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tantor media, inc. is a rapidly growing audiobook company and currently has openings for a full - time audiobook proofreaders. candidates must be able to work out of the tantor media headquarters in old saybrook, ct .
to our nation’s military force and veterans and their families, tantor media would like to say thank you for your service .
“furious cool: richard pryor and the world that made him” by david henry & joe henry. narrated by dion graham. tantor media .
stephanie klose (sklose @ urltoken, @ sklose on twitter) is media editor, library journal .
another key to tantor' s formula is audio innovation. recording with narrators across the country and at tantor’s own recording facility, tantor is able to quickly deliver today' s hottest titles, in multiple formats, often simultaneous with the hardcover release. tantor studios is a full - service production facility serving the industry .
michael rogers (mrogers @ urltoken) is media editor, library journal and managing editor of lj reviews .
in a deal that combines two of the largest independent companies in the spoken word audiobook industry, recorded books has acquired tantor media for an undisclosed price. the purchase gives recorded books additional clout in the audio retail marketplace, as well as access to tantor’s recording studios .
the audiobook market now is divided between physical discs and downloadable. does tantor do both ?
tantor media, a division of recorded books, publishes unabridged audiobooks in virtually every genre, ranging from new york times bestsellers to timeless classics. we are the recipients of multiple audies awards and many earphones awards .
[ old saybrook, conn. ]: tantor audio, a division of recorded books, p2016
based in old saybrook, connecticut, tantor audio is one of the fastest - growing audiobook publishers in the united states. tantor is committed to innovative growth and recently expanded into print and ebooks .
colebank said tantor, which does about 600 of its own titles annually, has worked on several projects with publishers over the last five months but is now looking to offer the service on a larger scale. clients give tantor the digital text, agree on a narrator and tantor will take do the rest. john nesco, director of operations, will be in charge of the tantor studios division .
looking to leverage its production and distribution capabilities, audiobook publisher tantor media has officially launched tantor studios. the new division, which has been in a “soft launch” phase since the fall, will offer full audio production and distribution services for publishers and authors. “the production model is set up to meet the personal service needs of self - published authors yet has the capacity to accommodate the volume requirements of larger publishers, ” said tantor’s kevin colebank .
, chose tantor to be the publisher of his first novel to be published in the u. s .
romance byrne, kerrigan. the highwayman. narrated by derek perkins, published by tantor media. duvall, dianne. a sorceress of his own. narrated by kirsten potter, published by tantor media. fenton, maggie. the duke’s holiday. narrated by sue pitkin, published by brilliance audio. maclean, sarah. never judge a lady by her cover. narrated by justine eyre, published by harperaudio. quinn, julia. the secrets of sir richard kenworthy. narrated by rosalyn landor, published by harperaudio .
tantor media and its employees recently formed an advisory committee called tantorgives! the mission of tantorgives! is to provide opportunities to give back to the community through fun, charitable initiatives, and to foster a spirit of teamwork and volunteerism among tantor employees. tantorgives! has formed team tantor, comprised of employees and family members who will run or walk in support of the 5th annual spartyka wounded warrior 5k at bluff point state park in groton, ct, on may 16, 2015. tantorgives! will match funds raised by team tantor, and you can back our walkers and runners in support of the wounded warrior project here .
tantor will be publishing 40‚ 60 titles per month this year. they are a mix of hot new releases, like our recent
in the last few years, tantor has accelerated its title output and now releases about 100 audiobooks per month, which it sells in both physical formats and as digital downloads. tantor also produces a select number of e - books annually, and has started to publish print books. the push into print is part of a bid to offer tantor' s authors the opportunity to have their works released across all three formats. the recorded books spokesperson, however, said the primary focus of the acquisition is aimed at
expanding tantor' s core audio production business .
most of the audiobooks produced by tantor have been unabridged versions of print books published by major publishers, some of which have won the national book award, the man booker prize, and the pulitzer prize. tantor' s audio narrators are among the industry' s best, including audie winners
tantor' s formula for success starts with must - have authors and award - winning titles. tantor' s extensive catalog includes man booker, pulitzer, and national book award winners, as well as countless new york times bestsellers and titles with starred reviews from all the major publications. tantor then adds the most popular and talented narrators to the mix, taking care to match the right voice to each book. the end result is award - winning audio. tantor is the recipient of numerous audie awards, audiofile earphones awards, publishers weekly listen - up awards, and starred audio reviews .
