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Written by: David Morrell
Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
Series: First Blood, Book 1
Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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First Blood Part II
David Morrell's First Blood introduced Rambo, who joined the ranks of Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond, and Harry Potter as an international thriller icon. In this sequel, Rambo is in prison for his one-man war against a small-town police chief. His former commanding officer, Colonel Trautman, arrives with a promise to release him, with two conditions. First, Rambo must return to the Vietnamese prison camp from which he escaped and find the missing Americans rumored to be prisoners there.
Rambo kicks ,,,,,,,,
By mike on 2020-10-23
Eaters of the Dead
Written by: Michael Crichton
Narrated by: Simon Vance
The year is A.D. 922. A refined Arab courtier, representative of the powerful Caliph of Baghdad, encounters a party of Viking warriors who are journeying to the barbaric North. He is appalled by their Viking customs - the wanton sexuality of their pale, angular women, their disregard for cleanliness...their cold-blooded human sacrifices. But it is not until they reach the depths of the Northland that the courtier learns the horrifying and inescapable truth.
By Johnny Blaze on 2018-01-08
David Morrell's First Blood introduced Rambo, who joined the ranks of Sherlock Holmes, Tarzan, James Bond, and Harry Potter as an international thriller icon. In this further adventure, Rambo is in exile far from home in Thailand, vowing to renounce violence and war. When his country calls him once again, he refuses to accept. But then he learns that his former commanding officer, Colonel Trautman, the only man he trusts, has been captured by the Soviets on the Afghan border during a mission that Rambo rejected.
Great North Road
Written by: Peter F. Hamilton
Narrated by: Toby Longworth
A century from now, thanks to a technology allowing instantaneous travel across light-years, humanity has solved its energy shortages, cleaned up the environment, and created far-flung colony worlds. The keys to this empire belong to the powerful North family - composed of successive generations of clones. Yet these clones are not identical. For one thing, genetic errors have crept in with each generation. For another, the original three clone "brothers" have gone their separate ways, and the branches of the family are now friendly rivals more than allies. Or maybe not so friendly....
great entertainment
By Jon Dickinson on 2018-05-02
History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration
Written by: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius, The Great Courses
Narrated by: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius
Mutiny. Disease. Starvation. Cannibals. From the ancient wayfarers to modern astronauts, world explorers have blazed trails fraught with danger. Yet, as History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration vividly demonstrates, exploration continues to be one of humanity's deepest impulses. Across 24 lectures that unveil the process by which we came to know the far reaches of our planet, you'll witness the awe-inspiring and surprisingly interconnected tale of global exploration.
Here is What some old white guys did...
By Grantie on 2020-10-23
Written by: Clive Barker
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
Frank Cotton's insatiable appetite for the dark pleasures of pain led him to the puzzle of Lemarchand's box, and from there, to a death only a sick-minded soul could invent. But his brother's love-crazed wife, Julia, has discovered a way to bring Frank back - though the price will be bloody and terrible...and there will certainly be hell to pay.
snooze fest.
By Jeremy Neff on 2020-08-24
The Quantum Thief
Written by: Hannu Rajaniemi
Narrated by: Scott Brick
Jean le Flambeur is a post-human criminal, mind burglar, confidence artist, and trickster. His origins are shrouded in mystery, but his exploits are known throughout the Heterarchy - from breaking into the vast Zeusbrains of the Inner System to stealing rare Earth antiques from the aristocrats of Mars. Now he's confined inside the Dilemma Prison, where every day he has to get up and kill himself before his other self can kill him.
Wonderful, imaginative post-singularity sci-fi
By J E on 2018-07-13
Written by: Mark Twain
Narrated by: Nick Offerman
A natural storyteller and raconteur in his own right - just listen to Paddle Your Own Canoe and Gumption - actor, comedian, carpenter, and all-around manly man Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) brings his distinctive baritone and a fine-tuned comic versatility to Twain's writing. In a knockout performance, he doesn't so much as read Twain's words as he does rejoice in them, delighting in the hijinks of Tom - whom he lovingly refers to as a "great scam artist" and "true American hero".
By James on 2018-01-23
A Space Odyssey
Written by: Arthur C. Clarke
Narrated by: Dick Hill
It has been 40 years since the publication of this classic science-fiction novel that changed the way we look at the stars and ourselves. From the savannas of Africa at the dawn of mankind to the rings of Saturn as man adventures to the outer rim of our solar system, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a journey unlike any other.
