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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/user/596/ en-US All rights reserved Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:47:46 GMT Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:47:46 GMT Notepad++ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/596/ https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/user/596/logo.jpg https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/user/596/ Discover Free Audiobook no Quinten McKenzie biacuaduc@gmail.com Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Just pick any two audiobooks free from 400,000+ best sellers, new releases sci-fi, romances, mysteries, classics, and more. Select your favorite audiobook, free, stream or download your audiobook instantly on your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. It's that easy! 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/Nonfiction/Social-Movements-in-the-World-System-Audiobook/B00HHGCIUU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Social Movements in the World-System Subtitle: The Politics of Crisis and Transformation (American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology) Author: Jackie Smith, Dawn Wiest Narrator: Julie Eickhoff Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Global crises such as rising economic inequality, volatile financial markets, and devastating climate change illustrate the defects of a global economic order controlled largely by transnational corporations, wealthy states, and other elites. As the impacts of such crises have intensified, they have generated a new wave of protests extending from the countries of the Middle East and North Africa throughout Europe, North America, and elsewhere. This new surge of resistance builds upon a long history of transnational activism as it extends and develops new tactics for pro-democracy movements acting simultaneously around the world. In Social Movements in the World-System, Jackie Smith and Dawn Wiest build upon theories of social movements, global institutions, and the political economy of the world-system to uncover how institutions define the opportunities and constraints on social movements, which in turn introduce ideas and models of action that help transform social activism as well as the system itself. Smith and Wiest trace modern social movements to the founding of the United Nations, as well as struggles for decolonization and the rise of national independence movements, showing how these movements have shifted the context in which states and other global actors compete and interact. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jackie Smith) Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:08:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Social-Movements-in-the-World-System-Audiobook/B00HHGCIUU thebookvoice.com 07:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Social Movements in the World-System Subtitle: The Politics of Crisis and Transformation (American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology) Author: Jackie Smith, Dawn Wiest Narrator: Julie Eickhoff Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Global crises such as rising economic inequality, volatile financial markets, and devastating climate change illustrate the defects of a global economic order controlled largely by transnational corporations, wealthy states, and other elites. As the impacts of such crises have intensified, they have generated a new wave of protests extending from the countries of the Middle East and North Africa throughout Europe, North America, and elsewhere. This new surge of resistance builds upon a long history of transnational activism as it extends and develops new tactics for pro-democracy movements acting simultaneously around the world. In Social Movements in the World-System, Jackie Smith and Dawn Wiest build upon theories of social movements, global institutions, and the political economy of the world-system to uncover how institutions define the opportunities and constraints on social movements, which in turn introduce ideas and models of action that help transform social activism as well as the system itself. Smith and Wiest trace modern social movements to the founding of the United Nations, as well as struggles for decolonization and the rise of national independence movements, showing how these movements have shifted the context in which states and other global actors compete and interact. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Social Movements in the World-System Subtitle: The Politics of Crisis and Transformation (American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology) Author: Jackie Smith, Dawn Wiest Narrator: Julie Eickhoff Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Global crises such as rising economic inequality, volatile financial markets, and devastating climate change illustrate the defects of a global economic order controlled largely by transnational corporations, wealthy states, and other elites. As the impacts of such crises have intensified, they have generated a new wave of protests extending from the countries of the Middle East and North Africa throughout Europe, North America, and elsewhere. This new surge of resistance builds upon a long history of transnational activism as it extends and develops new tactics for pro-democracy movements acting simultaneously around the world. In Social Movements in the World-System, Jackie Smith and Dawn Wiest build upon theories of social movements, global institutions, and the political economy of the world-system to uncover how institutions define the opportunities and constraints on social movements, which in turn introduce ideas and models of action that help transform social activism as well as the system itself. Smith and Wiest trace modern social movements to the founding of the United Nations, as well as struggles for decolonization and the rise of national independence movements, showing how these movements have shifted the context in which states and other global actors compete and interact. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Ministry-of-Thin-Audiobook/B00CZD0OWE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ministry of Thin Subtitle: How Our Obsession with Weight Loss Got Out of Control Author: Emma Woolf Narrator: Emma Woolf Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Losing weight has become the modern womans Holy Grail. Everything will be better when were thin. In the 21st century, being thin, even more than being rich or happy, sends a clear message of success to the outside world. No wonder then that disordered eating is on the rise and were increasingly unhappy with our bodies. The Ministry of Thin takes a controversial, unflinching look at how our desire to lose weight is out of control; at the widespread depression that results, the tyranny of celebrity culture and the dangerous extremes - including drip-diets and cosmetic surgery - to which we will go to be skinny. From those who would like to be a few pounds lighter to those who starve or binge in secret, we are all affected. How did we get to the point where we hate our own bodies? And is it futile to hope that we might one day be able to like ourselves again, just as we are? By the author of An Apple a Day: A Memoir of Love and Recovery from Anorexia, also available from Audible. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emma Woolf) Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:14:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Ministry-of-Thin-Audiobook/B00CZD0OWE thebookvoice.com 08:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ministry of Thin Subtitle: How Our Obsession with Weight Loss Got Out of Control Author: Emma Woolf Narrator: Emma Woolf Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Losing weight has become the modern womans Holy Grail. Everything will be better when were thin. In the 21st century, being thin, even more than being rich or happy, sends a clear message of success to the outside world. No wonder then that disordered eating is on the rise and were increasingly unhappy with our bodies. The Ministry of Thin takes a controversial, unflinching look at how our desire to lose weight is out of control; at the widespread depression that results, the tyranny of celebrity culture and the dangerous extremes - including drip-diets and cosmetic surgery - to which we will go to be skinny. From those who would like to be a few pounds lighter to those who starve or binge in secret, we are all affected. How did we get to the point where we hate our own bodies? And is it futile to hope that we might one day be able to like ourselves again, just as we are? By the author of An Apple a Day: A Memoir of Love and Recovery from Anorexia, also available from Audible. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ministry of Thin Subtitle: How Our Obsession with Weight Loss Got Out of Control Author: Emma Woolf Narrator: Emma Woolf Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Losing weight has become the modern womans Holy Grail. Everything will be better when were thin. In the 21st century, being thin, even more than being rich or happy, sends a clear message of success to the outside world. No wonder then that disordered eating is on the rise and were increasingly unhappy with our bodies. The Ministry of Thin takes a controversial, unflinching look at how our desire to lose weight is out of control; at the widespread depression that results, the tyranny of celebrity culture and the dangerous extremes - including drip-diets and cosmetic surgery - to which we will go to be skinny. From those who would like to be a few pounds lighter to those who starve or binge in secret, we are all affected. How did we get to the point where we hate our own bodies? And is it futile to hope that we might one day be able to like ourselves again, just as we are? By the author of An Apple a Day: A Memoir of Love and Recovery from Anorexia, also available from Audible. Members Reviews: Thought provoking How did the narrator detract from the book? I don't care for the sound of her voice even though she is the author. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/101-Amazing-Facts-about-Ships-and-Boats-Audiobook/B075KMX9D9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Facts about Ships and Boats Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: John Harnish Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? In this fantastic audiobook, John Harnish talks us through over 100 amazing facts about ships and boats, covering categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and much more. So if you want to know which ship is the world's fastest or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, this is the perfect book for you! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Goldstein) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:29:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/101-Amazing-Facts-about-Ships-and-Boats-Audiobook/B075KMX9D9 thebookvoice.com 00:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Facts about Ships and Boats Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: John Harnish Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? In this fantastic audiobook, John Harnish talks us through over 100 amazing facts about ships and boats, covering categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and much more. So if you want to know which ship is the world's fastest or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, this is the perfect book for you! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Facts about Ships and Boats Author: Jack Goldstein Narrator: John Harnish Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Do you know how many cannons a Tudor ship could carry? How many people go missing from cruise ships every year? What is a hawsehole? And why are submarines painted black? In this fantastic audiobook, John Harnish talks us through over 100 amazing facts about ships and boats, covering categories such as famous ships, seafaring terminology, naval ship classes and much more. So if you want to know which ship is the world's fastest or who made the deepest solo dive in a submarine, this is the perfect book for you! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Hunting-bin-Laden-Audiobook/B00B90MXY6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting bin Laden Subtitle: How al-Qaeda Is Winning the War on Terror Author: Rob Schultheis Narrator: Elijah Alexander Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: An in-depth look at why America is losing the War on Terror and what we should do if we really want to defeat Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. "I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." So begins Rob Schultheis's gripping account of his journey into the heart of one of the world's most dangerous places, on the trail of the world's most wanted man. A veteran war correspondent (he was one of a handful of Western journalists who covered the Russian war in Afghanistan from inside the country), Schultheis offers a first-hand look at how the seeds of al-Qaeda were planted by foreign jihadists in the 1980s, before most Americans knew what the word "jihad" meant. He then offers a radical assessment of why bin Laden remains at large, detailing the complicit role Pakistan has played in both offering him sanctuary and in helping al-Qaeda establish an almost impregnable stronghold in the Middle East. Finally, fresh from a recent visit to Afghanistan and armed with analysis of current satellite imagery, Schultheis makes his case for where exactly Osama bin Laden is hiding - and why the U.S. government is not acting on this information. Editorial Reviews: Veteran war correspondent Rob Schultheis begins his exhaustive examination of why the United States is losing the War on Terror with a chilling statement: "I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." His encounters with jihadists and his experiences in Afghanistan bolster his assessment of the American position in the conflict. Voice actor Fred Sanders delivers the material in a straightforward and engaging manner. His clear narration complements the complex material. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rob Schultheis) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:50:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Hunting-bin-Laden-Audiobook/B00B90MXY6 thebookvoice.com 06:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting bin Laden Subtitle: How al-Qaeda Is Winning the War on Terror Author: Rob Schultheis Narrator: Elijah Alexander Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: An in-depth look at why America is losing the War on Terror and what we should do if we really want to defeat Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. "I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." So begins Rob Schultheis's gripping account of his journey into the heart of one of the world's most dangerous places, on the trail of the world's most wanted man. A veteran war correspondent (he was one of a handful of Western journalists who covered the Russian war in Afghanistan from inside the country), Schultheis offers a first-hand look at how the seeds of al-Qaeda were planted by foreign jihadists in the 1980s, before most Americans knew what the word "jihad" meant. He then offers a radical assessment of why bin Laden remains at large, detailing the complicit role Pakistan has played in both offering him sanctuary and in helping al-Qaeda establish an almost impregnable stronghold in the Middle East. Finally, fresh from a recent visit to Afghanistan and armed with analysis of current satellite imagery, Schultheis makes his case for where exactly Osama bin Laden is hiding - and why the U.S. government is not acting on this information. Editorial Reviews: Veteran war correspondent Rob Schultheis begins his exhaustive examination of why the United States is losing the War on Terror with a chilling statement: "I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." His encounters with jihadists and his experiences in Afghanistan bolster his assessment of the American position in the conflict. Voice actor Fred Sanders delivers the material in a straightforward and engaging manner. His clear narration complements the complex material. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting bin Laden Subtitle: How al-Qaeda Is Winning the War on Terror Author: Rob Schultheis Narrator: Elijah Alexander Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: An in-depth look at why America is losing the War on Terror and what we should do if we really want to defeat Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda. "I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." So begins Rob Schultheis's gripping account of his journey into the heart of one of the world's most dangerous places, on the trail of the world's most wanted man. A veteran war correspondent (he was one of a handful of Western journalists who covered the Russian war in Afghanistan from inside the country), Schultheis offers a first-hand look at how the seeds of al-Qaeda were planted by foreign jihadists in the 1980s, before most Americans knew what the word "jihad" meant. He then offers a radical assessment of why bin Laden remains at large, detailing the complicit role Pakistan has played in both offering him sanctuary and in helping al-Qaeda establish an almost impregnable stronghold in the Middle East. Finally, fresh from a recent visit to Afghanistan and armed with analysis of current satellite imagery, Schultheis makes his case for where exactly Osama bin Laden is hiding - and why the U.S. government is not acting on this information. Editorial Reviews: Veteran war correspondent Rob Schultheis begins his exhaustive examination of why the United States is losing the War on Terror with a chilling statement: "I first met al-Qaeda before there was an al-Qaeda, way back in the winter of 1984. It was an encounter that came within a split second of costing me my life." His encounters with jihadists and his experiences in Afghanistan bolster his assessment of the American position in the conflict. Voice actor Fred Sanders delivers the material in a straightforward and engaging manner. His clear narration complements the complex material. Members Reviews: Literary Wanderer A typical chapter of this book goes as thus: Let me tell you about this topic. I must mention this second topic first. Then I'll start my story about the 1st topic. The story I told was actually about the first time I had travelled to this place. Let me tell you about the second time I went to this place. Here is another random third topic I introduced with a one sentence introduction in the middle of the last paragraph. Oh by the way, you should read (buy) my friend's book about this fourth topic I just brought up. Let me conclude by covering the third topic again with points I already made. Thanks. No but really, I am surprised this book has such good reviews. Not only am I constantly confused about the NUMEROUS tangents he goes on, I'm also wary of the validity when he tells his first hand accounts of incidents. When he was talking about Tora Bora he said it was the most lethal air strike barrage he has ever witnessed, then a paragraph later he said he was in Colorado during that time? What? I also didn't get this book for some super cited account of Afghanistan like 'Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001' but sometimes he uses his flexibility way too much. How can he really stereotype all Taliban as homosexual pedophiles? In another part, he quotes his friend's book for a few pages (Kindle Edition). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Ten-Food-Commandments-Audiobook/B01GU54Q3A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ten (Food) Commandments Author: Jay Rayner Narrator: Jay Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Ten (Food) Commandments, written and read by Jay Rayner. Britain's culinary Moses brings us the new foodie rules to live by, celebrating what and how we eat. The 10 Commandments may have had a lot going for them, but they don't offer those of us located in the 21st century much in the way of guidance when it comes to our relationship with our food. And Lord knows we need it. Enter our new culinary Moses, the legendary restaurant critic Jay Rayner, with a new set of hand-tooled commandments for this food-obsessed age. He deals once and for all with questions like whether it is ever okay to covet thy neighbour's oxen (it is), eating with your hands (very important indeed) and if you should cut off the fat (no). Combining reportage and anecdotes with recipes worthy of adoration, Jay Rayner brings us the new foodie rules to live by. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jay Rayner) Thu, 30 Jun 2016 12:45:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Ten-Food-Commandments-Audiobook/B01GU54Q3A thebookvoice.com 04:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ten (Food) Commandments Author: Jay Rayner Narrator: Jay Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Ten (Food) Commandments, written and read by Jay Rayner. Britain's culinary Moses brings us the new foodie rules to live by, celebrating what and how we eat. The 10 Commandments may have had a lot going for them, but they don't offer those of us located in the 21st century much in the way of guidance when it comes to our relationship with our food. And Lord knows we need it. Enter our new culinary Moses, the legendary restaurant critic Jay Rayner, with a new set of hand-tooled commandments for this food-obsessed age. He deals once and for all with questions like whether it is ever okay to covet thy neighbour's oxen (it is), eating with your hands (very important indeed) and if you should cut off the fat (no). Combining reportage and anecdotes with recipes worthy of adoration, Jay Rayner brings us the new foodie rules to live by. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ten (Food) Commandments Author: Jay Rayner Narrator: Jay Rayner Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of The Ten (Food) Commandments, written and read by Jay Rayner. Britain's culinary Moses brings us the new foodie rules to live by, celebrating what and how we eat. The 10 Commandments may have had a lot going for them, but they don't offer those of us located in the 21st century much in the way of guidance when it comes to our relationship with our food. And Lord knows we need it. Enter our new culinary Moses, the legendary restaurant critic Jay Rayner, with a new set of hand-tooled commandments for this food-obsessed age. He deals once and for all with questions like whether it is ever okay to covet thy neighbour's oxen (it is), eating with your hands (very important indeed) and if you should cut off the fat (no). Combining reportage and anecdotes with recipes worthy of adoration, Jay Rayner brings us the new foodie rules to live by. Members Reviews: Funny, witty and very well researched. If you're familiar with Jay's column and his previous books you'll certainly enjoy this funny, witty and sarcastic analogy between Moses's 10 commandments and Jay's views about food, cooking and current food trends. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Lasting-Impressions-Audiobook/B00CP5CERU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lasting Impressions Author: V. S. Pritchett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The essays in Lasting Impressions have never before appeared in audiobook form and together they make up, in the author's own words, a journey through different countries and different generations. The subjects range from Bruce Chatwin and Salmon Rushdie to Simon de Beauvoir and Bernard Shaw, from Lorca and Flaubert to John Updike and Walker Percy, from P. G. Wodehouse and Molly Keane to Andre Malraux and Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Published in the year of 1990, V. S. Pritchett's 90th birthday, Lasting Impressions is a tribute to one of the greatest and best loved writers of our time. Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900-1997) was born over a toyshop in 1900 and, much to his everlasting distaste, was named after Queen Victoria. A writer and critic, his is widely reputed to be one of the best short story writers of all time, with the rare ability to capture the extraordinary strangeness of everyday life. He died in 1997. biacuaduc@gmail.com (V. S. Pritchett) Fri, 10 May 2013 01:50:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Lasting-Impressions-Audiobook/B00CP5CERU thebookvoice.com 05:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lasting Impressions Author: V. S. Pritchett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The essays in Lasting Impressions have never before appeared in audiobook form and together they make up, in the author's own words, a journey through different countries and different generations. The subjects range from Bruce Chatwin and Salmon Rushdie to Simon de Beauvoir and Bernard Shaw, from Lorca and Flaubert to John Updike and Walker Percy, from P. G. Wodehouse and Molly Keane to Andre Malraux and Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Published in the year of 1990, V. S. Pritchett's 90th birthday, Lasting Impressions is a tribute to one of the greatest and best loved writers of our time. Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900-1997) was born over a toyshop in 1900 and, much to his everlasting distaste, was named after Queen Victoria. A writer and critic, his is widely reputed to be one of the best short story writers of all time, with the rare ability to capture the extraordinary strangeness of everyday life. He died in 1997. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lasting Impressions Author: V. S. Pritchett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The essays in Lasting Impressions have never before appeared in audiobook form and together they make up, in the author's own words, a journey through different countries and different generations. The subjects range from Bruce Chatwin and Salmon Rushdie to Simon de Beauvoir and Bernard Shaw, from Lorca and Flaubert to John Updike and Walker Percy, from P. G. Wodehouse and Molly Keane to Andre Malraux and Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Published in the year of 1990, V. S. Pritchett's 90th birthday, Lasting Impressions is a tribute to one of the greatest and best loved writers of our time. Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900-1997) was born over a toyshop in 1900 and, much to his everlasting distaste, was named after Queen Victoria. A writer and critic, his is widely reputed to be one of the best short story writers of all time, with the rare ability to capture the extraordinary strangeness of everyday life. He died in 1997. Members Reviews: Literary essays from a master V. S. Pritchett excelled in several genres of English letters; the one I think I like best was his literary criticism. LASTING IMPRESSIONS is Exhibit A. These essays were all triggered by particular books, and thus might be regarded by the pedantically inclined as book reviews. But they range far beyond a simple book review. In some cases, I am willing to bet, the reader will learn more from Pritchett's "review" than she would from the book that occasioned it. There are twenty-seven essays here, written by Pritchett between the ages of sixty-one and eighty-seven, with no evidence whatsoever of declining craft, wit, or wisdom. At four to at most nine pages, they are models of literary concision. Even though they now are between a quarter and half a century old, only a few have become somewhat dated. The subjects are individual men and women: in most cases, the book nominally being reviewed is a biography of him or her; in some cases, he or she was the author of the book in question. The subjects include the famous - Federico García Lorca, Thomas Mann, George Orwell, John Updike, and Oscar Wilde - and the not-so-famous - Gerald Brenan, Molly Keane, Le Roy Ladurie, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, and Mary Wollstonecraft. My favorites were the essays on Simone de Beauvoir (a review of her book "Growing Old"), Flaubert and Turgenev, Malraux and Picasso, Forrest Reid, Rebecca West, and P.G. Wodehouse. The erudition on display is impressive. The writing is superb, as one can expect from V. S. Pritchett. And then there are the quips. Regarding George Bernard Shaw, Pritchett writes, "Like many other Irishmen, he turned his ego into a profession." Rebecca West failed in her first career-endeavor, that of being an actress, because "she could not unself herself and become other people". Few would enjoy reading the book straight through. These "lasting impressions" (admittedly, an odd title, because as much as I admire most of them, I doubt that this time next year I will recall more than a few of them) are better sampled in small doses. For the past two weeks, my reading before turning in at night has been two of Pritchett's essays. In addition to the intrinsic pleasure of reading Pritchett, I added five new books, previously unknown to me, to the list of books I would like to read before I give up the ghost. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Sea-in-Flames-Audiobook/B00BHGO3YU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sea in Flames Author: Carl Safina Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Carl Safina has been hailed as one of the top 100 conservationists of the 20th century (Audubon Magazine) and A Sea in Flames is his blistering account of the months-long manmade disaster that tormented a region and mesmerized the nation. Traveling across the Gulf to make sense of an ever-changing story and its often-nonsensical twists, Safina expertly deconstructs the series of calamitous misjudgments that caused the Deepwater Horizon blowout, zeroes in on BPs misstatements, evasions, and denials, reassesses his own reaction to the governments crisis handling, and reviews the consequences of the leak - and what he considers the real problems, which the press largely overlooked. Safina takes us deep inside the faulty thinking that caused the lethal explosion. We join him on aerial surveys across an oil-coated sea. We confront pelicans and other wildlife whose blue universe fades to black. Safina skewers the excuses and the silly jargon - such as "junk shot" and "top kill" - that made the tragedy feel like a comedy of horrors - and highlighted Big Oils appalling lack of preparedness for an event that was inevitable. Based on extensive research and interviews with fishermen, coastal residents, biologists, and government officials, A Sea in Flames has some surprising answers on whether it was "Obamas Katrina", whether the Coast Guard was as inept in its response as BP was misleading, and whether this worst unintended release of oil in history was really Americas worst ecological disaster. Impassioned, moving, and even sharply funny, A Sea in Flames is ultimately an indictment of Americas main addiction. Safina writes: "In the end, this is a chronicle of a summer of pain - and hope. Hope that the full potential of this catastrophe would not materialize, hope that the harm done would heal faster than feared, and hope that even if we didnt suffer the absolutely worst - wed still learn the big lesson here. We may have gotten two out of three. Thats not good enough. Because: therell be a next time." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carl Safina) Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:02:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Sea-in-Flames-Audiobook/B00BHGO3YU thebookvoice.com 11:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sea in Flames Author: Carl Safina Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Carl Safina has been hailed as one of the top 100 conservationists of the 20th century (Audubon Magazine) and A Sea in Flames is his blistering account of the months-long manmade disaster that tormented a region and mesmerized the nation. Traveling across the Gulf to make sense of an ever-changing story and its often-nonsensical twists, Safina expertly deconstructs the series of calamitous misjudgments that caused the Deepwater Horizon blowout, zeroes in on BPs misstatements, evasions, and denials, reassesses his own reaction to the governments crisis handling, and reviews the consequences of the leak - and what he considers the real problems, which the press largely overlooked. Safina takes us deep inside the faulty thinking that caused the lethal explosion. We join him on aerial surveys across an oil-coated sea. We confront pelicans and other wildlife whose blue universe fades to black. Safina skewers the excuses and the silly jargon - such as "junk shot" and "top kill" - that made the tragedy feel like a comedy of horrors - and highlighted Big Oils appalling lack of preparedness for an event that was inevitable. Based on extensive research and interviews with fishermen, coastal residents, biologists, and government officials, A Sea in Flames has some surprising answers on whether it was "Obamas Katrina", whether the Coast Guard was as inept in its response as BP was misleading, and whether this worst unintended release of oil in history was really Americas worst ecological disaster. Impassioned, moving, and even sharply funny, A Sea in Flames is ultimately an indictment of Americas main addiction. Safina writes: "In the end, this is a chronicle of a summer of pain - and hope. Hope that the full potential of this catastrophe would not materialize, hope that the harm done would heal faster than feared, and hope that even if we didnt suffer the absolutely worst - wed still learn the big lesson here. We may have gotten two out of three. Thats not good enough. Because: therell be a next time." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sea in Flames Author: Carl Safina Narrator: John Allen Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Carl Safina has been hailed as one of the top 100 conservationists of the 20th century (Audubon Magazine) and A Sea in Flames is his blistering account of the months-long manmade disaster that tormented a region and mesmerized the nation. Traveling across the Gulf to make sense of an ever-changing story and its often-nonsensical twists, Safina expertly deconstructs the series of calamitous misjudgments that caused the Deepwater Horizon blowout, zeroes in on BPs misstatements, evasions, and denials, reassesses his own reaction to the governments crisis handling, and reviews the consequences of the leak - and what he considers the real problems, which the press largely overlooked. Safina takes us deep inside the faulty thinking that caused the lethal explosion. We join him on aerial surveys across an oil-coated sea. We confront pelicans and other wildlife whose blue universe fades to black. Safina skewers the excuses and the silly jargon - such as "junk shot" and "top kill" - that made the tragedy feel like a comedy of horrors - and highlighted Big Oils appalling lack of preparedness for an event that was inevitable. Based on extensive research and interviews with fishermen, coastal residents, biologists, and government officials, A Sea in Flames has some surprising answers on whether it was "Obamas Katrina", whether the Coast Guard was as inept in its response as BP was misleading, and whether this worst unintended release of oil in history was really Americas worst ecological disaster. Impassioned, moving, and even sharply funny, A Sea in Flames is ultimately an indictment of Americas main addiction. Safina writes: "In the end, this is a chronicle of a summer of pain - and hope. Hope that the full potential of this catastrophe would not materialize, hope that the harm done would heal faster than feared, and hope that even if we didnt suffer the absolutely worst - wed still learn the big lesson here. We may have gotten two out of three. Thats not good enough. Because: therell be a next time." Members Reviews: An Essential Read re The Gulf and Life on Earth To say this is an important book would be a vast understatement. Safina gets the science and details, including the heartbreak inflicted on the people of the Gulf and he writes of it masterfully . . . A different style than Im accustomed to from him - presnet tense, fast paced. The great value of the book lies in the fact that Safina took the truth as he found it and reversed many of his early conclusions and preconclusions. The last fifty pages are stunning. I wont spoil it for you. But for example he finds that fish populations had in many cases increased due to the shut down of fishing due to the spill. Complex and highly instructive. My only quarrel is that he beats on Admiral Thad Allan and NOAA head Barbara Lubchenko for most of the book only to reveal in the last chapters . . . Well i wont give away the story Strong mixture of investigative journalism and poetic mourning. Safina's account of the BP DWH catastrophe is at turns cynical, rational, indignant and insightful. None of the principals are spared from BP to the USCG to the EPA to NOAA. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/50-Quick-Facts-About-Christmas-Audiobook/B0778R6TNV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 50 Quick Facts About Christmas Author: Paul Andrews Narrator: Kent Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Christmas is coming, and it's everyone's favourite time of the year. But how much do you really know about the festive season and its origins? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through 50 fascinating facts that you may well not have known. So whether you need reminding of the names of all of Santa's reindeer or want to know which king changed the traditional Christmas dinner from goose to turkey, then this is the perfect addition to your audiobook collection. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Andrews) Thu, 09 Nov 2017 20:23:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/50-Quick-Facts-About-Christmas-Audiobook/B0778R6TNV thebookvoice.com 00:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 50 Quick Facts About Christmas Author: Paul Andrews Narrator: Kent Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Christmas is coming, and it's everyone's favourite time of the year. But how much do you really know about the festive season and its origins? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through 50 fascinating facts that you may well not have known. So whether you need reminding of the names of all of Santa's reindeer or want to know which king changed the traditional Christmas dinner from goose to turkey, then this is the perfect addition to your audiobook collection. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 50 Quick Facts About Christmas Author: Paul Andrews Narrator: Kent Harris Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Christmas is coming, and it's everyone's favourite time of the year. But how much do you really know about the festive season and its origins? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through 50 fascinating facts that you may well not have known. So whether you need reminding of the names of all of Santa's reindeer or want to know which king changed the traditional Christmas dinner from goose to turkey, then this is the perfect addition to your audiobook collection. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Loud-and-Clear-Audiobook/B002V0M2X0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Loud and Clear Author: Anna Quindlen Narrator: Anna Quindlen Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With her trademark insight and her special ability to convey the impact public events have on ordinary lives, Quindlen here combines commentary on American society and the world at large with reflections on being a woman, a writer, and a mother. In these pieces, first written for Newsweek and The New York Times, Loud and Clear takes on topics ranging from social change to raising children, from the political and emotional aftermath of September 11 to personal values, from the impact on individuals of global events to the growth that can be gained by spending summer days staring into the middle distance. Grounding the public in the private, connecting people to each other and to the greater world, Quindlen encourages us to develop authentic lives, even as she serves as a catalyst for political and social change. "Anna Quindlen's beat is life, and she's one hell of a terrific reporter," said Susan Isaacs, and Quindlen's unique qualities of understanding and discernment can be found in every part of this provocative and inspiring book. Critic Reviews: "Quindlen continues to unscramble gnarly social issues with splendid clarity and pithiness, wit and compassion, and uncommon common sense." (Booklist) "You'll want to send copies of this audiobook to all the important people in your life, young, old, and in-between." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anna Quindlen) Thu, 15 Apr 2004 04:58:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Loud-and-Clear-Audiobook/B002V0M2X0 thebookvoice.com 05:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Loud and Clear Author: Anna Quindlen Narrator: Anna Quindlen Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With her trademark insight and her special ability to convey the impact public events have on ordinary lives, Quindlen here combines commentary on American society and the world at large with reflections on being a woman, a writer, and a mother. In these pieces, first written for Newsweek and The New York Times, Loud and Clear takes on topics ranging from social change to raising children, from the political and emotional aftermath of September 11 to personal values, from the impact on individuals of global events to the growth that can be gained by spending summer days staring into the middle distance. Grounding the public in the private, connecting people to each other and to the greater world, Quindlen encourages us to develop authentic lives, even as she serves as a catalyst for political and social change. "Anna Quindlen's beat is life, and she's one hell of a terrific reporter," said Susan Isaacs, and Quindlen's unique qualities of understanding and discernment can be found in every part of this provocative and inspiring book. Critic Reviews: "Quindlen continues to unscramble gnarly social issues with splendid clarity and pithiness, wit and compassion, and uncommon common sense." (Booklist) "You'll want to send copies of this audiobook to all the important people in your life, young, old, and in-between." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Loud and Clear Author: Anna Quindlen Narrator: Anna Quindlen Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-04 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With her trademark insight and her special ability to convey the impact public events have on ordinary lives, Quindlen here combines commentary on American society and the world at large with reflections on being a woman, a writer, and a mother. In these pieces, first written for Newsweek and The New York Times, Loud and Clear takes on topics ranging from social change to raising children, from the political and emotional aftermath of September 11 to personal values, from the impact on individuals of global events to the growth that can be gained by spending summer days staring into the middle distance. Grounding the public in the private, connecting people to each other and to the greater world, Quindlen encourages us to develop authentic lives, even as she serves as a catalyst for political and social change. "Anna Quindlen's beat is life, and she's one hell of a terrific reporter," said Susan Isaacs, and Quindlen's unique qualities of understanding and discernment can be found in every part of this provocative and inspiring book. Critic Reviews: "Quindlen continues to unscramble gnarly social issues with splendid clarity and pithiness, wit and compassion, and uncommon common sense." (Booklist) "You'll want to send copies of this audiobook to all the important people in your life, young, old, and in-between." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: good but serminizes a bit Would you consider the audio edition of Loud and Clear to be better than the print version? yes because this is a book you can easily start and stop easily. Have you listened to any of Anna Quindlens other performances before? How does this one compare? I liked her "Lots of Candles" better, not as much sermonizing. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? There were were definitely places where I laughed and cried, Anna is able to make you think about your own mundane life with new perspective. Inspiring I enjoyed being reminded of the simple core of living in America and being a woman of strength that had always been inside me. loud and clear This is an excellent audiobook. The story is great and Anna Quindlen is superb. I would highly recommend this to anyone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Analysis-of-Naomi-Kleins-This-Changes-Everything-Audiobook/B075JMJLBS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Analysis of Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything Author: Milkyway Media Narrator: Dwight Equitz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Milkyway Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate (2014) by Naomi Klein argues that we must act now, both individually and collectively, to cut greenhouse gas emissions. If allowed to grow at the current pace, greenhouse gas emissions will destroy the Earth. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Milkyway Media) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 18:16:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Analysis-of-Naomi-Kleins-This-Changes-Everything-Audiobook/B075JMJLBS thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Analysis of Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything Author: Milkyway Media Narrator: Dwight Equitz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Milkyway Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate (2014) by Naomi Klein argues that we must act now, both individually and collectively, to cut greenhouse gas emissions. If allowed to grow at the current pace, greenhouse gas emissions will destroy the Earth. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Analysis of Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything Author: Milkyway Media Narrator: Dwight Equitz Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Milkyway Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate (2014) by Naomi Klein argues that we must act now, both individually and collectively, to cut greenhouse gas emissions. If allowed to grow at the current pace, greenhouse gas emissions will destroy the Earth. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Wisdom-of-Psychopaths-Audiobook/B015EUMIEQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wisdom of Psychopaths Author: Kevin Dutton Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Psychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent or even criminal. In fact they are fearless, confident, ruthless and focused - qualities tailor-made for success in twenty-first-century society. In this groundbreaking adventure into the world of psychopaths, renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals a shocking truth: psychopaths have something to teach us. Critic Reviews: "The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a surprising, absorbing, and perceptive book...I found it altogether fascinating." (Philip Pullman) "Dutton tackles an elusive, important and much neglected aspect of the mind; our personality. He presents some highly original insights and does so in a provocative and humorous style." (V. S. Ramachandran, author of The Tell-Tale Brain) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kevin Dutton) Thu, 01 Oct 2015 11:57:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Wisdom-of-Psychopaths-Audiobook/B015EUMIEQ thebookvoice.com 08:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wisdom of Psychopaths Author: Kevin Dutton Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Psychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent or even criminal. In fact they are fearless, confident, ruthless and focused - qualities tailor-made for success in twenty-first-century society. In this groundbreaking adventure into the world of psychopaths, renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals a shocking truth: psychopaths have something to teach us. Critic Reviews: "The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a surprising, absorbing, and perceptive book...I found it altogether fascinating." (Philip Pullman) "Dutton tackles an elusive, important and much neglected aspect of the mind; our personality. He presents some highly original insights and does so in a provocative and humorous style." (V. S. Ramachandran, author of The Tell-Tale Brain) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wisdom of Psychopaths Author: Kevin Dutton Narrator: David Timson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-15 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Psychopath. No sooner is the word out than images of murderers, suicide bombers and gangsters flash across our minds. But unlike their box-office counterparts, not all psychopaths are violent or even criminal. In fact they are fearless, confident, ruthless and focused - qualities tailor-made for success in twenty-first-century society. In this groundbreaking adventure into the world of psychopaths, renowned psychologist Kevin Dutton reveals a shocking truth: psychopaths have something to teach us. Critic Reviews: "The Wisdom of Psychopaths is a surprising, absorbing, and perceptive book...I found it altogether fascinating." (Philip Pullman) "Dutton tackles an elusive, important and much neglected aspect of the mind; our personality. He presents some highly original insights and does so in a provocative and humorous style." (V. S. Ramachandran, author of The Tell-Tale Brain) Members Reviews: Excellent audiobook Solid book, great use of research and fantastic narration. Interesting theme that takes the reader off on many paths, then manages to tie everything together and provoke thought and debate. interesting stuff bit advanced for me but i picked up a few things, towards the end it makes sense why its called the wisdom of psychopaths. Awful narration ruins book What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If the narrator had been different. Especially if he'd not insisted on doing (lame) accents whenever he read a quotation. Would you ever listen to anything by Kevin Dutton again? Hard to tell. I can barely get through this book, and the narration is so distractingly bad that I can't tell if the book itself is good. Would you be willing to try another one of David Timsons performances? Never. great insights fascinating book as I may be read it one more time to get more insights . Cuddos everyone for making the "reading "possible . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/ISIS-Islamic-State-of-Iraq-and-Syria-Extreme-Evil-of-Radical-Islam-Audiobook/B00WTFU79S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ISIS Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Extreme Evil of Radical Islam) Subtitle: Burning Reports Topics, Issues, Current Events & More Author: Burning Reports Narrator: Claton Butcher Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Burning Reports / AJK Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: International attention has been drawn over the past few months to the activities of ISIS, the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria. The entire world has been taken by surprise as they have witnessed the flagrant violation of all forms of human decency by these militants without their even considering the smallest fragment of human nature. It was only with impotent fury and despair that people across the globe could watch the brutal beheadings of innocent human beings by these radical Islamists. ISIS wants to bring the entire Middle East under their control, with Islamic Sharia law imposed everywhere. With this as their motive, they have been carrying out brutal attacks on their opposition. Simultaneously with their merciless and savage attacks and beheadings of their captives, they have made it a practice to release videos of every murder and every killing to the international media. Several hundred opponents have been executed by these ruthless and highly lethal terrorists. Some international journalists, aid workers, and the like have also been either beheaded by a knife or killed in a gruesome murder. This edition of Burning Reports will bring out the origin and growth of yet another terrorist organization (though they call themselves a state), namely ISIS, with roots in the volatile and petro-dollar-rich Middle East. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Burning Reports) Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:46:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/ISIS-Islamic-State-of-Iraq-and-Syria-Extreme-Evil-of-Radical-Islam-Audiobook/B00WTFU79S thebookvoice.com 00:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ISIS Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Extreme Evil of Radical Islam) Subtitle: Burning Reports Topics, Issues, Current Events & More Author: Burning Reports Narrator: Claton Butcher Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Burning Reports / AJK Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: International attention has been drawn over the past few months to the activities of ISIS, the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria. The entire world has been taken by surprise as they have witnessed the flagrant violation of all forms of human decency by these militants without their even considering the smallest fragment of human nature. It was only with impotent fury and despair that people across the globe could watch the brutal beheadings of innocent human beings by these radical Islamists. ISIS wants to bring the entire Middle East under their control, with Islamic Sharia law imposed everywhere. With this as their motive, they have been carrying out brutal attacks on their opposition. Simultaneously with their merciless and savage attacks and beheadings of their captives, they have made it a practice to release videos of every murder and every killing to the international media. Several hundred opponents have been executed by these ruthless and highly lethal terrorists. Some international journalists, aid workers, and the like have also been either beheaded by a knife or killed in a gruesome murder. This edition of Burning Reports will bring out the origin and growth of yet another terrorist organization (though they call themselves a state), namely ISIS, with roots in the volatile and petro-dollar-rich Middle East. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ISIS Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (Extreme Evil of Radical Islam) Subtitle: Burning Reports Topics, Issues, Current Events & More Author: Burning Reports Narrator: Claton Butcher Format: Unabridged Length: 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-15 Publisher: Burning Reports / AJK Publishers Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: International attention has been drawn over the past few months to the activities of ISIS, the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and Greater Syria. The entire world has been taken by surprise as they have witnessed the flagrant violation of all forms of human decency by these militants without their even considering the smallest fragment of human nature. It was only with impotent fury and despair that people across the globe could watch the brutal beheadings of innocent human beings by these radical Islamists. ISIS wants to bring the entire Middle East under their control, with Islamic Sharia law imposed everywhere. With this as their motive, they have been carrying out brutal attacks on their opposition. Simultaneously with their merciless and savage attacks and beheadings of their captives, they have made it a practice to release videos of every murder and every killing to the international media. Several hundred opponents have been executed by these ruthless and highly lethal terrorists. Some international journalists, aid workers, and the like have also been either beheaded by a knife or killed in a gruesome murder. This edition of Burning Reports will bring out the origin and growth of yet another terrorist organization (though they call themselves a state), namely ISIS, with roots in the volatile and petro-dollar-rich Middle East. Members Reviews: Note to publisher The publisher seems to have accidentally uploaded the wrong media file... It sounds like a draft of the real book. The reader keeps repeating sentences because he mispronounces words. Clearly an unedited cut. Please replace with the normal file, publisher! other than that it's a fascinating article. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Second-Arab-Awakening-Audiobook/B00FRIL73E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Arab Awakening Subtitle: Revolution, Democracy, and the Islamist Challenge from Tunis to Damascus Author: Adeed Dawisha Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: An eye-opening survey of the recent Arab revolutions and their political consequences, comparing them to those of a previous generation. When Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, in December 2010, sparking a wave of popular uprisings that would topple dictatorial regimes across North Africa and the Middle East, observers hailed the onset of a great Arab Awakening. But this wasnt the first time people in Tunisia, Egypt, and elsewhere across the region had taken to the streets demanding fundamental change. An earlier generation, in the 1950s and 1960s, rose against Arab governments that were doing the bidding of colonial powers. A generation later, many of these revolutionary heroes and their inheritors had themselves become murderous tyrants, leading the people to rebel a second time. In The Second Arab Awakening, distinguished academic and writer Adeed Dawisha brings a deep historical perspective to the recent Arab uprisings, tracing the fledgling and uncertain progress so far of these revolutions and the Islamist challenge that has emerged in their wake. Elegantly written, detailed yet concise, Dawishas illuminating exploration of the threats and opportunities facing the victorious revolutionaries provides necessary perspective on a fast-changing political landscape. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adeed Dawisha) Mon, 28 Oct 2013 19:34:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Second-Arab-Awakening-Audiobook/B00FRIL73E thebookvoice.com 07:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Arab Awakening Subtitle: Revolution, Democracy, and the Islamist Challenge from Tunis to Damascus Author: Adeed Dawisha Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: An eye-opening survey of the recent Arab revolutions and their political consequences, comparing them to those of a previous generation. When Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, in December 2010, sparking a wave of popular uprisings that would topple dictatorial regimes across North Africa and the Middle East, observers hailed the onset of a great Arab Awakening. But this wasnt the first time people in Tunisia, Egypt, and elsewhere across the region had taken to the streets demanding fundamental change. An earlier generation, in the 1950s and 1960s, rose against Arab governments that were doing the bidding of colonial powers. A generation later, many of these revolutionary heroes and their inheritors had themselves become murderous tyrants, leading the people to rebel a second time. In The Second Arab Awakening, distinguished academic and writer Adeed Dawisha brings a deep historical perspective to the recent Arab uprisings, tracing the fledgling and uncertain progress so far of these revolutions and the Islamist challenge that has emerged in their wake. Elegantly written, detailed yet concise, Dawishas illuminating exploration of the threats and opportunities facing the victorious revolutionaries provides necessary perspective on a fast-changing political landscape. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Second Arab Awakening Subtitle: Revolution, Democracy, and the Islamist Challenge from Tunis to Damascus Author: Adeed Dawisha Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: An eye-opening survey of the recent Arab revolutions and their political consequences, comparing them to those of a previous generation. When Mohamed Bouazizi set himself on fire in Sidi Bouzid, Tunisia, in December 2010, sparking a wave of popular uprisings that would topple dictatorial regimes across North Africa and the Middle East, observers hailed the onset of a great Arab Awakening. But this wasnt the first time people in Tunisia, Egypt, and elsewhere across the region had taken to the streets demanding fundamental change. An earlier generation, in the 1950s and 1960s, rose against Arab governments that were doing the bidding of colonial powers. A generation later, many of these revolutionary heroes and their inheritors had themselves become murderous tyrants, leading the people to rebel a second time. In The Second Arab Awakening, distinguished academic and writer Adeed Dawisha brings a deep historical perspective to the recent Arab uprisings, tracing the fledgling and uncertain progress so far of these revolutions and the Islamist challenge that has emerged in their wake. Elegantly written, detailed yet concise, Dawishas illuminating exploration of the threats and opportunities facing the victorious revolutionaries provides necessary perspective on a fast-changing political landscape. Members Reviews: Must Read! Awesome book ... very insightful! Author pieces together the many political and social issues that have lit the middle east on fire. Excellent! Very informative on the subject! This was a great book! It was very helpful to me when writing my capstone project for my Masters Degree. the Author is biased he is not neutral, he sided against Syrian regime without taking in consideration the geopolitical disputes and how important throwing over president Assad in achieving western agenda in the Middle East. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Counterinsurgents-Constitution-Audiobook/B00G6UPC0G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Counterinsurgent's Constitution Subtitle: Law in the Age of Small Wars Author: Ganesh Sitaraman Narrator: Peter Powlis Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Since the "surge" in Iraq in 2006, counterinsurgency effectively became America's dominant approach for fighting wars. Yet many of the major controversies and debates surrounding counterinsurgency have turned not on military questions but on legal ones: Who can the military attack with drones? Is the occupation of Iraq legitimate? What tradeoffs should the military make between self-protection and civilian casualties? What is the right framework for negotiating with the Taliban? How can we build the rule of law in Afghanistan? The Counterinsurgent's Constitution tackles this wide range of legal issues from the vantage point of counterinsurgency strategy. Ganesh Sitaraman explains why law matters in counterinsurgency: how it operates on the ground and how law and counterinsurgency strategy can be better integrated. Counterinsurgency, Sitaraman notes, focuses on winning over the population, providing essential services, building political and legal institutions, and fostering economic development. So, unlike in conventional war, where law places humanitarian restraints on combat, law and counterinsurgency are well aligned and reinforce one another. Indeed, following the law and building the rule of law is not just the right thing to do, it is strategically beneficial. Moreover, reconciliation with enemies can both help to end the conflict and preserve the possibility of justice for war crimes. Following the rule of law is an important element of success. The first book on law and counterinsurgency strategy, The Counterinsurgent's Constitution seamlessly integrates law and military strategy to illuminate some of the most pressing issues in warfare and the transition from war to peace. Its lessons also apply to conflicts in Libya and other hot-spots in the Middle East. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ganesh Sitaraman) Tue, 17 Dec 2013 00:58:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Counterinsurgents-Constitution-Audiobook/B00G6UPC0G thebookvoice.com 11:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Counterinsurgent's Constitution Subtitle: Law in the Age of Small Wars Author: Ganesh Sitaraman Narrator: Peter Powlis Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Since the "surge" in Iraq in 2006, counterinsurgency effectively became America's dominant approach for fighting wars. Yet many of the major controversies and debates surrounding counterinsurgency have turned not on military questions but on legal ones: Who can the military attack with drones? Is the occupation of Iraq legitimate? What tradeoffs should the military make between self-protection and civilian casualties? What is the right framework for negotiating with the Taliban? How can we build the rule of law in Afghanistan? The Counterinsurgent's Constitution tackles this wide range of legal issues from the vantage point of counterinsurgency strategy. Ganesh Sitaraman explains why law matters in counterinsurgency: how it operates on the ground and how law and counterinsurgency strategy can be better integrated. Counterinsurgency, Sitaraman notes, focuses on winning over the population, providing essential services, building political and legal institutions, and fostering economic development. So, unlike in conventional war, where law places humanitarian restraints on combat, law and counterinsurgency are well aligned and reinforce one another. Indeed, following the law and building the rule of law is not just the right thing to do, it is strategically beneficial. Moreover, reconciliation with enemies can both help to end the conflict and preserve the possibility of justice for war crimes. Following the rule of law is an important element of success. The first book on law and counterinsurgency strategy, The Counterinsurgent's Constitution seamlessly integrates law and military strategy to illuminate some of the most pressing issues in warfare and the transition from war to peace. Its lessons also apply to conflicts in Libya and other hot-spots in the Middle East. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Counterinsurgent's Constitution Subtitle: Law in the Age of Small Wars Author: Ganesh Sitaraman Narrator: Peter Powlis Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Since the "surge" in Iraq in 2006, counterinsurgency effectively became America's dominant approach for fighting wars. Yet many of the major controversies and debates surrounding counterinsurgency have turned not on military questions but on legal ones: Who can the military attack with drones? Is the occupation of Iraq legitimate? What tradeoffs should the military make between self-protection and civilian casualties? What is the right framework for negotiating with the Taliban? How can we build the rule of law in Afghanistan? The Counterinsurgent's Constitution tackles this wide range of legal issues from the vantage point of counterinsurgency strategy. Ganesh Sitaraman explains why law matters in counterinsurgency: how it operates on the ground and how law and counterinsurgency strategy can be better integrated. Counterinsurgency, Sitaraman notes, focuses on winning over the population, providing essential services, building political and legal institutions, and fostering economic development. So, unlike in conventional war, where law places humanitarian restraints on combat, law and counterinsurgency are well aligned and reinforce one another. Indeed, following the law and building the rule of law is not just the right thing to do, it is strategically beneficial. Moreover, reconciliation with enemies can both help to end the conflict and preserve the possibility of justice for war crimes. Following the rule of law is an important element of success. The first book on law and counterinsurgency strategy, The Counterinsurgent's Constitution seamlessly integrates law and military strategy to illuminate some of the most pressing issues in warfare and the transition from war to peace. Its lessons also apply to conflicts in Libya and other hot-spots in the Middle East. Members Reviews: Must read book of 2013 on international relations The Counterinsurgent's Constitution has changed the way I read the newspaper. In addition to conventional war reporting, I now want to know where efforts to rebuild the country stand: not just concrete physical development, like roads, but also how courtrooms are functioning and whether rule of law is more broadly accepted by citizens of the country. Ganesh Sitaraman makes the case that fundamental democratic principles are the true extinguisher of terrorism. While plopping down the US Constitution in Afghanistan isn't going to work, neither is shoddy justice which wins the allegiance of no one. Sitaraman provides an astonishingly concrete series of examples of how to accomplish progress under the conditions of war. Sitaraman's framework for evaluating progress will doubtless spawn articles and academic papers as his ideas are applied to war zones past and present. If fully incorporated into our thinking about foreign affairs, it could revolutionize our priorities abroad and make our efforts infinitely more effective. If you have any interest in international relations, this is the must read book of 2013. fascinating A very insightful cross-disciplinary look into the state of modern warfare. Sitaraman has a clean and engaging style that makes the book easy to read even for those not versed in law or political theory. timely and historic Much like his fellow Harvard Law Review editor Barack H. Obama Jr., Mr. Sitaraman has rapidly achieved prominence as an expert on constitutional law. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/From-Here-to-Eternity-Audiobook/B074QQWSQ5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Here to Eternity Subtitle: Travelling the World to Find the Good Death Author: Caitlin Doughty Narrator: Caitlin Doughty Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Orion Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: As a practising mortician, Caitlin Doughty has long been fascinated by our pervasive terror of dead bodies. In From Here to Eternity, she sets out in search of cultures unburdened by such fears. In rural Indonesia, she observes a man clean and dress his grandfather's mummified body. She meets Bolivian ñatitas (cigarette-smoking, wish-granting human skulls) and introduces us to the Japanese ritual of kotsuage, in which relatives use chopsticks to pluck their loved ones' bones from cremation ashes. With curiosity and morbid humour, Doughty introduces us to inspiring death-care innovators, participates in powerful death practices almost entirely unknown in the West and explores new spaces for mourning - including a futuristic glowing-Buddha columbarium in Japan, a candlelit Mexican cemetery and America's only open-air pyre. In doing so she expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity and reveals unexpected possibilities for our own death rituals. Read by Caitlin Doughty. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Caitlin Doughty) Thu, 25 Jan 2018 04:60:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/From-Here-to-Eternity-Audiobook/B074QQWSQ5 thebookvoice.com 05:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Here to Eternity Subtitle: Travelling the World to Find the Good Death Author: Caitlin Doughty Narrator: Caitlin Doughty Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Orion Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: As a practising mortician, Caitlin Doughty has long been fascinated by our pervasive terror of dead bodies. In From Here to Eternity, she sets out in search of cultures unburdened by such fears. In rural Indonesia, she observes a man clean and dress his grandfather's mummified body. She meets Bolivian ñatitas (cigarette-smoking, wish-granting human skulls) and introduces us to the Japanese ritual of kotsuage, in which relatives use chopsticks to pluck their loved ones' bones from cremation ashes. With curiosity and morbid humour, Doughty introduces us to inspiring death-care innovators, participates in powerful death practices almost entirely unknown in the West and explores new spaces for mourning - including a futuristic glowing-Buddha columbarium in Japan, a candlelit Mexican cemetery and America's only open-air pyre. In doing so she expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity and reveals unexpected possibilities for our own death rituals. Read by Caitlin Doughty. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From Here to Eternity Subtitle: Travelling the World to Find the Good Death Author: Caitlin Doughty Narrator: Caitlin Doughty Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-25-18 Publisher: Orion Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: As a practising mortician, Caitlin Doughty has long been fascinated by our pervasive terror of dead bodies. In From Here to Eternity, she sets out in search of cultures unburdened by such fears. In rural Indonesia, she observes a man clean and dress his grandfather's mummified body. She meets Bolivian ñatitas (cigarette-smoking, wish-granting human skulls) and introduces us to the Japanese ritual of kotsuage, in which relatives use chopsticks to pluck their loved ones' bones from cremation ashes. With curiosity and morbid humour, Doughty introduces us to inspiring death-care innovators, participates in powerful death practices almost entirely unknown in the West and explores new spaces for mourning - including a futuristic glowing-Buddha columbarium in Japan, a candlelit Mexican cemetery and America's only open-air pyre. In doing so she expands our sense of what it means to treat the dead with dignity and reveals unexpected possibilities for our own death rituals. Read by Caitlin Doughty. Members Reviews: There are many ways to deal with death and burial, as well as to mourn and show respect. There is no one way, and it is OK. Caitlin Doughty is a big thinker and a great writer. With her wicked sense of humor she has an uncanny ability to guide readers (and viewers of her short videos) past squeamish curiosity into new, thoughtful views: Hey! We arenât the only ones mourning here. There is no single way to do this. And there are myriad deeply-held beliefs about how we deal with a dead body; how we behave around it, how we treat it or donât treat it. How some individuals are comforted by long-held, elaborate physical or spirituals rituals, or how many are relieved to be free of the burden of the shell, or may even be frightened in its presence. With Doughtyâs voice and the influence of her and writers like her, there is a chance in our lifetimes to clear our psyches and sense of obligation, and to think clearly: What do I want? What do I want for my loved ones? It is not necessary, it is not more hygienic, meaningful or respectful to continue with the traditional American ways of death or burial. There are many paths and itâs OK. Another excellent book by Doughty This latest book by Doughty maintains all of the humor and gravity that she brought to "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" while presenting a bold challenge to our society, especially when seen from the light of other cultures and visionaries who are tirelessly pushing for a better death for us all. All Around Excellent Book! I cannot say enough good things about this book, and even more so, the author! Caitlin Doughty mixes her great sense of humor into the book that tackles a, what some would call, morbid topic. I especially love that the author herself recorded the narration, which makes it SO much better, in my opinion. Doughty travels the world and delves into various cultures and their "death customs", and does so in a way that is open-minded and respectful. I appreciate the lengths that she went to to give such an informative and thought-provoking book. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of death in various parts of the word, as well as anyone who wants to expand their horizons on the topic of death. Very interesting Very interesting book. The subject isn't one I have ever read, or thought to. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Planet-Carnivore-Audiobook/B00LMDBRWE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planet Carnivore Subtitle: Why Cheap Meat Costs the Earth (and How to Pay the Bill) Author: Alex Renton Narrator: Matthew Waterson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: There are 59 billion animals alive at any one time, farmed for their meat. The worlds domestic cattle weigh 16 times as much as all the wild animals on the planet put together. Sixty percent of the globes agricultural land is used for beef production, from growing grain to raising cows.Since the early 20th century, industrial farming and global capitalism have worked hand-in-hand to provide meat at an ever-cheaper price. And our appetites, so tempted, have led us to consume more and more animals. In the US, each citizen eats on average 120 kg of meat per year. And they're not alone. Our insatiable desire for meat has defined how we use our planet. But cheap meat comes at a price. Planet Carnivore gets under the skin of the health problems that over-consumption brings; of modern farmings destructive use of resources; and of the stretched and strained farms and abattoirs that lead to horsemeat in beef burgers and challenging moral questions about our relationship with our food. Alex Rentons brilliantly researched, utterly compelling Guardian Short serves up the grisly stories, and also looks at how we are beginning to try and pay the cheap meat bill, from innovative twists on current techniques to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alex Renton) Tue, 19 Aug 2014 04:58:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Planet-Carnivore-Audiobook/B00LMDBRWE thebookvoice.com 02:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planet Carnivore Subtitle: Why Cheap Meat Costs the Earth (and How to Pay the Bill) Author: Alex Renton Narrator: Matthew Waterson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: There are 59 billion animals alive at any one time, farmed for their meat. The worlds domestic cattle weigh 16 times as much as all the wild animals on the planet put together. Sixty percent of the globes agricultural land is used for beef production, from growing grain to raising cows.Since the early 20th century, industrial farming and global capitalism have worked hand-in-hand to provide meat at an ever-cheaper price. And our appetites, so tempted, have led us to consume more and more animals. In the US, each citizen eats on average 120 kg of meat per year. And they're not alone. Our insatiable desire for meat has defined how we use our planet. But cheap meat comes at a price. Planet Carnivore gets under the skin of the health problems that over-consumption brings; of modern farmings destructive use of resources; and of the stretched and strained farms and abattoirs that lead to horsemeat in beef burgers and challenging moral questions about our relationship with our food. Alex Rentons brilliantly researched, utterly compelling Guardian Short serves up the grisly stories, and also looks at how we are beginning to try and pay the cheap meat bill, from innovative twists on current techniques to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Planet Carnivore Subtitle: Why Cheap Meat Costs the Earth (and How to Pay the Bill) Author: Alex Renton Narrator: Matthew Waterson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: There are 59 billion animals alive at any one time, farmed for their meat. The worlds domestic cattle weigh 16 times as much as all the wild animals on the planet put together. Sixty percent of the globes agricultural land is used for beef production, from growing grain to raising cows.Since the early 20th century, industrial farming and global capitalism have worked hand-in-hand to provide meat at an ever-cheaper price. And our appetites, so tempted, have led us to consume more and more animals. In the US, each citizen eats on average 120 kg of meat per year. And they're not alone. Our insatiable desire for meat has defined how we use our planet. But cheap meat comes at a price. Planet Carnivore gets under the skin of the health problems that over-consumption brings; of modern farmings destructive use of resources; and of the stretched and strained farms and abattoirs that lead to horsemeat in beef burgers and challenging moral questions about our relationship with our food. Alex Rentons brilliantly researched, utterly compelling Guardian Short serves up the grisly stories, and also looks at how we are beginning to try and pay the cheap meat bill, from innovative twists on current techniques to cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs. Members Reviews: The facts for the conscious meat eater A concise and interesting exploration of the impact of meat, both on the planet and on our health. Advocates a conscious approach to meat eating, particularly interesting final chapter on the future of meat. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Rogue-State-Audiobook/B00DDY7Y04 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rogue State Subtitle: How a Nuclear North Korea Threatens America Author: William C. Triplett Narrator: Bruce Mann Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Arguing that North Korea is little more than a carefully constructed Chinese puppet state, the author looks into the heart of this "rogue nation" and finds the Chinese behind much of the terrorism and nuclear weapons manufacturing on the Korean peninsula. Editorial Reviews: A former chief Republican counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, William C. Triplett II provides a thoroughly researched look at how North Korea has become a new threat in the nuclear arms race. Rogue State, performed with an unsettling chilliness by Bruce Mann, also works as an indictment of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, but perhaps the most provocative argument made by Triplett is his assertion that North Korea is merely a puppet state for China. Listeners interested by this furtive nation will find Rogue State to be full of juicy insight. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William C. Triplett) Tue, 02 Jul 2013 21:51:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Rogue-State-Audiobook/B00DDY7Y04 thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rogue State Subtitle: How a Nuclear North Korea Threatens America Author: William C. Triplett Narrator: Bruce Mann Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Arguing that North Korea is little more than a carefully constructed Chinese puppet state, the author looks into the heart of this "rogue nation" and finds the Chinese behind much of the terrorism and nuclear weapons manufacturing on the Korean peninsula. Editorial Reviews: A former chief Republican counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, William C. Triplett II provides a thoroughly researched look at how North Korea has become a new threat in the nuclear arms race. Rogue State, performed with an unsettling chilliness by Bruce Mann, also works as an indictment of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, but perhaps the most provocative argument made by Triplett is his assertion that North Korea is merely a puppet state for China. Listeners interested by this furtive nation will find Rogue State to be full of juicy insight. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rogue State Subtitle: How a Nuclear North Korea Threatens America Author: William C. Triplett Narrator: Bruce Mann Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Arguing that North Korea is little more than a carefully constructed Chinese puppet state, the author looks into the heart of this "rogue nation" and finds the Chinese behind much of the terrorism and nuclear weapons manufacturing on the Korean peninsula. Editorial Reviews: A former chief Republican counsel to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, William C. Triplett II provides a thoroughly researched look at how North Korea has become a new threat in the nuclear arms race. Rogue State, performed with an unsettling chilliness by Bruce Mann, also works as an indictment of former North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il, but perhaps the most provocative argument made by Triplett is his assertion that North Korea is merely a puppet state for China. Listeners interested by this furtive nation will find Rogue State to be full of juicy insight. Members Reviews: great information great timeliness that anyone should read before looking to the future of the dprk no matter what international position you take. Simple What disappointed you about Rogue State? Nothing. It was a poor judgement call to purchase it and I wish I could return it. It was a waste of both, money and time. What was most disappointing about William C. Tripletts story? I'm indeed interested in international politics and North Korea in particular, however the book did not contribute anything to the subject. Would you be willing to try another one of Bruce Manns performances? The "author" manages to summarize the matter of nuclear proliferation to what seems to be his personal point of view of black and white, bad and evil, US American, republican patriots and North Koran, Chinese criminal, communist scumbags. Naive Europeans, mostly either compulsive drunks and/or Russian spies stand at the side lines of this grotesque picture. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Nothing. The person just read out the nonsense written by someone else. Any additional comments? The authors lack of writing skills, intellect, basic education and his profound ignorance towards reality made me speechless. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Thinking-in-Numbers-Audiobook/B00BD5JJXU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking in Numbers Author: Daniel Tammet Narrator: Daniel Tammet Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This is the book that Daniel Tammet, best-selling author and mathematical savant, was born to write. In Tammet's world, numbers are beautiful and mathematics illuminates our lives and minds. Using anecdotes and everyday examples, Tammet allows us to share his unique insights and delight in the way numbers, fractions and equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes, Anne Boleyn's sixth finger or his mother's unpredictable behaviour, Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age, whether there is such a thing as an average person and how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths and fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes. Critic Reviews: "Thinking in Numbers is unprecedented: a pitch-perfect duet between mathematics and literature ... Mathematics, Tammet says, is illimitable. It is a language through which the human imagination expresses itself. Presumably this means mathematics has, or deserves, a literature. In Tammet, it already has a laureate." (New Scientist) "A collection of essays on subjects as diverse as Shakespeare and Tolstoy, a rumination on snow and another on chess, as well as a fantastically nuanced piece about his mother. It is a collection which showcases Tammet's extraordinary talent . . . a writer of unique capabilities." (Scotsman Magazine) "An interesting and often beautiful approach: Tammet writes well... and his love of numbers shines from the page... Tammet's discussion of big numbers is fascinating." (Daily Telegraph) Tammet's choice of subjects is personal, and wonderfully eclectic... What lifts Tammet's entertaining collection above the ordinary are the often surprising links that he sees, explores and explains. Sunday Telegraph Explores the 'what if' of maths and links it with literature and life. He is an exhilarating thinker, an exciting writer, and looks at the world with an eclectic, quizzical eye. Saga Magazine Tammet is an accomplished writer with a prose style akin to a warm embrace... scintillating ... enlightens and entertains in (approximately) equal measure. Daily Express biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Tammet) Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:57:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Thinking-in-Numbers-Audiobook/B00BD5JJXU thebookvoice.com 09:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking in Numbers Author: Daniel Tammet Narrator: Daniel Tammet Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This is the book that Daniel Tammet, best-selling author and mathematical savant, was born to write. In Tammet's world, numbers are beautiful and mathematics illuminates our lives and minds. Using anecdotes and everyday examples, Tammet allows us to share his unique insights and delight in the way numbers, fractions and equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes, Anne Boleyn's sixth finger or his mother's unpredictable behaviour, Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age, whether there is such a thing as an average person and how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths and fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes. Critic Reviews: "Thinking in Numbers is unprecedented: a pitch-perfect duet between mathematics and literature ... Mathematics, Tammet says, is illimitable. It is a language through which the human imagination expresses itself. Presumably this means mathematics has, or deserves, a literature. In Tammet, it already has a laureate." (New Scientist) "A collection of essays on subjects as diverse as Shakespeare and Tolstoy, a rumination on snow and another on chess, as well as a fantastically nuanced piece about his mother. It is a collection which showcases Tammet's extraordinary talent . . . a writer of unique capabilities." (Scotsman Magazine) "An interesting and often beautiful approach: Tammet writes well... and his love of numbers shines from the page... Tammet's discussion of big numbers is fascinating." (Daily Telegraph) Tammet's choice of subjects is personal, and wonderfully eclectic... What lifts Tammet's entertaining collection above the ordinary are the often surprising links that he sees, explores and explains. Sunday Telegraph Explores the 'what if' of maths and links it with literature and life. He is an exhilarating thinker, an exciting writer, and looks at the world with an eclectic, quizzical eye. Saga Magazine Tammet is an accomplished writer with a prose style akin to a warm embrace... scintillating ... enlightens and entertains in (approximately) equal measure. Daily Express Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Thinking in Numbers Author: Daniel Tammet Narrator: Daniel Tammet Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-13 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This is the book that Daniel Tammet, best-selling author and mathematical savant, was born to write. In Tammet's world, numbers are beautiful and mathematics illuminates our lives and minds. Using anecdotes and everyday examples, Tammet allows us to share his unique insights and delight in the way numbers, fractions and equations underpin all our lives. Inspired by the complexity of snowflakes, Anne Boleyn's sixth finger or his mother's unpredictable behaviour, Tammet explores questions such as why time seems to speed up as we age, whether there is such a thing as an average person and how we can make sense of those we love. Thinking in Numbers will change the way you think about maths and fire your imagination to see the world with fresh eyes. Critic Reviews: "Thinking in Numbers is unprecedented: a pitch-perfect duet between mathematics and literature ... Mathematics, Tammet says, is illimitable. It is a language through which the human imagination expresses itself. Presumably this means mathematics has, or deserves, a literature. In Tammet, it already has a laureate." (New Scientist) "A collection of essays on subjects as diverse as Shakespeare and Tolstoy, a rumination on snow and another on chess, as well as a fantastically nuanced piece about his mother. It is a collection which showcases Tammet's extraordinary talent . . . a writer of unique capabilities." (Scotsman Magazine) "An interesting and often beautiful approach: Tammet writes well... and his love of numbers shines from the page... Tammet's discussion of big numbers is fascinating." (Daily Telegraph) Tammet's choice of subjects is personal, and wonderfully eclectic... What lifts Tammet's entertaining collection above the ordinary are the often surprising links that he sees, explores and explains. Sunday Telegraph Explores the 'what if' of maths and links it with literature and life. He is an exhilarating thinker, an exciting writer, and looks at the world with an eclectic, quizzical eye. Saga Magazine Tammet is an accomplished writer with a prose style akin to a warm embrace... scintillating ... enlightens and entertains in (approximately) equal measure. Daily Express Members Reviews: Interesting, mind-broadening Not your usual book. Part autobiography, part commentary or history even. There are plenty of interesting factoid gems in the narrative and Daniel (also narrator) seems to have had some interesting times in his life which is dominated with numbers and his relationship to them. I was surprised at how well the abstract concepts of numbers are articulated and relayed. I took a lot of new insight from the book and have quite honestly despite years of having been taught maths up to undergraduate level, never encountered someone that delivers this understanding so well! This book completely changed my relationship with Pi and it probably will do for you too! Definitely a refreshing alternative to whatever your usual genre is! inspiring and mind - broadening Would you consider the audio edition of Thinking in Numbers to be better than the print version? I would prefer to read but listening saves time. Which character as performed by Daniel Tammet was your favourite? He himself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/What-on-Earth-Is-Going-On-Audiobook/B0034B1DSU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What on Earth Is Going On? Author: Tom Baird, Arthur House Narrator: Tom Baird, Arthur House Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The world's a complex and bewildering place. Every day we are bombarded with far more information than we can possibly hope to absorb. We don't have the time, energy, or patience to process it all and select what's important, and sometimes it's tempting to drop the news section straight in the bin and curl up on the sofa with the colour supplements instead. But there are a lot of things happening in the world that we simply can't afford to ignore. What on Earth Is Going On? fills in the background to the key issues of our times - from climate change to the credit crunch, Darfur to devolution - taking the form of an alphabetical glossary that can be consulted at convenient moments. This is an audiobook for listening in bed, on the morning commute, or in the downstairs loo. A rich hotchpotch of world events, current affairs, historical background, and amusing trivia, it is a gentle survival guide for people of all ages who wish they knew a little bit more about what on earth is going on. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Baird) Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:46:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/What-on-Earth-Is-Going-On-Audiobook/B0034B1DSU thebookvoice.com 01:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What on Earth Is Going On? Author: Tom Baird, Arthur House Narrator: Tom Baird, Arthur House Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The world's a complex and bewildering place. Every day we are bombarded with far more information than we can possibly hope to absorb. We don't have the time, energy, or patience to process it all and select what's important, and sometimes it's tempting to drop the news section straight in the bin and curl up on the sofa with the colour supplements instead. But there are a lot of things happening in the world that we simply can't afford to ignore. What on Earth Is Going On? fills in the background to the key issues of our times - from climate change to the credit crunch, Darfur to devolution - taking the form of an alphabetical glossary that can be consulted at convenient moments. This is an audiobook for listening in bed, on the morning commute, or in the downstairs loo. A rich hotchpotch of world events, current affairs, historical background, and amusing trivia, it is a gentle survival guide for people of all ages who wish they knew a little bit more about what on earth is going on. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What on Earth Is Going On? Author: Tom Baird, Arthur House Narrator: Tom Baird, Arthur House Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-09 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The world's a complex and bewildering place. Every day we are bombarded with far more information than we can possibly hope to absorb. We don't have the time, energy, or patience to process it all and select what's important, and sometimes it's tempting to drop the news section straight in the bin and curl up on the sofa with the colour supplements instead. But there are a lot of things happening in the world that we simply can't afford to ignore. What on Earth Is Going On? fills in the background to the key issues of our times - from climate change to the credit crunch, Darfur to devolution - taking the form of an alphabetical glossary that can be consulted at convenient moments. This is an audiobook for listening in bed, on the morning commute, or in the downstairs loo. A rich hotchpotch of world events, current affairs, historical background, and amusing trivia, it is a gentle survival guide for people of all ages who wish they knew a little bit more about what on earth is going on. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Fatal-Strain-Audiobook/B0036N231C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fatal Strain Subtitle: On the Trail of Avian Flu and the Coming Pandemic Author: Alan Sipress Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early 2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. During the outbreak's deadliest years, Alan Sipress chased the virus as it infiltrated remote jungle villages and teeming cities and saw its mysteries elude the world's top scientists. In The Fatal Strain, Sipress details how socioeconomic and political realities in Asia make it the perfect petri dish in which the fast-mutating strain can become easily communicable among humans. Once it does, the ease and speed of international travel and worldwide economic interdependence could make it as destructive as the flu pandemic of 1918. In his vivid portrayal of the struggle between man and microbe, Sipress gives a front-line view of the accelerating number of near misses across Asia and the terrifying truth that the prospects for this impending health crisis may well be in the hands of cockfighters, live chicken merchants, and witch doctors rather than virologists or the World Health Organization. Like The Hot Zone and The Great Influenza, The Fatal Strain is a fast-moving account that brings the inevitability of an epidemic into a fascinating cultural, scientific, and political narrative. Editorial Reviews: The author describes how, competing with witch doctors, prejudice, and politics, researchers went into the homes of bird flu patients in Asia to collect specimens. Risking their lives, the doctors were working to determine if a virus had moved from animals to humans and if human-to-human transmission had occurred. The need to be accurate was paramount because declaring a pandemic requires consideration of the enormous economic and cultural consequences. Not known for embellishing his narrations, George Wilson takes a professional leap by giving regional accents to the Thai and Chinese participants in the story. His voices don't resemble those of Asians speaking English but we can distinguish among the various people being quoted. Wilson's slow and meticulous narration suits. Critic Reviews: "Exemplary---and highly frightening---investigative reporting." (Kirkus) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Sipress) Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:18:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Fatal-Strain-Audiobook/B0036N231C thebookvoice.com 14:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fatal Strain Subtitle: On the Trail of Avian Flu and the Coming Pandemic Author: Alan Sipress Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early 2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. During the outbreak's deadliest years, Alan Sipress chased the virus as it infiltrated remote jungle villages and teeming cities and saw its mysteries elude the world's top scientists. In The Fatal Strain, Sipress details how socioeconomic and political realities in Asia make it the perfect petri dish in which the fast-mutating strain can become easily communicable among humans. Once it does, the ease and speed of international travel and worldwide economic interdependence could make it as destructive as the flu pandemic of 1918. In his vivid portrayal of the struggle between man and microbe, Sipress gives a front-line view of the accelerating number of near misses across Asia and the terrifying truth that the prospects for this impending health crisis may well be in the hands of cockfighters, live chicken merchants, and witch doctors rather than virologists or the World Health Organization. Like The Hot Zone and The Great Influenza, The Fatal Strain is a fast-moving account that brings the inevitability of an epidemic into a fascinating cultural, scientific, and political narrative. Editorial Reviews: The author describes how, competing with witch doctors, prejudice, and politics, researchers went into the homes of bird flu patients in Asia to collect specimens. Risking their lives, the doctors were working to determine if a virus had moved from animals to humans and if human-to-human transmission had occurred. The need to be accurate was paramount because declaring a pandemic requires consideration of the enormous economic and cultural consequences. Not known for embellishing his narrations, George Wilson takes a professional leap by giving regional accents to the Thai and Chinese participants in the story. His voices don't resemble those of Asians speaking English but we can distinguish among the various people being quoted. Wilson's slow and meticulous narration suits. Critic Reviews: "Exemplary---and highly frightening---investigative reporting." (Kirkus) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fatal Strain Subtitle: On the Trail of Avian Flu and the Coming Pandemic Author: Alan Sipress Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When avian flu began spreading across Asia in the early 2000s, it reawakened fears that had lain dormant for nearly a century. During the outbreak's deadliest years, Alan Sipress chased the virus as it infiltrated remote jungle villages and teeming cities and saw its mysteries elude the world's top scientists. In The Fatal Strain, Sipress details how socioeconomic and political realities in Asia make it the perfect petri dish in which the fast-mutating strain can become easily communicable among humans. Once it does, the ease and speed of international travel and worldwide economic interdependence could make it as destructive as the flu pandemic of 1918. In his vivid portrayal of the struggle between man and microbe, Sipress gives a front-line view of the accelerating number of near misses across Asia and the terrifying truth that the prospects for this impending health crisis may well be in the hands of cockfighters, live chicken merchants, and witch doctors rather than virologists or the World Health Organization. Like The Hot Zone and The Great Influenza, The Fatal Strain is a fast-moving account that brings the inevitability of an epidemic into a fascinating cultural, scientific, and political narrative. Editorial Reviews: The author describes how, competing with witch doctors, prejudice, and politics, researchers went into the homes of bird flu patients in Asia to collect specimens. Risking their lives, the doctors were working to determine if a virus had moved from animals to humans and if human-to-human transmission had occurred. The need to be accurate was paramount because declaring a pandemic requires consideration of the enormous economic and cultural consequences. Not known for embellishing his narrations, George Wilson takes a professional leap by giving regional accents to the Thai and Chinese participants in the story. His voices don't resemble those of Asians speaking English but we can distinguish among the various people being quoted. Wilson's slow and meticulous narration suits. Critic Reviews: "Exemplary---and highly frightening---investigative reporting." (Kirkus) Members Reviews: Narrator comments One of the attributes of a good narrator is the ability to make believable different characters in a book by using different,unique voices. Mr. Wilson falls short on this ability. His voicing makes all individuals sound alike. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Summary-of-The-Field-of-Fight-by-Michael-T-Flynn-with-Michael-Ledeen-Audiobook/B01KN1RQES Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of The Field of Fight by Michael T. Flynn with Michael Ledeen Subtitle: Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Dwight Equitz Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War Against Radical Islam and Its Allies presents Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn's assessment of where the United States is failing in its fight against extremism and offers a strategic formula for how to proceed in the future. After decades of serving his country in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Flynn has developed an expert's perspective on what he perceives to be the government's failures. He offers several solutions for how to prevent radical Islam from forever taking hold around the world. Time and again, the United States has not prepared adequately for conflict and war. In times of relative stability and peace, American leaders often fail to drill down on policy and strategy to develop innovative ways to combat emerging enemies. The prominence of radical Islam and its fight against Western values is a testament to this fact. Please note: this is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Instaread) Mon, 22 Aug 2016 10:58:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Summary-of-The-Field-of-Fight-by-Michael-T-Flynn-with-Michael-Ledeen-Audiobook/B01KN1RQES thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of The Field of Fight by Michael T. Flynn with Michael Ledeen Subtitle: Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Dwight Equitz Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War Against Radical Islam and Its Allies presents Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn's assessment of where the United States is failing in its fight against extremism and offers a strategic formula for how to proceed in the future. After decades of serving his country in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Flynn has developed an expert's perspective on what he perceives to be the government's failures. He offers several solutions for how to prevent radical Islam from forever taking hold around the world. Time and again, the United States has not prepared adequately for conflict and war. In times of relative stability and peace, American leaders often fail to drill down on policy and strategy to develop innovative ways to combat emerging enemies. The prominence of radical Islam and its fight against Western values is a testament to this fact. Please note: this is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of The Field of Fight by Michael T. Flynn with Michael Ledeen Subtitle: Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Dwight Equitz Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War Against Radical Islam and Its Allies presents Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn's assessment of where the United States is failing in its fight against extremism and offers a strategic formula for how to proceed in the future. After decades of serving his country in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Flynn has developed an expert's perspective on what he perceives to be the government's failures. He offers several solutions for how to prevent radical Islam from forever taking hold around the world. Time and again, the United States has not prepared adequately for conflict and war. In times of relative stability and peace, American leaders often fail to drill down on policy and strategy to develop innovative ways to combat emerging enemies. The prominence of radical Islam and its fight against Western values is a testament to this fact. Please note: this is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Members Reviews: HOW TO BRING AN END TO THE NON-MUSLIM'S WAR AGAINST RADICAL ISLAM This is an overview of the actual book âField of Fight.â Kind of like an abbreviated âCliff's Notesâ for the FULL book. It provides a potential reader enough information regarding the bookâs content to determine if we want to invest the extra money and time to actually buy and read the entire book. This non-fiction book presents a former US Military General's thinking on new strategies to bring an end to the world-wide conflict with ISIS and other aggressive radical Muslim sects. At .99 cents, this summary is a good value, which is one of the reasons I have personally found âInstareadâ to be a useful service. The war on terror and its costs "Field of Fight: How We Can Win the Global War Against Radical Islam and its Allies" presents Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn's assessment of where the United States is failing in its fight against extremism and offers a strategic formula for how to proceed in he future. After decades of serving his country in both Iraq and Afghanistan, Flynn has developed an expert's perspective on what he perceives to be the government's failures. He offers several solutions for how to prevent radical Islam form forever taking hold around the world. Instaread takes a very politically charged book and dissects its message succinctly into an unbiased look about radical Islam. Not everyone shares the same opinions about military and its role, and terrorism is definitely a sensitive subject, but this Instaread walks a fine line of describing one opinion without endorsing or rejecting it. The 8 key takeaways in this book describe topics such as what the government has done wrong about addressing the issue of radical Islam, and how we can better fight a nameless, faceless, guerrilla army. I loved this review of "The Field of Fight" and found it a relevant book for our generation, especially with the presidential campaign. I was given a copy of this book to review. I enjoyed reading this summary This summary of "The Field of Fight" gives a quick overview of what the original book is about and then lists and analyzes eight key takeaways that highlight the main points. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/All-Things-Must-Fight-to-Live-Audiobook/B00BJ977ZC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things Must Fight to Live Subtitle: Stories of War and Deliverance in Congo Author: Bryan Mealer Narrator: Karl Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In All Things Must Fight to Live, Bryan Mealer takes listeners on a harrowing 2000 mile journey through Congo, where gun-toting militia still rape and kill with impunity. Amidst burnt-out battlefields where armies still wrestle for control, into the dark corners of the forests, and along the high savanna, where thousands have been slaughtered and quickly forgotten, Mealer searches for signs that Africa's most troubled state will soon rise from ruin. At once illuminating and startling, All Things Must Fight to Live is a searing portrait of an emerging country facing unimaginable upheaval and almost impossible odds, as well as an unflinching look at the darkness that continues to exist in the hearts of men. It is non-fiction at its finest - powerful, moving, necessary. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bryan Mealer) Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:23:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/All-Things-Must-Fight-to-Live-Audiobook/B00BJ977ZC thebookvoice.com 10:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things Must Fight to Live Subtitle: Stories of War and Deliverance in Congo Author: Bryan Mealer Narrator: Karl Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In All Things Must Fight to Live, Bryan Mealer takes listeners on a harrowing 2000 mile journey through Congo, where gun-toting militia still rape and kill with impunity. Amidst burnt-out battlefields where armies still wrestle for control, into the dark corners of the forests, and along the high savanna, where thousands have been slaughtered and quickly forgotten, Mealer searches for signs that Africa's most troubled state will soon rise from ruin. At once illuminating and startling, All Things Must Fight to Live is a searing portrait of an emerging country facing unimaginable upheaval and almost impossible odds, as well as an unflinching look at the darkness that continues to exist in the hearts of men. It is non-fiction at its finest - powerful, moving, necessary. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Things Must Fight to Live Subtitle: Stories of War and Deliverance in Congo Author: Bryan Mealer Narrator: Karl Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 02-27-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In All Things Must Fight to Live, Bryan Mealer takes listeners on a harrowing 2000 mile journey through Congo, where gun-toting militia still rape and kill with impunity. Amidst burnt-out battlefields where armies still wrestle for control, into the dark corners of the forests, and along the high savanna, where thousands have been slaughtered and quickly forgotten, Mealer searches for signs that Africa's most troubled state will soon rise from ruin. At once illuminating and startling, All Things Must Fight to Live is a searing portrait of an emerging country facing unimaginable upheaval and almost impossible odds, as well as an unflinching look at the darkness that continues to exist in the hearts of men. It is non-fiction at its finest - powerful, moving, necessary. Members Reviews: Beautiful and haunting. Beautifully written and extremely insightful writing about a place I knew nothing about. This is real writing that will grab you and not let you go https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Morir-en-el-Intento-Audiobook/B002V1O6JW Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Título: Morir en el Intento Subtitular: La Peor Tragedia de Inmigrantes en la Historia de los Estados Unidos (Version Integra) Autor: Jorge Ramos Narrador: Jorge Ramos Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 22 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-15-05 Editor: HarperAudio Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 36 votos Categorías: Nonfiction, World Affairs Resumen del editor: Aquella noche, al menos 73 personas abordaron la parte de atras de un camion que debia llevarlos de Harlingen, Texas, hasta la ciudad de Houston. Pero el camion nunca llego a su destino final. A las cuatro horas tuvo que detenerse cerca de la ciudad de Victoria, donde se abrieron las puertas del trailer para encontrar que 17 personas habian muerto por asfixia, deshidratacion, y un calor insoportable. Cuando llego la policia varios de los sobrevivientes ya habian desaparecido. El terror, el desconcierto y el miedo absoluto los había hecho escapar antes que nadie pudiera hacerles ninguna pregunta. Pero las investigaciones que siguieron pronto encontraron que habia una mujer en el mismo centro de esta horrible tragedia: Karla Chavez, una hondurena de 25 anos acusada por las autoridades de organizar toda la operacion. Con la pasion y la minuciosidad que lo caracteriza, el periodista Jorge Ramos nos cuenta los detalles de esta desgarradora tragedia, a la vez que busca comprender como algo tan inhumano puede suceder en pleno siglo XXI. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jorge Ramos) Fri, 15 Apr 2005 16:04:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Morir-en-el-Intento-Audiobook/B002V1O6JW thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Título: Morir en el Intento Subtitular: La Peor Tragedia de Inmigrantes en la Historia de los Estados Unidos (Version Integra) Autor: Jorge Ramos Narrador: Jorge Ramos Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 22 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-15-05 Editor: HarperAudio Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 36 votos Categorías: Nonfiction, World Affairs Resumen del editor: Aquella noche, al menos 73 personas abordaron la parte de atras de un camion que debia llevarlos de Harlingen, Texas, hasta la ciudad de Houston. Pero el camion nunca llego a su destino final. A las cuatro horas tuvo que detenerse cerca de la ciudad de Victoria, donde se abrieron las puertas del trailer para encontrar que 17 personas habian muerto por asfixia, deshidratacion, y un calor insoportable. Cuando llego la policia varios de los sobrevivientes ya habian desaparecido. El terror, el desconcierto y el miedo absoluto los había hecho escapar antes que nadie pudiera hacerles ninguna pregunta. Pero las investigaciones que siguieron pronto encontraron que habia una mujer en el mismo centro de esta horrible tragedia: Karla Chavez, una hondurena de 25 anos acusada por las autoridades de organizar toda la operacion. Con la pasion y la minuciosidad que lo caracteriza, el periodista Jorge Ramos nos cuenta los detalles de esta desgarradora tragedia, a la vez que busca comprender como algo tan inhumano puede suceder en pleno siglo XXI. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Título: Morir en el Intento Subtitular: La Peor Tragedia de Inmigrantes en la Historia de los Estados Unidos (Version Integra) Autor: Jorge Ramos Narrador: Jorge Ramos Formato: Unabridged Duración: 4 hrs and 22 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-15-05 Editor: HarperAudio Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 36 votos Categorías: Nonfiction, World Affairs Resumen del editor: Aquella noche, al menos 73 personas abordaron la parte de atras de un camion que debia llevarlos de Harlingen, Texas, hasta la ciudad de Houston. Pero el camion nunca llego a su destino final. A las cuatro horas tuvo que detenerse cerca de la ciudad de Victoria, donde se abrieron las puertas del trailer para encontrar que 17 personas habian muerto por asfixia, deshidratacion, y un calor insoportable. Cuando llego la policia varios de los sobrevivientes ya habian desaparecido. El terror, el desconcierto y el miedo absoluto los había hecho escapar antes que nadie pudiera hacerles ninguna pregunta. Pero las investigaciones que siguieron pronto encontraron que habia una mujer en el mismo centro de esta horrible tragedia: Karla Chavez, una hondurena de 25 anos acusada por las autoridades de organizar toda la operacion. Con la pasion y la minuciosidad que lo caracteriza, el periodista Jorge Ramos nos cuenta los detalles de esta desgarradora tragedia, a la vez que busca comprender como algo tan inhumano puede suceder en pleno siglo XXI. Opiniones de los miembros: Very Sad Jorge Ramos is an amazing journalist. I applaud him for taking on this horrible event that happened May 2003. His book tells a story that unfortunately is all too common and happens very often. Its a sad story about hard working immigrants and the lengths they will go and the danger they risk to search for a better future for them and their families. Thank you audible for making this available in both english and spanish. Well-written documentary I live in Houston TX, and I remember the stories of the deaths of the illegal aliens in the airtight van of an 18-wheeler. Ramos did a good job of investigating and writing this story. The reader did a good job of speaking clearly enough that I (a high school Spanish teacher) could understand. I listened to the whole story twice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Brexit-Audiobook/B01MY0KZI6 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Brexit Autore: Francesco De Vito Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Brexit è la fusione di due parole inglesi: Britain e exit, significa quindi uscita della Gran Bretagna. Da dove? Ma dall'Unione Europea, l'organismo sovranazionale di cui fa parte dal 1973. Il governo della Gran Bretagna - o meglio, del Regno Unito - dopo l'ingresso nella Comunità Europea, indisse un referendum, nel 1975, per conoscere il parere dei cittadini. Il 23 giugno 2016, i sudditi di Sua Maestà hanno votato di nuovo per lo stesso motivo. Ripercorreremo le tappe decisive del rapporto tra Regno Unito e istituzioni europee partendo dagli anni Cinquanta. Si tratta di un'evoluzione durata 65 anni, tra Trattati, firme e rinegoziazioni. Seguiremo le campagne referendarie dei partiti, analizzeremo i risultati, presenteremo le reazioni più significative e le previsioni sul futuro dell'Europa. Secondo molti esperti, l'uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione Europea potrebbe avere ripercussioni pesantissime sull'economia e la politica, non solo britanniche, ma mondiali. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Francesco De Vito) Thu, 22 Dec 2016 23:17:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Brexit-Audiobook/B01MY0KZI6 thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Brexit Autore: Francesco De Vito Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Brexit è la fusione di due parole inglesi: Britain e exit, significa quindi uscita della Gran Bretagna. Da dove? Ma dall'Unione Europea, l'organismo sovranazionale di cui fa parte dal 1973. Il governo della Gran Bretagna - o meglio, del Regno Unito - dopo l'ingresso nella Comunità Europea, indisse un referendum, nel 1975, per conoscere il parere dei cittadini. Il 23 giugno 2016, i sudditi di Sua Maestà hanno votato di nuovo per lo stesso motivo. Ripercorreremo le tappe decisive del rapporto tra Regno Unito e istituzioni europee partendo dagli anni Cinquanta. Si tratta di un'evoluzione durata 65 anni, tra Trattati, firme e rinegoziazioni. Seguiremo le campagne referendarie dei partiti, analizzeremo i risultati, presenteremo le reazioni più significative e le previsioni sul futuro dell'Europa. Secondo molti esperti, l'uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione Europea potrebbe avere ripercussioni pesantissime sull'economia e la politica, non solo britanniche, ma mondiali. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Brexit Autore: Francesco De Vito Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Brexit è la fusione di due parole inglesi: Britain e exit, significa quindi uscita della Gran Bretagna. Da dove? Ma dall'Unione Europea, l'organismo sovranazionale di cui fa parte dal 1973. Il governo della Gran Bretagna - o meglio, del Regno Unito - dopo l'ingresso nella Comunità Europea, indisse un referendum, nel 1975, per conoscere il parere dei cittadini. Il 23 giugno 2016, i sudditi di Sua Maestà hanno votato di nuovo per lo stesso motivo. Ripercorreremo le tappe decisive del rapporto tra Regno Unito e istituzioni europee partendo dagli anni Cinquanta. Si tratta di un'evoluzione durata 65 anni, tra Trattati, firme e rinegoziazioni. Seguiremo le campagne referendarie dei partiti, analizzeremo i risultati, presenteremo le reazioni più significative e le previsioni sul futuro dell'Europa. Secondo molti esperti, l'uscita del Regno Unito dall'Unione Europea potrebbe avere ripercussioni pesantissime sull'economia e la politica, non solo britanniche, ma mondiali. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Fatal-Voyage-Audiobook/B00HSOZJ8Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Voyage Subtitle: The Wrecking of the Costa Concordia Author: John Hooper Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A superstitious man might just have balked at putting to sea on Friday 13th in the centenary year of the sinking of the Titanic.... Fatal Voyage is the first comprehensive account of the wrecking of the Costa Concordia - an enthralling narrative of events before, during, and after the 114,000-ton liner slammed into rocks off the Mediterranean island of Giglio. Focusing on the experiences of a Californian family, Fatal Voyage brings to life the terrifying reality of being trapped aboard the listing, crippled Costa Concordia. And it shows that some of the issues raised by the Titanic disaster are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago. John Hooper is the Rome-based correspondent of The Economist and The Guardian. He has been reporting from the countries of the Mediterranean for almost 25 years. His book The Spaniards won the Allen Lane Award for a best first work of nonfiction. It has since been revised and updated as The New Spaniards. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hooper) Fri, 31 Jan 2014 22:37:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Fatal-Voyage-Audiobook/B00HSOZJ8Y thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Voyage Subtitle: The Wrecking of the Costa Concordia Author: John Hooper Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A superstitious man might just have balked at putting to sea on Friday 13th in the centenary year of the sinking of the Titanic.... Fatal Voyage is the first comprehensive account of the wrecking of the Costa Concordia - an enthralling narrative of events before, during, and after the 114,000-ton liner slammed into rocks off the Mediterranean island of Giglio. Focusing on the experiences of a Californian family, Fatal Voyage brings to life the terrifying reality of being trapped aboard the listing, crippled Costa Concordia. And it shows that some of the issues raised by the Titanic disaster are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago. John Hooper is the Rome-based correspondent of The Economist and The Guardian. He has been reporting from the countries of the Mediterranean for almost 25 years. His book The Spaniards won the Allen Lane Award for a best first work of nonfiction. It has since been revised and updated as The New Spaniards. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fatal Voyage Subtitle: The Wrecking of the Costa Concordia Author: John Hooper Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-31-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A superstitious man might just have balked at putting to sea on Friday 13th in the centenary year of the sinking of the Titanic.... Fatal Voyage is the first comprehensive account of the wrecking of the Costa Concordia - an enthralling narrative of events before, during, and after the 114,000-ton liner slammed into rocks off the Mediterranean island of Giglio. Focusing on the experiences of a Californian family, Fatal Voyage brings to life the terrifying reality of being trapped aboard the listing, crippled Costa Concordia. And it shows that some of the issues raised by the Titanic disaster are as relevant today as they were 100 years ago. John Hooper is the Rome-based correspondent of The Economist and The Guardian. He has been reporting from the countries of the Mediterranean for almost 25 years. His book The Spaniards won the Allen Lane Award for a best first work of nonfiction. It has since been revised and updated as The New Spaniards. Members Reviews: Good, but too short I've read a few books on the Costa Concordia disaster, so was interested to see one in Audible. This was well written, and well enough narrated, but it was just too brief to do the story justice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Bohemian-London-Audiobook/B0773YFTL4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bohemian London Author: Nick Rennison Narrator: Fraser Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: London has always been home to outsiders. To people who won't or can't abide by the conventions of respectable society. For close to two centuries these misfit individualists have had a name. They have been called Bohemians. This book is an entertaining, anecdotal history of Bohemian London. A guide to its more colourful inhabitants. Rossetti and Swinburne, defying the morality of high Victorian England. Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley in the decadent 1890s. The Bloomsburyites and the Bright Young Things. Dylan Thomas, boozing in the Blitz, and Francis Bacon and his cronies, wasting time and getting wasted in 1950s Soho. It's also a guide to the places where Bohemia has flourished. The legendary Cafe Royal, a home away from home to artists and writers for nearly a century. The Cave of the Golden Calf, a First World War nightclub run by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg's widow. The Colony Room, the infamous drinking den presided over by the gloriously foul-mouthed Muriel Belcher, and the Gargoyle Club in Dean Street, where the artistic avant-garde mixed with upper-crust eccentrics. The pubs of Fitzrovia where the painters Augustus John and Nina Hamnett rubbed shoulders with the occultist Aleister Crowley and where the short-story writer Julian Maclaren-Ross, wearing mirror sunglasses and clutching a silver-topped Malacca cane, held court for his acolytes and admirers. The story of Bohemian London is one of drink and drugs, sex and death, excess and indulgence. It's also a story of achievement and success. Some of the finest art and literature of the last two centuries has emerged from Bohemia. Nick Rennison's book provides a lively and enjoyable portrait of the world in which Bohemian Londoners once lived. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nick Rennison) Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:47:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Bohemian-London-Audiobook/B0773YFTL4 thebookvoice.com 06:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bohemian London Author: Nick Rennison Narrator: Fraser Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: London has always been home to outsiders. To people who won't or can't abide by the conventions of respectable society. For close to two centuries these misfit individualists have had a name. They have been called Bohemians. This book is an entertaining, anecdotal history of Bohemian London. A guide to its more colourful inhabitants. Rossetti and Swinburne, defying the morality of high Victorian England. Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley in the decadent 1890s. The Bloomsburyites and the Bright Young Things. Dylan Thomas, boozing in the Blitz, and Francis Bacon and his cronies, wasting time and getting wasted in 1950s Soho. It's also a guide to the places where Bohemia has flourished. The legendary Cafe Royal, a home away from home to artists and writers for nearly a century. The Cave of the Golden Calf, a First World War nightclub run by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg's widow. The Colony Room, the infamous drinking den presided over by the gloriously foul-mouthed Muriel Belcher, and the Gargoyle Club in Dean Street, where the artistic avant-garde mixed with upper-crust eccentrics. The pubs of Fitzrovia where the painters Augustus John and Nina Hamnett rubbed shoulders with the occultist Aleister Crowley and where the short-story writer Julian Maclaren-Ross, wearing mirror sunglasses and clutching a silver-topped Malacca cane, held court for his acolytes and admirers. The story of Bohemian London is one of drink and drugs, sex and death, excess and indulgence. It's also a story of achievement and success. Some of the finest art and literature of the last two centuries has emerged from Bohemia. Nick Rennison's book provides a lively and enjoyable portrait of the world in which Bohemian Londoners once lived. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bohemian London Author: Nick Rennison Narrator: Fraser Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: London has always been home to outsiders. To people who won't or can't abide by the conventions of respectable society. For close to two centuries these misfit individualists have had a name. They have been called Bohemians. This book is an entertaining, anecdotal history of Bohemian London. A guide to its more colourful inhabitants. Rossetti and Swinburne, defying the morality of high Victorian England. Oscar Wilde and Aubrey Beardsley in the decadent 1890s. The Bloomsburyites and the Bright Young Things. Dylan Thomas, boozing in the Blitz, and Francis Bacon and his cronies, wasting time and getting wasted in 1950s Soho. It's also a guide to the places where Bohemia has flourished. The legendary Cafe Royal, a home away from home to artists and writers for nearly a century. The Cave of the Golden Calf, a First World War nightclub run by the Swedish playwright August Strindberg's widow. The Colony Room, the infamous drinking den presided over by the gloriously foul-mouthed Muriel Belcher, and the Gargoyle Club in Dean Street, where the artistic avant-garde mixed with upper-crust eccentrics. The pubs of Fitzrovia where the painters Augustus John and Nina Hamnett rubbed shoulders with the occultist Aleister Crowley and where the short-story writer Julian Maclaren-Ross, wearing mirror sunglasses and clutching a silver-topped Malacca cane, held court for his acolytes and admirers. The story of Bohemian London is one of drink and drugs, sex and death, excess and indulgence. It's also a story of achievement and success. Some of the finest art and literature of the last two centuries has emerged from Bohemia. Nick Rennison's book provides a lively and enjoyable portrait of the world in which Bohemian Londoners once lived. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Tail-Wags-the-Dog-Audiobook/B00XYK1WKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tail Wags the Dog Subtitle: International Politics and the Middle East Author: Efraim Karsh Narrator: Jonathan Coote Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The continuing crisis in Syria has raised a question mark over the common perception of Middle Eastern affairs as an offshoot of global power politics. To Western intellectuals, foreign-policy experts, and politicians, "empire" and "imperialism" are categories that apply exclusively to the European powers and more recently to the United States of America. Lacking an internal dynamic of its own, the view of such people is that Middle Eastern history is the product of its unhappy interaction with the West. This is the basis of Obama's much ballyhooed "new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world". Efraim Karsh propounds in this audiobook a radically different interpretation of Middle Eastern experience. He argues that the Western view of Muslims and Arabs as hapless victims is absurd. On the contrary modern Middle Eastern history has been the culmination of long-existing indigenous trends, passions, and patterns of behavior. Great power influences, however potent, have played a secondary role, constituting neither the primary force behind the region's political development nor the main cause of its notorious volatility. Notwithstanding the Obama administration's abysmal failure to address the momentous Middle Eastern events of recent years, Karsh argues it is only when Middle Eastern people disown their victimization mentality and take responsibility for their actions and their Western champions drop their condescending approach to Arabs and Muslims that the region can at long last look forward to a real "spring". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Efraim Karsh) Thu, 04 Jun 2015 19:52:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Tail-Wags-the-Dog-Audiobook/B00XYK1WKK thebookvoice.com 09:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tail Wags the Dog Subtitle: International Politics and the Middle East Author: Efraim Karsh Narrator: Jonathan Coote Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The continuing crisis in Syria has raised a question mark over the common perception of Middle Eastern affairs as an offshoot of global power politics. To Western intellectuals, foreign-policy experts, and politicians, "empire" and "imperialism" are categories that apply exclusively to the European powers and more recently to the United States of America. Lacking an internal dynamic of its own, the view of such people is that Middle Eastern history is the product of its unhappy interaction with the West. This is the basis of Obama's much ballyhooed "new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world". Efraim Karsh propounds in this audiobook a radically different interpretation of Middle Eastern experience. He argues that the Western view of Muslims and Arabs as hapless victims is absurd. On the contrary modern Middle Eastern history has been the culmination of long-existing indigenous trends, passions, and patterns of behavior. Great power influences, however potent, have played a secondary role, constituting neither the primary force behind the region's political development nor the main cause of its notorious volatility. Notwithstanding the Obama administration's abysmal failure to address the momentous Middle Eastern events of recent years, Karsh argues it is only when Middle Eastern people disown their victimization mentality and take responsibility for their actions and their Western champions drop their condescending approach to Arabs and Muslims that the region can at long last look forward to a real "spring". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Tail Wags the Dog Subtitle: International Politics and the Middle East Author: Efraim Karsh Narrator: Jonathan Coote Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-04-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The continuing crisis in Syria has raised a question mark over the common perception of Middle Eastern affairs as an offshoot of global power politics. To Western intellectuals, foreign-policy experts, and politicians, "empire" and "imperialism" are categories that apply exclusively to the European powers and more recently to the United States of America. Lacking an internal dynamic of its own, the view of such people is that Middle Eastern history is the product of its unhappy interaction with the West. This is the basis of Obama's much ballyhooed "new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world". Efraim Karsh propounds in this audiobook a radically different interpretation of Middle Eastern experience. He argues that the Western view of Muslims and Arabs as hapless victims is absurd. On the contrary modern Middle Eastern history has been the culmination of long-existing indigenous trends, passions, and patterns of behavior. Great power influences, however potent, have played a secondary role, constituting neither the primary force behind the region's political development nor the main cause of its notorious volatility. Notwithstanding the Obama administration's abysmal failure to address the momentous Middle Eastern events of recent years, Karsh argues it is only when Middle Eastern people disown their victimization mentality and take responsibility for their actions and their Western champions drop their condescending approach to Arabs and Muslims that the region can at long last look forward to a real "spring". Members Reviews: Seemed Biased right out of the gate What disappointed you about The Tail Wags the Dog? In the beginning the author seems overly biased and repeated blames the Obama administration for much of the problems even though clearly the issues in the middle east are long running and complex. Further reading seems less factual and more propagandist in nature. Although I welcome alternative interpretations, I was not interested in what appeared to be agenda based propaganda. Intelligent analysis. Shame about the reader. What made the experience of listening to The Tail Wags the Dog the most enjoyable? The well-written, cogent narrative. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Tail Wags the Dog? Description of the terrible decisions about the Middle East made by Western do-gooder governments in the early part of the 20th century. Did Jonathan Coote do a good job differentiating each of the characters? How? It might not have been Jonathan Coote's idea to do vocal impressions of the various leaders, his director could have been responsible for that but whoever came up with it, the effect was ludicrous. It was simply intrusive to hear Churchill's opinions delivered in a pantomime Churchillian accent but the whole thing became downright surrealistic when the narrator bottled out on doing an appropriate accent for the Arab speakers -- probably on the grounds that it might sound 'racist' -- so while some Frenchman talks with a French accent and Obama comes across all educated mid-western, Yassir Arafat holds forth in classless, flat English. Complete nonsense. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Pakistan-and-the-Mumbai-Attacks-Audiobook/B00EKSECYI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks Subtitle: The Untold Story Author: Sebastian Rotella Narrator: Gary Dikeos Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai offer a rare picture of the ties between Pakistans intelligence service and the militant group Lashkar-i-Taiba. The trail of two key figures, an accused Pakistani mastermind and his American operative, traces the rise of a complex, international threat. Editorial Reviews: Originally part of a Propublica.org article, Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks: The Untold Stories is an uncommon look at a tragic world-changing event. Gray Dikeos executes the narration of this weighty report with the extreme professionalism of a nightly news anchor. This report seeks to give a full picture of the violent attack on the Mumbai in 2008, by using vital information gained by Indian, and US intelligence agencies about the events of the three day long siege. Furthermore it seeks to highlight connections between Lashkar-i-Tabai - a Pakistan based militant organization - to Pakistan's own intelligence service the I.S.I. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sebastian Rotella) Mon, 19 Aug 2013 09:09:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Pakistan-and-the-Mumbai-Attacks-Audiobook/B00EKSECYI thebookvoice.com 01:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks Subtitle: The Untold Story Author: Sebastian Rotella Narrator: Gary Dikeos Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai offer a rare picture of the ties between Pakistans intelligence service and the militant group Lashkar-i-Taiba. The trail of two key figures, an accused Pakistani mastermind and his American operative, traces the rise of a complex, international threat. Editorial Reviews: Originally part of a Propublica.org article, Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks: The Untold Stories is an uncommon look at a tragic world-changing event. Gray Dikeos executes the narration of this weighty report with the extreme professionalism of a nightly news anchor. This report seeks to give a full picture of the violent attack on the Mumbai in 2008, by using vital information gained by Indian, and US intelligence agencies about the events of the three day long siege. Furthermore it seeks to highlight connections between Lashkar-i-Tabai - a Pakistan based militant organization - to Pakistan's own intelligence service the I.S.I. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks Subtitle: The Untold Story Author: Sebastian Rotella Narrator: Gary Dikeos Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-19-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai offer a rare picture of the ties between Pakistans intelligence service and the militant group Lashkar-i-Taiba. The trail of two key figures, an accused Pakistani mastermind and his American operative, traces the rise of a complex, international threat. Editorial Reviews: Originally part of a Propublica.org article, Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks: The Untold Stories is an uncommon look at a tragic world-changing event. Gray Dikeos executes the narration of this weighty report with the extreme professionalism of a nightly news anchor. This report seeks to give a full picture of the violent attack on the Mumbai in 2008, by using vital information gained by Indian, and US intelligence agencies about the events of the three day long siege. Furthermore it seeks to highlight connections between Lashkar-i-Tabai - a Pakistan based militant organization - to Pakistan's own intelligence service the I.S.I. Members Reviews: The original title is appropriate Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, most certainly yes. One needs to know the truth behind the Mumbai attacks. What was one of the most memorable moments of Pakistan and the Mumbai Attacks? The ineffectiveness of US to bring the perpetrators to justice even though American citizens were killed. Which character as performed by Gary Dikeos was your favorite? All main characters were interesting especially Mir and Coleman. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Yes. Its just the right duration for a sitting! Any additional comments? Short books on such incidents are a good read. The book was though provoking and engaging. Overall it was time well spent! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Iced-Beer-and-Other-Tantalising-Tips-for-Life-Audiobook/B01MXO9JKD Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iced Beer and Other Tantalising Tips for Life Author: Lee Lin Chin, Chris Leben Narrator: Lee Lin Chin, Chris Leben Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Lee Lin Chin - fashionista, newsreader, Gold Logie loser, social media superstar and Prime Chinister of Australia - has finally deigned to write an advice book. Here she shares her views on all the important topics, from acceptable careers (bartender, brewer) to her favourite cocktail recipe (beer, preferably obscure Japanese, served on ice). Written with Lee Lin's inimitable flair and contempt for all beneath her, this book will give you the Chinspiration you need to live a transcendent life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lee Lin Chin) Sun, 27 Nov 2016 10:23:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Iced-Beer-and-Other-Tantalising-Tips-for-Life-Audiobook/B01MXO9JKD thebookvoice.com 01:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iced Beer and Other Tantalising Tips for Life Author: Lee Lin Chin, Chris Leben Narrator: Lee Lin Chin, Chris Leben Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Lee Lin Chin - fashionista, newsreader, Gold Logie loser, social media superstar and Prime Chinister of Australia - has finally deigned to write an advice book. Here she shares her views on all the important topics, from acceptable careers (bartender, brewer) to her favourite cocktail recipe (beer, preferably obscure Japanese, served on ice). Written with Lee Lin's inimitable flair and contempt for all beneath her, this book will give you the Chinspiration you need to live a transcendent life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Iced Beer and Other Tantalising Tips for Life Author: Lee Lin Chin, Chris Leben Narrator: Lee Lin Chin, Chris Leben Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Lee Lin Chin - fashionista, newsreader, Gold Logie loser, social media superstar and Prime Chinister of Australia - has finally deigned to write an advice book. Here she shares her views on all the important topics, from acceptable careers (bartender, brewer) to her favourite cocktail recipe (beer, preferably obscure Japanese, served on ice). Written with Lee Lin's inimitable flair and contempt for all beneath her, this book will give you the Chinspiration you need to live a transcendent life. Members Reviews: Brilliant! but I'd expect nothing less. loved it! can't wait for the next one! Lee Lin has mastered so much of her essence of awesomeness and inserted it into this book. Outstanding. I was laughing and nodding along. What a preformance. Standing ovation. I needed a good laugh today and this book definately gave me that. World Changer An Awe inspiring and life changing read but Lee Lin knows this.This if not already will be a world changer Buy this immediately! This book is nothing short of comedy genius. If you're looking for a book about serious journalism keep looking, this will in no way impart sage wisdom about being a serious well informed news reader, but it will teach you how to truly be the all powerful, ageless god you know that you are deep down. Chintastic! I think Audible should have all books narrated by Lee Lin Chin. And I believe Lee Lin Chin would agree. This book = Lighthearted and whimsical but delightful, like a Chinderella and fish fingers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Seeds-of-Terror-Audiobook/B002V5ITQE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seeds of Terror Subtitle: How Heroin Is Bankrolling the Taliban and Al Qaeda Author: Gretchen Peters Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With the breakneck pace of a thriller, author Gretchen Peters traces their illicit activities from vast poppy fields in southern Afghanistan to heroin labs run by Taliban commanders, from drug convoys armed with Stinger missiles to the money launderers of Karachi and Dubai. This isn't a fanciful conspiracy theory. Seeds of Terror is based on hundreds of interviews with Taliban fighters, smugglers, and law enforcement and intelligence agents. Their information is matched by intelligence reports shown to the author by frustrated U.S. officials who fear the next 9/11 will be far deadlier than the first---and paid for with drug profits. Seeds of Terror makes the case that we must cut terrorists off from their drug earnings if we ever hope to beat them. This war isn't about ideology or religion. It's about creating a new economy for Afghanistan---and breaking the cycle of violence and extremism that has gripped the region for decades. Editorial Reviews: Author Gretchen Peters's 10 years of on-the-ground research and immersion in the cultures of Afghanistan and Pakistan are evident in her depth of knowledge regarding the Taliban and its developing interconnections with Al Qaeda. Narrator Laural Merlington is a particularly apt choice. Her mature, steady voice is totally credible as she presents the straightforward and detailed picture Peters creates. The author's clear writing, coupled with Merlington's clear delivery, allows the listener to absorb the complexities and implications of an emerging narco-state that is aligned with a terrorist movement. This is a particularly timely text, well written and well presented, fascinating and frightening - a definite must-read. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gretchen Peters) Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:32:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Seeds-of-Terror-Audiobook/B002V5ITQE thebookvoice.com 07:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seeds of Terror Subtitle: How Heroin Is Bankrolling the Taliban and Al Qaeda Author: Gretchen Peters Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With the breakneck pace of a thriller, author Gretchen Peters traces their illicit activities from vast poppy fields in southern Afghanistan to heroin labs run by Taliban commanders, from drug convoys armed with Stinger missiles to the money launderers of Karachi and Dubai. This isn't a fanciful conspiracy theory. Seeds of Terror is based on hundreds of interviews with Taliban fighters, smugglers, and law enforcement and intelligence agents. Their information is matched by intelligence reports shown to the author by frustrated U.S. officials who fear the next 9/11 will be far deadlier than the first---and paid for with drug profits. Seeds of Terror makes the case that we must cut terrorists off from their drug earnings if we ever hope to beat them. This war isn't about ideology or religion. It's about creating a new economy for Afghanistan---and breaking the cycle of violence and extremism that has gripped the region for decades. Editorial Reviews: Author Gretchen Peters's 10 years of on-the-ground research and immersion in the cultures of Afghanistan and Pakistan are evident in her depth of knowledge regarding the Taliban and its developing interconnections with Al Qaeda. Narrator Laural Merlington is a particularly apt choice. Her mature, steady voice is totally credible as she presents the straightforward and detailed picture Peters creates. The author's clear writing, coupled with Merlington's clear delivery, allows the listener to absorb the complexities and implications of an emerging narco-state that is aligned with a terrorist movement. This is a particularly timely text, well written and well presented, fascinating and frightening - a definite must-read. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Seeds of Terror Subtitle: How Heroin Is Bankrolling the Taliban and Al Qaeda Author: Gretchen Peters Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With the breakneck pace of a thriller, author Gretchen Peters traces their illicit activities from vast poppy fields in southern Afghanistan to heroin labs run by Taliban commanders, from drug convoys armed with Stinger missiles to the money launderers of Karachi and Dubai. This isn't a fanciful conspiracy theory. Seeds of Terror is based on hundreds of interviews with Taliban fighters, smugglers, and law enforcement and intelligence agents. Their information is matched by intelligence reports shown to the author by frustrated U.S. officials who fear the next 9/11 will be far deadlier than the first---and paid for with drug profits. Seeds of Terror makes the case that we must cut terrorists off from their drug earnings if we ever hope to beat them. This war isn't about ideology or religion. It's about creating a new economy for Afghanistan---and breaking the cycle of violence and extremism that has gripped the region for decades. Editorial Reviews: Author Gretchen Peters's 10 years of on-the-ground research and immersion in the cultures of Afghanistan and Pakistan are evident in her depth of knowledge regarding the Taliban and its developing interconnections with Al Qaeda. Narrator Laural Merlington is a particularly apt choice. Her mature, steady voice is totally credible as she presents the straightforward and detailed picture Peters creates. The author's clear writing, coupled with Merlington's clear delivery, allows the listener to absorb the complexities and implications of an emerging narco-state that is aligned with a terrorist movement. This is a particularly timely text, well written and well presented, fascinating and frightening - a definite must-read. Members Reviews: Interesting topic, but an overabundance of detail The core argument of the book is interesting, but in some places this almost feels like a masters thesis, where the author is just trying to jam in as many facts as possible to support the main argument. As a result the book is repetitive and is downright dull in places. Reader The engineer had the microphone set to every time the reader read a word with the letter "p" it almost blew my speakers and ears. It would be nice if the readers knew how to pronounce the words correctly. Can't recommend this one. I have to agree with other reviewers that this book is basically a just a collection of anecdotal facts. Prior to this I listened to Krakauer's "Where Men Win Glory" which provides a good primer on the intricacies of the Afghanistan conflict as a backdrop to the main story. I thought this book would help complete the picture. Turns out "Where Men Win Glory" gave me a better understanding of the Afghanistan conflict, and was easier to understand, than this book. More Information Than Story This book is interesting and narrated well. It is obviously well researched and an important topic. Even with all that I could not give it more than a 3-star. I think a really good audio book needs a bit more story to keep you listening and all the details like the Arabic names/places and dates (of course you need to include them) broke up the narrative. If you have an interest in the region it is definitely worth getting, just don't plan on it keeping you awake on a long drive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Fragile-Species-Audiobook/B006BEW6C4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fragile Species Author: Lewis Thomas Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Whether he is discussing our origins as archaebacteria or the politics of trench warfare, physician-scientist Lewis Thomas is always insightful and exuberantly engaged in his world. This collection of essays deals with everything from AIDS to ozone depletion, and reveals the authors clear thinking and his ability to cut through the fog of modern problems. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lewis Thomas) Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:44:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Fragile-Species-Audiobook/B006BEW6C4 thebookvoice.com 08:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fragile Species Author: Lewis Thomas Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Whether he is discussing our origins as archaebacteria or the politics of trench warfare, physician-scientist Lewis Thomas is always insightful and exuberantly engaged in his world. This collection of essays deals with everything from AIDS to ozone depletion, and reveals the authors clear thinking and his ability to cut through the fog of modern problems. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fragile Species Author: Lewis Thomas Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Whether he is discussing our origins as archaebacteria or the politics of trench warfare, physician-scientist Lewis Thomas is always insightful and exuberantly engaged in his world. This collection of essays deals with everything from AIDS to ozone depletion, and reveals the authors clear thinking and his ability to cut through the fog of modern problems. Members Reviews: Scientist and quiet master of English prose There are a handful of scientifically educated writers who deserve to be numbered among the best prose stylists in the English language. Lewis Thomas is one of those. From his first collection of essays, "The Lives of a Cell" on, his work always delights while informing as well. I sometimes buy several copies of the paperback editions of his works to "lend," knowing that they will disappear into the library of each friend to whom I "lend" a copy. I find that pleasing. This book is a wake up call for everyone who ... This book is a wake up call for everyone who reads it; Dr. Thomas is not only a superb scientist but a caring person. He show us not only how fast we have progressed technologically but how badly we are handling this knowledge to the point that we risk wiping out not only humankind but that whole of life on earth. He also says a lot to current medical practices. I have bought three more books to give to others. This is a wonderful and thoughtful set of essays by the rarest type ... This is a wonderful and thoughtful set of essays by the rarest type of author. Thoroughly expert without a hint of arrogance but rather wonder explaining the science and then setting out well well considered theories based on the history and advances of the subject matter. A terrific read. Lewis Thomas must-read If you love Lewis Thomas, this is a must-have. My husband and I now own all of his essays, which we reread every ear or two. It's always fresh. If you've never read his essays, try them. They are beautifully written with a fascinating view of science. Five Stars Lewis Thomas is a powerful writer and a powerful thinker. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Next-Generation-Democracy-Audiobook/B00BMCWUUI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Next Generation Democracy Subtitle: What the Open-Source Revolution Means for Power, Politics, and Change Author: Jared Duval Narrator: B.J. Jay Kaplan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The problems of the 21st century are of unprecedented scale. Climate change, financial instability, the housing crisis, the need for health care: all of these are political issues that could be managed with ease on a much smaller scale. But with an enormous global population, that kind of change is no longer an option. As a result, some of the large bodies we once appointed to manage macroscopic problems--such as the government--have begun to fail us. Never was this more clear than during Hurricane Katrina, when individual efforts and decentralized organizations were more efficient, swifter, and better suited to the task than, say, FEMA.But, according to the hard-charging and ambitious Jared Duval, there is good news. Accompanying the expansion of these social problems has been an explosion in information technology, and we are quickly discovering the power of collaboration. Obama's town hall meetings are just the beginning of something larger--a movement towards what he refers to as "open-source" principles. By sharing information and letting systems grow themselves, we can devise new programs that will tackle these sprawling problems. Kiva's innovative micro-lending principles are making impressive progress with huge, intractable problems like world hunger and poverty. The Open-Source Society is more than a persuasive argument, though. It is a manifesto, a narrative both personal and reportorial, and an empowering call to arms. Duval's spirit and intelligence are infectious, and his message is important. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jared Duval) Thu, 07 Mar 2013 04:41:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Next-Generation-Democracy-Audiobook/B00BMCWUUI thebookvoice.com 06:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Next Generation Democracy Subtitle: What the Open-Source Revolution Means for Power, Politics, and Change Author: Jared Duval Narrator: B.J. Jay Kaplan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The problems of the 21st century are of unprecedented scale. Climate change, financial instability, the housing crisis, the need for health care: all of these are political issues that could be managed with ease on a much smaller scale. But with an enormous global population, that kind of change is no longer an option. As a result, some of the large bodies we once appointed to manage macroscopic problems--such as the government--have begun to fail us. Never was this more clear than during Hurricane Katrina, when individual efforts and decentralized organizations were more efficient, swifter, and better suited to the task than, say, FEMA.But, according to the hard-charging and ambitious Jared Duval, there is good news. Accompanying the expansion of these social problems has been an explosion in information technology, and we are quickly discovering the power of collaboration. Obama's town hall meetings are just the beginning of something larger--a movement towards what he refers to as "open-source" principles. By sharing information and letting systems grow themselves, we can devise new programs that will tackle these sprawling problems. Kiva's innovative micro-lending principles are making impressive progress with huge, intractable problems like world hunger and poverty. The Open-Source Society is more than a persuasive argument, though. It is a manifesto, a narrative both personal and reportorial, and an empowering call to arms. Duval's spirit and intelligence are infectious, and his message is important. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Next Generation Democracy Subtitle: What the Open-Source Revolution Means for Power, Politics, and Change Author: Jared Duval Narrator: B.J. Jay Kaplan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-13 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The problems of the 21st century are of unprecedented scale. Climate change, financial instability, the housing crisis, the need for health care: all of these are political issues that could be managed with ease on a much smaller scale. But with an enormous global population, that kind of change is no longer an option. As a result, some of the large bodies we once appointed to manage macroscopic problems--such as the government--have begun to fail us. Never was this more clear than during Hurricane Katrina, when individual efforts and decentralized organizations were more efficient, swifter, and better suited to the task than, say, FEMA.But, according to the hard-charging and ambitious Jared Duval, there is good news. Accompanying the expansion of these social problems has been an explosion in information technology, and we are quickly discovering the power of collaboration. Obama's town hall meetings are just the beginning of something larger--a movement towards what he refers to as "open-source" principles. By sharing information and letting systems grow themselves, we can devise new programs that will tackle these sprawling problems. Kiva's innovative micro-lending principles are making impressive progress with huge, intractable problems like world hunger and poverty. The Open-Source Society is more than a persuasive argument, though. It is a manifesto, a narrative both personal and reportorial, and an empowering call to arms. Duval's spirit and intelligence are infectious, and his message is important. Members Reviews: I loved the book! I would definitely recommend it. the book was great. it has given me hope for the future and our future generations. however, my only regret was the unabridged version vs an abridged version https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Arrogance-Audiobook/B002UUKUDA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arrogance Subtitle: Rescuing America from the Media Elite Author: Bernard Goldberg Narrator: Bernard Goldberg Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In Arrogance, Goldberg punctures the bubble in which the media elites live and work, a culture of denial where contrary views are not welcome. He shows how they base their stories on assumptions many Americans don't share-which inevitably leads to biased reporting and slanted news. With blistering wit and passion, he names names and builds his case, revealing: How the media's coverage of the Jayson Blair scandal missed far more serious problems at the New York Times How some of the toughest watchdogs in journalism became Hillary Clinton's lapdogs Why the media refuse to shoot straight when the subject turns to guns What the real truth is behind the Ms.-information put out by feminists and passed on to you by their friends in the media Which CBS News icon is "transparently liberal," according to commentator Andy Rooney Which Hollywood celebrities say the dopiest things about America Why some think the top journalism school in America is an intellectual gulag Why the only kind of diversity you cannot find in a lot of newsrooms is a diversity of ideas How some journalists, like Bob Costas and Tim Russert, do get it ¿ and how they think American journalism can be made better. Arrogance is one of those rare programs that can change not only a powerful American institution, but the American landscape as well. Critic Reviews: "Vocally, Goldbert is blunt, loud, and insistent....He adds an intelligent, combative voice to the media mix." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernard Goldberg) Fri, 07 Nov 2003 23:04:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Arrogance-Audiobook/B002UUKUDA thebookvoice.com 06:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arrogance Subtitle: Rescuing America from the Media Elite Author: Bernard Goldberg Narrator: Bernard Goldberg Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In Arrogance, Goldberg punctures the bubble in which the media elites live and work, a culture of denial where contrary views are not welcome. He shows how they base their stories on assumptions many Americans don't share-which inevitably leads to biased reporting and slanted news. With blistering wit and passion, he names names and builds his case, revealing: How the media's coverage of the Jayson Blair scandal missed far more serious problems at the New York Times How some of the toughest watchdogs in journalism became Hillary Clinton's lapdogs Why the media refuse to shoot straight when the subject turns to guns What the real truth is behind the Ms.-information put out by feminists and passed on to you by their friends in the media Which CBS News icon is "transparently liberal," according to commentator Andy Rooney Which Hollywood celebrities say the dopiest things about America Why some think the top journalism school in America is an intellectual gulag Why the only kind of diversity you cannot find in a lot of newsrooms is a diversity of ideas How some journalists, like Bob Costas and Tim Russert, do get it ¿ and how they think American journalism can be made better. Arrogance is one of those rare programs that can change not only a powerful American institution, but the American landscape as well. Critic Reviews: "Vocally, Goldbert is blunt, loud, and insistent....He adds an intelligent, combative voice to the media mix." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Arrogance Subtitle: Rescuing America from the Media Elite Author: Bernard Goldberg Narrator: Bernard Goldberg Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 134 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In Arrogance, Goldberg punctures the bubble in which the media elites live and work, a culture of denial where contrary views are not welcome. He shows how they base their stories on assumptions many Americans don't share-which inevitably leads to biased reporting and slanted news. With blistering wit and passion, he names names and builds his case, revealing: How the media's coverage of the Jayson Blair scandal missed far more serious problems at the New York Times How some of the toughest watchdogs in journalism became Hillary Clinton's lapdogs Why the media refuse to shoot straight when the subject turns to guns What the real truth is behind the Ms.-information put out by feminists and passed on to you by their friends in the media Which CBS News icon is "transparently liberal," according to commentator Andy Rooney Which Hollywood celebrities say the dopiest things about America Why some think the top journalism school in America is an intellectual gulag Why the only kind of diversity you cannot find in a lot of newsrooms is a diversity of ideas How some journalists, like Bob Costas and Tim Russert, do get it ¿ and how they think American journalism can be made better. Arrogance is one of those rare programs that can change not only a powerful American institution, but the American landscape as well. Critic Reviews: "Vocally, Goldbert is blunt, loud, and insistent....He adds an intelligent, combative voice to the media mix." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Bias Not IT'S ONLY CONJECTURE I was a huge fan of Bias yesterday, I am a huge fan of Bias today, and I will be a huge fan of Bias tomorrow. This is not Bias. In Bias, Goldberg was the victim. He was being abused by Dan Rather, one of the most influential men in News. That book was full of facts and examples. It's premise, was that journalist had a liberal bias, but didn't realize it. In this book Goldberg goes on the attack. Goldberg makes the same mistake of his fellow conservatives, in that he is extremely arrogant himself. In Bias we had empathy for him. In this he is smarmy, mouthy, and down right unpleasant. I listened to Rush and Hannity for years, but got tired of their brash hatefulness. I don't understand why, conservatives, can't realize, that sometimes it is not what you say, but how you say it. Goldberg does give us some facts in this book, but it is mostly nastiness and smart mouth. This is the fourth book of his I have read and I believe he has run out of things new to say and his just repeating himself, along with his own arrogance. Mixed in with the cute remarks are some interesting and Important facts, that everyone should know. My Bio I normally don't like reviewers that talk about themselves a lot. We want a review on the book, not a face book chat. I find that I do have to talk about myself to bring the importance in my eyes of Bias by Goldberg. I grew up loving the news. When I was a kid I would rather watch the news than cartoons. My parents compared me to Michael J. Fox on Family Ties. I did not always understand the news, for example I could not understand why gorillas where fighting in Vietnam. In my house we watched John Chancellor, my dad did not like Cronkite. In those days, when a newsman, mentioned anything that was not backed by facts, the word commentary always labeled on the TV. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/18-Hours-Audiobook/B002V0C9AG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 18 Hours Author: Sandra Lee Narrator: Michael Carmen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-07 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jock Wallace was pumped. It was the start of Operation Anaconda, the U.S.-led military offensive to flush out al Qaeda and the Taliban from their last stronghold in the Shahi Kot Valley in Afghanistan. Minutes after the combat-ready troops stormed down the back ramps of the Chinook helicopters, Jock's company was under fire. Eighteen hours of hell was just beginning. But there was no way Jock was going down without a fight. Nor were the men he was with. Holding off the enemy, rescuing the injured, reporting to base, calling in air support - Jock gave it all that he had. He was determined not to die on foreign soil, not at the hands of al Qaeda. Editorial Reviews: This story of a marathon, 18-hour gunfight in the mountains of Afghanistan follows the real-life exploits of Australian Signalman Jock Wallace as he selflessly lays his life on the line for his fellow servicemen. Fellow Aussie Michael Carmen (Neighbours, Nims Island) brims with raw urgency as he recounts Wallaces tale, set in the hostile climes of Afghanistans Shahi Kot Valley, aka "Hells Half-Pipe". As Operation Anaconda got underway, Wallaces unit expected to encounter, at most, 250 Taliban fighters. Instead, they found themselves center stage in the wars largest combat operation to date. In the hours ahead, the courageous Aussie would pit himself time and again on the frontlines of enemy fire, endangering his own life to save those of his fellow soldiers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sandra Lee) Thu, 20 Dec 2007 09:31:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/18-Hours-Audiobook/B002V0C9AG thebookvoice.com 09:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 18 Hours Author: Sandra Lee Narrator: Michael Carmen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-07 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jock Wallace was pumped. It was the start of Operation Anaconda, the U.S.-led military offensive to flush out al Qaeda and the Taliban from their last stronghold in the Shahi Kot Valley in Afghanistan. Minutes after the combat-ready troops stormed down the back ramps of the Chinook helicopters, Jock's company was under fire. Eighteen hours of hell was just beginning. But there was no way Jock was going down without a fight. Nor were the men he was with. Holding off the enemy, rescuing the injured, reporting to base, calling in air support - Jock gave it all that he had. He was determined not to die on foreign soil, not at the hands of al Qaeda. Editorial Reviews: This story of a marathon, 18-hour gunfight in the mountains of Afghanistan follows the real-life exploits of Australian Signalman Jock Wallace as he selflessly lays his life on the line for his fellow servicemen. Fellow Aussie Michael Carmen (Neighbours, Nims Island) brims with raw urgency as he recounts Wallaces tale, set in the hostile climes of Afghanistans Shahi Kot Valley, aka "Hells Half-Pipe". As Operation Anaconda got underway, Wallaces unit expected to encounter, at most, 250 Taliban fighters. Instead, they found themselves center stage in the wars largest combat operation to date. In the hours ahead, the courageous Aussie would pit himself time and again on the frontlines of enemy fire, endangering his own life to save those of his fellow soldiers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 18 Hours Author: Sandra Lee Narrator: Michael Carmen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-07 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 60 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jock Wallace was pumped. It was the start of Operation Anaconda, the U.S.-led military offensive to flush out al Qaeda and the Taliban from their last stronghold in the Shahi Kot Valley in Afghanistan. Minutes after the combat-ready troops stormed down the back ramps of the Chinook helicopters, Jock's company was under fire. Eighteen hours of hell was just beginning. But there was no way Jock was going down without a fight. Nor were the men he was with. Holding off the enemy, rescuing the injured, reporting to base, calling in air support - Jock gave it all that he had. He was determined not to die on foreign soil, not at the hands of al Qaeda. Editorial Reviews: This story of a marathon, 18-hour gunfight in the mountains of Afghanistan follows the real-life exploits of Australian Signalman Jock Wallace as he selflessly lays his life on the line for his fellow servicemen. Fellow Aussie Michael Carmen (Neighbours, Nims Island) brims with raw urgency as he recounts Wallaces tale, set in the hostile climes of Afghanistans Shahi Kot Valley, aka "Hells Half-Pipe". As Operation Anaconda got underway, Wallaces unit expected to encounter, at most, 250 Taliban fighters. Instead, they found themselves center stage in the wars largest combat operation to date. In the hours ahead, the courageous Aussie would pit himself time and again on the frontlines of enemy fire, endangering his own life to save those of his fellow soldiers. Members Reviews: Loved it! This is a great story and very well researched and written. The Aussie narrator does a great job of doing the voices and American accents. He is the most Aussie sounding bloke they could have chosen which ads to the pride I feel as an Australian when listening to it. This would be great for some US listeners who may forget that there are many other nationalities supporting the war effort in Afghanistan and doing a great job. I don't remember ever reading/listening to a "war"book written by a female author and she is bloody good at it. Please write another one! Decent Pretty good story, although I must disagree with the American accent deal - the narrator's attempts were terrible. It didn't detract from the story, though, which I enjoyed despite thinking there might have been a bit more to it when I downloaded it. I was expecting there to be more action rather than a detailed account of what it's like to be bombarded almost constantly by the enemy. This doesn't take anything away from the fact that all the soldiers involved deserve any recognition they received as it takes a special person to maintain composure under such circumstances. The main characters in the book are the sort of people you would want on your side should you be in a fight and their story is quite inspirational and well worth listening to. Well Done. Everything in Duncan's review sums up my experience having just listened to this book. Can't Find the Story I'm sure this is an incredible story, but I couldn't find it. I just got lost and never got found. I'll try it again one of these days. 18 Hours I thought it was anexcellent book, along the lines of Forest Gump, you don't plan on things happening, sometimes they just happpen and it's your life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Why-Walls-Wont-Work-Audiobook/B00I2WVOI0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Walls Won't Work Subtitle: Repairing the US-Mexico Divide Author: Michael Dear Narrator: Eric Pollins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When thinking about the border separating the United States from Mexico, what typically comes to mind is an unwelcoming zone with violent, poverty-ridden towns, cities, and maquiladoras on one side and an increasingly militarized network of barriers and surveillance systems on the other. It was not always this way. In fact, from the end of Mexican-American War until the late twentieth century, the border was a very porous and loosely regulated region. In this sweeping account of life within the United States-Mexican border zone, acclaimed urbanist and geographer Michael Dear traces the border's long history of cultural interaction, from exchanges between the region's numerous Mesoamerican tribes onwards. Once Mexican and American settlers met at the Rio Grande and the southwest in the nineteenth century, new forms of interaction evolved. But as Dear warns in his bracing study, this vibrant zone of cultural and social amalgamation is in danger of fading away because of highly restrictive American policies and the violence along Mexico's side of the border. As he explains through analyses of the U.S. border security complex and the emerging Mexican narco-state, the very existence of the "third nation" occupied by both Americans and Mexicans is under serious threat. But through a series of evocative portraits of contemporary border communities, he shows that the potential for revitalizing this in-between nation still remains. Combining a broad historical perspective and a commanding overview of present-day problems, Why Walls Won't Work represents a major intellectual foray into one of the most hotly contested political issues of our era. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Dear) Wed, 29 Jan 2014 00:05:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Why-Walls-Wont-Work-Audiobook/B00I2WVOI0 thebookvoice.com 08:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Walls Won't Work Subtitle: Repairing the US-Mexico Divide Author: Michael Dear Narrator: Eric Pollins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When thinking about the border separating the United States from Mexico, what typically comes to mind is an unwelcoming zone with violent, poverty-ridden towns, cities, and maquiladoras on one side and an increasingly militarized network of barriers and surveillance systems on the other. It was not always this way. In fact, from the end of Mexican-American War until the late twentieth century, the border was a very porous and loosely regulated region. In this sweeping account of life within the United States-Mexican border zone, acclaimed urbanist and geographer Michael Dear traces the border's long history of cultural interaction, from exchanges between the region's numerous Mesoamerican tribes onwards. Once Mexican and American settlers met at the Rio Grande and the southwest in the nineteenth century, new forms of interaction evolved. But as Dear warns in his bracing study, this vibrant zone of cultural and social amalgamation is in danger of fading away because of highly restrictive American policies and the violence along Mexico's side of the border. As he explains through analyses of the U.S. border security complex and the emerging Mexican narco-state, the very existence of the "third nation" occupied by both Americans and Mexicans is under serious threat. But through a series of evocative portraits of contemporary border communities, he shows that the potential for revitalizing this in-between nation still remains. Combining a broad historical perspective and a commanding overview of present-day problems, Why Walls Won't Work represents a major intellectual foray into one of the most hotly contested political issues of our era. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Why Walls Won't Work Subtitle: Repairing the US-Mexico Divide Author: Michael Dear Narrator: Eric Pollins Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When thinking about the border separating the United States from Mexico, what typically comes to mind is an unwelcoming zone with violent, poverty-ridden towns, cities, and maquiladoras on one side and an increasingly militarized network of barriers and surveillance systems on the other. It was not always this way. In fact, from the end of Mexican-American War until the late twentieth century, the border was a very porous and loosely regulated region. In this sweeping account of life within the United States-Mexican border zone, acclaimed urbanist and geographer Michael Dear traces the border's long history of cultural interaction, from exchanges between the region's numerous Mesoamerican tribes onwards. Once Mexican and American settlers met at the Rio Grande and the southwest in the nineteenth century, new forms of interaction evolved. But as Dear warns in his bracing study, this vibrant zone of cultural and social amalgamation is in danger of fading away because of highly restrictive American policies and the violence along Mexico's side of the border. As he explains through analyses of the U.S. border security complex and the emerging Mexican narco-state, the very existence of the "third nation" occupied by both Americans and Mexicans is under serious threat. But through a series of evocative portraits of contemporary border communities, he shows that the potential for revitalizing this in-between nation still remains. Combining a broad historical perspective and a commanding overview of present-day problems, Why Walls Won't Work represents a major intellectual foray into one of the most hotly contested political issues of our era. Members Reviews: A necessary reading in these times. A necessary book to read in these times. Dear gives important information to not only understand the history and meaning of this border, but to question of its present constituency. A balanced discussion of issues raised by attempts to create ... A balanced discussion of issues raised by attempts to create an island state in a geographically continuous continent. Key reading for understanding current issues in immigration. If you don't read this book then you are dumb. This book emphasizes the connections between Mexico and the United States. The Author, Michael Dear, calls the area a 'third nation.' He recounts his travels along the boarder as well as giving a fairly comprehensive history of the border, and a recap of all the crap that's gone on in the last 15 years. I learned a lot and I'm definitely reading this book again! I would give it 5 stars but I don't want to sound like a kiss@ss, well that and the writing got a little flowery when he would describe the monuments and towns on the border. He's got good numbers on the cost of the wall and the useless 'Border-Industrial complex' but I was hoping that he would go a little bit heavier on the economics, maybe mentioning more mainstream economists that would back up his points. I wish this book were required reading and I hope to see the author giving more debates on TV. I only found one youtube video of him. Why Walls Won't Work A good overview of the distinct area around the southern border. Interesting and well-written but a little dry for entertaining reading. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Promise-of-Israel-Audiobook/B00BLAG3XG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Promise of Israel Subtitle: Why Its Seemingly Greatest Weakness Is Actually Its Greatest Strength Author: Daniel Gordis Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Why Israel's greatest weakness is its greatest strength, and what its supporters and enemies can learn from its success Israel's critics in the West insist that no country founded on a single religion or culture can stay democratic and prosperous - but they're wrong. In The Promise of Israel, Daniel Gordis points out that Israel has defied that conventional wisdom. It has provided its citizens infinitely greater liberty and prosperity than anyone expected, faring far better than any other young nation. Israel's "magic" is a unique blend of democracy and tradition, of unabashed particularism coupled to intellectual and cultural openness. Given Israel's success, it would make sense for many other countries, from Rwanda to Afghanistan and even Iran, to look at how they've done it. In fact, rather than seeking to destroy Israel, the Palestinians would serve their own best interests by trying to copy it. Certain to generate controversy and debate, The Promise of Israel is one of the most interesting and original books about Israel in years. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Gordis) Sat, 02 Mar 2013 07:00:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Promise-of-Israel-Audiobook/B00BLAG3XG thebookvoice.com 08:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Promise of Israel Subtitle: Why Its Seemingly Greatest Weakness Is Actually Its Greatest Strength Author: Daniel Gordis Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Why Israel's greatest weakness is its greatest strength, and what its supporters and enemies can learn from its success Israel's critics in the West insist that no country founded on a single religion or culture can stay democratic and prosperous - but they're wrong. In The Promise of Israel, Daniel Gordis points out that Israel has defied that conventional wisdom. It has provided its citizens infinitely greater liberty and prosperity than anyone expected, faring far better than any other young nation. Israel's "magic" is a unique blend of democracy and tradition, of unabashed particularism coupled to intellectual and cultural openness. Given Israel's success, it would make sense for many other countries, from Rwanda to Afghanistan and even Iran, to look at how they've done it. In fact, rather than seeking to destroy Israel, the Palestinians would serve their own best interests by trying to copy it. Certain to generate controversy and debate, The Promise of Israel is one of the most interesting and original books about Israel in years. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Promise of Israel Subtitle: Why Its Seemingly Greatest Weakness Is Actually Its Greatest Strength Author: Daniel Gordis Narrator: P. J. Ochlan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Why Israel's greatest weakness is its greatest strength, and what its supporters and enemies can learn from its success Israel's critics in the West insist that no country founded on a single religion or culture can stay democratic and prosperous - but they're wrong. In The Promise of Israel, Daniel Gordis points out that Israel has defied that conventional wisdom. It has provided its citizens infinitely greater liberty and prosperity than anyone expected, faring far better than any other young nation. Israel's "magic" is a unique blend of democracy and tradition, of unabashed particularism coupled to intellectual and cultural openness. Given Israel's success, it would make sense for many other countries, from Rwanda to Afghanistan and even Iran, to look at how they've done it. In fact, rather than seeking to destroy Israel, the Palestinians would serve their own best interests by trying to copy it. Certain to generate controversy and debate, The Promise of Israel is one of the most interesting and original books about Israel in years. Members Reviews: Book of Tolerance If Israel is tolerant as the author says, then God will put them asunder. The United States of America has been under questionable leadership and has promoted tolerance. Now as a copy of Sodom and Gomorrah, our great country allows homosexuality and abortion and all sorts of changes that serve to corrupt the country more. The Bible tells us in the end times satan's minions will practice to delude as many as possible. While quoting many Scriptures, the author used them to support a doctrine of tolerance, while at the same time seeming to support Israel. What Israel? The Israel of God almighty of the Bible? I think not! Read carefully. We must be alert to the subtleties that sound good but are not necessarily biblical. If you want to read a book about what God says, read the Bible. It's the inerrant Word of God! Horrible Reader I don't think it's too much to ask for a speaker who can pronounce the names of people and places correctly, as well as Hebrew words. The book is filled with mispronunciations that become incredibly distractions. Other than that, the idea of the book is pretty decent. Gordis does a good job at making a case for nationalism and the nation-state in the modern world. Excellent analysis of the idea of the nation state Very thought provoking review of Israels history and its present state. Using it to shine a light on the idea of the nation state versus the post national idea. A Clear eyed and honest critique of Israel. Perhaps a touch optimistic about the chance of an eventual Palestinian "light to the Arab world", but hey! Why not. Someone has to be and Daniel Gordis' idealism shines through on every page. Highly recommended https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Rare-Recording-of-Bertrand-Russell-Audiobook/B00BFV6P1Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rare Recording of Bertrand Russell Author: Bertrand Russell Narrator: Bertrand Russell Format: Original Recording Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872 - February 2, 1970) was born in Monmouthshire into one of the most prominent antiwar aristocractic families in Britain. Russell was a philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, prominent antiwar activist, and an outspoken opponent of nuclear weapons. In 1950, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. The following is a 1959 speech on nuclear disarmament. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bertrand Russell) Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:46:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Rare-Recording-of-Bertrand-Russell-Audiobook/B00BFV6P1Q thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rare Recording of Bertrand Russell Author: Bertrand Russell Narrator: Bertrand Russell Format: Original Recording Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872 - February 2, 1970) was born in Monmouthshire into one of the most prominent antiwar aristocractic families in Britain. Russell was a philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, prominent antiwar activist, and an outspoken opponent of nuclear weapons. In 1950, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. The following is a 1959 speech on nuclear disarmament. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Rare Recording of Bertrand Russell Author: Bertrand Russell Narrator: Bertrand Russell Format: Original Recording Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872 - February 2, 1970) was born in Monmouthshire into one of the most prominent antiwar aristocractic families in Britain. Russell was a philosopher, logician, mathematician, historian, prominent antiwar activist, and an outspoken opponent of nuclear weapons. In 1950, Russell was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature. The following is a 1959 speech on nuclear disarmament. Members Reviews: Great audio quality Old recording, but good quality. worth the price, if you're a philosophy buff. I recommend it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Blinded-by-Humanity-Audiobook/B073WKLP5Z Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blinded by Humanity Subtitle: Inside the UN's Humanitarian Operations Author: Martin Barber Narrator: William Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Sharp Eared Owl Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How to respond effectively to humanitarian crises is one of the most pressing and seemingly intractable problems facing the United Nations. Martin Barber, for many years a senior UN official and with decades of humanitarian experience, here argues that the explanation for UN 'failures' or only partial successes lies not with any lack of idealism or good intentions but with the constraints placed on aid workers by ill-considered policies and poor practical application officials are 'blinded by humanity'. Barber presents an inside story based on personal/hands-on/practical experience in Laos, Thailand, Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina and, finally, in Abu Dhabi where he advised the UAE government on its aid programme. He tells of internal struggles at head office and the challenges of working in the field. All the major UN activities and headaches are here, including refugee work, coordinating humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, the huge problem of 'de-mining', and the complex internal workings of the UN Secretariat. A personal narrative and lessons drawn from direct experience provide the frame for an examination of major questions concerning the future of humanitarian response how effectively have international institutions discharged their responsibilities towards people affected by conflict? Specifically, how did the UN perform? And how might the UN better help such people in the 21st century? Barber analyses recent policy developments intended to improve the quality and effectiveness of the UN's work in humanitarian fields, and assesses the extent to which recent reforms are likely to make the UN a more effective partner for countries emerging from conflict. In the final chapter he highlights seven 'blind spots' whose significance has been consistently ignored or overlooked, and in each case suggests a radical new approach. Based on decades of personal experience and 'insider access', this will be essential for students of international relations and politics biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Barber) Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:40:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Blinded-by-Humanity-Audiobook/B073WKLP5Z thebookvoice.com 10:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blinded by Humanity Subtitle: Inside the UN's Humanitarian Operations Author: Martin Barber Narrator: William Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Sharp Eared Owl Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How to respond effectively to humanitarian crises is one of the most pressing and seemingly intractable problems facing the United Nations. Martin Barber, for many years a senior UN official and with decades of humanitarian experience, here argues that the explanation for UN 'failures' or only partial successes lies not with any lack of idealism or good intentions but with the constraints placed on aid workers by ill-considered policies and poor practical application officials are 'blinded by humanity'. Barber presents an inside story based on personal/hands-on/practical experience in Laos, Thailand, Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina and, finally, in Abu Dhabi where he advised the UAE government on its aid programme. He tells of internal struggles at head office and the challenges of working in the field. All the major UN activities and headaches are here, including refugee work, coordinating humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, the huge problem of 'de-mining', and the complex internal workings of the UN Secretariat. A personal narrative and lessons drawn from direct experience provide the frame for an examination of major questions concerning the future of humanitarian response how effectively have international institutions discharged their responsibilities towards people affected by conflict? Specifically, how did the UN perform? And how might the UN better help such people in the 21st century? Barber analyses recent policy developments intended to improve the quality and effectiveness of the UN's work in humanitarian fields, and assesses the extent to which recent reforms are likely to make the UN a more effective partner for countries emerging from conflict. In the final chapter he highlights seven 'blind spots' whose significance has been consistently ignored or overlooked, and in each case suggests a radical new approach. Based on decades of personal experience and 'insider access', this will be essential for students of international relations and politics Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blinded by Humanity Subtitle: Inside the UN's Humanitarian Operations Author: Martin Barber Narrator: William Barber Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-17 Publisher: Sharp Eared Owl Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How to respond effectively to humanitarian crises is one of the most pressing and seemingly intractable problems facing the United Nations. Martin Barber, for many years a senior UN official and with decades of humanitarian experience, here argues that the explanation for UN 'failures' or only partial successes lies not with any lack of idealism or good intentions but with the constraints placed on aid workers by ill-considered policies and poor practical application officials are 'blinded by humanity'. Barber presents an inside story based on personal/hands-on/practical experience in Laos, Thailand, Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina and, finally, in Abu Dhabi where he advised the UAE government on its aid programme. He tells of internal struggles at head office and the challenges of working in the field. All the major UN activities and headaches are here, including refugee work, coordinating humanitarian aid, peacekeeping, the huge problem of 'de-mining', and the complex internal workings of the UN Secretariat. A personal narrative and lessons drawn from direct experience provide the frame for an examination of major questions concerning the future of humanitarian response how effectively have international institutions discharged their responsibilities towards people affected by conflict? Specifically, how did the UN perform? And how might the UN better help such people in the 21st century? Barber analyses recent policy developments intended to improve the quality and effectiveness of the UN's work in humanitarian fields, and assesses the extent to which recent reforms are likely to make the UN a more effective partner for countries emerging from conflict. In the final chapter he highlights seven 'blind spots' whose significance has been consistently ignored or overlooked, and in each case suggests a radical new approach. Based on decades of personal experience and 'insider access', this will be essential for students of international relations and politics Members Reviews: Five Stars Excelente libro! Great review on the challenges the World is confronted today Great review on the challenges the World is confronted today....A Lifetime story from Martin on how to manage the World...Everybody should read the books, in particular, the decision-makers who are responsible to shape the future of Humanity. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Quarterly-Essay-64-The-Australian-Dream-Audiobook/B01MYNR7QG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 64: The Australian Dream Author: Stan Grant Narrator: Stan Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In a landmark essay, Stan Grant writes indigenous people back into the economic and multicultural history of Australia. This is the fascinating story of how fringe dwellers fought not just to survive but to prosper. Their legacy is the extraordinary flowering of indigenous success - cultural, sporting, intellectual and social - that we see today. Yet this flourishing coexists with the boys of Don Dale and the many others like them who live in the shadows of the nation. Grant examines how such Australians have been denied the possibilities of life and argues eloquently that history is not destiny, that culture is not static. In doing so he makes the case for a more capacious Australian dream. 'The idea that I am Australian hits me with a thud. It is a blinding self-realisation that collides with the comfortable notion of who I am. To be honest, for an indigenous person it can feel like a betrayal somehow - at the very least a capitulation. We are so used to telling ourselves that Australia is a white country: am I now white? The reality is more ambiguous.... To borrow from Franz Kafka, identity is a cage in search of a bird.' (Stan Grant, The Australian Dream) Stan Grant is Indigenous Affairs editor for the ABC and chair of Indigenous Affairs at Charles Sturt University. He won the 2015 Walkley Award for coverage of indigenous affairs and is the author of The Tears of Strangers and Talking to My Country. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stan Grant) Sat, 19 Nov 2016 09:15:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Quarterly-Essay-64-The-Australian-Dream-Audiobook/B01MYNR7QG thebookvoice.com 03:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 64: The Australian Dream Author: Stan Grant Narrator: Stan Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In a landmark essay, Stan Grant writes indigenous people back into the economic and multicultural history of Australia. This is the fascinating story of how fringe dwellers fought not just to survive but to prosper. Their legacy is the extraordinary flowering of indigenous success - cultural, sporting, intellectual and social - that we see today. Yet this flourishing coexists with the boys of Don Dale and the many others like them who live in the shadows of the nation. Grant examines how such Australians have been denied the possibilities of life and argues eloquently that history is not destiny, that culture is not static. In doing so he makes the case for a more capacious Australian dream. 'The idea that I am Australian hits me with a thud. It is a blinding self-realisation that collides with the comfortable notion of who I am. To be honest, for an indigenous person it can feel like a betrayal somehow - at the very least a capitulation. We are so used to telling ourselves that Australia is a white country: am I now white? The reality is more ambiguous.... To borrow from Franz Kafka, identity is a cage in search of a bird.' (Stan Grant, The Australian Dream) Stan Grant is Indigenous Affairs editor for the ABC and chair of Indigenous Affairs at Charles Sturt University. He won the 2015 Walkley Award for coverage of indigenous affairs and is the author of The Tears of Strangers and Talking to My Country. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 64: The Australian Dream Author: Stan Grant Narrator: Stan Grant Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In a landmark essay, Stan Grant writes indigenous people back into the economic and multicultural history of Australia. This is the fascinating story of how fringe dwellers fought not just to survive but to prosper. Their legacy is the extraordinary flowering of indigenous success - cultural, sporting, intellectual and social - that we see today. Yet this flourishing coexists with the boys of Don Dale and the many others like them who live in the shadows of the nation. Grant examines how such Australians have been denied the possibilities of life and argues eloquently that history is not destiny, that culture is not static. In doing so he makes the case for a more capacious Australian dream. 'The idea that I am Australian hits me with a thud. It is a blinding self-realisation that collides with the comfortable notion of who I am. To be honest, for an indigenous person it can feel like a betrayal somehow - at the very least a capitulation. We are so used to telling ourselves that Australia is a white country: am I now white? The reality is more ambiguous.... To borrow from Franz Kafka, identity is a cage in search of a bird.' (Stan Grant, The Australian Dream) Stan Grant is Indigenous Affairs editor for the ABC and chair of Indigenous Affairs at Charles Sturt University. He won the 2015 Walkley Award for coverage of indigenous affairs and is the author of The Tears of Strangers and Talking to My Country. Members Reviews: Thought Provoking Stan Grant deserves enormous credit for laying out a very carefully thought out conception of how to think about the situation of modern indigenous Australians. He is careful to refer to a lot of former research and tries to highlight both sides of many controversial topics. I learned an enormous amount. He also reads the essay quite well. Stan Grant rocks! I really enjoyed this. Moving, heartbreaking and thought provoking. Stan Grant is very modest considering his great influence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/An-Intelligent-Persons-Guide-to-Education-Audiobook/B01ETL7SW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education Author: Tony Little Narrator: Tim Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Tony Little is the headmaster of Eton. One of the most progressive and imaginative people in British education today, he has hitherto kept a low profile. This title, published to coincide with his retirement, sets out his educational fundamentals. There is a crisis in the British education system. Year on year, GCSE and A Level pupils post better exam results, with more students achieving top grades. Yet business leaders and employers complain bitterly that our schools are not producing people fit for purpose. Far from being locked in an ivory tower, a bastion of privilege, Mr. Little has used his time as a teacher and headmaster to get to grips with fundamental questions concerning education. He wants to produce people fit to work in the modern world. How do children absorb information? What kind of people does society need? What is education for? Not only is the author one of the great reforming headmasters of our time but he has planted academies in the East End of London and founded a state boarding school near Windsor and yet is a passionate advocate of single-sex schools. This audiobook is not a textbook for colleges of education - it is an audiobook to enlighten the teaching profession and just as much for anxious parents. This audiobook covers topics such as authority, expectations, progress, self-confidence, sex, crises and creativity. Tony Little thinks it is time to ask some fundamental questions and to make brave decisions about how we make our schools and our schoolchildren fit for purpose. Critic Reviews: "Here is a man who has spent a lifetime getting to know children well, and has been thinking as hard about what they need as their parents have.... An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education is a humane and committed introduction to how the rest of us, parents and teachers alike, can use our own common sense." (Daily Telegraph) "A hugely reassuring, common-sense guide no parent of teenage boys should be without. Little's 10 top tips for dealing with adolescents are alone worth the cover price." (Sunday Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tony Little) Tue, 17 May 2016 12:32:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/An-Intelligent-Persons-Guide-to-Education-Audiobook/B01ETL7SW8 thebookvoice.com 07:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education Author: Tony Little Narrator: Tim Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Tony Little is the headmaster of Eton. One of the most progressive and imaginative people in British education today, he has hitherto kept a low profile. This title, published to coincide with his retirement, sets out his educational fundamentals. There is a crisis in the British education system. Year on year, GCSE and A Level pupils post better exam results, with more students achieving top grades. Yet business leaders and employers complain bitterly that our schools are not producing people fit for purpose. Far from being locked in an ivory tower, a bastion of privilege, Mr. Little has used his time as a teacher and headmaster to get to grips with fundamental questions concerning education. He wants to produce people fit to work in the modern world. How do children absorb information? What kind of people does society need? What is education for? Not only is the author one of the great reforming headmasters of our time but he has planted academies in the East End of London and founded a state boarding school near Windsor and yet is a passionate advocate of single-sex schools. This audiobook is not a textbook for colleges of education - it is an audiobook to enlighten the teaching profession and just as much for anxious parents. This audiobook covers topics such as authority, expectations, progress, self-confidence, sex, crises and creativity. Tony Little thinks it is time to ask some fundamental questions and to make brave decisions about how we make our schools and our schoolchildren fit for purpose. Critic Reviews: "Here is a man who has spent a lifetime getting to know children well, and has been thinking as hard about what they need as their parents have.... An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education is a humane and committed introduction to how the rest of us, parents and teachers alike, can use our own common sense." (Daily Telegraph) "A hugely reassuring, common-sense guide no parent of teenage boys should be without. Little's 10 top tips for dealing with adolescents are alone worth the cover price." (Sunday Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education Author: Tony Little Narrator: Tim Bentinck Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Tony Little is the headmaster of Eton. One of the most progressive and imaginative people in British education today, he has hitherto kept a low profile. This title, published to coincide with his retirement, sets out his educational fundamentals. There is a crisis in the British education system. Year on year, GCSE and A Level pupils post better exam results, with more students achieving top grades. Yet business leaders and employers complain bitterly that our schools are not producing people fit for purpose. Far from being locked in an ivory tower, a bastion of privilege, Mr. Little has used his time as a teacher and headmaster to get to grips with fundamental questions concerning education. He wants to produce people fit to work in the modern world. How do children absorb information? What kind of people does society need? What is education for? Not only is the author one of the great reforming headmasters of our time but he has planted academies in the East End of London and founded a state boarding school near Windsor and yet is a passionate advocate of single-sex schools. This audiobook is not a textbook for colleges of education - it is an audiobook to enlighten the teaching profession and just as much for anxious parents. This audiobook covers topics such as authority, expectations, progress, self-confidence, sex, crises and creativity. Tony Little thinks it is time to ask some fundamental questions and to make brave decisions about how we make our schools and our schoolchildren fit for purpose. Critic Reviews: "Here is a man who has spent a lifetime getting to know children well, and has been thinking as hard about what they need as their parents have.... An Intelligent Person's Guide to Education is a humane and committed introduction to how the rest of us, parents and teachers alike, can use our own common sense." (Daily Telegraph) "A hugely reassuring, common-sense guide no parent of teenage boys should be without. Little's 10 top tips for dealing with adolescents are alone worth the cover price." (Sunday Times) Members Reviews: Five Stars This is a superb book on educating teenagers. An Important Book This is an important book for any parent educating their children in the 21st century. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-China-Threat-Audiobook/B00D6148YY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The China Threat Subtitle: How the People's Republic Targets America Author: Bill Gertz Narrator: Alan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: One of the most respected national reporters in the field, Gertz examines the still-looming threat of China to the United States, including espionage, military escalation, economic warfare, and diplomatic treachery. Editorial Reviews: As China has emerged as a major global power, interest has risen in its possible threats to American omnipotence. Written in 2000 by Washington Free Beacon journalist Bill Gertz, The China Threat attempts to build a case for China as an increasing menace to the United States, using research and exclusive sources to show China's ties to anti-American terrorism. Alan Robertson gives a highly entertaining performance with a slightly sinister edge - reminiscent of the narration of an '80s Cold War thriller - that can easily unnerve any listener prone to Gertz's reportage. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bill Gertz) Tue, 16 Jul 2013 22:45:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-China-Threat-Audiobook/B00D6148YY thebookvoice.com 08:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The China Threat Subtitle: How the People's Republic Targets America Author: Bill Gertz Narrator: Alan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: One of the most respected national reporters in the field, Gertz examines the still-looming threat of China to the United States, including espionage, military escalation, economic warfare, and diplomatic treachery. Editorial Reviews: As China has emerged as a major global power, interest has risen in its possible threats to American omnipotence. Written in 2000 by Washington Free Beacon journalist Bill Gertz, The China Threat attempts to build a case for China as an increasing menace to the United States, using research and exclusive sources to show China's ties to anti-American terrorism. Alan Robertson gives a highly entertaining performance with a slightly sinister edge - reminiscent of the narration of an '80s Cold War thriller - that can easily unnerve any listener prone to Gertz's reportage. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The China Threat Subtitle: How the People's Republic Targets America Author: Bill Gertz Narrator: Alan Robertson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: One of the most respected national reporters in the field, Gertz examines the still-looming threat of China to the United States, including espionage, military escalation, economic warfare, and diplomatic treachery. Editorial Reviews: As China has emerged as a major global power, interest has risen in its possible threats to American omnipotence. Written in 2000 by Washington Free Beacon journalist Bill Gertz, The China Threat attempts to build a case for China as an increasing menace to the United States, using research and exclusive sources to show China's ties to anti-American terrorism. Alan Robertson gives a highly entertaining performance with a slightly sinister edge - reminiscent of the narration of an '80s Cold War thriller - that can easily unnerve any listener prone to Gertz's reportage. Members Reviews: Bill Clinton (and the left in general) hates America and sold us out to China! Lucky you! I just saved you 8+ hours of hard core right wing propaganda.............your welcome. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-King-James-Bible-Readings-from-the-New-Testament-Audiobook/B004WPJJ5Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King James Bible: Readings from the New Testament Author: James Naughtie Narrator: Rory Kinnear, Adjoa Andoh, Miriam Margolyes Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The King James Bible is the most widely published and the most influential book in the English language. To mark its 400th anniversary and celebrate its language, imagery, poetry and storytelling, here are 13 readings from the New Testament, narrated by well-known actors such as Rory Kinnear, Adjoa Andoh and Miriam Margolyes. Here are the pivotal events from the lives of Jesus and the Apostles, including They are introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of religion and literature, including the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, Will Self, Joanne Harris and Frank Cottrell Boyce. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Naughtie) Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:46:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-King-James-Bible-Readings-from-the-New-Testament-Audiobook/B004WPJJ5Q thebookvoice.com 03:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King James Bible: Readings from the New Testament Author: James Naughtie Narrator: Rory Kinnear, Adjoa Andoh, Miriam Margolyes Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The King James Bible is the most widely published and the most influential book in the English language. To mark its 400th anniversary and celebrate its language, imagery, poetry and storytelling, here are 13 readings from the New Testament, narrated by well-known actors such as Rory Kinnear, Adjoa Andoh and Miriam Margolyes. Here are the pivotal events from the lives of Jesus and the Apostles, including They are introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of religion and literature, including the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, Will Self, Joanne Harris and Frank Cottrell Boyce. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King James Bible: Readings from the New Testament Author: James Naughtie Narrator: Rory Kinnear, Adjoa Andoh, Miriam Margolyes Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The King James Bible is the most widely published and the most influential book in the English language. To mark its 400th anniversary and celebrate its language, imagery, poetry and storytelling, here are 13 readings from the New Testament, narrated by well-known actors such as Rory Kinnear, Adjoa Andoh and Miriam Margolyes. Here are the pivotal events from the lives of Jesus and the Apostles, including They are introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of religion and literature, including the Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, Will Self, Joanne Harris and Frank Cottrell Boyce. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Book-of-Isms-Audiobook/B00DUEL2VO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of Isms Subtitle: The Economist Author: John Andrews Narrator: Christopher Oxford Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A wonderfully illuminating and witty guide to every -ism you could ever want explained. Entries include: Absurdism, Altruism, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Atheism, Bohemianism, Bonapartism, Buddhism, Capitalism, Careerism, Chauvinism, Colonialism, Cubism, Darwinism, Defeatism, Deism, Determinism, Eclecticism, Epicureanism, Eurocentrism, Expressionism, Fanaticism, Feminism, Freeganism, Freudianism, Futurism, Germanism, Globalism, Gnosticism, Hedonism, Heightism, Historicism, Hitlerism, Humanitarianism, Idealism, Imperialism, Institutionalism, Islamism, Isolationism, Jacksonianism, Jingoism, Judaism, Keynesianism, Lancastrianism, Leninism, Libertarianism, Localism, Maoism, Masculism, Mazdaism, Militarism, Modernism, Multiculturalism, Nazism, Neoconservatism, Nihilism, Nudism, Optimism, Orientalism, Paganism, Pan-Africanism, Phallocentrism, Poststructuralism, Quietism, Racism, Rastafarianism, Realism, Republicanism, Romanticism, Sikhism, Stoicism, Structuralism, Surrealism, Symbolism, Teaism, Taoism, Thatcherism, Unionism, Utilitarianism, Veganism, Vegetarianism, White Nationalism, Zionism, and Zoroastrianism. John Andrews is a writer and journalist whose career as a foreign correspondent has taken him from Washington to Beijing. A graduate from Cambridge in modern and classical Arabic, he was first an academic in Libya and Lebanon before turning to journalism. He now divides his time between London and Provence. Editorial Reviews: A wonderful compendium from The Economist's John Andrews, Book of Isms begins with an exploration of the popular suffix's etymological history and value. Applying "ism" to a word can add meaning and distinction, from turning an action into a noun to describing an ethos. Christopher Oxford's lilting and eloquent delivery keeps the proceedings both light and educational as he recounts the definitions and histories of over 400 isms, including Abstract Expressionism, Holism, Reductionism, and Taoism. Book of Isms is a delightful and worthwhile document of the changing history of this most popular suffix. Critic Reviews: "A little gem" (BA Business Life) biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Andrews) Tue, 23 Jul 2013 23:46:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Book-of-Isms-Audiobook/B00DUEL2VO thebookvoice.com 07:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of Isms Subtitle: The Economist Author: John Andrews Narrator: Christopher Oxford Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A wonderfully illuminating and witty guide to every -ism you could ever want explained. Entries include: Absurdism, Altruism, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Atheism, Bohemianism, Bonapartism, Buddhism, Capitalism, Careerism, Chauvinism, Colonialism, Cubism, Darwinism, Defeatism, Deism, Determinism, Eclecticism, Epicureanism, Eurocentrism, Expressionism, Fanaticism, Feminism, Freeganism, Freudianism, Futurism, Germanism, Globalism, Gnosticism, Hedonism, Heightism, Historicism, Hitlerism, Humanitarianism, Idealism, Imperialism, Institutionalism, Islamism, Isolationism, Jacksonianism, Jingoism, Judaism, Keynesianism, Lancastrianism, Leninism, Libertarianism, Localism, Maoism, Masculism, Mazdaism, Militarism, Modernism, Multiculturalism, Nazism, Neoconservatism, Nihilism, Nudism, Optimism, Orientalism, Paganism, Pan-Africanism, Phallocentrism, Poststructuralism, Quietism, Racism, Rastafarianism, Realism, Republicanism, Romanticism, Sikhism, Stoicism, Structuralism, Surrealism, Symbolism, Teaism, Taoism, Thatcherism, Unionism, Utilitarianism, Veganism, Vegetarianism, White Nationalism, Zionism, and Zoroastrianism. John Andrews is a writer and journalist whose career as a foreign correspondent has taken him from Washington to Beijing. A graduate from Cambridge in modern and classical Arabic, he was first an academic in Libya and Lebanon before turning to journalism. He now divides his time between London and Provence. Editorial Reviews: A wonderful compendium from The Economist's John Andrews, Book of Isms begins with an exploration of the popular suffix's etymological history and value. Applying "ism" to a word can add meaning and distinction, from turning an action into a noun to describing an ethos. Christopher Oxford's lilting and eloquent delivery keeps the proceedings both light and educational as he recounts the definitions and histories of over 400 isms, including Abstract Expressionism, Holism, Reductionism, and Taoism. Book of Isms is a delightful and worthwhile document of the changing history of this most popular suffix. Critic Reviews: "A little gem" (BA Business Life) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Book of Isms Subtitle: The Economist Author: John Andrews Narrator: Christopher Oxford Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A wonderfully illuminating and witty guide to every -ism you could ever want explained. Entries include: Absurdism, Altruism, Antidisestablishmentarianism, Atheism, Bohemianism, Bonapartism, Buddhism, Capitalism, Careerism, Chauvinism, Colonialism, Cubism, Darwinism, Defeatism, Deism, Determinism, Eclecticism, Epicureanism, Eurocentrism, Expressionism, Fanaticism, Feminism, Freeganism, Freudianism, Futurism, Germanism, Globalism, Gnosticism, Hedonism, Heightism, Historicism, Hitlerism, Humanitarianism, Idealism, Imperialism, Institutionalism, Islamism, Isolationism, Jacksonianism, Jingoism, Judaism, Keynesianism, Lancastrianism, Leninism, Libertarianism, Localism, Maoism, Masculism, Mazdaism, Militarism, Modernism, Multiculturalism, Nazism, Neoconservatism, Nihilism, Nudism, Optimism, Orientalism, Paganism, Pan-Africanism, Phallocentrism, Poststructuralism, Quietism, Racism, Rastafarianism, Realism, Republicanism, Romanticism, Sikhism, Stoicism, Structuralism, Surrealism, Symbolism, Teaism, Taoism, Thatcherism, Unionism, Utilitarianism, Veganism, Vegetarianism, White Nationalism, Zionism, and Zoroastrianism. John Andrews is a writer and journalist whose career as a foreign correspondent has taken him from Washington to Beijing. A graduate from Cambridge in modern and classical Arabic, he was first an academic in Libya and Lebanon before turning to journalism. He now divides his time between London and Provence. Editorial Reviews: A wonderful compendium from The Economist's John Andrews, Book of Isms begins with an exploration of the popular suffix's etymological history and value. Applying "ism" to a word can add meaning and distinction, from turning an action into a noun to describing an ethos. Christopher Oxford's lilting and eloquent delivery keeps the proceedings both light and educational as he recounts the definitions and histories of over 400 isms, including Abstract Expressionism, Holism, Reductionism, and Taoism. Book of Isms is a delightful and worthwhile document of the changing history of this most popular suffix. Critic Reviews: "A little gem" (BA Business Life) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Tea-at-the-Midland-BBC-National-Short-Story-Award-2010-Winner-Audiobook/B004FKH7BG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tea at the Midland (BBC National Short Story Award 2010 Winner) Author: David Constantine Narrator: Sian Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: What begins as a romantic outing for a couple turns into an afternoon fraught with tension as a piece of artwork exposes fundamental differences in their outlooks on life. The BBC National Short Story Award 2010 administered in partnership with Booktrust. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Constantine) Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:06:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Tea-at-the-Midland-BBC-National-Short-Story-Award-2010-Winner-Audiobook/B004FKH7BG thebookvoice.com 00:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tea at the Midland (BBC National Short Story Award 2010 Winner) Author: David Constantine Narrator: Sian Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: What begins as a romantic outing for a couple turns into an afternoon fraught with tension as a piece of artwork exposes fundamental differences in their outlooks on life. The BBC National Short Story Award 2010 administered in partnership with Booktrust. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tea at the Midland (BBC National Short Story Award 2010 Winner) Author: David Constantine Narrator: Sian Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: What begins as a romantic outing for a couple turns into an afternoon fraught with tension as a piece of artwork exposes fundamental differences in their outlooks on life. The BBC National Short Story Award 2010 administered in partnership with Booktrust. Members Reviews: A tentative three stars... This short piece strives to have more power than it actually has... The classic portrayal of the underlying violence of many seemingly innocent relationships is much better rendered in the play The Gin Game, which is much more worth the reading. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Dreams-and-Shadows-Audiobook/B002V1LGP4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreams and Shadows Subtitle: The Future of the Middle East Author: Robin Wright Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Dreams and Shadows is an extraordinary tour de horizon of the new Middle East, with on-the-ground reportage of the ideas and movements driving change across the region - and the obstacles they confront. Through the powerful storytelling for which the author is famous, Dreams and Shadows ties together the players and events in Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, the Gulf states, and the Palestinian territories into a coherent vision of what lies ahead. A marvelous field report from the center of the storm, the book is animated by the characters whose stories give the region's transformation its human immediacy and urgency. It is also rich with the history that brought us to this point. It is a masterpiece of the reporter's art and a work of profound and enduring insight. At the end, Wright offers perspective on the United States' most ambitious and costly foreign policy initiative since the rebuilding of Europe after World War II. The stakes are far greater than winning the war on terrorism, stabilizing Iraq, or achieving a lasting Arab-Israeli peace. Transforming the greater Middle East is the last great political challenge of the modern era. Yet the early burst of activity in a region long stagnant is already becoming one of the first grand surprises of the 21st century. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating....for anyone who likes true human drama." (Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robin Wright) Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:26:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Dreams-and-Shadows-Audiobook/B002V1LGP4 thebookvoice.com 17:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreams and Shadows Subtitle: The Future of the Middle East Author: Robin Wright Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Dreams and Shadows is an extraordinary tour de horizon of the new Middle East, with on-the-ground reportage of the ideas and movements driving change across the region - and the obstacles they confront. Through the powerful storytelling for which the author is famous, Dreams and Shadows ties together the players and events in Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, the Gulf states, and the Palestinian territories into a coherent vision of what lies ahead. A marvelous field report from the center of the storm, the book is animated by the characters whose stories give the region's transformation its human immediacy and urgency. It is also rich with the history that brought us to this point. It is a masterpiece of the reporter's art and a work of profound and enduring insight. At the end, Wright offers perspective on the United States' most ambitious and costly foreign policy initiative since the rebuilding of Europe after World War II. The stakes are far greater than winning the war on terrorism, stabilizing Iraq, or achieving a lasting Arab-Israeli peace. Transforming the greater Middle East is the last great political challenge of the modern era. Yet the early burst of activity in a region long stagnant is already becoming one of the first grand surprises of the 21st century. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating....for anyone who likes true human drama." (Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dreams and Shadows Subtitle: The Future of the Middle East Author: Robin Wright Narrator: Laural Merlington Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Dreams and Shadows is an extraordinary tour de horizon of the new Middle East, with on-the-ground reportage of the ideas and movements driving change across the region - and the obstacles they confront. Through the powerful storytelling for which the author is famous, Dreams and Shadows ties together the players and events in Iraq, Iran, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Morocco, Turkey, the Gulf states, and the Palestinian territories into a coherent vision of what lies ahead. A marvelous field report from the center of the storm, the book is animated by the characters whose stories give the region's transformation its human immediacy and urgency. It is also rich with the history that brought us to this point. It is a masterpiece of the reporter's art and a work of profound and enduring insight. At the end, Wright offers perspective on the United States' most ambitious and costly foreign policy initiative since the rebuilding of Europe after World War II. The stakes are far greater than winning the war on terrorism, stabilizing Iraq, or achieving a lasting Arab-Israeli peace. Transforming the greater Middle East is the last great political challenge of the modern era. Yet the early burst of activity in a region long stagnant is already becoming one of the first grand surprises of the 21st century. Critic Reviews: "Fascinating....for anyone who likes true human drama." (Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright) Members Reviews: Ignorant, under-exposed narrator I am deeply disappointed that the narrator (Laural Merlington) makes some major pronunciation gaffes in the first 30 mins of the book. She pronounces Saudi Arabia "Saudi-a Arabia" like it rhymes, and then proceeded to name a Mexican restaurant "Polo Loco" instead of "Pollo" where the "L" is supposed to be pronounced like a "y". She clearly knows only the English language and has poor geographic knowledge. It is ironic that she smears the credibility of this book with her atrocious pronunciation. Also, she hesitates inexplicably ahead of really simple sentence transitions and words and generally talks slowly like she's addressing a slow audience. I haven't heard past the first 60 mins, but I was compelled to beg whoever is reading this to please change the narrator or give her a lesson in pronunciation. Poor Choice in Narrator I keep trying to get through this book but the narrator's voice and way of speaking is not right for this book. When she comes across a word or name in Arabic, she butchers it. I can't explain it, but her voice is just not right. Excellent Excellent background on the Middle East looking at the differences between countries. Robin Wright presents very balanced observations that are experienced based. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Os-Little-Guide-to-Starting-Over-Audiobook/B06XC4LK7X Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: O's Little Guide to Starting Over Author: The Editors of O, the Oprah Magazine Narrator: Ari Fliakos, Cynthia Hopkins, Gabra Zackman, Helen Litchfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Some of us start over willingly, and others are forced by circumstance - but everyone who finds herself back at square one could use a dose of courage and comfort. Listeners will discover both in O's Little Guide to Starting Over, a collection of stirring pieces on the topic of beginning again. Just a few of the compelling writers and astute thinkers in the mix: Martha Beck, who advises us that embracing failure may lead to our greatest successes; Kelly Corrigan, who writes that accepting our lack of control can be both freeing and healing; and Junot Diaz, who offers reassurance that pushing ahead, even when it feels impossible, is the way to become the person we were meant to be. With moving stories, practical insight, and unforgettable voices, O's Little Guide to Starting Over is an essential road map for those who are breaking free, rising above and making their way forward. biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Editors of O) Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:58:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Os-Little-Guide-to-Starting-Over-Audiobook/B06XC4LK7X thebookvoice.com 03:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: O's Little Guide to Starting Over Author: The Editors of O, the Oprah Magazine Narrator: Ari Fliakos, Cynthia Hopkins, Gabra Zackman, Helen Litchfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Some of us start over willingly, and others are forced by circumstance - but everyone who finds herself back at square one could use a dose of courage and comfort. Listeners will discover both in O's Little Guide to Starting Over, a collection of stirring pieces on the topic of beginning again. Just a few of the compelling writers and astute thinkers in the mix: Martha Beck, who advises us that embracing failure may lead to our greatest successes; Kelly Corrigan, who writes that accepting our lack of control can be both freeing and healing; and Junot Diaz, who offers reassurance that pushing ahead, even when it feels impossible, is the way to become the person we were meant to be. With moving stories, practical insight, and unforgettable voices, O's Little Guide to Starting Over is an essential road map for those who are breaking free, rising above and making their way forward. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: O's Little Guide to Starting Over Author: The Editors of O, the Oprah Magazine Narrator: Ari Fliakos, Cynthia Hopkins, Gabra Zackman, Helen Litchfield Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-17 Publisher: Macmillan Digital Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Some of us start over willingly, and others are forced by circumstance - but everyone who finds herself back at square one could use a dose of courage and comfort. Listeners will discover both in O's Little Guide to Starting Over, a collection of stirring pieces on the topic of beginning again. Just a few of the compelling writers and astute thinkers in the mix: Martha Beck, who advises us that embracing failure may lead to our greatest successes; Kelly Corrigan, who writes that accepting our lack of control can be both freeing and healing; and Junot Diaz, who offers reassurance that pushing ahead, even when it feels impossible, is the way to become the person we were meant to be. With moving stories, practical insight, and unforgettable voices, O's Little Guide to Starting Over is an essential road map for those who are breaking free, rising above and making their way forward. Members Reviews: Another great book from Oprah I love Oprah's work! I bought this for a friend who is going through a difficult time- great reminders in it. Not alone I believe that we are not alone in our journey. This allows us the opportunity to realize that fact and find a way to move forward positively. 5 stars I found this book to be inspiring, comforting, helpful. It was definitely worth the read. Will try others in this series. Oprah' s "How to,-inspirationan" I love anything Oprah Her little O books enjoy her syntheses and expertise. Oooh-LaLa try one a great read and love the prompt not quite what i expected, but as most things "O", a great read and love the prompt delivery https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Syrian-Dust-Audiobook/B01DYO44EG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Syrian Dust Subtitle: Reporting from the Heart of the War Author: Anne Milano Appel - translator, Francesca Borri Narrator: Ruth Urquhart Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: August 21, 2013: A chemical weapons attack on the suburbs of Damascus reminds the world of the existence of the Syrian war. Hundreds of journalists from every corner of the world rush to the frontier only to leave disappointed when Obama decides not to bomb. They leave behind 200,000 estimated victims, and more than half of a population of 22 million people dispersed or refugeed in nearby countries: the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII according to the UN. Francesca Borri is one of them. But she does not leave. She is 30 years old. For months she covers the battle of Aleppo as a freelance reporter. And she quickly realizes that to report a war is to hide with dozens of women and children, even a baby, born there, in a grave, "a piece of soil under the ground that is as expensive as three houses" or to scavenge for anything to burn for some warmth, "a broken slipper, the plastic hand of a toy" or to mistake bloody figments of skull for rubble. To report a war is also to meet with officials more worried about the stain of snow on their Clarks than the people they are supposed to help. It is to explain what is happening in Aleppo to journalists who have only been there once, on vacation, and bought a carpet. It is risking one's life because of the jealousy of a fellow reporter. And it is also about dreaming of driving at night with the windows open, about remembering impossible little things, the particular light on that day in that café at the beach when you were a kid, the eyes of people you love, all the minuscule simple joys that can be lost in a moment. Syrian Dust is a raw and powerful account of the Syrian war that throws the listener right in the middle of it, without any shelter. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anne Milano Appel - translator) Tue, 12 Apr 2016 11:28:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Syrian-Dust-Audiobook/B01DYO44EG thebookvoice.com 05:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Syrian Dust Subtitle: Reporting from the Heart of the War Author: Anne Milano Appel - translator, Francesca Borri Narrator: Ruth Urquhart Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: August 21, 2013: A chemical weapons attack on the suburbs of Damascus reminds the world of the existence of the Syrian war. Hundreds of journalists from every corner of the world rush to the frontier only to leave disappointed when Obama decides not to bomb. They leave behind 200,000 estimated victims, and more than half of a population of 22 million people dispersed or refugeed in nearby countries: the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII according to the UN. Francesca Borri is one of them. But she does not leave. She is 30 years old. For months she covers the battle of Aleppo as a freelance reporter. And she quickly realizes that to report a war is to hide with dozens of women and children, even a baby, born there, in a grave, "a piece of soil under the ground that is as expensive as three houses" or to scavenge for anything to burn for some warmth, "a broken slipper, the plastic hand of a toy" or to mistake bloody figments of skull for rubble. To report a war is also to meet with officials more worried about the stain of snow on their Clarks than the people they are supposed to help. It is to explain what is happening in Aleppo to journalists who have only been there once, on vacation, and bought a carpet. It is risking one's life because of the jealousy of a fellow reporter. And it is also about dreaming of driving at night with the windows open, about remembering impossible little things, the particular light on that day in that café at the beach when you were a kid, the eyes of people you love, all the minuscule simple joys that can be lost in a moment. Syrian Dust is a raw and powerful account of the Syrian war that throws the listener right in the middle of it, without any shelter. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Syrian Dust Subtitle: Reporting from the Heart of the War Author: Anne Milano Appel - translator, Francesca Borri Narrator: Ruth Urquhart Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: August 21, 2013: A chemical weapons attack on the suburbs of Damascus reminds the world of the existence of the Syrian war. Hundreds of journalists from every corner of the world rush to the frontier only to leave disappointed when Obama decides not to bomb. They leave behind 200,000 estimated victims, and more than half of a population of 22 million people dispersed or refugeed in nearby countries: the worst humanitarian crisis since WWII according to the UN. Francesca Borri is one of them. But she does not leave. She is 30 years old. For months she covers the battle of Aleppo as a freelance reporter. And she quickly realizes that to report a war is to hide with dozens of women and children, even a baby, born there, in a grave, "a piece of soil under the ground that is as expensive as three houses" or to scavenge for anything to burn for some warmth, "a broken slipper, the plastic hand of a toy" or to mistake bloody figments of skull for rubble. To report a war is also to meet with officials more worried about the stain of snow on their Clarks than the people they are supposed to help. It is to explain what is happening in Aleppo to journalists who have only been there once, on vacation, and bought a carpet. It is risking one's life because of the jealousy of a fellow reporter. And it is also about dreaming of driving at night with the windows open, about remembering impossible little things, the particular light on that day in that café at the beach when you were a kid, the eyes of people you love, all the minuscule simple joys that can be lost in a moment. Syrian Dust is a raw and powerful account of the Syrian war that throws the listener right in the middle of it, without any shelter. Members Reviews: So Tough, So Good This brutal depiction of a Syrian no man's land that was once Aleppo, caught between Rebels and Assad, had me on the edge of my seat. Borri was embedded there for two years and it's non-stop. Both the rebels and Assad are taken to task for their lost humanity. She displays the lost sense of morale (and morality) when war drags on and on. You get the sense that they no longer know what they're fighting for. Syria and the refugee crisis is in the news right now, and this writing gives a vivid picture why it's unlivable. Even if it wasn't so topical, this is worth reading. Borri is an excellent writer. Lean evocative sentences get straight to the point. Narrator, Ruth Urquhart brings you right into it, like a breathless reporter witnessing events in real time. Just don't Terrible. I took a chance despite the bad reviews because I was very interested in the subject. Unfortunately, the book is uninformative and just plain boring. The narrator is monotone and her accent makes her very difficult to understand. I would give it zero stars if I could. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Operation-Red-Falcon-Audiobook/B010E0GLLM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Red Falcon Author: Ronen Bergman Narrator: Joel Lovell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-15 Publisher: The Atavist Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Early on the morning of September 1, 1996, the Israeli military began preparing for a war with Syria they were convinced was imminent. The Israelis had received top-secret intelligence from a Syrian general and informant code-named Red Falcon, recruited 23 years earlier by Mossad spy Yehuda Gil - himself known as "the man of a thousand faces." Gil had been the general's sole handler, the conduit of decades of critical intelligence. But now, on the brink of war, questions arose about who exactly was handling whom. What information was real, and what was a lie? Was Gil, a man of mythic exploits in Israeli intelligence, a hero or a traitor? With exclusive access to Gil and other key figures in one of the greatest intelligence intrigues in modern history, celebrated Israeli investigative journalist Ronen Bergman unravels the incredible true story of the Yehuda Gil affair. Bergman's unprecedented reporting takes him to the heart of Israel's shadowy spy agencies, arguments at the highest levels of a government lurching toward war, and last-minute secret meetings at the CIA and the White House to avert it. At the center of it all is the mystery of Red Falcon, his spymaster handler, and the very nature of deception. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ronen Bergman) Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:39:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Operation-Red-Falcon-Audiobook/B010E0GLLM thebookvoice.com 01:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Red Falcon Author: Ronen Bergman Narrator: Joel Lovell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-15 Publisher: The Atavist Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Early on the morning of September 1, 1996, the Israeli military began preparing for a war with Syria they were convinced was imminent. The Israelis had received top-secret intelligence from a Syrian general and informant code-named Red Falcon, recruited 23 years earlier by Mossad spy Yehuda Gil - himself known as "the man of a thousand faces." Gil had been the general's sole handler, the conduit of decades of critical intelligence. But now, on the brink of war, questions arose about who exactly was handling whom. What information was real, and what was a lie? Was Gil, a man of mythic exploits in Israeli intelligence, a hero or a traitor? With exclusive access to Gil and other key figures in one of the greatest intelligence intrigues in modern history, celebrated Israeli investigative journalist Ronen Bergman unravels the incredible true story of the Yehuda Gil affair. Bergman's unprecedented reporting takes him to the heart of Israel's shadowy spy agencies, arguments at the highest levels of a government lurching toward war, and last-minute secret meetings at the CIA and the White House to avert it. At the center of it all is the mystery of Red Falcon, his spymaster handler, and the very nature of deception. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Red Falcon Author: Ronen Bergman Narrator: Joel Lovell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-15 Publisher: The Atavist Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Early on the morning of September 1, 1996, the Israeli military began preparing for a war with Syria they were convinced was imminent. The Israelis had received top-secret intelligence from a Syrian general and informant code-named Red Falcon, recruited 23 years earlier by Mossad spy Yehuda Gil - himself known as "the man of a thousand faces." Gil had been the general's sole handler, the conduit of decades of critical intelligence. But now, on the brink of war, questions arose about who exactly was handling whom. What information was real, and what was a lie? Was Gil, a man of mythic exploits in Israeli intelligence, a hero or a traitor? With exclusive access to Gil and other key figures in one of the greatest intelligence intrigues in modern history, celebrated Israeli investigative journalist Ronen Bergman unravels the incredible true story of the Yehuda Gil affair. Bergman's unprecedented reporting takes him to the heart of Israel's shadowy spy agencies, arguments at the highest levels of a government lurching toward war, and last-minute secret meetings at the CIA and the White House to avert it. At the center of it all is the mystery of Red Falcon, his spymaster handler, and the very nature of deception. Members Reviews: Ronen Bergman did it again ! A must read ! A talented storyteller and the most authoritative reporter on Israel's security establishment, Bergman tells the story of Yehuda Gil. Gil a highly regarded Mossad operative who provided ill guided intelligence that almost led israel and Syria into a war. Many tried to understand what can motivate Gil to provide such potentially disastrous intelligence but once again only Bergman managed to get the story and to get it right. Chapeau ! Great book, and much more than a "spy story" (but a good one too!) This is an excellent book on many levels. On one level, there is a thrilling spy story, or rather, spy-master-gone-wrong-story. A unique take on the more famous traitor spy stories like the Cambridge five or Aldrich Ames. Instead of becoming a turn coast, the Israeli spy master, Yehuda Gil, became a turn-in coat, making up information that was never there (or was it?) and sending it into his organization, not to the enemy. On a deeper level, though, it is also a human story about trust and betrayal, in the innermost sanctum (or is it ?). For me, it also about the human futile effort, never to be achieved, not even by sophisticated state organizations, of predicting the future. A futile effort, but one that is nonetheless always perused. I was also touched by the personal story. The echoes of immigration and social mobility in the story. The spy master, Gil, emigrated from Libya as a child, and being invited to join Israel prestigious Mossad was a true pass in the eyes of the young immigrant, to mainstream Israeli society which was still dominated in 1970 (when he joined) by European Jews. Finally it is a human tale of an elder gentleman who did very well in one career, but not so well after he retired and tried a second career only to come back to the first one, but in a crooked manner. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Divided-Nations-Audiobook/B00O4FFRPK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divided Nations Subtitle: Why Global Governance is Failing, and What We Can Do About It Author: Ian Goldin Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With rapid globalization, the world is more deeply interconnected than ever before. While this has its advantages, it also brings with it systemic risks that are only just being identified and understood. Rapid urbanization, together with technological leaps, such as the Internet, mean that we are now physically and virtually closer than ever in humanity's history. We face a number of international challenges - climate change, finance, pandemics, cyber security, and migration - which spill over national boundaries. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the UN, the IMF, the World Bank - bodies created in a very different world, more than 60 years ago - are inadequate for the task of managing such risk in the 21st century. Ian Goldin explores whether the answer is to reform the existing structures, or to consider a new and radical approach. By setting out the nature of the problems and the various approaches to global governance, Goldin highlights the challenges that we are to overcome and considers a road map for the future. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ian Goldin) Fri, 03 Oct 2014 01:05:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Divided-Nations-Audiobook/B00O4FFRPK thebookvoice.com 06:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divided Nations Subtitle: Why Global Governance is Failing, and What We Can Do About It Author: Ian Goldin Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With rapid globalization, the world is more deeply interconnected than ever before. While this has its advantages, it also brings with it systemic risks that are only just being identified and understood. Rapid urbanization, together with technological leaps, such as the Internet, mean that we are now physically and virtually closer than ever in humanity's history. We face a number of international challenges - climate change, finance, pandemics, cyber security, and migration - which spill over national boundaries. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the UN, the IMF, the World Bank - bodies created in a very different world, more than 60 years ago - are inadequate for the task of managing such risk in the 21st century. Ian Goldin explores whether the answer is to reform the existing structures, or to consider a new and radical approach. By setting out the nature of the problems and the various approaches to global governance, Goldin highlights the challenges that we are to overcome and considers a road map for the future. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Divided Nations Subtitle: Why Global Governance is Failing, and What We Can Do About It Author: Ian Goldin Narrator: Napoleon Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 10-03-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: With rapid globalization, the world is more deeply interconnected than ever before. While this has its advantages, it also brings with it systemic risks that are only just being identified and understood. Rapid urbanization, together with technological leaps, such as the Internet, mean that we are now physically and virtually closer than ever in humanity's history. We face a number of international challenges - climate change, finance, pandemics, cyber security, and migration - which spill over national boundaries. It is becoming increasingly apparent that the UN, the IMF, the World Bank - bodies created in a very different world, more than 60 years ago - are inadequate for the task of managing such risk in the 21st century. Ian Goldin explores whether the answer is to reform the existing structures, or to consider a new and radical approach. By setting out the nature of the problems and the various approaches to global governance, Goldin highlights the challenges that we are to overcome and considers a road map for the future. Members Reviews: Very good overview of governance and cyber securit This book seemed to lack depth in the topics but was an overall good introduction to world governance. I wouldve liked a longer book that really tackled what needs to be done in the future instead of repeating the same reasons for how world leaders are inefficient and ineffective. We all know that. We see it in the news daily. What are some realistic concrete solutions from someone who works in these institutions and how can change be driven from the inside out? Also, the voice is British and kinda boring. Hard to follow for a typical young American. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Up-Side-of-Down-Audiobook/B00KH8TVKK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Up Side of Down Author: Megan McArdle Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging to a relationship that was clearly not working, Megan McArdle shows how to recognize when you're in a rut and how to bounce back successfully. Critic Reviews: "A vibrant book on a vibrant subject... Full of unexpected insights and a pleasure to read." (Tim Harford) "Wise, thought-provoking, and personal." (Parag Khanna) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Megan McArdle) Thu, 05 Jun 2014 22:08:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Up-Side-of-Down-Audiobook/B00KH8TVKK thebookvoice.com 10:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Up Side of Down Author: Megan McArdle Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging to a relationship that was clearly not working, Megan McArdle shows how to recognize when you're in a rut and how to bounce back successfully. Critic Reviews: "A vibrant book on a vibrant subject... Full of unexpected insights and a pleasure to read." (Tim Harford) "Wise, thought-provoking, and personal." (Parag Khanna) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Up Side of Down Author: Megan McArdle Narrator: Mia Barron Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-14 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Why do some failures inspire breakthroughs and others breakdowns? Most new products fail. So do most businesses. And most of us, if we are honest, have experienced a major setback in our personal or professional lives. Exploring her own experiences of failure - losing her job and sending CVs into a void, clinging to a relationship that was clearly not working, Megan McArdle shows how to recognize when you're in a rut and how to bounce back successfully. Critic Reviews: "A vibrant book on a vibrant subject... Full of unexpected insights and a pleasure to read." (Tim Harford) "Wise, thought-provoking, and personal." (Parag Khanna) Members Reviews: aka Wisdom is the result learning from bad decisions. Megan McArdle captures the truth that much of the upside in life comes when from what we think of as the down side. aka Wisdom is the result learning from bad decisions. Four Stars Great stuff. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/NATO-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B008GV3HO6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: NATO: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Jennifer Medcalf Narrator: Rob Meldrum Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A thorough overview of the full spectrum of NATO's military and non-military activities. This is a comprehensive yet concise and accessible introduction to the history, role, activities, and future challenges facing NATO. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, author Jennifer Medcalf guides the reader through the complex structure of this organization, providing ample support with a glossary, guide to further reading, and chronology. Despite predictions of its imminent demise, NATO is in fact more prominent than ever in international affairs, and this readable introduction will prove essential not only for the general listener, but also for the growing numbers of students on International Relations courses, and for service personnel in NATO and elsewhere. Editorial Reviews: If you are someone who, upon hearing the acronym "NATO", has a vague picture of something military, please listen to this audiobook. It's a comprehensive illumination of what NATO stands for and what it accomplishes, both militarily and non-militarily. Even if you know quite a bit about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, this audiobook may surprise you with new information and perspectives, as author Jennifer Medcalf goes into quite a lot of detail as to NATO's structure and organization. Rob Meldrum's erudite narration is clear and engaging, and his English accent adds a lovely, sophisticated touch to this learning experience. Lastly, the audio provides a comprehensive list of further suggested resources, so listeners can continue to learn about this hugely important political organization. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jennifer Medcalf) Tue, 03 Jul 2012 05:21:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/NATO-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B008GV3HO6 thebookvoice.com 08:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: NATO: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Jennifer Medcalf Narrator: Rob Meldrum Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A thorough overview of the full spectrum of NATO's military and non-military activities. This is a comprehensive yet concise and accessible introduction to the history, role, activities, and future challenges facing NATO. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, author Jennifer Medcalf guides the reader through the complex structure of this organization, providing ample support with a glossary, guide to further reading, and chronology. Despite predictions of its imminent demise, NATO is in fact more prominent than ever in international affairs, and this readable introduction will prove essential not only for the general listener, but also for the growing numbers of students on International Relations courses, and for service personnel in NATO and elsewhere. Editorial Reviews: If you are someone who, upon hearing the acronym "NATO", has a vague picture of something military, please listen to this audiobook. It's a comprehensive illumination of what NATO stands for and what it accomplishes, both militarily and non-militarily. Even if you know quite a bit about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, this audiobook may surprise you with new information and perspectives, as author Jennifer Medcalf goes into quite a lot of detail as to NATO's structure and organization. Rob Meldrum's erudite narration is clear and engaging, and his English accent adds a lovely, sophisticated touch to this learning experience. Lastly, the audio provides a comprehensive list of further suggested resources, so listeners can continue to learn about this hugely important political organization. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: NATO: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Jennifer Medcalf Narrator: Rob Meldrum Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A thorough overview of the full spectrum of NATO's military and non-military activities. This is a comprehensive yet concise and accessible introduction to the history, role, activities, and future challenges facing NATO. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, author Jennifer Medcalf guides the reader through the complex structure of this organization, providing ample support with a glossary, guide to further reading, and chronology. Despite predictions of its imminent demise, NATO is in fact more prominent than ever in international affairs, and this readable introduction will prove essential not only for the general listener, but also for the growing numbers of students on International Relations courses, and for service personnel in NATO and elsewhere. Editorial Reviews: If you are someone who, upon hearing the acronym "NATO", has a vague picture of something military, please listen to this audiobook. It's a comprehensive illumination of what NATO stands for and what it accomplishes, both militarily and non-militarily. Even if you know quite a bit about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, this audiobook may surprise you with new information and perspectives, as author Jennifer Medcalf goes into quite a lot of detail as to NATO's structure and organization. Rob Meldrum's erudite narration is clear and engaging, and his English accent adds a lovely, sophisticated touch to this learning experience. Lastly, the audio provides a comprehensive list of further suggested resources, so listeners can continue to learn about this hugely important political organization. Members Reviews: Tiresome Good level of detail but it reads like a legal document with annoying repetition of certain words and every chapter has intro, conclusion, summary etc, meaning even more repetition. Very frustrating, did not reach the end. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/How-to-Care-for-the-Insane-Audiobook/B006O00B5Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Care for the Insane Subtitle: A Manual for Nurses Author: William D Granger Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of How to care for the Insane. In 1886 William Granger the superintendent of an insane asylum, having spent years in these establishments he realised that the behaviour and training of the attendents and nurses was rather woeful. He then wrote and published this book, which is a facinating insight into the mental health care training of the late 1800s. biacuaduc@gmail.com (William D Granger) Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:17:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/How-to-Care-for-the-Insane-Audiobook/B006O00B5Y thebookvoice.com 02:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Care for the Insane Subtitle: A Manual for Nurses Author: William D Granger Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of How to care for the Insane. In 1886 William Granger the superintendent of an insane asylum, having spent years in these establishments he realised that the behaviour and training of the attendents and nurses was rather woeful. He then wrote and published this book, which is a facinating insight into the mental health care training of the late 1800s. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How to Care for the Insane Subtitle: A Manual for Nurses Author: William D Granger Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-11 Publisher: FNH Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of How to care for the Insane. In 1886 William Granger the superintendent of an insane asylum, having spent years in these establishments he realised that the behaviour and training of the attendents and nurses was rather woeful. He then wrote and published this book, which is a facinating insight into the mental health care training of the late 1800s. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Great-Australian-Scams-Cons-and-Rorts-Audiobook/B0765BPGZP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts Subtitle: A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller. Australia is the birthplace and setting of some of the wildest, craziest and least-likely-to-succeed cons and rorts in history. From the cleverest double-crosses to the most unlikely and maddest schemes, master storyteller Jim Haynes reminds us that we've never been shy of pulling a trick or two. So how did a clever bushman who 'couldn't lie straight in bed' steal 1,000 head of cattle and get away with it even though he was caught 'red handed'? And what about the disappearing work of art that suddenly dissolved only to reappear at an auction years later? Or how about the butcher from Wagga who passed himself off as a French-born English duke to inherit a small fortune? And then there was the small matter of a horse, a tin of paint and a million-dollar double-cross that became known as the Fine Cotton Affair. In only the way he can, Jim Haynes has collected a veritable 'Gullible's Tales' of unexpected and surprising true stories that may seem hard to believe. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Haynes) Thu, 26 Oct 2017 05:42:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Great-Australian-Scams-Cons-and-Rorts-Audiobook/B0765BPGZP thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts Subtitle: A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller. Australia is the birthplace and setting of some of the wildest, craziest and least-likely-to-succeed cons and rorts in history. From the cleverest double-crosses to the most unlikely and maddest schemes, master storyteller Jim Haynes reminds us that we've never been shy of pulling a trick or two. So how did a clever bushman who 'couldn't lie straight in bed' steal 1,000 head of cattle and get away with it even though he was caught 'red handed'? And what about the disappearing work of art that suddenly dissolved only to reappear at an auction years later? Or how about the butcher from Wagga who passed himself off as a French-born English duke to inherit a small fortune? And then there was the small matter of a horse, a tin of paint and a million-dollar double-cross that became known as the Fine Cotton Affair. In only the way he can, Jim Haynes has collected a veritable 'Gullible's Tales' of unexpected and surprising true stories that may seem hard to believe. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts Subtitle: A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller. Australia is the birthplace and setting of some of the wildest, craziest and least-likely-to-succeed cons and rorts in history. From the cleverest double-crosses to the most unlikely and maddest schemes, master storyteller Jim Haynes reminds us that we've never been shy of pulling a trick or two. So how did a clever bushman who 'couldn't lie straight in bed' steal 1,000 head of cattle and get away with it even though he was caught 'red handed'? And what about the disappearing work of art that suddenly dissolved only to reappear at an auction years later? Or how about the butcher from Wagga who passed himself off as a French-born English duke to inherit a small fortune? And then there was the small matter of a horse, a tin of paint and a million-dollar double-cross that became known as the Fine Cotton Affair. In only the way he can, Jim Haynes has collected a veritable 'Gullible's Tales' of unexpected and surprising true stories that may seem hard to believe. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Megatrends-Asia-Audiobook/B0036HXXNA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Megatrends Asia Subtitle: Eight Asian Megatrends That Are Reshaping Our World Author: John Naisbitt Narrator: Jesse Boggs, John Nesbitt Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The number-one bestselling author of Megatrends and Megatrends 2000 now offers a glimpse of your future that begins on the other side of the globe - where the once isolated nations of Asia are networking into an economic colossus that will soon become a dominant force in the rest of the world. While many Americans continue to focus on Europe, the eyes on the East see a different future - a time, five years away, when the gross national product of Asia will double Europe's, representing a third of the entire world economy. Describing the dramatic changes now underway in a rapidly modernizing Asia, John Naisbitt identifies the eight significant megatrends that characterize the region's unprecedented transformation, and that will have a profound influence on the way Asia and the West do business with each other for decades to come. A look into the future from the world's most authoritative trend forecaster, Megatrends Asia is your guide to the global shift of the world's economic, political and cultural center of gravity that will have enormous consequences for us all. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Naisbitt) Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:46:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Megatrends-Asia-Audiobook/B0036HXXNA thebookvoice.com 03:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Megatrends Asia Subtitle: Eight Asian Megatrends That Are Reshaping Our World Author: John Naisbitt Narrator: Jesse Boggs, John Nesbitt Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The number-one bestselling author of Megatrends and Megatrends 2000 now offers a glimpse of your future that begins on the other side of the globe - where the once isolated nations of Asia are networking into an economic colossus that will soon become a dominant force in the rest of the world. While many Americans continue to focus on Europe, the eyes on the East see a different future - a time, five years away, when the gross national product of Asia will double Europe's, representing a third of the entire world economy. Describing the dramatic changes now underway in a rapidly modernizing Asia, John Naisbitt identifies the eight significant megatrends that characterize the region's unprecedented transformation, and that will have a profound influence on the way Asia and the West do business with each other for decades to come. A look into the future from the world's most authoritative trend forecaster, Megatrends Asia is your guide to the global shift of the world's economic, political and cultural center of gravity that will have enormous consequences for us all. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Megatrends Asia Subtitle: Eight Asian Megatrends That Are Reshaping Our World Author: John Naisbitt Narrator: Jesse Boggs, John Nesbitt Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-09-10 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The number-one bestselling author of Megatrends and Megatrends 2000 now offers a glimpse of your future that begins on the other side of the globe - where the once isolated nations of Asia are networking into an economic colossus that will soon become a dominant force in the rest of the world. While many Americans continue to focus on Europe, the eyes on the East see a different future - a time, five years away, when the gross national product of Asia will double Europe's, representing a third of the entire world economy. Describing the dramatic changes now underway in a rapidly modernizing Asia, John Naisbitt identifies the eight significant megatrends that characterize the region's unprecedented transformation, and that will have a profound influence on the way Asia and the West do business with each other for decades to come. A look into the future from the world's most authoritative trend forecaster, Megatrends Asia is your guide to the global shift of the world's economic, political and cultural center of gravity that will have enormous consequences for us all. Members Reviews: Old content I was disappointed. The release date said 2010, but listening to it I learned that the book has been written in the mid 1990s. What a waste. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Mind-of-the-Islamic-State-Audiobook/B01N6OAGT2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mind of the Islamic State Subtitle: ISIS and the Ideology of the Caliphate Author: Robert Manne Narrator: Andrew Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: So often in history, it is ideas that kill.... What are the ideas that drive the Islamic State? How did it develop and systematise its unique form of apocalyptic violence? In this gripping account, Robert Manne shows how the Islamic State's worldview evolved, from the 1960s prison writings of Sayyid Qutb all the way to its elegant online magazine of horror, Dabiq. This gripping account reveals the crucial role of texts such as The Management of Savagery and figures such as al-Zarqawi, who set out to pit Sunni against Shi'a, tearing Iraq apart. Shortly after the fall of Mosul in June 2014, US General Michael Nagata said of the new jihadist threat, 'We have not defeated the idea. We do not even understand the idea.' By examining the beliefs and strategies at the heart of the Islamic State, Manne shows how a dark ideology came into being. Robert Manne is emeritus professor of politics at La Trobe University. His recent books include Making Trouble: Essays Against the New Complacency and The Words That Made Australia (as coeditor). He has written three quarterly essays and is a regular contributor to The Monthly and The Guardian. Critic Reviews: "If you want to understand how it all began, this is an essential read: a deep dive into how the ideologues behind salafi jihadism shaped the global menace that we now know as Islamic State." (Martin Chulov, Middle East correspondent for The Guardian) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Manne) Thu, 12 Jan 2017 16:60:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Mind-of-the-Islamic-State-Audiobook/B01N6OAGT2 thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mind of the Islamic State Subtitle: ISIS and the Ideology of the Caliphate Author: Robert Manne Narrator: Andrew Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: So often in history, it is ideas that kill.... What are the ideas that drive the Islamic State? How did it develop and systematise its unique form of apocalyptic violence? In this gripping account, Robert Manne shows how the Islamic State's worldview evolved, from the 1960s prison writings of Sayyid Qutb all the way to its elegant online magazine of horror, Dabiq. This gripping account reveals the crucial role of texts such as The Management of Savagery and figures such as al-Zarqawi, who set out to pit Sunni against Shi'a, tearing Iraq apart. Shortly after the fall of Mosul in June 2014, US General Michael Nagata said of the new jihadist threat, 'We have not defeated the idea. We do not even understand the idea.' By examining the beliefs and strategies at the heart of the Islamic State, Manne shows how a dark ideology came into being. Robert Manne is emeritus professor of politics at La Trobe University. His recent books include Making Trouble: Essays Against the New Complacency and The Words That Made Australia (as coeditor). He has written three quarterly essays and is a regular contributor to The Monthly and The Guardian. Critic Reviews: "If you want to understand how it all began, this is an essential read: a deep dive into how the ideologues behind salafi jihadism shaped the global menace that we now know as Islamic State." (Martin Chulov, Middle East correspondent for The Guardian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mind of the Islamic State Subtitle: ISIS and the Ideology of the Caliphate Author: Robert Manne Narrator: Andrew Martin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: So often in history, it is ideas that kill.... What are the ideas that drive the Islamic State? How did it develop and systematise its unique form of apocalyptic violence? In this gripping account, Robert Manne shows how the Islamic State's worldview evolved, from the 1960s prison writings of Sayyid Qutb all the way to its elegant online magazine of horror, Dabiq. This gripping account reveals the crucial role of texts such as The Management of Savagery and figures such as al-Zarqawi, who set out to pit Sunni against Shi'a, tearing Iraq apart. Shortly after the fall of Mosul in June 2014, US General Michael Nagata said of the new jihadist threat, 'We have not defeated the idea. We do not even understand the idea.' By examining the beliefs and strategies at the heart of the Islamic State, Manne shows how a dark ideology came into being. Robert Manne is emeritus professor of politics at La Trobe University. His recent books include Making Trouble: Essays Against the New Complacency and The Words That Made Australia (as coeditor). He has written three quarterly essays and is a regular contributor to The Monthly and The Guardian. Critic Reviews: "If you want to understand how it all began, this is an essential read: a deep dive into how the ideologues behind salafi jihadism shaped the global menace that we now know as Islamic State." (Martin Chulov, Middle East correspondent for The Guardian) Members Reviews: Grim but essential listening For those who want to have a clearer understanding of the situation and the various factions in the Middle East, this is a good guide to making differentiations. While it is extremely dark and depressing, it is important to make distinctions between the insurgent groups - the most significant part you can take away from this book is that every group believes in something different and therefore are fighting moreso with each other rather than 'the West'. Understanding the historical context is essential to grasping the current issue. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Gotta-Love-This-Country-Audiobook/B0192CV8IE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gotta Love This Country! Author: Peter FitzSimons Narrator: David Tredinnick Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Great stories from around Australia to lift your heart, make you laugh and puff out your chest. In his very popular Saturday column, the 'Fitzy Files', Peter FitzSimons usually writes about famous sports men and women. But from time to time, he throws in stories taken from grassroots sport and daily life. These are heartwarming and generous tales that make us all puff up our chests with the pride at being from a country that doesn't just punch above its weight sporting achievements-wise but that still celebrates the kind of sportsmanship that remains the ideal of all good people. These are the stories that make us say, 'Gotta Love This Country!' biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter FitzSimons) Tue, 08 Dec 2015 02:09:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Gotta-Love-This-Country-Audiobook/B0192CV8IE thebookvoice.com 04:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gotta Love This Country! Author: Peter FitzSimons Narrator: David Tredinnick Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Great stories from around Australia to lift your heart, make you laugh and puff out your chest. In his very popular Saturday column, the 'Fitzy Files', Peter FitzSimons usually writes about famous sports men and women. But from time to time, he throws in stories taken from grassroots sport and daily life. These are heartwarming and generous tales that make us all puff up our chests with the pride at being from a country that doesn't just punch above its weight sporting achievements-wise but that still celebrates the kind of sportsmanship that remains the ideal of all good people. These are the stories that make us say, 'Gotta Love This Country!' Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gotta Love This Country! Author: Peter FitzSimons Narrator: David Tredinnick Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Great stories from around Australia to lift your heart, make you laugh and puff out your chest. In his very popular Saturday column, the 'Fitzy Files', Peter FitzSimons usually writes about famous sports men and women. But from time to time, he throws in stories taken from grassroots sport and daily life. These are heartwarming and generous tales that make us all puff up our chests with the pride at being from a country that doesn't just punch above its weight sporting achievements-wise but that still celebrates the kind of sportsmanship that remains the ideal of all good people. These are the stories that make us say, 'Gotta Love This Country!' Members Reviews: Three Stars Just ok https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Last-POW-Audiobook/B016UWWBGW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last POW Author: Mike Chinoy Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How did an 85-year old grandfather from Palo Alto, California, end up a prisoner in North Korea? The Last POW is the true story of Merrill Newman, a retired Silicon Valley executive and Korean War veteran who was hauled off his plane at Pyongyang airport as he was about to return home at the end of a tourist trip in late 2013. For nearly two months, he was held by North Korea's fearsome security services, subjected to intensive interrogation, and repeatedly warned that if he did not confess his "crimes", he might never be allowed to return home. In visiting the North, Newman was returning for a final glimpse of the country where he had served a half century earlier. Perhaps naively - and in sharp contrast to America's former enemies, Japan, Germany, and Vietnam - he did not realize that for the North Koreans, the war had never ended. His role in 1953 as a US military adviser to the "Kuwol Comrades" - anti-communist Korean guerrillas who fought behind North Korean lines - convinced a paranoid North Korean regime that despite his age, his heart condition, and the passage of time, Newman was a dangerous "enemy" agent. The Last POW is the exclusive account of Newman's ordeal - how the North Koreans tried, without success, to break his will; his interactions with his sinister interrogator and the other North Koreans involved in his detention; the "confession" he was forced to broadcast; and how he tried to signal he was being coerced. While Merrill was detained in Pyongyang, his family - his wife, Lee, living in a retirement home in Palo Alto; and his son and daughter-in-law in Pasadena - were frantically trying to determine what had happened to him and what they could do to secure his freedom. Newman's detention became a symbol of the seemingly irreconcilable differences that keep North Korea and the US in a permanent state of tension and revealed the inner workings of the security apparatus of one of the world's most totalitarian states. Eventually his case would involve the State Department, the international news media, eccentric former basketball player Dennis Rodman, and possibly North Korean leader Kim Jong Un himself. His story serves as a warning against underestimating the lengths to which a paranoid and secretive regime will go to defend what it perceives as a threat to its security or reputation. But it is also an inspiring tale of an ordinary American family's courage and resilience in a situation as frightening as it was bizarre. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mike Chinoy) Tue, 20 Oct 2015 05:17:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Last-POW-Audiobook/B016UWWBGW thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last POW Author: Mike Chinoy Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How did an 85-year old grandfather from Palo Alto, California, end up a prisoner in North Korea? The Last POW is the true story of Merrill Newman, a retired Silicon Valley executive and Korean War veteran who was hauled off his plane at Pyongyang airport as he was about to return home at the end of a tourist trip in late 2013. For nearly two months, he was held by North Korea's fearsome security services, subjected to intensive interrogation, and repeatedly warned that if he did not confess his "crimes", he might never be allowed to return home. In visiting the North, Newman was returning for a final glimpse of the country where he had served a half century earlier. Perhaps naively - and in sharp contrast to America's former enemies, Japan, Germany, and Vietnam - he did not realize that for the North Koreans, the war had never ended. His role in 1953 as a US military adviser to the "Kuwol Comrades" - anti-communist Korean guerrillas who fought behind North Korean lines - convinced a paranoid North Korean regime that despite his age, his heart condition, and the passage of time, Newman was a dangerous "enemy" agent. The Last POW is the exclusive account of Newman's ordeal - how the North Koreans tried, without success, to break his will; his interactions with his sinister interrogator and the other North Koreans involved in his detention; the "confession" he was forced to broadcast; and how he tried to signal he was being coerced. While Merrill was detained in Pyongyang, his family - his wife, Lee, living in a retirement home in Palo Alto; and his son and daughter-in-law in Pasadena - were frantically trying to determine what had happened to him and what they could do to secure his freedom. Newman's detention became a symbol of the seemingly irreconcilable differences that keep North Korea and the US in a permanent state of tension and revealed the inner workings of the security apparatus of one of the world's most totalitarian states. Eventually his case would involve the State Department, the international news media, eccentric former basketball player Dennis Rodman, and possibly North Korean leader Kim Jong Un himself. His story serves as a warning against underestimating the lengths to which a paranoid and secretive regime will go to defend what it perceives as a threat to its security or reputation. But it is also an inspiring tale of an ordinary American family's courage and resilience in a situation as frightening as it was bizarre. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last POW Author: Mike Chinoy Narrator: Noah Michael Levine Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How did an 85-year old grandfather from Palo Alto, California, end up a prisoner in North Korea? The Last POW is the true story of Merrill Newman, a retired Silicon Valley executive and Korean War veteran who was hauled off his plane at Pyongyang airport as he was about to return home at the end of a tourist trip in late 2013. For nearly two months, he was held by North Korea's fearsome security services, subjected to intensive interrogation, and repeatedly warned that if he did not confess his "crimes", he might never be allowed to return home. In visiting the North, Newman was returning for a final glimpse of the country where he had served a half century earlier. Perhaps naively - and in sharp contrast to America's former enemies, Japan, Germany, and Vietnam - he did not realize that for the North Koreans, the war had never ended. His role in 1953 as a US military adviser to the "Kuwol Comrades" - anti-communist Korean guerrillas who fought behind North Korean lines - convinced a paranoid North Korean regime that despite his age, his heart condition, and the passage of time, Newman was a dangerous "enemy" agent. The Last POW is the exclusive account of Newman's ordeal - how the North Koreans tried, without success, to break his will; his interactions with his sinister interrogator and the other North Koreans involved in his detention; the "confession" he was forced to broadcast; and how he tried to signal he was being coerced. While Merrill was detained in Pyongyang, his family - his wife, Lee, living in a retirement home in Palo Alto; and his son and daughter-in-law in Pasadena - were frantically trying to determine what had happened to him and what they could do to secure his freedom. Newman's detention became a symbol of the seemingly irreconcilable differences that keep North Korea and the US in a permanent state of tension and revealed the inner workings of the security apparatus of one of the world's most totalitarian states. Eventually his case would involve the State Department, the international news media, eccentric former basketball player Dennis Rodman, and possibly North Korean leader Kim Jong Un himself. His story serves as a warning against underestimating the lengths to which a paranoid and secretive regime will go to defend what it perceives as a threat to its security or reputation. But it is also an inspiring tale of an ordinary American family's courage and resilience in a situation as frightening as it was bizarre. Members Reviews: You must read/listen if going to the DPRK I was there in 2011. This short book, which I listened to over two nights, is essential before going because you!ve really got to be careful what you say to anyone, anywhere in this country! It is an audio that holds your interest! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Sudden-Justice-Audiobook/B00Z79ZM1Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sudden Justice Subtitle: America's Secret Drone Wars Author: Chris Woods Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Less than a month after the September 11th attacks, a tiny, CIA-controlled Predator drone flew over Kandahar, searching out the home of the Taliban supreme commander Mullah Mohammed Omar. A lack of understanding of the drone's capabilities combined with a messy chain of command allowed Omar to escape, but the strike on a nearby convoy vehicle became the Predator's first lethal action. Since then, the use of armed drones has become the dominant American way of war. In Sudden Justice, award-winning investigative journalist Chris Woods explores the secretive history of the United States' use of armed drones and their key role not only on today's battlefields but also in a covert targeted killing project that has led to the deaths of thousands. The CIA nurtured and developed drones before the War on Terror ever began, seeking a platform from which it could monitor its targets and act lethally and instantly on the intelligence it gathered. Since then, remotely piloted aircraft have played a critical role in America's global counterterrorism operations and have been deployed to devastating effect in conventional wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. Drone crews, analysts, intelligence officials and military commanders all speak frankly to the author about how armed drones revolutionized warfare - and the unexpected costs to some of those involved. But there is another secret war - one in which drones scour the skies of Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia in search of militant and terrorist targets. The American government insists that this hidden war is legal. The CIA even claims that its armed drones are "the most precise weapon ever invented," so perfect that civilians are no longer killed. Sudden Justice describes the reality of this secret drone war, one in which hundreds of civilians have died and the wider strategic interests of the United States may have been jeopardized. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Chris Woods) Tue, 16 Jun 2015 04:05:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Sudden-Justice-Audiobook/B00Z79ZM1Q thebookvoice.com 12:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sudden Justice Subtitle: America's Secret Drone Wars Author: Chris Woods Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Less than a month after the September 11th attacks, a tiny, CIA-controlled Predator drone flew over Kandahar, searching out the home of the Taliban supreme commander Mullah Mohammed Omar. A lack of understanding of the drone's capabilities combined with a messy chain of command allowed Omar to escape, but the strike on a nearby convoy vehicle became the Predator's first lethal action. Since then, the use of armed drones has become the dominant American way of war. In Sudden Justice, award-winning investigative journalist Chris Woods explores the secretive history of the United States' use of armed drones and their key role not only on today's battlefields but also in a covert targeted killing project that has led to the deaths of thousands. The CIA nurtured and developed drones before the War on Terror ever began, seeking a platform from which it could monitor its targets and act lethally and instantly on the intelligence it gathered. Since then, remotely piloted aircraft have played a critical role in America's global counterterrorism operations and have been deployed to devastating effect in conventional wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. Drone crews, analysts, intelligence officials and military commanders all speak frankly to the author about how armed drones revolutionized warfare - and the unexpected costs to some of those involved. But there is another secret war - one in which drones scour the skies of Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia in search of militant and terrorist targets. The American government insists that this hidden war is legal. The CIA even claims that its armed drones are "the most precise weapon ever invented," so perfect that civilians are no longer killed. Sudden Justice describes the reality of this secret drone war, one in which hundreds of civilians have died and the wider strategic interests of the United States may have been jeopardized. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sudden Justice Subtitle: America's Secret Drone Wars Author: Chris Woods Narrator: John Pruden Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Less than a month after the September 11th attacks, a tiny, CIA-controlled Predator drone flew over Kandahar, searching out the home of the Taliban supreme commander Mullah Mohammed Omar. A lack of understanding of the drone's capabilities combined with a messy chain of command allowed Omar to escape, but the strike on a nearby convoy vehicle became the Predator's first lethal action. Since then, the use of armed drones has become the dominant American way of war. In Sudden Justice, award-winning investigative journalist Chris Woods explores the secretive history of the United States' use of armed drones and their key role not only on today's battlefields but also in a covert targeted killing project that has led to the deaths of thousands. The CIA nurtured and developed drones before the War on Terror ever began, seeking a platform from which it could monitor its targets and act lethally and instantly on the intelligence it gathered. Since then, remotely piloted aircraft have played a critical role in America's global counterterrorism operations and have been deployed to devastating effect in conventional wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya. Drone crews, analysts, intelligence officials and military commanders all speak frankly to the author about how armed drones revolutionized warfare - and the unexpected costs to some of those involved. But there is another secret war - one in which drones scour the skies of Yemen, Pakistan, and Somalia in search of militant and terrorist targets. The American government insists that this hidden war is legal. The CIA even claims that its armed drones are "the most precise weapon ever invented," so perfect that civilians are no longer killed. Sudden Justice describes the reality of this secret drone war, one in which hundreds of civilians have died and the wider strategic interests of the United States may have been jeopardized. Members Reviews: Adequate at best. The book was an adequate introduction to drones at best. However, the author spent too much time on mindless blathering over so-called "ethical concerns" regarding the use of force to eliminate terrorists. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Steam-A-Life-on-the-Railway-Audiobook/B004SPZNCS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steam: A Life on the Railway Author: George West Narrator: Pete Waterman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Pete Waterman introduces this collection of stories told by the last generation of men to work on the British steam railway. Before cars and planes, railways and steam engines were the main form of transport. And in the early days the engine driver was the fastest man on earth, travelling at 60 mph (and much faster than a car).No wonder it was every schoolboys dream to become the driver of a locomotive, even though it was dirty and dangerous work. Some boys went straight from the classroom to work on the railways. It took some adjusting, especially as the trains wheels were usually taller than they were, some even had to be taken to interviews by their mums. This collection includes reminiscences from the men who fulfilled their ambition and rode on the footplate. And they relate some colourful adventures, including steaming through pea-supers and the difficulty with working with men much older than themselves. For anyone with a thirst for the past, this recording brings atmospherically to life the smells and sounds of the railways. With a written introduction by record producer and steam enthusiast Pete Waterman. biacuaduc@gmail.com (George West) Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:54:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Steam-A-Life-on-the-Railway-Audiobook/B004SPZNCS thebookvoice.com 02:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steam: A Life on the Railway Author: George West Narrator: Pete Waterman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Pete Waterman introduces this collection of stories told by the last generation of men to work on the British steam railway. Before cars and planes, railways and steam engines were the main form of transport. And in the early days the engine driver was the fastest man on earth, travelling at 60 mph (and much faster than a car).No wonder it was every schoolboys dream to become the driver of a locomotive, even though it was dirty and dangerous work. Some boys went straight from the classroom to work on the railways. It took some adjusting, especially as the trains wheels were usually taller than they were, some even had to be taken to interviews by their mums. This collection includes reminiscences from the men who fulfilled their ambition and rode on the footplate. And they relate some colourful adventures, including steaming through pea-supers and the difficulty with working with men much older than themselves. For anyone with a thirst for the past, this recording brings atmospherically to life the smells and sounds of the railways. With a written introduction by record producer and steam enthusiast Pete Waterman. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Steam: A Life on the Railway Author: George West Narrator: Pete Waterman Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-21-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Pete Waterman introduces this collection of stories told by the last generation of men to work on the British steam railway. Before cars and planes, railways and steam engines were the main form of transport. And in the early days the engine driver was the fastest man on earth, travelling at 60 mph (and much faster than a car).No wonder it was every schoolboys dream to become the driver of a locomotive, even though it was dirty and dangerous work. Some boys went straight from the classroom to work on the railways. It took some adjusting, especially as the trains wheels were usually taller than they were, some even had to be taken to interviews by their mums. This collection includes reminiscences from the men who fulfilled their ambition and rode on the footplate. And they relate some colourful adventures, including steaming through pea-supers and the difficulty with working with men much older than themselves. For anyone with a thirst for the past, this recording brings atmospherically to life the smells and sounds of the railways. With a written introduction by record producer and steam enthusiast Pete Waterman. Members Reviews: Brilliant!! Really brilliant! Lots of interviews with old folk who used to work on the railway sharing their stories and experiences.. I was clinging on to every word. i keep listening to it .. excellent Love this book. All the varied accents and stories are wonderful. .. Railway easy listening !! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Weather-Factor-Audiobook/B00B90NHCI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weather Factor Subtitle: How Nature Has Changed History Author: Erik Durschmied Narrator: Chris Kayser Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A riveting examination of the human experience as Mother Nature wreaks havoc. From the author of The Hinge Factor comes a thrilling series of dramatic historical re-creations revealing how the fate of humankind has often been decided by the uncontrollable, unpredictable power of weather. From the doomed campaigns of the Roman legions and Napoleon to the fate of US forces in the South Pacific and Vietnam, torrential rain, brutal winters, monster typhoons, and killer hurricanes have had far-reaching - and often terrifying - consequences. As Erik Durschmied vividly describes in heart-stopping vignettes, the elements have influenced human history even more than the spear, bullet, or atomic bomb. Drawing upon extensive research, as well as the authors own experiences in Vietnam, The Weather Factor gives a fascinating account of the inevitable collision between weather fronts and human conflict. Editorial Reviews: Author Erik Durschmied writes striking descriptions of the elemental world and its at times catastrophic impact on life. These heart-stopping essays enable the listener to relive 15 different occasions when inclement weather has altered history. The essays are as brief and vivid as comic book vignettes, although the past news reported here is real and quite dire. Narrator Chris Kaysers nostalgic radio-news-announcer style highlights the vivid writing and heightens each fateful weather event. Some events reported here are famous, but rarely has the impact of bad weather been given its proper due in turning the tide of history. Listeners will value the chance to wonder what would have been different if the weather had not weighed in with such insistence. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Erik Durschmied) Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:27:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Weather-Factor-Audiobook/B00B90NHCI thebookvoice.com 11:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weather Factor Subtitle: How Nature Has Changed History Author: Erik Durschmied Narrator: Chris Kayser Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A riveting examination of the human experience as Mother Nature wreaks havoc. From the author of The Hinge Factor comes a thrilling series of dramatic historical re-creations revealing how the fate of humankind has often been decided by the uncontrollable, unpredictable power of weather. From the doomed campaigns of the Roman legions and Napoleon to the fate of US forces in the South Pacific and Vietnam, torrential rain, brutal winters, monster typhoons, and killer hurricanes have had far-reaching - and often terrifying - consequences. As Erik Durschmied vividly describes in heart-stopping vignettes, the elements have influenced human history even more than the spear, bullet, or atomic bomb. Drawing upon extensive research, as well as the authors own experiences in Vietnam, The Weather Factor gives a fascinating account of the inevitable collision between weather fronts and human conflict. Editorial Reviews: Author Erik Durschmied writes striking descriptions of the elemental world and its at times catastrophic impact on life. These heart-stopping essays enable the listener to relive 15 different occasions when inclement weather has altered history. The essays are as brief and vivid as comic book vignettes, although the past news reported here is real and quite dire. Narrator Chris Kaysers nostalgic radio-news-announcer style highlights the vivid writing and heightens each fateful weather event. Some events reported here are famous, but rarely has the impact of bad weather been given its proper due in turning the tide of history. Listeners will value the chance to wonder what would have been different if the weather had not weighed in with such insistence. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weather Factor Subtitle: How Nature Has Changed History Author: Erik Durschmied Narrator: Chris Kayser Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-05-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A riveting examination of the human experience as Mother Nature wreaks havoc. From the author of The Hinge Factor comes a thrilling series of dramatic historical re-creations revealing how the fate of humankind has often been decided by the uncontrollable, unpredictable power of weather. From the doomed campaigns of the Roman legions and Napoleon to the fate of US forces in the South Pacific and Vietnam, torrential rain, brutal winters, monster typhoons, and killer hurricanes have had far-reaching - and often terrifying - consequences. As Erik Durschmied vividly describes in heart-stopping vignettes, the elements have influenced human history even more than the spear, bullet, or atomic bomb. Drawing upon extensive research, as well as the authors own experiences in Vietnam, The Weather Factor gives a fascinating account of the inevitable collision between weather fronts and human conflict. Editorial Reviews: Author Erik Durschmied writes striking descriptions of the elemental world and its at times catastrophic impact on life. These heart-stopping essays enable the listener to relive 15 different occasions when inclement weather has altered history. The essays are as brief and vivid as comic book vignettes, although the past news reported here is real and quite dire. Narrator Chris Kaysers nostalgic radio-news-announcer style highlights the vivid writing and heightens each fateful weather event. Some events reported here are famous, but rarely has the impact of bad weather been given its proper due in turning the tide of history. Listeners will value the chance to wonder what would have been different if the weather had not weighed in with such insistence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Prohibition-Audiobook/B0036GMLSE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prohibition Subtitle: History Author: iMinds Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Learn about the history of Prohibition with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Imagine not being able to have a beer at the baseball. Or not being allowed to have a wine at the theatre. Imagine it was illegal to offer your guests a drink at your next dinner party. This is what life would be like under prohibition. Prohibition is a law that forbids the manufacturing, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Countries all over the world have introduced prohibition at different times in their history and today many countries continue to ban the sale of alcohol. Muslim countries are generally strict about the consumption of alcohol by their citizens and often have some form of prohibition. This is due to references of the danger of alcohol in the Quran, which is Islams holy book. Scandinavia also has a rich history of prohibition. Most of the Scandinavian countries, with the exception of Denmark, had prohibition during the early 1920s, with a few of them continuing the ban on alcohol well into the following decades. Australia continues to have a form of prohibition in certain remote indigenous communities, but you can drink freely in most of the country. 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: Though this episode of iMinds (category: History) briefly covers international prohibition laws, it focuses primarily on Herbert Hoover's "noble experiment" in the United States. As is always the case with iMinds, the program packs an expansive amount of material into a short timeframe without seeming to overburden a listener with facts. The information flows abundantly, but with a light touch, thanks in part to Australian actress (and iMinds favorite) Ellouise Rothwell. Rothwell's precise and stylish sentences cover everything between the 18th and the 21st Amendments, and the content is further bolstered by subtle background music evocative of 1930s speakeasies. 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, 30 Nov 2009 21:19:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Prohibition-Audiobook/B0036GMLSE thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prohibition Subtitle: History Author: iMinds Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Learn about the history of Prohibition with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Imagine not being able to have a beer at the baseball. Or not being allowed to have a wine at the theatre. Imagine it was illegal to offer your guests a drink at your next dinner party. This is what life would be like under prohibition. Prohibition is a law that forbids the manufacturing, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Countries all over the world have introduced prohibition at different times in their history and today many countries continue to ban the sale of alcohol. Muslim countries are generally strict about the consumption of alcohol by their citizens and often have some form of prohibition. This is due to references of the danger of alcohol in the Quran, which is Islams holy book. Scandinavia also has a rich history of prohibition. Most of the Scandinavian countries, with the exception of Denmark, had prohibition during the early 1920s, with a few of them continuing the ban on alcohol well into the following decades. Australia continues to have a form of prohibition in certain remote indigenous communities, but you can drink freely in most of the country. 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: Though this episode of iMinds (category: History) briefly covers international prohibition laws, it focuses primarily on Herbert Hoover's "noble experiment" in the United States. As is always the case with iMinds, the program packs an expansive amount of material into a short timeframe without seeming to overburden a listener with facts. The information flows abundantly, but with a light touch, thanks in part to Australian actress (and iMinds favorite) Ellouise Rothwell. Rothwell's precise and stylish sentences cover everything between the 18th and the 21st Amendments, and the content is further bolstered by subtle background music evocative of 1930s speakeasies. 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/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Prohibition Subtitle: History Author: iMinds Narrator: Ellouise Rothwell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-30-09 Publisher: iMinds Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Learn about the history of Prohibition with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Imagine not being able to have a beer at the baseball. Or not being allowed to have a wine at the theatre. Imagine it was illegal to offer your guests a drink at your next dinner party. This is what life would be like under prohibition. Prohibition is a law that forbids the manufacturing, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages. Countries all over the world have introduced prohibition at different times in their history and today many countries continue to ban the sale of alcohol. Muslim countries are generally strict about the consumption of alcohol by their citizens and often have some form of prohibition. This is due to references of the danger of alcohol in the Quran, which is Islams holy book. Scandinavia also has a rich history of prohibition. Most of the Scandinavian countries, with the exception of Denmark, had prohibition during the early 1920s, with a few of them continuing the ban on alcohol well into the following decades. Australia continues to have a form of prohibition in certain remote indigenous communities, but you can drink freely in most of the country. 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: Though this episode of iMinds (category: History) briefly covers international prohibition laws, it focuses primarily on Herbert Hoover's "noble experiment" in the United States. As is always the case with iMinds, the program packs an expansive amount of material into a short timeframe without seeming to overburden a listener with facts. The information flows abundantly, but with a light touch, thanks in part to Australian actress (and iMinds favorite) Ellouise Rothwell. Rothwell's precise and stylish sentences cover everything between the 18th and the 21st Amendments, and the content is further bolstered by subtle background music evocative of 1930s speakeasies. 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: Short and Concise! I learned a lot about prohibition in the United States from this book. Prohibition took place between 1920 1933 and really influenced and impacted society in a variety of ways. Of course, it created a huge underground market and mobsters came to the forefront of all of that. This book is a good look at the various religious groups that were pushing for the US to adopt prohibition as the law of the land. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Final-Voyage-Audiobook/B002V8OC76 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Voyage Subtitle: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season Author: Peter Nichols Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In 1871, an entire fleet of whaling ships was caught in an arctic ice storm and destroyed. Though few lives were lost, the damage would forever shape one of America's most distinctive commodities: oil. New Bedford, Massachusetts, was fertile ground for this country's first multimillion-dollar industry. Founded by assiduous Quaker merchants seeking refuge for their austere religion, the town also lent unparalleled access to the high seas. The combination would lead to what would become the most successful whaling industry in America, and with it, the world's first oil hegemony. Oyl, or oil derived from whale blubber, revolutionized New England commerce. And as intrepid New Bedford whalers ventured farther into uncharted waters in search of untapped resources, the town saw incomparable wealth. But with all of the town's resources tethered to this dangerous industry and the fickle sea, success was fragile. Final Voyage is the story of one fateful whaling season that illuminates the unprecedented rise and devastating fall of America's first oil industry. Peter Nichols deftly captures what New Bedford life was like for its Quaker inhabitants and, using a wealth of primary resources, has created a vivid picture of the evolution of whaling and how its demise was destined even before that devastating voyage. ©2009 Peter Nichols; (P)2009 Tantor Editorial Reviews: Norman Dietz sounds like a manly grandfather with a history you would be lucky to learn. With an audiobook career longer than a blue whale, he lends his talents here to Peter Nichols Final Voyage: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season. The title of this non-fiction audiobook is a bit misleading. While the book does cover a particularly harrowing event in the American whaling industry in 1871, it is by no means limited to that disaster. Rather, this is a portrait of the oiling industry of New Bedford, Massachusetts in the 19th century, when Quaker settlers took to the seas and established whale oil as a massively profitable - and doomed - business enterprise. Fans of Moby-Dick, here is the backstory. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Peter Nichols) Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:40:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Final-Voyage-Audiobook/B002V8OC76 thebookvoice.com 09:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Voyage Subtitle: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season Author: Peter Nichols Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In 1871, an entire fleet of whaling ships was caught in an arctic ice storm and destroyed. Though few lives were lost, the damage would forever shape one of America's most distinctive commodities: oil. New Bedford, Massachusetts, was fertile ground for this country's first multimillion-dollar industry. Founded by assiduous Quaker merchants seeking refuge for their austere religion, the town also lent unparalleled access to the high seas. The combination would lead to what would become the most successful whaling industry in America, and with it, the world's first oil hegemony. Oyl, or oil derived from whale blubber, revolutionized New England commerce. And as intrepid New Bedford whalers ventured farther into uncharted waters in search of untapped resources, the town saw incomparable wealth. But with all of the town's resources tethered to this dangerous industry and the fickle sea, success was fragile. Final Voyage is the story of one fateful whaling season that illuminates the unprecedented rise and devastating fall of America's first oil industry. Peter Nichols deftly captures what New Bedford life was like for its Quaker inhabitants and, using a wealth of primary resources, has created a vivid picture of the evolution of whaling and how its demise was destined even before that devastating voyage. ©2009 Peter Nichols; (P)2009 Tantor Editorial Reviews: Norman Dietz sounds like a manly grandfather with a history you would be lucky to learn. With an audiobook career longer than a blue whale, he lends his talents here to Peter Nichols Final Voyage: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season. The title of this non-fiction audiobook is a bit misleading. While the book does cover a particularly harrowing event in the American whaling industry in 1871, it is by no means limited to that disaster. Rather, this is a portrait of the oiling industry of New Bedford, Massachusetts in the 19th century, when Quaker settlers took to the seas and established whale oil as a massively profitable - and doomed - business enterprise. Fans of Moby-Dick, here is the backstory. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Final Voyage Subtitle: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season Author: Peter Nichols Narrator: Norman Dietz Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In 1871, an entire fleet of whaling ships was caught in an arctic ice storm and destroyed. Though few lives were lost, the damage would forever shape one of America's most distinctive commodities: oil. New Bedford, Massachusetts, was fertile ground for this country's first multimillion-dollar industry. Founded by assiduous Quaker merchants seeking refuge for their austere religion, the town also lent unparalleled access to the high seas. The combination would lead to what would become the most successful whaling industry in America, and with it, the world's first oil hegemony. Oyl, or oil derived from whale blubber, revolutionized New England commerce. And as intrepid New Bedford whalers ventured farther into uncharted waters in search of untapped resources, the town saw incomparable wealth. But with all of the town's resources tethered to this dangerous industry and the fickle sea, success was fragile. Final Voyage is the story of one fateful whaling season that illuminates the unprecedented rise and devastating fall of America's first oil industry. Peter Nichols deftly captures what New Bedford life was like for its Quaker inhabitants and, using a wealth of primary resources, has created a vivid picture of the evolution of whaling and how its demise was destined even before that devastating voyage. ©2009 Peter Nichols; (P)2009 Tantor Editorial Reviews: Norman Dietz sounds like a manly grandfather with a history you would be lucky to learn. With an audiobook career longer than a blue whale, he lends his talents here to Peter Nichols Final Voyage: A Story of Arctic Disaster and One Fateful Whaling Season. The title of this non-fiction audiobook is a bit misleading. While the book does cover a particularly harrowing event in the American whaling industry in 1871, it is by no means limited to that disaster. Rather, this is a portrait of the oiling industry of New Bedford, Massachusetts in the 19th century, when Quaker settlers took to the seas and established whale oil as a massively profitable - and doomed - business enterprise. Fans of Moby-Dick, here is the backstory. Members Reviews: Approach with caution The author tends to stray from the subject of the book. I understand that he is trying to place the circumstances surrounding the whaling industry into prospective, but I found the tangents distracting and took up too much of the book. I did not need to know about the rise of Quakers in New England nor the beginning of the petroleum industry in Pennsylvania. I would have preferred concentrating more on the whaling ships and their plight. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Great-Australian-Scams-Cons-and-Rorts-Audiobook/B0765BS8XK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts Subtitle: A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller. Australia is the birthplace and setting of some of the wildest, craziest and least-likely-to-succeed cons and rorts in history. From the cleverest double-crosses to the most unlikely and maddest schemes, master storyteller Jim Haynes reminds us that we've never been shy of pulling a trick or two. So how did a clever bushman who 'couldn't lie straight in bed' steal 1,000 head of cattle and get away with it even though he was caught 'red handed'? And what about the disappearing work of art that suddenly dissolved only to reappear at an auction years later? Or how about the butcher from Wagga who passed himself off as a French-born English duke to inherit a small fortune? And then there was the small matter of a horse, a tin of paint and a million-dollar double-cross that became known as the Fine Cotton Affair. In only the way he can, Jim Haynes has collected a veritable 'Gullible's Tales' of unexpected and surprising true stories that may seem hard to believe. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jim Haynes) Thu, 26 Oct 2017 21:02:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Great-Australian-Scams-Cons-and-Rorts-Audiobook/B0765BS8XK thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts Subtitle: A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller. Australia is the birthplace and setting of some of the wildest, craziest and least-likely-to-succeed cons and rorts in history. From the cleverest double-crosses to the most unlikely and maddest schemes, master storyteller Jim Haynes reminds us that we've never been shy of pulling a trick or two. So how did a clever bushman who 'couldn't lie straight in bed' steal 1,000 head of cattle and get away with it even though he was caught 'red handed'? And what about the disappearing work of art that suddenly dissolved only to reappear at an auction years later? Or how about the butcher from Wagga who passed himself off as a French-born English duke to inherit a small fortune? And then there was the small matter of a horse, a tin of paint and a million-dollar double-cross that became known as the Fine Cotton Affair. In only the way he can, Jim Haynes has collected a veritable 'Gullible's Tales' of unexpected and surprising true stories that may seem hard to believe. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great Australian Scams, Cons and Rorts Subtitle: A Book of Dodgy Schemes and Crazy Dreams from the Bush to the City Author: Jim Haynes Narrator: Jim Haynes Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-26-17 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of Australia's craziest cons and mad schemes from a master storyteller. Australia is the birthplace and setting of some of the wildest, craziest and least-likely-to-succeed cons and rorts in history. From the cleverest double-crosses to the most unlikely and maddest schemes, master storyteller Jim Haynes reminds us that we've never been shy of pulling a trick or two. So how did a clever bushman who 'couldn't lie straight in bed' steal 1,000 head of cattle and get away with it even though he was caught 'red handed'? And what about the disappearing work of art that suddenly dissolved only to reappear at an auction years later? Or how about the butcher from Wagga who passed himself off as a French-born English duke to inherit a small fortune? And then there was the small matter of a horse, a tin of paint and a million-dollar double-cross that became known as the Fine Cotton Affair. In only the way he can, Jim Haynes has collected a veritable 'Gullible's Tales' of unexpected and surprising true stories that may seem hard to believe. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Palestine-Audiobook/B013IDU8L6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Palestine Subtitle: The Legitimacy of Hope Author: Richard Falk Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Palestine: The Legitimacy of Hope is Professor Falk's first major publication since he completed his term as UN special rapporteur on the situation of the occupied Palestinian territories. In it, he gathers and presents the best of the essays on Palestine that he published on his personal blog in the years 2010-2014, with added commentary that provides a rich metanarrative to the collection. This book powerfully shows how in recent years the Palestinians' struggle for rights and equality has become transformed into a "legitimacy struggle" of the kind that resulted in victory for many (but not all) of the most important other anticolonial movements of the past century. Critic Reviews: "The essays collected here are perceptive and informative, rich in insight and understanding, inspired by just sympathy for the oppressed and their legitimate struggles, above all by the determination of Palestinians to resist the dismal fate projected for them by criminal Israeli policies conducted with unremitting US support. It is an impressive record of Falk's remarkable contributions during the difficult and fateful years of his dedicated and courageous service as UN special rapporteur for Palestine." (Noam Chomsky) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Falk) Fri, 07 Aug 2015 23:03:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Palestine-Audiobook/B013IDU8L6 thebookvoice.com 10:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Palestine Subtitle: The Legitimacy of Hope Author: Richard Falk Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Palestine: The Legitimacy of Hope is Professor Falk's first major publication since he completed his term as UN special rapporteur on the situation of the occupied Palestinian territories. In it, he gathers and presents the best of the essays on Palestine that he published on his personal blog in the years 2010-2014, with added commentary that provides a rich metanarrative to the collection. This book powerfully shows how in recent years the Palestinians' struggle for rights and equality has become transformed into a "legitimacy struggle" of the kind that resulted in victory for many (but not all) of the most important other anticolonial movements of the past century. Critic Reviews: "The essays collected here are perceptive and informative, rich in insight and understanding, inspired by just sympathy for the oppressed and their legitimate struggles, above all by the determination of Palestinians to resist the dismal fate projected for them by criminal Israeli policies conducted with unremitting US support. It is an impressive record of Falk's remarkable contributions during the difficult and fateful years of his dedicated and courageous service as UN special rapporteur for Palestine." (Noam Chomsky) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Palestine Subtitle: The Legitimacy of Hope Author: Richard Falk Narrator: Peter Ganim Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Palestine: The Legitimacy of Hope is Professor Falk's first major publication since he completed his term as UN special rapporteur on the situation of the occupied Palestinian territories. In it, he gathers and presents the best of the essays on Palestine that he published on his personal blog in the years 2010-2014, with added commentary that provides a rich metanarrative to the collection. This book powerfully shows how in recent years the Palestinians' struggle for rights and equality has become transformed into a "legitimacy struggle" of the kind that resulted in victory for many (but not all) of the most important other anticolonial movements of the past century. Critic Reviews: "The essays collected here are perceptive and informative, rich in insight and understanding, inspired by just sympathy for the oppressed and their legitimate struggles, above all by the determination of Palestinians to resist the dismal fate projected for them by criminal Israeli policies conducted with unremitting US support. It is an impressive record of Falk's remarkable contributions during the difficult and fateful years of his dedicated and courageous service as UN special rapporteur for Palestine." (Noam Chomsky) Members Reviews: Another Must-Read by Richard Falk I admit it; I'm a fan of Richard Falk. He's just brilliant and speaks the truth as he understands it, without varnishing it for political correctness. Samantha Power's recent effort to dismiss his accounts is a sad commentary on our misguided foreign policy in the area ... Richard Falk wrties eloquently and compassionately about the Palestinian struggle for recognition of their plight. His dispatches cover a period of 4-5 yers until early 2014. He is very critical of the U.S.