selected by judging committees of librarians and other readers’ advisory experts, the awards highlight outstanding works for adult readers and libraries nationwide. for more information on rusa’s book and media awards, please visit urltoken .
tantor was acquired by recorded books in 2015. recorded books is the largest independent publisher of unabridged audiobooks with operations in the us, uk, and australia .
founded in california in 2000, tantor audio has grown from a three person operation into a leading independent audiobook publisher, producing more than 100 new titles every month. now located in old saybrook, connecticut, tantor' s talented team of associates, and over 150 of the industry' s best narrators, are dedicated to providing the highest quality audio experience, all for the best value .
erotica frank, ella. trust. narrated by shannon gunn, published by audible studios. mason, renea. curing doctor vincent. narrated by noah michael levine & erin deward, published by renea mason. reiss, cd. beg tease submit. narrated by jo raylan, published by flip city media. reiss, cd. control burn resist. narrated by jo raylan & christian fox, published by flip city media. wilder, jasinda. beta. narrated by summer roberts & tyler donne, published by acx / seth clarke .
tantor has a backlist of over 4, 500 titles and the acquisition, which was completed late last year but only announced this morning, gives recorded books a catalog of more than 22, 000 audiobooks. through the deal, tantor will continue to operate out of its offices in old saybrook, conn. with cofounders kevin and laura colebank staying with the company for a period of time, a recorded books spokesperson said .
paranormal dark, dannika. seven years. narrated by nicole poole, published by tantor media. kurtagich, dawn. the dead house. narrated by charlotte parry and christian coulson, published by hachette audio. rowland, diana. white trash zombie gone wild. narrated by allison mclemore, published by audible studios. skorkowsky, seth. hounacier. narrated by r. c. bray, published by audible studios. tufo, mark. lycan fallout 2: fall of man. narrated by sean runnette, published by podium publishing .
tantor is launching monthly individualized webinars to help selectors learn more about our titles in a quick, fun format that will be tailored to library groups. we encourage all libraries to sign up regardless of how / where our titles are purchased .
look in june for our new library website, www. tantordirect. com. the site is being designed specifically for library selectors with all the tools needed to navigate, find, and purchase quickly the titles that their patrons desire. we welcome all input from librarians to make this site their own. please forward any thoughts to marketing @ tantor. com. and, finally, tantor is excited to announce that we have 16 audie award finalists this year! ‚ mike rogers
literary fiction & classics berger, thomas. little big man. narrated by scott sowers, cameo by david aaron baker, published by recorded books. crummey, michael. sweetland. narrated by john lee, published by highbridge audio / recorded books. francis - sharma, lauren. til the well runs dry. narrated by ron butler & bahni turpin, published by tantor media. obioma, chigozie. the fishermen. narrated by chukwudi iwuji, published by hachette audio. stevenson, robert louis. kidnapped. narrated by kieron elliott, published by recorded books .
tantor offers a professional, enjoyable, unique, and fast - paced entrepreneurial work environment. compensation and benefit package includes competitive pay, generous paid time off, 401k, employee contributed medical, dental and vision plan and health / wellness program .
nonfiction gutkind, lee. i wasn’t strong like this when i started out. narrated by tavia gilbert, published by tantor media. krakauer, jon. missoula. narrated by mozhan marno, published by books on tape / penguin random house audio. leovy, jill. ghettoside. narrated by rebecca lowman, published by books on tape / penguin random house audio. schatzker, mark. the dorito effect. narrated by chris patton, published by dreamscape. seabrook, john. the song machine. narrated by dion graham, published by highbridge audio / recorded books .
start paying people what they deserve and maybe your turn over rate won' t be so rapid. start investing in quality titles and pursuing legitimate authors so that people won' t be embarrassed to represent tantor. invest in a bigger marketing and publicity team, if you' re so worried about sales. give your employees the proper and up to date tools! step up to the plate and actually manage and lead people! reward those who have helped tantor' s bottom line. stop treating people like they are disposable .
