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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/Secret-Society-The-Illuminati-Audiobook/B01GQRS9GM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Society: The Illuminati Subtitle: Separating Fact from Fiction Author: Conrad Bauer Narrator: Charles D. Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Illuminati dominates any discussion of secret societies. Search the web, spark up a conversation, or search through a library shelf, and soon enough you will encounter their name. They have become an ancient order and a modern sensation at the same time. At once a ubiquitous herald of the new world order and the people who market pop albums, trying to discern the truth about the organization can get lost amid the hail of noise that inevitably follows any mention of their name. In this book we hope to do something different: separate fact from fiction and confront the truth about the Illuminati. To achieve this we have uncovered 15 of the most frequently asked questions and accusations that people have relating to the Illuminati. By taking a discerning, informed look at each of these ideas in detail, we will be able to reach the truth that so many people seek but that can be so hard to find. If you have ever wanted a handy guide to cutting through the mess of information that you find online, then this guide will be perfect for you. Throughout the course of this book, we will look into the origins of the Illuminati, their involvement with the Freemasons, accusations of Satanism, the idea that they caused the French Revolution, their involvement with ancient and celebrity cultures, and their appearance on the dollar bill of the United States of America. If you have ever wanted to know the truth about the Illuminati in a simple, easy-to-understand guide, this book is exactly what you need. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Conrad Bauer) Wed, 08 Jun 2016 22:34:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Secret-Society-The-Illuminati-Audiobook/B01GQRS9GM thebookvoice.com 03:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Society: The Illuminati Subtitle: Separating Fact from Fiction Author: Conrad Bauer Narrator: Charles D. Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Illuminati dominates any discussion of secret societies. Search the web, spark up a conversation, or search through a library shelf, and soon enough you will encounter their name. They have become an ancient order and a modern sensation at the same time. At once a ubiquitous herald of the new world order and the people who market pop albums, trying to discern the truth about the organization can get lost amid the hail of noise that inevitably follows any mention of their name. In this book we hope to do something different: separate fact from fiction and confront the truth about the Illuminati. To achieve this we have uncovered 15 of the most frequently asked questions and accusations that people have relating to the Illuminati. By taking a discerning, informed look at each of these ideas in detail, we will be able to reach the truth that so many people seek but that can be so hard to find. If you have ever wanted a handy guide to cutting through the mess of information that you find online, then this guide will be perfect for you. Throughout the course of this book, we will look into the origins of the Illuminati, their involvement with the Freemasons, accusations of Satanism, the idea that they caused the French Revolution, their involvement with ancient and celebrity cultures, and their appearance on the dollar bill of the United States of America. If you have ever wanted to know the truth about the Illuminati in a simple, easy-to-understand guide, this book is exactly what you need. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Secret Society: The Illuminati Subtitle: Separating Fact from Fiction Author: Conrad Bauer Narrator: Charles D. Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Illuminati dominates any discussion of secret societies. Search the web, spark up a conversation, or search through a library shelf, and soon enough you will encounter their name. They have become an ancient order and a modern sensation at the same time. At once a ubiquitous herald of the new world order and the people who market pop albums, trying to discern the truth about the organization can get lost amid the hail of noise that inevitably follows any mention of their name. In this book we hope to do something different: separate fact from fiction and confront the truth about the Illuminati. To achieve this we have uncovered 15 of the most frequently asked questions and accusations that people have relating to the Illuminati. By taking a discerning, informed look at each of these ideas in detail, we will be able to reach the truth that so many people seek but that can be so hard to find. If you have ever wanted a handy guide to cutting through the mess of information that you find online, then this guide will be perfect for you. Throughout the course of this book, we will look into the origins of the Illuminati, their involvement with the Freemasons, accusations of Satanism, the idea that they caused the French Revolution, their involvement with ancient and celebrity cultures, and their appearance on the dollar bill of the United States of America. If you have ever wanted to know the truth about the Illuminati in a simple, easy-to-understand guide, this book is exactly what you need. Members Reviews: Three Stars Not what I expected Another great debunk! Enjoyed this thoroughly. Always have been fascinated by the lore of the Illuminati. This really breaks it down and myth busts the modern day affiliations. Good stuff Two Stars Very dry, hard to get into. The Illuminati is a secret society, the book examines ... The Illuminati is a secret society, the book examines fact from fiction, , where did they originate, why are they on the dollar bill, were they involved in the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, an in depth look will answer many questions as to who they are. The book didn't interest me, if it did I would have given it a higher score. I wrote this honest review for a free copy of the book https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/South-Africa-Audiobook/B002V0QTL6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South Africa Author: Joseph Stromberg Narrator: Harry Reasoner Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The World's Political Hot Spots series explains the basis of conflicts in some of the world's most politically sensitive areas. Many of these regions are in today's headlines, and tensions have recently become violent in many of them. Each presentation covers up to 10 centuries of background, revealing how and why today's problems occur. Edited by Wendy McElroy and produced by Pat Childs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Stromberg) Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:46:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/South-Africa-Audiobook/B002V0QTL6 thebookvoice.com 02:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South Africa Author: Joseph Stromberg Narrator: Harry Reasoner Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The World's Political Hot Spots series explains the basis of conflicts in some of the world's most politically sensitive areas. Many of these regions are in today's headlines, and tensions have recently become violent in many of them. Each presentation covers up to 10 centuries of background, revealing how and why today's problems occur. Edited by Wendy McElroy and produced by Pat Childs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South Africa Author: Joseph Stromberg Narrator: Harry Reasoner Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The World's Political Hot Spots series explains the basis of conflicts in some of the world's most politically sensitive areas. Many of these regions are in today's headlines, and tensions have recently become violent in many of them. Each presentation covers up to 10 centuries of background, revealing how and why today's problems occur. Edited by Wendy McElroy and produced by Pat Childs. Members Reviews: Many un-researched assumptions The author makes many assumptions which have not been properly researched, for example: * "... In 1962, Nelson Mandela, a leader of the band African National Congress, was on trial because he had left the country without permission..." If the author had done proper research he would have found that Nelson Mandela was indeed on trial, but NOT because he left the country without permission. He fled the country because he was wanted by the police for instigating industrial strikes -- a well documented fact that would have been found with the smallest amount of research. In any country in the world, if you or I or any reader instigates industrial strikes costing his home country many millions in lost wages, lost production, lost jobs and lost taxes, and then flees his home country, would the governemnt of that country not prosecute that person, regardless of skin colour? * "...From the moment the Dutch colonists set foot on the Cape in 1652, this nation steered a straight course toward apartheid..." Letters of sailors and diaries of many ships' captains, the most famous being the "Scheepsjournael ende Daghregister" (ship's journal and diary) of Jan van Riebeeck, document the fact that the Cape of Good Hope was uninhabited wilderness when the Dutch settled there in 1652. After setting foot on the Cape of Good Hope, it was many days before they met some wanderers of the Khoi-Khoi and Khoi-San (Bushmen) -- these were wanderers and were not displaced from the land by the Dutch, because they did not inhabit it on a permanent basis. The Dutch later imported slaves from Malaysia because there was no local population to enslave. The Dutch established he first trading post to supply fresh fruit and food supplies to the benefit of all seafaring nations on the trading route to India. These facts are easy to find, had the author taken even the slightest trouble to do any unbiased research. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Past-as-Present-Audiobook/B01N9IAWV4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Past as Present Subtitle: Forging Contemporary Identities Through History Author: Romila Thapar Narrator: Manisha Sethi Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Understanding our past is of critical importance to our present. Many popularly held views about the past need to be critically inquired into before they can be taken as historical. For instance, what was the aftermath of the raid on the Somanatha temple? Which of us is Aryan or Dravidian? Why is it important for Indian society to be secular? When did communalism as an ideology gain a foothold in the country? How and when did our patriarchal mindset begin to support a culture of violence against women? Why are the fundamentalists so keen to rewrite history textbooks? The answers to these and similar questions have been disputed and argued about ever since they were first posed. Distinguished historian Romila Thapar has investigated, analyzed and interpreted the history that underlies such questions throughout her career; now, in this book, through a series of incisive essays she argues that it is of critical importance for the past to be carefully and rigorously explained, if the legitimacy of our present, wherever it derives from the past, is to be portrayed as accurately as possible. This is especially pertinent given the attempts by unscrupulous politicians, religious fundamentalists and their ilk to try and misrepresent and willfully manipulate the past in order to serve their present-day agendas. An essential and necessary book at a time when sectarianism, bogus 'nationalism' and the muddying of historical facts are increasingly becoming a feature of our public, private and intellectual lives. Romila Thapar is one of the most important indian academics writing today. Well-researched and thoroughly accessible, this volume is sure to become essential listening for those interested in Indian history and religion. It includes her experience of writing history textbooks for school, analysis of ancient history and interpretations of the epics, and the role history plays in contemporary politics. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Romila Thapar) Sun, 01 Jan 2017 19:04:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Past-as-Present-Audiobook/B01N9IAWV4 thebookvoice.com 16:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Past as Present Subtitle: Forging Contemporary Identities Through History Author: Romila Thapar Narrator: Manisha Sethi Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Understanding our past is of critical importance to our present. Many popularly held views about the past need to be critically inquired into before they can be taken as historical. For instance, what was the aftermath of the raid on the Somanatha temple? Which of us is Aryan or Dravidian? Why is it important for Indian society to be secular? When did communalism as an ideology gain a foothold in the country? How and when did our patriarchal mindset begin to support a culture of violence against women? Why are the fundamentalists so keen to rewrite history textbooks? The answers to these and similar questions have been disputed and argued about ever since they were first posed. Distinguished historian Romila Thapar has investigated, analyzed and interpreted the history that underlies such questions throughout her career; now, in this book, through a series of incisive essays she argues that it is of critical importance for the past to be carefully and rigorously explained, if the legitimacy of our present, wherever it derives from the past, is to be portrayed as accurately as possible. This is especially pertinent given the attempts by unscrupulous politicians, religious fundamentalists and their ilk to try and misrepresent and willfully manipulate the past in order to serve their present-day agendas. An essential and necessary book at a time when sectarianism, bogus 'nationalism' and the muddying of historical facts are increasingly becoming a feature of our public, private and intellectual lives. Romila Thapar is one of the most important indian academics writing today. Well-researched and thoroughly accessible, this volume is sure to become essential listening for those interested in Indian history and religion. It includes her experience of writing history textbooks for school, analysis of ancient history and interpretations of the epics, and the role history plays in contemporary politics. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Past as Present Subtitle: Forging Contemporary Identities Through History Author: Romila Thapar Narrator: Manisha Sethi Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 01-01-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Understanding our past is of critical importance to our present. Many popularly held views about the past need to be critically inquired into before they can be taken as historical. For instance, what was the aftermath of the raid on the Somanatha temple? Which of us is Aryan or Dravidian? Why is it important for Indian society to be secular? When did communalism as an ideology gain a foothold in the country? How and when did our patriarchal mindset begin to support a culture of violence against women? Why are the fundamentalists so keen to rewrite history textbooks? The answers to these and similar questions have been disputed and argued about ever since they were first posed. Distinguished historian Romila Thapar has investigated, analyzed and interpreted the history that underlies such questions throughout her career; now, in this book, through a series of incisive essays she argues that it is of critical importance for the past to be carefully and rigorously explained, if the legitimacy of our present, wherever it derives from the past, is to be portrayed as accurately as possible. This is especially pertinent given the attempts by unscrupulous politicians, religious fundamentalists and their ilk to try and misrepresent and willfully manipulate the past in order to serve their present-day agendas. An essential and necessary book at a time when sectarianism, bogus 'nationalism' and the muddying of historical facts are increasingly becoming a feature of our public, private and intellectual lives. Romila Thapar is one of the most important indian academics writing today. Well-researched and thoroughly accessible, this volume is sure to become essential listening for those interested in Indian history and religion. It includes her experience of writing history textbooks for school, analysis of ancient history and interpretations of the epics, and the role history plays in contemporary politics. Members Reviews: A great historian Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, presents a non-judgemental, unbiased approach to Indian history What did you like best about this story? Sound analytical framework. What about Manisha Sethis performance did you like? Clear intonation and maintains interest. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Not applicable. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hatreds-Kingdom-Audiobook/B002V0JWDS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hatred's Kingdom Subtitle: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism Author: Dore Gold Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-03 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: But what is causing it? Only as new reports have emerged about Saudi Arabia's links to terror has the United States begun to look closely at the Saudi kingdom, America's purported ally. Now, in Hatred's Kingdom, Middle East expert Dore Gold provides the startling evidence of how Saudi Arabia not only is linked to terror, but in fact has spawned the current wave of global terrorism. Using previously unpublished documents, Gold, the former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, exposes how the deeply ingrained hatred that has provoked the new terrorism has its roots in Saudi Arabia's dominant religious creed, a radical Islamic offshoot known as Wahhabism. Critic Reviews: "If you read one book to understand the roots of al-Qaeda's fury and the hostility to us within the Muslim world, it should be this - Dore Gold's superbly told history of the Wahhabis." (R. James Woolsey, former director of the CIA) "May's soft-spoken, sweetly accented voice is well suited to the material. She reads with a calm that allows the listener to concentrate on the material, which offers a fascinating, seldom heard perspective on the history and growth of terrorism." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dore Gold) Fri, 25 Jul 2003 20:42:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hatreds-Kingdom-Audiobook/B002V0JWDS thebookvoice.com 09:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hatred's Kingdom Subtitle: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism Author: Dore Gold Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-03 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: But what is causing it? Only as new reports have emerged about Saudi Arabia's links to terror has the United States begun to look closely at the Saudi kingdom, America's purported ally. Now, in Hatred's Kingdom, Middle East expert Dore Gold provides the startling evidence of how Saudi Arabia not only is linked to terror, but in fact has spawned the current wave of global terrorism. Using previously unpublished documents, Gold, the former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, exposes how the deeply ingrained hatred that has provoked the new terrorism has its roots in Saudi Arabia's dominant religious creed, a radical Islamic offshoot known as Wahhabism. Critic Reviews: "If you read one book to understand the roots of al-Qaeda's fury and the hostility to us within the Muslim world, it should be this - Dore Gold's superbly told history of the Wahhabis." (R. James Woolsey, former director of the CIA) "May's soft-spoken, sweetly accented voice is well suited to the material. She reads with a calm that allows the listener to concentrate on the material, which offers a fascinating, seldom heard perspective on the history and growth of terrorism." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hatred's Kingdom Subtitle: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism Author: Dore Gold Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-03 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 115 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: But what is causing it? Only as new reports have emerged about Saudi Arabia's links to terror has the United States begun to look closely at the Saudi kingdom, America's purported ally. Now, in Hatred's Kingdom, Middle East expert Dore Gold provides the startling evidence of how Saudi Arabia not only is linked to terror, but in fact has spawned the current wave of global terrorism. Using previously unpublished documents, Gold, the former Israeli ambassador to the United Nations, exposes how the deeply ingrained hatred that has provoked the new terrorism has its roots in Saudi Arabia's dominant religious creed, a radical Islamic offshoot known as Wahhabism. Critic Reviews: "If you read one book to understand the roots of al-Qaeda's fury and the hostility to us within the Muslim world, it should be this - Dore Gold's superbly told history of the Wahhabis." (R. James Woolsey, former director of the CIA) "May's soft-spoken, sweetly accented voice is well suited to the material. She reads with a calm that allows the listener to concentrate on the material, which offers a fascinating, seldom heard perspective on the history and growth of terrorism." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Clear and Concise This book traces the connection between the Wahabi sect of Islam and the current rise of Islamic fundamentalist terrorism. It makes a clear destinction between the peaceful mainstream Islam and the more radical and violent Wahabi sect. The history of this sect, their beliefs, and their supporters, mainly the Saudi royal family, are documented in detail. This book clearly provides the best explanation of why 9/11 occurred and highlights the hate filled dogma of this religous sect which compels terrorists to commit murder. Frightening This is the scariest book you will ever read. It makes you realize how powerless Washington is and how the Saudis use oil and religion as a weapon. The Saudi Royals can do as they please and the world can't do a thing about it. Great critique but a bit PC Gold does a great job of detailing all of the pernicious activities of the Wahhabi movement, especially regarding how the education system with the Kingdom has been hijacked and the Saudis have built up support for their movement by building mosques and schools around the world. Gold also does a great job of bringing out the true message of the Wahhabis which is one of extreme intolerance towards those who disagree with them. However, Gold continues the PC line that Islam is not the problem and it is just a small group of extremists. In fact, the most powerful factor in the Wahhabi cause is its total adherence to the Quran and Islamic juridsprudence. Granted, it is just one interpretation of the Muslim holy book but it remains a fundamentally sound interpretation and appears to be that most in accord with Islam throughout its history, particularly in its first few centuries. But, all in all an eye-opener we should all read to be aware of the Saudi threat. Very good background really have to pay attention The names are not fimular to me and the reader is not American so the combination makes this a more involved read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Penguin-Book-of-the-Undead-Audiobook/B01LX1NTZ5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Penguin Book of the Undead Subtitle: Fifteen Hundred Years of Supernatural Encounters Author: Scott G. Bruce Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The dead live again in this haunting compendium of ghostly visitations through the ages, exploring the history of our fascination with zombies and other restless souls. Since ancient times, accounts of supernatural activity have mystified us. Ghost stories as we know them did not develop until the late 19th century, but the restless dead haunted the premodern imagination in many forms, as recorded in historical narratives, theological texts, and personal letters. The Penguin Book of the Undead teems with roving hordes of dead warriors, corpses trailed by packs of barking dogs, moaning phantoms haunting deserted ruins, evil spirits emerging from burning carcasses in the form of crows, and zombies with pestilential breath. Spanning from the Hebrew scriptures to the Roman Empire, the Scandinavian sagas to medieval Europe, the Protestant Reformation to the Renaissance, this beguiling array of accounts charts our relationship with spirits and apparitions, wraiths and demons over 1,500 years, showing the evolution in our thinking about the ability of dead souls to return to the realm of the living - and to warn us about what awaits us in the afterlife. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Scott G. Bruce) Fri, 30 Sep 2016 16:21:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Penguin-Book-of-the-Undead-Audiobook/B01LX1NTZ5 thebookvoice.com 08:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Penguin Book of the Undead Subtitle: Fifteen Hundred Years of Supernatural Encounters Author: Scott G. Bruce Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The dead live again in this haunting compendium of ghostly visitations through the ages, exploring the history of our fascination with zombies and other restless souls. Since ancient times, accounts of supernatural activity have mystified us. Ghost stories as we know them did not develop until the late 19th century, but the restless dead haunted the premodern imagination in many forms, as recorded in historical narratives, theological texts, and personal letters. The Penguin Book of the Undead teems with roving hordes of dead warriors, corpses trailed by packs of barking dogs, moaning phantoms haunting deserted ruins, evil spirits emerging from burning carcasses in the form of crows, and zombies with pestilential breath. Spanning from the Hebrew scriptures to the Roman Empire, the Scandinavian sagas to medieval Europe, the Protestant Reformation to the Renaissance, this beguiling array of accounts charts our relationship with spirits and apparitions, wraiths and demons over 1,500 years, showing the evolution in our thinking about the ability of dead souls to return to the realm of the living - and to warn us about what awaits us in the afterlife. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Penguin Book of the Undead Subtitle: Fifteen Hundred Years of Supernatural Encounters Author: Scott G. Bruce Narrator: T. Ryder Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-30-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The dead live again in this haunting compendium of ghostly visitations through the ages, exploring the history of our fascination with zombies and other restless souls. Since ancient times, accounts of supernatural activity have mystified us. Ghost stories as we know them did not develop until the late 19th century, but the restless dead haunted the premodern imagination in many forms, as recorded in historical narratives, theological texts, and personal letters. The Penguin Book of the Undead teems with roving hordes of dead warriors, corpses trailed by packs of barking dogs, moaning phantoms haunting deserted ruins, evil spirits emerging from burning carcasses in the form of crows, and zombies with pestilential breath. Spanning from the Hebrew scriptures to the Roman Empire, the Scandinavian sagas to medieval Europe, the Protestant Reformation to the Renaissance, this beguiling array of accounts charts our relationship with spirits and apparitions, wraiths and demons over 1,500 years, showing the evolution in our thinking about the ability of dead souls to return to the realm of the living - and to warn us about what awaits us in the afterlife. Members Reviews: Not what you're hoping for... I was hoping for a compendium of ghostly tales through the ages, and while there were some, this was mostly a dissertation on the literary portrayal of the paranormal in early Christian Europe. Which is to say it was dully interesting but by no means spooky or engaging. I gave up during act 2 of Hamlet, yes, there's a full on half hour of Hamlet, and it's actually a relief after the hours and hours of dark ages christian theology that precede it. The one redeeming characteristic of this audio is the reading, which is surprisingly good. Long story short, if you're looking for a creepy satisfying diversion this is a hard no go. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-David-Brion-Daviss-The-Problem-of-Slavery-in-the-Age-of-Revolution-1770-1823-Audiobook/B01GQRP9NS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of David Brion Davis's The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 Author: Duncan Money, Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Davis's 1975 work looks to answer a question that had been all but ignored up to that point. Slavery had been accepted in Western culture for centuries. So why did a movement suddenly rise up in the industrial era calling for the slave trade to be abolished? Could it have been that people had suddenly become more enlightened and humanitarian? Or were there other more compelling and perhaps self-interested reasons for this sudden about-turn? The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 offers a thorough account of the emergence of the antislavery movement in Britain and the United States. But what makes the work unique is the way it explores and unpicks the complex relationships between changes in our understanding of what is moral, the impact of political action, and its effect on social change. The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 has won the prestigious US National Book Award, the Albert J. Beveridge Award, and the Bancroft Prize. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Duncan Money) Wed, 08 Jun 2016 07:32:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-David-Brion-Daviss-The-Problem-of-Slavery-in-the-Age-of-Revolution-1770-1823-Audiobook/B01GQRP9NS thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of David Brion Davis's The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 Author: Duncan Money, Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Davis's 1975 work looks to answer a question that had been all but ignored up to that point. Slavery had been accepted in Western culture for centuries. So why did a movement suddenly rise up in the industrial era calling for the slave trade to be abolished? Could it have been that people had suddenly become more enlightened and humanitarian? Or were there other more compelling and perhaps self-interested reasons for this sudden about-turn? The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 offers a thorough account of the emergence of the antislavery movement in Britain and the United States. But what makes the work unique is the way it explores and unpicks the complex relationships between changes in our understanding of what is moral, the impact of political action, and its effect on social change. The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 has won the prestigious US National Book Award, the Albert J. Beveridge Award, and the Bancroft Prize. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of David Brion Davis's The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 Author: Duncan Money, Jason Xidias Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-08-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Davis's 1975 work looks to answer a question that had been all but ignored up to that point. Slavery had been accepted in Western culture for centuries. So why did a movement suddenly rise up in the industrial era calling for the slave trade to be abolished? Could it have been that people had suddenly become more enlightened and humanitarian? Or were there other more compelling and perhaps self-interested reasons for this sudden about-turn? The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 offers a thorough account of the emergence of the antislavery movement in Britain and the United States. But what makes the work unique is the way it explores and unpicks the complex relationships between changes in our understanding of what is moral, the impact of political action, and its effect on social change. The Problem of Slavery in the Age of Revolution, 1770-1823 has won the prestigious US National Book Award, the Albert J. Beveridge Award, and the Bancroft Prize. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ladies-of-the-Night-Audiobook/B002V0K7KA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies of the Night Subtitle: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World Author: Gene Simmons Narrator: Gene Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the very first cavewoman, to the brothel-women of Rome; from the geishas of Japan, to the courtesans of Europe's Renaissance period; from the saloon-ladies of the Wild West to today's modern madams and high-end call girls, Gene covers it all. At once audacious and enlightening, Ladies of the Night is an entirely new take on a traditionally taboo topic and promises to spark debate. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gene Simmons) Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:49:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Ladies-of-the-Night-Audiobook/B002V0K7KA thebookvoice.com 03:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies of the Night Subtitle: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World Author: Gene Simmons Narrator: Gene Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the very first cavewoman, to the brothel-women of Rome; from the geishas of Japan, to the courtesans of Europe's Renaissance period; from the saloon-ladies of the Wild West to today's modern madams and high-end call girls, Gene covers it all. At once audacious and enlightening, Ladies of the Night is an entirely new take on a traditionally taboo topic and promises to spark debate. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ladies of the Night Subtitle: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World Author: Gene Simmons Narrator: Gene Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-09 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the very first cavewoman, to the brothel-women of Rome; from the geishas of Japan, to the courtesans of Europe's Renaissance period; from the saloon-ladies of the Wild West to today's modern madams and high-end call girls, Gene covers it all. At once audacious and enlightening, Ladies of the Night is an entirely new take on a traditionally taboo topic and promises to spark debate. Members Reviews: Ho Hum Frankly a little disappointed. Author seems to have a chip on his shoulder about the subject. Also the narration is flat and uninspiring. Overall okay in that there were some factually interesting points but if I could do it over, I wouldn`t buy it again. Fascinating This is an extraordinary account of the history of what I thought was ordinary. I was unaware of much of what goes on in the world and for example went straight to my computer to look up Amsterdam and it window women. It is nothing less than a closer look at history, motivations and the world of people. The last chapter was particularly enlightening! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-War-of-the-World-Audiobook/B0036ILGLK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War of the World Subtitle: History's Age of Hatred Author: Niall Ferguson Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-06 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The world at the beginning of the 20th century seemed, for most of its inhabitants, stable and relatively benign. Globalizing, booming economies married to technological breakthroughs seemed to promise a better world for most people. Instead, the 20th century proved to be overwhelmingly the most violent, frightening and brutalized in history with fanatical, often genocidal warfare engulfing most societies between the outbreak of the First World War and the end of the Cold War. What went wrong? How did we do this to ourselves? The War of the World comes up with compelling, fascinating answers. It is Niall Ferguson's masterpiece. ©2005 Niall Ferguson; (P)2006 Penguin Books Ltd Critic Reviews: "This thought-provoking, highly engaging, and nearly-impossible-to-put-down book...challenges readers to think outside the box." (Library Journal) "Big, bold and brilliantly belligerent." (The Sunday Telegraph biacuaduc@gmail.com (Niall Ferguson) Tue, 15 Aug 2006 20:42:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-War-of-the-World-Audiobook/B0036ILGLK thebookvoice.com 07:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War of the World Subtitle: History's Age of Hatred Author: Niall Ferguson Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-06 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The world at the beginning of the 20th century seemed, for most of its inhabitants, stable and relatively benign. Globalizing, booming economies married to technological breakthroughs seemed to promise a better world for most people. Instead, the 20th century proved to be overwhelmingly the most violent, frightening and brutalized in history with fanatical, often genocidal warfare engulfing most societies between the outbreak of the First World War and the end of the Cold War. What went wrong? How did we do this to ourselves? The War of the World comes up with compelling, fascinating answers. It is Niall Ferguson's masterpiece. ©2005 Niall Ferguson; (P)2006 Penguin Books Ltd Critic Reviews: "This thought-provoking, highly engaging, and nearly-impossible-to-put-down book...challenges readers to think outside the box." (Library Journal) "Big, bold and brilliantly belligerent." (The Sunday Telegraph Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The War of the World Subtitle: History's Age of Hatred Author: Niall Ferguson Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Abridged Length: 7 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-06 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The world at the beginning of the 20th century seemed, for most of its inhabitants, stable and relatively benign. Globalizing, booming economies married to technological breakthroughs seemed to promise a better world for most people. Instead, the 20th century proved to be overwhelmingly the most violent, frightening and brutalized in history with fanatical, often genocidal warfare engulfing most societies between the outbreak of the First World War and the end of the Cold War. What went wrong? How did we do this to ourselves? The War of the World comes up with compelling, fascinating answers. It is Niall Ferguson's masterpiece. ©2005 Niall Ferguson; (P)2006 Penguin Books Ltd Critic Reviews: "This thought-provoking, highly engaging, and nearly-impossible-to-put-down book...challenges readers to think outside the box." (Library Journal) "Big, bold and brilliantly belligerent." (The Sunday Telegraph Members Reviews: Fresh History Though abridged, the book manages to make a reasonably convincing case as to why the 20th Century was so bloody. Ferguson's theory is essentially this: hatred (of others) is an integral part of being human; so when peoples of different ethnicities living in close proximity experience economic instability, and when established order (or Empire) is in decline, the killing urge rears its ugly head waiting to be set free in the name of a war. The World Wars, including the Cold War, are old subjects. However, Ferguson's writing throws out fresh perspectives, which alone will compensate for your valuable time. The narration of Sean Barrett was excellent, as well. Ban Islam from civil society. This book just goes to show how quickly people can turn into killers. After reading this, you will know that genocide and mass murder is in the future and will be carried out by Islam. Islam is already carrying out murder almost every day in Europe. Brilliant and Eye Opening I loved this and find myself repeat listening often. Puts the events of the last century into perspective. Find out what your grand father actually fought for, and what our children may face in the future. Rethink history This changed my perception of the history of the last century. I had had a conventional British Good Guys (apart from the opium wars and that was before my time) versus the Bad Guys (everyone else at different periods of time). By the end, I realised that, apart from the great dictators, we were all much the same in our intentions and morality. I suppose tha, from black-and-white I now see everything in different shades of grey. The style gripped me from the start - this is how history should be taught. I did feel that more could have been said on almost everything but I think this may have been an effect of the abridgement (who does decide that a book would be better abridged?). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sensational-Past-Audiobook/B073V7X381 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sensational Past Subtitle: How the Enlightenment Changed the Way We Use Our Senses Author: Carolyn Purnell Narrator: Liz Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch - as they were celebrated during the Enlightenment and as they are perceived today. Blindfolding children from birth? Playing a piano made of live cats? Using tobacco to cure drowning? Wearing "flea"-colored clothes? These actions may seem odd to us, but in the 18th century, they made perfect sense. As often as we use our senses, we rarely stop to think about their place in history. But perception is not dependent on the body alone. Carolyn Purnell persuasively shows that, while our bodies may not change dramatically, the way we think about the senses and put them to use has been rather different over the ages. Journeying through the past 300 years, Purnell explores how people used their senses in ways that might shock us now. And perhaps more surprisingly, she shows how many of our own ways of life are a legacy of this earlier time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carolyn Purnell) Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:56:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sensational-Past-Audiobook/B073V7X381 thebookvoice.com 07:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sensational Past Subtitle: How the Enlightenment Changed the Way We Use Our Senses Author: Carolyn Purnell Narrator: Liz Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch - as they were celebrated during the Enlightenment and as they are perceived today. Blindfolding children from birth? Playing a piano made of live cats? Using tobacco to cure drowning? Wearing "flea"-colored clothes? These actions may seem odd to us, but in the 18th century, they made perfect sense. As often as we use our senses, we rarely stop to think about their place in history. But perception is not dependent on the body alone. Carolyn Purnell persuasively shows that, while our bodies may not change dramatically, the way we think about the senses and put them to use has been rather different over the ages. Journeying through the past 300 years, Purnell explores how people used their senses in ways that might shock us now. And perhaps more surprisingly, she shows how many of our own ways of life are a legacy of this earlier time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sensational Past Subtitle: How the Enlightenment Changed the Way We Use Our Senses Author: Carolyn Purnell Narrator: Liz Thompson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-17 Publisher: Recorded Books Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sight, smell, hearing, taste, and touch - as they were celebrated during the Enlightenment and as they are perceived today. Blindfolding children from birth? Playing a piano made of live cats? Using tobacco to cure drowning? Wearing "flea"-colored clothes? These actions may seem odd to us, but in the 18th century, they made perfect sense. As often as we use our senses, we rarely stop to think about their place in history. But perception is not dependent on the body alone. Carolyn Purnell persuasively shows that, while our bodies may not change dramatically, the way we think about the senses and put them to use has been rather different over the ages. Journeying through the past 300 years, Purnell explores how people used their senses in ways that might shock us now. And perhaps more surprisingly, she shows how many of our own ways of life are a legacy of this earlier time. Members Reviews: Why Can't We Lick Museum Exhibits Anymore? As a former student of history I was so SO pleased with this book - my concentrations were never in French history or the Enlightenment but now, how I wish they were! Exploring the history and popular thinking on every one of the senses, reading about how people could trust more their sense of touch or smell over eyesight, for example, or how they used to explore their world around them in different ways from now (shopping in the dark! licking exhibits in museums!), has actually changed the way I am absorbing my world today. Do I view color as showy or exotic? Do I prefer a sanitized base on my world, for smells to come through clearly? Do I avoid eating exotic animal meat and prefer my sausages conveniently wrapped in plastic? There might be a reason for that. Look to the The Enlightenment for background. Written with humor and respect for her historian forbears, this is a great read for anyone who loves the senses - who loves fashion, texture, music, food, perfumery, or philosophy. Or simply read it so you can collect excellent quirky facts from history that will make you the most fascinating person at your next cocktail party. You can thank Carolyn Purnell for that. Iâm learning all sorts of funky tidbits about 18th century history â the parts that bring history to life (and make you look sma Iâve just started the book and Iâm already engrossed. Iâm learning all sorts of funky tidbits about 18th century history â the parts that bring history to life (and make you look smart and interesting when you mention it at a dinner party!) No, reallyâwhere else are you going to learn about cat pianos and blind night markets in Paris?!? There are even footnotes to all of these tidbits, in case you want to learn more. Happy reading! Informative and entertaining! What a fun, informative read! Ms. Purnell takes us on an entertaining and educational journey into examining our senses. I loved the short vignettes describing parts of history, trends in senses, especially tastes and smell! It really made me think about how I perceive parts of my world. I hope to remember many of these snippets to liven up some dinner party discussion. Grab your favorite beverage (as the author suggests!) and enjoy! An academic book that reads for the above - average ... An academic book that reads for the above - average, but non -academic reader. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Quicklet-on-Guns-Germs-and-Steel-by-Jared-Diamond-Audiobook/B00P8CNCMS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quicklet on Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond Author: Nicole Silvester Narrator: John Delaney Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Hyperink and Maxie LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: While working in New Guinea in 1972, where he was studying bird evolution, Jared Diamond met a local politician touring the area. At the time, Papua New Guinea was approaching independence after long being administered by Australia. Yali, the politician, spoke about preparing his people for independence, and asked Diamond many questions about history and other topics. Finally, he wanted to know why the conquering Europeans had arrived with so many goods and technology, while the New Guineans had so little of their own. It seems to be a simple question, and yet answering it took Diamond 25 years. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, is his attempt to answer not just Yali's question, but the whole question of why some peoples in some parts of the world developed technological advances before others, and why some of them were then able to conquer other peoples using those advances. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nicole Silvester) Thu, 06 Nov 2014 22:23:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Quicklet-on-Guns-Germs-and-Steel-by-Jared-Diamond-Audiobook/B00P8CNCMS thebookvoice.com 00:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quicklet on Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond Author: Nicole Silvester Narrator: John Delaney Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Hyperink and Maxie LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: While working in New Guinea in 1972, where he was studying bird evolution, Jared Diamond met a local politician touring the area. At the time, Papua New Guinea was approaching independence after long being administered by Australia. Yali, the politician, spoke about preparing his people for independence, and asked Diamond many questions about history and other topics. Finally, he wanted to know why the conquering Europeans had arrived with so many goods and technology, while the New Guineans had so little of their own. It seems to be a simple question, and yet answering it took Diamond 25 years. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, is his attempt to answer not just Yali's question, but the whole question of why some peoples in some parts of the world developed technological advances before others, and why some of them were then able to conquer other peoples using those advances. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quicklet on Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond Author: Nicole Silvester Narrator: John Delaney Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-14 Publisher: Hyperink and Maxie LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: While working in New Guinea in 1972, where he was studying bird evolution, Jared Diamond met a local politician touring the area. At the time, Papua New Guinea was approaching independence after long being administered by Australia. Yali, the politician, spoke about preparing his people for independence, and asked Diamond many questions about history and other topics. Finally, he wanted to know why the conquering Europeans had arrived with so many goods and technology, while the New Guineans had so little of their own. It seems to be a simple question, and yet answering it took Diamond 25 years. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, is his attempt to answer not just Yali's question, but the whole question of why some peoples in some parts of the world developed technological advances before others, and why some of them were then able to conquer other peoples using those advances. Members Reviews: Great Content Had no time to read the 450 pages, so this audiobook was a great way to get my head around the gyst of the book. I'm sure I missed out on some great details and the purported quality of the authors thought process. But being able to grasp the main concepts, considered by themselves to be tantamount in the field, in a short 30 minutes (complete on a single train ride home from work), was for me an awesome deal for just 4 bucks. I highly recommend this work. Only setback is the narration quality - the reader wasn't a particularly experienced/professional "audiobook reader," if you will. He narrates fast and without a full understanding of the material and lacks a sense of conveyance. As I have dabbled in audio engineering, the mic-ing is not great either. So you have to be a bit imaginative in discerning Jared Diamond's original intent through the various layers of interpretation - shortened text & narrator's speech. All in all, a wonderful product to exist on the open market. 5 stars! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tikal-Audiobook/B00ZPJB5KA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tikal Subtitle: The History of the Ancient Maya's Famous Capital Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Paul Christy Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ended. But if anything, the focus on the "doomsday" scenario overshadowed the Mayans' true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The Mayans maintained power in the Yucatan for over 1,000 years, and at the height of its Classical era (the third-ninth centuries AD), the city of Tikal was one of the power centers of the empire. Archaeologists believe Tikal had been built as early as the fifth or fourth century BC. Eventually it became a political, economic, and military capital that was an important part of a far-flung network across Mesoamerica. Despite the fact that it was seemingly conquered by Teotihuacan in the fourth century AD, it seems the foreign rulers came to assimilate Mayan culture, thus ensuring Tikal would continue to be a power base. As a result, the city would not be abandoned until about the 10th century AD. As one of the Ancient Mayan's most important sites, construction at Tikal was impressive, and even though it was apparently conquered, the city's records were unusually well preserved. This includes a list of the city's dynastic rulers, as well as the tombs and monuments dedicated to them. Thanks to this preservation, Tikal offers researchers their best look at the Ancient Mayans and has gone a long way toward helping scholars understand Mayan history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:52:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Tikal-Audiobook/B00ZPJB5KA thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tikal Subtitle: The History of the Ancient Maya's Famous Capital Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Paul Christy Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ended. But if anything, the focus on the "doomsday" scenario overshadowed the Mayans' true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The Mayans maintained power in the Yucatan for over 1,000 years, and at the height of its Classical era (the third-ninth centuries AD), the city of Tikal was one of the power centers of the empire. Archaeologists believe Tikal had been built as early as the fifth or fourth century BC. Eventually it became a political, economic, and military capital that was an important part of a far-flung network across Mesoamerica. Despite the fact that it was seemingly conquered by Teotihuacan in the fourth century AD, it seems the foreign rulers came to assimilate Mayan culture, thus ensuring Tikal would continue to be a power base. As a result, the city would not be abandoned until about the 10th century AD. As one of the Ancient Mayan's most important sites, construction at Tikal was impressive, and even though it was apparently conquered, the city's records were unusually well preserved. This includes a list of the city's dynastic rulers, as well as the tombs and monuments dedicated to them. Thanks to this preservation, Tikal offers researchers their best look at the Ancient Mayans and has gone a long way toward helping scholars understand Mayan history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tikal Subtitle: The History of the Ancient Maya's Famous Capital Author: Charles River Editors, Jesse Harasta Narrator: Paul Christy Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Many ancient civilizations have influenced and inspired people in the 21st century. The Greeks and Romans continue to fascinate the West today. But of all the world's civilizations, none have intrigued people more than the Mayans, whose culture, astronomy, language, and mysterious disappearance all continue to captivate people. In 2012 especially, there was a renewed focus on the Mayans, whose advanced calendar led many to speculate the world would end on the same date the Mayan calendar ended. But if anything, the focus on the "doomsday" scenario overshadowed the Mayans' true contribution to astronomy, language, sports, and art. The Mayans maintained power in the Yucatan for over 1,000 years, and at the height of its Classical era (the third-ninth centuries AD), the city of Tikal was one of the power centers of the empire. Archaeologists believe Tikal had been built as early as the fifth or fourth century BC. Eventually it became a political, economic, and military capital that was an important part of a far-flung network across Mesoamerica. Despite the fact that it was seemingly conquered by Teotihuacan in the fourth century AD, it seems the foreign rulers came to assimilate Mayan culture, thus ensuring Tikal would continue to be a power base. As a result, the city would not be abandoned until about the 10th century AD. As one of the Ancient Mayan's most important sites, construction at Tikal was impressive, and even though it was apparently conquered, the city's records were unusually well preserved. This includes a list of the city's dynastic rulers, as well as the tombs and monuments dedicated to them. Thanks to this preservation, Tikal offers researchers their best look at the Ancient Mayans and has gone a long way toward helping scholars understand Mayan history. Members Reviews: A perfect introduction to the Maya An excellent condensed but thorough account of Tikal from its earliest days when the huge nearby Maya city of El Mirador began to wane, and on through Tikal's conquest by Teotihuacano invaders from beyond the faraway Valley of Mexico - who exterminated the reigning Maya bloodline but preserved the city and began its own dynasty - and the later ups and downs of alliances, competition and war with newer Maya cities and Tikal's final abandonment. Having visited Tikal with the opportunity to explore most features between the tall Temple I down the Tozzer Causeway to Temple IV, I found Harasta's book fascinating for its details about things that our guide showed us without the explanations of discoveries yet to be made but are revealed in this history, which is surprisingly up to date. For anyone who finds the Maya interesting, I don't know of a better introduction. It isn't loaded with unfamiliar technical terms, but may whet your appetite for reading more advanced works such as those of Linda Schele and David Stuart, among others. Highly recommended. Slim booklet This is an informative history of Tikal but it's just a very slim booklet, little more than a museum brochure. I was hoping for something more substantial. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Jack-A-Goldstones-Revolution-and-Rebellion-in-the-Early-Modern-World-Audiobook/B01J1WMDO8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Jack A. Goldstone's Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World Author: Etienne Stockland Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: American sociologist Jack A. Goldstone examines the causes of revolutions and uprisings in the period between 1500 and 1800. Investigating cases in both Europe and Asia, the conclusions he reaches are surprising. Many thinkers had previously believed that Europe's distinctive history - and particularly the rise of capitalism - had created the specific revolutions and political changes that launched the continent on a path to global supremacy. Goldstone says this is wrong, and that European and Asian states were, in fact, all experiencing similar developments; the reasons behind revolutions in both areas were surprisingly similar. It was how states reconstructed themselves in their aftermath that explained why Europe and Asia went on to develop differently. Goldstone goes on to identify four factors that led to the collapse of central authority in Eurasia in the early modern period. These are as follows. Goldstone developed a novel formula called the "political stress indicator" (or psi) that turned fiscal stress, intra-elite conflict, and the potential for mass mobilization into measurable variables. With this formula, the likelihood of past and present state failures could therefore be predicted. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Etienne Stockland) Tue, 26 Jul 2016 16:13:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Jack-A-Goldstones-Revolution-and-Rebellion-in-the-Early-Modern-World-Audiobook/B01J1WMDO8 thebookvoice.com 01:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Jack A. Goldstone's Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World Author: Etienne Stockland Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: American sociologist Jack A. Goldstone examines the causes of revolutions and uprisings in the period between 1500 and 1800. Investigating cases in both Europe and Asia, the conclusions he reaches are surprising. Many thinkers had previously believed that Europe's distinctive history - and particularly the rise of capitalism - had created the specific revolutions and political changes that launched the continent on a path to global supremacy. Goldstone says this is wrong, and that European and Asian states were, in fact, all experiencing similar developments; the reasons behind revolutions in both areas were surprisingly similar. It was how states reconstructed themselves in their aftermath that explained why Europe and Asia went on to develop differently. Goldstone goes on to identify four factors that led to the collapse of central authority in Eurasia in the early modern period. These are as follows. Goldstone developed a novel formula called the "political stress indicator" (or psi) that turned fiscal stress, intra-elite conflict, and the potential for mass mobilization into measurable variables. With this formula, the likelihood of past and present state failures could therefore be predicted. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Jack A. Goldstone's Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World Author: Etienne Stockland Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: American sociologist Jack A. Goldstone examines the causes of revolutions and uprisings in the period between 1500 and 1800. Investigating cases in both Europe and Asia, the conclusions he reaches are surprising. Many thinkers had previously believed that Europe's distinctive history - and particularly the rise of capitalism - had created the specific revolutions and political changes that launched the continent on a path to global supremacy. Goldstone says this is wrong, and that European and Asian states were, in fact, all experiencing similar developments; the reasons behind revolutions in both areas were surprisingly similar. It was how states reconstructed themselves in their aftermath that explained why Europe and Asia went on to develop differently. Goldstone goes on to identify four factors that led to the collapse of central authority in Eurasia in the early modern period. These are as follows. Goldstone developed a novel formula called the "political stress indicator" (or psi) that turned fiscal stress, intra-elite conflict, and the potential for mass mobilization into measurable variables. With this formula, the likelihood of past and present state failures could therefore be predicted. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Apocalypse-Not-Audiobook/B006WSC0J8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apocalypse Not Subtitle: Why Everything You Know About 2012, Nostradamus and the Rapture Is Wrong Author: John Michael Greer Narrator: Bill Andrew Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-12 Publisher: Cleis Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The hundreds of end-of-time prophecies splashed across the consciousness from the time of clay tablets to our Internet have had something besides hysteria in common: every one of them has been wrong. Here is a survey of three millennia of apocalyptic prophecies, tracing one of the most remarkable threads of our cultural history: our long and unproductive fascination with apocalyptic myths and miracles that can solve our problems without requiring committed action in our own lives. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Michael Greer) Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:57:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Apocalypse-Not-Audiobook/B006WSC0J8 thebookvoice.com 04:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apocalypse Not Subtitle: Why Everything You Know About 2012, Nostradamus and the Rapture Is Wrong Author: John Michael Greer Narrator: Bill Andrew Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-12 Publisher: Cleis Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The hundreds of end-of-time prophecies splashed across the consciousness from the time of clay tablets to our Internet have had something besides hysteria in common: every one of them has been wrong. Here is a survey of three millennia of apocalyptic prophecies, tracing one of the most remarkable threads of our cultural history: our long and unproductive fascination with apocalyptic myths and miracles that can solve our problems without requiring committed action in our own lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Apocalypse Not Subtitle: Why Everything You Know About 2012, Nostradamus and the Rapture Is Wrong Author: John Michael Greer Narrator: Bill Andrew Quinn Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-12 Publisher: Cleis Press Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The hundreds of end-of-time prophecies splashed across the consciousness from the time of clay tablets to our Internet have had something besides hysteria in common: every one of them has been wrong. Here is a survey of three millennia of apocalyptic prophecies, tracing one of the most remarkable threads of our cultural history: our long and unproductive fascination with apocalyptic myths and miracles that can solve our problems without requiring committed action in our own lives. Members Reviews: Disappointing What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The narrator, Bill Andrew Quinn, did an excellent job. My disappointments don't lie with him. What could John Michael Greer have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? John Michael Greer is obviously an atheist academic who presents himself as elite to anyone who has beliefs. When I read the description of this book I thought it was going to examine the abundant evidence that exists showing that dooms day predictions are faulty 100% of the time. While Mr Greer does go into exhaustive historical detail to present his argument, I found many of his https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Vanished-Smile-Audiobook/B002UZMX8A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vanished Smile Subtitle: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa Author: R. A. Scotti Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: On August 21, 1911, the unfathomable happened - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa vanished from the Louvre. More than 24 hours passed before museum officials realized she was gone. The prime suspects were as shocking as the crime: Pablo Picasso and Guillaume Apollinaire, young provocateurs of a new art. As French detectives using the latest methods of criminology, including fingerprinting, tried to trace the thieves, a burgeoning international media hyped news of the heist. No story captured the imagination of the world quite like this one. Thousands flocked to the Louvre to see the empty space where the painting had hung. They mourned as if Mona Lisa were a lost loved one, left flowers and notes, and set new attendance records. For more than two years, Mona Lisa's absence haunted the art world, provoking the question: Was she lost forever? A century later, questions still linger. Part love story, part mystery, Vanished Smile reopens the case of the most audacious and perplexing art theft ever committed. R. A. Scotti's riveting, ingeniously realized account is itself a masterly portrait of a world in transition. Combining her skills as a historian and a novelist, Scotti turns the tantalizing clues into a story of the painting's transformation into the most familiar and lasting icon of all time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (R. A. Scotti) Tue, 07 Apr 2009 17:10:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Vanished-Smile-Audiobook/B002UZMX8A thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vanished Smile Subtitle: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa Author: R. A. Scotti Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: On August 21, 1911, the unfathomable happened - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa vanished from the Louvre. More than 24 hours passed before museum officials realized she was gone. The prime suspects were as shocking as the crime: Pablo Picasso and Guillaume Apollinaire, young provocateurs of a new art. As French detectives using the latest methods of criminology, including fingerprinting, tried to trace the thieves, a burgeoning international media hyped news of the heist. No story captured the imagination of the world quite like this one. Thousands flocked to the Louvre to see the empty space where the painting had hung. They mourned as if Mona Lisa were a lost loved one, left flowers and notes, and set new attendance records. For more than two years, Mona Lisa's absence haunted the art world, provoking the question: Was she lost forever? A century later, questions still linger. Part love story, part mystery, Vanished Smile reopens the case of the most audacious and perplexing art theft ever committed. R. A. Scotti's riveting, ingeniously realized account is itself a masterly portrait of a world in transition. Combining her skills as a historian and a novelist, Scotti turns the tantalizing clues into a story of the painting's transformation into the most familiar and lasting icon of all time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vanished Smile Subtitle: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa Author: R. A. Scotti Narrator: Kathe Mazur Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: On August 21, 1911, the unfathomable happened - Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa vanished from the Louvre. More than 24 hours passed before museum officials realized she was gone. The prime suspects were as shocking as the crime: Pablo Picasso and Guillaume Apollinaire, young provocateurs of a new art. As French detectives using the latest methods of criminology, including fingerprinting, tried to trace the thieves, a burgeoning international media hyped news of the heist. No story captured the imagination of the world quite like this one. Thousands flocked to the Louvre to see the empty space where the painting had hung. They mourned as if Mona Lisa were a lost loved one, left flowers and notes, and set new attendance records. For more than two years, Mona Lisa's absence haunted the art world, provoking the question: Was she lost forever? A century later, questions still linger. Part love story, part mystery, Vanished Smile reopens the case of the most audacious and perplexing art theft ever committed. R. A. Scotti's riveting, ingeniously realized account is itself a masterly portrait of a world in transition. Combining her skills as a historian and a novelist, Scotti turns the tantalizing clues into a story of the painting's transformation into the most familiar and lasting icon of all time. Members Reviews: Read Far Too Slowly This book about the theft of the Mona Lisa would be better read (as opposed to heard). Although the reader has a pleasant tone, her pace is sooooooooooooo sloooooooooooooow. This 6 hour 44 minute book would probably just be a 3 hour book if read by someone else. Her pace makes me feel like an idiot who needs to be spoken to slowly and clearly, so it's coming off a bit insulting. I've put the book aside for now. Don't know if I'll go back. Maybe there's an Audible Cliff Notes copy? Highly recommended! Informative and interesting for anyone who can appreciate a bit of art history, a fabulous scandal and the power that Mona Lisa possesses around the world. Very interesting. This was a good listen. I learned a lot of historical things. The narrator just didn't fit the story. She was good, but I felt a man would have been better for this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Our-Prime-Audiobook/B007015YV2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Prime Subtitle: The Invention of Middle Age Author: Patricia Cohen Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times reporter whose beat is culture and ideas comes a fascinating, revelatory, and timely social history of the concept of middle age. For the first time ever, the middle-aged make up the biggest, richest, and most influential segment of the country, yet the history of middle age has remained largely untold. This important and immensely listenable book finally fills the gap. In Our Prime is a biography of the idea of middle age from its invention in the late 19th century to its current place at the center of American society, where it shapes the way we view our families, our professional obligations, and our inner lives. Patricia Cohen ranges over the entire landscape of midlife, exploring how its biological, psychological, and social definitions have shifted from one generation to the next. Middle age has been a symbol both of decline and of power and wealth. Explaining why, Cohen takes listeners from early-20th-century factories that refused to hire middle-aged men to 21st-century high-tech laboratories where researchers are currently conducting cutting-edge experiments on the middle-aged brain and body. Critic Reviews: "A cool, well-documented account that puts the concept of middle age into historical context." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patricia Cohen) Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:51:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-Our-Prime-Audiobook/B007015YV2 thebookvoice.com 10:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Prime Subtitle: The Invention of Middle Age Author: Patricia Cohen Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times reporter whose beat is culture and ideas comes a fascinating, revelatory, and timely social history of the concept of middle age. For the first time ever, the middle-aged make up the biggest, richest, and most influential segment of the country, yet the history of middle age has remained largely untold. This important and immensely listenable book finally fills the gap. In Our Prime is a biography of the idea of middle age from its invention in the late 19th century to its current place at the center of American society, where it shapes the way we view our families, our professional obligations, and our inner lives. Patricia Cohen ranges over the entire landscape of midlife, exploring how its biological, psychological, and social definitions have shifted from one generation to the next. Middle age has been a symbol both of decline and of power and wealth. Explaining why, Cohen takes listeners from early-20th-century factories that refused to hire middle-aged men to 21st-century high-tech laboratories where researchers are currently conducting cutting-edge experiments on the middle-aged brain and body. Critic Reviews: "A cool, well-documented account that puts the concept of middle age into historical context." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Our Prime Subtitle: The Invention of Middle Age Author: Patricia Cohen Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the New York Times reporter whose beat is culture and ideas comes a fascinating, revelatory, and timely social history of the concept of middle age. For the first time ever, the middle-aged make up the biggest, richest, and most influential segment of the country, yet the history of middle age has remained largely untold. This important and immensely listenable book finally fills the gap. In Our Prime is a biography of the idea of middle age from its invention in the late 19th century to its current place at the center of American society, where it shapes the way we view our families, our professional obligations, and our inner lives. Patricia Cohen ranges over the entire landscape of midlife, exploring how its biological, psychological, and social definitions have shifted from one generation to the next. Middle age has been a symbol both of decline and of power and wealth. Explaining why, Cohen takes listeners from early-20th-century factories that refused to hire middle-aged men to 21st-century high-tech laboratories where researchers are currently conducting cutting-edge experiments on the middle-aged brain and body. Critic Reviews: "A cool, well-documented account that puts the concept of middle age into historical context." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: A ORIGINAL VIEW My self consider midle age's I am 42 now and i can't take for me, the cultural consideration about be an old guy, I enjoy discover and let be surprised by all my world around me, I can change my tougths with a new touch. every day with a mix on experience also be ready to see around a world changing Interesting. Interesting and up to date material. Well written. I used it for discussion in my women's group and it was well received. A wonderful, well-researched and insightful view of middle age This comprehensive view of middle age is an excellent history of middle age -- and explains how it has changed over the years, especially the changes created by feminism, and medical advances. What's especially interesting is the fact that middle age didn't even exist until the end of the 19th century -- and yet, so much marketing is directed toward "helping" us middle-agers "cope" with our aging. I found Cohen's data explaining how rich and enjoyable middle age is -- and busting so many of the myths around "mid-life crises" and marriage dissolutions, etc -- to be comforting and, in the case of me and many of my friends, very rewarding. Her descriptions of the "Midlife Industrial Complex" - and how much companies prey on our insecurities by marketing "youth" to us was especially interesting. All in all, a great read. A Guide to the Most Rewarding Chapters of Our Lives When I step away from reading a book and can say that I learned something fundamental about an important subject that I didn't really understand before, I feel that I've received a good return on my investment of time. That was the case for me with "In Our Prime: The Invention of Middle Age" "In Our Prime" is an extremely well researched exploration of our notion of midlife and how these ideas have evolved from mere anecdote in the 19th century (most creative work is done before the age of 40) to the first long term research projects which didn't take place in earnest until the turn of the 21st century. Ms. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gold-The-Monetary-Polaris-Audiobook/B00J5QJ1GE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gold: The Monetary Polaris Author: Nathan K. Lewis Narrator: Richard G. Sigler Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-14 Publisher: Laissez Faire Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this sequel to Gold: The Once and Future Money, Lewis describes in greater depth how actual gold standard systems are created, and how they have been used through history. The pre-1913 world gold standard system was perhaps the greatest monetary system the world has ever seen. The greatest champion of the gold standard system of the 19th century, Britain, was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and eventually presided over the largest empire the world had ever seen. The United States, before 1971, was the leader of the Bretton Woods gold standard system, and was the most successful country of the 20th century. The technical understanding to create, implement and maintain gold standard systems is explored in full detail. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathan K. Lewis) Mon, 24 Mar 2014 08:08:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Gold-The-Monetary-Polaris-Audiobook/B00J5QJ1GE thebookvoice.com 12:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gold: The Monetary Polaris Author: Nathan K. Lewis Narrator: Richard G. Sigler Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-14 Publisher: Laissez Faire Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this sequel to Gold: The Once and Future Money, Lewis describes in greater depth how actual gold standard systems are created, and how they have been used through history. The pre-1913 world gold standard system was perhaps the greatest monetary system the world has ever seen. The greatest champion of the gold standard system of the 19th century, Britain, was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and eventually presided over the largest empire the world had ever seen. The United States, before 1971, was the leader of the Bretton Woods gold standard system, and was the most successful country of the 20th century. The technical understanding to create, implement and maintain gold standard systems is explored in full detail. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gold: The Monetary Polaris Author: Nathan K. Lewis Narrator: Richard G. Sigler Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-14 Publisher: Laissez Faire Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this sequel to Gold: The Once and Future Money, Lewis describes in greater depth how actual gold standard systems are created, and how they have been used through history. The pre-1913 world gold standard system was perhaps the greatest monetary system the world has ever seen. The greatest champion of the gold standard system of the 19th century, Britain, was the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution and eventually presided over the largest empire the world had ever seen. The United States, before 1971, was the leader of the Bretton Woods gold standard system, and was the most successful country of the 20th century. The technical understanding to create, implement and maintain gold standard systems is explored in full detail. Members Reviews: The answer.. Present system with Federal Reserve Bank, QE, ZIRP and inflation and deflation in a crazy mix, appears to approach the end.. This book outlines what could be done.. I love it, listened over and over, will get it in paperback so I can study the tables and grafts.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Deadlines-and-Datelines-Audiobook/B002UUFQXY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadlines and Datelines Subtitle: Essays at the Turn of the Century Author: Dan Rather Narrator: David Ackroyd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With his distinctive blend of frontline determination and a journalist's knack for a good story, CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. Ranging from the Iraq conflict to poverty in China, from tragedies like the Oklahoma City bombing to triumphs in courage, Deadlines and Datelines offers a unique chance to share the insights of one of America's premier newsmen. Though not without its lighter moments, Rather's essays offer a wide range of thought-provoking observations and show yet again the skill and intelligence that have made him an important part of our world for more than four decades. Copyright ©1999 Dan Rather; Copyright (P)1999 NewStar Media Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dan Rather) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 03:07:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Deadlines-and-Datelines-Audiobook/B002UUFQXY thebookvoice.com 00:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadlines and Datelines Subtitle: Essays at the Turn of the Century Author: Dan Rather Narrator: David Ackroyd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With his distinctive blend of frontline determination and a journalist's knack for a good story, CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. Ranging from the Iraq conflict to poverty in China, from tragedies like the Oklahoma City bombing to triumphs in courage, Deadlines and Datelines offers a unique chance to share the insights of one of America's premier newsmen. Though not without its lighter moments, Rather's essays offer a wide range of thought-provoking observations and show yet again the skill and intelligence that have made him an important part of our world for more than four decades. Copyright ©1999 Dan Rather; Copyright (P)1999 NewStar Media Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Deadlines and Datelines Subtitle: Essays at the Turn of the Century Author: Dan Rather Narrator: David Ackroyd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With his distinctive blend of frontline determination and a journalist's knack for a good story, CBS anchorman Dan Rather looks at the awesome struggles and everyday accomplishments he's witnessed at home and around the globe. Ranging from the Iraq conflict to poverty in China, from tragedies like the Oklahoma City bombing to triumphs in courage, Deadlines and Datelines offers a unique chance to share the insights of one of America's premier newsmen. Though not without its lighter moments, Rather's essays offer a wide range of thought-provoking observations and show yet again the skill and intelligence that have made him an important part of our world for more than four decades. Copyright ©1999 Dan Rather; Copyright (P)1999 NewStar Media Inc. Members Reviews: excellent insights Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? yes, informative What was one of the most memorable moments of Deadlines and Datelines? insights at the end What about David Ackroyds performance did you like? nice voice, relaxing but not boring If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? a look back to the '90's https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantide-il-continente-perduto-storia-o-leggenda-Audiobook/B0063J7HZ8 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Atlantide, il continente perduto: storia o leggenda? Autore: Jeremy Feldman Narratore: Patrizia Carlesso, Mauro Ferreri Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 26 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-08-11 Editore: LA CASE Valutazioni: 4 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: Generazioni intere di storici, archeologi, esploratori, professori e studiosi non convenzionali hanno scandagliato per decenni gli oceani alla ricerca di una prova inconfutabile dellesistenza dell'antica civiltà di Atlantide. Nel corso degli anni sono state elaborate teorie di ogni tipo: isola misteriosa, continente sommerso, cultura antica ed evoluta cancellata dalla faccia della terra da un disastro di proporzioni bibliche, avamposto di razze aliene giunte dallo spazio profondo per colonizzare il nostro pianeta. Storia o leggenda? Con questo libro Jeremy Feldman cerca di dare una risposta definitiva a questa domanda. Please note: this audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jeremy Feldman) Tue, 08 Nov 2011 10:53:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Atlantide-il-continente-perduto-storia-o-leggenda-Audiobook/B0063J7HZ8 thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Atlantide, il continente perduto: storia o leggenda? Autore: Jeremy Feldman Narratore: Patrizia Carlesso, Mauro Ferreri Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 26 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-08-11 Editore: LA CASE Valutazioni: 4 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: Generazioni intere di storici, archeologi, esploratori, professori e studiosi non convenzionali hanno scandagliato per decenni gli oceani alla ricerca di una prova inconfutabile dellesistenza dell'antica civiltà di Atlantide. Nel corso degli anni sono state elaborate teorie di ogni tipo: isola misteriosa, continente sommerso, cultura antica ed evoluta cancellata dalla faccia della terra da un disastro di proporzioni bibliche, avamposto di razze aliene giunte dallo spazio profondo per colonizzare il nostro pianeta. Storia o leggenda? Con questo libro Jeremy Feldman cerca di dare una risposta definitiva a questa domanda. Please note: this audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Atlantide, il continente perduto: storia o leggenda? Autore: Jeremy Feldman Narratore: Patrizia Carlesso, Mauro Ferreri Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 26 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-08-11 Editore: LA CASE Valutazioni: 4 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: Generazioni intere di storici, archeologi, esploratori, professori e studiosi non convenzionali hanno scandagliato per decenni gli oceani alla ricerca di una prova inconfutabile dellesistenza dell'antica civiltà di Atlantide. Nel corso degli anni sono state elaborate teorie di ogni tipo: isola misteriosa, continente sommerso, cultura antica ed evoluta cancellata dalla faccia della terra da un disastro di proporzioni bibliche, avamposto di razze aliene giunte dallo spazio profondo per colonizzare il nostro pianeta. Storia o leggenda? Con questo libro Jeremy Feldman cerca di dare una risposta definitiva a questa domanda. Please note: this audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Culinary-Imagination-Audiobook/B00MV13BM0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Culinary Imagination Subtitle: From Myth to Modernity Author: Sandra M. Gilbert Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the recipe novel to the celebrity chef, renowned scholar Sandra M. Gilbert explores the poetics and politics of food. In this stunning and important work, the prominent critic, poet, and memoirist Sandra M. Gilbert explores our relationship with food and eating through discussions of literature, art, and popular culture. Focusing on contemporary practices, The Culinary Imagination traces the social, aesthetic, and political history of food from myth to modernity, from ancient sources to our current wave of food mania. What does it mean to transform raw stuff into cooked dishes, which then become part of our own bodies; to savor festive meals yet resolve to renounce gluttony; to act as predators where in another life we might have become prey? Do the rituals of the kitchen have different meanings for men and women, for professional chefs and home cooks? Why, today, do so many of us turn so passionately toward table topics, on the page, online, and on screen? What are the philosophical implications of the food chain on which we all find ourselves? In The Culinary Imagination, Gilbert addresses these powerful questions through meditations on myths and memoirs, childrens books, novels, poems, food blogs, paintings, TV shows, and movies. Discussing figures from Rex Stout to Julia Child and Andy Warhol, from M. F. K. Fisher and Sylvia Plath to Alice Waters and Peter Singer, she analyzes the politics and poetics of our daily bread, investigating our complex self-definitions as producers, consumers, and connoisseurs of food. The result is an ambitious, lively, and learned examination of the ways in which our cultures artists have represented food across a range of genres. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra M. Gilbert) Mon, 25 Aug 2014 05:23:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Culinary-Imagination-Audiobook/B00MV13BM0 thebookvoice.com 15:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Culinary Imagination Subtitle: From Myth to Modernity Author: Sandra M. Gilbert Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the recipe novel to the celebrity chef, renowned scholar Sandra M. Gilbert explores the poetics and politics of food. In this stunning and important work, the prominent critic, poet, and memoirist Sandra M. Gilbert explores our relationship with food and eating through discussions of literature, art, and popular culture. Focusing on contemporary practices, The Culinary Imagination traces the social, aesthetic, and political history of food from myth to modernity, from ancient sources to our current wave of food mania. What does it mean to transform raw stuff into cooked dishes, which then become part of our own bodies; to savor festive meals yet resolve to renounce gluttony; to act as predators where in another life we might have become prey? Do the rituals of the kitchen have different meanings for men and women, for professional chefs and home cooks? Why, today, do so many of us turn so passionately toward table topics, on the page, online, and on screen? What are the philosophical implications of the food chain on which we all find ourselves? In The Culinary Imagination, Gilbert addresses these powerful questions through meditations on myths and memoirs, childrens books, novels, poems, food blogs, paintings, TV shows, and movies. Discussing figures from Rex Stout to Julia Child and Andy Warhol, from M. F. K. Fisher and Sylvia Plath to Alice Waters and Peter Singer, she analyzes the politics and poetics of our daily bread, investigating our complex self-definitions as producers, consumers, and connoisseurs of food. The result is an ambitious, lively, and learned examination of the ways in which our cultures artists have represented food across a range of genres. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Culinary Imagination Subtitle: From Myth to Modernity Author: Sandra M. Gilbert Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the recipe novel to the celebrity chef, renowned scholar Sandra M. Gilbert explores the poetics and politics of food. In this stunning and important work, the prominent critic, poet, and memoirist Sandra M. Gilbert explores our relationship with food and eating through discussions of literature, art, and popular culture. Focusing on contemporary practices, The Culinary Imagination traces the social, aesthetic, and political history of food from myth to modernity, from ancient sources to our current wave of food mania. What does it mean to transform raw stuff into cooked dishes, which then become part of our own bodies; to savor festive meals yet resolve to renounce gluttony; to act as predators where in another life we might have become prey? Do the rituals of the kitchen have different meanings for men and women, for professional chefs and home cooks? Why, today, do so many of us turn so passionately toward table topics, on the page, online, and on screen? What are the philosophical implications of the food chain on which we all find ourselves? In The Culinary Imagination, Gilbert addresses these powerful questions through meditations on myths and memoirs, childrens books, novels, poems, food blogs, paintings, TV shows, and movies. Discussing figures from Rex Stout to Julia Child and Andy Warhol, from M. F. K. Fisher and Sylvia Plath to Alice Waters and Peter Singer, she analyzes the politics and poetics of our daily bread, investigating our complex self-definitions as producers, consumers, and connoisseurs of food. The result is an ambitious, lively, and learned examination of the ways in which our cultures artists have represented food across a range of genres. Members Reviews: Tarragon for the mind: a poet who muses on what we've been doing all along at dinner and in the arts What an ambitious work. It pulls literary references to culinary arts and distills some really big insights. I'd highly recommend for those folks who read Reichl or Pollock and want to know on whose shoulders they stand on. Personally, I like the beginning part of the book than the final chapters. Because I'm an artist with a penchant for food. But that's just the point. No matter where you enter Sandra's universe of thought, expect to lift out key points that will reshape your thinking. And of course poetically written prose. The Well-Fed Muse There was no "food memoir" section in the bookstores until recently. Cookbooks used to be how-to manuals and it was unusual to read them for entertainment until not long ago. The only programs about preparing food on TV before Julia Child's French Chef were intended to inform, not to entertain. What changed? In The Culinary Imagination, Sandra Gilbert suggests that maybe things haven't really changed all that much, after all. She looks at food-themed literature, memoirs, television and film, poetry, even paintings and sculpture from classical times to the present. It's a pretty broad topic, and The Culinary Imagination acts as a survey, introducing us to examples of food-themed cultural works. Gilbert adds criticism and opinion that spices it all up. You can compare notes with her if you're familiar with the show/book/poem, and if you aren't familiar with the work under discussion, it's hard to resist stopping to find a copy immediately. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Massey-Murder-Audiobook/B00F66ZSEG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Massey Murder Subtitle: A Maid, Her Master and the Trial that Shocked a Country Author: Charlotte Gray Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In February 1915, a member of one of Canadas wealthiest families was shot and killed on the front porch of his home in Toronto as he was returning from work. Carrie Davies, an 18-year-old domestic servant, quickly confessed. But who was the victim here? Charles "Bert" Massey, a scion of a famous family, or the frightened, perhaps mentally unstable Carrie, a penniless British immigrant? When the brilliant lawyer Hartley Dewart, QC, took on her case, his grudge against the powerful Masseys would fuel a dramatic trial that pitted the old order against the new, wealth and privilege against virtue and honest hard work. Set against a backdrop of the Great War in Europe and the changing face of a nation, this sensational crime is brought to vivid life for the first time. As in her previous best-selling book, Gold Diggers - now in production as a Discovery Television miniseries - multi-award-winning historian and biographer Charlotte Gray has created a captivating narrative rich in detail and brimming with larger-than-life personalities, as she shines a light on a central moment in our past. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Gray) Tue, 17 Sep 2013 22:34:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Massey-Murder-Audiobook/B00F66ZSEG thebookvoice.com 08:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Massey Murder Subtitle: A Maid, Her Master and the Trial that Shocked a Country Author: Charlotte Gray Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In February 1915, a member of one of Canadas wealthiest families was shot and killed on the front porch of his home in Toronto as he was returning from work. Carrie Davies, an 18-year-old domestic servant, quickly confessed. But who was the victim here? Charles "Bert" Massey, a scion of a famous family, or the frightened, perhaps mentally unstable Carrie, a penniless British immigrant? When the brilliant lawyer Hartley Dewart, QC, took on her case, his grudge against the powerful Masseys would fuel a dramatic trial that pitted the old order against the new, wealth and privilege against virtue and honest hard work. Set against a backdrop of the Great War in Europe and the changing face of a nation, this sensational crime is brought to vivid life for the first time. As in her previous best-selling book, Gold Diggers - now in production as a Discovery Television miniseries - multi-award-winning historian and biographer Charlotte Gray has created a captivating narrative rich in detail and brimming with larger-than-life personalities, as she shines a light on a central moment in our past. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Massey Murder Subtitle: A Maid, Her Master and the Trial that Shocked a Country Author: Charlotte Gray Narrator: Susan Duerden Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-13 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In February 1915, a member of one of Canadas wealthiest families was shot and killed on the front porch of his home in Toronto as he was returning from work. Carrie Davies, an 18-year-old domestic servant, quickly confessed. But who was the victim here? Charles "Bert" Massey, a scion of a famous family, or the frightened, perhaps mentally unstable Carrie, a penniless British immigrant? When the brilliant lawyer Hartley Dewart, QC, took on her case, his grudge against the powerful Masseys would fuel a dramatic trial that pitted the old order against the new, wealth and privilege against virtue and honest hard work. Set against a backdrop of the Great War in Europe and the changing face of a nation, this sensational crime is brought to vivid life for the first time. As in her previous best-selling book, Gold Diggers - now in production as a Discovery Television miniseries - multi-award-winning historian and biographer Charlotte Gray has created a captivating narrative rich in detail and brimming with larger-than-life personalities, as she shines a light on a central moment in our past. Members Reviews: Sing song delivery irritating and spoils the work. The story imparts elements of certain period in Ontario which is a slice of Canadian history. Unfortunately, the presentation is jarring. British reader for Canadian story puzzling choice What made the experience of listening to The Massey Murder the most enjoyable? Details of Toronto life woven into the narrative. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? Suspense was maintained throughout long sections of contextual facts about Toronto. Did Susan Duerden do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? The characters were clearly differentiated, but their tones of voice and accents made them all sound very un-Canadian (un-American, too) and nasty. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I was continuously moved by the descriptions of the harsh life of the lower servants, even the ones with relatively kind employers. Any additional comments? Ms. Duerdon is unfamiliar with place and surnames, e.g. Muskoka got the accent on the first syllable so much that it took a second to figure out what she meant. She has a lovely voice with a rather careful English accent during the narrative bits, but her pronunciation of a number of words is strange, with the Accent on the wrong syllAble. e.g. the noun rhetoric with the accent on the 2nd syllable. This can be a bit disconcerting. It's puzzling that she does this with a few fairly common multi-syllabic words that are readily available in pronunciation websites. I took this book everywhere, it ended too soon. If you could sum up The Massey Murder in three words, what would they be? fascinating history/story What other book might you compare The Massey Murder to and why? Mary Queen of Scots, for the similar soul-wrenching circumstances of the lead lady Which scene was your favorite? The bio's of Hart Massey, Bert Massey, Florence Eustace . . . all the players in the drama come off the page. I cannot pick one scene. Many of the names and stories are new to me while others are familiar. But they all overlapped in this era of Toronto's history. They used the same old streets that are there now, Spadina, Yonge, Adelaide, and shopped in the same stores, Eaton's, Simpson's. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Al-Nusra-Front-Audiobook/B06VWL2MXY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Al-Nusra Front Subtitle: The History of the Syrian Rebel Group Formerly Affiliated with Al-Qaeda Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, reports of terrorist attacks around the world have flooded international media. Syria, a country about one and half times the size of Texas, has become the central battleground for many terrorist groups; those the world often focuses on and has heard much of - such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (also known as ISIS and Da'ash, but from here on referred to as ISIL) - and those the world rarely hears about and is unable to make distinctions between others - such as Jabhat Al-Nusra. Despite the lack of focused attention on its activities, Jabhat Al-Nusra (or the Nusra Front as it is sometimes referred to) has built quite a reputation in Syria and the greater Middle East for its seemingly endless supply of weapons, ability to ally with strategic partners, and its peculiar mix of international, albeit notorious, supporters inside the country. Jabhat Al-Nusra's formal name is "Jabhat Al-Nusra li-Ahl al-Sham", or the "Victorious Support Front for the People of Sham (or Syria)" and the group first emerged on the international scene in early 2012 as a localized Syrian affiliate of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. The group has carried out numerous terrorist attacks and kidnappings, and has been involved in a variety of battles against Bashar Assad's Syrian government forces as well as against other anti-government factions such as ISIL. The complexity of the Syrian Civil War is most definitely reflected in the complexity of the groups fighting for power within and around its borders; Jabhat Al-Nusra is no exception. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) Mon, 20 Feb 2017 03:14:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Al-Nusra-Front-Audiobook/B06VWL2MXY thebookvoice.com 01:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Al-Nusra Front Subtitle: The History of the Syrian Rebel Group Formerly Affiliated with Al-Qaeda Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, reports of terrorist attacks around the world have flooded international media. Syria, a country about one and half times the size of Texas, has become the central battleground for many terrorist groups; those the world often focuses on and has heard much of - such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (also known as ISIS and Da'ash, but from here on referred to as ISIL) - and those the world rarely hears about and is unable to make distinctions between others - such as Jabhat Al-Nusra. Despite the lack of focused attention on its activities, Jabhat Al-Nusra (or the Nusra Front as it is sometimes referred to) has built quite a reputation in Syria and the greater Middle East for its seemingly endless supply of weapons, ability to ally with strategic partners, and its peculiar mix of international, albeit notorious, supporters inside the country. Jabhat Al-Nusra's formal name is "Jabhat Al-Nusra li-Ahl al-Sham", or the "Victorious Support Front for the People of Sham (or Syria)" and the group first emerged on the international scene in early 2012 as a localized Syrian affiliate of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. The group has carried out numerous terrorist attacks and kidnappings, and has been involved in a variety of battles against Bashar Assad's Syrian government forces as well as against other anti-government factions such as ISIL. The complexity of the Syrian Civil War is most definitely reflected in the complexity of the groups fighting for power within and around its borders; Jabhat Al-Nusra is no exception. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Al-Nusra Front Subtitle: The History of the Syrian Rebel Group Formerly Affiliated with Al-Qaeda Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Kenneth Ray Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-17 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since the Arab Spring uprising of 2011, reports of terrorist attacks around the world have flooded international media. Syria, a country about one and half times the size of Texas, has become the central battleground for many terrorist groups; those the world often focuses on and has heard much of - such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (also known as ISIS and Da'ash, but from here on referred to as ISIL) - and those the world rarely hears about and is unable to make distinctions between others - such as Jabhat Al-Nusra. Despite the lack of focused attention on its activities, Jabhat Al-Nusra (or the Nusra Front as it is sometimes referred to) has built quite a reputation in Syria and the greater Middle East for its seemingly endless supply of weapons, ability to ally with strategic partners, and its peculiar mix of international, albeit notorious, supporters inside the country. Jabhat Al-Nusra's formal name is "Jabhat Al-Nusra li-Ahl al-Sham", or the "Victorious Support Front for the People of Sham (or Syria)" and the group first emerged on the international scene in early 2012 as a localized Syrian affiliate of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. The group has carried out numerous terrorist attacks and kidnappings, and has been involved in a variety of battles against Bashar Assad's Syrian government forces as well as against other anti-government factions such as ISIL. The complexity of the Syrian Civil War is most definitely reflected in the complexity of the groups fighting for power within and around its borders; Jabhat Al-Nusra is no exception. Members Reviews: Short, concise, well written I was familiar with all the facts, but the writing and. Area rice was excellent. Quite informative I tend to be a news junkie. Not withstanding, I learned much that I had not known. It kept my interest. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B0036NDQOA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the World Author: Jonathan Black Narrator: Paul Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-09 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the esoteric account of the evolution of the species to the occult roots of science, from the secrets of the Flood to the esoteric motives behind American foreign policy, here is a narrative history that shows the basic facts of human existence on this planet can be viewed from a very different angle. Everything in this history is upside down, inside out and the other way around. At the heart of The Secret History of the World is the belief that we can reach an altered state of consciousness in which we can see things about the way the world works that are hidden from us in our everyday, commonsensical consciousness. This history shows that by using secret techniques, people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and George Washington have worked themselves into this altered state - and been able to access supernatural levels of intelligence. There have been many books on the subject, but, extraordinarily, no-one has really listened to what the secret societies themselves say. The author has been helped in his researches by his friendship with a man who is an initiate of more than one secret society, and in one case an initiate of the highest level. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Black) Tue, 03 Feb 2009 09:44:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B0036NDQOA thebookvoice.com 18:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the World Author: Jonathan Black Narrator: Paul Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-09 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the esoteric account of the evolution of the species to the occult roots of science, from the secrets of the Flood to the esoteric motives behind American foreign policy, here is a narrative history that shows the basic facts of human existence on this planet can be viewed from a very different angle. Everything in this history is upside down, inside out and the other way around. At the heart of The Secret History of the World is the belief that we can reach an altered state of consciousness in which we can see things about the way the world works that are hidden from us in our everyday, commonsensical consciousness. This history shows that by using secret techniques, people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and George Washington have worked themselves into this altered state - and been able to access supernatural levels of intelligence. There have been many books on the subject, but, extraordinarily, no-one has really listened to what the secret societies themselves say. The author has been helped in his researches by his friendship with a man who is an initiate of more than one secret society, and in one case an initiate of the highest level. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the World Author: Jonathan Black Narrator: Paul Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-09 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the esoteric account of the evolution of the species to the occult roots of science, from the secrets of the Flood to the esoteric motives behind American foreign policy, here is a narrative history that shows the basic facts of human existence on this planet can be viewed from a very different angle. Everything in this history is upside down, inside out and the other way around. At the heart of The Secret History of the World is the belief that we can reach an altered state of consciousness in which we can see things about the way the world works that are hidden from us in our everyday, commonsensical consciousness. This history shows that by using secret techniques, people such as Leonardo da Vinci, Isaac Newton and George Washington have worked themselves into this altered state - and been able to access supernatural levels of intelligence. There have been many books on the subject, but, extraordinarily, no-one has really listened to what the secret societies themselves say. The author has been helped in his researches by his friendship with a man who is an initiate of more than one secret society, and in one case an initiate of the highest level. Members Reviews: Not historical We wanted a history with facts. What we got was New Age mish mash.Unless the word esoteric enters your conversation once every ten minutes you might not like this book. Very Interesting I loved this audiobook and listened to it in the car on a couple of trips I made. I found it to be engaging, well written and very well read. Worth another listen as there are so many concepts and so much history covered that it's hard to absorb it all in one listen. I, unlike the review below, did not find the frequent use of the word 'esoteric' bothersome at all! Enjoy :) Thoughtful Overview I first heard 'SHofTW' after borrowing it from my local Library and then tried to find a Hard Copy so I could see the illustrations mentioned in the 'text'. The focus is on the European Secrets, while giving credit to the Moorish influemces as well as Judaic/Christian influence. Jonathon Black does make references to the Gnostics as well as the old Mystery Schools. It presents a Timeline that marks traditions, events and personalities that are known of in conventional history as well the 'Secret History'. Not worth it Would you try another book from Jonathan Black and/or Paul Matthews? No, I wouldn't What was most disappointing about Jonathan Black???s story? Very little real information, but rather personal ideas. Would you be willing to try another one of Paul Matthews???s performances? Yes. You didn???t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? None that I could see, but I could not finish it. Is this some kind of joke? I couldn't finish this book and I would advise you not to start it. If you have ever wondered what a deeply senile Harry Potter would write, having been commissioned to document his views on world history and science, then this is the book for you. It is packed tight with mumbo-jumbo and pseudoscience, with about 4 or 5 unfounded, ill-informed attacks on science every minute whilst praising any ridiculous, deluded belief of our ancestors as ancient "wisdom". Mr Black manages to misquote and distort Schr?dinger?s Cat, Quantum Physics, Robotics and a host of other scientific theories in this shambolic, flighty and ignorant book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Hamid-Dabashis-Iran-A-People-Interrupted-Audiobook/B01G9BZWU6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Hamid Dabashi's Iran: A People Interrupted Author: Bryan R. Gibson Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Iranian American writer and scholar Hamid Dabashi wrote Iran: A People Interrupted amid the political fallout following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York - his adopted city - in 2001. As US President George W. Bush declared a "war on terror" and named Iran as part of an "axis of evil" that supported terrorism, Dabashi offered an insider's insight into the Iranian psyche. The book explores more than 200 years of Iran's cultural history. It shows how Iranian poets, writers, and thinkers have always reflected the people's long struggle against both foreign and domestic tyranny. This artistic heritage explains the profoundly anti-colonial ideology of a 21st century Iran determined to forge modernity on its own terms. The author weaves in his own stories of growing up under the Shah of Iran, and the Islamic Revolution that replaced the royal Shah with the religious Ayatollah. An outspoken political commentator, Dabashi divides fellow scholars and commentators with this book. Praised as "highly original" by some and dubbed "arrogant" by others, it remains an important contribution to understanding a country never far from the world stage. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bryan R. Gibson) Mon, 30 May 2016 06:50:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Macat-Analysis-of-Hamid-Dabashis-Iran-A-People-Interrupted-Audiobook/B01G9BZWU6 thebookvoice.com 01:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Hamid Dabashi's Iran: A People Interrupted Author: Bryan R. Gibson Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Iranian American writer and scholar Hamid Dabashi wrote Iran: A People Interrupted amid the political fallout following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York - his adopted city - in 2001. As US President George W. Bush declared a "war on terror" and named Iran as part of an "axis of evil" that supported terrorism, Dabashi offered an insider's insight into the Iranian psyche. The book explores more than 200 years of Iran's cultural history. It shows how Iranian poets, writers, and thinkers have always reflected the people's long struggle against both foreign and domestic tyranny. This artistic heritage explains the profoundly anti-colonial ideology of a 21st century Iran determined to forge modernity on its own terms. The author weaves in his own stories of growing up under the Shah of Iran, and the Islamic Revolution that replaced the royal Shah with the religious Ayatollah. An outspoken political commentator, Dabashi divides fellow scholars and commentators with this book. Praised as "highly original" by some and dubbed "arrogant" by others, it remains an important contribution to understanding a country never far from the world stage. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Hamid Dabashi's Iran: A People Interrupted Author: Bryan R. Gibson Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Iranian American writer and scholar Hamid Dabashi wrote Iran: A People Interrupted amid the political fallout following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York - his adopted city - in 2001. As US President George W. Bush declared a "war on terror" and named Iran as part of an "axis of evil" that supported terrorism, Dabashi offered an insider's insight into the Iranian psyche. The book explores more than 200 years of Iran's cultural history. It shows how Iranian poets, writers, and thinkers have always reflected the people's long struggle against both foreign and domestic tyranny. This artistic heritage explains the profoundly anti-colonial ideology of a 21st century Iran determined to forge modernity on its own terms. The author weaves in his own stories of growing up under the Shah of Iran, and the Islamic Revolution that replaced the royal Shah with the religious Ayatollah. An outspoken political commentator, Dabashi divides fellow scholars and commentators with this book. Praised as "highly original" by some and dubbed "arrogant" by others, it remains an important contribution to understanding a country never far from the world stage. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Going-Nuclear-Audiobook/B00YI8U6Z4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Nuclear Subtitle: The Influence of History and Hindsight on the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations Author: Ozzie Paez Narrator: Curt Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Decisions to Lead Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Going Nuclear focuses on one of the most critical negotiations in recent memory, the efforts to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Iran and the P5+1 countries recently reached an agreement on a framework to limit the Iranian nuclear weapons program, but differences remain, particularly with regional countries who were not at the table. The fate of the region, the possibility of war, and the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East will largely depend on how Israel and regional Sunni Arab countries judge the agreement. Going Nuclear offers a unique perspective on the negotiations and potential repercussions based on important findings and lessons from psychology, neuroscience, and decision making. It explores the influence of history and hindsight bias on Russia, China, Iran, Israel, and Sunni Arab countries, and the implications for the United States and its Western partners. It discusses the history of proliferation and its benefits, costs, risks, and uncertainties for countries that succeeded in becoming nuclear powers. Those factors are at play as Iran seeks to follow in their footsteps, while its neighbors remained determined to prevent it. Going Nuclear reaches beyond the saga of the Iranian negotiations to discuss the influence of history and hindsight in other contexts, including technical analysis, decision making, leadership, and business. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ozzie Paez) Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:36:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Going-Nuclear-Audiobook/B00YI8U6Z4 thebookvoice.com 00:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Nuclear Subtitle: The Influence of History and Hindsight on the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations Author: Ozzie Paez Narrator: Curt Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Decisions to Lead Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Going Nuclear focuses on one of the most critical negotiations in recent memory, the efforts to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Iran and the P5+1 countries recently reached an agreement on a framework to limit the Iranian nuclear weapons program, but differences remain, particularly with regional countries who were not at the table. The fate of the region, the possibility of war, and the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East will largely depend on how Israel and regional Sunni Arab countries judge the agreement. Going Nuclear offers a unique perspective on the negotiations and potential repercussions based on important findings and lessons from psychology, neuroscience, and decision making. It explores the influence of history and hindsight bias on Russia, China, Iran, Israel, and Sunni Arab countries, and the implications for the United States and its Western partners. It discusses the history of proliferation and its benefits, costs, risks, and uncertainties for countries that succeeded in becoming nuclear powers. Those factors are at play as Iran seeks to follow in their footsteps, while its neighbors remained determined to prevent it. Going Nuclear reaches beyond the saga of the Iranian negotiations to discuss the influence of history and hindsight in other contexts, including technical analysis, decision making, leadership, and business. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Going Nuclear Subtitle: The Influence of History and Hindsight on the Iranian Nuclear Negotiations Author: Ozzie Paez Narrator: Curt Simmons Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-15 Publisher: Decisions to Lead Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Going Nuclear focuses on one of the most critical negotiations in recent memory, the efforts to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Iran and the P5+1 countries recently reached an agreement on a framework to limit the Iranian nuclear weapons program, but differences remain, particularly with regional countries who were not at the table. The fate of the region, the possibility of war, and the potential for a nuclear arms race in the Middle East will largely depend on how Israel and regional Sunni Arab countries judge the agreement. Going Nuclear offers a unique perspective on the negotiations and potential repercussions based on important findings and lessons from psychology, neuroscience, and decision making. It explores the influence of history and hindsight bias on Russia, China, Iran, Israel, and Sunni Arab countries, and the implications for the United States and its Western partners. It discusses the history of proliferation and its benefits, costs, risks, and uncertainties for countries that succeeded in becoming nuclear powers. Those factors are at play as Iran seeks to follow in their footsteps, while its neighbors remained determined to prevent it. Going Nuclear reaches beyond the saga of the Iranian negotiations to discuss the influence of history and hindsight in other contexts, including technical analysis, decision making, leadership, and business. Members Reviews: Management Lessons From History: a Must Read for Scrupulous Leaders Author Ozzie Paez has done his homework and it shows. The book is based on numerous papers, articles, and interviews, that were integrated into a coherent read. Mr. Paez's passion saves us from the dry and tough experience that usually accompanies such fact-packed books. However, his personal experience as US Air Force veteran and researcher into safety and security don't surface as much as the interested reader may want it to. The essence of the book is twofold. Not only does it shed light on current crises and political instability, but it also shows the detrimental effects of hindsight bias on decision-making. The book is more than just a history lesson, it harbors many useful insights for any decision-maker. A few of the best are: "Hindsight doesn't produce foresight" and its emergence is "a process, not an event'. For leaders who have to make critical, long-term decisions, this type of insight is extremely valuable. The recognition alone, that all our decisions are prone to hindsight bias more than we would imagine, will have beneficial effects on sense-making, strategy formation, and other managerial tasks for the long-term future. Reading this book has once again warned me to remain critical of my own reasoning and decision-making. Considering the increasing amount of change in the corporate environment of today, and the pressure that we feel to decide swiftly, this warning can't be administered enough. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Wonderland-Audiobook/B01N9Y6GQ8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wonderland Subtitle: How Play Made the Modern World Author: Steven Johnson Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: What connects Paleolithic bone flutes to the invention of computer software? Or the Murex sea snail to the death of the great American city? How does the bag of crisps you hold in your hand help tell the story of humanity itself? In his brilliant new work on the history of innovation, international best seller Steven Johnson argues that the pursuit of novelty and wonder has always been a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. He finds that throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation lies wherever people are working the hardest to keep themselves and others amused. Johnson's storytelling is just as delightful as the inventions he describes, full of surprising stops along the journey from simple concepts to complex modern systems. He introduces us to the colourful innovators of leisure: the explorers, proprietors, showmen, and artists who changed the trajectory of history with their luxurious wares, exotic meals, taverns, gambling tables, and magic shows. Johnson compellingly argues that observers of technological and social trends should be looking for clues in novel amusements. You'll find the future wherever people are having the most fun. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steven Johnson) Thu, 09 Feb 2017 03:04:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Wonderland-Audiobook/B01N9Y6GQ8 thebookvoice.com 08:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wonderland Subtitle: How Play Made the Modern World Author: Steven Johnson Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: What connects Paleolithic bone flutes to the invention of computer software? Or the Murex sea snail to the death of the great American city? How does the bag of crisps you hold in your hand help tell the story of humanity itself? In his brilliant new work on the history of innovation, international best seller Steven Johnson argues that the pursuit of novelty and wonder has always been a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. He finds that throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation lies wherever people are working the hardest to keep themselves and others amused. Johnson's storytelling is just as delightful as the inventions he describes, full of surprising stops along the journey from simple concepts to complex modern systems. He introduces us to the colourful innovators of leisure: the explorers, proprietors, showmen, and artists who changed the trajectory of history with their luxurious wares, exotic meals, taverns, gambling tables, and magic shows. Johnson compellingly argues that observers of technological and social trends should be looking for clues in novel amusements. You'll find the future wherever people are having the most fun. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wonderland Subtitle: How Play Made the Modern World Author: Steven Johnson Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: What connects Paleolithic bone flutes to the invention of computer software? Or the Murex sea snail to the death of the great American city? How does the bag of crisps you hold in your hand help tell the story of humanity itself? In his brilliant new work on the history of innovation, international best seller Steven Johnson argues that the pursuit of novelty and wonder has always been a powerful driver of world-shaping technological change. He finds that throughout history, the cutting edge of innovation lies wherever people are working the hardest to keep themselves and others amused. Johnson's storytelling is just as delightful as the inventions he describes, full of surprising stops along the journey from simple concepts to complex modern systems. He introduces us to the colourful innovators of leisure: the explorers, proprietors, showmen, and artists who changed the trajectory of history with their luxurious wares, exotic meals, taverns, gambling tables, and magic shows. Johnson compellingly argues that observers of technological and social trends should be looking for clues in novel amusements. You'll find the future wherever people are having the most fun. Members Reviews: Creativity inspires the world to great new inventions. Great book on the history of ancient to current leisure time and play activities, and how invention and creativity solve the worlds needs and inspire the future. Five Stars It's refreshing to read this inusual visión of past ocurrances! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-House-by-the-Lake-Audiobook/B015G10GS8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House by the Lake Author: Thomas Harding Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1993, Thomas Harding travelled to Germany with his grandmother to visit a house by a lake. It had been a holiday home for her family, that she had been forced to leave as the Nazis swept to power. As he began to piece together the lives of the five families who had lived, he realised that this house had witnessed violence, betrayals and murders, had withstood the trauma of a world war and the dividing of a nation. Critic Reviews: "A gripping thriller, an unspeakable crime, an essential history." (John Le Carré on Hanns and Rudolf) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Harding) Thu, 24 Sep 2015 21:23:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-House-by-the-Lake-Audiobook/B015G10GS8 thebookvoice.com 11:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House by the Lake Author: Thomas Harding Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1993, Thomas Harding travelled to Germany with his grandmother to visit a house by a lake. It had been a holiday home for her family, that she had been forced to leave as the Nazis swept to power. As he began to piece together the lives of the five families who had lived, he realised that this house had witnessed violence, betrayals and murders, had withstood the trauma of a world war and the dividing of a nation. Critic Reviews: "A gripping thriller, an unspeakable crime, an essential history." (John Le Carré on Hanns and Rudolf) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The House by the Lake Author: Thomas Harding Narrator: Mark Meadows Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 09-24-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In the summer of 1993, Thomas Harding travelled to Germany with his grandmother to visit a house by a lake. It had been a holiday home for her family, that she had been forced to leave as the Nazis swept to power. As he began to piece together the lives of the five families who had lived, he realised that this house had witnessed violence, betrayals and murders, had withstood the trauma of a world war and the dividing of a nation. Critic Reviews: "A gripping thriller, an unspeakable crime, an essential history." (John Le Carré on Hanns and Rudolf) Members Reviews: A historical treasure Would you consider the audio edition of The House by the Lake to be better than the print version? Mark Meadows narration is excellent. It is clear throughout and his pronunciation of German words/terms is spot on, which I appreciation. What other book might you compare The House by the Lake to, and why? This book is actually very unique in my opinion in that it is the history of a century told from one central location, a small house in the village of Groß Glienicke close to Berlin. However, it is also a history of the village itself, and of Berlin and of Germany. I also think that the best history books are those that tell the story through they eyes of the people who experienced it, which this book does brilliantly. Which character as performed by Mark Meadows was your favourite? I felt a lot of the characters touched me in their own way. The Jewish Alexander family, who bought the house as a family retreat, only to have to abandon it following anti-Semitic persecution by the ruling Nazi party. Then the famous German composer Will Meisel and his famous actress wife who also abandoned it following Soviet occupation of East Germany. Then Kühne who lived their probably the longest but could never look out and see the lake due to the Berlin wall blocking the view. It is fascinating how world events outside had such an impact on all who lived in the little house. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I felt quite amazed toward the end of the book, just looking back at how time passes and life goes on. I did feel quite emotional after finishing the book and then looking online at the restoration project, Alexander Haus. There are some videos on that site, one is filmed when Elsie Harding (one of the Alexander daughters) then elderly returns to the house and meets Wolfgang Kühne who then shows her around her past childhood retreat. Elsie recalls how it all used to be, and I felt a tear well up then. Any additional comments? This is a very special and important book in European, and indeed, world history. I speak German so I was able to understand the occasional German word. This isn't essential but it is nice to understand the title of a song, or something written on a sign, there aren't loads of these and the important ones usually have translation by the author. As someone who is very interested in Germany this was especially interesting to me. I also enjoyed learning about the composer Will Meisel, whose film scores I will now have to dig out and listen to! Overall this is a remarkable story of people and of a place that connects them all together throughout generations. History in a Family Sory Beautifully written and a very absorbing book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Why-I-Hate-Israel-Audiobook/B00DN97UDK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why I Hate Israel Subtitle: A Candid Account Author: Priya Gandhi-Ganesh Narrator: MJ Panios Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Shocking! But a very important book for America especially in light of the War on Terrorism!" Why I Hate Israel: A Candid Account is a fresh look at the Jewish-Arabic Conflict in light of current trends in human rights laws and ethics. Priya Gandhi-Ganesh is particularly insightful in identifying troubling elements that are impediments to peace and human progress in the Middle East and on the global scene. Gandhi-Ganesh effortlessly draws together examples and anecdotes to highlight her points. At the end of the book, the listener will most likely find herself empathizing with Gandhi-Ganesh's sentiments. Even if the listener does not, she will certainly feel more enlightened about the realities of the Jewish-Arabic Conflict in today's Post-September 11th World. Perhaps, the most refreshing aspect of this book is the explicitly stated position that the author hates Israel. Gandhi-Ganesh argues from Hinduism, Christianity, International Human Rights, and ethics why her hatred is justified and even encouraged. This book is certainly among the most important books on the Middle East to come out of the new century. Those with a general interest in terrorism and Middle East conflicts will find this book helpful. High schools and colleges can use this book for discussions on ethics, the current situation/events, politics, international relations, and America's place in the world. Thus, this book is excellent for general reading as well as in educational/school settings. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Priya Gandhi-Ganesh) Thu, 27 Jun 2013 21:27:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Why-I-Hate-Israel-Audiobook/B00DN97UDK thebookvoice.com 01:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why I Hate Israel Subtitle: A Candid Account Author: Priya Gandhi-Ganesh Narrator: MJ Panios Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Shocking! But a very important book for America especially in light of the War on Terrorism!" Why I Hate Israel: A Candid Account is a fresh look at the Jewish-Arabic Conflict in light of current trends in human rights laws and ethics. Priya Gandhi-Ganesh is particularly insightful in identifying troubling elements that are impediments to peace and human progress in the Middle East and on the global scene. Gandhi-Ganesh effortlessly draws together examples and anecdotes to highlight her points. At the end of the book, the listener will most likely find herself empathizing with Gandhi-Ganesh's sentiments. Even if the listener does not, she will certainly feel more enlightened about the realities of the Jewish-Arabic Conflict in today's Post-September 11th World. Perhaps, the most refreshing aspect of this book is the explicitly stated position that the author hates Israel. Gandhi-Ganesh argues from Hinduism, Christianity, International Human Rights, and ethics why her hatred is justified and even encouraged. This book is certainly among the most important books on the Middle East to come out of the new century. Those with a general interest in terrorism and Middle East conflicts will find this book helpful. High schools and colleges can use this book for discussions on ethics, the current situation/events, politics, international relations, and America's place in the world. Thus, this book is excellent for general reading as well as in educational/school settings. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why I Hate Israel Subtitle: A Candid Account Author: Priya Gandhi-Ganesh Narrator: MJ Panios Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-13 Publisher: The Hermit Kingdom Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "Shocking! But a very important book for America especially in light of the War on Terrorism!" Why I Hate Israel: A Candid Account is a fresh look at the Jewish-Arabic Conflict in light of current trends in human rights laws and ethics. Priya Gandhi-Ganesh is particularly insightful in identifying troubling elements that are impediments to peace and human progress in the Middle East and on the global scene. Gandhi-Ganesh effortlessly draws together examples and anecdotes to highlight her points. At the end of the book, the listener will most likely find herself empathizing with Gandhi-Ganesh's sentiments. Even if the listener does not, she will certainly feel more enlightened about the realities of the Jewish-Arabic Conflict in today's Post-September 11th World. Perhaps, the most refreshing aspect of this book is the explicitly stated position that the author hates Israel. Gandhi-Ganesh argues from Hinduism, Christianity, International Human Rights, and ethics why her hatred is justified and even encouraged. This book is certainly among the most important books on the Middle East to come out of the new century. Those with a general interest in terrorism and Middle East conflicts will find this book helpful. High schools and colleges can use this book for discussions on ethics, the current situation/events, politics, international relations, and America's place in the world. Thus, this book is excellent for general reading as well as in educational/school settings. Members Reviews: Outlandish, anti-Semitic book from an outlandish, anti-Semitic Press BEWARE--This book is published by an obscure, fringe press. They refuse to clarify their mission and the location of their headquarters, but their catalog makes clear that they specialize in outlandish books that are blatantly anti-Semitic. Another title in their catalog is *Are English Jews Responsible for 9/11? An Examination of the History, Problems, and Causes" and "Why I left Judaism: A Candid and Humorous Look." It's almost like you're taking sides With all the problems in the world right now between the Palestinians and America and Israel, why would Amazon put out this propaganda? It's almost like you're taking sides. You got a lot of customers who don't want you to take sides. Would be best if you didn't. Why can't we all just play nice. Will it be nice if adults could play like we did when we were in third grade. Not like kindergarten. If we didn't like to share, we could bite. I really wish Amazon would take books like this down. It only causes more hate. And it is full of lies. One Star Antisemitic trash!!! Absolute rubbish The author not only fails to give a clear picture of the Arab-Israeli conflict but also lacks the knowledge an understanding of both Jewish and Arab cultures, hence the totally biased yet naive approach. Seen from the other side A very interesting read! I like it when someone expresses themselves fully! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hope-Diamond-Audiobook/B002V8HETO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope Diamond Subtitle: Mystery & Conspiracy Author: iMinds Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Learn about the mysterious Hope Diamond with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The 45.52-carat Hope Diamond is the largest deep-blue diamond in the world. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy, and celebrity. It is now housed behind three inches of bulletproof glass in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and looks out at a world fixated with its beauty and history. Originally 115 carats, the Hope Diamond was discovered in India by the French merchant-traveler Jean Tavernier in the 1660s. Born in 1605, Tavernier was apprenticed to a jeweler at a young age. Later in life, between 1631 and 1638, he made six trips to India to obtain and trade diamonds. He was reputed to have discovered the Hope Diamond in the forehead of a statue of the Hindu goddess Sita in a temple. His alleged theft of the diamond spawned the famed story of the "curse". 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. 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) Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:48:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hope-Diamond-Audiobook/B002V8HETO thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope Diamond Subtitle: Mystery & Conspiracy Author: iMinds Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Learn about the mysterious Hope Diamond with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The 45.52-carat Hope Diamond is the largest deep-blue diamond in the world. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy, and celebrity. It is now housed behind three inches of bulletproof glass in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and looks out at a world fixated with its beauty and history. Originally 115 carats, the Hope Diamond was discovered in India by the French merchant-traveler Jean Tavernier in the 1660s. Born in 1605, Tavernier was apprenticed to a jeweler at a young age. Later in life, between 1631 and 1638, he made six trips to India to obtain and trade diamonds. He was reputed to have discovered the Hope Diamond in the forehead of a statue of the Hindu goddess Sita in a temple. His alleged theft of the diamond spawned the famed story of the "curse". 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. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope Diamond Subtitle: Mystery & Conspiracy Author: iMinds Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 09-17-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Learn about the mysterious Hope Diamond with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. The 45.52-carat Hope Diamond is the largest deep-blue diamond in the world. In its body of less than one cubic inch, it holds a history dripping with mystery, conspiracy, and celebrity. It is now housed behind three inches of bulletproof glass in the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, and looks out at a world fixated with its beauty and history. Originally 115 carats, the Hope Diamond was discovered in India by the French merchant-traveler Jean Tavernier in the 1660s. Born in 1605, Tavernier was apprenticed to a jeweler at a young age. Later in life, between 1631 and 1638, he made six trips to India to obtain and trade diamonds. He was reputed to have discovered the Hope Diamond in the forehead of a statue of the Hindu goddess Sita in a temple. His alleged theft of the diamond spawned the famed story of the "curse". 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. 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) Members Reviews: A Sparkling Story If you could sum up Hope Diamond in three words, what would they be? A Jewellers Nightmare What was one of the most memorable moments of Hope Diamond? The sale to its first private owner What about Ellouise Rothwells performance did you like? Clearly Narrated though the background music was a little distracting Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? As a short story version of a well know tale it was all very interesting Any additional comments? This Short story is a very good introduction to a well known mystery. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Eyes-of-the-Storms-Audiobook/B00DDY66BW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyes of the Storms Subtitle: The Voices of South Asian-American Women Author: Roksana Badruddoja Narrator: Kevin Stillwell, Marium Khalid Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Eyes of the Storm, Roksana Badruddoja explores the perceptions of second-generation South Asian-American women about daily social practices in the U.S. and how they view themselves in comparison to broader American society. She accomplishes this by engaging in a year-long feminist ethnography (in 2004) with a cross-national sample of twenty-five women in the U.S., spending a day in the life of each woman eating, drinking, and talking about work, partners, families, food, clothing, and how they feel about being children of immigrants, among other things. The research on which Eyes of the Storm is based explores the meaning of national belonging (and lack of belonging) for a group of "second-generation" South Asian women in America. Here, Badruddoja focuses on both the conceptual and theoretical perspectives of the social, economic, cultural, aesthetic, and political dimensions of transnational migration, which includes the effects of population circulations and demographic change (community formation, segregation, and integration). biacuaduc@gmail.com (Roksana Badruddoja) Tue, 02 Jul 2013 04:11:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Eyes-of-the-Storms-Audiobook/B00DDY66BW thebookvoice.com 09:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyes of the Storms Subtitle: The Voices of South Asian-American Women Author: Roksana Badruddoja Narrator: Kevin Stillwell, Marium Khalid Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Eyes of the Storm, Roksana Badruddoja explores the perceptions of second-generation South Asian-American women about daily social practices in the U.S. and how they view themselves in comparison to broader American society. She accomplishes this by engaging in a year-long feminist ethnography (in 2004) with a cross-national sample of twenty-five women in the U.S., spending a day in the life of each woman eating, drinking, and talking about work, partners, families, food, clothing, and how they feel about being children of immigrants, among other things. The research on which Eyes of the Storm is based explores the meaning of national belonging (and lack of belonging) for a group of "second-generation" South Asian women in America. Here, Badruddoja focuses on both the conceptual and theoretical perspectives of the social, economic, cultural, aesthetic, and political dimensions of transnational migration, which includes the effects of population circulations and demographic change (community formation, segregation, and integration). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eyes of the Storms Subtitle: The Voices of South Asian-American Women Author: Roksana Badruddoja Narrator: Kevin Stillwell, Marium Khalid Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Eyes of the Storm, Roksana Badruddoja explores the perceptions of second-generation South Asian-American women about daily social practices in the U.S. and how they view themselves in comparison to broader American society. She accomplishes this by engaging in a year-long feminist ethnography (in 2004) with a cross-national sample of twenty-five women in the U.S., spending a day in the life of each woman eating, drinking, and talking about work, partners, families, food, clothing, and how they feel about being children of immigrants, among other things. The research on which Eyes of the Storm is based explores the meaning of national belonging (and lack of belonging) for a group of "second-generation" South Asian women in America. Here, Badruddoja focuses on both the conceptual and theoretical perspectives of the social, economic, cultural, aesthetic, and political dimensions of transnational migration, which includes the effects of population circulations and demographic change (community formation, segregation, and integration). Members Reviews: Great purchase The book has some highlighting in it but for the price it's worth it. Other then that it's like new and arrived in moderate timing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Polymath-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002VAEM8S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Polymath, Volume 1 Author: iMinds Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Want your general knowledge to cross all boundaries? Start becoming a Polymath with iMinds Polymath collections. Polymath Version One is a collection of 36 iMinds knowledge titles, each a self-contained grab of engaging information. Learn about topics as diverse as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the US Federal Reserve, Crop Circles or the Bubonic Plague. 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. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: A polymath is a person who is an expert on a variety of subjects, and listeners can aspire to be just that with this wide-ranging anthology of learning from iMinds. From crop circles to Confucius, fireworks to the Federal Reserve, these 36 educational vignettes weigh in at roughly eight minutes apiece, and pack in a trove of knowledge for inquiring minds on a busy schedule. Each of these densely packed founts of information is provided a fluid, even-paced, linear delivery, and is performed by a member of iMinds' ensemble cast of actors and documentarians, which includes, among others, up-and-coming actor Luca James Lee and British voice artist Ellouise Rothwell. 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) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:14:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Polymath-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002VAEM8S thebookvoice.com 04:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Polymath, Volume 1 Author: iMinds Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Want your general knowledge to cross all boundaries? Start becoming a Polymath with iMinds Polymath collections. Polymath Version One is a collection of 36 iMinds knowledge titles, each a self-contained grab of engaging information. Learn about topics as diverse as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the US Federal Reserve, Crop Circles or the Bubonic Plague. 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. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: A polymath is a person who is an expert on a variety of subjects, and listeners can aspire to be just that with this wide-ranging anthology of learning from iMinds. From crop circles to Confucius, fireworks to the Federal Reserve, these 36 educational vignettes weigh in at roughly eight minutes apiece, and pack in a trove of knowledge for inquiring minds on a busy schedule. Each of these densely packed founts of information is provided a fluid, even-paced, linear delivery, and is performed by a member of iMinds' ensemble cast of actors and documentarians, which includes, among others, up-and-coming actor Luca James Lee and British voice artist Ellouise Rothwell. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Polymath, Volume 1 Author: iMinds Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Want your general knowledge to cross all boundaries? Start becoming a Polymath with iMinds Polymath collections. Polymath Version One is a collection of 36 iMinds knowledge titles, each a self-contained grab of engaging information. Learn about topics as diverse as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the US Federal Reserve, Crop Circles or the Bubonic Plague. 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. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: A polymath is a person who is an expert on a variety of subjects, and listeners can aspire to be just that with this wide-ranging anthology of learning from iMinds. From crop circles to Confucius, fireworks to the Federal Reserve, these 36 educational vignettes weigh in at roughly eight minutes apiece, and pack in a trove of knowledge for inquiring minds on a busy schedule. Each of these densely packed founts of information is provided a fluid, even-paced, linear delivery, and is performed by a member of iMinds' ensemble cast of actors and documentarians, which includes, among others, up-and-coming actor Luca James Lee and British voice artist Ellouise Rothwell. 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) Members Reviews: I love this type of thing Where does Polymath, Volume 1 rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? High. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? I enjoyed all the tidbits of information. While I would never buy them individually, I do like the bundled idea. It is sensible and 3+ hours of knowledge goes quickly on long rides. The diverse topics makes this a real steal. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Russia-Audiobook/B002V5CVN6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Russia Subtitle: A Journey to the Heart of a Land and Its People Author: Jonathan Dimbleby Narrator: Jonathan Dimbleby Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Travelling by road, rail and boat, his epic journey takes him from the splendour of St Petersburg to remote parts of Siberia. Jonathan was the only British television journalist to interview President Gorbachev during the Cold War, and, returning to Russia for the first time since those days, he discovers a land transformed. But despite economic progress, he finds aspects of Russian society deeply troubling, and takes an unflinchingly critical look at the way Russia has been run during the Putin years. For Jonathan, crossing the immense Russian landmass became as much an interior journey as an exterior one. Filled with a dazzling array of historical and literary references, this is a riveting and illuminating account of modern Russia. (Please note: at the author's request some autobiographical material has been excluded from this recording.) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Dimbleby) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:54:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Russia-Audiobook/B002V5CVN6 thebookvoice.com 19:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Russia Subtitle: A Journey to the Heart of a Land and Its People Author: Jonathan Dimbleby Narrator: Jonathan Dimbleby Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Travelling by road, rail and boat, his epic journey takes him from the splendour of St Petersburg to remote parts of Siberia. Jonathan was the only British television journalist to interview President Gorbachev during the Cold War, and, returning to Russia for the first time since those days, he discovers a land transformed. But despite economic progress, he finds aspects of Russian society deeply troubling, and takes an unflinchingly critical look at the way Russia has been run during the Putin years. For Jonathan, crossing the immense Russian landmass became as much an interior journey as an exterior one. Filled with a dazzling array of historical and literary references, this is a riveting and illuminating account of modern Russia. (Please note: at the author's request some autobiographical material has been excluded from this recording.) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Russia Subtitle: A Journey to the Heart of a Land and Its People Author: Jonathan Dimbleby Narrator: Jonathan Dimbleby Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Travelling by road, rail and boat, his epic journey takes him from the splendour of St Petersburg to remote parts of Siberia. Jonathan was the only British television journalist to interview President Gorbachev during the Cold War, and, returning to Russia for the first time since those days, he discovers a land transformed. But despite economic progress, he finds aspects of Russian society deeply troubling, and takes an unflinchingly critical look at the way Russia has been run during the Putin years. For Jonathan, crossing the immense Russian landmass became as much an interior journey as an exterior one. Filled with a dazzling array of historical and literary references, this is a riveting and illuminating account of modern Russia. (Please note: at the author's request some autobiographical material has been excluded from this recording.) Members Reviews: A Vanity Project? I'm only partway through the audiobook, but so far, not-so-good... I like Jonathan Dimbleby on Radio 4, where he does a good job as debate moderator on Any Questions, but I'm less convinced by him as an author and narrator. Just a couple of examples of clumsy writing - he mentions 'circumnavigating' an aggressive dog to reach its owner's house. He's unable to discuss the Vikings without the obligatory references to rape and pillage. An old woman's stove is 'festooned' with pots and pans... Better editing might have helped to remove some of Dimbleby's stylistic excesses. He's obviously been told to bring some of his own personality and humanity to the proceedings, so we get some non-sequitur references to his boarding school days, his boating experiences in Devon and some hedged references to a possible history of depression. His own moods and emotional responses are jarring, and add little to the reader's appreciation of the places he's reporting from. Whereas WG Sebald, Jan Morris or Paul Theroux are able to evoke a place through its emotional impact on them, JD doesn't quite manage to pull this off, and ends up coming across as a bit of a whiner when he affects to tell us that he finds St Petersburg cold and somehow hollow at its core. Some of the dialog and interchanges with characters also fails to convince - early on he admits to having little to no Russian (which begs the question, could he not have made an effort to learn before embarking on such an undertaking?). At one point he's conversing with an archaeologist who is enthusing about the thrill of finding artefacts - I don't think this took place: archaeologists aren't treasure hunters, and the thrill comes from piecing together evidence of the past, not from isolated trinkets, themselves of limited explanatory value. All that said, I will persevere with the book, because I'm interested in life in the 'new' Russia, and Dimbleby has a journalist's eye for the underlying context, which is necessary and valuable to prevent the book from becoming a more straightforward travelogue. A real tour de force - thoughtful and revealing If you ever wanted to understand what's happening in today's Russia and why, this is the book for you. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lusitanias-Last-Voyage-Audiobook/B00YNT5TRI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lusitania's Last Voyage Author: Charles E. Lauriet, Jr. Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: On May 7, 1915, the Lusitania neared the coast of Ireland. At 2:10 in the afternoon, a torpedo fired by the German submarine U 20 slammed into her side. A mysterious second explosion ripped the liner apart. Chaos reigned. The ship listed so badly and quickly that lifeboats crashed into passengers crowded on deck or dumped their loads into the water. Most passengers never had a chance. Within 18 minutes, the giant ship slipped beneath the sea. One thousand, one hundred nineteen of the 1,924 aboard died. The dead included 114 Americans. Charles E. Lauriat, Jr., was an American who survived the sinking of the great ship. This is his eyewitness account of that disaster that helped bring America into WWI, narrated by award-winning audiobook narrator Mike Vendetti. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles E. Lauriet) Tue, 02 Jun 2015 02:03:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lusitanias-Last-Voyage-Audiobook/B00YNT5TRI thebookvoice.com 02:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lusitania's Last Voyage Author: Charles E. Lauriet, Jr. Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: On May 7, 1915, the Lusitania neared the coast of Ireland. At 2:10 in the afternoon, a torpedo fired by the German submarine U 20 slammed into her side. A mysterious second explosion ripped the liner apart. Chaos reigned. The ship listed so badly and quickly that lifeboats crashed into passengers crowded on deck or dumped their loads into the water. Most passengers never had a chance. Within 18 minutes, the giant ship slipped beneath the sea. One thousand, one hundred nineteen of the 1,924 aboard died. The dead included 114 Americans. Charles E. Lauriat, Jr., was an American who survived the sinking of the great ship. This is his eyewitness account of that disaster that helped bring America into WWI, narrated by award-winning audiobook narrator Mike Vendetti. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lusitania's Last Voyage Author: Charles E. Lauriet, Jr. Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: On May 7, 1915, the Lusitania neared the coast of Ireland. At 2:10 in the afternoon, a torpedo fired by the German submarine U 20 slammed into her side. A mysterious second explosion ripped the liner apart. Chaos reigned. The ship listed so badly and quickly that lifeboats crashed into passengers crowded on deck or dumped their loads into the water. Most passengers never had a chance. Within 18 minutes, the giant ship slipped beneath the sea. One thousand, one hundred nineteen of the 1,924 aboard died. The dead included 114 Americans. Charles E. Lauriat, Jr., was an American who survived the sinking of the great ship. This is his eyewitness account of that disaster that helped bring America into WWI, narrated by award-winning audiobook narrator Mike Vendetti. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/What-Is-the-Business-of-Literature-Audiobook/B00SGAI7YW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Is the Business of Literature? Author: Richard Nash Narrator: Richard Nash Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the story of publishing as you've never heard it before, told by one of the most provocative and informed voices building its future. It's the tale of prophets and storytellers, of entrepreneurs and shop-owners, of those who fashioned the world of book publishing as we know it. Tracing the long road that elevated lowly scribes to god-like authors, that transformed written work to intellectual property, and that leads ever-onward into uncertain and invigorating futures, Nash engages in a sweeping socio-historical survey of book history. In his characteristically brilliant and eccentric voice, avoiding both triumphalism and despair, he argues forcefully that the book is no victim. Instigating as much as reacting, the book has been made and remade since its birth. In the drama of publishing, it remains the protagonist. Above all, the Business of Literature is an honest assessment of the enterprise of publishing - how we've done it, how we do it, and why it's worth doing in the first place. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Nash) Wed, 21 Jan 2015 15:21:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/What-Is-the-Business-of-Literature-Audiobook/B00SGAI7YW thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Is the Business of Literature? Author: Richard Nash Narrator: Richard Nash Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the story of publishing as you've never heard it before, told by one of the most provocative and informed voices building its future. It's the tale of prophets and storytellers, of entrepreneurs and shop-owners, of those who fashioned the world of book publishing as we know it. Tracing the long road that elevated lowly scribes to god-like authors, that transformed written work to intellectual property, and that leads ever-onward into uncertain and invigorating futures, Nash engages in a sweeping socio-historical survey of book history. In his characteristically brilliant and eccentric voice, avoiding both triumphalism and despair, he argues forcefully that the book is no victim. Instigating as much as reacting, the book has been made and remade since its birth. In the drama of publishing, it remains the protagonist. Above all, the Business of Literature is an honest assessment of the enterprise of publishing - how we've done it, how we do it, and why it's worth doing in the first place. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Is the Business of Literature? Author: Richard Nash Narrator: Richard Nash Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This is the story of publishing as you've never heard it before, told by one of the most provocative and informed voices building its future. It's the tale of prophets and storytellers, of entrepreneurs and shop-owners, of those who fashioned the world of book publishing as we know it. Tracing the long road that elevated lowly scribes to god-like authors, that transformed written work to intellectual property, and that leads ever-onward into uncertain and invigorating futures, Nash engages in a sweeping socio-historical survey of book history. In his characteristically brilliant and eccentric voice, avoiding both triumphalism and despair, he argues forcefully that the book is no victim. Instigating as much as reacting, the book has been made and remade since its birth. In the drama of publishing, it remains the protagonist. Above all, the Business of Literature is an honest assessment of the enterprise of publishing - how we've done it, how we do it, and why it's worth doing in the first place. Members Reviews: Where was this? If you are a self help enthusiast, read the next line aloud. CHANGE IS BROUGHT ABOUT ONLY BY UNDERSTANDING AND IMPLEMENTING CONCEPTS. Concepts even if alien now, would be adapted later. For example, in the younger days, one mightn't have understood the meaning of love as how it would be at a later age. This book speaks of a few dense concepts. I would recommend this book to, - those who like to daringly take a step ahead and learn new things - those who are willing to challenge themselves and change - those who like to learn new things - those who like books and literature But, this book is much more. I openly ask readers to explore.... Rock N' Roll Read If you are one of those who are of the "woe is me" contingent when discussing books and their demise,then this is not for you. However should you have an open mind and believe that books have been a wonderful disruptive force, then you must buy this book. Thoughts and arguments are well laid out and it sure is one hell of a journey. The book and literature are not dead,they are just re-organising themselves to fit into the new millenium. If you love books and literature and what they bring to your life,read this book. A bold interpretation of the publishing industry and its scope Nash presents a thorough examination of how and why literature evolved into and continues to evolve as a vital sphere of business. The book offers an articulate perspective on publishing as a pillar for culture and valuable insights for young aspiring publishers. Good read Very insightful parallels are drawn between past and present publishing models. A bit hard to read at times, but overall a provoking read that will make you think. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/War-and-Gold-Audiobook/B00K20WHB8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: War and Gold Subtitle: A Five-Hundred-Year History of Empires, Adventures, and Debt Author: Kwasi Kwarteng Narrator: Malk Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The world was wild for gold. After discovering the Americas, and under pressure to defend their vast dominion, the Habsburgs of Spain promoted gold and silver exploration in the New World with ruthless urgency. But, the great influx of wealth brought home by plundering conquistadors couldnt compensate for the Spanish governments extraordinary military spending, which would eventually bankrupt the country multiple times over and lead to the demise of the great empire. Gold became synonymous with financial dependability, and following the devastating chaos of World War I, the gold standard came to express the order of the free market system. Warfare in pursuit of wealth required borrowing - a quickly compulsive dependency for many governments. And when people lost confidence in the promissory notes and paper currencies issued during wartime, governments again turned to gold. In this captivating historical study, Kwarteng exposes a pattern of war-waging and financial debt - bedmates like April and taxes that go back hundreds of years, from the French Revolution to the emergence of modern-day China. His evidence is as rich and colorful as it is sweeping. And it starts and ends with gold. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kwasi Kwarteng) Thu, 08 May 2014 23:15:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/War-and-Gold-Audiobook/B00K20WHB8 thebookvoice.com 13:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: War and Gold Subtitle: A Five-Hundred-Year History of Empires, Adventures, and Debt Author: Kwasi Kwarteng Narrator: Malk Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The world was wild for gold. After discovering the Americas, and under pressure to defend their vast dominion, the Habsburgs of Spain promoted gold and silver exploration in the New World with ruthless urgency. But, the great influx of wealth brought home by plundering conquistadors couldnt compensate for the Spanish governments extraordinary military spending, which would eventually bankrupt the country multiple times over and lead to the demise of the great empire. Gold became synonymous with financial dependability, and following the devastating chaos of World War I, the gold standard came to express the order of the free market system. Warfare in pursuit of wealth required borrowing - a quickly compulsive dependency for many governments. And when people lost confidence in the promissory notes and paper currencies issued during wartime, governments again turned to gold. In this captivating historical study, Kwarteng exposes a pattern of war-waging and financial debt - bedmates like April and taxes that go back hundreds of years, from the French Revolution to the emergence of modern-day China. His evidence is as rich and colorful as it is sweeping. And it starts and ends with gold. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: War and Gold Subtitle: A Five-Hundred-Year History of Empires, Adventures, and Debt Author: Kwasi Kwarteng Narrator: Malk Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 05-08-14 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The world was wild for gold. After discovering the Americas, and under pressure to defend their vast dominion, the Habsburgs of Spain promoted gold and silver exploration in the New World with ruthless urgency. But, the great influx of wealth brought home by plundering conquistadors couldnt compensate for the Spanish governments extraordinary military spending, which would eventually bankrupt the country multiple times over and lead to the demise of the great empire. Gold became synonymous with financial dependability, and following the devastating chaos of World War I, the gold standard came to express the order of the free market system. Warfare in pursuit of wealth required borrowing - a quickly compulsive dependency for many governments. And when people lost confidence in the promissory notes and paper currencies issued during wartime, governments again turned to gold. In this captivating historical study, Kwarteng exposes a pattern of war-waging and financial debt - bedmates like April and taxes that go back hundreds of years, from the French Revolution to the emergence of modern-day China. His evidence is as rich and colorful as it is sweeping. And it starts and ends with gold. Members Reviews: Missed opportunity Kwarteng is clearly a good writer and very knowledgable man. And this book is exceptionally well read. Author starts well, relating the tales of S. American gold and the state of the Spanish empire. But the book gradually metamorphoses into an increaingly dull and predictably standard account of 20th century economics. So there is plenty about deflation in post war Japan but next to nothing about how the Allies and Axis powers financed WW2. Kwartemg takes the trouble, most of the time, to explain even simple economic terms which is a great boon for the average reader. Overall, its as if this book was written to order and in a hurry so, like much of Niail Ferguson's work, which Kwarteng clearly admires, it lacks any real purpose or coherence. A shame as in its best passages this book s really good and addresses a fascinating and important subject. awesome this was fantastic what an incredible amount of information about this topic boy did I learn a lot. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Western-Thought-Audiobook/B008D50XK6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Western Thought Author: Stephen Trombley Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-01-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Western Thought outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of classical antiquity to the thinkers of today; no major representative of any significant strand of Western thought escapes Trombley's attention. Included are the Christian Scholastic theologians of the Middle Ages, the German idealists from Kant to Hegel, and the four shapers-in-chief of our modern world: the philosopher, historian, and political theorist Karl Marx; the naturalist Charles Darwin, proposer of the theory of evolution; Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis; and the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Trombley) Sun, 01 Jul 2012 09:03:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Western-Thought-Audiobook/B008D50XK6 thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Western Thought Author: Stephen Trombley Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-01-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Western Thought outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of classical antiquity to the thinkers of today; no major representative of any significant strand of Western thought escapes Trombley's attention. Included are the Christian Scholastic theologians of the Middle Ages, the German idealists from Kant to Hegel, and the four shapers-in-chief of our modern world: the philosopher, historian, and political theorist Karl Marx; the naturalist Charles Darwin, proposer of the theory of evolution; Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis; and the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Western Thought Author: Stephen Trombley Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-01-12 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Western Thought outlines the 2,500-year history of European ideas from the philosophers of classical antiquity to the thinkers of today; no major representative of any significant strand of Western thought escapes Trombley's attention. Included are the Christian Scholastic theologians of the Middle Ages, the German idealists from Kant to Hegel, and the four shapers-in-chief of our modern world: the philosopher, historian, and political theorist Karl Marx; the naturalist Charles Darwin, proposer of the theory of evolution; Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis; and the theoretical physicist Albert Einstein. Members Reviews: Useful review For a comprehensive but manageable history of western thought, this was very useful. One to go back to again. Post-neo existenial difficult-listenism! On the plus side (a) the author clearly knows his stuff and (b) so many 'isms' in one place is rather amusing (you can easily be forgiven for thinking you are listening to a Monty Python sketch!) On the other hand (and forgive the Philistine comment here) I think the summary is that modern European philosophy consists/ed of a lot of upper middle class twits, who have never done a day's work in their lives, lounging around various British and German universities and talking bllx all day long! I'm really sorry but I went into it with an open mind and I am afraid the philosophy community has not come out of it very well. If you are looking for a user-friendly, easy read/listen this isn't for you! An excellent summary of the principle influencers An easy romp through the history of western philosophy and the various theories without being overly dense. Liked the pace of delivery which was well timed to assist in a university assignment I was writing on the subject https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Democracy-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B008194XRI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: David Beetham Narrator: Andrea Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the ideology under more global scrutiny than ever in the wake of the war on Iraq and suspicions over election results, David Beetham offers new insights into democracy. He looks at real examples, such as the role of the citizen and how large corporations affect democracy. He also contemplates the future of democracy in the developed and developing worlds. Editorial Reviews: For many people, democracy is often taken for granted. But this introduction to the topic from renowned social theorist David Beetham, whose lengthy résumé includes consulting on democracy with organizations like the Council of Europe, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UNESCO, will provoke listeners to take pause and reconsider what this form of government means. Beginning with a definition and justification of democracy, this audiobook then moves on to more critical topics, such as sources of disillusionment within democracy. Voice performer Andrea Powell's smooth and nuanced narration elevates the material, making for an engrossing and thought-provoking listening experience. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Beetham) Wed, 09 May 2012 03:39:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Democracy-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B008194XRI thebookvoice.com 06:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: David Beetham Narrator: Andrea Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the ideology under more global scrutiny than ever in the wake of the war on Iraq and suspicions over election results, David Beetham offers new insights into democracy. He looks at real examples, such as the role of the citizen and how large corporations affect democracy. He also contemplates the future of democracy in the developed and developing worlds. Editorial Reviews: For many people, democracy is often taken for granted. But this introduction to the topic from renowned social theorist David Beetham, whose lengthy résumé includes consulting on democracy with organizations like the Council of Europe, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UNESCO, will provoke listeners to take pause and reconsider what this form of government means. Beginning with a definition and justification of democracy, this audiobook then moves on to more critical topics, such as sources of disillusionment within democracy. Voice performer Andrea Powell's smooth and nuanced narration elevates the material, making for an engrossing and thought-provoking listening experience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Democracy: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: David Beetham Narrator: Andrea Powell Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: With the ideology under more global scrutiny than ever in the wake of the war on Iraq and suspicions over election results, David Beetham offers new insights into democracy. He looks at real examples, such as the role of the citizen and how large corporations affect democracy. He also contemplates the future of democracy in the developed and developing worlds. Editorial Reviews: For many people, democracy is often taken for granted. But this introduction to the topic from renowned social theorist David Beetham, whose lengthy résumé includes consulting on democracy with organizations like the Council of Europe, the Inter-Parliamentary Union and UNESCO, will provoke listeners to take pause and reconsider what this form of government means. Beginning with a definition and justification of democracy, this audiobook then moves on to more critical topics, such as sources of disillusionment within democracy. Voice performer Andrea Powell's smooth and nuanced narration elevates the material, making for an engrossing and thought-provoking listening experience. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/World-History-Reloaded-Audiobook/B01MYDOP7W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World History Reloaded Author: Jerry Banfield Narrator: Jerry Banfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-17 Publisher: Jerry Banfield Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Would you try listening to this book today to see world history the way I do in a way that liberates me from the frustrating limitations I learned in school and places me in a world with a deep sense of where I come from and what my purpose today is? My total dissatisfaction with the mainstream version of history many of us are given started in anthropology class when I was a student in college. As the professor told us how there was a "missing link" that no one had found which connected apes to us, I saw what appeared to be an obvious lie on the degree of "the world is still flat". That just made no logical sense. The more the professor lectured, the more I wanted to find a source with better information. I was looking for a source that could see beyond the world being flat. Years later I found this in the shows on the history channel. My favorite is Ancient Aliens with the idea being that aliens have been visiting earth for a long time and they never stopped. In fact, according to our DNA, we very likely are not from this planet at all. We are the aliens. The best evidence I have seen of this is what happens with our body's circadian rhythm in space. Our circadian rhythm on earth is synced up with a 24 hour earth day where our bodily functions such as sleep become aligned with the hours in each day available to us on this planet. What happens in space? Human bodies in space go out of sync with an earth day circadian rhythm and they go in sync with a 24 hour and 40 minute day. This small fact might seem insignificant until you learn that a day on Mars is the exact same length. Our place in the universe has been lost for a long time and we are just getting ready to get it back! Would you join me in discovering this for yourself today by listening to this book? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jerry Banfield) Wed, 01 Feb 2017 23:49:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/World-History-Reloaded-Audiobook/B01MYDOP7W thebookvoice.com 04:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World History Reloaded Author: Jerry Banfield Narrator: Jerry Banfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-17 Publisher: Jerry Banfield Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Would you try listening to this book today to see world history the way I do in a way that liberates me from the frustrating limitations I learned in school and places me in a world with a deep sense of where I come from and what my purpose today is? My total dissatisfaction with the mainstream version of history many of us are given started in anthropology class when I was a student in college. As the professor told us how there was a "missing link" that no one had found which connected apes to us, I saw what appeared to be an obvious lie on the degree of "the world is still flat". That just made no logical sense. The more the professor lectured, the more I wanted to find a source with better information. I was looking for a source that could see beyond the world being flat. Years later I found this in the shows on the history channel. My favorite is Ancient Aliens with the idea being that aliens have been visiting earth for a long time and they never stopped. In fact, according to our DNA, we very likely are not from this planet at all. We are the aliens. The best evidence I have seen of this is what happens with our body's circadian rhythm in space. Our circadian rhythm on earth is synced up with a 24 hour earth day where our bodily functions such as sleep become aligned with the hours in each day available to us on this planet. What happens in space? Human bodies in space go out of sync with an earth day circadian rhythm and they go in sync with a 24 hour and 40 minute day. This small fact might seem insignificant until you learn that a day on Mars is the exact same length. Our place in the universe has been lost for a long time and we are just getting ready to get it back! Would you join me in discovering this for yourself today by listening to this book? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World History Reloaded Author: Jerry Banfield Narrator: Jerry Banfield Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-17 Publisher: Jerry Banfield Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Would you try listening to this book today to see world history the way I do in a way that liberates me from the frustrating limitations I learned in school and places me in a world with a deep sense of where I come from and what my purpose today is? My total dissatisfaction with the mainstream version of history many of us are given started in anthropology class when I was a student in college. As the professor told us how there was a "missing link" that no one had found which connected apes to us, I saw what appeared to be an obvious lie on the degree of "the world is still flat". That just made no logical sense. The more the professor lectured, the more I wanted to find a source with better information. I was looking for a source that could see beyond the world being flat. Years later I found this in the shows on the history channel. My favorite is Ancient Aliens with the idea being that aliens have been visiting earth for a long time and they never stopped. In fact, according to our DNA, we very likely are not from this planet at all. We are the aliens. The best evidence I have seen of this is what happens with our body's circadian rhythm in space. Our circadian rhythm on earth is synced up with a 24 hour earth day where our bodily functions such as sleep become aligned with the hours in each day available to us on this planet. What happens in space? Human bodies in space go out of sync with an earth day circadian rhythm and they go in sync with a 24 hour and 40 minute day. This small fact might seem insignificant until you learn that a day on Mars is the exact same length. Our place in the universe has been lost for a long time and we are just getting ready to get it back! Would you join me in discovering this for yourself today by listening to this book? Members Reviews: World history reloaded No Good for me gr gr hi lol bye so long ha ha me you https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Generalist-Audiobook/B002V0QU4C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Generalist Subtitle: Volume 6 Author: iMinds Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: We can all be smarter - keep learning every day with iMinds Generalist Volume 6. A compilation of diverse topics across our twelve categories, in Generalist Volume 6 you will learn about: The history of the Blues, the truth of the Spanish Inquisition, the phenomenon that is the Nazca Lines, the history of the Barbary Pirates, the story behind the concept of Murphys Law, the science of REM Sleep, the mystery of the Dropa Stones, the amazing history of Route 66, the ins and outs of political Lobbying, the film genre of Mocumentary, the science of alternative energy with Wind Power and the story of one of soccers greats - Pele. 