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Physician and author Vincent Lam talks with Susan Johnston about his first short story collection, "Bloodletting and Miraculous Cures"
- Added: Feb 17, 2006
- Length: 14:50
Out in his skiff, Skeet discovers a dead manatee ?not only is it dead, it?s been shot, and that?s illegal. When Skeet brings the deputy back to in...
- Added: Feb 10, 2006
- Length: 27:36
- Purchases: 4
The story of one man who saved Jefferson's estate from ruin and one "being" that captured authors' fancies.
Bought by WDCB
- Added: Dec 15, 2005
- Length: 29:55
- Purchases: 1
While exploring an ancient cliff dwelling, Tepary Jones finds a flute left behind by tomb raiders. His efforts to find the raiders is complicated b...
Bought by KZYX, KZYX, KZMU Moab Community Radio, and KTNA
- Added: Dec 13, 2005
- Length: 28:45
- Purchases: 4
Part of a nomadic tribe during the reign of Kublai Khan, Oyuna dreams of bringing honor and good luck to her family. She sets off on a journey wh...
- Added: Dec 07, 2005
- Length: 29:00
- Purchases: 6
- Added: Oct 30, 2005
- Length: 05:38
- Purchases: 4
Christopher G. Moore redraws the line between fact and fiction
- Added: Oct 18, 2005
- Length: 15:37
- Added: Oct 07, 2005
- Length: 07:30
The expression "the opera ain't over until the fat lady sings" gained national attention in 1978.
Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and WUAL
- Added: Jul 19, 2005
- Length: 02:03
- Purchases: 2
"Dressed to the nines," like so many English idioms, is a mysterious expression.
- Added: Jul 19, 2005
- Length: 02:02
Who were the original Amazons, and why do they share a name with the South American river and the bookselling giant amazon.com?
Bought by KVNF
- Added: Jul 15, 2005
- Length: 02:03
- Purchases: 1
Magic in the fog launches Greta on an adventure that takes her back into the past and reveals secrets in her own life.
- Added: May 03, 2005
- Length: 28:21
- Purchases: 2
The genesis of the phrase "rule of thumb" is uncertain.
- Added: Apr 15, 2005
- Length: 02:03
The story behind the coinage of the common expression "good Samaritan."
- Added: Apr 15, 2005
- Length: 02:03
A discussion of the origin of the expression "the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry."
Bought by KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and KHSU
- Added: Apr 15, 2005
- Length: 02:02
- Purchases: 2