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White trash : [electronic resource] : the 400-year untold history of class in America. by Isenberg, Nancy.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.In her groundbreaking history of the class system in America, extending from colonial times to the present, Nancy Isenberg takes on our comforting myths about equality, uncovering the crucial legacy of the ever-present, always embarrassing—if occasionally entertaining—poor white trash.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 424615 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Social classes; Poor whites; Working class whites; Nonfiction.; History.;
© 2016., Tantor Audio,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=202075&titleID=2814506 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Station eleven : [electronic resource] : A novel. by St. John Mandel, Emily.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.Kirsten Raymonde will never forget the night Arthur Leander, the famous Hollywood actor, had a heart attack on stage during a production of King Lear. That was the night when a devastating flu pandemic arrived in the city, and within weeks, civilization as we know it came to an end.Twenty years later, Kirsten moves between the settlements of the altered world with a small troupe of actors and musicians. They call themselves The Traveling Symphony, and they have dedicated themselves to keeping the remnants of art and humanity alive. But when they arrive in St. Deborah by the Water, they encounter a violent prophet who will threaten the tiny band’s existence. And as the story takes off, moving back and forth in time, and vividly depicting life before and after the pandemic, the strange twist of fate that connects them all will be revealed. -- provided by Amazon.com.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 300529 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Science Fiction.;
© 2014., Random House Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1499830 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Winter at the door : [electronic resource] : Lizzie Snow mystery series, book 1. by Graves, Sarah.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.Moving from Boston to remote Bearkill, Maine, isn't homicide cop Lizzie Snow's idea of a step up. But breaking away from tragedy and personal betrayal is at least a step in the right direction. Her dead sister's fate still torments her, as does her long-missing niece's disappearance. The town is full of people who see everything, say little, and know more than they'll share with an outsider. The only exceptions are the handsome state cop who once badly broke Lizzie's heart and desperately wants another chance - sheriff Cody Chevrier. A rash of freak accidents and suicides has left a string of dead men - all former local cops. Now the same cruel eyes that watched them die are on Lizzie...Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 266980 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Mystery.; Suspense.; Thriller.;
© 2015., Dreamscape Media, LLC,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=2048025 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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A reunion of ghosts / [electronic resource] : by Mitchell, Judith Claire.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.In the waning days of 1999, the last of the Alters&amp -- three damaged but wisecracking sisters who share an apartment on Manhattan's Upper West Side -- decide it's time to close the circle of the family curse by taking their own lives. But first, Lady, Vee, and Delph must explain the origins of that curse and how it has manifested throughout the preceding generations. Unspooling threads of history, personal memory, and family lore, they weave a mesmerizing account that stretches back a century to their great-grandfather, a brilliant scientist whose professional triumph became the terrible legacy that defines them. A suicide note crafted by three bright, funny women, A Reunion of Ghosts is the final chapter of a saga lifetimes in the making -- one that is inexorably intertwined with the story of the twentieth century itself.Electronic reproduction.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Literature.;
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=2146538 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Nine black robes : [electronic resource] : Inside the Supreme Court's drive to the right and its historic consequences. by Biskupic, Joan.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.Nine Black Robes displays the inner maneuverings among the Supreme Court justices that led to the seismic reversal of Roe v. Wade and a half century of women's abortion rights. Biskupic details how rights are stripped away or, alternatively as in the case of gun owners, how rights are expanded. Today's bench—with its conservative majority—is desperately ideological. The Court has been headed rightward and ensnared by its own intrigues for years, but the Trump appointments hastened the modern transformation. With unparalleled access to key players, Biskupic shows the tactics of each justice and reveals switched votes and internal pacts that typically never make the light of day, yet will have repercussions for generations to come.Nine Black Robes is the definitive narrative of the country's highest court and its profound impact on all Americans.Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Biography & Autobiography.; Law.; Politics.;
© 2023., HarperAudio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=9173570 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Hello, I want to die. Please fix me : [electronic resource] : Depression in the first person. / by Paperny, Anna Mehler.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.An engrossing memoir-meets-investigative report that takes a fresh, frank look at how we treat depression. In her early twenties, investigative journalist Anna Mehler Paperny had already landed her dream job. On the surface, her life was great. Nevertheless, she spiraled out, attempted suicide (the first of more attempts to follow), and landed in the ICU and then in a psych ward before setting out to tackle her recovery. In Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me, Mehler Paperny turns her journalist's eye on her own experience and others'-in the ward; as an outpatient; facing family, friends, and coworkers; finding the right meds; trying to stay insured and employed. She interviews psychiatrists and other experts to reveal how primitive our methods of healing the brain still are-and provides an invaluable guide to a system struggling, and often failing, to help those in need. At once heartrending and humorous, outraging and serious, this is a must-listen for anyone touched by depression-and that's everyone.Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Biography & Autobiography.; Psychology.; Self-Improvement.;