humor ansari, aziz with eric linenberg. modern romance. narrated by aziz ansari, published by books on tape / penguin random house audio. kaling, mindy. why not me? narrated by mindy kaling, published by books on tape / penguin random house audio. lawson, jenny. furiously happy. narrated by jenny lawson, published by macmillan audio. magliozzi, tom & ray magliozzi. car talk classics: no factory recalls, so far. narrated by tom and ray magliozzi, published by highbridge audio / recorded books. ortberg, mallory. texts from jane eyre. narrated by amy landon & zach villa, published by tantor media .
tantor offers its titles as both physical discs and downloads for the retail and library markets. the shift from discs to downloads has been rapid on the retail side yet slow for libraries‚ a trend that is expected to continue as library budget, host platform, and publishing model issues are sorted out .
tantor was one of the first audiobook publishers to offer libraries the option to purchase retail disc editions directly, and we continue to offer this option with significant discounts to help libraries [ collect ] the best circulating titles. while there is little profit in this model, we believe it is important to increase audiobook awareness continually while helping to serve communities .
the committee members of tantorgives! were inspired to support and promote the wounded warrior project due to tantor’s publication of once a warrior—always a warrior, by charles w. hoge, md, narrated by john pruden. this book is essential for anyone who has returned from a war zone, as well as for spouses or family members navigating the transition from combat to home .
young adult bray, libba. lair of dreams. narrated by january lavoy, published by listening library / penguin random house audio. gaiman, neil. the sleeper and the spindle. narrated by julian rhind - tutt, lara pulver, niamh walsh, adjoa andoh, peter forbes, john sessions, & michael maloney, published by harperaudio. hillenbrand, laura. unbroken (the young adult adaptation). narrated by edward herrmann, published by listening library / penguin random house audio. kerr, philip. the winter horses. narrated by james langton, published by tantor media. niven, jennifer. all the bright places. narrated by kirby heyborne, ariadne meyers, & jennifer niven, published by listening library / penguin random house audio. shabazz, ilyasah & kekla magoon. x. narrated by dion graham & ilyasah shabazz, published by brilliance audio .
“tantor’s longstanding relationships with leading publishers and authors has driven its strong growth and built one of the industry’s leading catalogs of audiobooks, ” said rich freese, ceo of recorded books. “as the publishing industry continues to embrace a shift towards digital and the growth in audio content, recorded books’ catalog of audiobooks and digital capabilities will be even better positioned to capitalize on that demand .
tantor media is a company that has grown by 300% in the last 5 years. it has gone from a mom and pop small business in a garage to a multi - million dollar per year business while holding onto small business values. one of the only growing fields in publishing. the management (upper and middle) takes great pride in creating a work environment that is happy, flexible and conducive to maintaining work / life balance - - while balancing an intense amount of growth. don' t listen to one unhappy reviewer. some people get to read for a living! it' s not always going to be pulitzer prize material. company parties, bbqs, ice cream trucks, walking groups, full benefits, flexible scheduling... this is a team atmosphere. it is still publishing and in southeastern ct. the pay reflects that, but most of us who went to school for a liberal arts degree knew what we' d be getting into
), one of the nation' s largest independent audiobook publishers, is venturing into the realm of printed books. the 12 - year - old publisher – after releasing 2, 700 audiobooks - - is launching its new print line this fall with a combination of fiction and nonfiction. tantor will service consumers and authors by publishing in all formats: print, ebook, and audiobook, to all markets - - capitalizing on the emerging marketplace for new content delivery methods .
as an audio proofreader, i have also read / listened to the following two books that reflect related aspects that impact the united states veteran. the first is war dogs, by rebecca frankel, narrated by tanya eby (2014). military dogs are given well - deserved credit for their refined sense of smell and innate seek and rescue skills, which have resulted in saving the lives of thousands of men and women in the military. these same dogs suffer similar issues that our men and women do when returning home, while providing a loving cushion to the troops in the brutal horrors of war. beautifully written, war dogs wins the listener into becoming pro - canine, and a supporter of military working dogs. the second is american reckoning, by christian g. appy, narrated by sean runnette (2015). this outstanding narration gives an account of the impact of the vietnam war on our nation, its identity, and people, as well as the military, through movies, song, popular media, commentary, and how it affected american culture .
tantor was bought by recorded books at the beginning of 2015 and has come a very long way from the reviews i see posted here back in 2010 - 2011. the friendly atmosphere and coworkers of this place are always what have made it special, but as the company grows, opportunities and benefits for employees are slowly but surely expanding as well. it seems like new positions are opening up in the company almost weekly in order to meet new production demands - so job security is great, as all hands on deck are essential. managers are very supportive and interested in you as a person, not just the work you do for the company. overall fun work with reasonable deadlines. awesome amount of pto. seasonal / quarterly events and activities such as walking challenges, bake sales, or charity drives hosted by a wellness committee that liven things up month - to - month .