By Sean Mullen on 2020-03-05
Written by: John W. Lee, The Great Courses
Narrated by: John W. Lee
Over the span of 24 fascinating lectures, you'll take on the role of a history detective to discover the truth about the Persian Empire. You'll discover the key to the empire's success lay in its greatest rulers, each of whom played a critical role in shaping and strengthening a civilization we still remember today. Take this opportunity to complete your understanding of the ancient world and discover the humanity of the ancient Persians.
Ahhh those Persians!
By Shervin V. on 2018-05-27
First to Kill
Written by: Andrew Peterson
When you're the best at what you do, it's not always easy to walk away. Nathan McBride was retired. The trained Marine sniper and covert CIA operative had put the violence of his former life behind him. But not anymore. A deep-cover FBI agent has disappeared along with one ton of powerful Semtex explosive, enough to unleash a disaster of international proportions. The U.S. government has no choice but to coax Nathan out of retirement.
By Clinton on 2020-10-30
Walt Longmire Mysteries, Book 16
Written by: Craig Johnson
One of the most viewed paintings in American history, Custer's Last Fight, copied and distributed by Anheuser-Busch at a rate of more than two million copies a year, was destroyed in a fire at the 7th Cavalry Headquarters in Fort Bliss, Texas, in 1946. Or was it? When Charley Lee Stillwater dies of an apparent heart attack at the Wyoming Home for Soldiers & Sailors, Walt Longmire is called in to try and make sense of a piece of a painting and a Florsheim shoebox containing a million dollars, sending the good sheriff on the trail of a dangerous art heist.
The Mountain Man Omnibus
Written by: Keith C. Blackmore
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
Boomstick. Samurai bat. Motorcycle leather. And the will to live among the unliving. Augustus Berry lives a day-to-day existence comprised of waking up, getting drunk, and preparing for the inevitable day when "they" will come up the side of his mountain and penetrate his fortress. Living on the outskirts of a city and scavenging for whatever supplies remain after civilization died two years ago, Gus knows that every time he goes down into undead suburbia could be his last.
By Leslie on 2018-10-11
The History of the Ancient World
From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome
Written by: Susan Wise Bauer
Narrated by: John Lee
This is the first volume in a bold new series that tells the stories of all peoples, connecting historical events from Europe to the Middle East to the far coast of China, while still giving weight to the characteristics of each country. Susan Wise Bauer provides both sweeping scope and vivid attention to the individual lives that give flesh to abstract assertions about human history. This narrative history employs the methods of "history from beneath" - literature, epic traditions, private letters, and accounts - to connect kings and leaders with the lives of those they ruled.
Iffy narration, abrupt ending
By Micah Clark on 2020-09-07
Fate of the Fallen
Written by: Kel Kade
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Everyone loves Mathias. Naturally, when he discovers it's his destiny to save the world, he dives in headfirst, pulling his best friend, Aaslo, along for the ride. However, saving the world isn't as easy, or exciting, as it sounds in the stories. The going gets rough, and folks start to believe their best chance for survival is to surrender to the forces of evil, which isn't how the prophecy goes. At all. As the list of allies grows thin and the friends find themselves staring death in the face, they must decide how to become the heroes they were destined to be.
By Spudgun on 2020-06-25
The Android's Dream
Written by: John Scalzi
Narrated by: Wil Wheaton
A human diplomat creates an interstellar incident when he kills an alien diplomat in a most unusual way. To avoid war, Earth's government must find an equally unusual object: A type of sheep ("The Android's Dream"), used in the alien race's coronation ceremony. To find the sheep, the government turns to Harry Creek, ex-cop, war hero and hacker extraordinaire.
By Adam on 2018-02-14
The Botany of Desire
Written by: Michael Pollan
Every schoolchild learns about the mutually beneficial dance of honeybees and flowers: The bee collects nectar and pollen to make honey and, in the process, spreads the flowers' genes far and wide. In The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan ingeniously demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a similarly reciprocal relationship.
By Rayne on 2019-08-19
A Gentleman's Murder
Written by: Christopher Huang
Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill
The year is 1924. Only a few years removed from the trenches of Flanders, Lieutenant Eric Peterkin has just been granted membership in the most prestigious soldiers-only club in London: the Britannia. But when a gentleman's wager ends with a member stabbed to death, the victim's last words echo in the lieutenant's head: that he would "Soon right a great wrong from the past". Eric is certain one of his fellow members is the murderer. But who?
