Summary: "This extended session of Laughter Therapy explores the history of all things funny, presenting a cornucopia of comedy from the pioneers of vaudeville and the silent film era, to the wildly creative innovators that transformed television in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, to the modern practitioners that continue to bend the boundaries of comedy today. Chronically serious? Prepare to be cured by...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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Summary: Stories of crime and stories of miscommunication. There are funny moments, there are serious moments, there are suprising situations. Unless otherwise noted the stories are one hundred percent true.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Shout Factory 2003

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Contents: Stand by me (Lou Bell Johnson) ; We'll understand it better by and by (Toshi Reagon) ; What are they doing in Heaven today? (Bernice Johnson Reagon, Yasmereen, Michelle Lanchester) / Charles Albert Tindley -- Something within (Rev. Eugene Smallwood) ; He'll understand and say well done (Donald Vails and the Celebration Delegation) ; Touch me, Lord Jesus (Michelle Lanchester, Bernice Johnson...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian/Folkways 1994

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Summary: Biographical portrait documents the life of Malcolm X, tracing his career as both a black activist and leader of the Nation of Islam.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Dove Audio 1992

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Summary: National Public Radio presents a collection of entertaining stories and informational experiences focused on traveling around the globe.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Audio 2009

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Summary: National Public Radio presents a collection of entertaining stories and informational experiences focused on America's national parks.

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Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Audio 2009

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Contents: Do the 45 / Ryan Shaw -- Am I wasting my time? / Eli "Paperboy" Reed & the True Loves -- 100 yard dash / Raphael Saadiq -- Disrespectful / Chaka Khan with Mary J. Blige -- 100 days, 100 nights / Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings -- No smoke without fire / James Hunter -- Love and happiness / Thelma Houston -- Tonight I'll be staying here with you / Ann Peebles -- Love comes and goes / Lee Fields &...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Shout! Factory/NPR 2010

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Daley, Brian.

Summary: Six episodes of Return of the Jedi building on the original story as seen in the film, using the motion picture score and sound effects.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge 1996

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Daley, Brian.

Contents: A wind to shake the stars (27:16) -- Points of origin (27:40) -- Black knight, white princess and pawns (28:02) -- While giants mark time (27:42) -- Jedi that was, Jedi to be (27:28) -- The millennium falcon deal (26:32) -- The Han Solo solution (25:26) -- Death star's transit (28:30) -- Rogues, rebels and robots (27:52) -- The Luke Skywalker initiative (25:08) -- The Jedi nexus (26:58) -- The...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge 1993

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McPartland, Marian.

Contents: Waltz for Debbie / Bill Evans (Evans solo) (1:33) -- Conversation (2:55) -- All of you / Cole Porter (Evans solo) (2:18) -- Conversation (:18) -- All of you / Cole Porter (duet) (:40) -- Conversation (4:14) -- In your own sweet way / Dave Brubeck (duet) (5:02) -- Conversation/demonstration: The touch of your lips / Ray Noble (Evans solo) (5:40) -- The touch of your lips / Ray Noble (duet)...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Jazz Alliance 2002

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Contents: Jesus is on the mainline (Gospel Harmonettes) -- Ye that is without sin, cast the first stone (Brother John Hale) -- Nobody knows the trouble I see ; A charge to keep I have (Pool Brothers) -- There'll be singing over yonder (Century Gospel Singers) -- Nearer, my God, to thee (Four Eagles Quartet) -- Put your trust in Jesus (Angelic Harmonizers) -- Who'll be a witness (for my Lord?) (Golden...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian/Folkways 1994

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Contents: Before this time / Ollabelle (2:17) -- It just suits me / Hobart Smith & Bessie Jones (2:20) -- I saw the light / Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (3:44) -- Farther along / Ralph Stanley & Lucinda Williams (4:21) -- Cuckoo's nest / Nickel Creek (2:18) -- Sherburne / Alabama Sacred Harp Convention (2:00) -- Make me a pallet on your floor / Gillian Welch (2:42) -- When God dips His pen of love in my heart...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: NPR 2004