( apa). 2018 is the 23rd year of annual audie awards. finalists are announced in 26 categories .
explore the 2018 audie award finalists with sound clips and reviews in all categories below. browse prior years' awards: 2017 audies, 2016 audies, 2015 audies, 2014 audies .
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believes that expansion in an industry that is going through many dynamic changes is a good strategic move .
we now will provide a complete selection of content options for today' s consumer: audiobooks, ebooks, and print. we are looking to publish books that have been our strength over the last few years in audio—genre fiction like paranormal, romance, horror, and thrillers. we will also publish nonfiction titles, since we originally built our audio reputation on strong, quality nonfiction .
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it is anticipated that cds will exist primarily in libraries and online retailers within two to three years as digital expands. libraries will become an increasingly important source for patrons to access audiobooks on disc as these sources shrink .
according to the latest audio publishers association (apa) survey, from 2009 to 2010, the split between library download revenue and library discs was relatively unchanged. in that same period, retail download revenue increased by 31 percent. libraries face many obstacles associated with downloads and seem to have responded conservatively by staying primarily with cds that have known high - circulation rates .
old formats are eventually replaced by new formats, but it takes much longer than one might anticipate. the cassette to cd transformation spanned 15 years. discs will likely continue to be the preferred format in libraries for several more years .
at last year’s apa conference, there was a lot of talk of audiobooks failing to find a public niche, although they circulate well in libraries .
audiobook awareness continues to be a hot topic for everyone in our industry. of course, we may be a little biased, but most of us believe that once a person (particularly one who reads frequently) experiences a great audiobook, they are hooked. that is where libraries come in. with the rapid decline of audiobooks in retail bookstores, now more than ever people depend on libraries as a place to go, browse, touch, feel, and discover audiobooks .
by john m. gottman. all titles will be available as unabridged audio in the most popular formats; some will also be available in ebook format via overdrive and ebsco .
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the audiobook industry honored its best at the 17th annual audie awards gala on tuesday night at the new - york historical society. winners like tina fey, william shatner and jane fonda weren’t there, but the stars of the audiobook world — narrators like katherine kellgren (seven nominations), simon vance and dion graham (four each) — were greeted with loud applause .
teri hamilton garrett, a reader / listener with no professional connection to audiobooks, was one of those clapping. she flew in from iowa city for the event, to meet tavia gilbert, who was nominated for her reading of “the dirty life, ” a memoir by kristin kimball .
ms. garrett, who grew up in los angeles but has lived in iowa for more than 20 years, began listening to audio books three years ago to pass the time while exercising. after getting hooked, she wrote a thank - you note to ms. gilbert — who has recorded more than 100 books so far — which sparked a continuing correspondence. the two had lunch before the ceremony .
initially the audies were handed out during a casual afternoon hosted by an industry insider, according to michele cobb, president of the audio publishers association, which puts on the event. now it’s a formal evening, with cocktails beforehand and champagne and dessert afterward .
michael showalter, the comedic actor and writer, played host, entertaining the crowd with industry - specific banter. (offering a fake acceptance speech of his own, he thanked his engineer, “who pressed the ‘record’ button so well. ” )
it was an audience that knew its art. when the presenter lorelei king flawlessly, even musically, pronounced the name of the nigerian author chimamanda ngozi adichie, someone gasped and then issued a reverent “wow. ”
ms. cobb said that a category will sometimes be added to respond to trends in publishing. this year included a paranormal award, won by larry correia’s “hard magic, ” read by the actor bronson pinchot. (he wasn’t there to accept .) but with 30 awards given out, the association also keeps an eye out for bloat. only the winners of the last five categories took the stage to say thanks. the rest of the winners simply stood at their seats and soaked in a few moments of applause .
in an interview before the show, the actor dylan baker, who was nominated for his reading of walter isaacson’s biography of steve jobs, explained that he got his start in the business when a friend of a friend needed someone to read a novel about the civil war, which turned out to be charles frazier’s mammoth - selling “cold mountain. ”
“i love doing audiobooks because i got into acting to tell stories, ” mr. baker said. “i thought i was going to be a writer for a while. ”
mr. vance won twice on tuesday: in the classic category for his reading of “the life and adventures of nicholas nickleby” by dickens, and as male solo narrator for “the king’s speech” by mark logue and peter conradi .
