Water and wind offer powerful symbols on the Arizona Trail, where thirsty hikers have to hunt harder and windmills stand guard.

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Audible launches full-cast Harry Potter audiobooks, aiming to redefine the format & surpass 1.8BN listening hours.

It's hard to top Stephen Fry and Jim Dale, but this audiobook remake with a full cast of voice actors and sound effects galore is something even He Who Must Not be Named would like.

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