Amazing classic detective
By Fiona on 2018-08-11
"HIS NAME WAS RAMBO AND HE WAS JUST SOME NOTHING KID FOR ALL ANYBODY KNEW."
The award-winning novel that inspired the legendary film series starring Sylvester Stallone.
First came the man: a young wanderer in a fatigue coat and long hair. Then came the legend, as John Rambo sprang from the pages of FIRST BLOOD to take his place in the American cultural landscape. This remarkable novel pits a young Vietnam veteran against a small-town cop who doesn't know whom he's dealing with - or how far Rambo will take him into a life-and-death struggle through the woods, hills, and caves of rural Kentucky.
Millions have seen the Rambo movies, but those who haven't read the book are in for a surprise - a critically acclaimed story of character, action, and compassion.
©2000 David Morell (P)2011 Brilliance Audio, Inc.
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What listeners say about First Blood
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A completely different entity from the movie. Better!!! Fantastic, thought provoking, grim and action packed. I highly recommend this book.
nathan harlan
So I have seen the movie First Blood dozens of times. I listened to the audio book because a friend and I watched First Blood yesterday. On a long trip today I started listening to the book. Knowing that it was very different than the movie now I wish they would make another movie of the book and keep it true to the story. What a dark and sad story. Being a Veteran myself I can identify with both Rambo and Teasel. The story is troubling but is still very current. I loved it.
Rambo!
First a warning that the author's forward gives away the plot. If you object to a major spoiler skip the forward. FIRST BLOOD introduces Rambo and is the basis of the movie with the same title that made John Rambo a cultural icon. This novel, released in 1972, was David Morrell's first novel and is likely his best. Morrell is still releasing novels at age 77. Of course there were two other Rambo movies which were followed by two other Morrell novels based on the movies. First Blood is an outstanding action and suspense novel that I highly recommend. Eric G. Dove is the perfect narrator for First Blood.
Spoiler by the author.
I just started listening to this book this morning. The author included a forward that gives away the end. I am, however, enjoying the book. I think I would have opted to put that at the end. Just a warning to future purchasers.
This audio book is great. However, the first chapter is an introduction by the author. during that introduction he gives away the ending of the book and discusses the books differences from the movie. avoid that chapter
Pretty Good Book, Finished quickly
Pretty Good Book, I finished it quickly. I also bought a second book (not the same series) by this author immediately after finishing this one.
Sobering Story
Sad to think about the way society treated veterans during that era. Really makes you think. Very well written and performed.
They shouldn't have messed with Rambo!!!
Where does First Blood rank among all the audiobooks you've listened to so far?
I think I would have to say in my top 25.
Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How?
I wouldn't go so far as to say the edge of my seat good, but it was enjoyable. This Rambo was one bad mother (shut your mouth) type of guy that was just pushed too far. And he showed the sheriff that he was the wrong drifter to go and mess with.
What does Eric G. Dove bring to the story that you wouldn't experience if you just read the book?
Like what i say every time, that when you have a good narrator it brings the characters to life and Mr. Dove did a good job on his part.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
The movie tag line that was used in 1982 works just fine in my opinion "This time he's fighting for his life."
It's pretty much the same as the movie, except that he kills a butt load of guys in this book than what he did in the first Rambo movie. I still enjoyed listening to the book and I'm a fan of the movie too.
Not everything I expected, but exciting
I heard this novel does a good job of telling the story from two different perspectives and I enjoy stories that show events from more than one perspective. I was disappointed that it didn't do a good job of showing the events from both perspectives (in my opinion at least) but I enjoyed this book because of the excitement. I usually only read and listen to nonfiction but this is such an action packed story I enjoyed it.
One criticism/warning is that the authors comments before the story give away the ending so if you don't want a spoiler skip the author comments until you've complete the rest of the book. On the positive side the narrator was incredible.
The book is very similar to the early 80's Rambo movie at the beginning but as the story progresses the movie took a different course so you won't know what comes next if you've already seen the movie.
Loomster
This, is Legit
Better than the movie, WAY better! The narrator is spot on too. Great Book. Check it out.
Floyd Haywood
Great book. More complex than the Movie.
The characters and motivations are much more complex than the movie.
Rambo and Teasle represent a generational gap, and how the attitudes at the end of the Vietnam War were very different than previous wars.
I would have loved to see this translated faithfully to film.
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A trained, logical mind can be like a door with well-oiled hinges. But it is not the doorway itself, just a slab on hinges pivoting around itself within set parameters.
The doorway can be reached by stepping beyond the door, by turning away from the strictly physical. But you are still merely standing on the threshold.
