Wilbur Smith - Ballantynes 02 - Men of Men (unabrdiged audiobook + text)
It was called The Devils’s Own: a steep scar in the African earth, around which men toiled with picks, shovels, and dreams of the milky treasures that would become prized, polished diamonds. In this demonic race, native tribesmen became miners. Sometimes they became thieves. And then they became rebels.
Zouga Ballantyne, an African-born Englishman, sees the Devil’s Own mine as his ticket to the North: a realm of waterfalls and fertile plains, teeming wildlife, and seeded fields of gold. But what happens in the diamond mines of the fledgling Boer Free State sets the course for Ballantyne and a cast of comrades, enemies, and lovers—and for the continent itself.
From the visions of imperialists to the fury between a father and a son, from the lengths a man will go for a woman and a woman for her convictions, a tragic clash of generations and civilizations was shaking 19th century Africa, where some warriors fought for their gods - and others for the men who came before them...
The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management
Smith is CEO of
Franklin Quest, a company that conducts time-management seminars for
corporations, organizations, and government agencies, reaching as many
as 20,000 persons per month. It also sells day-planner scheduling books
as an integral part of the time-management system it touts. This highly
successful company was founded by Smith a little more than 10 years ago
and was modeled on the self-improvement system outlined in Benjamin
Franklin’s autobiography. Smith argues that there is much more to
managing time than getting things done. He preaches that only by
understanding one’s own value system can one decide what matters most,
set priorities, and accomplish one’s goals. The result is not only a
better-organized life but a more fulfilling one. By focusing on time,
Smith has provided a self-improvement book that almost everyone can
use–and benefit from.
Crank Calls by Jonathan Winters (Author)
This delightful compilation of answering machine messages left for Jonathan Winters's friend and colleague, J. B. Smith, is a necessity for die-hard Winters fans. In this Grammy winner for Best Comedy Recording Winters's improvisational skills shine. He deftly tackles such subjects as politics, plumbing, Porsches and passing on--each in 60 seconds! Listeners are treated to Winters's spirited wit, as well as his humorous views of real-life stresses: aging, holidays, the frustration of not being able to reach the person you're calling. Ever! Winters's laughing voice orders Smith to "pull the chain on your head and flush your mind." With its sheer silliness, that's just what this recording does for us.
Rising Sun Nakamoto corporation is celebrating the grand opening of its new
headquarters, the Nakamoto Tower, in Los Angeles; the office building
is awash with celebrities, dignitaries and local politicians. On the
46th floor of the very same building, Cheryl Lynn Austin, 23, is
murdered. Lieutenant Peter Smith, the Special Services Liaison for the LAPD, is assigned to this case. He is joined by retired Captain John Connor who has lived in Japan for a while and is thoroughly accustomed to Japanese culture.
The investigation is hampered from the start as the Japanese insist
that the opening party, which takes place on the 45th floor, not be
disturbed. It soon becomes apparent that evidence from the security cameras
has been tampered with, and that the Japanese requested the Special
Services Liaison only to delay the investigation. Throughout the book
Connor uses his knowledge of Japanese customs, culture and mindset to help Smith solve the mystery.