“when i beat kenneth branagh a second time, ” he said of the twin victories, “i thought, ‘i want to put it on my acting résumé. ’ ” (mr. branagh was nominated in both categories for his work on “heart of darkness. ” )
mr. vance said he was particularly happy to win the awards — his fifth and sixth over all — on the same night a special achievement prize was given to craig black, who founded oregon’s blackstone audio 25 years ago. mr. black gave mr. vance his first audiobook job, reading stories by p. g. wodehouse .
asked about the differences in the industry since he started blackstone, mr. black said, “there were a lot more of me then, more families and small companies. ”
he described his relationship with audible, the online retailer, as “no different than anyone else in the industry. we have a love - hate relationship. we love that they distribute our books so widely. we’re very concerned with them becoming a publisher and what that will do to competition. ” sound familiar? amazon bought audible in 2008. since then, mr. black said, audible has steadily published more titles on its own, with no signs of slowing down .
but gritty business talk about a still - expanding industry was mostly saved for another time. ms. garrett, who said that attending the audies had been on her “bucket list, ” spoke after the ceremony about possibly joining the industry to help promote the careers of audiobook narrators, whom she called “undervalued and underappreciated. ”
the purchase marks recorded books’ second major acquisition in eight months. last april it acquired highbridge, which had been the audiobook imprint of workman publishing. additionally, recorded books itself was purchased by the private equity firm wasserstein & co. in early 2014 .
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audiobook proofreaders play a key role in critically analyzing and judging the quality and suitability of audiobook recordings for publication. successful candidates must be able to consistently apply advanced knowledge about the genre and make consistent judgments related to the continuity of character representation, narrator creative interpretations, accuracy of narration to text, and the sound quality of recordings .
listening and simultaneously reading along with text to ensure accuracy, consistency, correct pronunciation, and quality of audio submissions .
bachelor’s degree, preferably in history, english, literature, or the fine arts .
strong focus and multitasking ability, including ability to sit and read from a computer screen for up to 8 hours per day .
knowledge of foreign languages (middle eastern, chinese, gaelic, etc .) .
familiarity with audio listening software (sound forge, pro - tools, etc .) .
the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. they are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed .
what we’re looking for is a creative person who has the ability to make complex photo - manipulations look like seamless original photography but who can also use fonts and typography like a pro. you’d need to be able to take a bit of criticism; we deal with a lot of folks both in and out of house who have say over our final designs, so the ability to adapt to someone else’s ideas (and pretty quickly, at that) is a must. communication skills, prioritization, composition, and traditional artistic talent are pretty key, too .
we have a really good group of designers here who work as a team striving to make their targeted deadlines, but who also work on their own covers and marketing materials with a great deal of individuality and creative freedom. if this description sounds like you and is in an environment you’d like to work in, please send in your resume, your salary requirements, pdf portfolio, or link to an online portfolio (make sure your portfolio link is in the body of an attached pdf resume - some sites will drop your active link from the online editor as if it were spam). we look forward to hearing from you !
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philip alces primarily narrates erotic romance. some of his titles are bestsellers in that genre, including several by natasha knight and red phoenix. having split his youth between california and england, he now spends much of his time in a cabin in the great north woods and enjoys savoring the solitude of the outdoors. see full bio
andi arndt arrived at her career in audiobook narration after hosting public radio programs and teaching acting and voice / speech at james madison university. a classically trained actress with an ear for languages and dialects, andi has studied spanish, dutch, italian, french, and chinese (mandarin). see full bio
elise arsenault is a classically trained actor, singer, and voice - over artist. she has worked throughout the country with various regional theaters, including merrimack rep, lyric stage company of boston, ivoryton playhouse, imagination stage, and the discovery theater at the smithsonian institute. see full bio
a native of london, england, shiromi arserio is a stage actor, voice talent, and audiobook narrator. she holds a ba in theater from rose bruford college of theatre and performance. in addition to narrating dozens of audiobooks, her voice can be heard in documentaries, e - learning projects, and video games. see full bio
heather auden is a talented voice - over artist whose work spans commercials, corporate videos, award - winning documentaries, and audiobooks. she has dedicated many years to dramatic vocal training, including theater studies at san diego state university and classical voice at the hartt school of music. see full bio
better known as the goddess bilquis on the starz series american gods, nigerian - born actress yetide badaki has been seen performing all around the world. her other television credits include abc' s lost, the fox show touch, and criminal minds on cbs. see full bio
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give out larger raises and more promotions. turnover rate is high among good workers because they have no problem finding a higher paying job
a fun, supportive place to work with a great community of people .
