with her.Yasmín Ramírez spent ... Read more

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When I tell people who don’t speak Spanish what “prieta” means—“dark” or “the dark one”—their eyes pop open and a small gasp escapes. … How do I tell them that now, even after the cruelty of children, “Prieta” means love? That each time “Prieta” fell from my grandmother’s lips, I learned to love my dark skin. My Ita called me Prieta. When she died, she took the name with her.Yasmín Ramírez spent
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A Noble Companion

An Ugly Duckling Retelling

by Rachel Kovaciny ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Series series Cornerstone
Unabridged

4 hours 55 min

Raid a dragon's hoard for her dowry? It seemed like a good idea at the time...Madelena isn't in love with her friend Armando, but his marriage proposal offers the security she needs. She sympathizes with him—his father insists Armando must either find a bride or join the army. Armando would rather become a husband than a soldier, but his ugly face has scared away all other eligible ladies despite ... Read more

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Raid a dragon's hoard for her dowry? It seemed like a good idea at the time...Madelena isn't in love with her friend Armando, but his marriage proposal offers the security she needs. She sympathizes with him—his father insists Armando must either find a bride or join the army. Armando would rather become a husband than a soldier, but his ugly face has scared away all other eligible ladies despite
... Read more
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You Are The Boss of You

Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Terms

by Shauna Brittenham Reiter ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

9 hours 54 min

From the founder of the multi-million-dollar wellness company Alaya Naturals comes You Are the Boss of You, the A-to-Z guide for living an empowered, purpose-driven life inspired by your most authentic self.You Are the Boss of You is a uniquely actionable and compassionate body of wisdom that addresses the ten most essential building blocks of a truly inspired life: defining boundaries, soothing ... Read more

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From the founder of the multi-million-dollar wellness company Alaya Naturals comes You Are the Boss of You, the A-to-Z guide for living an empowered, purpose-driven life inspired by your most authentic self.You Are the Boss of You is a uniquely actionable and compassionate body of wisdom that addresses the ten most essential building blocks of a truly inspired life: defining boundaries, soothing
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My Mother-in-Law Must Die

Twisted Family Mysteries, Book 5

by Spencer Guerrero ...

Narrated by Dominique Franceschi, Kim Ramirez ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Twisted Family Mysteries
Unabridged

7 hours 19 min

My name is Raven Crowley-Lopez, and I plan to murder Mercedes Crowley, my mother-in-law.My family was forced to move into her estate after we lost our own home because of a severe personal crisis. Now, I'm facing a living nightmare because I'm convinced that my mother-in-law is plotting to get rid of me, and perhaps even plans to murder me. It happened once before, and it will happen again, even ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

My name is Raven Crowley-Lopez, and I plan to murder Mercedes Crowley, my mother-in-law.My family was forced to move into her estate after we lost our own home because of a severe personal crisis. Now, I'm facing a living nightmare because I'm convinced that my mother-in-law is plotting to get rid of me, and perhaps even plans to murder me. It happened once before, and it will happen again, even
... Read more
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Deeper than the Ocean

by Mirta Ojito ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

12 hours 30 min

A moving multigenerational novel about the enduring power of a mother’s love, the ripple effect of secrets, and the strength of family bonds from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.One hundred years after the shipwreck of the Valbanera, known to history as the “poor man’s Titanic,” Mara Denis gets an assignment to report on the Canary Islands, where her ancestors lived before they moved to Cuba. ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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A moving multigenerational novel about the enduring power of a mother’s love, the ripple effect of secrets, and the strength of family bonds from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.One hundred years after the shipwreck of the Valbanera, known to history as the “poor man’s Titanic,” Mara Denis gets an assignment to report on the Canary Islands, where her ancestors lived before they moved to Cuba.
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Ten Sleep

by Nicholas Belardes ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

14 hours 1 min

Jordan Peele's Nope meets True Grit in Nicholas Belardes’s Ten Sleep**, a supernatural modern-day western about a trio of young people on a 10-day cattle drive that leads them through a canyon haunted by ancient mysteries and savage beasts who existed long before humankind.**A young Mexican American woman detects uncanny creatures stalking her on ... ... Read more