Freedom, Bliss, and True Knowing can only consume you once you leap through the threshold and fly.
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John Edward DAUGHERTY v. CALIFORNIA.
John Edward Daugherty, pro se.
Thomas C. Lynch, Atty. Gen. of California, William E. James, Asst. Atty. Gen., and C. Anthony Collins, Deputy Atty. Gen., for respondent.
On Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court of California.
The motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and the petition for a writ of certiorari are granted. The judgment is vacated and the case remanded for further consideration in light of Chapman v. State of California, 386 U.S. 18, 87 S.Ct. 824.
Mr. Justice STEWART would grant certiorari and reverse the judgment for the reasons stated in his opinion concurring in the result in Chapman v. State of California, 386 U.S., at 42, 87 S.Ct., at 837.


Augmented reality has not yet lived up to its promise of revolutionizing the way we interact with the world. But as the technology advances and the big players buckle down, it's dawning on marketers that now might actually be AR's moment. Here, AR investors, marketers and tech providers weigh in on why the market is ready for AR, and why it's the right time for marketers to make their move.
What makes AR so attractive for brands is that people can access the advanced content through devices they already own. And consumers are hungry for engaging, well-executed XR [AR and VR] ad experiences that provide utility, enhance reality and create meaningful connections with brands.
Pokémon Go is what did it. You had not just enthusiasts or hobbyists, but everyday people using the game in an interesting way. People didn't care so much that it was AR. The technology took a backseat. That's how you know something is ready for prime time—the experience is leading it.
The users are telling us that they're ready to do something more with the devices in their hands. They are strapping them to their faces, holding them up and walking around parks to find Pikachus.


Laser and LED printers use dry toner – they should last a lifetime, as long as they are kept at a normal room temperature.
Solid Ink should also last as long, provided it is kept inside its sealed wrapper.
Inkjet cartridges, on the other hand, have a shelf life due to the liquid ink deteriorating over time. Also, when they are opened, the heads tend to dry up if only used occasionally – frequent cleaning cycles may be necessary to prevent this, though that does use up a small amount of ink.
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Way better! While you're at it, can you install a modern YouTube plugin that works with https URLs?
mhackney wrote: I also put my name in to give a presentation. Any requests?
Yes. Take video of the presentation, and put it on YouTube. MRRF is a little too far for me to drive.
YouTube may be forcing HTTPS so that people can't spy on which cat videos you watch when you're on public wifi.
Also, user info on the right side? YUCK!!! I don't read right-to-left!
What hot end is that, and why does it have a pipe on it?
Zesty_Lykle wrote: Sorry about the self assembly, but then, it is only 5 parts and some bearings. Besides, the first thing everybody will do when they get the Nimble is take it apart to see how it works. At least I would.
How long does it take to assemble one of them?
I ordered four, and I can't wait for it to arrive!
joe wrote: Seems a little costly considering you have to assemble it and no stepper.
Worth every penny to me!
If you want to build a kickass awesome delta printer, start here. I have one MAX Metal and am (very, very slowly) building a second. The frame is precisely machined and self-aligning, and the entire machine - electronics and all - can be built in an afternoon.
Topic: Will insurance cover a home fire?
Re: Will insurance cover a home fire?
I'm having trouble perfectly leveling the ball mounts on the printable effectors, so I'm looking into another solution.
Someone should print this thread and send it to the family.
Thanks! I'm always glad to hear when some method I post works for someone who isn't me.
Topic: When will more kits be available?
When will more kits be available?
I looked at the store page and it says they're all sold out. Is SeeMeCNC still going to sell these, and if so, when will more be available?
I can confirm that the nickel-plated nozzles produce a smoother top surface with PETG. There is also less accumulation of plastic on the tip. Still a little, but not as much as before.
Five stars, will definitely buy copper-nickel parts the next time I need to build a hot end.
Thanks for the advice. What sort of diodes do you recommend?


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Tag: eugene cernan
Humans Last Landed On The Moon 42 Years Ago Today
For a brief period in the 1960s and 1970s, 12 people ventured all the way to the surface of the Moon. The accomplishment at the time was hailed as a political victory over the Soviet Union, but as decades have passed the landings have taken on more symbolic meaning with NASA — a time of optimism, of science and of the American spirit.