first of all, you get to work with books. most audio employees can spend all day every day immersed in a book wig fee interruptions from the real world. not all the projects are cake - walks, but you’re always learning. the people are fantastic. the company is growing, so there are advancement opportunities .
not much movement on a day to day basis. it’s easy to feel like a couch potato. but walks are encouraged .
allow standing desks or provide other opportunities for brief periods of movement. employee focus will improve .
pay is fairly low. insurance options are not great and the
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one takes a sizable chunk out of your paycheck (if you are under 26 and still on a parent' s insurance, stay on it while you can). also, a majority of the employees and managers live very close by in the area and often seem to downplay the impact of snow for those who have a 30 - 45 minute commute. sometimes it seems like a giant chasm could crack open the earth to release the dead from the underworld while fire rains down from the sky and the office would stay open and the next day at least one person would comment that the roads were fine when they came in that morning .
continue to be open and personable. remember to continue to invest in your current employees .
co - workers are great, general company culture is relaxed and generally stress free. workload is manageable and interesting benefits and insurance slowly improving. free snacks, seasonal company events, great amount of pto .
pay and raises are low, communication between management and various departments could be better. quality of book acquisitions is fairly hit or miss, unedited self published authors should be avoided .
invest in your staff, push for better wages. continue to be friendly and approachable. work towards better communication between departments .
put one person in charge and don' t rely on the round table method .
great coworkers. free coffee and snacks. fun job. employees are very generous to local charities .
awful pay and benefits. alright if you can' t find work elsewhere but keep your eyes peeled for something better .
when they remember, the free snacks help. free books. sometimes company decides to provide free meals .
the petty high school politics in this company will be their downfalls. they keep deadwood upper management / executives because there' s a
bond
there. they pay far too little for their talent, over work them, and then given them poor reviews so they don' t have to provide raises. a lateral move requires you to be buddy - buddy with the manager or exec in both departments and doesn' t go to those best qualified, instead goes to those who are friendly with higher ups .
this company needs restructuring. the execs and management who have high turnover rates need to be let go; your spend more money finding replacements for those you lost by mistreating your employee than it would cost you to pay what they' re worth and invest in better benefits packages. lose the politics and favoritism, and reward employees who work .
good working environment. staff is like family and very supportive. healthy snacks are offered every week. constantly changing and interesting workload .
while the environment is positive, the ever - changing policies (paid holidays, etc .) are due to middle (micro) management. the insurance is good if it' s only covering one person. if you add a child or spouse the out of pocket expense quadruples, which is devastating when the pay is just above poverty level. with the company sale to recorded books in maryland, we' ve lost many good managers. no handicap bathroom .
while the atmosphere is pleasant, quit paying pauper' s wages and start paying workers what their worth .
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applied online and was contacted to come in for an initial interview. met with two members of the department - - they were very easygoing and conversational and asked about my experiences like any other job interview. strung me along for months of me constantly emailing asking if they were moving forward. did a second interview. still no contact. many months later they finally responded to an email and said they' d gone with someone else .
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for all music lovers and rock & roll fans, this sweeping history will shine a light on the corners of the genre to reveal some of the less well - known yet hugely influential artists who changed the musical landscape forever .
ed ward covers the first half of the history of rock & roll in this sweeping and definitive narrative—from the 1920s, when the music of rambling medicine shows mingled with the songs of vaudeville and minstrel acts to create the very early sounds of country and rhythm and blues, to the rise of the first independent record labels post–world war ii, and concluding in december 1963, just as an immense change in the airwaves took hold and the beatles prepared for their first american tour .
in this first volume of a two - part series, ward shares his endless depth of knowledge and through engrossing storytelling hops seamlessly from memphis to chicago, detroit, england, new york, and everywhere in between. he covers the trajectories of the big name acts like elvis presley, buddy holly, chuck berry, and ray charles, while also filling in gaps of knowledge and celebrating forgotten heroes such as the burnette brothers, the
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royales, and marion keisker, sam phillips' s assistant, who played an integral part in launching elvis' s career .
ward knows his rock' n' roll, and this comprehensive history is as entertaining as it is informative .
