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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Vietnam-Audiobook/B002V5IVE4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vietnam Subtitle: The Australian War Author: Paul Ham Narrator: Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Seen as the last 'hot' frontline of the Cold War, the 10 year struggle in the rice paddies and jungles of South Vietnam unleashed the most devastating firepower on the Vietnamese nation and visited terrible harm on civilians and soldiers. Yet the Australian forces applied tactics that were very different from those of the Americans. Guided by their commanders' experience of jungle combat, Australian troops operated with stealth, deception and restraint in pursuing a 'better war'. Drawing on hundreds of accounts by soldiers, politicians, aid workers, entertainers and the Vietnamese people, Paul Ham reconstructs for the first time the full history of our longest military campaign. From the commitment to engage, through the fight over conscription and the rise of the anti - war movement, to the tactics and horror of the battlefi eld, Ham exhumes the truth about this politicians' war - which sealed the fate of 50,000 Australian servicemen and women. More than 500 soldiers were killed and thousands wounded. Those who made it home returned to a hostile and ignorant country and a reception that scarred them forever. This is their story. Critic Reviews: "It is the comprehensiveness of Paul Ham's blockbuster on Vietnam that is both enticing and chilling to the core, in what is uncovered and laid out with precision and compelling evidence." (The Australian) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Ham) Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:06:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Vietnam-Audiobook/B002V5IVE4 thebookvoice.com 31:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vietnam Subtitle: The Australian War Author: Paul Ham Narrator: Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Seen as the last 'hot' frontline of the Cold War, the 10 year struggle in the rice paddies and jungles of South Vietnam unleashed the most devastating firepower on the Vietnamese nation and visited terrible harm on civilians and soldiers. Yet the Australian forces applied tactics that were very different from those of the Americans. Guided by their commanders' experience of jungle combat, Australian troops operated with stealth, deception and restraint in pursuing a 'better war'. Drawing on hundreds of accounts by soldiers, politicians, aid workers, entertainers and the Vietnamese people, Paul Ham reconstructs for the first time the full history of our longest military campaign. From the commitment to engage, through the fight over conscription and the rise of the anti - war movement, to the tactics and horror of the battlefi eld, Ham exhumes the truth about this politicians' war - which sealed the fate of 50,000 Australian servicemen and women. More than 500 soldiers were killed and thousands wounded. Those who made it home returned to a hostile and ignorant country and a reception that scarred them forever. This is their story. Critic Reviews: "It is the comprehensiveness of Paul Ham's blockbuster on Vietnam that is both enticing and chilling to the core, in what is uncovered and laid out with precision and compelling evidence." (The Australian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vietnam Subtitle: The Australian War Author: Paul Ham Narrator: Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 109 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Seen as the last 'hot' frontline of the Cold War, the 10 year struggle in the rice paddies and jungles of South Vietnam unleashed the most devastating firepower on the Vietnamese nation and visited terrible harm on civilians and soldiers. Yet the Australian forces applied tactics that were very different from those of the Americans. Guided by their commanders' experience of jungle combat, Australian troops operated with stealth, deception and restraint in pursuing a 'better war'. Drawing on hundreds of accounts by soldiers, politicians, aid workers, entertainers and the Vietnamese people, Paul Ham reconstructs for the first time the full history of our longest military campaign. From the commitment to engage, through the fight over conscription and the rise of the anti - war movement, to the tactics and horror of the battlefi eld, Ham exhumes the truth about this politicians' war - which sealed the fate of 50,000 Australian servicemen and women. More than 500 soldiers were killed and thousands wounded. Those who made it home returned to a hostile and ignorant country and a reception that scarred them forever. This is their story. Critic Reviews: "It is the comprehensiveness of Paul Ham's blockbuster on Vietnam that is both enticing and chilling to the core, in what is uncovered and laid out with precision and compelling evidence." (The Australian) Members Reviews: Fascinating detailed account Anyone interested in Vietnam, the good, bad & ugly should listen to this Australian perspective. If it has a fault it lies in that not a lot of attention is given to the Air Force & Navy roles in this conflict, but the detail on the Army role is exceptional. There are passages that will make you both laugh and cry but most importantly will give you a birds eye view of the Australian Forces role in this conflict. Well worth the listen. Brilliant and Entertaining This is a fascinating book. Certainly it is a book about the Australian Army's war, but it also details the context of Australia's decision to become involved. The book covers the background in Australia including; domestic politics, conscription, the peace movement, families of service personnel, the media, etc. There is a relatively balanced discussion of the the North Vietnamese perspective and and their attitudes to Australia's involvement. The book covers, all of the significant actions, the use of weapons such as napalm, cluster bombs, tanks, and chemical defoliants. There is an excellent chapter on the impact of the service personal and the Vietnamese themselves of these and other chemicals. Overall it is a fascinating book. Some of the stories anger you, frustrate you and others make you laugh. The narration is fantastic. Peter Byrne offers listeners dead-pan statements, lively characterisations and emotive oration all when appropriate. Even thought the material is occasionally dry, the treatment given by both the text and narration make this easy to listen to from start to finish. If you want a book about battles only, you will be skipping forward often. however if you want to know about the war from the perspective of individual soldiers, civilians, prostitutes, politicians, children, etc, you will get a lot out of this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Depression-Audiobook/B01C39IYGM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Depression Subtitle: A Short History Author: Doug West Narrator: Gregory Diehl Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: C & D Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: There are many theories as to why the United States and then much of the world entered into a long period of price deflation, high unemployment, and an overall significant economic downturn, which we now call the Great Depression. People always wonder why this horrendous event occurred and there is no simple answer to this question. It was a perfect storm of events that came together and brought about an inevitable plummet in the lives of millions. Perhaps the opening shot of this dark period was the stock market crash in October of 1929. Nothing had happened like it before that moment. In the aftermath, the rest of the country and the world fell into the Great Depression, the longest and deepest economic depression since the Civil War. During the 1920s, the United States economy was growing and the stock market kept reaching new highs. Lot of common people were making money in the stock market and having a grand time; unfortunately, there were ominous clouds few noticed on the horizon. By that time, industrial production had started declining and unemployment was already rising. The signs were there, but many were ignored. Some of the causes of the collapse were the explosion of debt, low wages, an agricultural industry that was struggling, and large bank loans that were unable to be liquidated. Prices started to decline from the stock market peak in September of 1929, and on October 18, the market began to fall dramatically. Panic began to set in with the traders and investors, and on October 24, known as "Black Thursday," the market lost 11 percent of its value on the opening bell in heavy trading. Investment companies and bankers tried to stabilize the market through purchasing blocks of stock, producing a moderate improvement by Friday. However, by Monday, the market was in trouble once again. On October 29, over 16 million shares were traded in just one day. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Doug West) Tue, 23 Feb 2016 06:44:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Depression-Audiobook/B01C39IYGM thebookvoice.com 00:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Depression Subtitle: A Short History Author: Doug West Narrator: Gregory Diehl Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: C & D Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: There are many theories as to why the United States and then much of the world entered into a long period of price deflation, high unemployment, and an overall significant economic downturn, which we now call the Great Depression. People always wonder why this horrendous event occurred and there is no simple answer to this question. It was a perfect storm of events that came together and brought about an inevitable plummet in the lives of millions. Perhaps the opening shot of this dark period was the stock market crash in October of 1929. Nothing had happened like it before that moment. In the aftermath, the rest of the country and the world fell into the Great Depression, the longest and deepest economic depression since the Civil War. During the 1920s, the United States economy was growing and the stock market kept reaching new highs. Lot of common people were making money in the stock market and having a grand time; unfortunately, there were ominous clouds few noticed on the horizon. By that time, industrial production had started declining and unemployment was already rising. The signs were there, but many were ignored. Some of the causes of the collapse were the explosion of debt, low wages, an agricultural industry that was struggling, and large bank loans that were unable to be liquidated. Prices started to decline from the stock market peak in September of 1929, and on October 18, the market began to fall dramatically. Panic began to set in with the traders and investors, and on October 24, known as "Black Thursday," the market lost 11 percent of its value on the opening bell in heavy trading. Investment companies and bankers tried to stabilize the market through purchasing blocks of stock, producing a moderate improvement by Friday. However, by Monday, the market was in trouble once again. On October 29, over 16 million shares were traded in just one day. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Depression Subtitle: A Short History Author: Doug West Narrator: Gregory Diehl Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: C & D Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: There are many theories as to why the United States and then much of the world entered into a long period of price deflation, high unemployment, and an overall significant economic downturn, which we now call the Great Depression. People always wonder why this horrendous event occurred and there is no simple answer to this question. It was a perfect storm of events that came together and brought about an inevitable plummet in the lives of millions. Perhaps the opening shot of this dark period was the stock market crash in October of 1929. Nothing had happened like it before that moment. In the aftermath, the rest of the country and the world fell into the Great Depression, the longest and deepest economic depression since the Civil War. During the 1920s, the United States economy was growing and the stock market kept reaching new highs. Lot of common people were making money in the stock market and having a grand time; unfortunately, there were ominous clouds few noticed on the horizon. By that time, industrial production had started declining and unemployment was already rising. The signs were there, but many were ignored. Some of the causes of the collapse were the explosion of debt, low wages, an agricultural industry that was struggling, and large bank loans that were unable to be liquidated. Prices started to decline from the stock market peak in September of 1929, and on October 18, the market began to fall dramatically. Panic began to set in with the traders and investors, and on October 24, known as "Black Thursday," the market lost 11 percent of its value on the opening bell in heavy trading. Investment companies and bankers tried to stabilize the market through purchasing blocks of stock, producing a moderate improvement by Friday. However, by Monday, the market was in trouble once again. On October 29, over 16 million shares were traded in just one day. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/JFK-Audiobook/B06XY5DG1T Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: JFK Subtitle: A Vision for America Author: Stephen Kennedy Smith, Douglas Brinkley Narrator: Paul Michael, Kirsten Potter, Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Published in commemoration of the centennial of President John F. Kennedy's birth, here is the definitive compendium of JFK's most important and brilliant speeches, accompanied by a commentary and reflections by leading American and internationals figures - including Senator Elizabeth Warren, David McCullough, Kofi Annan, and the Dalai Lama. Here is JFK at his best - thought provoking, inspiring, eloquent, and wise - on a number of wide-ranging topics, including civil rights, the race to the moon, the environment, immigration, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and much more. Featuring archival audio from Kennedy's speeches, JFK demonstrates the deep relevance of his words today and his lasting power and influence as an outstanding American leader and orator. The august list of contributors includes: President Barack Obama, President George Bush, Secretary John Kerry, Ambassador Samantha Power, Congressman John Lewis, Senator John McCain, Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Dalai Lama, Robert Redford, Conan O'Brien, David McCullough, Fareed Zakaria, George Packer, Colum McCann, Michael Beschloss, Robert Dallek, David Kennedy, Ted Widmer, Henry Lewis Gates, Drew Faust, Tariq Ramadan, Pastor Rick Warren, Jonathan Alter, E. J. Dionne, Ron Suskind, Paul Krugman, Kofi Anann, Governor Jerry Brown, Paul Farmer, Paul Theroux, and Jorge Dominguez, among others. They cover topics from civil rights to the race to the moon to the environment to immigration to the Cuban Missile Crisis to poetry, humor, and much more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Kennedy Smith) Tue, 02 May 2017 13:47:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/JFK-Audiobook/B06XY5DG1T thebookvoice.com 12:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: JFK Subtitle: A Vision for America Author: Stephen Kennedy Smith, Douglas Brinkley Narrator: Paul Michael, Kirsten Potter, Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Published in commemoration of the centennial of President John F. Kennedy's birth, here is the definitive compendium of JFK's most important and brilliant speeches, accompanied by a commentary and reflections by leading American and internationals figures - including Senator Elizabeth Warren, David McCullough, Kofi Annan, and the Dalai Lama. Here is JFK at his best - thought provoking, inspiring, eloquent, and wise - on a number of wide-ranging topics, including civil rights, the race to the moon, the environment, immigration, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and much more. Featuring archival audio from Kennedy's speeches, JFK demonstrates the deep relevance of his words today and his lasting power and influence as an outstanding American leader and orator. The august list of contributors includes: President Barack Obama, President George Bush, Secretary John Kerry, Ambassador Samantha Power, Congressman John Lewis, Senator John McCain, Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Dalai Lama, Robert Redford, Conan O'Brien, David McCullough, Fareed Zakaria, George Packer, Colum McCann, Michael Beschloss, Robert Dallek, David Kennedy, Ted Widmer, Henry Lewis Gates, Drew Faust, Tariq Ramadan, Pastor Rick Warren, Jonathan Alter, E. J. Dionne, Ron Suskind, Paul Krugman, Kofi Anann, Governor Jerry Brown, Paul Farmer, Paul Theroux, and Jorge Dominguez, among others. They cover topics from civil rights to the race to the moon to the environment to immigration to the Cuban Missile Crisis to poetry, humor, and much more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: JFK Subtitle: A Vision for America Author: Stephen Kennedy Smith, Douglas Brinkley Narrator: Paul Michael, Kirsten Potter, Jim Meskimen Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-17 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Published in commemoration of the centennial of President John F. Kennedy's birth, here is the definitive compendium of JFK's most important and brilliant speeches, accompanied by a commentary and reflections by leading American and internationals figures - including Senator Elizabeth Warren, David McCullough, Kofi Annan, and the Dalai Lama. Here is JFK at his best - thought provoking, inspiring, eloquent, and wise - on a number of wide-ranging topics, including civil rights, the race to the moon, the environment, immigration, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and much more. Featuring archival audio from Kennedy's speeches, JFK demonstrates the deep relevance of his words today and his lasting power and influence as an outstanding American leader and orator. The august list of contributors includes: President Barack Obama, President George Bush, Secretary John Kerry, Ambassador Samantha Power, Congressman John Lewis, Senator John McCain, Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Dalai Lama, Robert Redford, Conan O'Brien, David McCullough, Fareed Zakaria, George Packer, Colum McCann, Michael Beschloss, Robert Dallek, David Kennedy, Ted Widmer, Henry Lewis Gates, Drew Faust, Tariq Ramadan, Pastor Rick Warren, Jonathan Alter, E. J. Dionne, Ron Suskind, Paul Krugman, Kofi Anann, Governor Jerry Brown, Paul Farmer, Paul Theroux, and Jorge Dominguez, among others. They cover topics from civil rights to the race to the moon to the environment to immigration to the Cuban Missile Crisis to poetry, humor, and much more. Members Reviews: Oh, What Might Have Been Any book on John F. Kennedy which features his timeless prose brings a tear to my eye when I think about what America lost with his murder. This is even more true now when the prose of our current leader comes in the form of his tweet tantrums and the fawning restatements from the Congressional toadies and the GOP's media arm. This book is a collection of JFK's speeches with analyses and reflections from a variety of figures in the political, academic, and entertainment worlds. What really struck me was how that in many of Kennedy's less cited speeches there is a prescience that is staggering (environmental catastrophe and the resentments of many in the Muslim world) and of course made me ponder what might have transpired if a madman had not struck him down. That being said, I think Lyndon Johnson did heroic work in pushing through legislation that Kennedy might never have been able to. Get this book to give yourself not only an intellectual treat but as an antidote for today's miasma. Great original speeches A rare case that audio is a superior medium to printed book because of JFKs original speeches. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Daisy-Petals-and-Mushroom-Clouds-Audiobook/B01M2YVE2D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds Subtitle: LBJ, Barry Goldwater, and the Ad That Changed American Politics Author: Robert Mann Narrator: Aaron Killian Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The grainy black-and-white television ad shows a young girl in a flower-filled meadow, holding a daisy and plucking its petals, which she counts one by one. As the camera slowly zooms in on her eye, a man's solemn countdown replaces hers. At zero the little girl's eye is engulfed by an atomic mushroom cloud. As the inferno roils in the background, President Lyndon B. Johnson's voice intones, "These are the stakes - to make a world in which all of God's children can live, or to go into the dark. We must either love each other, or we must die." In this thought-provoking and highly listenable book, Robert Mann provides a concise, engaging study of the "Daisy Girl" ad, widely acknowledged as the most important and memorable political ad in American history. Commissioned by Johnson's campaign and aired only once during Johnson's 1964 presidential contest against Barry Goldwater, it remains an iconic piece of electoral propaganda, intertwining cold war fears of nuclear annihilation with the increasingly savvy world of media and advertising. Mann presents a nuanced view of how Johnson's campaign successfully cast Barry Goldwater as a radical too dangerous to control the nation's nuclear arsenal, a depiction that sparked immediate controversy across the United States. Repeatedly analyzed in countless books and articles, the spot purportedly destroyed Goldwater's presidential campaign. What is certain is that the ad ushered in a new era of political advertising using emotional appeals as a routine aspect of campaign strategy. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Mann) Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:05:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Daisy-Petals-and-Mushroom-Clouds-Audiobook/B01M2YVE2D thebookvoice.com 06:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds Subtitle: LBJ, Barry Goldwater, and the Ad That Changed American Politics Author: Robert Mann Narrator: Aaron Killian Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The grainy black-and-white television ad shows a young girl in a flower-filled meadow, holding a daisy and plucking its petals, which she counts one by one. As the camera slowly zooms in on her eye, a man's solemn countdown replaces hers. At zero the little girl's eye is engulfed by an atomic mushroom cloud. As the inferno roils in the background, President Lyndon B. Johnson's voice intones, "These are the stakes - to make a world in which all of God's children can live, or to go into the dark. We must either love each other, or we must die." In this thought-provoking and highly listenable book, Robert Mann provides a concise, engaging study of the "Daisy Girl" ad, widely acknowledged as the most important and memorable political ad in American history. Commissioned by Johnson's campaign and aired only once during Johnson's 1964 presidential contest against Barry Goldwater, it remains an iconic piece of electoral propaganda, intertwining cold war fears of nuclear annihilation with the increasingly savvy world of media and advertising. Mann presents a nuanced view of how Johnson's campaign successfully cast Barry Goldwater as a radical too dangerous to control the nation's nuclear arsenal, a depiction that sparked immediate controversy across the United States. Repeatedly analyzed in countless books and articles, the spot purportedly destroyed Goldwater's presidential campaign. What is certain is that the ad ushered in a new era of political advertising using emotional appeals as a routine aspect of campaign strategy. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Daisy Petals and Mushroom Clouds Subtitle: LBJ, Barry Goldwater, and the Ad That Changed American Politics Author: Robert Mann Narrator: Aaron Killian Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The grainy black-and-white television ad shows a young girl in a flower-filled meadow, holding a daisy and plucking its petals, which she counts one by one. As the camera slowly zooms in on her eye, a man's solemn countdown replaces hers. At zero the little girl's eye is engulfed by an atomic mushroom cloud. As the inferno roils in the background, President Lyndon B. Johnson's voice intones, "These are the stakes - to make a world in which all of God's children can live, or to go into the dark. We must either love each other, or we must die." In this thought-provoking and highly listenable book, Robert Mann provides a concise, engaging study of the "Daisy Girl" ad, widely acknowledged as the most important and memorable political ad in American history. Commissioned by Johnson's campaign and aired only once during Johnson's 1964 presidential contest against Barry Goldwater, it remains an iconic piece of electoral propaganda, intertwining cold war fears of nuclear annihilation with the increasingly savvy world of media and advertising. Mann presents a nuanced view of how Johnson's campaign successfully cast Barry Goldwater as a radical too dangerous to control the nation's nuclear arsenal, a depiction that sparked immediate controversy across the United States. Repeatedly analyzed in countless books and articles, the spot purportedly destroyed Goldwater's presidential campaign. What is certain is that the ad ushered in a new era of political advertising using emotional appeals as a routine aspect of campaign strategy. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Members Reviews: The definitive book on the subject Very well researched and honestly objective for the most part. The impact of these 60 seconds of ad time has had the greatest impact on the political sphere and has influenced future campaigns since it's original braodcast more than any other political ad before or since. The ad took the art of saber rattling to new levels and the impact of it on Ronald Reagans stiff upper lip approach to the USSR is probably rooted in the success of this ad in bringing a landslide victory for LBJ over Reagans man Barry Goldwater, the grandfather of the Libertarian movement. Only this kind of ad could have set the tne and lead to Nixon and the direction our country took for the next 16 years. Solid And Relevant Look At 1964 Wish I'd gotten this one from the library rather than purchased, but if you're interested in American politics and how political advertising got to where it is today it's worth your time. The discussion of how a presidential candidate with political beliefs and style distinctly from the far wings of a major party ran his campaign offers a lot of insight in this particular moment in the election cycle. Five Stars Easily the best political advertising book ever written. A corker! Great insight! Great insight into the campaign itself, and the making of the first official attack ad. Flower Power 1964 was US election year. Candidates were the incumbent President, Lyndon Johnson [Dem] and Barry Goldwater [Rep]. By fall the campaign was getting intense. On September 7, Labor Day, NBC were showing the Monday Night Movie. In the intermission at 9. 50pm an advertisement was run for the Democrats. It lasted 57 seconds. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Down-with-Colonialism-Revolutions-Series-Audiobook/B004XI798G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Down with Colonialism! (Revolutions Series) Subtitle: Walden Bello presents Ho Chi Minh Author: Ho Chi Minh, Walden Bello Narrator: Matt Addis Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), the founder of the Vietminh and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, was the archetypical Communist and anti-colonial revolutionary of the twentieth century. He played a key role in the formation of the French, Chinese, and Vietnamese Communist movements and fought successfully against Japanese, French and American imperialism, becoming a hate-figure of the American state during the Vietnam War. Anti-globalization activist Walden Bello shows why Ho Chi Minh should still be read by anti-colonialists the world over. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ho Chi Minh) Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:41:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Down-with-Colonialism-Revolutions-Series-Audiobook/B004XI798G thebookvoice.com 09:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Down with Colonialism! (Revolutions Series) Subtitle: Walden Bello presents Ho Chi Minh Author: Ho Chi Minh, Walden Bello Narrator: Matt Addis Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), the founder of the Vietminh and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, was the archetypical Communist and anti-colonial revolutionary of the twentieth century. He played a key role in the formation of the French, Chinese, and Vietnamese Communist movements and fought successfully against Japanese, French and American imperialism, becoming a hate-figure of the American state during the Vietnam War. Anti-globalization activist Walden Bello shows why Ho Chi Minh should still be read by anti-colonialists the world over. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Down with Colonialism! (Revolutions Series) Subtitle: Walden Bello presents Ho Chi Minh Author: Ho Chi Minh, Walden Bello Narrator: Matt Addis Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ho Chi Minh (1890-1969), the founder of the Vietminh and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, was the archetypical Communist and anti-colonial revolutionary of the twentieth century. He played a key role in the formation of the French, Chinese, and Vietnamese Communist movements and fought successfully against Japanese, French and American imperialism, becoming a hate-figure of the American state during the Vietnam War. Anti-globalization activist Walden Bello shows why Ho Chi Minh should still be read by anti-colonialists the world over. Members Reviews: Five Stars excellent! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Better-than-Sex-Audiobook/B009GJAYE8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better than Sex Author: Hunter S. Thompson Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A pioneer of the New Journalism movement, Hunter S. Thompson wrote with a fire that captured the attention of millions. Here Thompson delivers a mind-bending view of the 1992 presidential race, packed with all the horror, sacrifice, lust, and glory that made this campaign so utterly fascinating. Critic Reviews: Another of his trademark cocktail mixes of unbelievable tales and dark observations about the sausage grind that is the U.S. presidential sweepstakes. ( Los Angeles Daily News) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hunter S. Thompson) Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:54:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Better-than-Sex-Audiobook/B009GJAYE8 thebookvoice.com 07:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better than Sex Author: Hunter S. Thompson Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A pioneer of the New Journalism movement, Hunter S. Thompson wrote with a fire that captured the attention of millions. Here Thompson delivers a mind-bending view of the 1992 presidential race, packed with all the horror, sacrifice, lust, and glory that made this campaign so utterly fascinating. Critic Reviews: Another of his trademark cocktail mixes of unbelievable tales and dark observations about the sausage grind that is the U.S. presidential sweepstakes. ( Los Angeles Daily News) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Better than Sex Author: Hunter S. Thompson Narrator: Scott Sowers Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A pioneer of the New Journalism movement, Hunter S. Thompson wrote with a fire that captured the attention of millions. Here Thompson delivers a mind-bending view of the 1992 presidential race, packed with all the horror, sacrifice, lust, and glory that made this campaign so utterly fascinating. Critic Reviews: Another of his trademark cocktail mixes of unbelievable tales and dark observations about the sausage grind that is the U.S. presidential sweepstakes. ( Los Angeles Daily News) Members Reviews: A Classic for One Chapter In my opinion, the final chapter on the death of Richard Nixon is the finest piece of political writing in American history. At once hilarious, sarcastic and poignant, it is the prefect topping to this look at the election of William Jefferson Clinton in 1992. Scott Sowers does a fine job of capturing the anger and vision of Thompson's bizarre view of politics in the late 20th Century. I loved it. Just his dissertation on Nixon was entertaining enough. I laughed at a few parts (no spoilers), squirmed during a few others, but was enthralled through all of it. Bad Performance mars experience. Scott Sowers needs a different job. He is an angry grating annoyance. Great writing from HST must read for political junkies Would you listen to Better than Sex again? Why? no, only because i am just not that into politics What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? his views on clinton Have you listened to any of Scott Sowerss other performances before? How does this one compare? better than generation of swine, not as good as hells angels Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? hunters personal interaction with clinton leaves you wondering if he made it up, altho he claims to have the interview on VHS Any additional comments? better than sex, generation of swine, great shark hunt, and songs of the doom seem to blend together, maybe because of overlapping material Couldn't listen to this performer Scott Sowers has done a ton of audiobooks, some I've bought before. He injects a lot of personality into the work, and it can enhance the listening experience but in this case it's too much. I listened to 45 minutes of this book and after 10 minutes found I was paying more attention to the performance than the content.I know HST deserves an edgy delivery but this reading went from "edge" to strident to irritating. Listen to the sample, imagine hours of it and make up your own mind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bobby-Fischer-Goes-to-War-Audiobook/B002V0QTXY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobby Fischer Goes to War Subtitle: How the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match Author: David Edmonds, John Eidinow Narrator: Sam Tsoutsouvas Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Thirty years later, David Edmonds and John Eidinow, authors of the national best seller Wittgenstein's Poker, have set out to re-examine the story we recollect as the quintessential cold war clash between a lone American star and the Soviet chess machine, a machine that had delivered the world title to the Kremlin for decades. Drawing upon unpublished Soviet and U.S. records, the authors reconstruct the full and incredible saga, one far more poignant and layered than hitherto believed. Against the backdrop of superpower politics, the authors recount the careers and personalities of Boris Spassky, the product of Stalin's imperium, and Bobby Fischer, a child of post-World War II America, an era of economic boom at home and communist containment abroad. The two men had nothing in common but their gift for chess, and the disparity of their outlook and values conditioned the struggle over the board. Then there was the match itself, which produced both creative masterpieces and some of the most improbable gaffes in chess history. And finally, there was the dramatic and protracted off-the-board battle, in corridors and foyers, in back rooms and hotel suites, in Moscow offices and in the White House. A mesmerizing narrative of brilliance and triumph, hubris and despair, Bobby Fischer Goes to War is a biting deconstruction of the Bobby Fischer myth, a nuanced study on the art of brinkmanship, and a revelatory cold war tragicomedy. Critic Reviews: "Tsoutsouvas turns in a steady, suitably understated performance of this eminently engrossing account of the 1972 world championship chess match." (Publishers Weekly "Tsoutsouvas...manages to keep it light and play the humor while laying back the more sensational passages. His handsome, barrel-chested voice is a delight to listen to." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Edmonds) Thu, 03 Feb 2005 07:37:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bobby-Fischer-Goes-to-War-Audiobook/B002V0QTXY thebookvoice.com 11:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobby Fischer Goes to War Subtitle: How the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match Author: David Edmonds, John Eidinow Narrator: Sam Tsoutsouvas Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Thirty years later, David Edmonds and John Eidinow, authors of the national best seller Wittgenstein's Poker, have set out to re-examine the story we recollect as the quintessential cold war clash between a lone American star and the Soviet chess machine, a machine that had delivered the world title to the Kremlin for decades. Drawing upon unpublished Soviet and U.S. records, the authors reconstruct the full and incredible saga, one far more poignant and layered than hitherto believed. Against the backdrop of superpower politics, the authors recount the careers and personalities of Boris Spassky, the product of Stalin's imperium, and Bobby Fischer, a child of post-World War II America, an era of economic boom at home and communist containment abroad. The two men had nothing in common but their gift for chess, and the disparity of their outlook and values conditioned the struggle over the board. Then there was the match itself, which produced both creative masterpieces and some of the most improbable gaffes in chess history. And finally, there was the dramatic and protracted off-the-board battle, in corridors and foyers, in back rooms and hotel suites, in Moscow offices and in the White House. A mesmerizing narrative of brilliance and triumph, hubris and despair, Bobby Fischer Goes to War is a biting deconstruction of the Bobby Fischer myth, a nuanced study on the art of brinkmanship, and a revelatory cold war tragicomedy. Critic Reviews: "Tsoutsouvas turns in a steady, suitably understated performance of this eminently engrossing account of the 1972 world championship chess match." (Publishers Weekly "Tsoutsouvas...manages to keep it light and play the humor while laying back the more sensational passages. His handsome, barrel-chested voice is a delight to listen to." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bobby Fischer Goes to War Subtitle: How the Soviets Lost the Most Extraordinary Chess Match Author: David Edmonds, John Eidinow Narrator: Sam Tsoutsouvas Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 118 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Thirty years later, David Edmonds and John Eidinow, authors of the national best seller Wittgenstein's Poker, have set out to re-examine the story we recollect as the quintessential cold war clash between a lone American star and the Soviet chess machine, a machine that had delivered the world title to the Kremlin for decades. Drawing upon unpublished Soviet and U.S. records, the authors reconstruct the full and incredible saga, one far more poignant and layered than hitherto believed. Against the backdrop of superpower politics, the authors recount the careers and personalities of Boris Spassky, the product of Stalin's imperium, and Bobby Fischer, a child of post-World War II America, an era of economic boom at home and communist containment abroad. The two men had nothing in common but their gift for chess, and the disparity of their outlook and values conditioned the struggle over the board. Then there was the match itself, which produced both creative masterpieces and some of the most improbable gaffes in chess history. And finally, there was the dramatic and protracted off-the-board battle, in corridors and foyers, in back rooms and hotel suites, in Moscow offices and in the White House. A mesmerizing narrative of brilliance and triumph, hubris and despair, Bobby Fischer Goes to War is a biting deconstruction of the Bobby Fischer myth, a nuanced study on the art of brinkmanship, and a revelatory cold war tragicomedy. Critic Reviews: "Tsoutsouvas turns in a steady, suitably understated performance of this eminently engrossing account of the 1972 world championship chess match." (Publishers Weekly "Tsoutsouvas...manages to keep it light and play the humor while laying back the more sensational passages. His handsome, barrel-chested voice is a delight to listen to." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Engrossing This is the enjoyable background story behind the immortal Fischer-Spassky chess match of 1972, the one that held the world spellbound and caused chess to become fashionable. No chess knowledge is necessary to appreciate this book. It not only sheds light on the chess world but on the relationship between the USSR and the US, a relationship that is no doubt being forgotten by the post-USSR generation. The most revealing moments in the book are the descriptions of the behind-the-scene struggles of the Soviets as it became clear that Spassky was losing the match. Much of the story is familiar to chess afficionados, but this retelling adds a bit of depth. It not only discusses Fischer's life and demise, but that of Spassky and many others in the chess world, from Steinitz to Paul Morphy to Tal, Petrosian, Smyslov, and even current #1 Garry Kasparov. This is a must-listen for chessplayers. Recommended further reading: "The Pathetic Endgame of Bobby Fischer", which I think is still available on the Atlantic Monthly web site. The only drawbacks of the book are its popular and somewhat superficial approach and the indications that its narrator and/or author are not particularly outstanding chess players. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pivotal-Decade-Audiobook/B004GEUKF6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pivotal Decade Subtitle: How the United States Traded Factories for Finance in the Seventies Author: Judith Stein Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this fascinating new history, Judith Stein argues that in order to understand our current economic crisis, we need to look back to the 1970s and the end of the age of the factory - the era of postwar liberalism, created by the New Deal, whose practices, high wages, and regulated capital produced both robust economic growth and greater income equality. When high oil prices and economic competition from Japan and Germany battered the American economy, new policies, both international and domestic, became necessary. But war was waged against inflation, rather than against unemployment, and the government promoted a balanced budget instead of growth. This, says Stein, marked the beginning of the age of finance and subsequent deregulation, free trade, low taxation, and weak unions that has fostered inequality and now the worst recession in 60 years. Drawing on extensive archival research and covering the economic, intellectual, political, and labor history of the decade, Stein provides a wealth of information on the 1970s. She also shows that to restore prosperity today, America needs a new model: more factories and fewer financial houses. Critic Reviews: "Here is one of those rare books in which a seasoned historian offers compelling analyses of urgent contemporary importance. Pivotal Decade will startle and provoke you. It is on my not-miss list." (Sean Wilentz, Professor of History, Princeton University) "Judith Stein gets it. Pivotal Decade's illustration and examination of the last forty years of failed economic policy will be a powerful text for our generation as well as for the future. We must learn these lessons once and for all - before it's too late." (Leo W. Gerard, President, United Steelworkers) "[A] highly original illumination of how the American Century collapsed." (Rick Perlstein, The Nation) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Judith Stein) Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:10:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pivotal-Decade-Audiobook/B004GEUKF6 thebookvoice.com 14:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pivotal Decade Subtitle: How the United States Traded Factories for Finance in the Seventies Author: Judith Stein Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this fascinating new history, Judith Stein argues that in order to understand our current economic crisis, we need to look back to the 1970s and the end of the age of the factory - the era of postwar liberalism, created by the New Deal, whose practices, high wages, and regulated capital produced both robust economic growth and greater income equality. When high oil prices and economic competition from Japan and Germany battered the American economy, new policies, both international and domestic, became necessary. But war was waged against inflation, rather than against unemployment, and the government promoted a balanced budget instead of growth. This, says Stein, marked the beginning of the age of finance and subsequent deregulation, free trade, low taxation, and weak unions that has fostered inequality and now the worst recession in 60 years. Drawing on extensive archival research and covering the economic, intellectual, political, and labor history of the decade, Stein provides a wealth of information on the 1970s. She also shows that to restore prosperity today, America needs a new model: more factories and fewer financial houses. Critic Reviews: "Here is one of those rare books in which a seasoned historian offers compelling analyses of urgent contemporary importance. Pivotal Decade will startle and provoke you. It is on my not-miss list." (Sean Wilentz, Professor of History, Princeton University) "Judith Stein gets it. Pivotal Decade's illustration and examination of the last forty years of failed economic policy will be a powerful text for our generation as well as for the future. We must learn these lessons once and for all - before it's too late." (Leo W. Gerard, President, United Steelworkers) "[A] highly original illumination of how the American Century collapsed." (Rick Perlstein, The Nation) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pivotal Decade Subtitle: How the United States Traded Factories for Finance in the Seventies Author: Judith Stein Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this fascinating new history, Judith Stein argues that in order to understand our current economic crisis, we need to look back to the 1970s and the end of the age of the factory - the era of postwar liberalism, created by the New Deal, whose practices, high wages, and regulated capital produced both robust economic growth and greater income equality. When high oil prices and economic competition from Japan and Germany battered the American economy, new policies, both international and domestic, became necessary. But war was waged against inflation, rather than against unemployment, and the government promoted a balanced budget instead of growth. This, says Stein, marked the beginning of the age of finance and subsequent deregulation, free trade, low taxation, and weak unions that has fostered inequality and now the worst recession in 60 years. Drawing on extensive archival research and covering the economic, intellectual, political, and labor history of the decade, Stein provides a wealth of information on the 1970s. She also shows that to restore prosperity today, America needs a new model: more factories and fewer financial houses. Critic Reviews: "Here is one of those rare books in which a seasoned historian offers compelling analyses of urgent contemporary importance. Pivotal Decade will startle and provoke you. It is on my not-miss list." (Sean Wilentz, Professor of History, Princeton University) "Judith Stein gets it. Pivotal Decade's illustration and examination of the last forty years of failed economic policy will be a powerful text for our generation as well as for the future. We must learn these lessons once and for all - before it's too late." (Leo W. Gerard, President, United Steelworkers) "[A] highly original illumination of how the American Century collapsed." (Rick Perlstein, The Nation) Members Reviews: This book should be required reading before voting The book argues that US government policy from the 1960s-70s explains why barely anything is made in the USA anymore, showing how one president after another (from both parties) let economic ignorance and "free-market" ideology set policies that sold off US workers and consumers for the benefit of finance and diplomats. It helps if you know some basic economics, but you learn much more. The payoff is enormous because the same issues are still being debated today, with just as much ignorance. unreadable this book is just a string of NYT headlines masquerading as history-- basically no analysis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Femininity-in-Flight-Audiobook/B00DRFU3DO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Femininity in Flight Subtitle: A History of Flight Attendants Author: Kathleen Barry Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "In her new chic outfit, she looks like anything but a stewardess working. But work she does. Hard, too. And you hardly know it." So read the text of a 1969 newspaper advertisement for Delta Airlines featuring a picture of a brightly smiling blond stewardess striding confidently down the aisle of an airplane cabin to deliver a meal. From the moment the first stewardesses took flight in 1930, flight attendants became glamorous icons of femininity. For decades, airlines hired only young, attractive, unmarried white women. They marketed passenger service aloft as an essentially feminine exercise in exuding charm, looking fabulous, and providing comfort. The actual work that flight attendants did - ensuring passenger safety, assuaging fears, serving food and drinks, all while conforming to airlines' strict rules about appearance - was supposed to appear effortless; the better that stewardesses performed by airline standards, the more hidden were their skills and labor. Yet today, flight attendants are acknowledged safety experts; they have their own unions. Gone are the no-marriage rules, the mandates to retire by thirty-two. In Femininity in Flight, Kathleen M. Barry tells the history of flight attendants, tracing the evolution of their glamorized image as ideal women and their activism as trade unionists and feminists. Barry argues that largely because their glamour obscured their labor, flight attendants unionized in the late 1940s and 1950s to demand recognition and respect as workers and self-styled professionals. In the 1960s and 1970s, flight attendants were one of the first groups to take advantage of new laws prohibiting sex discrimination. Their challenges to airlines' restrictive employment policies and exploitive marketing practices (involving skimpy uniforms and provocative slogans such as "fly me") made them high-profile critics of the cultural mystification and economic devaluing of "women's work." Barry combines attention to the political economy and technology of the airline industry with perceptive readings of popular culture, newspapers, industry publications, and first-person accounts. In so doing, she provides a potent mix of social and cultural history and a major contribution to the history of women's work and working women's activism. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathleen Barry) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 07:54:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Femininity-in-Flight-Audiobook/B00DRFU3DO thebookvoice.com 09:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Femininity in Flight Subtitle: A History of Flight Attendants Author: Kathleen Barry Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "In her new chic outfit, she looks like anything but a stewardess working. But work she does. Hard, too. And you hardly know it." So read the text of a 1969 newspaper advertisement for Delta Airlines featuring a picture of a brightly smiling blond stewardess striding confidently down the aisle of an airplane cabin to deliver a meal. From the moment the first stewardesses took flight in 1930, flight attendants became glamorous icons of femininity. For decades, airlines hired only young, attractive, unmarried white women. They marketed passenger service aloft as an essentially feminine exercise in exuding charm, looking fabulous, and providing comfort. The actual work that flight attendants did - ensuring passenger safety, assuaging fears, serving food and drinks, all while conforming to airlines' strict rules about appearance - was supposed to appear effortless; the better that stewardesses performed by airline standards, the more hidden were their skills and labor. Yet today, flight attendants are acknowledged safety experts; they have their own unions. Gone are the no-marriage rules, the mandates to retire by thirty-two. In Femininity in Flight, Kathleen M. Barry tells the history of flight attendants, tracing the evolution of their glamorized image as ideal women and their activism as trade unionists and feminists. Barry argues that largely because their glamour obscured their labor, flight attendants unionized in the late 1940s and 1950s to demand recognition and respect as workers and self-styled professionals. In the 1960s and 1970s, flight attendants were one of the first groups to take advantage of new laws prohibiting sex discrimination. Their challenges to airlines' restrictive employment policies and exploitive marketing practices (involving skimpy uniforms and provocative slogans such as "fly me") made them high-profile critics of the cultural mystification and economic devaluing of "women's work." Barry combines attention to the political economy and technology of the airline industry with perceptive readings of popular culture, newspapers, industry publications, and first-person accounts. In so doing, she provides a potent mix of social and cultural history and a major contribution to the history of women's work and working women's activism. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Femininity in Flight Subtitle: A History of Flight Attendants Author: Kathleen Barry Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "In her new chic outfit, she looks like anything but a stewardess working. But work she does. Hard, too. And you hardly know it." So read the text of a 1969 newspaper advertisement for Delta Airlines featuring a picture of a brightly smiling blond stewardess striding confidently down the aisle of an airplane cabin to deliver a meal. From the moment the first stewardesses took flight in 1930, flight attendants became glamorous icons of femininity. For decades, airlines hired only young, attractive, unmarried white women. They marketed passenger service aloft as an essentially feminine exercise in exuding charm, looking fabulous, and providing comfort. The actual work that flight attendants did - ensuring passenger safety, assuaging fears, serving food and drinks, all while conforming to airlines' strict rules about appearance - was supposed to appear effortless; the better that stewardesses performed by airline standards, the more hidden were their skills and labor. Yet today, flight attendants are acknowledged safety experts; they have their own unions. Gone are the no-marriage rules, the mandates to retire by thirty-two. In Femininity in Flight, Kathleen M. Barry tells the history of flight attendants, tracing the evolution of their glamorized image as ideal women and their activism as trade unionists and feminists. Barry argues that largely because their glamour obscured their labor, flight attendants unionized in the late 1940s and 1950s to demand recognition and respect as workers and self-styled professionals. In the 1960s and 1970s, flight attendants were one of the first groups to take advantage of new laws prohibiting sex discrimination. Their challenges to airlines' restrictive employment policies and exploitive marketing practices (involving skimpy uniforms and provocative slogans such as "fly me") made them high-profile critics of the cultural mystification and economic devaluing of "women's work." Barry combines attention to the political economy and technology of the airline industry with perceptive readings of popular culture, newspapers, industry publications, and first-person accounts. In so doing, she provides a potent mix of social and cultural history and a major contribution to the history of women's work and working women's activism. Members Reviews: Excellent history of the Flight Attendant profession As a former Flight Attendant, I found this book to be very well written and researched. During my time in the airline industry, I served on the Flight Attendant negotiations team, spent months in mediation and helped to establish the Union of Flight Attendants as an independent organization representing only Flight Attendants. We also lead the industry in eliminating weight check for Flight Attendants. The parallels between the Civil Rights movement and the decades long struggle for equality and an end to discriminatory practices in the airline industry was really fascinating. Though I left the industry in 1985, I have maintained lasting friendships with many of my colleagues and treasure the years we worked together. Thanks to Kathleen Barry for writing this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unspeakable-Audiobook/B00JQI2YXI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unspeakable Subtitle: The Story of Junius Wilson Author: Susan Burch, Hannah Joyner Narrator: Corey Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Junius Wilson (1908-2001) spent 76 years at a state mental hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina, including 6 in the criminal ward. He had never been declared insane by a medical professional or found guilty of any criminal charge. But he was deaf and black in the Jim Crow South. Unspeakable is the story of his life. In addition to offering a bottom-up history of life in a segregated mental institution, Burch and Joyner's biography also enriches the traditional interpretation of Jim Crow by highlighting the complicated intersections of race and disability as well as of community and language. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Burch) Fri, 18 Apr 2014 23:20:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unspeakable-Audiobook/B00JQI2YXI thebookvoice.com 10:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unspeakable Subtitle: The Story of Junius Wilson Author: Susan Burch, Hannah Joyner Narrator: Corey Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Junius Wilson (1908-2001) spent 76 years at a state mental hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina, including 6 in the criminal ward. He had never been declared insane by a medical professional or found guilty of any criminal charge. But he was deaf and black in the Jim Crow South. Unspeakable is the story of his life. In addition to offering a bottom-up history of life in a segregated mental institution, Burch and Joyner's biography also enriches the traditional interpretation of Jim Crow by highlighting the complicated intersections of race and disability as well as of community and language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unspeakable Subtitle: The Story of Junius Wilson Author: Susan Burch, Hannah Joyner Narrator: Corey Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Junius Wilson (1908-2001) spent 76 years at a state mental hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina, including 6 in the criminal ward. He had never been declared insane by a medical professional or found guilty of any criminal charge. But he was deaf and black in the Jim Crow South. Unspeakable is the story of his life. In addition to offering a bottom-up history of life in a segregated mental institution, Burch and Joyner's biography also enriches the traditional interpretation of Jim Crow by highlighting the complicated intersections of race and disability as well as of community and language. Members Reviews: Important biography of a Black Deaf man in the early 1900's. Well thought out, literate discussion of conditions two generations ago. Well researched and eye opening. This is a detailed, heavily referenced book. I wish the type was bigger, as I have difficulty reading small type. Compelling, but rather disappointing Unspeakable was a good book, but I found myself disappointed by it. While it was well-written and well-researched, I had a lot of trouble with a couple of things. First, I feel that the book starts out focusing on Junius Wilson as a deaf Black man, but ends up just focusing on his deafness. There are whole parts of his story that could have benefitted from a more comprehensive look at the intersection of oppressions. I also wanted the book to place Mr. Wilson in a larger context and use the individual as a springboard into the societal, but it didn't happen. Still, this book tells a moving story, and could be a recreational read as well as for a class. Despite my issues, I still enjoyed it. Heart wrenching and important This was one of the most difficult reads for me, I had to out it down many times because it was so upsetting. But I believe is important for people to read this and understand what our history is lije and how we have been known to treat people. must read for anyone interested in social justice This remarkable book tells the true story of a deaf man who was wrongfully imprisoned for most of his life. It is a must read for anyone interested in social justice. It also provides insights into the challenges faced by members of the deaf community that are insightful and important. This book has much to teach us This book has much to teach us about cruelty, intolerance, and the mindset of those who perpetuate cruelty and intolerance. Every high school student in North Carolina should read this book -- as well as high school students in other states. While reading this book I picked up a copy of the New York Times and saw this headline: "Psychiatry Giant Sorry for Backing Gay `Cure'" When will we ever learn? Why do we not teach and talk about human cruelty in schools? Why is our collective aspiration for tolerance so feeble? As someone who works at a public library, I was curious to see if the public library in Wilmington, North Carolina, carries this book. The New Hanover County Public Library carries two copies of this 2007 book. The library's web site indicates how many times this book has been signed out. Three times. We've got to do better than that. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Girls-of-Murder-City-Audiobook/B003XVPC8S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girls of Murder City Subtitle: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago Author: Douglas Perry Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Chicago, 1924. There was nothing surprising about men turning up dead in the Second City. Life was cheaper than a quart of illicit gin in the gangland capital of the world. But two murders that spring were special - worthy of celebration. So believed Maurine Watkins, a wanna-be playwright and a "girl reporter" for the Chicago Tribune, the city's "hanging paper". Newspaperwomen were supposed to write about clubs, cooking, and clothes, but the intrepid Miss Watkins, a minister's daughter from a small town, zeroed in on murderers instead. Looking for subjects to turn into a play, she would make "Stylish Belva" Gaertner and "Beautiful Beulah" Annan - both of whom had brazenly shot down their lovers - the talk of the town. Love-struck men sent flowers to the jail, and newly emancipated women sent impassioned letters to the newspapers. Soon more than a dozen women preened and strutted on "Murderesses' Row" as they awaited trial, desperate for the same attention that was being lavished on Maurine Watkins's favorites. In the tradition of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Karen Abbott's Sin in the Second City, Douglas Perry vividly captures Jazz Age Chicago and the sensationalized circus atmosphere that gave rise to the concept of the celebrity criminal. Fueled by rich period detail and enlivened by a cast of characters who seemed destined for the stage, The Girls of Murder City is crackling social history that simultaneously presents the freewheeling spirit of the age and its sober repercussions. Editorial Reviews: Fans of the award-winning musical Chicago will find plenty to like in The Girls of Murder City. Though it doesnt have the catchy songs or choreographer Bob Fosses fancy footwork, this nonfiction look at the women who inspired the show gives plenty of salacious behind-the-scenes details about the murder trials that fascinated an entire city. In 1924, aspiring reporter Maureen Watkins earned a spot on the crime beat at the Chicago Tribune, where she covered the sensational stories of alleged killers Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan. Gaertner and Annan were just two (although the most famous two) of the women on Murderesses Row, a wing that housed pretty young things awaiting trial for killing their husbands or lovers. Watkins editor made the most of her sweet temper and sympathetic looks, dispatching her for quotes and interviews that other reporters couldnt get and it paid off: Watkins front-page stories were must-reads, filled with her own voice and style, that she turned into a play called Chicago in 1926. The story of Gaertner and Annan, now immortalized as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, also inspired a silent film, a Broadway musical, and a movie that earned the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003. Nonfiction books can get a little dull, but author Douglas Perry has plenty of spicy material to work with. He seamlessly weaves old newspaper articles, research, quotes, and commentary into a story about our obsession with celebrity murderers, while incorporating the biggest issues of the Jazz age including Prohibition and the rise of feminism. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Perry) Thu, 05 Aug 2010 17:57:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Girls-of-Murder-City-Audiobook/B003XVPC8S thebookvoice.com 10:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girls of Murder City Subtitle: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago Author: Douglas Perry Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Chicago, 1924. There was nothing surprising about men turning up dead in the Second City. Life was cheaper than a quart of illicit gin in the gangland capital of the world. But two murders that spring were special - worthy of celebration. So believed Maurine Watkins, a wanna-be playwright and a "girl reporter" for the Chicago Tribune, the city's "hanging paper". Newspaperwomen were supposed to write about clubs, cooking, and clothes, but the intrepid Miss Watkins, a minister's daughter from a small town, zeroed in on murderers instead. Looking for subjects to turn into a play, she would make "Stylish Belva" Gaertner and "Beautiful Beulah" Annan - both of whom had brazenly shot down their lovers - the talk of the town. Love-struck men sent flowers to the jail, and newly emancipated women sent impassioned letters to the newspapers. Soon more than a dozen women preened and strutted on "Murderesses' Row" as they awaited trial, desperate for the same attention that was being lavished on Maurine Watkins's favorites. In the tradition of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Karen Abbott's Sin in the Second City, Douglas Perry vividly captures Jazz Age Chicago and the sensationalized circus atmosphere that gave rise to the concept of the celebrity criminal. Fueled by rich period detail and enlivened by a cast of characters who seemed destined for the stage, The Girls of Murder City is crackling social history that simultaneously presents the freewheeling spirit of the age and its sober repercussions. Editorial Reviews: Fans of the award-winning musical Chicago will find plenty to like in The Girls of Murder City. Though it doesnt have the catchy songs or choreographer Bob Fosses fancy footwork, this nonfiction look at the women who inspired the show gives plenty of salacious behind-the-scenes details about the murder trials that fascinated an entire city. In 1924, aspiring reporter Maureen Watkins earned a spot on the crime beat at the Chicago Tribune, where she covered the sensational stories of alleged killers Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan. Gaertner and Annan were just two (although the most famous two) of the women on Murderesses Row, a wing that housed pretty young things awaiting trial for killing their husbands or lovers. Watkins editor made the most of her sweet temper and sympathetic looks, dispatching her for quotes and interviews that other reporters couldnt get and it paid off: Watkins front-page stories were must-reads, filled with her own voice and style, that she turned into a play called Chicago in 1926. The story of Gaertner and Annan, now immortalized as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, also inspired a silent film, a Broadway musical, and a movie that earned the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003. Nonfiction books can get a little dull, but author Douglas Perry has plenty of spicy material to work with. He seamlessly weaves old newspaper articles, research, quotes, and commentary into a story about our obsession with celebrity murderers, while incorporating the biggest issues of the Jazz age including Prohibition and the rise of feminism. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Girls of Murder City Subtitle: Fame, Lust, and the Beautiful Killers Who Inspired Chicago Author: Douglas Perry Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Chicago, 1924. There was nothing surprising about men turning up dead in the Second City. Life was cheaper than a quart of illicit gin in the gangland capital of the world. But two murders that spring were special - worthy of celebration. So believed Maurine Watkins, a wanna-be playwright and a "girl reporter" for the Chicago Tribune, the city's "hanging paper". Newspaperwomen were supposed to write about clubs, cooking, and clothes, but the intrepid Miss Watkins, a minister's daughter from a small town, zeroed in on murderers instead. Looking for subjects to turn into a play, she would make "Stylish Belva" Gaertner and "Beautiful Beulah" Annan - both of whom had brazenly shot down their lovers - the talk of the town. Love-struck men sent flowers to the jail, and newly emancipated women sent impassioned letters to the newspapers. Soon more than a dozen women preened and strutted on "Murderesses' Row" as they awaited trial, desperate for the same attention that was being lavished on Maurine Watkins's favorites. In the tradition of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and Karen Abbott's Sin in the Second City, Douglas Perry vividly captures Jazz Age Chicago and the sensationalized circus atmosphere that gave rise to the concept of the celebrity criminal. Fueled by rich period detail and enlivened by a cast of characters who seemed destined for the stage, The Girls of Murder City is crackling social history that simultaneously presents the freewheeling spirit of the age and its sober repercussions. Editorial Reviews: Fans of the award-winning musical Chicago will find plenty to like in The Girls of Murder City. Though it doesnt have the catchy songs or choreographer Bob Fosses fancy footwork, this nonfiction look at the women who inspired the show gives plenty of salacious behind-the-scenes details about the murder trials that fascinated an entire city. In 1924, aspiring reporter Maureen Watkins earned a spot on the crime beat at the Chicago Tribune, where she covered the sensational stories of alleged killers Belva Gaertner and Beulah Annan. Gaertner and Annan were just two (although the most famous two) of the women on Murderesses Row, a wing that housed pretty young things awaiting trial for killing their husbands or lovers. Watkins editor made the most of her sweet temper and sympathetic looks, dispatching her for quotes and interviews that other reporters couldnt get and it paid off: Watkins front-page stories were must-reads, filled with her own voice and style, that she turned into a play called Chicago in 1926. The story of Gaertner and Annan, now immortalized as Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, also inspired a silent film, a Broadway musical, and a movie that earned the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2003. Nonfiction books can get a little dull, but author Douglas Perry has plenty of spicy material to work with. He seamlessly weaves old newspaper articles, research, quotes, and commentary into a story about our obsession with celebrity murderers, while incorporating the biggest issues of the Jazz age including Prohibition and the rise of feminism. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Citizen-Coke-Audiobook/B00OU1DZFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizen Coke Subtitle: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism Author: Bartow J. Elmore Narrator: William Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Coke's insatiable thirst for resources shapes the company and reshapes the globe in this absorbing history. Coca-Cola's success in building a global empire out of sugary water drew on more than a secret formula and brilliant advertising. The real secret to Coke's success was its strategy, from the beginning, to offload production costs and risks onto suppliers and franchisees. Outsourcing and a trim corporate profile enabled Coke to scale up production of a low-price beverage and realize huge profits. But the costs shed by Coke have fallen on the public at large. Coke now uses an annual 79 billion gallons of water, an increasingly precious global resource, and its reliance on corn syrup has helped fuel our obesity crisis. Bartow J. Elmore explores Coke through its ingredients, showing how the company secured massive quantities of coca leaf, caffeine, sugar, and other inputs. Citizen Coke became a giant in a world of abundance; in a world of scarcity, it is a strain on resources and all who depend on them. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bartow J. Elmore) Mon, 03 Nov 2014 10:57:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Citizen-Coke-Audiobook/B00OU1DZFW thebookvoice.com 11:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizen Coke Subtitle: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism Author: Bartow J. Elmore Narrator: William Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Coke's insatiable thirst for resources shapes the company and reshapes the globe in this absorbing history. Coca-Cola's success in building a global empire out of sugary water drew on more than a secret formula and brilliant advertising. The real secret to Coke's success was its strategy, from the beginning, to offload production costs and risks onto suppliers and franchisees. Outsourcing and a trim corporate profile enabled Coke to scale up production of a low-price beverage and realize huge profits. But the costs shed by Coke have fallen on the public at large. Coke now uses an annual 79 billion gallons of water, an increasingly precious global resource, and its reliance on corn syrup has helped fuel our obesity crisis. Bartow J. Elmore explores Coke through its ingredients, showing how the company secured massive quantities of coca leaf, caffeine, sugar, and other inputs. Citizen Coke became a giant in a world of abundance; in a world of scarcity, it is a strain on resources and all who depend on them. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizen Coke Subtitle: The Making of Coca-Cola Capitalism Author: Bartow J. Elmore Narrator: William Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Coke's insatiable thirst for resources shapes the company and reshapes the globe in this absorbing history. Coca-Cola's success in building a global empire out of sugary water drew on more than a secret formula and brilliant advertising. The real secret to Coke's success was its strategy, from the beginning, to offload production costs and risks onto suppliers and franchisees. Outsourcing and a trim corporate profile enabled Coke to scale up production of a low-price beverage and realize huge profits. But the costs shed by Coke have fallen on the public at large. Coke now uses an annual 79 billion gallons of water, an increasingly precious global resource, and its reliance on corn syrup has helped fuel our obesity crisis. Bartow J. Elmore explores Coke through its ingredients, showing how the company secured massive quantities of coca leaf, caffeine, sugar, and other inputs. Citizen Coke became a giant in a world of abundance; in a world of scarcity, it is a strain on resources and all who depend on them. Members Reviews: This book is fascinating and important If you enjoy educational texts and critics of capitalism, this book is for you! It's information dense but in a great way Enjoyed this fascinating story on Coca Cola! I especially like how this book divided its chapters based on the ingredients making up coca cola products. Overall very insightful! I'll never drink a Diet Coke again! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? This book is definitely worth listening to/reading. It starts with a history of the invention (who would thought that the origins of Coke go back to France and Italy's?) and charters in general terms it's rise to power and domination on the market. Main part of the book follows the ingredients list on a Coke bottle and talks in turns about water, sugar, coke etc. It is an amazing and thrilling history of America seen through the the Cola's bottle (lame joke, I know). It touches many issues like the power of lobbying, agriculture, international affairs, competition, advertising, law and many more. What was one of the most memorable moments of Citizen Coke? I learned about: the correlation between artificial sweeteners and midriff fat (I'm never having a Diet Coke again!!!); Why we buy bottled water and we pay for it arm and leg; Why there is no coke in the Coca Cola and why it doesn't matter; That CC employs only seven thousand people around the world, everything else is outsourced and if it goes bust CC doesn't care and does not loose money; CC actually makes only syrup. The rest is made by others. What does William Hughes bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? Unless you need to reference it for academic purposes, listening to it is simply more enjoyable and, let's be honest, more energy efficient. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. And I did with only breakes for food, work and sleep. Any additional comments? I will listen to it again. Wealth of knowledge if you want to argue the pros and cons of modern corporate culture and lobbying. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bloody-Sunday-Audiobook/B00KMX0UE6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloody Sunday Subtitle: Truths, Lies, & the Saville Inquiry Author: Douglas Murray Narrator: Michael Fenton Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Bloody Sunday was the worst massacre of British citizens by British troops since Peterloo in 1819 - a potent distillation of the rage and anguish of a bitter conflict that spanned decades and claimed three and a half thousand lives. In 2002, when the Saville Inquiry transferred from Derry to London, author Douglas Murray began attending daily to hear at firsthand the testimony of the soldiers and members of theIRAwho had been there that dreadful day. What he discovered was a devastating story of ordinary people thrown into the most terrible of situations, a story not only more straightforward than the British army would like to admit, but more complex than theIRAhas always claimed. This book is not solely about a shocking event or a process of justice; it is about the efforts of a group of people to arrive at truth and a countrys attempt - three decades on - at painful and perhaps incomplete reconciliation. Douglas Murray is a best-selling author and award-winning political journalist based in London. From 2007 to 2011 he was the director of the Centre for Social Cohesion in London. He is now a Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. Read by Michael Fenton Stevens (Last Trains, MI9, Whisper Wings, The Science of the Discworld, Long Earth, Long War, David Jason: Autobiography, Spitting Image, KYTV) WARNING - this audiobook contains some strong language and descriptions of violence & injuries. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Douglas Murray) Fri, 30 May 2014 08:07:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Bloody-Sunday-Audiobook/B00KMX0UE6 thebookvoice.com 10:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloody Sunday Subtitle: Truths, Lies, & the Saville Inquiry Author: Douglas Murray Narrator: Michael Fenton Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Bloody Sunday was the worst massacre of British citizens by British troops since Peterloo in 1819 - a potent distillation of the rage and anguish of a bitter conflict that spanned decades and claimed three and a half thousand lives. In 2002, when the Saville Inquiry transferred from Derry to London, author Douglas Murray began attending daily to hear at firsthand the testimony of the soldiers and members of theIRAwho had been there that dreadful day. What he discovered was a devastating story of ordinary people thrown into the most terrible of situations, a story not only more straightforward than the British army would like to admit, but more complex than theIRAhas always claimed. This book is not solely about a shocking event or a process of justice; it is about the efforts of a group of people to arrive at truth and a countrys attempt - three decades on - at painful and perhaps incomplete reconciliation. Douglas Murray is a best-selling author and award-winning political journalist based in London. From 2007 to 2011 he was the director of the Centre for Social Cohesion in London. He is now a Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. Read by Michael Fenton Stevens (Last Trains, MI9, Whisper Wings, The Science of the Discworld, Long Earth, Long War, David Jason: Autobiography, Spitting Image, KYTV) WARNING - this audiobook contains some strong language and descriptions of violence & injuries. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bloody Sunday Subtitle: Truths, Lies, & the Saville Inquiry Author: Douglas Murray Narrator: Michael Fenton Stevens Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-14 Publisher: Spokenworld Audio & Ladbroke Audio Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Bloody Sunday was the worst massacre of British citizens by British troops since Peterloo in 1819 - a potent distillation of the rage and anguish of a bitter conflict that spanned decades and claimed three and a half thousand lives. In 2002, when the Saville Inquiry transferred from Derry to London, author Douglas Murray began attending daily to hear at firsthand the testimony of the soldiers and members of theIRAwho had been there that dreadful day. What he discovered was a devastating story of ordinary people thrown into the most terrible of situations, a story not only more straightforward than the British army would like to admit, but more complex than theIRAhas always claimed. This book is not solely about a shocking event or a process of justice; it is about the efforts of a group of people to arrive at truth and a countrys attempt - three decades on - at painful and perhaps incomplete reconciliation. Douglas Murray is a best-selling author and award-winning political journalist based in London. From 2007 to 2011 he was the director of the Centre for Social Cohesion in London. He is now a Senior Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society. Read by Michael Fenton Stevens (Last Trains, MI9, Whisper Wings, The Science of the Discworld, Long Earth, Long War, David Jason: Autobiography, Spitting Image, KYTV) WARNING - this audiobook contains some strong language and descriptions of violence & injuries. Members Reviews: Amazing book! Amazing account of the complexities of this type of conflict-there are no winners. Years later, it becomes almost impossible to determine who fired at who, who fired first, who was "justified" and who not, how memory is so reconstructive, and why people are often so afraid to come forward and report what they saw--or what they thought they saw. Fantastic insight This is a well illustrated and fantastic book will get you gripped, having read previous books on bloody Sunday I pretty much knew the story however this is a fantastic spin and goes into find details of the events. Fascinating If you could sum up Bloody Sunday in three words, what would they be? Great summary of the inquiry. What did you like best about this story? The fact that the Inquiry took so long is testament to the sheer volume of information and evidence and interviews given. Murray has painstakingly sieved through the details and has clearly and concisely outlined the events before, during and to some extent after the inquiry. Given the subject matter, the author has done a remarkable job to remain balanced - in my opinion - in his description of the participants. What about Michael Fenton Stevenss performance did you like? Clear. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? I listened to it in 30 minute sections during the commute. Wow. I'm gonna go read all his other books. This must have been a monumental task for the author, yet he has succeeded in writing a book that is hard to stop reading. Having said that, It pulls no punches, and is not for the faint hearted. One must crawl through a great deal of blood and lies in order to get to the truth, and I actually feel rather proud to be British that such a momentous attempt to achieve truth and justice in difficult circumstances was completed. If only something similar could be arranged for Henry Kissinger. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tong-Wars-Audiobook/B01IE09QCU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tong Wars Subtitle: The Untold Story of Vice, Money, and Murder in New York's Chinatown Author: Scott D. Seligman Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Nothing had worked. Not threats or negotiations, not shutting down the betting parlors or opium dens, not throwing Chinese offenders into prison. Not even executing them. The New York DA was running out of ideas, and more people were dying every day as the weapons of choice evolved from hatchets to automatic weapons and even bombs. Welcome to New York City's Chinatown in 1925. The Chinese in turn-of-the-last-century New York were mostly immigrant peasants and shopkeepers who worked as laundrymen, cigar makers, and domestics. They gravitated to lower Manhattan and lived as Chinese an existence as possible, their few diversions - gambling, opium, and prostitution - available but, sadly, illegal. It didn't take long before one resourceful merchant saw a golden opportunity to feather his nest by positioning himself squarely between the vice dens and the police charged with shutting them down. A mesmerizing true story, Scott D. Seligman's Tong Wars roars through three decades of turmoil, with characters ranging from gangsters and drug lords to reformers and do-gooders to judges, prosecutors, cops, and politicians of every stripe and color. Critic Reviews: "This thoroughly researched and fascinating work is highly recommended for those interested in organized crime or the early history of New York's Chinatown." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott D. Seligman) Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:59:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tong-Wars-Audiobook/B01IE09QCU thebookvoice.com 11:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tong Wars Subtitle: The Untold Story of Vice, Money, and Murder in New York's Chinatown Author: Scott D. Seligman Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Nothing had worked. Not threats or negotiations, not shutting down the betting parlors or opium dens, not throwing Chinese offenders into prison. Not even executing them. The New York DA was running out of ideas, and more people were dying every day as the weapons of choice evolved from hatchets to automatic weapons and even bombs. Welcome to New York City's Chinatown in 1925. The Chinese in turn-of-the-last-century New York were mostly immigrant peasants and shopkeepers who worked as laundrymen, cigar makers, and domestics. They gravitated to lower Manhattan and lived as Chinese an existence as possible, their few diversions - gambling, opium, and prostitution - available but, sadly, illegal. It didn't take long before one resourceful merchant saw a golden opportunity to feather his nest by positioning himself squarely between the vice dens and the police charged with shutting them down. A mesmerizing true story, Scott D. Seligman's Tong Wars roars through three decades of turmoil, with characters ranging from gangsters and drug lords to reformers and do-gooders to judges, prosecutors, cops, and politicians of every stripe and color. Critic Reviews: "This thoroughly researched and fascinating work is highly recommended for those interested in organized crime or the early history of New York's Chinatown." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tong Wars Subtitle: The Untold Story of Vice, Money, and Murder in New York's Chinatown Author: Scott D. Seligman Narrator: David Shih Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Nothing had worked. Not threats or negotiations, not shutting down the betting parlors or opium dens, not throwing Chinese offenders into prison. Not even executing them. The New York DA was running out of ideas, and more people were dying every day as the weapons of choice evolved from hatchets to automatic weapons and even bombs. Welcome to New York City's Chinatown in 1925. The Chinese in turn-of-the-last-century New York were mostly immigrant peasants and shopkeepers who worked as laundrymen, cigar makers, and domestics. They gravitated to lower Manhattan and lived as Chinese an existence as possible, their few diversions - gambling, opium, and prostitution - available but, sadly, illegal. It didn't take long before one resourceful merchant saw a golden opportunity to feather his nest by positioning himself squarely between the vice dens and the police charged with shutting them down. A mesmerizing true story, Scott D. Seligman's Tong Wars roars through three decades of turmoil, with characters ranging from gangsters and drug lords to reformers and do-gooders to judges, prosecutors, cops, and politicians of every stripe and color. Critic Reviews: "This thoroughly researched and fascinating work is highly recommended for those interested in organized crime or the early history of New York's Chinatown." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Very interesting read This book was filled with lots of good information but the narrative was dry. There were moments when when Chinatown felt alive and something that you could picture and then they were others where things were just a recounting of police reports. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/US-Federal-Reserve-Audiobook/B002V1CHVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: US Federal Reserve Subtitle: Politics, Law & Business Author: iMinds Narrator: Luca James Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Learn about the US Federal Reserve with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.The US Federal Reserve is stirring more excitement these days than is probably recommended for a central bank just shy of its 100th birthday. The Fed, tasked with fostering economic growth and price stability in the US, was ratified by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. It followed two failed attempts in two hundred years of boom and bust in what was to rapidly become the worlds leading economy. The Feds own lifetime has been scarcely less eventful. And today it tackles the gravest in a long line of crises that, for better and worse, have helped shape the US financial environment. Under the leadership of Chairman Ben Bernanke, the Fed has plied a difficult course through the markets upheaval and economic recession that started with the US housing bust in 2007, and soon took on even greater, global significance. Those events have challenged the wisdom of earlier policies that drove strong credit growth and a philosophy of deregulation under Bernankes predecessor Alan Greenspan, and may have unearthed even more duties for the Fed as a financial watchdog in the complex network of the modern banking system. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future. Editorial Reviews: iMinds presents a brief summary of the US Federal Reserve, formed to respond to financial crises in the United States and promote economic growth and recovery. With a scholarly disposition, Luca James Lee recounts the failures of the first attempts at a central banking system before the establishment of the US Federal Reserve in 1913 by Woodrow Wilson. But with the current economic downturn that the United States has been experiencing since 2007's housing bust, Lee focuses on the crucial role that the Fed must play, and the difficult challenges it faces, bringing clarity to the country's recession. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (iMinds) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:50:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/US-Federal-Reserve-Audiobook/B002V1CHVQ thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: US Federal Reserve Subtitle: Politics, Law & Business Author: iMinds Narrator: Luca James Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Learn about the US Federal Reserve with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.The US Federal Reserve is stirring more excitement these days than is probably recommended for a central bank just shy of its 100th birthday. The Fed, tasked with fostering economic growth and price stability in the US, was ratified by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. It followed two failed attempts in two hundred years of boom and bust in what was to rapidly become the worlds leading economy. The Feds own lifetime has been scarcely less eventful. And today it tackles the gravest in a long line of crises that, for better and worse, have helped shape the US financial environment. Under the leadership of Chairman Ben Bernanke, the Fed has plied a difficult course through the markets upheaval and economic recession that started with the US housing bust in 2007, and soon took on even greater, global significance. Those events have challenged the wisdom of earlier policies that drove strong credit growth and a philosophy of deregulation under Bernankes predecessor Alan Greenspan, and may have unearthed even more duties for the Fed as a financial watchdog in the complex network of the modern banking system. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future. Editorial Reviews: iMinds presents a brief summary of the US Federal Reserve, formed to respond to financial crises in the United States and promote economic growth and recovery. With a scholarly disposition, Luca James Lee recounts the failures of the first attempts at a central banking system before the establishment of the US Federal Reserve in 1913 by Woodrow Wilson. But with the current economic downturn that the United States has been experiencing since 2007's housing bust, Lee focuses on the crucial role that the Fed must play, and the difficult challenges it faces, bringing clarity to the country's recession. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: US Federal Reserve Subtitle: Politics, Law & Business Author: iMinds Narrator: Luca James Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Learn about the US Federal Reserve with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series.The US Federal Reserve is stirring more excitement these days than is probably recommended for a central bank just shy of its 100th birthday. The Fed, tasked with fostering economic growth and price stability in the US, was ratified by President Woodrow Wilson in 1913. It followed two failed attempts in two hundred years of boom and bust in what was to rapidly become the worlds leading economy. The Feds own lifetime has been scarcely less eventful. And today it tackles the gravest in a long line of crises that, for better and worse, have helped shape the US financial environment. Under the leadership of Chairman Ben Bernanke, the Fed has plied a difficult course through the markets upheaval and economic recession that started with the US housing bust in 2007, and soon took on even greater, global significance. Those events have challenged the wisdom of earlier policies that drove strong credit growth and a philosophy of deregulation under Bernankes predecessor Alan Greenspan, and may have unearthed even more duties for the Fed as a financial watchdog in the complex network of the modern banking system. Perfect to listen to while commuting, exercising, shopping or cleaning the house.. iMinds brings knowledge to your MP3 with 8 minute information segments to whet your mental appetite and broaden your mind. iMinds offers 12 main categories; become a Generalist by increasing your knowledge of Business, Politics, People, History, Pop Culture, Mystery, Crime, Culture, Religion, Concepts, Science and Sport. Clean and concise, crisp and engaging, discover what you never knew you were missing. iMinds is the knowledge solution for the information age cutting through the white noise to give you quick, accurate knowledge .. Perfect your dinner party conversation, impress your boss - an excellent way to discover topics of interest for the future. Editorial Reviews: iMinds presents a brief summary of the US Federal Reserve, formed to respond to financial crises in the United States and promote economic growth and recovery. With a scholarly disposition, Luca James Lee recounts the failures of the first attempts at a central banking system before the establishment of the US Federal Reserve in 1913 by Woodrow Wilson. But with the current economic downturn that the United States has been experiencing since 2007's housing bust, Lee focuses on the crucial role that the Fed must play, and the difficult challenges it faces, bringing clarity to the country's recession. Critic Reviews: "I'm learning all sorts of stuff about stuff I didn't even know I didn't know. And it sticks. In a nutshell: wonderful." (Jonathon Margolis, Financial Times) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Long-Weekend-Audiobook/B01MY0CPWA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Weekend Subtitle: Life in the English Country House, 1918-1939 Author: Adrian Tinniswood Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: As World War I drew to a close, change reverberated through the halls of England's country homes. As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, the shadows lengthened on the lawns of a thousand stately homes. In The Long Weekend, historian Adrian Tinniswood introduces us to the tumultuous, scandalous, and glamorous history of English country houses during the years between world wars. As estate taxes and other challenges forced many of these venerable houses onto the market, new sectors of British and American society were seduced by the dream of owning a home in the English countryside. Drawing on thousands of memoirs, letters, and diaries as well as the eyewitness testimonies of belted earls and bibulous butlers, Tinniswood brings the stately homes of England to life as never before, opening the door to a world by turns opulent and ordinary, noble and vicious, and forever wrapped in myth. Through the glitz of estate parties, the social tensions between old money and new, the hunting parties, illicit trysts, and grand feasts, Tinniswood offers a glimpse behind the veil of these great estates - and reveals a reality much more riveting than the dream. Critic Reviews: "Informative and entertaining." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian Tinniswood) Tue, 27 Dec 2016 06:44:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Long-Weekend-Audiobook/B01MY0CPWA thebookvoice.com 11:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Weekend Subtitle: Life in the English Country House, 1918-1939 Author: Adrian Tinniswood Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: As World War I drew to a close, change reverberated through the halls of England's country homes. As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, the shadows lengthened on the lawns of a thousand stately homes. In The Long Weekend, historian Adrian Tinniswood introduces us to the tumultuous, scandalous, and glamorous history of English country houses during the years between world wars. As estate taxes and other challenges forced many of these venerable houses onto the market, new sectors of British and American society were seduced by the dream of owning a home in the English countryside. Drawing on thousands of memoirs, letters, and diaries as well as the eyewitness testimonies of belted earls and bibulous butlers, Tinniswood brings the stately homes of England to life as never before, opening the door to a world by turns opulent and ordinary, noble and vicious, and forever wrapped in myth. Through the glitz of estate parties, the social tensions between old money and new, the hunting parties, illicit trysts, and grand feasts, Tinniswood offers a glimpse behind the veil of these great estates - and reveals a reality much more riveting than the dream. Critic Reviews: "Informative and entertaining." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long Weekend Subtitle: Life in the English Country House, 1918-1939 Author: Adrian Tinniswood Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: As World War I drew to a close, change reverberated through the halls of England's country homes. As the sun set slowly on the British Empire, the shadows lengthened on the lawns of a thousand stately homes. In The Long Weekend, historian Adrian Tinniswood introduces us to the tumultuous, scandalous, and glamorous history of English country houses during the years between world wars. As estate taxes and other challenges forced many of these venerable houses onto the market, new sectors of British and American society were seduced by the dream of owning a home in the English countryside. Drawing on thousands of memoirs, letters, and diaries as well as the eyewitness testimonies of belted earls and bibulous butlers, Tinniswood brings the stately homes of England to life as never before, opening the door to a world by turns opulent and ordinary, noble and vicious, and forever wrapped in myth. Through the glitz of estate parties, the social tensions between old money and new, the hunting parties, illicit trysts, and grand feasts, Tinniswood offers a glimpse behind the veil of these great estates - and reveals a reality much more riveting than the dream. Critic Reviews: "Informative and entertaining." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: primarily a book of architecture A very misleading title as very little of county life and tradition is described. Disappointing. Not What I Thought I Was The first chapter delivers on the promise of an excellent idea- and then the book wanders off into a plodding list of lost properties. Informational if you can sit through it, otherwise an excellent sleep aid https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/90-Minutes-at-Entebbe-Audiobook/B00SG8T3ZQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 90 Minutes at Entebbe Subtitle: The Full Inside Story of the Spectacular Israeli Counterterrorism Strike and the Daring Rescue of 103 Hostages Author: William Stevenson, Uri Dan Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The incredible story of an Israeli mission that rescued 103 hostages from a hijacked jetliner. On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked by terrorists and flown to Entebbe Airport in Uganda. In the following agonizing days, Israeli passengers were singled out and held hostage. A week later on July 4, 100 Israeli commandos raced 2,500 miles from Israel to Entebbe, landed in the middle of the night, and in a heart-stopping mission that lasted 90 minutes, killed all guerillas and freed 103 hostages. In captivating detail, Stevenson provides a fast-paced, hour-by-hour narration from the hijacking to the final 90-minute mission. In addition to discussing the incredible rescue itself, Stevenson also covers the political backdrop behind the hijacking, especially Ugandan President Idi Amin's support for the hijackers, which marked one of the first times a leader of a nation had backed terrorist activities. An illustration of one nation's undying spirit, heroism, and commitment to its people in the face of threat, Operation Thunderbolt has become a legendary antiterrorist tale. Although first written in 1976 (and published within weeks of the event), Stevenson's account presents this act of terrorism in a way that is still relevant in our modern-day political climate. A factual account of what could easily be read as sensational fiction, 90 Minutes at Entebbe will inspire, encourage, and instill hope in all listeners. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Stevenson) Tue, 03 Mar 2015 02:35:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/90-Minutes-at-Entebbe-Audiobook/B00SG8T3ZQ thebookvoice.com 08:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 90 Minutes at Entebbe Subtitle: The Full Inside Story of the Spectacular Israeli Counterterrorism Strike and the Daring Rescue of 103 Hostages Author: William Stevenson, Uri Dan Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The incredible story of an Israeli mission that rescued 103 hostages from a hijacked jetliner. On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked by terrorists and flown to Entebbe Airport in Uganda. In the following agonizing days, Israeli passengers were singled out and held hostage. A week later on July 4, 100 Israeli commandos raced 2,500 miles from Israel to Entebbe, landed in the middle of the night, and in a heart-stopping mission that lasted 90 minutes, killed all guerillas and freed 103 hostages. In captivating detail, Stevenson provides a fast-paced, hour-by-hour narration from the hijacking to the final 90-minute mission. In addition to discussing the incredible rescue itself, Stevenson also covers the political backdrop behind the hijacking, especially Ugandan President Idi Amin's support for the hijackers, which marked one of the first times a leader of a nation had backed terrorist activities. An illustration of one nation's undying spirit, heroism, and commitment to its people in the face of threat, Operation Thunderbolt has become a legendary antiterrorist tale. Although first written in 1976 (and published within weeks of the event), Stevenson's account presents this act of terrorism in a way that is still relevant in our modern-day political climate. A factual account of what could easily be read as sensational fiction, 90 Minutes at Entebbe will inspire, encourage, and instill hope in all listeners. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 90 Minutes at Entebbe Subtitle: The Full Inside Story of the Spectacular Israeli Counterterrorism Strike and the Daring Rescue of 103 Hostages Author: William Stevenson, Uri Dan Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The incredible story of an Israeli mission that rescued 103 hostages from a hijacked jetliner. On June 27, 1976, Air France Flight 139 was hijacked by terrorists and flown to Entebbe Airport in Uganda. In the following agonizing days, Israeli passengers were singled out and held hostage. A week later on July 4, 100 Israeli commandos raced 2,500 miles from Israel to Entebbe, landed in the middle of the night, and in a heart-stopping mission that lasted 90 minutes, killed all guerillas and freed 103 hostages. In captivating detail, Stevenson provides a fast-paced, hour-by-hour narration from the hijacking to the final 90-minute mission. In addition to discussing the incredible rescue itself, Stevenson also covers the political backdrop behind the hijacking, especially Ugandan President Idi Amin's support for the hijackers, which marked one of the first times a leader of a nation had backed terrorist activities. An illustration of one nation's undying spirit, heroism, and commitment to its people in the face of threat, Operation Thunderbolt has become a legendary antiterrorist tale. Although first written in 1976 (and published within weeks of the event), Stevenson's account presents this act of terrorism in a way that is still relevant in our modern-day political climate. A factual account of what could easily be read as sensational fiction, 90 Minutes at Entebbe will inspire, encourage, and instill hope in all listeners. Members Reviews: Good book with room for improvements That narrative of the hijacking and the raid is good but only half of the book. The other half is a helpful but somewhat tedious verbatim rebelling of the subsequent UN Security Council discussion. An updated and expanded "40th anniversary edition" is overdue. Story, true, of an extrodinary rescue . A must read to learn all the political intriguing events surrounding this high jacked plane and passengers. Although it happened in 1976, it is as fresh today as 1076. Narrator was excellent. Israel military is so damn cool I just love them, don't mess with Israel anymore they are just too damn cool for everybody. I'm a US citizen I'm a Catholic Christian but I love Israel because they are just so cool their secret service is the absolute best massage is amazing It is not "the full inside story" a brief summary, short on detail, padded out with transcripts from a UN debate and a couple of phone calls. A political story not a special forces story I purchased this audiobook hoping for a special forces story of derring do; I was a little disappointed. The story-teller focusses on the political story, which was quite interesting but a tad over-stated. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hope-in-a-Jar-Audiobook/B00H825C6A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope in a Jar Subtitle: The Making of America's Beauty Culture Author: Kathy Peiss Narrator: Rosemary Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: How did powder and paint, once scorned as immoral, become indispensable to millions of respectable women? How did a "kitchen physic", as homemade cosmetics were once called, become a multibillion-dollar industry? And how did men finally take over that rarest of institutions, a woman's business? In Hope in a Jar, historian Kathy Peiss gives us the first full-scale social history of America's beauty culture, from the buttermilk and rice powder recommended by Victorian recipe books to the mass-produced products of our contemporary consumer age. She shows how women, far from being pawns and victims, used makeup to declare their freedom, identity, and sexual allure as they flocked to enter public life. And she highlights the leading role of white and black women - Helena Rubenstein and Annie Turnbo Malone, Elizabeth Arden and Madame C. J. Walker - in shaping a unique industry that relied less on advertising than on women's customs of visiting and conversation. Replete with the voices and experiences of ordinary women, Hope in a Jar is a richly textured account of the ways women created the cosmetics industry and cosmetics created the modern woman. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "Incisive, lively. The model of everything social history should be." (Los Angeles Times) In this lively social history of America's beauty culture, freelance writer Peiss traces the background and growth of the billion-dollar U.S. cosmetics industry over the past century. This is a delicious and serious look at a glamorous industry. (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kathy Peiss) Wed, 11 Dec 2013 10:26:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hope-in-a-Jar-Audiobook/B00H825C6A thebookvoice.com 10:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope in a Jar Subtitle: The Making of America's Beauty Culture Author: Kathy Peiss Narrator: Rosemary Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: How did powder and paint, once scorned as immoral, become indispensable to millions of respectable women? How did a "kitchen physic", as homemade cosmetics were once called, become a multibillion-dollar industry? And how did men finally take over that rarest of institutions, a woman's business? In Hope in a Jar, historian Kathy Peiss gives us the first full-scale social history of America's beauty culture, from the buttermilk and rice powder recommended by Victorian recipe books to the mass-produced products of our contemporary consumer age. She shows how women, far from being pawns and victims, used makeup to declare their freedom, identity, and sexual allure as they flocked to enter public life. And she highlights the leading role of white and black women - Helena Rubenstein and Annie Turnbo Malone, Elizabeth Arden and Madame C. J. Walker - in shaping a unique industry that relied less on advertising than on women's customs of visiting and conversation. Replete with the voices and experiences of ordinary women, Hope in a Jar is a richly textured account of the ways women created the cosmetics industry and cosmetics created the modern woman. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "Incisive, lively. The model of everything social history should be." (Los Angeles Times) In this lively social history of America's beauty culture, freelance writer Peiss traces the background and growth of the billion-dollar U.S. cosmetics industry over the past century. This is a delicious and serious look at a glamorous industry. (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope in a Jar Subtitle: The Making of America's Beauty Culture Author: Kathy Peiss Narrator: Rosemary Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: How did powder and paint, once scorned as immoral, become indispensable to millions of respectable women? How did a "kitchen physic", as homemade cosmetics were once called, become a multibillion-dollar industry? And how did men finally take over that rarest of institutions, a woman's business? In Hope in a Jar, historian Kathy Peiss gives us the first full-scale social history of America's beauty culture, from the buttermilk and rice powder recommended by Victorian recipe books to the mass-produced products of our contemporary consumer age. She shows how women, far from being pawns and victims, used makeup to declare their freedom, identity, and sexual allure as they flocked to enter public life. And she highlights the leading role of white and black women - Helena Rubenstein and Annie Turnbo Malone, Elizabeth Arden and Madame C. J. Walker - in shaping a unique industry that relied less on advertising than on women's customs of visiting and conversation. Replete with the voices and experiences of ordinary women, Hope in a Jar is a richly textured account of the ways women created the cosmetics industry and cosmetics created the modern woman. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press. Critic Reviews: "Incisive, lively. The model of everything social history should be." (Los Angeles Times) In this lively social history of America's beauty culture, freelance writer Peiss traces the background and growth of the billion-dollar U.S. cosmetics industry over the past century. This is a delicious and serious look at a glamorous industry. (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: So Much More Than Skin Deep A delightful history of cosmetics, I very much enjoy the connections the author draws between feminine agency and the usage of cosmetics. As a feminist who wears makeup, adores makeup and researching the history of makeup, I am charmed and delighted, I was expecting something far less agreeable in tone. I do believe that we claim cosmetics, artifice as an outlet for expression, a demonstration of strength. I do think that self expression through cosmetics and attire is a wonderful thing (one I believe men are beginning more and more to participate in, following very much the pattern laid out in this book, beginning with creams, and eventually leading to being able to sell them blue eyeshadow, lord knows my husband is a loyal Max Factor customer... which is frankly one of the reasons I married him). It's engagingly written and generally quite a delight to read, not mention impeccably researched, and written without the writer doing very much in the way of stating her own opinions as facts. I can say the research is excellent with some authority as I very much enjoy reading primary sources on vintage and historical beauty recipes and rituals, from translated Latin cosmetics recipes to 1970s hairdressing manuals, and this book nails it all, a fun, and informative read. I'm glad I read this book. The author asks the question "Why are many women so interested in makeup?" and tries to answer it, while also telling you a history of the cosmetics industry. (It goes back further than I thought.) I don't think she fully answers the question, but the information and ideas she gives are thought-provoking. Maybe the point is that we're each supposed to come up with our own answers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Starr-Report-Audiobook/B002UUN438 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Starr Report Subtitle: The Findings of Independent Counsel Kenneth W. Starr on President Clinton and the Lewinsky Affair Author: Kenneth Starr, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky (commentary), Alan Dershowitz (commentary) Narrator: David Ackroyd, Tracy Brooks Swope Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: After an unprecedented, relentless four-year investigation, the long-anticipated Starr Report arrived in 36 boxes to the House of Representatives on September 9, 1998. The report brought to a close the first chapter in the saga of the trials and tribulations of the Clinton presidency. But most importantly, it was a prime piece of evidence in the subsequent impeachment hearings. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kenneth Starr) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 07:21:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Starr-Report-Audiobook/B002UUN438 thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Starr Report Subtitle: The Findings of Independent Counsel Kenneth W. Starr on President Clinton and the Lewinsky Affair Author: Kenneth Starr, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky (commentary), Alan Dershowitz (commentary) Narrator: David Ackroyd, Tracy Brooks Swope Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: After an unprecedented, relentless four-year investigation, the long-anticipated Starr Report arrived in 36 boxes to the House of Representatives on September 9, 1998. The report brought to a close the first chapter in the saga of the trials and tribulations of the Clinton presidency. But most importantly, it was a prime piece of evidence in the subsequent impeachment hearings. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Starr Report Subtitle: The Findings of Independent Counsel Kenneth W. Starr on President Clinton and the Lewinsky Affair Author: Kenneth Starr, Dean Erwin Chemerinsky (commentary), Alan Dershowitz (commentary) Narrator: David Ackroyd, Tracy Brooks Swope Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: After an unprecedented, relentless four-year investigation, the long-anticipated Starr Report arrived in 36 boxes to the House of Representatives on September 9, 1998. The report brought to a close the first chapter in the saga of the trials and tribulations of the Clinton presidency. But most importantly, it was a prime piece of evidence in the subsequent impeachment hearings. Members Reviews: Interesting This book gave great detail and timelines. I do however wish audible carried more titles. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Making-of-Modern-Britain-Audiobook/B0036GPVX6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Making of Modern Britain Author: Andrew Marr Narrator: Andrew Marr Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-09 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Between the death of Queen Victoria and the end of the Second World War, the nation was shaken by war and peace. The two wars were the worst we had ever known and the episodes of peace among the most turbulent and surprising. As the political forum moved from Edwardian smoking rooms to an increasingly democratic Westminster, the people of Britain experimented with extreme ideas as they struggled to answer the question 'How should we live?' Socialism? Fascism? Feminism? Meanwhile, the Suffragette movement was taking shape as the popularity of the music hall soared. It was also a time that witnessed the birth of the media as we know it today and the beginnings of the welfare state. Beyond trenches, flappers and Spitfires, this is a story of strange cults and economic madness, of revolutionaries and heroic inventors, sexual experiments and raucous stage heroines. From organic food to drugs, nightclubs and celebrities to package holidays, crooked bankers to sleazy politicians, the echoes of today's Britain can be heard throughout. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Marr) Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:45:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Making-of-Modern-Britain-Audiobook/B0036GPVX6 thebookvoice.com 07:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Making of Modern Britain Author: Andrew Marr Narrator: Andrew Marr Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-09 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Between the death of Queen Victoria and the end of the Second World War, the nation was shaken by war and peace. The two wars were the worst we had ever known and the episodes of peace among the most turbulent and surprising. As the political forum moved from Edwardian smoking rooms to an increasingly democratic Westminster, the people of Britain experimented with extreme ideas as they struggled to answer the question 'How should we live?' Socialism? Fascism? Feminism? Meanwhile, the Suffragette movement was taking shape as the popularity of the music hall soared. It was also a time that witnessed the birth of the media as we know it today and the beginnings of the welfare state. Beyond trenches, flappers and Spitfires, this is a story of strange cults and economic madness, of revolutionaries and heroic inventors, sexual experiments and raucous stage heroines. From organic food to drugs, nightclubs and celebrities to package holidays, crooked bankers to sleazy politicians, the echoes of today's Britain can be heard throughout. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Making of Modern Britain Author: Andrew Marr Narrator: Andrew Marr Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-09 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Between the death of Queen Victoria and the end of the Second World War, the nation was shaken by war and peace. The two wars were the worst we had ever known and the episodes of peace among the most turbulent and surprising. As the political forum moved from Edwardian smoking rooms to an increasingly democratic Westminster, the people of Britain experimented with extreme ideas as they struggled to answer the question 'How should we live?' Socialism? Fascism? Feminism? Meanwhile, the Suffragette movement was taking shape as the popularity of the music hall soared. It was also a time that witnessed the birth of the media as we know it today and the beginnings of the welfare state. Beyond trenches, flappers and Spitfires, this is a story of strange cults and economic madness, of revolutionaries and heroic inventors, sexual experiments and raucous stage heroines. From organic food to drugs, nightclubs and celebrities to package holidays, crooked bankers to sleazy politicians, the echoes of today's Britain can be heard throughout. Members Reviews: History Retold The Making of Modern Britain is one of the few titles I?ve listened to that I think genuinely benefits from the author narrating. Andrew Marr really does assert his own personality and passion for this period of history. The content itself is illuminating and gives a perspective on the times and personalities that shaped the period that often defies accepted beliefs. There is a good mix of military and social history which sheds light on the life of the average man on the street. Marr highlights both the failings and strengths of the characters and policies that influenced the events of the period. More importantly he clearly and cleverly relates them back to our contemporary society and the foundations laid for our world. Some of these things, such as the troubles in the Middle East, are unsettling and frustrating, whilst others are to be admired and applauded. It moves at a lively pace and is a very enjoyable and informative listen, certainly one of the best non fiction titles I?ve listened to this year. Magnificent recollection of our recent past Love this book. I learned more from the audio book than I think I did from both school history lessons and from reading printed copy, could be repetition, but I think more likely that I loved the way Andrew Marr brings the book to life. More details in places whilst would have brought depth, however, it's a good starting point to spark further reading around specific areas. A good book worth, definitely gets my recommendation. Totally appealing perspective. Well paced over view of an important period in our history. Original outlook which retains reader concentration throughout. More please. So much information in 1 book! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I would recommend this as it covers so many facts but also gives much more insight behind the historical acts to explain why and how. I appreciate some of this might be the author's opinion but isn't that what all historical writers do? What does Andrew Marr bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? I very much prefer it when the author reads their own book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Satans-Circus-Audiobook/B008J4AZ2M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Satan's Circus Subtitle: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York's Trial of the Century Author: Mike Dash Narrator: David Ackroyd Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Nearly five million men and women have served the United States as police officers. Only one has been executed for murder. They called it Satan's Circus - a square mile of Midtown Manhattan where vice ruled, sin flourished, and depravity danced in every doorway. At the turn of the twentieth century, murder was so common in the vice district that few people were surprised when the loudmouthed owner of a shabby casino was gunned down on the steps of its best hotel. But when, two weeks later, an ambitious district attorney charged young policeman Charley Becker with ordering the murder, even the denizens of Satan's Circus were surprised. The handsome lieutenant was a decorated hero, the renowned leader of New York's vice-busting Special Squad. Was he a bad cop leading a double life, or a pawn felled by the sinister rogues who ran Manhattan's underworld? With appearances by the legendary and the notorious, Satan's Circus brings to life an almost-forgotten Gotham. Chronicling Charley Becker's rise and fall, the audiobook tells of the raucous, gaudy, and utterly corrupt city that made him, and recounts not one but two sensational murder trials that landed him in the electric chair. Critic Reviews: "Satan's Circus is the intriguing, tragic story of New York's most notorious - and most misunderstood - crime scandals. Mike Dash has provided a terrific, lively narrative of one of the city's most colorful eras." (Kevin Baker, best-selling author of Strivers Row) "High-level corruption, betrayals, political shenanigans, a spectacular murder case, a gruesome execution, and a voyage through one of New York's most exotic demimonde cycles. These are just some of the ingredients Dash injects into an engrossing tale that still reverberates today." (Selwyn Raab, New York Times best-selling author of Five Families) "Combining history and entertainment, Satan's Circusis a fascinating read. Mike Dash artfully describes a grimy Gotham from a century ago with its swarming bars, corrupt pols, and one-of-a-kind underworld forces that sent police lieutenant Charley Becker to the electric chair. Be forewarned, once you pick up Satan's Circus you won't be able to put it down." (Thomas Kelly, author of Empire Rising and The Rackets) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Dash) Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:03:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Satans-Circus-Audiobook/B008J4AZ2M thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Satan's Circus Subtitle: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York's Trial of the Century Author: Mike Dash Narrator: David Ackroyd Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Nearly five million men and women have served the United States as police officers. Only one has been executed for murder. They called it Satan's Circus - a square mile of Midtown Manhattan where vice ruled, sin flourished, and depravity danced in every doorway. At the turn of the twentieth century, murder was so common in the vice district that few people were surprised when the loudmouthed owner of a shabby casino was gunned down on the steps of its best hotel. But when, two weeks later, an ambitious district attorney charged young policeman Charley Becker with ordering the murder, even the denizens of Satan's Circus were surprised. The handsome lieutenant was a decorated hero, the renowned leader of New York's vice-busting Special Squad. Was he a bad cop leading a double life, or a pawn felled by the sinister rogues who ran Manhattan's underworld? With appearances by the legendary and the notorious, Satan's Circus brings to life an almost-forgotten Gotham. Chronicling Charley Becker's rise and fall, the audiobook tells of the raucous, gaudy, and utterly corrupt city that made him, and recounts not one but two sensational murder trials that landed him in the electric chair. Critic Reviews: "Satan's Circus is the intriguing, tragic story of New York's most notorious - and most misunderstood - crime scandals. Mike Dash has provided a terrific, lively narrative of one of the city's most colorful eras." (Kevin Baker, best-selling author of Strivers Row) "High-level corruption, betrayals, political shenanigans, a spectacular murder case, a gruesome execution, and a voyage through one of New York's most exotic demimonde cycles. These are just some of the ingredients Dash injects into an engrossing tale that still reverberates today." (Selwyn Raab, New York Times best-selling author of Five Families) "Combining history and entertainment, Satan's Circusis a fascinating read. Mike Dash artfully describes a grimy Gotham from a century ago with its swarming bars, corrupt pols, and one-of-a-kind underworld forces that sent police lieutenant Charley Becker to the electric chair. Be forewarned, once you pick up Satan's Circus you won't be able to put it down." (Thomas Kelly, author of Empire Rising and The Rackets) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Satan's Circus Subtitle: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York's Trial of the Century Author: Mike Dash Narrator: David Ackroyd Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-12 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Nearly five million men and women have served the United States as police officers. Only one has been executed for murder. They called it Satan's Circus - a square mile of Midtown Manhattan where vice ruled, sin flourished, and depravity danced in every doorway. At the turn of the twentieth century, murder was so common in the vice district that few people were surprised when the loudmouthed owner of a shabby casino was gunned down on the steps of its best hotel. But when, two weeks later, an ambitious district attorney charged young policeman Charley Becker with ordering the murder, even the denizens of Satan's Circus were surprised. The handsome lieutenant was a decorated hero, the renowned leader of New York's vice-busting Special Squad. Was he a bad cop leading a double life, or a pawn felled by the sinister rogues who ran Manhattan's underworld? With appearances by the legendary and the notorious, Satan's Circus brings to life an almost-forgotten Gotham. Chronicling Charley Becker's rise and fall, the audiobook tells of the raucous, gaudy, and utterly corrupt city that made him, and recounts not one but two sensational murder trials that landed him in the electric chair. Critic Reviews: "Satan's Circus is the intriguing, tragic story of New York's most notorious - and most misunderstood - crime scandals. Mike Dash has provided a terrific, lively narrative of one of the city's most colorful eras." (Kevin Baker, best-selling author of Strivers Row) "High-level corruption, betrayals, political shenanigans, a spectacular murder case, a gruesome execution, and a voyage through one of New York's most exotic demimonde cycles. These are just some of the ingredients Dash injects into an engrossing tale that still reverberates today." (Selwyn Raab, New York Times best-selling author of Five Families) "Combining history and entertainment, Satan's Circusis a fascinating read. Mike Dash artfully describes a grimy Gotham from a century ago with its swarming bars, corrupt pols, and one-of-a-kind underworld forces that sent police lieutenant Charley Becker to the electric chair. Be forewarned, once you pick up Satan's Circus you won't be able to put it down." (Thomas Kelly, author of Empire Rising and The Rackets) Members Reviews: Very good book from start to finish Would you listen to Satan's Circus again? Why? Yes. It was interesting and educational What did you like best about this story? It flip flops half way through and the fact it's nonfiction Have you listened to any of David Ackroyds other performances before? How does this one compare? No but I will Any additional comments? Definitely a good book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Age-of-Reagan-Audiobook/B002V1BPKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Reagan Subtitle: A History, 1974-2008 Author: Sean Wilentz Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ronald Reagan has been the single most important political figure of this age. Without Reagan, the conservative movement would never have been as successful as it was. In his political persona, as well as his policies, Reagan embodied a new fusion of deeply right-leaning politics with some of the rhetoric and even the spirit of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal and of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier. In American political history, there have been a few figures who, for better or worse, have placed their political stamp indelibly on their times. They include Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt - and Ronald Reagan. A conservative hero in a conservative age, Reagan is either so admired by a minority of historians or so disliked by the others that it has been difficult to evaluate his administration with detachment. The Age of Reagan raises profound questions and opens passionate debate about our nation's recent past. Critic Reviews: "Eloquent and compelling....[A] superb account." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sean Wilentz) Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:37:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Age-of-Reagan-Audiobook/B002V1BPKK thebookvoice.com 22:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Reagan Subtitle: A History, 1974-2008 Author: Sean Wilentz Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ronald Reagan has been the single most important political figure of this age. Without Reagan, the conservative movement would never have been as successful as it was. In his political persona, as well as his policies, Reagan embodied a new fusion of deeply right-leaning politics with some of the rhetoric and even the spirit of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal and of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier. In American political history, there have been a few figures who, for better or worse, have placed their political stamp indelibly on their times. They include Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt - and Ronald Reagan. A conservative hero in a conservative age, Reagan is either so admired by a minority of historians or so disliked by the others that it has been difficult to evaluate his administration with detachment. The Age of Reagan raises profound questions and opens passionate debate about our nation's recent past. Critic Reviews: "Eloquent and compelling....[A] superb account." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Reagan Subtitle: A History, 1974-2008 Author: Sean Wilentz Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Ronald Reagan has been the single most important political figure of this age. Without Reagan, the conservative movement would never have been as successful as it was. In his political persona, as well as his policies, Reagan embodied a new fusion of deeply right-leaning politics with some of the rhetoric and even the spirit of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal and of John F. Kennedy's New Frontier. In American political history, there have been a few figures who, for better or worse, have placed their political stamp indelibly on their times. They include Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt - and Ronald Reagan. A conservative hero in a conservative age, Reagan is either so admired by a minority of historians or so disliked by the others that it has been difficult to evaluate his administration with detachment. The Age of Reagan raises profound questions and opens passionate debate about our nation's recent past. Critic Reviews: "Eloquent and compelling....[A] superb account." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Impressive Achievement This is an exceptionally coherent, balanced, and insightful account of the years leading up to, and then after Ronald Reagan's presidency. I was not a fan of Reagan's nor of recent attempts to immortalize him as a wise seer. But Wilenz gives the man his due while also providing a brisk and memorable narrative of the sour, often heartbreaking, sometimes inspiring years that we have lived through since Carter was president. The reader is excellent. I would recommend the book to anyone who wants to look into, or look out from the Reagan years and beyond. Partisan interpretation of history I was hoping for an objective analysis of the period I grew up in with both the pros and the cons of the various administrations outlined in a non-partisan way. That's not what I got. The author is clearly apolegetic to any Democratic miscues while attributing nefarious intent by secret cabals to anything Republican. In that sense it was disappointing but the book did provide a fairly thorough chronology of the important events of the last 40 years. By the end of the book and the review of the Bush administration, however, I found myself rolling my eyes at the constant perjorative analysis of all things Bush - the same tripe that has kept the liberal base enflamed for the past 8 years. A historian should be objective and minimize personal opinions in favor of a tempered, even-handed accounting of the events of the period. If you're a Blue Stater you should enjoy this book. The Age Of Reagan Outstanding analysis. Only flaws were in his discussion of the 2000 election in which Wilenz failed to acknowledge that Florida voting machines were hacked and failure to mention the same thing in the 2004 election in Ohio. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Then-They-Started-Shooting-Audiobook/B00II9K2YY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Then They Started Shooting Subtitle: Children of the Bosnian War and the Adults They Become Author: Lynne Jones Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Imagine you are nine years old. Your best friends father is arrested, half your classmates disappear from school, and someone burns down the house across the road. Imagine you are 10 years old and have to cross a snow-covered mountain range at night in order to escape the soldiers who are trying to kill you. How would you deal with these memories five, 10, or 20 years later once you are an adult? Jones, a relief worker and child psychiatrist, interviewed over 40 Serb and Muslim children who came of age during the Bosnian War and now returns, 20 years after the war began, to discover the adults they have become. A must-listen for anyone interested in human rights, childrens issues, and the psychological fallout from war, this engaging audiobook addresses the continuing debate about PTSD, the roots of ethnic identity and nationalism, the sources of global conflict, the best paths toward peacemaking and reconciliation, and the resilience of the human spirit. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynne Jones) Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:43:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Then-They-Started-Shooting-Audiobook/B00II9K2YY thebookvoice.com 12:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Then They Started Shooting Subtitle: Children of the Bosnian War and the Adults They Become Author: Lynne Jones Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Imagine you are nine years old. Your best friends father is arrested, half your classmates disappear from school, and someone burns down the house across the road. Imagine you are 10 years old and have to cross a snow-covered mountain range at night in order to escape the soldiers who are trying to kill you. How would you deal with these memories five, 10, or 20 years later once you are an adult? Jones, a relief worker and child psychiatrist, interviewed over 40 Serb and Muslim children who came of age during the Bosnian War and now returns, 20 years after the war began, to discover the adults they have become. A must-listen for anyone interested in human rights, childrens issues, and the psychological fallout from war, this engaging audiobook addresses the continuing debate about PTSD, the roots of ethnic identity and nationalism, the sources of global conflict, the best paths toward peacemaking and reconciliation, and the resilience of the human spirit. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Then They Started Shooting Subtitle: Children of the Bosnian War and the Adults They Become Author: Lynne Jones Narrator: Elisabeth Rodgers Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Imagine you are nine years old. Your best friends father is arrested, half your classmates disappear from school, and someone burns down the house across the road. Imagine you are 10 years old and have to cross a snow-covered mountain range at night in order to escape the soldiers who are trying to kill you. How would you deal with these memories five, 10, or 20 years later once you are an adult? Jones, a relief worker and child psychiatrist, interviewed over 40 Serb and Muslim children who came of age during the Bosnian War and now returns, 20 years after the war began, to discover the adults they have become. A must-listen for anyone interested in human rights, childrens issues, and the psychological fallout from war, this engaging audiobook addresses the continuing debate about PTSD, the roots of ethnic identity and nationalism, the sources of global conflict, the best paths toward peacemaking and reconciliation, and the resilience of the human spirit. Members Reviews: People who survive a war have to do what they have to do The writer comes like a Lady Boutiful to a small town who has experienced war, and is amazed that people still keep on keeping on, and that children are resilient enough to have survived it all without tremendous trauma. Having been in Bosnia as a humanitarian worker myself, I find her account a bit naive. Perhaps continental Europeans have experienced wars and destructions, in terms of meterial as well as cultural and human, might have learned to deal with adversity and survive, because there is no other alternative, and because they are busy to rebuilt their towns and their lives. And pass on this resiliance to their offspring by example. Two Stars Really slow.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gangland-New-York-Audiobook/B0106RQNDE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gangland New York Subtitle: The Places and Faces of Mob History Author: Anthony M. DeStefano Narrator: Gary Galone Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the Bowery Boys and the Five Points Gang through the rise of the Jewish "Kosher Nostra" and the ascendance of the Italian Mafia, mobsters have played a major role in the city's history, lurking just around the corner or inside that nondescript building. Bill "the Butcher" Poole, Paul Kelly, Monk Eastman, "Lucky" Luciano, Carlo Gambino, Meyer Lansky, Mickey Spillane, John Gotti - each held sway over New York neighborhoods that nurtured them and gave them power. As families and factions fought for control, the city became a backdrop for crime scenes, the rackets spreading after World War II to docks, airports, food markets, and garment districts. The streets of Brooklyn, swamps of Staten Island, and vacant lots near LaGuardia Airport hosted assassinations and hasty burials for the unlucky. The bloodlettings, arrests, and trials became front-page fodder for tabloids that thrived on covering Mulberry Street. Chinese, Russian, and Greek mobsters rose to prominence and wrought bloody havoc as well. Each of Gangland New York's five sections - one for each borough - traces criminal activities and area exploits from the 19th century to now. Everyone knows about Umberto's Clam House in Little Italy, but now you can find Scarpato's restaurant in Coney Island, where Joe Masseria was killed by henchmen of Salvatore Maranzano, who in turn died in a Park Avenue office building at the hands of "Lucky" Luciano a few months later. From the Bronx to Brighton Beach, from New Springville to Ozone Park, here is a comprehensive, on-the-ground guide to mob life in the Rotten Apple. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anthony M. DeStefano) Wed, 01 Jul 2015 09:38:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gangland-New-York-Audiobook/B0106RQNDE thebookvoice.com 06:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gangland New York Subtitle: The Places and Faces of Mob History Author: Anthony M. DeStefano Narrator: Gary Galone Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the Bowery Boys and the Five Points Gang through the rise of the Jewish "Kosher Nostra" and the ascendance of the Italian Mafia, mobsters have played a major role in the city's history, lurking just around the corner or inside that nondescript building. Bill "the Butcher" Poole, Paul Kelly, Monk Eastman, "Lucky" Luciano, Carlo Gambino, Meyer Lansky, Mickey Spillane, John Gotti - each held sway over New York neighborhoods that nurtured them and gave them power. As families and factions fought for control, the city became a backdrop for crime scenes, the rackets spreading after World War II to docks, airports, food markets, and garment districts. The streets of Brooklyn, swamps of Staten Island, and vacant lots near LaGuardia Airport hosted assassinations and hasty burials for the unlucky. The bloodlettings, arrests, and trials became front-page fodder for tabloids that thrived on covering Mulberry Street. Chinese, Russian, and Greek mobsters rose to prominence and wrought bloody havoc as well. Each of Gangland New York's five sections - one for each borough - traces criminal activities and area exploits from the 19th century to now. Everyone knows about Umberto's Clam House in Little Italy, but now you can find Scarpato's restaurant in Coney Island, where Joe Masseria was killed by henchmen of Salvatore Maranzano, who in turn died in a Park Avenue office building at the hands of "Lucky" Luciano a few months later. From the Bronx to Brighton Beach, from New Springville to Ozone Park, here is a comprehensive, on-the-ground guide to mob life in the Rotten Apple. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gangland New York Subtitle: The Places and Faces of Mob History Author: Anthony M. DeStefano Narrator: Gary Galone Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the Bowery Boys and the Five Points Gang through the rise of the Jewish "Kosher Nostra" and the ascendance of the Italian Mafia, mobsters have played a major role in the city's history, lurking just around the corner or inside that nondescript building. Bill "the Butcher" Poole, Paul Kelly, Monk Eastman, "Lucky" Luciano, Carlo Gambino, Meyer Lansky, Mickey Spillane, John Gotti - each held sway over New York neighborhoods that nurtured them and gave them power. As families and factions fought for control, the city became a backdrop for crime scenes, the rackets spreading after World War II to docks, airports, food markets, and garment districts. The streets of Brooklyn, swamps of Staten Island, and vacant lots near LaGuardia Airport hosted assassinations and hasty burials for the unlucky. The bloodlettings, arrests, and trials became front-page fodder for tabloids that thrived on covering Mulberry Street. Chinese, Russian, and Greek mobsters rose to prominence and wrought bloody havoc as well. Each of Gangland New York's five sections - one for each borough - traces criminal activities and area exploits from the 19th century to now. Everyone knows about Umberto's Clam House in Little Italy, but now you can find Scarpato's restaurant in Coney Island, where Joe Masseria was killed by henchmen of Salvatore Maranzano, who in turn died in a Park Avenue office building at the hands of "Lucky" Luciano a few months later. From the Bronx to Brighton Beach, from New Springville to Ozone Park, here is a comprehensive, on-the-ground guide to mob life in the Rotten Apple. Members Reviews: nicely detailed this was a detailed study of the mob; from it's fledgling beginnings to modern day. I found this to be an enjoyable listen. being a native new yorker, the narrator irritated me by butchering many of the street name pronunciations. narrator aside, it was a great history lesson. Average You read one mob book you read them all same stories different author Not much difference. Interesting but just fair A Wiki-like condensed history. Some interesting tid-bits but the the narrator must be on a double expresso shot. Kind of breathless narrative. Too fast to savor and in a rush to cram in 100+ year history of the 'mob' https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Holocaust-Audiobook/B01EIM91B4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holocaust Subtitle: A Jewish Survivor Testimony Author: Dan Myers, Regina Weinkratz Narrator: Randye Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: Dan Myers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is a story told from the heart of a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust In Holocaust: A Jewish Survivor Testimony, you'll meet Regina, a Polish woman who lived through the Holocaust during World War II. She was only a young girl of 22 when she was captured by German soldiers, and the events of her life since then provide a picture of what it was like to experience the horror of the Holocaust first hand. You will find out about: The Holocaust forever affected the Jewish community. It tore apart families and caused immense suffering and pain. In this book, you will find out about what it was like to experience torture every day, being part of a death march, living in a concentration camp, and being captured. This book celebrates the memories of Regina, bringing to life the horrors of the Holocaust. This is so that there can be remembrance, and for the voices of the Jewish to be heard. It is also an account celebrating hope, and how this can change life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Myers) Wed, 20 Apr 2016 19:04:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Holocaust-Audiobook/B01EIM91B4 thebookvoice.com 03:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holocaust Subtitle: A Jewish Survivor Testimony Author: Dan Myers, Regina Weinkratz Narrator: Randye Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: Dan Myers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is a story told from the heart of a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust In Holocaust: A Jewish Survivor Testimony, you'll meet Regina, a Polish woman who lived through the Holocaust during World War II. She was only a young girl of 22 when she was captured by German soldiers, and the events of her life since then provide a picture of what it was like to experience the horror of the Holocaust first hand. You will find out about: The Holocaust forever affected the Jewish community. It tore apart families and caused immense suffering and pain. In this book, you will find out about what it was like to experience torture every day, being part of a death march, living in a concentration camp, and being captured. This book celebrates the memories of Regina, bringing to life the horrors of the Holocaust. This is so that there can be remembrance, and for the voices of the Jewish to be heard. It is also an account celebrating hope, and how this can change life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Holocaust Subtitle: A Jewish Survivor Testimony Author: Dan Myers, Regina Weinkratz Narrator: Randye Kaye Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: Dan Myers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is a story told from the heart of a Jewish survivor of the Holocaust In Holocaust: A Jewish Survivor Testimony, you'll meet Regina, a Polish woman who lived through the Holocaust during World War II. She was only a young girl of 22 when she was captured by German soldiers, and the events of her life since then provide a picture of what it was like to experience the horror of the Holocaust first hand. You will find out about: The Holocaust forever affected the Jewish community. It tore apart families and caused immense suffering and pain. In this book, you will find out about what it was like to experience torture every day, being part of a death march, living in a concentration camp, and being captured. This book celebrates the memories of Regina, bringing to life the horrors of the Holocaust. This is so that there can be remembrance, and for the voices of the Jewish to be heard. It is also an account celebrating hope, and how this can change life. Members Reviews: good not great. if you are looking to get into reading Holocaust Memoirs, this would probably be a good start. But if you have already read quite a few and have heard a lot of the atrocities the Nazis committed in detail, this might not be the best book for you. It's very generalized and many parts are glossed over and it skips ahead carelessly. Some of the stuff in this book is very graphic which is expected with a memoir like this. the Nazis committed many many terrible atrocities, but it is very difficult to keep up with the story or picture of the story happening in your mind because of how much it skips around and skips over time lines. The performance from the narrator is subpar because it's very light-hearted and does not sound like a serious book when it's read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unusual-Punishment-Audiobook/B01N1ES9ZL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Punishment Subtitle: Inside the Walla Walla Prison, 1970-1985 Author: Christopher Murray Narrator: John N Gully Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Unusual Punishment details the explosive story of failed reform at one Washington State penitentiary as well as the complex, challenging, and painful path back from chaos. The book is published by Washington State University Press. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Christopher Murray) Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:37:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Unusual-Punishment-Audiobook/B01N1ES9ZL thebookvoice.com 10:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Punishment Subtitle: Inside the Walla Walla Prison, 1970-1985 Author: Christopher Murray Narrator: John N Gully Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Unusual Punishment details the explosive story of failed reform at one Washington State penitentiary as well as the complex, challenging, and painful path back from chaos. The book is published by Washington State University Press. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Punishment Subtitle: Inside the Walla Walla Prison, 1970-1985 Author: Christopher Murray Narrator: John N Gully Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-17-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Unusual Punishment details the explosive story of failed reform at one Washington State penitentiary as well as the complex, challenging, and painful path back from chaos. The book is published by Washington State University Press. Members Reviews: Very Thorough and Accurate Account Christopher Murray has done a superb job investigating the history of the Washington State Penitentiary and the individuals involved. I felt the reporting was balanced and fair, making sure to get multiple accounts of events from incarcerated individuals, correctional officers, local administrators, and administrators/politicians in Olympia. I do have to admit, I am the daughter of one of the individuals mentioned in this book. I was born only eight days after the death of Sgt. Cross. Although I have heard these stories many times, I was still riveted by Mr. Gully's narration and got lost in the telling of the Saturday Night Live riot. I forgot I knew how the story ends and my body tensed as I wondered if my dad was going to be okay. I enjoyed John N Gully's narration. He annunciates his words with precision and I never had to rewind because I didn't understand. My only criticism is the way he pronounces the word, "superintendent." It's petty, I know. I just thought it was weird. I absolutely recommend this book. I don't know why it hasn't been made into a movie yet. I would recommend this book to anybody interested in prison reform, criminal justice, social justice, history, or politics. Well done! This is a fantastic book by Christopher Murray and it's complimented perfectly by John N Gully's performance. A must-read (listen) for sure! Very informative Would you consider the audio edition of Unusual Punishment to be better than the print version? I have not read the print version. I enjoyed listening to this and learned so much. What other book might you compare Unusual Punishment to and why? Being non-fiction it is difficult to compare this book with any other book. Which scene was your favorite? I enjoyed the scenes where the inmates were giving their version of the story or events that took place. But it was also interesting to hear from the guards. The sequence of events leading up to the bomb going off in an officers hand was very intense. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. This book was a lot to digest for me. First of all, I knew very little about the subject and was intrigued by the cover and subject matter. I enjoyed all of the story. Very Very detailed and obviously well researched. Any additional comments? I received this book from Audiobook Boom in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed the book. I did have to listen to the narrator at a slightly higher speed but that is a personal preference for me. Factual, Interesting, Educational Would you listen to Unusual Punishment again? Why? Yes I would. I would because I would learn something new every time I listened. The corruption. Who was your favorite character and why? I didn't have a favorite. I truly just enjoyed learning more about the judicial system and the corruption. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? This book made me think about how the internal workings of a prison system. It also gave me deep thinking of the politics involved. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Leopold-Loeb-Killed-Bobby-Franks-Audiobook/B00EUS6I6S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leopold & Loeb Killed Bobby Franks Author: Ken Rossignol, Bruce M. Caplan Narrator: Stan Jenson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-13 Publisher: Kenneth C. Rossignol Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: One of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century took place when two wealthy young men decided to commit the perfect crime. Travel back in time to learn of how they planned their dastardly deed. From the carefully laid out plans for ransom and the brutal murder of a young boy, these two young men chose path which weaved through the Cook County courtroom with America's most famous attorney who slipped them off the hangman's gallows into prison for life. With all the details of today's modern documentaries the very words of the killers themselves will spellbind the listener and have all parents noting the whereabouts of their children. Danger lurks at all times, often from those who know your child. This true crime story is as relevant today as it was to the family of young Bobby Franks in 1924 when he was murdered by the depravity of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ken Rossignol) Thu, 29 Aug 2013 17:11:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Leopold-Loeb-Killed-Bobby-Franks-Audiobook/B00EUS6I6S thebookvoice.com 03:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leopold & Loeb Killed Bobby Franks Author: Ken Rossignol, Bruce M. Caplan Narrator: Stan Jenson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-13 Publisher: Kenneth C. Rossignol Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: One of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century took place when two wealthy young men decided to commit the perfect crime. Travel back in time to learn of how they planned their dastardly deed. From the carefully laid out plans for ransom and the brutal murder of a young boy, these two young men chose path which weaved through the Cook County courtroom with America's most famous attorney who slipped them off the hangman's gallows into prison for life. With all the details of today's modern documentaries the very words of the killers themselves will spellbind the listener and have all parents noting the whereabouts of their children. Danger lurks at all times, often from those who know your child. This true crime story is as relevant today as it was to the family of young Bobby Franks in 1924 when he was murdered by the depravity of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Leopold & Loeb Killed Bobby Franks Author: Ken Rossignol, Bruce M. Caplan Narrator: Stan Jenson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-13 Publisher: Kenneth C. Rossignol Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: One of the most sensational crimes of the 20th century took place when two wealthy young men decided to commit the perfect crime. Travel back in time to learn of how they planned their dastardly deed. From the carefully laid out plans for ransom and the brutal murder of a young boy, these two young men chose path which weaved through the Cook County courtroom with America's most famous attorney who slipped them off the hangman's gallows into prison for life. With all the details of today's modern documentaries the very words of the killers themselves will spellbind the listener and have all parents noting the whereabouts of their children. Danger lurks at all times, often from those who know your child. This true crime story is as relevant today as it was to the family of young Bobby Franks in 1924 when he was murdered by the depravity of Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold. Members Reviews: 2 self entitled geniuses commit a stupid murder! A true crime story which is hard to believe that two geniuses could have actually thought they could accomplish. These two thought they were entitled and above the laws of the land. They thought they could commit the perfect murder and would not be caught. However, these two were probably some of the stupidest criminals ever. Using actual news, police reports & trial documents, the authors interweave them amongst the narrative to present the story of these young men who rather than committing the perfect murder, ended up doing the craziest one. This is a one sitting type of book because you just have to find out the details of the stupid ongoings. A good story and well read Having lived in Chicago, I could picture the story as it unfolded. Listening to it was in ways better than reading it. Shocking historic event Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold grew up together. Both highly intelligent and both very dangerous. They set out one day to commit an intentional murder. It is very hard to understand this much evil. Loeb and Leopold made so many plans in order to pull this murder off. The police and the District Attorney when questioning the two got direct answers as Loeb confessed to his part. Leopold also just answered questions with no responses that showed any feelings about what they had done at all. The facts of this case are so stark and chilling. These men did not care what happened to their small kidnapping victim. Even when being questioned there was no remorse. They believed they were too intelligent to get caught. They believed they had the perfect crime planned out. Since they were only murderers were only 18 and 19 years old they were treated differently in sentencing. Ken Rossignol and Bruce Caplan did a great job with the research and brought this story to light. There was a child, a trusting child that was murdered and they never showed any compassion for that little boy. I am glad I read this book, because I never would have believed it to be true if I had not. This was an Audible AudioBook and it was well represented. The narrator Stan Jenson was impressive. The characters were clearly different in their speech patterns. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Revolutions-End-Audiobook/B0743N3354 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revolutions End Subtitle: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and the SLA Author: Brad Schreiber Narrator: Brad Schreiber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Skyboat Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Winner, International Book Awards Winner, Independent Publisher Book Awards Forty years after the Patty Hearst "trial of the century", people still don't know the true story of the events. Revolution's End fully explains the most famous kidnapping in US history, detailing Patty Hearst's relationship with Donald DeFreeze, known as Cinque, the head of the Symbionese Liberation Army. Not only did the heiress have a sexual relationship with DeFreeze while he was imprisoned, she didn't know he was an informant and a victim of prison behavior modification. Neither Hearst nor the white radicals who followed DeFreeze realized that he was molded by a CIA officer and allowed to escape, thanks to collusion with the California Department of Corrections. DeFreeze's secret mission: infiltrate and discredit Bay Area antiwar radicals and the Black Panther Party, the nexus of 70s activism. When the murder of the first black Oakland schools' superintendent failed to create an insurrection, DeFreeze was alienated from his controllers and, his life in jeopardy, decided to become a legitimate revolutionary. Revolution's End finally elucidates the complex relationship of Hearst and DeFreeze and proves that the largest shoot-out in US history, which killed six members of the SLA in South Central Los Angeles, ended when the LAPD purposely set fire to the house and incinerated those six radicals on live television, nationwide, as a warning to American leftists. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brad Schreiber) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 07:51:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Revolutions-End-Audiobook/B0743N3354 thebookvoice.com 08:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revolutions End Subtitle: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and the SLA Author: Brad Schreiber Narrator: Brad Schreiber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Skyboat Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Winner, International Book Awards Winner, Independent Publisher Book Awards Forty years after the Patty Hearst "trial of the century", people still don't know the true story of the events. Revolution's End fully explains the most famous kidnapping in US history, detailing Patty Hearst's relationship with Donald DeFreeze, known as Cinque, the head of the Symbionese Liberation Army. Not only did the heiress have a sexual relationship with DeFreeze while he was imprisoned, she didn't know he was an informant and a victim of prison behavior modification. Neither Hearst nor the white radicals who followed DeFreeze realized that he was molded by a CIA officer and allowed to escape, thanks to collusion with the California Department of Corrections. DeFreeze's secret mission: infiltrate and discredit Bay Area antiwar radicals and the Black Panther Party, the nexus of 70s activism. When the murder of the first black Oakland schools' superintendent failed to create an insurrection, DeFreeze was alienated from his controllers and, his life in jeopardy, decided to become a legitimate revolutionary. Revolution's End finally elucidates the complex relationship of Hearst and DeFreeze and proves that the largest shoot-out in US history, which killed six members of the SLA in South Central Los Angeles, ended when the LAPD purposely set fire to the house and incinerated those six radicals on live television, nationwide, as a warning to American leftists. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revolutions End Subtitle: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and the SLA Author: Brad Schreiber Narrator: Brad Schreiber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Skyboat Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Winner, International Book Awards Winner, Independent Publisher Book Awards Forty years after the Patty Hearst "trial of the century", people still don't know the true story of the events. Revolution's End fully explains the most famous kidnapping in US history, detailing Patty Hearst's relationship with Donald DeFreeze, known as Cinque, the head of the Symbionese Liberation Army. Not only did the heiress have a sexual relationship with DeFreeze while he was imprisoned, she didn't know he was an informant and a victim of prison behavior modification. Neither Hearst nor the white radicals who followed DeFreeze realized that he was molded by a CIA officer and allowed to escape, thanks to collusion with the California Department of Corrections. DeFreeze's secret mission: infiltrate and discredit Bay Area antiwar radicals and the Black Panther Party, the nexus of 70s activism. When the murder of the first black Oakland schools' superintendent failed to create an insurrection, DeFreeze was alienated from his controllers and, his life in jeopardy, decided to become a legitimate revolutionary. Revolution's End finally elucidates the complex relationship of Hearst and DeFreeze and proves that the largest shoot-out in US history, which killed six members of the SLA in South Central Los Angeles, ended when the LAPD purposely set fire to the house and incinerated those six radicals on live television, nationwide, as a warning to American leftists. Members Reviews: untold story about a very dark time of US history. untold story about a very dark time of US history. makes me question almost everything I thought I knew about the 60's and early 70's. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-of-Chanel-No-5-Audiobook/B0049QICGK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret of Chanel No. 5 Subtitle: The Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume Author: Tilar J. Mazzeo Narrator: Liz de Nesnera Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Every minute, someone buys an Art Deco-inspired, amber-hued bottle of Chanel No. 5 - to the tune of more than half a million bottles a year. Considering that nearly 90 years have passed since No. 5s creation, this statistic alone makes a compelling case for the perfumes stature as the worlds most famous. However, its cultural impact might be even more staggering than its business success: Andy Warhols silk-screened version of bottle helped to make its image iconic; Mitch Ryders Devil in a Blue Dress famously wore it; and, when Marilyn Monroe was asked what she wore to bed, she replied, with more than a hint of flirtation: Why, Chanel No. 5 of course. Adding to the perfumes prestige, some of the most glamorous actresses of our age, including Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, and Audrey Tautou, have been its official face. We all know the story of Coco Chanel, but how much do we actually know about her signature perfume - a fragrance that has enjoyed remarkable success for nearly a century? The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is the story of Tilar J. Mazzeos far-ranging and often quixotic search to discover the answer - and of the fascinating detours into the history of perfume that come from asking the question: What is the secret behind No. 5s creation, iconic status, and extraordinary success? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tilar J. Mazzeo) Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:19:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-of-Chanel-No-5-Audiobook/B0049QICGK thebookvoice.com 07:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret of Chanel No. 5 Subtitle: The Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume Author: Tilar J. Mazzeo Narrator: Liz de Nesnera Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Every minute, someone buys an Art Deco-inspired, amber-hued bottle of Chanel No. 5 - to the tune of more than half a million bottles a year. Considering that nearly 90 years have passed since No. 5s creation, this statistic alone makes a compelling case for the perfumes stature as the worlds most famous. However, its cultural impact might be even more staggering than its business success: Andy Warhols silk-screened version of bottle helped to make its image iconic; Mitch Ryders Devil in a Blue Dress famously wore it; and, when Marilyn Monroe was asked what she wore to bed, she replied, with more than a hint of flirtation: Why, Chanel No. 5 of course. Adding to the perfumes prestige, some of the most glamorous actresses of our age, including Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, and Audrey Tautou, have been its official face. We all know the story of Coco Chanel, but how much do we actually know about her signature perfume - a fragrance that has enjoyed remarkable success for nearly a century? The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is the story of Tilar J. Mazzeos far-ranging and often quixotic search to discover the answer - and of the fascinating detours into the history of perfume that come from asking the question: What is the secret behind No. 5s creation, iconic status, and extraordinary success? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret of Chanel No. 5 Subtitle: The Intimate History of the World's Most Famous Perfume Author: Tilar J. Mazzeo Narrator: Liz de Nesnera Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-10 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 37 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Every minute, someone buys an Art Deco-inspired, amber-hued bottle of Chanel No. 5 - to the tune of more than half a million bottles a year. Considering that nearly 90 years have passed since No. 5s creation, this statistic alone makes a compelling case for the perfumes stature as the worlds most famous. However, its cultural impact might be even more staggering than its business success: Andy Warhols silk-screened version of bottle helped to make its image iconic; Mitch Ryders Devil in a Blue Dress famously wore it; and, when Marilyn Monroe was asked what she wore to bed, she replied, with more than a hint of flirtation: Why, Chanel No. 5 of course. Adding to the perfumes prestige, some of the most glamorous actresses of our age, including Catherine Deneuve, Nicole Kidman, and Audrey Tautou, have been its official face. We all know the story of Coco Chanel, but how much do we actually know about her signature perfume - a fragrance that has enjoyed remarkable success for nearly a century? The Secret of Chanel No. 5 is the story of Tilar J. Mazzeos far-ranging and often quixotic search to discover the answer - and of the fascinating detours into the history of perfume that come from asking the question: What is the secret behind No. 5s creation, iconic status, and extraordinary success? Members Reviews: Fascinating story with poor presentation at times Most of the first hour of this book borders on smut. After that, it's worth listening to for the intricate history of this famous fragrance. The story of Chanel No. 5 involves the Romonovs, tales of industrial espionage, international incidents, political intrigues, celebrities, and marketing ploys that were, at times, pure genious and, at other times, pure folly. I found the story, itself, to be enchanting. The presentation of the story, however, suffered from too much emphasis on sexual themes, occassional profanity (once or twice, but too much, in my opinion), and, mostly due to the meanderings into subjective opinions about the sensuality of the fragrance, a lack of cohesion. Thus the reduction of two stars from the Overall score. The narrator, Liz de Nesnera, did a good job with the material. She wasn't stellar, but she wasn't bad. I listened at a speed of 3x. If you're interested in the life of Coco Chanel, the history of the Chanel company, Chanel No. 5, or in the perfume industry, in general, this book is worth the money or the credit. Fascinating behind the scenes story of an icon I liked the story and was intrigued by how much impact one "little perfume" had. I found myself curious to know more about the Chanel firm - beyond Number 5 that is. Does a very good story of placing the story against cultural and historical background. I was not too keen on the narrator. Somewhat annoying voice, and her pronunciation of Coco sounded like Cuckoo, which got a bit wearing. I think she should stick to regular pronunciation for that word, and some of the other "foreign" words. All in all a great book, and recommended for anyone wanting to know more about Chanel and the incredible importance of this product to the company. An interesting read for perfume lovers What did you like best about The Secret of Chanel No. 5? What did you like least? I enjoyed delving deeper into the story of the world's most famous perfume. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Regime-Change-The-JFK-Assassination-Audiobook/B01GSL8UM4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regime Change: The JFK Assassination Author: Jacob Hornberger Narrator: Larry Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: According to a 2013 Gallup poll, the vast majority of the American people don't believe the government's Warren Report about the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. But there are so many theories about the assassination that it's difficult to make sense of it all - or even know where to start. Who has the time to delve into the controversy and figure it out? And what difference does it make anyway? If that describes the way you feel about the Kennedy assassination, then this book is for you. It is a primer for understanding the assassination of John Kennedy, and it provides the only paradigm in which all the pieces of the puzzle of the Kennedy assassination fall into place and make sense. The thesis of this book is a simple one: On November 22, 1963, the U.S. national-security establishment violently removed John Kennedy from the presidency through assassination. This particular regime-change operation occurred within the context of other regime-change operations conducted by the U.S. national-security state during the Cold War, such as those in Iran in 1953, Guatemala in 1954, Cuba in the 1960s, and Chile in 1973. What was the reason for the Kennedy regime-change operation? The reason was the same as it was for all the other Cold War regime-change operations: "national security." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jacob Hornberger) Thu, 09 Jun 2016 02:46:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Regime-Change-The-JFK-Assassination-Audiobook/B01GSL8UM4 thebookvoice.com 03:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regime Change: The JFK Assassination Author: Jacob Hornberger Narrator: Larry Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: According to a 2013 Gallup poll, the vast majority of the American people don't believe the government's Warren Report about the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. But there are so many theories about the assassination that it's difficult to make sense of it all - or even know where to start. Who has the time to delve into the controversy and figure it out? And what difference does it make anyway? If that describes the way you feel about the Kennedy assassination, then this book is for you. It is a primer for understanding the assassination of John Kennedy, and it provides the only paradigm in which all the pieces of the puzzle of the Kennedy assassination fall into place and make sense. The thesis of this book is a simple one: On November 22, 1963, the U.S. national-security establishment violently removed John Kennedy from the presidency through assassination. This particular regime-change operation occurred within the context of other regime-change operations conducted by the U.S. national-security state during the Cold War, such as those in Iran in 1953, Guatemala in 1954, Cuba in the 1960s, and Chile in 1973. What was the reason for the Kennedy regime-change operation? The reason was the same as it was for all the other Cold War regime-change operations: "national security." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regime Change: The JFK Assassination Author: Jacob Hornberger Narrator: Larry Wayne Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-16 Publisher: Listen and Think Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: According to a 2013 Gallup poll, the vast majority of the American people don't believe the government's Warren Report about the assassination of president John F. Kennedy. But there are so many theories about the assassination that it's difficult to make sense of it all - or even know where to start. Who has the time to delve into the controversy and figure it out? And what difference does it make anyway? If that describes the way you feel about the Kennedy assassination, then this book is for you. It is a primer for understanding the assassination of John Kennedy, and it provides the only paradigm in which all the pieces of the puzzle of the Kennedy assassination fall into place and make sense. The thesis of this book is a simple one: On November 22, 1963, the U.S. national-security establishment violently removed John Kennedy from the presidency through assassination. This particular regime-change operation occurred within the context of other regime-change operations conducted by the U.S. national-security state during the Cold War, such as those in Iran in 1953, Guatemala in 1954, Cuba in the 1960s, and Chile in 1973. What was the reason for the Kennedy regime-change operation? The reason was the same as it was for all the other Cold War regime-change operations: "national security." Members Reviews: Regime Change> The JFK Assassination I am always been suspicious of the Kennedy and felt that our CIA and other goverment participants were involved in someway. I never trusted Lyndon Johnson- he always felt "misused" by President Kennedy and I truly believe he was in the mix of having him assassinated. I really loved the telling of this story and believed it to be true. I was never convinced that the Warren Report was actual fact and the results were of a cover up for really happened to our young President who would have truly been an asset to our country had he had the opportunity. I feel the same of his brother, Bobby. Great read. Jacob Hornberger methodically takes you step-by-step through the evidence, opportunity, and the motive. Uh, yep, the most logical reason for JFK being taken out was our own government's security organs putting a "hit" on him. Great read. The U. S. government should just tell us ... The U.S. government should just tell us what really happened. They have always known that Oswald didn't kill JFK. For those that think death's honesty will fall upon them ... For those that think death's honesty will fall upon them naturally, life sometimes must get lonely...Bob Dylan And for those of us who question the lies, life is also lonely! Five Stars Every American should read it. It was very informative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Summit-Audiobook/B00T8EI3L2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summit Subtitle: Bretton Woods, 1944: J. M. Keynes and the Reshaping of the Global Economy Author: Ed Conway Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The meeting of world leaders at Bretton Woods in 1944 was the only time countries from around the world agreed to overhaul the structure of the international monetary system. The system they set up presided over the longest, strongest, and most stable period of growth the world economy has ever seen. At the very heart of the conference was the love-hate relationship between the Briton John Maynard Keynes, the greatest economist of his day, and his American counterpart Harry Dexter White (later revealed to be passing information secretly to Russian spies). Both were intent on creating an economic settlement that would put right the wrongs of Versailles. Both were working to prevent another world war. But they were also working to defend their countries' national interests. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished accounts, diaries, and oral histories, this brilliant audiobook describes the conference in stunning color and clarity. This is an extraordinary debut from a talented historian. Critic Reviews: "Brimming with the sort of vivid details that make the past come alive, The Summit is both an impressive work of scholarship and an absolute delight to read." (Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ed Conway) Tue, 17 Feb 2015 01:05:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Summit-Audiobook/B00T8EI3L2 thebookvoice.com 14:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summit Subtitle: Bretton Woods, 1944: J. M. Keynes and the Reshaping of the Global Economy Author: Ed Conway Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The meeting of world leaders at Bretton Woods in 1944 was the only time countries from around the world agreed to overhaul the structure of the international monetary system. The system they set up presided over the longest, strongest, and most stable period of growth the world economy has ever seen. At the very heart of the conference was the love-hate relationship between the Briton John Maynard Keynes, the greatest economist of his day, and his American counterpart Harry Dexter White (later revealed to be passing information secretly to Russian spies). Both were intent on creating an economic settlement that would put right the wrongs of Versailles. Both were working to prevent another world war. But they were also working to defend their countries' national interests. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished accounts, diaries, and oral histories, this brilliant audiobook describes the conference in stunning color and clarity. This is an extraordinary debut from a talented historian. Critic Reviews: "Brimming with the sort of vivid details that make the past come alive, The Summit is both an impressive work of scholarship and an absolute delight to read." (Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Summit Subtitle: Bretton Woods, 1944: J. M. Keynes and the Reshaping of the Global Economy Author: Ed Conway Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The meeting of world leaders at Bretton Woods in 1944 was the only time countries from around the world agreed to overhaul the structure of the international monetary system. The system they set up presided over the longest, strongest, and most stable period of growth the world economy has ever seen. At the very heart of the conference was the love-hate relationship between the Briton John Maynard Keynes, the greatest economist of his day, and his American counterpart Harry Dexter White (later revealed to be passing information secretly to Russian spies). Both were intent on creating an economic settlement that would put right the wrongs of Versailles. Both were working to prevent another world war. But they were also working to defend their countries' national interests. Drawing on a wealth of unpublished accounts, diaries, and oral histories, this brilliant audiobook describes the conference in stunning color and clarity. This is an extraordinary debut from a talented historian. Critic Reviews: "Brimming with the sort of vivid details that make the past come alive, The Summit is both an impressive work of scholarship and an absolute delight to read." (Liaquat Ahamed, author of Lords of Finance) Members Reviews: Big insights, crisp and clear The tale starts, and centers, on the conference in 1944, but the before-and-after stories flesh it out as a very well-structured tale of the whole 20th century (and briefly at the end, 21st) where money and national interests (and ideas and personalities aplenty) intersected. The delivery is exceptional, as the writer gave us punchy, colorful passages that divide neatly into little chunks of words, easy to understand, and thorough in their coverage, and the narrator delivered this with perfectly suitable phrasing. (The narrator, for popular culture fans, has a voice almost indistinguishable from that of actor Jason Statham. I'm no expert, but there must be some tight corner of England where these inflections hold sway.) At length, I was ready for this book to end, but I sure liked most every bit of the ride. This is a sort of Rosetta stone that joins the contents of countless books into a sensible, graspable, global story. I would like to have heard this before some 50 other books I've read that gave pieces of this, in a more disjointed fashion. It re-energizes me to return to many other books. There is enough human interest story to move it all along. Standout characters are John Maynard Keynes, whose quips I love; his wife, quite the florid and expressive ballet star, Lydia Lopokova; and unexpectedly, Harry Dexter White, the top US rep on the ground at Bretton Woods for Treasury. White was a confounding character, with his nearly-inexplicable shady USSR connections, even given the dalliances of many in USA with the commies before the war. This book brings as close as we might come to understanding these 30s-40s flirtations (and worse, sometimes) with the USSR before whatever mystique it had crashed and burned. And, that story unfolds here too. Just when I thought White nevertheless upheld his fiduciary obligations to the USA, there were a few not-trivial moves on his part that were very questionable in their USSR-friendliness. He died very shortly after appearing before the House's HUAC and being grilled by young ambitious Richard Nixon. FDR's Treasury Secretary H. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Politics-of-Diplomacy-Audiobook/B002V8L9YA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politics of Diplomacy Author: James A. Baker, Thomas M. DeFrank Narrator: James A. Baker Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Few men have played such a critical role in the most pivotal events of the second half of the 20th century. In this audio presentation - in his own words and his own voice - James A. Baker III uses his unique perspective to take us inside those events and the personalities involved in them: the collapse of Communism, the Berlin Wall, and the Soviet Union itself; the reunification of Germany; the remarkable negotiations behind the coalition-building of the Gulf War; and the even more remarkable talks that led Israelis and Arabs to the same conference table for the first time in decades. But as the title indicates, this is also the story of the rough-and-tumble politics of diplomacy and the personalities who have shaped the world at the end of the century: Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Thatcher, Mitterrand, Kohl, Shamir, Mubarak, Assad, Kings Fahd, and Hussein, and Baker's friend, President George Bush. ©2009 James A. Baker III; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Former Secretary of State Baker's memoirs offer an engaging and candid behind-the-scenes look at the conduct of U.S. foreign policy during one of the most tumultuous periods in recent history." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (James A. Baker) Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:24:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Politics-of-Diplomacy-Audiobook/B002V8L9YA thebookvoice.com 03:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politics of Diplomacy Author: James A. Baker, Thomas M. DeFrank Narrator: James A. Baker Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Few men have played such a critical role in the most pivotal events of the second half of the 20th century. In this audio presentation - in his own words and his own voice - James A. Baker III uses his unique perspective to take us inside those events and the personalities involved in them: the collapse of Communism, the Berlin Wall, and the Soviet Union itself; the reunification of Germany; the remarkable negotiations behind the coalition-building of the Gulf War; and the even more remarkable talks that led Israelis and Arabs to the same conference table for the first time in decades. But as the title indicates, this is also the story of the rough-and-tumble politics of diplomacy and the personalities who have shaped the world at the end of the century: Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Thatcher, Mitterrand, Kohl, Shamir, Mubarak, Assad, Kings Fahd, and Hussein, and Baker's friend, President George Bush. ©2009 James A. Baker III; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Former Secretary of State Baker's memoirs offer an engaging and candid behind-the-scenes look at the conduct of U.S. foreign policy during one of the most tumultuous periods in recent history." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politics of Diplomacy Author: James A. Baker, Thomas M. DeFrank Narrator: James A. Baker Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-09 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Few men have played such a critical role in the most pivotal events of the second half of the 20th century. In this audio presentation - in his own words and his own voice - James A. Baker III uses his unique perspective to take us inside those events and the personalities involved in them: the collapse of Communism, the Berlin Wall, and the Soviet Union itself; the reunification of Germany; the remarkable negotiations behind the coalition-building of the Gulf War; and the even more remarkable talks that led Israelis and Arabs to the same conference table for the first time in decades. But as the title indicates, this is also the story of the rough-and-tumble politics of diplomacy and the personalities who have shaped the world at the end of the century: Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Thatcher, Mitterrand, Kohl, Shamir, Mubarak, Assad, Kings Fahd, and Hussein, and Baker's friend, President George Bush. ©2009 James A. Baker III; (P)2009 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Critic Reviews: "Former Secretary of State Baker's memoirs offer an engaging and candid behind-the-scenes look at the conduct of U.S. foreign policy during one of the most tumultuous periods in recent history." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: A fascinating first hand account of recent history Would you listen to The Politics of Diplomacy again? Why? Yes, and I have. Secretary Baker was Americas chief diplomat during a very pivotal time in recent American diplomatic history. It is very interesting to hear Secretary Baker's discussion of the Soviet Coup, Iraq War (Desert Shield/Storm) and efforts at Middle East peace. Who was your favorite character and why? Secretary Baker... as the story revolved around him... lol It was interesting to get a more personal take on Mr. Gorbachev and Mr. Sheverdnadze, as well as a personal account from that critical period. Have you listened to any of James A. Bakers other performances before? How does this one compare? I have seen several interviews... he strikes me as a very thoughtful man with some a keen sense of insight. This book ranks on par with the others. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I would not say an 'extreme' reaction... I have listened to it twice, and find the account to be very interesting. I expect to listen to it again at some point in the future. Any additional comments? The only reason that I gave this four stars instead of five, is that it could have been organized a bit better (perhaps more chronlogically). It seems to start with Iraq, and then return to it a second time. Baker is sorely missed in today's DC great memoirs of a true statesman we could certainly use him back in DC Greatest thanks Mr. Baker & Mr . DeFrank. I was born in Moscow in in 1980 lived there until 1994 and remember it all. It was a stroll down a memory lane. Ones again thank you for all you did . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Death-of-Outrage-Audiobook/B0036IPPC6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Outrage Subtitle: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals Author: William J. Bennett Narrator: Charlton Heston Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Today we see little public outrage about Bill Clinton's misconduct. With enormous skill, the president and his advisors have constructed a defensive wall built of bricks left over from Watergate: diversion, half-truth, equivocation, and sophistry. It is a wall that has remained unbreached. Until now. In The Death of Outrage, former cabinet secretary and bestselling author William J. Bennett dismantles the president's defenses, brick by evasive brick, and analyzes the meaning of the Clinton scandals: why they matter, what the public reaction to them means, and the social and political damage they have already inflicted on America. The Death of Outrage explains: Explosive and hard-hitting, The Death of Outrage is directed at a shameful chapter of American history. It is an urgent call for American citizens to repudiate the deep corruption of Bill Clinton, and the corrupting arguments made in his defense. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William J. Bennett) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 20:21:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Death-of-Outrage-Audiobook/B0036IPPC6 thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Outrage Subtitle: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals Author: William J. Bennett Narrator: Charlton Heston Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Today we see little public outrage about Bill Clinton's misconduct. With enormous skill, the president and his advisors have constructed a defensive wall built of bricks left over from Watergate: diversion, half-truth, equivocation, and sophistry. It is a wall that has remained unbreached. Until now. In The Death of Outrage, former cabinet secretary and bestselling author William J. Bennett dismantles the president's defenses, brick by evasive brick, and analyzes the meaning of the Clinton scandals: why they matter, what the public reaction to them means, and the social and political damage they have already inflicted on America. The Death of Outrage explains: Explosive and hard-hitting, The Death of Outrage is directed at a shameful chapter of American history. It is an urgent call for American citizens to repudiate the deep corruption of Bill Clinton, and the corrupting arguments made in his defense. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Outrage Subtitle: Bill Clinton and the Assault on American Ideals Author: William J. Bennett Narrator: Charlton Heston Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Today we see little public outrage about Bill Clinton's misconduct. With enormous skill, the president and his advisors have constructed a defensive wall built of bricks left over from Watergate: diversion, half-truth, equivocation, and sophistry. It is a wall that has remained unbreached. Until now. In The Death of Outrage, former cabinet secretary and bestselling author William J. Bennett dismantles the president's defenses, brick by evasive brick, and analyzes the meaning of the Clinton scandals: why they matter, what the public reaction to them means, and the social and political damage they have already inflicted on America. The Death of Outrage explains: Explosive and hard-hitting, The Death of Outrage is directed at a shameful chapter of American history. It is an urgent call for American citizens to repudiate the deep corruption of Bill Clinton, and the corrupting arguments made in his defense. Members Reviews: A lesson from history What made the experience of listening to The Death of Outrage the most enjoyable? Just hearing the voice of the late Charlton Heston is a pleasure. It is the best audio recording I have ever heard. I owned it on abridged cassette in 1998, and jumped for joy when I discovered I could purchase it unabridged via my kindle. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Death of Outrage? When Bennett makes the argument that the First Lady was just as irresponsible as the President and probably enabled his cheating on her. Have you listened to any of Charlton Hestons other performances before? How does this one compare? I'm embarrassed to say that I never have, but I will look into it. He had the ideal elocution. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? The hypocrisy of the media and the Democratic Party. I voted for Bill Clinton, but his behavior was inexcusable. If a Republican President had done this (even with a strong economy) he would have been shown the door long before the impeachment process. Now that George Bush has wrecked the country to a greater extent than his father did, Clinton's flagrant adultery in the Oval Office seems tame by comparison, but it should never be condoned. The arguments will always be made that Monica Lewinsky pursued the President with singleminded determination, or that John Kennedy had countless affairs while President (one of them allegedly with a teenaged intern three years younger than twenty-two-year-old Lewinsky) , or that Franklin Roosevelt had several mistresses, or that Warren G. Harding fathered Nan Britton's child when she was twenty-one, but I can never excuse Clinton's abuse of power. By the time he became the Commander-in-Chief, the media's collusion in covering up the President's private life had long since passed, but he still thought he was above the rules as well as the law. I can only imagine the internet and network fallout if President Obama indulged in the same hanky panky while discharging his duties as the most powerful man on earth. Yet Bill Clinton is rich, famous, and celebrated while Monica Lewinsky will be a punchline for the rest of her life and still cannot get even a low level job in the private sector at the age of thirty-eight. She will be forty-years-old in two years' time. Most employers will not hire anyone over the age of forty-five. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-Wars-End-Audiobook/B0045D41T4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Wars End Subtitle: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle Author: Gideon Rose Narrator: Gideon Rose Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1991, the United States Army trounced the Iraqi army in battle, only to stumble blindly into postwar turmoil. Then, in 2003, the United States did it again. How could this happen? How could the strongest power in modern history fight two wars against the same opponent in just over a decade, win lightning victories both times, and yet still be woefully unprepared for the aftermath? Because Americans always forget the political aspects of war. Time and again, argues Gideon Rose in this penetrating look at American wars over the last century, our leaders have focused more on beating up the enemy than on creating a stable postwar environment. What happened in Iraq was only the most prominent example of this phenomenon, not an exception to the rule. Woodrow Wilson fought a war to make the world safe for democracy but never asked himself what democracy actually meant and then dithered as Germany slipped into chaos. Franklin Roosevelt resolved not to repeat Wilson's mistakes but never considered what would happen to his own elaborate postwar arrangements should America's wartime marriage of convenience with Stalin break up after the shooting stopped. The Truman administration casually established voluntary prisoner repatriation as a key American war aim in Korea without exploring whether it would block an armistice - which it did for almost a year and a half. The Kennedy and Johnson administrations dug themselves deeper and deeper into Vietnam without any plans for how to get out. Drawing on vast research, including extensive interviews with participants in recent wars, Rose re-creates the choices that presidents and their advisers have confronted during the final stages of each major conflict from World War I through Iraq. He puts listeners in the room with U.S. officials as they make decisions that affect millions of lives and shape the modern world - seeing what they saw, hearing what they heard, feeling what they felt. Critic Reviews: "This is a brilliant book on an important subject. Americans are always disappointed with the outcomes of wars and the troubled peaces that follow. Gideon Rose explains that this is because of the way we thinkor don't thinkabout war and peace. The book is a masterpiece of historical analysis with lessons for our strategy in Afghanistan and beyond. (Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World and editor of Newsweek International) Gideon Roses wise, trenchant review of the last century of world conflict is one of the startlingly rare books that gets the connection between war and politics, means and ends. (Fred Kaplan, War Stories columnist, Slate) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gideon Rose) Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:24:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-Wars-End-Audiobook/B0045D41T4 thebookvoice.com 12:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Wars End Subtitle: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle Author: Gideon Rose Narrator: Gideon Rose Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1991, the United States Army trounced the Iraqi army in battle, only to stumble blindly into postwar turmoil. Then, in 2003, the United States did it again. How could this happen? How could the strongest power in modern history fight two wars against the same opponent in just over a decade, win lightning victories both times, and yet still be woefully unprepared for the aftermath? Because Americans always forget the political aspects of war. Time and again, argues Gideon Rose in this penetrating look at American wars over the last century, our leaders have focused more on beating up the enemy than on creating a stable postwar environment. What happened in Iraq was only the most prominent example of this phenomenon, not an exception to the rule. Woodrow Wilson fought a war to make the world safe for democracy but never asked himself what democracy actually meant and then dithered as Germany slipped into chaos. Franklin Roosevelt resolved not to repeat Wilson's mistakes but never considered what would happen to his own elaborate postwar arrangements should America's wartime marriage of convenience with Stalin break up after the shooting stopped. The Truman administration casually established voluntary prisoner repatriation as a key American war aim in Korea without exploring whether it would block an armistice - which it did for almost a year and a half. The Kennedy and Johnson administrations dug themselves deeper and deeper into Vietnam without any plans for how to get out. Drawing on vast research, including extensive interviews with participants in recent wars, Rose re-creates the choices that presidents and their advisers have confronted during the final stages of each major conflict from World War I through Iraq. He puts listeners in the room with U.S. officials as they make decisions that affect millions of lives and shape the modern world - seeing what they saw, hearing what they heard, feeling what they felt. Critic Reviews: "This is a brilliant book on an important subject. Americans are always disappointed with the outcomes of wars and the troubled peaces that follow. Gideon Rose explains that this is because of the way we thinkor don't thinkabout war and peace. The book is a masterpiece of historical analysis with lessons for our strategy in Afghanistan and beyond. (Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World and editor of Newsweek International) Gideon Roses wise, trenchant review of the last century of world conflict is one of the startlingly rare books that gets the connection between war and politics, means and ends. (Fred Kaplan, War Stories columnist, Slate) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Wars End Subtitle: Why We Always Fight the Last Battle Author: Gideon Rose Narrator: Gideon Rose Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 89 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1991, the United States Army trounced the Iraqi army in battle, only to stumble blindly into postwar turmoil. Then, in 2003, the United States did it again. How could this happen? How could the strongest power in modern history fight two wars against the same opponent in just over a decade, win lightning victories both times, and yet still be woefully unprepared for the aftermath? Because Americans always forget the political aspects of war. Time and again, argues Gideon Rose in this penetrating look at American wars over the last century, our leaders have focused more on beating up the enemy than on creating a stable postwar environment. What happened in Iraq was only the most prominent example of this phenomenon, not an exception to the rule. Woodrow Wilson fought a war to make the world safe for democracy but never asked himself what democracy actually meant and then dithered as Germany slipped into chaos. Franklin Roosevelt resolved not to repeat Wilson's mistakes but never considered what would happen to his own elaborate postwar arrangements should America's wartime marriage of convenience with Stalin break up after the shooting stopped. The Truman administration casually established voluntary prisoner repatriation as a key American war aim in Korea without exploring whether it would block an armistice - which it did for almost a year and a half. The Kennedy and Johnson administrations dug themselves deeper and deeper into Vietnam without any plans for how to get out. Drawing on vast research, including extensive interviews with participants in recent wars, Rose re-creates the choices that presidents and their advisers have confronted during the final stages of each major conflict from World War I through Iraq. He puts listeners in the room with U.S. officials as they make decisions that affect millions of lives and shape the modern world - seeing what they saw, hearing what they heard, feeling what they felt. Critic Reviews: "This is a brilliant book on an important subject. Americans are always disappointed with the outcomes of wars and the troubled peaces that follow. Gideon Rose explains that this is because of the way we thinkor don't thinkabout war and peace. The book is a masterpiece of historical analysis with lessons for our strategy in Afghanistan and beyond. (Fareed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World and editor of Newsweek International) Gideon Roses wise, trenchant review of the last century of world conflict is one of the startlingly rare books that gets the connection between war and politics, means and ends. (Fred Kaplan, War Stories columnist, Slate) Members Reviews: Many Insights This is one book that will give "ah ha" moments, but there are some "oh my gosh" moments here too. Each chapter is a stand alone discussion of a particular conflict and how it was resolved. A high point for me was the revealing section on WWII in the Pacific. This book lends value to the reader because it looks solely at how particular encounters were ended and what motivated the end. There are a lot of insights to be gained from this approach and analysis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Shadow-World-Audiobook/B006LPJRZC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shadow World Subtitle: Inside the Global Arms Trade Author: Andrew Feinstein Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-15-11 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The downloadable audiobook edition of Andrew Feinstein's powerful exposé, The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, complete and unabridged and read by the actor Gildart Jackson. Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinstein reveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind weapons deals ranging from the largest in history - between the British and Saudi governments - to BAE's controversial transactions in South Africa, Tanzania and eastern Europe, and the revolving-door relationships that characterise the US Congressional-Military-Industrial Complex. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal government-to-government trade in arms and the shadow world of illicit weapons dealing - and lays bare the shocking and inextricable links between the two. The Shadow World places us in the midst of the arms trade's dramatic wheeling and dealing, ranging from corporate boardrooms to seedy out-of-the-way hotels via far-flung offshore havens, and reveals the profound danger this network represents to all of us. Critic Reviews: "Andrew Feinstein has written an authoritative guide to the business of war. Chilling, heartbreaking and enraging." (Arundhati Roy) "Essential for anyone who cares about justice, transparency and accountability in both the public and private spheres, and for anyone who believes that it is more important to invest in saving lives than in the machinery of death." (Archbishop Desmond Tutu) "A devastating and scrupulously documented account of the greed, venality, and rampant corruption pervading the global arms trade." (Andrew J. Bacevich, retired colonel, US Army, and author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Feinstein) Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:37:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Shadow-World-Audiobook/B006LPJRZC thebookvoice.com 25:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shadow World Subtitle: Inside the Global Arms Trade Author: Andrew Feinstein Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-15-11 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The downloadable audiobook edition of Andrew Feinstein's powerful exposé, The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, complete and unabridged and read by the actor Gildart Jackson. Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinstein reveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind weapons deals ranging from the largest in history - between the British and Saudi governments - to BAE's controversial transactions in South Africa, Tanzania and eastern Europe, and the revolving-door relationships that characterise the US Congressional-Military-Industrial Complex. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal government-to-government trade in arms and the shadow world of illicit weapons dealing - and lays bare the shocking and inextricable links between the two. The Shadow World places us in the midst of the arms trade's dramatic wheeling and dealing, ranging from corporate boardrooms to seedy out-of-the-way hotels via far-flung offshore havens, and reveals the profound danger this network represents to all of us. Critic Reviews: "Andrew Feinstein has written an authoritative guide to the business of war. Chilling, heartbreaking and enraging." (Arundhati Roy) "Essential for anyone who cares about justice, transparency and accountability in both the public and private spheres, and for anyone who believes that it is more important to invest in saving lives than in the machinery of death." (Archbishop Desmond Tutu) "A devastating and scrupulously documented account of the greed, venality, and rampant corruption pervading the global arms trade." (Andrew J. Bacevich, retired colonel, US Army, and author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shadow World Subtitle: Inside the Global Arms Trade Author: Andrew Feinstein Narrator: Gildart Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-15-11 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The downloadable audiobook edition of Andrew Feinstein's powerful exposé, The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, complete and unabridged and read by the actor Gildart Jackson. Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinstein reveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind weapons deals ranging from the largest in history - between the British and Saudi governments - to BAE's controversial transactions in South Africa, Tanzania and eastern Europe, and the revolving-door relationships that characterise the US Congressional-Military-Industrial Complex. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal government-to-government trade in arms and the shadow world of illicit weapons dealing - and lays bare the shocking and inextricable links between the two. The Shadow World places us in the midst of the arms trade's dramatic wheeling and dealing, ranging from corporate boardrooms to seedy out-of-the-way hotels via far-flung offshore havens, and reveals the profound danger this network represents to all of us. Critic Reviews: "Andrew Feinstein has written an authoritative guide to the business of war. Chilling, heartbreaking and enraging." (Arundhati Roy) "Essential for anyone who cares about justice, transparency and accountability in both the public and private spheres, and for anyone who believes that it is more important to invest in saving lives than in the machinery of death." (Archbishop Desmond Tutu) "A devastating and scrupulously documented account of the greed, venality, and rampant corruption pervading the global arms trade." (Andrew J. Bacevich, retired colonel, US Army, and author of Washington Rules: America's Path to Permanent War) Members Reviews: Where your tax money goes... Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Nobody needs to read this book to know the military industrial complex's of the US, UK, China, Russia, and Israel are out of control. What this book does is cronicle the outrages, and there are many by many. Obviously a tremendous amount of research has been done here. The author covers all the major players in the weapons game, and many of the smaller ones. Anyone who wonders why the US spends almost %5 GNP on the military, or how cost overuns work in the manufacturers favor, or what the real effect military programs have on job creation, needs to listen to this book. The level of legal bribery of US politicians by the military industrial complex is very depressing. The author digs the dirt on pretty much every country that buys and sells munitions...and its a really dirty business. An almost overwhelming (the corruption is for sure) amount of information, from coldwar manipulations of the soviet threat for the purposes of promoting weapon systems (a sales strategy that is used to present day) , to Iran-Contra, to the current Obama administration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Flagrant-Conduct-Audiobook/B00D9BPQQU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flagrant Conduct Subtitle: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas Author: Dale Carpenter Narrator: Mark Whitten Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A 2012 New York Times Notable Book. "A real-life detective story that reveals the drama behind the scenes of a great Supreme Court victory for human rights." (Linda Greenhouse) No one could have predicted that the night of September 17, 1998, would be anything but routine in Houston, Texas. Even the call to police that a black man was "going crazy with a gun" was hardly unusual in this urban setting. Nobody could have imagined that the arrest of two men for a minor criminal offense would reverberate in American constitutional law, exposing a deep malignity in our judicial system and challenging the traditional conception of what makes a family. Indeed, when Harris County sheriff's deputies entered the second-floor apartment, there was no gun. Instead, they reported that they had walked in on John Lawrence and Tyron Garner having sex in Lawrence's bedroom. So begins Dale Carpenter's "gripping and brilliantly researched" Flagrant Conduct, a work nine years in the making that transforms our understanding of what we thought we knew about Lawrence v. Texas, the landmark Supreme Court decision of 2003 that invalidated America's sodomy laws. Drawing on dozens of interviews, Carpenter has taken on the "gargantuan" task of extracting the truth about the case, analyzing the claims of virtually every person involved. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale Carpenter) Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:47:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Flagrant-Conduct-Audiobook/B00D9BPQQU thebookvoice.com 11:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flagrant Conduct Subtitle: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas Author: Dale Carpenter Narrator: Mark Whitten Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A 2012 New York Times Notable Book. "A real-life detective story that reveals the drama behind the scenes of a great Supreme Court victory for human rights." (Linda Greenhouse) No one could have predicted that the night of September 17, 1998, would be anything but routine in Houston, Texas. Even the call to police that a black man was "going crazy with a gun" was hardly unusual in this urban setting. Nobody could have imagined that the arrest of two men for a minor criminal offense would reverberate in American constitutional law, exposing a deep malignity in our judicial system and challenging the traditional conception of what makes a family. Indeed, when Harris County sheriff's deputies entered the second-floor apartment, there was no gun. Instead, they reported that they had walked in on John Lawrence and Tyron Garner having sex in Lawrence's bedroom. So begins Dale Carpenter's "gripping and brilliantly researched" Flagrant Conduct, a work nine years in the making that transforms our understanding of what we thought we knew about Lawrence v. Texas, the landmark Supreme Court decision of 2003 that invalidated America's sodomy laws. Drawing on dozens of interviews, Carpenter has taken on the "gargantuan" task of extracting the truth about the case, analyzing the claims of virtually every person involved. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Flagrant Conduct Subtitle: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas Author: Dale Carpenter Narrator: Mark Whitten Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A 2012 New York Times Notable Book. "A real-life detective story that reveals the drama behind the scenes of a great Supreme Court victory for human rights." (Linda Greenhouse) No one could have predicted that the night of September 17, 1998, would be anything but routine in Houston, Texas. Even the call to police that a black man was "going crazy with a gun" was hardly unusual in this urban setting. Nobody could have imagined that the arrest of two men for a minor criminal offense would reverberate in American constitutional law, exposing a deep malignity in our judicial system and challenging the traditional conception of what makes a family. Indeed, when Harris County sheriff's deputies entered the second-floor apartment, there was no gun. Instead, they reported that they had walked in on John Lawrence and Tyron Garner having sex in Lawrence's bedroom. So begins Dale Carpenter's "gripping and brilliantly researched" Flagrant Conduct, a work nine years in the making that transforms our understanding of what we thought we knew about Lawrence v. Texas, the landmark Supreme Court decision of 2003 that invalidated America's sodomy laws. Drawing on dozens of interviews, Carpenter has taken on the "gargantuan" task of extracting the truth about the case, analyzing the claims of virtually every person involved. Members Reviews: Great Read in light of Obergefell v Hodges A comprehensive report of the landmark gay rights ruling from 2003. It's told in a riveting style and the legalese is presented in an easy to understand form. This book also put the case in the appropriate historical and emotional context. Poor Narrator Difficult to Overcome Initially purchased because I thought that reading about the legal history of the case would be interesting. The author spent too much time on the overall history of gay rights when I really thought it could have been covered more efficiently. The narrator was atrocious-unable to pronounce even the simplest legal words. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Catastrophe-Audiobook/B00RR6Y75E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Catastrophe Subtitle: Armenians and Turks in the Shadow of Genocide Author: Thomas de Waal Narrator: David Rapkin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The destruction of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16 was the greatest atrocity of World War I. Around one million Armenians were killed, and the survivors were scattered across the world. Although it is now a century old, the issue of what most of the world calls the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is still a live and divisive issue that mobilizes Armenians across the world, shapes the identity and politics of modern Turkey, and has consumed the attention of U.S. politicians for years. In Great Catastrophe, the eminent scholar and reporter Thomas de Waal looks at the aftermath and politics of the Armenian Genocide and tells the story of recent efforts by courageous Armenians, Kurds, and Turks to come to terms with the disaster as Turkey enters a new post-Kemalist era. The story of what happened to the Armenians in 1915-16 is well-known. Here we are told the "history of the history" and the lesser-known story of what happened to Armenians, Kurds, and Turks in the century that followed. De Waal relates how different generations tackled the issue of the "Great Catastrophe" from the 1920s until the failure of the Protocols signed by independent Armenia and Turkey in 2010. Quarrels between diaspora Armenians supporting and opposing the Soviet Union broke into violence and culminated with the murder of an archbishop in 1933. The devising of the word "genocide", the growth of modern identity politics, and the 50th anniversary of the massacres re-energized a new generation of Armenians. In Turkey the issue was initially forgotten, only to return to the political agenda in the context of the Cold War and an outbreak of Armenian terrorism. More recently, Turkey has started to confront its taboos. In an astonishing revival of oral history, the descendants of tens of thousands of "Islamized Armenians", who have been in the shadows since 1915, have begun to reemerge and reclaim their identities. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas de Waal) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 04:42:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Catastrophe-Audiobook/B00RR6Y75E thebookvoice.com 10:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Catastrophe Subtitle: Armenians and Turks in the Shadow of Genocide Author: Thomas de Waal Narrator: David Rapkin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The destruction of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16 was the greatest atrocity of World War I. Around one million Armenians were killed, and the survivors were scattered across the world. Although it is now a century old, the issue of what most of the world calls the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is still a live and divisive issue that mobilizes Armenians across the world, shapes the identity and politics of modern Turkey, and has consumed the attention of U.S. politicians for years. In Great Catastrophe, the eminent scholar and reporter Thomas de Waal looks at the aftermath and politics of the Armenian Genocide and tells the story of recent efforts by courageous Armenians, Kurds, and Turks to come to terms with the disaster as Turkey enters a new post-Kemalist era. The story of what happened to the Armenians in 1915-16 is well-known. Here we are told the "history of the history" and the lesser-known story of what happened to Armenians, Kurds, and Turks in the century that followed. De Waal relates how different generations tackled the issue of the "Great Catastrophe" from the 1920s until the failure of the Protocols signed by independent Armenia and Turkey in 2010. Quarrels between diaspora Armenians supporting and opposing the Soviet Union broke into violence and culminated with the murder of an archbishop in 1933. The devising of the word "genocide", the growth of modern identity politics, and the 50th anniversary of the massacres re-energized a new generation of Armenians. In Turkey the issue was initially forgotten, only to return to the political agenda in the context of the Cold War and an outbreak of Armenian terrorism. More recently, Turkey has started to confront its taboos. In an astonishing revival of oral history, the descendants of tens of thousands of "Islamized Armenians", who have been in the shadows since 1915, have begun to reemerge and reclaim their identities. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Catastrophe Subtitle: Armenians and Turks in the Shadow of Genocide Author: Thomas de Waal Narrator: David Rapkin Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The destruction of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16 was the greatest atrocity of World War I. Around one million Armenians were killed, and the survivors were scattered across the world. Although it is now a century old, the issue of what most of the world calls the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is still a live and divisive issue that mobilizes Armenians across the world, shapes the identity and politics of modern Turkey, and has consumed the attention of U.S. politicians for years. In Great Catastrophe, the eminent scholar and reporter Thomas de Waal looks at the aftermath and politics of the Armenian Genocide and tells the story of recent efforts by courageous Armenians, Kurds, and Turks to come to terms with the disaster as Turkey enters a new post-Kemalist era. The story of what happened to the Armenians in 1915-16 is well-known. Here we are told the "history of the history" and the lesser-known story of what happened to Armenians, Kurds, and Turks in the century that followed. De Waal relates how different generations tackled the issue of the "Great Catastrophe" from the 1920s until the failure of the Protocols signed by independent Armenia and Turkey in 2010. Quarrels between diaspora Armenians supporting and opposing the Soviet Union broke into violence and culminated with the murder of an archbishop in 1933. The devising of the word "genocide", the growth of modern identity politics, and the 50th anniversary of the massacres re-energized a new generation of Armenians. In Turkey the issue was initially forgotten, only to return to the political agenda in the context of the Cold War and an outbreak of Armenian terrorism. More recently, Turkey has started to confront its taboos. In an astonishing revival of oral history, the descendants of tens of thousands of "Islamized Armenians", who have been in the shadows since 1915, have begun to reemerge and reclaim their identities. Members Reviews: A must-read for anyone trying to understand the terrible events of 1915 A fascinating read that shows the reader all too clearly how an event's history and histories can shape the event itself, long after it has taken place. Impeccably researched, sensible and wise. A must-read for anyone trying to understand the terrible events of 1915, and the region today. Great intro to the history of the region It is great introduction into the new topic of a huge historical importance. You get a brief review of the history of the region and advise on what to read to research more. Five Stars Got it and am loving the book. den This is a great book to read as we approach the Centennial of ... This is a great book to read as we approach the Centennial of the Armenian Genecide. Much has been written about the events of 1915, but this book is more about what has happened since then, over the last hundred years. It sheds light on the changing dynamics between Armenians and Turks and also on the dynamics between Eastern, Western and Diaspora Armenians. It is a very timely read by an author who is very familiar with the Caucasus Region. A number of years ago I read a book by him on Chechnya, just after the first Chechen War with Russia (1994-6). He definitely knows the region. Excellent basic reading! Surely there are more detailed books on this topic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Age-of-Equality-Audiobook/B0089PEXBA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Equality Subtitle: The Twentieth Century in Economic Perspective Author: Richard Pomfret Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1900 the global average life expectancy at birth was 31 years. By 2000 it was 66. Yet, alongside unprecedented improvements in longevity and material well-being, the 20th century also saw the rise of fascism and communism and a second world war followed by a cold war. This book tells the story of the battles between economic systems that defined the last century and created today's world. The 19th century was a period of rapid economic growth characterized by relatively open markets and more personal liberty, but it also brought great inequality within and between nations. The following century offered sharp challenges to free-wheeling capitalism from both communism and fascism, whose competing visions of planned economic development attracted millions of people buffeted by the economic storms of the 1930s. The Age of Equality describes the ways in which market-oriented economies eventually overcame the threat of these visions and provided a blueprint for reform in nonmarket economies. This was achieved not through unbridled capitalism, but by combining the efficiency and growth potential of markets with government policies to promote greater equality of opportunity and outcome. Following on the heels of economic reform, rapid catch-up growth in countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Poland helped to reduce global inequality. At a time when inequality is on the rise in nations as disparate as the United States and Egypt, Pomfret's interpretation of how governments of market economies faced the challenges of the 20th century is both instructive and cautionary. Critic Reviews: "This book is a great achievement. The twentieth century was filled with different economic experiments and enormous economic and social changes. Pomfret covers the main developments in Western Europe and the United States, with separate chapters on the Soviet economic model, the collapse of central planning, and the developing countries. The book is complete but also succinct, well-informed, and interesting." (Douglas A. Irwin, Dartmouth College) "[An] engaging history of the twentieth century." (Foreign Affairs) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Pomfret) Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:52:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Age-of-Equality-Audiobook/B0089PEXBA thebookvoice.com 08:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Equality Subtitle: The Twentieth Century in Economic Perspective Author: Richard Pomfret Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1900 the global average life expectancy at birth was 31 years. By 2000 it was 66. Yet, alongside unprecedented improvements in longevity and material well-being, the 20th century also saw the rise of fascism and communism and a second world war followed by a cold war. This book tells the story of the battles between economic systems that defined the last century and created today's world. The 19th century was a period of rapid economic growth characterized by relatively open markets and more personal liberty, but it also brought great inequality within and between nations. The following century offered sharp challenges to free-wheeling capitalism from both communism and fascism, whose competing visions of planned economic development attracted millions of people buffeted by the economic storms of the 1930s. The Age of Equality describes the ways in which market-oriented economies eventually overcame the threat of these visions and provided a blueprint for reform in nonmarket economies. This was achieved not through unbridled capitalism, but by combining the efficiency and growth potential of markets with government policies to promote greater equality of opportunity and outcome. Following on the heels of economic reform, rapid catch-up growth in countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Poland helped to reduce global inequality. At a time when inequality is on the rise in nations as disparate as the United States and Egypt, Pomfret's interpretation of how governments of market economies faced the challenges of the 20th century is both instructive and cautionary. Critic Reviews: "This book is a great achievement. The twentieth century was filled with different economic experiments and enormous economic and social changes. Pomfret covers the main developments in Western Europe and the United States, with separate chapters on the Soviet economic model, the collapse of central planning, and the developing countries. The book is complete but also succinct, well-informed, and interesting." (Douglas A. Irwin, Dartmouth College) "[An] engaging history of the twentieth century." (Foreign Affairs) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Equality Subtitle: The Twentieth Century in Economic Perspective Author: Richard Pomfret Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1900 the global average life expectancy at birth was 31 years. By 2000 it was 66. Yet, alongside unprecedented improvements in longevity and material well-being, the 20th century also saw the rise of fascism and communism and a second world war followed by a cold war. This book tells the story of the battles between economic systems that defined the last century and created today's world. The 19th century was a period of rapid economic growth characterized by relatively open markets and more personal liberty, but it also brought great inequality within and between nations. The following century offered sharp challenges to free-wheeling capitalism from both communism and fascism, whose competing visions of planned economic development attracted millions of people buffeted by the economic storms of the 1930s. The Age of Equality describes the ways in which market-oriented economies eventually overcame the threat of these visions and provided a blueprint for reform in nonmarket economies. This was achieved not through unbridled capitalism, but by combining the efficiency and growth potential of markets with government policies to promote greater equality of opportunity and outcome. Following on the heels of economic reform, rapid catch-up growth in countries such as China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, and Poland helped to reduce global inequality. At a time when inequality is on the rise in nations as disparate as the United States and Egypt, Pomfret's interpretation of how governments of market economies faced the challenges of the 20th century is both instructive and cautionary. Critic Reviews: "This book is a great achievement. The twentieth century was filled with different economic experiments and enormous economic and social changes. Pomfret covers the main developments in Western Europe and the United States, with separate chapters on the Soviet economic model, the collapse of central planning, and the developing countries. The book is complete but also succinct, well-informed, and interesting." (Douglas A. Irwin, Dartmouth College) "[An] engaging history of the twentieth century." (Foreign Affairs) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang-The-Boom-in-British-Thrillers-from-Casino-Royale-to-The-Eagle-Has-Landed-Audiobook/B071F63WYW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang: The Boom in British Thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed Author: Mike Ripley, Lee Child - foreword Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: An entertaining history of British thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed, in which award-winning crime writer Mike Ripley reveals that, though Britain may have lost an empire, her thrillers helped save the world. With a foreword by Lee Child. When Ian Fleming dismissed his books in a 1956 letter to Raymond Chandler as 'straight pillow fantasies of the bang-bang, kiss-kiss variety', he was being typically immodest. In three short years, his James Bond novels were already spearheading a boom in thriller fiction that would dominate the best-seller lists not just in Britain but internationally. The decade following World War II had seen Britain lose an empire, demoted in terms of global power and status and economically crippled by debt; yet its fictional spies, secret agents, soldiers, sailors and even (occasionally) journalists were now saving the world on a regular basis, from Ian Fleming and Alistair MacLean in the 1950s through Desmond Bagley, Dick Francis, Len Deighton and John Le Carré in the 1960s, to Frederick Forsyth and Jack Higgins in the 1970s. Many have been labelled 'boys' books' written by men who probably never grew up, but, as award-winning writer and critic Mike Ripley recounts, the thrillers of this period provided thrills, adventure and escapism, usually in exotic settings, or, as today's leading thriller writer Lee Child puts it in his foreword, 'the thrill of immersion in a fast and gaudy world'. In Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Ripley examines the rise of the thriller from the austere 1950s through the boom time of the Swinging '60s and early 1970s, examining some 150 British authors (plus a few notable South Africans). Drawing upon conversations with many of the authors mentioned in the audiobook, he shows how British writers, working very much in the shadow of World War II, came to dominate the field of adventure thrillers and the two types of spy story - spy fantasy (as epitomised by Ian Fleming's James Bond) and the more realistic spy fiction created by Deighton, Le Carré and Ted Allbeury, plus the many variations (and imitators) in between. Critic Reviews: "As gripping and well-researched as any of the thrillers he discusses, Mike Ripley's book also provides a fascinating social history of post-war Britain. A reminder of the relevance of this unfairly maligned genre. Check the room for bugs, settle down, and dive in." (Ian Rankin) "Ripley produces funny lines as often as most people breathe." (The Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Ripley) Thu, 18 May 2017 21:11:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Kiss-Kiss-Bang-Bang-The-Boom-in-British-Thrillers-from-Casino-Royale-to-The-Eagle-Has-Landed-Audiobook/B071F63WYW thebookvoice.com 12:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang: The Boom in British Thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed Author: Mike Ripley, Lee Child - foreword Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: An entertaining history of British thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed, in which award-winning crime writer Mike Ripley reveals that, though Britain may have lost an empire, her thrillers helped save the world. With a foreword by Lee Child. When Ian Fleming dismissed his books in a 1956 letter to Raymond Chandler as 'straight pillow fantasies of the bang-bang, kiss-kiss variety', he was being typically immodest. In three short years, his James Bond novels were already spearheading a boom in thriller fiction that would dominate the best-seller lists not just in Britain but internationally. The decade following World War II had seen Britain lose an empire, demoted in terms of global power and status and economically crippled by debt; yet its fictional spies, secret agents, soldiers, sailors and even (occasionally) journalists were now saving the world on a regular basis, from Ian Fleming and Alistair MacLean in the 1950s through Desmond Bagley, Dick Francis, Len Deighton and John Le Carré in the 1960s, to Frederick Forsyth and Jack Higgins in the 1970s. Many have been labelled 'boys' books' written by men who probably never grew up, but, as award-winning writer and critic Mike Ripley recounts, the thrillers of this period provided thrills, adventure and escapism, usually in exotic settings, or, as today's leading thriller writer Lee Child puts it in his foreword, 'the thrill of immersion in a fast and gaudy world'. In Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Ripley examines the rise of the thriller from the austere 1950s through the boom time of the Swinging '60s and early 1970s, examining some 150 British authors (plus a few notable South Africans). Drawing upon conversations with many of the authors mentioned in the audiobook, he shows how British writers, working very much in the shadow of World War II, came to dominate the field of adventure thrillers and the two types of spy story - spy fantasy (as epitomised by Ian Fleming's James Bond) and the more realistic spy fiction created by Deighton, Le Carré and Ted Allbeury, plus the many variations (and imitators) in between. Critic Reviews: "As gripping and well-researched as any of the thrillers he discusses, Mike Ripley's book also provides a fascinating social history of post-war Britain. A reminder of the relevance of this unfairly maligned genre. Check the room for bugs, settle down, and dive in." (Ian Rankin) "Ripley produces funny lines as often as most people breathe." (The Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang: The Boom in British Thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed Author: Mike Ripley, Lee Child - foreword Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: An entertaining history of British thrillers from Casino Royale to The Eagle Has Landed, in which award-winning crime writer Mike Ripley reveals that, though Britain may have lost an empire, her thrillers helped save the world. With a foreword by Lee Child. When Ian Fleming dismissed his books in a 1956 letter to Raymond Chandler as 'straight pillow fantasies of the bang-bang, kiss-kiss variety', he was being typically immodest. In three short years, his James Bond novels were already spearheading a boom in thriller fiction that would dominate the best-seller lists not just in Britain but internationally. The decade following World War II had seen Britain lose an empire, demoted in terms of global power and status and economically crippled by debt; yet its fictional spies, secret agents, soldiers, sailors and even (occasionally) journalists were now saving the world on a regular basis, from Ian Fleming and Alistair MacLean in the 1950s through Desmond Bagley, Dick Francis, Len Deighton and John Le Carré in the 1960s, to Frederick Forsyth and Jack Higgins in the 1970s. Many have been labelled 'boys' books' written by men who probably never grew up, but, as award-winning writer and critic Mike Ripley recounts, the thrillers of this period provided thrills, adventure and escapism, usually in exotic settings, or, as today's leading thriller writer Lee Child puts it in his foreword, 'the thrill of immersion in a fast and gaudy world'. In Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, Ripley examines the rise of the thriller from the austere 1950s through the boom time of the Swinging '60s and early 1970s, examining some 150 British authors (plus a few notable South Africans). Drawing upon conversations with many of the authors mentioned in the audiobook, he shows how British writers, working very much in the shadow of World War II, came to dominate the field of adventure thrillers and the two types of spy story - spy fantasy (as epitomised by Ian Fleming's James Bond) and the more realistic spy fiction created by Deighton, Le Carré and Ted Allbeury, plus the many variations (and imitators) in between. Critic Reviews: "As gripping and well-researched as any of the thrillers he discusses, Mike Ripley's book also provides a fascinating social history of post-war Britain. A reminder of the relevance of this unfairly maligned genre. Check the room for bugs, settle down, and dive in." (Ian Rankin) "Ripley produces funny lines as often as most people breathe." (The Times) Members Reviews: One FANTASTIC Read! This is an AWESOME read. I run a website devoted to spy series, many of them from the 60s and 70s, and I like to think I know a thing or three about thrillers from that time. I read, I thought, most of the great books coming out then. I was stunned at how much I was learning about the times, the authors, and the books - all told in a super entertaining way that kept me flying through the pages. The info presented is fascinating. The way the author presents it is almost beyond words. It is that entertaining. Fun historical observations to put things into perspective. Terrific anecdotes about the authors and the plots and the characters and the publishers and the critics, all told in the delightful way that made me a fan of Mike Ripley's Angel series years ago. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Savage-City-Audiobook/B004QPHW7Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Savage City Author: T. J. English Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early 1960s, uncertainty and menace gripped New York, crystallizing in a poisonous divide between a deeply corrupt, cynical, and racist police force, and an African American community buffeted by economic distress, brutality, and narcotics. On August 28, 1963 - the day Martin Luther King Jr. declared "I have a dream" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial - two young white women were murdered in their Manhattan apartment. Dubbed the Career Girls Murders case, the crime sent ripples of fear throughout the city, as police scrambled fruitlessly for months to find the killer. But it also marked the start of a 10-year saga of fear, racial violence, and turmoil in the city. The Savage City explores this pivotal and traumatic decade through the stories of three very different men: The Savage City emerges as an epic narrative of injustice and defiance, revealing for the first time the gripping story of how a great city, marred by fear and hatred, struggled for its soul in a time of sweeping social, political, and economic change. biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. J. English) Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:53:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Savage-City-Audiobook/B004QPHW7Y thebookvoice.com 10:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Savage City Author: T. J. English Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early 1960s, uncertainty and menace gripped New York, crystallizing in a poisonous divide between a deeply corrupt, cynical, and racist police force, and an African American community buffeted by economic distress, brutality, and narcotics. On August 28, 1963 - the day Martin Luther King Jr. declared "I have a dream" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial - two young white women were murdered in their Manhattan apartment. Dubbed the Career Girls Murders case, the crime sent ripples of fear throughout the city, as police scrambled fruitlessly for months to find the killer. But it also marked the start of a 10-year saga of fear, racial violence, and turmoil in the city. The Savage City explores this pivotal and traumatic decade through the stories of three very different men: The Savage City emerges as an epic narrative of injustice and defiance, revealing for the first time the gripping story of how a great city, marred by fear and hatred, struggled for its soul in a time of sweeping social, political, and economic change. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Savage City Author: T. J. English Narrator: Dennis Boutsikaris Format: Abridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early 1960s, uncertainty and menace gripped New York, crystallizing in a poisonous divide between a deeply corrupt, cynical, and racist police force, and an African American community buffeted by economic distress, brutality, and narcotics. On August 28, 1963 - the day Martin Luther King Jr. declared "I have a dream" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial - two young white women were murdered in their Manhattan apartment. Dubbed the Career Girls Murders case, the crime sent ripples of fear throughout the city, as police scrambled fruitlessly for months to find the killer. But it also marked the start of a 10-year saga of fear, racial violence, and turmoil in the city. The Savage City explores this pivotal and traumatic decade through the stories of three very different men: The Savage City emerges as an epic narrative of injustice and defiance, revealing for the first time the gripping story of how a great city, marred by fear and hatred, struggled for its soul in a time of sweeping social, political, and economic change. Members Reviews: I Highly Recommend This Book! I downloaded this audible as the author was an Poe nominee. I found the first 3 pages harsh and wondered if the remainder of the book would be from the perspective of an admitted racist police officer. I was glad to listen on and found the author's writing honest and accurate in the description of the events. I found the author's and narrator's transition from one viewpoint to another an excellent style of writing/reading. I was eager to hit play when I had time to listen to this book. I completed this one in record time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ascent-of-the-A-Word-Audiobook/B00ARLHKCI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ascent of the A-Word Subtitle: Assholism, the First Sixty Years Author: Geoffrey Nunberg Narrator: Kate Udall, Francis J. Spieler Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: It first surfaced in the gripes of GIs during World War II and was captured early on by the typewriter of a young Norman Mailer. Within a generation it had become a basic notion of our everyday moral life, replacing older reproaches like lout and heel with a single inclusive category - a staple of country outlaw songs, Neil Simon plays, and Woody Allen movies. Feminists made it their stock rebuke for male insensitivity, the est movement used it for those who didn't "get it", and Dirty Harry applied it evenhandedly to both his officious superiors and the punks he manhandled. The asshole has become a focus of collective fascination for us, just as the phony was for Holden Caulfield and the cad was for Anthony Trollope. From Donald Trump to Ann Coulter, from Mel Gibson to Anthony Weiner, from the reality-TV prima donnas to the Internet trolls and flamers, assholism has become the characteristic form of modern incivility, which implicitly expresses our deepest values about class, relationships, authenticity, and fairness. We have conflicting attitudes about the A-word - when a presidential candidate unwittingly uttered it on a live mic in 2000, it confirmed to some that he was a man of the people and to others that he was a boor. But considering how much the word does for us, and to us, it hasn't gotten nearly the attention it deserves - at least until now. Critic Reviews: "A witty and politically charged analysis of a potent obscenity in its modern and contemporary context." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Geoffrey Nunberg) Fri, 04 Jan 2013 08:51:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ascent-of-the-A-Word-Audiobook/B00ARLHKCI thebookvoice.com 07:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ascent of the A-Word Subtitle: Assholism, the First Sixty Years Author: Geoffrey Nunberg Narrator: Kate Udall, Francis J. Spieler Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: It first surfaced in the gripes of GIs during World War II and was captured early on by the typewriter of a young Norman Mailer. Within a generation it had become a basic notion of our everyday moral life, replacing older reproaches like lout and heel with a single inclusive category - a staple of country outlaw songs, Neil Simon plays, and Woody Allen movies. Feminists made it their stock rebuke for male insensitivity, the est movement used it for those who didn't "get it", and Dirty Harry applied it evenhandedly to both his officious superiors and the punks he manhandled. The asshole has become a focus of collective fascination for us, just as the phony was for Holden Caulfield and the cad was for Anthony Trollope. From Donald Trump to Ann Coulter, from Mel Gibson to Anthony Weiner, from the reality-TV prima donnas to the Internet trolls and flamers, assholism has become the characteristic form of modern incivility, which implicitly expresses our deepest values about class, relationships, authenticity, and fairness. We have conflicting attitudes about the A-word - when a presidential candidate unwittingly uttered it on a live mic in 2000, it confirmed to some that he was a man of the people and to others that he was a boor. But considering how much the word does for us, and to us, it hasn't gotten nearly the attention it deserves - at least until now. Critic Reviews: "A witty and politically charged analysis of a potent obscenity in its modern and contemporary context." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ascent of the A-Word Subtitle: Assholism, the First Sixty Years Author: Geoffrey Nunberg Narrator: Kate Udall, Francis J. Spieler Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-13 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: It first surfaced in the gripes of GIs during World War II and was captured early on by the typewriter of a young Norman Mailer. Within a generation it had become a basic notion of our everyday moral life, replacing older reproaches like lout and heel with a single inclusive category - a staple of country outlaw songs, Neil Simon plays, and Woody Allen movies. Feminists made it their stock rebuke for male insensitivity, the est movement used it for those who didn't "get it", and Dirty Harry applied it evenhandedly to both his officious superiors and the punks he manhandled. The asshole has become a focus of collective fascination for us, just as the phony was for Holden Caulfield and the cad was for Anthony Trollope. From Donald Trump to Ann Coulter, from Mel Gibson to Anthony Weiner, from the reality-TV prima donnas to the Internet trolls and flamers, assholism has become the characteristic form of modern incivility, which implicitly expresses our deepest values about class, relationships, authenticity, and fairness. We have conflicting attitudes about the A-word - when a presidential candidate unwittingly uttered it on a live mic in 2000, it confirmed to some that he was a man of the people and to others that he was a boor. But considering how much the word does for us, and to us, it hasn't gotten nearly the attention it deserves - at least until now. Critic Reviews: "A witty and politically charged analysis of a potent obscenity in its modern and contemporary context." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Sound And Fury -- Somewhat tedious and long winded, as befits a linguist discussing the A word. However, the author does have some contributions to make. A+ for Ascent of the A Word I have read this book twice in the last month, once in an advanced copy sent to me by the publisher and again this week when my Amazon copy arrived. It is so much fun to read and so well researched that I couldn't put it down. As the author of a book that is also on "the A word," publishers send me books like this constantly -- on bullying, jerks, nasty talk, you name it. This is the best of all of them. I wrote a longer review on my blog Work Matters, here an excerpt (note there is a bit of censoring as Amazon doesn't allow the full A-word in reviews.. as many people who have tried to submit reviews for my book have found): 'I admired how deftly he treated "The Politics of Incivility" in the chapter on "The A**holism of Public Life." Nunberg makes a compelling argument that critics on the right and the left both use the tactic of claiming that an opponent is rude, nasty, or indecent -- that they are acting like a**holes and ought to apologize immediately. Nunberg documents "the surge of patently phony indignation for all sides," be it calling out people for "conservative incivility" or "liberal hate." He captures much of this weird and destructive game with the little joke "Mind your manners, a**hole."' In the name of full-disclosure, I am moderating a talk at the San Francisco Commonwealth Club by Nunberg next week. But I don't know the guy, I have never met him and I only know him from him from his radio comments. My excitement for Ascent of the A-Word was generated because, after reading so much junk of this topic, I was so impressed with this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/New-York-Times-Co-v-Sullivan-Audiobook/B00PUT90GG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New York Times Co. v. Sullivan Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Decided together with Abernathy v. Sullivan, this case concerns a full-page ad in the New York Times which alleged that the arrest of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. for perjury in Alabama was part of a campaign to destroy King's efforts to integrate public facilities and encourage blacks to vote. L. B. Sullivan, the Montgomery city commissioner, filed a libel action against the newspaper and four black ministers who were listed as endorsers of the ad, claiming that the allegations against the Montgomery police defamed him personally. Under Alabama law, Sullivan did not have to prove that he had been harmed; and a defense claiming that the ad was truthful was unavailable since the ad contained factual errors. Sullivan won a $500,000 judgment. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Wed, 19 Nov 2014 22:07:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/New-York-Times-Co-v-Sullivan-Audiobook/B00PUT90GG thebookvoice.com 02:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New York Times Co. v. Sullivan Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Decided together with Abernathy v. Sullivan, this case concerns a full-page ad in the New York Times which alleged that the arrest of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. for perjury in Alabama was part of a campaign to destroy King's efforts to integrate public facilities and encourage blacks to vote. L. B. Sullivan, the Montgomery city commissioner, filed a libel action against the newspaper and four black ministers who were listed as endorsers of the ad, claiming that the allegations against the Montgomery police defamed him personally. Under Alabama law, Sullivan did not have to prove that he had been harmed; and a defense claiming that the ad was truthful was unavailable since the ad contained factual errors. Sullivan won a $500,000 judgment. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New York Times Co. v. Sullivan Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Decided together with Abernathy v. Sullivan, this case concerns a full-page ad in the New York Times which alleged that the arrest of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. for perjury in Alabama was part of a campaign to destroy King's efforts to integrate public facilities and encourage blacks to vote. L. B. Sullivan, the Montgomery city commissioner, filed a libel action against the newspaper and four black ministers who were listed as endorsers of the ad, claiming that the allegations against the Montgomery police defamed him personally. Under Alabama law, Sullivan did not have to prove that he had been harmed; and a defense claiming that the ad was truthful was unavailable since the ad contained factual errors. Sullivan won a $500,000 judgment. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mission-Failure-Audiobook/B01H7S51OC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mission Failure Subtitle: America and the World in the Post-Cold War Era Author: Michael Mandelbaum Narrator: Bill Thatcher Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Mission Failure, Michael Mandelbaum, one of America's leading foreign policy thinkers, provides an original, provocative, and definitive account of the ambitious but deeply flawed post-Cold War efforts to promote American values and American institutions throughout the world. In the decades before the Cold War ended, the United States used its military power to defend against threats to important American international interests or to the American homeland itself. When the Cold War concluded, however, it embarked on military interventions in places where American interests were not at stake. Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo had no strategic or economic importance for the United States, yet the US intervened in all of them for purely humanitarian reasons. Each such intervention led to efforts to transform the local political and economic systems. The invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq turned into similar missions of transformation. None of them achieved its aims. Mission Failure describes and explains how such missions came to be central to America's post-Cold War foreign policy, even in relations with China and Russia in the early 1990s and in American diplomacy in the Middle East, and how they all failed. Mandelbaum shows how American efforts to bring peace, national unity, democracy, and free-market economies to poor, disorderly countries ran afoul of ethnic and sectarian loyalties and hatreds as well as foundered on the absence of the historical experiences and political habits, skills, and values that Western institutions require. The history of American foreign policy in the years after the fall of the Berlin Wall is, he writes, "the story of good, sometimes noble, and thoroughly American intentions coming up against the deeply embedded, often harsh, and profoundly un-American realities of places far from the United States. In this encounter the realities prevailed." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Mandelbaum) Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:31:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Mission-Failure-Audiobook/B01H7S51OC thebookvoice.com 15:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mission Failure Subtitle: America and the World in the Post-Cold War Era Author: Michael Mandelbaum Narrator: Bill Thatcher Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Mission Failure, Michael Mandelbaum, one of America's leading foreign policy thinkers, provides an original, provocative, and definitive account of the ambitious but deeply flawed post-Cold War efforts to promote American values and American institutions throughout the world. In the decades before the Cold War ended, the United States used its military power to defend against threats to important American international interests or to the American homeland itself. When the Cold War concluded, however, it embarked on military interventions in places where American interests were not at stake. Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo had no strategic or economic importance for the United States, yet the US intervened in all of them for purely humanitarian reasons. Each such intervention led to efforts to transform the local political and economic systems. The invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq turned into similar missions of transformation. None of them achieved its aims. Mission Failure describes and explains how such missions came to be central to America's post-Cold War foreign policy, even in relations with China and Russia in the early 1990s and in American diplomacy in the Middle East, and how they all failed. Mandelbaum shows how American efforts to bring peace, national unity, democracy, and free-market economies to poor, disorderly countries ran afoul of ethnic and sectarian loyalties and hatreds as well as foundered on the absence of the historical experiences and political habits, skills, and values that Western institutions require. The history of American foreign policy in the years after the fall of the Berlin Wall is, he writes, "the story of good, sometimes noble, and thoroughly American intentions coming up against the deeply embedded, often harsh, and profoundly un-American realities of places far from the United States. In this encounter the realities prevailed." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mission Failure Subtitle: America and the World in the Post-Cold War Era Author: Michael Mandelbaum Narrator: Bill Thatcher Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-16 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Mission Failure, Michael Mandelbaum, one of America's leading foreign policy thinkers, provides an original, provocative, and definitive account of the ambitious but deeply flawed post-Cold War efforts to promote American values and American institutions throughout the world. In the decades before the Cold War ended, the United States used its military power to defend against threats to important American international interests or to the American homeland itself. When the Cold War concluded, however, it embarked on military interventions in places where American interests were not at stake. Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo had no strategic or economic importance for the United States, yet the US intervened in all of them for purely humanitarian reasons. Each such intervention led to efforts to transform the local political and economic systems. The invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq turned into similar missions of transformation. None of them achieved its aims. Mission Failure describes and explains how such missions came to be central to America's post-Cold War foreign policy, even in relations with China and Russia in the early 1990s and in American diplomacy in the Middle East, and how they all failed. Mandelbaum shows how American efforts to bring peace, national unity, democracy, and free-market economies to poor, disorderly countries ran afoul of ethnic and sectarian loyalties and hatreds as well as foundered on the absence of the historical experiences and political habits, skills, and values that Western institutions require. The history of American foreign policy in the years after the fall of the Berlin Wall is, he writes, "the story of good, sometimes noble, and thoroughly American intentions coming up against the deeply embedded, often harsh, and profoundly un-American realities of places far from the United States. In this encounter the realities prevailed." Members Reviews: Propaganda . Has nothing to offer. Very opinionated . It is a sermon with no facts and no connecting analysis. I did not learn anything. Keep your money. outstanding all around book this book was a great analysis of how we, the USA, with the best intentions have found ourselves stuck in the middle of so many world problems. the author does a great job of staying out of politica, while explaining how each president, with the best intentions, all contributed slightly in some way to our workd problems of the day. great book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Kennedys-Audiobook/B01CRV3FAQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedys Subtitle: In Their Own Words Author: SpeechWorks - compilation Narrator: John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward Kennedy Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: SoundWorks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the White House, Senate chambers, campaign stops, and press conferences, The Kennedys features over seven hours of original speeches from members of the nation's most famous political family. Listen as President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous inauguration speech in 1961, as well as speeches on the Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin crisis, space exploration, civil rights, "Ich Bin Ein Berliner", and more. Also featured are 12 speeches from Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, including his address to the DNC following his brother's assassination, remarks on Vietnam, campaign speeches, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and his "Victory Speech" in Los Angeles moments before his assassination. Among other speeches are Senator Edward Kennedy's eulogy for his brother Robert, his famous address to the DNC in 1980, heated debate on the Senate floor, and his final public speech in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention. biacuaduc@gmail.com (SpeechWorks - compilation) Fri, 01 Apr 2016 04:34:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Kennedys-Audiobook/B01CRV3FAQ thebookvoice.com 07:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedys Subtitle: In Their Own Words Author: SpeechWorks - compilation Narrator: John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward Kennedy Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: SoundWorks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the White House, Senate chambers, campaign stops, and press conferences, The Kennedys features over seven hours of original speeches from members of the nation's most famous political family. Listen as President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous inauguration speech in 1961, as well as speeches on the Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin crisis, space exploration, civil rights, "Ich Bin Ein Berliner", and more. Also featured are 12 speeches from Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, including his address to the DNC following his brother's assassination, remarks on Vietnam, campaign speeches, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and his "Victory Speech" in Los Angeles moments before his assassination. Among other speeches are Senator Edward Kennedy's eulogy for his brother Robert, his famous address to the DNC in 1980, heated debate on the Senate floor, and his final public speech in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kennedys Subtitle: In Their Own Words Author: SpeechWorks - compilation Narrator: John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, Edward Kennedy Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: SoundWorks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the White House, Senate chambers, campaign stops, and press conferences, The Kennedys features over seven hours of original speeches from members of the nation's most famous political family. Listen as President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous inauguration speech in 1961, as well as speeches on the Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin crisis, space exploration, civil rights, "Ich Bin Ein Berliner", and more. Also featured are 12 speeches from Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, including his address to the DNC following his brother's assassination, remarks on Vietnam, campaign speeches, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and his "Victory Speech" in Los Angeles moments before his assassination. Among other speeches are Senator Edward Kennedy's eulogy for his brother Robert, his famous address to the DNC in 1980, heated debate on the Senate floor, and his final public speech in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-Steam-Audiobook/B00FN0IZW2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Steam Author: Nigel Harris Narrator: Nigel Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-13 Publisher: Redbush Entertainment Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Whilst not as fast or efficient as modern trains, the steam locomotive has always held a special place in people's hearts. This lovingly produced documentary tells the story of steam from the exciting early days of development right up to todays surviving working locomotives. This documentary includes many glorious recordings of steam trains through the years. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nigel Harris) Mon, 07 Oct 2013 07:50:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-Steam-Audiobook/B00FN0IZW2 thebookvoice.com 01:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Steam Author: Nigel Harris Narrator: Nigel Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-13 Publisher: Redbush Entertainment Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Whilst not as fast or efficient as modern trains, the steam locomotive has always held a special place in people's hearts. This lovingly produced documentary tells the story of steam from the exciting early days of development right up to todays surviving working locomotives. This documentary includes many glorious recordings of steam trains through the years. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of Steam Author: Nigel Harris Narrator: Nigel Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-07-13 Publisher: Redbush Entertainment Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Whilst not as fast or efficient as modern trains, the steam locomotive has always held a special place in people's hearts. This lovingly produced documentary tells the story of steam from the exciting early days of development right up to todays surviving working locomotives. This documentary includes many glorious recordings of steam trains through the years. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-to-the-Sixties-Audiobook/B002UZYY9G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties Author: Jonathan Leaf Narrator: Rick Silversmith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties proves that the anti-Vietnam War sentiment and free-love slogans that supposedly defined the decade were just a small part of the leftist counterculture. The mainstream culture was more politically incorrect, but you'll never hear that from a liberal pundit or read it in a politically correct textbook. Critic Reviews: "Has any decade been more mythologized than the 1960s? I doubt it. Read Jonathan Leaf, who corrects and debunks the conventional wisdom - and who also teaches us interesting and important things about that time, and ours." (William Kristol, editor, Weekly Standard) "Jonathan Leaf almost makes the 60s worth it in this merciless debunking of the myths of our decade of shame. Fun, informed, and - above all - valuable." (Rich Lowry, editor, National Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Leaf) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:59:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Politically-Incorrect-Guide-to-the-Sixties-Audiobook/B002UZYY9G thebookvoice.com 06:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties Author: Jonathan Leaf Narrator: Rick Silversmith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties proves that the anti-Vietnam War sentiment and free-love slogans that supposedly defined the decade were just a small part of the leftist counterculture. The mainstream culture was more politically incorrect, but you'll never hear that from a liberal pundit or read it in a politically correct textbook. Critic Reviews: "Has any decade been more mythologized than the 1960s? I doubt it. Read Jonathan Leaf, who corrects and debunks the conventional wisdom - and who also teaches us interesting and important things about that time, and ours." (William Kristol, editor, Weekly Standard) "Jonathan Leaf almost makes the 60s worth it in this merciless debunking of the myths of our decade of shame. Fun, informed, and - above all - valuable." (Rich Lowry, editor, National Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties Author: Jonathan Leaf Narrator: Rick Silversmith Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties proves that the anti-Vietnam War sentiment and free-love slogans that supposedly defined the decade were just a small part of the leftist counterculture. The mainstream culture was more politically incorrect, but you'll never hear that from a liberal pundit or read it in a politically correct textbook. Critic Reviews: "Has any decade been more mythologized than the 1960s? I doubt it. Read Jonathan Leaf, who corrects and debunks the conventional wisdom - and who also teaches us interesting and important things about that time, and ours." (William Kristol, editor, Weekly Standard) "Jonathan Leaf almost makes the 60s worth it in this merciless debunking of the myths of our decade of shame. Fun, informed, and - above all - valuable." (Rich Lowry, editor, National Review) Members Reviews: More opinion than fact.... Would you try another book from Jonathan Leaf and/or Rick Silversmith? No. It's mostly just opinions by someone who doesn't like the view of 60's culture. Has The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Sixties turned you off from other books in this genre? Yes. I expected the "politically incorrect" part to be non-biased facts. Did Rick Silversmith do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? If he was going for an opinionated curmudgeon, he nailed it. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? It was on sale. Any additional comments? If you're looking for fact based political incorrectness - and I was - skip this series. Over all, it was just not that good. Right wing Poor right wing crap on the side of the establishment.. Just not fun at all https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rendezvous-with-Destiny-Audiobook/B00DZ0DOOG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rendezvous with Destiny Author: Michael Fullilove Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Michael Fulliloves work on global affairs has appeared in major publications such as the New York Times. In Rendezvous with Destiny, Fullilove examines the exceptional men at the heart of Americas transformation into a global power. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Fullilove) Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:15:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Rendezvous-with-Destiny-Audiobook/B00DZ0DOOG thebookvoice.com 14:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rendezvous with Destiny Author: Michael Fullilove Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Michael Fulliloves work on global affairs has appeared in major publications such as the New York Times. In Rendezvous with Destiny, Fullilove examines the exceptional men at the heart of Americas transformation into a global power. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rendezvous with Destiny Author: Michael Fullilove Narrator: Andrew Garman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Michael Fulliloves work on global affairs has appeared in major publications such as the New York Times. In Rendezvous with Destiny, Fullilove examines the exceptional men at the heart of Americas transformation into a global power. Members Reviews: It was ok I expected a more exciting read. Maybe I expected too much. I expected more about Americas involvement in the actual war, not just an epilogue. Narrator terrible; greatly detracts from story. Would you try another book from Michael Fullilove and/or Andrew Garman? Fullilove maybe. Garman never. Would you be willing to try another one of Andrew Garmans performances? Never - will make sure to AVOID any book he narrates, no matter how much I want the book. Was Rendezvous with Destiny worth the listening time? Yes Any additional comments? Garman mispronounces common words. Full of inflections in the wrong place. He should stick to children's books if he want to continue in this field. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roe-v-Wade-Audiobook/B00PAYMAM2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roe v. Wade Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Roe, a Texas resident, sought to terminate her pregnancy by abortion. Texas law prohibited abortions except to save the pregnant woman's life. After granting certiorari, the Court heard arguments twice. The first time, Roe's attorney - Sarah Weddington - could not locate the constitutional hook of her argument for Justice Potter Stewart. Her opponent - Jay Floyd - misfired from the start. Weddington sharpened her constitutional argument in the second round. Her new opponent - Robert Flowers - came under strong questioning from Justices Potter Stewart and Thurgood Marshall. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:26:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Roe-v-Wade-Audiobook/B00PAYMAM2 thebookvoice.com 02:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roe v. Wade Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Roe, a Texas resident, sought to terminate her pregnancy by abortion. Texas law prohibited abortions except to save the pregnant woman's life. After granting certiorari, the Court heard arguments twice. The first time, Roe's attorney - Sarah Weddington - could not locate the constitutional hook of her argument for Justice Potter Stewart. Her opponent - Jay Floyd - misfired from the start. Weddington sharpened her constitutional argument in the second round. Her new opponent - Robert Flowers - came under strong questioning from Justices Potter Stewart and Thurgood Marshall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Roe v. Wade Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Roe, a Texas resident, sought to terminate her pregnancy by abortion. Texas law prohibited abortions except to save the pregnant woman's life. After granting certiorari, the Court heard arguments twice. The first time, Roe's attorney - Sarah Weddington - could not locate the constitutional hook of her argument for Justice Potter Stewart. Her opponent - Jay Floyd - misfired from the start. Weddington sharpened her constitutional argument in the second round. Her new opponent - Robert Flowers - came under strong questioning from Justices Potter Stewart and Thurgood Marshall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mafia-at-War-Audiobook/B00BFXWS4M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mafia at War Subtitle: The Shocking True Story of America's Wartime Pact with Organized Crime Author: Tim Newark Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Drawing on a wealth of eyewitness accounts, contemporary reports, and declassified intelligence documents, some never published before, The Mafia at War reconstructs the relationships between the Mafia and Allied intelligence organizations. Discover how Jewish gangsters clashed with Nazis on the streets of New York; how Mafiosi nearly issued contracts to kill top Nazis, including Hitler; how Mafia-backed bandits conducted a guerrilla war for Sicilian independence; and how Eisenhower was happy to arm the Mafia during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Uncovering the extraordinary secrets of this collaboration, Newark provides crucial insight into both the history of World War II and how the Mafia came to dominate global crime in the post-war world. Editorial Reviews: In The Mafia at War, Newark explores America's relationship with the Italian Mafia during the Second World War. Michael Kramer's voice is mellifluous and mysterious, inviting the listener into a world of conspiracy and secrets. The information presented herein provides a convincing history of the Mafia and its growing influence after the war. Anyone interested in World War Two history, will be drawn into Newark's world of violence, alliances, and getting-even. This two-volume audio is chalk-full of eyewitness accounts, declassified intelligence documents, and current reports, and is sure to captivate the listener's attention. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Newark) Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:43:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Mafia-at-War-Audiobook/B00BFXWS4M thebookvoice.com 11:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mafia at War Subtitle: The Shocking True Story of America's Wartime Pact with Organized Crime Author: Tim Newark Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Drawing on a wealth of eyewitness accounts, contemporary reports, and declassified intelligence documents, some never published before, The Mafia at War reconstructs the relationships between the Mafia and Allied intelligence organizations. Discover how Jewish gangsters clashed with Nazis on the streets of New York; how Mafiosi nearly issued contracts to kill top Nazis, including Hitler; how Mafia-backed bandits conducted a guerrilla war for Sicilian independence; and how Eisenhower was happy to arm the Mafia during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Uncovering the extraordinary secrets of this collaboration, Newark provides crucial insight into both the history of World War II and how the Mafia came to dominate global crime in the post-war world. Editorial Reviews: In The Mafia at War, Newark explores America's relationship with the Italian Mafia during the Second World War. Michael Kramer's voice is mellifluous and mysterious, inviting the listener into a world of conspiracy and secrets. The information presented herein provides a convincing history of the Mafia and its growing influence after the war. Anyone interested in World War Two history, will be drawn into Newark's world of violence, alliances, and getting-even. This two-volume audio is chalk-full of eyewitness accounts, declassified intelligence documents, and current reports, and is sure to captivate the listener's attention. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mafia at War Subtitle: The Shocking True Story of America's Wartime Pact with Organized Crime Author: Tim Newark Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Drawing on a wealth of eyewitness accounts, contemporary reports, and declassified intelligence documents, some never published before, The Mafia at War reconstructs the relationships between the Mafia and Allied intelligence organizations. Discover how Jewish gangsters clashed with Nazis on the streets of New York; how Mafiosi nearly issued contracts to kill top Nazis, including Hitler; how Mafia-backed bandits conducted a guerrilla war for Sicilian independence; and how Eisenhower was happy to arm the Mafia during the Allied invasion of Sicily. Uncovering the extraordinary secrets of this collaboration, Newark provides crucial insight into both the history of World War II and how the Mafia came to dominate global crime in the post-war world. Editorial Reviews: In The Mafia at War, Newark explores America's relationship with the Italian Mafia during the Second World War. Michael Kramer's voice is mellifluous and mysterious, inviting the listener into a world of conspiracy and secrets. The information presented herein provides a convincing history of the Mafia and its growing influence after the war. Anyone interested in World War Two history, will be drawn into Newark's world of violence, alliances, and getting-even. This two-volume audio is chalk-full of eyewitness accounts, declassified intelligence documents, and current reports, and is sure to captivate the listener's attention. Members Reviews: Interesting and Insightful Book I picked this book up as recently I was reading a number of Mafia books and I've already read a ton of WWII books -- so it seemed like a good match. Overall the book is well presented, moves along at a good pace and covers the subject matter as promised. I was familiar with how the US government worked with the Mafia during the war so that wasn't shocking at all -- but this book covers in greater detail the question of if the government also used the Mafia to its advantage in Sicily. I won't give away the conclusion but I will say I wasn't surprised at all by the conclusions the author drew based on my previous knowledge of the war in Europe. As for the book itself I felt for the most part it was good, there were spells however where I lost interest for a few minutes here and there but that wasn't a big issue and those spells generally only lasted a few minutes before the author was on to something new. The factual side of the book seems to be in order and it seems to be well researched, additionally the author doesn't seem to be pushing an agenda or making shocking claims -- something most mob books are guilty of doing. The author probably could have sold a lot more books by passing along rumors or legends as facts but thankfully, for those that respect history, he doesn't ever do so. The reader does a good job and is appropriate for the book. Overall if you have an interest in the subject at hand -- and you're not looking for shocking claims that have no basis in truth -- you should pick-up this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Life-of-the-Automobile-Audiobook/B00FQJV5HM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of the Automobile Author: Steven Parissien Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This gripping and vivid book is the first comprehensive world history of the most important transport innovation of the modern age. Steven Parissien examines the impact, development and significance of the automobile over its turbulent and colourful 130-year history, but this is not just the story of horsepower and performance. It is a tale of people, of flamboyant entrepreneurs, shrewd businessmen and gifted engineers; of outstanding success and abject failure. It is a chronicle of innovation, and a testimony to the value of good design. Above all, it demonstrates how the epic story of the car mirrors the history of the modern era, from the brave hopes and soaring ambitions of the early twentieth century to the cynicism and ecological concerns of a century later. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Parissien) Thu, 17 Oct 2013 05:36:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Life-of-the-Automobile-Audiobook/B00FQJV5HM thebookvoice.com 16:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of the Automobile Author: Steven Parissien Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This gripping and vivid book is the first comprehensive world history of the most important transport innovation of the modern age. Steven Parissien examines the impact, development and significance of the automobile over its turbulent and colourful 130-year history, but this is not just the story of horsepower and performance. It is a tale of people, of flamboyant entrepreneurs, shrewd businessmen and gifted engineers; of outstanding success and abject failure. It is a chronicle of innovation, and a testimony to the value of good design. Above all, it demonstrates how the epic story of the car mirrors the history of the modern era, from the brave hopes and soaring ambitions of the early twentieth century to the cynicism and ecological concerns of a century later. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Life of the Automobile Author: Steven Parissien Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This gripping and vivid book is the first comprehensive world history of the most important transport innovation of the modern age. Steven Parissien examines the impact, development and significance of the automobile over its turbulent and colourful 130-year history, but this is not just the story of horsepower and performance. It is a tale of people, of flamboyant entrepreneurs, shrewd businessmen and gifted engineers; of outstanding success and abject failure. It is a chronicle of innovation, and a testimony to the value of good design. Above all, it demonstrates how the epic story of the car mirrors the history of the modern era, from the brave hopes and soaring ambitions of the early twentieth century to the cynicism and ecological concerns of a century later. Members Reviews: a big list of car history facts if you really really like cars and car history, you might enjoy it. otherwise it's more of the same company launches car, company gets bought by other, brands merge, marketing screws up, CEOs resign etc for 14 hours Car history brought to life Very interesting history of the car with all it's social history, impact on daily life and politics, both within the companies,m https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Decisive-Moments-in-History-The-Assassination-of-John-F-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00Y349R5S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decisive Moments in History: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "We never had any hope of saving his life." (A doctor in the emergency room) In the 19th century, the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle famously wrote, "The history of the world is but the biography of great men," popularizing the "Great Man" theory that the course of history is shaped by a select few heroic individuals. While historians and others continue to debate the accuracy of the Great Man theory of history, there is no question that the course of history is permanently altered by decisive moments in time, where a different result would have produced drastically different outcomes. Charles River Editors' Decisive Moments in History examines the events that changed history forever and set the world down the path it finds itself on today. In the annals of American history, only a few moments have been so thoroughly seared into the nation's conscience that Americans can remember exactly where and when they heard about an earth-shattering event. In the 20th century, there was Pearl Harbor and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. November 22, 1963, started as a typical Friday, and many Americans were unaware that President Kennedy was even heading to Dallas, Texas. John and Jackie arrived in Dallas in the morning, with Texas Governor John Connally alongside them and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson due to arrive later to meet them there. The Kennedys and the Connallys intended to participate in public events later in the day, and Jackie and John were pleasantly surprised by the warm reception they received.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 26 May 2015 12:57:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Decisive-Moments-in-History-The-Assassination-of-John-F-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00Y349R5S thebookvoice.com 01:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decisive Moments in History: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "We never had any hope of saving his life." (A doctor in the emergency room) In the 19th century, the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle famously wrote, "The history of the world is but the biography of great men," popularizing the "Great Man" theory that the course of history is shaped by a select few heroic individuals. While historians and others continue to debate the accuracy of the Great Man theory of history, there is no question that the course of history is permanently altered by decisive moments in time, where a different result would have produced drastically different outcomes. Charles River Editors' Decisive Moments in History examines the events that changed history forever and set the world down the path it finds itself on today. In the annals of American history, only a few moments have been so thoroughly seared into the nation's conscience that Americans can remember exactly where and when they heard about an earth-shattering event. In the 20th century, there was Pearl Harbor and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. November 22, 1963, started as a typical Friday, and many Americans were unaware that President Kennedy was even heading to Dallas, Texas. John and Jackie arrived in Dallas in the morning, with Texas Governor John Connally alongside them and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson due to arrive later to meet them there. The Kennedys and the Connallys intended to participate in public events later in the day, and Jackie and John were pleasantly surprised by the warm reception they received.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decisive Moments in History: The Assassination of John F. Kennedy Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "We never had any hope of saving his life." (A doctor in the emergency room) In the 19th century, the Scottish writer Thomas Carlyle famously wrote, "The history of the world is but the biography of great men," popularizing the "Great Man" theory that the course of history is shaped by a select few heroic individuals. While historians and others continue to debate the accuracy of the Great Man theory of history, there is no question that the course of history is permanently altered by decisive moments in time, where a different result would have produced drastically different outcomes. Charles River Editors' Decisive Moments in History examines the events that changed history forever and set the world down the path it finds itself on today. In the annals of American history, only a few moments have been so thoroughly seared into the nation's conscience that Americans can remember exactly where and when they heard about an earth-shattering event. In the 20th century, there was Pearl Harbor and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. November 22, 1963, started as a typical Friday, and many Americans were unaware that President Kennedy was even heading to Dallas, Texas. John and Jackie arrived in Dallas in the morning, with Texas Governor John Connally alongside them and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson due to arrive later to meet them there. The Kennedys and the Connallys intended to participate in public events later in the day, and Jackie and John were pleasantly surprised by the warm reception they received.... Members Reviews: Assassination of John F Kennedy A quick comprehensive overview of an historical event that tells you all you need to know without requiring you to do further research unless you have the interest. And it identifies the various commission reports to allow you to do so. Didn't learn anymore than I already knew! Since some things have been declassified about this incident. The book kind of mudded the water more. I'm sure there will be more books as this subject becomes more declassfied by the government. Was a good read For the most part, I knew most of the information provided in the book. There were a few facts I did not know. It was very easy to read. I am curious about the author's other books. JFK's Dallas ride Historicly concise and accurate read. Nothing new or earth shattering, just facts. I recommend to all ages,as it is easily understood. More facts then story This book is fine for someone looking for the facts of the assassination without much background material. If you want a more gripping story and facts, please read Bill O'Reilly's book "Killing Kennedy", it is a much better book and easier to read then just straight forward facts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Red-Light-to-Starboard-Audiobook/B01AH4JS56 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Light to Starboard Subtitle: Recalling the Exxon Valdez Disaster Author: Angela Day Narrator: Chris Abell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Minutes before supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, the ship's lookout burst through the chart room door. "That light, sir, it's still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir." Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. A parade of promises began the next day. Exxon Shipping Company president Frank Iarossi declared, "If it is a claim that is associated with the spill, we've assumed full financial responsibility." A week later, Alaska Governor Steve Cowper spoke at the Valdez Civic Center. "We don't want anybody to think that they have to hire a lawyer and go into federal court and sue the largest corporation in America...The state of Alaska represents you. And we want to be sure that...people who are damaged by this, get compensated fairy and quickly." He also indicated that the state would see to it Prince William Sound was cleaned up, regardless of the cost. Lengthy investigations revealed cover ups, covert operations, reckless corporate management, numerous safety violations, and a broken regulatory process. At the time of the spill, oil flowed through the Alyeska pipeline at a profit of $400,000 per hour, yet in the end, the 10,000 fishermen affected by the spill spent nearly 20 years in litigation and received little compensation for their losses. Despite a massive cleanup effort, oil remains on the beaches and continues to impact marine life. Red Light to Starboard documents a story that stunned the world, recounting regional and national events. The compelling narrative explains how an industry often seen as greedy came to be entrusted with a spectacular, fragile ecosystem, and discusses the governmental and public policy decisions that contributed to the disaster, as well as personal and environmental consequences. It also follows policy steps taken since the spill and through opportunities for citizen input and oversight, offers hope for preventing future disasters. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Day) Wed, 13 Jan 2016 12:42:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Red-Light-to-Starboard-Audiobook/B01AH4JS56 thebookvoice.com 09:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Light to Starboard Subtitle: Recalling the Exxon Valdez Disaster Author: Angela Day Narrator: Chris Abell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Minutes before supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, the ship's lookout burst through the chart room door. "That light, sir, it's still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir." Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. A parade of promises began the next day. Exxon Shipping Company president Frank Iarossi declared, "If it is a claim that is associated with the spill, we've assumed full financial responsibility." A week later, Alaska Governor Steve Cowper spoke at the Valdez Civic Center. "We don't want anybody to think that they have to hire a lawyer and go into federal court and sue the largest corporation in America...The state of Alaska represents you. And we want to be sure that...people who are damaged by this, get compensated fairy and quickly." He also indicated that the state would see to it Prince William Sound was cleaned up, regardless of the cost. Lengthy investigations revealed cover ups, covert operations, reckless corporate management, numerous safety violations, and a broken regulatory process. At the time of the spill, oil flowed through the Alyeska pipeline at a profit of $400,000 per hour, yet in the end, the 10,000 fishermen affected by the spill spent nearly 20 years in litigation and received little compensation for their losses. Despite a massive cleanup effort, oil remains on the beaches and continues to impact marine life. Red Light to Starboard documents a story that stunned the world, recounting regional and national events. The compelling narrative explains how an industry often seen as greedy came to be entrusted with a spectacular, fragile ecosystem, and discusses the governmental and public policy decisions that contributed to the disaster, as well as personal and environmental consequences. It also follows policy steps taken since the spill and through opportunities for citizen input and oversight, offers hope for preventing future disasters. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Light to Starboard Subtitle: Recalling the Exxon Valdez Disaster Author: Angela Day Narrator: Chris Abell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Minutes before supertanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef, before rocks ripped a huge hole in her hull and a geyser of crude oil darkened the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, the ship's lookout burst through the chart room door. "That light, sir, it's still on the starboard side. It should be to port, sir." Her frantic words were merely the last in a litany of futile warnings. A parade of promises began the next day. Exxon Shipping Company president Frank Iarossi declared, "If it is a claim that is associated with the spill, we've assumed full financial responsibility." A week later, Alaska Governor Steve Cowper spoke at the Valdez Civic Center. "We don't want anybody to think that they have to hire a lawyer and go into federal court and sue the largest corporation in America...The state of Alaska represents you. And we want to be sure that...people who are damaged by this, get compensated fairy and quickly." He also indicated that the state would see to it Prince William Sound was cleaned up, regardless of the cost. Lengthy investigations revealed cover ups, covert operations, reckless corporate management, numerous safety violations, and a broken regulatory process. At the time of the spill, oil flowed through the Alyeska pipeline at a profit of $400,000 per hour, yet in the end, the 10,000 fishermen affected by the spill spent nearly 20 years in litigation and received little compensation for their losses. Despite a massive cleanup effort, oil remains on the beaches and continues to impact marine life. Red Light to Starboard documents a story that stunned the world, recounting regional and national events. The compelling narrative explains how an industry often seen as greedy came to be entrusted with a spectacular, fragile ecosystem, and discusses the governmental and public policy decisions that contributed to the disaster, as well as personal and environmental consequences. It also follows policy steps taken since the spill and through opportunities for citizen input and oversight, offers hope for preventing future disasters. Members Reviews: Dealing with change The Exxon Valdez spill in affected many lives. In Red Light to Starboard we get a look at Bobby Day. Bobby was a fisherman who loved Alaska and fishing. When the spill took place Bobby was on top of his game. We also get a look into how Exxon employees had mad a few mistakes that ended up adversely affecting the ecosystem of Prince William Sound. Between the massive amounts of oil, and the oil cleaning process the Sound changed. Many fishermen were losing out on what used to be a plentiful abundance of Salmon and Herring. The years following of court cases against Exxon still left many people having to find a new way of life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Strange-Stirring-Audiobook/B004IA8MOY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strange Stirring Subtitle: 'The Feminine Mystique' and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s Author: Stephanie Coontz Narrator: Diane Cardea Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-07-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1963, Betty Friedan unleashed a storm of controversy with her best-selling book The Feminine Mystique. Hundreds of women wrote to her to say that the book had transformed, even saved, their lives. Nearly half a century later, many women still recall where they were when they first read it. In A Strange Stirring, historian Stephanie Coontz examines the dawn of the 1960s, when the sexual revolution had barely begun, newspapers advertised for perky, attractive gal typists, but married women were told to stay home, and husbands controlled almost every aspect of family life. Based on exhaustive research and interviews, and challenging both conservative and liberal myths about Friedan, A Strange Stirring brilliantly illuminates how a generation of women came to realize that their dissatisfaction with domestic life didnt reflect their personal weakness but rather a social and political injustice. Critic Reviews: "A sharp revisiting of the generation that was floored by Betty Friedans The Feminine Mystique (1963), and how the book is still relevant today. A valuable education for women and men." (Kirkus Reviews) "I am awed by the scope of this research, of this thinking, and I am struck once more by how much there is learned (and taught) about the slow, stubborn advancement of women in America over the last one hundred years. I will keep A Strange Stirring in the forefront of my bookshelf forever." (Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephanie Coontz) Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:08:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Strange-Stirring-Audiobook/B004IA8MOY thebookvoice.com 08:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strange Stirring Subtitle: 'The Feminine Mystique' and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s Author: Stephanie Coontz Narrator: Diane Cardea Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-07-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1963, Betty Friedan unleashed a storm of controversy with her best-selling book The Feminine Mystique. Hundreds of women wrote to her to say that the book had transformed, even saved, their lives. Nearly half a century later, many women still recall where they were when they first read it. In A Strange Stirring, historian Stephanie Coontz examines the dawn of the 1960s, when the sexual revolution had barely begun, newspapers advertised for perky, attractive gal typists, but married women were told to stay home, and husbands controlled almost every aspect of family life. Based on exhaustive research and interviews, and challenging both conservative and liberal myths about Friedan, A Strange Stirring brilliantly illuminates how a generation of women came to realize that their dissatisfaction with domestic life didnt reflect their personal weakness but rather a social and political injustice. Critic Reviews: "A sharp revisiting of the generation that was floored by Betty Friedans The Feminine Mystique (1963), and how the book is still relevant today. A valuable education for women and men." (Kirkus Reviews) "I am awed by the scope of this research, of this thinking, and I am struck once more by how much there is learned (and taught) about the slow, stubborn advancement of women in America over the last one hundred years. I will keep A Strange Stirring in the forefront of my bookshelf forever." (Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Strange Stirring Subtitle: 'The Feminine Mystique' and American Women at the Dawn of the 1960s Author: Stephanie Coontz Narrator: Diane Cardea Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-07-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 39 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1963, Betty Friedan unleashed a storm of controversy with her best-selling book The Feminine Mystique. Hundreds of women wrote to her to say that the book had transformed, even saved, their lives. Nearly half a century later, many women still recall where they were when they first read it. In A Strange Stirring, historian Stephanie Coontz examines the dawn of the 1960s, when the sexual revolution had barely begun, newspapers advertised for perky, attractive gal typists, but married women were told to stay home, and husbands controlled almost every aspect of family life. Based on exhaustive research and interviews, and challenging both conservative and liberal myths about Friedan, A Strange Stirring brilliantly illuminates how a generation of women came to realize that their dissatisfaction with domestic life didnt reflect their personal weakness but rather a social and political injustice. Critic Reviews: "A sharp revisiting of the generation that was floored by Betty Friedans The Feminine Mystique (1963), and how the book is still relevant today. A valuable education for women and men." (Kirkus Reviews) "I am awed by the scope of this research, of this thinking, and I am struck once more by how much there is learned (and taught) about the slow, stubborn advancement of women in America over the last one hundred years. I will keep A Strange Stirring in the forefront of my bookshelf forever." (Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love) Members Reviews: Good histroy and well written I am 31 in 2016. I married at the age of 28. I have 3 years of college but did not finish it and I am currently walking through an internal dialog of "what to do" when I become a mother. as I listened to the history of women, it has helped me to understand where our mothers and father's have been. I feel it helps me understand how and why the relationship with my grandmother and parents were what they were. I do not know if I will ever read the book, but the way this book was written, using the kinds of research that only a professional and hind sight can provide has helped me not oly to better understand where I am and possibly what to do, but also gave me another way to look at my personal relationships with those around me. it was a good read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Conspiracy-Audiobook/B017HXQX7Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy Subtitle: History's Greatest Plots, Collusions and Cover-Ups Author: Charlotte Greig Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: 22 November 1963: Dallas, Texas. US President John F Kennedy is assassinated as his motorcade passes through the city's streets. The assassin is soon captured, and revealed to be disaffected Communist sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald act alone, or did he have help? Is the Bilderberg Group simply a group of international financiers concerned with promoting democracy throughout the world, or is there a more sinister power at work? And what really happened to Princess Diana's Mercedes one warm August night in a Paris underpass? Conspiracy looks at a range of the most interesting theories of this nature, from the risibly far-fetched, such as the belief that the world is run by the lizard people, to the only-too-true and tragic such as the overthrow and murder of Chilean President Salvador Allende. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Greig) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 16:14:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Conspiracy-Audiobook/B017HXQX7Q thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy Subtitle: History's Greatest Plots, Collusions and Cover-Ups Author: Charlotte Greig Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: 22 November 1963: Dallas, Texas. US President John F Kennedy is assassinated as his motorcade passes through the city's streets. The assassin is soon captured, and revealed to be disaffected Communist sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald act alone, or did he have help? Is the Bilderberg Group simply a group of international financiers concerned with promoting democracy throughout the world, or is there a more sinister power at work? And what really happened to Princess Diana's Mercedes one warm August night in a Paris underpass? Conspiracy looks at a range of the most interesting theories of this nature, from the risibly far-fetched, such as the belief that the world is run by the lizard people, to the only-too-true and tragic such as the overthrow and murder of Chilean President Salvador Allende. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy Subtitle: History's Greatest Plots, Collusions and Cover-Ups Author: Charlotte Greig Narrator: Nick Landrum Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Arcturus Digital Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: 22 November 1963: Dallas, Texas. US President John F Kennedy is assassinated as his motorcade passes through the city's streets. The assassin is soon captured, and revealed to be disaffected Communist sympathizer Lee Harvey Oswald. Did Oswald act alone, or did he have help? Is the Bilderberg Group simply a group of international financiers concerned with promoting democracy throughout the world, or is there a more sinister power at work? And what really happened to Princess Diana's Mercedes one warm August night in a Paris underpass? Conspiracy looks at a range of the most interesting theories of this nature, from the risibly far-fetched, such as the belief that the world is run by the lizard people, to the only-too-true and tragic such as the overthrow and murder of Chilean President Salvador Allende. Members Reviews: Good stuff with some errors I enjoyed this book but there were a few errors. For example, the famous Neil Armstrong moon landing quote was wrong. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-SS-Baychimo-Audiobook/B01N9KMFR9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The SS Baychimo Subtitle: The History and Mystery of the Famous Arctic Ghost Ship Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: By the early decades of the 20th century, the fur trade had tapered off some from its heyday in the 19th century, but it still proved profitable enough for hunters to live for months at a time in remote regions of Alaska. Their only contact with the outside world consisted of the company ships that came to buy their furs and bring them supplies. One of these vessels was the steamer Baychimo, a Hudson's Bay Company ship that plied the treacherous waters off Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Siberia for many years, supplying remote outposts of Inuit and Anglo trappers and bringing back their catch of furs. Her sailors were experts at handling Arctic waters, but one year the weather proved too much for them. In October of 1931, the Baychimo was carrying $1 million in furs for the Hudson's Bay Company when it was trapped by early winter pack ice in the Beaufort Sea. Ice is a powerful force of nature that can crush even the strongest of ships, so the captain had no choice but to order his crew of 14 men to unload all equipment essential for their survival and abandon the Baychimo. The cargo was too valuable to give up, however, so they retrieved lumber from the ship's carpentry stores with which to build a small house on the nearby ice. The captain hoped the ice would shift and free his vessel, at which point they could use one of the lifeboats to row back to the Baychimo and steam back home. In the worst-case scenario, they would have to spend the winter on the ice and wait for spring thaw. They wouldn't be the first Arctic crew to have done that. The Hudson's Bay Company airlifted out part of the crew, while the captain and remaining sailors hunkered down for a long wait, hoping the ice would break apart soon. Nature had other ideas. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:00:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-SS-Baychimo-Audiobook/B01N9KMFR9 thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The SS Baychimo Subtitle: The History and Mystery of the Famous Arctic Ghost Ship Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: By the early decades of the 20th century, the fur trade had tapered off some from its heyday in the 19th century, but it still proved profitable enough for hunters to live for months at a time in remote regions of Alaska. Their only contact with the outside world consisted of the company ships that came to buy their furs and bring them supplies. One of these vessels was the steamer Baychimo, a Hudson's Bay Company ship that plied the treacherous waters off Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Siberia for many years, supplying remote outposts of Inuit and Anglo trappers and bringing back their catch of furs. Her sailors were experts at handling Arctic waters, but one year the weather proved too much for them. In October of 1931, the Baychimo was carrying $1 million in furs for the Hudson's Bay Company when it was trapped by early winter pack ice in the Beaufort Sea. Ice is a powerful force of nature that can crush even the strongest of ships, so the captain had no choice but to order his crew of 14 men to unload all equipment essential for their survival and abandon the Baychimo. The cargo was too valuable to give up, however, so they retrieved lumber from the ship's carpentry stores with which to build a small house on the nearby ice. The captain hoped the ice would shift and free his vessel, at which point they could use one of the lifeboats to row back to the Baychimo and steam back home. In the worst-case scenario, they would have to spend the winter on the ice and wait for spring thaw. They wouldn't be the first Arctic crew to have done that. The Hudson's Bay Company airlifted out part of the crew, while the captain and remaining sailors hunkered down for a long wait, hoping the ice would break apart soon. Nature had other ideas. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The SS Baychimo Subtitle: The History and Mystery of the Famous Arctic Ghost Ship Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: By the early decades of the 20th century, the fur trade had tapered off some from its heyday in the 19th century, but it still proved profitable enough for hunters to live for months at a time in remote regions of Alaska. Their only contact with the outside world consisted of the company ships that came to buy their furs and bring them supplies. One of these vessels was the steamer Baychimo, a Hudson's Bay Company ship that plied the treacherous waters off Alaska, Arctic Canada, and Siberia for many years, supplying remote outposts of Inuit and Anglo trappers and bringing back their catch of furs. Her sailors were experts at handling Arctic waters, but one year the weather proved too much for them. In October of 1931, the Baychimo was carrying $1 million in furs for the Hudson's Bay Company when it was trapped by early winter pack ice in the Beaufort Sea. Ice is a powerful force of nature that can crush even the strongest of ships, so the captain had no choice but to order his crew of 14 men to unload all equipment essential for their survival and abandon the Baychimo. The cargo was too valuable to give up, however, so they retrieved lumber from the ship's carpentry stores with which to build a small house on the nearby ice. The captain hoped the ice would shift and free his vessel, at which point they could use one of the lifeboats to row back to the Baychimo and steam back home. In the worst-case scenario, they would have to spend the winter on the ice and wait for spring thaw. They wouldn't be the first Arctic crew to have done that. The Hudson's Bay Company airlifted out part of the crew, while the captain and remaining sailors hunkered down for a long wait, hoping the ice would break apart soon. Nature had other ideas. Members Reviews: SS Baychimo. I'm a huge fan of Charles River Editors. I think they put out some fantastic editions. They always give me enough knowledge to let me know whether I want to read more about the subject. With this edition, it was a no brainer. I'm fascinated with Arctic Seafarers, and how tough they had to have been to keep going back year after year. And, it's August. Which for me brings to mind the H.M.S. Erubus, and what new finds the Canadians have found. I sometimes wonder if I wasn't a seafarer in a past life! I'd recommend this book. It's a good one. Ghost ships? Please, how can you pass it up? I updated this a few hours after writing this review, but I had to comment on one incongruity, and that was the fact that the last Captain to sail this ship was referred to as Cpt. Cromwell, Cpt. Cornwall, and Cpt. Cornwell. After at least an hour of searching on the internet, "which I hate," I finally discovered that the Captains name was indeed Cornwell. Sure, I guess it's a bit anal, but I do want to have the facts. Still gets a 5 star rating, but this should be fixed. ... interesting account of how one of the 20th century's best fur trading ships started a second career as an ... This was an interesting account of how one of the 20th century's best fur trading ships started a second career as an eerie ghost ship that somehow survived in the Arctic unmanned for several decades. Four Stars Concise history of this ship and her fate. Well researched and informative for nautical and ghost ship enthusiasts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Defense-of-Internment-The-Case-for-Racial-Profiling-in-World-War-II-and-the-War-on-Terror-Audiobook/B008H5PLH2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Defense of Internment: The Case for Racial Profiling in World War II and the War on Terror Author: Michelle Malkin Narrator: Craig Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Everything you've been taught about the World War II "internment camps" in America is wrong: In her latest investigative tour-de-force, New York Times best-selling author Michelle Malkin sets the historical record straight - and debunks radical ethnic alarmists who distort history to undermine common-sense, national security profiling. The need for this myth-shattering book is vital. President Bush's opponents have attacked every homeland defense policy as tantamount to the "racist" and "unjustified" World War II internment. Bush's own transportation secretary, Norm Mineta, continues to milk his childhood experience at a relocation camp as an excuse to ban profiling at airports. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Malkin) Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:37:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Defense-of-Internment-The-Case-for-Racial-Profiling-in-World-War-II-and-the-War-on-Terror-Audiobook/B008H5PLH2 thebookvoice.com 06:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Defense of Internment: The Case for Racial Profiling in World War II and the War on Terror Author: Michelle Malkin Narrator: Craig Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Everything you've been taught about the World War II "internment camps" in America is wrong: In her latest investigative tour-de-force, New York Times best-selling author Michelle Malkin sets the historical record straight - and debunks radical ethnic alarmists who distort history to undermine common-sense, national security profiling. The need for this myth-shattering book is vital. President Bush's opponents have attacked every homeland defense policy as tantamount to the "racist" and "unjustified" World War II internment. Bush's own transportation secretary, Norm Mineta, continues to milk his childhood experience at a relocation camp as an excuse to ban profiling at airports. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Defense of Internment: The Case for Racial Profiling in World War II and the War on Terror Author: Michelle Malkin Narrator: Craig Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-05-12 Publisher: Regnery Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Everything you've been taught about the World War II "internment camps" in America is wrong: In her latest investigative tour-de-force, New York Times best-selling author Michelle Malkin sets the historical record straight - and debunks radical ethnic alarmists who distort history to undermine common-sense, national security profiling. The need for this myth-shattering book is vital. President Bush's opponents have attacked every homeland defense policy as tantamount to the "racist" and "unjustified" World War II internment. Bush's own transportation secretary, Norm Mineta, continues to milk his childhood experience at a relocation camp as an excuse to ban profiling at airports. Members Reviews: This is a very demagogic book Would you try another book from Michelle Malkin and/or Craig Allen? Probably not. the writing is good, but the facts are all manipulative and ill checked. there are no gray areas, only black and white - this is not how things goes. Would you ever listen to anything by Michelle Malkin again? probably not. What does Craig Allen bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? noting that i can think, but it is more the content than the reading. Do you think In Defense of Internment: The Case for Racial Profiling in World War II and the War on Terror needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, it is ill facts book as it is. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tinker-v-Des-Moines-Independent-Community-School-District-Audiobook/B00P9GNCLO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In December 1965, a group of students in Des Moines held a meeting in the home of 16-year-old Christopher Eckhardt to plan a public showing of their support for a truce in the Vietnam war. They decided to wear black armbands throughout the holiday season and to fast on December 16 and New Years Eve. The principals of the Des Moines school learned of the plan and met on December 14 to create a policy that stated that any student wearing an armband would be asked to remove it, with refusal to do so resulting in suspension. On December 16, Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhardt wore their armbands to school and were sent home. The following day, John Tinker did the same with the same result. The students did not return to school until after New Years Day, the planned end of the protest. Through their parents, the students sued the school district for violating the students right of expression and sought an injunction to prevent the school district from disciplining the students. The district court dismissed the case and held that the school districts actions were reasonable to uphold school discipline. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the decision without opinion. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 20:17:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tinker-v-Des-Moines-Independent-Community-School-District-Audiobook/B00P9GNCLO thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In December 1965, a group of students in Des Moines held a meeting in the home of 16-year-old Christopher Eckhardt to plan a public showing of their support for a truce in the Vietnam war. They decided to wear black armbands throughout the holiday season and to fast on December 16 and New Years Eve. The principals of the Des Moines school learned of the plan and met on December 14 to create a policy that stated that any student wearing an armband would be asked to remove it, with refusal to do so resulting in suspension. On December 16, Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhardt wore their armbands to school and were sent home. The following day, John Tinker did the same with the same result. The students did not return to school until after New Years Day, the planned end of the protest. Through their parents, the students sued the school district for violating the students right of expression and sought an injunction to prevent the school district from disciplining the students. The district court dismissed the case and held that the school districts actions were reasonable to uphold school discipline. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the decision without opinion. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In December 1965, a group of students in Des Moines held a meeting in the home of 16-year-old Christopher Eckhardt to plan a public showing of their support for a truce in the Vietnam war. They decided to wear black armbands throughout the holiday season and to fast on December 16 and New Years Eve. The principals of the Des Moines school learned of the plan and met on December 14 to create a policy that stated that any student wearing an armband would be asked to remove it, with refusal to do so resulting in suspension. On December 16, Mary Beth Tinker and Christopher Eckhardt wore their armbands to school and were sent home. The following day, John Tinker did the same with the same result. The students did not return to school until after New Years Day, the planned end of the protest. Through their parents, the students sued the school district for violating the students right of expression and sought an injunction to prevent the school district from disciplining the students. The district court dismissed the case and held that the school districts actions were reasonable to uphold school discipline. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the decision without opinion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Planned-Parenthood-v-Casey-Audiobook/B00PUR42XO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planned Parenthood v. Casey Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pennsylvania legislature amended its abortion control law in 1988 and 1989. Among the new provisions, the law required informed consent and a 24 hour waiting period prior to the procedure. A minor seeking an abortion required the consent of one parent (the law allows for a judicial bypass procedure). A married woman seeking an abortion had to indicate that she notified her husband of her intention to abort the fetus. These provisions were challenged by several abortion clinics and physicians. A federal appeals court upheld all the provisions except for the husband notification requirement. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Fri, 21 Nov 2014 11:60:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Planned-Parenthood-v-Casey-Audiobook/B00PUR42XO thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planned Parenthood v. Casey Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pennsylvania legislature amended its abortion control law in 1988 and 1989. Among the new provisions, the law required informed consent and a 24 hour waiting period prior to the procedure. A minor seeking an abortion required the consent of one parent (the law allows for a judicial bypass procedure). A married woman seeking an abortion had to indicate that she notified her husband of her intention to abort the fetus. These provisions were challenged by several abortion clinics and physicians. A federal appeals court upheld all the provisions except for the husband notification requirement. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planned Parenthood v. Casey Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pennsylvania legislature amended its abortion control law in 1988 and 1989. Among the new provisions, the law required informed consent and a 24 hour waiting period prior to the procedure. A minor seeking an abortion required the consent of one parent (the law allows for a judicial bypass procedure). A married woman seeking an abortion had to indicate that she notified her husband of her intention to abort the fetus. These provisions were challenged by several abortion clinics and physicians. A federal appeals court upheld all the provisions except for the husband notification requirement. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-John-W-Dowers-War-Without-Mercy-Race-and-Power-in-the-Pacific-War-Audiobook/B01GQS0ZVS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of John W. Dower's War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War Author: Vincent Sánchez, Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In his 1986 book War Without Mercy, American historian John Dower examines Japanese-American relations during World War II and investigates links between popular culture, stereotypes, and extreme violence. He argues that it was the concept of racism - used equally by both sides - that underpinned the military conflict and led to a particularly brutal war in the Pacific and East Asia. Racial stereotypes were deliberately transmitted through mass media and government propaganda on both sides, transforming enemy forces into subhuman characters that deserved to be dominated. Fueling such fear and loathing of the "inferior other" created a certain mind-set among American and Japanese soldiers that saw them focusing on the utter destruction of an enemy believed to be beasts and vermin. Dower argues that after hostilities ceased, these racial stereotypes did not disappear but were reused to describe whichever new enemy emerged. War Without Mercy has won several prizes, including the US National Book Critics Circle Award, and Dower remains one of the most important contemporary scholars on Japanese-American relations. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vincent Sánchez) Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:24:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-John-W-Dowers-War-Without-Mercy-Race-and-Power-in-the-Pacific-War-Audiobook/B01GQS0ZVS thebookvoice.com 01:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of John W. Dower's War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War Author: Vincent Sánchez, Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In his 1986 book War Without Mercy, American historian John Dower examines Japanese-American relations during World War II and investigates links between popular culture, stereotypes, and extreme violence. He argues that it was the concept of racism - used equally by both sides - that underpinned the military conflict and led to a particularly brutal war in the Pacific and East Asia. Racial stereotypes were deliberately transmitted through mass media and government propaganda on both sides, transforming enemy forces into subhuman characters that deserved to be dominated. Fueling such fear and loathing of the "inferior other" created a certain mind-set among American and Japanese soldiers that saw them focusing on the utter destruction of an enemy believed to be beasts and vermin. Dower argues that after hostilities ceased, these racial stereotypes did not disappear but were reused to describe whichever new enemy emerged. War Without Mercy has won several prizes, including the US National Book Critics Circle Award, and Dower remains one of the most important contemporary scholars on Japanese-American relations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of John W. Dower's War Without Mercy: Race and Power in the Pacific War Author: Vincent Sánchez, Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In his 1986 book War Without Mercy, American historian John Dower examines Japanese-American relations during World War II and investigates links between popular culture, stereotypes, and extreme violence. He argues that it was the concept of racism - used equally by both sides - that underpinned the military conflict and led to a particularly brutal war in the Pacific and East Asia. Racial stereotypes were deliberately transmitted through mass media and government propaganda on both sides, transforming enemy forces into subhuman characters that deserved to be dominated. Fueling such fear and loathing of the "inferior other" created a certain mind-set among American and Japanese soldiers that saw them focusing on the utter destruction of an enemy believed to be beasts and vermin. Dower argues that after hostilities ceased, these racial stereotypes did not disappear but were reused to describe whichever new enemy emerged. War Without Mercy has won several prizes, including the US National Book Critics Circle Award, and Dower remains one of the most important contemporary scholars on Japanese-American relations. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Nazi-Flying-Saucer-Story-Audiobook/B017T2S55S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nazi Flying Saucer Story Subtitle: My Contact With Advanced Technology of the Third Reich Author: Michael X. Barton Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-15 Publisher: New Saucerian Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Are all flying saucers from outer space? This book says "No!" The author was shown prototype designs for Nazi saucers by a friend in the aerospace industry. Within a couple of years, both had vanished into thin air. Did they get too close to a forbidden secret? This book, the first ever on Nazi flying saucers, suggests that they did come too near. As publisher Gray Barker once said, they knew too much! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael X. Barton) Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:20:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Nazi-Flying-Saucer-Story-Audiobook/B017T2S55S thebookvoice.com 03:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nazi Flying Saucer Story Subtitle: My Contact With Advanced Technology of the Third Reich Author: Michael X. Barton Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-15 Publisher: New Saucerian Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Are all flying saucers from outer space? This book says "No!" The author was shown prototype designs for Nazi saucers by a friend in the aerospace industry. Within a couple of years, both had vanished into thin air. Did they get too close to a forbidden secret? This book, the first ever on Nazi flying saucers, suggests that they did come too near. As publisher Gray Barker once said, they knew too much! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nazi Flying Saucer Story Subtitle: My Contact With Advanced Technology of the Third Reich Author: Michael X. Barton Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-15 Publisher: New Saucerian Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Are all flying saucers from outer space? This book says "No!" The author was shown prototype designs for Nazi saucers by a friend in the aerospace industry. Within a couple of years, both had vanished into thin air. Did they get too close to a forbidden secret? This book, the first ever on Nazi flying saucers, suggests that they did come too near. As publisher Gray Barker once said, they knew too much! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Miss-Anne-in-Harlem-Audiobook/B00IA44P54 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miss Anne in Harlem Subtitle: The White Women of the Black Renaissance Author: Carla Kaplan Narrator: Liisa Ivary Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: New York City in the Jazz Age was host to a pulsating artistic and social revolution. Uptown, an unprecedented explosion in black music, literature, dance, and art sparked the Harlem Renaissance. While the history of this African-American awakening has been widely explored, one chapter remains untold: The story of a group of women collectively dubbed "Miss Anne". Sexualized and sensationalized in the mainstream press - portrayed as monstrous or insane - Miss Anne was sometimes derided within her chosen community of Harlem as well. While it was socially acceptable for white men to head uptown for "exotic" dancers and "hot" jazz, white women who were enthralled by life on West 125th Street took chances. Miss Anne in Harlem introduces these women - many from New Yorks wealthiest social echelons - who became patrons of, and romantic participants in, the Harlem Renaissance. They include Barnard College founder Annie Nathan Meyer, Texas heiress Josephine Cogdell Schuyler, British activist Nancy Cunard, philanthropist Charlotte Osgood Mason, educator Lillian E. Wood, and novelist Fannie Hurst - all women of accomplishment and renown in their day. Yet their contributions as hostesses, editors, activists, patrons, writers, friends, and lovers often went unacknowledged and have been lost to history until now. In a vibrant blend of social history and biography, award-winning author Carla Kaplan offers a joint portrait of six iconoclastic women who risked ostracism to follow their inclinations - and raised hot-button issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality in the bargain. Returning Miss Anne to her rightful place in the interracial history of the Harlem Renaissance, Kaplans formidable work remaps the landscape of the 1920s, alters our perception of this historical moment, and brings Miss Anne to vivid life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carla Kaplan) Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:29:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Miss-Anne-in-Harlem-Audiobook/B00IA44P54 thebookvoice.com 13:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miss Anne in Harlem Subtitle: The White Women of the Black Renaissance Author: Carla Kaplan Narrator: Liisa Ivary Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: New York City in the Jazz Age was host to a pulsating artistic and social revolution. Uptown, an unprecedented explosion in black music, literature, dance, and art sparked the Harlem Renaissance. While the history of this African-American awakening has been widely explored, one chapter remains untold: The story of a group of women collectively dubbed "Miss Anne". Sexualized and sensationalized in the mainstream press - portrayed as monstrous or insane - Miss Anne was sometimes derided within her chosen community of Harlem as well. While it was socially acceptable for white men to head uptown for "exotic" dancers and "hot" jazz, white women who were enthralled by life on West 125th Street took chances. Miss Anne in Harlem introduces these women - many from New Yorks wealthiest social echelons - who became patrons of, and romantic participants in, the Harlem Renaissance. They include Barnard College founder Annie Nathan Meyer, Texas heiress Josephine Cogdell Schuyler, British activist Nancy Cunard, philanthropist Charlotte Osgood Mason, educator Lillian E. Wood, and novelist Fannie Hurst - all women of accomplishment and renown in their day. Yet their contributions as hostesses, editors, activists, patrons, writers, friends, and lovers often went unacknowledged and have been lost to history until now. In a vibrant blend of social history and biography, award-winning author Carla Kaplan offers a joint portrait of six iconoclastic women who risked ostracism to follow their inclinations - and raised hot-button issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality in the bargain. Returning Miss Anne to her rightful place in the interracial history of the Harlem Renaissance, Kaplans formidable work remaps the landscape of the 1920s, alters our perception of this historical moment, and brings Miss Anne to vivid life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miss Anne in Harlem Subtitle: The White Women of the Black Renaissance Author: Carla Kaplan Narrator: Liisa Ivary Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: New York City in the Jazz Age was host to a pulsating artistic and social revolution. Uptown, an unprecedented explosion in black music, literature, dance, and art sparked the Harlem Renaissance. While the history of this African-American awakening has been widely explored, one chapter remains untold: The story of a group of women collectively dubbed "Miss Anne". Sexualized and sensationalized in the mainstream press - portrayed as monstrous or insane - Miss Anne was sometimes derided within her chosen community of Harlem as well. While it was socially acceptable for white men to head uptown for "exotic" dancers and "hot" jazz, white women who were enthralled by life on West 125th Street took chances. Miss Anne in Harlem introduces these women - many from New Yorks wealthiest social echelons - who became patrons of, and romantic participants in, the Harlem Renaissance. They include Barnard College founder Annie Nathan Meyer, Texas heiress Josephine Cogdell Schuyler, British activist Nancy Cunard, philanthropist Charlotte Osgood Mason, educator Lillian E. Wood, and novelist Fannie Hurst - all women of accomplishment and renown in their day. Yet their contributions as hostesses, editors, activists, patrons, writers, friends, and lovers often went unacknowledged and have been lost to history until now. In a vibrant blend of social history and biography, award-winning author Carla Kaplan offers a joint portrait of six iconoclastic women who risked ostracism to follow their inclinations - and raised hot-button issues of race, gender, class, and sexuality in the bargain. Returning Miss Anne to her rightful place in the interracial history of the Harlem Renaissance, Kaplans formidable work remaps the landscape of the 1920s, alters our perception of this historical moment, and brings Miss Anne to vivid life. Members Reviews: A rich group biography and a great read Very comprehensive biographies of incredibly interesting and dynamic white women who played significant part in Harlem Renaissance. Carla Kaplan's meticulous research results in the unique story behind the story of this much-studied place and time. Issues of race, class and gender are presented in all their complexity and within the context of the era. I have done considerable reading on civil rights and US Black history and was even aware of the term "Miss Anne," but was totally unaware of all but one of the subjects in this wonderful book. And what I knew of Nancy Cunard was a caricature. I would recommend Miss Anne in Harlem to anyone who wants to know more about how competing theories of race/gender/identity can coexist and even contribute to innovation, creative growth and understanding of American history. Fascinating illustrations and photos. "WHITE" WOMEN GONE WILD! I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Ms. Kaplan talk about her book here in Chicago. Then I borrowed it from the Bezazian branch of the Chicago Public Library. I bought it from Amazon only after that. I wanted to have it handy for reference in my own writings. It is an amazing, true tale of amazing real "white" women who defied the still bright "color line" that runs through the middle of America. The story of Nancy Cunard alone is worthy of a major motion picture. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/UFOs-1973-Audiobook/B0049UYROW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: UFOs 1973 Subtitle: Aliens, Abductions and Extraordinary Sightings Author: Jay Michael Long Narrator: Jay Michael Long Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The year was 1973. It was a tumultuous year, filled with news of Watergate, the Vietnam War, and many other historical events. UFO sightings were on the increase, culminating in abductions and extraordinary sightings through the fall of 1973. Unparalleled UFO encounters and alien visitation's occurred worldwide during the most extraordinary "UFO flap" of all time. The number of UFO reports was unprecedented during this landmark year, among them are many of the most documented cases of all time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Michael Long) Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:00:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/UFOs-1973-Audiobook/B0049UYROW thebookvoice.com 01:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: UFOs 1973 Subtitle: Aliens, Abductions and Extraordinary Sightings Author: Jay Michael Long Narrator: Jay Michael Long Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The year was 1973. It was a tumultuous year, filled with news of Watergate, the Vietnam War, and many other historical events. UFO sightings were on the increase, culminating in abductions and extraordinary sightings through the fall of 1973. Unparalleled UFO encounters and alien visitation's occurred worldwide during the most extraordinary "UFO flap" of all time. The number of UFO reports was unprecedented during this landmark year, among them are many of the most documented cases of all time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: UFOs 1973 Subtitle: Aliens, Abductions and Extraordinary Sightings Author: Jay Michael Long Narrator: Jay Michael Long Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Reality Entertainment Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The year was 1973. It was a tumultuous year, filled with news of Watergate, the Vietnam War, and many other historical events. UFO sightings were on the increase, culminating in abductions and extraordinary sightings through the fall of 1973. Unparalleled UFO encounters and alien visitation's occurred worldwide during the most extraordinary "UFO flap" of all time. The number of UFO reports was unprecedented during this landmark year, among them are many of the most documented cases of all time. Members Reviews: Why? Why are there more sightings of UFO during times of great change, as in the year 1973? I don't know--but this does do a great job of showing all of the incredible evidence of UFO activity in that year. I wonder if the Aliens come closer to us during times of change--or do they have something to do with the change itself? K 1973 was a watershed year for alien and ufo activity across the world. This video details those incidents and explores them in depth. I was really impresssed with the insight provided here and will be watching this gem again and again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/No-Such-Thing-as-Society-Audiobook/B004RP892A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Such Thing as Society Subtitle: A History of Britain in the 1980s Author: Andy McSmith Narrator: David Holt Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The 1980s was the revolutionary decade of the 20th century. From the Falklands war and the miners' strike to Bobby Sands and the Guildford Four, from Diana and the New Romantics to Live Aid and the 'big bang', from the Rubik's cube to the ZX Spectrum, McSmith's brilliant narrative account uncovers the truth behind the decade that changed Britain forever - politically, economically and culturally. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy McSmith) Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:31:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/No-Such-Thing-as-Society-Audiobook/B004RP892A thebookvoice.com 15:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Such Thing as Society Subtitle: A History of Britain in the 1980s Author: Andy McSmith Narrator: David Holt Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The 1980s was the revolutionary decade of the 20th century. From the Falklands war and the miners' strike to Bobby Sands and the Guildford Four, from Diana and the New Romantics to Live Aid and the 'big bang', from the Rubik's cube to the ZX Spectrum, McSmith's brilliant narrative account uncovers the truth behind the decade that changed Britain forever - politically, economically and culturally. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Such Thing as Society Subtitle: A History of Britain in the 1980s Author: Andy McSmith Narrator: David Holt Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The 1980s was the revolutionary decade of the 20th century. From the Falklands war and the miners' strike to Bobby Sands and the Guildford Four, from Diana and the New Romantics to Live Aid and the 'big bang', from the Rubik's cube to the ZX Spectrum, McSmith's brilliant narrative account uncovers the truth behind the decade that changed Britain forever - politically, economically and culturally. Members Reviews: Unsympathetic to Mrs Thatcher. Would you listen to No Such Thing as Society again? Why? Perhaps. There was a lot in there. What was one of the most memorable moments of No Such Thing as Society? When Sir Geoffrey Howe, a man memorably compared to a sheep, sat through a public tongue lashing and humiliation from Thatcher, and then walked out in a remarkably memorable manner, setting up Thatcher for the coup de grace. Which character as performed by David Holt was your favorite? They were interesting, but one dimensional. This is a history, not a novel. If pressed to choose, I'd say Michael Heseltine or Nigel Lawson held tremendous potential, but theirrole was limited to the narrative. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The destruction of ancient mining and industrial communities. A development that we are only beginning to come to appreciate the full implications of. Any additional comments? Despite the impression the above comments might give, as a child of the 1980s, I enjoyed this book - a touch of Adrian Mole, with just a sprinkling of William Shirer or Gibbons. I had it in my wishlist for 3 years and am glad I finally listened to it. Fascinating review ofBritain in the 80's The book covers many topics about The life of the British people from race riots, politics , cost of living , poor vs the rich, music, pop stars etc. well written With an excellent narrator So close and yet so far I had my childhood and early adolescence through the 80's. I remember lots of the events happening, but didn't really understand why. This is a great listen. I didn't find it particularly biased, but informative and extremely touching. So many things occured in the 80's that shaped the world we live in today. I often found myself welling up whilst sitting on the train and had to get my sunglasses out! It's almost unreal to think that things we simply would not tolerate these days were the norm only 30 or so years ago. Whatever your age or your memories of this time, listen and be amazed. I really needed this to fill my gaps of knowledge. I was born in 1982 and left the UK in 1986 for nearly 20 years. I needed this book to fill the big gap in my understanding of British history during that 1980s period. So many events of today make sense now. Silly it my sound, but I never thought of the movers and shakers of today having their roots in the 1980s. Gordon Brown is mentioned, as is Tony Blair. The Wapping strike and Rupert Murdoch breaking the unions. Unions in general, which are now making a bit of a comeback into the national news. It covers culture, history, economics, fashion, women's history, LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite) history, racial history, sports history, and more. Events that are now having anniversaries, like the Hillsborough disaster, are covered. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Cold-War-Turning-Point-Audiobook/B015ERMLTG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cold War Turning Point Subtitle: Nixon and China, 1969-1972 Author: Chris Tudda Narrator: Aaron Killian Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In February 1972 President Nixon arrived in Beijing for what Chairman Mao Zedong called the "week that changed the world". Using recently declassified sources from American, Chinese, European, and Soviet archives, Chris Tudda's A Cold War Turning Point reveals new details about the relationship forged by the Nixon administration and the Chinese government that dramatically altered the trajectory of the Cold War. Between the years 1969 and 1972, Nixon's national security team actively fostered the US rapprochement with China. Tudda argues that Nixon, in bold opposition to the stance of his predecessors, recognized the mutual benefits of repairing the Sino-US relationship and was determined to establish a partnership with China. In a contested but calculated move, Nixon gradually eased trade and travel restrictions to China. Mao responded in kind, albeit slowly, by releasing prisoners, inviting the US ping-pong team to Beijing, and secretly hosting Secretary of State Henry Kissinger prior to Nixon's momentous visit. A Cold War Turning Point is the first book to use the Nixon tapes and Kissinger telephone conversations to illustrate the complexity of early Sino-US relations. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Critic Reviews: "Tudda offers the most comprehensive and nuanced examination on the making of the Sino-American rapprochement...an outstanding job in pulling off the secretive cloak and bringing clarity to this historic conundrum." (Journal of American History) "An outstanding book...the most trustworthy and convincing account of US-China policy from 1969 to 1972 so far." (American Historical Review) "A remarkably thorough, meticulously documented, and yet, utterly readable account of an important 'turning point' in Cold War history." (Presidential Studies Quarterly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Tudda) Wed, 16 Sep 2015 14:20:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Cold-War-Turning-Point-Audiobook/B015ERMLTG thebookvoice.com 10:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cold War Turning Point Subtitle: Nixon and China, 1969-1972 Author: Chris Tudda Narrator: Aaron Killian Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In February 1972 President Nixon arrived in Beijing for what Chairman Mao Zedong called the "week that changed the world". Using recently declassified sources from American, Chinese, European, and Soviet archives, Chris Tudda's A Cold War Turning Point reveals new details about the relationship forged by the Nixon administration and the Chinese government that dramatically altered the trajectory of the Cold War. Between the years 1969 and 1972, Nixon's national security team actively fostered the US rapprochement with China. Tudda argues that Nixon, in bold opposition to the stance of his predecessors, recognized the mutual benefits of repairing the Sino-US relationship and was determined to establish a partnership with China. In a contested but calculated move, Nixon gradually eased trade and travel restrictions to China. Mao responded in kind, albeit slowly, by releasing prisoners, inviting the US ping-pong team to Beijing, and secretly hosting Secretary of State Henry Kissinger prior to Nixon's momentous visit. A Cold War Turning Point is the first book to use the Nixon tapes and Kissinger telephone conversations to illustrate the complexity of early Sino-US relations. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Critic Reviews: "Tudda offers the most comprehensive and nuanced examination on the making of the Sino-American rapprochement...an outstanding job in pulling off the secretive cloak and bringing clarity to this historic conundrum." (Journal of American History) "An outstanding book...the most trustworthy and convincing account of US-China policy from 1969 to 1972 so far." (American Historical Review) "A remarkably thorough, meticulously documented, and yet, utterly readable account of an important 'turning point' in Cold War history." (Presidential Studies Quarterly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Cold War Turning Point Subtitle: Nixon and China, 1969-1972 Author: Chris Tudda Narrator: Aaron Killian Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 09-16-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In February 1972 President Nixon arrived in Beijing for what Chairman Mao Zedong called the "week that changed the world". Using recently declassified sources from American, Chinese, European, and Soviet archives, Chris Tudda's A Cold War Turning Point reveals new details about the relationship forged by the Nixon administration and the Chinese government that dramatically altered the trajectory of the Cold War. Between the years 1969 and 1972, Nixon's national security team actively fostered the US rapprochement with China. Tudda argues that Nixon, in bold opposition to the stance of his predecessors, recognized the mutual benefits of repairing the Sino-US relationship and was determined to establish a partnership with China. In a contested but calculated move, Nixon gradually eased trade and travel restrictions to China. Mao responded in kind, albeit slowly, by releasing prisoners, inviting the US ping-pong team to Beijing, and secretly hosting Secretary of State Henry Kissinger prior to Nixon's momentous visit. A Cold War Turning Point is the first book to use the Nixon tapes and Kissinger telephone conversations to illustrate the complexity of early Sino-US relations. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. Critic Reviews: "Tudda offers the most comprehensive and nuanced examination on the making of the Sino-American rapprochement...an outstanding job in pulling off the secretive cloak and bringing clarity to this historic conundrum." (Journal of American History) "An outstanding book...the most trustworthy and convincing account of US-China policy from 1969 to 1972 so far." (American Historical Review) "A remarkably thorough, meticulously documented, and yet, utterly readable account of an important 'turning point' in Cold War history." (Presidential Studies Quarterly) Members Reviews: Excellent Read In this enlightening Cold War account, Chris Tudda artfully blends thrilling narrative with deep historical research. It is a fascinating read for so many reasons. Many accounts of the Nixon administration are unable to separate the authorâs personal feelings about the president from the actual details of his administration. Tudda clearly did not come into his research to âproveâ any assumptions about Nixon. Instead, he objectively navigates the reader through several archives to reconstruct the events surrounding one of most important periods during the Cold War: Sino-American rapprochement. Here are a few details I particularly enjoyed: â Tudda goes into great detail about the U.S. attempt to keep Taiwan in the United Nations. Unfortunately, I have found many authors to gloss over this important event. â He also expertly explores the Nixon administrationâs relationship with Pakistan, a critical asset in Americaâs outreach to China, while simultaneously dealing with the fallout from the 1970 cyclone in East Pakistan, the subsequent movement for autonomy (and ultimatly independence), and the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. â As an interesting â and important â backdrop to the negotiations, Tudda also accurately explains the intense rivalry between National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and Secretary of State William Rogers. I have read a number of academic books on the Nixon administrationâs Cold War policies. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Defining-Marriage-Audiobook/B0195F92JA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defining Marriage Subtitle: Voices from a Forty-Year Labor of Love Author: Matthew Baume Narrator: Matthew Baume Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Matthew Baume Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Defining Marriage traces the decades-long evolution of marriage through the personal stories of those who lived through it. Writer Matt Baume provides an intimate glimpse into the private lives of those who dreamed of marriage in the 1970s, the survivors of the 1980s, the audacious pioneers of the 1990s, the tireless soldiers of the 2000s, and the champions who won marriage today. Along the way, he explores the individual stories of the people who participated in this revolution, examines what marriage has become, and shows with vivid, compelling personal narratives how the act of defining marriage forever changed the lives and loves of the people who fought to define the institution. As the journey to equality unfolds over the years, Baume finds himself unexpectedly evaluating his own self-contradictory life as a marriage activist with no plans to marry his longtime partner. Over the course of years, the story of marriage is recounted through intimate, revealing conversations with prominent LGBT figures, allies, and grassroots activists. Dustin Lance Black shares the story of how his escape from childhood abuse prepared him to bring hope to millions; Dan Savage recalls his rejection of the closet at a young age; and Andrew Sullivan remembers the call for marriage in the 1980s that earned him unexpected enemies. Baume visits with Rob Reiner, who inherited a passion for social justice from his television family; San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who stood up to an unjust law and the president of the United States; and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, a former seminary student who picked up the mantle of LGBT liberation after the death of a friend and mentor. From decades past to this moment in history, from halls of power to private bedrooms, from the political to the personal, Defining Marriage is the story of how people from all walks of life fought to change marriage - and how fighting for marriage, in turn, changed them. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Baume) Thu, 10 Dec 2015 14:27:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Defining-Marriage-Audiobook/B0195F92JA thebookvoice.com 06:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defining Marriage Subtitle: Voices from a Forty-Year Labor of Love Author: Matthew Baume Narrator: Matthew Baume Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Matthew Baume Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Defining Marriage traces the decades-long evolution of marriage through the personal stories of those who lived through it. Writer Matt Baume provides an intimate glimpse into the private lives of those who dreamed of marriage in the 1970s, the survivors of the 1980s, the audacious pioneers of the 1990s, the tireless soldiers of the 2000s, and the champions who won marriage today. Along the way, he explores the individual stories of the people who participated in this revolution, examines what marriage has become, and shows with vivid, compelling personal narratives how the act of defining marriage forever changed the lives and loves of the people who fought to define the institution. As the journey to equality unfolds over the years, Baume finds himself unexpectedly evaluating his own self-contradictory life as a marriage activist with no plans to marry his longtime partner. Over the course of years, the story of marriage is recounted through intimate, revealing conversations with prominent LGBT figures, allies, and grassroots activists. Dustin Lance Black shares the story of how his escape from childhood abuse prepared him to bring hope to millions; Dan Savage recalls his rejection of the closet at a young age; and Andrew Sullivan remembers the call for marriage in the 1980s that earned him unexpected enemies. Baume visits with Rob Reiner, who inherited a passion for social justice from his television family; San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who stood up to an unjust law and the president of the United States; and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, a former seminary student who picked up the mantle of LGBT liberation after the death of a friend and mentor. From decades past to this moment in history, from halls of power to private bedrooms, from the political to the personal, Defining Marriage is the story of how people from all walks of life fought to change marriage - and how fighting for marriage, in turn, changed them. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defining Marriage Subtitle: Voices from a Forty-Year Labor of Love Author: Matthew Baume Narrator: Matthew Baume Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-15 Publisher: Matthew Baume Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Defining Marriage traces the decades-long evolution of marriage through the personal stories of those who lived through it. Writer Matt Baume provides an intimate glimpse into the private lives of those who dreamed of marriage in the 1970s, the survivors of the 1980s, the audacious pioneers of the 1990s, the tireless soldiers of the 2000s, and the champions who won marriage today. Along the way, he explores the individual stories of the people who participated in this revolution, examines what marriage has become, and shows with vivid, compelling personal narratives how the act of defining marriage forever changed the lives and loves of the people who fought to define the institution. As the journey to equality unfolds over the years, Baume finds himself unexpectedly evaluating his own self-contradictory life as a marriage activist with no plans to marry his longtime partner. Over the course of years, the story of marriage is recounted through intimate, revealing conversations with prominent LGBT figures, allies, and grassroots activists. Dustin Lance Black shares the story of how his escape from childhood abuse prepared him to bring hope to millions; Dan Savage recalls his rejection of the closet at a young age; and Andrew Sullivan remembers the call for marriage in the 1980s that earned him unexpected enemies. Baume visits with Rob Reiner, who inherited a passion for social justice from his television family; San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, who stood up to an unjust law and the president of the United States; and Seattle Mayor Ed Murray, a former seminary student who picked up the mantle of LGBT liberation after the death of a friend and mentor. From decades past to this moment in history, from halls of power to private bedrooms, from the political to the personal, Defining Marriage is the story of how people from all walks of life fought to change marriage - and how fighting for marriage, in turn, changed them. Members Reviews: Get this book! Baume has brought me up to date on the marriage equality movement. Many gays in my generation have been focused on HIV/AIDS activism and missed the earlier part of Baume's 40+ year timeline. Clearly written, with a sense of humor that doesn't overpower the historic points he makes. Excellent and highly recommended. I'm so happy for all the people who are the beneficiaries of the pioneers that Baume has interviewed. Unfortunately I married a liar, a cheat, and a swindler, but life goes on, and the Obergefell decision has brightened up my existence considerably. See History from the first person. Downloaded this on book on day of release, and have already finished reading it. A history that I'm glad is documented and I look forward to the day that a young queer person picks up this book and is totally surprised at what they read. Sorta like the way some people read about Pride month and find out it was all because of a riot at a hole in the wall dive called the Stonewall. Matt has the ear that finds the story told in the person's own voice that illuminates our struggles and our lives. Marriage equality through the storytelling of Matt Baume Instead of the typical marriage equality "book-umentary", Matt Baume wrote from a very personal, moving, and unique perspective capturing stories from public figures and average folks who lived the marriage equality movement. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Regents-of-the-University-of-California-v-Bakke-Audiobook/B00PAYM4BY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regents of the University of California v. Bakke Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Allan Bakke, a thirty-five-year-old white man, had twice applied for admission to the University of California Medical School at Davis. He was rejected both times. The school reserved sixteen places in each entering class of one hundred for "qualified" minorities, as part of the university's affirmative action program, in an effort to redress longstanding, unfair minority exclusions from the medical profession. Bakke's qualifications (college GPA and test scores) exceeded those of any of the minority students admitted in the two years Bakke's applications were rejected. Bakke contended, first in the California courts, then in the Supreme Court, that he was excluded from admission solely on the basis of race. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 09:44:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Regents-of-the-University-of-California-v-Bakke-Audiobook/B00PAYM4BY thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regents of the University of California v. Bakke Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Allan Bakke, a thirty-five-year-old white man, had twice applied for admission to the University of California Medical School at Davis. He was rejected both times. The school reserved sixteen places in each entering class of one hundred for "qualified" minorities, as part of the university's affirmative action program, in an effort to redress longstanding, unfair minority exclusions from the medical profession. Bakke's qualifications (college GPA and test scores) exceeded those of any of the minority students admitted in the two years Bakke's applications were rejected. Bakke contended, first in the California courts, then in the Supreme Court, that he was excluded from admission solely on the basis of race. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Regents of the University of California v. Bakke Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Allan Bakke, a thirty-five-year-old white man, had twice applied for admission to the University of California Medical School at Davis. He was rejected both times. The school reserved sixteen places in each entering class of one hundred for "qualified" minorities, as part of the university's affirmative action program, in an effort to redress longstanding, unfair minority exclusions from the medical profession. Bakke's qualifications (college GPA and test scores) exceeded those of any of the minority students admitted in the two years Bakke's applications were rejected. Bakke contended, first in the California courts, then in the Supreme Court, that he was excluded from admission solely on the basis of race. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-Killing-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00CC0JH6Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: Killing Kennedy Subtitle: The End of Camelot Author: Save Time Summaries Narrator: Dan McGowan Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-13 Publisher: Save Time Summaries Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Save time and understand more! WARNING: This is not the actual book Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly. Do not buy this summary if you are looking for a full copy of the book, which can be found back on the search page. Instead, we have already read and marked-up the entire book for you. We pulled out all the key insights, events and take-away points to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis designed to save you a few hours. In doing so, unfortunately we cannot give you dozens and dozens of pages covering all of the background scenery and in-depth biographical information discussed in the book. For that, we encourage you to purchase a copy of the full book. Packaged together in an engaging and easily digestible format, this concise summary works great as an unofficial study guide or companion to listen to alongside the book. Or, if you're not ready for the full book yet but still want some analysis and insight, then this is a great way to save a little money and a lot of time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Save Time Summaries) Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:14:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-Killing-Kennedy-Audiobook/B00CC0JH6Y thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: Killing Kennedy Subtitle: The End of Camelot Author: Save Time Summaries Narrator: Dan McGowan Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-13 Publisher: Save Time Summaries Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Save time and understand more! WARNING: This is not the actual book Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly. Do not buy this summary if you are looking for a full copy of the book, which can be found back on the search page. Instead, we have already read and marked-up the entire book for you. We pulled out all the key insights, events and take-away points to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis designed to save you a few hours. In doing so, unfortunately we cannot give you dozens and dozens of pages covering all of the background scenery and in-depth biographical information discussed in the book. For that, we encourage you to purchase a copy of the full book. Packaged together in an engaging and easily digestible format, this concise summary works great as an unofficial study guide or companion to listen to alongside the book. Or, if you're not ready for the full book yet but still want some analysis and insight, then this is a great way to save a little money and a lot of time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: Killing Kennedy Subtitle: The End of Camelot Author: Save Time Summaries Narrator: Dan McGowan Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-13 Publisher: Save Time Summaries Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Save time and understand more! WARNING: This is not the actual book Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly. Do not buy this summary if you are looking for a full copy of the book, which can be found back on the search page. Instead, we have already read and marked-up the entire book for you. We pulled out all the key insights, events and take-away points to give you a comprehensive chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis designed to save you a few hours. In doing so, unfortunately we cannot give you dozens and dozens of pages covering all of the background scenery and in-depth biographical information discussed in the book. For that, we encourage you to purchase a copy of the full book. Packaged together in an engaging and easily digestible format, this concise summary works great as an unofficial study guide or companion to listen to alongside the book. Or, if you're not ready for the full book yet but still want some analysis and insight, then this is a great way to save a little money and a lot of time. Members Reviews: If you are interested in JFK, you'll love it I very much enjoyed it, and will listen again. I've read many books on JFK and his Wife Jackie, I found her biography especially interesting because it explains how she suffered from undiagnosed severe PTSD from the moment of the assassination. Say what you will, but had this man been given a second term, there's no doubt history would be very different. Not a lot I can't judge the original as I haven't read it but I've had far better summaries in other series. This is just very sparse and more like the first part of a Wikipedia article. But if it's cheap then it might serve as a quick reminder of the bare facts. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/United-States-v-Nixon-Audiobook/B00PB0J4UQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: United States v. Nixon Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A grand jury returned indictments against seven of President Richard Nixon's closest aides in the Watergate affair. The special prosecutor appointed by Nixon and the defendants sought audio tapes of conversations recorded by Nixon in the Oval Office. Nixon asserted that he was immune from the subpoena claiming "executive privilege," which is the right to withhold information from other government branches to preserve confidential communications within the executive branch or to secure the national interest. Decided together with Nixon v. United States. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:45:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/United-States-v-Nixon-Audiobook/B00PB0J4UQ thebookvoice.com 03:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: United States v. Nixon Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A grand jury returned indictments against seven of President Richard Nixon's closest aides in the Watergate affair. The special prosecutor appointed by Nixon and the defendants sought audio tapes of conversations recorded by Nixon in the Oval Office. Nixon asserted that he was immune from the subpoena claiming "executive privilege," which is the right to withhold information from other government branches to preserve confidential communications within the executive branch or to secure the national interest. Decided together with Nixon v. United States. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: United States v. Nixon Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: A grand jury returned indictments against seven of President Richard Nixon's closest aides in the Watergate affair. The special prosecutor appointed by Nixon and the defendants sought audio tapes of conversations recorded by Nixon in the Oval Office. Nixon asserted that he was immune from the subpoena claiming "executive privilege," which is the right to withhold information from other government branches to preserve confidential communications within the executive branch or to secure the national interest. Decided together with Nixon v. United States. Members Reviews: History rhymes? A sitting Republican President, being investigated by a Special Counsel (back then, "Special Prosecutor."). A series of firings of figures in White House inner circles. Angry denunciations of leaks and leakers. A President standing on the sanctity of confidential Presidential communications and prerogatives. Passing on these big historical moments and forks in the road, are judges of historical stature, in live conversation. What's not to like? This audiobook will appeal (pun!) to lawyers and deep legal fans. It is quite technical, weaving in and out of very high concepts in US law alongside lots of procedural nuts and bolts. But this is the big league, and nowhere is the grand and the particular tied together in such elegant and stimulating fashion. Laypeople with less than a strong interest may find themselves dozing. Richard Nixon provided the ideal protagonist for this drama -- as a cunning, cagey lawyer at every turn, a brilliant and flawed man, with a personality of immense complexity (though he appears here only through counsel, so his visage floats behind it all). And we have the TAPES, partly due to this decision! In some weird way, I miss that crafty son of a gun. The guy now might have parallels to Nixon's self-destructiveness, and glaring (not to say crass casino-neon-lit) flaws, but nothing like Nixon's craft. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Murder-of-Princess-Diana-Audiobook/B00CQ5WIZW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder of Princess Diana Subtitle: Revealed: The Truth Behind the Assassination of the Century Author: Noel Botham Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Prospero Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The death of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, sent shockwaves around the world. A nation was left in mourning, but soon feelings of suspicion surfaced: was her death all that the Establishment might wish us to believe? Now, after an exhaustive two-year probe, investigative writer and former journalist Noel Botham has dared to reveal what the people of Britain have always believed - that Diana's death was murder. Using his unique contacts in the secretive worlds of intelligence and royalty, the author has uncovered the facts that prove Diana was - as she herself predicted she would be - the victim of a professional hit squad. He presents a clear account of what really happened on that fateful day of 31 August 1997. Why was the killing sanctioned? How was it executed? Was there really another car in the tunnel at the time of the crash? All of these questions and more, including how the truth was covered up by an official whitewash, are answered. This astounding book is what all enquiring minds have been waiting for, blowing the lid off the secrets the Establishment does not want us to know. The Murder of Princess Diana firmly lays to rest the theory that Diana's death was a tragic accident, and finally gives the people of Britain the explanation they deserve. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Noel Botham) Tue, 14 May 2013 02:06:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Murder-of-Princess-Diana-Audiobook/B00CQ5WIZW thebookvoice.com 08:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder of Princess Diana Subtitle: Revealed: The Truth Behind the Assassination of the Century Author: Noel Botham Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Prospero Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The death of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, sent shockwaves around the world. A nation was left in mourning, but soon feelings of suspicion surfaced: was her death all that the Establishment might wish us to believe? Now, after an exhaustive two-year probe, investigative writer and former journalist Noel Botham has dared to reveal what the people of Britain have always believed - that Diana's death was murder. Using his unique contacts in the secretive worlds of intelligence and royalty, the author has uncovered the facts that prove Diana was - as she herself predicted she would be - the victim of a professional hit squad. He presents a clear account of what really happened on that fateful day of 31 August 1997. Why was the killing sanctioned? How was it executed? Was there really another car in the tunnel at the time of the crash? All of these questions and more, including how the truth was covered up by an official whitewash, are answered. This astounding book is what all enquiring minds have been waiting for, blowing the lid off the secrets the Establishment does not want us to know. The Murder of Princess Diana firmly lays to rest the theory that Diana's death was a tragic accident, and finally gives the people of Britain the explanation they deserve. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murder of Princess Diana Subtitle: Revealed: The Truth Behind the Assassination of the Century Author: Noel Botham Narrator: Simon Whistler Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-13 Publisher: Prospero Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The death of Princess Diana, Princess of Wales, sent shockwaves around the world. A nation was left in mourning, but soon feelings of suspicion surfaced: was her death all that the Establishment might wish us to believe? Now, after an exhaustive two-year probe, investigative writer and former journalist Noel Botham has dared to reveal what the people of Britain have always believed - that Diana's death was murder. Using his unique contacts in the secretive worlds of intelligence and royalty, the author has uncovered the facts that prove Diana was - as she herself predicted she would be - the victim of a professional hit squad. He presents a clear account of what really happened on that fateful day of 31 August 1997. Why was the killing sanctioned? How was it executed? Was there really another car in the tunnel at the time of the crash? All of these questions and more, including how the truth was covered up by an official whitewash, are answered. This astounding book is what all enquiring minds have been waiting for, blowing the lid off the secrets the Establishment does not want us to know. The Murder of Princess Diana firmly lays to rest the theory that Diana's death was a tragic accident, and finally gives the people of Britain the explanation they deserve. Members Reviews: Liked it! Interesting book. Gives great contrast to Penny Junor's The Duchess -biography about Camilla, that I just finished. There are many sides to the same story. The Murder of Princess Diana Where does The Murder of Princess Diana rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? The story was very interesting and eye opening, but was totally ruined by the reader. Who ever chose Simon Whistler read the book should be assassinated. What did you like best about this story? Very informative. How could the performance have been better? Totally different reader. Simon Whistler was dreadful, would not by any book read by him. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? No, knew the story and the conclusion. The reader made me want to cry. Any additional comments? Very disappoint with the performance of what was a well researched book. Do not purchase this book this book does not tell you anything that you don't already know. I would not recommend this book. The title suggests the truth is revealed but this is not the case, it is just a series of facts that are already in the public domain. The narration is the worst I've ever heard. The narrator mispronounced words constantly and read the book in the style of a news reader making it extremely difficult to listen to. He even sounded the c in the word miscellaneous. I was really looking forward to this book and found myself extremely disappointed. Do not purchase. Narrator is so bad!! Worst narrator ever used, shame really as book itself is quite interesting. I'll just be reading and not listening from now on. narrator from hell struggled to finish solely because of the absolutely dreadful narrator with his boringly slow, sing song, tone. He absolutely destroyed what could have an interesting book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Triumph-of-Improvisation-Audiobook/B01BLQPMFE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Triumph of Improvisation Subtitle: Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War Author: James Graham Wilson Narrator: Graham Christian Barnard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In The Triumph of Improvisation, James Graham Wilson takes a long view of the end of the Cold War, from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 to Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. Drawing on deep archival research and recently declassified papers, Wilson argues that adaptation, improvisation, and engagement by individuals in positions of power ended the specter of a nuclear holocaust. Amid ambivalence and uncertainty, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, George Shultz, George H. W. Bush, and a host of other actors engaged with adversaries and adapted to a rapidly changing international environment and information age in which global capitalism recovered as command economies failed. Eschewing the notion of a coherent grand strategy to end the Cold War, Wilson paints a vivid portrait of how leaders made choices; some made poor choices while others reacted prudently, imaginatively, and courageously to events they did not foresee. Critic Reviews: "The Triumph of Improvisation is an important book... The writing is accomplished, the narrative smooth, the organization effective, and the analysis sophisticated." (Robert J. McMahon, Ralph D. Mershon Distinguished Professor of History, The Ohio State University) "I can think of few if any books that so comprehensively describe White House policymaking toward the Soviets, with an eye toward Reagan's confounding leadership style, as The Triumph of Improvisation. James Graham Wilson's impressive archival work really shines through in his analysis of the Reagan years." (Jeffrey A. Engel, Southern Methodist University, author of The China Diary of George H. W. Bush: The Making of a Global President) biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Graham Wilson) Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:55:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Triumph-of-Improvisation-Audiobook/B01BLQPMFE thebookvoice.com 08:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Triumph of Improvisation Subtitle: Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War Author: James Graham Wilson Narrator: Graham Christian Barnard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In The Triumph of Improvisation, James Graham Wilson takes a long view of the end of the Cold War, from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 to Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. Drawing on deep archival research and recently declassified papers, Wilson argues that adaptation, improvisation, and engagement by individuals in positions of power ended the specter of a nuclear holocaust. Amid ambivalence and uncertainty, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, George Shultz, George H. W. Bush, and a host of other actors engaged with adversaries and adapted to a rapidly changing international environment and information age in which global capitalism recovered as command economies failed. Eschewing the notion of a coherent grand strategy to end the Cold War, Wilson paints a vivid portrait of how leaders made choices; some made poor choices while others reacted prudently, imaginatively, and courageously to events they did not foresee. Critic Reviews: "The Triumph of Improvisation is an important book... The writing is accomplished, the narrative smooth, the organization effective, and the analysis sophisticated." (Robert J. McMahon, Ralph D. Mershon Distinguished Professor of History, The Ohio State University) "I can think of few if any books that so comprehensively describe White House policymaking toward the Soviets, with an eye toward Reagan's confounding leadership style, as The Triumph of Improvisation. James Graham Wilson's impressive archival work really shines through in his analysis of the Reagan years." (Jeffrey A. Engel, Southern Methodist University, author of The China Diary of George H. W. Bush: The Making of a Global President) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Triumph of Improvisation Subtitle: Gorbachev's Adaptability, Reagan's Engagement, and the End of the Cold War Author: James Graham Wilson Narrator: Graham Christian Barnard Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In The Triumph of Improvisation, James Graham Wilson takes a long view of the end of the Cold War, from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in December 1979 to Operation Desert Storm in January 1991. Drawing on deep archival research and recently declassified papers, Wilson argues that adaptation, improvisation, and engagement by individuals in positions of power ended the specter of a nuclear holocaust. Amid ambivalence and uncertainty, Mikhail Gorbachev, Ronald Reagan, George Shultz, George H. W. Bush, and a host of other actors engaged with adversaries and adapted to a rapidly changing international environment and information age in which global capitalism recovered as command economies failed. Eschewing the notion of a coherent grand strategy to end the Cold War, Wilson paints a vivid portrait of how leaders made choices; some made poor choices while others reacted prudently, imaginatively, and courageously to events they did not foresee. Critic Reviews: "The Triumph of Improvisation is an important book... The writing is accomplished, the narrative smooth, the organization effective, and the analysis sophisticated." (Robert J. McMahon, Ralph D. Mershon Distinguished Professor of History, The Ohio State University) "I can think of few if any books that so comprehensively describe White House policymaking toward the Soviets, with an eye toward Reagan's confounding leadership style, as The Triumph of Improvisation. James Graham Wilson's impressive archival work really shines through in his analysis of the Reagan years." (Jeffrey A. Engel, Southern Methodist University, author of The China Diary of George H. W. Bush: The Making of a Global President) Members Reviews: A good book if you want to understand the winning of the Cold War. I bought this book looking for something that made good use of newly released information on Reagan, Gorbachev and the Cold War that dominated the politics of my generation. I had read another book on this topic and was horribly disappointed - not so with this book. The author clearly did his research, and brought depth, breadth, and good insight to his telling of the long story of the Cold War. Modern popular interpretation of the end of the Cold War credits Ronald Reagan almost exclusively for the final results, but this author shows the contributions of many of Reagan's cabinet members, Gorbachev and his cohorts, and George Bush and his cabinet. The book spans politics, economics, military strategy, the influence of middle east strategy, and philosophical perspectives of all the players. By the time I was through I had a very clear picture of the many complexities, and while I may not understand all the intricate details I did find the author gave me a much broader understanding of what led to the end of the Soviet Union as the other major world power. This book did give a good explanation of the internal and external issues that led to Gorbachev's rise to power, and to the confluence of events that led to the amazing arms reduction agreements and the calming of Cold War tensions. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Baker-v-Carr-Audiobook/B00P9GN7BO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baker v. Carr Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Charles W. Baker and other Tennessee citizens alleged that a 1901 law designed to apportion the seats for the state's General Assembly was virtually ignored. Baker's suit detailed how Tennessee's reapportionment efforts ignored significant economic growth and population shifts within the state. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:30:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Baker-v-Carr-Audiobook/B00P9GN7BO thebookvoice.com 07:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baker v. Carr Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Charles W. Baker and other Tennessee citizens alleged that a 1901 law designed to apportion the seats for the state's General Assembly was virtually ignored. Baker's suit detailed how Tennessee's reapportionment efforts ignored significant economic growth and population shifts within the state. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Baker v. Carr Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Charles W. Baker and other Tennessee citizens alleged that a 1901 law designed to apportion the seats for the state's General Assembly was virtually ignored. Baker's suit detailed how Tennessee's reapportionment efforts ignored significant economic growth and population shifts within the state. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/New-York-Times-Co-v-United-States-Audiobook/B00OZ68IKE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New York Times Co. v. United States Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In what became known as the "Pentagon Papers Case", the Nixon Administration attempted to prevent the New York Times and Washington Post from publishing materials belonging to a classified Defense Department study regarding the history of United States activities in Vietnam. The President argued that prior restraint was necessary to protect national security. This case was decided together with United States v. Washington Post Co. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Wed, 29 Oct 2014 02:48:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/New-York-Times-Co-v-United-States-Audiobook/B00OZ68IKE thebookvoice.com 02:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New York Times Co. v. United States Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In what became known as the "Pentagon Papers Case", the Nixon Administration attempted to prevent the New York Times and Washington Post from publishing materials belonging to a classified Defense Department study regarding the history of United States activities in Vietnam. The President argued that prior restraint was necessary to protect national security. This case was decided together with United States v. Washington Post Co. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New York Times Co. v. United States Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In what became known as the "Pentagon Papers Case", the Nixon Administration attempted to prevent the New York Times and Washington Post from publishing materials belonging to a classified Defense Department study regarding the history of United States activities in Vietnam. The President argued that prior restraint was necessary to protect national security. This case was decided together with United States v. Washington Post Co. Members Reviews: Incomplete!!!!!! Warning, this is a live recording of the supreme court hearing. Though interesting on historical and fly-on-the-wall perspectives, there are parts that are hard to hear, but worst of all, it is incomplete and stops in the middle of the hearing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lemon-v-Kurtzman-Audiobook/B00P8RJ6FK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lemon v. Kurtzman Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pennsylvania legislature passed Act 109, which reimbursed nonpublic religious schools for certain secular educational services. On June 28, 1971, the Supreme Court held that Act 109 violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The case was remanded, and on remand the district court entered an order which permitted the State to reimburse nonpublic religious schools for services provided before Act 109 was declared constitution. Lemon and others challenged the district court's opinion, asserting that the district court erred in refusing to enjoin payment of around $24 million set aside by the State to compensate nonpublic religious schools for educational services rendered during the 1970-1971 school year. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 11:19:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lemon-v-Kurtzman-Audiobook/B00P8RJ6FK thebookvoice.com 02:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lemon v. Kurtzman Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pennsylvania legislature passed Act 109, which reimbursed nonpublic religious schools for certain secular educational services. On June 28, 1971, the Supreme Court held that Act 109 violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The case was remanded, and on remand the district court entered an order which permitted the State to reimburse nonpublic religious schools for services provided before Act 109 was declared constitution. Lemon and others challenged the district court's opinion, asserting that the district court erred in refusing to enjoin payment of around $24 million set aside by the State to compensate nonpublic religious schools for educational services rendered during the 1970-1971 school year. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lemon v. Kurtzman Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pennsylvania legislature passed Act 109, which reimbursed nonpublic religious schools for certain secular educational services. On June 28, 1971, the Supreme Court held that Act 109 violated the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. The case was remanded, and on remand the district court entered an order which permitted the State to reimburse nonpublic religious schools for services provided before Act 109 was declared constitution. Lemon and others challenged the district court's opinion, asserting that the district court erred in refusing to enjoin payment of around $24 million set aside by the State to compensate nonpublic religious schools for educational services rendered during the 1970-1971 school year. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Rare-Recording-of-Navajo-Code-Talker-Dan-Akee-Audiobook/B074CN1YYG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rare Recording of Navajo Code Talker Dan Akee Author: Dan Akee Narrator: Dan Akee Format: Original Recording Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Dan Akee was part of the Navajo code talker units of the US Marine Corps that relayed radio and phone messages in their native dialect during World War II operations. The method was fast and indecipherable to enemy eavesdroppers, as Navajo is an unwritten language of extreme complexity - with its syntax, tonal qualities, and various dialects - making it unintelligible to anyone without extensive exposure and training. It has no alphabet or symbols, and is spoken only on the Navajo lands of the American Southwest. By one estimate, at the time of World War II, the Navajo language was understood by fewer than 30 non-Navajos. Approximately 400 Navajo code talkers took part in every assault the US Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They served in all six Marine divisions, Marine Raider battalions, and Marine parachute units, transmitting messages by telephone and radio in their native language. The code was never broken by the Japanese, and its security has been credited with contributing significantly to the capture of Iwo Jima in 1945. The following are two recordings from code talker Dan Akee. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Akee) Mon, 31 Jul 2017 01:15:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Rare-Recording-of-Navajo-Code-Talker-Dan-Akee-Audiobook/B074CN1YYG thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rare Recording of Navajo Code Talker Dan Akee Author: Dan Akee Narrator: Dan Akee Format: Original Recording Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Dan Akee was part of the Navajo code talker units of the US Marine Corps that relayed radio and phone messages in their native dialect during World War II operations. The method was fast and indecipherable to enemy eavesdroppers, as Navajo is an unwritten language of extreme complexity - with its syntax, tonal qualities, and various dialects - making it unintelligible to anyone without extensive exposure and training. It has no alphabet or symbols, and is spoken only on the Navajo lands of the American Southwest. By one estimate, at the time of World War II, the Navajo language was understood by fewer than 30 non-Navajos. Approximately 400 Navajo code talkers took part in every assault the US Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They served in all six Marine divisions, Marine Raider battalions, and Marine parachute units, transmitting messages by telephone and radio in their native language. The code was never broken by the Japanese, and its security has been credited with contributing significantly to the capture of Iwo Jima in 1945. The following are two recordings from code talker Dan Akee. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rare Recording of Navajo Code Talker Dan Akee Author: Dan Akee Narrator: Dan Akee Format: Original Recording Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-17 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Dan Akee was part of the Navajo code talker units of the US Marine Corps that relayed radio and phone messages in their native dialect during World War II operations. The method was fast and indecipherable to enemy eavesdroppers, as Navajo is an unwritten language of extreme complexity - with its syntax, tonal qualities, and various dialects - making it unintelligible to anyone without extensive exposure and training. It has no alphabet or symbols, and is spoken only on the Navajo lands of the American Southwest. By one estimate, at the time of World War II, the Navajo language was understood by fewer than 30 non-Navajos. Approximately 400 Navajo code talkers took part in every assault the US Marines conducted in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945. They served in all six Marine divisions, Marine Raider battalions, and Marine parachute units, transmitting messages by telephone and radio in their native language. The code was never broken by the Japanese, and its security has been credited with contributing significantly to the capture of Iwo Jima in 1945. The following are two recordings from code talker Dan Akee. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Humanity-Audiobook/B01N2RRC8Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Humanity Subtitle: How Jimmy Carter Lost an Election and Transformed the Post-Presidency Author: Jordan Michael Smith Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: After living in the White House for four years, in November 1980, Jimmy Carter lost the presidential election to Republican Ronald Reagan in a landslide. Carter's unpopularity helped Republicans win seats in the House and gain control over the Senate for the first time in over 20 years. The Reagan Era had begun, ushering in a generation of conservative power. Democrats blamed Carter for this catastrophe and spent the next decade pretending he had never existed. Republicans cheered his demise and trotted out his name to scare voters for years to come. Carter and his wife Rosalynn returned to their farm in the small town of Plains, Georgia. They were humiliated, widely unpopular, and even in financial debt. Thirty-five years later, Carter has become the most celebrated post-president in American history. He has won the Nobel Peace Prize, written best-selling books, and become lauded across the world for his efforts on behalf of peace and social justice. Ex-presidents now adopt the Carter model of leveraging their eminent status to benefit humanity. By pursuing diplomatic missions, leading missions to end poverty, and working to eradicate disease around the world, Carter has transformed the idea of what a president can accomplish after leaving the White House. This is the story of how Jimmy Carter lost the biggest political prize on earth - but managed to win back something much greater. Jordan Michael Smith is a contributing writer at Salon and the Christian Science Monitor. His writing has appeared in print or online for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, BBC, and many other publications. Born in Toronto, he holds a Master's of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University. He lives in New York City. www.jordanmichaelsmith.typepad.com. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jordan Michael Smith) Fri, 09 Dec 2016 21:06:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Humanity-Audiobook/B01N2RRC8Q thebookvoice.com 02:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Humanity Subtitle: How Jimmy Carter Lost an Election and Transformed the Post-Presidency Author: Jordan Michael Smith Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: After living in the White House for four years, in November 1980, Jimmy Carter lost the presidential election to Republican Ronald Reagan in a landslide. Carter's unpopularity helped Republicans win seats in the House and gain control over the Senate for the first time in over 20 years. The Reagan Era had begun, ushering in a generation of conservative power. Democrats blamed Carter for this catastrophe and spent the next decade pretending he had never existed. Republicans cheered his demise and trotted out his name to scare voters for years to come. Carter and his wife Rosalynn returned to their farm in the small town of Plains, Georgia. They were humiliated, widely unpopular, and even in financial debt. Thirty-five years later, Carter has become the most celebrated post-president in American history. He has won the Nobel Peace Prize, written best-selling books, and become lauded across the world for his efforts on behalf of peace and social justice. Ex-presidents now adopt the Carter model of leveraging their eminent status to benefit humanity. By pursuing diplomatic missions, leading missions to end poverty, and working to eradicate disease around the world, Carter has transformed the idea of what a president can accomplish after leaving the White House. This is the story of how Jimmy Carter lost the biggest political prize on earth - but managed to win back something much greater. Jordan Michael Smith is a contributing writer at Salon and the Christian Science Monitor. His writing has appeared in print or online for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, BBC, and many other publications. Born in Toronto, he holds a Master's of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University. He lives in New York City. www.jordanmichaelsmith.typepad.com. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Humanity Subtitle: How Jimmy Carter Lost an Election and Transformed the Post-Presidency Author: Jordan Michael Smith Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: After living in the White House for four years, in November 1980, Jimmy Carter lost the presidential election to Republican Ronald Reagan in a landslide. Carter's unpopularity helped Republicans win seats in the House and gain control over the Senate for the first time in over 20 years. The Reagan Era had begun, ushering in a generation of conservative power. Democrats blamed Carter for this catastrophe and spent the next decade pretending he had never existed. Republicans cheered his demise and trotted out his name to scare voters for years to come. Carter and his wife Rosalynn returned to their farm in the small town of Plains, Georgia. They were humiliated, widely unpopular, and even in financial debt. Thirty-five years later, Carter has become the most celebrated post-president in American history. He has won the Nobel Peace Prize, written best-selling books, and become lauded across the world for his efforts on behalf of peace and social justice. Ex-presidents now adopt the Carter model of leveraging their eminent status to benefit humanity. By pursuing diplomatic missions, leading missions to end poverty, and working to eradicate disease around the world, Carter has transformed the idea of what a president can accomplish after leaving the White House. This is the story of how Jimmy Carter lost the biggest political prize on earth - but managed to win back something much greater. Jordan Michael Smith is a contributing writer at Salon and the Christian Science Monitor. His writing has appeared in print or online for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Slate, BBC, and many other publications. Born in Toronto, he holds a Master's of Arts in Political Science from Carleton University. He lives in New York City. www.jordanmichaelsmith.typepad.com. Members Reviews: Carter puts others first When I think about what a president should be I always think back to a novel from the 60's called "Failsafe" where because of a malfunction the US and Russia are about to go nuclear on each other but the president has an idea to save the world. If an atomic bomb hits Moscow he will bomb New York City to prove to Russia that we didn't attack them. Of course the President's wife is in NewYork. So I always ask myself which person running for president would make that sacrifice. I am certain that Jimmy Carter was that kind of president and Rosalyn would have agreed. JIMMY CARTER GOD SENT. I Have just finished reading this such inspiring story of a very Godly man. He has given me such a awareness in my heart. I loved him while he was in office and more after he left. Thank you for an uplifting story. I WON't ever forget and will read again and again. Four Stars I didn't know we was that active after his term Inspiring A wonderful story of a man who is an inspiration to everyone regardless of political leanings. Nicely written. My only reason for deducting a star has nothing to do with the author. The religious stuff just got to be too much. I wonder how such an obviously intelligent man could believe such nonsense. But a concise, enjoyable read. Quick, great read This was a quick read and well researched. If you want to better understand the '70s political environment in America and what makes Jimmy Carter tick it's a great read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/New-Jersey-v-T-L-O-Audiobook/B00PAYM75W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Jersey v. T. L. O. Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: T.L.O. was a high school student. School officials searched her purse suspecting she had cigarettes. The officials discovered cigarettes, a small amount of marijuana, and a list containing the names of students who owed T.L.O. money. T.L.O. was charged with possession of marijuana. Before trial, T.L.O. moved to suppress evidence discovered in the search, but the Court denied her motion. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County found her guilty and sentenced her to probation for one year. On appeal, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division affirmed the denial of the motion to suppress evidence. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed, holding that the exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment applies to searches and seizures conducted by school officials in public schools. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Supreme Court of the United States) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 13:15:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/New-Jersey-v-T-L-O-Audiobook/B00PAYM75W thebookvoice.com 02:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Jersey v. T. L. O. Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: T.L.O. was a high school student. School officials searched her purse suspecting she had cigarettes. The officials discovered cigarettes, a small amount of marijuana, and a list containing the names of students who owed T.L.O. money. T.L.O. was charged with possession of marijuana. Before trial, T.L.O. moved to suppress evidence discovered in the search, but the Court denied her motion. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County found her guilty and sentenced her to probation for one year. On appeal, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division affirmed the denial of the motion to suppress evidence. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed, holding that the exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment applies to searches and seizures conducted by school officials in public schools. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: New Jersey v. T. L. O. Author: The Supreme Court of the United States Narrator: uncredited Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Oyez Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: T.L.O. was a high school student. School officials searched her purse suspecting she had cigarettes. The officials discovered cigarettes, a small amount of marijuana, and a list containing the names of students who owed T.L.O. money. T.L.O. was charged with possession of marijuana. Before trial, T.L.O. moved to suppress evidence discovered in the search, but the Court denied her motion. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County found her guilty and sentenced her to probation for one year. On appeal, the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division affirmed the denial of the motion to suppress evidence. The New Jersey Supreme Court reversed, holding that the exclusionary rule of the Fourth Amendment applies to searches and seizures conducted by school officials in public schools. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/When-Genius-Failed-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B01K58RRG6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Genius Failed [Russian Edition] Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management Author: Roger Lowenstein Narrator: Stanislav Koncevich Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-16 Publisher: Olimp-business Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this business classic - now with a new Afterword in which the author draws parallels to the recent financial crisis - Roger Lowenstein captures the gripping roller-coaster ride of Long-Term Capital Management. Drawing on confidential internal memos and interviews with dozens of key players, Lowenstein explains not just how the fund made and lost its money but also how the personalities of Long-Term's partners, the arrogance of their mathematical certainties, and the culture of Wall Street itself contributed to both their rise and their fall. When it was founded in 1993, Long-Term was hailed as the most impressive hedge fund in history. But after four years in which the firm dazzled Wall Street as a $100 billion moneymaking juggernaut, it suddenly suffered catastrophic losses that jeopardized not only the biggest banks on Wall Street but the stability of the financial system itself. The dramatic story of Long-Term's fall is now a chilling harbinger of the crisis that would strike all of Wall Street, from Lehman Brothers to AIG, a decade later. In his new Afterword, Lowenstein shows that LTCM's implosion should be seen not as a one-off drama but as a template for market meltdowns in an age of instability - and as a wake-up call that Wall Street and government alike tragically ignored. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roger Lowenstein) Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:23:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/When-Genius-Failed-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B01K58RRG6 thebookvoice.com 08:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Genius Failed [Russian Edition] Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management Author: Roger Lowenstein Narrator: Stanislav Koncevich Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-16 Publisher: Olimp-business Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this business classic - now with a new Afterword in which the author draws parallels to the recent financial crisis - Roger Lowenstein captures the gripping roller-coaster ride of Long-Term Capital Management. Drawing on confidential internal memos and interviews with dozens of key players, Lowenstein explains not just how the fund made and lost its money but also how the personalities of Long-Term's partners, the arrogance of their mathematical certainties, and the culture of Wall Street itself contributed to both their rise and their fall. When it was founded in 1993, Long-Term was hailed as the most impressive hedge fund in history. But after four years in which the firm dazzled Wall Street as a $100 billion moneymaking juggernaut, it suddenly suffered catastrophic losses that jeopardized not only the biggest banks on Wall Street but the stability of the financial system itself. The dramatic story of Long-Term's fall is now a chilling harbinger of the crisis that would strike all of Wall Street, from Lehman Brothers to AIG, a decade later. In his new Afterword, Lowenstein shows that LTCM's implosion should be seen not as a one-off drama but as a template for market meltdowns in an age of instability - and as a wake-up call that Wall Street and government alike tragically ignored. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Genius Failed [Russian Edition] Subtitle: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management Author: Roger Lowenstein Narrator: Stanislav Koncevich Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-16 Publisher: Olimp-business Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this business classic - now with a new Afterword in which the author draws parallels to the recent financial crisis - Roger Lowenstein captures the gripping roller-coaster ride of Long-Term Capital Management. Drawing on confidential internal memos and interviews with dozens of key players, Lowenstein explains not just how the fund made and lost its money but also how the personalities of Long-Term's partners, the arrogance of their mathematical certainties, and the culture of Wall Street itself contributed to both their rise and their fall. When it was founded in 1993, Long-Term was hailed as the most impressive hedge fund in history. But after four years in which the firm dazzled Wall Street as a $100 billion moneymaking juggernaut, it suddenly suffered catastrophic losses that jeopardized not only the biggest banks on Wall Street but the stability of the financial system itself. The dramatic story of Long-Term's fall is now a chilling harbinger of the crisis that would strike all of Wall Street, from Lehman Brothers to AIG, a decade later. In his new Afterword, Lowenstein shows that LTCM's implosion should be seen not as a one-off drama but as a template for market meltdowns in an age of instability - and as a wake-up call that Wall Street and government alike tragically ignored. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lee-Harvey-Oswald-48-Hours-to-Live-Audiobook/B00GISQW46 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live Subtitle: Oswald, Kennedy and the Conspiracy that Will Not Die Author: Steven M. Gillon Narrator: Michael Lackey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Steve Gillon follows Lee Harvey Oswald for the 48 hours after the Kennedy assassination in search of answers to the question that has been troubling America for the past five decades: Why did he shoot JFK? The Warren Commission speculated that Oswald was simply a deranged sociopath. But recently declassified materials raise new troubling questions. Where was Oswald going when he fled the School Book Depository Building on Friday afternoon? Is it possible that Cuban intelligence officials may have encouraged Oswald to commit the crime and promised to help him escape? This audiobook goes back to the Dallas Municipal Building and recreates the interrogation sessions. What emerges from this expose is refreshingly new, and more complicated, portrait of the man who assassinated President John F. Kennedy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven M. Gillon) Thu, 07 Nov 2013 23:04:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lee-Harvey-Oswald-48-Hours-to-Live-Audiobook/B00GISQW46 thebookvoice.com 05:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live Subtitle: Oswald, Kennedy and the Conspiracy that Will Not Die Author: Steven M. Gillon Narrator: Michael Lackey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Steve Gillon follows Lee Harvey Oswald for the 48 hours after the Kennedy assassination in search of answers to the question that has been troubling America for the past five decades: Why did he shoot JFK? The Warren Commission speculated that Oswald was simply a deranged sociopath. But recently declassified materials raise new troubling questions. Where was Oswald going when he fled the School Book Depository Building on Friday afternoon? Is it possible that Cuban intelligence officials may have encouraged Oswald to commit the crime and promised to help him escape? This audiobook goes back to the Dallas Municipal Building and recreates the interrogation sessions. What emerges from this expose is refreshingly new, and more complicated, portrait of the man who assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lee Harvey Oswald: 48 Hours to Live Subtitle: Oswald, Kennedy and the Conspiracy that Will Not Die Author: Steven M. Gillon Narrator: Michael Lackey Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Steve Gillon follows Lee Harvey Oswald for the 48 hours after the Kennedy assassination in search of answers to the question that has been troubling America for the past five decades: Why did he shoot JFK? The Warren Commission speculated that Oswald was simply a deranged sociopath. But recently declassified materials raise new troubling questions. Where was Oswald going when he fled the School Book Depository Building on Friday afternoon? Is it possible that Cuban intelligence officials may have encouraged Oswald to commit the crime and promised to help him escape? This audiobook goes back to the Dallas Municipal Building and recreates the interrogation sessions. What emerges from this expose is refreshingly new, and more complicated, portrait of the man who assassinated President John F. Kennedy. Members Reviews: Another Kennedy Assassination Book Oh, no...not another book on the Kennedy assassination? Yep! and, this one covers the period of time between Oswald's shooting and his shooting death by Jack Ruby. It was written entirely by the author's research and he cites written and oral references and draws appropriate conclusions. It also provides insight into a short period of history and illuminates facts not previously known. I liked the read/listen and will look for more of Gillon's books. An Interesting Listen enhanced by a Great Narrator Steven Gillon stated the facts as he saw them. Michael Lackey breathed life into those facts. I really did not learn anything new other than the very close relationship between the Press and the Police. THAT was a surprise to this listener I can tell you! In my humble opinion, after listening to this book twice, I find it totally implausible that Oswald acted alone. This book, based on much research, really does reiterate that Oswald was not at all mature or sufficiently organized to even contemplate this horrendous act. Not everyone's 'cup of tea' but I enjoyed it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hezbollah-Audiobook/B002V01BG4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hezbollah Author: Raghavan Pa Narrator: Charles K Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-08 Publisher: New Horizon Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim militant and political organization based in Lebanon. This district brand of Shia ideology was developed by Ayatollah Robollah Khomeini, leader of the Islamic revolution in Iran. Like Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, or "God's Party", has been in the business of giving the U.S. shock treatment every now and then. It has an abundance of resources: ideological strength, human resources, money, and strong global networking. It was the hero of the month-long Israel-Lebanon war that began in July 2006. Hezbollah receives arms, training, and monetary aid from Iran and other sympathizers of the Arab cause. In Lebanon, Hezbollah is also a political movement, with two cabinet ministers and 14 members of parliament. Stubborn in its insistence that Israel must be destroyed, Hezbollah stands out in a political climate in which the majority of terrorist outfits, including the PLO and Hamas, have come to recognize Israel's existence. Pa. Raghavan takes us on an in-depth conducted tour of the organization, which many have so far known only from newspaper headlines. Don't be surprised if this audiobook gives you a taste of virtual reality, creating the illusion that you are in the heart of the action in Lebanon. You will certainly come away with a better understanding of the Palestinian predicament. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Raghavan Pa) Mon, 14 Jan 2008 04:30:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hezbollah-Audiobook/B002V01BG4 thebookvoice.com 04:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hezbollah Author: Raghavan Pa Narrator: Charles K Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-08 Publisher: New Horizon Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim militant and political organization based in Lebanon. This district brand of Shia ideology was developed by Ayatollah Robollah Khomeini, leader of the Islamic revolution in Iran. Like Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, or "God's Party", has been in the business of giving the U.S. shock treatment every now and then. It has an abundance of resources: ideological strength, human resources, money, and strong global networking. It was the hero of the month-long Israel-Lebanon war that began in July 2006. Hezbollah receives arms, training, and monetary aid from Iran and other sympathizers of the Arab cause. In Lebanon, Hezbollah is also a political movement, with two cabinet ministers and 14 members of parliament. Stubborn in its insistence that Israel must be destroyed, Hezbollah stands out in a political climate in which the majority of terrorist outfits, including the PLO and Hamas, have come to recognize Israel's existence. Pa. Raghavan takes us on an in-depth conducted tour of the organization, which many have so far known only from newspaper headlines. Don't be surprised if this audiobook gives you a taste of virtual reality, creating the illusion that you are in the heart of the action in Lebanon. You will certainly come away with a better understanding of the Palestinian predicament. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hezbollah Author: Raghavan Pa Narrator: Charles K Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-14-08 Publisher: New Horizon Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Hezbollah is a Shia Muslim militant and political organization based in Lebanon. This district brand of Shia ideology was developed by Ayatollah Robollah Khomeini, leader of the Islamic revolution in Iran. Like Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, or "God's Party", has been in the business of giving the U.S. shock treatment every now and then. It has an abundance of resources: ideological strength, human resources, money, and strong global networking. It was the hero of the month-long Israel-Lebanon war that began in July 2006. Hezbollah receives arms, training, and monetary aid from Iran and other sympathizers of the Arab cause. In Lebanon, Hezbollah is also a political movement, with two cabinet ministers and 14 members of parliament. Stubborn in its insistence that Israel must be destroyed, Hezbollah stands out in a political climate in which the majority of terrorist outfits, including the PLO and Hamas, have come to recognize Israel's existence. Pa. Raghavan takes us on an in-depth conducted tour of the organization, which many have so far known only from newspaper headlines. Don't be surprised if this audiobook gives you a taste of virtual reality, creating the illusion that you are in the heart of the action in Lebanon. You will certainly come away with a better understanding of the Palestinian predicament. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Will-Rogers-From-Great-Depression-to-Great-Recession-Audiobook/B00AMNF17C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Will Rogers: From Great Depression to Great Recession Author: Gary Anderson Narrator: Kenneth Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-12 Publisher: Gary Anderson Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The casino was alive and well in Will Roger's time. It was called Wall Street then as well. But mainstream media allowed for the total exposure of the criminal greed of the Street. Bankers were determined not to allow that mistake to rain on their next financial orgy, so that Will Rogers would have had no voice in the days of the ponzi housing bubble and subsequent crash. Things are different now, and mainstreet is even more vulnerable than in the roaring twenties. As a 10th grade dropout, the most powerful pundit of his time saw through the behavior of predatory bankers. And he had the forum with which to warn the nation. In the Great Depression and the times leading up to it, there was a mainstream voice for the people. In the days leading up to our ponzi housing bubble and even after the crash, there is no such powerful journalist. Don't be deceived, Will Rogers would have figured out the current banker schemes just as effectively as he figured out the schemes and scams of his time. Until the mainstream press adopts the powerful words of Will Rogers, you know that the financial powers that be remain in firm control. Until you see words like Will Roger's quotes about banks on your major TV and news publications, you know that your democracy has been taken from you. You can be sure that bad bank behavior will still be with us, with schemes and scams certain to find an evil place for most households in America. It is the author's opinion that the most important service for his country was for Will Rogers, a man of such influence, to take on the banks boldly and advocate for the poor and the disenfranchised. He did this from a conviction that the banks were the cause of the Great Depression. We are not listening to this great man today, and that will enable the bankers to repeat the immoral behavior they have initiated against the people. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gary Anderson) Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:41:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Will-Rogers-From-Great-Depression-to-Great-Recession-Audiobook/B00AMNF17C thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Will Rogers: From Great Depression to Great Recession Author: Gary Anderson Narrator: Kenneth Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-12 Publisher: Gary Anderson Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The casino was alive and well in Will Roger's time. It was called Wall Street then as well. But mainstream media allowed for the total exposure of the criminal greed of the Street. Bankers were determined not to allow that mistake to rain on their next financial orgy, so that Will Rogers would have had no voice in the days of the ponzi housing bubble and subsequent crash. Things are different now, and mainstreet is even more vulnerable than in the roaring twenties. As a 10th grade dropout, the most powerful pundit of his time saw through the behavior of predatory bankers. And he had the forum with which to warn the nation. In the Great Depression and the times leading up to it, there was a mainstream voice for the people. In the days leading up to our ponzi housing bubble and even after the crash, there is no such powerful journalist. Don't be deceived, Will Rogers would have figured out the current banker schemes just as effectively as he figured out the schemes and scams of his time. Until the mainstream press adopts the powerful words of Will Rogers, you know that the financial powers that be remain in firm control. Until you see words like Will Roger's quotes about banks on your major TV and news publications, you know that your democracy has been taken from you. You can be sure that bad bank behavior will still be with us, with schemes and scams certain to find an evil place for most households in America. It is the author's opinion that the most important service for his country was for Will Rogers, a man of such influence, to take on the banks boldly and advocate for the poor and the disenfranchised. He did this from a conviction that the banks were the cause of the Great Depression. We are not listening to this great man today, and that will enable the bankers to repeat the immoral behavior they have initiated against the people. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Will Rogers: From Great Depression to Great Recession Author: Gary Anderson Narrator: Kenneth Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-12 Publisher: Gary Anderson Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The casino was alive and well in Will Roger's time. It was called Wall Street then as well. But mainstream media allowed for the total exposure of the criminal greed of the Street. Bankers were determined not to allow that mistake to rain on their next financial orgy, so that Will Rogers would have had no voice in the days of the ponzi housing bubble and subsequent crash. Things are different now, and mainstreet is even more vulnerable than in the roaring twenties. As a 10th grade dropout, the most powerful pundit of his time saw through the behavior of predatory bankers. And he had the forum with which to warn the nation. In the Great Depression and the times leading up to it, there was a mainstream voice for the people. In the days leading up to our ponzi housing bubble and even after the crash, there is no such powerful journalist. Don't be deceived, Will Rogers would have figured out the current banker schemes just as effectively as he figured out the schemes and scams of his time. Until the mainstream press adopts the powerful words of Will Rogers, you know that the financial powers that be remain in firm control. Until you see words like Will Roger's quotes about banks on your major TV and news publications, you know that your democracy has been taken from you. You can be sure that bad bank behavior will still be with us, with schemes and scams certain to find an evil place for most households in America. It is the author's opinion that the most important service for his country was for Will Rogers, a man of such influence, to take on the banks boldly and advocate for the poor and the disenfranchised. He did this from a conviction that the banks were the cause of the Great Depression. We are not listening to this great man today, and that will enable the bankers to repeat the immoral behavior they have initiated against the people. Members Reviews: Worthless What disappointed you about Will Rogers: From Great Depression to Great Recession? This was just a rambling of nonsennse. What could Gary Anderson have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? To never have recorded it! What didnt you like about Kenneth Lees performance? No comment What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? A waste of time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Controversy-and-Other-Essays-in-Journalism-1950-1975-Audiobook/B01N35ABNS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Controversy, and Other Essays in Journalism, 1950-1975 Author: William Manchester Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The writing of Death of a President, William Manchester's award-winning account of President Kennedy's assassination, is the topic of the title essay in this collection, as it was a controversy like few others, pitting one of the most prominent historians of the day against Jackie Kennedy, the most famous and private widow in the world. The essay provides an insider's account of the struggle to see the book published. The rest of this sweeping collection examines the time period between World War II and the Vietnam era. It is an account that is both exactingly accurate and a pleasure to hear. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William Manchester) Thu, 19 Jan 2017 21:24:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Controversy-and-Other-Essays-in-Journalism-1950-1975-Audiobook/B01N35ABNS thebookvoice.com 16:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Controversy, and Other Essays in Journalism, 1950-1975 Author: William Manchester Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The writing of Death of a President, William Manchester's award-winning account of President Kennedy's assassination, is the topic of the title essay in this collection, as it was a controversy like few others, pitting one of the most prominent historians of the day against Jackie Kennedy, the most famous and private widow in the world. The essay provides an insider's account of the struggle to see the book published. The rest of this sweeping collection examines the time period between World War II and the Vietnam era. It is an account that is both exactingly accurate and a pleasure to hear. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Controversy, and Other Essays in Journalism, 1950-1975 Author: William Manchester Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The writing of Death of a President, William Manchester's award-winning account of President Kennedy's assassination, is the topic of the title essay in this collection, as it was a controversy like few others, pitting one of the most prominent historians of the day against Jackie Kennedy, the most famous and private widow in the world. The essay provides an insider's account of the struggle to see the book published. The rest of this sweeping collection examines the time period between World War II and the Vietnam era. It is an account that is both exactingly accurate and a pleasure to hear. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Escape-to-Shangri-La-Is-Hitler-Still-Alive-Audiobook/B015JP35VQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Escape to Shangri-La: Is Hitler Still Alive? Subtitle: The Inside Story of Nazi UFOs Author: Michael X Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-15 Publisher: New Saucerian Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Escape to Shangri-La, Michael X - the very first American researcher to write about Nazi UFOs - provides an overview of the situation. Using early 1950s articles from Police Gazette, Michael X was able to piece together the story - the escape of U-boats U-530 and U-977 from Nazi Germany. Hitler went to Argentina, where UFOs were being developed in secret underground installations by West German scientists. Meanwhile, American Nazi saucers were being developed in places like West Virginia and Area 51. The Nazi saucers were modeled on the silent "electromagnetic" or "bell" saucers built of copper by Viktor Schauberger, an Austrian inventor, in 1940. (Michael X's The German Saucer Story describes the Schriever-Habermohl and Bellonzo-Schriever-Miethe discs, concluding that German scientists were busy assembling large flying discs in underground factories around the world.) This is an exact facsimile of the original 1960 Saucerian edition, with all of the flavor of samizdat reports of the era, including artsy paste-up and a whimsical feel, despite the subject matter. This wonderful piece of vintage Americana makes a great addition to the shelf of today's serious ufologist. But more than that, it is a piece of history. Escape to Shangri-La provides details that may have been lost along the way - as the material in this book was spread and co-opted by so many other researchers. Here, however, is where it all began. Not long after Michael X made these revelations, he disappeared forever. Was he taken away by the saucers, or by the MIB? With time, and with increased consciousness about this corner of history, perhaps we will someday find out. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael X) Mon, 21 Sep 2015 06:51:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Escape-to-Shangri-La-Is-Hitler-Still-Alive-Audiobook/B015JP35VQ thebookvoice.com 01:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Escape to Shangri-La: Is Hitler Still Alive? Subtitle: The Inside Story of Nazi UFOs Author: Michael X Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-15 Publisher: New Saucerian Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Escape to Shangri-La, Michael X - the very first American researcher to write about Nazi UFOs - provides an overview of the situation. Using early 1950s articles from Police Gazette, Michael X was able to piece together the story - the escape of U-boats U-530 and U-977 from Nazi Germany. Hitler went to Argentina, where UFOs were being developed in secret underground installations by West German scientists. Meanwhile, American Nazi saucers were being developed in places like West Virginia and Area 51. The Nazi saucers were modeled on the silent "electromagnetic" or "bell" saucers built of copper by Viktor Schauberger, an Austrian inventor, in 1940. (Michael X's The German Saucer Story describes the Schriever-Habermohl and Bellonzo-Schriever-Miethe discs, concluding that German scientists were busy assembling large flying discs in underground factories around the world.) This is an exact facsimile of the original 1960 Saucerian edition, with all of the flavor of samizdat reports of the era, including artsy paste-up and a whimsical feel, despite the subject matter. This wonderful piece of vintage Americana makes a great addition to the shelf of today's serious ufologist. But more than that, it is a piece of history. Escape to Shangri-La provides details that may have been lost along the way - as the material in this book was spread and co-opted by so many other researchers. Here, however, is where it all began. Not long after Michael X made these revelations, he disappeared forever. Was he taken away by the saucers, or by the MIB? With time, and with increased consciousness about this corner of history, perhaps we will someday find out. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Escape to Shangri-La: Is Hitler Still Alive? Subtitle: The Inside Story of Nazi UFOs Author: Michael X Narrator: Nicholas Barker Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-15 Publisher: New Saucerian Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Escape to Shangri-La, Michael X - the very first American researcher to write about Nazi UFOs - provides an overview of the situation. Using early 1950s articles from Police Gazette, Michael X was able to piece together the story - the escape of U-boats U-530 and U-977 from Nazi Germany. Hitler went to Argentina, where UFOs were being developed in secret underground installations by West German scientists. Meanwhile, American Nazi saucers were being developed in places like West Virginia and Area 51. The Nazi saucers were modeled on the silent "electromagnetic" or "bell" saucers built of copper by Viktor Schauberger, an Austrian inventor, in 1940. (Michael X's The German Saucer Story describes the Schriever-Habermohl and Bellonzo-Schriever-Miethe discs, concluding that German scientists were busy assembling large flying discs in underground factories around the world.) This is an exact facsimile of the original 1960 Saucerian edition, with all of the flavor of samizdat reports of the era, including artsy paste-up and a whimsical feel, despite the subject matter. This wonderful piece of vintage Americana makes a great addition to the shelf of today's serious ufologist. But more than that, it is a piece of history. Escape to Shangri-La provides details that may have been lost along the way - as the material in this book was spread and co-opted by so many other researchers. Here, however, is where it all began. Not long after Michael X made these revelations, he disappeared forever. Was he taken away by the saucers, or by the MIB? With time, and with increased consciousness about this corner of history, perhaps we will someday find out. Members Reviews: cant be trusted Any additional comments? i started this book looking for info about nazi UFO research and was prity cunvinsed that hitler was died, just like the histery teacher in school said. after a few minnits i was thinking he mite have lived longer. then the author said that hitler was born in 1889, if was still allive today he would be 76 years old. that didnt seam right to me so i looked but his berth date and he was born in1889, but when i did the math that means he would 126 years old today. so i checked the publishing date of the book, thinking it mite have been written 40 or 50 yeas ago, but it was published in 2015. so if the author is going to LIE about something so basic and critical to the theme of the book can i trust anything in that book?!?!?!?!?! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-the-Beginning-Audiobook/B00IA39Y7O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Beginning Subtitle: Fundamentalism, the Scopes Trial, and the Making of the Antievolution Movement Author: Michael Lienesch Narrator: John Blythe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The current controversy over teaching evolution in the public schools has grabbed front-page headlines and topped news broadcasts all across the United States. In the Beginning investigates the movement that has ignited debate in state legislatures and at school board meetings. Reaching back to the origins of antievolutionism in the 1920s, and continuing to the promotion of intelligent design today, Michael Lienesch skillfully analyzes one of the most formidable political movements of the 20th century. Applying extensive original sources and social movement theory, Lienesch begins with fundamentalism, describing how early 20th-century fundamentalists worked to form a collective identity, to develop their own institutions, and to turn evolution from an idea into an issue. He traces the emerging antievolution movement through the 1920s, examining debates over Darwinism that took place on college campuses and in state legislatures throughout the country. With fresh insights and analysis, Lienesch retells the story of the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial and reinterprets its meaning. In tracking the movement from that time to today, he explores the rise of creation science in the 1960s, the alliance with the New Christian Right in the 1980s, and the development of the theory of intelligent design in our own time. He concludes by speculating on its place in the politics of the 21st century. In the Beginning is essential for understanding the past, present, and future debates over the teaching of evolution. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Lienesch) Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:52:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-the-Beginning-Audiobook/B00IA39Y7O thebookvoice.com 11:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Beginning Subtitle: Fundamentalism, the Scopes Trial, and the Making of the Antievolution Movement Author: Michael Lienesch Narrator: John Blythe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The current controversy over teaching evolution in the public schools has grabbed front-page headlines and topped news broadcasts all across the United States. In the Beginning investigates the movement that has ignited debate in state legislatures and at school board meetings. Reaching back to the origins of antievolutionism in the 1920s, and continuing to the promotion of intelligent design today, Michael Lienesch skillfully analyzes one of the most formidable political movements of the 20th century. Applying extensive original sources and social movement theory, Lienesch begins with fundamentalism, describing how early 20th-century fundamentalists worked to form a collective identity, to develop their own institutions, and to turn evolution from an idea into an issue. He traces the emerging antievolution movement through the 1920s, examining debates over Darwinism that took place on college campuses and in state legislatures throughout the country. With fresh insights and analysis, Lienesch retells the story of the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial and reinterprets its meaning. In tracking the movement from that time to today, he explores the rise of creation science in the 1960s, the alliance with the New Christian Right in the 1980s, and the development of the theory of intelligent design in our own time. He concludes by speculating on its place in the politics of the 21st century. In the Beginning is essential for understanding the past, present, and future debates over the teaching of evolution. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Beginning Subtitle: Fundamentalism, the Scopes Trial, and the Making of the Antievolution Movement Author: Michael Lienesch Narrator: John Blythe Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The current controversy over teaching evolution in the public schools has grabbed front-page headlines and topped news broadcasts all across the United States. In the Beginning investigates the movement that has ignited debate in state legislatures and at school board meetings. Reaching back to the origins of antievolutionism in the 1920s, and continuing to the promotion of intelligent design today, Michael Lienesch skillfully analyzes one of the most formidable political movements of the 20th century. Applying extensive original sources and social movement theory, Lienesch begins with fundamentalism, describing how early 20th-century fundamentalists worked to form a collective identity, to develop their own institutions, and to turn evolution from an idea into an issue. He traces the emerging antievolution movement through the 1920s, examining debates over Darwinism that took place on college campuses and in state legislatures throughout the country. With fresh insights and analysis, Lienesch retells the story of the 1925 Scopes "monkey" trial and reinterprets its meaning. In tracking the movement from that time to today, he explores the rise of creation science in the 1960s, the alliance with the New Christian Right in the 1980s, and the development of the theory of intelligent design in our own time. He concludes by speculating on its place in the politics of the 21st century. In the Beginning is essential for understanding the past, present, and future debates over the teaching of evolution. Members Reviews: Four Stars Needed for college class https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Hanna-Batatus-The-Old-Social-Classes-and-the-Revolutionary-Movements-of-Iraq-Audiobook/B01GQEKT40 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Hanna Batatu's The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq Author: Dale J. Stahl Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: First published in 1978, Palestinian American historian Hanna Batatu's The Old Social Classes is considered to be the definitive social history of 20th century Iraq. Tom Nieuwenhuis, a scholar specializing in the region, called it "the best, most detailed modern history of any Arab country," while an entire conference was held in 1989 to discuss its implications. The work is actually three volumes in one, with each volume examining a different aspect of Iraqi society through the use of both unique primary sources and detailed oral histories. The first discusses the social groups existing in Iraq at the beginning of the 20th century and their evolution. The second tells the story of the emerging communist movement through the 1950s. And the third volume examines the events of the 1958 revolution itself, and the role of different social groups, both before and after. The text is extraordinarily detailed, making it a vital source for anyone interested in the social history of one of the most important countries in the Middle East. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dale J. Stahl) Wed, 08 Jun 2016 21:00:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Hanna-Batatus-The-Old-Social-Classes-and-the-Revolutionary-Movements-of-Iraq-Audiobook/B01GQEKT40 thebookvoice.com 02:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Hanna Batatu's The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq Author: Dale J. Stahl Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: First published in 1978, Palestinian American historian Hanna Batatu's The Old Social Classes is considered to be the definitive social history of 20th century Iraq. Tom Nieuwenhuis, a scholar specializing in the region, called it "the best, most detailed modern history of any Arab country," while an entire conference was held in 1989 to discuss its implications. The work is actually three volumes in one, with each volume examining a different aspect of Iraqi society through the use of both unique primary sources and detailed oral histories. The first discusses the social groups existing in Iraq at the beginning of the 20th century and their evolution. The second tells the story of the emerging communist movement through the 1950s. And the third volume examines the events of the 1958 revolution itself, and the role of different social groups, both before and after. The text is extraordinarily detailed, making it a vital source for anyone interested in the social history of one of the most important countries in the Middle East. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Hanna Batatu's The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq Author: Dale J. Stahl Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: First published in 1978, Palestinian American historian Hanna Batatu's The Old Social Classes is considered to be the definitive social history of 20th century Iraq. Tom Nieuwenhuis, a scholar specializing in the region, called it "the best, most detailed modern history of any Arab country," while an entire conference was held in 1989 to discuss its implications. The work is actually three volumes in one, with each volume examining a different aspect of Iraqi society through the use of both unique primary sources and detailed oral histories. The first discusses the social groups existing in Iraq at the beginning of the 20th century and their evolution. The second tells the story of the emerging communist movement through the 1950s. And the third volume examines the events of the 1958 revolution itself, and the role of different social groups, both before and after. The text is extraordinarily detailed, making it a vital source for anyone interested in the social history of one of the most important countries in the Middle East. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Drive-North-Audiobook/B0743LG6T1 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Drive North Subtitle: U.S. Marines at the Punchbowl Author: Col. Allan R. Millett Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Colonel Millett's historical study of the U.S. Marines in the Korean War and their combat operations around the Punchbowl during 1951 and 1952. This study examines how the Marines fought and were commanded, including numerous anecdotes from both the Marines on the front line and those commanding them. It covers the various changes of command and the associated problems, and how the inter-service conflicts effected the men on the ground. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Col. Allan R. Millett) Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:03:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Drive-North-Audiobook/B0743LG6T1 thebookvoice.com 03:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Drive North Subtitle: U.S. Marines at the Punchbowl Author: Col. Allan R. Millett Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Colonel Millett's historical study of the U.S. Marines in the Korean War and their combat operations around the Punchbowl during 1951 and 1952. This study examines how the Marines fought and were commanded, including numerous anecdotes from both the Marines on the front line and those commanding them. It covers the various changes of command and the associated problems, and how the inter-service conflicts effected the men on the ground. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Drive North Subtitle: U.S. Marines at the Punchbowl Author: Col. Allan R. Millett Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of Colonel Millett's historical study of the U.S. Marines in the Korean War and their combat operations around the Punchbowl during 1951 and 1952. This study examines how the Marines fought and were commanded, including numerous anecdotes from both the Marines on the front line and those commanding them. It covers the various changes of command and the associated problems, and how the inter-service conflicts effected the men on the ground. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Revenge-of-the-Pearl-Harbor-Survivors-Audiobook/B00DHHZF6M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revenge of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Author: John E. Nevola Narrator: Mike Ortego Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: John E. Nevola Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Each December 7 we commemorate the anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. All of the US Navy's aircraft carriers survived that assault. The central theme of this audio mini-book describes the pivotal role played by those surviving American aircraft carriers in the first year of the war. The article also briefly describes all of the Japanese and American aircraft carriers in service at the time and their relative strengths and weaknesses. It reveals the location of all the American carriers at the precise moment of the Pearl Harbor attack and describes their deployment and operations in the year immediately after the raid. Thanks to the survival and clever deployment of the carriers in 1942, the United States Navy was able to effectively thwart and delay Japan's military aggression throughout the Pacific despite the tragic loss of many battleships and over 2,400 military personnel on December 7. This is also a story of valor and sacrifice as only two of these ships survived that first year. By bravely and stubbornly blunting Japanese thrusts until newly built reinforcements could arrive, the surviving aircraft carriers and their courageous sailors and airmen exacted a true measure of revenge for Pearl Harbor. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John E. Nevola) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 22:34:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Revenge-of-the-Pearl-Harbor-Survivors-Audiobook/B00DHHZF6M thebookvoice.com 01:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revenge of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Author: John E. Nevola Narrator: Mike Ortego Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: John E. Nevola Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Each December 7 we commemorate the anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. All of the US Navy's aircraft carriers survived that assault. The central theme of this audio mini-book describes the pivotal role played by those surviving American aircraft carriers in the first year of the war. The article also briefly describes all of the Japanese and American aircraft carriers in service at the time and their relative strengths and weaknesses. It reveals the location of all the American carriers at the precise moment of the Pearl Harbor attack and describes their deployment and operations in the year immediately after the raid. Thanks to the survival and clever deployment of the carriers in 1942, the United States Navy was able to effectively thwart and delay Japan's military aggression throughout the Pacific despite the tragic loss of many battleships and over 2,400 military personnel on December 7. This is also a story of valor and sacrifice as only two of these ships survived that first year. By bravely and stubbornly blunting Japanese thrusts until newly built reinforcements could arrive, the surviving aircraft carriers and their courageous sailors and airmen exacted a true measure of revenge for Pearl Harbor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Revenge of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Author: John E. Nevola Narrator: Mike Ortego Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: John E. Nevola Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Each December 7 we commemorate the anniversary of the sneak attack on Pearl Harbor. All of the US Navy's aircraft carriers survived that assault. The central theme of this audio mini-book describes the pivotal role played by those surviving American aircraft carriers in the first year of the war. The article also briefly describes all of the Japanese and American aircraft carriers in service at the time and their relative strengths and weaknesses. It reveals the location of all the American carriers at the precise moment of the Pearl Harbor attack and describes their deployment and operations in the year immediately after the raid. Thanks to the survival and clever deployment of the carriers in 1942, the United States Navy was able to effectively thwart and delay Japan's military aggression throughout the Pacific despite the tragic loss of many battleships and over 2,400 military personnel on December 7. This is also a story of valor and sacrifice as only two of these ships survived that first year. By bravely and stubbornly blunting Japanese thrusts until newly built reinforcements could arrive, the surviving aircraft carriers and their courageous sailors and airmen exacted a true measure of revenge for Pearl Harbor. Members Reviews: Great read Anything about the Greatest Generation I like. The book was a great historical narrative about some of the brave men of WWII. We owe all we have to their selfless sacrifices. Lost an uncle flying out of Guadalcanal; this book is a tribute to him and all the rest. its brevity makes it easy to follow the movement and status of the American ... This oddly titled work is a brief (60 pages or so) survey of carrier operations in the Pacific during the year following Pearl Harbor. I call it oddly titled because none of the American carriers were actually at Pearl Harbor when the Japanese attacked on December 7. The book treads no new ground and is based upon a short list of secondary sources. While you may not find anything new here, its brevity makes it easy to follow the movement and status of the American carriers, so if you wondered where was Saratoga when the battle of Midway occurred or where was the Wasp prior to the Guadalcanal campaign, this book will tell you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Because-They-Marched-Audiobook/B01N0Q2NVN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Because They Marched Subtitle: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America Author: Russell Freedman Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early 1960s, tired of reprisals for attempting to register to vote, Selma's black community began to protest. The struggle received nationwide attention when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a voting rights march in January 1965 and was attacked by a segregationist. In February, the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator by an Alabama state trooper inspired a march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery. The march got off to a horrific start on March 7, as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted widespread outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. On March 25, after several setbacks, protesters completed the 54-mile march to a cheering crowd of 25,000 supporters. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Russell Freedman) Tue, 13 Dec 2016 09:11:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Because-They-Marched-Audiobook/B01N0Q2NVN thebookvoice.com 01:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Because They Marched Subtitle: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America Author: Russell Freedman Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early 1960s, tired of reprisals for attempting to register to vote, Selma's black community began to protest. The struggle received nationwide attention when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a voting rights march in January 1965 and was attacked by a segregationist. In February, the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator by an Alabama state trooper inspired a march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery. The march got off to a horrific start on March 7, as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted widespread outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. On March 25, after several setbacks, protesters completed the 54-mile march to a cheering crowd of 25,000 supporters. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Because They Marched Subtitle: The People's Campaign for Voting Rights That Changed America Author: Russell Freedman Narrator: Rodney Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In the early 1960s, tired of reprisals for attempting to register to vote, Selma's black community began to protest. The struggle received nationwide attention when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a voting rights march in January 1965 and was attacked by a segregationist. In February, the shooting of an unarmed demonstrator by an Alabama state trooper inspired a march from Selma to the state capital of Montgomery. The march got off to a horrific start on March 7, as law officers attacked peaceful demonstrators. Broadcast throughout the world, the violence attracted widespread outrage and spurred demonstrators to complete the march at any cost. On March 25, after several setbacks, protesters completed the 54-mile march to a cheering crowd of 25,000 supporters. Members Reviews: Five Stars Love the product in very good condition. Five Stars Great condition. Five Stars Excellent Five Stars great book Five Stars great https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Terminal-Cool-Audiobook/B01MY98SPP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terminal Cool Author: Marcelle Clements Narrator: Marcelle Clements Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Cool had a lot to do with sex, sex appeal, and sex roles. Girls have never received enough credit for the fantastic leap of the mind they took in the 60s when they turned their backs to the audience. In these post-women's-power days, we've come to take a lot for granted. But when the 17-year-old girl from the comfortable home started adopting some of the attitudes of the black jazz musician, the lessons of centuries of class and gender indoctrination were dumped in the trash along with the pink plastic curlers. And gladly, too. Yet boys were always cooler. Terminal Cool, Marcelle Clements' funny, profound requiem for 60s style and substance, unpacks what cool was (see Miles Davis), how mass culture co-opted it, and how sex destroyed it. Terminal Cool was originally published in Esquire, March 1984. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcelle Clements) Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:17:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Terminal-Cool-Audiobook/B01MY98SPP thebookvoice.com 00:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terminal Cool Author: Marcelle Clements Narrator: Marcelle Clements Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Cool had a lot to do with sex, sex appeal, and sex roles. Girls have never received enough credit for the fantastic leap of the mind they took in the 60s when they turned their backs to the audience. In these post-women's-power days, we've come to take a lot for granted. But when the 17-year-old girl from the comfortable home started adopting some of the attitudes of the black jazz musician, the lessons of centuries of class and gender indoctrination were dumped in the trash along with the pink plastic curlers. And gladly, too. Yet boys were always cooler. Terminal Cool, Marcelle Clements' funny, profound requiem for 60s style and substance, unpacks what cool was (see Miles Davis), how mass culture co-opted it, and how sex destroyed it. Terminal Cool was originally published in Esquire, March 1984. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Terminal Cool Author: Marcelle Clements Narrator: Marcelle Clements Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Cool had a lot to do with sex, sex appeal, and sex roles. Girls have never received enough credit for the fantastic leap of the mind they took in the 60s when they turned their backs to the audience. In these post-women's-power days, we've come to take a lot for granted. But when the 17-year-old girl from the comfortable home started adopting some of the attitudes of the black jazz musician, the lessons of centuries of class and gender indoctrination were dumped in the trash along with the pink plastic curlers. And gladly, too. Yet boys were always cooler. Terminal Cool, Marcelle Clements' funny, profound requiem for 60s style and substance, unpacks what cool was (see Miles Davis), how mass culture co-opted it, and how sex destroyed it. Terminal Cool was originally published in Esquire, March 1984. Members Reviews: Terminal Cool -- the Mood of Ashes When I saw that Marcelle Clements's profiles and essays had gone up as Kindles Singles, I jumped to buy them. In addition to being a huge fan of her journalism, she's a very good friend of mine. This particular essay is one of her best: a dissection of what it meant to be cool in the Sixties. Early on, Clements rattles off the variations of cool: biker cool, Zen cool, antiwar cool, etc. etc. Essential to coolness, of course, is a certain studied apathy, an carefully calibrated outward pose of indifference to the era. But what lay underneath this glacial and rebellious surface? This is the beast that Clements wrestles with. This essay would be worth the price for the opening and closing paragraphs alone, but in between there's so much more: a penetrating evocation of the Sixties, a nuanced discussion of sex and gender politics, even a eulogy for the coolness of that time, all conveyed in Clements's characteristically effortless style. Here's a sample: "That's why it always seems wrong to me when people talk about the sixties as an explosion. 'Explosion' is a correct description of the events, but certainly not the mood. The mood I remember was that of the eye of the hurricane, the mood of ashes." Good, right? The whole essay is like that; I recommend it wholeheartedly. Highly recommend. Captivating, Montaignesque treatment of "coolness" in America. As culturally relevant in 2017 as in 1984. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Operation-Valuable-Fiend-Audiobook/B00K5RCPII Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Valuable Fiend Subtitle: The CIA's First Paramilitary Strike against the Iron Curtain Author: Albert Lulushi Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1949, a newly minted branch of the CIA (the precursor of todays National Clandestine Service), flush with money and burning with determination to roll back the Iron Curtain, embarked on the first paramilitary operation in the history of the agency. They hatched an elaborate plan, coordinated with the British Secret Intelligence Service, to foment popular rebellion and detach Albania, the weakest of the Soviet satellites in Europe, from Moscows orbit. The operation resulted in dismal failure and was shut down by 1954. In Operation Valuable Fiend, Albert Lulushi gives the first full accounting of this CIA action, based on hundreds of declassified documents, memoirs, and recollections of key participants, including Albanian exiles recruited for missions and their Communist opponents. Up till now, the story of the operation has been obfuscated and even distorted. Some blamed the Soviet mole Kim Philby for sabotaging it; the communists credited the prowess of their secret police; and CIA memoirs were heavily sanitized. Lulushi documents a range of factors that led to the failure, from inexperienced CIA case officers outsmarted in spy-vs-spy games by their ruthless Stalinist opponents; to rivalries between branches of the CIA and between the agency and friendly intelligence services; and conflicts among anti-Communist factions that included Albanias colorful exiled leader, King Zog. The book also shows how this operation served as the proving ground for techniques used in later CIA Cold War paramilitary actions - involving some of the same agency operatives - including the coup détats in Iran and Guatemala and the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Albert Lulushi) Tue, 03 Jun 2014 11:38:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Operation-Valuable-Fiend-Audiobook/B00K5RCPII thebookvoice.com 10:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Valuable Fiend Subtitle: The CIA's First Paramilitary Strike against the Iron Curtain Author: Albert Lulushi Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1949, a newly minted branch of the CIA (the precursor of todays National Clandestine Service), flush with money and burning with determination to roll back the Iron Curtain, embarked on the first paramilitary operation in the history of the agency. They hatched an elaborate plan, coordinated with the British Secret Intelligence Service, to foment popular rebellion and detach Albania, the weakest of the Soviet satellites in Europe, from Moscows orbit. The operation resulted in dismal failure and was shut down by 1954. In Operation Valuable Fiend, Albert Lulushi gives the first full accounting of this CIA action, based on hundreds of declassified documents, memoirs, and recollections of key participants, including Albanian exiles recruited for missions and their Communist opponents. Up till now, the story of the operation has been obfuscated and even distorted. Some blamed the Soviet mole Kim Philby for sabotaging it; the communists credited the prowess of their secret police; and CIA memoirs were heavily sanitized. Lulushi documents a range of factors that led to the failure, from inexperienced CIA case officers outsmarted in spy-vs-spy games by their ruthless Stalinist opponents; to rivalries between branches of the CIA and between the agency and friendly intelligence services; and conflicts among anti-Communist factions that included Albanias colorful exiled leader, King Zog. The book also shows how this operation served as the proving ground for techniques used in later CIA Cold War paramilitary actions - involving some of the same agency operatives - including the coup détats in Iran and Guatemala and the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Valuable Fiend Subtitle: The CIA's First Paramilitary Strike against the Iron Curtain Author: Albert Lulushi Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In 1949, a newly minted branch of the CIA (the precursor of todays National Clandestine Service), flush with money and burning with determination to roll back the Iron Curtain, embarked on the first paramilitary operation in the history of the agency. They hatched an elaborate plan, coordinated with the British Secret Intelligence Service, to foment popular rebellion and detach Albania, the weakest of the Soviet satellites in Europe, from Moscows orbit. The operation resulted in dismal failure and was shut down by 1954. In Operation Valuable Fiend, Albert Lulushi gives the first full accounting of this CIA action, based on hundreds of declassified documents, memoirs, and recollections of key participants, including Albanian exiles recruited for missions and their Communist opponents. Up till now, the story of the operation has been obfuscated and even distorted. Some blamed the Soviet mole Kim Philby for sabotaging it; the communists credited the prowess of their secret police; and CIA memoirs were heavily sanitized. Lulushi documents a range of factors that led to the failure, from inexperienced CIA case officers outsmarted in spy-vs-spy games by their ruthless Stalinist opponents; to rivalries between branches of the CIA and between the agency and friendly intelligence services; and conflicts among anti-Communist factions that included Albanias colorful exiled leader, King Zog. The book also shows how this operation served as the proving ground for techniques used in later CIA Cold War paramilitary actions - involving some of the same agency operatives - including the coup détats in Iran and Guatemala and the Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba. Members Reviews: CIA'S First Cold War Failure Operation "Valuable Fiend" was conceived at the end of the forties in the previous century. Its purpose was to overthrow the Communists from power in Albania. By doing so, it would signify the first open revolt behind the Iron Curtain and would encourage other anti-Communist elements in the Soviet bloc, would knock out Kremlin's sense of security and show the Soviets that the West could match in kind their tactics for supporting guerrillas and subversive activities in their area of influence. It would also save the situation in Greece by cutting off Albania as one of the remaining two sources of support for the Communist guerrillas, the other source, Bulgaria, would be intimidated and cutting off the flow of men and supplies through their borders for fear of risking a similar fate. Mr. Lulushi has written a splendidly researched book on one of the less famous episodes of the CIA's Cold War covert actions. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thirteen-Loops-Audiobook/B01HIULCYM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thirteen Loops Subtitle: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America Author: B. J. Hollars Narrator: James K. White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America recounts the story of three innocent victims, all of whom suffered violent deaths through no fault of their own: Vaudine Maddox in 1933 in Tuscaloosa, Sergeant Gene Ballard in 1979 in Birmingham, and Michael Donald in 1981 in Mobile. The death of Vaudine Maddox - and the lynchings that followed - serves as a cautionary tale about the violence that occurred in the same region nearly 50 years later, highlighting the cowardice, ignorance, and happenstance that sustained a culture of racial intolerance far into the future. Nearly half a century later, after a black bank robber was acquitted for the murder of police sergeant Gene Ballard, two Klansmen took it upon themselves to exact revenge on an innocent victim - 19-year-old African American Michael Donald. Donald's murder - deemed the last lynching in America - reignited the race debate in America and culminated in a courtroom drama in which the United Klans of America were at long last put on trial. A work of literary journalism, Thirteen Loops draws upon rarely examined primary sources, court documents, newspaper reports, and firsthand accounts in an effort to unravel the twisted tale of a pair of interconnected murders that forever altered United States' race relations. Critic Reviews: "A creatively written, edifying work of historical significance and a boon for those interested in Southern race relations." (Kirkus Reviews) "Thirteen Loops [is] one of those rare books that is impossible to put down, that is transformative, that will remain forever in memory." (Haydens Ferry Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (B. J. Hollars) Mon, 27 Jun 2016 14:09:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Thirteen-Loops-Audiobook/B01HIULCYM thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thirteen Loops Subtitle: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America Author: B. J. Hollars Narrator: James K. White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America recounts the story of three innocent victims, all of whom suffered violent deaths through no fault of their own: Vaudine Maddox in 1933 in Tuscaloosa, Sergeant Gene Ballard in 1979 in Birmingham, and Michael Donald in 1981 in Mobile. The death of Vaudine Maddox - and the lynchings that followed - serves as a cautionary tale about the violence that occurred in the same region nearly 50 years later, highlighting the cowardice, ignorance, and happenstance that sustained a culture of racial intolerance far into the future. Nearly half a century later, after a black bank robber was acquitted for the murder of police sergeant Gene Ballard, two Klansmen took it upon themselves to exact revenge on an innocent victim - 19-year-old African American Michael Donald. Donald's murder - deemed the last lynching in America - reignited the race debate in America and culminated in a courtroom drama in which the United Klans of America were at long last put on trial. A work of literary journalism, Thirteen Loops draws upon rarely examined primary sources, court documents, newspaper reports, and firsthand accounts in an effort to unravel the twisted tale of a pair of interconnected murders that forever altered United States' race relations. Critic Reviews: "A creatively written, edifying work of historical significance and a boon for those interested in Southern race relations." (Kirkus Reviews) "Thirteen Loops [is] one of those rare books that is impossible to put down, that is transformative, that will remain forever in memory." (Haydens Ferry Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thirteen Loops Subtitle: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America Author: B. J. Hollars Narrator: James K. White Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Thirteen Loops: Race, Violence, and the Last Lynching in America recounts the story of three innocent victims, all of whom suffered violent deaths through no fault of their own: Vaudine Maddox in 1933 in Tuscaloosa, Sergeant Gene Ballard in 1979 in Birmingham, and Michael Donald in 1981 in Mobile. The death of Vaudine Maddox - and the lynchings that followed - serves as a cautionary tale about the violence that occurred in the same region nearly 50 years later, highlighting the cowardice, ignorance, and happenstance that sustained a culture of racial intolerance far into the future. Nearly half a century later, after a black bank robber was acquitted for the murder of police sergeant Gene Ballard, two Klansmen took it upon themselves to exact revenge on an innocent victim - 19-year-old African American Michael Donald. Donald's murder - deemed the last lynching in America - reignited the race debate in America and culminated in a courtroom drama in which the United Klans of America were at long last put on trial. A work of literary journalism, Thirteen Loops draws upon rarely examined primary sources, court documents, newspaper reports, and firsthand accounts in an effort to unravel the twisted tale of a pair of interconnected murders that forever altered United States' race relations. Critic Reviews: "A creatively written, edifying work of historical significance and a boon for those interested in Southern race relations." (Kirkus Reviews) "Thirteen Loops [is] one of those rare books that is impossible to put down, that is transformative, that will remain forever in memory." (Haydens Ferry Review) Members Reviews: Engrossing History I learned so much about some of the ugliest aspects of America's vigilante behavior and the incredible racial hatred associated with the lynchings described in Thirteen Loops. That the author, BJ Hollars, was able to write so beautifully about such ugliness reveals his extraordinary literary skills. The stories are rich in research and detail and captivating in the use of language ans suspense. I think we can expect much from this author based on this first book. The Culture of Lynching and Hate Persists The book is well written for any age beginning at middle school and should be used as a text book in history classes covering slavery, hate groups and persistent prejudice. The horrors of racial violence handled deftly and fairly Thirteen Loops is one story, three stories, thirteen. Each "loop," or chapter, corresponds to a place and time, but the book is far more compelling than its clever organization. Thirteen Loops takes us from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Mobile to tell the story of the last lynching in America. Moving from the thirties into the late seventies and early eighties, it examines relationships between race-related violence, but it resists making the kind of grand sweeping proclamations that suggest there are definitive answers that will satisfy us as both readers and citizens: "It's easy to draw connections, tracing a path from Tuscaloosa to Birmingham to Mobile. From 1933 to 1979 to 1981. However, it's far more difficult to ensure these paths lead to some greater truth." The book chronicles with extensive research and an elegant prose style the events in the manner of a 3rd-person omniscient. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Just-Plain-Dick-Audiobook/B009AYWLL8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Plain Dick Subtitle: Richard Nixons Checkers Speech and the 'Rocking, Socking' Election of 1952 Author: Kevin Mattson Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Abehind-the-sceneslook at one of the most famous campaign speeches - Richard Nixons "Checkers" speech, to be published on its 60th anniversary. It all started with some businessmen bankrolling Richard Nixon to become a "salesman against socialization". But in this precursor to current campaign finance scandals, Nixon had some explaining to do to keep his place on Eisenhowers Republican ticket, so he took to the airwaves. In making his speech, Nixon left behind lines about a "Republican cloth coat" and a black-and-white cocker spaniel named Checkers. The speech saved and bolstered Nixons political career and set the tone for the 1952 campaign. Just Plain Dickis political history and more. Its the story of a young man nearing a nervous breakdown and staging a political comeback. While the narrative focuses tightly, almost cinematically, on the 1952 election cycle - from the spring primary season to the summer conventions, from the allegations against Nixon through to the speech in September and finally the election in November - Mattson also provides a broad-stroke depiction of American politics and culture during the Cold War. Readers will see Nixons contribution to current campaign styles. Here is a story of phony populism, a hatred of elites (tagged "eggheads" back then), and emotionally charged appeals erasing a rational assessment of a politicians qualifications. An entertaining and suspenseful read,Just Plain Dickis ideal election context for political junkies and those fascinated with 1950s America. Kevin Mattson is the Connor Study Professor of Contemporary History at Ohio University. He is the author of Rebels All!, When America Was Great, Upton Sinclair and the Other American Century, Intellectuals in Action, and What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President? He has written for the American Prospect, Dissent, Nation, New York Times Book Review, and Washington Post Book World, among many other publications. Critic Reviews: [A] panoramic exploration of egghead politics, Hollywood films, television culture, and op-ed press buzz. Mattsons portrait of a crusading, emotional Nixon on the verge of victory colors in all the campaigns background details, including relevant pop-culture detours and digressions, from Hedda Hopper and Lucille Ball to the hole in Adlai Stevensons shoe." (Publishers Weekly) "A detailed, behind-the-scenes accountMattsons book will appeal to historians, politicians, politics buffs, and those interested in the impact of television on the electorate." (Library Journal) "Mattsons excellent book is a timely companion to the current election season." (Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kevin Mattson) Tue, 18 Sep 2012 16:40:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Just-Plain-Dick-Audiobook/B009AYWLL8 thebookvoice.com 07:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Plain Dick Subtitle: Richard Nixons Checkers Speech and the 'Rocking, Socking' Election of 1952 Author: Kevin Mattson Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Abehind-the-sceneslook at one of the most famous campaign speeches - Richard Nixons "Checkers" speech, to be published on its 60th anniversary. It all started with some businessmen bankrolling Richard Nixon to become a "salesman against socialization". But in this precursor to current campaign finance scandals, Nixon had some explaining to do to keep his place on Eisenhowers Republican ticket, so he took to the airwaves. In making his speech, Nixon left behind lines about a "Republican cloth coat" and a black-and-white cocker spaniel named Checkers. The speech saved and bolstered Nixons political career and set the tone for the 1952 campaign. Just Plain Dickis political history and more. Its the story of a young man nearing a nervous breakdown and staging a political comeback. While the narrative focuses tightly, almost cinematically, on the 1952 election cycle - from the spring primary season to the summer conventions, from the allegations against Nixon through to the speech in September and finally the election in November - Mattson also provides a broad-stroke depiction of American politics and culture during the Cold War. Readers will see Nixons contribution to current campaign styles. Here is a story of phony populism, a hatred of elites (tagged "eggheads" back then), and emotionally charged appeals erasing a rational assessment of a politicians qualifications. An entertaining and suspenseful read,Just Plain Dickis ideal election context for political junkies and those fascinated with 1950s America. Kevin Mattson is the Connor Study Professor of Contemporary History at Ohio University. He is the author of Rebels All!, When America Was Great, Upton Sinclair and the Other American Century, Intellectuals in Action, and What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President? He has written for the American Prospect, Dissent, Nation, New York Times Book Review, and Washington Post Book World, among many other publications. Critic Reviews: [A] panoramic exploration of egghead politics, Hollywood films, television culture, and op-ed press buzz. Mattsons portrait of a crusading, emotional Nixon on the verge of victory colors in all the campaigns background details, including relevant pop-culture detours and digressions, from Hedda Hopper and Lucille Ball to the hole in Adlai Stevensons shoe." (Publishers Weekly) "A detailed, behind-the-scenes accountMattsons book will appeal to historians, politicians, politics buffs, and those interested in the impact of television on the electorate." (Library Journal) "Mattsons excellent book is a timely companion to the current election season." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Plain Dick Subtitle: Richard Nixons Checkers Speech and the 'Rocking, Socking' Election of 1952 Author: Kevin Mattson Narrator: Keith Szarabajka Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Abehind-the-sceneslook at one of the most famous campaign speeches - Richard Nixons "Checkers" speech, to be published on its 60th anniversary. It all started with some businessmen bankrolling Richard Nixon to become a "salesman against socialization". But in this precursor to current campaign finance scandals, Nixon had some explaining to do to keep his place on Eisenhowers Republican ticket, so he took to the airwaves. In making his speech, Nixon left behind lines about a "Republican cloth coat" and a black-and-white cocker spaniel named Checkers. The speech saved and bolstered Nixons political career and set the tone for the 1952 campaign. Just Plain Dickis political history and more. Its the story of a young man nearing a nervous breakdown and staging a political comeback. While the narrative focuses tightly, almost cinematically, on the 1952 election cycle - from the spring primary season to the summer conventions, from the allegations against Nixon through to the speech in September and finally the election in November - Mattson also provides a broad-stroke depiction of American politics and culture during the Cold War. Readers will see Nixons contribution to current campaign styles. Here is a story of phony populism, a hatred of elites (tagged "eggheads" back then), and emotionally charged appeals erasing a rational assessment of a politicians qualifications. An entertaining and suspenseful read,Just Plain Dickis ideal election context for political junkies and those fascinated with 1950s America. Kevin Mattson is the Connor Study Professor of Contemporary History at Ohio University. He is the author of Rebels All!, When America Was Great, Upton Sinclair and the Other American Century, Intellectuals in Action, and What the Heck Are You Up To, Mr. President? He has written for the American Prospect, Dissent, Nation, New York Times Book Review, and Washington Post Book World, among many other publications. Critic Reviews: [A] panoramic exploration of egghead politics, Hollywood films, television culture, and op-ed press buzz. Mattsons portrait of a crusading, emotional Nixon on the verge of victory colors in all the campaigns background details, including relevant pop-culture detours and digressions, from Hedda Hopper and Lucille Ball to the hole in Adlai Stevensons shoe." (Publishers Weekly) "A detailed, behind-the-scenes accountMattsons book will appeal to historians, politicians, politics buffs, and those interested in the impact of television on the electorate." (Library Journal) "Mattsons excellent book is a timely companion to the current election season." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Interesting and informative Very relevant story that is very germane to today's political landscape. The reader is superb and a pleasure to hear. The context that is laid out in the book really helps you understand the subject https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/When-Boxing-Was-Like-Ridiculously-Racist-Audiobook/B00EIN6SLA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Boxing Was, Like, Ridiculously Racist Author: Ian Carey Narrator: Chris Dabbs Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-13 Publisher: Archieboy Holdings, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is the story of the lineage of Boxing's World Heavyweight Championship from 1882-1915 and how it explains a cultural attitude toward race and identity in that era. The first true national and international sports celebrities were boxers in the late 1800s. Soon after the abolition of slavery in the United States the first World Champions of the sport were crowned. As the Champion of the World these boxing heavyweights were held on a pedestal of athletic dominance, and in the eyes of some white Americans, and many of those in the boxing community, these champions had to be white, anything else would challenge the belief of white Anglo-Saxon superiority that many white Americans were clinging to at the time. It is the story of the symbol of the World Champion during that period and what it meant in society. It's also a story about a bunch of tough, bad-ass guys from over a hundred years ago that used to beat each other up. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Carey) Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:55:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/When-Boxing-Was-Like-Ridiculously-Racist-Audiobook/B00EIN6SLA thebookvoice.com 02:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Boxing Was, Like, Ridiculously Racist Author: Ian Carey Narrator: Chris Dabbs Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-13 Publisher: Archieboy Holdings, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is the story of the lineage of Boxing's World Heavyweight Championship from 1882-1915 and how it explains a cultural attitude toward race and identity in that era. The first true national and international sports celebrities were boxers in the late 1800s. Soon after the abolition of slavery in the United States the first World Champions of the sport were crowned. As the Champion of the World these boxing heavyweights were held on a pedestal of athletic dominance, and in the eyes of some white Americans, and many of those in the boxing community, these champions had to be white, anything else would challenge the belief of white Anglo-Saxon superiority that many white Americans were clinging to at the time. It is the story of the symbol of the World Champion during that period and what it meant in society. It's also a story about a bunch of tough, bad-ass guys from over a hundred years ago that used to beat each other up. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Boxing Was, Like, Ridiculously Racist Author: Ian Carey Narrator: Chris Dabbs Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-13 Publisher: Archieboy Holdings, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This is the story of the lineage of Boxing's World Heavyweight Championship from 1882-1915 and how it explains a cultural attitude toward race and identity in that era. The first true national and international sports celebrities were boxers in the late 1800s. Soon after the abolition of slavery in the United States the first World Champions of the sport were crowned. As the Champion of the World these boxing heavyweights were held on a pedestal of athletic dominance, and in the eyes of some white Americans, and many of those in the boxing community, these champions had to be white, anything else would challenge the belief of white Anglo-Saxon superiority that many white Americans were clinging to at the time. It is the story of the symbol of the World Champion during that period and what it meant in society. It's also a story about a bunch of tough, bad-ass guys from over a hundred years ago that used to beat each other up. Members Reviews: Neat topic; boring book. Any additional comments? This was a mess from start to finish. Large portions of this already-too-short offering were taken up by the narrator reading lists of statistics and figures about specific fighters. easily 15 to 20 minutes of nothing but repetitive nonsense like fighters boxing records, opponents, etc. There were parts that I liked, such as the stories vignettes and anecdotal stories about fighters and fights. That was what I was hoping for, but unfortunately, the minutes upon minutes of droning lists made this book unbearable. The narrator was pleasant and easy to listen to. I would not recommend this book to anyone. To be fair, I wrote it. I think it's pretty good Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, because then I would receive a percentage of their sale What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? Having a British guy read me my own thoughts Which character as performed by Chris Dabbs was your favorite? The Chris Dabbs character Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Sitting down and writing the whole thing made me cry a couple of times https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Back-Door-Channels-The-Price-of-Peace-Audiobook/B008L3PFDK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace Author: Leon H. Charney Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-12 Publisher: Leon H. Charney Media Foundation Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This book reveals the interplay between official government channels, covert intelligence agents and others, who acted largely behind the scenes of the peace process between Egypt and Israel that began in1978 and is still holding. The world leaders: Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, and Anwar Sadat, were driven by deeply held faith and conviction. Others were military hawks who, later saw peace as the only viable option. Still others saw peace and stability in terms of business and prosperity. Covered are the confluence of events that led to the Camp David Accords, the powerful personalities involved as well as the secret liaisons, communications, and third-party world leaders who played important yet seldom-understood roles in forging that peace agreement. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leon H. Charney) Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:28:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Back-Door-Channels-The-Price-of-Peace-Audiobook/B008L3PFDK thebookvoice.com 09:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace Author: Leon H. Charney Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-12 Publisher: Leon H. Charney Media Foundation Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This book reveals the interplay between official government channels, covert intelligence agents and others, who acted largely behind the scenes of the peace process between Egypt and Israel that began in1978 and is still holding. The world leaders: Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, and Anwar Sadat, were driven by deeply held faith and conviction. Others were military hawks who, later saw peace as the only viable option. Still others saw peace and stability in terms of business and prosperity. Covered are the confluence of events that led to the Camp David Accords, the powerful personalities involved as well as the secret liaisons, communications, and third-party world leaders who played important yet seldom-understood roles in forging that peace agreement. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace Author: Leon H. Charney Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-12 Publisher: Leon H. Charney Media Foundation Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This book reveals the interplay between official government channels, covert intelligence agents and others, who acted largely behind the scenes of the peace process between Egypt and Israel that began in1978 and is still holding. The world leaders: Jimmy Carter, Menachem Begin, and Anwar Sadat, were driven by deeply held faith and conviction. Others were military hawks who, later saw peace as the only viable option. Still others saw peace and stability in terms of business and prosperity. Covered are the confluence of events that led to the Camp David Accords, the powerful personalities involved as well as the secret liaisons, communications, and third-party world leaders who played important yet seldom-understood roles in forging that peace agreement. Members Reviews: Good Intro to Camp David Peace Accords history "Intrigued by the recent events in Egypt and the Middle East, I found myself looking for more information on the region, which led me to Back Door Channels: The Price of Peace. This audio book told by one of the behind the scenes member, Leon Charney was a good introduction to Camp David Peace Accords history. The book was narrated by George Guidall (great job btw). It easy to listen, it provides enough background information to bring newbies up to speed, as well as some fascinating new information and insights from the people who were there to change history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dog-Is-Us-Audiobook/B01NBVQPHK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog Is Us Author: Marcelle Clements Narrator: Marcelle Clements Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "About 15 percent of all Americans are estimated to be Marijuana smokers, and 56 million have tried it at least once. These figures have been published so often that it's easy to get the impression that marijuana smoking is one of the more secure 60s legacies. The trouble is that the statistics one always hears about relate to those who try or use marijuana. And the fact that those figures are staggering only makes it seem all the more surprising that a dramatic number of people have stopped using the drug." But why did we stop? The Dog Is Us is Marcelle Clements's iconic eulogy to her 60s-era romance with marijuana - a wry, observant reverse-anthem for the days when we let our consciousness wander to the edge. The Dog Is Us was originally published in Rolling Stone, September 2, 1982. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcelle Clements) Tue, 17 Jan 2017 09:19:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dog-Is-Us-Audiobook/B01NBVQPHK thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog Is Us Author: Marcelle Clements Narrator: Marcelle Clements Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "About 15 percent of all Americans are estimated to be Marijuana smokers, and 56 million have tried it at least once. These figures have been published so often that it's easy to get the impression that marijuana smoking is one of the more secure 60s legacies. The trouble is that the statistics one always hears about relate to those who try or use marijuana. And the fact that those figures are staggering only makes it seem all the more surprising that a dramatic number of people have stopped using the drug." But why did we stop? The Dog Is Us is Marcelle Clements's iconic eulogy to her 60s-era romance with marijuana - a wry, observant reverse-anthem for the days when we let our consciousness wander to the edge. The Dog Is Us was originally published in Rolling Stone, September 2, 1982. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dog Is Us Author: Marcelle Clements Narrator: Marcelle Clements Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 01-17-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: "About 15 percent of all Americans are estimated to be Marijuana smokers, and 56 million have tried it at least once. These figures have been published so often that it's easy to get the impression that marijuana smoking is one of the more secure 60s legacies. The trouble is that the statistics one always hears about relate to those who try or use marijuana. And the fact that those figures are staggering only makes it seem all the more surprising that a dramatic number of people have stopped using the drug." But why did we stop? The Dog Is Us is Marcelle Clements's iconic eulogy to her 60s-era romance with marijuana - a wry, observant reverse-anthem for the days when we let our consciousness wander to the edge. The Dog Is Us was originally published in Rolling Stone, September 2, 1982. Members Reviews: An insightful backward glance at 60s cultural norms--and marijuana When I saw that Marcelle Clements's profiles and essays had gone up as Kindles Singles, I jumped to buy them. In addition to being a huge fan of her journalism, she's a very good friend of mine. This is the title essay of one of her collections. I think of it as a companion essay to her "Terminal Cool", which also tries to recapture "the spirit of a certain epoch" -- her epoch, the Sixties. The immediate question of "The Dog Is Us", though, is why so many of her generation, who once seemed to smoke marijuana and drop acid as a matter of principle, have given it up--herself included. What's changed? Do they just not enjoy getting high anymore? Are they warned off by the social stigma? Is it no longer cool enough? Clements explores these questions with intelligence and playfulness. "I'm the kind of person who gets upset if someone reminds me too early in the day that the universe is finite yet boundless," she tells us. Yet under the playfulness, I detected a sweet melancholy, too. She marshals an impressive array of information, but what sticks with you aren't the statistics, it's the metaphorical dog of the title and all it represents, truth or lies, about the gulf between that epoch and this one. The Dog Is Us Going by the title this book was definitely not what I was thinking it was going to be about. Of course I mean "Dogs". Haha of all things it was about marijuana. It was interesting and a pretty good read. I didn't learn anything that I didn't already know but as I said it was very interesting. I liked it. She's got a great way of putting things I picked this book up at a used book store because the cover caught my eye. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. She's got a great way of putting things. She can really put you in her shoes when she's doing a piece on someone, really captures their vibe. A book I really enjoyed reading and will enjoy reading again https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-to-Survive-a-Plague-Audiobook/B075JM4J7W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Survive a Plague Subtitle: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS Author: David France Narrator: Rory O'Malley Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: How to Survive a Plague by David France is the riveting, powerful and profoundly moving story of the AIDS epidemic and the grass-roots movement of activists, many of them facing their own life-or-death struggles, who grabbed the reins of scientific research to help develop the drugs that turned HIV from a mostly fatal infection to a manageable disease. Around the globe, the 15.8 million people taking anti-AIDS drugs today are alive thanks to their efforts. Not since the publication of Randy Shilts's now classic And the Band Played On in 1987 has a book sought to measure the AIDS plague in such brutally human, intimate, and soaring terms. Weaving together the stories of dozens of individuals, this is an insider's account of a pivotal moment in our history and one that changed the way that medical science is practised worldwide. Critic Reviews: "This superbly written chronicle will stand as a towering work in its field." (Sunday Times) "Inspiring, uplifting and necessary reading." (Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes, Financial Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (David France) Thu, 21 Sep 2017 08:32:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-to-Survive-a-Plague-Audiobook/B075JM4J7W thebookvoice.com 24:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Survive a Plague Subtitle: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS Author: David France Narrator: Rory O'Malley Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: How to Survive a Plague by David France is the riveting, powerful and profoundly moving story of the AIDS epidemic and the grass-roots movement of activists, many of them facing their own life-or-death struggles, who grabbed the reins of scientific research to help develop the drugs that turned HIV from a mostly fatal infection to a manageable disease. Around the globe, the 15.8 million people taking anti-AIDS drugs today are alive thanks to their efforts. Not since the publication of Randy Shilts's now classic And the Band Played On in 1987 has a book sought to measure the AIDS plague in such brutally human, intimate, and soaring terms. Weaving together the stories of dozens of individuals, this is an insider's account of a pivotal moment in our history and one that changed the way that medical science is practised worldwide. Critic Reviews: "This superbly written chronicle will stand as a towering work in its field." (Sunday Times) "Inspiring, uplifting and necessary reading." (Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes, Financial Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Survive a Plague Subtitle: The Story of How Activists and Scientists Tamed AIDS Author: David France Narrator: Rory O'Malley Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: How to Survive a Plague by David France is the riveting, powerful and profoundly moving story of the AIDS epidemic and the grass-roots movement of activists, many of them facing their own life-or-death struggles, who grabbed the reins of scientific research to help develop the drugs that turned HIV from a mostly fatal infection to a manageable disease. Around the globe, the 15.8 million people taking anti-AIDS drugs today are alive thanks to their efforts. Not since the publication of Randy Shilts's now classic And the Band Played On in 1987 has a book sought to measure the AIDS plague in such brutally human, intimate, and soaring terms. Weaving together the stories of dozens of individuals, this is an insider's account of a pivotal moment in our history and one that changed the way that medical science is practised worldwide. Critic Reviews: "This superbly written chronicle will stand as a towering work in its field." (Sunday Times) "Inspiring, uplifting and necessary reading." (Steve Silberman, author of Neurotribes, Financial Times) Members Reviews: As with his film documentary, France does an excellent job of telling the story in his book David France has been involved in the New York gay scene since, by coincidence, almost precisely the time that the AIDS epidemic was first noted in the press in July 1981. So, aside from the previous decade following the 1969 Stonewall Riots, as a journalist he saw the plague and the gay communityâs devastation by it and fight against it first hand. In 2012, he wrote, produced and directed a film documentary by the same name that was so outstanding it was nominated for an Academy Award. For me, that documentary remains, even since this book, uniquely incredible and a hard act to follow. It is a brilliantly compelling and moving account, with a lot of archival footage, of the ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) movement composed of mostly AIDS sufferers from its March 1987 founding. By that point, tens of thousands of mostly homosexual men in the U.S. had already died horrible deaths, everyone infected was doomed to the same fate, and there was no effective cure or treatment in sight. But ACT UPâs highly publicized civil disobedience actions at the White House gates, the National Institutes of Health and elsewhere and its success in gaining inclusion on official boards evaluating experimental treatment options, is widely credited, including by the nationâs foremost public health official Dr. Anthony Fauci, with playing a critical and indispensable role the discovery of an effective treatment by 1996. In late 1996 when, having been an early post-Stonewall gay activist myself, I learned that Time magazine had named Dr. David Ho, a long-time AIDS researcher, its âPerson of the Year,â I breathed a deeper sigh of relief than for any time in the previous 15 years. It was an affirmation that, indeed, a life-saving treatment for the hideous AIDS had been found. Dr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/LA-Noir-Audiobook/B00IFHXQOC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Noir Subtitle: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City Author: John Buntin Narrator: Kirby Heybourne Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-14 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The epic struggle for control of Los Angeles and the history of the 30s, 40s, and 50s in America's dream city. Now the Fox UK TV series Mob City. Mid-century Los Angeles. A city sold to the world as 'the white spot of America', a land of sunshine and orange groves, wholesome Midwestern values and Hollywood stars, protected by the world's most famous police force, the Dragnet-era LAPD. Behind this public image lies a hidden world of 'pleasure girls' and crooked cops, ruthless newspaper tycoons, corrupt politicians, and East Coast gangsters on the make. Into this underworld came two men - one L.A.'s most notorious gangster, the other its most famous police chief - each prepared to battle the other for the soul of the city. The Mob had to contend with downtown business (the Chandlers, of LA Times fame), City Hall, and above all the LAPD - and the story is gripping. In these pages you will find the kind of gangsters, cops, pols, and madams familiar from The Big Sleep, Chinatown, and LA Confidential - only this time it's non-fiction, a serious portrait of how the 20th century's most dangerously unaccountable, intrusive model of pre-emptive policing got started. It's a story with great resonance today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Buntin) Mon, 17 Feb 2014 11:03:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/LA-Noir-Audiobook/B00IFHXQOC thebookvoice.com 16:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Noir Subtitle: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City Author: John Buntin Narrator: Kirby Heybourne Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-14 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The epic struggle for control of Los Angeles and the history of the 30s, 40s, and 50s in America's dream city. Now the Fox UK TV series Mob City. Mid-century Los Angeles. A city sold to the world as 'the white spot of America', a land of sunshine and orange groves, wholesome Midwestern values and Hollywood stars, protected by the world's most famous police force, the Dragnet-era LAPD. Behind this public image lies a hidden world of 'pleasure girls' and crooked cops, ruthless newspaper tycoons, corrupt politicians, and East Coast gangsters on the make. Into this underworld came two men - one L.A.'s most notorious gangster, the other its most famous police chief - each prepared to battle the other for the soul of the city. The Mob had to contend with downtown business (the Chandlers, of LA Times fame), City Hall, and above all the LAPD - and the story is gripping. In these pages you will find the kind of gangsters, cops, pols, and madams familiar from The Big Sleep, Chinatown, and LA Confidential - only this time it's non-fiction, a serious portrait of how the 20th century's most dangerously unaccountable, intrusive model of pre-emptive policing got started. It's a story with great resonance today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: L.A. Noir Subtitle: The Struggle for the Soul of America's Most Seductive City Author: John Buntin Narrator: Kirby Heybourne Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-14 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The epic struggle for control of Los Angeles and the history of the 30s, 40s, and 50s in America's dream city. Now the Fox UK TV series Mob City. Mid-century Los Angeles. A city sold to the world as 'the white spot of America', a land of sunshine and orange groves, wholesome Midwestern values and Hollywood stars, protected by the world's most famous police force, the Dragnet-era LAPD. Behind this public image lies a hidden world of 'pleasure girls' and crooked cops, ruthless newspaper tycoons, corrupt politicians, and East Coast gangsters on the make. Into this underworld came two men - one L.A.'s most notorious gangster, the other its most famous police chief - each prepared to battle the other for the soul of the city. The Mob had to contend with downtown business (the Chandlers, of LA Times fame), City Hall, and above all the LAPD - and the story is gripping. In these pages you will find the kind of gangsters, cops, pols, and madams familiar from The Big Sleep, Chinatown, and LA Confidential - only this time it's non-fiction, a serious portrait of how the 20th century's most dangerously unaccountable, intrusive model of pre-emptive policing got started. It's a story with great resonance today. Members Reviews: Californication This is an engaging and entertaining book that covers, in detail, the relationship between politics, policing and organised crime on LA. It even makes Mickey Cohen into an endearing person! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/ZOOM-Audiobook/B002VAEQ1Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ZOOM Subtitle: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future Author: Iain Carson, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Narrator: Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: We are living in the midst of a Great Awakening in which environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and political leaders are forming new alliances to end our addiction to oil and create new technologies. The days of Big Oil and Big Auto are numbered, according to the authors, who show how we are in the midst of a major transformation from carbon-based energy sources to new fuels and technologies. ZOOM traces the history of the linked industries of oil and automobiles, and how the two have shaped domestic capitalism and the international landscape, creating both progress and peril. They explain how Toyota vanquished American competitors to become the world's largest automobile manufacturer and, more importantly, a leader in hybrid cars using electric power. They take us into the boardrooms of oil executives and show how some are boldly exploring new energy sources while others deny the dangers posed by oil, and risk extinction. With wide-ranging analysis and a keen view of the key players in the intersecting worlds of energy and automobiles, authors Iain Carson and Vijay Vaitheeswaran tell the story of what may be the most important challenge facing the industrial world: how to make the transition from the Age of Petroleum to a cleaner and better future. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Iain Carson) Mon, 24 Sep 2007 16:16:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/ZOOM-Audiobook/B002VAEQ1Q thebookvoice.com 03:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ZOOM Subtitle: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future Author: Iain Carson, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Narrator: Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: We are living in the midst of a Great Awakening in which environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and political leaders are forming new alliances to end our addiction to oil and create new technologies. The days of Big Oil and Big Auto are numbered, according to the authors, who show how we are in the midst of a major transformation from carbon-based energy sources to new fuels and technologies. ZOOM traces the history of the linked industries of oil and automobiles, and how the two have shaped domestic capitalism and the international landscape, creating both progress and peril. They explain how Toyota vanquished American competitors to become the world's largest automobile manufacturer and, more importantly, a leader in hybrid cars using electric power. They take us into the boardrooms of oil executives and show how some are boldly exploring new energy sources while others deny the dangers posed by oil, and risk extinction. With wide-ranging analysis and a keen view of the key players in the intersecting worlds of energy and automobiles, authors Iain Carson and Vijay Vaitheeswaran tell the story of what may be the most important challenge facing the industrial world: how to make the transition from the Age of Petroleum to a cleaner and better future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ZOOM Subtitle: The Global Race to Fuel the Car of the Future Author: Iain Carson, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Narrator: Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-07 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: We are living in the midst of a Great Awakening in which environmentalists, entrepreneurs, and political leaders are forming new alliances to end our addiction to oil and create new technologies. The days of Big Oil and Big Auto are numbered, according to the authors, who show how we are in the midst of a major transformation from carbon-based energy sources to new fuels and technologies. ZOOM traces the history of the linked industries of oil and automobiles, and how the two have shaped domestic capitalism and the international landscape, creating both progress and peril. They explain how Toyota vanquished American competitors to become the world's largest automobile manufacturer and, more importantly, a leader in hybrid cars using electric power. They take us into the boardrooms of oil executives and show how some are boldly exploring new energy sources while others deny the dangers posed by oil, and risk extinction. With wide-ranging analysis and a keen view of the key players in the intersecting worlds of energy and automobiles, authors Iain Carson and Vijay Vaitheeswaran tell the story of what may be the most important challenge facing the industrial world: how to make the transition from the Age of Petroleum to a cleaner and better future. Members Reviews: A Review of the News By Techno-optimists If you haven't been reading the newspaper, this is for you: a primer on what's been going on in energy and autos for the last ten to fifteen years. Certainly cheery, but probably overly-optimistic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Shoot-Straight-You-Bastards-Audiobook/B002V8N402 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shoot Straight, You Bastards Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Killing of Breaker Morant Author: Nick Blezynski Narrator: Peter Hosking, Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Too many people have tried to put a halt to the 'wheel of history' by insisting that all has now been revealed and theirs is the definitive word. But there's always more...always, as this book will reveal. This revised edition contains the essay 'The Morant Affair: Murder or Justice', read by Peter Byrne. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Blezynski) Fri, 01 May 2009 18:57:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Shoot-Straight-You-Bastards-Audiobook/B002V8N402 thebookvoice.com 19:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shoot Straight, You Bastards Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Killing of Breaker Morant Author: Nick Blezynski Narrator: Peter Hosking, Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Too many people have tried to put a halt to the 'wheel of history' by insisting that all has now been revealed and theirs is the definitive word. But there's always more...always, as this book will reveal. This revised edition contains the essay 'The Morant Affair: Murder or Justice', read by Peter Byrne. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shoot Straight, You Bastards Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Killing of Breaker Morant Author: Nick Blezynski Narrator: Peter Hosking, Peter Byrne Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-01-09 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Too many people have tried to put a halt to the 'wheel of history' by insisting that all has now been revealed and theirs is the definitive word. But there's always more...always, as this book will reveal. This revised edition contains the essay 'The Morant Affair: Murder or Justice', read by Peter Byrne. Members Reviews: Good history. What made the experience of listening to Shoot Straight, You Bastards the most enjoyable? A great mix of fact, fiction, history, re-enactment and good old fashion story telling. Who was your favorite character and why? The Breaker of course. I think we all have a little of the Breaking in all of us. What three words best describe Peter Hosking and Peter Byrne s voice? Passes the test. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This book takes hours to listen to. You need to stretch it over a week. Any additional comments? I wanted Harry Morant to be more English. Like Edward Woodward in the movie 'Breaker Morant'. He sounded like an Australian to me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Queen-Elizabeth-IIs-Address-to-People-of-USA-July-6th-1976-Audiobook/B01KGH85US Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Elizabeth II's Address to People of USA July 6th 1976 Author: Queen Elizabeth II Narrator: Jennifer M. Dixon Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Queen Elizabeth II's address in Philadelphia on July 6th, 1976, where she presented a new Liberty Bell inscribed with "Let Freedom Ring" in honor of the bicentennial of the USA. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Queen Elizabeth II) Tue, 16 Aug 2016 15:31:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Queen-Elizabeth-IIs-Address-to-People-of-USA-July-6th-1976-Audiobook/B01KGH85US thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Elizabeth II's Address to People of USA July 6th 1976 Author: Queen Elizabeth II Narrator: Jennifer M. Dixon Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Queen Elizabeth II's address in Philadelphia on July 6th, 1976, where she presented a new Liberty Bell inscribed with "Let Freedom Ring" in honor of the bicentennial of the USA. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Queen Elizabeth II's Address to People of USA July 6th 1976 Author: Queen Elizabeth II Narrator: Jennifer M. Dixon Format: Original Recording Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Queen Elizabeth II's address in Philadelphia on July 6th, 1976, where she presented a new Liberty Bell inscribed with "Let Freedom Ring" in honor of the bicentennial of the USA. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Freedom-to-Be-Oppressed-Audiobook/B00OD9OY9C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom to Be Oppressed Author: Thomas Hodge Narrator: Kyle Tait Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-14 Publisher: Thomas Hodge Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This serves as a review and analysis of the history of immigration during the 20th century. It reflects the discrimination and prejudices that existed early in the century and compare them to some of the issues that occur during the 21st century. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Hodge) Mon, 13 Oct 2014 05:00:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Freedom-to-Be-Oppressed-Audiobook/B00OD9OY9C thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom to Be Oppressed Author: Thomas Hodge Narrator: Kyle Tait Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-14 Publisher: Thomas Hodge Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This serves as a review and analysis of the history of immigration during the 20th century. It reflects the discrimination and prejudices that existed early in the century and compare them to some of the issues that occur during the 21st century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Freedom to Be Oppressed Author: Thomas Hodge Narrator: Kyle Tait Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-14 Publisher: Thomas Hodge Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This serves as a review and analysis of the history of immigration during the 20th century. It reflects the discrimination and prejudices that existed early in the century and compare them to some of the issues that occur during the 21st century. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Il-processo-di-Norimberga-Audiobook/B076WN3K89 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> Titolo: Il processo di Norimberga Autore: Marco Meneghetti Narratore: Stefano Bondi, Alice Pagotto Formato: Unabridged Durata: 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-03-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: History, 20th Century Riepilogo Editore: "Vi riveleremo, pazientemente ed approfonditamente, i motivi per i quali questi uomini si trovano qui dinanzi a noi. Vi daremo prove innegabili di eventi incredibili. La lista dei crimini da loro commessi non ometterà nulla di quanto concepito da un orgoglio, una crudeltà ed una sete di potere malati. Questi uomini hanno privato il popolo tedesco di tutte quelle dignità e libertà da noi ritenute naturali in ogni essere umano, ricompensandolo attraverso l'incitamento all'odio verso quanti ritenuti dei capri espiatori. La loro bestialità ha raggiunto un eccesso tale da risvegliare le potenze del mondo civilizzato, i cui sforzi congiunti hanno portato la macchina da guerra tedesca ad andare in frantumi. Questa lotta ha lasciato l'Europa libera ma in ginocchio, un luogo dove la società, ormai demoralizzata, lotta per sopravvivere. Questi sono i frutti dell'opera delle sinistre forze che ora vedete sedute al banco degli imputati". Con queste parole, il 21 novembre 1945 il magistrato americano Robert H. Jackson diede il via al primo di una serie di processi destinati a rimanere impressi nella storia dell'umanità. Questo audioBook ripercorre le vicende più significative, le udienze e le condanne inflitte agli imputati del più sconvolgente evento europeo del dopo guerra; è inoltre arricchito da testimonianze e contributi di quel periodo. ©2017 GOODmood (P)2017 GOODmood biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marco Meneghetti) Fri, 03 Nov 2017 16:04:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Il-processo-di-Norimberga-Audiobook/B076WN3K89 thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> Titolo: Il processo di Norimberga Autore: Marco Meneghetti Narratore: Stefano Bondi, Alice Pagotto Formato: Unabridged Durata: 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-03-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: History, 20th Century Riepilogo Editore: "Vi riveleremo, pazientemente ed approfonditamente, i motivi per i quali questi uomini si trovano qui dinanzi a noi. Vi daremo prove innegabili di eventi incredibili. La lista dei crimini da loro commessi non ometterà nulla di quanto concepito da un orgoglio, una crudeltà ed una sete di potere malati. Questi uomini hanno privato il popolo tedesco di tutte quelle dignità e libertà da noi ritenute naturali in ogni essere umano, ricompensandolo attraverso l'incitamento all'odio verso quanti ritenuti dei capri espiatori. La loro bestialità ha raggiunto un eccesso tale da risvegliare le potenze del mondo civilizzato, i cui sforzi congiunti hanno portato la macchina da guerra tedesca ad andare in frantumi. Questa lotta ha lasciato l'Europa libera ma in ginocchio, un luogo dove la società, ormai demoralizzata, lotta per sopravvivere. Questi sono i frutti dell'opera delle sinistre forze che ora vedete sedute al banco degli imputati". Con queste parole, il 21 novembre 1945 il magistrato americano Robert H. Jackson diede il via al primo di una serie di processi destinati a rimanere impressi nella storia dell'umanità. Questo audioBook ripercorre le vicende più significative, le udienze e le condanne inflitte agli imputati del più sconvolgente evento europeo del dopo guerra; è inoltre arricchito da testimonianze e contributi di quel periodo. ©2017 GOODmood (P)2017 GOODmood Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> Titolo: Il processo di Norimberga Autore: Marco Meneghetti Narratore: Stefano Bondi, Alice Pagotto Formato: Unabridged Durata: 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-03-17 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: History, 20th Century Riepilogo Editore: "Vi riveleremo, pazientemente ed approfonditamente, i motivi per i quali questi uomini si trovano qui dinanzi a noi. Vi daremo prove innegabili di eventi incredibili. La lista dei crimini da loro commessi non ometterà nulla di quanto concepito da un orgoglio, una crudeltà ed una sete di potere malati. Questi uomini hanno privato il popolo tedesco di tutte quelle dignità e libertà da noi ritenute naturali in ogni essere umano, ricompensandolo attraverso l'incitamento all'odio verso quanti ritenuti dei capri espiatori. La loro bestialità ha raggiunto un eccesso tale da risvegliare le potenze del mondo civilizzato, i cui sforzi congiunti hanno portato la macchina da guerra tedesca ad andare in frantumi. Questa lotta ha lasciato l'Europa libera ma in ginocchio, un luogo dove la società, ormai demoralizzata, lotta per sopravvivere. Questi sono i frutti dell'opera delle sinistre forze che ora vedete sedute al banco degli imputati". Con queste parole, il 21 novembre 1945 il magistrato americano Robert H. Jackson diede il via al primo di una serie di processi destinati a rimanere impressi nella storia dell'umanità. Questo audioBook ripercorre le vicende più significative, le udienze e le condanne inflitte agli imputati del più sconvolgente evento europeo del dopo guerra; è inoltre arricchito da testimonianze e contributi di quel periodo. ©2017 GOODmood (P)2017 GOODmood https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Joining-the-Dots-Audiobook/B073C6ZNVL Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joining the Dots Subtitle: A Woman in Her Time Author: Juliet Gardiner Narrator: Eve Karpf Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From Britain's leading social historian, a lyrical look at the changes to women's lives since 1940, told with examples from her own life. The book provides an intimate, brilliant account of feminism over the last six decades. 'A young woman wearing a navy-blue duffle coat stood shivering in the vaulted Victorian booking hall of Temple Meads station in Bristol looking uncertainly around her. It was 1st January 1960, and the woman was me. I was 16 years old, and I had run away from home.' Over the next 10 years, the world changed around young Juliet Gardiner - as it did for most women in Britain. It was the start of a decade that was to be momentous for Britain's history - politically, economically, socially and culturally. As one of Britain's best-known social historians, Juliet Gardiner writes here about the span of women's lives from her birth during the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher as prime minister. Using episodes from her own life as starting points to illuminate the broader history in society at large, she explores changing ideas towards birth and adoption, the importance of education for girls, the opportunities offered by university and expectations of work and motherhood, not to mention her generation's yearning for freedom. Everyone has his or her history and at the same time is part of history, as this book so perceptively and beautifully demonstrates. As a work of living history, both lyrical and personal, Joining the Dots is an accessible and empowering story of how one mid-20th-century woman grew into a world so different from the one into which she was born. It is a story of bed-sits, sexual choice, motherhood and marriage, feminism, family planning and professional ambition. Critic Reviews: "The cinematic clarity of Gardiner's descriptions of accidents and ceremonies tells more about the decade than a page of statistics...or the depth of its research, the quality of the writing and the sheer richness and vibrancy of the material, this is a quite outstanding work of social history." (Telegraph) "A definitive, vividly detailed book on a complex decade, which is a joy to read." (History Today) "It is comfortably the definitive account of a decade that has been much maligned." (Daily Telegraph) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juliet Gardiner) Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:00:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Joining-the-Dots-Audiobook/B073C6ZNVL thebookvoice.com 05:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joining the Dots Subtitle: A Woman in Her Time Author: Juliet Gardiner Narrator: Eve Karpf Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From Britain's leading social historian, a lyrical look at the changes to women's lives since 1940, told with examples from her own life. The book provides an intimate, brilliant account of feminism over the last six decades. 'A young woman wearing a navy-blue duffle coat stood shivering in the vaulted Victorian booking hall of Temple Meads station in Bristol looking uncertainly around her. It was 1st January 1960, and the woman was me. I was 16 years old, and I had run away from home.' Over the next 10 years, the world changed around young Juliet Gardiner - as it did for most women in Britain. It was the start of a decade that was to be momentous for Britain's history - politically, economically, socially and culturally. As one of Britain's best-known social historians, Juliet Gardiner writes here about the span of women's lives from her birth during the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher as prime minister. Using episodes from her own life as starting points to illuminate the broader history in society at large, she explores changing ideas towards birth and adoption, the importance of education for girls, the opportunities offered by university and expectations of work and motherhood, not to mention her generation's yearning for freedom. Everyone has his or her history and at the same time is part of history, as this book so perceptively and beautifully demonstrates. As a work of living history, both lyrical and personal, Joining the Dots is an accessible and empowering story of how one mid-20th-century woman grew into a world so different from the one into which she was born. It is a story of bed-sits, sexual choice, motherhood and marriage, feminism, family planning and professional ambition. Critic Reviews: "The cinematic clarity of Gardiner's descriptions of accidents and ceremonies tells more about the decade than a page of statistics...or the depth of its research, the quality of the writing and the sheer richness and vibrancy of the material, this is a quite outstanding work of social history." (Telegraph) "A definitive, vividly detailed book on a complex decade, which is a joy to read." (History Today) "It is comfortably the definitive account of a decade that has been much maligned." (Daily Telegraph) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joining the Dots Subtitle: A Woman in Her Time Author: Juliet Gardiner Narrator: Eve Karpf Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From Britain's leading social historian, a lyrical look at the changes to women's lives since 1940, told with examples from her own life. The book provides an intimate, brilliant account of feminism over the last six decades. 'A young woman wearing a navy-blue duffle coat stood shivering in the vaulted Victorian booking hall of Temple Meads station in Bristol looking uncertainly around her. It was 1st January 1960, and the woman was me. I was 16 years old, and I had run away from home.' Over the next 10 years, the world changed around young Juliet Gardiner - as it did for most women in Britain. It was the start of a decade that was to be momentous for Britain's history - politically, economically, socially and culturally. As one of Britain's best-known social historians, Juliet Gardiner writes here about the span of women's lives from her birth during the Second World War to the election of Margaret Thatcher as prime minister. Using episodes from her own life as starting points to illuminate the broader history in society at large, she explores changing ideas towards birth and adoption, the importance of education for girls, the opportunities offered by university and expectations of work and motherhood, not to mention her generation's yearning for freedom. Everyone has his or her history and at the same time is part of history, as this book so perceptively and beautifully demonstrates. As a work of living history, both lyrical and personal, Joining the Dots is an accessible and empowering story of how one mid-20th-century woman grew into a world so different from the one into which she was born. It is a story of bed-sits, sexual choice, motherhood and marriage, feminism, family planning and professional ambition. Critic Reviews: "The cinematic clarity of Gardiner's descriptions of accidents and ceremonies tells more about the decade than a page of statistics...or the depth of its research, the quality of the writing and the sheer richness and vibrancy of the material, this is a quite outstanding work of social history." (Telegraph) "A definitive, vividly detailed book on a complex decade, which is a joy to read." (History Today) "It is comfortably the definitive account of a decade that has been much maligned." (Daily Telegraph) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pappagalli-verdi-Audiobook/B01N67313F Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> Titolo: Pappagalli verdi Sottotitolo: Cronache di un chirurgo di guerra Autore: Gino Strada Narratore: Alberto Rossatti Formato: Unabridged Durata: 5 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-23-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: History, 20th Century Riepilogo Editore: Le cronache di un chirurgo di guerra, fondatore di Emergency, l'associazione umanitaria italiana per la cura e la riabilitazione delle vittime di guerra e delle mine antiuomo. In questo audiolibro, Strada mette a nudo le immagini più vivide, talvolta i ricordi più strazianti, le amarezze continue della sua esperienza di medico militante, stretto continuamente tra le politiche ufficiali dell'ONU e dei padroni della guerra e le pratiche del volontariato internazionale. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©1999 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore S.r.l. (P)2016 Audible GmbH biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gino Strada) Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:43:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pappagalli-verdi-Audiobook/B01N67313F thebookvoice.com 05:05:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> Titolo: Pappagalli verdi Sottotitolo: Cronache di un chirurgo di guerra Autore: Gino Strada Narratore: Alberto Rossatti Formato: Unabridged Durata: 5 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-23-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: History, 20th Century Riepilogo Editore: Le cronache di un chirurgo di guerra, fondatore di Emergency, l'associazione umanitaria italiana per la cura e la riabilitazione delle vittime di guerra e delle mine antiuomo. In questo audiolibro, Strada mette a nudo le immagini più vivide, talvolta i ricordi più strazianti, le amarezze continue della sua esperienza di medico militante, stretto continuamente tra le politiche ufficiali dell'ONU e dei padroni della guerra e le pratiche del volontariato internazionale. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©1999 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore S.r.l. (P)2016 Audible GmbH Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> Titolo: Pappagalli verdi Sottotitolo: Cronache di un chirurgo di guerra Autore: Gino Strada Narratore: Alberto Rossatti Formato: Unabridged Durata: 5 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-23-16 Editore: Audible Studios Categoria: History, 20th Century Riepilogo Editore: Le cronache di un chirurgo di guerra, fondatore di Emergency, l'associazione umanitaria italiana per la cura e la riabilitazione delle vittime di guerra e delle mine antiuomo. In questo audiolibro, Strada mette a nudo le immagini più vivide, talvolta i ricordi più strazianti, le amarezze continue della sua esperienza di medico militante, stretto continuamente tra le politiche ufficiali dell'ONU e dei padroni della guerra e le pratiche del volontariato internazionale. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©1999 Giangiacomo Feltrinelli Editore S.r.l. (P)2016 Audible GmbH https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-183rd-Congress-Audiobook/B00US5HD9I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 183rd Congress Author: Roy H. Millenson Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The United States of America will have gone through a lot of changes by the time the 183rd Congress rolls around. Roy H. Milleson speculates from a 1960's perspective. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roy H. Millenson) Tue, 17 Mar 2015 23:02:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-183rd-Congress-Audiobook/B00US5HD9I thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 183rd Congress Author: Roy H. Millenson Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The United States of America will have gone through a lot of changes by the time the 183rd Congress rolls around. Roy H. Milleson speculates from a 1960's perspective. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The 183rd Congress Author: Roy H. Millenson Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The United States of America will have gone through a lot of changes by the time the 183rd Congress rolls around. Roy H. Milleson speculates from a 1960's perspective. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sabotage-A-Chronicle-of-the-Chesterton-Crash-Audiobook/B00E3CO390 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sabotage: A Chronicle of the Chesterton Crash Subtitle: Volume 1 Author: Bryan W. Alaspa Narrator: John Eastman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Bryan W. Alaspa Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In October of 1933 a plane carrying seven people exploded and crashed over Chesterton, Indiana, on its way to Chicago, killing all on board. The crash shocked the small community of Chesterton, but what really shocked the country was the revelation that it was a bomb that brought the plane down. The airline industry was new, and the news of a bomb was potentially disastrous to an industry that was still trying to prove itself safe to a skeptical public and that was also experiencing labor problems with its pilots and mechanics. The man in charge of the investigation as none other than Melvin Purvis, the G-man in charge of the Chicago FBI office and the man who would become a superstar for bringing down John Dillinger. However, what no one knew was that pressure from J. Edgar Hoover to capture bank robbers and gangsters, plus Hoover's petty jealousy over the increasing popularity of Purvis, made life in the Chicago FBI office a living hell as Purvis and his men juggled dozens of cases while also trying to find a culprit in the Chesterton plane bombing. It is a mystery that remains to this day, but hardly anyone knows about it. For the first time, author Bryan Alaspa explores the FBI files, presents the evidence the investigators found, and presents the story of what was happening behind-the-scenes at the FBI. For the first time, the story of the Chesterton Crash is told. Today, we would say that the incident was the first case of terrorism against a commercial airliner. Back then, they just called it Sabotage. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bryan W. Alaspa) Tue, 23 Jul 2013 10:06:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sabotage-A-Chronicle-of-the-Chesterton-Crash-Audiobook/B00E3CO390 thebookvoice.com 06:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sabotage: A Chronicle of the Chesterton Crash Subtitle: Volume 1 Author: Bryan W. Alaspa Narrator: John Eastman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Bryan W. Alaspa Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In October of 1933 a plane carrying seven people exploded and crashed over Chesterton, Indiana, on its way to Chicago, killing all on board. The crash shocked the small community of Chesterton, but what really shocked the country was the revelation that it was a bomb that brought the plane down. The airline industry was new, and the news of a bomb was potentially disastrous to an industry that was still trying to prove itself safe to a skeptical public and that was also experiencing labor problems with its pilots and mechanics. The man in charge of the investigation as none other than Melvin Purvis, the G-man in charge of the Chicago FBI office and the man who would become a superstar for bringing down John Dillinger. However, what no one knew was that pressure from J. Edgar Hoover to capture bank robbers and gangsters, plus Hoover's petty jealousy over the increasing popularity of Purvis, made life in the Chicago FBI office a living hell as Purvis and his men juggled dozens of cases while also trying to find a culprit in the Chesterton plane bombing. It is a mystery that remains to this day, but hardly anyone knows about it. For the first time, author Bryan Alaspa explores the FBI files, presents the evidence the investigators found, and presents the story of what was happening behind-the-scenes at the FBI. For the first time, the story of the Chesterton Crash is told. Today, we would say that the incident was the first case of terrorism against a commercial airliner. Back then, they just called it Sabotage. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sabotage: A Chronicle of the Chesterton Crash Subtitle: Volume 1 Author: Bryan W. Alaspa Narrator: John Eastman Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Bryan W. Alaspa Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In October of 1933 a plane carrying seven people exploded and crashed over Chesterton, Indiana, on its way to Chicago, killing all on board. The crash shocked the small community of Chesterton, but what really shocked the country was the revelation that it was a bomb that brought the plane down. The airline industry was new, and the news of a bomb was potentially disastrous to an industry that was still trying to prove itself safe to a skeptical public and that was also experiencing labor problems with its pilots and mechanics. The man in charge of the investigation as none other than Melvin Purvis, the G-man in charge of the Chicago FBI office and the man who would become a superstar for bringing down John Dillinger. However, what no one knew was that pressure from J. Edgar Hoover to capture bank robbers and gangsters, plus Hoover's petty jealousy over the increasing popularity of Purvis, made life in the Chicago FBI office a living hell as Purvis and his men juggled dozens of cases while also trying to find a culprit in the Chesterton plane bombing. It is a mystery that remains to this day, but hardly anyone knows about it. For the first time, author Bryan Alaspa explores the FBI files, presents the evidence the investigators found, and presents the story of what was happening behind-the-scenes at the FBI. For the first time, the story of the Chesterton Crash is told. Today, we would say that the incident was the first case of terrorism against a commercial airliner. Back then, they just called it Sabotage. Members Reviews: This is a pretty good book for those unfamiliar with the bombing of ... This is a pretty good book for those unfamiliar with the bombing of United Airline flight 23 on 10-10-33, the world's first known terrorist bombing of a commercial airliner. Having read the 300-page FBI report, I have come to the conclusion that this was a botched attempt to murder Justice Department rackets buster Joseph B. Keenan, as was widely believed at the time. Thus I was disappointed more attention was not given to a Reno-based gangster named Stanley Baldwin, fiance to ill-fated passenger Dorothy Dwyer. He made statements indicating he had foreknowledge that the cause of the crash was a bomb on board. This was by far the best lead to come out of the investigation--a lead that was not pursued with any vigor, apparently. In addition, in reading the documents it was apparent Bureau of Investigation head J. Edgar Hoover wanted the case to be shut down early. So it is likely there was some high-level skullduggery that went on to bury this case early. Of course it would be difficult to find out anymore about suspect Baldwin 80 years after the fact. But the fact remains author Alaspa did not come any closer to solving the mystery. Yet the book is a good review for those who don't want to hack through the investigative docs. Forgotten history at it's finest The details provided in this work, of an otherwise forgotten crash, give life to the history and the event, and make it real for the reader. I never knew that there had ever been a crash ... I never knew that there had ever been a crash around here outside of 4184 in Roselawn. Well written I just hope that someday some shred of evidence can be uncovered to bring the investigation to a proper close. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Boys-in-the-Boat-Audiobook/B00D3PBYAE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boys in the Boat Subtitle: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Author: Daniel James Brown Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 22848 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The #1 New York Timesbestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936. The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in each other that makes them a victorious team. They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls together - a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and optimism. Drawing on the boys' own diaries and journals, their photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate story of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant. It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson, Timothy Egan, James Bradley, and David Halberstam's The Amateurs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel James Brown) Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:14:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Boys-in-the-Boat-Audiobook/B00D3PBYAE thebookvoice.com 14:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boys in the Boat Subtitle: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Author: Daniel James Brown Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 22848 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The #1 New York Timesbestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936. The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in each other that makes them a victorious team. They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls together - a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and optimism. Drawing on the boys' own diaries and journals, their photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate story of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant. It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson, Timothy Egan, James Bradley, and David Halberstam's The Amateurs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boys in the Boat Subtitle: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics Author: Daniel James Brown Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-13 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 22848 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The #1 New York Timesbestselling story about American Olympic triumph in Nazi Germany, the inspiration for the PBS documentary The Boys of '36, broadcast to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics and the 80th anniversary of the boys' gold medal race. Daniel James Brown's robust book tells the story of the University of Washington's 1936 eight-oar crew and their epic quest for an Olympic gold medal, a team that transformed the sport and grabbed the attention of millions of Americans. The sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the boys defeated elite rivals first from eastern and British universities and finally the German crew rowing for Adolf Hitler in the Olympic games in Berlin, 1936. The emotional heart of the story lies with one rower, Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not for glory, but to regain his shattered self-regard and to find a place he can call home. The crew is assembled by an enigmatic coach and mentored by a visionary, eccentric British boat builder, but it is their trust in each other that makes them a victorious team. They remind the country of what can be done when everyone quite literally pulls together - a perfect melding of commitment, determination, and optimism. Drawing on the boys' own diaries and journals, their photos and memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, The Boys in the Boat is an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times - the improbable, intimate story of nine working-class boys from the American west who, in the depths of the Great Depression, showed the world what true grit really meant. It will appeal to readers of Erik Larson, Timothy Egan, James Bradley, and David Halberstam's The Amateurs. Members Reviews: Do you believe in miracles?? Many reviews offer comparisons of this book to Seabiscuit, appropriately so as the themes and narrative tone are remarkably similar. But I also see a strong resemblance to another American Olympic story that happened 4 decades later our Miracle on Ice hockey team of 1980. In both cases global hostilities threatened Olympic boycotts, potentially crushing the once-in-a-lifetime dreams of humble college kids taking on the State subsidized titans of their sports. But the games were held, and against all odds (some of them suspicious in their advantages to the two Fascist teams) the kids rose to the occasion. This is not a spoiler its well known that they win. The real drama is in the story that got them there in the first place. Brown writes that story effectively, developing the social, economic and political context, and fleshing out the characters: Coach Ulbrickson who struggled to find the right team chemistry among his talented rowers, employing crushingly superhuman training standards to ensure top conditioning. There is also shell builder George Pocock, who dispensed Yoda-like wisdom to the boys about the intangible qualities that make up a crew as opposed to a team. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Endurance-Audiobook/B002V9ZA6C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endurance Subtitle: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Author: Alfred Lansing Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9899 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world. Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000-mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains. The book recounts a harrowing adventure, but ultimately it is the nobility of these men and their indefatigable will that shines through. Critic Reviews: "[O]ne of the most extraordinary tales of heroism and determination in the history of exploration....Prebble's narration will bring to life the despair, elation, and sheer will of these men to survive, and to triumph, together." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alfred Lansing) Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:00:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Endurance-Audiobook/B002V9ZA6C thebookvoice.com 10:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endurance Subtitle: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Author: Alfred Lansing Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9899 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world. Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000-mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains. The book recounts a harrowing adventure, but ultimately it is the nobility of these men and their indefatigable will that shines through. Critic Reviews: "[O]ne of the most extraordinary tales of heroism and determination in the history of exploration....Prebble's narration will bring to life the despair, elation, and sheer will of these men to survive, and to triumph, together." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Endurance Subtitle: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage Author: Alfred Lansing Narrator: Simon Prebble Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 04-24-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9899 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In August of 1914, the British ship Endurance set sail for the South Atlantic. In October 1915, still half a continent away from its intended base, the ship was trapped, then crushed in the ice. For five months, Sir Ernest Shackleton and his men, drifting on ice packs, were castaways in one of the most savage regions of the world. Lansing describes how the men survived a 1,000-mile voyage in an open boat across the stormiest ocean on the globe and an overland trek through forbidding glaciers and mountains. The book recounts a harrowing adventure, but ultimately it is the nobility of these men and their indefatigable will that shines through. Critic Reviews: "[O]ne of the most extraordinary tales of heroism and determination in the history of exploration....Prebble's narration will bring to life the despair, elation, and sheer will of these men to survive, and to triumph, together." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Superb in so many ways This is unquestionably the most amazing tale of men against the elements that I have ever read or heard, and it is told remarkably well by Lansing who draws artfully from the actual diary entries of the participants without ever reducing the narrative to a dry progression of quotes. His ability to bring the harrowing conditions and landscape, the fascinating array of characters, and the grueling sequence of challenges and hairsbreadth escapes into sharp and riveting focus is quite extraordinary. Simon Prebble is a perfect match for the fine writing. He audibly sorts out the personalities involved and presents the whole with an understated but charged clarity which keeps the narrative moving even through what could seem like a never ending and tedious progression of disasters in the voice of a lesser reader. Of course the real stars here are Shackleton and the men under his command who prove themselves capable of feats of courage, endurance and simple, stubborn determination which almost surpass belief. Ordinary and flawed in so many ways, they come together to become much more than the sum of their individual qualities. In the end, the most fascinating part of this story is the long and torturous series of life and death choices involved. Time after time Shackleton's decisions are crucial to the party's survival, whether the question is when to abandon the pack ice for the boats, when to kill the dogs, when to allow the party to split, or how to get to the bottom of a nearly vertical snowbound precipice in order to avoid freezing at high altitude (think Butch Cassidy and Sundance). Nature is an implacable adversary for these men, marshaling countless terrifying storms, thirst, cold, hunger, completely unpredictable ice and long weeks of winter darkness against them and time after time crushing hope just as it seems most justified. Perhaps the most extraordinary decision of all, under the circumstances, was the choice each of them made to simply keep on keeping on when it seemed to make no sense Finally, while this tale is exhausting in some ways, it is also deeply inspiring and satisfying. And Lansing and Prebble have given us the wonderful opportunity to "experience" it all while sitting in comfort and safety. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-World-Undone-Audiobook/B0085NZ77A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A World Undone Subtitle: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918 Author: G. J. Meyer Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2189 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The First World War is one of historys greatest tragedies. In this remarkable and intimate account, author G. J. Meyer draws on exhaustive research to bring to life the story of how the Great War reduced Europes mightiest empires to rubble, killed 20 million people, and cracked the foundations of the world we live in today. World War I is unique in the number of questions about it that remain unsettled. After more than 90 years, scholars remain divided on these questions, and it seems likely that they always will. A World Undone does not claim to have all the answers - if answers are even possible. However, it will provide listeners with enough information to understand why the questions persist, and perhaps in some cases, to arrive at conclusions of their own. A World Undone is a grand, tragic story brilliantly told. About the author: G. J. Meyer is a professional writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Harpers, and many other publications. While working for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he was awarded a Nieman Fellowship by Harvard University. He is the author of the New York Times best seller The Tudors, the Edgar Award-winning The Memphis Murders, and other works. Critic Reviews: A World Undone is an original and very readable account of one of the most significant and often misunderstood events of the last century. With a historians eye for clearheaded analysis and a storytellers talent for detail and narrative, G. J. Meyer presents a compelling account of the blunders that produced the worlds first great war and set the stage for many of the tragic events that followed. (Steve M. Gillon, resident historian, the History Channel) Thundering, magnificentThis is a book of true greatness that prompts moments of sheer joy and pleasure. Researched to the last possible dotIt will earn generations of admirers. (Washington Times) Meyers sketches of the British Cabinet, the Russian Empire, the aging Austro-Hungarian Empire, the leaders of Prussia with their newly minted swagger, are lifelike and plausible. His account of the tragic folly of Gallipoli is masterful. (Los Angeles Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (G. J. Meyer) Fri, 25 May 2012 23:30:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-World-Undone-Audiobook/B0085NZ77A thebookvoice.com 27:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A World Undone Subtitle: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918 Author: G. J. Meyer Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2189 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The First World War is one of historys greatest tragedies. In this remarkable and intimate account, author G. J. Meyer draws on exhaustive research to bring to life the story of how the Great War reduced Europes mightiest empires to rubble, killed 20 million people, and cracked the foundations of the world we live in today. World War I is unique in the number of questions about it that remain unsettled. After more than 90 years, scholars remain divided on these questions, and it seems likely that they always will. A World Undone does not claim to have all the answers - if answers are even possible. However, it will provide listeners with enough information to understand why the questions persist, and perhaps in some cases, to arrive at conclusions of their own. A World Undone is a grand, tragic story brilliantly told. About the author: G. J. Meyer is a professional writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Harpers, and many other publications. While working for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he was awarded a Nieman Fellowship by Harvard University. He is the author of the New York Times best seller The Tudors, the Edgar Award-winning The Memphis Murders, and other works. Critic Reviews: A World Undone is an original and very readable account of one of the most significant and often misunderstood events of the last century. With a historians eye for clearheaded analysis and a storytellers talent for detail and narrative, G. J. Meyer presents a compelling account of the blunders that produced the worlds first great war and set the stage for many of the tragic events that followed. (Steve M. Gillon, resident historian, the History Channel) Thundering, magnificentThis is a book of true greatness that prompts moments of sheer joy and pleasure. Researched to the last possible dotIt will earn generations of admirers. (Washington Times) Meyers sketches of the British Cabinet, the Russian Empire, the aging Austro-Hungarian Empire, the leaders of Prussia with their newly minted swagger, are lifelike and plausible. His account of the tragic folly of Gallipoli is masterful. (Los Angeles Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A World Undone Subtitle: The Story of the Great War, 1914 to 1918 Author: G. J. Meyer Narrator: Robin Sachs Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2189 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The First World War is one of historys greatest tragedies. In this remarkable and intimate account, author G. J. Meyer draws on exhaustive research to bring to life the story of how the Great War reduced Europes mightiest empires to rubble, killed 20 million people, and cracked the foundations of the world we live in today. World War I is unique in the number of questions about it that remain unsettled. After more than 90 years, scholars remain divided on these questions, and it seems likely that they always will. A World Undone does not claim to have all the answers - if answers are even possible. However, it will provide listeners with enough information to understand why the questions persist, and perhaps in some cases, to arrive at conclusions of their own. A World Undone is a grand, tragic story brilliantly told. About the author: G. J. Meyer is a professional writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe, Harpers, and many other publications. While working for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, he was awarded a Nieman Fellowship by Harvard University. He is the author of the New York Times best seller The Tudors, the Edgar Award-winning The Memphis Murders, and other works. Critic Reviews: A World Undone is an original and very readable account of one of the most significant and often misunderstood events of the last century. With a historians eye for clearheaded analysis and a storytellers talent for detail and narrative, G. J. Meyer presents a compelling account of the blunders that produced the worlds first great war and set the stage for many of the tragic events that followed. (Steve M. Gillon, resident historian, the History Channel) Thundering, magnificentThis is a book of true greatness that prompts moments of sheer joy and pleasure. Researched to the last possible dotIt will earn generations of admirers. (Washington Times) Meyers sketches of the British Cabinet, the Russian Empire, the aging Austro-Hungarian Empire, the leaders of Prussia with their newly minted swagger, are lifelike and plausible. His account of the tragic folly of Gallipoli is masterful. (Los Angeles Times) Members Reviews: Excellent Overview of the "Overshadowed" War Within US history World War I is often relegated to being merely a prologue to World War II. I assume the reason for its relegation is due to the relatively minor role that the US served in WWI. This framing of history is unfortunate given how the outcome of World War I not only precipitated World War II, but gave birth to the powers, ideologies and technologies that shaped not only the rest of the 20th century but continue to influence world affairs today (see Middle East). "A World Undone: The Story of the Great War, 1914-1918" provides an excellent overview of the conflict. G.J. Meyer accomplishes the remarkable feat of balancing details with generalities in a compelling and engaging narrative of the war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pentagon-Papers-Audiobook/B077MMJ6WW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pentagon Papers Subtitle: The Secret History of the Vietnam War Author: Fox Butterfield, Hedrick Smith, E. W. Kenworthy, Neil Sheehan Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The basis for the 2017 film The Post, The Pentagon Papers are a series of articles, documents, and studies examining the Johnson Administration's lies to the public about the extent of US involvement in the Vietnam War, bringing to light shocking conclusions about America's true role in the conflict. With a brand-new foreword by James L. Greenfield, this edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning story is sure to provoke discussion about free press and government deception, and shed some light on issues in the past and the present so that we can better understand and improve the future. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fox Butterfield) Tue, 16 Jan 2018 09:52:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pentagon-Papers-Audiobook/B077MMJ6WW thebookvoice.com 00:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pentagon Papers Subtitle: The Secret History of the Vietnam War Author: Fox Butterfield, Hedrick Smith, E. W. Kenworthy, Neil Sheehan Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The basis for the 2017 film The Post, The Pentagon Papers are a series of articles, documents, and studies examining the Johnson Administration's lies to the public about the extent of US involvement in the Vietnam War, bringing to light shocking conclusions about America's true role in the conflict. With a brand-new foreword by James L. Greenfield, this edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning story is sure to provoke discussion about free press and government deception, and shed some light on issues in the past and the present so that we can better understand and improve the future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pentagon Papers Subtitle: The Secret History of the Vietnam War Author: Fox Butterfield, Hedrick Smith, E. W. Kenworthy, Neil Sheehan Narrator: James Anderson Foster Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs Language: English Release date: 01-16-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The basis for the 2017 film The Post, The Pentagon Papers are a series of articles, documents, and studies examining the Johnson Administration's lies to the public about the extent of US involvement in the Vietnam War, bringing to light shocking conclusions about America's true role in the conflict. With a brand-new foreword by James L. Greenfield, this edition of the Pulitzer Prize-winning story is sure to provoke discussion about free press and government deception, and shed some light on issues in the past and the present so that we can better understand and improve the future. Members Reviews: Where have all the soldiers gone? Robert McNamara's sole contribution to America's well-being and constitutional governance was the commissioning of this book to document "what went wrong" in the Vietnam War. It's amazing he had the courage to do so, given how much he contributed to the debacle of that conflict. Vietnam still haunts America's soul, and is still hotly debated 40 years after we left that unfortunate country. A searing indictment of McNamara himself, of JFK, of Henry Cabot Lodge, of phony "body counts", of our rationale for going to war, The Pentagon Papers is in a class by itself as it shows a country torn to pieces by its own moral failures. The saddest line in the entire book, is Diem saying to Henry Cabot Lodge (who green-lighted Diem's overthrow at JFK's orders), after Lodge offered him asylum in the US Embassy. "No," Diem said. "I am going to restore order," Imagine the President of the United States ordering the assassination of the President of our own ally during wartime! The country owes a deep debt of gratitude to Daniel Ellsberg for leaking this document. As Pete Seger wrote: Where have all the soldiers gone? Gone to graveyards, everyone. Oh, when will they ever learn? When will WE ever learn? Despite the horrific revelations of this powerful book, it seems the answer is "Never!" when will they ever learn? Oh, when will they ever learn? The Secret History Revealed The Pentagon Papers This book has the Pentagon Papers published by âThe New York Timesâ in June and July 1971 (Chapters 1 through 10). There are 134 Key Documents. Appendix 1 has âThe Lessons of Vietnamâ by Max Frankel and Editorials from the âNY Timesâ. Appendix 2 has Court Records when the US Government (the Nixon Administration) went to Court to stop the publication of these papers, censorship which attacked the freedom of the press. Appendix 3 has Biographies of Key Figures. There is an âIndex of Key Documentsâ, a Glossary, and an Index. The 1975 hardcover book has 810 pages. There is no Index for the photographs found after pages 82, 240, 314, 520, and 636. In June 1967 Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara commissioned a history of the US involvement in Indochina from WW II to May 1968 (âIntroductionâ). These top-secret documents were given to the âNY Timesâ who published them. Then the Justice Department acted to stop them. The Supreme Court voted to allow publication. These papers tell what decisions were made, how and why they were made, and who did it. The historians were not allowed to interview the officials to preserve secrecy. They drew conclusions (pp.xii-xiii). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Best-and-the-Brightest-Audiobook/B071VF482C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best and the Brightest Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: David Halberstam's masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new foreword by Senator John McCain. Using portraits of America's flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest reckons magnificently with the most important abiding question of our country's recent history: Why did America become mired in Vietnam, and why did we lose? As the definitive single-volume answer to that question, this enthralling book has never been superseded. It is an American classic. Critic Reviews: "The most comprehensive saga of how America became involved in Vietnam.... [I]t is also The Iliad of the American empire and The Odyssey of this nation's search for its idealistic soul." ( The Boston Globe) "Seductively readable.... [I]t is a staggeringly ambitious undertaking that is fully matched by Halberstam's performance." ( Newsweek) "A rich, entertaining, and profound reading experience." ( The New York Times ) biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Halberstam) Tue, 09 May 2017 07:41:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Best-and-the-Brightest-Audiobook/B071VF482C thebookvoice.com 37:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best and the Brightest Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: David Halberstam's masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new foreword by Senator John McCain. Using portraits of America's flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest reckons magnificently with the most important abiding question of our country's recent history: Why did America become mired in Vietnam, and why did we lose? As the definitive single-volume answer to that question, this enthralling book has never been superseded. It is an American classic. Critic Reviews: "The most comprehensive saga of how America became involved in Vietnam.... [I]t is also The Iliad of the American empire and The Odyssey of this nation's search for its idealistic soul." ( The Boston Globe) "Seductively readable.... [I]t is a staggeringly ambitious undertaking that is fully matched by Halberstam's performance." ( Newsweek) "A rich, entertaining, and profound reading experience." ( The New York Times ) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best and the Brightest Author: David Halberstam Narrator: Mark Bramhall Format: Unabridged Length: 37 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 188 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: David Halberstam's masterpiece, the defining history of the making of the Vietnam tragedy, with a new foreword by Senator John McCain. Using portraits of America's flawed policy makers and accounts of the forces that drove them, The Best and the Brightest reckons magnificently with the most important abiding question of our country's recent history: Why did America become mired in Vietnam, and why did we lose? As the definitive single-volume answer to that question, this enthralling book has never been superseded. It is an American classic. Critic Reviews: "The most comprehensive saga of how America became involved in Vietnam.... [I]t is also The Iliad of the American empire and The Odyssey of this nation's search for its idealistic soul." ( The Boston Globe) "Seductively readable.... [I]t is a staggeringly ambitious undertaking that is fully matched by Halberstam's performance." ( Newsweek) "A rich, entertaining, and profound reading experience." ( The New York Times ) Members Reviews: Preparation for Ken Burns I first read this book some 45 years ago and decided that it was time for a refresher with Ken Burns' series on Vietnam coming up on PBS. Scary part was how much I'd forgotten about the LBJ period of self delusion. The historical background from WWII up the JFK period, (missed opportunities), is absolutely fascinating. FDR had no intention of allowing the French to regain possession of Indochina post-war. Sadly all his plans died with him. Even then, the US was against French reoccupation but the British were kind enough to rearm the interned French forces prior to leaving for Burma and Malaya. Instant civil war with the Viet Minh who had been fighting the Japanese. Unfortunately this war coincided with Korea and de Gaulle convinced the US that Indochina was an extension of Korea. American assistance followed. The most interesting aspect of the book for me was the historical dichotomy that trapped JFK to even pay attention to Vietnam. The convergence of domestic political history and the historical geopolitical circumstances placed JFK in a no-win situation that he was barely juggling when he was assassinated. He was poorly served by his advisors, including RFK as the deaths of Dim and his brother amply demonstrated. You need to listen to this tome, (and at 37 hrs., it IS a tome), but Mark Bramhall's voice makes it enjoyable, without detracting from the verbiage. Five Stars across the board!! Before there was "groupthink" Anyone with interest in what is happening *now* would do VERY well to pick up this $56+ masterwork for a credit or free trial w Audible. The book is 37 hours long, never boring. The facts contained here are jaw dropping, literally. Halbertam's body of work is generally amazing. This book is that book where I must use the M word: MASTERWORK. The delivery is duly dry and inspired: reader lets the facts do the work. Probably the best value four a credit I've used in 14 years w Audible. A conspiracy of lies in a government gone mad. Unfortunately, a worse situation exists in the US today. This book serves warning of what is possible in a secretive and paranoid administration. Shaking my head A marvelous and tragic story of how the US stumbled into Vietnam. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Defining-Moments-in-Black-History-Audiobook/B0742GWV5X Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defining Moments in Black History Subtitle: Reading Between the Lies Author: Dick Gregory Narrator: James Shippy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 456 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedians and most politically engaged civil rights activists looks back at 100 key events from the complicated history of black America. A friend of luminaries including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers, and the forebear of today's popular black comics, including Larry Wilmore, W. Kamau Bell, Damon Young, and Trevor Noah, Dick Gregory was a provocative and incisive cultural force for more than 50 years. As an entertainer, he always kept it indisputably real about race issues in America, fearlessly lacing laughter with hard truths. As a leading activist against injustice, he marched at Selma during the Civil Rights movement, organized student rallies to protest the Vietnam War; sat in at rallies for Native American and feminist rights; fought apartheid in South Africa; and participated in hunger strikes in support of Black Lives Matter. In this collection of thoughtful, provocative essays, Gregory charts the complex and often obscured history of the African American experience. In his unapologetically candid voice, he moves from African ancestry and surviving the Middle Passage to the creation of the Jheri Curl, the enjoyment of bacon and everything pig, the headline-making shootings of black men, and the Black Lives Matter movement. A captivating journey through time, Defining Moments in Black History explores historical movements such as The Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, as well as cultural touchstones such as Sidney Poitier winning the Best Actor Oscar for Lilies in the Field and Billie Holiday releasing "Strange Fruit". An engaging look at black life that offers insightful commentary on the intricate history of the African American people, Defining Moments in Black History is an essential, no-holds-bar history lesson that will provoke, enlighten, and entertain. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dick Gregory) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 02:49:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Defining-Moments-in-Black-History-Audiobook/B0742GWV5X thebookvoice.com 07:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defining Moments in Black History Subtitle: Reading Between the Lies Author: Dick Gregory Narrator: James Shippy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 456 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedians and most politically engaged civil rights activists looks back at 100 key events from the complicated history of black America. A friend of luminaries including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers, and the forebear of today's popular black comics, including Larry Wilmore, W. Kamau Bell, Damon Young, and Trevor Noah, Dick Gregory was a provocative and incisive cultural force for more than 50 years. As an entertainer, he always kept it indisputably real about race issues in America, fearlessly lacing laughter with hard truths. As a leading activist against injustice, he marched at Selma during the Civil Rights movement, organized student rallies to protest the Vietnam War; sat in at rallies for Native American and feminist rights; fought apartheid in South Africa; and participated in hunger strikes in support of Black Lives Matter. In this collection of thoughtful, provocative essays, Gregory charts the complex and often obscured history of the African American experience. In his unapologetically candid voice, he moves from African ancestry and surviving the Middle Passage to the creation of the Jheri Curl, the enjoyment of bacon and everything pig, the headline-making shootings of black men, and the Black Lives Matter movement. A captivating journey through time, Defining Moments in Black History explores historical movements such as The Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, as well as cultural touchstones such as Sidney Poitier winning the Best Actor Oscar for Lilies in the Field and Billie Holiday releasing "Strange Fruit". An engaging look at black life that offers insightful commentary on the intricate history of the African American people, Defining Moments in Black History is an essential, no-holds-bar history lesson that will provoke, enlighten, and entertain. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Defining Moments in Black History Subtitle: Reading Between the Lies Author: Dick Gregory Narrator: James Shippy Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 456 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: With his trademark acerbic wit, incisive humor, and infectious paranoia, one of our foremost comedians and most politically engaged civil rights activists looks back at 100 key events from the complicated history of black America. A friend of luminaries including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Medgar Evers, and the forebear of today's popular black comics, including Larry Wilmore, W. Kamau Bell, Damon Young, and Trevor Noah, Dick Gregory was a provocative and incisive cultural force for more than 50 years. As an entertainer, he always kept it indisputably real about race issues in America, fearlessly lacing laughter with hard truths. As a leading activist against injustice, he marched at Selma during the Civil Rights movement, organized student rallies to protest the Vietnam War; sat in at rallies for Native American and feminist rights; fought apartheid in South Africa; and participated in hunger strikes in support of Black Lives Matter. In this collection of thoughtful, provocative essays, Gregory charts the complex and often obscured history of the African American experience. In his unapologetically candid voice, he moves from African ancestry and surviving the Middle Passage to the creation of the Jheri Curl, the enjoyment of bacon and everything pig, the headline-making shootings of black men, and the Black Lives Matter movement. A captivating journey through time, Defining Moments in Black History explores historical movements such as The Great Migration and the Harlem Renaissance, as well as cultural touchstones such as Sidney Poitier winning the Best Actor Oscar for Lilies in the Field and Billie Holiday releasing "Strange Fruit". An engaging look at black life that offers insightful commentary on the intricate history of the African American people, Defining Moments in Black History is an essential, no-holds-bar history lesson that will provoke, enlighten, and entertain. Members Reviews: Excellent Learned a great deal of history between the lines.there was significant first hand experience. The language was quite colorful. Baba Gregory is an Awesome Teacher Baba Gregory has always been able to get me to stop and really concentrate on the lessons he teach. He has a way of making mundane facts seem interesting. This writing and performance kept me engaged and entertained; all the while educating me on a concept that some may have forgot. That being Melanated, a.k.a. Black, is a gift from the Most High to show you that you are the most beloved. A History Lesson from Mr. Gregory. Thank you, Mr. Gregory, for leaving us this magnificent gift. May your soul rest in eternal peace. Thank you Mr Gregory Loved the book! So much wisdom and history packed in the book. Wonderful storyteller who kept me engaged. My only complaint is that the book had to end. Amazing One of the best books I listen to and Im gonna listen it again I appreciate this book your gonna be miss https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-the-Third-Reich-Audiobook/B003VWJAPA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Subtitle: A History of Nazi Germany Author: William L. Shirer Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 57 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8016 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirers monumental study of Hitlers German empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of the 20th centurys blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world. With millions of copies in print around the globe, it has attained the status of a vital and enduring classic. Now, many years after the end of World War II, it may seem incredible that our most valued institutions and way of life were threatened by the menace that Hitler and the Third Reich represented. Shirers description of events and the cast of characters who played such pivotal roles in defining the course Europe was to take is unforgettable. Benefiting from his many years as a reporter, and thus a personal observer of the rise of Nazi Germany, and availing himself of some of the 485 tons of documents from the German Foreign Office, as well as countless other diaries, phone transcriptions, and other written records, meticulously kept at every level by the Germans, Shirer has put together a brutally objective account of how Hitler wrested political control of Germany, and planned and executed his six-year quest to dominate the world, only to see Germany go down in flames. This is a richly rewarding experience for anyone who wants to come to grips with the mysterious question of how this menace to civilization ever came into being, much less was sustained for as long as it was. The answer, unfortunately, is that most of Germany, for a whole host of reasons, embraced Nazism and the fanaticism that Hitler engendered. Critic Reviews: One of the most important works of history of our time. (The New York Times) A splendid work of scholarship, objective in method, sound in judgment, inescapable in its conclusions. (The New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (William L. Shirer) Sat, 17 Jul 2010 23:52:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-the-Third-Reich-Audiobook/B003VWJAPA thebookvoice.com 57:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Subtitle: A History of Nazi Germany Author: William L. Shirer Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 57 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8016 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirers monumental study of Hitlers German empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of the 20th centurys blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world. With millions of copies in print around the globe, it has attained the status of a vital and enduring classic. Now, many years after the end of World War II, it may seem incredible that our most valued institutions and way of life were threatened by the menace that Hitler and the Third Reich represented. Shirers description of events and the cast of characters who played such pivotal roles in defining the course Europe was to take is unforgettable. Benefiting from his many years as a reporter, and thus a personal observer of the rise of Nazi Germany, and availing himself of some of the 485 tons of documents from the German Foreign Office, as well as countless other diaries, phone transcriptions, and other written records, meticulously kept at every level by the Germans, Shirer has put together a brutally objective account of how Hitler wrested political control of Germany, and planned and executed his six-year quest to dominate the world, only to see Germany go down in flames. This is a richly rewarding experience for anyone who wants to come to grips with the mysterious question of how this menace to civilization ever came into being, much less was sustained for as long as it was. The answer, unfortunately, is that most of Germany, for a whole host of reasons, embraced Nazism and the fanaticism that Hitler engendered. Critic Reviews: One of the most important works of history of our time. (The New York Times) A splendid work of scholarship, objective in method, sound in judgment, inescapable in its conclusions. (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Subtitle: A History of Nazi Germany Author: William L. Shirer Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 57 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 07-17-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8016 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Since its publication in 1960, William L. Shirers monumental study of Hitlers German empire has been widely acclaimed as the definitive record of the 20th centurys blackest hours. The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich offers an unparalleled and thrillingly told examination of how Adolf Hitler nearly succeeded in conquering the world. With millions of copies in print around the globe, it has attained the status of a vital and enduring classic. Now, many years after the end of World War II, it may seem incredible that our most valued institutions and way of life were threatened by the menace that Hitler and the Third Reich represented. Shirers description of events and the cast of characters who played such pivotal roles in defining the course Europe was to take is unforgettable. Benefiting from his many years as a reporter, and thus a personal observer of the rise of Nazi Germany, and availing himself of some of the 485 tons of documents from the German Foreign Office, as well as countless other diaries, phone transcriptions, and other written records, meticulously kept at every level by the Germans, Shirer has put together a brutally objective account of how Hitler wrested political control of Germany, and planned and executed his six-year quest to dominate the world, only to see Germany go down in flames. This is a richly rewarding experience for anyone who wants to come to grips with the mysterious question of how this menace to civilization ever came into being, much less was sustained for as long as it was. The answer, unfortunately, is that most of Germany, for a whole host of reasons, embraced Nazism and the fanaticism that Hitler engendered. Critic Reviews: One of the most important works of history of our time. (The New York Times) A splendid work of scholarship, objective in method, sound in judgment, inescapable in its conclusions. (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Held my interest for 57 hours and 13 minutes I always buy a long volume with trepidation wondering how many "dry spots" or "dry epochs" will be contained therein. This volume was amazing in that I was fascinated and interested every minute. The story focused on the characters while the overall picture was interwoven in their interactions and lives, particulary Hitler of course. The details added to the interest rather than extend it unnecessarily. This is a book that I will very probably savor again. I enjoy history and military history and this is probably the best I have read. A Tale of Momumental Evil, Stupidity and Hatred Never before had I read a firsthand account, from primary sources, as damning as this book. All of the negative superlatives that one could pen I have not the number of commas in my repertoire to string them together. You get a striking picture of Hitler, who he was, what he did and how he failed. As grotesque as he may be, the intellectual flyweights he surrounded himself with defy understanding. How, intelligent and gifted military leaders allowed themselves to be led into the manifest slaughter of innocent people well I have no words. Read the book and you too will be speechless. The book is built on primary reference materials and hence, I confess, unless I had listened to it, I would not have been able to get through it. It is essentially a 50 hour audio documentary. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Guns-of-August-Audiobook/B002V5CUFK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guns of August Author: Barbara W. Tuchman Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2718 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Tuchman masterfully portrays this transition from 19th to 20th Century, focusing on the turning point in the year 1914: the month leading up to the war and the first month of the war. With fine attention to detail, she reveals how and why the war started, and why it could have been stopped but wasn't, managing to make the story utterly suspenseful even when we already know the outcome. Critic Reviews: "More dramatic than fiction...a magnificent narrative¿beautifully organized, elegantly phrased, skillfully paced...The product of painstaking and sophisticated research." ( Chicago Tribune) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Barbara W. Tuchman) Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:29:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Guns-of-August-Audiobook/B002V5CUFK thebookvoice.com 19:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guns of August Author: Barbara W. Tuchman Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2718 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Tuchman masterfully portrays this transition from 19th to 20th Century, focusing on the turning point in the year 1914: the month leading up to the war and the first month of the war. With fine attention to detail, she reveals how and why the war started, and why it could have been stopped but wasn't, managing to make the story utterly suspenseful even when we already know the outcome. Critic Reviews: "More dramatic than fiction...a magnificent narrative¿beautifully organized, elegantly phrased, skillfully paced...The product of painstaking and sophisticated research." ( Chicago Tribune) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guns of August Author: Barbara W. Tuchman Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2718 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Tuchman masterfully portrays this transition from 19th to 20th Century, focusing on the turning point in the year 1914: the month leading up to the war and the first month of the war. With fine attention to detail, she reveals how and why the war started, and why it could have been stopped but wasn't, managing to make the story utterly suspenseful even when we already know the outcome. Critic Reviews: "More dramatic than fiction...a magnificent narrative¿beautifully organized, elegantly phrased, skillfully paced...The product of painstaking and sophisticated research." ( Chicago Tribune) Members Reviews: A Microscopic View I agree with other reviewers that this is a difficult book to follow in the audio version. There are so many players, so much "he said-she said" and a definite need for a map to refer to constantly. I too would have liked to have been able to flip back several pages to refresh my mind many times during the reading. The narration was good overall. The detail of the research was intense. The book was overwhelming in spots. That said, I love blow by blow accounts of history and that was exactly what this hairsplitter of a book was all about. What's more--my beloved British grandfather fought in the trenches and survived mustard gassing and the war. I listened because I wanted to understand his experience better. Heart pounding and terrifying. A must for history lovers--but maybe the print version or a kindle/audible link would be best so you can flip back and forth. Plus find a good map--your going to need it! Wonderful Occasionally I come across a book that is so good that I don't know if I should keep listening or turn it off for fear of finishing too quickly. This book is one of those. I think that Nadia May, who narrates this and other Barbara Tuchman books, does a wonderful job. Descriptions and events are clear and largely riveting. I have only 2 complaints. One is that not all of the French is translated into English and the other is that there are no maps. I had to get my John Keegan book on the First World War and look at the maps to understand exactly what was happening. However the first complaint is problably a lack in the original printed form of the book and the second is a drawback of narrated books in general. One would hope that given the new visual capabilities of todays devices the producers would find some way to include maps. I gave this book 5 stars and think it is worth every one. In my view it is better than either of the other of her books (The Proud Tower and The Distant Mirror) that I have listended to. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in the events leading up to the First World War. A Great Book-One Of My Alltime Favorite Books I first read this book years ago when I was teenager and found it be so fascinating and well written that it stimulated my interest in history (especially World War One) which I have maintained to this day. Although she went on to write several other excellent books , I believe that this was Barbara Tuchman's best book. This audiobook has reinforced my opinion. By listening to the audiobook, one really acquires a great understanding of just how August 1914 transformed the world. Up until that point, the old order (monarchs and aristocracy) held strong in Europe and Europe controlled the world. After 1914, things would never be the same. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gulag-Archipelago-Volume-l-Audiobook/B005JZIYI6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago, Volume l Subtitle: The Prison Industry and Perpetual Motion Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this masterpiece, Solzhenitsyn has orchestrated thousands of incidents and individual histories into one narrative of unflagging power and momentum. Written in a tone that encompasses Olympian wrath, bitter calm, savage irony, and sheer comedy, it combines history, autobiography, documentary, and political analysis as it examines in its totality the Soviet apparatus of repression from its inception following the October Revolution of 1917. This volume involves us in the innocent victim's arrest and preliminary detention and the stages by which he is transferred across the breadth of the Soviet Union to his ultimate destination: the hard-labor camp. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:19:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gulag-Archipelago-Volume-l-Audiobook/B005JZIYI6 thebookvoice.com 26:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago, Volume l Subtitle: The Prison Industry and Perpetual Motion Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this masterpiece, Solzhenitsyn has orchestrated thousands of incidents and individual histories into one narrative of unflagging power and momentum. Written in a tone that encompasses Olympian wrath, bitter calm, savage irony, and sheer comedy, it combines history, autobiography, documentary, and political analysis as it examines in its totality the Soviet apparatus of repression from its inception following the October Revolution of 1917. This volume involves us in the innocent victim's arrest and preliminary detention and the stages by which he is transferred across the breadth of the Soviet Union to his ultimate destination: the hard-labor camp. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago, Volume l Subtitle: The Prison Industry and Perpetual Motion Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 606 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this masterpiece, Solzhenitsyn has orchestrated thousands of incidents and individual histories into one narrative of unflagging power and momentum. Written in a tone that encompasses Olympian wrath, bitter calm, savage irony, and sheer comedy, it combines history, autobiography, documentary, and political analysis as it examines in its totality the Soviet apparatus of repression from its inception following the October Revolution of 1917. This volume involves us in the innocent victim's arrest and preliminary detention and the stages by which he is transferred across the breadth of the Soviet Union to his ultimate destination: the hard-labor camp. Members Reviews: Not for the feint of heart I find this book to be much like like life itself. It is difficult. It is a slog. There is much that is tedious (It is even exhaustive to passively listen to while one does other things like drive across country or the dishes). But it is also many other things. It can be oddly beautiful. At times there are moments when Solzhenistsyn stops, breaks from the narrative history that he is relaying, and gives exquisite moments to the reader. They are beautiful and heartbreaking and make it all worthwhile. I know no other work like it. Like anything that is worthwhile, it takes work. It is not easy. But it is highly rewarding. I did not always enjoy the book while i was listening to it, but I was very happy I did listen to it, when I was finished with the work Still an important literary work This is the latest in a string of books Ive read about the early years of Soviet communism. I continue to be dumb struck with the cruelty and inhumanity of Lenin and Stalin. I just cant get my mind around how many millions Stalin killed. Between his purges, his Gulags and the starvation of the Ukraine he killed more innocent people than Hitler, yet the world chose to ignore his crimes and in this century there are those who still hold him up as an example of a great leader. Solzhenitsyn catalogs the gulag experience. He talks about how efficient the machine was in consuming human life in Russia. Even when the Soviets were about to lose WWII to the Germans he continued to kill and purge, destroy and starve his people. Cruelty without bounds in the name of an economic theory is outlined by Solzhenitsyn. Simply putting the day to day life of a Polital caught in the machine designed to chew them up and destroy them was his objective. I think he achieved this end. This is a powerful account of a mans surviving a trip through hell in all of its vivid detail. Dante missed this level of hell. There are no possible ends that could be perversely rationalized that would justify this cruelty. One would have a more simple time explaining the ethnic cleansing of the American Indians from the United States than you will justifying Lenins or Stalins purges and activities. The Gulag Archipelago is an important literary work. This is a powerful part of world history and we are lucky that Solzhenitsyn risked his life to bring it to us. We are lucky that his friends were also willing to risk their lives to contribute to and to protect the work. Solzhenitsyn compiled stories of many of his fellow 58s and he weaves those into what seems to give the reader a complete picture of Soviet Gulag History. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pharmacist-of-Auschwitz-Audiobook/B073QYDPR5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pharmacist of Auschwitz Subtitle: The Untold Story Author: Patricia Posner Narrator: Julian Elfer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pharmacist of Auschwitz is the little-known story of Victor Capesius, a Bayer pharmaceutical salesman from Romania, who, at the age of 35, joined the Nazi SS in 1943 and quickly became the chief pharmacist at the largest death camp, Auschwitz. Based in part on previously classified documents, Patricia Posner exposes Capesius' reign of terror at the camp, his escape from justice, and how a handful of courageous survivors and a single brave prosecutor finally brought him to trial for murder 20 years after the end of the war. The Pharmacist of Auschwitz is much more, though, than a personal account of Capesius. It provides a spellbinding glimpse inside the devil's pact made between the Nazis and Germany's largest conglomerate, IG Farben, and its Bayer pharmaceutical subsidiary. The story is one of murder and greed, with its roots in the dark heart of the Holocaust. Set against a backdrop ranging from Hitler's war to conquer Europe to the Final Solution, to postwar Germany's tormented efforts to confront its dark past, Posner shows the appalling depths to which ordinary men descend when they are unrestrained by conscience or any sense of morality. Contains mature themes. Critic Reviews: "A gruesome story eloquently told." ( Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Posner) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 12:55:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pharmacist-of-Auschwitz-Audiobook/B073QYDPR5 thebookvoice.com 06:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pharmacist of Auschwitz Subtitle: The Untold Story Author: Patricia Posner Narrator: Julian Elfer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pharmacist of Auschwitz is the little-known story of Victor Capesius, a Bayer pharmaceutical salesman from Romania, who, at the age of 35, joined the Nazi SS in 1943 and quickly became the chief pharmacist at the largest death camp, Auschwitz. Based in part on previously classified documents, Patricia Posner exposes Capesius' reign of terror at the camp, his escape from justice, and how a handful of courageous survivors and a single brave prosecutor finally brought him to trial for murder 20 years after the end of the war. The Pharmacist of Auschwitz is much more, though, than a personal account of Capesius. It provides a spellbinding glimpse inside the devil's pact made between the Nazis and Germany's largest conglomerate, IG Farben, and its Bayer pharmaceutical subsidiary. The story is one of murder and greed, with its roots in the dark heart of the Holocaust. Set against a backdrop ranging from Hitler's war to conquer Europe to the Final Solution, to postwar Germany's tormented efforts to confront its dark past, Posner shows the appalling depths to which ordinary men descend when they are unrestrained by conscience or any sense of morality. Contains mature themes. Critic Reviews: "A gruesome story eloquently told." ( Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pharmacist of Auschwitz Subtitle: The Untold Story Author: Patricia Posner Narrator: Julian Elfer Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Pharmacist of Auschwitz is the little-known story of Victor Capesius, a Bayer pharmaceutical salesman from Romania, who, at the age of 35, joined the Nazi SS in 1943 and quickly became the chief pharmacist at the largest death camp, Auschwitz. Based in part on previously classified documents, Patricia Posner exposes Capesius' reign of terror at the camp, his escape from justice, and how a handful of courageous survivors and a single brave prosecutor finally brought him to trial for murder 20 years after the end of the war. The Pharmacist of Auschwitz is much more, though, than a personal account of Capesius. It provides a spellbinding glimpse inside the devil's pact made between the Nazis and Germany's largest conglomerate, IG Farben, and its Bayer pharmaceutical subsidiary. The story is one of murder and greed, with its roots in the dark heart of the Holocaust. Set against a backdrop ranging from Hitler's war to conquer Europe to the Final Solution, to postwar Germany's tormented efforts to confront its dark past, Posner shows the appalling depths to which ordinary men descend when they are unrestrained by conscience or any sense of morality. Contains mature themes. Critic Reviews: "A gruesome story eloquently told." ( Kirkus) Members Reviews: Well written I really enjoyed listening to this story - It was well researched and written Fascinating and Repulsive I've read at least a dozen books about this subject and this one is for sure not for the faint of heart. A gripping lost tidbit of history. Finished in less than a day. I respect every victim of the Holocaust to.... Narrator I believe was SPOT on. This is about my 20th book on the topic. I am a critical care nurse of 27 years, It takes a lot to offend my sensibilities. this book 1/3 through did it. There were certain things involving children I just did NOT need to hear. And while it is important to keep most of these stories alive through generations, certain horrid details need to be never spoken of. The mad man at the helm of this hell would be sickening proud to know some of the stories are still being told. a shame really. gave it 3 attempts. It would behoove this author to consider such sensitive things involving ......cant even saying it. just leave babies and kids out of it Sad story, amazing book Thoroughly enjoyed this book. The subject matter is quite unpleasant and sad but an important part of history. Would recommend this book to history nerds that like investigating a little deeper. The parts of the book that deal with the trials and legal proceedings are especially interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Code-Girls-Audiobook/B075QPGYYH Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Code Girls Subtitle: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II Author: Liza Mundy Narrator: Erin Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Recruited by the US Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than 10,000 women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of codebreaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, best-selling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: " Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II.... Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve." (Nathalia Holt, best-selling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls) "Similar to Nathalia Holt's The Rise of the Rocket Girls and Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures, this is indispensable and fascinating history. Highly recommended for all readers." ( Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Liza Mundy) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 00:17:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Code-Girls-Audiobook/B075QPGYYH thebookvoice.com 14:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Code Girls Subtitle: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II Author: Liza Mundy Narrator: Erin Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Recruited by the US Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than 10,000 women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of codebreaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, best-selling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: " Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II.... Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve." (Nathalia Holt, best-selling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls) "Similar to Nathalia Holt's The Rise of the Rocket Girls and Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures, this is indispensable and fascinating history. Highly recommended for all readers." ( Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Code Girls Subtitle: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II Author: Liza Mundy Narrator: Erin Bennett Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 143 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Recruited by the US Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than 10,000 women served as codebreakers during World War II. While their brothers and boyfriends took up arms, these women moved to Washington and learned the meticulous work of codebreaking. Their efforts shortened the war, saved countless lives, and gave them access to careers previously denied to them. A strict vow of secrecy nearly erased their efforts from history; now, through dazzling research and interviews with surviving code girls, best-selling author Liza Mundy brings to life this riveting and vital story of American courage, service, and scientific accomplishment. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Critic Reviews: " Code Girls reveals a hidden army of female cryptographers, whose work played a crucial role in ending World War II.... Mundy has rescued a piece of forgotten history, and given these American heroes the recognition they deserve." (Nathalia Holt, best-selling author of Rise of the Rocket Girls) "Similar to Nathalia Holt's The Rise of the Rocket Girls and Margot Lee Shetterly's Hidden Figures, this is indispensable and fascinating history. Highly recommended for all readers." ( Library Journal) Members Reviews: Extraordinary Story I first heard about women code breakers in a historical fiction book by D. M. Sorlie. The heroine in the Sue Lee Series was recruited and trained to be a cryptographer by the Army. When I saw this book, I thought it might fill in my gap of knowledge on the subject. During World War One many women were recruited as Code breakers but as soon as the war was over they were sent home and told the secrecy oath was still effective. They were forgotten over time by the historians. During World War Two more than 10,000 women worked on breaking and creating complex codes for the military and diplomatic forces. Mundy stated that during her research she discovered that many of the code breakers were female school teachers. The requirements for a code breaker were the ability to detect patterns, and have a deep understanding of the inner workings of languages and mathematics. The Navy recruited from the elite Seven Sisters Colleges and the Army recruited from teacher colleges of the South and Midwest. There were also a large portion of women code breakers that were civilian workers. The author states a small group of African-American women worked in the cryptology section and specialized in money movements and banking. The demand for educated women was at its highest during the war. The working conditions were difficult. The could not talk about their jobs; they lived in cramped quarters and had to put up with complex bureaucracy and sexual harassment. There accomplishments were most often dismissed by the men. The men stated that all the women were good for was to do the tedious work. After seventy years the information about the women code breakers was declassified. The book is well written and the research was meticulous. The author searched the government documents and archives. She interviewed the women code breakers, many of them were in their 90s. The book is fourteen hours long. Erin Bennett does a great job narrating the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Zookeepers-Wife-Audiobook/B002V1AEL6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zookeeper's Wife Subtitle: A War Story Author: Diane Ackerman Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1790 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Jan, active in the Polish resistance, kept ammunition buried in the elephant enclosure and stashed explosives in the animal hospital. Meanwhile, Antonina kept her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and its animal inhabitants and refusing to give in to the penetrating fear of discovery, even as Europe crumbled around her. Critic Reviews: "Ackerman's writing is viscerally evocative, as in her description of the effects of the German bombing of the zoo area....This suspenseful beautifully crafted story deserves a wide readership." (Publishers Weekly) "Ackerman's affecting telling of the heroic Zabinskis' dramatic story illuminates the profound connection between humankind and nature, and celebrates life's beauty, mystery, and tenacity." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Diane Ackerman) Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:60:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Zookeepers-Wife-Audiobook/B002V1AEL6 thebookvoice.com 10:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zookeeper's Wife Subtitle: A War Story Author: Diane Ackerman Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1790 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Jan, active in the Polish resistance, kept ammunition buried in the elephant enclosure and stashed explosives in the animal hospital. Meanwhile, Antonina kept her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and its animal inhabitants and refusing to give in to the penetrating fear of discovery, even as Europe crumbled around her. Critic Reviews: "Ackerman's writing is viscerally evocative, as in her description of the effects of the German bombing of the zoo area....This suspenseful beautifully crafted story deserves a wide readership." (Publishers Weekly) "Ackerman's affecting telling of the heroic Zabinskis' dramatic story illuminates the profound connection between humankind and nature, and celebrates life's beauty, mystery, and tenacity." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Zookeeper's Wife Subtitle: A War Story Author: Diane Ackerman Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-08 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1790 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Jan, active in the Polish resistance, kept ammunition buried in the elephant enclosure and stashed explosives in the animal hospital. Meanwhile, Antonina kept her unusual household afloat, caring for both its human and its animal inhabitants and refusing to give in to the penetrating fear of discovery, even as Europe crumbled around her. Critic Reviews: "Ackerman's writing is viscerally evocative, as in her description of the effects of the German bombing of the zoo area....This suspenseful beautifully crafted story deserves a wide readership." (Publishers Weekly) "Ackerman's affecting telling of the heroic Zabinskis' dramatic story illuminates the profound connection between humankind and nature, and celebrates life's beauty, mystery, and tenacity." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Wonderful! Tales of strength, disaster, delight, and integrity in war time Poland are spun through the lives of the family who inhabited the "ark" of the Warsaw zoo. Beautifully read and not to be missed. Boring I was expecting so much more more from this and I was really disappointed. The story was bland and more like an encyclopedia than a story. I though there would be more with the animals and actually using Jews IN the zoo. The parts that were story like were good, but they were infrequent. Don't bother! I was very disappointed in this book. The story had great potential and was apparently based on the memoirs of people who lived through the experience. However, I found the author's style frustrating and the narrator's annoying. While the story is supposed to be about "The Zookeeper's Wife", it is really a series of vignettes about many people and events. There are multiple digressions into unrelated material and pedantic source references throughout. The author frequently just lists, jobs, vehicles, animals and events rather than including them in the story. The narrator slides from her own voice into a wistful Polish accent in a rather random way - even in mid-sentence to indicate a quote. If you are interested in a story about Warsaw during the war, there are many better books available that give credit to the courage and tenacity of the resistance. Very Disappointing, Terrible Narration When I read the discription for the book, I was intrigued..animals, WWII, Hiding Jews from the Nazi's in the Zoo, well it sounded both fascinating and moving. I was wrong. First, the narrator was horrendous. Each time there was a quotation from the Zookeeper's Wife (this is a factual account drawn from diaries, it seems, possibly interviews with family), the narrator switched to the worst Eastern European accent I have ever heard. She'd perhaps been watching too many B vampire movies, trying to form her Polish accent. When she would switch back to her natural voice, the "Euopean" would drag for a few syllables, very distracting. The story wasn't all that interesting either. It read more like a Ph.d thesis on the stresses of war-time than a novel. The revolutionary actions of her husband are hardly discussed at all. She mostly is the "heart of the home", which in Poland apparently means she irons, cooks and cleans. A lot. Yes, we are privy to all of her feelings, but she is of course deeply depressed. I stuck through this, but only because I kept waiting for action. There was very little. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Wright-Brothers-Audiobook/B00TA5BJ4W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wright Brothers Author: David McCullough Narrator: David McCullough Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9592 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville Wright's Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard. The Age of Flight had begun. How did they do it? And why? David McCullough tells the extraordinary and truly American story of the two brothers who changed the world. Sons of an itinerant preacher and a mother who died young, Wilbur and Orville Wright grew up on a small sidestreet in Dayton, Ohio, in a house that lacked indoor plumbing and electricity but was filled with books and a love of learning. The brothers ran a bicycle shop that allowed them to earn enough money to pursue their mission in life: flight. In the 1890s flying was beginning to advance beyond the glider stage, but there were major technical challenges the Wrights were determined to solve. They traveled to North Carolina's remote Outer Banks to test their plane because there they found three indispensable conditions: constant winds, soft surfaces for landings, and privacy. Flying was exceedingly dangerous; the Wrights risked their lives every time they flew in the years that followed. Orville nearly died in a crash in 1908 but was nursed back to health by his sister, Katharine - an unsung and important part of the brothers' success and of McCullough's book. Despite their achievement the Wrights could not convince the US government to take an interest in their plane until after they demonstrated its success in France, where the government instantly understood the importance of their achievement. Now, in this revelatory book, master historian David McCullough draws on nearly 1,000 letters of family correspondence plus diaries, notebooks, and family scrapbooks in the Library of Congress to tell the full story of the Wright brothers and their heroic achievement. Critic Reviews: "David McCullough's reading of his new biography of the Wright Brothers is a stellar production on every count, and a supremely satisfying listening experience. McCullough's calm, avuncular voice, familiar to millions from his PBS productions, is for many of us the voice of history itself." ( AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (David McCullough) Tue, 05 May 2015 18:02:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Wright-Brothers-Audiobook/B00TA5BJ4W thebookvoice.com 10:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wright Brothers Author: David McCullough Narrator: David McCullough Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9592 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville Wright's Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard. The Age of Flight had begun. How did they do it? And why? David McCullough tells the extraordinary and truly American story of the two brothers who changed the world. Sons of an itinerant preacher and a mother who died young, Wilbur and Orville Wright grew up on a small sidestreet in Dayton, Ohio, in a house that lacked indoor plumbing and electricity but was filled with books and a love of learning. The brothers ran a bicycle shop that allowed them to earn enough money to pursue their mission in life: flight. In the 1890s flying was beginning to advance beyond the glider stage, but there were major technical challenges the Wrights were determined to solve. They traveled to North Carolina's remote Outer Banks to test their plane because there they found three indispensable conditions: constant winds, soft surfaces for landings, and privacy. Flying was exceedingly dangerous; the Wrights risked their lives every time they flew in the years that followed. Orville nearly died in a crash in 1908 but was nursed back to health by his sister, Katharine - an unsung and important part of the brothers' success and of McCullough's book. Despite their achievement the Wrights could not convince the US government to take an interest in their plane until after they demonstrated its success in France, where the government instantly understood the importance of their achievement. Now, in this revelatory book, master historian David McCullough draws on nearly 1,000 letters of family correspondence plus diaries, notebooks, and family scrapbooks in the Library of Congress to tell the full story of the Wright brothers and their heroic achievement. Critic Reviews: "David McCullough's reading of his new biography of the Wright Brothers is a stellar production on every count, and a supremely satisfying listening experience. McCullough's calm, avuncular voice, familiar to millions from his PBS productions, is for many of us the voice of history itself." ( AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wright Brothers Author: David McCullough Narrator: David McCullough Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9592 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize David McCullough tells the dramatic story behind the story about the courageous brothers who taught the world how to fly: Wilbur and Orville Wright. On December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Wilbur and Orville Wright's Wright Flyer became the first powered, heavier-than-air machine to achieve controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard. The Age of Flight had begun. How did they do it? And why? David McCullough tells the extraordinary and truly American story of the two brothers who changed the world. Sons of an itinerant preacher and a mother who died young, Wilbur and Orville Wright grew up on a small sidestreet in Dayton, Ohio, in a house that lacked indoor plumbing and electricity but was filled with books and a love of learning. The brothers ran a bicycle shop that allowed them to earn enough money to pursue their mission in life: flight. In the 1890s flying was beginning to advance beyond the glider stage, but there were major technical challenges the Wrights were determined to solve. They traveled to North Carolina's remote Outer Banks to test their plane because there they found three indispensable conditions: constant winds, soft surfaces for landings, and privacy. Flying was exceedingly dangerous; the Wrights risked their lives every time they flew in the years that followed. Orville nearly died in a crash in 1908 but was nursed back to health by his sister, Katharine - an unsung and important part of the brothers' success and of McCullough's book. Despite their achievement the Wrights could not convince the US government to take an interest in their plane until after they demonstrated its success in France, where the government instantly understood the importance of their achievement. Now, in this revelatory book, master historian David McCullough draws on nearly 1,000 letters of family correspondence plus diaries, notebooks, and family scrapbooks in the Library of Congress to tell the full story of the Wright brothers and their heroic achievement. Critic Reviews: "David McCullough's reading of his new biography of the Wright Brothers is a stellar production on every count, and a supremely satisfying listening experience. McCullough's calm, avuncular voice, familiar to millions from his PBS productions, is for many of us the voice of history itself." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great Story but narration is a little boring What did you love best about The Wright Brothers? The way they were able to make anything they needed on their own. True pioneers What did you like best about this story? Great story and learned a lot about the Wright Brothers I didn't know Did the narration match the pace of the story? No, it was a tired narration Not as much as expected I feel badly not giving the book a more positive review. Unlike many of McCullough's other biographies, I was disappointed in the lack of depth in this book as well as the vast parts of the Wright Brothers' lives that were given minimal treatment, if any. The positives: This book focuses on the incredibly strong personal character of the Wright brothers and their family, and highlights the interesting Victorian times that formed their characters. Much detail is paid to the airplane and they flying, as should be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-World-War-II-Audiobook/B008VEZY62 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of World War II Author: Donald L. Miller, Henry Steele Commager Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1542 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Drawing on previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, prizewinning historian Donald L. Miller has written what critics are calling one of the most powerful accounts of warfare ever published. Here are the horror and heroism of World War II in the words of the men who fought it, the journalists who covered it, and the civilians who were caught in its fury. Miller gives us an up-close, deeply personal view of a war that was more savagely fought - and whose outcome was in greater doubt - than one might imagine. This is the war that Americans on the home front would have read about had they had access to the previously censored testimony of the soldiers on which Miller builds his gripping narrative. Miller covers the entire war - on land, at sea, and in the air - and provides new coverage of the brutal island fighting in the Pacific, the bomber war over Europe, the liberation of the death camps, and the contributions of African Americans and other minorities. He concludes with a suspenseful, never-before-told story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, based on interviews with the men who flew the mission that ended the war. Donald L. Miller is the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College. He is a creator and associate producer of the HBO documentary He Has Seen War and has been chief consultant for numerous award-winning PBS productions. He is author of the prizewinning City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America. Critic Reviews: "This is the book that deserves to be titledThe Story of World War II...." (James Bradley,New York Timesbest-selling author) "A major publishing event. Donald Millers additions to the original account are outstanding, and the total effect is one few readers will ever forget." (David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author) "Whenever you do a film, theres always a book that you want in your hip pocket to settle all questions.The Story of World War IIwas that book." (Ken Burns, creator of the seven-part documentaryThe War) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donald L. Miller) Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:39:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Story-of-World-War-II-Audiobook/B008VEZY62 thebookvoice.com 24:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of World War II Author: Donald L. Miller, Henry Steele Commager Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1542 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Drawing on previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, prizewinning historian Donald L. Miller has written what critics are calling one of the most powerful accounts of warfare ever published. Here are the horror and heroism of World War II in the words of the men who fought it, the journalists who covered it, and the civilians who were caught in its fury. Miller gives us an up-close, deeply personal view of a war that was more savagely fought - and whose outcome was in greater doubt - than one might imagine. This is the war that Americans on the home front would have read about had they had access to the previously censored testimony of the soldiers on which Miller builds his gripping narrative. Miller covers the entire war - on land, at sea, and in the air - and provides new coverage of the brutal island fighting in the Pacific, the bomber war over Europe, the liberation of the death camps, and the contributions of African Americans and other minorities. He concludes with a suspenseful, never-before-told story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, based on interviews with the men who flew the mission that ended the war. Donald L. Miller is the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College. He is a creator and associate producer of the HBO documentary He Has Seen War and has been chief consultant for numerous award-winning PBS productions. He is author of the prizewinning City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America. Critic Reviews: "This is the book that deserves to be titledThe Story of World War II...." (James Bradley,New York Timesbest-selling author) "A major publishing event. Donald Millers additions to the original account are outstanding, and the total effect is one few readers will ever forget." (David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author) "Whenever you do a film, theres always a book that you want in your hip pocket to settle all questions.The Story of World War IIwas that book." (Ken Burns, creator of the seven-part documentaryThe War) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of World War II Author: Donald L. Miller, Henry Steele Commager Narrator: Michael Kramer Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 08-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1542 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Drawing on previously unpublished eyewitness accounts, prizewinning historian Donald L. Miller has written what critics are calling one of the most powerful accounts of warfare ever published. Here are the horror and heroism of World War II in the words of the men who fought it, the journalists who covered it, and the civilians who were caught in its fury. Miller gives us an up-close, deeply personal view of a war that was more savagely fought - and whose outcome was in greater doubt - than one might imagine. This is the war that Americans on the home front would have read about had they had access to the previously censored testimony of the soldiers on which Miller builds his gripping narrative. Miller covers the entire war - on land, at sea, and in the air - and provides new coverage of the brutal island fighting in the Pacific, the bomber war over Europe, the liberation of the death camps, and the contributions of African Americans and other minorities. He concludes with a suspenseful, never-before-told story of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, based on interviews with the men who flew the mission that ended the war. Donald L. Miller is the John Henry MacCracken Professor of History at Lafayette College. He is a creator and associate producer of the HBO documentary He Has Seen War and has been chief consultant for numerous award-winning PBS productions. He is author of the prizewinning City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America. Critic Reviews: "This is the book that deserves to be titledThe Story of World War II...." (James Bradley,New York Timesbest-selling author) "A major publishing event. Donald Millers additions to the original account are outstanding, and the total effect is one few readers will ever forget." (David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author) "Whenever you do a film, theres always a book that you want in your hip pocket to settle all questions.The Story of World War IIwas that book." (Ken Burns, creator of the seven-part documentaryThe War) Members Reviews: Amazing Inspiring Thought Provoking What other book might you compare The Story of World War II to and why? Donald Miller 'the Story of World War II' stands out as exceptional just like 'Masters of the Air - Americas Bomber Boys Who Fought the Air War Against Nazi Germany ' Which scene was your favorite? The ending with its amazing insights to the 'casualty of war' is truly epic! It should be reading material for all young people Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I'm not a emotional guy but on many occasions I couldn't help but feel awe and amazment of the people and the times. In so many ways I wish today's society had some of the values and characters of that time. I am glad however that we don't have all of them though! Any additional comments? The soldiers reflections many years after the war are truly moving and must never be forgotten, never treated lightly. We could do well for the future if we stop and look back to the past and be inspired and scared of the highest and lowest of humanity brought out during such a troubled time! While this may not be a book you will listen to from start to finish, you may find yourself like me wanting to take a break from it every now and again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-the-Garden-of-Beasts-Audiobook/B004WPQ3V4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Garden of Beasts Subtitle: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin Author: Erik Larson Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5079 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Erik Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book, the best-selling author of Devil in the White City turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitlers rise to power. The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes Americas first ambassador to Hitlers Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history. A mild-mannered professor from Chicago, Dodd brings along his wife, son, and flamboyant daughter, Martha. At first, Martha is entranced by the parties and pomp, and the handsome young men of the Third Reich with their infectious enthusiasm for restoring Germany to a position of world prominence. Enamored of the New Germany, she has one affair after another, including with the suprisingly honorable first chief of the Gestapo, Rudolf Diels. But as evidence of Jewish persecution mounts, confirmed by chilling first-person testimony, her father telegraphs his concerns to a largely indifferent State Department back home. Dodd watches with alarm as Jews are attacked, the press is censored, and drafts of frightening new laws begin to circulate. As that first year unfolds and the shadows deepen, the Dodds experience days full of excitement, intrigue, romance - and ultimately, horror, when a climactic spasm of violence and murder reveals Hitlers true character and ruthless ambition. Suffused with the tense atmosphere of the period, and with unforgettable portraits of the bizarre Göring and the expectedly charming - yet wholly sinister - Goebbels, In the Garden of Beasts lends a stunning, eyewitness perspective on events as they unfold in real time, revealing an era of surprising nuance and complexity. The result is a dazzling, addictively listenable work that speaks volumes about why the world did not recognize the grave threat posed by Hitler until Berlin, and Europe, were awash in blood and terror. Critic Reviews: "In this mesmerizing portrait of the Nazi capital, Larson plumbs a far more diabolical urban cauldron than in his bestselling The Devil in the White City... a vivid, atmospheric panorama of the Third Reich and its leaders, including murderous Nazi factional infighting, through the accretion of small crimes and petty thuggery." (Publishers Weekly) "By far his best and most enthralling work of novelistic history.Powerful, poignanta transportingly true story." (The New York Times) "[L]ike slipping slowly into a nightmare, with logic perverted and morality upended.It all makes for a powerful, unsettling immediacy." (Bruce Handy, Vanity Fair) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erik Larson) Tue, 10 May 2011 04:60:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-the-Garden-of-Beasts-Audiobook/B004WPQ3V4 thebookvoice.com 12:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Garden of Beasts Subtitle: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin Author: Erik Larson Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5079 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Erik Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book, the best-selling author of Devil in the White City turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitlers rise to power. The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes Americas first ambassador to Hitlers Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history. A mild-mannered professor from Chicago, Dodd brings along his wife, son, and flamboyant daughter, Martha. At first, Martha is entranced by the parties and pomp, and the handsome young men of the Third Reich with their infectious enthusiasm for restoring Germany to a position of world prominence. Enamored of the New Germany, she has one affair after another, including with the suprisingly honorable first chief of the Gestapo, Rudolf Diels. But as evidence of Jewish persecution mounts, confirmed by chilling first-person testimony, her father telegraphs his concerns to a largely indifferent State Department back home. Dodd watches with alarm as Jews are attacked, the press is censored, and drafts of frightening new laws begin to circulate. As that first year unfolds and the shadows deepen, the Dodds experience days full of excitement, intrigue, romance - and ultimately, horror, when a climactic spasm of violence and murder reveals Hitlers true character and ruthless ambition. Suffused with the tense atmosphere of the period, and with unforgettable portraits of the bizarre Göring and the expectedly charming - yet wholly sinister - Goebbels, In the Garden of Beasts lends a stunning, eyewitness perspective on events as they unfold in real time, revealing an era of surprising nuance and complexity. The result is a dazzling, addictively listenable work that speaks volumes about why the world did not recognize the grave threat posed by Hitler until Berlin, and Europe, were awash in blood and terror. Critic Reviews: "In this mesmerizing portrait of the Nazi capital, Larson plumbs a far more diabolical urban cauldron than in his bestselling The Devil in the White City... a vivid, atmospheric panorama of the Third Reich and its leaders, including murderous Nazi factional infighting, through the accretion of small crimes and petty thuggery." (Publishers Weekly) "By far his best and most enthralling work of novelistic history.Powerful, poignanta transportingly true story." (The New York Times) "[L]ike slipping slowly into a nightmare, with logic perverted and morality upended.It all makes for a powerful, unsettling immediacy." (Bruce Handy, Vanity Fair) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Garden of Beasts Subtitle: Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin Author: Erik Larson Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5079 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Erik Larson has been widely acclaimed as a master of narrative non-fiction, and in his new book, the best-selling author of Devil in the White City turns his hand to a remarkable story set during Hitlers rise to power. The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes Americas first ambassador to Hitlers Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history. A mild-mannered professor from Chicago, Dodd brings along his wife, son, and flamboyant daughter, Martha. At first, Martha is entranced by the parties and pomp, and the handsome young men of the Third Reich with their infectious enthusiasm for restoring Germany to a position of world prominence. Enamored of the New Germany, she has one affair after another, including with the suprisingly honorable first chief of the Gestapo, Rudolf Diels. But as evidence of Jewish persecution mounts, confirmed by chilling first-person testimony, her father telegraphs his concerns to a largely indifferent State Department back home. Dodd watches with alarm as Jews are attacked, the press is censored, and drafts of frightening new laws begin to circulate. As that first year unfolds and the shadows deepen, the Dodds experience days full of excitement, intrigue, romance - and ultimately, horror, when a climactic spasm of violence and murder reveals Hitlers true character and ruthless ambition. Suffused with the tense atmosphere of the period, and with unforgettable portraits of the bizarre Göring and the expectedly charming - yet wholly sinister - Goebbels, In the Garden of Beasts lends a stunning, eyewitness perspective on events as they unfold in real time, revealing an era of surprising nuance and complexity. The result is a dazzling, addictively listenable work that speaks volumes about why the world did not recognize the grave threat posed by Hitler until Berlin, and Europe, were awash in blood and terror. Critic Reviews: "In this mesmerizing portrait of the Nazi capital, Larson plumbs a far more diabolical urban cauldron than in his bestselling The Devil in the White City... a vivid, atmospheric panorama of the Third Reich and its leaders, including murderous Nazi factional infighting, through the accretion of small crimes and petty thuggery." (Publishers Weekly) "By far his best and most enthralling work of novelistic history.Powerful, poignanta transportingly true story." (The New York Times) "[L]ike slipping slowly into a nightmare, with logic perverted and morality upended.It all makes for a powerful, unsettling immediacy." (Bruce Handy, Vanity Fair) Members Reviews: I loved it ... and hated it ... simultaneously I have rarely been more conflicted about a book than I am about this one. In many ways it was gripping and sometimes mesmerizing and then again, it was also annoying and at the same time, utterly appalling. The indifference and callously entrenched anti-Semitism of US State Department officials and their consequent tolerance for the atrocities of the Nazi government is hard to stomach.This is not an image of our government that could make anyone proud to be an American. The failure of all the western nations to do anything to stop Hitler while they could -- with relative ease -- have done so is difficult to fathom. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hue-1968-Audiobook/B072N8QZ9P Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hue 1968 Subtitle: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam Author: Mark Bowden Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 756 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Not since his New York Times best seller Black Hawk Down has Mark Bowden written a book about a battle. His most ambitious work yet, Hu 1968, is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. By January 1968, despite an influx of half a million American troops, the fighting in Vietnam seemed to be at a stalemate. Yet General William Westmoreland, commander of American forces, announced a new phase of the war in which "the end begins to come into view". The North Vietnamese had different ideas. In mid-1967, the leadership in Hanoi had started planning an offensive intended to win the war in a single stroke. Part military action and part popular uprising, the Tet Offensive included attacks across South Vietnam, but the most dramatic and successful would be the capture of Hu, the country's cultural capital. At 2:30 a.m. on January 31, 10,000 National Liberation Front troops descended from hidden camps and surged across the city of 140,000. By morning, all of Hu was in Front hands save for two small military outposts. The commanders in country and politicians in Washington refused to believe the size and scope of the Front's presence. Captain Chuck Meadows was ordered to lead his 160-marine Golf Company against thousands of enemy troops in the first attempt to reenter Hu later that day. After several futile and deadly days, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally come up with a strategy to retake the city, block by block and building by building, in some of the most intense urban combat since World War II. With unprecedented access to war archives in the US and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple points of view. Played out over 24 days of terrible fighting and ultimately costing 10,000 combatant and civilian lives, the Battle of Hu was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. In Hu 1968, Bowden masterfully reconstructs this pivotal moment in the American War in Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Joe Barrett's voice, always scratchy, careworn, and haggard, has just the sound this book needs to carry it forward. He sounds like an old boot and offers no quarter when detailing the battle's ravages, both in terms of men and American strategy." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Bowden) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 00:20:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hue-1968-Audiobook/B072N8QZ9P thebookvoice.com 18:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hue 1968 Subtitle: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam Author: Mark Bowden Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 756 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Not since his New York Times best seller Black Hawk Down has Mark Bowden written a book about a battle. His most ambitious work yet, Hu 1968, is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. By January 1968, despite an influx of half a million American troops, the fighting in Vietnam seemed to be at a stalemate. Yet General William Westmoreland, commander of American forces, announced a new phase of the war in which "the end begins to come into view". The North Vietnamese had different ideas. In mid-1967, the leadership in Hanoi had started planning an offensive intended to win the war in a single stroke. Part military action and part popular uprising, the Tet Offensive included attacks across South Vietnam, but the most dramatic and successful would be the capture of Hu, the country's cultural capital. At 2:30 a.m. on January 31, 10,000 National Liberation Front troops descended from hidden camps and surged across the city of 140,000. By morning, all of Hu was in Front hands save for two small military outposts. The commanders in country and politicians in Washington refused to believe the size and scope of the Front's presence. Captain Chuck Meadows was ordered to lead his 160-marine Golf Company against thousands of enemy troops in the first attempt to reenter Hu later that day. After several futile and deadly days, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally come up with a strategy to retake the city, block by block and building by building, in some of the most intense urban combat since World War II. With unprecedented access to war archives in the US and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple points of view. Played out over 24 days of terrible fighting and ultimately costing 10,000 combatant and civilian lives, the Battle of Hu was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. In Hu 1968, Bowden masterfully reconstructs this pivotal moment in the American War in Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Joe Barrett's voice, always scratchy, careworn, and haggard, has just the sound this book needs to carry it forward. He sounds like an old boot and offers no quarter when detailing the battle's ravages, both in terms of men and American strategy." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hue 1968 Subtitle: A Turning Point of the American War in Vietnam Author: Mark Bowden Narrator: Joe Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 756 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Not since his New York Times best seller Black Hawk Down has Mark Bowden written a book about a battle. His most ambitious work yet, Hu 1968, is the story of the centerpiece of the Tet Offensive and a turning point in the American War in Vietnam. By January 1968, despite an influx of half a million American troops, the fighting in Vietnam seemed to be at a stalemate. Yet General William Westmoreland, commander of American forces, announced a new phase of the war in which "the end begins to come into view". The North Vietnamese had different ideas. In mid-1967, the leadership in Hanoi had started planning an offensive intended to win the war in a single stroke. Part military action and part popular uprising, the Tet Offensive included attacks across South Vietnam, but the most dramatic and successful would be the capture of Hu, the country's cultural capital. At 2:30 a.m. on January 31, 10,000 National Liberation Front troops descended from hidden camps and surged across the city of 140,000. By morning, all of Hu was in Front hands save for two small military outposts. The commanders in country and politicians in Washington refused to believe the size and scope of the Front's presence. Captain Chuck Meadows was ordered to lead his 160-marine Golf Company against thousands of enemy troops in the first attempt to reenter Hu later that day. After several futile and deadly days, Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham would finally come up with a strategy to retake the city, block by block and building by building, in some of the most intense urban combat since World War II. With unprecedented access to war archives in the US and Vietnam and interviews with participants from both sides, Bowden narrates each stage of this crucial battle through multiple points of view. Played out over 24 days of terrible fighting and ultimately costing 10,000 combatant and civilian lives, the Battle of Hu was by far the bloodiest of the entire war. When it ended, the American debate was never again about winning, only about how to leave. In Hu 1968, Bowden masterfully reconstructs this pivotal moment in the American War in Vietnam. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Joe Barrett's voice, always scratchy, careworn, and haggard, has just the sound this book needs to carry it forward. He sounds like an old boot and offers no quarter when detailing the battle's ravages, both in terms of men and American strategy." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: I KNEW This Book Would Sting Me . . . . What did you love best about Hue 1968? Joe Barrett is a top shelf narrator, particularly with this genre of literature. Who was your favorite character and why? General Westmoreland I suppose only because he was such a common thread in this well crafted tapestry, and while I was in country 1966, Chesty Westy was my commander. I am happy that his faults and lies were portrayed as well as his grand image. Which scene was your favorite? The early morning breakout to the hills, being one of the three options the torn up and surrounded battalion came up with for ex-filtration. The men "Would rather die trying to live" instead of waiting to be over run. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? As much as I could, yes. Any additional comments? . . . . and yet I clicked on play anyway. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Russian-Revolution-History-in-an-Hour-Audiobook/B008MNEYWW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour Author: Rupert Colley Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: History for busy people. Listen to a concise history of the Siege of Leningrad in just one hour. In 1917 the world changed forever. One of the most influential and contentious events in recent history, the Russian Revolution unleashed the greatest political experiment ever conducted, one which continues to influence both Eastern and Western politics today. The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour neatly covers all the major facts and events giving you a clear and straightforward overview: from the circumstances behind the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, to the consequences of their struggle for a new socialist utopia. The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour is engagingly written and accessible for all history lovers. Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour. Critic Reviews: "If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past." (Dominic Sandbrook) "The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age." (Andrew Roberts, Bookseller) "This is genius." (MacWorld.com) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rupert Colley) Thu, 02 Aug 2012 11:57:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Russian-Revolution-History-in-an-Hour-Audiobook/B008MNEYWW thebookvoice.com 01:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour Author: Rupert Colley Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: History for busy people. Listen to a concise history of the Siege of Leningrad in just one hour. In 1917 the world changed forever. One of the most influential and contentious events in recent history, the Russian Revolution unleashed the greatest political experiment ever conducted, one which continues to influence both Eastern and Western politics today. The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour neatly covers all the major facts and events giving you a clear and straightforward overview: from the circumstances behind the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, to the consequences of their struggle for a new socialist utopia. The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour is engagingly written and accessible for all history lovers. Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour. Critic Reviews: "If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past." (Dominic Sandbrook) "The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age." (Andrew Roberts, Bookseller) "This is genius." (MacWorld.com) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour Author: Rupert Colley Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-12 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 173 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: History for busy people. Listen to a concise history of the Siege of Leningrad in just one hour. In 1917 the world changed forever. One of the most influential and contentious events in recent history, the Russian Revolution unleashed the greatest political experiment ever conducted, one which continues to influence both Eastern and Western politics today. The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour neatly covers all the major facts and events giving you a clear and straightforward overview: from the circumstances behind the rise of Lenin and the Bolsheviks, to the consequences of their struggle for a new socialist utopia. The Russian Revolution: History in an Hour is engagingly written and accessible for all history lovers. Love your history? Find out about the world with History in an Hour. Critic Reviews: "If the past is a foreign country, History in an Hour is like a high-class tour operator, offering delightfully enjoyable short breaks in the rich and diverse continent of our shared past." (Dominic Sandbrook) "The practice of History is ever-evolving, and the History In An Hour idea brings it back up to date for the digital age." (Andrew Roberts, Bookseller) "This is genius." (MacWorld.com) Members Reviews: Must read I had no idea what to expect when I downloaded this book, good or bad. This was a very satisfying read : tightly-packed information, yet very clearly written and narrated. I enjoyed the fact that there is a good amount of info on the years leading to the Revolution giving me a good feel for the social and political background. There are not many superfluous details or anecdotes, as one might expect from an 80 minute-short review of a historical event that spanned over almost a year. Overall a must read for people who, like me, are looking for an introduction on the subject : short, informative, to the point, and paints a good overall picture and, in my case, has triggered the need to read more on the topic. Only negative point : the narrator's pronunciation of Russian names was sloppy to the point where it was hard to understand what was being said. Awesome history lessons Why did my college professors not teach history with such an interesting presentation? Maybe they should listen to these history lessons themselves. I totally recommend this to everyone. Concise and very informative There was so much I did not know about the Russian Revolution; never knew that Lenin was such a villain, for example. As has been my experience with the "history in an hour" series, this book is excellent. The informative, non-exhausting content, and the outstanding narration make this a very pleasurable experience. It was the perfect length for an overview After listening to this at work I feel like I have a pretty good - albeit general grasp of what went on during the Russian Revolution. Great quick overview Great way to get familiar with basics of Russian Revolution. A lot of important points and good flow of events. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stalin-Audiobook/B01KBAKS0A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin Author: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Narrator: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-03 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Josef Stalin, the "Man of Steel," made himself synonymous with the state. This lecture examines obscure beginnings, his rise to power, and the cult of personality deliberately crafted around him. ©2003 The Great Courses (P)2003 The Great Courses biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius) Mon, 21 Jul 2003 20:41:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Stalin-Audiobook/B01KBAKS0A thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin Author: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Narrator: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-03 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Josef Stalin, the "Man of Steel," made himself synonymous with the state. This lecture examines obscure beginnings, his rise to power, and the cult of personality deliberately crafted around him. ©2003 The Great Courses (P)2003 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stalin Author: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Narrator: Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-03 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Josef Stalin, the "Man of Steel," made himself synonymous with the state. This lecture examines obscure beginnings, his rise to power, and the cult of personality deliberately crafted around him. ©2003 The Great Courses (P)2003 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/This-Kind-of-War-Audiobook/B003WHB9B2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Kind of War Subtitle: The Classic Korean War History Author: T. R. Fehrenbach Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 444 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This Kind of War is a monumental study of the conflict that began in June 1950. Successive generations of U.S. military officers have considered this book an indispensable part of their education. T. R. Fehrenbach's narrative brings to life the harrowing and bloody battles that were fought up and down the Korean Peninsula. Partly drawn from official records, operations journals, and histories, it is based largely on the compelling personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. Unlike any other work on the Korean War, it provides a clear, panoramic view; sharp insight into the successes and failures of U.S. forces; and a riveting account of fierce clashes between U.N. troops and the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders. The lessons that Colonel Fehrenbach identifies still resonate. Severe peacetime budget cuts after World War II left the U.S. military a shadow of its former self. The terrible lesson of Korea was that to send into action troops trained for nothing but "serving a hitch" in some quiet billet was an almost criminal act. Throwing these ill-trained and poorly equipped troops into the heat of battle resulted in the war's early routs. The United States was simply unprepared for war. As we enter a new century with Americans and North Koreans continuing to face each other across the 38th parallel, we would do well to remember the price we paid during the Korean War. Critic Reviews: "The awful beauty of this book [is that] it cuts straight to the heart of all the political and military errors, and reveals the brave souls who have to bleed and die for mistakes made. A timely reissue of a military classic." (General Colin L. Powell) biacuaduc@gmail.com (T. R. Fehrenbach) Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:21:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/This-Kind-of-War-Audiobook/B003WHB9B2 thebookvoice.com 24:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Kind of War Subtitle: The Classic Korean War History Author: T. R. Fehrenbach Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 444 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This Kind of War is a monumental study of the conflict that began in June 1950. Successive generations of U.S. military officers have considered this book an indispensable part of their education. T. R. Fehrenbach's narrative brings to life the harrowing and bloody battles that were fought up and down the Korean Peninsula. Partly drawn from official records, operations journals, and histories, it is based largely on the compelling personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. Unlike any other work on the Korean War, it provides a clear, panoramic view; sharp insight into the successes and failures of U.S. forces; and a riveting account of fierce clashes between U.N. troops and the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders. The lessons that Colonel Fehrenbach identifies still resonate. Severe peacetime budget cuts after World War II left the U.S. military a shadow of its former self. The terrible lesson of Korea was that to send into action troops trained for nothing but "serving a hitch" in some quiet billet was an almost criminal act. Throwing these ill-trained and poorly equipped troops into the heat of battle resulted in the war's early routs. The United States was simply unprepared for war. As we enter a new century with Americans and North Koreans continuing to face each other across the 38th parallel, we would do well to remember the price we paid during the Korean War. Critic Reviews: "The awful beauty of this book [is that] it cuts straight to the heart of all the political and military errors, and reveals the brave souls who have to bleed and die for mistakes made. A timely reissue of a military classic." (General Colin L. Powell) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Kind of War Subtitle: The Classic Korean War History Author: T. R. Fehrenbach Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 444 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This Kind of War is a monumental study of the conflict that began in June 1950. Successive generations of U.S. military officers have considered this book an indispensable part of their education. T. R. Fehrenbach's narrative brings to life the harrowing and bloody battles that were fought up and down the Korean Peninsula. Partly drawn from official records, operations journals, and histories, it is based largely on the compelling personal narratives of the small-unit commanders and their troops. Unlike any other work on the Korean War, it provides a clear, panoramic view; sharp insight into the successes and failures of U.S. forces; and a riveting account of fierce clashes between U.N. troops and the North Korean and Chinese communist invaders. The lessons that Colonel Fehrenbach identifies still resonate. Severe peacetime budget cuts after World War II left the U.S. military a shadow of its former self. The terrible lesson of Korea was that to send into action troops trained for nothing but "serving a hitch" in some quiet billet was an almost criminal act. Throwing these ill-trained and poorly equipped troops into the heat of battle resulted in the war's early routs. The United States was simply unprepared for war. As we enter a new century with Americans and North Koreans continuing to face each other across the 38th parallel, we would do well to remember the price we paid during the Korean War. Critic Reviews: "The awful beauty of this book [is that] it cuts straight to the heart of all the political and military errors, and reveals the brave souls who have to bleed and die for mistakes made. A timely reissue of a military classic." (General Colin L. Powell) Members Reviews: "On their society must fall the blame" Fifty years after its writing, this classic narrative history remains as relevant and effective as it ever was during the Cold War. As much a cautionary tale as a retelling of events, the author's account puts before the reader a stark dilemma whose spectre looms large at the dawn of the 21st Century. With some wit, the author tells the tale of a nation tired of war, which cast aside any expectation of sending its soldiers overseas ever again and turned inward to domestic concerns. All the while, other players on the world stage continued to advance agendas contrary to American interests, maneuvering to exploit perceived weaknesses with a combination of diplomatic and ultimately military pressure. When the United States elected to commit to armed resistance of communist aggression, it found itself in possession of a military that had been allowed to materially and, for lack of a better word, spiritually decay in favor of those same domestic concerns, particularly egalitarian social reform among the ranks. The result was an army entirely incapable of meeting the enemy with any real hope of initial success or even survival. Troops that had not learned discipline until then, were forced to learn or die in a series of battles that will forever be remembered for their absolute waste. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vietnam-War-Audiobook/B074G6D8K4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vietnam War Subtitle: An Intimate History Author: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Narrator: Fred Sanders, Ken Burns, Brian Corrigan Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The Roosevelts, and others: a vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart - the companion volume to the major multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017. More than 40 years after it ended, the Vietnam War continues to haunt our country. We still argue over why we were there, whether we could have won, and who was right and wrong in their response to the conflict. When the war divided the country, it created deep political fault lines that continue to divide us today. Now, continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed collaborations, the authors draw on dozens and dozens of interviews in America and Vietnam to give us the perspectives of people involved at all levels of the war: US and Vietnamese soldiers and their families, high-level officials in America and Vietnam, antiwar protestors, POWs, and many more. The book plunges us into the chaos and intensity of combat, even as it explains the rationale that got us into Vietnam and kept us there for so many years. Rather than taking sides, the book seeks to understand why the war happened the way it did and to clarify its complicated legacy. Beautifully written, this is a tour de force that is certain to launch a new national conversation. Critic Reviews: "Lucid, flowing, and dramatic...robustly detailed writing...eye-opening...powerful in its own right.... In their new 'intimate' yet capacious history, the award-winning, audience-enthralling duo of historian and screenwriter Ward and documentarian extraordinaire Burns investigate the complex, divisive, and tragic Vietnam War from a unique plurality of perspectives." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Geoffrey C. Ward) Tue, 05 Sep 2017 03:11:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Vietnam-War-Audiobook/B074G6D8K4 thebookvoice.com 31:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vietnam War Subtitle: An Intimate History Author: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Narrator: Fred Sanders, Ken Burns, Brian Corrigan Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The Roosevelts, and others: a vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart - the companion volume to the major multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017. More than 40 years after it ended, the Vietnam War continues to haunt our country. We still argue over why we were there, whether we could have won, and who was right and wrong in their response to the conflict. When the war divided the country, it created deep political fault lines that continue to divide us today. Now, continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed collaborations, the authors draw on dozens and dozens of interviews in America and Vietnam to give us the perspectives of people involved at all levels of the war: US and Vietnamese soldiers and their families, high-level officials in America and Vietnam, antiwar protestors, POWs, and many more. The book plunges us into the chaos and intensity of combat, even as it explains the rationale that got us into Vietnam and kept us there for so many years. Rather than taking sides, the book seeks to understand why the war happened the way it did and to clarify its complicated legacy. Beautifully written, this is a tour de force that is certain to launch a new national conversation. Critic Reviews: "Lucid, flowing, and dramatic...robustly detailed writing...eye-opening...powerful in its own right.... In their new 'intimate' yet capacious history, the award-winning, audience-enthralling duo of historian and screenwriter Ward and documentarian extraordinaire Burns investigate the complex, divisive, and tragic Vietnam War from a unique plurality of perspectives." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Vietnam War Subtitle: An Intimate History Author: Geoffrey C. Ward, Ken Burns Narrator: Fred Sanders, Ken Burns, Brian Corrigan Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 09-05-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the award-winning historian and filmmakers of The Civil War, Baseball, The War, The Roosevelts, and others: a vivid, uniquely powerful history of the conflict that tore America apart - the companion volume to the major multipart PBS film to be aired in September 2017. More than 40 years after it ended, the Vietnam War continues to haunt our country. We still argue over why we were there, whether we could have won, and who was right and wrong in their response to the conflict. When the war divided the country, it created deep political fault lines that continue to divide us today. Now, continuing in the tradition of their critically acclaimed collaborations, the authors draw on dozens and dozens of interviews in America and Vietnam to give us the perspectives of people involved at all levels of the war: US and Vietnamese soldiers and their families, high-level officials in America and Vietnam, antiwar protestors, POWs, and many more. The book plunges us into the chaos and intensity of combat, even as it explains the rationale that got us into Vietnam and kept us there for so many years. Rather than taking sides, the book seeks to understand why the war happened the way it did and to clarify its complicated legacy. Beautifully written, this is a tour de force that is certain to launch a new national conversation. Critic Reviews: "Lucid, flowing, and dramatic...robustly detailed writing...eye-opening...powerful in its own right.... In their new 'intimate' yet capacious history, the award-winning, audience-enthralling duo of historian and screenwriter Ward and documentarian extraordinaire Burns investigate the complex, divisive, and tragic Vietnam War from a unique plurality of perspectives." (Donna Seaman, Booklist) Members Reviews: Breathtaking In Scope; Heartbreaking In Reality I bought The Vietnam War because I respect Ken Burns and, well, I wanted to make sense of what I saw on TV and in the newspapers when I was just a little kid. This book is mindblowing in its scope, in the detail, in the amount of research that was poured into it. It covers about every viewpoint a reader/listener could ask for: background shenanigans at the White House, a grunt's view, the war back home (from peaceful demonstrators to those who made the peace movement something Nixon's public hated/feared); Vietnamese civilians trying to live in the midst of chaos, North Vietnamese and the NLF who were willing to sacrifice everything and kill every American they could. And much, much more. It's all delivered in the tones of skilled documentarians who sometimes skimp on the emotion but always, always, deliver blows with dead accuracy. Sometimes devastating, sometimes heartrending, the same tones are used. And that's the only, only flaw I could find with this audiobook. Everything else? Well, I'm still wondering how the heartbreak I saw on TV after watching Captain Kangaroo, after hearing at my grade school about POWs, happened: It's all so very tragic, and the fact that we can find lines that trickle their way through our current actions and inactions just about rips my heart out. Listen to this if you want great history. You won't be disappointed. Adds more detail to the PBS Documentary I listened to this audiobook and watched the Ken Burns Documentary at the same time. Both were excellent. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Harms-Way-Audiobook/B01KIQGXWO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Harm's Way Subtitle: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors Author: Doug Stanton Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2076 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine) Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - History/Biography A harrowing, adrenaline-charged account of America's worst naval disaster - and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and dementia. By the time rescue arrived, all but 317 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And, perhaps most amazing of all, how did these 317 men manage to survive? Interweaving the stories of three survivors - the captain, the ship's doctor, and a young marine - journalist Doug Stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. The definitive account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, In Harm's Way is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage. Critic Reviews: "With a delivery like a seasoned storyteller, Mark Boyett makes this riveting story of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis even more compelling. The combination of Boyett's reading and the author's straightforward style and heavy use of declarative sentences creates a presentation that will fully engage listeners." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Doug Stanton) Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:03:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Harms-Way-Audiobook/B01KIQGXWO thebookvoice.com 08:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Harm's Way Subtitle: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors Author: Doug Stanton Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2076 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine) Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - History/Biography A harrowing, adrenaline-charged account of America's worst naval disaster - and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and dementia. By the time rescue arrived, all but 317 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And, perhaps most amazing of all, how did these 317 men manage to survive? Interweaving the stories of three survivors - the captain, the ship's doctor, and a young marine - journalist Doug Stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. The definitive account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, In Harm's Way is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage. Critic Reviews: "With a delivery like a seasoned storyteller, Mark Boyett makes this riveting story of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis even more compelling. The combination of Boyett's reading and the author's straightforward style and heavy use of declarative sentences creates a presentation that will fully engage listeners." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Harm's Way Subtitle: The Sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors Author: Doug Stanton Narrator: Mark Boyett Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2076 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine) Winner, 2017 APA Audie Awards - History/Biography A harrowing, adrenaline-charged account of America's worst naval disaster - and of the heroism of the men who, against all odds, survived. On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and dementia. By the time rescue arrived, all but 317 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? Why was the cruiser traveling unescorted in enemy waters? And, perhaps most amazing of all, how did these 317 men manage to survive? Interweaving the stories of three survivors - the captain, the ship's doctor, and a young marine - journalist Doug Stanton has brought this astonishing human drama to life in a narrative that is at once immediate and timeless. The definitive account of a little-known chapter in World War II history, In Harm's Way is destined to become a classic tale of war, survival, and extraordinary courage. Critic Reviews: "With a delivery like a seasoned storyteller, Mark Boyett makes this riveting story of the sinking of the U.S.S. Indianapolis even more compelling. The combination of Boyett's reading and the author's straightforward style and heavy use of declarative sentences creates a presentation that will fully engage listeners." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Captivating my great grandfather was on the Indianapolis when it sank. This book gave an amazing account of the horrors he went through. Ever brave and stoic, his simple and happy nature never let on to the hardships these men faced. incredible book solid reading, solid writing. very hard story to listen to due to the nature of the reality of war. A haunting riveting account of survival at sea As the daughter of the 18 year old sole survivor of a torpedoed British merchantman in the North Atlantic in August 1939, I have finally reached an understanding of what my father lived through. In this well-written, fast-paced account, we learn of the shocking failures in the operating rules of the US naval command in the Pacific theatre while also gaining insights into the context of the times which resulted in the USS Indianapolis disaster going unreported and unnoticed for four days, during which time more than 50% of the initial 800 survivors were lost - from injuries sustained as a result of the torpedo attack or abandoning ship, from exposure, fatigue, starvation and shark attacks. But we learn something far more important - the resilience of the human spirit and the will to survive and how some have enough to share to help others survive who almost certainly would not have done. The narrator also did an awesome job. This audiobook will stay with me for a very long time. Amazing and true naval tale!!! This nonfiction book is about the sinking of a large navy ship in the Pacific just before the end of World War II. It is an amazing story - riveting, gut-wrenching, and inspiring. It is so well told. It is one of the best tales of survival. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Red-Famine-Audiobook/B074F5LD8J Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Famine Subtitle: Stalin's War on Ukraine Author: Anne Applebaum Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gulag and the National Book Award finalist Iron Curtain, a revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes - the consequences of which still resonate today. In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural collectivization - in effect a second Russian Revolution - which forced millions of peasants off their land and onto collective farms. The result was a catastrophic famine, the most lethal in European history. At least five million people died between 1931 and 1933 in the USSR. But instead of sending relief, the Soviet state made use of the catastrophe to rid itself of a political problem. In Red Famine, Anne Applebaum argues that more than three million of those dead were Ukrainians who perished not because they were accidental victims of a bad policy but because the state deliberately set out to kill them. Applebaum proves what has long been suspected: After a series of rebellions unsettled the province, Stalin set out to destroy the Ukrainian peasantry. The state sealed the republic's borders and seized all available food. Starvation set in rapidly, and people ate anything: grass, tree bark, dogs, corpses. In some cases they killed one another for food. Devastating and definitive, Red Famine captures the horror of ordinary people struggling to survive extraordinary evil. Today, Russia, the successor to the Soviet Union, has placed Ukrainian independence in its sights once more. Applebaum's compulsive narrative recalls one of the worst crimes of the 20th century and shows how it may foreshadow a new threat to the political order in the 21st. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Applebaum) Tue, 10 Oct 2017 06:39:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Red-Famine-Audiobook/B074F5LD8J thebookvoice.com 17:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Famine Subtitle: Stalin's War on Ukraine Author: Anne Applebaum Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gulag and the National Book Award finalist Iron Curtain, a revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes - the consequences of which still resonate today. In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural collectivization - in effect a second Russian Revolution - which forced millions of peasants off their land and onto collective farms. The result was a catastrophic famine, the most lethal in European history. At least five million people died between 1931 and 1933 in the USSR. But instead of sending relief, the Soviet state made use of the catastrophe to rid itself of a political problem. In Red Famine, Anne Applebaum argues that more than three million of those dead were Ukrainians who perished not because they were accidental victims of a bad policy but because the state deliberately set out to kill them. Applebaum proves what has long been suspected: After a series of rebellions unsettled the province, Stalin set out to destroy the Ukrainian peasantry. The state sealed the republic's borders and seized all available food. Starvation set in rapidly, and people ate anything: grass, tree bark, dogs, corpses. In some cases they killed one another for food. Devastating and definitive, Red Famine captures the horror of ordinary people struggling to survive extraordinary evil. Today, Russia, the successor to the Soviet Union, has placed Ukrainian independence in its sights once more. Applebaum's compulsive narrative recalls one of the worst crimes of the 20th century and shows how it may foreshadow a new threat to the political order in the 21st. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Red Famine Subtitle: Stalin's War on Ukraine Author: Anne Applebaum Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gulag and the National Book Award finalist Iron Curtain, a revelatory history of one of Stalin's greatest crimes - the consequences of which still resonate today. In 1929 Stalin launched his policy of agricultural collectivization - in effect a second Russian Revolution - which forced millions of peasants off their land and onto collective farms. The result was a catastrophic famine, the most lethal in European history. At least five million people died between 1931 and 1933 in the USSR. But instead of sending relief, the Soviet state made use of the catastrophe to rid itself of a political problem. In Red Famine, Anne Applebaum argues that more than three million of those dead were Ukrainians who perished not because they were accidental victims of a bad policy but because the state deliberately set out to kill them. Applebaum proves what has long been suspected: After a series of rebellions unsettled the province, Stalin set out to destroy the Ukrainian peasantry. The state sealed the republic's borders and seized all available food. Starvation set in rapidly, and people ate anything: grass, tree bark, dogs, corpses. In some cases they killed one another for food. Devastating and definitive, Red Famine captures the horror of ordinary people struggling to survive extraordinary evil. Today, Russia, the successor to the Soviet Union, has placed Ukrainian independence in its sights once more. Applebaum's compulsive narrative recalls one of the worst crimes of the 20th century and shows how it may foreshadow a new threat to the political order in the 21st. Members Reviews: Still ever so relevant This is by far the best book (available in English) ever written on the topic, it beats the previous definitive text by Robert Conquest. The writing is engaging and the detail, while certainly in great depth, works to make this a fascinating volume rather than some highly detailed books that simply become a drudgery. The book also provides excellent background to the famine, looking at the Ukrainian experience during WWI, the Revolution and the horrific Civil War. Once again exquisite detail and vignettes make this an excellent listen. I stated in the title that this book remains highly relevent and this is because of Applebaum's examination of class warfare and the horrors of Socialism, as seen in the Soviet Union. The Soviet propoganda that pushed for the confiscation of the property of the wealthy and the imposition of special taxes coupled with a hatred of those who wished to maintain their land and property is well detailed. The term Kulak was used for farmers of this ilk and soon became utterly unsupported by any real relationship to net worth. The Famine remains a source of national mourning in Ukraine and is still a focal point related to state relations in E Europe. Shocking inhumanity Well researched and easy to follow. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gulag-Archipelago-Audiobook/B002V59SC8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago Subtitle: Volume III: Katorga, Exile, Stalin Is No More Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 233 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this final volume of a towering work that is both literary masterpiece and living memorial to the untold millions of Soviet martyrs, Solzhenitsyn's epic narrative moves to its astounding and unforseen climax. We now see that this great cathedral of a book not only commemorates those massed victims but celebrates the unquenched spirit of resistance that flickered and then burst into flame even in Stalin's "special camps." Of the Archipelago as a whole, Le Monde has said: "It is the epic of our times. An epic is always the creation of an entire people, written by the one person who has the creative power and the genius to become the spokesman for his nation. And in this work, we hear a people speaking through the impassioned, intrepid, ironic, furious, lyrical, brutal, and often tender voice of the narrator." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) Sat, 21 Oct 2000 03:17:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gulag-Archipelago-Audiobook/B002V59SC8 thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago Subtitle: Volume III: Katorga, Exile, Stalin Is No More Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 233 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this final volume of a towering work that is both literary masterpiece and living memorial to the untold millions of Soviet martyrs, Solzhenitsyn's epic narrative moves to its astounding and unforseen climax. We now see that this great cathedral of a book not only commemorates those massed victims but celebrates the unquenched spirit of resistance that flickered and then burst into flame even in Stalin's "special camps." Of the Archipelago as a whole, Le Monde has said: "It is the epic of our times. An epic is always the creation of an entire people, written by the one person who has the creative power and the genius to become the spokesman for his nation. And in this work, we hear a people speaking through the impassioned, intrepid, ironic, furious, lyrical, brutal, and often tender voice of the narrator." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago Subtitle: Volume III: Katorga, Exile, Stalin Is No More Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-21-00 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 233 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In this final volume of a towering work that is both literary masterpiece and living memorial to the untold millions of Soviet martyrs, Solzhenitsyn's epic narrative moves to its astounding and unforseen climax. We now see that this great cathedral of a book not only commemorates those massed victims but celebrates the unquenched spirit of resistance that flickered and then burst into flame even in Stalin's "special camps." Of the Archipelago as a whole, Le Monde has said: "It is the epic of our times. An epic is always the creation of an entire people, written by the one person who has the creative power and the genius to become the spokesman for his nation. And in this work, we hear a people speaking through the impassioned, intrepid, ironic, furious, lyrical, brutal, and often tender voice of the narrator." Members Reviews: If the whole series is too daunting, read this one Concentrates on life in the Gulag and Solzhenitsyns harrowing experiences and others around him. This volume reads more like a novel IMHO, and is great first person account of the horrors of the Terror and life in the Gulag, from a 20th century icon. Highly recommend for anyone with interest in the Soviet era of Russian history. Great Art smashes Tyranny Reading or listening to this book is a massive undertaking, but well worth it. The translation is brilliant, the chapters sounding like they were written primarily in English by a master wordsmith such as Gibbon or Thackeray. It is indeed fortunate that the English language has more words than any other: nothing is lost, and the translator, if good, can actually amplify meaning - as he does here. The authenticity of Solzhenitsyn's experience is clearly beyond question. It is even acknowledged by the present Putin regime, and the work is obligatory reading in Russian schools today. Listening to this detailed chronical of suffering, torture, starvation, depersonalization and arbitary murder - on a mind-boggling scale - there can be no doubt of the moral, social, economic and intellectual bankruptcy of the communist system. But wait! When was the book first published in the West? It was as long ago as 1973. Did those left wing sympathizers of the seventies and eighties, those 'useful idiots,' those protesters, those hippies, those Bertrand Russels not read this book? If they did, their understanding must have been clouded by the fumes of a forbidden substance. Yet, within this massive work of oppression and slavery, we occasionally glimpse the human spirit flaring up in a few brave, doomed souls striking out for justice, and dignity. Those short bright flares inspire us to cheer and shout 'Freedom!' from the rooftops. Long may communism be relagated to its rightful place in the dustbin of history! The saddest book I ever read. The Cold War has been over long enough that we have begun to forget how cruel the Soviet state was. This book is a necessary reminder and a classic that everyone who is interested in history (so that we are not condemned to repeat it endlessly) should read/listen to. amazing book. absolutely outstanding for, and a must-read for everyone. Especially now in a time when he's seen evil Marxist ideas are rearing their head again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Apollo-8-Audiobook/B06Y5Q7YHS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apollo 8 Subtitle: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon Author: Jeffrey Kluger Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 475 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This program includes a bonus conversation with Commander Frank Borman plus archival audio from Apollo 8's lunar orbit and from the cockpit during the mission. The untold story of the historic voyage to the moon that closed out one of our blackest, bloodiest years with a nearly unimaginable triumph In August 1968 NASA made a bold decision: In just 16 weeks, the United States would launch humankind's first flight to the moon. Only the year before, three astronauts had burned to death in their spacecraft, and since then the Apollo program had suffered one setback after another. Meanwhile, the Russians were winning the space race, the Cold War was getting hotter by the month, and President Kennedy's promise to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade seemed sure to be broken. But when Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders were summoned to a secret meeting and told of the dangerous mission, they instantly signed on. Written with all the color and verve of the best narrative nonfiction, Apollo 8 takes us from Mission Control to the astronauts' homes, from the test labs to the launchpad. The race to prepare an untested rocket for an unprecedented journey paves the way for the hair-raising trip to the moon. Then, on Christmas Day, a nation that has suffered a horrendous year of assassinations and war is heartened by an inspiring message from the trio of astronauts in lunar orbit. And when the mission is over - after the first view of the far side of the moon, the first Earth-rise, and the first reentry through the Earth's atmosphere following a flight to deep space - the impossible dream of walking on the moon suddenly seems within reach. The full story of Apollo 8 has never been told, and only Jeffrey Kluger - Jim Lovell's coauthor on their best-selling book about Apollo 13 - can do it justice. Here is the tale of a mission that was both a calculated risk and a wild crapshoot, a stirring account of how three American heroes forever changed our view of the home planet. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeffrey Kluger) Tue, 16 May 2017 22:38:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Apollo-8-Audiobook/B06Y5Q7YHS thebookvoice.com 11:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apollo 8 Subtitle: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon Author: Jeffrey Kluger Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 475 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This program includes a bonus conversation with Commander Frank Borman plus archival audio from Apollo 8's lunar orbit and from the cockpit during the mission. The untold story of the historic voyage to the moon that closed out one of our blackest, bloodiest years with a nearly unimaginable triumph In August 1968 NASA made a bold decision: In just 16 weeks, the United States would launch humankind's first flight to the moon. Only the year before, three astronauts had burned to death in their spacecraft, and since then the Apollo program had suffered one setback after another. Meanwhile, the Russians were winning the space race, the Cold War was getting hotter by the month, and President Kennedy's promise to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade seemed sure to be broken. But when Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders were summoned to a secret meeting and told of the dangerous mission, they instantly signed on. Written with all the color and verve of the best narrative nonfiction, Apollo 8 takes us from Mission Control to the astronauts' homes, from the test labs to the launchpad. The race to prepare an untested rocket for an unprecedented journey paves the way for the hair-raising trip to the moon. Then, on Christmas Day, a nation that has suffered a horrendous year of assassinations and war is heartened by an inspiring message from the trio of astronauts in lunar orbit. And when the mission is over - after the first view of the far side of the moon, the first Earth-rise, and the first reentry through the Earth's atmosphere following a flight to deep space - the impossible dream of walking on the moon suddenly seems within reach. The full story of Apollo 8 has never been told, and only Jeffrey Kluger - Jim Lovell's coauthor on their best-selling book about Apollo 13 - can do it justice. Here is the tale of a mission that was both a calculated risk and a wild crapshoot, a stirring account of how three American heroes forever changed our view of the home planet. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apollo 8 Subtitle: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon Author: Jeffrey Kluger Narrator: Brian Troxell Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-17 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 475 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This program includes a bonus conversation with Commander Frank Borman plus archival audio from Apollo 8's lunar orbit and from the cockpit during the mission. The untold story of the historic voyage to the moon that closed out one of our blackest, bloodiest years with a nearly unimaginable triumph In August 1968 NASA made a bold decision: In just 16 weeks, the United States would launch humankind's first flight to the moon. Only the year before, three astronauts had burned to death in their spacecraft, and since then the Apollo program had suffered one setback after another. Meanwhile, the Russians were winning the space race, the Cold War was getting hotter by the month, and President Kennedy's promise to put a man on the moon by the end of the decade seemed sure to be broken. But when Frank Borman, Jim Lovell, and Bill Anders were summoned to a secret meeting and told of the dangerous mission, they instantly signed on. Written with all the color and verve of the best narrative nonfiction, Apollo 8 takes us from Mission Control to the astronauts' homes, from the test labs to the launchpad. The race to prepare an untested rocket for an unprecedented journey paves the way for the hair-raising trip to the moon. Then, on Christmas Day, a nation that has suffered a horrendous year of assassinations and war is heartened by an inspiring message from the trio of astronauts in lunar orbit. And when the mission is over - after the first view of the far side of the moon, the first Earth-rise, and the first reentry through the Earth's atmosphere following a flight to deep space - the impossible dream of walking on the moon suddenly seems within reach. The full story of Apollo 8 has never been told, and only Jeffrey Kluger - Jim Lovell's coauthor on their best-selling book about Apollo 13 - can do it justice. Here is the tale of a mission that was both a calculated risk and a wild crapshoot, a stirring account of how three American heroes forever changed our view of the home planet. Members Reviews: Great history of NASA and Apollo 8: a must listen This is one of the best books I have listened to on Audible! It is a detailed, yet fast moving history of the space program and the 1960's. The author introduces and develops the key players in the space program, like Frank Borman and Gus Grissom. You quickly 'get to know them' and see the unfolding drama of the ups and downs of the program through their eyes. Even though you know the outcome, it is still a very suspenseful book and it provides great detail, without being dense. The reader's performance is excellent and an interview with Frank Borman and select transmissions between Houston and Apollo 8 are included as a bonus. Highly recommend this book! Inspirational For an engineering student who was a little shaky on NASA history, this book was absolutely incredible historically, informationally, and as a source of patriotic inspiration. Eagerly recommend to anyone A riveting real life story Apollo 8 was one of my favorite listens. A tremendous real-life story of the first manned Apollo mission to the moon. Well written and researched with excellent narration. It was a great story about an exciting part of our nation's history that I had lived through. I was almost 14 years old in December of 1968 but don't remember much about that mission. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/No-Mans-Land-Audiobook/B075SHFM3V Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Mans Land Subtitle: 1918, the Last Year of the Great War Author: John Toland Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From freezing infantrymen huddled in bloodied trenches on the front lines to intricate political maneuvering and tense strategy sessions in European capitals, noted historian John Toland tells of the unforgettable final year of the First World War. As 1918 opened, the Allies and Central Powers remained locked in a desperate, bloody stalemate, despite the deaths of millions of soldiers over the previous three and a half years. The arrival of the Americans "over there" by the middle of the year turned the tide of war, resulting in an Allied victory in November. In this audiobook, participants on both sides, from enlisted men to generals and prime ministers to monarchs, vividly recount the battles, sensational events, and behind-the-scenes strategies that shaped the climactic, terrifying year. It's all here - the horrific futility of going over the top into a hail of bullets in no man's land; the enigmatic death of the legendary German ace, the Red Baron; Operation Michael, a punishing German attack in the spring; the Americans' long-awaited arrival in June; the murder of Russian Czar Nicholas II and his family, the growing fear of a communist menace in the east; and the armistice on November 11. The different points of view of Germans, Americans, British, French, and Russians add depth, complexity, and understanding to the tragedies and triumphs of the War to End All Wars. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Toland) Tue, 26 Sep 2017 11:31:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/No-Mans-Land-Audiobook/B075SHFM3V thebookvoice.com 24:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Mans Land Subtitle: 1918, the Last Year of the Great War Author: John Toland Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From freezing infantrymen huddled in bloodied trenches on the front lines to intricate political maneuvering and tense strategy sessions in European capitals, noted historian John Toland tells of the unforgettable final year of the First World War. As 1918 opened, the Allies and Central Powers remained locked in a desperate, bloody stalemate, despite the deaths of millions of soldiers over the previous three and a half years. The arrival of the Americans "over there" by the middle of the year turned the tide of war, resulting in an Allied victory in November. In this audiobook, participants on both sides, from enlisted men to generals and prime ministers to monarchs, vividly recount the battles, sensational events, and behind-the-scenes strategies that shaped the climactic, terrifying year. It's all here - the horrific futility of going over the top into a hail of bullets in no man's land; the enigmatic death of the legendary German ace, the Red Baron; Operation Michael, a punishing German attack in the spring; the Americans' long-awaited arrival in June; the murder of Russian Czar Nicholas II and his family, the growing fear of a communist menace in the east; and the armistice on November 11. The different points of view of Germans, Americans, British, French, and Russians add depth, complexity, and understanding to the tragedies and triumphs of the War to End All Wars. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: No Mans Land Subtitle: 1918, the Last Year of the Great War Author: John Toland Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: From freezing infantrymen huddled in bloodied trenches on the front lines to intricate political maneuvering and tense strategy sessions in European capitals, noted historian John Toland tells of the unforgettable final year of the First World War. As 1918 opened, the Allies and Central Powers remained locked in a desperate, bloody stalemate, despite the deaths of millions of soldiers over the previous three and a half years. The arrival of the Americans "over there" by the middle of the year turned the tide of war, resulting in an Allied victory in November. In this audiobook, participants on both sides, from enlisted men to generals and prime ministers to monarchs, vividly recount the battles, sensational events, and behind-the-scenes strategies that shaped the climactic, terrifying year. It's all here - the horrific futility of going over the top into a hail of bullets in no man's land; the enigmatic death of the legendary German ace, the Red Baron; Operation Michael, a punishing German attack in the spring; the Americans' long-awaited arrival in June; the murder of Russian Czar Nicholas II and his family, the growing fear of a communist menace in the east; and the armistice on November 11. The different points of view of Germans, Americans, British, French, and Russians add depth, complexity, and understanding to the tragedies and triumphs of the War to End All Wars. Members Reviews: Comprehensive survey of final year of WWI This book works every country - especially Russia - with vignettes at every level of society. I learned much regarding Russias vacillating fortunes and the intimacy enjoyed of Lenin by American and English representatives. Grover Gardener always compelling. Outstanding. Drawing from many sources. In the 100th anniversary of WWI, a great work concerning the strange circumstances that ended the war and opened the gates for the rise of Hitler, the decorated war hero of the Great War. Excellent narrator for WWI book The narrator was a good choice for this book, with lots of British and French names and words to pronounce. He did a fantastic job; made me feel that I was right there in Europe during the Great War. No mans land Great insight to the last year of the Great War,very well worth a listen, informative and very interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alone-Audiobook/B075QJCQ89 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alone Subtitle: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk: Defeat into Victory Author: Michael Korda Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Combining epic history with rich family stories, Michael Korda chronicles the outbreak of World War II and the great events that led to Dunkirk. An epic of remarkable originality, Alone captures the heroism of World War II as movingly as any book in recent memory. Bringing to vivid life the world leaders, generals, and ordinary citizens who fought on both sides of the war, Michael Korda, the best-selling author of Clouds of Glory, chronicles the outbreak of hostilities, recalling as a prescient young boy the enveloping tension that defined pre-Blitz London, and then as a military historian the great events that would alter the course of the 20th century. For indeed, May 1940 was a month like no other. The superior German war machine blazed into France, as the Maginot Line, supposedly "as firmly fixed in place as the Pyramids", crumbled in days. With the fall of Holland and Belgium, the imminent fall of Paris, the British army stranded at Dunkirk, and Neville Chamberlain's government in political freefall, Winston Churchill became prime minister on this historical nadir of May 10, 1941. Britain, diplomatically isolated, was suddenly the only nation with the courage and the resolve to defy Hitler. Against this vast historical canvas, Korda relates what happened and why. We first meet him at the age of six, surrounded by his glamorous movie family: his stage actress mother; his elegant father, Vincent, soon to receive an Academy Award; and his devoted Nanny Low, with whom he recites his evening prayers. Even the cheery BBC bulletins that Michael listened to every night could not mask the impending catastrophe, the German invasion so certain that the young boy, carrying his passport on a string around his neck, was evacuated to Canada on an ocean liner full of children. Such alarm was hardly exaggerated. No one, after all, could have ever imagined that the most unlikely flotilla of destroyers - Dutch barges, fishing boats, yachts, and even rowboats - would rescue over 300,000 men off the beach at Dunkirk and bring them home to England. The miraculous return of the army was greeted with a renewed call for courage, and in the months that followed, the lives of tens of millions would be inexorably transformed, often tragically so, by these epochal weeks of May 1940. It is this pivotal turning point in world history that Korda captures with such immediacy in Alone, a work that triumphantly demonstrates that even the most calamitous defeats can become the most legendary victories. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Korda) Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:09:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Alone-Audiobook/B075QJCQ89 thebookvoice.com 12:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alone Subtitle: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk: Defeat into Victory Author: Michael Korda Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Combining epic history with rich family stories, Michael Korda chronicles the outbreak of World War II and the great events that led to Dunkirk. An epic of remarkable originality, Alone captures the heroism of World War II as movingly as any book in recent memory. Bringing to vivid life the world leaders, generals, and ordinary citizens who fought on both sides of the war, Michael Korda, the best-selling author of Clouds of Glory, chronicles the outbreak of hostilities, recalling as a prescient young boy the enveloping tension that defined pre-Blitz London, and then as a military historian the great events that would alter the course of the 20th century. For indeed, May 1940 was a month like no other. The superior German war machine blazed into France, as the Maginot Line, supposedly "as firmly fixed in place as the Pyramids", crumbled in days. With the fall of Holland and Belgium, the imminent fall of Paris, the British army stranded at Dunkirk, and Neville Chamberlain's government in political freefall, Winston Churchill became prime minister on this historical nadir of May 10, 1941. Britain, diplomatically isolated, was suddenly the only nation with the courage and the resolve to defy Hitler. Against this vast historical canvas, Korda relates what happened and why. We first meet him at the age of six, surrounded by his glamorous movie family: his stage actress mother; his elegant father, Vincent, soon to receive an Academy Award; and his devoted Nanny Low, with whom he recites his evening prayers. Even the cheery BBC bulletins that Michael listened to every night could not mask the impending catastrophe, the German invasion so certain that the young boy, carrying his passport on a string around his neck, was evacuated to Canada on an ocean liner full of children. Such alarm was hardly exaggerated. No one, after all, could have ever imagined that the most unlikely flotilla of destroyers - Dutch barges, fishing boats, yachts, and even rowboats - would rescue over 300,000 men off the beach at Dunkirk and bring them home to England. The miraculous return of the army was greeted with a renewed call for courage, and in the months that followed, the lives of tens of millions would be inexorably transformed, often tragically so, by these epochal weeks of May 1940. It is this pivotal turning point in world history that Korda captures with such immediacy in Alone, a work that triumphantly demonstrates that even the most calamitous defeats can become the most legendary victories. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alone Subtitle: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk: Defeat into Victory Author: Michael Korda Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 65 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Combining epic history with rich family stories, Michael Korda chronicles the outbreak of World War II and the great events that led to Dunkirk. An epic of remarkable originality, Alone captures the heroism of World War II as movingly as any book in recent memory. Bringing to vivid life the world leaders, generals, and ordinary citizens who fought on both sides of the war, Michael Korda, the best-selling author of Clouds of Glory, chronicles the outbreak of hostilities, recalling as a prescient young boy the enveloping tension that defined pre-Blitz London, and then as a military historian the great events that would alter the course of the 20th century. For indeed, May 1940 was a month like no other. The superior German war machine blazed into France, as the Maginot Line, supposedly "as firmly fixed in place as the Pyramids", crumbled in days. With the fall of Holland and Belgium, the imminent fall of Paris, the British army stranded at Dunkirk, and Neville Chamberlain's government in political freefall, Winston Churchill became prime minister on this historical nadir of May 10, 1941. Britain, diplomatically isolated, was suddenly the only nation with the courage and the resolve to defy Hitler. Against this vast historical canvas, Korda relates what happened and why. We first meet him at the age of six, surrounded by his glamorous movie family: his stage actress mother; his elegant father, Vincent, soon to receive an Academy Award; and his devoted Nanny Low, with whom he recites his evening prayers. Even the cheery BBC bulletins that Michael listened to every night could not mask the impending catastrophe, the German invasion so certain that the young boy, carrying his passport on a string around his neck, was evacuated to Canada on an ocean liner full of children. Such alarm was hardly exaggerated. No one, after all, could have ever imagined that the most unlikely flotilla of destroyers - Dutch barges, fishing boats, yachts, and even rowboats - would rescue over 300,000 men off the beach at Dunkirk and bring them home to England. The miraculous return of the army was greeted with a renewed call for courage, and in the months that followed, the lives of tens of millions would be inexorably transformed, often tragically so, by these epochal weeks of May 1940. It is this pivotal turning point in world history that Korda captures with such immediacy in Alone, a work that triumphantly demonstrates that even the most calamitous defeats can become the most legendary victories. Members Reviews: Exceptional So much has been written about Churchill. Historians and authors are challenged to present information differently. Recently there have been several books published about Churchill. Michael Korda combines military history and memoirs in a unique manner to tell of the beginning of World War Two, the fall of France and the miracle of Dunkirk. Korda has stories within stories of tragedies and heroic acts. Korda states the French Army collapsed because of fatal strategic misjudgments, paralysis of will, helpless pessimism, political intrigue and lack of leadership. The author reminds us that the British had a courageous, canny, inspirational leader in Winston S. Churchill. The book is well written and researched. This is definitely a British story. I enjoyed that the author included his familys story into the mix of civilian stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Boer-War-Audiobook/B074BGRGMG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boer War Author: Martin Bossenbroek Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) is one of the most intriguing conflicts of modern history. It has been labeled many things: the first media war, a precursor of the First and Second World Wars, the originator of apartheid. The difference in status and resources between the superpower Great Britain and two insignificant Boer republics in southern Africa was enormous. But, against all expectation, it took the British every effort and a huge sum of money to win the war, not least by unleashing a campaign of systematic terror against the civilian population. In The Boer War, winner of the Netherland's 2013 Libris History Prize and shortlisted for the 2013 AKO Literature Prize, the author brings a completely new perspective to this chapter of South African history, critically examining the involvement of the Netherlands in the war. Furthermore, unlike other accounts, Martin Bossenbroek explores the war primarily through the experiences of three men uniquely active during the bloody conflict. They are Willem Leyds, the Dutch lawyer who was to become South African Republic state secretary and eventual European envoy; Winston Churchill, then a British war reporter; and Deneys Reitz, a young Boer commando. The vivid and engaging experiences of these three men enables a more personal and nuanced story of the war to be told, and, at the same time, offers a fresh approach to a conflict that shaped the nation-state of South Africa. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Bossenbroek) Tue, 09 Jan 2018 22:55:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Boer-War-Audiobook/B074BGRGMG thebookvoice.com 19:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boer War Author: Martin Bossenbroek Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) is one of the most intriguing conflicts of modern history. It has been labeled many things: the first media war, a precursor of the First and Second World Wars, the originator of apartheid. The difference in status and resources between the superpower Great Britain and two insignificant Boer republics in southern Africa was enormous. But, against all expectation, it took the British every effort and a huge sum of money to win the war, not least by unleashing a campaign of systematic terror against the civilian population. In The Boer War, winner of the Netherland's 2013 Libris History Prize and shortlisted for the 2013 AKO Literature Prize, the author brings a completely new perspective to this chapter of South African history, critically examining the involvement of the Netherlands in the war. Furthermore, unlike other accounts, Martin Bossenbroek explores the war primarily through the experiences of three men uniquely active during the bloody conflict. They are Willem Leyds, the Dutch lawyer who was to become South African Republic state secretary and eventual European envoy; Winston Churchill, then a British war reporter; and Deneys Reitz, a young Boer commando. The vivid and engaging experiences of these three men enables a more personal and nuanced story of the war to be told, and, at the same time, offers a fresh approach to a conflict that shaped the nation-state of South Africa. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Boer War Author: Martin Bossenbroek Narrator: James Langton Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-09-18 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) is one of the most intriguing conflicts of modern history. It has been labeled many things: the first media war, a precursor of the First and Second World Wars, the originator of apartheid. The difference in status and resources between the superpower Great Britain and two insignificant Boer republics in southern Africa was enormous. But, against all expectation, it took the British every effort and a huge sum of money to win the war, not least by unleashing a campaign of systematic terror against the civilian population. In The Boer War, winner of the Netherland's 2013 Libris History Prize and shortlisted for the 2013 AKO Literature Prize, the author brings a completely new perspective to this chapter of South African history, critically examining the involvement of the Netherlands in the war. Furthermore, unlike other accounts, Martin Bossenbroek explores the war primarily through the experiences of three men uniquely active during the bloody conflict. They are Willem Leyds, the Dutch lawyer who was to become South African Republic state secretary and eventual European envoy; Winston Churchill, then a British war reporter; and Deneys Reitz, a young Boer commando. The vivid and engaging experiences of these three men enables a more personal and nuanced story of the war to be told, and, at the same time, offers a fresh approach to a conflict that shaped the nation-state of South Africa. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gulag-Archipelago-Volume-II-Audiobook/B005JZIW0Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago, Volume II Subtitle: The Destructive-Labor Camps and The Soul and Barbed Wire Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This second volume in Solzhenitsyns narrative chronicles the appalling inhumanity of the Soviets' "Destructive-Labor Camps" and the fate of prisoners in themfelling timber, building canals and railroads, and mining gold without equipment or adequate food or clothing, and subject always to the caprices of the camp authorities. Most tragic of all is the life of the women prisoners and the luckless children they bear. Once again, this chronicle of appalling inhumanity is made endurable by the vitality and emotional range of the writing. In one truly remarkable chapter, a parody of an anthropological treatise, Solzhenitsyn achieves new heights of sardonic wit. And in the final section, the music changes and he provides a magnificent coda on the possibilities of redemption and purification through suffering. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:41:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Gulag-Archipelago-Volume-II-Audiobook/B005JZIW0Q thebookvoice.com 27:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago, Volume II Subtitle: The Destructive-Labor Camps and The Soul and Barbed Wire Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This second volume in Solzhenitsyns narrative chronicles the appalling inhumanity of the Soviets' "Destructive-Labor Camps" and the fate of prisoners in themfelling timber, building canals and railroads, and mining gold without equipment or adequate food or clothing, and subject always to the caprices of the camp authorities. Most tragic of all is the life of the women prisoners and the luckless children they bear. Once again, this chronicle of appalling inhumanity is made endurable by the vitality and emotional range of the writing. In one truly remarkable chapter, a parody of an anthropological treatise, Solzhenitsyn achieves new heights of sardonic wit. And in the final section, the music changes and he provides a magnificent coda on the possibilities of redemption and purification through suffering. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gulag Archipelago, Volume II Subtitle: The Destructive-Labor Camps and The Soul and Barbed Wire Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: This second volume in Solzhenitsyns narrative chronicles the appalling inhumanity of the Soviets' "Destructive-Labor Camps" and the fate of prisoners in themfelling timber, building canals and railroads, and mining gold without equipment or adequate food or clothing, and subject always to the caprices of the camp authorities. Most tragic of all is the life of the women prisoners and the luckless children they bear. Once again, this chronicle of appalling inhumanity is made endurable by the vitality and emotional range of the writing. In one truly remarkable chapter, a parody of an anthropological treatise, Solzhenitsyn achieves new heights of sardonic wit. And in the final section, the music changes and he provides a magnificent coda on the possibilities of redemption and purification through suffering. Members Reviews: Excellent and tragic. All three volume should be required reading for everyone around the world. People are already forgetting the tragedies and malignancy brought about by Marxism in the 20th century. Anyone defending or supporting Marxism, communism, or socialism should read this so that they actually know what it is they are supporting. Otherwise they are just ignorant children making noise. An epic of horror, history, & philosophy A profound reflection on life in adversity. It's long, yes, but I never found it boring. Reading through the 3 volumes, I suffer a faint shadow of Gulag horror through the fellow feeling that Solzhenitsun's evokes. He is an inspired master story-teller and has an amazing ability to view all characters with charity. He convinces even the most sensitive and peace-loving reader that you may very well be capable of unspeakable evil if pushed to extremes. Everyone in camp faces the choice: turn right and sacrifice your life or turn left and sacrifice your conscience (at about 15:40). The irony is not lost on the careful reader that Solzhenitsyn himself preserved his own life. Did he lose his conscience? There are such thinly-veiled Christian overtones here and elsewhere. Regardless of your faith choice or knowledge of Chriatianity, the human experience that hits home over and over will win you over to a new appreciation of freedom and reflection on the relative merits of limited government, human rights, and the rule of law. Brilliant A superb work and a superb performance! Solzhenitsyn's storytelling and intimate writing style is mesmerizing. Davidson's reading makes you feel like you're listening to the author himself. Important book, great author, wonderful narrator Frederick Davidson is the perfect narrator for Solzhenitzyn's ironic, wry authorial style. That authorial style is what makes this otherwise unbearable book manageable. It's a hard book to read/listen because the ugliness of mankind is on full display. It's made even more difficult by the fact that Solzhenitsyn makes sure we recognize this work not only as a window to see the evil of others, but also a mirror that reflects back the evil that dwells in each of our hearts. For this reason, everyone needs to read this book Sad But True Solzhenitsyn continues his narrative of The Gulag Archipelago . Volume II seems to be a continuance of Volume I mostly in personal stories. which to me, felt a bit redundant. Hence the 4 stars overall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Citizens-of-London-Audiobook/B0038U4VXQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizens of London Subtitle: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour Author: Lynne Olson Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 993 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Citizens of London, Lynne Olson has written a work of World War II history even more relevant and revealing than her acclaimed Troublesome Young Men. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, and John Gilbert Winant. Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Olson skillfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious Franklin Roosevelt and a reluctant American public to support the British at a critical time. The three---Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in Europe; Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease program in London; and Winant, the shy, idealistic U.S. ambassador to Britain---formed close ties with Winston Churchill and were drawn into Churchill's official and personal circles. So intense were their relationships with the Churchills that they all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family: Harriman and Murrow with Churchill's daughter-in-law, Pamela, and Winant with his favorite daughter, Sarah. Others were honorary "citizens of London" as well, including the gregarious, fiercely ambitious Dwight D. Eisenhower, an obscure general who, as the first commander of American forces in Britain, was determined to do everything in his power to make the alliance a success, and Tommy Hitchcock, a world-famous polo player and World War I fighter pilot who helped save the Allies' bombing campaign against Germany. Citizens of London, however, is more than just the story of these Americans and the world leaders they aided and influenced. Editorial Reviews: Listeners of Citizens of London are guided by the strong, steady voice of Arthur Morey as he details the tenacity of three Americans, who, prior to 1941, implored the United States to come to Britains aid in holding off German encroachment. Lynne Olsons book reveals how the lives of broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, businessman Averell Harriman, and politician John Gilbert Gil Winant were woven together by their unabashed love for the English people and their respect for Britain. Even if you thought you knew just about everything there is to know about the Second World War, youll be enthralled to learn how closely the lives of Murrow, Harriman, and Winant intertwined through their personal connections to President Franklin Roosevelt and English Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Prior to Americas entrance into the war, Edward R. Murrow, in his CBS radio broadcasts from London, detailed the human cost of nightly German bombing blitzes of the city. U.S. Ambassador Gil Winant, anxious to dispel the vocal anti-British sentiment of his diplomatic predecessor, Joseph P. Kennedy, walked the debris-strewn streets asking shaken and dazed London citizens how he could be of help. When Averell Harriman arrived on the scene to control the distribution of Lend-Lease Act goods, his jovial camaraderie with Churchill served as ballast to the ever-shifting diplomatic signals FDR sent Churchill in the years leading up to Pearl Harbor. Murrow, Winant, and Harriman all became unofficial confidants to both Churchill and FDR. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynne Olson) Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:45:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Citizens-of-London-Audiobook/B0038U4VXQ thebookvoice.com 17:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizens of London Subtitle: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour Author: Lynne Olson Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 993 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Citizens of London, Lynne Olson has written a work of World War II history even more relevant and revealing than her acclaimed Troublesome Young Men. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, and John Gilbert Winant. Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Olson skillfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious Franklin Roosevelt and a reluctant American public to support the British at a critical time. The three---Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in Europe; Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease program in London; and Winant, the shy, idealistic U.S. ambassador to Britain---formed close ties with Winston Churchill and were drawn into Churchill's official and personal circles. So intense were their relationships with the Churchills that they all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family: Harriman and Murrow with Churchill's daughter-in-law, Pamela, and Winant with his favorite daughter, Sarah. Others were honorary "citizens of London" as well, including the gregarious, fiercely ambitious Dwight D. Eisenhower, an obscure general who, as the first commander of American forces in Britain, was determined to do everything in his power to make the alliance a success, and Tommy Hitchcock, a world-famous polo player and World War I fighter pilot who helped save the Allies' bombing campaign against Germany. Citizens of London, however, is more than just the story of these Americans and the world leaders they aided and influenced. Editorial Reviews: Listeners of Citizens of London are guided by the strong, steady voice of Arthur Morey as he details the tenacity of three Americans, who, prior to 1941, implored the United States to come to Britains aid in holding off German encroachment. Lynne Olsons book reveals how the lives of broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, businessman Averell Harriman, and politician John Gilbert Gil Winant were woven together by their unabashed love for the English people and their respect for Britain. Even if you thought you knew just about everything there is to know about the Second World War, youll be enthralled to learn how closely the lives of Murrow, Harriman, and Winant intertwined through their personal connections to President Franklin Roosevelt and English Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Prior to Americas entrance into the war, Edward R. Murrow, in his CBS radio broadcasts from London, detailed the human cost of nightly German bombing blitzes of the city. U.S. Ambassador Gil Winant, anxious to dispel the vocal anti-British sentiment of his diplomatic predecessor, Joseph P. Kennedy, walked the debris-strewn streets asking shaken and dazed London citizens how he could be of help. When Averell Harriman arrived on the scene to control the distribution of Lend-Lease Act goods, his jovial camaraderie with Churchill served as ballast to the ever-shifting diplomatic signals FDR sent Churchill in the years leading up to Pearl Harbor. Murrow, Winant, and Harriman all became unofficial confidants to both Churchill and FDR. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Citizens of London Subtitle: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour Author: Lynne Olson Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-22-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 993 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: In Citizens of London, Lynne Olson has written a work of World War II history even more relevant and revealing than her acclaimed Troublesome Young Men. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of how the United States forged its wartime alliance with Britain, told from the perspective of three key American players in London: Edward R. Murrow, Averell Harriman, and John Gilbert Winant. Drawing from a variety of primary sources, Olson skillfully depicts the dramatic personal journeys of these men who, determined to save Britain from Hitler, helped convince a cautious Franklin Roosevelt and a reluctant American public to support the British at a critical time. The three---Murrow, the handsome, chain-smoking head of CBS News in Europe; Harriman, the hard-driving millionaire who ran FDR's Lend-Lease program in London; and Winant, the shy, idealistic U.S. ambassador to Britain---formed close ties with Winston Churchill and were drawn into Churchill's official and personal circles. So intense were their relationships with the Churchills that they all became romantically involved with members of the prime minister's family: Harriman and Murrow with Churchill's daughter-in-law, Pamela, and Winant with his favorite daughter, Sarah. Others were honorary "citizens of London" as well, including the gregarious, fiercely ambitious Dwight D. Eisenhower, an obscure general who, as the first commander of American forces in Britain, was determined to do everything in his power to make the alliance a success, and Tommy Hitchcock, a world-famous polo player and World War I fighter pilot who helped save the Allies' bombing campaign against Germany. Citizens of London, however, is more than just the story of these Americans and the world leaders they aided and influenced. Editorial Reviews: Listeners of Citizens of London are guided by the strong, steady voice of Arthur Morey as he details the tenacity of three Americans, who, prior to 1941, implored the United States to come to Britains aid in holding off German encroachment. Lynne Olsons book reveals how the lives of broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, businessman Averell Harriman, and politician John Gilbert Gil Winant were woven together by their unabashed love for the English people and their respect for Britain. Even if you thought you knew just about everything there is to know about the Second World War, youll be enthralled to learn how closely the lives of Murrow, Harriman, and Winant intertwined through their personal connections to President Franklin Roosevelt and English Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Prior to Americas entrance into the war, Edward R. Murrow, in his CBS radio broadcasts from London, detailed the human cost of nightly German bombing blitzes of the city. U.S. Ambassador Gil Winant, anxious to dispel the vocal anti-British sentiment of his diplomatic predecessor, Joseph P. Kennedy, walked the debris-strewn streets asking shaken and dazed London citizens how he could be of help. When Averell Harriman arrived on the scene to control the distribution of Lend-Lease Act goods, his jovial camaraderie with Churchill served as ballast to the ever-shifting diplomatic signals FDR sent Churchill in the years leading up to Pearl Harbor. Murrow, Winant, and Harriman all became unofficial confidants to both Churchill and FDR. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-in-Shangri-La-Audiobook/B004WFX9Q6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in Shangri-La Subtitle: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Author: Mitchell Zuckoff Narrator: Mitchell Zuckoff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1919 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On May 13, 1945, 24 American servicemen and WACs boarded a transport plane for a sightseeing trip over Shangri-La, a beautiful and mysterious valley deep within the jungle-covered mountains of Dutch New Guinea .Unlike the peaceful Tibetan monks of James Hiltons best-selling novel Lost Horizon, , this Shangri-La was home to spear-carrying tribesmen, warriors rumored to be cannibals. But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for survival when the plane crashed. Miraculously, three passengers pulled through. Margaret Hastings, barefoot and burned, had no choice but to wear her dead best friends shoes. John McCollom, grieving the death of his twin brother also aboard the plane, masked his grief with stoicism. Kenneth Decker, too, was severely burned and suffered a gaping head wound. Emotionally devastated, badly injured, and vulnerable to the hidden dangers of the jungle, the trio faced certain death unless they left the crash site. Caught between man-eating headhunters and enemy Japanese, the wounded passengers endured a harrowing hike down the mountainside - a journey into the unknown that would lead them straight into a primitive tribe of superstitious natives who had never before seen a white man - or woman. Drawn from interviews, declassified U.S. Army documents, personal photos and mementos, a survivors diary, a rescuers journal, and original film footage, Lost in Shangri-La recounts this incredible true-life adventure for the first time. Mitchell Zuckoff reveals how the determined trio - dehydrated, sick, and in pain - traversed the dense jungle to find help; how a brave band of paratroopers risked their own lives to save the survivors; and how a cowboy colonel attempted a previously untested rescue mission to get them out. By trekking into the New Guinea jungle, visiting remote villages, and rediscovering the crash site, Zuckoff also captures the contemporary natives remembrances of the long-ago day when strange creatures fell from the sky. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction that vividly brings to life an odyssey at times terrifying, enlightening, and comic, Lost in Shangri-La is a thrill ride from beginning to end. Editorial Reviews: Lost In Shangri- La by Mitchell Zuckoff is a blockbuster tale Hollywood couldnt better. An American military plane crashes in an uncharted and barely accessible part of New Guinea leaving only three survivors, one of them a brave and fetching blonde member of the Womens Army Corps. The survivors and natives share a fascinating rapprochement, despite the tribes propensity to war. Zuckoff tells the tale with an unusual focus on the personalities randomly thrust together and the collision of stunningly different worlds. His writing and delivery let the drama speak for itself: his mellow voice and almost conversational style avoids histrionics at the climactic moments, yet still conveys the characters emotional journeys. Events take off, literally in 1945 in Dutch New Guinea, where Americans still at war with the Japanese were stationed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mitchell Zuckoff) Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:55:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-in-Shangri-La-Audiobook/B004WFX9Q6 thebookvoice.com 08:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in Shangri-La Subtitle: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Author: Mitchell Zuckoff Narrator: Mitchell Zuckoff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1919 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On May 13, 1945, 24 American servicemen and WACs boarded a transport plane for a sightseeing trip over Shangri-La, a beautiful and mysterious valley deep within the jungle-covered mountains of Dutch New Guinea .Unlike the peaceful Tibetan monks of James Hiltons best-selling novel Lost Horizon, , this Shangri-La was home to spear-carrying tribesmen, warriors rumored to be cannibals. But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for survival when the plane crashed. Miraculously, three passengers pulled through. Margaret Hastings, barefoot and burned, had no choice but to wear her dead best friends shoes. John McCollom, grieving the death of his twin brother also aboard the plane, masked his grief with stoicism. Kenneth Decker, too, was severely burned and suffered a gaping head wound. Emotionally devastated, badly injured, and vulnerable to the hidden dangers of the jungle, the trio faced certain death unless they left the crash site. Caught between man-eating headhunters and enemy Japanese, the wounded passengers endured a harrowing hike down the mountainside - a journey into the unknown that would lead them straight into a primitive tribe of superstitious natives who had never before seen a white man - or woman. Drawn from interviews, declassified U.S. Army documents, personal photos and mementos, a survivors diary, a rescuers journal, and original film footage, Lost in Shangri-La recounts this incredible true-life adventure for the first time. Mitchell Zuckoff reveals how the determined trio - dehydrated, sick, and in pain - traversed the dense jungle to find help; how a brave band of paratroopers risked their own lives to save the survivors; and how a cowboy colonel attempted a previously untested rescue mission to get them out. By trekking into the New Guinea jungle, visiting remote villages, and rediscovering the crash site, Zuckoff also captures the contemporary natives remembrances of the long-ago day when strange creatures fell from the sky. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction that vividly brings to life an odyssey at times terrifying, enlightening, and comic, Lost in Shangri-La is a thrill ride from beginning to end. Editorial Reviews: Lost In Shangri- La by Mitchell Zuckoff is a blockbuster tale Hollywood couldnt better. An American military plane crashes in an uncharted and barely accessible part of New Guinea leaving only three survivors, one of them a brave and fetching blonde member of the Womens Army Corps. The survivors and natives share a fascinating rapprochement, despite the tribes propensity to war. Zuckoff tells the tale with an unusual focus on the personalities randomly thrust together and the collision of stunningly different worlds. His writing and delivery let the drama speak for itself: his mellow voice and almost conversational style avoids histrionics at the climactic moments, yet still conveys the characters emotional journeys. Events take off, literally in 1945 in Dutch New Guinea, where Americans still at war with the Japanese were stationed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost in Shangri-La Subtitle: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II Author: Mitchell Zuckoff Narrator: Mitchell Zuckoff Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 04-26-11 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1919 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: On May 13, 1945, 24 American servicemen and WACs boarded a transport plane for a sightseeing trip over Shangri-La, a beautiful and mysterious valley deep within the jungle-covered mountains of Dutch New Guinea .Unlike the peaceful Tibetan monks of James Hiltons best-selling novel Lost Horizon, , this Shangri-La was home to spear-carrying tribesmen, warriors rumored to be cannibals. But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for survival when the plane crashed. Miraculously, three passengers pulled through. Margaret Hastings, barefoot and burned, had no choice but to wear her dead best friends shoes. John McCollom, grieving the death of his twin brother also aboard the plane, masked his grief with stoicism. Kenneth Decker, too, was severely burned and suffered a gaping head wound. Emotionally devastated, badly injured, and vulnerable to the hidden dangers of the jungle, the trio faced certain death unless they left the crash site. Caught between man-eating headhunters and enemy Japanese, the wounded passengers endured a harrowing hike down the mountainside - a journey into the unknown that would lead them straight into a primitive tribe of superstitious natives who had never before seen a white man - or woman. Drawn from interviews, declassified U.S. Army documents, personal photos and mementos, a survivors diary, a rescuers journal, and original film footage, Lost in Shangri-La recounts this incredible true-life adventure for the first time. Mitchell Zuckoff reveals how the determined trio - dehydrated, sick, and in pain - traversed the dense jungle to find help; how a brave band of paratroopers risked their own lives to save the survivors; and how a cowboy colonel attempted a previously untested rescue mission to get them out. By trekking into the New Guinea jungle, visiting remote villages, and rediscovering the crash site, Zuckoff also captures the contemporary natives remembrances of the long-ago day when strange creatures fell from the sky. A riveting work of narrative nonfiction that vividly brings to life an odyssey at times terrifying, enlightening, and comic, Lost in Shangri-La is a thrill ride from beginning to end. Editorial Reviews: Lost In Shangri- La by Mitchell Zuckoff is a blockbuster tale Hollywood couldnt better. An American military plane crashes in an uncharted and barely accessible part of New Guinea leaving only three survivors, one of them a brave and fetching blonde member of the Womens Army Corps. The survivors and natives share a fascinating rapprochement, despite the tribes propensity to war. Zuckoff tells the tale with an unusual focus on the personalities randomly thrust together and the collision of stunningly different worlds. His writing and delivery let the drama speak for itself: his mellow voice and almost conversational style avoids histrionics at the climactic moments, yet still conveys the characters emotional journeys. Events take off, literally in 1945 in Dutch New Guinea, where Americans still at war with the Japanese were stationed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Britain-Audiobook/B075K3TXXY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Britain Subtitle: Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940 Author: James Holland Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Battle of Britain paints a stirring picture of an extraordinary summer when the fate of the world hung by a thread. Historian James Holland has now written the definitive account of those months based on extensive new research from around the world, including thousands of new interviews with people on both sides of the battle. If Britain's defenses collapsed, Hitler would have dominated all of Europe. With France facing defeat and British forces pressed back to the Channel, there were few who believed Britain could survive; but, thanks to a sophisticated defensive system and the combined efforts of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, and the defiance of a new prime minister, Britain refused to give in. From clashes between coastal convoys and Schnellboote in the Channel to astonishing last stands in Flanders, slaughter by U-boats in an icy Atlantic, and dramatic aerial battles over England, The Battle of Britain tells this epic World War II story in a fresh and compelling voice. Critic Reviews: "This massive volume is informative, enthralling, and moving - often all three at once.... Genuinely brilliant." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Holland) Tue, 26 Sep 2017 10:22:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Battle-of-Britain-Audiobook/B075K3TXXY thebookvoice.com 26:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Britain Subtitle: Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940 Author: James Holland Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Battle of Britain paints a stirring picture of an extraordinary summer when the fate of the world hung by a thread. Historian James Holland has now written the definitive account of those months based on extensive new research from around the world, including thousands of new interviews with people on both sides of the battle. If Britain's defenses collapsed, Hitler would have dominated all of Europe. With France facing defeat and British forces pressed back to the Channel, there were few who believed Britain could survive; but, thanks to a sophisticated defensive system and the combined efforts of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, and the defiance of a new prime minister, Britain refused to give in. From clashes between coastal convoys and Schnellboote in the Channel to astonishing last stands in Flanders, slaughter by U-boats in an icy Atlantic, and dramatic aerial battles over England, The Battle of Britain tells this epic World War II story in a fresh and compelling voice. Critic Reviews: "This massive volume is informative, enthralling, and moving - often all three at once.... Genuinely brilliant." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Battle of Britain Subtitle: Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940 Author: James Holland Narrator: Shaun Grindell Format: Unabridged Length: 26 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The Battle of Britain paints a stirring picture of an extraordinary summer when the fate of the world hung by a thread. Historian James Holland has now written the definitive account of those months based on extensive new research from around the world, including thousands of new interviews with people on both sides of the battle. If Britain's defenses collapsed, Hitler would have dominated all of Europe. With France facing defeat and British forces pressed back to the Channel, there were few who believed Britain could survive; but, thanks to a sophisticated defensive system and the combined efforts of the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, and the defiance of a new prime minister, Britain refused to give in. From clashes between coastal convoys and Schnellboote in the Channel to astonishing last stands in Flanders, slaughter by U-boats in an icy Atlantic, and dramatic aerial battles over England, The Battle of Britain tells this epic World War II story in a fresh and compelling voice. Critic Reviews: "This massive volume is informative, enthralling, and moving - often all three at once.... Genuinely brilliant." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: The battle up to The Battle of Britain The sub-title of 'Five Months That Changed History; May-October 1940', is inaccurate in as at least half of the book is taken up WHY, The Battle of Britain took place. The other half is HOW, The Battle of Britain took place. Please don't get me wrong, I listened raptly and was surprised to learn details that I either forgot or plain didn't know. Anytime I learn new information, I'm one happy camper. Thing is that I was really expecting 26 hours on The Battle of Britain. Happily the narration was smooth and upper crust Brit, making for an easy 26 hours. Misleading The Battle of Britain storyline does not start until 2/3 into the book. It should be called The first year of the war. Brilliant! Compelling and personal A thorough look into both sides. Gives you that in-the- cockpit feel of the action. Also analyzes in depth Britain's and Germany's strategy long-term, beginning in autumn 1939. WW2 Thru the Battle of Britain While filled with a huge number of personal accounts, this book also delves deeply into the strategies that brought about the Battle of Britain and the tactics that led to its outcome. The book starts well before the BoB, though, and spends a huge amount of time on the invasion of France and then the evacuation at Dunkirk. So, it would probably have better been titled WW2 Through the Battle of Britain but, I suppose, that's not as marketable. However, if you're ok with that, there's a lot to learn here. I, personally, ended up happy that I learned more than I originally expected. For example, we're all brought up to think of Hitler as doing things just out of evil, which he most certainly was. But, he did also have strategic concerns about the rise of communism and Germany's geographic position in Europe. Understanding these help, at least, explain his expansion into Western Europe. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Speeches-by-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-The-Ultimate-Collection-Audiobook/B004NQTUB2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speeches by Martin Luther King Jr.: The Ultimate Collection Author: Martin Luther King Jr. Narrator: Martin Luther King Jr. Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: ABN Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Listen "live" to one of the most iconic orators of all time in this packed-full collection of Martin Luther King Jr. speeches. King's rich and passionate style of delivery will transport you back to the era of the civil-rights movement, when King advocated non-violent resistance in the pursuit of equality and dignity, not only for blacks but for all mankind. Seldom has any leader since inspired and captivated an audience worldwide and motivated a nation to action. Although tragically assassinated at a young age, the words and wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr. live on through his acclaimed and mesmerizing speeches, such as "I Have a Dream". "The Mountaintop", "Letter from Birmingham Jail", "March on Washington", and many, many more, including: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Luther King Jr.) Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:44:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Speeches-by-Martin-Luther-King-Jr-The-Ultimate-Collection-Audiobook/B004NQTUB2 thebookvoice.com 17:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speeches by Martin Luther King Jr.: The Ultimate Collection Author: Martin Luther King Jr. Narrator: Martin Luther King Jr. Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: ABN Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Listen "live" to one of the most iconic orators of all time in this packed-full collection of Martin Luther King Jr. speeches. King's rich and passionate style of delivery will transport you back to the era of the civil-rights movement, when King advocated non-violent resistance in the pursuit of equality and dignity, not only for blacks but for all mankind. Seldom has any leader since inspired and captivated an audience worldwide and motivated a nation to action. Although tragically assassinated at a young age, the words and wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr. live on through his acclaimed and mesmerizing speeches, such as "I Have a Dream". "The Mountaintop", "Letter from Birmingham Jail", "March on Washington", and many, many more, including: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Speeches by Martin Luther King Jr.: The Ultimate Collection Author: Martin Luther King Jr. Narrator: Martin Luther King Jr. Format: Original Recording Length: 17 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-11 Publisher: ABN Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Listen "live" to one of the most iconic orators of all time in this packed-full collection of Martin Luther King Jr. speeches. King's rich and passionate style of delivery will transport you back to the era of the civil-rights movement, when King advocated non-violent resistance in the pursuit of equality and dignity, not only for blacks but for all mankind. Seldom has any leader since inspired and captivated an audience worldwide and motivated a nation to action. Although tragically assassinated at a young age, the words and wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr. live on through his acclaimed and mesmerizing speeches, such as "I Have a Dream". "The Mountaintop", "Letter from Birmingham Jail", "March on Washington", and many, many more, including: Members Reviews: A Terrible Collection Overall -- Poorly Done 1. Speeches are repeated, probably more than once. Certainly there are repetitive refrains and phrases from one speech to another, but to replay the same speech? 2. The speeches are seeming in a random order, some from late in his life and work are early and others from much earlier appear much later. 3. Quality control is poor, I believe this was digitized from something like a CD as there are parts when it sounds like a CD skipping. 4. Nothing to introduce the speech, and to set the time, or give any context. What's good: 1. For many of the speeches, the audio quality is quite good. 2. There are few speakers as engaging as MLK Jr. 3. The repetition is at least some of the more memorable speeches. I know them better. Do feel like this was thrown together with little care for quality or understanding. Feels like profiting from the name of MLK, and not a real tribute to the man. I'll try another collection. Audio quality is abysmal This doesn't seem to be a very well thought out collection of this great mans work or legacy. Audio could be greatly restored using even basic audio technology. Context and timeframe for given speeches is missing depriving the listener from valuable learning. Yes there is important content here like the rally at Central Park following Kings assassination. Overall listeners would do better to keep searching. speeches Great speeches but the sound quality is not great. This makes it tiresome to listen to. a blessing to hear King's words in King's voice What a tremendous experience to get to hear the sonorous voice of Dr. King! Although it would be wonderful to have the audio sound as if it was a live presentation from 2012, it is ridiculous to rate the collection of speeches based solely on the sound quality (as one reviewer did). Yes, I had to backtrack 30 seconds from time to time because the sound quality made it difficult for me to hear a word, but that was an inconsequential inconvenience compared to the priviledge of hearing Dr. King's speeches. It would have been great if each speech could have been labeled better, but that too is not of importance compared to the honor of being able to listen to and learn from one of the greatest minds of all time. Thank you, Audible, for making this book available! thumbs up lots of repeated speeches and the sound quality is not always great but it is actually him speaking is very good https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pentagons-Brain-Audiobook/B013RL018E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pentagon's Brain Subtitle: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency Author: Annie Jacobsen Narrator: Annie Jacobsen Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 857 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times best seller Area 51. No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history of the organization, New York Times best-selling author Annie Jacobsen draws on inside sources, exclusive interviews, private documents, and declassified memos to paint a picture of DARPA, or "the Pentagon's brain", from its Cold War inception in 1958 to the present. This is the book on DARPA - a compelling narrative about this clandestine intersection of science and the American military and the often frightening results. Editorial Reviews: "Annie Jacobsen...is a great storyteller, making the tantalizing tale of The Pentagon's Brain - from the depths of the Cold War to present day - come alive on every page." (Gerald Posner, author of God's Bankers) Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and unsettling portrait of the secretive US government agency.... Jacobsen walks a fine line in telling the story of the agency and its innovations without coming across as a cheerleader or a critic." ( Publishers Weekly starred review) "Filled with the intrigue and high stakes of a spy novel, Jacobsen's history of DARPA is as much a fascinating testament to human ingenuity as it is a paean to endless industrial warfare." ( Kirkus Reviews) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Annie Jacobsen) Tue, 22 Sep 2015 02:06:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Pentagons-Brain-Audiobook/B013RL018E thebookvoice.com 18:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pentagon's Brain Subtitle: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency Author: Annie Jacobsen Narrator: Annie Jacobsen Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 857 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times best seller Area 51. No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history of the organization, New York Times best-selling author Annie Jacobsen draws on inside sources, exclusive interviews, private documents, and declassified memos to paint a picture of DARPA, or "the Pentagon's brain", from its Cold War inception in 1958 to the present. This is the book on DARPA - a compelling narrative about this clandestine intersection of science and the American military and the often frightening results. Editorial Reviews: "Annie Jacobsen...is a great storyteller, making the tantalizing tale of The Pentagon's Brain - from the depths of the Cold War to present day - come alive on every page." (Gerald Posner, author of God's Bankers) Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and unsettling portrait of the secretive US government agency.... Jacobsen walks a fine line in telling the story of the agency and its innovations without coming across as a cheerleader or a critic." ( Publishers Weekly starred review) "Filled with the intrigue and high stakes of a spy novel, Jacobsen's history of DARPA is as much a fascinating testament to human ingenuity as it is a paean to endless industrial warfare." ( Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pentagon's Brain Subtitle: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency Author: Annie Jacobsen Narrator: Annie Jacobsen Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 857 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The definitive history of DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, from the author of the New York Times best seller Area 51. No one has ever written the history of the Defense Department's most secret, most powerful, and most controversial military science R&D agency. In the first-ever history of the organization, New York Times best-selling author Annie Jacobsen draws on inside sources, exclusive interviews, private documents, and declassified memos to paint a picture of DARPA, or "the Pentagon's brain", from its Cold War inception in 1958 to the present. This is the book on DARPA - a compelling narrative about this clandestine intersection of science and the American military and the often frightening results. Editorial Reviews: "Annie Jacobsen...is a great storyteller, making the tantalizing tale of The Pentagon's Brain - from the depths of the Cold War to present day - come alive on every page." (Gerald Posner, author of God's Bankers) Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and unsettling portrait of the secretive US government agency.... Jacobsen walks a fine line in telling the story of the agency and its innovations without coming across as a cheerleader or a critic." ( Publishers Weekly starred review) "Filled with the intrigue and high stakes of a spy novel, Jacobsen's history of DARPA is as much a fascinating testament to human ingenuity as it is a paean to endless industrial warfare." ( Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Not what I expceted but thats not a bad thing The author seems to have no love lost for the activities of ARPA and then DARPA from the hydrogen bomb to its work on artificial limbs. Ms Jacbosen tends to see the agency in a more negative than positive light despite the advances that have been made by its efforts. This is not uncommon as any agency that works mostly in secret, or tries to, gets the jaundiced eye more often than not. Enough opinion on Ms Jacobsen's opinion, the book was well researched and she does a great job telling the story of DARPA despite its secretive nature. If you can get beyond the negative tone it is an informative book on one of the more influential government agency's over the last 50+ years. Good back stories on its more prominent personnel and good detail on some of its creations. Some good side stories s well. She did a good job narrating. Her voice was paced and her pronunciation was easy to follow. I listened to it while operating equipment with one earbud in and the other listening to the machine. Despite this I had no problem hearing and comprehending the content. While being a conscientious operator, of course. Informative, inspiring, and disturbing Pros: There is a lot of highly detailed history presented here, and Ms. Jacobsen obviously did a LOT of research and interviews for this book. I hope (and also fear) the myriad happenings she suberbly and theatrically summarizes from the 1950s through the present are all correct. Due to the nature of the subject matter, there's really no way to accurately verify that however; most of those who know for sure may not want or even be able to talk. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Higher-Call-Audiobook/B00BH5BOCU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Higher Call Subtitle: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II Author: Adam Makos Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2628 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Four days before Christmas in 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to fly over wartime Germany. At its controls was a 21-year-old pilot. Half his crew lay wounded or dead. It was their first mission. Suddenly a sleek, dark shape pulled up on the bombers tail - a German Messerschmitt fighter. Worse, the German pilot was an ace, a man able to destroy the American bomber with the squeeze of a trigger. What happened next would defy imagination and later be called the most incredible encounter between enemies in World War II. This is the true story of the two pilots whose lives collided in the skies that day - the American - Second Lieutenant Charlie Brown, a former farm boy from West Virginia who came to captain a B-17 - and the German - Second Lieutenant Franz Stigler, a former airline pilot from Bavaria who sought to avoid fighting in World War II. A Higher Call follows both Charlie and Franzs harrowing missions. Charlie would face takeoffs in English fog over the flaming wreckage of his buddies planes, flak bursts so close they would light his cockpit, and packs of enemy fighters that would circle his plane like sharks. Franz would face sandstorms in the desert, a crash alone at sea, and the spectacle of one thousand bombers, each with eleven guns, waiting for his attack. Ultimately, Charlie and Franz would stare across the frozen skies at one another. What happened between them, the American Eighth Air Force would later classify as top secret. It was an act that Franz could never mention without facing a firing squad. It was the encounter that would haunt both Charlie and Franz for 40 years until, as old men, they would search for one another, a last mission that could change their lives forever. Critic Reviews: This book grips you like a movie.Its partTopGun, partValkyrie, and more!(Marcus Brotherton, New YorkTimesbest-selling author It is often said that war is hell - and it is - however, this story reveals how the human spirit can shine in the darkest hours.A Higher Callis an eye-opener. (Col. Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman, WWII) Can good men be found on both sides of a bad war? The author asks the question and delivers the answer. A powerful,haunting read. (Chuck Tatum, author of Red Blood, Black Sand) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Makos) Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:36:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Higher-Call-Audiobook/B00BH5BOCU thebookvoice.com 13:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Higher Call Subtitle: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II Author: Adam Makos Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2628 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Four days before Christmas in 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to fly over wartime Germany. At its controls was a 21-year-old pilot. Half his crew lay wounded or dead. It was their first mission. Suddenly a sleek, dark shape pulled up on the bombers tail - a German Messerschmitt fighter. Worse, the German pilot was an ace, a man able to destroy the American bomber with the squeeze of a trigger. What happened next would defy imagination and later be called the most incredible encounter between enemies in World War II. This is the true story of the two pilots whose lives collided in the skies that day - the American - Second Lieutenant Charlie Brown, a former farm boy from West Virginia who came to captain a B-17 - and the German - Second Lieutenant Franz Stigler, a former airline pilot from Bavaria who sought to avoid fighting in World War II. A Higher Call follows both Charlie and Franzs harrowing missions. Charlie would face takeoffs in English fog over the flaming wreckage of his buddies planes, flak bursts so close they would light his cockpit, and packs of enemy fighters that would circle his plane like sharks. Franz would face sandstorms in the desert, a crash alone at sea, and the spectacle of one thousand bombers, each with eleven guns, waiting for his attack. Ultimately, Charlie and Franz would stare across the frozen skies at one another. What happened between them, the American Eighth Air Force would later classify as top secret. It was an act that Franz could never mention without facing a firing squad. It was the encounter that would haunt both Charlie and Franz for 40 years until, as old men, they would search for one another, a last mission that could change their lives forever. Critic Reviews: This book grips you like a movie.Its partTopGun, partValkyrie, and more!(Marcus Brotherton, New YorkTimesbest-selling author It is often said that war is hell - and it is - however, this story reveals how the human spirit can shine in the darkest hours.A Higher Callis an eye-opener. (Col. Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman, WWII) Can good men be found on both sides of a bad war? The author asks the question and delivers the answer. A powerful,haunting read. (Chuck Tatum, author of Red Blood, Black Sand) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Higher Call Subtitle: An Incredible True Story of Combat and Chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of World War II Author: Adam Makos Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2628 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Four days before Christmas in 1943, a badly damaged American bomber struggled to fly over wartime Germany. At its controls was a 21-year-old pilot. Half his crew lay wounded or dead. It was their first mission. Suddenly a sleek, dark shape pulled up on the bombers tail - a German Messerschmitt fighter. Worse, the German pilot was an ace, a man able to destroy the American bomber with the squeeze of a trigger. What happened next would defy imagination and later be called the most incredible encounter between enemies in World War II. This is the true story of the two pilots whose lives collided in the skies that day - the American - Second Lieutenant Charlie Brown, a former farm boy from West Virginia who came to captain a B-17 - and the German - Second Lieutenant Franz Stigler, a former airline pilot from Bavaria who sought to avoid fighting in World War II. A Higher Call follows both Charlie and Franzs harrowing missions. Charlie would face takeoffs in English fog over the flaming wreckage of his buddies planes, flak bursts so close they would light his cockpit, and packs of enemy fighters that would circle his plane like sharks. Franz would face sandstorms in the desert, a crash alone at sea, and the spectacle of one thousand bombers, each with eleven guns, waiting for his attack. Ultimately, Charlie and Franz would stare across the frozen skies at one another. What happened between them, the American Eighth Air Force would later classify as top secret. It was an act that Franz could never mention without facing a firing squad. It was the encounter that would haunt both Charlie and Franz for 40 years until, as old men, they would search for one another, a last mission that could change their lives forever. Critic Reviews: This book grips you like a movie.Its partTopGun, partValkyrie, and more!(Marcus Brotherton, New YorkTimesbest-selling author It is often said that war is hell - and it is - however, this story reveals how the human spirit can shine in the darkest hours.A Higher Callis an eye-opener. (Col. Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman, WWII) Can good men be found on both sides of a bad war? The author asks the question and delivers the answer. A powerful,haunting read. (Chuck Tatum, author of Red Blood, Black Sand) Members Reviews: Proof the term "Hero" knows no borders What did you love best about A Higher Call? This book is a perfect example of a wonderful story waiting to be told. In the hands of a skilled writer, the author disappears and the story stands on its own. Beautifully written and leads the listener courageously through some of the most harrowing moments of the air war. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Higher Call? It was easy to put myself in the position of both pilots and to understand their call to duty. Particularly interesting was the mental preparation each aviator went through before undertaking missions that would reasonably be expected to end in death. Hard to imagine doing so day after day. Which scene was your favorite? The reunion of the aviators at the Boeing plant at the 50th anniversary of the B-17. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/D-Day-Audiobook/B009YATOIG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Day Subtitle: June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WW II Author: Stephen E. Ambrose Narrator: Jesse Boggs Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 732 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Stephen E. Ambrose draws from hundreds of interviews with US Army veterans and the brave Allied soldiers who fought alongside them to create this exceptional account of the day that shaped the twentieth century. D-Day is above all the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their existence, when the horrors, complexities and triumphs of life are laid bare and courage and heroism come to the fore. Critic Reviews: "D-Day is mostly about people, but goes even further in evoking the horror, the endurance, the daring and indeed, the human failings at Omaha Beach... Outstanding." (The New York Times Book Review) "Packed with drama and information, never losing sight of the horrors of combat, Ambrose's D-Day is the best book yet on what many historians consider to be the most important day of the twentieth century." (San Francisco Chronicle) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen E. Ambrose) Tue, 06 Nov 2012 07:21:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/D-Day-Audiobook/B009YATOIG thebookvoice.com 25:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Day Subtitle: June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WW II Author: Stephen E. Ambrose Narrator: Jesse Boggs Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 732 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Stephen E. Ambrose draws from hundreds of interviews with US Army veterans and the brave Allied soldiers who fought alongside them to create this exceptional account of the day that shaped the twentieth century. D-Day is above all the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their existence, when the horrors, complexities and triumphs of life are laid bare and courage and heroism come to the fore. Critic Reviews: "D-Day is mostly about people, but goes even further in evoking the horror, the endurance, the daring and indeed, the human failings at Omaha Beach... Outstanding." (The New York Times Book Review) "Packed with drama and information, never losing sight of the horrors of combat, Ambrose's D-Day is the best book yet on what many historians consider to be the most important day of the twentieth century." (San Francisco Chronicle) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: D-Day Subtitle: June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of WW II Author: Stephen E. Ambrose Narrator: Jesse Boggs Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-12 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 732 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Stephen E. Ambrose draws from hundreds of interviews with US Army veterans and the brave Allied soldiers who fought alongside them to create this exceptional account of the day that shaped the twentieth century. D-Day is above all the epic story of men at the most demanding moment of their existence, when the horrors, complexities and triumphs of life are laid bare and courage and heroism come to the fore. Critic Reviews: "D-Day is mostly about people, but goes even further in evoking the horror, the endurance, the daring and indeed, the human failings at Omaha Beach... Outstanding." (The New York Times Book Review) "Packed with drama and information, never losing sight of the horrors of combat, Ambrose's D-Day is the best book yet on what many historians consider to be the most important day of the twentieth century." (San Francisco Chronicle) Members Reviews: This is an awesome story about the greatest day Where does D-Day rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This book really exposes the greatness of that generation. I fear to say that if we had such a large issue arise today we would not have the numbers of people who would risk it all to deal with the issue. What did you like best about this story? I liked the detail of the things that went wrong and how those men dealt with the issues, and drove on to complete their mission. What does Jesse Boggs bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Jesse Boggs read this story in a way that I really think did justice to Ambrose. It almost made me think that Ambrose was reading it. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? The greatest day in history. I learned something Would you listen to D-Day again? Why? No. I have been listening to audio books for at least 25 years and I have never listened to a book twice. I'm not going to start now. What was one of the most memorable moments of D-Day? I have read a variety of accounts of D-Day including several books but Ambrose was the first to tell the story of the destroyers which followed our soldiers to Omaha Beach and laid down five inch fire using the targets of the few tanks that made it ashore as guides for fire missions. In the Ambrose version, had one destroyer captain not seized the opportunity to move as close to shore as possible and lay down fire on the German gun emplacements our infantry may never have penetrated the shingle, the sea wall and the the German defenses. As a result of that captain's leadership four or five more destroyers fell in behind his ship and lay down covering fire and fire on specific objectives all without the use of one beach to ship radio. All the radio equipment carried on shore by the infantry had died by drowning in the surf. The Navy watched at first in horror and then one man reacted changing the entire situation. One whale of a story. Which scene was your favorite? The Omaha Beach destroyers without doubt. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I don't think I understood just how ill General Teddy Roosevelt was. Ambrose makes him a character more than a great warrior. Nonetheless he walked with his cane all over Utah Beach organizing some and encouraging a lot without regard for enemy fire. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-Milestones-to-Disaster-Audiobook/B002V0JW7Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Milestones to Disaster Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2399 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Churchill's history of the Second World War is, and will remain, the definitive work. Lucid, dramatic, remarkable for its breadth and sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, it is universally acknowledged as a magnificent reconstruction. Please note: This book was originally published in six volumes: 1.The Gathering Storm 2. Their Finest Hour 3. The Grand Alliance 4. The Hinge of Fate 5. Closing the Ring 6. Triumph and Tragedy Churchill then condensed these into four volumes, which have since been released as one, rather hefty, publication. Audible has published the unabridged recordings of Churchill's condensed volume, divided into four parts, as follows: 1.Milestone to Disaster 2.Alone 3.The Grand Alliance 4.Triumph and Tragedy Editorial Reviews: History, as Winston Churchill famously predicted, has been good to him. His exalted place in the 20th century annals has been cemented through his Noble Prize-winning memoir, A History of the Second World War. In this audiobook version of the four-volume, 45-hour memoir, British actor Christian Rodska conveys the triumphs and tragedies of WW II with a voice as august and buoyant as we know Churchill's to have been. Consistently riveting and rich in historical insight, Churchill's memoir puts the listener in intimate audience with the powerful oration and defiant eloquence with which Churchill led a continent through its darkest hour. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Thu, 18 Oct 2007 02:37:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-Milestones-to-Disaster-Audiobook/B002V0JW7Y thebookvoice.com 10:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Milestones to Disaster Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2399 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Churchill's history of the Second World War is, and will remain, the definitive work. Lucid, dramatic, remarkable for its breadth and sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, it is universally acknowledged as a magnificent reconstruction. Please note: This book was originally published in six volumes: 1.The Gathering Storm 2. Their Finest Hour 3. The Grand Alliance 4. The Hinge of Fate 5. Closing the Ring 6. Triumph and Tragedy Churchill then condensed these into four volumes, which have since been released as one, rather hefty, publication. Audible has published the unabridged recordings of Churchill's condensed volume, divided into four parts, as follows: 1.Milestone to Disaster 2.Alone 3.The Grand Alliance 4.Triumph and Tragedy Editorial Reviews: History, as Winston Churchill famously predicted, has been good to him. His exalted place in the 20th century annals has been cemented through his Noble Prize-winning memoir, A History of the Second World War. In this audiobook version of the four-volume, 45-hour memoir, British actor Christian Rodska conveys the triumphs and tragedies of WW II with a voice as august and buoyant as we know Churchill's to have been. Consistently riveting and rich in historical insight, Churchill's memoir puts the listener in intimate audience with the powerful oration and defiant eloquence with which Churchill led a continent through its darkest hour. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Milestones to Disaster Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-07 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2399 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Churchill's history of the Second World War is, and will remain, the definitive work. Lucid, dramatic, remarkable for its breadth and sweep and for its sense of personal involvement, it is universally acknowledged as a magnificent reconstruction. Please note: This book was originally published in six volumes: 1.The Gathering Storm 2. Their Finest Hour 3. The Grand Alliance 4. The Hinge of Fate 5. Closing the Ring 6. Triumph and Tragedy Churchill then condensed these into four volumes, which have since been released as one, rather hefty, publication. Audible has published the unabridged recordings of Churchill's condensed volume, divided into four parts, as follows: 1.Milestone to Disaster 2.Alone 3.The Grand Alliance 4.Triumph and Tragedy Editorial Reviews: History, as Winston Churchill famously predicted, has been good to him. His exalted place in the 20th century annals has been cemented through his Noble Prize-winning memoir, A History of the Second World War. In this audiobook version of the four-volume, 45-hour memoir, British actor Christian Rodska conveys the triumphs and tragedies of WW II with a voice as august and buoyant as we know Churchill's to have been. Consistently riveting and rich in historical insight, Churchill's memoir puts the listener in intimate audience with the powerful oration and defiant eloquence with which Churchill led a continent through its darkest hour. Members Reviews: Brilliant! Only Churchill could have done this. What a gift Winston Churchill has given his and future generations. This is an absolutely unique perspective on World War II. Not only was Churchill in the middle of all major decisions made in Great Britain during the war (and was aware of most of the pre-war decisions), he also has a keen sense of history and perspective that only a few historians possess. He also has a mastery of the English language and a sublime wit that brings this already compelling story to life. As far as this volume (1 of 3 published, 1 to go - hopefully) it is absolutely remarkable the sheer number of opportunities there were to prevent/delay this conflict that were missed or explicitly ignored. In the beginning of this volume, Churchill declares WWII should have been named "The Unnecessary War" and it is hard to argue with his thesis. But his insight into this entire process is terrific. I highly recommend this set of books for anyone interested in the War or a remarkable view into a great leader in a trying time. Finally, just a quick note on abridgment. It is true this is an unabridged audio book of the first of four volumes, but the four volumes are a textual abridgment of Churchill's original set of six volumes (but at least Churchill was apparently the one who did that abridgement). I have the original set of six and I am able to follow along with the audiobook. I end up reading the sections that were left out in the evenings and to me they are very interesting. Those sections left out are insightful and do add to the overall tapestry of the story. It does not make this version any less worthwhile, though. As others have noted, the narrator sounds like Churchill (or at least like I imagine Churchill would sound like) which adds to the overall experience. Great An amazing insight into the circumstances that led to the WWII. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Bright-Shining-Lie-Audiobook/B002VA9Z4Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bright Shining Lie Subtitle: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Author: Neil Sheehan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 280 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Sheehan's tragic biography of John Paul Vann is also a sweeping history of America's seduction, entrapment and disillusionment in Vietnam. ©1989 Neil Sheehan (P)2009 Random House Critic Reviews: "If there is one book that captures the Vietnam war in the sheer Homeric scale of its passion and folly, this is it." ( The New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Neil Sheehan) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:50:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Bright-Shining-Lie-Audiobook/B002VA9Z4Y thebookvoice.com 35:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bright Shining Lie Subtitle: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Author: Neil Sheehan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 280 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Sheehan's tragic biography of John Paul Vann is also a sweeping history of America's seduction, entrapment and disillusionment in Vietnam. ©1989 Neil Sheehan (P)2009 Random House Critic Reviews: "If there is one book that captures the Vietnam war in the sheer Homeric scale of its passion and folly, this is it." ( The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bright Shining Lie Subtitle: John Paul Vann and America in Vietnam Author: Neil Sheehan Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 280 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Sheehan's tragic biography of John Paul Vann is also a sweeping history of America's seduction, entrapment and disillusionment in Vietnam. ©1989 Neil Sheehan (P)2009 Random House Critic Reviews: "If there is one book that captures the Vietnam war in the sheer Homeric scale of its passion and folly, this is it." ( The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Good inside view of the making of the Vietnam War Loved this account of both the ugly and the heroic men and decisions that shaped the policy in Vietnam, and what led to its final doom. I very much enjoyed how Sheehan showed Vann as an imperfect man with good intentions. A little long in parts, but well worth it. Deeply profound and insightful Any additional comments? Neil Sheehans work A Bright Shining Lie is a deeply profound and insightful biography of the people and events that drew the U.S. into the national morass of Vietnam. His detailed references to the painful truths ignored by the highest levels of military leadership documents the many fantasies associated with the strategic thinking of American military planners during the 1962 to 1963 period. By means of the authors descriptive reporting, the reader, or as in my case, the listener, can envision the very personal reality of living through circumstances that are beyond ones capacity to imagine as being possible! One learns what can only be realized through first hand experience as the author enables you to fully grasp the amazing insiders story of the coup detat initiated by President John F.Kennedy against Ngo Dinh Diem, President of South Vietnam. This special work weaves together the Who, What,, When, Where and Why of Americas ill fated involvement in Vietnam. The historical accuracy of the authors reporting will grab you by the belt and challenge every instinct of common sense you can muster! His step by step accounting of the insertion of U.S. ground troops into the fight to salvage the wishful hopes of American political and military leaders abruptly ends, and the author goes back in time, to illustrate the life and harsh upbringing of John Paul Vann under difficult family circumstances. This biographical sketch carefully traces John Paul Vanns journey into manhood, his new life as a family man while in the Army, and elaborates on the culture of the era. The Korean War lurches John Paul Vann into the deadly arena of wholesale slaughter. The author elaborates on the willful lack of objectivity of American political leadership, and the horrific consequences this incompetence had on U.S. combat forces. Family matters of a medical nature extracted John Vann from further combat early in the War and facilitated his return, against his wishes, to the U.S. with his family. Once again, the author highlights the personal journey of John Vann, emphasizing his pretense of a mature relational morality and the deliberate neglect of his family. Fundamentally, John Vann lacked the emotional instincts of a family man. His own interests led him back to Vietnam, where the environment of the fight fits the zeitgeist of his own constitution. In this contentious environment, the author refers to the corruption and parasitic nature of Saigon itself; a malignancy that poisoned the entire system of government. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hackers-Heroes-of-the-Computer-Revolution-Audiobook/B017RUZC4E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution Subtitle: 25th Anniversary Edition Author: Steven Levy Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Audiobooks.com Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1129 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers - those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers. Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as "the hacker ethic" that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Levy) Tue, 10 Nov 2015 11:45:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hackers-Heroes-of-the-Computer-Revolution-Audiobook/B017RUZC4E thebookvoice.com 20:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution Subtitle: 25th Anniversary Edition Author: Steven Levy Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Audiobooks.com Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1129 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers - those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers. Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as "the hacker ethic" that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution Subtitle: 25th Anniversary Edition Author: Steven Levy Narrator: Mike Chamberlain Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Audiobooks.com Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1129 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: Steven Levy's classic book traces the exploits of the computer revolution's original hackers - those brilliant and eccentric nerds from the late 1950s through the early '80s who took risks, bent the rules, and pushed the world in a radical new direction. With updated material from noteworthy hackers such as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Stallman, and Steve Wozniak, Hackers is a fascinating story that begins in early computer research labs and leads to the first home computers. Levy profiles the imaginative brainiacs who found clever and unorthodox solutions to computer engineering problems. They had a shared sense of values, known as "the hacker ethic" that still thrives today. Hackers captures a seminal period in recent history when underground activities blazed a trail for today's digital world, from MIT students finagling access to clunky computer-card machines to the DIY culture that spawned the Altair and the Apple II. Members Reviews: Brilliant work reflecting on a great passion! Most of the men described in this book have pioneered the computer to what it is today. It's about the code, the framework and the over the top devotion to an idea that has become an enormous tool we walk around with in our pockets everyday. Awesome!!! T Remember Why You Got Into Computing I am in IT. Before reading this book I never considered myself a "hacker". Before reading this book I would have never considered myself in context and in league with the pantheon of computer legend like the MIT AI team and Woz. This book made me feel young again. It helped me shed a little of the jadedness that had begun creeping into my psyche. Read this book and return with me to a time when pushing that power button meant it was time to explore potential and discover cool new possibilities that you were sure you were the first to find. It's a classic A must read for anyone interested in the history of the software industry. The "hacker ethic" theme feels outdated now, but the stories are captivating. The Digital Wild West Steven Levy's history of the early evolution of computers and those that pioneered the science, the titular Hackers, is still one of the most complete and authoritative resources on the subject. This book was a very difficult read at times, but I'm extraordinary glad I stuck with it. Also, if you're an old school computer game fan, Levy's history of Sierra and Ken and Roberta Williams might be worth it alone. That said, I would only recommend this to someone already somewhat versed in computer history. If you're a newbie in this field, "Where Wizards Stay Up Late" by Katie Hafner has a much lower barrier of entry and is actually referenced several times in here. However, if the ARPANET is already old news to you and you're eager to start learning about Lee Felsenstein you couldn't ask for a better deal than this book. fantastic overview of original meaning Hacker Really interesting for technology history fans. Goes deeper than Accidental Empires, and other similar titles. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Plot-to-Kill-King-Audiobook/B01MQWIJFJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plot to Kill King Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Author: Dr. William F. Pepper Esq. Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy - a government-sanctioned assassination of our nation's greatest leader. The Plot to Kill King will release in sync with a feature film adaptation of it that will be directed by Lee Daniels, have Hugh Jackman star as the author, and be produced by Millennium Films. The film will portray Pepper in trial and his proof of an assassination plot masterminded by J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI, the CIA, army intelligence, the mafia, and Memphis police. The plan, according to Pepper, was for a team of United States Army Special Forces snipers to kill King, but just as they were taking aim, a back-up civilian assassin pulled the trigger. In The Plot to Kill King, Pepper shares the evidence and testimonies that prove that Ray was a fall-guy chosen by those who viewed King as a dangerous revolutionary. His findings make the book one of the most important ones of our time - the uncensored story of the murder of an American hero and disturbing revelations about secret under-workings of the government and how it continues, even today, to obscure and obfuscate the truth. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for those interested in history - books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times best seller or a national best seller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dr. William F. Pepper Esq.) Fri, 16 Dec 2016 18:13:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Plot-to-Kill-King-Audiobook/B01MQWIJFJ thebookvoice.com 13:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plot to Kill King Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Author: Dr. William F. Pepper Esq. Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy - a government-sanctioned assassination of our nation's greatest leader. The Plot to Kill King will release in sync with a feature film adaptation of it that will be directed by Lee Daniels, have Hugh Jackman star as the author, and be produced by Millennium Films. The film will portray Pepper in trial and his proof of an assassination plot masterminded by J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI, the CIA, army intelligence, the mafia, and Memphis police. The plan, according to Pepper, was for a team of United States Army Special Forces snipers to kill King, but just as they were taking aim, a back-up civilian assassin pulled the trigger. In The Plot to Kill King, Pepper shares the evidence and testimonies that prove that Ray was a fall-guy chosen by those who viewed King as a dangerous revolutionary. His findings make the book one of the most important ones of our time - the uncensored story of the murder of an American hero and disturbing revelations about secret under-workings of the government and how it continues, even today, to obscure and obfuscate the truth. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for those interested in history - books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times best seller or a national best seller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Plot to Kill King Subtitle: The Truth Behind the Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Author: Dr. William F. Pepper Esq. Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: William Pepper was James Earl Ray's lawyer in the trial for the murder of Martin Luther King, Jr., and even after Ray's conviction and death, Pepper continues to adamantly argue Ray's innocence. This myth-shattering expose is a revised, updated, and heavily expanded volume of Pepper's original best-selling and critically-acclaimed book of the same name, with 26 years of additional research included. The result reveals dramatic new details of the night of the murder, the trial, and why Ray was chosen to take the fall for an evil conspiracy - a government-sanctioned assassination of our nation's greatest leader. The Plot to Kill King will release in sync with a feature film adaptation of it that will be directed by Lee Daniels, have Hugh Jackman star as the author, and be produced by Millennium Films. The film will portray Pepper in trial and his proof of an assassination plot masterminded by J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI, the CIA, army intelligence, the mafia, and Memphis police. The plan, according to Pepper, was for a team of United States Army Special Forces snipers to kill King, but just as they were taking aim, a back-up civilian assassin pulled the trigger. In The Plot to Kill King, Pepper shares the evidence and testimonies that prove that Ray was a fall-guy chosen by those who viewed King as a dangerous revolutionary. His findings make the book one of the most important ones of our time - the uncensored story of the murder of an American hero and disturbing revelations about secret under-workings of the government and how it continues, even today, to obscure and obfuscate the truth. Skyhorse Publishing, as well as our Arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for those interested in history - books about World War II, the Third Reich, Hitler and his henchmen, the JFK assassination, conspiracies, the American Civil War, the American Revolution, gladiators, Vikings, ancient Rome, medieval times, the old West, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times best seller or a national best seller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Required listening I am not sure a nation accustomed to fairytales where we are always the good guy can or will listen to the truth. I'm sure glad that I did. very important but hyperbolic Dr. Pepper has done decades-long work on this execution of Dr. King and I appreciate all he has done. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fleet-at-Flood-Tide-Audiobook/B01K5V4CXE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fleet at Flood Tide Subtitle: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 Author: James D. Hornfischer Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 493 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The extraordinary story of the World War II air, land, and sea campaign that brought the US Navy to the apex of its strength and marked the rise of the United States as a global superpower. One of America's preeminent military historians, James D. Hornfischer has written his most expansive and ambitious book to date. Drawing on new primary sources and personal accounts of Americans and Japanese alike, here is a thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the Pacific War, focusing on the US invasion of the Mariana Islands in June 1944 and the momentous events that it triggered. With its thunderous assault into Japan's inner defensive perimeter, America crossed the threshold of total war. From the seaborne invasion of Saipan to the stunning aerial battles of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, to the largest banzai attack of the war and the strategic bombing effort that led to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Marianas became the fulcrum of the drive to compel Tokyo to surrender - with consequences that forever changed modern war. These unprecedented operations saw the first large-scale use of Navy underwater demolition teams; a revolution in the fleet's ability to sustain cross-hemispheric expeditionary warfare; the struggle of American troops facing not only a suicidal enemy garrison but desperate Japanese civilians; and the rise of the US Navy as the greatest of grand fleets. From the Marianas, B-29 Superfortresses would finally unleash nuclear fire on an enemy resolved to fight to the end. Hornfischer casts this clash of nations and cultures with cinematic scope and penetrating insight, focusing closely on the people who rose to the challenge under fire: Raymond Spruance, the brilliant, coolly calculating commander of the Fifth Fleet; Kelly Turner, whose amphibious forces delivered Marine General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith's troops to the beaches of Saipan and Tinian; Draper Kauffman, founder of the navy unit that predated today's SEALs; Paul Tibbets, the creator of history's first atomic striking force, who flew the Enola Gay to Hiroshima; and Japanese warriors and civilians who saw the specter of defeat as the ultimate test of the spirit. From the seas of the Central Pacific to the shores of Japan itself, The Fleet at Flood Tide is a stirring and deeply humane account of World War II's world-changing finale. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James D. Hornfischer) Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:39:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Fleet-at-Flood-Tide-Audiobook/B01K5V4CXE thebookvoice.com 23:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fleet at Flood Tide Subtitle: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 Author: James D. Hornfischer Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 493 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The extraordinary story of the World War II air, land, and sea campaign that brought the US Navy to the apex of its strength and marked the rise of the United States as a global superpower. One of America's preeminent military historians, James D. Hornfischer has written his most expansive and ambitious book to date. Drawing on new primary sources and personal accounts of Americans and Japanese alike, here is a thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the Pacific War, focusing on the US invasion of the Mariana Islands in June 1944 and the momentous events that it triggered. With its thunderous assault into Japan's inner defensive perimeter, America crossed the threshold of total war. From the seaborne invasion of Saipan to the stunning aerial battles of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, to the largest banzai attack of the war and the strategic bombing effort that led to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Marianas became the fulcrum of the drive to compel Tokyo to surrender - with consequences that forever changed modern war. These unprecedented operations saw the first large-scale use of Navy underwater demolition teams; a revolution in the fleet's ability to sustain cross-hemispheric expeditionary warfare; the struggle of American troops facing not only a suicidal enemy garrison but desperate Japanese civilians; and the rise of the US Navy as the greatest of grand fleets. From the Marianas, B-29 Superfortresses would finally unleash nuclear fire on an enemy resolved to fight to the end. Hornfischer casts this clash of nations and cultures with cinematic scope and penetrating insight, focusing closely on the people who rose to the challenge under fire: Raymond Spruance, the brilliant, coolly calculating commander of the Fifth Fleet; Kelly Turner, whose amphibious forces delivered Marine General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith's troops to the beaches of Saipan and Tinian; Draper Kauffman, founder of the navy unit that predated today's SEALs; Paul Tibbets, the creator of history's first atomic striking force, who flew the Enola Gay to Hiroshima; and Japanese warriors and civilians who saw the specter of defeat as the ultimate test of the spirit. From the seas of the Central Pacific to the shores of Japan itself, The Fleet at Flood Tide is a stirring and deeply humane account of World War II's world-changing finale. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/379/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fleet at Flood Tide Subtitle: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945 Author: James D. Hornfischer Narrator: Pete Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-25-16 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 493 votes Genres: History, 20th Century Publisher's Summary: The extraordinary story of the World War II air, land, and sea campaign that brought the US Navy to the apex of its strength and marked the rise of the United States as a global superpower. One of America's preeminent military historians, James D. Hornfischer has written his most expansive and ambitious book to date. Drawing on new primary sources and personal accounts of Americans and Japanese alike, here is a thrilling narrative of the climactic end stage of the Pacific War, focusing on the US invasion of the Mariana Islands in June 1944 and the momentous events that it triggered. With its thunderous assault into Japan's inner defensive perimeter, America crossed the threshold of total war. From the seaborne invasion of Saipan to the stunning aerial battles of the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot, to the largest banzai attack of the war and the strategic bombing effort that led to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Marianas became the fulcrum of the drive to compel Tokyo to surrender - with consequences that forever changed modern war. These unprecedented operations saw the first large-scale use of Navy underwater demolition teams; a revolution in the fleet's ability to sustain cross-hemispheric expeditionary warfare; the struggle of American troops facing not only a suicidal enemy garrison but desperate Japanese civilians; and the rise of the US Navy as the greatest of grand fleets. From the Marianas, B-29 Superfortresses would finally unleash nuclear fire on an enemy resolved to fight to the end. Hornfischer casts this clash of nations and cultures with cinematic scope and penetrating insight, focusing closely on the people who rose to the challenge under fire: Raymond Spruance, the brilliant, coolly calculating commander of the Fifth Fleet; Kelly Turner, whose amphibious forces delivered Marine General Holland "Howlin' Mad" Smith's troops to the beaches of Saipan and Tinian; Draper Kauffman, founder of the navy unit that predated today's SEALs; Paul Tibbets, the creator of history's first atomic striking force, who flew the Enola Gay to Hiroshima; and Japanese warriors and civilians who saw the specter of defeat as the ultimate test of the spirit. From the seas of the Central Pacific to the shores of Japan itself, The Fleet at Flood Tide is a stirring and deeply humane account of World War II's world-changing finale. Members Reviews: Outstanding history An excellent and comprehensive history of some of the most brutal conflict this country has ever know. A marvelous biography of two well known figures (Spruance and Tibbets) and two lesser known Naval heroes (Kaufman and Turner). I highly recommend. It's Hornfischer. As always, he doesn't Disappoint. Pete Larkin, one of my favorite readers, does an excellent job with this book. It's long, but well well worth it. I have read or (and in many cases "and") listened to all of Mr. Hornfischer's non-fiction on the Pacific theatre of WWII, and have always been impressed. An excellent gatherer of primary and secondary source material. He weaves this and other historical documents into a history that is as much personal story as recitation of document. Just get it.