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. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: iMinds compiles a wide range of topics in the sixth volume of their Generalist series, instructing on subjects like pop artist Andy Warhol, Murphy's Law, the Spanish Inquisition, and the soccer great Pele. The fast-paced presentation enables the listener to learn about the theory of Murphy's Law, the science of REM sleep, and the storied past of Route 66. The staff at iMinds handles the diversity well, always engaged and committed to educating in a style that is as methodical as it is melodious, whether they are elucidating on the Barbary pirates or the history of the blues. 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) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:02:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Generalist-Audiobook/B002V0QU4C thebookvoice.com 01:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Generalist Subtitle: Volume 6 Author: iMinds Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: We can all be smarter - keep learning every day with iMinds Generalist Volume 6. A compilation of diverse topics across our twelve categories, in Generalist Volume 6 you will learn about: The history of the Blues, the truth of the Spanish Inquisition, the phenomenon that is the Nazca Lines, the history of the Barbary Pirates, the story behind the concept of Murphys Law, the science of REM Sleep, the mystery of the Dropa Stones, the amazing history of Route 66, the ins and outs of political Lobbying, the film genre of Mocumentary, the science of alternative energy with Wind Power and the story of one of soccers greats - Pele. 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. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: iMinds compiles a wide range of topics in the sixth volume of their Generalist series, instructing on subjects like pop artist Andy Warhol, Murphy's Law, the Spanish Inquisition, and the soccer great Pele. The fast-paced presentation enables the listener to learn about the theory of Murphy's Law, the science of REM sleep, and the storied past of Route 66. The staff at iMinds handles the diversity well, always engaged and committed to educating in a style that is as methodical as it is melodious, whether they are elucidating on the Barbary pirates or the history of the blues. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Generalist Subtitle: Volume 6 Author: iMinds Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: We can all be smarter - keep learning every day with iMinds Generalist Volume 6. A compilation of diverse topics across our twelve categories, in Generalist Volume 6 you will learn about: The history of the Blues, the truth of the Spanish Inquisition, the phenomenon that is the Nazca Lines, the history of the Barbary Pirates, the story behind the concept of Murphys Law, the science of REM Sleep, the mystery of the Dropa Stones, the amazing history of Route 66, the ins and outs of political Lobbying, the film genre of Mocumentary, the science of alternative energy with Wind Power and the story of one of soccers greats - Pele. 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. Make your MP3 smarter with iMinds MindTracks, intersperse with music and enjoy learning a little about a lot.. knowledge of your own choice and in your own time. Editorial Reviews: iMinds compiles a wide range of topics in the sixth volume of their Generalist series, instructing on subjects like pop artist Andy Warhol, Murphy's Law, the Spanish Inquisition, and the soccer great Pele. The fast-paced presentation enables the listener to learn about the theory of Murphy's Law, the science of REM sleep, and the storied past of Route 66. The staff at iMinds handles the diversity well, always engaged and committed to educating in a style that is as methodical as it is melodious, whether they are elucidating on the Barbary pirates or the history of the blues. 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) Members Reviews: Excellent Compilation Any additional comments? The individual eight minute segments are wonderful, but these compilations are awesome. I hope they keep putting together these hour plus long segments, much easier to collect them all and to listen to. So Much Information is Brief! I really love this series! There is so much information in a short time. It is not boring as the narration is great and the information complete. Finding little details that I hadn't heard elsewhere. Did wonder where volume 5 is - will get it and future volumes! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Women-Who-Shaped-Politics-Audiobook/B06XD7F23R Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Women Who Shaped Politics Subtitle: Empowering stories of women who have shifted the political landscape Author: Sophy Ridge Narrator: Julie Teal Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From royalty to suffragettes and from campaigners to contemporary rebels, Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge explains the ways that women have changed the face of politics. Sophy Ridge has uncovered the extraordinary stories of the women who have shaped British politics. Never has the role of women in the political world ever been more on the news agenda, and Sophy has interviewed current and former MPs to gain exclusive insight into the role women play in politics at the highest level. The book also includes Theresa May's first at-length interview about her journey to becoming Prime Minister. Sophy provides gripping insight into historical and contemporary stories which will fascinate not just those interested in politics but those who want to know more about women's vital role in democracy. From royalty to writers and from class warriors to suffragettes, Sophy tells the story of those who put their lives on the line for equal rights and those who were the first to set foot inside the chambers of power, bringing together stories that you may think you know and stories that have recently been discovered. Looking at the different ways that women have shaped government allows her to draw parallels across history and uncover fascinating women you want to know more about. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sophy Ridge) Thu, 23 Mar 2017 22:24:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Women-Who-Shaped-Politics-Audiobook/B06XD7F23R thebookvoice.com 09:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Women Who Shaped Politics Subtitle: Empowering stories of women who have shifted the political landscape Author: Sophy Ridge Narrator: Julie Teal Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From royalty to suffragettes and from campaigners to contemporary rebels, Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge explains the ways that women have changed the face of politics. Sophy Ridge has uncovered the extraordinary stories of the women who have shaped British politics. Never has the role of women in the political world ever been more on the news agenda, and Sophy has interviewed current and former MPs to gain exclusive insight into the role women play in politics at the highest level. The book also includes Theresa May's first at-length interview about her journey to becoming Prime Minister. Sophy provides gripping insight into historical and contemporary stories which will fascinate not just those interested in politics but those who want to know more about women's vital role in democracy. From royalty to writers and from class warriors to suffragettes, Sophy tells the story of those who put their lives on the line for equal rights and those who were the first to set foot inside the chambers of power, bringing together stories that you may think you know and stories that have recently been discovered. Looking at the different ways that women have shaped government allows her to draw parallels across history and uncover fascinating women you want to know more about. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Women Who Shaped Politics Subtitle: Empowering stories of women who have shifted the political landscape Author: Sophy Ridge Narrator: Julie Teal Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-17 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From royalty to suffragettes and from campaigners to contemporary rebels, Sky News presenter Sophy Ridge explains the ways that women have changed the face of politics. Sophy Ridge has uncovered the extraordinary stories of the women who have shaped British politics. Never has the role of women in the political world ever been more on the news agenda, and Sophy has interviewed current and former MPs to gain exclusive insight into the role women play in politics at the highest level. The book also includes Theresa May's first at-length interview about her journey to becoming Prime Minister. Sophy provides gripping insight into historical and contemporary stories which will fascinate not just those interested in politics but those who want to know more about women's vital role in democracy. From royalty to writers and from class warriors to suffragettes, Sophy tells the story of those who put their lives on the line for equal rights and those who were the first to set foot inside the chambers of power, bringing together stories that you may think you know and stories that have recently been discovered. Looking at the different ways that women have shaped government allows her to draw parallels across history and uncover fascinating women you want to know more about. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-of-One-Child-by-Mei-Fong-Includes-Analysis-Audiobook/B01DE7M81O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of One Child by Mei Fong | Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Susan Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-16 Publisher: Instaread Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Summary of One Child by Mei Fong | Includes Analysis Preview: One Child provides a compelling personal and journalistic examination of China's infamous one-child policy. Tracing the policy back to its inception, One Child illuminates the myriad impacts it has had on Chinese society - and the dangerous implications it has for the nation's future growth and well-being.... PLEASE NOTE: This is summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of One Child: About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Instaread) Fri, 25 Mar 2016 17:08:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Summary-of-One-Child-by-Mei-Fong-Includes-Analysis-Audiobook/B01DE7M81O thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of One Child by Mei Fong | Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Susan Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-16 Publisher: Instaread Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Summary of One Child by Mei Fong | Includes Analysis Preview: One Child provides a compelling personal and journalistic examination of China's infamous one-child policy. Tracing the policy back to its inception, One Child illuminates the myriad impacts it has had on Chinese society - and the dangerous implications it has for the nation's future growth and well-being.... PLEASE NOTE: This is summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of One Child: About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of One Child by Mei Fong | Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Susan Murphy Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-16 Publisher: Instaread Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Summary of One Child by Mei Fong | Includes Analysis Preview: One Child provides a compelling personal and journalistic examination of China's infamous one-child policy. Tracing the policy back to its inception, One Child illuminates the myriad impacts it has had on Chinese society - and the dangerous implications it has for the nation's future growth and well-being.... PLEASE NOTE: This is summary and analysis of the book and NOT the original book. Inside this Instaread Summary of One Child: About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary, and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. Members Reviews: A personal look at a tragic chapter in China's history In the 1980s, the Peopleâs Republic of China embarked on a one-child-per-family policy that was enforced through some draconian and often inhumane ways. In her book One Child, author Mei Fong gives a highly personal account of the history, implementation, and future implications of this policy, including the fact that, while China was not the only country to have such a policy, it implemented it in a uniquely harsh way, and is now paying the price for its short sightedness. Neighboring countries, from which women are often lured or kidnapped to become wives of the surplus of males that resulted from the policy, are also suffering; as are many married couples in China, who now have to care for two sets of aging parents as well as their one child because of the lack of siblings. Summary of One Child by Mei Fong by Instaread gives a sneak peek inside the book, with a detailed analysis of the main points, and is highly recommended if you wish to know more about a book before you make a purchase decision. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review. China's future generation With all the talk about China in the news, its easy to become curious. It seems that their economy is a constant source of debate, but their skewed perspective on human rights is also intriguing. "One Child" provides a compelling personal and journalistic examination of China's infamous one-child policy. Tracing the policy back to its inception, "One Child" illuminates the myriad impacts it has had on Chinese society, as well as the dangerous implications it has for the future of the nation. This Instaread review distills this journalistic non-fiction book into 9 key takeaways that range from the propaganda behind the one-child policy to the economic effects it has had. The Chinese education and culture sets up many of these only children for trouble in marriage, and has created a horde of unmarried millennial men. Another gem Instaread analyzes and expounds upon is the impact that growing up without siblings has had on Chinese adults. Some lessons are best taught in the family. I highly enjoyed this summary and would recommend it to anyone. I was given a copy of this book to review it. China's One Child Policy I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. While this summary of "One Child" was interesting to read, it is also very sad. The book is about the effects of China's one child policy that was enacted in 1980. The Communist Party intended to strengthen the country with this policy, but it has turned into a national crisis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Punishment-Audiobook/B002V0GIY4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Punishment Author: Crispin Sartwell Narrator: Cliff Robertson, Robert Guillaume Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Any understanding of punishment depends heavily on our interpretation of both authority and responsibility. Paternalism is one set of beliefs about who should have authority; it obviously has been applied within the family, and it has a highly controversial application in government. The authority of law and the state is a topic of philosophical interest extending at least back to Socrates. The way one understands the role and power of the state in turn depends on assumptions about human nature. The philosopher Thomas Hobbes emphasized the benefits of a "common power", based on the view that mankind is naturally warlike, acquisitive, and egoistic. By contrast, John Locke emphasized the benefits of liberty, based on the view that people are naturally free and equal, forming governments only for the purpose of protecting life and property. Criminal responsibility requires that a person be able to freely conform his conduct to law. An act is excused if the perpetrator did not act voluntarily (e.g., due to insanity); it is justified if there was good reason to voluntarily commit the act. Assigning criminal responsibility is one of the most difficult and immediate problems in any criminal justice system. Controversy continues today about corporal punishment, imprisonment, and capital punishment. Society questions if any of these methods offer retribution for the crime committed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Crispin Sartwell) Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:57:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Punishment-Audiobook/B002V0GIY4 thebookvoice.com 02:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Punishment Author: Crispin Sartwell Narrator: Cliff Robertson, Robert Guillaume Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Any understanding of punishment depends heavily on our interpretation of both authority and responsibility. Paternalism is one set of beliefs about who should have authority; it obviously has been applied within the family, and it has a highly controversial application in government. The authority of law and the state is a topic of philosophical interest extending at least back to Socrates. The way one understands the role and power of the state in turn depends on assumptions about human nature. The philosopher Thomas Hobbes emphasized the benefits of a "common power", based on the view that mankind is naturally warlike, acquisitive, and egoistic. By contrast, John Locke emphasized the benefits of liberty, based on the view that people are naturally free and equal, forming governments only for the purpose of protecting life and property. Criminal responsibility requires that a person be able to freely conform his conduct to law. An act is excused if the perpetrator did not act voluntarily (e.g., due to insanity); it is justified if there was good reason to voluntarily commit the act. Assigning criminal responsibility is one of the most difficult and immediate problems in any criminal justice system. Controversy continues today about corporal punishment, imprisonment, and capital punishment. Society questions if any of these methods offer retribution for the crime committed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Punishment Author: Crispin Sartwell Narrator: Cliff Robertson, Robert Guillaume Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Any understanding of punishment depends heavily on our interpretation of both authority and responsibility. Paternalism is one set of beliefs about who should have authority; it obviously has been applied within the family, and it has a highly controversial application in government. The authority of law and the state is a topic of philosophical interest extending at least back to Socrates. The way one understands the role and power of the state in turn depends on assumptions about human nature. The philosopher Thomas Hobbes emphasized the benefits of a "common power", based on the view that mankind is naturally warlike, acquisitive, and egoistic. By contrast, John Locke emphasized the benefits of liberty, based on the view that people are naturally free and equal, forming governments only for the purpose of protecting life and property. Criminal responsibility requires that a person be able to freely conform his conduct to law. An act is excused if the perpetrator did not act voluntarily (e.g., due to insanity); it is justified if there was good reason to voluntarily commit the act. Assigning criminal responsibility is one of the most difficult and immediate problems in any criminal justice system. Controversy continues today about corporal punishment, imprisonment, and capital punishment. Society questions if any of these methods offer retribution for the crime committed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-War-Audiobook/B074TXRB3W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's War Author: David Olusoga Narrator: Nigel Carrington Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War. Every major battle fought on the Western Front, from the First Battle of Ypres to the Second Battle of the Marne, was fought by Allied armies that were multi-racial and multi-ethnic. Yet from the moment the guns fell silent the role of non-white soldiers was forgotten. The World's War brings to life the searing experiences of the hundreds of thousands of non-white troops whose bravery contributed to the final Allied victory. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Olusoga) Thu, 31 Aug 2017 03:07:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Worlds-War-Audiobook/B074TXRB3W thebookvoice.com 16:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's War Author: David Olusoga Narrator: Nigel Carrington Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War. Every major battle fought on the Western Front, from the First Battle of Ypres to the Second Battle of the Marne, was fought by Allied armies that were multi-racial and multi-ethnic. Yet from the moment the guns fell silent the role of non-white soldiers was forgotten. The World's War brings to life the searing experiences of the hundreds of thousands of non-white troops whose bravery contributed to the final Allied victory. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World's War Author: David Olusoga Narrator: Nigel Carrington Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A unique account of the millions of colonial troops who fought in the First World War. Every major battle fought on the Western Front, from the First Battle of Ypres to the Second Battle of the Marne, was fought by Allied armies that were multi-racial and multi-ethnic. Yet from the moment the guns fell silent the role of non-white soldiers was forgotten. The World's War brings to life the searing experiences of the hundreds of thousands of non-white troops whose bravery contributed to the final Allied victory. Members Reviews: Review Great knowledge that was shared in this book and found it really good to listen too. Fascinating A sad & fascinating story that should be more widely known.I highly recommend this book. A great read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Woman-in-History-Audiobook/B01L7JX65S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Woman in History Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-16 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This book describes the role of women and their significance in different eras and regions of the world. The place they held in various cultures and how they influenced the growth or downfall of different civilizations and empires. Most of the world's history was written primarily by men and it usually included an account of the activities of men in war, politics and diplomacy. Women usually belonged in the background and history hardly recorded their works or accomplishments. biacuaduc@gmail.com (IntroBooks) Wed, 31 Aug 2016 03:56:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Woman-in-History-Audiobook/B01L7JX65S thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Woman in History Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-16 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This book describes the role of women and their significance in different eras and regions of the world. The place they held in various cultures and how they influenced the growth or downfall of different civilizations and empires. Most of the world's history was written primarily by men and it usually included an account of the activities of men in war, politics and diplomacy. Women usually belonged in the background and history hardly recorded their works or accomplishments. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Woman in History Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-16 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This book describes the role of women and their significance in different eras and regions of the world. The place they held in various cultures and how they influenced the growth or downfall of different civilizations and empires. Most of the world's history was written primarily by men and it usually included an account of the activities of men in war, politics and diplomacy. Women usually belonged in the background and history hardly recorded their works or accomplishments. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-rebelion-del-Loto-Blanco-Audiobook/B00ZGUDSBC Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: La rebelión del Loto Blanco Subtitular: Una sociedad secreta en pie de guerra [White Lotus Rebellion: A secret society on a war footing] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-12-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: A mediados del siglo XIV la secta del Loto Blanco, fundada varios siglos atrás por un monje budista, organizó una insurgencia popular contra la dinastía mongola Yuan. Esta rebelión, liderada por el peón agrícola Zhu Yuanzhang sentó un precedente en la historia de China, pues a partir de entonces El Loto Blanco se convirtió en el ejemplo a seguir por otras cientos de sectas secretas que combaten hasta el día de hoy contra las injusticias de quienes gobiernan. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) Fri, 12 Jun 2015 06:41:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/La-rebelion-del-Loto-Blanco-Audiobook/B00ZGUDSBC thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: La rebelión del Loto Blanco Subtitular: Una sociedad secreta en pie de guerra [White Lotus Rebellion: A secret society on a war footing] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-12-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: A mediados del siglo XIV la secta del Loto Blanco, fundada varios siglos atrás por un monje budista, organizó una insurgencia popular contra la dinastía mongola Yuan. Esta rebelión, liderada por el peón agrícola Zhu Yuanzhang sentó un precedente en la historia de China, pues a partir de entonces El Loto Blanco se convirtió en el ejemplo a seguir por otras cientos de sectas secretas que combaten hasta el día de hoy contra las injusticias de quienes gobiernan. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: La rebelión del Loto Blanco Subtitular: Una sociedad secreta en pie de guerra [White Lotus Rebellion: A secret society on a war footing] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-12-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: A mediados del siglo XIV la secta del Loto Blanco, fundada varios siglos atrás por un monje budista, organizó una insurgencia popular contra la dinastía mongola Yuan. Esta rebelión, liderada por el peón agrícola Zhu Yuanzhang sentó un precedente en la historia de China, pues a partir de entonces El Loto Blanco se convirtió en el ejemplo a seguir por otras cientos de sectas secretas que combaten hasta el día de hoy contra las injusticias de quienes gobiernan. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-storia-delle-streghe-A-Brief-History-of-the-Witches-Audiobook/B007D56IYW Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Breve storia delle streghe [A Brief History of the Witches] Autore: Andrea Malossini Narratore: Alice De Toma Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-27-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: Un agile e completo audiolibro per conoscere la vera storia della stregoneria. Vera e completa perché interamente basata su autentiche tradizioni popolari meticolosamente documentate dall'autore. Contenuti: Le origini della credenza nelle streghe I sabba Incantesimi, sortilegi e malefici L'Inquisizione e la caccia alle streghe I processi e le torture. Learn the true history of witchcraft. This book is true and complete, because it is based entirely based on authentic folk traditions meticulously documented by the author. Contents: "The Origins of the Belief in Witchcraft", "The Sabbath", "Spells and Curses", "The Inquisition and the Witch-hunt", "Processes and Torture. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Malossini) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:17:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Breve-storia-delle-streghe-A-Brief-History-of-the-Witches-Audiobook/B007D56IYW thebookvoice.com 00:02:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Breve storia delle streghe [A Brief History of the Witches] Autore: Andrea Malossini Narratore: Alice De Toma Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-27-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: Un agile e completo audiolibro per conoscere la vera storia della stregoneria. Vera e completa perché interamente basata su autentiche tradizioni popolari meticolosamente documentate dall'autore. Contenuti: Le origini della credenza nelle streghe I sabba Incantesimi, sortilegi e malefici L'Inquisizione e la caccia alle streghe I processi e le torture. Learn the true history of witchcraft. This book is true and complete, because it is based entirely based on authentic folk traditions meticulously documented by the author. Contents: "The Origins of the Belief in Witchcraft", "The Sabbath", "Spells and Curses", "The Inquisition and the Witch-hunt", "Processes and Torture. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Breve storia delle streghe [A Brief History of the Witches] Autore: Andrea Malossini Narratore: Alice De Toma Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-27-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: Un agile e completo audiolibro per conoscere la vera storia della stregoneria. Vera e completa perché interamente basata su autentiche tradizioni popolari meticolosamente documentate dall'autore. Contenuti: Le origini della credenza nelle streghe I sabba Incantesimi, sortilegi e malefici L'Inquisizione e la caccia alle streghe I processi e le torture. Learn the true history of witchcraft. This book is true and complete, because it is based entirely based on authentic folk traditions meticulously documented by the author. Contents: "The Origins of the Belief in Witchcraft", "The Sabbath", "Spells and Curses", "The Inquisition and the Witch-hunt", "Processes and Torture. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Kamikaze-Hunters-Audiobook/B01AAX21UI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kamikaze Hunters Author: Will Iredale Narrator: Jonathan Keebel Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or kamikaze. A story of courage, The Kamikaze Hunters is a gripping account of how a few brave men helped to ensure peace. Critic Reviews: "A gripping account of a virtually unknown drama.... His story is laced with vivid anecdotes which wonderfully illustrate the character and calibre of the individuals who took up this great challenge." (Jonathan Dimbleby) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Will Iredale) Thu, 04 Feb 2016 19:07:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Kamikaze-Hunters-Audiobook/B01AAX21UI thebookvoice.com 13:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kamikaze Hunters Author: Will Iredale Narrator: Jonathan Keebel Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or kamikaze. A story of courage, The Kamikaze Hunters is a gripping account of how a few brave men helped to ensure peace. Critic Reviews: "A gripping account of a virtually unknown drama.... His story is laced with vivid anecdotes which wonderfully illustrate the character and calibre of the individuals who took up this great challenge." (Jonathan Dimbleby) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kamikaze Hunters Author: Will Iredale Narrator: Jonathan Keebel Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 02-04-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In May 1945, with victory in Europe established, the war was all but over. But on the other side of the world, the Allies were still engaged in a bitter struggle to control the Pacific. And it was then that the Japanese unleashed a terrible new form of warfare: the suicide pilots, or kamikaze. A story of courage, The Kamikaze Hunters is a gripping account of how a few brave men helped to ensure peace. Critic Reviews: "A gripping account of a virtually unknown drama.... His story is laced with vivid anecdotes which wonderfully illustrate the character and calibre of the individuals who took up this great challenge." (Jonathan Dimbleby) Members Reviews: Riveting story, didn't want it to end As the books opening suggests, the RNs Pacific fleet and the fleet air arm's actions are not well known at all. The book sheds light on this forgotten fleet and is a fascinating insight into the background, training and ultimate actions of these young men. I really enjoyed the performance of this book and would highly recommend. A must for those interested in British Military history. The book delivers an outstanding very personal heartfelt account of the great achievements of the Royal Navy's forgotten war. A window into a forgotten group of fighting men A really interesting look at an area of WW2 the Fleet Air Arm in the Pacific. Well read. Detailed history & events of Navy's Fleet Air Ar A well read comprehensive history of flying in the British Navy, the plans, people and battles with a good amount of first hand accounts. Interesting and informative. A long overdue history of the British Pacific Fleet. I found the chapter on the Palembang airstrikes enthralling. Well worth the investment in time to listen to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/81-Days-Below-Zero-Audiobook/B015GF2FUG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 81 Days Below Zero Subtitle: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness Author: Brian Murphy Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska's Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a crash that claimed all but one - Leon Crane. With little more than a parachute for cover and an old Boy Scout knife in his pocket, Crane now found himself alone in subzero temperatures. Crane knew that his chance of survival dropped swiftly with each passing day. This is his story. Critic Reviews: "This is a great story, wonderfully told...seamlessly interweaving the pilot's intense struggle against the elements with the broader history of the war, Alaska, and the home front." (Eric Jay Dolin) "Murphy's instincts for pacing and re-creating emotions, dialogue and details are so finely crafted that you might find yourself shivering right along with Crane." (Minneapolis Star Tribune) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Brian Murphy) Thu, 01 Oct 2015 15:13:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/81-Days-Below-Zero-Audiobook/B015GF2FUG thebookvoice.com 08:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 81 Days Below Zero Subtitle: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness Author: Brian Murphy Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska's Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a crash that claimed all but one - Leon Crane. With little more than a parachute for cover and an old Boy Scout knife in his pocket, Crane now found himself alone in subzero temperatures. Crane knew that his chance of survival dropped swiftly with each passing day. This is his story. Critic Reviews: "This is a great story, wonderfully told...seamlessly interweaving the pilot's intense struggle against the elements with the broader history of the war, Alaska, and the home front." (Eric Jay Dolin) "Murphy's instincts for pacing and re-creating emotions, dialogue and details are so finely crafted that you might find yourself shivering right along with Crane." (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 81 Days Below Zero Subtitle: The Incredible Survival Story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness Author: Brian Murphy Narrator: Richard Ferrone Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1943, five Army aviators left Alaska's Ladd Field on a routine flight to test their hastily retrofitted B-24 Liberator in harsh winter conditions. The mission ended in a crash that claimed all but one - Leon Crane. With little more than a parachute for cover and an old Boy Scout knife in his pocket, Crane now found himself alone in subzero temperatures. Crane knew that his chance of survival dropped swiftly with each passing day. This is his story. Critic Reviews: "This is a great story, wonderfully told...seamlessly interweaving the pilot's intense struggle against the elements with the broader history of the war, Alaska, and the home front." (Eric Jay Dolin) "Murphy's instincts for pacing and re-creating emotions, dialogue and details are so finely crafted that you might find yourself shivering right along with Crane." (Minneapolis Star Tribune) Members Reviews: 81 seconds of relevance. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A different book. What will your next listen be? A different book. What three words best describe Richard Ferrones performance? In all fairness, the narration was fine. What character would you cut from 81 Days Below Zero? This book is supposed to be the incredible story of a World War II Pilot in Alaska's Frozen Wilderness and simply isn't. Im 5 hours in and the majority of the damn thing jumps from irrelevant historical passage to irrelevant historical passage with a bit of "oh, he's a bit hungry now" thrown in. If you're looking for a gripping story of incredible survival, as I was, I'd suggest examining your cat litter tray before listening to this garbage. Any additional comments? Yeah, the title is false advertising. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-80er-Jahre-Zwischen-Pershing-und-Perestroika-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK89CC Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 80er Jahre. Zwischen Pershing und Perestroika (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Friedensdemo und Neutronenbombe, Waldsterben, die Katastrophe von Tschernobyl und die Gründung der Grünen. Die 80er Jahre sind gezeichnet von Harmoniesucht und Desillusion zugleich. Es ist die Zeit der Existenzängste, der Bedrohung des Friedens durch die Bombe, aber auch der Mobilisierung der Bevölkerung und der Hoffnung auf Perestroika und Glasnost. Demos und Friedensmärsche gehören beinahe zum Alltag der Republik, man redet mit, und schließlich hört man einen Ruf besonders laut: "Wir sind das Volk!" Die Mauer fällt... Die sorgsam zusammengestellten Originaltöne aus Politik, Gesellschaft, Kunst und Wirtschaft lassen die 80er Jahre wieder lebendig werden. (c) + (p) 2000 Hessischer Rundfunk Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:19:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-80er-Jahre-Zwischen-Pershing-und-Perestroika-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK89CC thebookvoice.com 02:27:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 80er Jahre. Zwischen Pershing und Perestroika (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Friedensdemo und Neutronenbombe, Waldsterben, die Katastrophe von Tschernobyl und die Gründung der Grünen. Die 80er Jahre sind gezeichnet von Harmoniesucht und Desillusion zugleich. Es ist die Zeit der Existenzängste, der Bedrohung des Friedens durch die Bombe, aber auch der Mobilisierung der Bevölkerung und der Hoffnung auf Perestroika und Glasnost. Demos und Friedensmärsche gehören beinahe zum Alltag der Republik, man redet mit, und schließlich hört man einen Ruf besonders laut: "Wir sind das Volk!" Die Mauer fällt... Die sorgsam zusammengestellten Originaltöne aus Politik, Gesellschaft, Kunst und Wirtschaft lassen die 80er Jahre wieder lebendig werden. (c) + (p) 2000 Hessischer Rundfunk Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 80er Jahre. Zwischen Pershing und Perestroika (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Friedensdemo und Neutronenbombe, Waldsterben, die Katastrophe von Tschernobyl und die Gründung der Grünen. Die 80er Jahre sind gezeichnet von Harmoniesucht und Desillusion zugleich. Es ist die Zeit der Existenzängste, der Bedrohung des Friedens durch die Bombe, aber auch der Mobilisierung der Bevölkerung und der Hoffnung auf Perestroika und Glasnost. Demos und Friedensmärsche gehören beinahe zum Alltag der Republik, man redet mit, und schließlich hört man einen Ruf besonders laut: "Wir sind das Volk!" Die Mauer fällt... Die sorgsam zusammengestellten Originaltöne aus Politik, Gesellschaft, Kunst und Wirtschaft lassen die 80er Jahre wieder lebendig werden. (c) + (p) 2000 Hessischer Rundfunk Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-60er-Jahre-Plastik-Pop-und-Flowerpower-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK86RU Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 60er Jahre: Plastik, Pop und Flowerpower (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Theodor W. Adorno, Willy Brandt, Rudi Dutschke u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; hr2-Hörbuch Bestenliste Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 03:25:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-60er-Jahre-Plastik-Pop-und-Flowerpower-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK86RU thebookvoice.com 02:25:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 60er Jahre: Plastik, Pop und Flowerpower (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Theodor W. Adorno, Willy Brandt, Rudi Dutschke u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; hr2-Hörbuch Bestenliste Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 60er Jahre: Plastik, Pop und Flowerpower (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 25 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Theodor W. Adorno, Willy Brandt, Rudi Dutschke u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; hr2-Hörbuch Bestenliste Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-90er-Jahre-Techno-Treuhand-Teletubbies-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK8AVW Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 90er Jahre: Techno, Treuhand, Teletubbies (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 26 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Helmut Kohl, Bill Clinton, Wolf Biermann u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; hr2-Hörbuch Bestenliste Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 13:05:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-90er-Jahre-Techno-Treuhand-Teletubbies-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK8AVW thebookvoice.com 02:26:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 90er Jahre: Techno, Treuhand, Teletubbies (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 26 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Helmut Kohl, Bill Clinton, Wolf Biermann u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; hr2-Hörbuch Bestenliste Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 90er Jahre: Techno, Treuhand, Teletubbies (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 26 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Helmut Kohl, Bill Clinton, Wolf Biermann u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; hr2-Hörbuch Bestenliste Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-50er-Jahre-Zwischen-Wirtschaftswunder-und-Wiederbewaffnung-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK860W Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 50er Jahre: Zwischen Wirtschaftswunder und Wiederbewaffnung (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: div. Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Konrad Adenauer, Ludwig Erhard, Willy Brandt u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:19:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-50er-Jahre-Zwischen-Wirtschaftswunder-und-Wiederbewaffnung-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK860W thebookvoice.com 02:27:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 50er Jahre: Zwischen Wirtschaftswunder und Wiederbewaffnung (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: div. Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Konrad Adenauer, Ludwig Erhard, Willy Brandt u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 50er Jahre: Zwischen Wirtschaftswunder und Wiederbewaffnung (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: div. Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 27 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Mit Originaltönen von Konrad Adenauer, Ludwig Erhard, Willy Brandt u.a. Auszeichnungen: Deutscher Hörbuchpreis 2005 des WDR; Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-70er-Jahre-Von-Raeucherstaebchen-bis-Rasterfahndung-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK87TW Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 70er Jahre: Von Räucherstäbchen bis Rasterfahndung (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 26 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: RAF, Energiekrise, Schlagerparade, Willy Brandts Kniefall in Warschau. In den 70er Jahren hatte der uneingeschränkte Konsum ein Ende, der Terrorismus wütete, Utopien wurden zerstört. Die heile Welt fand sich in Schlagern wieder, in Blumendekor und Schlaghosen. Und gleichzeitig beginnt in dieser Zeit die Entwicklung zu einem modernen Europa... Dorothee Meyer-Kahrweg, Feature-Redakteurin beim Hessischen Rundfunk, hat hier verschiedene Originalaufnahmen, von politischen Reden über Interviews mit Prominenten bis hin zu Schlagern, mit kompetenten Kommentaren zusammengestellt. So entsteht ein umfassendes, ebenso lehrreiches wie unterhaltsames Feature über die 70er Jahre. (c) + (p) 1999 Hessischer Rundfunk Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg) Fri, 27 Jul 2007 17:19:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Die-70er-Jahre-Von-Raeucherstaebchen-bis-Rasterfahndung-Chronik-des-Jahrhunderts-Audiobook/B00TPK87TW thebookvoice.com 02:26:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 70er Jahre: Von Räucherstäbchen bis Rasterfahndung (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 26 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: RAF, Energiekrise, Schlagerparade, Willy Brandts Kniefall in Warschau. In den 70er Jahren hatte der uneingeschränkte Konsum ein Ende, der Terrorismus wütete, Utopien wurden zerstört. Die heile Welt fand sich in Schlagern wieder, in Blumendekor und Schlaghosen. Und gleichzeitig beginnt in dieser Zeit die Entwicklung zu einem modernen Europa... Dorothee Meyer-Kahrweg, Feature-Redakteurin beim Hessischen Rundfunk, hat hier verschiedene Originalaufnahmen, von politischen Reden über Interviews mit Prominenten bis hin zu Schlagern, mit kompetenten Kommentaren zusammengestellt. So entsteht ein umfassendes, ebenso lehrreiches wie unterhaltsames Feature über die 70er Jahre. (c) + (p) 1999 Hessischer Rundfunk Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Die 70er Jahre: Von Räucherstäbchen bis Rasterfahndung (Chronik des Jahrhunderts) Autor:: Dorothee Mayer-Kahrweg Erzähler: Birgitta Assheuer, Peter Heusch Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 26 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-27-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: RAF, Energiekrise, Schlagerparade, Willy Brandts Kniefall in Warschau. In den 70er Jahren hatte der uneingeschränkte Konsum ein Ende, der Terrorismus wütete, Utopien wurden zerstört. Die heile Welt fand sich in Schlagern wieder, in Blumendekor und Schlaghosen. Und gleichzeitig beginnt in dieser Zeit die Entwicklung zu einem modernen Europa... Dorothee Meyer-Kahrweg, Feature-Redakteurin beim Hessischen Rundfunk, hat hier verschiedene Originalaufnahmen, von politischen Reden über Interviews mit Prominenten bis hin zu Schlagern, mit kompetenten Kommentaren zusammengestellt. So entsteht ein umfassendes, ebenso lehrreiches wie unterhaltsames Feature über die 70er Jahre. (c) + (p) 1999 Hessischer Rundfunk Kritik Bewertungen: Geschichte kann so spannend sein! --FREUNDIN https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Big-Men-Broken-Dreams-Audiobook/B00BFV7LL4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Men, Broken Dreams Author: Tim Bowden Narrator: Tim Bowden Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Big Men, Broken Dreams, Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson relive the vicious tribal struggle that took place in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea through the 1980s while they were there to film documentaries. Connolly and Anderson recount to presenter Tim Bowden the devastating effects that blind ambition, welfare, destruction, and grief have on human beings - and how they managed to record 60 hours of footage while living in a grass hut with their 2-year-old daughter, Catherine. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Bowden) Sun, 17 Feb 2013 21:43:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Big-Men-Broken-Dreams-Audiobook/B00BFV7LL4 thebookvoice.com 02:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Men, Broken Dreams Author: Tim Bowden Narrator: Tim Bowden Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Big Men, Broken Dreams, Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson relive the vicious tribal struggle that took place in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea through the 1980s while they were there to film documentaries. Connolly and Anderson recount to presenter Tim Bowden the devastating effects that blind ambition, welfare, destruction, and grief have on human beings - and how they managed to record 60 hours of footage while living in a grass hut with their 2-year-old daughter, Catherine. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Men, Broken Dreams Author: Tim Bowden Narrator: Tim Bowden Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Big Men, Broken Dreams, Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson relive the vicious tribal struggle that took place in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea through the 1980s while they were there to film documentaries. Connolly and Anderson recount to presenter Tim Bowden the devastating effects that blind ambition, welfare, destruction, and grief have on human beings - and how they managed to record 60 hours of footage while living in a grass hut with their 2-year-old daughter, Catherine. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Le-ricette-delle-streghe-The-Recipes-of-Witches-Audiobook/B007D56M8O Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Le ricette delle streghe [The Recipes of Witches] Autore: Andrea Malossini Narratore: Valeria Ianniello Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 34 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-27-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: 600 ricette per filtri, incantesimi, scongiuri e malie. Tutte provengono da documenti originali scritti tra il XIV e il XVIII secolo. Le ricette sono suddivise in due grandi categorie: stregoneria nera (incanti, sortilegi e malefìci) e stregoneria bianca (rimedi, controfatture e prodigi benefici). Per ognuna delle ricette riportate sono indicati gli ingredienti e i metodi per eseguirle. Quando è stato possibile sono stati pure indicati il nome della strega o dello stregone. Here are 600 recipes for spells, potions, and incantations. All are from original documents written between the 14th and 18th centuries. The recipes are divided into two broad categories: black witchcraft (spells, black magic, and evil spirits) and white witchcraft (remediation and beneficent wonders). For each of the recipes or spells, ingredients are listed along with methods to perform them. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Malossini) Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:10:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Le-ricette-delle-streghe-The-Recipes-of-Witches-Audiobook/B007D56M8O thebookvoice.com 02:34:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Le ricette delle streghe [The Recipes of Witches] Autore: Andrea Malossini Narratore: Valeria Ianniello Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 34 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-27-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: 600 ricette per filtri, incantesimi, scongiuri e malie. Tutte provengono da documenti originali scritti tra il XIV e il XVIII secolo. Le ricette sono suddivise in due grandi categorie: stregoneria nera (incanti, sortilegi e malefìci) e stregoneria bianca (rimedi, controfatture e prodigi benefici). Per ognuna delle ricette riportate sono indicati gli ingredienti e i metodi per eseguirle. Quando è stato possibile sono stati pure indicati il nome della strega o dello stregone. Here are 600 recipes for spells, potions, and incantations. All are from original documents written between the 14th and 18th centuries. The recipes are divided into two broad categories: black witchcraft (spells, black magic, and evil spirits) and white witchcraft (remediation and beneficent wonders). For each of the recipes or spells, ingredients are listed along with methods to perform them. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titolo: Le ricette delle streghe [The Recipes of Witches] Autore: Andrea Malossini Narratore: Valeria Ianniello Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 34 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 02-27-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: History, World Riepilogo Editore: 600 ricette per filtri, incantesimi, scongiuri e malie. Tutte provengono da documenti originali scritti tra il XIV e il XVIII secolo. Le ricette sono suddivise in due grandi categorie: stregoneria nera (incanti, sortilegi e malefìci) e stregoneria bianca (rimedi, controfatture e prodigi benefici). Per ognuna delle ricette riportate sono indicati gli ingredienti e i metodi per eseguirle. Quando è stato possibile sono stati pure indicati il nome della strega o dello stregone. Here are 600 recipes for spells, potions, and incantations. All are from original documents written between the 14th and 18th centuries. The recipes are divided into two broad categories: black witchcraft (spells, black magic, and evil spirits) and white witchcraft (remediation and beneficent wonders). For each of the recipes or spells, ingredients are listed along with methods to perform them. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Peculiar-Life-of-Sundays-Audiobook/B0039XETD4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peculiar Life of Sundays Author: Stephen Miller Narrator: Alex Day Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sunday observance in the Christian West was an important religious issue from late Antiquity until at least the early 20th century. In England the subject was debated in Parliament for six centuries. During the reign of Charles I disagreements about Sunday observance were a factor in the Puritan flight from England. In America the Sunday question loomed large in the nations newspapers. In the 19th century, it was the lengthiest of our national debatesoutlasting those of temperance and slavery. In a more secular age, many writers have been haunted by the afterlife of Sunday. Wallace Stevens speaks of the peculiar life of Sundays. For Kris Kristofferson theres something in a Sunday, / Makes a body feel alone. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Miller) Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:09:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Peculiar-Life-of-Sundays-Audiobook/B0039XETD4 thebookvoice.com 11:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peculiar Life of Sundays Author: Stephen Miller Narrator: Alex Day Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sunday observance in the Christian West was an important religious issue from late Antiquity until at least the early 20th century. In England the subject was debated in Parliament for six centuries. During the reign of Charles I disagreements about Sunday observance were a factor in the Puritan flight from England. In America the Sunday question loomed large in the nations newspapers. In the 19th century, it was the lengthiest of our national debatesoutlasting those of temperance and slavery. In a more secular age, many writers have been haunted by the afterlife of Sunday. Wallace Stevens speaks of the peculiar life of Sundays. For Kris Kristofferson theres something in a Sunday, / Makes a body feel alone. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Peculiar Life of Sundays Author: Stephen Miller Narrator: Alex Day Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-10 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sunday observance in the Christian West was an important religious issue from late Antiquity until at least the early 20th century. In England the subject was debated in Parliament for six centuries. During the reign of Charles I disagreements about Sunday observance were a factor in the Puritan flight from England. In America the Sunday question loomed large in the nations newspapers. In the 19th century, it was the lengthiest of our national debatesoutlasting those of temperance and slavery. In a more secular age, many writers have been haunted by the afterlife of Sunday. Wallace Stevens speaks of the peculiar life of Sundays. For Kris Kristofferson theres something in a Sunday, / Makes a body feel alone. Members Reviews: Fascinating and Useful The book begins with what might be called a thematic chapter titled "Sunday Gladness, Sunday Gloom" that sets the tone of the discussion for the book. The second chapter gives a summary of Sunday in antiquity, focusing on Augustine. The bulk of the book is then devoted to looking at how Sunday was observed in England from the Elizabethan through the Victorian eras (chs 3-6) and in the USA from the colonial to the current period (chs 7-8). Miller concludes with a chapter on Sunday in the current American religious context. The novel, and most useful, aspect of Miller's approach is that he presents the practice of Sunday through the experiences of prominent writers who wrote about how they experienced and practiced Sunday. The writers from which he draws range from observant Christians such as William Law and Jonathan Edwards, to non-observant Christians (those who no longer worshiped, but had not publicly denied Christianity (such as Oliver Goldsmith and John Ruskin), to lapsed Christians such as Henry David Thoreau and Robert Lowell (those who were raised as Christians but as adults had publicly departed from the faith). This approach enables Miller to avoid the theological discussions and disputes, and focuses on how people actually practiced their Sundays. All in all, a well-written and helpful piece of work. A sprightly work of synthesis Although this sprightly work of synthesis begins with a chapter on Sunday in antiquity, it is largely a study of Sunday observance in England and America from the Reformation to the present. With only a nod here and there to the Sunday behavior of ordinary people on the Christian day of rest, Miller largely treats the views about Sunday--expansively defined--of such influential individuals as Samuel Johnson, William Law, Joseph Addison, Jonathan Edwards, Oliver Goldsmith, Joshua Reynolds, John Ruskin, Henry David Thoreau, Wallace Stevens, Robert Lowell, and Walt Whitman. Miller is especially drawn to those, like Thoreau, who dabble in thinking of Sunday as the day of the Sun. Miller writes gracefully, defining his terms simply and usually without condescension. (Such is the current state of education that I cheerfully grant him considerable leeway along those lines in any case.) Occasionally Miller misses a source that might have provided a different perspective on one of his characters, such as Ann Twaite's Glimpses of the Wonderful: The Life of Philip Henry Gosse (2002). And Miller is overly anxious to broaden adherence to the Christian faith unless a character explicitly and determinedly announces his anti-Christianity. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-I-Filmed-the-War-Audiobook/B005HF3EJC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How I Filmed the War Author: Geoffrey H Malins Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-11 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents a complete and unabridged audiobook covering the war-time activities of the British Empire's official military Cinematographer. Follow him as he sets out from Britain, crosses the channel and enters the domain of trench warfare, chemical weapons, explosive shells and constant danger. Lieutenant Geoffrey Malins became famous for his films taken during actual attacks on the Somme. This book narrates how he took those films. Yet his other films were both ground breaking and astounding and he relates how he took those too. The Lieutenant, took his camera up in the air and flew over the trenches, and down into the trenches themselves. To get his films, he had to crawl through the mud, facing the bullets and high explosive shells along with the men he was filming. This book is full of simply astounding scenes of bravery. In one scene Malins sprints across a road under direct fire from machine guns. In another he stands up in a trench while being sniped in order to film the men going over-the-top. In yet another he finds himself blown out of a bunk and in amongst the dead. The narrative is also sprinkled with occasional melancholy, such as when Malins passes time with an artillery officer, but when he returns a few hours later, it is to find his new friend dead. This book gives you an insight into the blood, bravery and hell that was WWI from a different view point. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Geoffrey H Malins) Tue, 16 Aug 2011 02:27:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-I-Filmed-the-War-Audiobook/B005HF3EJC thebookvoice.com 06:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How I Filmed the War Author: Geoffrey H Malins Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-11 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents a complete and unabridged audiobook covering the war-time activities of the British Empire's official military Cinematographer. Follow him as he sets out from Britain, crosses the channel and enters the domain of trench warfare, chemical weapons, explosive shells and constant danger. Lieutenant Geoffrey Malins became famous for his films taken during actual attacks on the Somme. This book narrates how he took those films. Yet his other films were both ground breaking and astounding and he relates how he took those too. The Lieutenant, took his camera up in the air and flew over the trenches, and down into the trenches themselves. To get his films, he had to crawl through the mud, facing the bullets and high explosive shells along with the men he was filming. This book is full of simply astounding scenes of bravery. In one scene Malins sprints across a road under direct fire from machine guns. In another he stands up in a trench while being sniped in order to film the men going over-the-top. In yet another he finds himself blown out of a bunk and in amongst the dead. The narrative is also sprinkled with occasional melancholy, such as when Malins passes time with an artillery officer, but when he returns a few hours later, it is to find his new friend dead. This book gives you an insight into the blood, bravery and hell that was WWI from a different view point. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How I Filmed the War Author: Geoffrey H Malins Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-11 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents a complete and unabridged audiobook covering the war-time activities of the British Empire's official military Cinematographer. Follow him as he sets out from Britain, crosses the channel and enters the domain of trench warfare, chemical weapons, explosive shells and constant danger. Lieutenant Geoffrey Malins became famous for his films taken during actual attacks on the Somme. This book narrates how he took those films. Yet his other films were both ground breaking and astounding and he relates how he took those too. The Lieutenant, took his camera up in the air and flew over the trenches, and down into the trenches themselves. To get his films, he had to crawl through the mud, facing the bullets and high explosive shells along with the men he was filming. This book is full of simply astounding scenes of bravery. In one scene Malins sprints across a road under direct fire from machine guns. In another he stands up in a trench while being sniped in order to film the men going over-the-top. In yet another he finds himself blown out of a bunk and in amongst the dead. The narrative is also sprinkled with occasional melancholy, such as when Malins passes time with an artillery officer, but when he returns a few hours later, it is to find his new friend dead. This book gives you an insight into the blood, bravery and hell that was WWI from a different view point. Members Reviews: Extraordinary Eye Witness Account At a time when tanks were unheard of (he describes his encounter with them as they are first deployed) and the real possibility of failure in the Somme faced the British, Geoffrey H Malins entered the war to film battles as they happened. A time of such naivety and yet one of the most brutal episodes in our history, this story provides a unique (and highly biased as is to be expected) point of view of WW1. The narrator does a wonderful job of bringing the character of our hero to life adding real warmth to the narrative. If you are at all interested in WW1, The Somme battles, early film making or just early 20thC history this is well worth a listen. Interesting but limited An awkward book to review. Malins certainly had a story to tell, though the there are structural problems with this one, only partly explained by it having been written in 1917 and thus subject to wartime censorship. We get sudden jumps in time with important linking material being omitted. Its as if whole chapters had been omitted. One important jump occurs early on when we move from 1914 and Malins as a civvie to him as an officer elsewhere on the Western Front. A quick check on the net will highlight other issues, such as Malins implying that he was the only one working with a camera (including contributing to the famous Battle of the Somme film). More on this latter film would have been useful, especially as extra faked scenes were filmed. To be fair, though, wartime censorship issues might explain this. Malins style can be stilted at times, though he is not a natural writer. A decent introduction and conclusion would have been useful. Nonetheless, it offers an interesting first-hand view of the tragedy. Do not expect something with the style of a Robert Graves or the journalist Philip Gibbs, but Malins story is certainly worth prevserving. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Monk-of-Mokha-Audiobook/B075DLLZQ9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Monk of Mokha Author: Dave Eggers Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of The Circle, the true story of a young Yemeni-American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war, and his riveting tale of escape. Mokhtar Alkhanshali grew up in San Francisco, one of seven siblings raised by Yemeni immigrants in a tiny apartment. At age 24, unable to pay for college, he works as a doorman. Until: a statue of an Arab raising a cup of coffee awakens something in him. He sets out to learn the rich history of coffee in Yemen and the complex art of tasting and identifying varietals. He travels to Yemen, collects samples of beans, eager to bring improved cultivation methods to the farmers. And he is on the verge of success when civil war engulfs Yemen in 2015 and he is trapped in Sana'a. Desperate to escape, he embarks on a passage that has him twice kidnapped at gunpoint, dodging US-made bombs dropped by the Saudi air force, and crossing the Red Sea onboard an unsafe skiff, all the while carrying two suitcases of coffee. A heart-pounding true story that weaves together the history of coffee, the ongoing Yemeni civil war, and the courageous journey of a young man - a Muslim and a US citizen - following the most American of dreams. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dave Eggers) Tue, 30 Jan 2018 15:14:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Monk-of-Mokha-Audiobook/B075DLLZQ9 thebookvoice.com 08:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Monk of Mokha Author: Dave Eggers Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of The Circle, the true story of a young Yemeni-American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war, and his riveting tale of escape. Mokhtar Alkhanshali grew up in San Francisco, one of seven siblings raised by Yemeni immigrants in a tiny apartment. At age 24, unable to pay for college, he works as a doorman. Until: a statue of an Arab raising a cup of coffee awakens something in him. He sets out to learn the rich history of coffee in Yemen and the complex art of tasting and identifying varietals. He travels to Yemen, collects samples of beans, eager to bring improved cultivation methods to the farmers. And he is on the verge of success when civil war engulfs Yemen in 2015 and he is trapped in Sana'a. Desperate to escape, he embarks on a passage that has him twice kidnapped at gunpoint, dodging US-made bombs dropped by the Saudi air force, and crossing the Red Sea onboard an unsafe skiff, all the while carrying two suitcases of coffee. A heart-pounding true story that weaves together the history of coffee, the ongoing Yemeni civil war, and the courageous journey of a young man - a Muslim and a US citizen - following the most American of dreams. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Monk of Mokha Author: Dave Eggers Narrator: Dion Graham Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Random House Audio Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the best-selling author of The Circle, the true story of a young Yemeni-American man, raised in San Francisco, who dreams of resurrecting the ancient art of Yemeni coffee but finds himself trapped in Sana'a by civil war, and his riveting tale of escape. Mokhtar Alkhanshali grew up in San Francisco, one of seven siblings raised by Yemeni immigrants in a tiny apartment. At age 24, unable to pay for college, he works as a doorman. Until: a statue of an Arab raising a cup of coffee awakens something in him. He sets out to learn the rich history of coffee in Yemen and the complex art of tasting and identifying varietals. He travels to Yemen, collects samples of beans, eager to bring improved cultivation methods to the farmers. And he is on the verge of success when civil war engulfs Yemen in 2015 and he is trapped in Sana'a. Desperate to escape, he embarks on a passage that has him twice kidnapped at gunpoint, dodging US-made bombs dropped by the Saudi air force, and crossing the Red Sea onboard an unsafe skiff, all the while carrying two suitcases of coffee. A heart-pounding true story that weaves together the history of coffee, the ongoing Yemeni civil war, and the courageous journey of a young man - a Muslim and a US citizen - following the most American of dreams. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/When-Montezuma-Met-Cortes-Audiobook/B077511Z4Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Montezuma Met Cortés Subtitle: The True Story of the Meeting That Changed History Author: Matthew Restall Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan. This introduction - the prelude to the Spanish seizure of Mexico City and to European colonization of the mainland of the Americas - has long been the symbol of Cortés' bold and brilliant military genius. Montezuma, on the other hand, is remembered as a coward who gave away a vast empire and touched off a wave of colonial invasions across the hemisphere. But is this really what happened? In a departure from traditional tellings, When Montezuma Met Cortés uses "the Meeting" - as Restall dubs their first encounter - as the entry point into a comprehensive reevaluation of both Cortés and Montezuma. Drawing on rare primary sources and overlooked accounts by conquistadors and Aztecs alike, Restall explores Cortés' and Montezuma's posthumous reputations, their achievements and failures, and the worlds in which they lived - leading, step by step, to a dramatic inversion of the old story. As Restall takes us through this sweeping, revisionist account of a pivotal moment in modern civilization, he calls into question our view of the history of the Americas and, indeed, of history itself. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Restall) Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:37:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/When-Montezuma-Met-Cortes-Audiobook/B077511Z4Z thebookvoice.com 16:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Montezuma Met Cortés Subtitle: The True Story of the Meeting That Changed History Author: Matthew Restall Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan. This introduction - the prelude to the Spanish seizure of Mexico City and to European colonization of the mainland of the Americas - has long been the symbol of Cortés' bold and brilliant military genius. Montezuma, on the other hand, is remembered as a coward who gave away a vast empire and touched off a wave of colonial invasions across the hemisphere. But is this really what happened? In a departure from traditional tellings, When Montezuma Met Cortés uses "the Meeting" - as Restall dubs their first encounter - as the entry point into a comprehensive reevaluation of both Cortés and Montezuma. Drawing on rare primary sources and overlooked accounts by conquistadors and Aztecs alike, Restall explores Cortés' and Montezuma's posthumous reputations, their achievements and failures, and the worlds in which they lived - leading, step by step, to a dramatic inversion of the old story. As Restall takes us through this sweeping, revisionist account of a pivotal moment in modern civilization, he calls into question our view of the history of the Americas and, indeed, of history itself. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: When Montezuma Met Cortés Subtitle: The True Story of the Meeting That Changed History Author: Matthew Restall Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A dramatic rethinking of the encounter between Montezuma and Hernando Cortés that completely overturns what we know about the Spanish conquest of the Americas On November 8, 1519, the Spanish conquistador Hernando Cortés first met Montezuma, the Aztec emperor, at the entrance to the capital city of Tenochtitlan. This introduction - the prelude to the Spanish seizure of Mexico City and to European colonization of the mainland of the Americas - has long been the symbol of Cortés' bold and brilliant military genius. Montezuma, on the other hand, is remembered as a coward who gave away a vast empire and touched off a wave of colonial invasions across the hemisphere. But is this really what happened? In a departure from traditional tellings, When Montezuma Met Cortés uses "the Meeting" - as Restall dubs their first encounter - as the entry point into a comprehensive reevaluation of both Cortés and Montezuma. Drawing on rare primary sources and overlooked accounts by conquistadors and Aztecs alike, Restall explores Cortés' and Montezuma's posthumous reputations, their achievements and failures, and the worlds in which they lived - leading, step by step, to a dramatic inversion of the old story. As Restall takes us through this sweeping, revisionist account of a pivotal moment in modern civilization, he calls into question our view of the history of the Americas and, indeed, of history itself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Historia-del-mundo-contada-para-escepticos-History-of-the-World-for-Skeptics-Audiobook/B074JH55QJ Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: Historia del mundo contada para escépticos [History of the World for Skeptics] Autor: Juan Eslava Galán Narrador: Jordi Salas Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 56 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-04-17 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Juan Eslava Galán, que nos deleitó con su ya mítica Historia de España contada para escépticos, nos sorprende ahora con una historia del mundo igualmente ágil y divertida, provocadora y didáctica, que entre sonrisas o francas carcajadas nos conducirá en breves y sustanciosos capítulos desde el Big Bang que provocó el origen del universo hasta la globalización y las crisis de nuestros días. Un texto sin desperdicio en el que no falta su habitual estilo sarcástico y siempre provocativo, que despeja cuestiones tan "candentes" como por qué era irresistible Cleopatra o por qué Franco permaneció en el poder gracias a Stalin. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Juan Eslava Galán) Fri, 04 Aug 2017 01:43:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Historia-del-mundo-contada-para-escepticos-History-of-the-World-for-Skeptics-Audiobook/B074JH55QJ thebookvoice.com 11:56:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: Historia del mundo contada para escépticos [History of the World for Skeptics] Autor: Juan Eslava Galán Narrador: Jordi Salas Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 56 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-04-17 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Juan Eslava Galán, que nos deleitó con su ya mítica Historia de España contada para escépticos, nos sorprende ahora con una historia del mundo igualmente ágil y divertida, provocadora y didáctica, que entre sonrisas o francas carcajadas nos conducirá en breves y sustanciosos capítulos desde el Big Bang que provocó el origen del universo hasta la globalización y las crisis de nuestros días. Un texto sin desperdicio en el que no falta su habitual estilo sarcástico y siempre provocativo, que despeja cuestiones tan "candentes" como por qué era irresistible Cleopatra o por qué Franco permaneció en el poder gracias a Stalin. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: Historia del mundo contada para escépticos [History of the World for Skeptics] Autor: Juan Eslava Galán Narrador: Jordi Salas Formato: Unabridged Duración: 11 hrs and 56 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-04-17 Editor: Audible Studios Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: Juan Eslava Galán, que nos deleitó con su ya mítica Historia de España contada para escépticos, nos sorprende ahora con una historia del mundo igualmente ágil y divertida, provocadora y didáctica, que entre sonrisas o francas carcajadas nos conducirá en breves y sustanciosos capítulos desde el Big Bang que provocó el origen del universo hasta la globalización y las crisis de nuestros días. Un texto sin desperdicio en el que no falta su habitual estilo sarcástico y siempre provocativo, que despeja cuestiones tan "candentes" como por qué era irresistible Cleopatra o por qué Franco permaneció en el poder gracias a Stalin. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Excelente y ameno repaso He leído otros libros del autor y de todos ellos solo puedo decir que son excelentes. Eslava Galán tiene una especialidad en escribir de manera amena y un tanto divertida, con un lenguaje que hace sonreír con la manera de describir las cosas. En este libro ocurre igual, aunque le falta un poquitito de ese toque genial, que encontramos, por ejemplo en la Historia de España contada para escépticos. Sin embargo, este libro es excelente también, bien estructurado, dividido en muchos capítulos cortos lo que lo hace ligero a pesar del cúmulo de información y hace su lectura más fácil y entretenida. No es un libro para eruditos ni estudiosos, es un libro para entretener, que es para lo que uno lee, y de paso, repasa y aprende algo. ¡Y abarca todo!, desde la prehistoria, hasta la época actual. Gracias Don Eslava Galán. Buen compendio histórico Excelente compendio de la historia de la humanidad. He aprendido más historia en este libro que en todos los años de mi educación formal. El autor es irreverente en el área religiosa y puede ofender a los conservadores, sin embargo para mi su irreverencia es nada más que una forma muy ingeniosa de expresar el punto de vista de muchos de nosotros. Lo recomiendo para personas con criterio bien formado. Una manera muy particular de realizar el recorrido histórico. ... Una manera muy particular de realizar el recorrido histórico. Ameno, se disfruta la lectura con pequeños matices propios del escritor que hace notas las margen interesantes. Excellent, easy to read , the anti religious position of the author is very obvious but I think is fair and up to the reader to Good for those that want easy and rapid information, good refreshment for non academics and scholars. Hard to put it down Four Stars Quite a different perspective.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Von-der-Freiheit-eines-Christenmenschen-Audiobook/B00UDH0JVK Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Von der Freiheit eines Christenmenschen Autor:: Martin Luther Erzähler: Hans Jochim Schmidt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 15 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-25-10 Herausgeber: Vorleser Schmidt Hörbuchverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Dieser 1520 entstandene Text gehört zu den wichtigsten Reformations-schriften Martin Luthers. Sie stellt nach seinen eigenen Worten "die ganze Summe eines christlichen Lebens" dar. (c)+(p) 2009 Vorleser Schmidt Hörbuchverlag biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Luther) Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:22:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Von-der-Freiheit-eines-Christenmenschen-Audiobook/B00UDH0JVK thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Hören Sie diesen Titel kostenlos bei thebookvoice.com Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Von der Freiheit eines Christenmenschen Autor:: Martin Luther Erzähler: Hans Jochim Schmidt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 15 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-25-10 Herausgeber: Vorleser Schmidt Hörbuchverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Dieser 1520 entstandene Text gehört zu den wichtigsten Reformations-schriften Martin Luthers. Sie stellt nach seinen eigenen Worten "die ganze Summe eines christlichen Lebens" dar. (c)+(p) 2009 Vorleser Schmidt Hörbuchverlag Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Titel: Von der Freiheit eines Christenmenschen Autor:: Martin Luther Erzähler: Hans Jochim Schmidt Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 15 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-25-10 Herausgeber: Vorleser Schmidt Hörbuchverlag Kategorien: History, World Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Dieser 1520 entstandene Text gehört zu den wichtigsten Reformations-schriften Martin Luthers. Sie stellt nach seinen eigenen Worten "die ganze Summe eines christlichen Lebens" dar. (c)+(p) 2009 Vorleser Schmidt Hörbuchverlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: Content and navigation 5* Everyone who buys the book will know about the content. But the navigation inside the book is very good as well. You can jump to each chapter, which are: Impressum Von der Freiheit eines Christenmenschen 95 Thesen des Theologen Dr. Martin Luther Kleiner Katechismus Das erste Hauptstück: Die zehn Gebote Das zweite Hauptstück: Der Glaube Das dritte Hauptstück: Das Vaterunser Das vierte Hauptstück: Das Sakrament der heiligen Taufe Das fünte Hauptstück: Das Sakrament des Altars oder das heilige Abendmahl Der Morgensegen Der Abendsegen https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sapiens-Audiobook/B0741G911Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sapiens Subtitle: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Noah Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3345 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because, over the last few decades, humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? This provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Yuval Noah Harari) Tue, 15 Aug 2017 02:12:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sapiens-Audiobook/B0741G911Q thebookvoice.com 15:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sapiens Subtitle: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Noah Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3345 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because, over the last few decades, humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? This provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sapiens Subtitle: A Brief History of Humankind Author: Yuval Noah Harari Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-17 Publisher: Harper Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3345 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity's creation and evolution - a number one international best seller - that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be "human". One hundred thousand years ago, at least six different species of humans inhabited Earth. Yet today there is only one - Homo sapiens. What happened to the others? And what may happen to us? Most books about the history of humanity pursue either a historical or a biological approach, but Dr. Yuval Noah Harari breaks the mold with this highly original book that begins about 70,000 years ago, with the appearance of modern cognition. From examining the role evolving humans have played in the global ecosystem to charting the rise of empires, Sapiens integrates history and science to reconsider accepted narratives, connect past developments with contemporary concerns, and examine specific events within the context of larger ideas. Dr. Harari also compels us to look ahead, because, over the last few decades, humans have begun to bend laws of natural selection that have governed life for the past four billion years. We are acquiring the ability to design not only the world around us but also ourselves. Where is this leading us, and what do we want to become? This provocative and insightful work is sure to spark debate and is essential for aficionados of Jared Diamond, James Gleick, Matt Ridley, Robert Wright, and Sharon Moalem. Members Reviews: Life changing I guess this is what it feels like to have a religious awakening, which is ironic given the contents of the book. The way this book describes humans from such a distant vantage point really forces you to acknowledge the objective reality that we are all just animals, doing strange things, believing even stranger things, for our brief lives. One example of how this book has changed me: I've taken antidepressants for a long tube, but always felt guilty: like if I just understood myself and my world better, I wouldn't need that crutch. I don't feel that way anymore. Read the book and you'll understand why. It's a tired analogy, but it's like The Matrix. I'm suddenly aware of these major aspects of my reality that I was just ignoring before... Or, more than ignoring, they just weren't something I could see. Read this. The narrator is great. The content is great. The writing is great. Information about our species like never before The book Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind is brimming with information regarding our storied pre-history. Although at some points, it feels as though the author is loosely basing the assumptions made in reality, the overall story is brimming with more information than any other source that I've read. Prepare to view your species differently. award winning for a reason One of the most interesting books of this time. this book takes you through a whole series of events and happenings that the common everyday person only knows the surface of. it goes in detail about the creation of thought, humanities beginning, middle and future. definitely worth the read Expands upon the book Guns, Germs, and Steel The first half dove into human history quiet nice and thorough. Once Sapiens are introduced into history, then the writing bounces around history a bunch. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Get-Well-Soon-Audiobook/B01MTC3V6Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Get Well Soon Subtitle: Historys Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them Author: Jennifer Wright Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2843 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A witty, irreverent tour of history's worst plagues - from the Antonine Plague, to leprosy, to polio - and a celebration of the heroes who fought them. In 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and didn't stop. She danced until she was carried away six days later, and soon 34 more villagers joined her. Then more. In a month more than 400 people had been stricken by the mysterious dancing plague. In late-19th-century England an eccentric gentleman founded the No Nose Club in his gracious townhome - a social club for those who had lost their noses, and other body parts, to the plague of syphilis for which there was then no cure. And in turn-of-the-century New York, an Irish cook caused two lethal outbreaks of typhoid fever, a case that transformed her into the notorious Typhoid Mary. Throughout time, humans have been terrified and fascinated by the diseases history and circumstance have dropped on them. Some of their responses to those outbreaks are almost too strange to believe in hindsight. Get Well Soon delivers the gruesome, morbid details of some of the worst plagues we've suffered as a species, as well as stories of the heroic figures who selflessly fought to ease the suffering of their fellow man. With her signature mix of in-depth research and storytelling, and not a little dark humor, Jennifer Wright explores history's most gripping and deadly outbreaks, and ultimately looks at the surprising ways they've shaped history and humanity for almost as long as anyone can remember. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, February 2017 - This book was a major unexpected delight for me. I've always been intrigued by plagues but usually just in the realm of sci-fi. I wasn't sure if a nonfiction book on the subject could really hook me. However, in Get Well Soon, author Jennifer Wright presents a whimsical, fascinating, and often hilarious exploration of an otherwise grim topic. Combining history, sociology, and science, she traces some of the most horrific plagues in human history from their origins to their eventual cures. Throughout each narrative, Wright peppers in fun facts - such as the belief that filling your house with onions could stave off the plague - while paying full respect to the victims of these illnesses. Gabra Zackman gives a downright masterful performance, perfectly delivering both the somber facts and wry humor. If you're a fan of Mary Roach or, like me, have even just a passing interest in the topic, don't hesitate to give this one a try. Sam, Audible Editor biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Wright) Tue, 07 Feb 2017 23:29:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Get-Well-Soon-Audiobook/B01MTC3V6Y thebookvoice.com 07:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Get Well Soon Subtitle: Historys Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them Author: Jennifer Wright Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2843 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A witty, irreverent tour of history's worst plagues - from the Antonine Plague, to leprosy, to polio - and a celebration of the heroes who fought them. In 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and didn't stop. She danced until she was carried away six days later, and soon 34 more villagers joined her. Then more. In a month more than 400 people had been stricken by the mysterious dancing plague. In late-19th-century England an eccentric gentleman founded the No Nose Club in his gracious townhome - a social club for those who had lost their noses, and other body parts, to the plague of syphilis for which there was then no cure. And in turn-of-the-century New York, an Irish cook caused two lethal outbreaks of typhoid fever, a case that transformed her into the notorious Typhoid Mary. Throughout time, humans have been terrified and fascinated by the diseases history and circumstance have dropped on them. Some of their responses to those outbreaks are almost too strange to believe in hindsight. Get Well Soon delivers the gruesome, morbid details of some of the worst plagues we've suffered as a species, as well as stories of the heroic figures who selflessly fought to ease the suffering of their fellow man. With her signature mix of in-depth research and storytelling, and not a little dark humor, Jennifer Wright explores history's most gripping and deadly outbreaks, and ultimately looks at the surprising ways they've shaped history and humanity for almost as long as anyone can remember. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, February 2017 - This book was a major unexpected delight for me. I've always been intrigued by plagues but usually just in the realm of sci-fi. I wasn't sure if a nonfiction book on the subject could really hook me. However, in Get Well Soon, author Jennifer Wright presents a whimsical, fascinating, and often hilarious exploration of an otherwise grim topic. Combining history, sociology, and science, she traces some of the most horrific plagues in human history from their origins to their eventual cures. Throughout each narrative, Wright peppers in fun facts - such as the belief that filling your house with onions could stave off the plague - while paying full respect to the victims of these illnesses. Gabra Zackman gives a downright masterful performance, perfectly delivering both the somber facts and wry humor. If you're a fan of Mary Roach or, like me, have even just a passing interest in the topic, don't hesitate to give this one a try. Sam, Audible Editor Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Get Well Soon Subtitle: Historys Worst Plagues and the Heroes Who Fought Them Author: Jennifer Wright Narrator: Gabra Zackman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-17 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2843 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A witty, irreverent tour of history's worst plagues - from the Antonine Plague, to leprosy, to polio - and a celebration of the heroes who fought them. In 1518, in a small town in Alsace, Frau Troffea began dancing and didn't stop. She danced until she was carried away six days later, and soon 34 more villagers joined her. Then more. In a month more than 400 people had been stricken by the mysterious dancing plague. In late-19th-century England an eccentric gentleman founded the No Nose Club in his gracious townhome - a social club for those who had lost their noses, and other body parts, to the plague of syphilis for which there was then no cure. And in turn-of-the-century New York, an Irish cook caused two lethal outbreaks of typhoid fever, a case that transformed her into the notorious Typhoid Mary. Throughout time, humans have been terrified and fascinated by the diseases history and circumstance have dropped on them. Some of their responses to those outbreaks are almost too strange to believe in hindsight. Get Well Soon delivers the gruesome, morbid details of some of the worst plagues we've suffered as a species, as well as stories of the heroic figures who selflessly fought to ease the suffering of their fellow man. With her signature mix of in-depth research and storytelling, and not a little dark humor, Jennifer Wright explores history's most gripping and deadly outbreaks, and ultimately looks at the surprising ways they've shaped history and humanity for almost as long as anyone can remember. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, February 2017 - This book was a major unexpected delight for me. I've always been intrigued by plagues but usually just in the realm of sci-fi. I wasn't sure if a nonfiction book on the subject could really hook me. However, in Get Well Soon, author Jennifer Wright presents a whimsical, fascinating, and often hilarious exploration of an otherwise grim topic. Combining history, sociology, and science, she traces some of the most horrific plagues in human history from their origins to their eventual cures. Throughout each narrative, Wright peppers in fun facts - such as the belief that filling your house with onions could stave off the plague - while paying full respect to the victims of these illnesses. Gabra Zackman gives a downright masterful performance, perfectly delivering both the somber facts and wry humor. If you're a fan of Mary Roach or, like me, have even just a passing interest in the topic, don't hesitate to give this one a try. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Mythologies-of-the-World-Audiobook/B013KRSIVC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Mythologies of the World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Grant L. Voth, Professor Julius H. Bailey, Professor Kathryn McClymond, Professor Robert André LaFleur Format: Original Recording Length: 31 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1075 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 21 Aug 2015 22:06:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Great-Mythologies-of-the-World-Audiobook/B013KRSIVC thebookvoice.com 31:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Mythologies of the World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Grant L. Voth, Professor Julius H. Bailey, Professor Kathryn McClymond, Professor Robert André LaFleur Format: Original Recording Length: 31 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1075 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Mythologies of the World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Grant L. Voth, Professor Julius H. Bailey, Professor Kathryn McClymond, Professor Robert André LaFleur Format: Original Recording Length: 31 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 08-21-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1075 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The deep-seated origins and wide-reaching lessons of ancient myths built the foundation for our modern legacies. Explore the mythologies of Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Learn what makes these stories so important, distinctive, and able to withstand the test of time. Discover how, despite geographical implausibilities, many myths from across the oceans share themes, morals, and archetypes. Members Reviews: mostly awesome The sections on European, Asian, and Native American mys were awesome. I could tell that the scholars had really spent a significant amount of time to organize the lectures into a cohesive and comprehensible course. The section on African myths needs development - I liked what I learned of the stories, themselves, but the course was significantly lacking in organization and attempting to connect the themes into larger issues of relevance. my favorite section was on Native American myths. It was obvious that the scholar had spent a lifetime researching and teaching these stories. The way these were presented stands in marked contrast to the these-are-some-cool-things-I've learned-about approach of the African myths. Three Fantastic Lecturers, + one iffy one. Multi-lecturer courses are always prone to fluctuations in quality But 3 out of 4 ain't bad! Kathryn McClymond covers the myths of ancient Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. Her lectures are fantastic, offering a good balance of storytelling and interpretation. She tells the stories, then uses them to construct a coherent cosmology of each culture, so you get a sense of their view of the real world and of the cosmos. It's also nice to have a woman's perspective on this stuff; history is still so male dominated, and she calls due attention to the sexism inherent in a lot of the myths, and what it says about the relevant culture. After her, Julius Bailey, who covers African myths, is a letdown. African myth is a huge subject, so his task is difficult. But he chooses to organize his myths by topic, NOT by culture, so it's impossible to get that sense of a coherent cosmology for any one culture. He's also not a good orator; he trips over the emphasis of every third sentence. Andre LaFleur's lectures on Asian and Pacific myths picks things right up again though. He provides a good balance of story and interpretation, and he steers clear of the typical pitfalls of a white guy teaching "foreign" cultures -- avoiding essentialism, or romanticizing the role of Westerners in documenting the material, for instance. Grant Voth's lectures on Native American myths are some of the best of the pack, even though -- according to his CV in the PDF -- he doesn't seem to have any formal experience with the topic. His task is like Bailey's, but he organizes his lectures by broad regions wherein there is a common mythic tradition (with variations), and so it's possible to get a sense of each culture -- or family of cultures, if you will -- and their cosmology. All in all, I recommend it -- you're bound to learn a lot. Uneven but overall excellent. The first third was by far the best; she is an excellent reader. The "Africa" section failed to engage me. But the "American" section that ended the series had me involved again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Nearly-Everything-Audiobook/B002V0KFPW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Richard Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15439 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science. Although he doesn't know anything about the subject (at first), he is eager to learn, and takes information that he gets from the world's leading experts and explains it to us in a way that makes it exciting and relevant. Even the most pointy-headed, obscure scientist succumbs to the affable Bryson's good nature, and reveals how he or she figures things out. Showing us how scientists get from observations to ideas and theories is Bryson's aim, and he succeeds brilliantly. It is an adventure of the mind, as exciting as any of Bryson's terrestrial journeys. ©2003 Bill Bryson; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Published by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. Editorial Reviews: "Imagine if you can -- and of course you can't..." is how Bryson opens his explanation of how a universe is born. And he has the uncanny ability to not say too much, nor too little; to use metaphors brilliantly but without cliché; and to sound like he's actually learning as he goes along. Like Stephen Hawking before him, Bryson skips from one BIG topic to the next with the curiosity of a child and the patience of a schoolteacher. It's like having a front-row seat to the history of the world. With his slightly bemused English accent, narrator Richard Matthews sounds completely at home in the material, chatting knowingly and with perfect dry comic timing. For managing to cover the universe and keep it lively, this experience definitely merits as an all-time favorite. Critic Reviews: "Not to be missed." (AudioFile) "Destined to become a modern classic of science writing." (The New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Bryson) Fri, 17 Oct 2003 03:30:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Nearly-Everything-Audiobook/B002V0KFPW thebookvoice.com 17:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Richard Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15439 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science. Although he doesn't know anything about the subject (at first), he is eager to learn, and takes information that he gets from the world's leading experts and explains it to us in a way that makes it exciting and relevant. Even the most pointy-headed, obscure scientist succumbs to the affable Bryson's good nature, and reveals how he or she figures things out. Showing us how scientists get from observations to ideas and theories is Bryson's aim, and he succeeds brilliantly. It is an adventure of the mind, as exciting as any of Bryson's terrestrial journeys. ©2003 Bill Bryson; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Published by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. Editorial Reviews: "Imagine if you can -- and of course you can't..." is how Bryson opens his explanation of how a universe is born. And he has the uncanny ability to not say too much, nor too little; to use metaphors brilliantly but without cliché; and to sound like he's actually learning as he goes along. Like Stephen Hawking before him, Bryson skips from one BIG topic to the next with the curiosity of a child and the patience of a schoolteacher. It's like having a front-row seat to the history of the world. With his slightly bemused English accent, narrator Richard Matthews sounds completely at home in the material, chatting knowingly and with perfect dry comic timing. For managing to cover the universe and keep it lively, this experience definitely merits as an all-time favorite. Critic Reviews: "Not to be missed." (AudioFile) "Destined to become a modern classic of science writing." (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Richard Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15439 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science. Although he doesn't know anything about the subject (at first), he is eager to learn, and takes information that he gets from the world's leading experts and explains it to us in a way that makes it exciting and relevant. Even the most pointy-headed, obscure scientist succumbs to the affable Bryson's good nature, and reveals how he or she figures things out. Showing us how scientists get from observations to ideas and theories is Bryson's aim, and he succeeds brilliantly. It is an adventure of the mind, as exciting as any of Bryson's terrestrial journeys. ©2003 Bill Bryson; (P)2003 Books on Tape, Inc. Published by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. Editorial Reviews: "Imagine if you can -- and of course you can't..." is how Bryson opens his explanation of how a universe is born. And he has the uncanny ability to not say too much, nor too little; to use metaphors brilliantly but without cliché; and to sound like he's actually learning as he goes along. Like Stephen Hawking before him, Bryson skips from one BIG topic to the next with the curiosity of a child and the patience of a schoolteacher. It's like having a front-row seat to the history of the world. With his slightly bemused English accent, narrator Richard Matthews sounds completely at home in the material, chatting knowingly and with perfect dry comic timing. For managing to cover the universe and keep it lively, this experience definitely merits as an all-time favorite. Critic Reviews: "Not to be missed." (AudioFile) "Destined to become a modern classic of science writing." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Fascinating; Perfect for Adult ADHD This book does something that few others do. It gives just enough information (without being too much) and makes it absolutely spellbinding. I don't want to know about cosmology, chemistry, and/or physics in minute detail, but I want a conversational knowledge of these and many other things scientific. Bryson provides that in an extremely entertaining, interesting manner. Although it is long, I whole-heartedly recommend the unabridged version. The Only Book I reread imediatley after reading I cant say enough about this book! I was introduced to Bill Bryson while incarcerated. And might I just say that even hardened criminals could not get enough of this book. I made most of my money by renting out this book. The demand was so great that I had another copy mailed to me. I have since lent a copy to many friends, and have yet to have most of them returned. The only one which was returned was because that person bought their own copy so that they could highlight it. This book is infectious! My only regret is that I havent been able to aquire an illustrated version. This book does indeed feel like a short history of nearly everthing. But everyone I have ever ask about this book says that it only makes them want to know more about one or more of the topics in the book. That has been the case with me as well. I have gone back to school in order to learn more about the subject matter within the pages of this life altering book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Guns-Germs-and-Steel-Audiobook/B004G7VN04 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns, Germs and Steel Subtitle: The Fate of Human Societies Author: Jared Diamond Narrator: Doug Ordunio Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4281 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, General Nonfiction, 1998 Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world. From the viewpoint of an evolutionary biologist, he highlights the broadest movements both literal and conceptual on every continent since the Ice Age, and examines societal advances such as writing, religion, government, and technology. Diamond also dissects racial theories of global history, and the resulting workGuns, Germs and Steelis a major contribution to our understanding the evolution of human societies. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jared Diamond) Tue, 18 Jan 2011 04:26:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Guns-Germs-and-Steel-Audiobook/B004G7VN04 thebookvoice.com 16:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns, Germs and Steel Subtitle: The Fate of Human Societies Author: Jared Diamond Narrator: Doug Ordunio Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4281 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, General Nonfiction, 1998 Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world. From the viewpoint of an evolutionary biologist, he highlights the broadest movements both literal and conceptual on every continent since the Ice Age, and examines societal advances such as writing, religion, government, and technology. Diamond also dissects racial theories of global history, and the resulting workGuns, Germs and Steelis a major contribution to our understanding the evolution of human societies. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Guns, Germs and Steel Subtitle: The Fate of Human Societies Author: Jared Diamond Narrator: Doug Ordunio Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-18-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4281 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize, General Nonfiction, 1998 Guns, Germs and Steel examines the rise of civilization and the issues its development has raised throughout history. Having done field work in New Guinea for more than 30 years, Jared Diamond presents the geographical and ecological factors that have shaped the modern world. From the viewpoint of an evolutionary biologist, he highlights the broadest movements both literal and conceptual on every continent since the Ice Age, and examines societal advances such as writing, religion, government, and technology. Diamond also dissects racial theories of global history, and the resulting workGuns, Germs and Steelis a major contribution to our understanding the evolution of human societies. Members Reviews: Compelling pre-history and emergent history This is a fascinating and foundational work that takes a topic (for me) shrouded in obscurity (how and why did civilization emerge in the pattern it did around the globe), and provides a vivid, detailed, and substantially convincing explanation. Thanks to GGS, I see world and cultural history with new eyes. That is pretty much the highest praise I can think of for a book. I have a personal policy of ignoring (or at least trying to ignore) negative narrator reviews, as I find them always overstated. This reading is on the dry/flat/dull side, but it is still professional. The book is great and one of the most stimulating I have ever listened to. It is dense, but if you don't like fact, analysis, and theory, you wouldn't seek out this sort of book. Extremely highly recommended. It will change the way you see the world. A story all should know, not all can endure What a wealth of information! So amazing to think about the inevitabilities and chance occurrences that shaped our world. I wish I could recommend this book to all since it should be standard reading(listening). The down side is that its a bit of an endurance challenge to get through. There are a lot of numbers lists and .. vocally read charts. I doubt most could make it through this entire book. An abridged version might be more digestible. Regardless, give it a try. You'll think about the world in a completely different way. But take your time, or else you'll burn out on this anvil of a book. Informing, Interesting, and Boring all in one His point of view is compelling, and gives definite weight to the view that all men are created equal, and 'Whites' for example aren't 'better' than anyone else, but that they had a better deck of cards than other peoples and cultures at a time when it mattered. I have heard others talk on the same issues and topics and make it much more engaging however. And while he titles the book "Guns, germs and steel", given what takes up the majority of the book it should be titled, "Grains, Vegetables and Domestic-able animals". interesting but dry I had some difficulty staying focused on the subjects due to the fact that the narrator was a bit on the side of sleep inducing. A soothing voice but dry in the reading, often coming across as methodical and like a recitation of facts. Much of the information is interesting but it was hard to stay focused. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Food-A-Cultural-Culinary-History-Audiobook/B00D8EMBVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Food: A Cultural Culinary History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Ken Albala Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2048 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man." In fact, civilization itself began in the quest for food. Humanity's transition to agriculture was not only the greatest social revolution in history, but it directly produced the structures and institutions we call "civilization." In 36 fascinating lectures, award-winning Professor Albala puts this extraordinary subject on the table, taking you on an enthralling journey into the human relationship to food. With this innovative course, you'll travel the world discovering fascinating food lore and culture of all regions and eras - as an eye-opening lesson in history as well as a unique window on what we eat today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:04:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Food-A-Cultural-Culinary-History-Audiobook/B00D8EMBVQ thebookvoice.com 18:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Food: A Cultural Culinary History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Ken Albala Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2048 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man." In fact, civilization itself began in the quest for food. Humanity's transition to agriculture was not only the greatest social revolution in history, but it directly produced the structures and institutions we call "civilization." In 36 fascinating lectures, award-winning Professor Albala puts this extraordinary subject on the table, taking you on an enthralling journey into the human relationship to food. With this innovative course, you'll travel the world discovering fascinating food lore and culture of all regions and eras - as an eye-opening lesson in history as well as a unique window on what we eat today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Food: A Cultural Culinary History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Ken Albala Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2048 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man." In fact, civilization itself began in the quest for food. Humanity's transition to agriculture was not only the greatest social revolution in history, but it directly produced the structures and institutions we call "civilization." In 36 fascinating lectures, award-winning Professor Albala puts this extraordinary subject on the table, taking you on an enthralling journey into the human relationship to food. With this innovative course, you'll travel the world discovering fascinating food lore and culture of all regions and eras - as an eye-opening lesson in history as well as a unique window on what we eat today. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: One of my top 3 favorite courses! Would you consider the audio edition of Food: A Cultural Culinary History to be better than the print version? I love the audio editions of these courses, but would love to have access to some printed materials to go along with it. Who was your favorite character and why? I thoroughly enjoyed all the chapters. Some of the stand outs included the chapter on how agriculture and food gathering gave rise to civilization; the section on food in Greece and Rome, and the first cookbooks; the section about food in the Muslim culture, how animals must be humanely killed and a prayer said over them, basically thanking them for sustaining humans by giving up their own life; and the section on French cooking. I really like the way he explained GMOs, making the science simple and easy to understand. Prof Albala also did a great job wrapping up the course with "food for thought," discussing what the future might bring in an world whose resources are dwindling and whose population is growing. What does Professor Ken Albala bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Prof Albala is an exceptional narrator and storyteller. Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He really pulls you into the story. And he has a great sense of humor. You never get bored. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. Not that it wasn't riveting. It's just that it is very, very long, more than 30 hours. And it was packed with a ton of information, giving an overview that begins with hunter-gatherers, on through to the various ages and cultures, and closing with present food trends and what the future might have in store. I usually listened for 2 or 3 hours at a time and then had to stop and digest the information. I wrote down some of the names of the people and cookbooks he mentioned so that I could do further exploration later on the topics that interested me most. Any additional comments? If you love food and you love history, you will love this course. I'm a huge fan of the Teaching Company and have purchased about 20 courses from them and Audible over the years. This one ranks up there as one of my top 3 favorites. Very interesting course Wish I'd had college professors like this one. Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Island-of-the-Lost-Audiobook/B01DCNHXGA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of the Lost Subtitle: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World Author: Joan Druett Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2118 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Auckland Island is a godforsaken place in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 285 miles south of New Zealand. With year-round freezing rain and howling winds, it is one of the most forbidding places in the world. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death. In 1864, Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of the island. Utterly alone in a dense coastal forest, plagued by stinging blowflies and relentless rain, Captain Musgrave inspires his men to take action. With barely more than their bare hands, they build a cabin and, remarkably, a forge where they manufacture their tools. Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, the Invercauld wrecks during a horrible storm. Nineteen men stagger ashore. Unlike Captain Musgrave, the captain of the Invercauld falls apart given the same dismal circumstances. His men fight and split up; some die of starvation, others turn to cannibalism. Only three survive. Musgrave and all of his men not only endure for nearly two years, but they also plan their own astonishing escape, setting off on one of the most courageous sea voyages in history. Critic Reviews: "The amount of detail Druett has amassed is truly impressive, resulting in an invaluable account of survival." ( Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joan Druett) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:27:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Island-of-the-Lost-Audiobook/B01DCNHXGA thebookvoice.com 08:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of the Lost Subtitle: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World Author: Joan Druett Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2118 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Auckland Island is a godforsaken place in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 285 miles south of New Zealand. With year-round freezing rain and howling winds, it is one of the most forbidding places in the world. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death. In 1864, Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of the island. Utterly alone in a dense coastal forest, plagued by stinging blowflies and relentless rain, Captain Musgrave inspires his men to take action. With barely more than their bare hands, they build a cabin and, remarkably, a forge where they manufacture their tools. Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, the Invercauld wrecks during a horrible storm. Nineteen men stagger ashore. Unlike Captain Musgrave, the captain of the Invercauld falls apart given the same dismal circumstances. His men fight and split up; some die of starvation, others turn to cannibalism. Only three survive. Musgrave and all of his men not only endure for nearly two years, but they also plan their own astonishing escape, setting off on one of the most courageous sea voyages in history. Critic Reviews: "The amount of detail Druett has amassed is truly impressive, resulting in an invaluable account of survival." ( Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Island of the Lost Subtitle: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World Author: Joan Druett Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2118 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Auckland Island is a godforsaken place in the middle of the Southern Ocean, 285 miles south of New Zealand. With year-round freezing rain and howling winds, it is one of the most forbidding places in the world. To be shipwrecked there means almost certain death. In 1864, Captain Thomas Musgrave and his crew of four aboard the schooner Grafton wreck on the southern end of the island. Utterly alone in a dense coastal forest, plagued by stinging blowflies and relentless rain, Captain Musgrave inspires his men to take action. With barely more than their bare hands, they build a cabin and, remarkably, a forge where they manufacture their tools. Incredibly, at the same time on the opposite end of the island, the Invercauld wrecks during a horrible storm. Nineteen men stagger ashore. Unlike Captain Musgrave, the captain of the Invercauld falls apart given the same dismal circumstances. His men fight and split up; some die of starvation, others turn to cannibalism. Only three survive. Musgrave and all of his men not only endure for nearly two years, but they also plan their own astonishing escape, setting off on one of the most courageous sea voyages in history. Critic Reviews: "The amount of detail Druett has amassed is truly impressive, resulting in an invaluable account of survival." ( Booklist) Members Reviews: One of the Best Stories Ever Told! This true story, in a perfect example of how fact is stranger than fiction, is a breathtaking journey of perseverance, leadership, strength, and camaraderie. Two parties of sailors are shipwrecked at practically the same time in the foreboding and hopelessly remote Auckland Islands. It is 1863. One group is led by a gifted ships captain and talented first mate; the other cast of wayward souls, just 20 miles away, is essentially abandoned by a weak minded, class-focused fool and his equally shiftless second in command. What unfolds is perhaps one of the greatest lessons ever told on the importance of leadership and teamwork. A master of mental imagery, Joan Druett allows the heroes and villains of this unbelievable story to tell their tales in their own words, using her own wonderful, poetic prose to transport the reader to this island chain of cold and hardship. This is a must read for anyone needing to check out of the modern rat race and feel, see, and hear what really matters most in the world--each other. Fascinating, well told, well researched I did not know prior to reading this that Joan Druett is a very well respected maritime historian but it really shows through in the quality of the book. I encourage anyone remotely interested in this to listen to the book and avoid doing any research on the historical events themselves until afterwards because I think it makes the story so much more powerful. I really enjoyed reading and learning about the characters of these events. You really feel that you get to know their personalities and various strengths and weaknesses. Druett did a great job at breaking away from the narrative only rarely to explain certain events in a historical or scientific context (like explaining our understanding of scurvy at the time for instance, or mentioning when it was appropriate some history of the island/islands). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lost-City-of-the-Monkey-God-Audiobook/B01MRR1WCU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost City of the Monkey God Subtitle: A True Story Author: Douglas Preston Narrator: Bill Mumy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2638 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A 500-year-old legend. An ancient curse. A stunning medical mystery. And a pioneering journey into the unknown heart of the world's densest jungle. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God - but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, best-selling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal - and incurable - disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, The Lost City of the Monkey God is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the 21st century. 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 (Douglas Preston) Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:53:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Lost-City-of-the-Monkey-God-Audiobook/B01MRR1WCU thebookvoice.com 10:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost City of the Monkey God Subtitle: A True Story Author: Douglas Preston Narrator: Bill Mumy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2638 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A 500-year-old legend. An ancient curse. A stunning medical mystery. And a pioneering journey into the unknown heart of the world's densest jungle. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God - but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, best-selling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal - and incurable - disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, The Lost City of the Monkey God is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the 21st century. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lost City of the Monkey God Subtitle: A True Story Author: Douglas Preston Narrator: Bill Mumy Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 01-03-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2638 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A 500-year-old legend. An ancient curse. A stunning medical mystery. And a pioneering journey into the unknown heart of the world's densest jungle. Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of ancestors who fled there to escape the Spanish invaders, and they warn that anyone who enters this sacred city will fall ill and die. In 1940, swashbuckling journalist Theodore Morde returned from the rainforest with hundreds of artifacts and an electrifying story of having found the Lost City of the Monkey God - but then committed suicide without revealing its location. Three quarters of a century later, best-selling author Doug Preston joined a team of scientists on a groundbreaking new quest. In 2012 he climbed aboard a rickety, single-engine plane carrying the machine that would change everything: lidar, a highly advanced, classified technology that could map the terrain under the densest rainforest canopy. In an unexplored valley ringed by steep mountains, that flight revealed the unmistakable image of a sprawling metropolis, tantalizing evidence of not just an undiscovered city but an enigmatic, lost civilization. Venturing into this raw, treacherous, but breathtakingly beautiful wilderness to confirm the discovery, Preston and the team battled torrential rains, quickmud, disease-carrying insects, jaguars, and deadly snakes. But it wasn't until they returned that tragedy struck: Preston and others found they had contracted in the ruins a horrifying, sometimes lethal - and incurable - disease. Suspenseful and shocking, filled with colorful history, hair-raising adventure, and dramatic twists of fortune, The Lost City of the Monkey God is the absolutely true, eyewitness account of one of the great discoveries of the 21st century. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Danger and Discovery in the Jungle Douglas Preston's tale of the discovery of the remains of a lost civilization in the Mosquitia region of Honduras, and his first person account of his experiences accompanying the investigative team, make for riveting listening. The region is dangerous and notoriously difficult to access and the team encounter real dangers in their quest, just as they make real discoveries. There's mystery, adventure, colorful characters and the book even takes a rather unexpected turn (which I don't wish to spoil). Having read (and listened to) Christopher S. Stewart's book, Jungleland a few years ago, which is also about the search for La Ciudad Blanca (ie: the Lost City of the Monkey God) in Honduras, some of the historical background covered in this book was familiar to me but no less interesting. In fact, in some ways, The Lost City of the Monkey God felt like it picked up where Stewart's book left off. Bill Mumy does a great job on the narration. Highly recommended. Such a compelling book to listen to. An amazing book. A mixture of Indiana Jones meets epidemiology. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-World-in-6-Glasses-Audiobook/B004SHJHDW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the World in 6 Glasses Author: Tom Standage Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2819 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece, wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe, they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization. For Tom Standage, each drink is a different kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite beverage the same way again. Editorial Reviews: The precursor to his equally excellent book on hunger through the ages, An Edible History of Humanity, Tom Standage here charts the developmental course of beverages and their significance for human progress. Standage is really a journalist and a technologist, so A History of the World in Six Glasses is not your average history book. The author is clearly well-researched, but its his parlaying of the facts into a cohesive evolutionary narrative that keeps things interesting. Liquid refreshment is an essential part of our existence, and Standage doesnt simply map out the parallel developments of drink and civilization, but more excitingly, builds a strong case for how each drink has made foundational contributions to its era. Earphones Award winner and Audie Award-winning producer Sean Runnette does a terrific job of letting beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola speak for themselves. Standage has set forth a tone that is highly interested, but not pedantic or overly exclamatory. Runnette knows just what it takes to fade away into the background, neither bombastically lecturing to the listener nor merely monotonously reading Standages text. Every pause is justified and every consonant is crisp. This is nothing less than expected from Runnette, who has been in the audiobook business for more than a decade and is the son of Grammy Award-winning producer John Runnette. As the beverage cultures advance, Runnette increasingly recedes, leaving the text to shine on its own surprising merits. No matter what your choice of drink, hearing more about its influence on the world is actually quite engrossing. Of particular interest is the appendix at the end, where you can learn about exactly which modern beers most closely resemble the ale of yore, which ancient blends of tea are still available today, and so on. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Standage) Fri, 18 Mar 2011 03:22:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-the-World-in-6-Glasses-Audiobook/B004SHJHDW thebookvoice.com 07:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the World in 6 Glasses Author: Tom Standage Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2819 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece, wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe, they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization. For Tom Standage, each drink is a different kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite beverage the same way again. Editorial Reviews: The precursor to his equally excellent book on hunger through the ages, An Edible History of Humanity, Tom Standage here charts the developmental course of beverages and their significance for human progress. Standage is really a journalist and a technologist, so A History of the World in Six Glasses is not your average history book. The author is clearly well-researched, but its his parlaying of the facts into a cohesive evolutionary narrative that keeps things interesting. Liquid refreshment is an essential part of our existence, and Standage doesnt simply map out the parallel developments of drink and civilization, but more excitingly, builds a strong case for how each drink has made foundational contributions to its era. Earphones Award winner and Audie Award-winning producer Sean Runnette does a terrific job of letting beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola speak for themselves. Standage has set forth a tone that is highly interested, but not pedantic or overly exclamatory. Runnette knows just what it takes to fade away into the background, neither bombastically lecturing to the listener nor merely monotonously reading Standages text. Every pause is justified and every consonant is crisp. This is nothing less than expected from Runnette, who has been in the audiobook business for more than a decade and is the son of Grammy Award-winning producer John Runnette. As the beverage cultures advance, Runnette increasingly recedes, leaving the text to shine on its own surprising merits. No matter what your choice of drink, hearing more about its influence on the world is actually quite engrossing. Of particular interest is the appendix at the end, where you can learn about exactly which modern beers most closely resemble the ale of yore, which ancient blends of tea are still available today, and so on. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of the World in 6 Glasses Author: Tom Standage Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2819 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Throughout human history, certain drinks have done much more than just quench thirst. As Tom Standage relates with authority and charm, six of them have had a surprisingly pervasive influence on the course of history, becoming the defining drink during a pivotal historical period. A History of the World in 6 Glasses tells the story of humanity from the Stone Age to the 21st century through the lens of beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola. Beer was first made in the Fertile Crescent and by 3000 B.C.E. was so important to Mesopotamia and Egypt that it was used to pay wages. In ancient Greece, wine became the main export of her vast seaborne trade, helping spread Greek culture abroad. Spirits such as brandy and rum fueled the Age of Exploration, fortifying seamen on long voyages and oiling the pernicious slave trade. Although coffee originated in the Arab world, it stoked revolutionary thought in Europe during the Age of Reason, when coffeehouses became centers of intellectual exchange. And hundreds of years after the Chinese began drinking tea, it became especially popular in Britain, with far-reaching effects on British foreign policy. Finally, though carbonated drinks were invented in 18th-century Europe, they became a 20th-century phenomenon, and Coca-Cola in particular is the leading symbol of globalization. For Tom Standage, each drink is a different kind of technology, a catalyst for advancing culture by which he demonstrates the intricate interplay of different civilizations. You may never look at your favorite beverage the same way again. Editorial Reviews: The precursor to his equally excellent book on hunger through the ages, An Edible History of Humanity, Tom Standage here charts the developmental course of beverages and their significance for human progress. Standage is really a journalist and a technologist, so A History of the World in Six Glasses is not your average history book. The author is clearly well-researched, but its his parlaying of the facts into a cohesive evolutionary narrative that keeps things interesting. Liquid refreshment is an essential part of our existence, and Standage doesnt simply map out the parallel developments of drink and civilization, but more excitingly, builds a strong case for how each drink has made foundational contributions to its era. Earphones Award winner and Audie Award-winning producer Sean Runnette does a terrific job of letting beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and cola speak for themselves. Standage has set forth a tone that is highly interested, but not pedantic or overly exclamatory. Runnette knows just what it takes to fade away into the background, neither bombastically lecturing to the listener nor merely monotonously reading Standages text. Every pause is justified and every consonant is crisp. This is nothing less than expected from Runnette, who has been in the audiobook business for more than a decade and is the son of Grammy Award-winning producer John Runnette. As the beverage cultures advance, Runnette increasingly recedes, leaving the text to shine on its own surprising merits. No matter what your choice of drink, hearing more about its influence on the world is actually quite engrossing. Of particular interest is the appendix at the end, where you can learn about exactly which modern beers most closely resemble the ale of yore, which ancient blends of tea are still available today, and so on. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sapiens-De-animales-a-dioses-Sapiens-From-Animals-to-Gods-Audiobook/B0741D5K17 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: Sapiens. De animales a dioses [Sapiens. From Animals to Gods] Subtitular: Una breve historia de la humanidad [A Brief History of Humankind] Autor: Yuval Noah Harari Narrador: Carlos Manuel Vesga Formato: Unabridged Duración: 17 hrs and 26 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-03-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 252 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: El libro de no ficción del AÑO Un best seller internacional con más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos Lúcido e iluminador: la historia de la humanidad en un solo volumen. Este es el fascinante relato de nuestra extraordinaria historia: de simios sin importancia a amos del mundo. ¿Cómo logró nuestra especie imponerse en la lucha por la existencia? ¿Por qué nuestros ancestros recolectores se unieron para crear ciudades y reinos? ¿Cómo llegamos a creer en dioses, en naciones o en los derechos humanos; a confiar en el dinero, en los libros o en las leyes? ¿Cómo acabamos sometidos a la burocracia, a los horarios y al consumismo? ¿Y cómo será el mundo en los milenios venideros? En De animales a dioses, Yuval Noah Harari traza una breve historia de la humanidad, desde los primeros humanos que caminaron sobre la Tierra hasta los radicales y a veces devastadores avances de las tres grandes revoluciones que nuestra especie ha protagonizado: la cognitiva, la agrícola y la científica. A partir de hallazgos de disciplinas tan diversas como la biología, la antropología, la paleontología o la economía, Harari explora cómo las grandes corrientes de la historia han modelado nuestra sociedad, los animales y las plantas que nos rodean e incluso nuestras personalidades. ¿Hemos ganado en felicidad a medida que ha avanzado la historia? ¿Seremos capaces de liberar alguna vez nuestra conducta de la herencia del pasado? ¿Podemos hacer algo para influir en los siglos futuros? Audaz, ambicioso y provocador, este libro cuestiona todo lo que creíamos saber sobre el ser humano: nuestros orígenes, nuestras ideas, nuestras acciones, nuestro poder... y nuestro futuro. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Aborda las cuestiones más importantes de la historia y del mundo modernos, y además está escrito con un estilo vívido e inolvidable." (Jared Diamond) "Renueva la creencia en la capacidad de decidir de los propios lectores. El éxito más sorprendente y renovador de un libro de no ficción de la última década." (Shmuel Rosner, editor original, Israel) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Yuval Noah Harari) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:09:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Sapiens-De-animales-a-dioses-Sapiens-From-Animals-to-Gods-Audiobook/B0741D5K17 thebookvoice.com 17:26:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: Sapiens. De animales a dioses [Sapiens. From Animals to Gods] Subtitular: Una breve historia de la humanidad [A Brief History of Humankind] Autor: Yuval Noah Harari Narrador: Carlos Manuel Vesga Formato: Unabridged Duración: 17 hrs and 26 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-03-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 252 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: El libro de no ficción del AÑO Un best seller internacional con más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos Lúcido e iluminador: la historia de la humanidad en un solo volumen. Este es el fascinante relato de nuestra extraordinaria historia: de simios sin importancia a amos del mundo. ¿Cómo logró nuestra especie imponerse en la lucha por la existencia? ¿Por qué nuestros ancestros recolectores se unieron para crear ciudades y reinos? ¿Cómo llegamos a creer en dioses, en naciones o en los derechos humanos; a confiar en el dinero, en los libros o en las leyes? ¿Cómo acabamos sometidos a la burocracia, a los horarios y al consumismo? ¿Y cómo será el mundo en los milenios venideros? En De animales a dioses, Yuval Noah Harari traza una breve historia de la humanidad, desde los primeros humanos que caminaron sobre la Tierra hasta los radicales y a veces devastadores avances de las tres grandes revoluciones que nuestra especie ha protagonizado: la cognitiva, la agrícola y la científica. A partir de hallazgos de disciplinas tan diversas como la biología, la antropología, la paleontología o la economía, Harari explora cómo las grandes corrientes de la historia han modelado nuestra sociedad, los animales y las plantas que nos rodean e incluso nuestras personalidades. ¿Hemos ganado en felicidad a medida que ha avanzado la historia? ¿Seremos capaces de liberar alguna vez nuestra conducta de la herencia del pasado? ¿Podemos hacer algo para influir en los siglos futuros? Audaz, ambicioso y provocador, este libro cuestiona todo lo que creíamos saber sobre el ser humano: nuestros orígenes, nuestras ideas, nuestras acciones, nuestro poder... y nuestro futuro. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Aborda las cuestiones más importantes de la historia y del mundo modernos, y además está escrito con un estilo vívido e inolvidable." (Jared Diamond) "Renueva la creencia en la capacidad de decidir de los propios lectores. El éxito más sorprendente y renovador de un libro de no ficción de la última década." (Shmuel Rosner, editor original, Israel) Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> Título: Sapiens. De animales a dioses [Sapiens. From Animals to Gods] Subtitular: Una breve historia de la humanidad [A Brief History of Humankind] Autor: Yuval Noah Harari Narrador: Carlos Manuel Vesga Formato: Unabridged Duración: 17 hrs and 26 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 08-03-17 Editor: Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 252 votos Categorías: History, World Resumen del editor: El libro de no ficción del AÑO Un best seller internacional con más de un millón de ejemplares vendidos Lúcido e iluminador: la historia de la humanidad en un solo volumen. Este es el fascinante relato de nuestra extraordinaria historia: de simios sin importancia a amos del mundo. ¿Cómo logró nuestra especie imponerse en la lucha por la existencia? ¿Por qué nuestros ancestros recolectores se unieron para crear ciudades y reinos? ¿Cómo llegamos a creer en dioses, en naciones o en los derechos humanos; a confiar en el dinero, en los libros o en las leyes? ¿Cómo acabamos sometidos a la burocracia, a los horarios y al consumismo? ¿Y cómo será el mundo en los milenios venideros? En De animales a dioses, Yuval Noah Harari traza una breve historia de la humanidad, desde los primeros humanos que caminaron sobre la Tierra hasta los radicales y a veces devastadores avances de las tres grandes revoluciones que nuestra especie ha protagonizado: la cognitiva, la agrícola y la científica. A partir de hallazgos de disciplinas tan diversas como la biología, la antropología, la paleontología o la economía, Harari explora cómo las grandes corrientes de la historia han modelado nuestra sociedad, los animales y las plantas que nos rodean e incluso nuestras personalidades. ¿Hemos ganado en felicidad a medida que ha avanzado la historia? ¿Seremos capaces de liberar alguna vez nuestra conducta de la herencia del pasado? ¿Podemos hacer algo para influir en los siglos futuros? Audaz, ambicioso y provocador, este libro cuestiona todo lo que creíamos saber sobre el ser humano: nuestros orígenes, nuestras ideas, nuestras acciones, nuestro poder... y nuestro futuro. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Aborda las cuestiones más importantes de la historia y del mundo modernos, y además está escrito con un estilo vívido e inolvidable." (Jared Diamond) "Renueva la creencia en la capacidad de decidir de los propios lectores. El éxito más sorprendente y renovador de un libro de no ficción de la última década." (Shmuel Rosner, editor original, Israel) Opiniones de los miembros: muy interesante excelente libro y relato!! Te hace pensar y meditar mucho sobre el mundo que vivimos y la responsabilidad que tenemos. Excelente contenido y relato!!! Un muy completo resumen de la historia del mundo y la humanidad. Totalmente recomendado. Saludos Atrevido pero inspirador Disfruté mucho escuchar este libro y antes de terminarlo decidí comprarlo en formato físico. Las ideas de Harari son atrevidas, curiosas, brillantes, varias quizá cuestionables pero no pasan desapercibidas. El relato me pareció emocionante a cada momento e invita continuamente a la reflexión del camino que hemos tomado como humanidad. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Butchering-Art-Audiobook/B075Y1KNTZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Butchering Art Subtitle: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine Author: Lindsey Fitzharris Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 394 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The gripping story of how Joseph Lister's antiseptic method changed medicine forever In The Butchering Art, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of 19th-century surgery on the eve of profound transformation. She conjures up early operating theaters - no place for the squeamish - and surgeons, working before anesthesia, who were lauded for their speed and brute strength. These medical pioneers knew that the aftermath of surgery was often more dangerous than their patients' afflictions, and they were baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn't have been more hazardous, an unlikely figure stepped forward: a young, melancholy Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister, who would solve the deadly riddle and change the course of history. Fitzharris dramatically recounts Lister's discoveries in gripping detail, culminating in his audacious claim that germs were the source of all infection - and could be countered by antiseptics. Focusing on the tumultuous period from 1850 to 1875, she introduces us to Lister and his contemporaries - some of them brilliant, some outright criminal - and takes us through the grimy medical schools and dreary hospitals where they learned their art, the deadhouses where they studied anatomy, and the graveyards they occasionally ransacked for cadavers. Eerie and illuminating, The Butchering Art celebrates the triumph of a visionary surgeon whose quest to unite science and medicine delivered us into the modern world. Critic Reviews: "Warning: She spares no detail!" (Erik Larson, best-selling author of Dead Wake) "Fascinating and shocking." ( Kirkus Reviews) A top-10 science book of fall 2017 ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lindsey Fitzharris) Tue, 31 Oct 2017 08:58:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Butchering-Art-Audiobook/B075Y1KNTZ thebookvoice.com 07:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Butchering Art Subtitle: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine Author: Lindsey Fitzharris Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 394 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The gripping story of how Joseph Lister's antiseptic method changed medicine forever In The Butchering Art, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of 19th-century surgery on the eve of profound transformation. She conjures up early operating theaters - no place for the squeamish - and surgeons, working before anesthesia, who were lauded for their speed and brute strength. These medical pioneers knew that the aftermath of surgery was often more dangerous than their patients' afflictions, and they were baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn't have been more hazardous, an unlikely figure stepped forward: a young, melancholy Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister, who would solve the deadly riddle and change the course of history. Fitzharris dramatically recounts Lister's discoveries in gripping detail, culminating in his audacious claim that germs were the source of all infection - and could be countered by antiseptics. Focusing on the tumultuous period from 1850 to 1875, she introduces us to Lister and his contemporaries - some of them brilliant, some outright criminal - and takes us through the grimy medical schools and dreary hospitals where they learned their art, the deadhouses where they studied anatomy, and the graveyards they occasionally ransacked for cadavers. Eerie and illuminating, The Butchering Art celebrates the triumph of a visionary surgeon whose quest to unite science and medicine delivered us into the modern world. Critic Reviews: "Warning: She spares no detail!" (Erik Larson, best-selling author of Dead Wake) "Fascinating and shocking." ( Kirkus Reviews) A top-10 science book of fall 2017 ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Butchering Art Subtitle: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine Author: Lindsey Fitzharris Narrator: Ralph Lister Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 394 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The gripping story of how Joseph Lister's antiseptic method changed medicine forever In The Butchering Art, the historian Lindsey Fitzharris reveals the shocking world of 19th-century surgery on the eve of profound transformation. She conjures up early operating theaters - no place for the squeamish - and surgeons, working before anesthesia, who were lauded for their speed and brute strength. These medical pioneers knew that the aftermath of surgery was often more dangerous than their patients' afflictions, and they were baffled by the persistent infections that kept mortality rates stubbornly high. At a time when surgery couldn't have been more hazardous, an unlikely figure stepped forward: a young, melancholy Quaker surgeon named Joseph Lister, who would solve the deadly riddle and change the course of history. Fitzharris dramatically recounts Lister's discoveries in gripping detail, culminating in his audacious claim that germs were the source of all infection - and could be countered by antiseptics. Focusing on the tumultuous period from 1850 to 1875, she introduces us to Lister and his contemporaries - some of them brilliant, some outright criminal - and takes us through the grimy medical schools and dreary hospitals where they learned their art, the deadhouses where they studied anatomy, and the graveyards they occasionally ransacked for cadavers. Eerie and illuminating, The Butchering Art celebrates the triumph of a visionary surgeon whose quest to unite science and medicine delivered us into the modern world. Critic Reviews: "Warning: She spares no detail!" (Erik Larson, best-selling author of Dead Wake) "Fascinating and shocking." ( Kirkus Reviews) A top-10 science book of fall 2017 ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Highly Accessible Read of Medical History. I gave one of my rare 5's to this book, not because of its overall literary greatness, but for delivering the rare engrossing read of medical history for the non-medical person. As others have said, the book is not for the squeamish, but one adjusts fairly swiftly. Not only is the history compelling but the historical characters are rendered in multidimensional form and are characters that you often root for. Even the people chronicled for refusal to accept new medical developments are portrayed as normal people and not villainous unenlightened scum.Audible 20 Review Sweepstakes Entry. Fascinating! Wow, what a listen! This is a truly enlightening book about the realities of surgery and medicine in the 1800s and what men like Joseph Lister contributed to medical science. They helped change the outcomes for thousands of people. As a nurse, I am forever grateful for their research and for laying the groundwork for modern medicine! Fitzharris describes very bluntly what it was like in the operating theater and the dissection room. Ill admit I couldnt finish my spaghetti while listening to some of these spots over lunch! Not one boring moment! If you were unlucky enough to have surgery in an English hospital in the mid 19th century, you often left as a corpse. This book shows the horrible conditions and follows the struggles of Dr. Joseph Lister who ushered in a new era in medicine and in the process saved countless lives. Both author and narrator do a great job of immersing the reader in the Victorian era. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sixth-Extinction-Audiobook/B00FZ4JEAS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sixth Extinction Subtitle: An Unnatural History Author: Elizabeth Kolbert Narrator: Anne Twomey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2848 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A major audiobook about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on Earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. This time around, the cataclysm is us. In The Sixth Extinction, two-time winner of the National Magazine Award and New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert draws on the work of scores of researchers in half a dozen disciplines, accompanying many of them into the field: geologists who study deep ocean cores, botanists who follow the tree line as it climbs up the Andes, marine biologists who dive off the Great Barrier Reef. She introduces us to a dozen species, some already gone, others facing extinction, including the Panamian golden frog, staghorn coral, the great auk, and the Sumatran rhino. Through these stories, Kolbert provides a moving account of the disappearances occurring all around us and traces the evolution of extinction as concept, from its first articulation by Georges Cuvier in revolutionary Paris up through the present day. The sixth extinction is likely to be mankind's most lasting legacy; as Kolbert observes, it compels us to rethink the fundamental question of what it means to be human. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elizabeth Kolbert) Tue, 11 Feb 2014 19:03:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Sixth-Extinction-Audiobook/B00FZ4JEAS thebookvoice.com 09:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sixth Extinction Subtitle: An Unnatural History Author: Elizabeth Kolbert Narrator: Anne Twomey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2848 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A major audiobook about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on Earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. This time around, the cataclysm is us. In The Sixth Extinction, two-time winner of the National Magazine Award and New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert draws on the work of scores of researchers in half a dozen disciplines, accompanying many of them into the field: geologists who study deep ocean cores, botanists who follow the tree line as it climbs up the Andes, marine biologists who dive off the Great Barrier Reef. She introduces us to a dozen species, some already gone, others facing extinction, including the Panamian golden frog, staghorn coral, the great auk, and the Sumatran rhino. Through these stories, Kolbert provides a moving account of the disappearances occurring all around us and traces the evolution of extinction as concept, from its first articulation by Georges Cuvier in revolutionary Paris up through the present day. The sixth extinction is likely to be mankind's most lasting legacy; as Kolbert observes, it compels us to rethink the fundamental question of what it means to be human. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sixth Extinction Subtitle: An Unnatural History Author: Elizabeth Kolbert Narrator: Anne Twomey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-14 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2848 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A major audiobook about the future of the world, blending intellectual and natural history and field reporting into a powerful account of the mass extinction unfolding before our eyes. Over the last half a billion years, there have been five mass extinctions, when the diversity of life on Earth suddenly and dramatically contracted. Scientists around the world are currently monitoring the sixth extinction, predicted to be the most devastating extinction event since the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. This time around, the cataclysm is us. In The Sixth Extinction, two-time winner of the National Magazine Award and New Yorker writer Elizabeth Kolbert draws on the work of scores of researchers in half a dozen disciplines, accompanying many of them into the field: geologists who study deep ocean cores, botanists who follow the tree line as it climbs up the Andes, marine biologists who dive off the Great Barrier Reef. She introduces us to a dozen species, some already gone, others facing extinction, including the Panamian golden frog, staghorn coral, the great auk, and the Sumatran rhino. Through these stories, Kolbert provides a moving account of the disappearances occurring all around us and traces the evolution of extinction as concept, from its first articulation by Georges Cuvier in revolutionary Paris up through the present day. The sixth extinction is likely to be mankind's most lasting legacy; as Kolbert observes, it compels us to rethink the fundamental question of what it means to be human. Members Reviews: Lifts you out of the ordinary I tend not to listen to serious or difficult books, because those I want to hold in my hands and underline the key points to help me absorb them. This is certainly a serious book, but Elizabeth Kolbert is such a clean, clear writer her story flows as easily as it engages. It's not a doom and gloom book either, at least not entirely, although doom is certainly in the works for many, many species, thanks to our stewardship of our shared planet. What can we do? Answering that question is not Kolbert's task. What she does is lay out in rich and compelling detail the story of what happened across millions of years on earth and what is happening now to animals on earth with us. Some books I like disappear from mind fairly quickly. This one is staying with me. Highly recommended. Good narrator. She's low key, which is just right. Emotional would make listening impossible. Better than expected! Great Book! Any additional comments? I found out about this book from a public radio station interview with the author. The concept sounded interesting but was unsure from the interview what to expect. This book was superb from start to finish, it was well laid out and extremely interesting to listen to. I was expecting another typical presentation of the global warming and the gloom and doom that usually goes with it. I have always believed that global warming was over hyped as a human cause and more of a just a cycle of the earth and the solar system going through its cycles. This book is more about the disruption that humans cause in the natural cycle of the earth eco systems and how those changes effect the possible future of the earth and it inhabitance. The author takes you on trip around the world to different place and provides evidence to support the title of her book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Destiny-Disrupted-Audiobook/B002V59TF4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destiny Disrupted Subtitle: A History of the World through Islamic Eyes Author: Tamim Ansary Narrator: Tamim Ansary Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1167 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This book reveals the parallel "other" narrative of world history to help us make sense of today's world conflicts. Ansary traces the history of the Muslim world from pre-Mohammedan days through 9/11, introducing people, events, empires, legends, and religious disputes, both in terms of what happened and how it was understood and interpreted. Critic Reviews: "Informative and thoroughly engaging....A must read." (Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tamim Ansary) Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:24:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Destiny-Disrupted-Audiobook/B002V59TF4 thebookvoice.com 17:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destiny Disrupted Subtitle: A History of the World through Islamic Eyes Author: Tamim Ansary Narrator: Tamim Ansary Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1167 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This book reveals the parallel "other" narrative of world history to help us make sense of today's world conflicts. Ansary traces the history of the Muslim world from pre-Mohammedan days through 9/11, introducing people, events, empires, legends, and religious disputes, both in terms of what happened and how it was understood and interpreted. Critic Reviews: "Informative and thoroughly engaging....A must read." (Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destiny Disrupted Subtitle: A History of the World through Islamic Eyes Author: Tamim Ansary Narrator: Tamim Ansary Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1167 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This book reveals the parallel "other" narrative of world history to help us make sense of today's world conflicts. Ansary traces the history of the Muslim world from pre-Mohammedan days through 9/11, introducing people, events, empires, legends, and religious disputes, both in terms of what happened and how it was understood and interpreted. Critic Reviews: "Informative and thoroughly engaging....A must read." (Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner) Members Reviews: Explains the clash between Islam and the West This book is a must read for anyone attempting to understand the central news of our era - the ongoing clash between the Christian and Muslim worlds. This is not a history of the religion of Islam. It's a history of the people, events and society of the Islamic culture that presents a vivid road map of how the world has gotten to the place it is in today. This edition is beautifully narrated by the author himself, told to the reader as if you are sitting in the room with him and he's telling you a story. The effect is to pull you in completely as you listen to the founding of Islam with the life of Muhammad, the bloodbath that is the succession story of the generations that followed and splintered into various factions, the clashes with the Christian West and Mongol East, the impact of Western industrialization and colonialism on the Islamic world and the explanation of how we got to Sept. 11, 2001, the wars in Palestine, Afghanistan, Iraq and the standoff with Iran. The book answers the question of why we are at the place we are in the ongoing clash of the Western world and Islam. A history of the world before the West mattered History books are frequently dry and factual, even when not written as textbooks, and when they're not, they tend to reveal the author's biases or axes to grind. Tamim Ansary, however, sets out to tell the history of Islam through Islamic eyes, not as an apologetic for Islam that ignores its less edifying historical episodes and its troubled present, nor as a Westerner viewing Islam as, at best, an exotically misunderstood Oriental tradition, and at worst, the religion of terrorists and women-in-burkas. Tamim Ansary, an Afghan-American, suggests that Islam and the West have for much of history existed in two parallel worlds, only rarely intersecting until the violent last few decades. The Dar-al-Islam, or the entire region that Ansary calls the "Middle World," between the European-dominated West and the Chinese-dominated East, grew, expanded, experienced theological and political revolutions, technological and scientific and literary evolution, and several foreign invasions much more significant than those Crusades that everyone today thinks were the most significant East-West interaction before the modern day. The vast majority of Muslims, even during the height of the Crusades, simply didn't notice the West, which for most of Islam's early history, was an impoverished backwater land of savage, squabbling kingdoms while the Middle East and North Africa was full of wealth and education and glorious cosmopolitan cities. The Crusaders seized some cities and killed a bunch of people and certainly left some profound historical legacies, but never really materially affected the Islamic world nearly as much as they think they did. The Mongols, on the other hand... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dead-Mountain-Audiobook/B00IO4RVQ0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Mountain Subtitle: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident Author: Donnie Eichar Narrator: Donnie Eichar Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2006 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incidentunexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clotheshave led to decades of speculation over what really happened. This gripping work of literary nonfiction delves into the mystery through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and the author's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter. A fascinating portrait of the young hikers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations, here for the first time is the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, March 2014 - Full disclosure: I've been obsessed with the story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident the name given to the mysterious unsolved deaths of nine young experienced hikers in the Russian Ural mountains in 1959 - since I first heard the story a few years back. Filmmaker-turned-author Donnie Eichar seems to share my enthusiasm, because after years of researching the case, he emptied his savings and traveled to Russia on a mission to recreate the hikers journey and uncover the truth behind their deaths. Although this was a familiar story to me, I was completely absorbed by Eichars retelling. He weaves his own journey seamlessly in with a retelling of the hikers story (which he recreates through their photos and journal entries), along with a detailed breakdown of the investigation following their disappearance. And as a documentary filmmaker, Eichar makes sure he has his timelines and sources straight throughout the book. Above all, I think was most impressed by how Eichar treated the Dylatlov Pass Incident as so much more than a creepy tale. He manages to bring a deep human quality to the story, along with immense reverence for the fallen hikers (tone that comes through in his careful narration). I came away from this book feeling as if I had known each one of them - and longing for some closure more than ever before. I won't spoil the outcome of his investigation, but I think it's safe to say that anyone who is interested in this story - or real-life mysteries in general - will be left with plenty to ponder. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Donnie Eichar) Tue, 18 Mar 2014 18:19:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dead-Mountain-Audiobook/B00IO4RVQ0 thebookvoice.com 06:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Mountain Subtitle: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident Author: Donnie Eichar Narrator: Donnie Eichar Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2006 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incidentunexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clotheshave led to decades of speculation over what really happened. This gripping work of literary nonfiction delves into the mystery through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and the author's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter. A fascinating portrait of the young hikers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations, here for the first time is the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, March 2014 - Full disclosure: I've been obsessed with the story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident the name given to the mysterious unsolved deaths of nine young experienced hikers in the Russian Ural mountains in 1959 - since I first heard the story a few years back. Filmmaker-turned-author Donnie Eichar seems to share my enthusiasm, because after years of researching the case, he emptied his savings and traveled to Russia on a mission to recreate the hikers journey and uncover the truth behind their deaths. Although this was a familiar story to me, I was completely absorbed by Eichars retelling. He weaves his own journey seamlessly in with a retelling of the hikers story (which he recreates through their photos and journal entries), along with a detailed breakdown of the investigation following their disappearance. And as a documentary filmmaker, Eichar makes sure he has his timelines and sources straight throughout the book. Above all, I think was most impressed by how Eichar treated the Dylatlov Pass Incident as so much more than a creepy tale. He manages to bring a deep human quality to the story, along with immense reverence for the fallen hikers (tone that comes through in his careful narration). I came away from this book feeling as if I had known each one of them - and longing for some closure more than ever before. I won't spoil the outcome of his investigation, but I think it's safe to say that anyone who is interested in this story - or real-life mysteries in general - will be left with plenty to ponder. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dead Mountain Subtitle: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident Author: Donnie Eichar Narrator: Donnie Eichar Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2006 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In February 1959, a group of nine experienced hikers in the Russian Ural Mountains died mysteriously on an elevation known as Dead Mountain. Eerie aspects of the incidentunexplained violent injuries, signs that they cut open and fled the tent without proper clothing or shoes, a strange final photograph taken by one of the hikers, and elevated levels of radiation found on some of their clotheshave led to decades of speculation over what really happened. This gripping work of literary nonfiction delves into the mystery through unprecedented access to the hikers' own journals and photographs, rarely seen government records, dozens of interviews, and the author's retracing of the hikers' fateful journey in the Russian winter. A fascinating portrait of the young hikers in the Soviet era, and a skillful interweaving of the hikers narrative, the investigators' efforts, and the author's investigations, here for the first time is the real story of what happened that night on Dead Mountain. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, March 2014 - Full disclosure: I've been obsessed with the story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident the name given to the mysterious unsolved deaths of nine young experienced hikers in the Russian Ural mountains in 1959 - since I first heard the story a few years back. Filmmaker-turned-author Donnie Eichar seems to share my enthusiasm, because after years of researching the case, he emptied his savings and traveled to Russia on a mission to recreate the hikers journey and uncover the truth behind their deaths. Although this was a familiar story to me, I was completely absorbed by Eichars retelling. He weaves his own journey seamlessly in with a retelling of the hikers story (which he recreates through their photos and journal entries), along with a detailed breakdown of the investigation following their disappearance. And as a documentary filmmaker, Eichar makes sure he has his timelines and sources straight throughout the book. Above all, I think was most impressed by how Eichar treated the Dylatlov Pass Incident as so much more than a creepy tale. He manages to bring a deep human quality to the story, along with immense reverence for the fallen hikers (tone that comes through in his careful narration). I came away from this book feeling as if I had known each one of them - and longing for some closure more than ever before. I won't spoil the outcome of his investigation, but I think it's safe to say that anyone who is interested in this story - or real-life mysteries in general - will be left with plenty to ponder. Members Reviews: Mystery & Intrigue In The Ural Mountains Eichar revisits and examines the unsolved, closed case of the deaths of nine hikers in February of 1959 in the Ural Mountains of Russia. This story has been the fodder of conspiracy theories and speculation for more than 50 years. The author explores the events first hand. He travels to Russia, retraces the journey, meets with family, and pieces together a picture that proposes a reasonable and highly likely scenario. However, the story is so compelling and filled with mystery it still left me wondering. The author also narrates this book. This was not terrible--but sounded slightly monotone and dire in feeling. I increased the play back speed to 1.25 which helped perk things up a bit. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Manhattan-Project-Audiobook/B01B8JJKAM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Manhattan Project Author: Edward T. O'Donnell Narrator: Edward T. O'Donnell Format: Original Recording Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The origins of the atomic bomb go back to 1939, when scientists and military leaders undertook an operation to create the world's first successful atomic weapon before the Nazis could. Investigate how the Manhattan Project began, and follow its legacy through the bombing of two Japanese cities that ended World War II. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward T. O'Donnell) Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:54:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Manhattan-Project-Audiobook/B01B8JJKAM thebookvoice.com 00:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Manhattan Project Author: Edward T. O'Donnell Narrator: Edward T. O'Donnell Format: Original Recording Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The origins of the atomic bomb go back to 1939, when scientists and military leaders undertook an operation to create the world's first successful atomic weapon before the Nazis could. Investigate how the Manhattan Project began, and follow its legacy through the bombing of two Japanese cities that ended World War II. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Manhattan Project Author: Edward T. O'Donnell Narrator: Edward T. O'Donnell Format: Original Recording Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The origins of the atomic bomb go back to 1939, when scientists and military leaders undertook an operation to create the world's first successful atomic weapon before the Nazis could. Investigate how the Manhattan Project began, and follow its legacy through the bombing of two Japanese cities that ended World War II. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/At-Home-Audiobook/B0042FWTTE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At Home Subtitle: A Short History of Private Life Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4356 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From one of the most beloved authors of our timemore than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone - a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home. Houses arent refuges from history. They are where history ends up. Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as he found it in that comfortable home. To remedy this, he formed the idea of journeying about his house from room to room to write a history of the world without leaving home. The bathroom provides the occasion for a history of hygiene; the bedroom, sex, death, and sleep; the kitchen, nutrition and the spice trade; and so on, as Bryson shows how each has figured in the evolution of private life. Whatever happens in the world, he demonstrates, ends up in our house, in the paint and the pipes and the pillows and every item of furniture. Bill Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and he is a master at turning the seemingly isolated or mundane fact into an occasion for the most diverting exposition imaginable. His wit and sheer prose fluency make At Home one of the most entertaining books ever written about private life. Critic Reviews: "There are many guilty pleasures, from Bryson's droll prose - "What really turned the Victorians to bathing, however, was the realization that it could be gloriously punishing" - to the many tantalizing glimpses behind closed doors at aristocratic English country houses. In demonstrating how everything we take for granted, from comfortable furniture to smoke-free air, went from unimaginable luxury to humdrum routine, Bryson shows us how odd and improbable our own lives really are." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Bryson) Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:13:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/At-Home-Audiobook/B0042FWTTE thebookvoice.com 16:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At Home Subtitle: A Short History of Private Life Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4356 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From one of the most beloved authors of our timemore than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone - a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home. Houses arent refuges from history. They are where history ends up. Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as he found it in that comfortable home. To remedy this, he formed the idea of journeying about his house from room to room to write a history of the world without leaving home. The bathroom provides the occasion for a history of hygiene; the bedroom, sex, death, and sleep; the kitchen, nutrition and the spice trade; and so on, as Bryson shows how each has figured in the evolution of private life. Whatever happens in the world, he demonstrates, ends up in our house, in the paint and the pipes and the pillows and every item of furniture. Bill Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and he is a master at turning the seemingly isolated or mundane fact into an occasion for the most diverting exposition imaginable. His wit and sheer prose fluency make At Home one of the most entertaining books ever written about private life. Critic Reviews: "There are many guilty pleasures, from Bryson's droll prose - "What really turned the Victorians to bathing, however, was the realization that it could be gloriously punishing" - to the many tantalizing glimpses behind closed doors at aristocratic English country houses. In demonstrating how everything we take for granted, from comfortable furniture to smoke-free air, went from unimaginable luxury to humdrum routine, Bryson shows us how odd and improbable our own lives really are." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At Home Subtitle: A Short History of Private Life Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4356 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From one of the most beloved authors of our timemore than six million copies of his books have been sold in this country alone - a fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home. Houses arent refuges from history. They are where history ends up. Bill Bryson and his family live in a Victorian parsonage in a part of England where nothing of any great significance has happened since the Romans decamped. Yet one day, he began to consider how very little he knew about the ordinary things of life as he found it in that comfortable home. To remedy this, he formed the idea of journeying about his house from room to room to write a history of the world without leaving home. The bathroom provides the occasion for a history of hygiene; the bedroom, sex, death, and sleep; the kitchen, nutrition and the spice trade; and so on, as Bryson shows how each has figured in the evolution of private life. Whatever happens in the world, he demonstrates, ends up in our house, in the paint and the pipes and the pillows and every item of furniture. Bill Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and he is a master at turning the seemingly isolated or mundane fact into an occasion for the most diverting exposition imaginable. His wit and sheer prose fluency make At Home one of the most entertaining books ever written about private life. Critic Reviews: "There are many guilty pleasures, from Bryson's droll prose - "What really turned the Victorians to bathing, however, was the realization that it could be gloriously punishing" - to the many tantalizing glimpses behind closed doors at aristocratic English country houses. In demonstrating how everything we take for granted, from comfortable furniture to smoke-free air, went from unimaginable luxury to humdrum routine, Bryson shows us how odd and improbable our own lives really are." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Another wonderful Bryson Another entertaining look at life and history from one of my favorite writers. Walking through the English parsonage he calls home, Bryson explores the history and uses of homes themselves, and many of the minutiae in them. While parts of the bathroom and bedroom had a strong "ick" factor, his explorations of the 19th and early 20th century --explorers, inventors, thinkers, the Industrial Revolution --was fabulous, and invites the reader to read further about people or inventions of particular interest, with excellent bibliographic references. Highly recommended. Bryson does it again So now I know where "Barking Mad" comes from and why we "sleep tight". Mr. Bryson yet again digs deep and blends history, science, philosophy and psychology into this wonderful entertaining book on how we got to the point today on how we live. I am so glad that Bill reads how own book. His tone and articlulation provides the proper sense of irony when needed. Although some parts did make me squeamish (19th century surgery), I think it provides an excellent view of where our roots of Home comes from. Thanks for the research, and the story. My only regret is that Ive finished it (and all his books) and will have to wait another few years for his next book. Bill makes lint interesting Really think Bill Bryson should have been a teacher. The kids would have absorbed everything because of the way he tells stories around history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Understanding-Japan-Audiobook/B011LUCFZU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Japan Subtitle: A Cultural History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark J. Ravina Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1266 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Japan's extraordinary culture is like no other in the world, and it remains mysterious to many of us. And that's unfortunate, because to truly understand Japan's influence on the world stage, one needs to understand Japan's culture - on its own terms. In an exciting partnership with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents these 24 lectures that offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese life and culture. Professor Ravina, with the expert collaboration of the Smithsonian's historians, brings you a grand portrait of Japan. From the dawn of Confucianism and the Meiji Restoration to World War II and the economic miracle years of 1955 to 1975, you'll explore landmark periods of Japanese history and learn how broad events and movements introduced, innovated, and revised everything from spirituality to popular entertainment. Along the way you'll get revealing insights into Shinto (Japan's indigenous religion), the art of Katsushika Hokusai, literary works like The Tale of Genji and the haiku of Basho, the everyday lives of samurai, the universal appeal of filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa, foods like yakitori and tempura, and so much more. You'll come away from Professor Ravina's final lecture with a stronger sense of the very soul of this one-of-a-kind nation. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 24 Jul 2015 00:55:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Understanding-Japan-Audiobook/B011LUCFZU thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Japan Subtitle: A Cultural History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark J. Ravina Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1266 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Japan's extraordinary culture is like no other in the world, and it remains mysterious to many of us. And that's unfortunate, because to truly understand Japan's influence on the world stage, one needs to understand Japan's culture - on its own terms. In an exciting partnership with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents these 24 lectures that offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese life and culture. Professor Ravina, with the expert collaboration of the Smithsonian's historians, brings you a grand portrait of Japan. From the dawn of Confucianism and the Meiji Restoration to World War II and the economic miracle years of 1955 to 1975, you'll explore landmark periods of Japanese history and learn how broad events and movements introduced, innovated, and revised everything from spirituality to popular entertainment. Along the way you'll get revealing insights into Shinto (Japan's indigenous religion), the art of Katsushika Hokusai, literary works like The Tale of Genji and the haiku of Basho, the everyday lives of samurai, the universal appeal of filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa, foods like yakitori and tempura, and so much more. You'll come away from Professor Ravina's final lecture with a stronger sense of the very soul of this one-of-a-kind nation. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Japan Subtitle: A Cultural History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Mark J. Ravina Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1266 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Japan's extraordinary culture is like no other in the world, and it remains mysterious to many of us. And that's unfortunate, because to truly understand Japan's influence on the world stage, one needs to understand Japan's culture - on its own terms. In an exciting partnership with the Smithsonian, The Great Courses presents these 24 lectures that offer an unforgettable tour of Japanese life and culture. Professor Ravina, with the expert collaboration of the Smithsonian's historians, brings you a grand portrait of Japan. From the dawn of Confucianism and the Meiji Restoration to World War II and the economic miracle years of 1955 to 1975, you'll explore landmark periods of Japanese history and learn how broad events and movements introduced, innovated, and revised everything from spirituality to popular entertainment. Along the way you'll get revealing insights into Shinto (Japan's indigenous religion), the art of Katsushika Hokusai, literary works like The Tale of Genji and the haiku of Basho, the everyday lives of samurai, the universal appeal of filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa, foods like yakitori and tempura, and so much more. You'll come away from Professor Ravina's final lecture with a stronger sense of the very soul of this one-of-a-kind nation. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Very interesting and informative What made the experience of listening to Understanding Japan the most enjoyable? This course is a delight to listen to with a lot of information and a great narrator. My only complaint is that there is no PDF booklet to accompany the course like the other Great Courses. Hope it shows up soon!!! Informative, entertaining, and well-presented! I really enjoyed this overview of Japanese culture. My only complaint is that it ended. :) Entertaining and Informative Professor Ravina did an amazing job. The wealth of diverse knowledge of history, culture, economics, and philosophical explanations was awesome. I was particularly amazed by is precise and profoundly simplistic explanations of high Buddhist concepts and how they integrate into the thoughts, words and culture of the Japanese people. Being formally trained in Zen and Tibetan Buddhism Professor Ravina's grasp and ability to explain concepts of all kinds is a gift. As someone who has been fascinated with Japan and competes in its national sport of Judo it was so great to get the deep dive into the past, present and future of Japan. It is a great primer if you are making a trip to Japan. I'm very excited about being able to talk about history and cultural icons with my Japanese friends and colleagues. Thank you Professor incredible job and you had me laughing many times. Going to listen to it agin before my trip to Japan next year. Great Overview of Japanese History While there are lots of juicy details that the course glosses over, the breadth of coverage is awesome. The professor is a really excellent speaker and knows the subject matter really well. Excellent! Wonderful narration, easy to understand and remember. Covers everything from current day culture, attitudes towards the world to food, movies to origins of them https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Being-A-Rich-Roman-Audiobook/B01DPQ306Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being A Rich Roman Author: Robert Garland Narrator: Robert Garland Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Now check out the lives of the rich. Youll tour the grand house in the city and the countryside, learn about the customs of dress, food, and hygiene, and follow a rich Roman around for the day - complete with doting clients who make him seem important. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Garland) Sat, 01 Sep 2012 20:15:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Being-A-Rich-Roman-Audiobook/B01DPQ306Q thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being A Rich Roman Author: Robert Garland Narrator: Robert Garland Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Now check out the lives of the rich. Youll tour the grand house in the city and the countryside, learn about the customs of dress, food, and hygiene, and follow a rich Roman around for the day - complete with doting clients who make him seem important. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being A Rich Roman Author: Robert Garland Narrator: Robert Garland Format: Original Recording Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Now check out the lives of the rich. Youll tour the grand house in the city and the countryside, learn about the customs of dress, food, and hygiene, and follow a rich Roman around for the day - complete with doting clients who make him seem important. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Brothers-at-War-Audiobook/B00FRILH1Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brothers at War Subtitle: The Unending Conflict in Korea Author: Sheila Miyoshi Jager Narrator: Jackie Chung Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A major historical account of the Korean War, its origins, and its evolving impact on the world. Sixty years after North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea, the Korean War has not yet ended. Sheila Miyoshi Jager presents the first comprehensive history of this misunderstood war, one that risks involving the worlds superpowers - again. Her sweeping narrative ranges from the middle of the Second World War - when Korean independence was fiercely debated between Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill - to the present day, as North Korea, with Chinas aid, stockpiles nuclear weapons while starving its people. At the center of this conflict is an ongoing struggle between North and South Korea for the mantle of Korean legitimacy, a brothers war, which continues to fuel tensions on the Korean peninsula and the region. Drawing from newly available diplomatic archives in China, South Korea, and the former Soviet Union, Jager analyzes top-level military strategy. She brings to life the bitter struggles of the postwar period and shows how the conflict between the two Koreas has continued to evolve to the present, with important and tragic consequences for the region and the world. Her portraits of the many fascinating characters that populate this history - Truman, MacArthur, Kim Il Sung, Mao, Stalin, and Park Chung Hee - reveal the complexities of the Korean War and the repercussions this conflict has had on the lives of many individuals, statesmen, soldiers, and ordinary people, including the millions of hungry North Koreans for whom daily existence continues to be a nightmarish struggle. The most accessible, up-to date, and balanced account yet written, Brothers at War will become the definitive chronicle of the struggles origins and aftermath and its global impact for years to come. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sheila Miyoshi Jager) Sat, 12 Oct 2013 01:01:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Brothers-at-War-Audiobook/B00FRILH1Q thebookvoice.com 17:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brothers at War Subtitle: The Unending Conflict in Korea Author: Sheila Miyoshi Jager Narrator: Jackie Chung Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A major historical account of the Korean War, its origins, and its evolving impact on the world. Sixty years after North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea, the Korean War has not yet ended. Sheila Miyoshi Jager presents the first comprehensive history of this misunderstood war, one that risks involving the worlds superpowers - again. Her sweeping narrative ranges from the middle of the Second World War - when Korean independence was fiercely debated between Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill - to the present day, as North Korea, with Chinas aid, stockpiles nuclear weapons while starving its people. At the center of this conflict is an ongoing struggle between North and South Korea for the mantle of Korean legitimacy, a brothers war, which continues to fuel tensions on the Korean peninsula and the region. Drawing from newly available diplomatic archives in China, South Korea, and the former Soviet Union, Jager analyzes top-level military strategy. She brings to life the bitter struggles of the postwar period and shows how the conflict between the two Koreas has continued to evolve to the present, with important and tragic consequences for the region and the world. Her portraits of the many fascinating characters that populate this history - Truman, MacArthur, Kim Il Sung, Mao, Stalin, and Park Chung Hee - reveal the complexities of the Korean War and the repercussions this conflict has had on the lives of many individuals, statesmen, soldiers, and ordinary people, including the millions of hungry North Koreans for whom daily existence continues to be a nightmarish struggle. The most accessible, up-to date, and balanced account yet written, Brothers at War will become the definitive chronicle of the struggles origins and aftermath and its global impact for years to come. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brothers at War Subtitle: The Unending Conflict in Korea Author: Sheila Miyoshi Jager Narrator: Jackie Chung Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A major historical account of the Korean War, its origins, and its evolving impact on the world. Sixty years after North Korean troops crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea, the Korean War has not yet ended. Sheila Miyoshi Jager presents the first comprehensive history of this misunderstood war, one that risks involving the worlds superpowers - again. Her sweeping narrative ranges from the middle of the Second World War - when Korean independence was fiercely debated between Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill - to the present day, as North Korea, with Chinas aid, stockpiles nuclear weapons while starving its people. At the center of this conflict is an ongoing struggle between North and South Korea for the mantle of Korean legitimacy, a brothers war, which continues to fuel tensions on the Korean peninsula and the region. Drawing from newly available diplomatic archives in China, South Korea, and the former Soviet Union, Jager analyzes top-level military strategy. She brings to life the bitter struggles of the postwar period and shows how the conflict between the two Koreas has continued to evolve to the present, with important and tragic consequences for the region and the world. Her portraits of the many fascinating characters that populate this history - Truman, MacArthur, Kim Il Sung, Mao, Stalin, and Park Chung Hee - reveal the complexities of the Korean War and the repercussions this conflict has had on the lives of many individuals, statesmen, soldiers, and ordinary people, including the millions of hungry North Koreans for whom daily existence continues to be a nightmarish struggle. The most accessible, up-to date, and balanced account yet written, Brothers at War will become the definitive chronicle of the struggles origins and aftermath and its global impact for years to come. Members Reviews: Well-researched... I needed a score sheet! Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Yes. This book is fascinating into the geopolitical reasons behind the war, the war itself, and the implications for today. I would recommend it in print for the simple reason that there are so many acronyms that it's nearly impossible to keep track of what army division did what... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Destruction-of-Black-Civilization-Audiobook/B074SW3RP2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destruction of Black Civilization Subtitle: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D. Author: Chancellor Williams Narrator: Joseph Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams 16 years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race, was intended to be "a general rebellion against the subtle message from even the most 'liberal' white authors (and their Negro disciples): 'You belong to a race of nobodies. You have no worthwhile history to point to with pride.'" The book was written at a time when many black students, educators, and scholars were starting to piece together the connection between the way their history was taught and the way they were perceived by others and by themselves. They began to question assumptions made about their history and took it upon themselves to create a new body of historical research. The book is premised on the question: If the Blacks were among the very first builders of civilization and their land the birthplace of civilization, what has happened to them that has left them since then, at the bottom of world society, precisely what happened? The Caucasian answer is simple and well known: The Blacks have always been at the bottom." Williams instead contends that many elements - nature, imperialism, and stolen legacies - have aided in the destruction of the black civilization. The Destruction of Black Civilization is revelatory and revolutionary because it offers a new approach to the research, teaching, and study of African history by shifting the main focus from the history of Arabs and Europeans in Africa to the Africans themselves, offering instead "a history of blacks that is a history of blacks. Because only from history can we learn what our strengths were and, especially, in what particular aspect we are weak and vulnerable. Our history can then become at once the foundation and guiding light for united efforts in serious[ly] planning what we should be about now." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chancellor Williams) Wed, 16 Aug 2017 00:44:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Destruction-of-Black-Civilization-Audiobook/B074SW3RP2 thebookvoice.com 12:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destruction of Black Civilization Subtitle: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D. Author: Chancellor Williams Narrator: Joseph Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams 16 years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race, was intended to be "a general rebellion against the subtle message from even the most 'liberal' white authors (and their Negro disciples): 'You belong to a race of nobodies. You have no worthwhile history to point to with pride.'" The book was written at a time when many black students, educators, and scholars were starting to piece together the connection between the way their history was taught and the way they were perceived by others and by themselves. They began to question assumptions made about their history and took it upon themselves to create a new body of historical research. The book is premised on the question: If the Blacks were among the very first builders of civilization and their land the birthplace of civilization, what has happened to them that has left them since then, at the bottom of world society, precisely what happened? The Caucasian answer is simple and well known: The Blacks have always been at the bottom." Williams instead contends that many elements - nature, imperialism, and stolen legacies - have aided in the destruction of the black civilization. The Destruction of Black Civilization is revelatory and revolutionary because it offers a new approach to the research, teaching, and study of African history by shifting the main focus from the history of Arabs and Europeans in Africa to the Africans themselves, offering instead "a history of blacks that is a history of blacks. Because only from history can we learn what our strengths were and, especially, in what particular aspect we are weak and vulnerable. Our history can then become at once the foundation and guiding light for united efforts in serious[ly] planning what we should be about now." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Destruction of Black Civilization Subtitle: Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C. to 2000 A.D. Author: Chancellor Williams Narrator: Joseph Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-16-17 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Destruction of Black Civilization took Chancellor Williams 16 years of research and field study to compile. The book, which was to serve as a reinterpretation of the history of the African race, was intended to be "a general rebellion against the subtle message from even the most 'liberal' white authors (and their Negro disciples): 'You belong to a race of nobodies. You have no worthwhile history to point to with pride.'" The book was written at a time when many black students, educators, and scholars were starting to piece together the connection between the way their history was taught and the way they were perceived by others and by themselves. They began to question assumptions made about their history and took it upon themselves to create a new body of historical research. The book is premised on the question: If the Blacks were among the very first builders of civilization and their land the birthplace of civilization, what has happened to them that has left them since then, at the bottom of world society, precisely what happened? The Caucasian answer is simple and well known: The Blacks have always been at the bottom." Williams instead contends that many elements - nature, imperialism, and stolen legacies - have aided in the destruction of the black civilization. The Destruction of Black Civilization is revelatory and revolutionary because it offers a new approach to the research, teaching, and study of African history by shifting the main focus from the history of Arabs and Europeans in Africa to the Africans themselves, offering instead "a history of blacks that is a history of blacks. Because only from history can we learn what our strengths were and, especially, in what particular aspect we are weak and vulnerable. Our history can then become at once the foundation and guiding light for united efforts in serious[ly] planning what we should be about now." Members Reviews: Timeless piece of work A timeless historical work, which is relevant not only for the time that it was written but for today and for future dates. We are taught that so much of our history starts at the point of slavery. This book points out our rich history thousands of years before that. In addition it points out many reasons why we are in the unfortunate position that we are in as a group of people. Along with the autobiography of Malcolm X The Destruction of Black Civilization should be read by all young black men and women. Every one should read Everyone should read this book once a year! Very detailed, everything flows very nicely, very informative Draft recording? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not? Important early history released during a time when little history was available to non scholars about Africa. A non european interpretation infused with the fury of its time, the author naturally resentful of the lies and ommissions taught in schools of his time. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Joseph Kent? the narrator should have had an editor. His voice is fine but too many errors. Was Destruction of Black Civilization worth the listening time? I read this book in the early 80s and wanted to revisit it considering my maturation, education and the evolution of African history in the general scholarship canon. Any additional comments? Confused why Audible hasn't edited this recording. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Being-a-Poor-Roman-Audiobook/B01DPSKHFG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being a Poor Roman Author: Robert Garland Narrator: Robert Garland Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Put yourself into the world of Romes plebian class. This lecture takes you to the leaky, rat-infested housing where the urban poor suffered from disease and malnutrition, and youll experience the threat of fire that hung over Rome in the 1st century A.D. Youll also get a glimpse of what sustained the day-to-day life of the poor. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Garland) Sat, 01 Sep 2012 14:31:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Being-a-Poor-Roman-Audiobook/B01DPSKHFG thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being a Poor Roman Author: Robert Garland Narrator: Robert Garland Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Put yourself into the world of Romes plebian class. This lecture takes you to the leaky, rat-infested housing where the urban poor suffered from disease and malnutrition, and youll experience the threat of fire that hung over Rome in the 1st century A.D. Youll also get a glimpse of what sustained the day-to-day life of the poor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Being a Poor Roman Author: Robert Garland Narrator: Robert Garland Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-12 Publisher: The Great Courses Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Put yourself into the world of Romes plebian class. This lecture takes you to the leaky, rat-infested housing where the urban poor suffered from disease and malnutrition, and youll experience the threat of fire that hung over Rome in the 1st century A.D. Youll also get a glimpse of what sustained the day-to-day life of the poor. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dialects-and-the-Fallacy-of-Blackboard-Grammar-Audiobook/B01DPSKTUO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialects and the Fallacy of Blackboard Grammar Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-04 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Understanding language change and how languages differ helps us see that what is often labeled "wrong" about people's speech is, in fact, a misanalysis. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John McWhorter) Mon, 20 Dec 2004 02:55:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Dialects-and-the-Fallacy-of-Blackboard-Grammar-Audiobook/B01DPSKTUO thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialects and the Fallacy of Blackboard Grammar Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-04 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Understanding language change and how languages differ helps us see that what is often labeled "wrong" about people's speech is, in fact, a misanalysis. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dialects and the Fallacy of Blackboard Grammar Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-04 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Understanding language change and how languages differ helps us see that what is often labeled "wrong" about people's speech is, in fact, a misanalysis. Members Reviews: Superb -- in both content and delivery !!! I have long been a fan of McWhorter, after first reading "Our Magnificent Bastard Tongue: The Untold History of English". This short lecture is equally satisfying, and thoroughly enjoyable! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B075FX4NLV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt Author: Toby Wilkinson Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this landmark work, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption into the Roman Empire - 3,000 years of wild drama, bold spectacle, and unforgettable characters. Award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson captures not only the lavish pomp and artistic grandeur of this land of pyramids and pharaohs but for the first time reveals the constant propaganda and repression that were its foundations. Drawing upon 40 years of archaeological research, Wilkinson takes us inside an exotic tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Riveting and revelatory, filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt will become the standard source about this great civilization, one that lasted - so far - longer than any other. Critic Reviews: "This is a penetrating and authoritative overview of a violent ancient civilization often revered by contemporary scholars and enthusiasts." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Toby Wilkinson) Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:14:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-and-Fall-of-Ancient-Egypt-Audiobook/B075FX4NLV thebookvoice.com 18:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt Author: Toby Wilkinson Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this landmark work, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption into the Roman Empire - 3,000 years of wild drama, bold spectacle, and unforgettable characters. Award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson captures not only the lavish pomp and artistic grandeur of this land of pyramids and pharaohs but for the first time reveals the constant propaganda and repression that were its foundations. Drawing upon 40 years of archaeological research, Wilkinson takes us inside an exotic tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Riveting and revelatory, filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt will become the standard source about this great civilization, one that lasted - so far - longer than any other. Critic Reviews: "This is a penetrating and authoritative overview of a violent ancient civilization often revered by contemporary scholars and enthusiasts." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt Author: Toby Wilkinson Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this landmark work, one of the world's most renowned Egyptologists tells the epic story of this great civilization, from its birth as the first nation-state to its final absorption into the Roman Empire - 3,000 years of wild drama, bold spectacle, and unforgettable characters. Award-winning scholar Toby Wilkinson captures not only the lavish pomp and artistic grandeur of this land of pyramids and pharaohs but for the first time reveals the constant propaganda and repression that were its foundations. Drawing upon 40 years of archaeological research, Wilkinson takes us inside an exotic tribal society with a pre-monetary economy and decadent, divine kings who ruled with all-too-recognizable human emotions. Riveting and revelatory, filled with new information and unique interpretations, The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt will become the standard source about this great civilization, one that lasted - so far - longer than any other. Critic Reviews: "This is a penetrating and authoritative overview of a violent ancient civilization often revered by contemporary scholars and enthusiasts." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: More than you ever wanted to know... Is there anything you would change about this book? More than you ever wanted to know about Egyptian archaeology. I bought this expecting a sweeping review of Egyptian history, but the bulk of the work was a detailed description of the pyramids, palaces, necropolises, etc. Well Written and Detailed Any additional comments? This is not a book for a listener who has only a passing interest in history. There is a lot of detail, everything from the motivations of the upper classes to the everyday struggles of the peasantry, and you'll hear about the lives and deeds of many Pharaohs over a period of 3000 years. Now, if you're still interested after reading that, let me say that I think the book strikes a good balance between depth and scope for a pure history book. The author stays on task and doesn't get too caught up in minutiae, just enough to give the reader a good description of the character of each period. There are good descriptions and explanations of every Pharaoh from Narmer to Cleopatra and the cultural landscape and evolution of Egypt is well represented. The narrator does a good job and kept me interested, although I think there were a few things that were mispronounced. That said, a book like this has many, many challenging names for an English speaker to pronounce so I don't fault him much for it. Overall, I enjoyed taking a fairly deep dive into the history of Egypt and it left me wanting more, especially with regards to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods which were, understandably, not really the focus of this book. pretty good overview of ancient Egypt. its not to in depth and the timelines wander a bit. im not sure if there are better books on the subject being that this is my first Really hard to follow on Audio I have listened to 300ish+ books and I just found this book really hard to follow. It just didnt seem to flow well from topic to topic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Salt-Audiobook/B002V1JA0M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salt Subtitle: A World History Author: Mark Kurlansky Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1736 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From its single origin, to the other discoveries made because of it, fascinating tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the ages are interwoven here. Fifteen recipes are included that will meet with every taste. Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale. Critic Reviews: "A piquant blend of the historic, political, commercial, scientific and culinary, the book is sure to entertain as well as educate." (Publishers Weekly) "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Kurlansky) Thu, 20 Feb 2003 02:47:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Salt-Audiobook/B002V1JA0M thebookvoice.com 13:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salt Subtitle: A World History Author: Mark Kurlansky Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1736 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From its single origin, to the other discoveries made because of it, fascinating tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the ages are interwoven here. Fifteen recipes are included that will meet with every taste. Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale. Critic Reviews: "A piquant blend of the historic, political, commercial, scientific and culinary, the book is sure to entertain as well as educate." (Publishers Weekly) "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Salt Subtitle: A World History Author: Mark Kurlansky Narrator: Scott Brick Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-03 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1736 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From its single origin, to the other discoveries made because of it, fascinating tales of salt and the people who have been involved with it through the ages are interwoven here. Fifteen recipes are included that will meet with every taste. Mark Kurlansky has produced a kaleidoscope of history, a multi-layered masterpiece that blends economic, scientific, political, religious, and culinary records into a rich and memorable tale. Critic Reviews: "A piquant blend of the historic, political, commercial, scientific and culinary, the book is sure to entertain as well as educate." (Publishers Weekly) "Kurlansky continues to prove himself remarkably adept at taking a most unlikely candidate and telling its tale with epic grandeur." (Los Angeles Times Book Review) Members Reviews: More than SALT Salt (Unabridged) delivers much more than a history of salt through the centuries...it is a history of mankind and our development seen from a unique perspective. I found this to be one of the most informative histories of Man, Culture, Myth, and Technology that I have read. Extremely readable (and listenable), conversational and compelling. Fascinating... This is one of those books that just opens your eyes to something you never knew. Fascinating stories about the importance of SALT. It does not stop there. Each voyage into the importance of Salt at a particular time and place is followed by a narrative of many other important events that surrounded his original story. From Gandi to Washington. Brigham Young to the Chinese. Europe and the Vikings. Historically speaking, Salt has been as important as oil is today. Mark Kurlansky does a wonderful job of telling the story and keeping the reader entertained. There are only a few minor moments when the material gets a little dry "no pun intended", but he does not get very repetitive as I thought might be the case. He did a great job of research and I can tell from references, a lot of work in putting this book together. Worth it's weight in Salt. A wonderfully engrossing book! At first I thought it was a joke. (Which is why I got it...I mean come on a 13-hour book on salt!) But I could not stop listening to it. Be warned that this is not a "background book? You need to kind of pay attention at all times, as allot can happen in a few sentences. I really enjoyed the background on cultures and foods. Who Knew?! This is my favourite audible book that I have and I have about 30. The reader was excellent, clear and easy to understand. I was shocked and delighted by the content. I learned so incredibly much about history and the drive of history based around a single necessary resource. Did you know that a major reason that the South struggled in the Civil War was a lack of salt resources? or that the Great Wall of China was built entirely using the taxes from iron and salt? I felt that the author gave just the right amount of time to each topic and that his shifts from topic to topic were strategically placed to keep the reader interested and aware of when and where the stories were from. I loved it! Informative and Entertaining If you enjoy books (and TV programs) like the "Connections" series by James Burke or are a Discovery Channel junkie, you'll enjoy this book. It is truly a cultural history of salt - possibly the most important chemical after water in human history. Highly recommended. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Birth-of-Television-Audiobook/B01B8JJI18 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of Television Author: Edward T. O'Donnell Narrator: Edward T. O'Donnell Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Television was first thought to be just a fad - but by the 1950s it had exploded into a pervasive cultural force with the power to help politicians win elections, support national sports franchises, bring the violence of war into people's living rooms, and create shared national experiences. Find out how here. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward T. O'Donnell) Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:14:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Birth-of-Television-Audiobook/B01B8JJI18 thebookvoice.com 00:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of Television Author: Edward T. O'Donnell Narrator: Edward T. O'Donnell Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Television was first thought to be just a fad - but by the 1950s it had exploded into a pervasive cultural force with the power to help politicians win elections, support national sports franchises, bring the violence of war into people's living rooms, and create shared national experiences. Find out how here. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Birth of Television Author: Edward T. O'Donnell Narrator: Edward T. O'Donnell Format: Unabridged Length: 31 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-11 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Television was first thought to be just a fad - but by the 1950s it had exploded into a pervasive cultural force with the power to help politicians win elections, support national sports franchises, bring the violence of war into people's living rooms, and create shared national experiences. Find out how here. ©2011 The Great Courses (P)2011 The Great Courses Members Reviews: Be aware done from a Liberal perspective What disappointed you about The Birth of Television? Done from a Liberal viewpoint instead of being neutral What do you think your next listen will be? I am going to pass - started the Atomic Bomb and found out the same Liberal viewpoint Did the narration match the pace of the story? OK If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Birth of Television? Neutralize Liberal Viewpoint - would have put the history of how RCA tried to steal TV from the original inventor Any additional comments? I heard it once - that was more than enough https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B002V57VYK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the World Subtitle: As Laid Down by the Secret Societies Author: Mark Booth Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 675 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this groundbreaking new work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling intellectual tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous premise - that everything we've been taught about our world's past is corrupted, and that the stories put forward by the various cults and mystery schools throughout history are true - Booth produces nothing short of an alternate history of the past 3,000 years. History is more than a list of things that have happened; it's a measure of consciousness and experience. And in The Secret History of the World, Booth's take on history is relentless, charging through time and space and thought in interdisciplinary fashion. Embracing cognitive science, religion, psychology, historiography, and philosophy, he draws a new timeline, and a huge swath of our cultural heritage that has long been hidden is restored. From Greek and Egyptian mythology to Jewish folklore, from Christian cults to Freemasons, from Charlemagne to Don Quixote, from George Washington to Hitler - Booth shows without a doubt that history as we know it needs a revolutionary rethink, and he has 3,000 years of hidden wisdom to back it up. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Booth) Tue, 19 Feb 2008 18:42:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B002V57VYK thebookvoice.com 15:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the World Subtitle: As Laid Down by the Secret Societies Author: Mark Booth Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 675 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this groundbreaking new work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling intellectual tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous premise - that everything we've been taught about our world's past is corrupted, and that the stories put forward by the various cults and mystery schools throughout history are true - Booth produces nothing short of an alternate history of the past 3,000 years. History is more than a list of things that have happened; it's a measure of consciousness and experience. And in The Secret History of the World, Booth's take on history is relentless, charging through time and space and thought in interdisciplinary fashion. Embracing cognitive science, religion, psychology, historiography, and philosophy, he draws a new timeline, and a huge swath of our cultural heritage that has long been hidden is restored. From Greek and Egyptian mythology to Jewish folklore, from Christian cults to Freemasons, from Charlemagne to Don Quixote, from George Washington to Hitler - Booth shows without a doubt that history as we know it needs a revolutionary rethink, and he has 3,000 years of hidden wisdom to back it up. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the World Subtitle: As Laid Down by the Secret Societies Author: Mark Booth Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-19-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 675 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this groundbreaking new work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling intellectual tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous premise - that everything we've been taught about our world's past is corrupted, and that the stories put forward by the various cults and mystery schools throughout history are true - Booth produces nothing short of an alternate history of the past 3,000 years. History is more than a list of things that have happened; it's a measure of consciousness and experience. And in The Secret History of the World, Booth's take on history is relentless, charging through time and space and thought in interdisciplinary fashion. Embracing cognitive science, religion, psychology, historiography, and philosophy, he draws a new timeline, and a huge swath of our cultural heritage that has long been hidden is restored. From Greek and Egyptian mythology to Jewish folklore, from Christian cults to Freemasons, from Charlemagne to Don Quixote, from George Washington to Hitler - Booth shows without a doubt that history as we know it needs a revolutionary rethink, and he has 3,000 years of hidden wisdom to back it up. Members Reviews: A unique perspective Any additional comments? As as an author and student of esoteric history myself, I wasn't really expecting to learn anything new from this book, but I was happily surprised. What Mark Booth accomplished so deftly was the the tying together of the long and divergent aspects of the secret history of the world into a single, coherent story about the evolution of consciousness. And his observations about the importance of certain historical figures were sometimes quite stunning. I'm a non-believer, and while I've always thought of Jesus as a charismatic man, great teacher, and someone crucial to the history of civilization, Booth's assertion that he was pivotal in the evolution of human psychology -- being the first person to espouse the virtue of an individual loving one's fellow man -- hit me like a brick. Likewise, I've always been peeved at Freud for his male-centric theories, but Mark Booth points out that Freud introduced the world to the notion of the subconscious. Suddenly these two figures (as well as several others) assumed their rightful positions in the evolution of human thought. This book is jam-packed with facts and is sometimes a bit dense, but it's never dull. I suggest if you start feeling bogged down, skip ahead a little. You'll surely find yourself immersed in something fascinating in the next chapter. The reader, John Lee, has a very cultured British accent. I liked it very much. basically history channel conspiracy theory basically history channel conspiracy theory... not worth the read. you would do better buying healing crystals and a pint of ice cream. Simply a Mess. I expected at the very least, a chronological arrangement of interesting but strange ideas. This book presented lots of strange ideas in a bizarre collection of unrelated events, references and proclaimations. Many of the ideas were interesting, but came in a messy torrent that jumped through the centuries and millenia sometimes in one sentence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Game-Audiobook/B074ZJ9LRY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Game Subtitle: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia Author: Peter Hopkirk Narrator: Alex Wyndham Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Great Game between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia was fought across desolate terrain from the Caucasus to China, over the lonely passes of the Parmirs and Karakorams, in the blazing Kerman and Helmund deserts, and through the caravan towns of the old Silk Road - both powers scrambling to control access to the riches of India and the East. When play first began, the frontiers of Russia and British India lay 2000 miles apart; by the end, this distance had shrunk to 20 miles at some points. Now, in the vacuum left by the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there is once again talk of Russian soldiers "dipping their toes in the Indian Ocean." The Washington Post has said that "every story Peter Hopkirk touches is totally engrossing." In this gripping narrative he recounts a breathtaking tale of espionage and treachery through the actual experiences of its colorful characters. Based on meticulous scholarship and on-the-spot research, this is the history at the core of today's geopolitics. Critic Reviews: " The Great Game, as the Anglo-Russian struggle in Central Asia was called, unfolds in Hopkirk's intricate narrative as an incredible tale of high adventure and political intrigue, conveyed here through the exploits of Cossacks, Muslim guerrillas, courageous travelers, spies, mapmakers and soldiers." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Hopkirk) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:34:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Game-Audiobook/B074ZJ9LRY thebookvoice.com 17:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Game Subtitle: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia Author: Peter Hopkirk Narrator: Alex Wyndham Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Great Game between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia was fought across desolate terrain from the Caucasus to China, over the lonely passes of the Parmirs and Karakorams, in the blazing Kerman and Helmund deserts, and through the caravan towns of the old Silk Road - both powers scrambling to control access to the riches of India and the East. When play first began, the frontiers of Russia and British India lay 2000 miles apart; by the end, this distance had shrunk to 20 miles at some points. Now, in the vacuum left by the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there is once again talk of Russian soldiers "dipping their toes in the Indian Ocean." The Washington Post has said that "every story Peter Hopkirk touches is totally engrossing." In this gripping narrative he recounts a breathtaking tale of espionage and treachery through the actual experiences of its colorful characters. Based on meticulous scholarship and on-the-spot research, this is the history at the core of today's geopolitics. Critic Reviews: " The Great Game, as the Anglo-Russian struggle in Central Asia was called, unfolds in Hopkirk's intricate narrative as an incredible tale of high adventure and political intrigue, conveyed here through the exploits of Cossacks, Muslim guerrillas, courageous travelers, spies, mapmakers and soldiers." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Game Subtitle: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia Author: Peter Hopkirk Narrator: Alex Wyndham Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 68 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Great Game between Victorian Britain and Tsarist Russia was fought across desolate terrain from the Caucasus to China, over the lonely passes of the Parmirs and Karakorams, in the blazing Kerman and Helmund deserts, and through the caravan towns of the old Silk Road - both powers scrambling to control access to the riches of India and the East. When play first began, the frontiers of Russia and British India lay 2000 miles apart; by the end, this distance had shrunk to 20 miles at some points. Now, in the vacuum left by the disintegration of the Soviet Union, there is once again talk of Russian soldiers "dipping their toes in the Indian Ocean." The Washington Post has said that "every story Peter Hopkirk touches is totally engrossing." In this gripping narrative he recounts a breathtaking tale of espionage and treachery through the actual experiences of its colorful characters. Based on meticulous scholarship and on-the-spot research, this is the history at the core of today's geopolitics. Critic Reviews: " The Great Game, as the Anglo-Russian struggle in Central Asia was called, unfolds in Hopkirk's intricate narrative as an incredible tale of high adventure and political intrigue, conveyed here through the exploits of Cossacks, Muslim guerrillas, courageous travelers, spies, mapmakers and soldiers." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A bit biased against Russia. Great brain was the more of a bully in the great game. Nevertheless this book was very well written researched and narrated. By FAR the best book on this topic on Audbile Would you listen to The Great Game again? Why? yes, I plan to. very good narration and not only that very well written. I have listened to or tried to listen to other books on this topic, "Games without rules" mainly...and it is just not as well written and narration is nowhere as good as this one. Any additional comments? try this one first and foremost If interested in British attempts on domination of Afghanistan Epic History Truly astonishing examples of human courage and cruelty. Peter Hopkirk's writing brings the past vividly to life. The narration is top notch too. history that reads like a novel What did you love best about The Great Game? The telling of the history in such an engaging way, by focusing on individuals and their roles Who was your favorite character and why? too many to mention. There's a succession of British explorers, tribal chieftains, Russians, all looking to win, basically, the game of thrones in central asia What does Alex Wyndham bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Wyndham was masterful in his telling. I felt like I was listening to an actual observer, somehow watching all from above. Voice, inflection, pauses & emphasis all perfect. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? When 16,000 folks fled Kandahar for Jalalabad in winter. And only one, literally one, reached that fort. Desperately Needs a PDF Map of Region at the Time Very interesting account of the history of Central Asia during the period of the struggle for influence and dominance by Great Britain and Russia, but almost impossible to visualize the many campaigns and treks without the help of a map! Been using Google Maps, but some of the landmark names have changed over the years, so it remains difficult to follow. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Structure-of-Scientific-Revolutions-Audiobook/B002VA3B2Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Author: Thomas S. Kuhn Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 640 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A good book may have the power to change the way we see the world, but a great book actually becomes part of our daily consciousness, pervading our thinking to the point that we take it for granted, and we forget how provocative and challenging its ideas once were - and still are. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is that kind of book. When it was first published in 1962, it was a landmark event in the history and philosophy of science. Fifty years later, it still has many lessons to teach. With The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Kuhn challenged long-standing linear notions of scientific progress, arguing that transformative ideas don't arise from the day-to-day, gradual process of experimentation and data accumulation but that the revolutions in science, those breakthrough moments that disrupt accepted thinking and offer unanticipated ideas, occur outside of "normal science", as he called it. Though Kuhn was writing when physics ruled the sciences, his ideas on how scientific revolutions bring order to the anomalies that amass over time in research experiments are still instructive in our biotech age. Note: This new edition of Kuhn's essential work in the history of science includes an insightful introduction by Ian Hacking, which clarifies terms popularized by Kuhn, including paradigm and incommensurability, and applies Kuhn's ideas to the science of today. Critic Reviews: "A landmark in intellectual history which has attracted attention far beyond its own immediate field." (Science) "Perhaps the best explanation of [the] process of discovery." (New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas S. Kuhn) Tue, 12 Jan 2016 21:01:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Structure-of-Scientific-Revolutions-Audiobook/B002VA3B2Q thebookvoice.com 09:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Author: Thomas S. Kuhn Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 640 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A good book may have the power to change the way we see the world, but a great book actually becomes part of our daily consciousness, pervading our thinking to the point that we take it for granted, and we forget how provocative and challenging its ideas once were - and still are. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is that kind of book. When it was first published in 1962, it was a landmark event in the history and philosophy of science. Fifty years later, it still has many lessons to teach. With The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Kuhn challenged long-standing linear notions of scientific progress, arguing that transformative ideas don't arise from the day-to-day, gradual process of experimentation and data accumulation but that the revolutions in science, those breakthrough moments that disrupt accepted thinking and offer unanticipated ideas, occur outside of "normal science", as he called it. Though Kuhn was writing when physics ruled the sciences, his ideas on how scientific revolutions bring order to the anomalies that amass over time in research experiments are still instructive in our biotech age. Note: This new edition of Kuhn's essential work in the history of science includes an insightful introduction by Ian Hacking, which clarifies terms popularized by Kuhn, including paradigm and incommensurability, and applies Kuhn's ideas to the science of today. Critic Reviews: "A landmark in intellectual history which has attracted attention far beyond its own immediate field." (Science) "Perhaps the best explanation of [the] process of discovery." (New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Structure of Scientific Revolutions Author: Thomas S. Kuhn Narrator: Dennis Holland Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 640 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A good book may have the power to change the way we see the world, but a great book actually becomes part of our daily consciousness, pervading our thinking to the point that we take it for granted, and we forget how provocative and challenging its ideas once were - and still are. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is that kind of book. When it was first published in 1962, it was a landmark event in the history and philosophy of science. Fifty years later, it still has many lessons to teach. With The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Kuhn challenged long-standing linear notions of scientific progress, arguing that transformative ideas don't arise from the day-to-day, gradual process of experimentation and data accumulation but that the revolutions in science, those breakthrough moments that disrupt accepted thinking and offer unanticipated ideas, occur outside of "normal science", as he called it. Though Kuhn was writing when physics ruled the sciences, his ideas on how scientific revolutions bring order to the anomalies that amass over time in research experiments are still instructive in our biotech age. Note: This new edition of Kuhn's essential work in the history of science includes an insightful introduction by Ian Hacking, which clarifies terms popularized by Kuhn, including paradigm and incommensurability, and applies Kuhn's ideas to the science of today. Critic Reviews: "A landmark in intellectual history which has attracted attention far beyond its own immediate field." (Science) "Perhaps the best explanation of [the] process of discovery." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Important - not only for science Thomas Kuhn's famous "Structure of Scientific Revolutions", today taken as classical text about the history of Science, is of amazing importance to understanding of the evolution of science. Kuhn was the first who elucidated the concept of PARADIGM in a relation to science. Paradigm, which we should understand as a pattern of thought - rather than a theory or model, is the pervasive component of almost any human intellectual activity. Kuhn proves that the evolution in science goes in a revolutionary way, by a process called "paradigm shift" which is usually abrupt and fast. One of the symptoms of the paradigm shift is the process of textbook rewriting - when the change appears to be unavoidable and untenable to the previous paradigm. Kuhn describes Copernican revolution, progress in chemistry, Newtonian physics, quantum mechanics and Einstein's theory or relativity as the key examples illustrating his concept. Very good book - should not be too difficult to read even to those who did not practice science. I think, there is also another reason to read it. When reading it I could not avoid thinking about the another field of activity where we witness revolutions and paradigm shifts: the history of Web. The web grown to today's size, mostly between 1995 to 2000 - in just 6 years it has changed so much - media, knowledge ... And, when we recall that the HTML was created in 1980, and HTTP in 1989 - we see that initially the old paradigm of communication was still prevailing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Our-Oriental-Heritage-Audiobook/B00FZYU6IC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Oriental Heritage Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 1 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 50 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 576 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Our Oriental Heritage:The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Will Durant) Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:20:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Our-Oriental-Heritage-Audiobook/B00FZYU6IC thebookvoice.com 50:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Oriental Heritage Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 1 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 50 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 576 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Our Oriental Heritage:The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Oriental Heritage Subtitle: The Story of Civilization, Volume 1 Author: Will Durant Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 50 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 10-22-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 576 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize-winning series, Our Oriental Heritage:The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter: Members Reviews: Wonderful I read this series years ago, then listened to them on cassette tape, and have begged for them on Audible for many years. Finally, the first two have appeared. No history is perfect, and history written in the forties cannot help but be dated, yet the authors presentation, tone, and focus seem surprisingly up to date. I really like the authors quirky sense of humor and matter of fact tone. This series is eleven big volumes totaling something like 500 hours. This history is very easy to listen to and it is hard for me to imagine anyone who would not find a lot of it interesting. Some people dislike the somewhat thematic instead of chronological approach, but I found it engaged me more than most histories. Persians and Chinese may be rightfully chagrined at the short shrift given their influential cultures and I agree with those who argue that the authors focus on exceptional individuals and deemphasize the importance of randomness in history. Nevertheless this is a series that I would recommend to anyone over twelve that wants to learn about western history. For me this was hundreds and hundreds of hours of fun and I did a little dance when I saw these were now available on Audible. Frankly none of the narration is perfect, but Robin Field does a good job in this volume. This volume covers pre-history and the invention of language and art up to the ancient eastern influences on western civilization. Selfishly I want to encourage people to listen to these first two so Audible will get the rest of the series. A path towards wisdom by way of history One of the great books on Eastern Civilizations. This book is a perfect listen for those who don't like history with all of its dates since he tells the story functionally not chronologically. The book looks at history by each civilization and by function (philosophy, poetry, prose, people's language, government and so on). The author seems to excel when he's talking about a country's philosophy and uses it to describe the country's culture. The section on Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism are the best I have ever read. It's hard to condense 2000 or more years into a digestible understandable format, but the author does it and the listener really gets to understand our place in the universe a little bit better because of it. The author magically takes random events, turns it into information, processes it into knowledge by giving it narrative and then gives the listener wisdom he didn't have before. I did smile out loud when we were told about Akbar the "illiterate intellectual". He would have the great works of his time read aloud to him. After having listened to this work, I too feel like the illiterate intellectual (since reading puts me to sleep and listening does not. Thank you Audible for making this book available!). I will give a bit of advice to any potential listener that I know I wouldn't follow myself (my favorite kind of free advice). Don't listen to the first eight hours or so of the book on prehistoric man and early prehistory. He's just wrong and full of prejudices of the time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/1493-Audiobook/B005F5JT3E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1493 Subtitle: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Author: Charles C. Mann Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1199 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the author of 1491 - the best-selling study of the pre-Columbian Americas - a deeply engaging new history that explores the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. More than 200 million years ago, geological forces split apart the continents. Isolated from each other, the two halves of the world developed totally different suites of plants and animals. Columbuss voyages brought them back together - and marked the beginning of an extraordinary exchange of flora and fauna between Eurasia and the Americas. As Charles Mann shows, this global ecological tumult - the Columbian Exchange - underlies much of subsequent human history. Presenting the latest generation of research by scientists, Mann shows how the creation of this worldwide network of exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and for two centuries made Manila and Mexico City - where Asia, Europe, and the new frontier of the Americas dynamically interacted - the center of the world. In 1493, Charles Mann gives us an eye-opening scientific interpretation of our past, unequaled in its authority and fascination. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles C. Mann) Tue, 09 Aug 2011 11:30:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/1493-Audiobook/B005F5JT3E thebookvoice.com 17:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1493 Subtitle: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Author: Charles C. Mann Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1199 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the author of 1491 - the best-selling study of the pre-Columbian Americas - a deeply engaging new history that explores the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. More than 200 million years ago, geological forces split apart the continents. Isolated from each other, the two halves of the world developed totally different suites of plants and animals. Columbuss voyages brought them back together - and marked the beginning of an extraordinary exchange of flora and fauna between Eurasia and the Americas. As Charles Mann shows, this global ecological tumult - the Columbian Exchange - underlies much of subsequent human history. Presenting the latest generation of research by scientists, Mann shows how the creation of this worldwide network of exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and for two centuries made Manila and Mexico City - where Asia, Europe, and the new frontier of the Americas dynamically interacted - the center of the world. In 1493, Charles Mann gives us an eye-opening scientific interpretation of our past, unequaled in its authority and fascination. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1493 Subtitle: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Author: Charles C. Mann Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1199 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: From the author of 1491 - the best-selling study of the pre-Columbian Americas - a deeply engaging new history that explores the most momentous biological event since the death of the dinosaurs. More than 200 million years ago, geological forces split apart the continents. Isolated from each other, the two halves of the world developed totally different suites of plants and animals. Columbuss voyages brought them back together - and marked the beginning of an extraordinary exchange of flora and fauna between Eurasia and the Americas. As Charles Mann shows, this global ecological tumult - the Columbian Exchange - underlies much of subsequent human history. Presenting the latest generation of research by scientists, Mann shows how the creation of this worldwide network of exchange fostered the rise of Europe, devastated imperial China, convulsed Africa, and for two centuries made Manila and Mexico City - where Asia, Europe, and the new frontier of the Americas dynamically interacted - the center of the world. In 1493, Charles Mann gives us an eye-opening scientific interpretation of our past, unequaled in its authority and fascination. Members Reviews: The top history book of the decade Where does 1493 rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far? This is the best book I've read all year. I've recomended it to friends and family and re-listened several times. We live in exciting times, and the fields of history and anthropology are constantly being challenged and changed as new discoveries are made. IMHO, Guns Germs and Steel set the gold standard for world history books. However, for the reasons I just mentioned, its important to keep up with emerging discoveries and new knowledge. I loved Mann's last book, 1491, for this reason. This book dramatically exceeds the previous work, no mean feat. For anyone interested in history, this is a MUST READ. Couldn't recomend more. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The chapters about colonial U.S. history were real eye-openers. Any additional comments? Not one to miss! Learning 1493 A modern updating of Crosby's classic The Columbian Exchange, Mann traces the biological, epidemiological, and agricultural impact of trade between Europe, Asia and the America's after 1493. 1493 is a book for fans of Pollan's Omnivore's Dilemma and Morris' Why the West Rules -- for Now. If you like your history to be big, the scope to be wide, but to be tied into how you eat and pay your way in the world, then 1493 is probably perfect. The last time I learned about the Columbian Exchange was in high school. Learning dates and the sequence of events, and getting familiar with maps and geography, was central to my high school history experience. As a history major in college the emphasis on maps, dates, and events diminished, as the work in primary sources came to the forefront. I can't imagine 1493 will be much required in college history courses, as this type of historical narrative for a popular audience (written by a journalist and not a historian) probably does not conform to how postsecondary history is taught. This is perhaps too bad, as I just did not know most of the history of Columbian Exchange described in 1493. Learning how to "do history", to work like historians, is probably not a bad thing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Skeletons-on-the-Zahara-Audiobook/B00J54P7AU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skeletons on the Zahara Subtitle: A True Story of Survival Author: Dean King Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 402 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Everywhere hailed as a masterpiece of historical adventure, this enthralling narrative recounts the experiences of 12 American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1815, captured by desert nomads, sold into slavery, and subjected to a hellish two-month journey through the bone-dry heart of the Sahara. The ordeal of these men - who found themselves tested by barbarism, murder, starvation, death, dehydration, and hostile tribes that roamed the desert on camelback - is made indelibly vivid in this gripping account of courage, brotherhood, and survival. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dean King) Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:31:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Skeletons-on-the-Zahara-Audiobook/B00J54P7AU thebookvoice.com 12:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skeletons on the Zahara Subtitle: A True Story of Survival Author: Dean King Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 402 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Everywhere hailed as a masterpiece of historical adventure, this enthralling narrative recounts the experiences of 12 American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1815, captured by desert nomads, sold into slavery, and subjected to a hellish two-month journey through the bone-dry heart of the Sahara. The ordeal of these men - who found themselves tested by barbarism, murder, starvation, death, dehydration, and hostile tribes that roamed the desert on camelback - is made indelibly vivid in this gripping account of courage, brotherhood, and survival. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Skeletons on the Zahara Subtitle: A True Story of Survival Author: Dean King Narrator: Michael Prichard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 402 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Everywhere hailed as a masterpiece of historical adventure, this enthralling narrative recounts the experiences of 12 American sailors who were shipwrecked off the coast of Africa in 1815, captured by desert nomads, sold into slavery, and subjected to a hellish two-month journey through the bone-dry heart of the Sahara. The ordeal of these men - who found themselves tested by barbarism, murder, starvation, death, dehydration, and hostile tribes that roamed the desert on camelback - is made indelibly vivid in this gripping account of courage, brotherhood, and survival. Members Reviews: Haunting One of the most amazing true stories ever told. I'm a fan of real life survival stories and this one is among the top. It's not just the hardships and suffering the men endure but the constant tension imposed by the rule of their harsh masters. At any moment of any day a wrong move, word, or jester could mean instant death. Meanwhile, bandits and the unrelenting Sahara threaten the lives of both master and slave. Add to this the fascination of a tribal culture born of the necessities of living where no life should exit, and you have all the ingredients of a story that will live with you long after the last word. Best story I've read The story is beyond belief. Captain Riley is full of passion, brilliance, and invention. The landscape is jarring and lunar. The people incredibly foreign, yet evoking of love and disdain. Read this!! Fascinating story Amazing tale that demonstrates the abject cruelty that mankind can inflict on other humans, punctuated by flashes of nobility. Has anything in human nature really changed in two centuries? Great book Definitely worth your time and money, fantastic book, amazing story. I can't believe I'd never heard of this before. Amazing words can't come close to explaining this amazing story. It's probably the best work written about Rileys shipwreck and slavery. For a combines all the books before it that have been told and told the story over and over again. This is it accumulation of all those books it is wonderfully written what a man Raleigh was he has his blessings in heaven now I'm sure https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Chariots-of-the-Gods-Audiobook/B004TBLO06 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chariots of the Gods Author: Erich von Daniken Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1018 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance---the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth was visited by aliens. This world-famous best seller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eye of the Sphinx. But here is where it all began---von Däniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Däniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendents of these galactic pioneers---and the archaeological discoveries that prove it: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erich von Daniken) Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:52:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Chariots-of-the-Gods-Audiobook/B004TBLO06 thebookvoice.com 05:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chariots of the Gods Author: Erich von Daniken Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1018 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance---the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth was visited by aliens. This world-famous best seller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eye of the Sphinx. But here is where it all began---von Däniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Däniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendents of these galactic pioneers---and the archaeological discoveries that prove it: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chariots of the Gods Author: Erich von Daniken Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1018 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Erich von Däniken's Chariots of the Gods is a work of monumental importance---the first book to introduce the shocking theory that ancient Earth was visited by aliens. This world-famous best seller has withstood the test of time, inspiring countless books and films, including the author's own popular sequel, The Eye of the Sphinx. But here is where it all began---von Däniken's startling theories of our earliest encounters with alien worlds, based upon his lifelong studies of ancient ruins, lost cities, potential spaceports, and a myriad of hard scientific facts that point to extraterrestrial intervention in human history. Most incredible of all, however, is von Däniken's theory that we ourselves are the descendents of these galactic pioneers---and the archaeological discoveries that prove it: Members Reviews: Makes for an interesting perspective What did you love best about Chariots of the Gods? The story is engaging and many a facts presented will make you yearn to corroborate from other sources. Much of the info is dated and the fantastical conjectures are not very believable every time. However it is the enthusiasm of the author and well translated by the reader which makes things interesting and not to mention that the authors thesis may be true to some extent as many of the Herculean feats betrays a higher intelligence in play. The amazing mathematics of the Giza pyramids and Mayan astronomical finesse cannot be attributed to tribe intelligence, if so where has this intelligence disappeared, as no doubt with all the modern scientific capabilities much of these architectures cannot be replicated. What other book might you compare Chariots of the Gods to and why? To all the readers who might be interested, I will gladly suggest books by c.k.quartermain and Dr Patric Heron (few of ken johnson's) esp those related to aliens, ufo and nephilim etc which presents a similar case with a dramatically different flavour and replete with scriptural - historical cross-references. If you like chariots of god you will not fail to appreciate the solid thesis of these authors. Works of these authors are also available in audible. Any additional comments? This book is a pioneer work and should be read by all who get a nagging feeling about the incongruencies in ancient history. But beware the stuff in the book are mostly opinions and in the current times much more scientific & archaeological clarity is available freely on the Internet. Answers? No. But if you wish to think it's great! If you could sum up Chariots of the Gods in three words, what would they be? Thought provoking theories. What was one of the most memorable moments of Chariots of the Gods? The general question...Why/How did our ancient ancestors on nearly every continent just CHOOSE to do things completely without reason or logic if other forces were NOT at work and yet have such similarities? Which scene was your favorite? No scenes as this is a book of theories. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Extreme reaction? No - but certainly fed my fire for answers of the "Big Picture" even more. Any additional comments? I've read a few dozen reviews about what people like & don't like about this book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pale-Rider-Audiobook/B075RMQ3YS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pale Rider Subtitle: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World Author: Laura Spinney Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1918, the Italian-Americans of New York, the Yupik of Alaska, and the Persians of Mashed had almost nothing in common except for a virus - one that triggered the worst pandemic of modern times and had a decisive effect on the history of the 20th century. The Spanish flu of 1918-1920 was one of the greatest human disasters of all time. It infected a third of the people on Earth - from the poorest immigrants of New York City to the king of Spain, Franz Kafka, Mahatma Gandhi, and Woodrow Wilson. But despite a death toll of between 50 and 100 million people, it exists in our memory as an afterthought to World War I. In this gripping narrative history, Laura Spinney traces the overlooked pandemic to reveal how the virus travelled across the globe, exposing mankind's vulnerability and putting our ingenuity to the test. As socially significant as both world wars, the Spanish flu dramatically disrupted - and often permanently altered - global politics, race relations, and family structures while spurring innovation in medicine, religion, and the arts. It was partly responsible, Spinney argues, for pushing India to independence, South Africa to apartheid, and Switzerland to the brink of civil war. It also created the true "lost generation". Drawing on the latest research in history, virology, epidemiology, psychology, and economics, Pale Rider masterfully recounts the little-known catastrophe that forever changed humanity. Critic Reviews: "Impressive.... Set against the devastating backdrop of global contagion, it is individual lives and deaths, discovered in letters, diaries, biographies and memoirs, that epitomize this rich account. Spinney invokes potent images.... Along with exemplary research, Spinney's narrative is packed with fascinating, quirky detail.... As the centenary of this monumental event approaches, other volumes on the pandemic will undoubtedly appear. Pale Rider sets the bar very high." ( Nature) "A vividly recreated, grimly fascinating book.... Coolly, crisply, and with a consistently sharp eye for the telling anecdote...Spinney demonstrates how Spanish flu cast a long, dark shadow over the 20th century." ( The Daily Mail) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Laura Spinney) Wed, 20 Sep 2017 18:00:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Pale-Rider-Audiobook/B075RMQ3YS thebookvoice.com 10:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pale Rider Subtitle: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World Author: Laura Spinney Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1918, the Italian-Americans of New York, the Yupik of Alaska, and the Persians of Mashed had almost nothing in common except for a virus - one that triggered the worst pandemic of modern times and had a decisive effect on the history of the 20th century. The Spanish flu of 1918-1920 was one of the greatest human disasters of all time. It infected a third of the people on Earth - from the poorest immigrants of New York City to the king of Spain, Franz Kafka, Mahatma Gandhi, and Woodrow Wilson. But despite a death toll of between 50 and 100 million people, it exists in our memory as an afterthought to World War I. In this gripping narrative history, Laura Spinney traces the overlooked pandemic to reveal how the virus travelled across the globe, exposing mankind's vulnerability and putting our ingenuity to the test. As socially significant as both world wars, the Spanish flu dramatically disrupted - and often permanently altered - global politics, race relations, and family structures while spurring innovation in medicine, religion, and the arts. It was partly responsible, Spinney argues, for pushing India to independence, South Africa to apartheid, and Switzerland to the brink of civil war. It also created the true "lost generation". Drawing on the latest research in history, virology, epidemiology, psychology, and economics, Pale Rider masterfully recounts the little-known catastrophe that forever changed humanity. Critic Reviews: "Impressive.... Set against the devastating backdrop of global contagion, it is individual lives and deaths, discovered in letters, diaries, biographies and memoirs, that epitomize this rich account. Spinney invokes potent images.... Along with exemplary research, Spinney's narrative is packed with fascinating, quirky detail.... As the centenary of this monumental event approaches, other volumes on the pandemic will undoubtedly appear. Pale Rider sets the bar very high." ( Nature) "A vividly recreated, grimly fascinating book.... Coolly, crisply, and with a consistently sharp eye for the telling anecdote...Spinney demonstrates how Spanish flu cast a long, dark shadow over the 20th century." ( The Daily Mail) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pale Rider Subtitle: The Spanish Flu of 1918 and How It Changed the World Author: Laura Spinney Narrator: Paul Hodgson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In 1918, the Italian-Americans of New York, the Yupik of Alaska, and the Persians of Mashed had almost nothing in common except for a virus - one that triggered the worst pandemic of modern times and had a decisive effect on the history of the 20th century. The Spanish flu of 1918-1920 was one of the greatest human disasters of all time. It infected a third of the people on Earth - from the poorest immigrants of New York City to the king of Spain, Franz Kafka, Mahatma Gandhi, and Woodrow Wilson. But despite a death toll of between 50 and 100 million people, it exists in our memory as an afterthought to World War I. In this gripping narrative history, Laura Spinney traces the overlooked pandemic to reveal how the virus travelled across the globe, exposing mankind's vulnerability and putting our ingenuity to the test. As socially significant as both world wars, the Spanish flu dramatically disrupted - and often permanently altered - global politics, race relations, and family structures while spurring innovation in medicine, religion, and the arts. It was partly responsible, Spinney argues, for pushing India to independence, South Africa to apartheid, and Switzerland to the brink of civil war. It also created the true "lost generation". Drawing on the latest research in history, virology, epidemiology, psychology, and economics, Pale Rider masterfully recounts the little-known catastrophe that forever changed humanity. Critic Reviews: "Impressive.... Set against the devastating backdrop of global contagion, it is individual lives and deaths, discovered in letters, diaries, biographies and memoirs, that epitomize this rich account. Spinney invokes potent images.... Along with exemplary research, Spinney's narrative is packed with fascinating, quirky detail.... As the centenary of this monumental event approaches, other volumes on the pandemic will undoubtedly appear. Pale Rider sets the bar very high." ( Nature) "A vividly recreated, grimly fascinating book.... Coolly, crisply, and with a consistently sharp eye for the telling anecdote...Spinney demonstrates how Spanish flu cast a long, dark shadow over the 20th century." ( The Daily Mail) Members Reviews: Interesting story, but terrible narrator The narrator couldnt seem to be able to make up his mind as to whether he was British or American! Seemingly randomly, he would switch between broad American pronunciation and the clipped British way of speaking. Over the many hours it took to get through this book this became incredibly irritating. Makes you wonder who directs these productions! Too bad. extremely informative; must read this book goes into the mechanics of a flu pandemic. I found it extremely informative and I feel like I understand the reality of flu. I like how the author ties the rise of the Trump family to the 1918 flu pandemic. stick to the facts This is an interesting subject, long overlooked. But this work would have been more trustworthy if the author had left out the evolution propaganda. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Written-World-Audiobook/B075QN56YS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Written World Subtitle: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, Civilization Author: Martin Puchner Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The story of how literature shaped world history, in 16 acts - from Alexander the Great and the Iliad to Don Quixote and Harry Potter In this groundbreaking book, Martin Puchner leads us on a remarkable journey through time and around the globe to reveal the powerful role stories and literature have played in creating the world we have today. Puchner introduces us to numerous visionaries as he explores 16 foundational texts selected from more than 4,000 years of world literature and reveals how writing has inspired the rise and fall of empires and nations, the spark of philosophical and political ideas, and the birth of religious beliefs. Indeed, literature has touched the lives of generations and changed the course of history. At the heart of this book are works, some long-lost and rediscovered, that have shaped civilization: the first written masterpiece, the Epic of Gilgamesh; Ezra's Hebrew Bible, created as Scripture; the teachings of Buddha, Confucius, Socrates, and Jesus; and the first great novel in world literature, The Tale of Genji, written by a Japanese woman known as Murasaki. Visiting Baghdad, Puchner tells of Scheherazade and the stories of One Thousand and One Nights, and in the Americas we watch the astonishing survival of the Maya epic Popol Vuh. Cervantes, who invented the modern novel, battles pirates both real (when he is taken prisoner) and literary (when a fake sequel to Don Quixote is published). We learn of Benjamin Franklin's pioneering work as a media entrepreneur, watch Goethe discover world literature in Sicily, and follow the rise in influence of The Communist Manifesto. We visit Troy, Pergamum, and China, and we speak with Nobel laureates Derek Walcott in the Caribbean and Orhan Pamuk in Istanbul as well as the wordsmiths of the oral epic Sunjata in West Africa. Throughout The Written World, Puchner's delightful narrative also chronicles the inventions - writing technologies, the printing press, the book itself - that have shaped religion, politics, commerce, people, and history. In a book that Elaine Scarry has praised as "unique and spellbinding", Puchner shows how literature turned our planet into a written world. Critic Reviews: Well worth a read, to find out how come we read. (Margaret Atwood, via Twitter) "[Martin] Puchner creates a gripping intellectual odyssey." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Puchner) Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:11:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Written-World-Audiobook/B075QN56YS thebookvoice.com 12:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Written World Subtitle: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, Civilization Author: Martin Puchner Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The story of how literature shaped world history, in 16 acts - from Alexander the Great and the Iliad to Don Quixote and Harry Potter In this groundbreaking book, Martin Puchner leads us on a remarkable journey through time and around the globe to reveal the powerful role stories and literature have played in creating the world we have today. Puchner introduces us to numerous visionaries as he explores 16 foundational texts selected from more than 4,000 years of world literature and reveals how writing has inspired the rise and fall of empires and nations, the spark of philosophical and political ideas, and the birth of religious beliefs. Indeed, literature has touched the lives of generations and changed the course of history. At the heart of this book are works, some long-lost and rediscovered, that have shaped civilization: the first written masterpiece, the Epic of Gilgamesh; Ezra's Hebrew Bible, created as Scripture; the teachings of Buddha, Confucius, Socrates, and Jesus; and the first great novel in world literature, The Tale of Genji, written by a Japanese woman known as Murasaki. Visiting Baghdad, Puchner tells of Scheherazade and the stories of One Thousand and One Nights, and in the Americas we watch the astonishing survival of the Maya epic Popol Vuh. Cervantes, who invented the modern novel, battles pirates both real (when he is taken prisoner) and literary (when a fake sequel to Don Quixote is published). We learn of Benjamin Franklin's pioneering work as a media entrepreneur, watch Goethe discover world literature in Sicily, and follow the rise in influence of The Communist Manifesto. We visit Troy, Pergamum, and China, and we speak with Nobel laureates Derek Walcott in the Caribbean and Orhan Pamuk in Istanbul as well as the wordsmiths of the oral epic Sunjata in West Africa. Throughout The Written World, Puchner's delightful narrative also chronicles the inventions - writing technologies, the printing press, the book itself - that have shaped religion, politics, commerce, people, and history. In a book that Elaine Scarry has praised as "unique and spellbinding", Puchner shows how literature turned our planet into a written world. Critic Reviews: Well worth a read, to find out how come we read. (Margaret Atwood, via Twitter) "[Martin] Puchner creates a gripping intellectual odyssey." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Written World Subtitle: The Power of Stories to Shape People, History, Civilization Author: Martin Puchner Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-17 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The story of how literature shaped world history, in 16 acts - from Alexander the Great and the Iliad to Don Quixote and Harry Potter In this groundbreaking book, Martin Puchner leads us on a remarkable journey through time and around the globe to reveal the powerful role stories and literature have played in creating the world we have today. Puchner introduces us to numerous visionaries as he explores 16 foundational texts selected from more than 4,000 years of world literature and reveals how writing has inspired the rise and fall of empires and nations, the spark of philosophical and political ideas, and the birth of religious beliefs. Indeed, literature has touched the lives of generations and changed the course of history. At the heart of this book are works, some long-lost and rediscovered, that have shaped civilization: the first written masterpiece, the Epic of Gilgamesh; Ezra's Hebrew Bible, created as Scripture; the teachings of Buddha, Confucius, Socrates, and Jesus; and the first great novel in world literature, The Tale of Genji, written by a Japanese woman known as Murasaki. Visiting Baghdad, Puchner tells of Scheherazade and the stories of One Thousand and One Nights, and in the Americas we watch the astonishing survival of the Maya epic Popol Vuh. Cervantes, who invented the modern novel, battles pirates both real (when he is taken prisoner) and literary (when a fake sequel to Don Quixote is published). We learn of Benjamin Franklin's pioneering work as a media entrepreneur, watch Goethe discover world literature in Sicily, and follow the rise in influence of The Communist Manifesto. We visit Troy, Pergamum, and China, and we speak with Nobel laureates Derek Walcott in the Caribbean and Orhan Pamuk in Istanbul as well as the wordsmiths of the oral epic Sunjata in West Africa. Throughout The Written World, Puchner's delightful narrative also chronicles the inventions - writing technologies, the printing press, the book itself - that have shaped religion, politics, commerce, people, and history. In a book that Elaine Scarry has praised as "unique and spellbinding", Puchner shows how literature turned our planet into a written world. Critic Reviews: Well worth a read, to find out how come we read. (Margaret Atwood, via Twitter) "[Martin] Puchner creates a gripping intellectual odyssey." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Powerful and illuminating! I went to college in the early 1960s and was only introduced to British and American literature. There were significant gaps in my knowledge of literature from both ancient civilizations and emerging nations. Dr. Puchner brings a wealth of knowledge and places it within a vast frame. He blends literature, history, economics, religion and political movements. His lively writing style engages readers as he travels the world in search of foundational texts. This is a must read! Anthony Bourdain is to food as Rick Steves is to travel as Neil Degrasse Tyson is to astrophysics as Martin Puchner is to the written world, and Probably more entertaining. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-India-Audiobook/B01F2BZ3OY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of India Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Michael H. Fisher Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Over 5,000 years, India has been home to a rich tapestry of peoples and cultures. Two of the world's great religions - Hinduism and Buddhism - have their origins in South Asia, and the lands east of the Indus River have long been a central hub for trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Today the subcontinent contains 20 percent of the world's population and is a thriving center for global business, making this region one of most significant economic powerhouses in the world. Go inside this thrilling story with A History of India, a breathtaking survey of South Asia from its earliest societies along the Indus and Ganges rivers through the modern challenges of the 21st century. These 36 sweeping lectures enable you to understand the epic scope of the subcontinent's history. Perhaps the most important facet of this history is how diverse the region truly is. Roughly the size of continental Europe, India - along with its neighbors, Pakistan and Bangladesh - contains a myriad of ethnic groups, socioeconomic classes, religions, and cultural mores. In this wide-ranging investigation, you'll: Professor Fisher, who has traveled and taught in South Asia for decades, reveals this complex narrative with skill and compelling insights. 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 (The Great Courses) Thu, 12 May 2016 07:35:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-History-of-India-Audiobook/B01F2BZ3OY thebookvoice.com 18:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of India Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Michael H. Fisher Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Over 5,000 years, India has been home to a rich tapestry of peoples and cultures. Two of the world's great religions - Hinduism and Buddhism - have their origins in South Asia, and the lands east of the Indus River have long been a central hub for trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Today the subcontinent contains 20 percent of the world's population and is a thriving center for global business, making this region one of most significant economic powerhouses in the world. Go inside this thrilling story with A History of India, a breathtaking survey of South Asia from its earliest societies along the Indus and Ganges rivers through the modern challenges of the 21st century. These 36 sweeping lectures enable you to understand the epic scope of the subcontinent's history. Perhaps the most important facet of this history is how diverse the region truly is. Roughly the size of continental Europe, India - along with its neighbors, Pakistan and Bangladesh - contains a myriad of ethnic groups, socioeconomic classes, religions, and cultural mores. In this wide-ranging investigation, you'll: Professor Fisher, who has traveled and taught in South Asia for decades, reveals this complex narrative with skill and compelling insights. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A History of India Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Michael H. Fisher Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 489 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Over 5,000 years, India has been home to a rich tapestry of peoples and cultures. Two of the world's great religions - Hinduism and Buddhism - have their origins in South Asia, and the lands east of the Indus River have long been a central hub for trade, migration, and cultural exchange. Today the subcontinent contains 20 percent of the world's population and is a thriving center for global business, making this region one of most significant economic powerhouses in the world. Go inside this thrilling story with A History of India, a breathtaking survey of South Asia from its earliest societies along the Indus and Ganges rivers through the modern challenges of the 21st century. These 36 sweeping lectures enable you to understand the epic scope of the subcontinent's history. Perhaps the most important facet of this history is how diverse the region truly is. Roughly the size of continental Europe, India - along with its neighbors, Pakistan and Bangladesh - contains a myriad of ethnic groups, socioeconomic classes, religions, and cultural mores. In this wide-ranging investigation, you'll: Professor Fisher, who has traveled and taught in South Asia for decades, reveals this complex narrative with skill and compelling insights. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: More like a book than a college course The content is great, thorough, and balanced. If it were a book, a professional reader would have done a bit better job. If I had purchased a book, I would be very happy with it. Brief history of India Could be told in a more exciting manner. At times it gets tedious. But the story itself is fascinating Disappointing but informative. This audiobook was an in-depth history of the politics and rulers of India, but included little to no history of the people of the region. Also, the narration was awkward and stilted- almost as though he was reading from text For beginners only This is the first book I've ever returned on Audible. I find the book a bit superficial and does not take the trouble of delving deep. The content is biased towards source material that is easily available. Not enough research into the golden age, the early part of the first millenium. Nor into what makes Indian civilization unique. The content seems mainly a recant of events with not much insight. The professor many a times swallows up a part of the name rather rather than take the trouble of proper pronunciation. In a country where the vedas had been passed on verbally for hundreds of years, there is special emphasis on pronunciation. Lack of attention on this front indicates insufficient research in other areas. Too much anthropological pedantry What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? Less focus on anthropological pedantry and more focus on the richness and beauty of India and Indian history. While other lecturers for the Great Courses (Profs. Dorsey Armstrong, Kenneth Harl and Philip Daileader come to mind) make their subjects come alive through their enthusiastic storytelling, Prof. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-Artificial-Languages-Work-Audiobook/B01DPSKOFE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Artificial Languages Work Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Original Recording Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-04 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There have been many attempts to create languages for use by the whole world. The most successful is Esperanto. Sign languages for the deaf are also artificial languages, though ones fully equipped with grammar, nuance, and dialects. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John McWhorter) Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:38:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-Artificial-Languages-Work-Audiobook/B01DPSKOFE thebookvoice.com 00:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Artificial Languages Work Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Original Recording Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-04 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There have been many attempts to create languages for use by the whole world. The most successful is Esperanto. Sign languages for the deaf are also artificial languages, though ones fully equipped with grammar, nuance, and dialects. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Artificial Languages Work Author: John McWhorter Narrator: John McWhorter Format: Original Recording Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-04 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: There have been many attempts to create languages for use by the whole world. The most successful is Esperanto. Sign languages for the deaf are also artificial languages, though ones fully equipped with grammar, nuance, and dialects. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Origins-of-Totalitarianism-Audiobook/B002V0QIIU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origins of Totalitarianism Author: Hannah Arendt Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 299 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This classic, definitive account of totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism", beginning with the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe in the 19th century and continuing through the New Imperialism period from 1884 to World War I. ©1966 Hannah Arendt; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hannah Arendt) Tue, 27 Nov 2007 18:49:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Origins-of-Totalitarianism-Audiobook/B002V0QIIU thebookvoice.com 23:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origins of Totalitarianism Author: Hannah Arendt Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 299 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This classic, definitive account of totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism", beginning with the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe in the 19th century and continuing through the New Imperialism period from 1884 to World War I. ©1966 Hannah Arendt; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Origins of Totalitarianism Author: Hannah Arendt Narrator: Nadia May Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 299 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This classic, definitive account of totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism", beginning with the rise of anti-Semitism in Europe in the 19th century and continuing through the New Imperialism period from 1884 to World War I. ©1966 Hannah Arendt; (P)2007 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Vast and intricate analysis of horror Arendt uses Marxist economics, combined with a Hobbesian outlook, to evaluate the rise of Hitler and Stalin. Her thesis is that their totalitarian regimes were qualitatively different from other despotisms, both inwardly and outwardly, because their aim was not self or national aggrandizement, but pursuit of a blinding ideology, leading ultimately to total destruction. She describes totalitarianism arising out of anti-Semitism and global imperialism. There are some wonderful insights here, such as the change in anti-Semitism from anti-Judaism to anti-Jewishness and the change in the concept of nation from one of geography to one of ethnicity or race. The pattern of anti-Semitism and imperialism leading to totalitarianism seems to fit the German model better than the Russian, however. In addition, her discussion of racism suffers from ignoring New World slavery. She acknowledges the irony of the US as a land of liberty founded on slavery, but she does not consider the totalitarian nature of American slavery. Arendt is at her best evaluating the nature of totalitarian regimes. She describes the ability of Stalin and Hitler to destroy the connections of individuals with others in society and eventually self-identity. She also explains how the focus of a totalitarian regime on ideology isolates it from reality and makes it so much harder for the non-totalitarian world to understand or deal with regimes focused on goals other than self or national interest. This incomprehension also makes it harder for the rest of the world to grasp the reality of the Radical Evil adopted in pursuit of totalitarian ideology. She describes in academic terms much of what Orwell illustrated in 1984. Arendt also gives ominous warnings about the need for the separation of law and power, meaning that those charged with executing the law should not be the ones deciding what the law is, as well as the assault on civil society that results from constant or unending war. Very Heady Look at Theory of Totalitarianism This was not at all what I was expecting. I was thinking this would be more of a history of the early stages of Totalitarianism governments such as in USSR and Germany. Those are the two governments that Arendt focuses on but this really isn't that sort of book. This is a theory book; meaning it focuses more on psyche and philosophy and behavior theory than facts, anecdotes, and events. There was a totally superfluous digression concerning Benjamin Disraeli that was quite lengthy, and that was actually one of the more interesting parts of the book for me. The reason I gave it 4 stars overall is that I think if you're looking for a theory book, this is an excellent one. It just wasn't what I was looking for. I don't want that to influence people who might be thinking of buying this though. And Nadia May is brilliant as always as narrator. In fact, if not for May, I probably would have checked out more than I did. She makes even the driest theory ramblings seem sort of interesting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ottoman-Empire-Audiobook/B071DXVYFQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ottoman Empire Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: By understanding the dramatic story of the Ottoman Empire - from its early years as a collection of raiders and conquerors to its undeniable power in the 15th and 16th centuries to its catastrophic collapse in the wreckage of the First World War - one can better grasp the current complexities of the Middle East. Over the course of these 36 enlightening lectures, investigate over 600 years of history that covers the nature of Ottoman identity, the achievements of the Sultan's court, and stories of confrontation and cooperation with the West. Befitting a story of such epic scope and grandeur, every lecture is a treasure trove of historical insights into the people, events, themes, and locales responsible for shaping the story of this often-overlooked empire. You'll cover everything from Rumi, the whirling dervishes, and the importance of the sultan's grand viziers to the wars of Sultan Suleiman I, the shadowy politics of the Committee of Union and Progress, and the birth of the Turkish Republic under Kemal Atatürk. Welcome to a fascinating story of the triumph and tragedy, war and peace, intellectual progress and civil insurrection of a great empire that, for all its glory and grandeur, has left an important legacy that will shape the future of the Balkan nation-states, the Turkish Republic, and the Arab world - and those of us in the West as well. 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 (The Great Courses) Fri, 26 May 2017 04:00:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Ottoman-Empire-Audiobook/B071DXVYFQ thebookvoice.com 18:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ottoman Empire Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: By understanding the dramatic story of the Ottoman Empire - from its early years as a collection of raiders and conquerors to its undeniable power in the 15th and 16th centuries to its catastrophic collapse in the wreckage of the First World War - one can better grasp the current complexities of the Middle East. Over the course of these 36 enlightening lectures, investigate over 600 years of history that covers the nature of Ottoman identity, the achievements of the Sultan's court, and stories of confrontation and cooperation with the West. Befitting a story of such epic scope and grandeur, every lecture is a treasure trove of historical insights into the people, events, themes, and locales responsible for shaping the story of this often-overlooked empire. You'll cover everything from Rumi, the whirling dervishes, and the importance of the sultan's grand viziers to the wars of Sultan Suleiman I, the shadowy politics of the Committee of Union and Progress, and the birth of the Turkish Republic under Kemal Atatürk. Welcome to a fascinating story of the triumph and tragedy, war and peace, intellectual progress and civil insurrection of a great empire that, for all its glory and grandeur, has left an important legacy that will shape the future of the Balkan nation-states, the Turkish Republic, and the Arab world - and those of us in the West as well. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ottoman Empire Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth W. Harl Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 207 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: By understanding the dramatic story of the Ottoman Empire - from its early years as a collection of raiders and conquerors to its undeniable power in the 15th and 16th centuries to its catastrophic collapse in the wreckage of the First World War - one can better grasp the current complexities of the Middle East. Over the course of these 36 enlightening lectures, investigate over 600 years of history that covers the nature of Ottoman identity, the achievements of the Sultan's court, and stories of confrontation and cooperation with the West. Befitting a story of such epic scope and grandeur, every lecture is a treasure trove of historical insights into the people, events, themes, and locales responsible for shaping the story of this often-overlooked empire. You'll cover everything from Rumi, the whirling dervishes, and the importance of the sultan's grand viziers to the wars of Sultan Suleiman I, the shadowy politics of the Committee of Union and Progress, and the birth of the Turkish Republic under Kemal Atatürk. Welcome to a fascinating story of the triumph and tragedy, war and peace, intellectual progress and civil insurrection of a great empire that, for all its glory and grandeur, has left an important legacy that will shape the future of the Balkan nation-states, the Turkish Republic, and the Arab world - and those of us in the West as well. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Another A++ series from Prof. Harl!!! Id give it 7 of 5 stars if possible. It is superbly organized. Its terrific to see history unfold from the Ottoman viewpoint. I think it corrects for conceptions of the modern Muslim-majority nation state that is too frequently projected into the past. The course is very helpful in thinking about the Balkans and the lead up to WW1. I appreciate Prof. Harl most when hes focused on Antiquity through the Middle Ages, where his style is to tell us what the literary sources say what the archaeological record (so far) tells us the relevant ancient anecdotes and excerpts (from Herodotus, Plutarch, Livy) that make history interesting a few jokes of his own and then maybe a few comments on the current state of scholarly debate, or where he has a bias with which other history profs may disagree. To contrast, some very good lecturers get too bogged down in what various historical schools of thought say about a subject (Fagan, others). Others get too cute in trying to weave a continuous narrative and leave out too many details (Fears, Garland). A few bad apples start with a sociological point of view, and try to read that back into time by cherry picking incidents that support it (Dise). Harls lectures are authentic and flow naturally, without any gimmicks. His mastery of the material is obvious. I have listened to all 11 of his courses, most more than once, and hes simply the best. I would love to see him do a deep dive on the Iranian plateau Persians though Seleucids, Parthians, Abbasids, etc. That has yet to be covered in detail by a lecturer of Prof. Harls caliber. Some interesting parts but ... Although there are some good parts on this and is at times an interesting story to listen to, the author takes a "bold" pro-Ottoman side in crucial humanitarian issues like the Armenian and Greek genocide. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Trials-of-World-History-and-the-Lessons-They-Teach-Us-Audiobook/B077MPF9MW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Douglas O. Linder JD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles and struggles that have done so much to shape it. Inside a survey of world history's greatest trials are the key insights to critical issues we still talk about today, including freedom of speech, the death penalty, religious freedom, and the meaning of equality. Join Professor Linder for these 24 lectures that investigate important legal cases from around the world and across the centuries. From the trials of Socrates in ancient Athens and Thomas More in Henry VIII's England to the Nuremburg Trials in the wake of World War II and the media frenzy of the O. J. Simpson murder case, you'll discover what each of these trials has to teach us about ourselves and our civilization. Professor Linder takes you back in time to revisit some of history's most famous trials from fresh perspectives that ground them in the evolution of human ideas of law and justice, including the Salem Witch Trials, and the Scopes "Monkey" Trial. You'll also encounter less familiar (but equally important) legal battles, including medieval trials by ordeal and the Trial of Giordano Bruno, which would impact the later trial of Galileo. For years, Professor Linder has studied the fascinating intersection between history and jurisprudence. Now he's crafted these lectures to share that fascination with you. 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 (The Great Courses) Fri, 08 Dec 2017 14:05:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Trials-of-World-History-and-the-Lessons-They-Teach-Us-Audiobook/B077MPF9MW thebookvoice.com 12:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Douglas O. Linder JD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles and struggles that have done so much to shape it. Inside a survey of world history's greatest trials are the key insights to critical issues we still talk about today, including freedom of speech, the death penalty, religious freedom, and the meaning of equality. Join Professor Linder for these 24 lectures that investigate important legal cases from around the world and across the centuries. From the trials of Socrates in ancient Athens and Thomas More in Henry VIII's England to the Nuremburg Trials in the wake of World War II and the media frenzy of the O. J. Simpson murder case, you'll discover what each of these trials has to teach us about ourselves and our civilization. Professor Linder takes you back in time to revisit some of history's most famous trials from fresh perspectives that ground them in the evolution of human ideas of law and justice, including the Salem Witch Trials, and the Scopes "Monkey" Trial. You'll also encounter less familiar (but equally important) legal battles, including medieval trials by ordeal and the Trial of Giordano Bruno, which would impact the later trial of Galileo. For years, Professor Linder has studied the fascinating intersection between history and jurisprudence. Now he's crafted these lectures to share that fascination with you. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Trials of World History and the Lessons They Teach Us Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Douglas O. Linder JD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: No understanding of the past is complete without an understanding of the legal battles and struggles that have done so much to shape it. Inside a survey of world history's greatest trials are the key insights to critical issues we still talk about today, including freedom of speech, the death penalty, religious freedom, and the meaning of equality. Join Professor Linder for these 24 lectures that investigate important legal cases from around the world and across the centuries. From the trials of Socrates in ancient Athens and Thomas More in Henry VIII's England to the Nuremburg Trials in the wake of World War II and the media frenzy of the O. J. Simpson murder case, you'll discover what each of these trials has to teach us about ourselves and our civilization. Professor Linder takes you back in time to revisit some of history's most famous trials from fresh perspectives that ground them in the evolution of human ideas of law and justice, including the Salem Witch Trials, and the Scopes "Monkey" Trial. You'll also encounter less familiar (but equally important) legal battles, including medieval trials by ordeal and the Trial of Giordano Bruno, which would impact the later trial of Galileo. For years, Professor Linder has studied the fascinating intersection between history and jurisprudence. Now he's crafted these lectures to share that fascination with you. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Interesting material, but . . . The material covered in this course is undoubtedly interesting, and the lectures improve as the series progresses. But given Professor Linder's credentials and accomplishments, I had hoped for more analysis and scholarship. Instead, we get straight-up story telling, often delivered from the cinematic perspective of an omniscient narrator. This makes for light, entertaining listening, but the legal and historical significance of each trial are only touched upon briefly, if at all. Professor Linder's reading of his script is also distracting. He is likeable and has a pleasant enough voice, but each lecture is marred by a dozen or more slip ups and mispronunciations. The overall impression is of a cold reading captured in one take and presented unedited. Great Courses lecturers are usually much more polished. Despite these reservations, I listened to this course in its entirety and enjoyed much of what I heard. I appreciated the Professor's knowledgeable rehearsal of the details of each case, but was frustrated that he never went deeper. As mentioned above, I had hoped for a course exploring the legal, moral and social issues raised by these trials. Fantastic course!! History fans will love these lectures over some of the most defining trials throughout history. This was a pleasure to listen to as Professor Linder takes you on a journey through time beginning with the trial of Socrates. The trials are explained in a detailed and entertaining way that isn't slanted towards law students. The lectures are presented in a rational way without a lot of bias or segways into personal tirades. My only reason for the four stars on performance are the pauses when he is likely turning a page or getting lost in the text on a screen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Israel-Audiobook/B01L7GUS70 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Israel Subtitle: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn Author: Daniel Gordis Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The first comprehensive yet accessible history of the state of Israel from its inception to present day, from Daniel Gordis, "one of the most respected Israel analysts" (The Forward) living and writing in Jerusalem. Israel is a tiny state, and yet it has captured the world's attention, aroused its imagination, and lately, been the object of its opprobrium. Why does such a small country speak to so many global concerns? More pressingly: Why does Israel make the decisions it does? And what lies in its future? We cannot answer these questions until we understand Israel's people and the questions and conflicts, the hopes and desires, that have animated their conversations and actions. Though Israel's history is rife with conflict, these conflicts do not fully communicate the spirit of Israel and its people: they give short shrift to the dream that gave birth to the state, and to the vision for the Jewish people that was at its core. Guiding us through the milestones of Israeli history, Gordis relays the drama of the Jewish people's story and the creation of the state. Clear-eyed and erudite, he illustrates how Israel became a cultural, economic and military powerhouse - but also explains where Israel made grave mistakes and traces the long history of Israel's deepening isolation. With Israel, public intellectual Daniel Gordis offers us a brief but thorough account of the cultural, economic, and political history of this complex nation, from its beginnings to the present. Accessible, levelheaded, and rigorous, Israel sheds light on Israel's past so we can understand its future. The result is a vivid portrait of a people, and a nation, reborn. 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 (Daniel Gordis) Tue, 18 Oct 2016 14:12:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Israel-Audiobook/B01L7GUS70 thebookvoice.com 16:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Israel Subtitle: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn Author: Daniel Gordis Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The first comprehensive yet accessible history of the state of Israel from its inception to present day, from Daniel Gordis, "one of the most respected Israel analysts" (The Forward) living and writing in Jerusalem. Israel is a tiny state, and yet it has captured the world's attention, aroused its imagination, and lately, been the object of its opprobrium. Why does such a small country speak to so many global concerns? More pressingly: Why does Israel make the decisions it does? And what lies in its future? We cannot answer these questions until we understand Israel's people and the questions and conflicts, the hopes and desires, that have animated their conversations and actions. Though Israel's history is rife with conflict, these conflicts do not fully communicate the spirit of Israel and its people: they give short shrift to the dream that gave birth to the state, and to the vision for the Jewish people that was at its core. Guiding us through the milestones of Israeli history, Gordis relays the drama of the Jewish people's story and the creation of the state. Clear-eyed and erudite, he illustrates how Israel became a cultural, economic and military powerhouse - but also explains where Israel made grave mistakes and traces the long history of Israel's deepening isolation. With Israel, public intellectual Daniel Gordis offers us a brief but thorough account of the cultural, economic, and political history of this complex nation, from its beginnings to the present. Accessible, levelheaded, and rigorous, Israel sheds light on Israel's past so we can understand its future. The result is a vivid portrait of a people, and a nation, reborn. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Israel Subtitle: A Concise History of a Nation Reborn Author: Daniel Gordis Narrator: Fred Sanders Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 247 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The first comprehensive yet accessible history of the state of Israel from its inception to present day, from Daniel Gordis, "one of the most respected Israel analysts" (The Forward) living and writing in Jerusalem. Israel is a tiny state, and yet it has captured the world's attention, aroused its imagination, and lately, been the object of its opprobrium. Why does such a small country speak to so many global concerns? More pressingly: Why does Israel make the decisions it does? And what lies in its future? We cannot answer these questions until we understand Israel's people and the questions and conflicts, the hopes and desires, that have animated their conversations and actions. Though Israel's history is rife with conflict, these conflicts do not fully communicate the spirit of Israel and its people: they give short shrift to the dream that gave birth to the state, and to the vision for the Jewish people that was at its core. Guiding us through the milestones of Israeli history, Gordis relays the drama of the Jewish people's story and the creation of the state. Clear-eyed and erudite, he illustrates how Israel became a cultural, economic and military powerhouse - but also explains where Israel made grave mistakes and traces the long history of Israel's deepening isolation. With Israel, public intellectual Daniel Gordis offers us a brief but thorough account of the cultural, economic, and political history of this complex nation, from its beginnings to the present. Accessible, levelheaded, and rigorous, Israel sheds light on Israel's past so we can understand its future. The result is a vivid portrait of a people, and a nation, reborn. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Excellent, mildly but honestly biased, terrible narration I'm sorry, I just can't forgive the decision to cast narrators who don't know how to pronounce even basic Hebrew names or words in a book about Israel. I'm not looking for ultra-authentic native accent, but jeez, are these readings assigned to narrators by pure chance like judges to court cases? Excellent history in a format I haven't really seen done elsewhere - comprehensive but concise. It definitely reflects a desire to tell a story from the point of view of Jews (Zionist and non-Zionist alike), but provides sufficient context generally that there's enough material upon which to base arguments against if one were so inclined. I put this under the entirely proper category of an author acknowledging from the outset that he is biased but will earnestly attempt to write in a manner that is fair to all sides. It's left to the reader to decide how well he succeeds in that, but there's no obfuscation or misinformation. Great read; shows history, current story & nuance Great well-written book. Daniel Gordis does a great job in presenting a long history in a brief manner, relating the trajectory and path that led Israel and the Jewish people to where they are today. He does a wonderful job of keeping impartial and just presents the facts of both sides of the coin, relating a people's history to their actions and describing both their successes and missteps along the way. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Book-of-Five-Rings-Audiobook/B00M0VX16W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Book of Five Rings Subtitle: The Strategy of Musashi Author: Miyamoto Musashi Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-23-14 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This special edition of A Book of Five Rings contains one hour of traditional Japanese flute (shakuhachi) and 43 minutes of music by traditional japanese ensemble. The music appears track by track at the end of the two and a half hour audiobook and is included as wonderful compliment to this dynamic and elegant listening experience. Legendary 17th-century swordsman Miyamoto Musashis exposition of sword fighting, strategy, and Zen philosophy. Required listening for any martial artist, business person, or student of strategy. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Miyamoto Musashi) Wed, 23 Jul 2014 11:27:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Book-of-Five-Rings-Audiobook/B00M0VX16W thebookvoice.com 04:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Book of Five Rings Subtitle: The Strategy of Musashi Author: Miyamoto Musashi Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-23-14 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This special edition of A Book of Five Rings contains one hour of traditional Japanese flute (shakuhachi) and 43 minutes of music by traditional japanese ensemble. The music appears track by track at the end of the two and a half hour audiobook and is included as wonderful compliment to this dynamic and elegant listening experience. Legendary 17th-century swordsman Miyamoto Musashis exposition of sword fighting, strategy, and Zen philosophy. Required listening for any martial artist, business person, or student of strategy. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Book of Five Rings Subtitle: The Strategy of Musashi Author: Miyamoto Musashi Narrator: Alan Munro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-23-14 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 82 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This special edition of A Book of Five Rings contains one hour of traditional Japanese flute (shakuhachi) and 43 minutes of music by traditional japanese ensemble. The music appears track by track at the end of the two and a half hour audiobook and is included as wonderful compliment to this dynamic and elegant listening experience. Legendary 17th-century swordsman Miyamoto Musashis exposition of sword fighting, strategy, and Zen philosophy. Required listening for any martial artist, business person, or student of strategy. Members Reviews: Wasted Space The last chunk of the book is, as far as I can tell, several chapters of nothing but a flute playing. Not sure I understand why... but seems like padding to make this particular version of this classic text longer and therefore more complete. Great book but... It was full of great techniques and strategy. I can definitely use this in my life day to day in dealing with office politics. This book was good for the first few chapters, but the last 20 or so were just Japanese jazz flutes and drum solos. No words, just instrumentals... Yeah.. Last 2 hrs are music Music started playing halfway through the program. Thinking it was the end of a chapter or section I let it run for about a minute and then started skipping ahead. First 30 seconds, then several minutes and eventually entire chapters. The last two hours of the program are just music. patient instructions This book, remember, is the written words of a master swordsman. It is not a story, but it tells a few stories of his time. It is deliberately slow and precise; well-versed for any would-be student of strategic, historic swordplay. He writes in the vein of simple instruction, repeating key items one should remember. Previous reviews of the audio were demeaning of the instrumentals attached, but I differ in opinion. It lends itself to use in meditation, if you're into that. It was very relaxing. half of this recording was flute playing fantastic book! The lessons of strategy Miyamoto Musashi teaches, manage to still be applicable to modern life well after 300 years. I just feel like 10 plus chapters of flute playing is an odd way to end a book. Maybe you'll dig that extra bonus. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Catherine-the-Great-Audiobook/B00609RYH2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catherine the Great Subtitle: Portrait of a Woman Author: Robert K. Massie Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1215 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into Empress of Russia by sheer determination. Possessing a brilliant mind and an insatiable curiosity as a young woman, she devoured the works of Enlightenment philosophers and, when she reached the throne, attempted to use their principles to guide her rule of the vast and backward Russian empire. She knew or corresponded with the preeminent historical figures of her time: Voltaire, Diderot, Frederick the Great, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, Marie Antoinette, and, surprisingly, the American naval hero, John Paul Jones. Reaching the throne fired by Enlightenment philosophy and determined to become the embodiment of the benevolent despot idealized by Montesquieu, she found herself always contending with the deeply ingrained realities of Russian life, including serfdom. She persevered, and for thirty-four years the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution that swept across Europe. Her reputation depended entirely on the perspective of the speaker. She was praised by Voltaire as the equal of the greatest of classical philosophers; she was condemned by her enemies, mostly foreign, as the Messalina of the north. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert K. Massie) Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:03:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Catherine-the-Great-Audiobook/B00609RYH2 thebookvoice.com 23:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catherine the Great Subtitle: Portrait of a Woman Author: Robert K. Massie Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1215 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into Empress of Russia by sheer determination. Possessing a brilliant mind and an insatiable curiosity as a young woman, she devoured the works of Enlightenment philosophers and, when she reached the throne, attempted to use their principles to guide her rule of the vast and backward Russian empire. She knew or corresponded with the preeminent historical figures of her time: Voltaire, Diderot, Frederick the Great, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, Marie Antoinette, and, surprisingly, the American naval hero, John Paul Jones. Reaching the throne fired by Enlightenment philosophy and determined to become the embodiment of the benevolent despot idealized by Montesquieu, she found herself always contending with the deeply ingrained realities of Russian life, including serfdom. She persevered, and for thirty-four years the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution that swept across Europe. Her reputation depended entirely on the perspective of the speaker. She was praised by Voltaire as the equal of the greatest of classical philosophers; she was condemned by her enemies, mostly foreign, as the Messalina of the north. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Catherine the Great Subtitle: Portrait of a Woman Author: Robert K. Massie Narrator: Mark Deakins Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-11 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1215 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Pulitzer Prizewinning author of Peter the Great, Nicholas and Alexandra, and The Romanovs returns with another masterpiece of narrative biography, the extraordinary story of an obscure young German princess who traveled to Russia at fourteen and rose to become one of the most remarkable, powerful, and captivating women in history. Born into a minor noble family, Catherine transformed herself into Empress of Russia by sheer determination. Possessing a brilliant mind and an insatiable curiosity as a young woman, she devoured the works of Enlightenment philosophers and, when she reached the throne, attempted to use their principles to guide her rule of the vast and backward Russian empire. She knew or corresponded with the preeminent historical figures of her time: Voltaire, Diderot, Frederick the Great, Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, Marie Antoinette, and, surprisingly, the American naval hero, John Paul Jones. Reaching the throne fired by Enlightenment philosophy and determined to become the embodiment of the benevolent despot idealized by Montesquieu, she found herself always contending with the deeply ingrained realities of Russian life, including serfdom. She persevered, and for thirty-four years the government, foreign policy, cultural development, and welfare of the Russian people were in her hands. She dealt with domestic rebellion, foreign wars, and the tidal wave of political change and violence churned up by the French Revolution that swept across Europe. Her reputation depended entirely on the perspective of the speaker. She was praised by Voltaire as the equal of the greatest of classical philosophers; she was condemned by her enemies, mostly foreign, as the Messalina of the north. Members Reviews: Loved everyone minute! Robert Massie did an excellent job telling this incredible story of Catherine the Great. The narration was equally excellent. I should make a note that I was a little concerned about buying this book in audible form. I find that stories about royal families and their subjects can get a bit confusing when it comes to lineage, who did whatetc so I typically buy hardcopy books so I can refresh my memory by looking at previous chapters. I clearly didn't need to worry about that with this audible version. The story was well organized and the author takes the time to refresh the readers memory from time to time. I was disappointed to reach the end. Now I am going to purchase Peter the Great from the same author. I can't wait! She's Great, He's Not If you could sum up Catherine the Great in three words, what would they be? Absorbing, fascinating and unlikely Who was your favorite character and why? In any telling of the life of Catherine the Great, Catherine must be the central character. Nobody but Catherine herself could have invented her. What do you think the narrator could have done better? It is clear that the narrator is simply reading words (which he does quite well) but has no deeper connection to the subject. Constant and consistent mispronunciation of Russian German and French words and names (and not just the difficult ones) are distracting and make one think he did no preparation. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/King-Leopolds-Ghost-Audiobook/B003UN4KV4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King Leopold's Ghost Subtitle: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa Author: Adam Hochschild Narrator: Geoffrey Howard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 714 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In the late 1890s, Edmund Dene Morel, a young British shipping company agent, noticed something strange about the cargoes of his company's ships as they arrived from and departed for the Congo, Leopold II's vast new African colony. Incoming ships were crammed with valuable ivory and rubber. Outbound ships carried little more than soldiers and firearms. Correctly concluding that only slave labor on a vast scale could account for these cargoes, Morel resigned from his company and almost singlehandedly made Leopold's slave-labor regime the premier human rights story in the world. Thousands of people packed hundreds of meetings throughout the United States and Europe to learn about Congo atrocities. Two courageous black Americans - George Washington Williams and William Sheppard - risked much to bring evidence to the outside world. Roger Casement, later hanged by Britain as a traitor, conducted an eye-opening investigation of the Congo River stations. Sailing into the middle of the story was a young steamboat officer named Joseph Conrad. And looming over all was Leopold II, King of the Belgians, sole owner of the only private colony in the world. Critic Reviews: "Hochschild's fine book of historical inquiry, which draws heavily on eyewitness accounts of the colonialists' savagery, brings this little-studied episode in European and African history into new light." (Amazon.com review) "Hochschild's superb, engrossing chronicle focuses on one of the great, horrifying and nearly forgotten crimes of the century: greedy Belgian King Leopold II's rape of the Congo, the vast colony he seized as his private fiefdom in 1885....[M]ost of all it is a story of the bestiality of one challenged by the heroism of many in an increasingly democratic world." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Hochschild) Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:20:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/King-Leopolds-Ghost-Audiobook/B003UN4KV4 thebookvoice.com 12:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King Leopold's Ghost Subtitle: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa Author: Adam Hochschild Narrator: Geoffrey Howard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 714 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In the late 1890s, Edmund Dene Morel, a young British shipping company agent, noticed something strange about the cargoes of his company's ships as they arrived from and departed for the Congo, Leopold II's vast new African colony. Incoming ships were crammed with valuable ivory and rubber. Outbound ships carried little more than soldiers and firearms. Correctly concluding that only slave labor on a vast scale could account for these cargoes, Morel resigned from his company and almost singlehandedly made Leopold's slave-labor regime the premier human rights story in the world. Thousands of people packed hundreds of meetings throughout the United States and Europe to learn about Congo atrocities. Two courageous black Americans - George Washington Williams and William Sheppard - risked much to bring evidence to the outside world. Roger Casement, later hanged by Britain as a traitor, conducted an eye-opening investigation of the Congo River stations. Sailing into the middle of the story was a young steamboat officer named Joseph Conrad. And looming over all was Leopold II, King of the Belgians, sole owner of the only private colony in the world. Critic Reviews: "Hochschild's fine book of historical inquiry, which draws heavily on eyewitness accounts of the colonialists' savagery, brings this little-studied episode in European and African history into new light." (Amazon.com review) "Hochschild's superb, engrossing chronicle focuses on one of the great, horrifying and nearly forgotten crimes of the century: greedy Belgian King Leopold II's rape of the Congo, the vast colony he seized as his private fiefdom in 1885....[M]ost of all it is a story of the bestiality of one challenged by the heroism of many in an increasingly democratic world." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King Leopold's Ghost Subtitle: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa Author: Adam Hochschild Narrator: Geoffrey Howard Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 714 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In the late 1890s, Edmund Dene Morel, a young British shipping company agent, noticed something strange about the cargoes of his company's ships as they arrived from and departed for the Congo, Leopold II's vast new African colony. Incoming ships were crammed with valuable ivory and rubber. Outbound ships carried little more than soldiers and firearms. Correctly concluding that only slave labor on a vast scale could account for these cargoes, Morel resigned from his company and almost singlehandedly made Leopold's slave-labor regime the premier human rights story in the world. Thousands of people packed hundreds of meetings throughout the United States and Europe to learn about Congo atrocities. Two courageous black Americans - George Washington Williams and William Sheppard - risked much to bring evidence to the outside world. Roger Casement, later hanged by Britain as a traitor, conducted an eye-opening investigation of the Congo River stations. Sailing into the middle of the story was a young steamboat officer named Joseph Conrad. And looming over all was Leopold II, King of the Belgians, sole owner of the only private colony in the world. Critic Reviews: "Hochschild's fine book of historical inquiry, which draws heavily on eyewitness accounts of the colonialists' savagery, brings this little-studied episode in European and African history into new light." (Amazon.com review) "Hochschild's superb, engrossing chronicle focuses on one of the great, horrifying and nearly forgotten crimes of the century: greedy Belgian King Leopold II's rape of the Congo, the vast colony he seized as his private fiefdom in 1885....[M]ost of all it is a story of the bestiality of one challenged by the heroism of many in an increasingly democratic world." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Fascinating I had heard about this book from friends and knew I should read it, but dreaded hearing the gory details of King Leopold's horrendous subjugation of the Congo. But Hochschild breaks it to you gently, and crafts the story so skillfully that I never felt overwhelmed. The book is easy to listen to and consistently fascinating. It is amazing that the Belgians were able to prevent the information about this massive crime against an entire people from being disseminated earlier, successfully burying it for so many decades. Highly recommended. A History that I Should Have Known This is a history that I should have known, but did not, and am glad that I had an opportunity to explore the history of the Belgian Congo and the forces that shaped many of the countries in Africa. The author focuses on the perceived need, within Europe countries, and King Leopold of Belgium, in particular, to have a foot hold on the African continent and to exploit the resources and peoples in Africa to his own personal advantage. The author makes the history more personal, more intimate, by focusing on the dynamics of King Leopold of Belgium and how his personal needs drove widespread exploitation and brutality in the area that became the Belgium Congo. The reader captures the history as if telling an engaging mystery that is unfolding with many characters with multiple over-lapping and conflicting agendas until the reader has to step back and realize the damage and destruction that is being done. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Open-Veins-of-Latin-America-Audiobook/B002V9ZDF0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Veins of Latin America Subtitle: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent Author: Eduardo Galeano, Isabel Allende (Foreward) Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 376 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organized the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five centuries of exploitation. Thus he is concerned with gold and silver, cacao and cotton, rubber and coffee, fruit, hides and wool, petroleum, iron, nickel, manganese, copper, aluminum ore, nitrates, and tin. These are the veins which he traces through the body of the entire continent, up to the Rio Grande and throughout the Caribbean, and all the way to their open ends where they empty into the coffers of wealth in the United States and Europe. Weaving fact and imagery into a rich tapestry, Galeano fuses scientific analysis with the passions of a plundered and suffering people. An immense gathering of materials is framed with a vigorous style that never falters in its command of themes. All readers interested in great historical, economic, political, and social writing will find a singular analytical achievement, and an overwhelming narrative that makes history speak, unforgettably. This classic is now further honored by Isabel Allende's inspiring introduction. Universally recognized as one of the most important writers of our time, Allende once again contributes her talents to literature, to political principles, and to enlightenment. Critic Reviews: "Well written and passionately stated, this is an intellectually honest and valuable study." (Library Journal) "A dazzling barrage of words and ideas." (History) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eduardo Galeano) Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:35:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Open-Veins-of-Latin-America-Audiobook/B002V9ZDF0 thebookvoice.com 14:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Veins of Latin America Subtitle: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent Author: Eduardo Galeano, Isabel Allende (Foreward) Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 376 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organized the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five centuries of exploitation. Thus he is concerned with gold and silver, cacao and cotton, rubber and coffee, fruit, hides and wool, petroleum, iron, nickel, manganese, copper, aluminum ore, nitrates, and tin. These are the veins which he traces through the body of the entire continent, up to the Rio Grande and throughout the Caribbean, and all the way to their open ends where they empty into the coffers of wealth in the United States and Europe. Weaving fact and imagery into a rich tapestry, Galeano fuses scientific analysis with the passions of a plundered and suffering people. An immense gathering of materials is framed with a vigorous style that never falters in its command of themes. All readers interested in great historical, economic, political, and social writing will find a singular analytical achievement, and an overwhelming narrative that makes history speak, unforgettably. This classic is now further honored by Isabel Allende's inspiring introduction. Universally recognized as one of the most important writers of our time, Allende once again contributes her talents to literature, to political principles, and to enlightenment. Critic Reviews: "Well written and passionately stated, this is an intellectually honest and valuable study." (Library Journal) "A dazzling barrage of words and ideas." (History) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Open Veins of Latin America Subtitle: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent Author: Eduardo Galeano, Isabel Allende (Foreward) Narrator: Jonathan Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 376 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Rather than chronology, geography, or political successions, Eduardo Galeano has organized the various facets of Latin American history according to the patterns of five centuries of exploitation. Thus he is concerned with gold and silver, cacao and cotton, rubber and coffee, fruit, hides and wool, petroleum, iron, nickel, manganese, copper, aluminum ore, nitrates, and tin. These are the veins which he traces through the body of the entire continent, up to the Rio Grande and throughout the Caribbean, and all the way to their open ends where they empty into the coffers of wealth in the United States and Europe. Weaving fact and imagery into a rich tapestry, Galeano fuses scientific analysis with the passions of a plundered and suffering people. An immense gathering of materials is framed with a vigorous style that never falters in its command of themes. All readers interested in great historical, economic, political, and social writing will find a singular analytical achievement, and an overwhelming narrative that makes history speak, unforgettably. This classic is now further honored by Isabel Allende's inspiring introduction. Universally recognized as one of the most important writers of our time, Allende once again contributes her talents to literature, to political principles, and to enlightenment. Critic Reviews: "Well written and passionately stated, this is an intellectually honest and valuable study." (Library Journal) "A dazzling barrage of words and ideas." (History) Members Reviews: Please up-date the addition This is just an amazingly good book on the growth and development of Latin America. Although the date of this edition is 1971, it still is relevant to our time (2010) because the history is still accurate. In spite of its dated edition and perhaps even because of it, it has a particular poignancy as the author describes with pride and hope the 1972 Chilean election of S. Allende. In 1973 Dr. Allende was assassinated by agents of the CIA who installed A. Pinochet as puppet president. Pinochet was much later tried and convicted in international courts of the the murder of Allende and mass murders and torture of many Chileans citizens. At any rate, I believe the book is still immensely worthwhile to read. I wish Audible would be much clearer in its representation of this as an older edition of the book in its catalogue and, better yet, change to a new edition. In addition, the reader, Jonathan Davis, does a wonderful job of bringing this lengthy history alive. Cudos to Audible for making this available in any form. excellent broad spectrum of history a lucid and free flowing account of latin american history that is a pleasure to listen to and provides a springboard for more detailed analysis. always helps when narrator has a pleasant voice...nice work.....I intend to buy the book Excellent Well narrated and a very worthwhile book for anyone interested in South American culture and why the "illegal immigration issues" is just a smokescreen to hide a deeper issue, which is the politics of the U.S. and South American countries. Excellent Book Galeano wants his continent back, and listening to his arguments, who can blame him. This book illustrates some of the deceptive exploitation of the first world towards latin America. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-The-Grand-Alliance-Audiobook/B002VACE92 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: The Grand Alliance Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1119 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Dealing with war on a giant scale, The Grand Alliance focuses on events as Britain, after fighting a desperate battle alone, was joined in the struggle against the enemy by Soviet Russia and the United Sates. Hitler's invasion of Russia brought to an end a period of almost exactly a year during which Britain and her Empire had stood alone. Six months later, the United States, attacked by Japan, joined the war and the Grand Alliance was born. It was a momentous turn in the course of the war and Sir Winston Churchill noted, 'United we could subdue everybody else in the world. Many disasters, immeasurable cost and tribulation lay ahead, but there was no more doubt about the end.' biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:15:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-The-Grand-Alliance-Audiobook/B002VACE92 thebookvoice.com 09:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: The Grand Alliance Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1119 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Dealing with war on a giant scale, The Grand Alliance focuses on events as Britain, after fighting a desperate battle alone, was joined in the struggle against the enemy by Soviet Russia and the United Sates. Hitler's invasion of Russia brought to an end a period of almost exactly a year during which Britain and her Empire had stood alone. Six months later, the United States, attacked by Japan, joined the war and the Grand Alliance was born. It was a momentous turn in the course of the war and Sir Winston Churchill noted, 'United we could subdue everybody else in the world. Many disasters, immeasurable cost and tribulation lay ahead, but there was no more doubt about the end.' Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: The Grand Alliance Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1119 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Dealing with war on a giant scale, The Grand Alliance focuses on events as Britain, after fighting a desperate battle alone, was joined in the struggle against the enemy by Soviet Russia and the United Sates. Hitler's invasion of Russia brought to an end a period of almost exactly a year during which Britain and her Empire had stood alone. Six months later, the United States, attacked by Japan, joined the war and the Grand Alliance was born. It was a momentous turn in the course of the war and Sir Winston Churchill noted, 'United we could subdue everybody else in the world. Many disasters, immeasurable cost and tribulation lay ahead, but there was no more doubt about the end.' Members Reviews: Fascinating and Insightful During this third volume of the four volume set Churchill continues his wonderful (if occasionally self-serving) narrative. This volume roughly covers the time period of late 1941 through early/mid 1943. This was a rough period for Britain and the military engagements during this period almost always go against the Allies. Though at the end of this volume the tide of war has definitely turned and would usher in a period of practically unbroken victories. Any casual Churchill fan knows of his affection for the United States. But it was still very interesting to hear first hand his reaction to Pearl Harbor and the official entrance of the US into the War. At that point, as he tells it, he felt the War was won - he was jubilant - it was just a matter of time. His regard for Roosevelt was just shy of worship. It was also very interesting to see his dealings with the Russians as they shifted sides to the Allies and began immediately insisting on a second front in the West. Churchill alternates between extreme patience and unconcealed exasperation at Stalin's single-mindedness here all the while conveniently forgetting he was Hitler's ally less than a year before. He has a masterful wit and I literally laughed out loud several times during the narrative. A must for any fan of military history and World War II. John Just a great listen. Like the other reviewers I can assure you - its like listening to Churchill read the book. I have listened to three of books and just downloaded the fourth. It is compulsive listening. Superb very well done Really enjoyed this listen. Highly recommend it. Very informative and entertaining If you could sum up The Second World War: The Grand Alliance in three words, what would they be? From the beginning to the end of this all encompassing novel I was thoroughly engaged in the drawn out personal, political and military battles leading up to and through WW II. Churchill's account of the war can hardly be questioned considering his complete immersion in all the major events of the war years. He seems balanced in his views relative to the strengths and weaknesses of all the major combatants and his wry humor is evident throughout. His meetings with Stalin were particularly informative and entertaining. Christian Rodska's vocal impersonation of Churchill was spot on and yet he was equally persuasive as he switched from character to character. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Second World War: The Grand Alliance? Churchill's personal meetings with Roosevelt and Stalin were both poignant and heroic. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Understanding-Imperial-China-Dynasties-Life-and-Culture-Audiobook/B0758LTFB4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Andrew R. Wilson PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A knowledge of China's imperial history is vital for any understanding of its present, as modern China is linked in many ways to the extraordinary culture of its empire. These 24 lectures take you to the heart of life during China's imperial era, through the lives of individual subjects of all social ranks. Across the arc of the course, you'll witness what daily life was like for government bureaucrats, for scholars, for women of the court, for soldiers, merchants, craftspeople, courtesans, imperial cooks, and many others - all against the backdrop of the diversity, the genius, and the majesty of imperial China. You'll hear about such memorable sights as the grand boulevards; splendorous palaces; imposing temples of Chang'an, the medieval world's greatest city; and the Qingming Shanghetu, a 17-foot painted scroll that gloriously portrays Song Dynasty life. And you'll meet unforgettable human beings, whose lives vividly reveal the world around them, such as Ban Zhao, Han-era woman of letters, poet, scholar, and teacher; Tao Yuanming, Daoist luminary and the empire's first great poet; Zhu Yuanzhang, powerful warlord and founder of the Ming Dynasty; and Hong Xiuquan, visionary reformer and architect of the religiously inspired Taiping Rebellion. Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture is your passport to this incredible, historic world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 22 Sep 2017 09:07:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Understanding-Imperial-China-Dynasties-Life-and-Culture-Audiobook/B0758LTFB4 thebookvoice.com 12:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Andrew R. Wilson PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A knowledge of China's imperial history is vital for any understanding of its present, as modern China is linked in many ways to the extraordinary culture of its empire. These 24 lectures take you to the heart of life during China's imperial era, through the lives of individual subjects of all social ranks. Across the arc of the course, you'll witness what daily life was like for government bureaucrats, for scholars, for women of the court, for soldiers, merchants, craftspeople, courtesans, imperial cooks, and many others - all against the backdrop of the diversity, the genius, and the majesty of imperial China. You'll hear about such memorable sights as the grand boulevards; splendorous palaces; imposing temples of Chang'an, the medieval world's greatest city; and the Qingming Shanghetu, a 17-foot painted scroll that gloriously portrays Song Dynasty life. And you'll meet unforgettable human beings, whose lives vividly reveal the world around them, such as Ban Zhao, Han-era woman of letters, poet, scholar, and teacher; Tao Yuanming, Daoist luminary and the empire's first great poet; Zhu Yuanzhang, powerful warlord and founder of the Ming Dynasty; and Hong Xiuquan, visionary reformer and architect of the religiously inspired Taiping Rebellion. Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture is your passport to this incredible, historic world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Andrew R. Wilson PhD Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 09-22-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 47 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A knowledge of China's imperial history is vital for any understanding of its present, as modern China is linked in many ways to the extraordinary culture of its empire. These 24 lectures take you to the heart of life during China's imperial era, through the lives of individual subjects of all social ranks. Across the arc of the course, you'll witness what daily life was like for government bureaucrats, for scholars, for women of the court, for soldiers, merchants, craftspeople, courtesans, imperial cooks, and many others - all against the backdrop of the diversity, the genius, and the majesty of imperial China. You'll hear about such memorable sights as the grand boulevards; splendorous palaces; imposing temples of Chang'an, the medieval world's greatest city; and the Qingming Shanghetu, a 17-foot painted scroll that gloriously portrays Song Dynasty life. And you'll meet unforgettable human beings, whose lives vividly reveal the world around them, such as Ban Zhao, Han-era woman of letters, poet, scholar, and teacher; Tao Yuanming, Daoist luminary and the empire's first great poet; Zhu Yuanzhang, powerful warlord and founder of the Ming Dynasty; and Hong Xiuquan, visionary reformer and architect of the religiously inspired Taiping Rebellion. Understanding Imperial China: Dynasties, Life, and Culture is your passport to this incredible, historic world. Members Reviews: Wonderful for academics and lay persons alike This is a great overview of the history of China. Professor Andrew R. Wilson is a very knowledgable and engaging lecturer. I recommend this course for anyone with an interest in China. Imperial China: very well done! To any person interested in China, this is an enjoyable course. Very clear, well structured and well presented. The professor knows and knows how to teach. I recommend it! Highly recommended! This course was both engaging and informative. As a high school history teacher I appreciated the professor's approach to the subject and his obvious enthusiasm. I only wish there had been more lectures in the course! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/It-Ended-Badly-Audiobook/B0176PGIYI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Ended Badly Subtitle: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History Author: Jennifer Wright Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 186 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History is a history of heartbreak - replete with beheadings, uprisings, creepy sex dolls, and celebrity gossip - and its disastrously bad consequences throughout time. Spanning eras and cultures from ancient Rome to medieval England to 1950s Hollywood, Jennifer Wright's It Ended Badly guides you through the worst of the worst in historically bad breakups. In the throes of heartbreak, Emperor Nero had just about everyone he ever loved - from his old tutor to most of his friends - put to death. Oscar Wilde's lover, whom he went to jail for, abandoned him when faced with being cut off financially from his wealthy family and wrote several self-serving books denying the entire affair. And poor volatile Caroline Lamb sent Lord Byron one hell of a torch letter and enclosed a bloody lock of her own pubic hair. Your obsessive social media stalking of your ex isn't looking so bad now, is it? With a wry wit and considerable empathy, Wright digs deep into the archives to bring these 13 terrible breakups to life. She educates, entertains, and really puts your own bad breakup conduct into perspective. It Ended Badly is for anyone who's ever loved and lost and maybe sent one too many ill-considered late-night emails to their ex, reminding us that no matter how badly we've behaved, no one is as bad as Henry VIII. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Wright) Tue, 03 Nov 2015 04:52:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/It-Ended-Badly-Audiobook/B0176PGIYI thebookvoice.com 08:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Ended Badly Subtitle: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History Author: Jennifer Wright Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 186 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History is a history of heartbreak - replete with beheadings, uprisings, creepy sex dolls, and celebrity gossip - and its disastrously bad consequences throughout time. Spanning eras and cultures from ancient Rome to medieval England to 1950s Hollywood, Jennifer Wright's It Ended Badly guides you through the worst of the worst in historically bad breakups. In the throes of heartbreak, Emperor Nero had just about everyone he ever loved - from his old tutor to most of his friends - put to death. Oscar Wilde's lover, whom he went to jail for, abandoned him when faced with being cut off financially from his wealthy family and wrote several self-serving books denying the entire affair. And poor volatile Caroline Lamb sent Lord Byron one hell of a torch letter and enclosed a bloody lock of her own pubic hair. Your obsessive social media stalking of your ex isn't looking so bad now, is it? With a wry wit and considerable empathy, Wright digs deep into the archives to bring these 13 terrible breakups to life. She educates, entertains, and really puts your own bad breakup conduct into perspective. It Ended Badly is for anyone who's ever loved and lost and maybe sent one too many ill-considered late-night emails to their ex, reminding us that no matter how badly we've behaved, no one is as bad as Henry VIII. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: It Ended Badly Subtitle: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History Author: Jennifer Wright Narrator: Hillary Huber Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-15 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 186 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History is a history of heartbreak - replete with beheadings, uprisings, creepy sex dolls, and celebrity gossip - and its disastrously bad consequences throughout time. Spanning eras and cultures from ancient Rome to medieval England to 1950s Hollywood, Jennifer Wright's It Ended Badly guides you through the worst of the worst in historically bad breakups. In the throes of heartbreak, Emperor Nero had just about everyone he ever loved - from his old tutor to most of his friends - put to death. Oscar Wilde's lover, whom he went to jail for, abandoned him when faced with being cut off financially from his wealthy family and wrote several self-serving books denying the entire affair. And poor volatile Caroline Lamb sent Lord Byron one hell of a torch letter and enclosed a bloody lock of her own pubic hair. Your obsessive social media stalking of your ex isn't looking so bad now, is it? With a wry wit and considerable empathy, Wright digs deep into the archives to bring these 13 terrible breakups to life. She educates, entertains, and really puts your own bad breakup conduct into perspective. It Ended Badly is for anyone who's ever loved and lost and maybe sent one too many ill-considered late-night emails to their ex, reminding us that no matter how badly we've behaved, no one is as bad as Henry VIII. Members Reviews: Terrific Fun From the eunuch forced up to cross dress as the Roman empress (who'd just been executed) through Henry II jailing Eleanor of Aquitaine to the knife in the back that broke Oscar Wilde's heart--whether he ever admitted it or not--this book was great listening. Kind of "themed history" where it was easy to see, regardless of how our hearts are broken, we are certainly not alone and definitely not the worst case ever. (Porus, the eunuch gets my vote--geez!) Easy listen; ideal for a stopping and starting listen like for long commutes. Will definitely look for more by Jennifer Wright. Recommend. My Absolutely Favorite Book in Every Way! I heartily disagree with this book's bad reviews. The narrator's voice was quirky but "totally" right for the tone of the book. History served up for fun and consolation with a delicious mix of ancient fact and current idiom to drive home the fact that love hasn't changed much over the years and the rich and famous have always made good copy. It just goes to show--bad reviews may be robbing you of something uniquely wonderful to your particular sensibilities. Ever loaned a a book you just loved to a friend and they couldn't get through the first chapter? Okay then. Shallow, poorly researched, forced humor What could Jennifer Wright have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? She should have done better research and worried less about forcing jokes into each paragraph than letting the humor come where it would naturally. Any additional comments? Jennifer Wright has taken an interesting premise and mostly squandered it. In every respect, this book misses wonderful opportunities and the result is a painfully superficial read. Wright has identified thirteen relationships in history that have ended (calling them all breakups is kind of misleading) and discussed what happened. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Demon-Under-The-Microscope-Audiobook/B002V8KZZO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Demon Under The Microscope Author: Thomas Hager Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2816 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sulfa saved millions of lives, among them, Winston Churchill's and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.'s, but its real effects have been even more far reaching. Sulfa changed the way new drugs were developed, approved, and sold. It transformed the way doctors treated patients. And it ushered in the era of modern medicine. The very concept that chemicals created in a lab could cure disease revolutionized medicine, taking it from the treatment of symptoms and discomfort to the eradication of the root cause of illness. A strange and vibrant story, The Demon Under the Microscope illuminates the colorful characters, corporate strategy, individual idealism, careful planning, lucky breaks, cynicism, heroism, greed, hard work, and central (though mistaken) idea that brought sulfa to the world. This is a fascinating scientific tale with all the excitement and intrigue of a great suspense novel. Critic Reviews: "Highly entertaining." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas Hager) Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:15:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Demon-Under-The-Microscope-Audiobook/B002V8KZZO thebookvoice.com 12:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Demon Under The Microscope Author: Thomas Hager Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2816 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sulfa saved millions of lives, among them, Winston Churchill's and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.'s, but its real effects have been even more far reaching. Sulfa changed the way new drugs were developed, approved, and sold. It transformed the way doctors treated patients. And it ushered in the era of modern medicine. The very concept that chemicals created in a lab could cure disease revolutionized medicine, taking it from the treatment of symptoms and discomfort to the eradication of the root cause of illness. A strange and vibrant story, The Demon Under the Microscope illuminates the colorful characters, corporate strategy, individual idealism, careful planning, lucky breaks, cynicism, heroism, greed, hard work, and central (though mistaken) idea that brought sulfa to the world. This is a fascinating scientific tale with all the excitement and intrigue of a great suspense novel. Critic Reviews: "Highly entertaining." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Demon Under The Microscope Author: Thomas Hager Narrator: Stephen Hoye Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-06 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2816 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Sulfa saved millions of lives, among them, Winston Churchill's and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.'s, but its real effects have been even more far reaching. Sulfa changed the way new drugs were developed, approved, and sold. It transformed the way doctors treated patients. And it ushered in the era of modern medicine. The very concept that chemicals created in a lab could cure disease revolutionized medicine, taking it from the treatment of symptoms and discomfort to the eradication of the root cause of illness. A strange and vibrant story, The Demon Under the Microscope illuminates the colorful characters, corporate strategy, individual idealism, careful planning, lucky breaks, cynicism, heroism, greed, hard work, and central (though mistaken) idea that brought sulfa to the world. This is a fascinating scientific tale with all the excitement and intrigue of a great suspense novel. Critic Reviews: "Highly entertaining." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A fantastic book If you like history, science and the step by step retelling of discovery this book is for you. The author deftly weaves together events across time and from sites around the world to give a cohesive vision of illness caused by infection, war, disease and transformation brought about by science. At times heart wrenching and disturbing but an amazing read nonetheless. Excellent! Great Book!!!!! OK. This purports to be the story of the development of sulfa drugs. Boring, you say? That's what I thought. I purchased it on the strengths of the other reviews. And, glad I did. This is the most intriguing and interesting story I've read this year. Extremely well told and narrated. It is actually the history of the treatment (or lack thereof) of bacterial infections over the years. I'll bet you didn't know Calvin Coolidge had a son who died because a blister on his foot got infected? Or that Doctors used phenols to treat a minor medical procedure on Queen Victoria? Or that the Nazis prevented the most brilliant scientists of their time from getting a Nobel prize? At times I got a bit confused when the author backed up to explain some historical or preceding event. I rather think that had more to do with the fact that this is an audio book and you need to pay careful attention. Overall, though, I really must give this story my highest ratings and would recommend it to the layman and scientist alike. A pleasure in listening It is a great pleasure to read a science author who knows both how to write and understands the subject. Thomas Hager is one such author. His manages to take both well know discoveries and little know episodes and weave them together into a story that is informative and entertaining. His descriptive writing is excellent, a rare talent in a writer who understands science. The first part of the book does some jumping back and forth in time mostly to great effect as he reacquaints us with the discovery of the germ theory and early serum medicine. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Turning-Points-in-Middle-Eastern-History-Audiobook/B01AYGLFTO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Points in Middle Eastern History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Eamonn Gearon Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 933 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Middle East is a critically important area of our world. And, with its current prominence in international affairs, media images of the Middle East reach us on a daily basis. Much media coverage, however, is incomplete at best, failing to take account of either the complexities or the historical background of this pivotal region. For most of us, the real story of the Middle East remains untold. What made this crucial geopolitical area what it is today? In coming to terms with the present and future of the Middle East, an understanding of its history is not only highly valuable but essential. Now, the 36 lectures of Turning Points in Middle Eastern History unfurl a breathtaking panorama of history, exploring a 1,300-year window from the rise of the warrior prophet Muhammad to the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Each lecture focuses on a specific moment that changed the direction of events or the narrative of history. You'll witness the Battle of Karbala, where Muhammad's heirs - the Sunni and Shia - split once and for all. You'll discover the wonders of the Islamic Golden Age and marvel at the superlative advances in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and literature - and the preservation of classical Greek and Roman wisdom - that unfolded in global centers of learning such as Baghdad, Cairo, and Cordoba. You'll follow the empire building of the Persian Safavids, the Egyptian Mamluks, and the Ottomans, among others. The breakup of the Ottoman Empire yielded most of the modern states of the Middle East. The far-reaching impacts of its rise and fall, plus the long-lasting influence of the 18th-century Saud-Wahhab Pact between a desert ruler and a religious reformer, creating today's Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are two more expressions of how the past suffuses the present. The stories you'll discover here are as dazzling as anything in the Arabian Nights and are all the more astonishing for being true. 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 (The Great Courses) Fri, 05 Feb 2016 01:22:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Turning-Points-in-Middle-Eastern-History-Audiobook/B01AYGLFTO thebookvoice.com 18:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Points in Middle Eastern History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Eamonn Gearon Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 933 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Middle East is a critically important area of our world. And, with its current prominence in international affairs, media images of the Middle East reach us on a daily basis. Much media coverage, however, is incomplete at best, failing to take account of either the complexities or the historical background of this pivotal region. For most of us, the real story of the Middle East remains untold. What made this crucial geopolitical area what it is today? In coming to terms with the present and future of the Middle East, an understanding of its history is not only highly valuable but essential. Now, the 36 lectures of Turning Points in Middle Eastern History unfurl a breathtaking panorama of history, exploring a 1,300-year window from the rise of the warrior prophet Muhammad to the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Each lecture focuses on a specific moment that changed the direction of events or the narrative of history. You'll witness the Battle of Karbala, where Muhammad's heirs - the Sunni and Shia - split once and for all. You'll discover the wonders of the Islamic Golden Age and marvel at the superlative advances in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and literature - and the preservation of classical Greek and Roman wisdom - that unfolded in global centers of learning such as Baghdad, Cairo, and Cordoba. You'll follow the empire building of the Persian Safavids, the Egyptian Mamluks, and the Ottomans, among others. The breakup of the Ottoman Empire yielded most of the modern states of the Middle East. The far-reaching impacts of its rise and fall, plus the long-lasting influence of the 18th-century Saud-Wahhab Pact between a desert ruler and a religious reformer, creating today's Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are two more expressions of how the past suffuses the present. The stories you'll discover here are as dazzling as anything in the Arabian Nights and are all the more astonishing for being true. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Turning Points in Middle Eastern History Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Eamonn Gearon Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 933 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Middle East is a critically important area of our world. And, with its current prominence in international affairs, media images of the Middle East reach us on a daily basis. Much media coverage, however, is incomplete at best, failing to take account of either the complexities or the historical background of this pivotal region. For most of us, the real story of the Middle East remains untold. What made this crucial geopolitical area what it is today? In coming to terms with the present and future of the Middle East, an understanding of its history is not only highly valuable but essential. Now, the 36 lectures of Turning Points in Middle Eastern History unfurl a breathtaking panorama of history, exploring a 1,300-year window from the rise of the warrior prophet Muhammad to the fall of the Ottoman Empire after World War I. Each lecture focuses on a specific moment that changed the direction of events or the narrative of history. You'll witness the Battle of Karbala, where Muhammad's heirs - the Sunni and Shia - split once and for all. You'll discover the wonders of the Islamic Golden Age and marvel at the superlative advances in astronomy, mathematics, medicine, and literature - and the preservation of classical Greek and Roman wisdom - that unfolded in global centers of learning such as Baghdad, Cairo, and Cordoba. You'll follow the empire building of the Persian Safavids, the Egyptian Mamluks, and the Ottomans, among others. The breakup of the Ottoman Empire yielded most of the modern states of the Middle East. The far-reaching impacts of its rise and fall, plus the long-lasting influence of the 18th-century Saud-Wahhab Pact between a desert ruler and a religious reformer, creating today's Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, are two more expressions of how the past suffuses the present. The stories you'll discover here are as dazzling as anything in the Arabian Nights and are all the more astonishing for being true. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Closest thing the GC has to a study of Ottomans Is this worth it? Yes, if you can deal with the arbitrary choices made! ( I certainly can!) These lectures tread common ground with other great courses up to the rise of the Mamelukes. Then, as a combined Ottoman-Sarafid- Mameluke history, it truly comes to life. Arbitrary, of course, as is the nature of these event compilations (Oman and Libya tend to be wheeled out in passing to make room for more Egypt and Moorish Spain), a clearer idea of what these lectures are about really shines through once we reach the Crusades. The Orient-Occident confrontation as a clash of cultures and how much of this is really baloney! A good overall regional grounding to be listened to on Audible in tandem with (in my humble opinion) Rogan's "fall of the Ottomans" and Anderson's "Lawrence of Arabia". Until a specific series of Great Courses cover the Ottoman Empire (or Mameluke Egypt for that matter), this is the next best thing! I do feel the addition of an Oman-Zanzibar chapter may have added to this but the chap cannot put everything down... Very thorough and informative. I like how the lectures are disconnected approaching the history from different, yet simultaneous points of view. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Consider-the-Fork-Audiobook/B009K8RTE8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Consider the Fork Subtitle: A History of How We Cook and Eat Author: Bee Wilson Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 730 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since prehistory, humans have braved the business ends of knives, scrapers, and mashers, all in the name of creating something delicious - or at least edible. In Consider the Fork, award-winning food writer and historian Bee Wilson traces the ancient lineage of our modern culinary tools, revealing the startling history of objects we often take for granted. Charting the evolution of technologies from the knife and fork to the gas range and the sous-vide cooker, Wilson offers unprecedented insights into how we've prepared and consumed food over the centuries - and how those basic acts have changed our societies, our diets, and our very selves. Critic Reviews: "Wilson is erudite and whip-smart, but she always grounds her exploration of technological change in the perspective of the eternal harried cook - she's been one - struggling to put a meal on the table. This is mouthwatering history: broad in scope, rich in detail, stuffed with savory food for thought." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bee Wilson) Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:45:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Consider-the-Fork-Audiobook/B009K8RTE8 thebookvoice.com 11:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Consider the Fork Subtitle: A History of How We Cook and Eat Author: Bee Wilson Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 730 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since prehistory, humans have braved the business ends of knives, scrapers, and mashers, all in the name of creating something delicious - or at least edible. In Consider the Fork, award-winning food writer and historian Bee Wilson traces the ancient lineage of our modern culinary tools, revealing the startling history of objects we often take for granted. Charting the evolution of technologies from the knife and fork to the gas range and the sous-vide cooker, Wilson offers unprecedented insights into how we've prepared and consumed food over the centuries - and how those basic acts have changed our societies, our diets, and our very selves. Critic Reviews: "Wilson is erudite and whip-smart, but she always grounds her exploration of technological change in the perspective of the eternal harried cook - she's been one - struggling to put a meal on the table. This is mouthwatering history: broad in scope, rich in detail, stuffed with savory food for thought." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Consider the Fork Subtitle: A History of How We Cook and Eat Author: Bee Wilson Narrator: Alison Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 730 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Since prehistory, humans have braved the business ends of knives, scrapers, and mashers, all in the name of creating something delicious - or at least edible. In Consider the Fork, award-winning food writer and historian Bee Wilson traces the ancient lineage of our modern culinary tools, revealing the startling history of objects we often take for granted. Charting the evolution of technologies from the knife and fork to the gas range and the sous-vide cooker, Wilson offers unprecedented insights into how we've prepared and consumed food over the centuries - and how those basic acts have changed our societies, our diets, and our very selves. Critic Reviews: "Wilson is erudite and whip-smart, but she always grounds her exploration of technological change in the perspective of the eternal harried cook - she's been one - struggling to put a meal on the table. This is mouthwatering history: broad in scope, rich in detail, stuffed with savory food for thought." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: For the foodie/science geek/history buff in you This is a fun read if you like (1) cooking and being in the kitchen, and (2) books that explain the origin of things as well as the science and relevant historical facts. I do, so I thoroughly enjoyed it. The narrator's voice is also very pleasant to listen to. She made me laugh when she did her American and French accents. Fun book, neat information, and great narration. Intriguing history of everyday utensils This was a well-researched and well-presented book about the history of everyday utensils like the fork as well as appliances, kitchen designs, and almost anything pertaining to the preparation of food. Bee Wilson did an excellent job of presenting the material with interesting side notes about cultural changes that were created because of a change in the use of utensils or food preparation. Anyone with an interest in anthropology will find this an invaluable resource. Wilson details the usage of utensils not only in terms of their actual intended use but also in terms of their symbolism to society. She explores the choice of chopsticks over the fork, various spoon designs, how an entire society developed an overbite because of their choice of eating utensil, how advertisements for kitchen design were used to encourage women in the United States during war years, why it was considered bad form or a sign of wealth and taste to use one utensil over another, how the KitchenAid stand mixer and the Cuisinart food processor forever changed the way we cook, and why the state of Georgia in the United States is a leading manufacturer of disposable chopsticks for China. The narrator, Alison Larken, has a beautiful reading voice and rendered an exceptional performance. For anyone looking for an action-packed thriller, this is not the book for you. For anyone interested in anthropology, technological advancements in kitchenware, or why you prefer to use chopsticks over a fork or a fork over chopsticks, grab this book. You will never see your fork, spoon, knife, or chopsticks the same, again. Surprisingly riveting! What a wonderfully weaved tale of technology, culture, and history! Bee Wilson looks at the developments of kitchen technology and their relationship to and impact on historical cultures. I thought this book would be one of novel little factoids about why things in the kitchen are as they are. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rape-of-Nanking-Audiobook/B002UZKSEG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rape of Nanking Author: Iris Chang Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Rape of Nanking tells the story from three perspectives: that of the Japanese soldiers who performed it; of the Chinese civilians who endured it; and finally of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved almost 300,000 Chinese. It was Iris Chang who discovered the diaries of the German leader of this rescue effort, John Rabe, whom she calls the "Oskar Schindler of China." A loyal supporter of Adolf Hitler, but far from the terror planned in his Nazi-controlled homeland, he worked tirelessly to save the innocent from slaughter. Listen to talk about this book on C-SPAN's Booknotes (11/17/97). biacuaduc@gmail.com (Iris Chang) Mon, 05 Feb 2001 13:58:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rape-of-Nanking-Audiobook/B002UZKSEG thebookvoice.com 08:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rape of Nanking Author: Iris Chang Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Rape of Nanking tells the story from three perspectives: that of the Japanese soldiers who performed it; of the Chinese civilians who endured it; and finally of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved almost 300,000 Chinese. It was Iris Chang who discovered the diaries of the German leader of this rescue effort, John Rabe, whom she calls the "Oskar Schindler of China." A loyal supporter of Adolf Hitler, but far from the terror planned in his Nazi-controlled homeland, he worked tirelessly to save the innocent from slaughter. Listen to talk about this book on C-SPAN's Booknotes (11/17/97). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rape of Nanking Author: Iris Chang Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-01 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 532 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Rape of Nanking tells the story from three perspectives: that of the Japanese soldiers who performed it; of the Chinese civilians who endured it; and finally of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved almost 300,000 Chinese. It was Iris Chang who discovered the diaries of the German leader of this rescue effort, John Rabe, whom she calls the "Oskar Schindler of China." A loyal supporter of Adolf Hitler, but far from the terror planned in his Nazi-controlled homeland, he worked tirelessly to save the innocent from slaughter. Listen to talk about this book on C-SPAN's Booknotes (11/17/97). Members Reviews: Powerful I disagree with one of the other reviewers who said that this book was biased. Chang makes a point of saying that this type of atrocity is not limited to the Japanese people and she gives credit to some Japanese officials who wept when they saw what had taken place. She merely points out that this event in history is too often overlooked. While almost everyone knows about the Holocaust, how many can tell the hideous tales of Nanking, Baatan (Tears In The Darkness) or of Pol Pot in Cambodia (To Destroy You Is No Loss)? We must learn from these historical horrors as well, and, most importantly, as Chang says, acknowledge their victims. Well worth your time The story is reviewed very well. This is a formerly untold war story about Japanese atrocities. While this may put you off, the book was very well written and gives you a perspective of China toward Japanese that may continue to this day. Should be required reading This story, so frequently overlooked in the West, really should be just as required reading as any sorry about the Holocaust in Europe A dark history brushed under the rug Where does The Rape of Nanking rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Near the top. What did you like best about this story? Using first hand accounts helps give the story a face. Which character as performed by Anna Fields was your favorite? No one really. Just a good narrator Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Very much so Simply a must read Crucial history well told. Told from the perspective of the Japanese, a Nazi, and an American. Thoroughly researchers and told in with eloquent and compelling prose. Let us never forget and never repeat. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Orientalism-Audiobook/B004H2RFIW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orientalism Author: Edward Said Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism. Said is best known for describing and critiquing "Orientalism", which he perceived as a constellation of false assumptions underlying Western attitudes toward the East. In Orientalism Said claimed a "subtle and persistent Eurocentric prejudice against Arabo-Islamic peoples and their culture." He argued that a long tradition of false and romanticized images of Asia and the Middle East in Western culture had served as an implicit justification for Europe and the US' colonial and imperial ambitions. Just as fiercely, he denounced the practice of Arab elites who internalized the US and British orientalists' ideas of Arabic culture. Peter Ganim's narration gives the work an elegant and knowledgable voice. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Said) Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:34:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Orientalism-Audiobook/B004H2RFIW thebookvoice.com 19:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orientalism Author: Edward Said Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism. Said is best known for describing and critiquing "Orientalism", which he perceived as a constellation of false assumptions underlying Western attitudes toward the East. In Orientalism Said claimed a "subtle and persistent Eurocentric prejudice against Arabo-Islamic peoples and their culture." He argued that a long tradition of false and romanticized images of Asia and the Middle East in Western culture had served as an implicit justification for Europe and the US' colonial and imperial ambitions. Just as fiercely, he denounced the practice of Arab elites who internalized the US and British orientalists' ideas of Arabic culture. Peter Ganim's narration gives the work an elegant and knowledgable voice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Orientalism Author: Edward Said Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 241 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This landmark book, first published in 1978, remains one of the most influential books in the Social Sciences, particularly Ethnic Studies and Postcolonialism. Said is best known for describing and critiquing "Orientalism", which he perceived as a constellation of false assumptions underlying Western attitudes toward the East. In Orientalism Said claimed a "subtle and persistent Eurocentric prejudice against Arabo-Islamic peoples and their culture." He argued that a long tradition of false and romanticized images of Asia and the Middle East in Western culture had served as an implicit justification for Europe and the US' colonial and imperial ambitions. Just as fiercely, he denounced the practice of Arab elites who internalized the US and British orientalists' ideas of Arabic culture. Peter Ganim's narration gives the work an elegant and knowledgable voice. Members Reviews: We're lucky to have this on audio In the academic world, this book has become well-known and influential that a realistic estimate of its impact has the sound of hyperbole. That makes it worth reading in the same way as Plato's _Republic_ or Machiavelli's _The Prince_; you may not agree with all or even much of its arguments, but there's much value simply in knowing what these ideas are that so many people are thinking and talking about. For those who don't know the book, it describes the connections between how European empires (and the US, somewhat) controlled the Middle East politically, fantasized about it, and studied it, arguing that these were all aspects of the same structures and processes. It suffers from a certain amount of contradiction and one-sided argument, but I think that when Said was writing in the 1970s the other side of the argument--the pro-colonialist side--was more frequently heard than it is now. Another reviewer complained that he quit after listening for 45 minutes and finding that it was all generic political arguments. I think that reviewer never got past the new preface, which does go on for something like 45 minutes. The preface was added around 2004 and is mainly a fairly standard critique of the US invasion of Iraq from the perspective of its early years. There's no solution but to be patient and wait for the book itself to begin. I've had a print copy for years and never got around to reading it, but am finding the audio version pleasant going. Said's writing is much clearer and jargon-free than many of his admirers--he is a scholar of literature, after all. The reader does well enough to keep my attention, and handles fairly well the French words that show up regularly. There are times when he sounds exactly like a computer-generated voice reading text, but his reading doesn't put me to sleep. Why now? Because it's about now. I had heard of Orientalism for many years -- it was on my feel-guilty-because-I-haven't-read-it list. I was more or less shocked to see that Audible was offering it -- unabridged, yet. What shocked me further is that its vitality grabs you by the throat from word one. I'm sure that part of the effect is produced by the superb narrator, but most of it must come from the impassioned yet inescapably logical author. i'll never think the same way about people in the non-rich world again. Required reading Fabulous , wonderful, written by a thinking person. For thinking people. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Clockwork-Universe-Audiobook/B004MNRD9C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clockwork Universe Subtitle: Isaac Newton, The Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World Author: Edward Dolnick Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2739 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Clockwork Universe is the story of a band of men who lived in a world of dirt and disease but pictured a universe that ran like a perfect machine. A meld of history and science, this book is a group portrait of some of the greatest minds who ever lived as they wrestled with natures most sweeping mysteries. The answers they uncovered still hold the key to how we understand the world. At the end of the 17th century, an age of religious wars, plague, and the Great Fire of London when most people saw the world as falling apart, these earliest scientists saw a world of perfect order. They declared that, chaotic as it looked, the universe was in fact as intricate and perfectly regulated as a clock. This was the tail end of Shakespeare's century, when the natural and the supernatural still twined around each other. Disease was a punishment ordained by God, astronomy had not yet broken free from astrology, and the sky was filled with omens. It was a time when little was known and everything was new. These brilliant, ambitious, curious men believed in angels, alchemy, and the devil, and they also believed that the universe followed precise, mathematical laws, a contradiction that tormented them and changed the course of history. The Clockwork Universe is the fascinating and compelling story of the bewildered geniuses of the Royal Society, the men who made the modern world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Dolnick) Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:59:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Clockwork-Universe-Audiobook/B004MNRD9C thebookvoice.com 10:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clockwork Universe Subtitle: Isaac Newton, The Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World Author: Edward Dolnick Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2739 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Clockwork Universe is the story of a band of men who lived in a world of dirt and disease but pictured a universe that ran like a perfect machine. A meld of history and science, this book is a group portrait of some of the greatest minds who ever lived as they wrestled with natures most sweeping mysteries. The answers they uncovered still hold the key to how we understand the world. At the end of the 17th century, an age of religious wars, plague, and the Great Fire of London when most people saw the world as falling apart, these earliest scientists saw a world of perfect order. They declared that, chaotic as it looked, the universe was in fact as intricate and perfectly regulated as a clock. This was the tail end of Shakespeare's century, when the natural and the supernatural still twined around each other. Disease was a punishment ordained by God, astronomy had not yet broken free from astrology, and the sky was filled with omens. It was a time when little was known and everything was new. These brilliant, ambitious, curious men believed in angels, alchemy, and the devil, and they also believed that the universe followed precise, mathematical laws, a contradiction that tormented them and changed the course of history. The Clockwork Universe is the fascinating and compelling story of the bewildered geniuses of the Royal Society, the men who made the modern world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Clockwork Universe Subtitle: Isaac Newton, The Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World Author: Edward Dolnick Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2739 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Clockwork Universe is the story of a band of men who lived in a world of dirt and disease but pictured a universe that ran like a perfect machine. A meld of history and science, this book is a group portrait of some of the greatest minds who ever lived as they wrestled with natures most sweeping mysteries. The answers they uncovered still hold the key to how we understand the world. At the end of the 17th century, an age of religious wars, plague, and the Great Fire of London when most people saw the world as falling apart, these earliest scientists saw a world of perfect order. They declared that, chaotic as it looked, the universe was in fact as intricate and perfectly regulated as a clock. This was the tail end of Shakespeare's century, when the natural and the supernatural still twined around each other. Disease was a punishment ordained by God, astronomy had not yet broken free from astrology, and the sky was filled with omens. It was a time when little was known and everything was new. These brilliant, ambitious, curious men believed in angels, alchemy, and the devil, and they also believed that the universe followed precise, mathematical laws, a contradiction that tormented them and changed the course of history. The Clockwork Universe is the fascinating and compelling story of the bewildered geniuses of the Royal Society, the men who made the modern world. Members Reviews: It's a Wonder We Left the Dark Ages This book sets everything up with a concise account of the kinds of nonsense and "old wives' tales" people believed back in the Middle Ages. It's important to note that people in those times weren't stupid, but superstition permeated everything, and society kept locks on the doors of advancement for a long time, often out of fear. And then little by little, some brave and brilliant minds risked ridicule or worse and slowly unlocked the secrets that transformed our understanding and gave birth to modern science. This is that story of what they did, how they did it, and some of the drama that unfolded because of it. That drama is precisely why I make the remark in the title of this review. This book will reveal that the Dark Ages weren't quite so dark, the Enlightenment wasn't that enlightening, and yet we made it this far in spite of ourselves because of the chain of events that did transpire. It's an interesting account that fills in some of the story behind the story. Calculus Ergo Modernity I hesitated to buy this one after reading the reviews, so I felt obliged to offer a counter opinion. I thought the book excellent and the narration quite tolerable. While the author centers on the great calculus debate between Newton and Leibniz and tosses in a lot of anecdotal history, the book also functions as a very good primer on the foundations of modern science, treating it as the elaboration and application of mathematics to physical phenomena. The crucial step represented by a mathematics of motion is a central theme. His descriptions of the calculus and the weird conceptual innovation Newton called ???gravity??? are really very good and surprisingly clear in narration without any visual aids. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-Alone-Audiobook/B002VA9N0A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Alone Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1221 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "After the first forty days we were alone," writes Churchill. This edition is part two of Churchill's own abridgement of his original six-volume history of the Second World War. 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. This is an unabridged recording of Churchill's condensed volume, broken up into four parts, as follows: 1. Milestone to Disaster 2. Alone 3. The Grand Alliance 4. Triumph and Tragedy biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:50:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-Alone-Audiobook/B002VA9N0A thebookvoice.com 11:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Alone Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1221 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "After the first forty days we were alone," writes Churchill. This edition is part two of Churchill's own abridgement of his original six-volume history of the Second World War. 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. This is an unabridged recording of Churchill's condensed volume, broken up into four parts, as follows: 1. Milestone to Disaster 2. Alone 3. The Grand Alliance 4. Triumph and Tragedy Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Alone Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1221 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: "After the first forty days we were alone," writes Churchill. This edition is part two of Churchill's own abridgement of his original six-volume history of the Second World War. 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. This is an unabridged recording of Churchill's condensed volume, broken up into four parts, as follows: 1. Milestone to Disaster 2. Alone 3. The Grand Alliance 4. Triumph and Tragedy Members Reviews: the rest of the story A personal account, told with feeling and verve, of the details of the fall of France, the Battle of Britan and the Battle of the Atlantic. The devil is in the details as is the delight when you read Churchill. As good as 1776. You are there with Churchill as he asks the French generals in his poor French, "Where is your strategic reserve?", which the French might have used to counter the initial German end run around the Maginot Line. Duh, they had none(!) you are by his side as he and his war cabinet plans to repel the invasion, which he increasingly feels will never take place. You are there as he and his cabinet make decisions about Greece, North Africa, and the French Navy, and deal with the various outcomes of those decisions. A tour de force from an author who still deserves to be best selling. The spirit of the man comes through, which along with the spirit of Great Britain and America, will, one hopes, never die. Uh, a good read. Finding hidden depths Not having read any of Churchill's works before I found this excellent. The narration is very life like which helps you to hear, as if from the man himself. Also the inside views on strategic events during the war is eye opening. Surely this was a man living out his destiny. Although a keen WWII amatuer historian I found the depth of background information and political insight very very helpful in expanding my understanding of the events that aren't often discussed today. An excellent listen No Idea how much the Brits did This is a real eye opener for me, an American, brought up on the idea that the US won the war against Germany. Here, in the great man's words, we certainly learn that Great Britain was the great bulwark against the Nazi's. To hear Christian Rodsda's narration feels like the new clips of Churchill's speaking voice.. i wonder if he did any speech pattern study before embarking on these four "World War Two" books. I've come to appreciate Churchill's foresight before the war, his study and thought of what might be coming and his preparation. What a wonderful confidence, not overburdening, but certainly not shy. Here is probably the most key individual in the entire war from the Western perspective telling the story shortly after the events. It's a must read/listen for any student of recent history. Should be compulsory Every student should have to listen to this - and they'd enjoy it. Churchill writes wonderfully but I think he dictated so this is perfect for an audio book. His turn of phrase is just brilliant. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Republic-of-Pirates-Audiobook/B013V2QVLK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic of Pirates Subtitle: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down Author: Colin Woodard Narrator: Lewis Grenville Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1658 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world. In the early 18th century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates - former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves - this "Flying Gang" established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free, blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote. They cut off trade routes, sacked slave ships, and severed Europe from its New World empires. And for a brief, glorious period, the Republic was a success. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Colin Woodard) Fri, 14 Aug 2015 03:31:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Republic-of-Pirates-Audiobook/B013V2QVLK thebookvoice.com 13:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic of Pirates Subtitle: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down Author: Colin Woodard Narrator: Lewis Grenville Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1658 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world. In the early 18th century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates - former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves - this "Flying Gang" established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free, blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote. They cut off trade routes, sacked slave ships, and severed Europe from its New World empires. And for a brief, glorious period, the Republic was a success. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic of Pirates Subtitle: Being the True and Surprising Story of the Caribbean Pirates and the Man Who Brought Them Down Author: Colin Woodard Narrator: Lewis Grenville Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1658 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The untold story of a heroic band of Caribbean pirates whose defiance of imperial rule inspired revolt in colonial outposts across the world. In the early 18th century, the Pirate Republic was home to some of the great pirate captains, including Blackbeard, "Black Sam" Bellamy, and Charles Vane. Along with their fellow pirates - former sailors, indentured servants, and runaway slaves - this "Flying Gang" established a crude but distinctive democracy in the Bahamas, carving out their own zone of freedom in which servants were free, blacks could be equal citizens, and leaders were chosen or deposed by a vote. They cut off trade routes, sacked slave ships, and severed Europe from its New World empires. And for a brief, glorious period, the Republic was a success. Members Reviews: Reads like a novel If you're into pirates, you're going to love this book. It follows the lives of several of the most notorious pirates in a narrative fashion that's engaging and exciting to follow. Audible is better I bought this book over 5 years ago and read half of it. The book is filled with so much information that's it's difficult to keep interested while reading, but the audible version is like having your very own personal story teller. The information, when being read to, seem to sink in a lot more, opposed to reading it myself. Over all, this book really captures the true nature of our maritime history and the propaganda that was created to end the golden era of the Pirates. Raise the Black Flag! Any additional comments? I am not too familiar with this time frame but it seems like the author did some great research. He also put it into a story style narrative that was very engaging. The pirates were an amazing part of history and how they dominated the seas for a decade is absolutely astounding. Highly Recommended!!! History that reads like fiction Where does The Republic of Pirates rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is in my top 3 of pirate history books. Very compelling and well written. Who was your favorite character and why? Henry Avery. His story was fascinating and it would seem he did what he thought was the right thing at the time. What does Lewis Grenville bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? He is a very capable narrator. Clear diction, and no mouth or breath noises. Good research! What made the experience of listening to The Republic of Pirates the most enjoyable? Getting to know the pirates on a more personal basis than what History class taught; Which character as performed by Lewis Grenville was your favorite? Edward Teach (Blackbeard) was truly diabolical. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Istanbul-A-Tale-of-Three-Cities-Audiobook/B075G14TX2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities Author: Bettany Hughes Narrator: Bettany Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Istanbul has long been a place where stories and histories collide, where perception is as potent as fact. From the Koran to Shakespeare, this city with three names - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - resonates as an idea and a place, real and imagined. Standing as the gateway between East and West, North and South, it has been the capital city of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. For much of its history, it was the very center of the world, known simply as "The City", but, as Bettany Hughes reveals, Istanbul is not just a city but a global story. In this epic new biography, Hughes takes us on a dazzling historical journey from the Neolithic to the present, through the many incarnations of one of the world's greatest cities - exploring the ways that Istanbul's influence has spun out to shape the wider world. Hughes investigates what it takes to make a city and tells the story not just of emperors, viziers, caliphs, and sultans but of the poor and the voiceless, of the women and men whose aspirations and dreams have continuously reinvented Istanbul. Written with energy and animation, award-winning historian Bettany Hughes deftly guides listeners through Istanbul's rich layers of history. Based on meticulous research and new archaeological evidence, this captivating portrait of the momentous life of Istanbul is visceral, immediate, and authoritative - narrative history at its finest. Critic Reviews: "A vibrant, sprawling portrait of a city as enigmatic as it is historically important...Hughes' entertaining narrative style with its visual details, dramatic archaeological discoveries, and cliffhanger chapter endings allows her erudition and exuberance to shine." (Booklist) "Impressive. In Istanbul, Hughes plays intriguing, sophisticated games with time and space.... By making unlikely connections between well-described locations and events separated by eons, she gives voice to those witchy, diachronic feelings in a spectacular fashion." (The Economist) "Hughes is not an argumentative historian. She avoids the debates of academe. She is a wistful and impassioned cosmopolitan who has produced a challenging story." (Financial Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bettany Hughes) Tue, 12 Sep 2017 11:22:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Istanbul-A-Tale-of-Three-Cities-Audiobook/B075G14TX2 thebookvoice.com 24:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities Author: Bettany Hughes Narrator: Bettany Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Istanbul has long been a place where stories and histories collide, where perception is as potent as fact. From the Koran to Shakespeare, this city with three names - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - resonates as an idea and a place, real and imagined. Standing as the gateway between East and West, North and South, it has been the capital city of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. For much of its history, it was the very center of the world, known simply as "The City", but, as Bettany Hughes reveals, Istanbul is not just a city but a global story. In this epic new biography, Hughes takes us on a dazzling historical journey from the Neolithic to the present, through the many incarnations of one of the world's greatest cities - exploring the ways that Istanbul's influence has spun out to shape the wider world. Hughes investigates what it takes to make a city and tells the story not just of emperors, viziers, caliphs, and sultans but of the poor and the voiceless, of the women and men whose aspirations and dreams have continuously reinvented Istanbul. Written with energy and animation, award-winning historian Bettany Hughes deftly guides listeners through Istanbul's rich layers of history. Based on meticulous research and new archaeological evidence, this captivating portrait of the momentous life of Istanbul is visceral, immediate, and authoritative - narrative history at its finest. Critic Reviews: "A vibrant, sprawling portrait of a city as enigmatic as it is historically important...Hughes' entertaining narrative style with its visual details, dramatic archaeological discoveries, and cliffhanger chapter endings allows her erudition and exuberance to shine." (Booklist) "Impressive. In Istanbul, Hughes plays intriguing, sophisticated games with time and space.... By making unlikely connections between well-described locations and events separated by eons, she gives voice to those witchy, diachronic feelings in a spectacular fashion." (The Economist) "Hughes is not an argumentative historian. She avoids the debates of academe. She is a wistful and impassioned cosmopolitan who has produced a challenging story." (Financial Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities Author: Bettany Hughes Narrator: Bettany Hughes Format: Unabridged Length: 24 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Istanbul has long been a place where stories and histories collide, where perception is as potent as fact. From the Koran to Shakespeare, this city with three names - Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - resonates as an idea and a place, real and imagined. Standing as the gateway between East and West, North and South, it has been the capital city of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires. For much of its history, it was the very center of the world, known simply as "The City", but, as Bettany Hughes reveals, Istanbul is not just a city but a global story. In this epic new biography, Hughes takes us on a dazzling historical journey from the Neolithic to the present, through the many incarnations of one of the world's greatest cities - exploring the ways that Istanbul's influence has spun out to shape the wider world. Hughes investigates what it takes to make a city and tells the story not just of emperors, viziers, caliphs, and sultans but of the poor and the voiceless, of the women and men whose aspirations and dreams have continuously reinvented Istanbul. Written with energy and animation, award-winning historian Bettany Hughes deftly guides listeners through Istanbul's rich layers of history. Based on meticulous research and new archaeological evidence, this captivating portrait of the momentous life of Istanbul is visceral, immediate, and authoritative - narrative history at its finest. Critic Reviews: "A vibrant, sprawling portrait of a city as enigmatic as it is historically important...Hughes' entertaining narrative style with its visual details, dramatic archaeological discoveries, and cliffhanger chapter endings allows her erudition and exuberance to shine." (Booklist) "Impressive. In Istanbul, Hughes plays intriguing, sophisticated games with time and space.... By making unlikely connections between well-described locations and events separated by eons, she gives voice to those witchy, diachronic feelings in a spectacular fashion." (The Economist) "Hughes is not an argumentative historian. She avoids the debates of academe. She is a wistful and impassioned cosmopolitan who has produced a challenging story." (Financial Times) Members Reviews: A daunting undertaking pulled off superlatively Would you listen to Istanbul: A Tale of Three Cities again? Why? Yes. There is just so much there, and it is so well done. It wld serve as an excellent guide toward digging deeper into a particular topic, era, personage etc.... Who was your favorite character and why? I am a huge fan of Justinian, Theodora, Alcebiaties and Harold Hadrada. All make appearances. Which character as performed by Bettany Hughes was your favorite? It is history and she performs no characters per se, but her narration is excellent. Any additional comments? This is a huge undertaking. And is achieved with style. This book wld serve this historian, the history buff and the layperson with equal excellence. But particularly the layperson and the (somewhat) educated consumer. The narrative is chronological, the tangents limited but extremely relevant and the author's passion for the topic comes through in her narration. The City is really at the epicenter of major historical events in both Western and Eastern civilization. With amazing characters and tales that the most imaginative fiction writers could not have made up, this is an epic story. And extremely well told. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hiroshima-Audiobook/B004QP669E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiroshima Author: John Hersey Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 587 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A journalistic masterpiece. John Hersey transports us back to the streets of Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945 - the day the city was destroyed by the first atomic bomb. Told through the memories of six survivors, Hiroshima is a timeless, powerful classic that will awaken your heart and your compassion. In this new edition, Hersey returns to Hiroshima to find the survivors - and to tell their fates in an eloquent and moving final chapter. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hersey) Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:09:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Hiroshima-Audiobook/B004QP669E thebookvoice.com 05:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiroshima Author: John Hersey Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 587 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A journalistic masterpiece. John Hersey transports us back to the streets of Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945 - the day the city was destroyed by the first atomic bomb. Told through the memories of six survivors, Hiroshima is a timeless, powerful classic that will awaken your heart and your compassion. In this new edition, Hersey returns to Hiroshima to find the survivors - and to tell their fates in an eloquent and moving final chapter. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hiroshima Author: John Hersey Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 587 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A journalistic masterpiece. John Hersey transports us back to the streets of Hiroshima, Japan on August 6, 1945 - the day the city was destroyed by the first atomic bomb. Told through the memories of six survivors, Hiroshima is a timeless, powerful classic that will awaken your heart and your compassion. In this new edition, Hersey returns to Hiroshima to find the survivors - and to tell their fates in an eloquent and moving final chapter. Members Reviews: Hiroshima, the days and years that followed Hiroshima, theAn easy read about a most shameful era in the history of mankind. Can you imagine walking into work one morning thinking about your children safely deposited at the local school and your spouse at home. Perhaps she will be making your favorite meal tonight. You are happily planning your day and looking forward to crossing things off your 'To Do' list. All of a sudden there is a massive bright light all encompassing ahead of you. Explosive, no 'implosive' noises that make you feel as if your ear drums will turn inside out. Everything comes to a halt. Hundreds, no, perhaps thousands of people just stop in their tracks. Seeing a mushroom shaped light you stare up at the brightest clod that you have ever beheld. Of course at that time no one in the general public has ever heard of an Atom bomb. What do you do? Everywhere you look there are the dead and dying. You are a part of a culture that is highly compliant when it comes to the rule makers in the government. However there are no rules for this. Indeed how could there be? This book puts faces, names and breaths life into this story. This is a living history. This is one history that I pray we never repeat. Required Reading for a Reason It's the story of 6 survivors of the A-bomb at Hiroshima. It reflects on the atrocity of a "total war" strategy but also in the surprising paradigm of the Japanese. I was supposed to read it in middle school but I did not. The book itself is pretty simple; a narrative that groups each subject "bomb affected person" in somewhat-defined chaptered spans of time. The descriptions are concise and laregly unembellished. Simply one fact or event to the next. The culmination of these pictures provides a dynamic portrait of the Japanese population both at the time of the attack and later in life. I don't like to say I "like" books where the subject matter is so terrible, particularly a book of non-fiction, but it is interesting and I hope, for a variety of reasons, it stays on required reading lists. Insightful, but Apolitical; Edifying, Not Preachy. I have never read Hersey's classic and after listening to the entire thing in one sitting I am baffled as to how I overlooked it. The book is phenomenal. It tells the story in a simple, fluid and seamless way. Hersey wrote with compassion and understanding without any hint of being a traitor to his home country which could not have been an easy line to cross in 1946. Today's world is so politically divisive and nobody escapes it -- journalists almost always show their colors in their writing and are deemed too liberal or too conservative. In the time that Hersey wrote this journalistic piece showing any empathy toward the Japanese was considered wrong and he could easily have been treated as a traitor. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Civilization-Audiobook/B005WWSZQ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Civilization Subtitle: The West and the Rest Author: Niall Ferguson Narrator: Niall Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1603 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The rise to global predominance of Western civilization is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five hundred years. All over the world, an astonishing proportion of people now work for Western-style companies, study at Western-style universities, vote for Western-style governments, take Western medicines, wear Western clothes, and even work Western hours. Yet six hundred years ago the petty kingdoms of Western Europe seemed unlikely to achieve much more than perpetual internecine warfare. It was Ming China or Ottoman Turkey that had the look of world civilizations. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? In Civilization: The West and the Rest, bestselling author Niall Ferguson argues that, beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts that the Rest lacked: competition, science, the rule of law, consumerism, modern medicine, and the work ethic. Critic Reviews: "Thought-provoking and possibly controversial." (Library Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Niall Ferguson) Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:34:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Civilization-Audiobook/B005WWSZQ2 thebookvoice.com 13:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Civilization Subtitle: The West and the Rest Author: Niall Ferguson Narrator: Niall Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1603 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The rise to global predominance of Western civilization is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five hundred years. All over the world, an astonishing proportion of people now work for Western-style companies, study at Western-style universities, vote for Western-style governments, take Western medicines, wear Western clothes, and even work Western hours. Yet six hundred years ago the petty kingdoms of Western Europe seemed unlikely to achieve much more than perpetual internecine warfare. It was Ming China or Ottoman Turkey that had the look of world civilizations. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? In Civilization: The West and the Rest, bestselling author Niall Ferguson argues that, beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts that the Rest lacked: competition, science, the rule of law, consumerism, modern medicine, and the work ethic. Critic Reviews: "Thought-provoking and possibly controversial." (Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Civilization Subtitle: The West and the Rest Author: Niall Ferguson Narrator: Niall Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1603 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The rise to global predominance of Western civilization is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five hundred years. All over the world, an astonishing proportion of people now work for Western-style companies, study at Western-style universities, vote for Western-style governments, take Western medicines, wear Western clothes, and even work Western hours. Yet six hundred years ago the petty kingdoms of Western Europe seemed unlikely to achieve much more than perpetual internecine warfare. It was Ming China or Ottoman Turkey that had the look of world civilizations. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? In Civilization: The West and the Rest, bestselling author Niall Ferguson argues that, beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts that the Rest lacked: competition, science, the rule of law, consumerism, modern medicine, and the work ethic. Critic Reviews: "Thought-provoking and possibly controversial." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Thoughtful analysis of the ascendancy of the West. It's almost taboo to openly ponder the question of why the "Western World," its customs, institutions, political structures, technologies, and even fashions have come to dominate the world for at least the last 500 years. There is almost an inherent implication that race or at least culture must play some role in the comparative dominance of West. Several authors have recently attempted to explain the ascendancy of the West by focusing on distinguishing factors or circumstances other that the West being predominately "white." Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Steel" is probably the most well known of these attempts. Diamond explicitly rejects race as an advantage and instead posits a theory of initial geographic/environmental advantage that is amplified throughout the course of history by positive feedback loops. Text: In "Civilization," Neil Ferguson does not see race as worth even a mention, even if to just to discount it. Instead, Ferguson's analysis focuses on what factors that he deems "killer apps" (I know) that the West had and the Rest somehow lacked. These are (1) competition, (2) science, (3) the rule of law including property rights, (4) modern medicine, (5) consumerism, and (6) the work ethic arising from Christian and Protestant values. These "apps" were "downloaded" sometime around the Enlightenment and in conjunction propelled the West to world dominance. The relatively decentralized nature of Eurasian governments allowed competition between and within the political divisions. Competition was not limited to trade but included ideas. In the West, competition often took the forms of warfare and the race to claim colonial possessions. This fostered the rise and application of science and technologies, including the medicine necessary for Westerners survive in the lands they conquered. I found Ferguson's discussion of consumerism as a relatively new and positive societal aspect to be particularly interesting. The word "consumerism" is so negatively loaded these days that it is surprising and refreshing to hear an author intelligently expound its virtues and the positively role it plays as an engine for increasing the quality of our lives. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Significant-Figures-Audiobook/B0757VL2BV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Significant Figures Subtitle: The Lives and Work of Great Mathematicians Author: Ian Stewart Narrator: Roger Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart introduces the visionaries of mathematics throughout history. Delving into the lives of 25 great mathematicians, Stewart examines the roles they played in creating, inventing, and discovering the mathematics we use today. Through these short biographies, we get acquainted with the history of mathematics from Archimedes to Benoit Mandelbrot, and learn about those too often left out of the cannon, such as Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (c. 780-850), the creator of algebra, and Augusta Ada King (1815-1852), Countess of Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer. Tracing the evolution of mathematics over the course of two millennia, Significant Figures will educate and delight aspiring mathematicians and experts alike. Critic Reviews: "By showing how even mathematical geniuses face all-too-human challenges, Stewart offers a riveting chronicle of one of humankind's loftiest endeavors." (Paul Halpern, author of The Quantum Labyrinth) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Stewart) Tue, 12 Sep 2017 21:08:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Significant-Figures-Audiobook/B0757VL2BV thebookvoice.com 11:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Significant Figures Subtitle: The Lives and Work of Great Mathematicians Author: Ian Stewart Narrator: Roger Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart introduces the visionaries of mathematics throughout history. Delving into the lives of 25 great mathematicians, Stewart examines the roles they played in creating, inventing, and discovering the mathematics we use today. Through these short biographies, we get acquainted with the history of mathematics from Archimedes to Benoit Mandelbrot, and learn about those too often left out of the cannon, such as Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (c. 780-850), the creator of algebra, and Augusta Ada King (1815-1852), Countess of Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer. Tracing the evolution of mathematics over the course of two millennia, Significant Figures will educate and delight aspiring mathematicians and experts alike. Critic Reviews: "By showing how even mathematical geniuses face all-too-human challenges, Stewart offers a riveting chronicle of one of humankind's loftiest endeavors." (Paul Halpern, author of The Quantum Labyrinth) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Significant Figures Subtitle: The Lives and Work of Great Mathematicians Author: Ian Stewart Narrator: Roger Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In Significant Figures, acclaimed mathematician Ian Stewart introduces the visionaries of mathematics throughout history. Delving into the lives of 25 great mathematicians, Stewart examines the roles they played in creating, inventing, and discovering the mathematics we use today. Through these short biographies, we get acquainted with the history of mathematics from Archimedes to Benoit Mandelbrot, and learn about those too often left out of the cannon, such as Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi (c. 780-850), the creator of algebra, and Augusta Ada King (1815-1852), Countess of Lovelace, the world's first computer programmer. Tracing the evolution of mathematics over the course of two millennia, Significant Figures will educate and delight aspiring mathematicians and experts alike. Critic Reviews: "By showing how even mathematical geniuses face all-too-human challenges, Stewart offers a riveting chronicle of one of humankind's loftiest endeavors." (Paul Halpern, author of The Quantum Labyrinth) Members Reviews: Fantastic Easy to follow narration, and the right amount of depth used for the discussion of each person. It certainly did its job in provoking my imagination and informing me Great stories, math made accessible to the novice Where does Significant Figures rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I like this audiobook most, because I think it is inspiring to people who like mathematics. Several other nonfiction audiobooks in similar areas are interesting, but many of the mathematical ones stop short of detail that illustrates how ingenious or special some of the mathematical thinkers were. I like that the ideas are here, they are accessible, but they aren't too watered down. What was one of the most memorable moments of Significant Figures? I learned a lot about integrable tops. It was fascinating to me how Kovalevskaya came into the picture. Which character as performed by Roger Clark was your favorite? I think Ramanujan's story is my favorite. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes, for sure, although I had to pause it occasionally to look up great mathematicians or mathematical ideas to get more detail (Poincare and topology especially). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Proof-Audiobook/B00KCW9X9U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proof Subtitle: The Science of Booze Author: Adam Rogers Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1113 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A spirited narrative on the fascinating art and science of alcohol, sure to inspire cocktail party chats on making booze, tasting it, and its effects on our bodies and brains. Drinking gets a lot more interesting when you know what's actually inside your glass of microbrewed ale, single-malt whisky, or Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. All of them begin with fermentation, where a fungus called yeast binges on sugar molecules and poops out ethanol. Humans have been drinking the results for 10,000 years. Distillation is a 2,000-year-old technology - invented by a woman - that we're still perfecting today. And the molecular codes of alcoholic flavors remain a mystery pursued by scientists with high-tech laboratories and serious funding. In Proof, Adam Rogers reveals alcohol as a miracle of science, going deep into the pleasures of making and drinking booze - and the effects of the latter. The people who make and sell alcohol may talk about history and tradition, but alcohol production is really powered by physics, molecular biology, organic chemistry, and a bit of metallurgy - and our taste for those products is a melding of psychology and neurobiology. Proof takes readers from the whisky-making mecca of the Scottish highlands to the oenology labs at UC Davis, from Kentucky bourbon country to the most sophisticated gene-sequencing labs in the world - and to more than one bar - bringing to life the motley characters and evolving science behind the latest developments in boozy technology. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Rogers) Tue, 27 May 2014 18:26:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Proof-Audiobook/B00KCW9X9U thebookvoice.com 08:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proof Subtitle: The Science of Booze Author: Adam Rogers Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1113 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A spirited narrative on the fascinating art and science of alcohol, sure to inspire cocktail party chats on making booze, tasting it, and its effects on our bodies and brains. Drinking gets a lot more interesting when you know what's actually inside your glass of microbrewed ale, single-malt whisky, or Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. All of them begin with fermentation, where a fungus called yeast binges on sugar molecules and poops out ethanol. Humans have been drinking the results for 10,000 years. Distillation is a 2,000-year-old technology - invented by a woman - that we're still perfecting today. And the molecular codes of alcoholic flavors remain a mystery pursued by scientists with high-tech laboratories and serious funding. In Proof, Adam Rogers reveals alcohol as a miracle of science, going deep into the pleasures of making and drinking booze - and the effects of the latter. The people who make and sell alcohol may talk about history and tradition, but alcohol production is really powered by physics, molecular biology, organic chemistry, and a bit of metallurgy - and our taste for those products is a melding of psychology and neurobiology. Proof takes readers from the whisky-making mecca of the Scottish highlands to the oenology labs at UC Davis, from Kentucky bourbon country to the most sophisticated gene-sequencing labs in the world - and to more than one bar - bringing to life the motley characters and evolving science behind the latest developments in boozy technology. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Proof Subtitle: The Science of Booze Author: Adam Rogers Narrator: Sean Runnette Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 1113 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A spirited narrative on the fascinating art and science of alcohol, sure to inspire cocktail party chats on making booze, tasting it, and its effects on our bodies and brains. Drinking gets a lot more interesting when you know what's actually inside your glass of microbrewed ale, single-malt whisky, or Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. All of them begin with fermentation, where a fungus called yeast binges on sugar molecules and poops out ethanol. Humans have been drinking the results for 10,000 years. Distillation is a 2,000-year-old technology - invented by a woman - that we're still perfecting today. And the molecular codes of alcoholic flavors remain a mystery pursued by scientists with high-tech laboratories and serious funding. In Proof, Adam Rogers reveals alcohol as a miracle of science, going deep into the pleasures of making and drinking booze - and the effects of the latter. The people who make and sell alcohol may talk about history and tradition, but alcohol production is really powered by physics, molecular biology, organic chemistry, and a bit of metallurgy - and our taste for those products is a melding of psychology and neurobiology. Proof takes readers from the whisky-making mecca of the Scottish highlands to the oenology labs at UC Davis, from Kentucky bourbon country to the most sophisticated gene-sequencing labs in the world - and to more than one bar - bringing to life the motley characters and evolving science behind the latest developments in boozy technology. Members Reviews: Great listening to all about booze I love how this book touches all aspects of alcohol. From the making (and our discovery on how to do so) to fermentation, distillation, storage and ageing in barrels and drinking. I'm a scientist and have a background in every aspect os booze making, and still enjoyed new facts and science based content. I don't have one single reason not to recommend this book. Excellent 360 exploration of booze I've been making beer and wine as a hobby for 10 years, and I've read about 2 dozen books on the subject. This is one of the best books on alcohol out there. There's not much in the how to, but an amazing discussion some really complex process not even mentioned in most books. Brilliantly written and read, well worth it. Great Book on an Interesting Subject Want to better understand the history, mythology, science and cultural aspects of alcohol? This book does it in an easy to grasp and engaging way. Highly recommended. Great, fun read! The story was very well ellabotated, very informative, and the narrator kept you enjoying the story even more by adding his narrating taste, with accents and peculiar emphasis at the right spots Good Content, a little rough around the edges What made the experience of listening to Proof the most enjoyable? There was a lot of neat content. What was one of the most memorable moments of Proof? The brewer who built a new roof over his old brewery (instead of tearing down the old roof) because he believed that the yeast that gave his beer its iconic taste was living in the rafters Any additional comments? I don't quite understand why this man is a narrator. I found his timbre grating, scratchy and somewhat choked. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Paris-1919-Audiobook/B002V5A3WM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paris 1919 Subtitle: Six Months That Changed the World Author: Margaret MacMillan Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1002 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize, renowned historian Margaret MacMillan's best-selling Paris 1919 is the story of six remarkable months that changed the world. At the close of WWI, between January and July of 1919, delegates from around the world converged on Paris under the auspices of peace. New countries were created, old empires were dissolved, and for six months, Paris was the center of the world. Bringing to vivid life the individuals who participated in the great Peace Conference, including Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, Lawrence of Arabia, and Ho Chi Minh, Paris 1919 is a landmark work of narrative history. ©2002 Margaret MacMillan; (P) Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "This book is a treasure." (Booklist) "MacMillan's lucid prose brings her participants to colorful and quotable life, and the grand sweep of her narrative encompasses all the continents the peacemakers vainly carved up." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Margaret MacMillan) Mon, 01 Aug 2005 20:59:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Paris-1919-Audiobook/B002V5A3WM thebookvoice.com 25:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paris 1919 Subtitle: Six Months That Changed the World Author: Margaret MacMillan Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1002 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize, renowned historian Margaret MacMillan's best-selling Paris 1919 is the story of six remarkable months that changed the world. At the close of WWI, between January and July of 1919, delegates from around the world converged on Paris under the auspices of peace. New countries were created, old empires were dissolved, and for six months, Paris was the center of the world. Bringing to vivid life the individuals who participated in the great Peace Conference, including Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, Lawrence of Arabia, and Ho Chi Minh, Paris 1919 is a landmark work of narrative history. ©2002 Margaret MacMillan; (P) Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "This book is a treasure." (Booklist) "MacMillan's lucid prose brings her participants to colorful and quotable life, and the grand sweep of her narrative encompasses all the continents the peacemakers vainly carved up." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Paris 1919 Subtitle: Six Months That Changed the World Author: Margaret MacMillan Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-05 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1002 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize, renowned historian Margaret MacMillan's best-selling Paris 1919 is the story of six remarkable months that changed the world. At the close of WWI, between January and July of 1919, delegates from around the world converged on Paris under the auspices of peace. New countries were created, old empires were dissolved, and for six months, Paris was the center of the world. Bringing to vivid life the individuals who participated in the great Peace Conference, including Woodrow Wilson, Winston Churchill, Lawrence of Arabia, and Ho Chi Minh, Paris 1919 is a landmark work of narrative history. ©2002 Margaret MacMillan; (P) Recorded Books, LLC Critic Reviews: "This book is a treasure." (Booklist) "MacMillan's lucid prose brings her participants to colorful and quotable life, and the grand sweep of her narrative encompasses all the continents the peacemakers vainly carved up." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent History Compared with the Second, the First World War receives much less attention in popular history, including here on Audible. Macmillan has done a marvelous job of explaining the personalities and challenges faced at the 1919 peace conference in Paris. She sketches the leaders well and manages to explain the many interlocking issues without excessive detail or repetition. She avoids the conventional wisdom and offers a balanced view. The overall impact is a compelling narrative with humour and quite a few "aha!" moments when the modern outcomes of the peace conference ecome clear. The author might be faulted for an excess of focus on Woodrow Wilson, but the book does not suffer too much for it. An informative picture of moral relativism and Realpolitik emerges, both in the American camp and elsewhere. Good book, well narrated I have some familiarity with the topic but I am not sure that was necessary to appreciate this well written, thorough narrative of the conference of the Allied powers that was the final act of World War I. The author provides a very good description of the three men, Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George and Georges Clemenceau who together drew a new map of the world out of the destruction of WW I. The author's style reminds me of Barbara Tuchman, who is one of my favorite authors. The book provides a wealth of information in a style that is never dry or boring. This is good narrative history that kept me interested in the story of one of the most important events of the 20th century. The author never got bogged down by the details as she told the final chapter of how the dynasties of Europe were replaced by a group of modern nations. Ms. McMillan draws a fine picture, warts and all, of how these world changing decisions were made. Wilson is the idealist who gets worn down by the balance of power ideas of Clemenceau and Lloyd George. He finally lets them draw the map as long as the treaty includes the League of Nations. Clemenceau's goal is to grind down Germany and safeguard France. Lloyd George fights for the interests of England in Africa and the Middle East. The scene where the German delegation is presented with a treaty which they must sign or watch their country continue to starve shows how power was wielded by the Big Three. I enjoyed the book very much and can only list a few high points in my limited space. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Nearly-Everything-Audiobook/B002UZLFOI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 855 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. He takes subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry, and particle physics, and aims to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. In the company of some extraordinary scientists, Bill Bryson reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before. ©2003 Bill Bryson; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "To read Bryson is to travel with a memoirist gifted with wry observation and keen insight that shed new light on things we mistake for commonplace. To accompany the author as he travels with the likes of Charles Darwin on the Beagle, Albert Einstein or Isaac Newton is a trip worth taking." (Publishers Weekly) "Stylish [and] stunningly accurate prose....Brims with strange and amazing facts...destined to become a modern classic of science writing." (The New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Bryson) Fri, 21 Jan 2005 14:16:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Nearly-Everything-Audiobook/B002UZLFOI thebookvoice.com 19:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 855 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. He takes subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry, and particle physics, and aims to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. In the company of some extraordinary scientists, Bill Bryson reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before. ©2003 Bill Bryson; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "To read Bryson is to travel with a memoirist gifted with wry observation and keen insight that shed new light on things we mistake for commonplace. To accompany the author as he travels with the likes of Charles Darwin on the Beagle, Albert Einstein or Isaac Newton is a trip worth taking." (Publishers Weekly) "Stylish [and] stunningly accurate prose....Brims with strange and amazing facts...destined to become a modern classic of science writing." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-05 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 855 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. He takes subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us, like geology, chemistry, and particle physics, and aims to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. In the company of some extraordinary scientists, Bill Bryson reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before. ©2003 Bill Bryson; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Critic Reviews: "To read Bryson is to travel with a memoirist gifted with wry observation and keen insight that shed new light on things we mistake for commonplace. To accompany the author as he travels with the likes of Charles Darwin on the Beagle, Albert Einstein or Isaac Newton is a trip worth taking." (Publishers Weekly) "Stylish [and] stunningly accurate prose....Brims with strange and amazing facts...destined to become a modern classic of science writing." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Superbly whimsical A superbly whimsical miscellany of knowledge. The narrator matches the style of Bill Bryson impeccably. The range of subjects covered is wide, and the treatment of each is first class. If every child starting high school listened to this before choosing subjects, there would be a far greater enrolment in the sciences. Whether you're a kid of 9 or 90, you will find this fascinating. I cannot resist a minor quibble - the wealth of Johannesburg was not based on diamonds, but gold. The South African city founded on diamonds is Kimberly, whence the term Kimberlite, the volcanic rock that frequently yields diamonds. That aside, what a great book. Long and Fun. If youre interested in science in general this is a great book. The price for over 15 hrs is a great buy. Imposible to listen in one sesion. Buy it, dont be chicken. A This is indeed one of the best books I have had the good fortune to read and also one of the best narrations from all of my Audible purchases. All Audible customers should consider purchasing this book, whether or not you are history fans. The book is captivating, once you start listening you will not be able to stop - be prepared to have your life disrupted!!! Outstanding..... Every human being should listen to this book. Not only will it make you appreciate just how far we have come as a species, and how lucky we are to be here (so many other species failed to survive). It will also make you realise that there is so far we have yet to go and just how wrong we can be, and occasionally, right. An amazing insight into "the only planet you will ever know". Torn on this one... I will first admit that I really like Bill Bryson and own all of his books - even "Palace Under the Alps". With that in mind, it won't be a surpise when I tell you "A Short History" is something pretty magical - it's helped to open my eyes to much in the world around me. So why am I torn? Normally I detest Abridged books - I like books I can get deeply involved in and enjoy over a period of time. However, as with his other books, Bryson himself reads only the Abridged version of "A Short History" - and if you haven't heard him read his own material - well you really should. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-the-Shadow-of-the-Sword-Audiobook/B00WYDLPWI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Shadow of the Sword Subtitle: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 302 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history - the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world - Tom Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create an imperial civilization. With profound bearing on the most consequential events of our time, Holland ties the exciting story of Islam's ascent to the crises and controversies of the present. Critic Reviews: "Elegantly written.... A veritable tour de force. ( The Wall Street Journal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Holland) Tue, 12 May 2015 12:31:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/In-the-Shadow-of-the-Sword-Audiobook/B00WYDLPWI thebookvoice.com 18:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Shadow of the Sword Subtitle: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 302 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history - the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world - Tom Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create an imperial civilization. With profound bearing on the most consequential events of our time, Holland ties the exciting story of Islam's ascent to the crises and controversies of the present. Critic Reviews: "Elegantly written.... A veritable tour de force. ( The Wall Street Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Shadow of the Sword Subtitle: The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire Author: Tom Holland Narrator: Steven Crossley Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 302 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The evolution of the Arab empire is one of the supreme narratives of ancient history, a story dazzlingly rich in drama, character, and achievement. In this exciting and sweeping history - the third in his trilogy of books on the ancient world - Tom Holland describes how the Arabs emerged to carve out a stupefyingly vast dominion in a matter of decades, overcoming seemingly insuperable odds to create an imperial civilization. With profound bearing on the most consequential events of our time, Holland ties the exciting story of Islam's ascent to the crises and controversies of the present. Critic Reviews: "Elegantly written.... A veritable tour de force. ( The Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: Great Book with a Misleading Title I should say first of all that this book is dazzling in terms of its scope and breadth, and it is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of Islam. That said, I was just a little bit disappointed to find that the author does not really dig deep into that history until the last third of the book. It seems as if the preliminary material which sets the stage for the emergence of this particular form of imperial monotheism in 7th-century Arabia takes up most of the space, and the purported subject of the book gets short shrift. Don't get me wrong, the material on Zoroastrianism, Judaism, and early Christianity is incredibly interesting, but it seems that a book with a subtitle like "The Birth of Islam and the Rise of the Global Arab Empire" would begin tackling those subjects much earlier in the narrative. To be sure, all of those earlier monotheisms form a necessary context and background to the rise of Islam, but the emphasis on those earlier forms seems out of proportion to the emphasis on Islam. All that aside, I recommend the book to anyone interested in the subject. Holland's writing style is lively and engaging; refreshingly free of academic cant and jargon, and in some ways his prose style is reminiscent of classic historians like MacCaulay or Gibbon. And it works well as an audiobook; Steven Crossley's narration is flawless. I will definitely be listening to/reading this one again. A vivid, illuminating trip through late antiquity This tale sparkles with personalities, beliefs, collisions, and richly-staged history, moving seamlessly between these different levels. The author is a great storyteller (in wonderful sync with the narrator's style), not so much an exhaustive expositor of various possible views of these things. It starts a bit awkwardly, I thought, as it veers off for quite awhile into the unreliability of sources for modern verifiable historical details on various prophets and prophetic religions of antiquity. This is repeated as needed when a new religion or sect is introduced. But suddenly, these issues are mostly shelved, and we are immersed in the main mode of storytelling which is vivid and virtuoso. I am happy to hop on for the ride, vowing to return to more placid, plodding scholarly explanations another time. Meanwhile, I feel as if I was in the times alongside the people, and my sense of all these peoples' origins is brought to shimmering life. Islam through most of the story is merely anticipated, as we spend much time in other regions of the near- and middle- east and among non-Arab peoples and their sects. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dark-Ages-476-918-Audiobook/B01M4F9VIO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Ages: 476-918 Author: Charles Oman Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Dark Ages is the story of the birth of Western civilization. It was a harrowing crucible of war, destruction, and faith. For over 100 years, Charles Oman's famous history has remained one of the finest sources for the study of this period. Covering a period of 500 years and an area stretching from Northern Germany to Egypt, this is the definitive history that will alter your conceptions of a period of history that gave birth to the civilization we live in today. Table of contents: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Oman) Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:35:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Dark-Ages-476-918-Audiobook/B01M4F9VIO thebookvoice.com 19:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Ages: 476-918 Author: Charles Oman Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Dark Ages is the story of the birth of Western civilization. It was a harrowing crucible of war, destruction, and faith. For over 100 years, Charles Oman's famous history has remained one of the finest sources for the study of this period. Covering a period of 500 years and an area stretching from Northern Germany to Egypt, this is the definitive history that will alter your conceptions of a period of history that gave birth to the civilization we live in today. Table of contents: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Ages: 476-918 Author: Charles Oman Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 46 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Dark Ages is the story of the birth of Western civilization. It was a harrowing crucible of war, destruction, and faith. For over 100 years, Charles Oman's famous history has remained one of the finest sources for the study of this period. Covering a period of 500 years and an area stretching from Northern Germany to Egypt, this is the definitive history that will alter your conceptions of a period of history that gave birth to the civilization we live in today. Table of contents: Members Reviews: An Excellent Production This was a masterful presentation of some very complicated history. Focused on the dysfunction that beset Europe following the fall of Rome, the growing schism between the Empires of the East and the West, and the continuous onslaught of heathen tribes and the Saracens from without, Charles Oman weaved together a comprehensive and compelling book, culminating in his understanding of why this dark period of feudal history was ultimately the only way that Western civilization could have been preserved in that time. The narration was clear and the high production values only enhanced this book for me. I thought I knew most of this...I was surprised What did you love best about The Dark Ages: 476-918? The depth of the historical information. Well researched. What does Charlton Griffin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Makes the reading compelling and alive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-African-Experience-From-Lucy-to-Mandela-Audiobook/B00D8K5EFA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The African Experience: From 'Lucy' to Mandela Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth P. Vickery Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The story of Africa is the oldest and most event-filled chronicle of human activity on the planet. And in these 36 lectures, you'll explore this great historical drama, tracing the story of the Sub-Saharan region of the continent from the earliest evidence of human habitation to the latest challenges facing African nations in the 21st century. By learning with these lectures, you'll finally be able to bust myths and correct potential misunderstandings about Africa. For example, in Africa, the word "tribe" is used in a neutral way to connote ethnic identity. Another example: Sub-Saharan Africa was not as isolated as is often suggested by references to the "lost" continent; in fact, an ancient Greek sailing guide from 2,000 years ago clearly shows that the East African coast was already connected commercially with areas to the north. The primary focus of these eye-opening lectures is Sub-Saharan Africa, the region separated from North Africa by the harsh climate of the Sahara Desert and traditionally the part of the continent that has been the most mysterious and most misunderstood by Westerners. But by traveling on this exciting learning experience (one imbued with a pervasive spirit of charm and adventure), you'll finally be able to strengthen your understanding of this beautiful, multifaceted region. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:40:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-African-Experience-From-Lucy-to-Mandela-Audiobook/B00D8K5EFA thebookvoice.com 18:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The African Experience: From 'Lucy' to Mandela Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth P. Vickery Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The story of Africa is the oldest and most event-filled chronicle of human activity on the planet. And in these 36 lectures, you'll explore this great historical drama, tracing the story of the Sub-Saharan region of the continent from the earliest evidence of human habitation to the latest challenges facing African nations in the 21st century. By learning with these lectures, you'll finally be able to bust myths and correct potential misunderstandings about Africa. For example, in Africa, the word "tribe" is used in a neutral way to connote ethnic identity. Another example: Sub-Saharan Africa was not as isolated as is often suggested by references to the "lost" continent; in fact, an ancient Greek sailing guide from 2,000 years ago clearly shows that the East African coast was already connected commercially with areas to the north. The primary focus of these eye-opening lectures is Sub-Saharan Africa, the region separated from North Africa by the harsh climate of the Sahara Desert and traditionally the part of the continent that has been the most mysterious and most misunderstood by Westerners. But by traveling on this exciting learning experience (one imbued with a pervasive spirit of charm and adventure), you'll finally be able to strengthen your understanding of this beautiful, multifaceted region. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The African Experience: From 'Lucy' to Mandela Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Kenneth P. Vickery Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 261 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The story of Africa is the oldest and most event-filled chronicle of human activity on the planet. And in these 36 lectures, you'll explore this great historical drama, tracing the story of the Sub-Saharan region of the continent from the earliest evidence of human habitation to the latest challenges facing African nations in the 21st century. By learning with these lectures, you'll finally be able to bust myths and correct potential misunderstandings about Africa. For example, in Africa, the word "tribe" is used in a neutral way to connote ethnic identity. Another example: Sub-Saharan Africa was not as isolated as is often suggested by references to the "lost" continent; in fact, an ancient Greek sailing guide from 2,000 years ago clearly shows that the East African coast was already connected commercially with areas to the north. The primary focus of these eye-opening lectures is Sub-Saharan Africa, the region separated from North Africa by the harsh climate of the Sahara Desert and traditionally the part of the continent that has been the most mysterious and most misunderstood by Westerners. But by traveling on this exciting learning experience (one imbued with a pervasive spirit of charm and adventure), you'll finally be able to strengthen your understanding of this beautiful, multifaceted region. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Africa Found! The lost continent gets found in this excellent overview course by the Teaching Company. All in all, this is a great course. Well presented and masterfully prepared. I would have liked more chronology and a bit more focus on the details of events (as I already understand the larger trajectories), but the professor was quite ambitious and careful in his selection of material. All of the Great Courses are a RIDICULOUSLY high value. My biggest complaint would be that the course was too short to provide the level of coverage I would have liked. It really should be two separated into 2 separate courses: one for the pre-colonial period and one for the post-colonial period through to today. For one thing, the discussion of ancient African societies is broad in scope, but shallow in depth. I wish there was more detail on Nubian culture, especially the kingdom of Kush and Ta Seti A closer look at Axum and Ethiopia, the dynasties and mysteries (was their a Gudit and who was she?). Interactions between these states and the rest of the ancient world (a role and context very underrepresented and unappreciated in traditional western historical analyses), and so forth. Likewise for the West African states, Kongo and Great Zimbabwe. But, this really isn't a history course. Or, it is, but it is also so many other things. It's history, sociology, anthropology, geography, linguistics, etc. The professor sometimes gets side tracked on interesting and relevant questions (e. g. what is a state?) and these take up time that might have otherwise gone to giving more detail about Africa's history. Don't get me wrong, I truly appreciate the importance of these questions to the subject at hand (e. g. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/World-History-Audiobook/B074H6GLMY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World History Subtitle: Ancient History, United States History, European, Native American, Russian, Chinese, Asian, Indian and Australian History, Wars Including World War 1 and 2 Author: Adam Brown Narrator: Sarah Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Adam Brown Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered how the world got to where it is today? Get ready to discover the rich history of our planet. You will be astonished to learn about some of the events that have occurred! Here is a sneak peek of what you will Learn: Subjects include: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, The Roman Empire, Constantine and Christianity, India, Ancient Korea, Chinese Dynasties, Napoleonic Europe, Foundation of USA, The 1812 War, Australia and Wars, World War I, World War II, The Ottoman Empire, Greece and North Africa, The Diem Regime, Pearl Harbor, and much more! All continents as known today are covered: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Take action and get this audiobook now! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adam Brown) Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:19:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/World-History-Audiobook/B074H6GLMY thebookvoice.com 05:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World History Subtitle: Ancient History, United States History, European, Native American, Russian, Chinese, Asian, Indian and Australian History, Wars Including World War 1 and 2 Author: Adam Brown Narrator: Sarah Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Adam Brown Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered how the world got to where it is today? Get ready to discover the rich history of our planet. You will be astonished to learn about some of the events that have occurred! Here is a sneak peek of what you will Learn: Subjects include: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, The Roman Empire, Constantine and Christianity, India, Ancient Korea, Chinese Dynasties, Napoleonic Europe, Foundation of USA, The 1812 War, Australia and Wars, World War I, World War II, The Ottoman Empire, Greece and North Africa, The Diem Regime, Pearl Harbor, and much more! All continents as known today are covered: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Take action and get this audiobook now! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: World History Subtitle: Ancient History, United States History, European, Native American, Russian, Chinese, Asian, Indian and Australian History, Wars Including World War 1 and 2 Author: Adam Brown Narrator: Sarah Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-17 Publisher: Adam Brown Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Have you ever wondered how the world got to where it is today? Get ready to discover the rich history of our planet. You will be astonished to learn about some of the events that have occurred! Here is a sneak peek of what you will Learn: Subjects include: Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, The Roman Empire, Constantine and Christianity, India, Ancient Korea, Chinese Dynasties, Napoleonic Europe, Foundation of USA, The 1812 War, Australia and Wars, World War I, World War II, The Ottoman Empire, Greece and North Africa, The Diem Regime, Pearl Harbor, and much more! All continents as known today are covered: North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Take action and get this audiobook now! Members Reviews: Just the facts I was expecting something more thought provoking and maybe highlights of lessons learned or implications for the future, but really what this is is a data packed review of historical events. I liked it, but it wasn't nearly as interesting as I hoped. The narrator is pretty weak in my opinion. She sounds like one of those automated voices on the phone. She seems to accent the wrong words making her sound like he's not paying attention to what she's reading. Nice Summary of World History First I'd like to commend Adam Brown for even attempting to write a book on the history of the world. Several famous authors such as Charles Dickens and HG Wells have attempted to write history, but not without criticism. Wells, who wrote Outline of World History, was severely criticized for his grasp of ancient Greek. Brown, however, may be faulted more for what he left out than what he wrote. I would like to have heard more about ancient mid-east and also about Central and South American history, but then again to write what he did in less than 200 pages makes Brown one of history's greatest economisers of words! Nice work! Tedious and dry retelling of history Boring history book. Not engaging at all. My wife is convinced that the narrator is a machine. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Brief-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B00D8LLZKC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of the World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Peter N. Stearns Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The construction of the great pyramids of Egypt, the development of democracy in ancient Greece, the glories of ancient Rome - these stories are familiar to students of history. But what about the rest of the world? How do the histories of China and Japan, or Russia, India, and the remote territories of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America fit in with commonly known accounts of Western traditions? Learn the rest of the story with these 36 riveting lectures that survey the expanse of human development and civilization across the globe. From the invention of agriculture in the Neolithic era to the urbanized, technologically sophisticated world of the 21st century, you'll apprehend "the big picture" of world history. You'll examine and compare the peoples, cultures, and nations of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to understand how, throughout history, peoples all over the world have connected and interacted, traded goods and technology, and conquered and learned from each other. As you travel around the world and through time, Professor Stearns provides surprising insights that will overturn many of your assumptions about history. For instance, you'll see how the invention of agriculture brought with it a number of drawbacks, such as a new inequality between men and women and greater exposure to epidemic diseases. Fascinating episodes like these will give you a deep appreciation for the human experience as it was lived throughout the centuries. 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 (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:39:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Brief-History-of-the-World-Audiobook/B00D8LLZKC thebookvoice.com 19:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of the World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Peter N. Stearns Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The construction of the great pyramids of Egypt, the development of democracy in ancient Greece, the glories of ancient Rome - these stories are familiar to students of history. But what about the rest of the world? How do the histories of China and Japan, or Russia, India, and the remote territories of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America fit in with commonly known accounts of Western traditions? Learn the rest of the story with these 36 riveting lectures that survey the expanse of human development and civilization across the globe. From the invention of agriculture in the Neolithic era to the urbanized, technologically sophisticated world of the 21st century, you'll apprehend "the big picture" of world history. You'll examine and compare the peoples, cultures, and nations of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to understand how, throughout history, peoples all over the world have connected and interacted, traded goods and technology, and conquered and learned from each other. As you travel around the world and through time, Professor Stearns provides surprising insights that will overturn many of your assumptions about history. For instance, you'll see how the invention of agriculture brought with it a number of drawbacks, such as a new inequality between men and women and greater exposure to epidemic diseases. Fascinating episodes like these will give you a deep appreciation for the human experience as it was lived throughout the centuries. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Brief History of the World Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Peter N. Stearns Format: Original Recording Length: 19 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The construction of the great pyramids of Egypt, the development of democracy in ancient Greece, the glories of ancient Rome - these stories are familiar to students of history. But what about the rest of the world? How do the histories of China and Japan, or Russia, India, and the remote territories of Sub-Saharan Africa and South America fit in with commonly known accounts of Western traditions? Learn the rest of the story with these 36 riveting lectures that survey the expanse of human development and civilization across the globe. From the invention of agriculture in the Neolithic era to the urbanized, technologically sophisticated world of the 21st century, you'll apprehend "the big picture" of world history. You'll examine and compare the peoples, cultures, and nations of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas to understand how, throughout history, peoples all over the world have connected and interacted, traded goods and technology, and conquered and learned from each other. As you travel around the world and through time, Professor Stearns provides surprising insights that will overturn many of your assumptions about history. For instance, you'll see how the invention of agriculture brought with it a number of drawbacks, such as a new inequality between men and women and greater exposure to epidemic diseases. Fascinating episodes like these will give you a deep appreciation for the human experience as it was lived throughout the centuries. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Global In the beginning of this course, Peter Stearns goes to great lengths to define what he means by World History, and talks about it as a recent development. But haven't we been studying World History all our lives? Not really, he argues. What we were doing is Western Civilization, treating it as the only part of World History that mattered. What he's doing here is showing the Other Side of the Story, and this particular way of doing World History IS a new thing. Inevitably, there's some imbalance in the approach. He tries to keep Western Europe and North America in the picture with a lesson here and there, but his main focus is on East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. The perspective he brings is truly global: Rome and Western Europe may have been in tatters, he says, but during that same period China and East Asia were thriving, so let's talk about what THEY were up to. Inevitably, he glosses over some events, even some that would illustrate the issues he's discussing. For example, one of the lessons deals at length with slavery and its abolition. In the course of the lesson, he touches on the North American abolitionist movement and the difficulties faced by freed slaves in the latter part of the 19th century; but he never mentions the American Civil War. This isn't just chauvinism on my part. Nearly a million people died in that war, and the war's chief aim was the destruction of the South's slave-based economy. What could be more relevant to the point at hand? It should also be noted that this is not a narrative history; it's more of a sociological and economic history. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Enlightenment-Audiobook/B00FRS2ILY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Enlightenment Subtitle: Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane Author: S. Frederick Starr Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 220 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this rich and sweeping history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds - remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly all of these figures wrote in Arabic, they were long assumed to have been Arabs. In fact, they were from Central Asia - drawn from the Persianate and Turkic peoples of a region that today extends from Kazakhstan southward through Afghanistan, and from the easternmost province of Iran through Xinjiang, China. Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects. They gave algebra its name, calculated the earth's diameter with unprecedented precision, wrote the books that later defined European medicine, and penned some of the world's greatest poetry. One scholar, working in Afghanistan, even predicted the existence of North and South America - five centuries before Columbus. Rarely in history has a more impressive group of polymaths appeared at one place and time. No wonder that their writings influenced European culture from the time of St. Thomas Aquinas down to the scientific revolution, and had a similarly deep impact in India and much of Asia. Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise. Informed by the latest scholarship yet presented in a lively and accessible style, this is a book that will surprise general listeners and specialists alike. biacuaduc@gmail.com (S. Frederick Starr) Sat, 12 Oct 2013 06:08:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Lost-Enlightenment-Audiobook/B00FRS2ILY thebookvoice.com 25:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Enlightenment Subtitle: Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane Author: S. Frederick Starr Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 220 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this rich and sweeping history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds - remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly all of these figures wrote in Arabic, they were long assumed to have been Arabs. In fact, they were from Central Asia - drawn from the Persianate and Turkic peoples of a region that today extends from Kazakhstan southward through Afghanistan, and from the easternmost province of Iran through Xinjiang, China. Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects. They gave algebra its name, calculated the earth's diameter with unprecedented precision, wrote the books that later defined European medicine, and penned some of the world's greatest poetry. One scholar, working in Afghanistan, even predicted the existence of North and South America - five centuries before Columbus. Rarely in history has a more impressive group of polymaths appeared at one place and time. No wonder that their writings influenced European culture from the time of St. Thomas Aquinas down to the scientific revolution, and had a similarly deep impact in India and much of Asia. Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise. Informed by the latest scholarship yet presented in a lively and accessible style, this is a book that will surprise general listeners and specialists alike. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lost Enlightenment Subtitle: Central Asia's Golden Age from the Arab Conquest to Tamerlane Author: S. Frederick Starr Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 25 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 220 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this rich and sweeping history, S. Frederick Starr tells the fascinating but largely unknown story of Central Asia's medieval enlightenment through the eventful lives and astonishing accomplishments of its greatest minds - remarkable figures who built a bridge to the modern world. Because nearly all of these figures wrote in Arabic, they were long assumed to have been Arabs. In fact, they were from Central Asia - drawn from the Persianate and Turkic peoples of a region that today extends from Kazakhstan southward through Afghanistan, and from the easternmost province of Iran through Xinjiang, China. Lost Enlightenment recounts how, between the years 800 and 1200, Central Asia led the world in trade and economic development, the size and sophistication of its cities, the refinement of its arts, and, above all, in the advancement of knowledge in many fields. Central Asians achieved signal breakthroughs in astronomy, mathematics, geology, medicine, chemistry, music, social science, philosophy, and theology, among other subjects. They gave algebra its name, calculated the earth's diameter with unprecedented precision, wrote the books that later defined European medicine, and penned some of the world's greatest poetry. One scholar, working in Afghanistan, even predicted the existence of North and South America - five centuries before Columbus. Rarely in history has a more impressive group of polymaths appeared at one place and time. No wonder that their writings influenced European culture from the time of St. Thomas Aquinas down to the scientific revolution, and had a similarly deep impact in India and much of Asia. Lost Enlightenment chronicles this forgotten age of achievement, seeks to explain its rise, and explores the competing theories about the cause of its eventual demise. Informed by the latest scholarship yet presented in a lively and accessible style, this is a book that will surprise general listeners and specialists alike. Members Reviews: What a wonderful find! Would you listen to Lost Enlightenment again? Why? I've listened to it more than once and will be listening again. What did you like best about this story? The rich, personal and true to the moment exchanges between the people who created history. It's possible to have a dialog with a book and this is one of the best examples I've ever read on how someone can have as a mentor someone hundreds of years in the past. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? The most gut wrenching moment for me was the author's candid, frank and short explanation of why this period produced no women who were great lights. This came early in the book and in it explained how so much learning never passed out of the courts and to the common people. Any additional comments? I hope to find more of the source material and read it, then return and read this book again. Impressively follows up an interesting claim What made the experience of listening to Lost Enlightenment the most enjoyable? Mr. Starr paints a very interesting picture of Central Asia (say, modernly, eastern Iran through the -stan countries and western China) and for very many centuries. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Arabs-Audiobook/B01DWMW8WU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Arabs Subtitle: A History Author: Eugene Rogan Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this definitive history of the modern Arab world, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on Arab sources and texts to place the Arab experience in its crucial historical context for the first time. Tracing five centuries of Arab history, Rogan reveals that there was an age when the Arabs set the rules for the rest of the world. Today, however, the Arab world's sense of subjection to external powers carries vast consequences for both the region and Westerners who attempt to control it. Updated with a new epilogue, The Arabs is an invaluable, groundbreaking work of history. Critic Reviews: "Rogan eruditely furnishes Western readers with a background to current events." (Booklist) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Eugene Rogan) Tue, 19 Apr 2016 11:23:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Arabs-Audiobook/B01DWMW8WU thebookvoice.com 27:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Arabs Subtitle: A History Author: Eugene Rogan Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this definitive history of the modern Arab world, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on Arab sources and texts to place the Arab experience in its crucial historical context for the first time. Tracing five centuries of Arab history, Rogan reveals that there was an age when the Arabs set the rules for the rest of the world. Today, however, the Arab world's sense of subjection to external powers carries vast consequences for both the region and Westerners who attempt to control it. Updated with a new epilogue, The Arabs is an invaluable, groundbreaking work of history. Critic Reviews: "Rogan eruditely furnishes Western readers with a background to current events." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Arabs Subtitle: A History Author: Eugene Rogan Narrator: Derek Perkins Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 311 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this definitive history of the modern Arab world, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan draws extensively on Arab sources and texts to place the Arab experience in its crucial historical context for the first time. Tracing five centuries of Arab history, Rogan reveals that there was an age when the Arabs set the rules for the rest of the world. Today, however, the Arab world's sense of subjection to external powers carries vast consequences for both the region and Westerners who attempt to control it. Updated with a new epilogue, The Arabs is an invaluable, groundbreaking work of history. Critic Reviews: "Rogan eruditely furnishes Western readers with a background to current events." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Superb Book About the Arab World This is the second book of Professor Rogan's that I have listened to (the first was the Fall of the Ottomans which I have previously reviewed). I purchased and listened to the book because I wanted to understand more about the Arab people and the source of the unrest that has plagued them and the Middle East since I can remember. I am very pleased with my purchase and although it is lengthy , I feel that I now a greater understanding the Arab people than I did before I listened to the book. The book traces the history of the Arab world since the founding of Islam in the early seventh century AD. Despite the author's claims in his introduction, I feel that the book is divided into 5 phases: The growth of the Arab world (following founding of Islam; the Ottoman Empire and its governance through 1918; the imperialist (British and French mandate) phase of 1918 through the 1950's; the Arab Nationalist/Pharaoh Phase which lasted from the 1950's until the Iranian Revolution of 1979; and the Modern Era in which Islam has once again become the stirring force in the Arab world. Along the way we are introduced to historical figures- some of whom we have heard much of- such as Nasser, Sadat, King Hussein of Jordan, Khadafy, the Assad family in Syria and Sadam Hussein and Bath Party in Iraq; as well as some not so well known but very important personalities such as Muhammad Ali (not the fighter but the Albanian warrior who became a leading figure in the Ottoman empire and created the dynasty in Egypt), Urabi Pasha (whose rebellion led to the British occupation of Egypt) as well as well as Abd el-Krim who as leader of the Rif tribe in Morocco was able to defeat a modern Spanish army of 15,000 men after World War I. We are also introduced to the Islamic split between the Shira and Sunni Muslims which still pervades the Middle East to this day. There were several takeaways from the book. The first was just how powerful the Islamic world was from its founding until its takeover by the Ottomans. I never also never realized that the Ottoman empire generally left the Arabs alone as long as its people paid its taxes to the Sultanate and how the change in this policy following the Young Turk Revolution in 1908 resulted in the Ottoman's rescinding this "laissez faire" attitude eventually led to the Arab revolt which was fanned by the British during World War One. Another takeaway was the perfidy of the British to the Arab Nationalists who fought in the war against the Ottomans. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/My-Promised-Land-Audiobook/B00GBA0FCG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Promised Land Subtitle: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel Author: Ari Shavit Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 551 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Natan Book Award An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today. Not since Thomas L. Friedman's groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem has a book captured the essence and the beating heart of the Middle East as keenly and dynamically as My Promised Land. Facing unprecedented internal and external pressures, Israel today is at a moment of existential crisis. Ari Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters, as well as his own family's story, illuminating the pivotal moments of the Zionist century to tell a riveting narrative that is larger than the sum of its parts: both personal and national, both deeply human and of profound historical dimension. Critic Reviews: Shavit's provocative book avoids the clichés typical of some works about the Middle East, and the audio version benefits from Paul Boehmer's superb presentation. (AudioFile) One of the most nuanced and challenging books written on Israel in years . . . [The] books real power: On an issue so prone to polemic, Mr. Shavit offers candor. (The Wall Street Journal) The most extraordinary book that Ive read on [Israel] since Amos Elons book called The Israelis, and that was published in the late sixties. (David Remnick) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ari Shavit) Tue, 19 Nov 2013 11:06:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/My-Promised-Land-Audiobook/B00GBA0FCG thebookvoice.com 20:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Promised Land Subtitle: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel Author: Ari Shavit Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 551 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Natan Book Award An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today. Not since Thomas L. Friedman's groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem has a book captured the essence and the beating heart of the Middle East as keenly and dynamically as My Promised Land. Facing unprecedented internal and external pressures, Israel today is at a moment of existential crisis. Ari Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters, as well as his own family's story, illuminating the pivotal moments of the Zionist century to tell a riveting narrative that is larger than the sum of its parts: both personal and national, both deeply human and of profound historical dimension. Critic Reviews: Shavit's provocative book avoids the clichés typical of some works about the Middle East, and the audio version benefits from Paul Boehmer's superb presentation. (AudioFile) One of the most nuanced and challenging books written on Israel in years . . . [The] books real power: On an issue so prone to polemic, Mr. Shavit offers candor. (The Wall Street Journal) The most extraordinary book that Ive read on [Israel] since Amos Elons book called The Israelis, and that was published in the late sixties. (David Remnick) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: My Promised Land Subtitle: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel Author: Ari Shavit Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-13 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 551 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Winner of the Natan Book Award An authoritative and deeply personal narrative history of the State of Israel, by one of the most influential journalists writing about the Middle East today. Not since Thomas L. Friedman's groundbreaking From Beirut to Jerusalem has a book captured the essence and the beating heart of the Middle East as keenly and dynamically as My Promised Land. Facing unprecedented internal and external pressures, Israel today is at a moment of existential crisis. Ari Shavit draws on interviews, historical documents, private diaries, and letters, as well as his own family's story, illuminating the pivotal moments of the Zionist century to tell a riveting narrative that is larger than the sum of its parts: both personal and national, both deeply human and of profound historical dimension. Critic Reviews: Shavit's provocative book avoids the clichés typical of some works about the Middle East, and the audio version benefits from Paul Boehmer's superb presentation. (AudioFile) One of the most nuanced and challenging books written on Israel in years . . . [The] books real power: On an issue so prone to polemic, Mr. Shavit offers candor. (The Wall Street Journal) The most extraordinary book that Ive read on [Israel] since Amos Elons book called The Israelis, and that was published in the late sixties. (David Remnick) Members Reviews: Too important to be ruined by its narration! Is there anything you would change about this book? I've withheld comment until I had a chance to listen to some samples of Paul Boehmer's narration of other works. In other contexts, he has a terrific voice and style. But this was a mistake - the faux-Israeli accent makes it almost unbearable to listen to, and undermines the content of this important book. As I was listening in my car, I almost had to pull over because I was laughing so hard at the pronunciation of "1936" - the "theerrty" so far back in the throat I thought he would choke. Over and over again. This during the "Arab Uprisings" - not the intended effect, I'm sure. The irony is that the author himself speaks far better English than the narrator - a richly-intoned, articulate, British-inflected voice. What did you like best about this story? If all Israelis - and Palestinians - had a sensibility akin to Shavit, the two nations would surely find a way to coexist peacefully. He holds the remarkable achievement of the Jews in Palestine in perfect tension with its tragic impact on the Palestinian people. Essential reading on the history of this land. How could the performance have been better? See above. Really unfortunate. In that this is clearly a reaction many have had, the publisher should strongly consider re-doing the recording. Do you think My Promised Land needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, just a new recording - same narrator, sans accent. Please consider it - this book is too important to be ruined by its narration. Horrible narration What made the experience of listening to My Promised Land the most enjoyable? The book is great, but the narration was painful. As others have said, I found the faux-Israeli accent distracting and a bit insulting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-of-the-Fourth-Reich-Audiobook/B002V0KC9G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of the Fourth Reich Subtitle: The Secret Societies That Threaten to Take Over America Author: Jim Marrs Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 437 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this explosive new book, the legendary Jim Marrs, author of the underground best seller Rule by Secrecy, reveals the frighteningly real possibility that today the United States is becoming the Fourth Reich, the continuation of an ideology thought to have been vanquished more than a half century ago. This concept may seem absurd to those who cannot see past the rose-colored spin, hype, and disinformation poured out daily by the media conglomerates---most of which are owned by the very same families and corporations that supported the Nazis before World War II. But as Marrs precisely explains, National Socialism never died; rather, its hideous philosophy is alive and active in modern America. Unfortunately, most people cannot understand the shadowy links between fascism and corporate power, the military, and our elected leaders. Although the United States helped defeat the Germans in World War II, we failed to defeat the Nazis. At the end of the war, ranking Nazis, along with their young and fanatical proteges, used the loot of Europe to create corporate front companies in many countries, including the United States of America. Utilizing their stolen wealth, men with Nazi backgrounds and mentalities wormed their way into corporate America, slowly buying up and consolidating companies into giant multinational conglomerates. Many thousands of other Nazis came to the United States under classified programs, such as Project Paperclip. They brought with them miraculous weapons technology that helped win the space race, but they also brought their insidious Nazi philosophy within our borders. This ideology, based on the authoritarian premise that the end justifies the means. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Marrs) Fri, 15 May 2009 07:55:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Rise-of-the-Fourth-Reich-Audiobook/B002V0KC9G thebookvoice.com 15:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of the Fourth Reich Subtitle: The Secret Societies That Threaten to Take Over America Author: Jim Marrs Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 437 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this explosive new book, the legendary Jim Marrs, author of the underground best seller Rule by Secrecy, reveals the frighteningly real possibility that today the United States is becoming the Fourth Reich, the continuation of an ideology thought to have been vanquished more than a half century ago. This concept may seem absurd to those who cannot see past the rose-colored spin, hype, and disinformation poured out daily by the media conglomerates---most of which are owned by the very same families and corporations that supported the Nazis before World War II. But as Marrs precisely explains, National Socialism never died; rather, its hideous philosophy is alive and active in modern America. Unfortunately, most people cannot understand the shadowy links between fascism and corporate power, the military, and our elected leaders. Although the United States helped defeat the Germans in World War II, we failed to defeat the Nazis. At the end of the war, ranking Nazis, along with their young and fanatical proteges, used the loot of Europe to create corporate front companies in many countries, including the United States of America. Utilizing their stolen wealth, men with Nazi backgrounds and mentalities wormed their way into corporate America, slowly buying up and consolidating companies into giant multinational conglomerates. Many thousands of other Nazis came to the United States under classified programs, such as Project Paperclip. They brought with them miraculous weapons technology that helped win the space race, but they also brought their insidious Nazi philosophy within our borders. This ideology, based on the authoritarian premise that the end justifies the means. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Rise of the Fourth Reich Subtitle: The Secret Societies That Threaten to Take Over America Author: Jim Marrs Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 437 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: In this explosive new book, the legendary Jim Marrs, author of the underground best seller Rule by Secrecy, reveals the frighteningly real possibility that today the United States is becoming the Fourth Reich, the continuation of an ideology thought to have been vanquished more than a half century ago. This concept may seem absurd to those who cannot see past the rose-colored spin, hype, and disinformation poured out daily by the media conglomerates---most of which are owned by the very same families and corporations that supported the Nazis before World War II. But as Marrs precisely explains, National Socialism never died; rather, its hideous philosophy is alive and active in modern America. Unfortunately, most people cannot understand the shadowy links between fascism and corporate power, the military, and our elected leaders. Although the United States helped defeat the Germans in World War II, we failed to defeat the Nazis. At the end of the war, ranking Nazis, along with their young and fanatical proteges, used the loot of Europe to create corporate front companies in many countries, including the United States of America. Utilizing their stolen wealth, men with Nazi backgrounds and mentalities wormed their way into corporate America, slowly buying up and consolidating companies into giant multinational conglomerates. Many thousands of other Nazis came to the United States under classified programs, such as Project Paperclip. They brought with them miraculous weapons technology that helped win the space race, but they also brought their insidious Nazi philosophy within our borders. This ideology, based on the authoritarian premise that the end justifies the means. Members Reviews: The Rise of the Fourth Reich Would you consider the audio edition of The Rise of the Fourth Reich to be better than the print version? I have both the e-book and the audio book. Both are great assets to my library; the e-book gives me time to study more closely the material; while the audio version makes it much easy to go over the entire book over and over again. What did you like best about this story? To learn things about history I never knew. This book is extremely eye opening. Have you listened to any of Paul Boehmers other performances before? How does this one compare? I do not believe I have but I was very impressed with his reading of this book with all the German he did extremely well. He also keep the book moving and makes me want to go back to listen to it over and over to get as much out of the book as possible. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Learning how we defeated Germany in WWII but not the Nazi's and socalism. Jim Marrs brings out compelling evidence as to events of WWII I have never considered before. A very insightful work to anyone interested in knowing why socalism is so prevalent in Western society today. Any additional comments? I believe every American would be doing themselves a huge favor to read or listen to this book as it is extremely insightful. The Best History book i have ever read Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I am at awe of how precise and awesome the truth of America is put in one book. This is a history book, a wake up call for Americans and the truth in the midst of all the lies being told in America today. Jim mars is an awesome knowledgeable Author, and a great researcher. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-Triumph-and-Tragedy-Audiobook/B002V0PQCE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 839 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This volume of Churchill's history ofWorld Ward 2 recounts the dramatic months as the war drew to a close - the normandy landings, the liberation of western Europe, the bombing of hiroshima and Nagaski, and the surrender of Germany and Japan. ©1990 The Estate of Winston Churchill; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:45:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Second-World-War-Triumph-and-Tragedy-Audiobook/B002V0PQCE thebookvoice.com 13:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 839 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This volume of Churchill's history ofWorld Ward 2 recounts the dramatic months as the war drew to a close - the normandy landings, the liberation of western Europe, the bombing of hiroshima and Nagaski, and the surrender of Germany and Japan. ©1990 The Estate of Winston Churchill; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second World War: Triumph and Tragedy Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-08 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 839 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: This volume of Churchill's history ofWorld Ward 2 recounts the dramatic months as the war drew to a close - the normandy landings, the liberation of western Europe, the bombing of hiroshima and Nagaski, and the surrender of Germany and Japan. ©1990 The Estate of Winston Churchill; (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Members Reviews: Always good, occasionally great This is the concluding volume in Winston Churchill's incomparable history of World War II. As in his previous three volumes it provides remarkable insight and an unparalleled "you are there" view of the events. It is an absolute must-read for anyone that has had the pleasure of completing the previous books. However, it suffers in comparison to the other books. This first-person view of history worked incredibly well in the first three volumes because Churchill was, quite literally, in the middle of much of the significant action and decisions from 1938 to 1942. His insight, speeches, decisions, and influence on diplomacy literally made history and changed the course of the war. Having a front-row seat to that power and thought process is a treat. However, starting in 1943 and certainly in 1944 the United States and the Soviet Union became the primary players on the Allied side and Great Britain (and thus Churchill), exhausted and smaller than the others, became a junior partner. Churchill had less and less influence in the conduct of the war and it is not surprising he was greatly frustrated by it, though he certainly knew that only through the combined efforts of the USA and USSR could complete victory be achieved. In this volume he spends most of his time on things he had direct impact over (which were smaller scale) or talking about his frustrations about not being able to prosecute the war as he saw fit. For example, we hear much more about a small invasion of Italy he tried to coordinate than we do about D-Day. And we hear practically nothing about the treatment of Jews or concentration camps. But Churchill really comes through in the end as he chronicles the Soviet transformation in 1944/5 from ally to adversary. And there is an epilogue where he discusses the transformations of the geopolitical situation from 1945 to 1957 that is remarkable in its anticipation of many of the issues we continue to face. Winston Churchill knew more about WW2 than anyone. Would you listen to Triumph and Tragedy again? Why? And he wrote about it with an excellence no one else has equalled. I would certainly listen to it again. I am amazed at how candid yet diplomatic Churchill is, and how beautifully he writes. Imagine a great world leader, also a brilliant journalist, who knows first hand the course of the most important war in history describing events and the personalities of the principal world rulers with penetrating insight and great humor. There is so much to be learned by this book, listening to it twice would only be good for starters. What other book might you compare Triumph and Tragedy to and why? The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich is a brilliant book and I loved it. However, the account of a journalist who lived through the war and observed it first hand pales in comparison with Churchills authority and intimate knowledge of events. What about Christian Rodska???s performance did you like? I thought of him as Churchill. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Black-Death-The-Worlds-Most-Devastating-Plague-Audiobook/B01FWOO4C8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Dorsey Armstrong Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 810 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Many of us know the Black Death as a catastrophic event of the medieval world. But the Black Death was arguably the most significant event in Western history, profoundly affecting every aspect of human life, from the economic and social to the political, religious, and cultural. In its wake the plague left a world that was utterly changed, forever altering the traditional structure of European societies and forcing a rethinking of every single system of Western civilization: food production and trade, the church, political institutions, law, art, and more. In large measure, by the profundity of the changes it brought, the Black Death produced the modern world we live in today. While the story of the Black Death is one of destruction and loss, its breathtaking scope and effects make it one of the most compelling and deeply intriguing episodes in human history. Understanding the remarkable unfolding of the plague and its aftermath provides a highly revealing window not only on the medieval world but also on the forces that brought about the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and modernity itself. Speaking to the full magnitude of this world-changing historical moment, The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague, taught by celebrated medievalist Dorsey Armstrong of Purdue University, takes you on an unforgettable excursion into the time period of the plague, its full human repercussions, and its transformative effects on European civilization. In 24 richly absorbing lectures, you'll follow the path of the epidemic in its complete trajectory across medieval Europe. Majestic in scope and remarkable in detail, this course goes to the heart of one of Western history's most catalytic and galvanizing moments, the effects of which gave us the modern world. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Fri, 27 May 2016 07:35:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Black-Death-The-Worlds-Most-Devastating-Plague-Audiobook/B01FWOO4C8 thebookvoice.com 12:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Dorsey Armstrong Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 810 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Many of us know the Black Death as a catastrophic event of the medieval world. But the Black Death was arguably the most significant event in Western history, profoundly affecting every aspect of human life, from the economic and social to the political, religious, and cultural. In its wake the plague left a world that was utterly changed, forever altering the traditional structure of European societies and forcing a rethinking of every single system of Western civilization: food production and trade, the church, political institutions, law, art, and more. In large measure, by the profundity of the changes it brought, the Black Death produced the modern world we live in today. While the story of the Black Death is one of destruction and loss, its breathtaking scope and effects make it one of the most compelling and deeply intriguing episodes in human history. Understanding the remarkable unfolding of the plague and its aftermath provides a highly revealing window not only on the medieval world but also on the forces that brought about the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and modernity itself. Speaking to the full magnitude of this world-changing historical moment, The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague, taught by celebrated medievalist Dorsey Armstrong of Purdue University, takes you on an unforgettable excursion into the time period of the plague, its full human repercussions, and its transformative effects on European civilization. In 24 richly absorbing lectures, you'll follow the path of the epidemic in its complete trajectory across medieval Europe. Majestic in scope and remarkable in detail, this course goes to the heart of one of Western history's most catalytic and galvanizing moments, the effects of which gave us the modern world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Dorsey Armstrong Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 05-27-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 810 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Many of us know the Black Death as a catastrophic event of the medieval world. But the Black Death was arguably the most significant event in Western history, profoundly affecting every aspect of human life, from the economic and social to the political, religious, and cultural. In its wake the plague left a world that was utterly changed, forever altering the traditional structure of European societies and forcing a rethinking of every single system of Western civilization: food production and trade, the church, political institutions, law, art, and more. In large measure, by the profundity of the changes it brought, the Black Death produced the modern world we live in today. While the story of the Black Death is one of destruction and loss, its breathtaking scope and effects make it one of the most compelling and deeply intriguing episodes in human history. Understanding the remarkable unfolding of the plague and its aftermath provides a highly revealing window not only on the medieval world but also on the forces that brought about the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and modernity itself. Speaking to the full magnitude of this world-changing historical moment, The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague, taught by celebrated medievalist Dorsey Armstrong of Purdue University, takes you on an unforgettable excursion into the time period of the plague, its full human repercussions, and its transformative effects on European civilization. In 24 richly absorbing lectures, you'll follow the path of the epidemic in its complete trajectory across medieval Europe. Majestic in scope and remarkable in detail, this course goes to the heart of one of Western history's most catalytic and galvanizing moments, the effects of which gave us the modern world. Members Reviews: informative, interesting, well organized I really enjoyed the lecturer, Dr Armstrong has an enthusiasm that is infectious. her interest is supported by and informed with research. Although I typically don't enjoy listening to the insertion of quotations and source citations she does this in an non-obstructive way. I will definitely search for other lectures by Dr Armstrong. Great lectures - Need lecture names on track title Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, engaging and informative What other book might you compare The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague to and why? any of Philip Daileaders lectures on the middle ages. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Not really movie material Any additional comments? I love the great courses - BUT PLEASE PUT CHAPTER NAMES IN THE TRACK TITLE. I enjoy going back to specific chapters and re-listening, and not having titles, just 'Chapter 1' makes this more difficult. Liked Prof's presentation Dorsey Armstrong's presentation was great. I have studied history for years years on an amateur basis and found many of my knowledge gaps filled. Now I actually know what a market town is. Tragic & fascinating Absolutely loved this lecture series. I can't stop recommending it to friends. We learn so little in school about plagues - and certainly not enough about the social effects. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Historys-Greatest-Voyages-of-Exploration-Audiobook/B00R6PULB0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mutiny. Disease. Starvation. Cannibals. From the ancient wayfarers to modern astronauts, world explorers have blazed trails fraught with danger. Yet, as History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration vividly demonstrates, exploration continues to be one of humanity's deepest impulses. Across 24 lectures that unveil the process by which we came to know the far reaches of our planet, you'll witness the awe-inspiring and surprisingly interconnected tale of global exploration. An award-winning history professor from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, revolutionizes how you view the world as he introduces you to some of the greatest and most influential explorers ever known-successful as well as unsuccessful, admirable as well as flawed. You'll be spellbound as you learn of the treacherous, at times fatal, expeditions into the unknown these adventurers embarked upon, whether to the frozen Poles, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the ocean's depths, or the final frontier of space. Through it all, you consider what drove these intrepid individuals, from proselytizing and pilgrimage to the lure of wealth, conquest, fame, and new lands, as evidenced by the Vikings' arrival in North America; Marco Polo's journey along the Silk Road to China; Christopher Columbus' "Enterprise of the Indies"; the conquistadors' ravages in Latin America; and the tiny kingdom of Portugal's triumphant circumnavigation of Africa to seize control of trade in the Indian Ocean. In every lesson, you'll follow these fascinating figures - including several remarkable women - as they venture into uncharted territory and put themselves, and often their crews, in dire peril. With Professor Liulevicius' uniquely global approach, you also get a meaningful portrait of the travels of non-Westerners, as well as the perspectives of discovered people. 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 (The Great Courses) Mon, 12 Jan 2015 11:16:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Historys-Greatest-Voyages-of-Exploration-Audiobook/B00R6PULB0 thebookvoice.com 11:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mutiny. Disease. Starvation. Cannibals. From the ancient wayfarers to modern astronauts, world explorers have blazed trails fraught with danger. Yet, as History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration vividly demonstrates, exploration continues to be one of humanity's deepest impulses. Across 24 lectures that unveil the process by which we came to know the far reaches of our planet, you'll witness the awe-inspiring and surprisingly interconnected tale of global exploration. An award-winning history professor from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, revolutionizes how you view the world as he introduces you to some of the greatest and most influential explorers ever known-successful as well as unsuccessful, admirable as well as flawed. You'll be spellbound as you learn of the treacherous, at times fatal, expeditions into the unknown these adventurers embarked upon, whether to the frozen Poles, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the ocean's depths, or the final frontier of space. Through it all, you consider what drove these intrepid individuals, from proselytizing and pilgrimage to the lure of wealth, conquest, fame, and new lands, as evidenced by the Vikings' arrival in North America; Marco Polo's journey along the Silk Road to China; Christopher Columbus' "Enterprise of the Indies"; the conquistadors' ravages in Latin America; and the tiny kingdom of Portugal's triumphant circumnavigation of Africa to seize control of trade in the Indian Ocean. In every lesson, you'll follow these fascinating figures - including several remarkable women - as they venture into uncharted territory and put themselves, and often their crews, in dire peril. With Professor Liulevicius' uniquely global approach, you also get a meaningful portrait of the travels of non-Westerners, as well as the perspectives of discovered people. 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/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Vejas Gabriel Liulevicius Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-15 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 953 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Mutiny. Disease. Starvation. Cannibals. From the ancient wayfarers to modern astronauts, world explorers have blazed trails fraught with danger. Yet, as History's Greatest Voyages of Exploration vividly demonstrates, exploration continues to be one of humanity's deepest impulses. Across 24 lectures that unveil the process by which we came to know the far reaches of our planet, you'll witness the awe-inspiring and surprisingly interconnected tale of global exploration. An award-winning history professor from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, revolutionizes how you view the world as he introduces you to some of the greatest and most influential explorers ever known-successful as well as unsuccessful, admirable as well as flawed. You'll be spellbound as you learn of the treacherous, at times fatal, expeditions into the unknown these adventurers embarked upon, whether to the frozen Poles, Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, the ocean's depths, or the final frontier of space. Through it all, you consider what drove these intrepid individuals, from proselytizing and pilgrimage to the lure of wealth, conquest, fame, and new lands, as evidenced by the Vikings' arrival in North America; Marco Polo's journey along the Silk Road to China; Christopher Columbus' "Enterprise of the Indies"; the conquistadors' ravages in Latin America; and the tiny kingdom of Portugal's triumphant circumnavigation of Africa to seize control of trade in the Indian Ocean. In every lesson, you'll follow these fascinating figures - including several remarkable women - as they venture into uncharted territory and put themselves, and often their crews, in dire peril. With Professor Liulevicius' uniquely global approach, you also get a meaningful portrait of the travels of non-Westerners, as well as the perspectives of discovered people. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Captivating from start to finish! What did you like best about this story? This title truly lives up to the standard of The Great Courses -- 24 highly engaging lectures with a brilliant an entertaining professor who brings history to life and makes the time fly by, while also continuously bringing everything into perspective and reminding you of the big picture themes that tie it all together. I was sorry it ended. Which scene was your favorite? There were so many! I learned many truly fascinating things I didn't know about the most famous explorers like Columbus, Magellan, Lewis & Clark, and Henry Hudson... but even better were the significant remarkable stories about which I had known almost nothing: the revolutionary Buddhist monk Xuanzang who dared to journey to the west, Alexander von Humboldt the "second Columbus" whose prolific explorations were about advancing the understanding of our planet rather than about grabbing land or spreading religion, and perhaps my favorite: Ida Pfeiffer, a Victorian woman who defied the conventions of the day by journeying alone to exotic and dangerous locales, and invented the genre of travel writing. Any additional comments? I've listened to many of The Great Courses, but this was the first I'd heard by Professor Liulevicius. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Theory-That-Would-Not-Die-Audiobook/B007P5W7OU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Theory That Would Not Die Subtitle: How Bayes' Rule Cracked the Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian Submarines, and Emerged Triumphant from Two Centuries of Controversy Author: Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. In the first-ever account of Bayes' rule for general readers and listeners, Sharon Bertsch McGrayne explores this controversial theorem and the human obsessions surrounding it. She traces its discovery by an amateur mathematician in the 1740s through its development into roughly its modern form by French scientist Pierre Simon Laplace. She reveals why respected statisticians rendered it professionally taboo for 150 years - at the same time that practitioners relied on it to solve crises involving great uncertainty and scanty information, even breaking Germany's Enigma code during World War II, and explains how the advent of off-the-shelf computer technology in the 1980s proved to be a game-changer. Today, Bayes' rule is used everywhere from DNA decoding to Homeland Security. Drawing on primary source material and interviews with statisticians and other scientists, The Theory That Would Not Die is the riveting account of how a seemingly simple theorem ignited one of the greatest controversies of all time. Critic Reviews: "If you are not thinking like a Bayesian, perhaps you should be." (New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sharon Bertsch McGrayne) Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:15:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Theory-That-Would-Not-Die-Audiobook/B007P5W7OU thebookvoice.com 11:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Theory That Would Not Die Subtitle: How Bayes' Rule Cracked the Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian Submarines, and Emerged Triumphant from Two Centuries of Controversy Author: Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. In the first-ever account of Bayes' rule for general readers and listeners, Sharon Bertsch McGrayne explores this controversial theorem and the human obsessions surrounding it. She traces its discovery by an amateur mathematician in the 1740s through its development into roughly its modern form by French scientist Pierre Simon Laplace. She reveals why respected statisticians rendered it professionally taboo for 150 years - at the same time that practitioners relied on it to solve crises involving great uncertainty and scanty information, even breaking Germany's Enigma code during World War II, and explains how the advent of off-the-shelf computer technology in the 1980s proved to be a game-changer. Today, Bayes' rule is used everywhere from DNA decoding to Homeland Security. Drawing on primary source material and interviews with statisticians and other scientists, The Theory That Would Not Die is the riveting account of how a seemingly simple theorem ignited one of the greatest controversies of all time. Critic Reviews: "If you are not thinking like a Bayesian, perhaps you should be." (New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Theory That Would Not Die Subtitle: How Bayes' Rule Cracked the Enigma Code, Hunted Down Russian Submarines, and Emerged Triumphant from Two Centuries of Controversy Author: Sharon Bertsch McGrayne Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 255 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Bayes' rule appears to be a straightforward, one-line theorem: by updating our initial beliefs with objective new information, we get a new and improved belief. To its adherents, it is an elegant statement about learning from experience. To its opponents, it is subjectivity run amok. In the first-ever account of Bayes' rule for general readers and listeners, Sharon Bertsch McGrayne explores this controversial theorem and the human obsessions surrounding it. She traces its discovery by an amateur mathematician in the 1740s through its development into roughly its modern form by French scientist Pierre Simon Laplace. She reveals why respected statisticians rendered it professionally taboo for 150 years - at the same time that practitioners relied on it to solve crises involving great uncertainty and scanty information, even breaking Germany's Enigma code during World War II, and explains how the advent of off-the-shelf computer technology in the 1980s proved to be a game-changer. Today, Bayes' rule is used everywhere from DNA decoding to Homeland Security. Drawing on primary source material and interviews with statisticians and other scientists, The Theory That Would Not Die is the riveting account of how a seemingly simple theorem ignited one of the greatest controversies of all time. Critic Reviews: "If you are not thinking like a Bayesian, perhaps you should be." (New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Read Up on Baye's Before Reading Sharon McGrayne tackles Bayes Rule in her volume The Theory that Would Not Die. Along the way she shows how the rule has gone under only to reappear in different times, be used in different places, and gather influence under varied circumstances. I found the narrative engaging and the history she presents informative. I wish, however, that she had had an early chapter discussing what Bayes Rule is, how it works, and what it means to users. Bayes Rule is well available to those with simple math ability and it seems the book would have a wider audience had she made this allowance. So, if you are familiar with Bayes Theorem pick up the book and turn some pages. If you are not familiar with the theorem, read up on it a little and then turn those pages. There are unexpected insights in every chapter. The narration of Laural Merlington is good. Poorly read What did you like about this audiobook? Did a good job of constructing a story about a particular statistical technique. She overdoes it. Bayes theorm is not the same as the story of Seabiscuit. What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? At first I thought she was a computer generated voice. Her cadence was was odd, adding syllables at random. Many names were mispronounced. Who is the intended audience? The book would totally baffle me if I didn't do statistics for a living because McGrayne doesn't even give an example of how Bayes' Rule works until about halfway through the book (using the cigarettes study as an example). She merely tells us that frequentists don't like it but don't explain the underly differences between their approaches. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Celtic-Mythology-A-Captivating-Guide-to-the-Gods-Sagas-and-Beliefs-Audiobook/B076H8F43K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celtic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs Author: Matt Clayton Narrator: Dryw McArthur Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: Matt Clayton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Introducing: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs The Celts were a people who lived throughout central Europe from about the 500s BC to the AD 700s. In this audiobook, you will discover the various aspects of Celtic beliefs, gods, and sagas gaining a general overall picture of their culture. Their stories will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. We will enter their world and recreate it in as much detail as possible, from the little bit we know for certain, combined with ancillary facts from the various sciences. With each chapter, you will get a fanciful glimpse into the very personal world of the Celts. Each narrative is there to help you understand the Celtic viewpoint and why their beliefs held such powerful relevance in their society. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to this audiobook now to learn more! ©2017 Matt Clayton (P)2017 Matt Clayton biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Clayton) Mon, 16 Oct 2017 02:40:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Celtic-Mythology-A-Captivating-Guide-to-the-Gods-Sagas-and-Beliefs-Audiobook/B076H8F43K thebookvoice.com 02:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celtic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs Author: Matt Clayton Narrator: Dryw McArthur Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: Matt Clayton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Introducing: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs The Celts were a people who lived throughout central Europe from about the 500s BC to the AD 700s. In this audiobook, you will discover the various aspects of Celtic beliefs, gods, and sagas gaining a general overall picture of their culture. Their stories will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. We will enter their world and recreate it in as much detail as possible, from the little bit we know for certain, combined with ancillary facts from the various sciences. With each chapter, you will get a fanciful glimpse into the very personal world of the Celts. Each narrative is there to help you understand the Celtic viewpoint and why their beliefs held such powerful relevance in their society. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to this audiobook now to learn more! ©2017 Matt Clayton (P)2017 Matt Clayton Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celtic Mythology: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs Author: Matt Clayton Narrator: Dryw McArthur Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-16-17 Publisher: Matt Clayton Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Introducing: A Captivating Guide to the Gods, Sagas and Beliefs The Celts were a people who lived throughout central Europe from about the 500s BC to the AD 700s. In this audiobook, you will discover the various aspects of Celtic beliefs, gods, and sagas gaining a general overall picture of their culture. Their stories will be brought to life so all the details are more than merely a bunch of dry facts. We will enter their world and recreate it in as much detail as possible, from the little bit we know for certain, combined with ancillary facts from the various sciences. With each chapter, you will get a fanciful glimpse into the very personal world of the Celts. Each narrative is there to help you understand the Celtic viewpoint and why their beliefs held such powerful relevance in their society. Just some of the questions and topics covered in this audiobook include: Listen to this audiobook now to learn more! ©2017 Matt Clayton (P)2017 Matt Clayton Members Reviews: Easy to follow. Good over all summarized review on Celtics mythology. I came here to learn more about human sacrifice, but they didn't cover that in depth, but over all the book was good. The short stories were nice too. A wonderful blend of history and story Captivating, informative and fun present. Thankfulness to this book, now i have a solid belief of the Celtic gods and how the gods and nature were tangled and pure to the Celtic people. I urge anyone involved in ancient mythology to LISTEN to this AUDIObook and to further analyze this topic by Matt... Just as described Well written book to add to my collection for historical research purposes.It's composed of lots of good details and information. I don't normally buy used books so I was a little hesitant about doing so, but after getting my purchase I will happily consider used in the future, thanks, Amazon... Celtic Myths and legends!!! Any additional comments? This book gives a good erudite overview of the old myths. Though, if you are listening to a good book with which to learn the myths or to explain to your children. A good book but only to a point. The stories are too plentiful Any additional comments? This book is intended to provide the listeners a general conception of the subject of the Celtic myths. The stories are too plentiful to be joined to their full attention in a book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Nearly-Everything-Audiobook/B003EGT8X2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-10 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Brysons quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us. His challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us and see if there isn't some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. It's not so much about what we know, as about how we know what we know. How do we know what is in the centre of the Earth, or what a black hole is, or where the continents were 600 million years ago? How did anyone ever figure these things out? On his travels through time and space, Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey and reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Bryson) Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:38:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/A-Short-History-of-Nearly-Everything-Audiobook/B003EGT8X2 thebookvoice.com 05:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-10 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Brysons quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us. His challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us and see if there isn't some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. It's not so much about what we know, as about how we know what we know. How do we know what is in the centre of the Earth, or what a black hole is, or where the continents were 600 million years ago? How did anyone ever figure these things out? On his travels through time and space, Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey and reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Short History of Nearly Everything Author: Bill Bryson Narrator: Bill Bryson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-10 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: A Short History of Nearly Everything is Bill Brysons quest to find out everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization - how we got from there, being nothing at all, to here, being us. His challenge is to take subjects that normally bore the pants off most of us and see if there isn't some way to render them comprehensible to people who have never thought they could be interested in science. It's not so much about what we know, as about how we know what we know. How do we know what is in the centre of the Earth, or what a black hole is, or where the continents were 600 million years ago? How did anyone ever figure these things out? On his travels through time and space, Bill Bryson takes us with him on the ultimate eye-opening journey and reveals the world in a way most of us have never seen it before. Members Reviews: Abridged! Nothing indicated this was abridged until the closing credits. My only disappointment. I had read this before and some of my favorite parts were missing. If you only own one audio book, this is it! This book was a little hard going as text but completely comes to life when read by Bill Bryson. I love it and have listened to it several times. Great primer on the history of the world Very interesting content. Primarily about how the universe, galaxies, earth was created and then moves onto some of the most important discoveries made about living things. The authors voice is a bit monotone and at times the content is packed with names of discoverers, academics, etc., which makes it a bit difficult to follow. All in all a good audiobook. my favourite author Love. if Bryson was my teacher, I would take every subject imaginable, and go to school forever. Mr. Bryson is a master storyteller. Highly recommended for anyone who would like to understand difficult and often dry details of some of the worlds most profound scientific discoveries. he takes on the task with wit, insight and even humor . Truly a master of the written craft . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-History-of-the-Mongol-Queens-Audiobook/B0037BOMMG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens Subtitle: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Mongol queens of the 13th century ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. Yet sometime near the end of the century, censors cut a section from The Secret History of the Mongols, leaving a single tantalizing quote from Genghis Khan: Let us reward our female offspring. Only this hint of a fathers legacy for his daughters remained of a much larger story. The queens of the Silk Route turned their fathers conquests into the worlds first truly international empire, fostering trade, education, and religion throughout their territories and creating an economic system that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean. Outlandish stories of these powerful queens trickled out of the Empire, shocking the citizens of Europe and and the Islamic world. After Genghis Khans death in 1227, conflicts erupted between his daughters and his daughters-in-law; what began as a war between powerful women soon became a war against women in power as brother turned against sister, son against mother. At the end of this epic struggle, the dynasty of the Mongol queens had seemingly been extinguished forever, as even their names were erased from the historical record. One of the most unusual and important warrior queens of history arose to avenge the wrongs, rescue the tattered shreds of the Mongol Empire, and restore order to a shattered world. Putting on her quiver and picking up her bow, Queen Mandhuhai led her soldiers through victory after victory. In her 30s she married a 17-year-old prince, and she bore eight children in the midst of a career spent fighting the Ming Dynasty of China on one side and a series of Muslim warlords on the other. Her unprecedented success on the battlefield provoked the Chinese into the most frantic and expensive phase of wall building in history. Charging into battle even while pregnant, she fought to reassemble the Mongol Nation of Genghis Khan and to preserve it for her own children to rule in peace. At the conclusion of his magnificently researched and ground-breaking narrative, Weatherford notes that, despite their mystery and the efforts to erase them from our collective memory, the deeds of these Mongol queens inspired great artists from Chaucer and Milton to Goethe and Puccini, and so their stories live on today. With The Secret History of the Mongol Queens, Jack Weatherford restores the queens missing chapter to the annals of history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Weatherford) Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:26:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Secret-History-of-the-Mongol-Queens-Audiobook/B0037BOMMG thebookvoice.com 10:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens Subtitle: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Mongol queens of the 13th century ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. Yet sometime near the end of the century, censors cut a section from The Secret History of the Mongols, leaving a single tantalizing quote from Genghis Khan: Let us reward our female offspring. Only this hint of a fathers legacy for his daughters remained of a much larger story. The queens of the Silk Route turned their fathers conquests into the worlds first truly international empire, fostering trade, education, and religion throughout their territories and creating an economic system that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean. Outlandish stories of these powerful queens trickled out of the Empire, shocking the citizens of Europe and and the Islamic world. After Genghis Khans death in 1227, conflicts erupted between his daughters and his daughters-in-law; what began as a war between powerful women soon became a war against women in power as brother turned against sister, son against mother. At the end of this epic struggle, the dynasty of the Mongol queens had seemingly been extinguished forever, as even their names were erased from the historical record. One of the most unusual and important warrior queens of history arose to avenge the wrongs, rescue the tattered shreds of the Mongol Empire, and restore order to a shattered world. Putting on her quiver and picking up her bow, Queen Mandhuhai led her soldiers through victory after victory. In her 30s she married a 17-year-old prince, and she bore eight children in the midst of a career spent fighting the Ming Dynasty of China on one side and a series of Muslim warlords on the other. Her unprecedented success on the battlefield provoked the Chinese into the most frantic and expensive phase of wall building in history. Charging into battle even while pregnant, she fought to reassemble the Mongol Nation of Genghis Khan and to preserve it for her own children to rule in peace. At the conclusion of his magnificently researched and ground-breaking narrative, Weatherford notes that, despite their mystery and the efforts to erase them from our collective memory, the deeds of these Mongol queens inspired great artists from Chaucer and Milton to Goethe and Puccini, and so their stories live on today. With The Secret History of the Mongol Queens, Jack Weatherford restores the queens missing chapter to the annals of history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens Subtitle: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire Author: Jack Weatherford Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-10 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 368 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Mongol queens of the 13th century ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. Yet sometime near the end of the century, censors cut a section from The Secret History of the Mongols, leaving a single tantalizing quote from Genghis Khan: Let us reward our female offspring. Only this hint of a fathers legacy for his daughters remained of a much larger story. The queens of the Silk Route turned their fathers conquests into the worlds first truly international empire, fostering trade, education, and religion throughout their territories and creating an economic system that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean. Outlandish stories of these powerful queens trickled out of the Empire, shocking the citizens of Europe and and the Islamic world. After Genghis Khans death in 1227, conflicts erupted between his daughters and his daughters-in-law; what began as a war between powerful women soon became a war against women in power as brother turned against sister, son against mother. At the end of this epic struggle, the dynasty of the Mongol queens had seemingly been extinguished forever, as even their names were erased from the historical record. One of the most unusual and important warrior queens of history arose to avenge the wrongs, rescue the tattered shreds of the Mongol Empire, and restore order to a shattered world. Putting on her quiver and picking up her bow, Queen Mandhuhai led her soldiers through victory after victory. In her 30s she married a 17-year-old prince, and she bore eight children in the midst of a career spent fighting the Ming Dynasty of China on one side and a series of Muslim warlords on the other. Her unprecedented success on the battlefield provoked the Chinese into the most frantic and expensive phase of wall building in history. Charging into battle even while pregnant, she fought to reassemble the Mongol Nation of Genghis Khan and to preserve it for her own children to rule in peace. At the conclusion of his magnificently researched and ground-breaking narrative, Weatherford notes that, despite their mystery and the efforts to erase them from our collective memory, the deeds of these Mongol queens inspired great artists from Chaucer and Milton to Goethe and Puccini, and so their stories live on today. With The Secret History of the Mongol Queens, Jack Weatherford restores the queens missing chapter to the annals of history. Members Reviews: Amazing History Who would have thought that Genghis Khan was a feminist? He set up his Empire to be ruled by his female as well as his male descendants. Although much of the documents recording this were redacted, enough remains to establish the legacy of powerful women protecting and reclaiming his empire. Another Great Book Another GREAT book by Jack Weatherford about the Mongols. I was amazed by the amount of info givin in this book & in a manner that made it digestable & entertaining. The number of people from history that are unknown to us even if they had as large an impact as many in this book is mind blowing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-the-Catholic-Church-Built-Western-Civilization-Audiobook/B002VA8SNI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization Author: Thomas E. Woods Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-12-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 454 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Western civilization has given us modern science, the wealth of free-market economics, the security of law, a sense of human rights and freedom, charity as a virtue, splendid art and music, philosophy grounded in reason, and innumerable other gifts we take for granted. But what is the ultimate source of these gifts? Best-selling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr., provides the answer: the Catholic Church. No institution has done more to shape Western civilization than the two-thousand-year-old Catholic Church and in ways that many of us have forgotten or never known. Woods' book is essential reading for recovering this lost truth. Critic Reviews: "I recommend Professor Woods's book not only to anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, but also to any student of the history and development of Western civilization." (Dr. Paul Legutko, Stanford University) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Thomas E. Woods) Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:56:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/How-the-Catholic-Church-Built-Western-Civilization-Audiobook/B002VA8SNI thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization Author: Thomas E. Woods Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-12-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 454 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Western civilization has given us modern science, the wealth of free-market economics, the security of law, a sense of human rights and freedom, charity as a virtue, splendid art and music, philosophy grounded in reason, and innumerable other gifts we take for granted. But what is the ultimate source of these gifts? Best-selling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr., provides the answer: the Catholic Church. No institution has done more to shape Western civilization than the two-thousand-year-old Catholic Church and in ways that many of us have forgotten or never known. Woods' book is essential reading for recovering this lost truth. Critic Reviews: "I recommend Professor Woods's book not only to anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, but also to any student of the history and development of Western civilization." (Dr. Paul Legutko, Stanford University) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How the Catholic Church Built Western Civilization Author: Thomas E. Woods Narrator: Barrett Whitener Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs Language: English Release date: 08-12-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 454 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Western civilization has given us modern science, the wealth of free-market economics, the security of law, a sense of human rights and freedom, charity as a virtue, splendid art and music, philosophy grounded in reason, and innumerable other gifts we take for granted. But what is the ultimate source of these gifts? Best-selling author and professor Thomas E. Woods, Jr., provides the answer: the Catholic Church. No institution has done more to shape Western civilization than the two-thousand-year-old Catholic Church and in ways that many of us have forgotten or never known. Woods' book is essential reading for recovering this lost truth. Critic Reviews: "I recommend Professor Woods's book not only to anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church, but also to any student of the history and development of Western civilization." (Dr. Paul Legutko, Stanford University) Members Reviews: Fascinating and informative I am a devout Catholic, but even I used to grimace a little when I would hear complaints about how the Church stifled science, condemned Galileo, held down uneducated people hundreds of years ago, etc. These are topics that are widely accepted as fact in this day and age, and rarely refuted in public, even by Catholic apologists. In this book, however, all these topics and many, many more are discussed in great depth, and we learn about all the monumental contributions the Church made to virtually every pillar of western civilization. Science; astronomy; international law; economics; charity; etc. The list of Catholic inventions and research is truly amazing. "Who would have thought that modern economic theory began with a Franciscan friar in the 13th century?" From an apologetics standpoint, I'd consider this book less as a Protestant vs. Catholic work. There is very little discussion of this since most of the discussions do not involve theology. Instead, I'd consider it an excellent primer for an atheist or agnostic who is of the opinion that the Catholic church has largely been a force for corruption and regression in the world. Enlightening Got this because of all the negative arguments I've heard about Catholicism...even by Catholics. Many I heard were misstatements following popular secular, media thinking, e.g the Pope's Regensburg lecture. I couldn't figure out how the Church survived all these generations if it was/is guilty of all this (supposed) villany. The book is an advocate for the faith but I think it does it very well. In some cases it argues to forcefully and takes too much credit. Islam, China, other religions are given scant credit for scientific, literary, artistic achievements or influences. Even if half of what Woods says is true (I suspect it's much, much more) it is a much needed revelation and tonic of the good the Church has done. It doesn't proselytize and it adroitly lays out very convincing arguments and historical facts. Highly recommended for those with an open mind. Fantastically Revealing and Fascinating I was completely amazed at the depth and breath of how much of Western Civilization owes the Catholic Church and thanks to this tremendously interesting, detailed, and substantiated book, I learned about it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Periodic-Tales-Audiobook/B00WGSDWTK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Periodic Tales Subtitle: A Cultural History of the Elements, From Arsenic to Zinc Author: Hugh Aldersey-Williams Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 398 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colorful pasts, Periodic Tales is a passionate journey through mines and artists' studios, to factories and cathedrals, into the woods and to the sea to discover the true stories of these fascinating but mysterious building blocks of the universe. Critic Reviews: "[Hugh's] virtuoso tour of the periodic table reflects its full complement of the human condition." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hugh Aldersey-Williams) Tue, 28 Apr 2015 08:34:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Periodic-Tales-Audiobook/B00WGSDWTK thebookvoice.com 12:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Periodic Tales Subtitle: A Cultural History of the Elements, From Arsenic to Zinc Author: Hugh Aldersey-Williams Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 398 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colorful pasts, Periodic Tales is a passionate journey through mines and artists' studios, to factories and cathedrals, into the woods and to the sea to discover the true stories of these fascinating but mysterious building blocks of the universe. Critic Reviews: "[Hugh's] virtuoso tour of the periodic table reflects its full complement of the human condition." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Periodic Tales Subtitle: A Cultural History of the Elements, From Arsenic to Zinc Author: Hugh Aldersey-Williams Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-28-15 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 398 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: Like the alphabet, the calendar, or the zodiac, the periodic table of the chemical elements has a permanent place in our imagination. But aside from the handful of common ones (iron, carbon, copper, gold), the elements themselves remain wrapped in mystery. We do not know what most of them look like, how they exist in nature, how they got their names, or of what use they are to us. Unlocking their astonishing secrets and colorful pasts, Periodic Tales is a passionate journey through mines and artists' studios, to factories and cathedrals, into the woods and to the sea to discover the true stories of these fascinating but mysterious building blocks of the universe. Critic Reviews: "[Hugh's] virtuoso tour of the periodic table reflects its full complement of the human condition." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Interesting but Rambling I enjoyed this audiobook, for the most part. It had lots of good stories about discovering elements in particular, as well as a wide range of connections to real-life uses for elements that made them more real and accessible to a general reader. I am a science teacher and I still learned a few new things, which I appreciated. That said, while I found the individual stories interesting, the book as a whole doesn't hang together well. It feels disjointed in general and at times seems to ramble on about a topic that is honestly not that interesting. There isn't enough of an effort to keep everything connected to the (honestly pretty flimsy) underlying story so it is hard to keep track of which element is being discussed if you stop and start, especially with the sometimes-arbitrary categorization method used (by author-determined category rather than something related to the periodic table). I can understand why it made no sense to do the elements in order but jumping all over the place was often hard to follow. Overall, I would say this was worth the listen and definitely made the elements more concrete and relatable to the average person, but it wasn't cohesive or consistent enough for me to give it five stars. Even the narration was somewhat inconsistent. Buy the book, not the audio book The coffee table version of the boom is beautiful... don't miss it. I own both, and regret the audio book purchase. A tepid tale ruined by poor narration The writing is unremarkable, rambling to and fro across the periodic table with little sense of coherence. This could have been a pleasant book with little merit beyond it's inoffensiveness. Sadly no, the narration is downright terrible. For a scientific text pronunciation of technical terms is important. "Nuclear" is frequently used by the author; not once does it go unscathed by the Narrator. I kept listening in vain hope that either the narration or text would improve to make the other palatable. Sadly no, this was a waste of my money and worse yet a waste of my time. Not Going to Win a Pulitzer, but ... The Good So this had been sitting in my wish list for some time. I would do the usual thing that some of you reading this do Im sure; Id occasionally listen to the sample and then Id hem and haw and end up picking something else. The reviews, the subject matter and the sample just didnt have enough to persuade me to use a whole credit to buy it. My cost vs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Willie-Lynch-Letter-and-the-Making-of-a-Slave-Audiobook/B00H5B9GTS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave Author: Willie Lynch Narrator: Ronald Eastwood Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave is a study of slave making. It describes the rationale and the results of Anglo Saxon's ideas and methods of insuring the master/slave relationship. The infamous Willie Lynch letter gives both African and Caucasian students and teachers some insight, concerning the brutal and inhumane psychology behind the African slave trade. The materialistic viewpoint of Southern plantation owners that slavery was a business and the victims of chattel slavery were merely pawns in an economic game of debauchery, crossbreeding, interracial rape and mental conditioning of a negroid race, they considered subhuman. Equally important is the international nature of the European economic, political and cultural climate that influenced the slave trade. Within the time scale of African History, it was a relatively short period, a mere one and a half centuries from the most intensive phase of the Atlantic slave trade to the advent of European administration and dominance. Long before that the Slave Coast had been chartered by the Portuguese and the people off the area west of Benin, between the Volta River and Lagos, European traders traced a cultural history which linked them with the earliest Yoruba settlements to the north and eastern borders of Africa. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Willie Lynch) Tue, 10 Dec 2013 00:07:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Willie-Lynch-Letter-and-the-Making-of-a-Slave-Audiobook/B00H5B9GTS thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave Author: Willie Lynch Narrator: Ronald Eastwood Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave is a study of slave making. It describes the rationale and the results of Anglo Saxon's ideas and methods of insuring the master/slave relationship. The infamous Willie Lynch letter gives both African and Caucasian students and teachers some insight, concerning the brutal and inhumane psychology behind the African slave trade. The materialistic viewpoint of Southern plantation owners that slavery was a business and the victims of chattel slavery were merely pawns in an economic game of debauchery, crossbreeding, interracial rape and mental conditioning of a negroid race, they considered subhuman. Equally important is the international nature of the European economic, political and cultural climate that influenced the slave trade. Within the time scale of African History, it was a relatively short period, a mere one and a half centuries from the most intensive phase of the Atlantic slave trade to the advent of European administration and dominance. Long before that the Slave Coast had been chartered by the Portuguese and the people off the area west of Benin, between the Volta River and Lagos, European traders traced a cultural history which linked them with the earliest Yoruba settlements to the north and eastern borders of Africa. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave Author: Willie Lynch Narrator: Ronald Eastwood Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 12-10-13 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 219 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The Willie Lynch Letter and the Making of a Slave is a study of slave making. It describes the rationale and the results of Anglo Saxon's ideas and methods of insuring the master/slave relationship. The infamous Willie Lynch letter gives both African and Caucasian students and teachers some insight, concerning the brutal and inhumane psychology behind the African slave trade. The materialistic viewpoint of Southern plantation owners that slavery was a business and the victims of chattel slavery were merely pawns in an economic game of debauchery, crossbreeding, interracial rape and mental conditioning of a negroid race, they considered subhuman. Equally important is the international nature of the European economic, political and cultural climate that influenced the slave trade. Within the time scale of African History, it was a relatively short period, a mere one and a half centuries from the most intensive phase of the Atlantic slave trade to the advent of European administration and dominance. Long before that the Slave Coast had been chartered by the Portuguese and the people off the area west of Benin, between the Volta River and Lagos, European traders traced a cultural history which linked them with the earliest Yoruba settlements to the north and eastern borders of Africa. Members Reviews: Great read but depressing If more blacks in America read this more would understand that mental slavery is here. and will continue to be here until we wake up. Sancofa Very dark very important. Every one should read this in light of our systems of social controls employed today. The history we don't know we are probably repeating already. We can't move forward with out looking back. We must see even through red eyes Interesting This makes me want to find breaking the curse of willie lynch and it shows how this process has seeped into all areas of color across the spectrum. The mechanics of making a slave have chsnged but this was a goid read Wake up Black people! I highly recommend this book for black folks. Study the history and what happened to them. great story, but SHORT was very short, almost feeling like it was cut-off by mistake. should have been only 99 cents https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Longitude-Audiobook/B002V5BASS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Longitude Author: Dava Sobel Narrator: Kate Reading, Neil Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 457 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the great ages of exploration, "the longitude problem" was the gravest of all scientific challenges. Lacking the ability to determine their longitude, sailors were literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Ships ran aground on rocky shores; those traveling well-known routes were easy prey to pirates. In 1714, England's Parliament offered a huge reward to anyone whose method of measuring longitude could be proven successful. The scientific establishment--from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton--had mapped the heavens in its certainty of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution--a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had been able to do on land. And the race was on.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Dava Sobel) Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:11:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/Longitude-Audiobook/B002V5BASS thebookvoice.com 04:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Longitude Author: Dava Sobel Narrator: Kate Reading, Neil Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 457 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the great ages of exploration, "the longitude problem" was the gravest of all scientific challenges. Lacking the ability to determine their longitude, sailors were literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Ships ran aground on rocky shores; those traveling well-known routes were easy prey to pirates. In 1714, England's Parliament offered a huge reward to anyone whose method of measuring longitude could be proven successful. The scientific establishment--from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton--had mapped the heavens in its certainty of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution--a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had been able to do on land. And the race was on.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Longitude Author: Dava Sobel Narrator: Kate Reading, Neil Armstrong Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-09 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 457 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: During the great ages of exploration, "the longitude problem" was the gravest of all scientific challenges. Lacking the ability to determine their longitude, sailors were literally lost at sea as soon as they lost sight of land. Ships ran aground on rocky shores; those traveling well-known routes were easy prey to pirates. In 1714, England's Parliament offered a huge reward to anyone whose method of measuring longitude could be proven successful. The scientific establishment--from Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton--had mapped the heavens in its certainty of a celestial answer. In stark contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical solution--a clock that would keep precise time at sea, something no clock had been able to do on land. And the race was on.... Members Reviews: To hear Neil Armstongs Voice Any additional comments? To really absorb this story I would recommend seeing the movie first, so you can put faces to the names in this great historical event. Dava's love of the subject is well written and read well. Hearing the prologue from Neil Armstrong about his love of the stars and his on quest to see the real clocks in England is thrilling in its self. I was a young teenager when he walked on the moon, and only know his famous words. If you have any maritime experience or any kind of navigational interest this is a must read for the knowledge it contains! Masterful. Longitude is a superb book about the quest to solve one of the most difficult scientific challenges of the 17th and 18th centuries, and one, moreover, that caused thousands of deaths. Kate Reading's narration is accurate and clear, and lends itself well to the story. navigators gem thoroughly enjoyed this work. recommended reading. will look forward to reading again. thank you John Harrison! The finding of Longitude I had listened to a podcast of an author interview of Dava Sobel on Writers and Company from CBC radio. She was mostly talking about her interest in astronomy and how it led to writing about interesting people in astronomy history. This book is about the contest started by the British government to find an accurate way to determine longitude. They could already determine latitude. Too many ships were being lost and men lost so it was vital do find a better way to navigate the seas. Sobel tells the story of John Harrison and his clocks. Apparently at the time there were two methods being explored: the tracking of moon and stares and the method of time. As usual the two methods fought each other and sabotage one another so it makes for an interesting story. Both methods were used and still are used today even with the use of GPS. Neil Armstrong gave the opening which was very interesting. Kate Reading did a good job with the narration of the story. If you are interested in navigation, history or science this is a book for you. excellent book. really. beautiful. loved this book. it was elegant in delivery beautiful in concept. the story very compelling. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Democracies-Audiobook/B002V1OIRW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Democracies Subtitle: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume IV Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The fourth and last volume in Churchill's famous account spans 1815 to 1901. It closes when the British Empire is at its peak, with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history: Queen Victoria. In America he assesses the position of the "Great Republic" from slavery and secession to its position as a world superpower. He charts the rise of Germany and the unification of Italy and examines the situation in the Balkans in 1878, all of which had a deep impact not only on the war he was soon to fight, but on the geography of the European continent today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Winston Churchill) Tue, 30 May 2006 05:36:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/History/The-Great-Democracies-Audiobook/B002V1OIRW thebookvoice.com 12:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Democracies Subtitle: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume IV Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The fourth and last volume in Churchill's famous account spans 1815 to 1901. It closes when the British Empire is at its peak, with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history: Queen Victoria. In America he assesses the position of the "Great Republic" from slavery and secession to its position as a world superpower. He charts the rise of Germany and the unification of Italy and examines the situation in the Balkans in 1878, all of which had a deep impact not only on the war he was soon to fight, but on the geography of the European continent today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/553/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Democracies Subtitle: A History of the English Speaking Peoples, Volume IV Author: Winston Churchill Narrator: Christian Rodska Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-06 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 317 votes Genres: History, World Publisher's Summary: The fourth and last volume in Churchill's famous account spans 1815 to 1901. It closes when the British Empire is at its peak, with a staggering one-fifth of the human race presided over by the longest reigning monarch in British history: Queen Victoria. In America he assesses the position of the "Great Republic" from slavery and secession to its position as a world superpower. He charts the rise of Germany and the unification of Italy and examines the situation in the Balkans in 1878, all of which had a deep impact not only on the war he was soon to fight, but on the geography of the European continent today. Members Reviews: Interesting book,100 yrs of Anglo-American history Clearly described history without much "spin". As an engineering major in college, I was not exposed to much of the history of the Victorian age. Very good stuff! Great insight into the past. Though the biased must be understood it is a great way to get the feelings of the time in which you can not receive in today's current literature on the topic. The Great Man on the Great Democracies. No one is better able through ability and experience to relate man's struggle in securing democracy and in doing so, in building Western Civilization. A EXCEPTIONAL HISTORY BY A GREAT STATESMAN. This view of our history is made brilliant by Churchill's participation in what followed. Brilliant! A masterpiece! If you like British history, then this is a defining work on the subject. Well researched, well written and well read.