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Contents: Embraceable you / Sarah Vaughan (4:48) -- Love me or leave me / Anita O'Day (2:32) -- Gee Baby, ain't I good to you / Peggy Lee (3:23) -- It don't mean a thing (if it ain't got that swing) / Ella Fitzgerald (4:12) -- Some other spring / Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra (3:00) -- Don't go to strangers / Etta Jones (3:49) -- Teach me tonight / Dinah Washington (2:45) -- The best is yet to come /...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: NPR 2006

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Summary: "Always put the listener first" has been NPR's mantra since its inception in 1970. Now celebrating its 40th anniversary, NPR's programming attracts over 27 million listeners every week. This beautifully designed volume chronicles NPR's storied history, featuring dozens of behind-the-scenes photos, essays and original reporting by a who's who of NPR staff and correspondents, transcripts of...

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2010

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Contents: Sign of the judgement ; Lay down body (McIntosh County Shouters) -- Lay down body ; Run, Mary, run, you got a right to the tree of life (Seniorlites) -- One morning soon ; I wanna go where Jesus is ; You better run to the city of refuge (Rev. C.J. Johnson and family) -- I heard the voice of Jesus say ; Give me Jesus ; I am a soldier in the army of the Lord (United Southern Prayer Band of...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian/Folkways 1994

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Contents: There is a balm in Gilead -- We shall walk through the valley in peace -- Roll, Jordan, roll -- I've been buked and I've been scorned -- Swing low, sweet chariot -- Joshua fit de battle -- Wade in the water -- Deep river -- Listen to the lambs -- Everytime I feel the spirit -- Oh freedom -- Gospel train -- I'm a-rolling through an unfriendly world -- Sometimes I feel like a motherless child --...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: Smithsonian/Folkways 1994

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Summary: NPR reports on the Vietnam War, from its origins to the major battles, through the fall of Saigon, to repercussions of the conflict still felt today.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Digital Audio 2013

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Summary: NPR marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War with firsthand accounts from veterans themselves, as well as insightful commentary from leading historians.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: 2014

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Daley, Brian.

Summary: Ten episodes building on the original story as seen in the film The empire strikes back.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge 2013

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Contents: We talk about cars / (Ric Seaberg) -- Me and my automobile / (Jack Williams) -- If she wasn't on blocks / (The New Duncan Imperials) -- Light blue Saturn / (Ben Frey) -- 1000 dollar car / (The Bottle Rockets) -- Who taught these idiots to drive? / (Arnold & Gretz) -- S.U.V. / (Mem Shannon) -- Auto mechanically declined / (Joe Jencks) -- Ranchero / (Adam Kay) -- Unfit to drive / (The Auto Body...

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Company 2004

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Contents: Save it for a rainy day (The Jayhawks) (3:09) -- Hollywood (Kasey Chambers) (3:38) -- War (Jonatha Brooke) (4:09) -- Sweetness (Dan Bern & the IJBC) (3:14) -- Eenie meenie (Big Lazy) (3:52) -- For you (Duncan Sheik) (2:06) -- Just can't last (Natalie Merchant) (4:12) -- The cranes (Patty Larkin) (2:38) -- She said it was destiny (Richard Thompson) (3:54) -- Will you remember me? (Rosanne Cash)...

Format: sound recording-musical

Publisher / Publication Date: NPR 2005

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Summary: Noah Adams, boasting over thirty years broadcasting experience on National Public Radio, presents a collection of entertaining stories and informational experiences focused on America's roadside attractions, including such selections as Unraveling the story behind a big ball of twine; Backyard folk; Art thrives in Michigan; and At Velvet Museum, get in touch with kitsch.

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Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Audio 2009

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Summary: "Christmas is a time of traditions, and with this collection of favorite Christmas stories, another holiday tradition is born: Joy, hope, and childhood memories overflow as NPR voices, past and present, tell stories of the season"--Container.

Format: sound recording-nonmusical

Publisher / Publication Date: HighBridge Audio 2010

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