The last lunar landing was Apollo 17, which took place on Dec. 11, 1972. Commander Eugene Cernan and lunar module pilot Harrison Schmitt did three moonwalks in the Taurus-Littrow valley, scoping out the highlands to try to get a geologic sense of the area. Among their more memorable findings are orange soil. You can see some pictures from their sojourn below.
Apollo 17's Saturn V rocket poised on the launch pad before its Dec. 7, 1972 takeoff. Credit:
Apollo 17's lunar rover, flag and part of the lunar module in this view taken out the module's window. Credit: NASA
Apollo 17 commander Gene Cernan with a gravimeter experiment. The lunar rover is at right. Credit; NASA
Orange soil (from volcanic glass beads) is clearly visible in this image from Apollo 17. Credit: NASA
The Apollo 17 command module America and its service module, as photographed by the returning lunar module Challenger. Credit: NASA
Chasing Gene Cernan's Childhood — and Apollo Years
A wonderful travel moment of serendipity: While sitting near a convention centre in Chicago, I punched in nearby points of interest in my GPS and found something called the Cernan Earth and Space Center.
Suspecting it had something to do with Eugene Cernan, one of the last two men to walk on the moon, I drove to a small building on the Triton College campus, walked inside the front door, and was astounded at what was visible from the entrance.
An Apollo spacesuit. A helmet. A spacecraft gimbal. A diorama of lunar and Martian vehicles. Various pictures, tokens and artifacts showing Eugene Cernan's aerospace life — all for free.
While I gaped at these artifacts, center director Bart Benjamin approached me and explained Cernan had grown up in the neighbourhood — in fact, his high school is just a few miles away, Benjamin explained. The artifacts are mostly loans from the Smithsonian (the spacesuit was briefly returned there for cleaning and restoration recently); revenues for the center come from its gift shop and laser/planetarium shows, which run several evenings a week.
I unfortunately was not able to stay for a laser show, but I did ask Benjamin for directions to Cernan's school. Cernan went to Proviso Township High School, now known as Proviso East.
According to Cernan's biography Last Man on the Moon, at high school he played varsity basketball, baseball and football and was courted by a couple of schools offering football scholarships.
But influenced by the Korean War, he instead applied for a Naval scholarship and did not get his first choice, receiving only partial financing to head to Purdue, as he recalls:
I didn't want it, because I knew my entire family would have to work hard to pay for me to attend Purdue as an out-of-state student. But at Dad's insistence, I reluctantly agreed, knowing that not only would I get a degree, but I could still get a commission in the Navy, albeit in the reserves, and maybe somehow could spin that into my dream of flying.
Cernan graduated in 1952 and he flew, all right — including walking on the Moon just 20 years later.
All pictures by Elizabeth Howell.
Elizabeth Howell (M.Sc. Space Studies '12) is a contributing editor for SpaceRef and award-winning space freelance journalist living in Ottawa, Canada. Her work has appeared in publications such as SPACE.com, Air & Space Smithsonian, Physics Today, the Globe and Mail, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., CTV and the Ottawa Business Journal.

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Bird blamed in fire west of Cedar City
Haven Scott
hscott@thespectrum.com
A fire west of Cedar City was contained with limited damage – fire officials said the blaze appears to be started by a bird in the power line.
At approximately 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, emergency personnel were dispatched to the area near 7700 W. Vandenberg Road to a report of large amounts of smoke, according to an Iron County Sheriff's news release.
Deputies located the fire approaching homes near 8100 West and 3400 South and immediately began warning home owners in the area, Lt. Del Schlosser said.
"Garden hoses, shovels and other items were used to protect the homes and property by those in the area," he said. " Fire personnel from the Cedar City Fire Department, BLM (Bureau of Land Manageent) Fire, U.S. Forest Service Fire and State Fire responded to the area."
Approximately nine fire apparatus were on the scene – the blaze burned about 50 acres, the release stated.
"It is actually quite common for a bird or a snake to be electrocuted by a power line causing an arc that starts a fire," said Paul Murphy, media relations at Rocky Mountain Power. "It happens quite a bit."
Paul Christensen with the BLM said in cases like this, an investigator comes out and examines burn patterns to determine the point of origin – a bird was found in this case.
Murphy said the brush fire caused power outage to 35 customers – power was restored at 7:46 p.m.
He said he is not aware of the extent of the damage caused to the poles.
The fire destroyed a pile of wood near a home, four power poles and a farm-type vehicle – an estimated loss of $10,000, the news release stated.
The type of bird blamed for the blaze was not immediately determined.
Follow Haven on Twitter@HavenWScott. Call him at 435-865-4522.
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