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narrator david colacci delivers a measured, authoritative narration that takes the listener through the evolution of the most exciting period of modern music .
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a dean of rock journalism delivers the first volume of a magnum opus on a subject that never ceases to fascinate... . a spry study that should inspire listening with newly informed ears to old tunes .
- - - kirkus starred review
an excellent introduction to early rock’s cast of characters and the music that rocked the world... . ward’s delightful book is chock - full of everything there is to know about the history of rock .
- - - publishers weekly
expansive, deeply researched without being pedantic, ed ward tells the story of rock and roll as it unfolded in all its glory .
- - - lenny kaye, author of you call it madness
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before it was trendy to use the word “crafted” in reference to our beer, wine, and cocktails, it was the only way drinks were made. when you wanted a drink you didn’t walk down the grocery store aisle and grab a plastic bottle of pre - made margarita or bloody mary mix— everything was made from scratch .
yes, making a cocktail from scratch is more work. you will definitely need more ingredients, but with a little luck, skill, and patience you are likely to be sipping on a cocktail that tastes 10x times better than your quicker, artificial version .
i am guilty of taking the easy way out when it comes to my cocktails, but i have also sipped on a truly crafted cocktail. on one of my adventures, i found myself in a dimly lit speakeasy in the wild west of south dakota imbibing on cocktails mixed with ice chipped and carved from a large block of ice. and while absinthe cotton candy dissolving atop a finely aged whiskey might seem more innovative than classic, it definitely made me a believer in taking the time to create an artistic beverage my taste buds will thank me for .
david wondrich perfectly captures the vibrant history that surrounds the beginning of cocktails in america. in this book, you’ll find yourself being taken on a journey through the history of popular drinks jerry thomas made and how to make them, and a little bit about the life of mixologist, thomas. i paid close attention to the drink called the knickerbocker. knickerbocker is in my blood—not the drink, just yet—the actual new york knickerbocker family. naturally, i was curious to learn more about the drink named for my ancestors. as it turns out, it was a popular drink all the way through the civil war, but the last record of it seems to be in the early 1880s. this once popular cocktail is definitely one i’ve added to my “must try” list along with several others that caught my attention like the champagne cobbler, apple toddy and a port wine sangaree .
as for the question of shaken or stirred? well, that is up to you and the drink. you don’t always have to side with james bond on this one. some drinks require one versus the other, and in every other case, that depends on if you care if your drink is cloudy or clear.
tantor media is an independent publisher of unabridged fiction and nonfiction audiobooks . it is located in old saybrook , connecticut . tantor audio include notable titles , such as national book award , man booker prize , and pulitzer prize winners and numerous new york times best sellers . tantor offers its audiobook titles as both physical discs and as downloads for the retail and library markets ; tantor 's print and ebook line launched in 2012 . in january 2015 , tantor was sold to recorded books but would continue to operate with its own imprint and offices . 
tantor media is an independent publisher of unabridged fiction and nonfiction audiobooks. it is located in old saybrook, connecticut. tantor audio include notable titles, such as national book award, man booker prize, and pulitzer prize winners and numerous new york times best sellers. tantor offers its audiobook titles as both physical discs and as downloads for the retail and library markets; tantor's print and ebook line launched in 2012. in january 2015, tantor was sold to recorded books but would continue to operate with its own imprint and offices.
tantor media is an independent publisher of unabridged fiction and nonfiction audiobooks. it is located in old saybrook, connecticut. tantor audio include notable titles, such as national book award, man booker prize, and pulitzer prize winners and numerous new york times best sellers. tantor offers its audiobook titles as both physical discs and as downloads for the retail and library markets; tantor's print and ebook line launched in 2012. in january 2015, tantor was sold to recorded books but would continue to operate with its own imprint and offices.