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Jordan Peele's Nope meets True Grit in Nicholas Belardes’s Ten Sleep**, a supernatural modern-day western about a trio of young people on a 10-day cattle drive that leads them through a canyon haunted by ancient mysteries and savage beasts who existed long before humankind.**A young Mexican American woman detects uncanny creatures stalking her on ...
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Echoes of Grace

by Guadalupe García McCall ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

In Eagle Pass, Texas, Grace struggles to understand the "echoes" she inherited from her mother—visions which often distort her reality. One morning as her sister, Mercy, rushes off to work, a disturbing echo takes hold of Grace, and within moments, tragedy strikes.Attending community college for the first time, talking to the boy next door, and working toward her goals all help Grace recover, but ... Read more

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In Eagle Pass, Texas, Grace struggles to understand the "echoes" she inherited from her mother—visions which often distort her reality. One morning as her sister, Mercy, rushes off to work, a disturbing echo takes hold of Grace, and within moments, tragedy strikes.Attending community college for the first time, talking to the boy next door, and working toward her goals all help Grace recover, but
... Read more

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The Dojo Coach’s Pocket Guide

Maximizing Immersive Learning for Agile Teams

by Jess Brock ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

4 hours 4 min

This go-to guidebook helps agile practitioners overcome upskilling challenges in their organizations through effective Dojo coaching.Agile has changed the way we work in our organizations. But by demanding constant innovation and product delivery, individuals and teams struggle to find time to improve their skills. That's where the Dojo comes in. Dojo-style coaching encourages this kind of learn ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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This go-to guidebook helps agile practitioners overcome upskilling challenges in their organizations through effective Dojo coaching.Agile has changed the way we work in our organizations. But by demanding constant innovation and product delivery, individuals and teams struggle to find time to improve their skills. That's where the Dojo comes in. Dojo-style coaching encourages this kind of learn
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Unbuild Walls

Why Immigrant Justice Needs Abolition

by Silky Shah ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

8 hours 27 min

Drawing from over twenty years of activism on local and national levels, this striking book offers an organizer's perspective on the intersections of immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition.In the wake of post-9/11 xenophobia, Obama's record-level deportations, Trump's immigration policies, and the 2020 uprisings for racial justice, the US remains entrenched in a circular discourse ... Read more

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Drawing from over twenty years of activism on local and national levels, this striking book offers an organizer's perspective on the intersections of immigrant rights, racial justice, and prison abolition.In the wake of post-9/11 xenophobia, Obama's record-level deportations, Trump's immigration policies, and the 2020 uprisings for racial justice, the US remains entrenched in a circular discourse
... Read more

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The Painted Pink Dress

A Daughter’s Story of Family, Betrayal, and Her Search for the Truth

by Minu Cash ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

8 hours 6 min

A passionate memoir about identity, resilience, and the healing power of forgivenessFrom her earliest memories, Minu felt like an outsider. It wasn't just her peculiar name, but also her light skin and cinnamon-swirl hair—so unlike the dark features of her Mexican family—that drew comments from neighbors and strangers.No one took her questions seriously, leaving her yearning for answers. Meanwhile ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A passionate memoir about identity, resilience, and the healing power of forgivenessFrom her earliest memories, Minu felt like an outsider. It wasn't just her peculiar name, but also her light skin and cinnamon-swirl hair—so unlike the dark features of her Mexican family—that drew comments from neighbors and strangers.No one took her questions seriously, leaving her yearning for answers. Meanwhile
... Read more
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The Illumination Code

7 Keys to Unlock Your Quantum Intelligence

by Kim Chestney ...

Narrated by Kim Ramirez ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

"Kim Chestney's codes bring you closer to the comprehension of a reality that was wholly hidden prior to the quantum discoveries." —Ervin László, author of Science and the Akashic FieldIntuition—the extraordinary ability to access information from the quantum realms—is fast becoming humanity's most advanced form of knowledge acquisition. The Illumination Code presents seven keys to unlock your ... Read more

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"Kim Chestney's codes bring you closer to the comprehension of a reality that was wholly hidden prior to the quantum discoveries." —Ervin László, author of Science and the Akashic FieldIntuition—the extraordinary ability to access information from the quantum realms—is fast becoming humanity's most advanced form of knowledge acquisition. The Illumination Code presents seven keys to unlock your
... Read more

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