© 2020., Tantor Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=5276656 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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North woods : [electronic resource] : A novel. by Mason, Daniel.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.When two young lovers abscond from a Puritan colony, little do they know that their humble cabin in the woods will become the home of an extraordinary succession of human and nonhuman characters alike. An English soldier, destined for glory, abandons the battlefields of the New World to devote himself to growing apples. A pair of spinster twins navigate war and famine, envy and desire. A crime reporter unearths an ancient mass grave -- only to discover that the earth refuse to give up their secrets. A lovelorn painter, a sinister con man, a stalking panther, a lusty beetle: As the inhabitants confront the wonder and mystery around them, they begin to realize that the dark, raucous, beautiful past is very much alive. This magisterial and highly inventive novel from Pulitzer Prize finalist Daniel Mason brims with love and madness, humor and hope. Following the cycles of history, nature, and even language, North Woods shows the myriad, magical ways in which we’re connected to our environment, to history, and to one another. It is not just an unforgettable novel about secrets and destinies, but a way of looking at the world that asks the timeless question: How do we live on, even after we're gone?Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Fiction.; Historical Fiction.; Literature.;
© 2023., Books on Tape,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=9631352 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Proust and the Squid : [electronic resource] : The Story and Science of the Reading Brain. by Wolf, Maryanne.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.Reading is a miracle, because the brain was never wired for written language. This eloquent, accessible look at reading explores how it has transformed our brains, our lives, and the world. It took 2,000 years for written language to develop, and it takes 2,000 days for a child's brain to learn to read. During that time, the brain must literally rearrange itself in order to understand written symbols. What happens when a child has difficulty mastering these abilities? Using down-to-earth examples and personal anecdotes, a preeminent researcher and literacy lover embarks on a lively journey through the reading brain. Drawing on her vast knowledge of neurology, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and child development, she shows how the brain that read Sumerian cuneiforms on clay tablets is different from the brain that reads images on a computer screen. Just as writing reduced our need for memory, technology is reducing the need for written language-a change sure to have profound consequences for our future. Fascinating and revelatory for anyone interested in the science of the brain, for parents of young children learning to read, and for those who want to know more about dyslexia.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 235464 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Language Arts.; Literary Criticism.; Psychology.;
© 2008., HighBridge Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=179814 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Five Days at Memorial : [electronic resource] : Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital. by Fink, Sheri.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.In the tradition of the best investigative journalism, physician and reporter Sheri Fink reconstructs 5 days at Memorial Medical Center and draws the reader into the lives of those who struggled mightily to survive and to maintain life amid chaos.After Katrina struck and the floodwaters rose, the power failed, and the heat climbed, exhausted caregivers chose to designate certain patients last for rescue. Months later, several health professionals faced criminal allegations that they deliberately injected numerous patients with drugs to hasten their deaths. Five Days at Memorial, the culmination of six years of reporting, unspools the mystery of what happened in those days, bringing the reader into a hospital fighting for its life and into a conversation about the most terrifying form of health care rationing.In a voice at once involving and fair, masterful and intimate, Fink exposes the hidden dilemmas of end-of-life care and reveals just how ill-prepared we are in America for the impact of large-scale disasters -- and how we can do better. A remarkable book, engrossing from start to finish, Five Days at Memorial radically transforms your understanding of human nature in crisis.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 494060 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Memorial Medical Center (New Orleans, La.); Disaster hospitals; Disaster medicine; Health facilities; Forensic pathology; Hurricane Katrina, 2005.; Hospitals; Cyclonic Storms ; Disaster Medicine; Forensic Pathology ; Nonfiction.; Sociology.; True Crime.;
© 2013., Random House Audio,
On-line resources: https://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=1264197 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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Emotional freedom : [electronic resource] : Liberate Yourself From Negative Emotions and Transform Your Life. by Orloff, Judith.; Potter, Kirsten.;
Narrator: Kirsten Potter.Picture yourself trapped in a traffic jam feeling utterly calm. Imagine being unflappable and relaxed when your supervisor loses her temper. What if you were peaceful instead of anxious? What if your life were filled with nurturing relationships and a warm sense of belonging? This is what it feels like when you've achieved emotional freedom. Bestselling author Dr. Judith Orloff invites you to take a remarkable journey, one that leads to happiness and serenity, and a place where you can gain mastery over the negativity that pervades daily life. No matter how stressed you currently feel, the time for positive change is now. You possess the ability to liberate yourself from depression, anger, and fear. Synthesizing neuroscience, intuitive medicine, psychology, and subtle energy techniques, Dr. Orloff maps the elegant relationships between our minds, bodies, spirits, and environments. With humor and compassion, she shows you how to identify the most powerful negative emotions and how to transform them into hope, kindness, and courage. Compelling patient case studies and stories from her online community, her workshop participants, and her own private life illustrate the simple, easy-to-follow action steps that you can take to cope with emotional vampires, disappointments, and rejection. As Dr. Orloff shows, each day presents opportunities for us to be heroes in our own lives: to turn away from negativity, react constructively, and seize command of any situation. Complete emotional freedom is within your grasp. Includes a bonus PDF with a quiz, worksheet, and meditation guides.Requires OverDrive Listen (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive app (file size: 410492 KB).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Nonfiction.; Self-Improvement.;
© 2009., Random House Audio,
On-line resources: http://link.overdrive.com/?websiteID=130119&titleID=201743 -- Click to access digital title in OverDrive.;
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