(our) role in our dishonest representation of the problems and oppression encountered by the Palestinian populatioin.U.S. diplomate, Samantha Power's recent effort to dismiss his accounts is a sad commentary on our misguided foreign policy in the area and fraught with dishonesty! Professor Falk suggests perhaps another country should take up the mediation role to provide more legitimacy to the dplomatic process. This is an importan book to gain insights into the actual process. Several other books I would also recommend are The Battle for Justice in Palestine by Ali Abunimah and Goliath by Max Blumlenthal Five Stars Great An Interesting (If One Sided) Examination In The Legitimacy of Hope, Richard Falk attempts to reframe and question the rhetoric coming from the U.S. and Israel while exploring the options open and currently used by Palestinians. I will say that I am not as literate on US-Israel-Palestine relations as I should be (a deficiency I hope to remedy soon). In any event, in discussing the tactics of the Palestinian movement Falk coins the term "legitimacy struggle." This word refers to the civilly-rooted fight for a Palestinian state to gain recognition and rights on an international level and in Israel. According to Falk, this struggle has largely replaced a more militant strategy for liberation. Falk does the admirable thing of complicating his narrative. He understands that the so-called "Palestinian problem" has multiple factors. He critiques the idea of the US, which has a history of seemingly unconditional support for Israel, serving as the mediator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Stop-the-School-Bus-Audiobook/B00CWEBRH2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stop the School Bus Subtitle: Getting Education Reform Back on Track Author: Gerald N. Tirozzi Narrator: Mark Whitten Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How to put school reform initiatives back on track From one of the largest organizations of public school principals, this book exposes many misguided school-reform initiatives that are negatively impacting students and educators across the country, and recommends ways to make them more effective. Veteran educator Gerald Tirozzi addresses all the hottest school reform trends including: charter schools, teacher merit pay, Race to the Top, Common Core State Standards, and more. While some reform efforts are bringing about positive change, Tirozzi argues, many make egregious promises, lack a research base, fail to address the needs of students and educators, and utilize a "smoke and mirrors" depiction of success. This passionate, engaging book is filled with specific recommendations as to how each of the reform initiative presented can be improved upon and can lead to more meaningful school reform. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerald N. Tirozzi) Mon, 24 Jun 2013 02:32:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Stop-the-School-Bus-Audiobook/B00CWEBRH2 thebookvoice.com 06:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stop the School Bus Subtitle: Getting Education Reform Back on Track Author: Gerald N. Tirozzi Narrator: Mark Whitten Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How to put school reform initiatives back on track From one of the largest organizations of public school principals, this book exposes many misguided school-reform initiatives that are negatively impacting students and educators across the country, and recommends ways to make them more effective. Veteran educator Gerald Tirozzi addresses all the hottest school reform trends including: charter schools, teacher merit pay, Race to the Top, Common Core State Standards, and more. While some reform efforts are bringing about positive change, Tirozzi argues, many make egregious promises, lack a research base, fail to address the needs of students and educators, and utilize a "smoke and mirrors" depiction of success. This passionate, engaging book is filled with specific recommendations as to how each of the reform initiative presented can be improved upon and can lead to more meaningful school reform. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stop the School Bus Subtitle: Getting Education Reform Back on Track Author: Gerald N. Tirozzi Narrator: Mark Whitten Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: How to put school reform initiatives back on track From one of the largest organizations of public school principals, this book exposes many misguided school-reform initiatives that are negatively impacting students and educators across the country, and recommends ways to make them more effective. Veteran educator Gerald Tirozzi addresses all the hottest school reform trends including: charter schools, teacher merit pay, Race to the Top, Common Core State Standards, and more. While some reform efforts are bringing about positive change, Tirozzi argues, many make egregious promises, lack a research base, fail to address the needs of students and educators, and utilize a "smoke and mirrors" depiction of success. This passionate, engaging book is filled with specific recommendations as to how each of the reform initiative presented can be improved upon and can lead to more meaningful school reform. Members Reviews: Too much rhetoric I bought this audiobook to get an overview of current issues in education reform. Instead way too much of this book is an overwrought polemic against a cast of evil characters bent on destroying American public school education. The ratio of rhetoric to useful information is hugely skewed. This is unfortunate because the author has a valuable vantage point on education reform, having served as an educator and in a variety of important policy oriented positions. And I should say that I'm generally sympathetic to his perspective. when he stops excoriating and just discusses an issue, the content is informative. But that is just way too small a portion of the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Horologicon-Audiobook/B009VT5KC4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horologicon Author: Mark Forsyth Narrator: Simon Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Horologicon - which means 'a book of things appropriate to each hour' - follows a day in the life of unusual, beautiful, and forgotten English words. From the moment you wake to the second your head hits the pillow, there's a cornucopia of hidden words ready for every aspect of your day. Do you tend to lie in bed before dawn worrying? Then you have the Old English ailment of uhtceare. Uhtceare can lead on to dysania (inability to get out of bed) and other zwoddery problems, which many have suffered but few can name. From encounters with office ultracrepidarians, lunchtime scamblers, and six o'clock sturmovschinas to the post-work joys of thelyphthoric grinagogs and nimtopsical nympholepsy, Mark Forsyth, author of the Sunday Times number one best seller The Etymologicon, unearths words that you didn't even know you needed. From antejentacular to bedward by way of nuncheon, at last you can say, with utter accuracy, exactly what you mean. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Forsyth) Thu, 01 Nov 2012 10:36:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Horologicon-Audiobook/B009VT5KC4 thebookvoice.com 06:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horologicon Author: Mark Forsyth Narrator: Simon Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Horologicon - which means 'a book of things appropriate to each hour' - follows a day in the life of unusual, beautiful, and forgotten English words. From the moment you wake to the second your head hits the pillow, there's a cornucopia of hidden words ready for every aspect of your day. Do you tend to lie in bed before dawn worrying? Then you have the Old English ailment of uhtceare. Uhtceare can lead on to dysania (inability to get out of bed) and other zwoddery problems, which many have suffered but few can name. From encounters with office ultracrepidarians, lunchtime scamblers, and six o'clock sturmovschinas to the post-work joys of thelyphthoric grinagogs and nimtopsical nympholepsy, Mark Forsyth, author of the Sunday Times number one best seller The Etymologicon, unearths words that you didn't even know you needed. From antejentacular to bedward by way of nuncheon, at last you can say, with utter accuracy, exactly what you mean. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horologicon Author: Mark Forsyth Narrator: Simon Shepherd Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Horologicon - which means 'a book of things appropriate to each hour' - follows a day in the life of unusual, beautiful, and forgotten English words. From the moment you wake to the second your head hits the pillow, there's a cornucopia of hidden words ready for every aspect of your day. Do you tend to lie in bed before dawn worrying? Then you have the Old English ailment of uhtceare. Uhtceare can lead on to dysania (inability to get out of bed) and other zwoddery problems, which many have suffered but few can name. From encounters with office ultracrepidarians, lunchtime scamblers, and six o'clock sturmovschinas to the post-work joys of thelyphthoric grinagogs and nimtopsical nympholepsy, Mark Forsyth, author of the Sunday Times number one best seller The Etymologicon, unearths words that you didn't even know you needed. From antejentacular to bedward by way of nuncheon, at last you can say, with utter accuracy, exactly what you mean. Members Reviews: amusing and informative, great combination Would you listen to The Horologicon again? Why? I would, because its very funny and full of strange facts about the history of English words. It is an entertaining listen for someone who loves learning and likes a chuckle whilst doing so. What did you like best about this story? how everything relates to each other. the circle of learning idea is a brilliant one. the end takes you right back to the beginning making it easy and very temping to re-listen straight away. What about Simon Shepherds performance did you like? he was easy to listen to and had a charming way of dishing out the information to the listener. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? It made me laugh. I had to hold back large smiles when walking in public though, so as not to make someone thing I was crazy. Any additional comments? This is a great book for people who love learning new things and new words too. Wonderfully funny and informative This book is an absolute treat - so good that I'm seriously thinking of buying a paper copy as well. It's a fantastic, idiosyncratic collection of rarely (or never) used English words, organised into a 'book of hours' or Horologicon - so that there are words related to getting up, breakfast, going into the office etc. It's very tongue-in-cheek and the only issue with it is that I usually buy audiobooks to help me get off to sleep, but I don't want to miss a word of this one! Simon Shepherd does a wonderful job of reading it too, although it would have been helpful to have a few more spellings and a few less 'word - pronounced 'word'' given that this is an audio book and he's obviously already just pronounced it. Great fun and brilliantly read superb reading brings the book to life, even the list at the end reads like poetry Fabulous marriage of jolly dry wit & etymology What made the experience of listening to The Horologicon the most enjoyable? I loved the hour-by-hour description of humdrum modern life in the context of archaic words, and indeed habits, that never quite lasted the test of time. Dry witty delivery too. Any additional comments? The only slight oddity is I don't think the editing has been brilliantly done. There are times where Shepherd restarts a sentence clearly thinking the editing team would cut out the version where he hesitated but in fact where the listener... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Story-of-the-King-James-Bible-The-Commission-Audiobook/B004WPJJTW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the King James Bible: The Commission Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: To mark the 400th anniversary of this noblest monument of English prose, James Naughtie tells the story of how and why James I (VI of Scotland), commissioned a new translation of The Bible. In the first of three programmes, James Naughtie visits Hampton Court Palace and tells how the Bible emerged from a conference there in 1604, even though it was not on the original agenda. The result is an illuminating and enjoyable overview of the origins of what is still the most widely published text in the English language. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Naughtie) Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:36:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Story-of-the-King-James-Bible-The-Commission-Audiobook/B004WPJJTW thebookvoice.com 00:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the King James Bible: The Commission Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: To mark the 400th anniversary of this noblest monument of English prose, James Naughtie tells the story of how and why James I (VI of Scotland), commissioned a new translation of The Bible. In the first of three programmes, James Naughtie visits Hampton Court Palace and tells how the Bible emerged from a conference there in 1604, even though it was not on the original agenda. The result is an illuminating and enjoyable overview of the origins of what is still the most widely published text in the English language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the King James Bible: The Commission Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: To mark the 400th anniversary of this noblest monument of English prose, James Naughtie tells the story of how and why James I (VI of Scotland), commissioned a new translation of The Bible. In the first of three programmes, James Naughtie visits Hampton Court Palace and tells how the Bible emerged from a conference there in 1604, even though it was not on the original agenda. The result is an illuminating and enjoyable overview of the origins of what is still the most widely published text in the English language. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Story-of-the-King-James-Bible-The-Translation-Audiobook/B004WPJIVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the King James Bible: The Translation Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: To mark the 400th anniversary of this noblest monument of English prose, James Naughtie tells the story of how and why James I (VI of Scotland), commissioned a new translation of Christianitys holy book.In the second of three programmes, James Naughtie visits Oxfords Bodleian Library and the Tower Room at Corpus Christi College, both of which were locations for the translation of the King James Bible. He also takes a tour of Stationers Hall in London, where the work would have been read aloud in public for the first time.The result is an illuminating and enjoyable overview of the origins of what is still the most widely published text in the English language. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Naughtie) Mon, 18 Apr 2011 06:04:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Story-of-the-King-James-Bible-The-Translation-Audiobook/B004WPJIVQ thebookvoice.com 00:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the King James Bible: The Translation Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: To mark the 400th anniversary of this noblest monument of English prose, James Naughtie tells the story of how and why James I (VI of Scotland), commissioned a new translation of Christianitys holy book.In the second of three programmes, James Naughtie visits Oxfords Bodleian Library and the Tower Room at Corpus Christi College, both of which were locations for the translation of the King James Bible. He also takes a tour of Stationers Hall in London, where the work would have been read aloud in public for the first time.The result is an illuminating and enjoyable overview of the origins of what is still the most widely published text in the English language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the King James Bible: The Translation Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: To mark the 400th anniversary of this noblest monument of English prose, James Naughtie tells the story of how and why James I (VI of Scotland), commissioned a new translation of Christianitys holy book.In the second of three programmes, James Naughtie visits Oxfords Bodleian Library and the Tower Room at Corpus Christi College, both of which were locations for the translation of the King James Bible. He also takes a tour of Stationers Hall in London, where the work would have been read aloud in public for the first time.The result is an illuminating and enjoyable overview of the origins of what is still the most widely published text in the English language. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Tyrannosaurus-Sue-Audiobook/B002V0QPM4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tyrannosaurus Sue Author: Steve Fiffer Narrator: Jim Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In 1992, however, federal agents raided the Institute and seized Sue, triggering the greatest custody battle in paleontological history. In the end, Sue would be auctioned off to Chicago's Field Museum. Tyrannosaurus Sue is the definitive insider's look at how this dramatic discovery, and the ensuing legal struggle, played out. Everyone from the Jurassic Park crowd of dinosaur lovers to those who delight in a well-told, exciting true story will enjoy this audiobook. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Steve Fiffer) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 23:52:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Tyrannosaurus-Sue-Audiobook/B002V0QPM4 thebookvoice.com 09:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tyrannosaurus Sue Author: Steve Fiffer Narrator: Jim Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In 1992, however, federal agents raided the Institute and seized Sue, triggering the greatest custody battle in paleontological history. In the end, Sue would be auctioned off to Chicago's Field Museum. Tyrannosaurus Sue is the definitive insider's look at how this dramatic discovery, and the ensuing legal struggle, played out. Everyone from the Jurassic Park crowd of dinosaur lovers to those who delight in a well-told, exciting true story will enjoy this audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tyrannosaurus Sue Author: Steve Fiffer Narrator: Jim Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In 1992, however, federal agents raided the Institute and seized Sue, triggering the greatest custody battle in paleontological history. In the end, Sue would be auctioned off to Chicago's Field Museum. Tyrannosaurus Sue is the definitive insider's look at how this dramatic discovery, and the ensuing legal struggle, played out. Everyone from the Jurassic Park crowd of dinosaur lovers to those who delight in a well-told, exciting true story will enjoy this audiobook. Members Reviews: Suing for Sue The story of the discovery of the legendary T-Rex Sue and of the following legal battle of "suing for Sue" is amazing but the narrative is so overwhelmed with legal details I am sure I would never reached the end of this book if I were actually reading it and not listening to an audio book. Sometimes the narrative jumps to the general aspects of paleontology and history of the dinosaurs discovery and it is a welcome relieve from the legal proceedings but I am glad it wasn't the first book I read on this subject. It is not so easy to figure out a clear picture from these jumps. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Silent-Witness-Audiobook/B002V0JXP0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Witness Subtitle: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo's Death Author: Mark Fuhrman Narrator: John Hinch Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: We all watched Terri Schiavo die. The controversy around her case dominated the headlines and talk shows, going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House, and the Vatican. And it's not over yet. Despite her death, the controversy lingers. In Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman applies his crack detective skills to examine the medical evidence, legal and police records. He conducts exclusive interviews with forensics experts and crucial witnesses, including friends, family members, and care-givers. Fuhrman will answer these questions: Fuhrman has complete cooperation of Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings, as well as their medical and legal advisors. The legal issues and ethical questions provoked by Terri Schiavo's extraordinary case may never be resolved. But the facts about her marriage, her condition when she collapsed, and her eventual death 15 years later, can be determined. With Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman will go beyond the legal aspects of the case and delve into the broader, human background of Terri Schiavo's short, sad life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Fuhrman) Fri, 24 Jun 2005 11:19:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Silent-Witness-Audiobook/B002V0JXP0 thebookvoice.com 05:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Witness Subtitle: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo's Death Author: Mark Fuhrman Narrator: John Hinch Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: We all watched Terri Schiavo die. The controversy around her case dominated the headlines and talk shows, going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House, and the Vatican. And it's not over yet. Despite her death, the controversy lingers. In Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman applies his crack detective skills to examine the medical evidence, legal and police records. He conducts exclusive interviews with forensics experts and crucial witnesses, including friends, family members, and care-givers. Fuhrman will answer these questions: Fuhrman has complete cooperation of Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings, as well as their medical and legal advisors. The legal issues and ethical questions provoked by Terri Schiavo's extraordinary case may never be resolved. But the facts about her marriage, her condition when she collapsed, and her eventual death 15 years later, can be determined. With Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman will go beyond the legal aspects of the case and delve into the broader, human background of Terri Schiavo's short, sad life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Silent Witness Subtitle: The Untold Story of Terri Schiavo's Death Author: Mark Fuhrman Narrator: John Hinch Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-05 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: We all watched Terri Schiavo die. The controversy around her case dominated the headlines and talk shows, going all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House, and the Vatican. And it's not over yet. Despite her death, the controversy lingers. In Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman applies his crack detective skills to examine the medical evidence, legal and police records. He conducts exclusive interviews with forensics experts and crucial witnesses, including friends, family members, and care-givers. Fuhrman will answer these questions: Fuhrman has complete cooperation of Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings, as well as their medical and legal advisors. The legal issues and ethical questions provoked by Terri Schiavo's extraordinary case may never be resolved. But the facts about her marriage, her condition when she collapsed, and her eventual death 15 years later, can be determined. With Silent Witness, Mark Fuhrman will go beyond the legal aspects of the case and delve into the broader, human background of Terri Schiavo's short, sad life. Members Reviews: A Case Not Suited for Analysis I have read his books previously and have found them interesting. But I found this book disappointing. His other books have had forensic evidence which could be studied and a police investigation which could be analyzed, but this case lacked both. And I disagreed with so much of the "evidence" being based on doctors' notes as to the time of the events - it is evident to me that the various doctors just wrote the course of the event generally without any consideration that one day it would be used to prove malicious intent or deception. I would skip this book. A textbook in speculation The "untold story" of Terri Schiavo in the eyes of Mark Fuhrman turns out to be nothing more than the untold and unfounded speculations of the people who lost this fight and need somebody to blame. There's no such thing as fact or conclusion in this book. It's just hour after hour of could-have's and might-have's and nobody-will-ever-know's without a single shred of real evidence to back anything up. Even Fuhrman's technical descriptions of Schiavo's medical condition are self contradictory - he just can't seem to help himself when given the opportunity to exaggerate something he thinks will help his case. Every "fact" is twisted to fit Terri's family's concept of what happened and quotations from sources are routinely taken out of context in ways so blatant it leaves you laughing. As a writer, Fuhrman apparently believes that his audience is a group of second graders who are willing to believe anything he might say no matter how outrageously contrary to common sense his reasoning becomes. In the end this book is about one thing: how much Terri Schiavo's family hates her former husband and what lengths they and their supporters will go to try and bring him down. This is a long, boring rant about Michael "Mr. Evil" Schiavo and all the horrible things people think he might have done but just can't seem to find a single shred of evidence that actually proves he did it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Analysis-of-Sun-Tzus-The-Art-of-War-by-Milkyway-Audiobook/B0753WB79D Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Analysis of Sun Tzu's The Art of War by Milkyway Author: Milkyway Media Narrator: Sam Scholl Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Milkyway Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Art of War (2003) by Sun Tzu, translated by Lionel Giles and edited by Dallas Galvin, is a classic instructional text on the strategies and tactics of war, handed down by Sun Tzu's clan of military strategists, and dating to around the BCE fifth century. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Milkyway Media) Mon, 28 Aug 2017 12:60:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Analysis-of-Sun-Tzus-The-Art-of-War-by-Milkyway-Audiobook/B0753WB79D thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Analysis of Sun Tzu's The Art of War by Milkyway Author: Milkyway Media Narrator: Sam Scholl Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Milkyway Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Art of War (2003) by Sun Tzu, translated by Lionel Giles and edited by Dallas Galvin, is a classic instructional text on the strategies and tactics of war, handed down by Sun Tzu's clan of military strategists, and dating to around the BCE fifth century. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Analysis of Sun Tzu's The Art of War by Milkyway Author: Milkyway Media Narrator: Sam Scholl Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 08-28-17 Publisher: Milkyway Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Art of War (2003) by Sun Tzu, translated by Lionel Giles and edited by Dallas Galvin, is a classic instructional text on the strategies and tactics of war, handed down by Sun Tzu's clan of military strategists, and dating to around the BCE fifth century. Purchase this in-depth analysis to learn more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Russia-di-Vladimir-Putin-Audionews-Audiobook/B073Q4PV1Y Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Russia di Vladimir Putin (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 3 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-05-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Le vicende della Russia di oggi non possono essere affrontate senza volgere almeno per un momento lo sguardo al loro trascorso storico. La Russia del passato recente coincideva con il fulcro del grande stato socialista, la Russia che conosciamo oggi coincide senza ombra di dubbio con il dominio incontrastato dell'attuale presidente federale, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. A margine dei fatti che portarono al crollo del più grande e potente avversario dell'Occidente, si colloca la carriera dell'attuale presidente della Federazione Russa, un personaggio che quegli eventi così carichi di conseguenze per il mondo intero li ha attraversati per intero, contribuendo fin da subito a determinarne gli esiti. In questa sede proveremo a capire innanzitutto quali sono state le continuità e le rotture operate nella Russia dell'ultimo ventennio da un personaggio ingombrante e carismatico come Putin, nel tentativo di raccontare la Russia contemporanea e il suo posizionamento nel mondo che oggi ci troviamo a vivere. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vittorio Serge) Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:46:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Russia-di-Vladimir-Putin-Audionews-Audiobook/B073Q4PV1Y thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Russia di Vladimir Putin (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 3 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-05-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Le vicende della Russia di oggi non possono essere affrontate senza volgere almeno per un momento lo sguardo al loro trascorso storico. La Russia del passato recente coincideva con il fulcro del grande stato socialista, la Russia che conosciamo oggi coincide senza ombra di dubbio con il dominio incontrastato dell'attuale presidente federale, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. A margine dei fatti che portarono al crollo del più grande e potente avversario dell'Occidente, si colloca la carriera dell'attuale presidente della Federazione Russa, un personaggio che quegli eventi così carichi di conseguenze per il mondo intero li ha attraversati per intero, contribuendo fin da subito a determinarne gli esiti. In questa sede proveremo a capire innanzitutto quali sono state le continuità e le rotture operate nella Russia dell'ultimo ventennio da un personaggio ingombrante e carismatico come Putin, nel tentativo di raccontare la Russia contemporanea e il suo posizionamento nel mondo che oggi ci troviamo a vivere. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Russia di Vladimir Putin (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 3 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-05-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Le vicende della Russia di oggi non possono essere affrontate senza volgere almeno per un momento lo sguardo al loro trascorso storico. La Russia del passato recente coincideva con il fulcro del grande stato socialista, la Russia che conosciamo oggi coincide senza ombra di dubbio con il dominio incontrastato dell'attuale presidente federale, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. A margine dei fatti che portarono al crollo del più grande e potente avversario dell'Occidente, si colloca la carriera dell'attuale presidente della Federazione Russa, un personaggio che quegli eventi così carichi di conseguenze per il mondo intero li ha attraversati per intero, contribuendo fin da subito a determinarne gli esiti. In questa sede proveremo a capire innanzitutto quali sono state le continuità e le rotture operate nella Russia dell'ultimo ventennio da un personaggio ingombrante e carismatico come Putin, nel tentativo di raccontare la Russia contemporanea e il suo posizionamento nel mondo che oggi ci troviamo a vivere. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Decision-Making-in-a-Nuclear-Middle-East-Audiobook/B01CGR7WMS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East Subtitle: Lessons from the Cold War Author: Ozzie Paez Narrator: James Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-16 Publisher: Decisions to Lead Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East analyzes the implications of a nuclear Iran by applying lessons from the Cold War. It takes a hard look at the assumed stability of the Cold War, the judgment of Soviet and American leaders, technology glitches, incidents and events that brought the superpowers closer to a nuclear exchange than they ever planned or expected. It uses these lessons to detail the existential threat posed by Iran's nuclear weapons program in a Middle East context and its implications for a potential nuclear conflict in the region. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ozzie Paez) Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:06:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Decision-Making-in-a-Nuclear-Middle-East-Audiobook/B01CGR7WMS thebookvoice.com 02:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East Subtitle: Lessons from the Cold War Author: Ozzie Paez Narrator: James Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-16 Publisher: Decisions to Lead Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East analyzes the implications of a nuclear Iran by applying lessons from the Cold War. It takes a hard look at the assumed stability of the Cold War, the judgment of Soviet and American leaders, technology glitches, incidents and events that brought the superpowers closer to a nuclear exchange than they ever planned or expected. It uses these lessons to detail the existential threat posed by Iran's nuclear weapons program in a Middle East context and its implications for a potential nuclear conflict in the region. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East Subtitle: Lessons from the Cold War Author: Ozzie Paez Narrator: James Gillies Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-16 Publisher: Decisions to Lead Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East analyzes the implications of a nuclear Iran by applying lessons from the Cold War. It takes a hard look at the assumed stability of the Cold War, the judgment of Soviet and American leaders, technology glitches, incidents and events that brought the superpowers closer to a nuclear exchange than they ever planned or expected. It uses these lessons to detail the existential threat posed by Iran's nuclear weapons program in a Middle East context and its implications for a potential nuclear conflict in the region. Members Reviews: Required reading for our entire State Department! What did you love best about Decision Making in a Nuclear Middle East? The logical format and easy to follow analysis of the chronological events leading to the Cold War decision-making of both sides during that era; and the rationale behind the author's conclusions regarding the differences which might influence nuclear decision making in the troubled climate of the present Middle East. Which character as performed by James Gillies was your favorite? Gillies' ability to segue into the appropriate accent when performing direct quotes of various foreign leaders was captivating and added a touch of color to the reading. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The revelation of the several Cold War occasions when nuclear war was averted after false alarms occurred, and the slim margins by which war was avoided. Then, the comparison to the window of time for such decision making between potential US-USSR and Israel-Iran first strikes, and the consequent ramifications. Any additional comments? Ozzie has written a very comprehensive analysis of the history of world nuclear powers' decision making and its subsequent application/non-application to the current Middle East situation. His conclusions are unsettling to say the least; any diplomat (foreign or domestic) with regional responsibilities should take pause to consider the most likely outcomes he predicts if decision makers do not correctly evaluate events in light of the new paradigm existing in today's Middle East. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Users-Guide-to-the-Millennium-Audiobook/B00LV5ATKO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A User's Guide to the Millennium Author: J. G. Ballard Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A collection of the author's articles and reviews, giving an insight into some of the most important literary, artistic, and scientific movements and events of the last 30 years. J. G. Ballard was born in 1930 in Shanghai, where his father was a businessman. After internment in a civilian prison camp, he and his family returned to England in 1946. He published his first novel, The Drowned World, in 1961. His 1984 best seller Empire of the Sun won the Guardian Fiction Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It was later filmed by Steven Spielberg. His memoir Miracles of Life was published in 2008. J.G. Ballard died in 2009. Critic Reviews: "Few writers can write with equal facility about Elvis Presley, Norwegian lobsters and Deng Xiaoping. Ballard does so with great flair and energy in this fabulously diverse collection. It crackles with a mandarin diversity of interests, from Winnie-the-Pooh to General Schwarzkopf. As we get closer to the year 2000, Ballard offers an exhilarating account of 20th century mayhem (Ian Thomson, Independent on Sunday) Ballards prescience about technological development seems mostrously acute. Like H. G. Wells talking to an audience of the 1900s, he gives an impression not only knowing what the future will be like, but of actually relishing its arrival. As well as the prescience and the clear autobiographers eye, we should also value J. G. Ballard for his sense of humour (D J. Taylor, Independent) In a shrinking world increasingly bereft of original imaginations, J. G. Ballard stands alone, a bizarre visionary maverick. Cinema, surrealist painting, crime, the future, madness, sf and China - these a Ballards specialist subjects. Best of all in this eccentric, relaxed, always readable collection are his laconic wartime memories, the treasure house he kept locked for forty years (Eileen Battersby, Irish Times) For the reader, pleasure derives largely from coming on the unexpected on every other page, and from randomly discovering new insights into familiar topics, or introductions to unfamiliar ones. Ballards cool sardonic gaze, eyeing the absurdities of the late twentieth century through the distancing science-fictional viewfinder, renders tragedy almost amusing (Times Literary Supplement) biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. G. Ballard) Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:33:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Users-Guide-to-the-Millennium-Audiobook/B00LV5ATKO thebookvoice.com 09:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A User's Guide to the Millennium Author: J. G. Ballard Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A collection of the author's articles and reviews, giving an insight into some of the most important literary, artistic, and scientific movements and events of the last 30 years. J. G. Ballard was born in 1930 in Shanghai, where his father was a businessman. After internment in a civilian prison camp, he and his family returned to England in 1946. He published his first novel, The Drowned World, in 1961. His 1984 best seller Empire of the Sun won the Guardian Fiction Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It was later filmed by Steven Spielberg. His memoir Miracles of Life was published in 2008. J.G. Ballard died in 2009. Critic Reviews: "Few writers can write with equal facility about Elvis Presley, Norwegian lobsters and Deng Xiaoping. Ballard does so with great flair and energy in this fabulously diverse collection. It crackles with a mandarin diversity of interests, from Winnie-the-Pooh to General Schwarzkopf. As we get closer to the year 2000, Ballard offers an exhilarating account of 20th century mayhem (Ian Thomson, Independent on Sunday) Ballards prescience about technological development seems mostrously acute. Like H. G. Wells talking to an audience of the 1900s, he gives an impression not only knowing what the future will be like, but of actually relishing its arrival. As well as the prescience and the clear autobiographers eye, we should also value J. G. Ballard for his sense of humour (D J. Taylor, Independent) In a shrinking world increasingly bereft of original imaginations, J. G. Ballard stands alone, a bizarre visionary maverick. Cinema, surrealist painting, crime, the future, madness, sf and China - these a Ballards specialist subjects. Best of all in this eccentric, relaxed, always readable collection are his laconic wartime memories, the treasure house he kept locked for forty years (Eileen Battersby, Irish Times) For the reader, pleasure derives largely from coming on the unexpected on every other page, and from randomly discovering new insights into familiar topics, or introductions to unfamiliar ones. Ballards cool sardonic gaze, eyeing the absurdities of the late twentieth century through the distancing science-fictional viewfinder, renders tragedy almost amusing (Times Literary Supplement) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A User's Guide to the Millennium Author: J. G. Ballard Narrator: Sean Barrett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: A collection of the author's articles and reviews, giving an insight into some of the most important literary, artistic, and scientific movements and events of the last 30 years. J. G. Ballard was born in 1930 in Shanghai, where his father was a businessman. After internment in a civilian prison camp, he and his family returned to England in 1946. He published his first novel, The Drowned World, in 1961. His 1984 best seller Empire of the Sun won the Guardian Fiction Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. It was later filmed by Steven Spielberg. His memoir Miracles of Life was published in 2008. J.G. Ballard died in 2009. Critic Reviews: "Few writers can write with equal facility about Elvis Presley, Norwegian lobsters and Deng Xiaoping. Ballard does so with great flair and energy in this fabulously diverse collection. It crackles with a mandarin diversity of interests, from Winnie-the-Pooh to General Schwarzkopf. As we get closer to the year 2000, Ballard offers an exhilarating account of 20th century mayhem (Ian Thomson, Independent on Sunday) Ballards prescience about technological development seems mostrously acute. Like H. G. Wells talking to an audience of the 1900s, he gives an impression not only knowing what the future will be like, but of actually relishing its arrival. As well as the prescience and the clear autobiographers eye, we should also value J. G. Ballard for his sense of humour (D J. Taylor, Independent) In a shrinking world increasingly bereft of original imaginations, J. G. Ballard stands alone, a bizarre visionary maverick. Cinema, surrealist painting, crime, the future, madness, sf and China - these a Ballards specialist subjects. Best of all in this eccentric, relaxed, always readable collection are his laconic wartime memories, the treasure house he kept locked for forty years (Eileen Battersby, Irish Times) For the reader, pleasure derives largely from coming on the unexpected on every other page, and from randomly discovering new insights into familiar topics, or introductions to unfamiliar ones. Ballards cool sardonic gaze, eyeing the absurdities of the late twentieth century through the distancing science-fictional viewfinder, renders tragedy almost amusing (Times Literary Supplement) Members Reviews: For completists but.. ... that is not a criticism as such. Ballard's ideas are best expressed in his novels, and this collection of reviews over the years can be repetitious; however, they are read by Sean Barrett - which, generally, is all an audible book requires to satisfy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Chinas-Rise-to-Power-from-a-Fallen-Economy-Audiobook/B01LVYJWVG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China's Rise to Power from a Fallen Economy Author: Kurt Mathews Narrator: Jim Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Perhaps an important question deals with whether China has been able to convert its rising power into international influence and, if so, whether this influence extends to the international system as a whole or exists on a country-to-country basis. It is widely assumed that China's growing capabilities and activities translate into influence, but the linkage remains assumed and not proven. Evaluating the connection between power and influence should at once help assess the dynamics surrounding China's rise while helping scholars attain a deeper understanding of international relations concepts such as "power transitions" and "great power status." Political and academic discussions often take for granted that growing Chinese power translates into Chinese influence in world politics. The central question in much of the scholarly and policy literature is "what kind of great power is China becoming?" There are, however, at least questions that must be addressed surrounding the nature of "China's rise" before investigating China's great power status as such. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kurt Mathews) Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:14:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Chinas-Rise-to-Power-from-a-Fallen-Economy-Audiobook/B01LVYJWVG thebookvoice.com 03:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China's Rise to Power from a Fallen Economy Author: Kurt Mathews Narrator: Jim Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Perhaps an important question deals with whether China has been able to convert its rising power into international influence and, if so, whether this influence extends to the international system as a whole or exists on a country-to-country basis. It is widely assumed that China's growing capabilities and activities translate into influence, but the linkage remains assumed and not proven. Evaluating the connection between power and influence should at once help assess the dynamics surrounding China's rise while helping scholars attain a deeper understanding of international relations concepts such as "power transitions" and "great power status." Political and academic discussions often take for granted that growing Chinese power translates into Chinese influence in world politics. The central question in much of the scholarly and policy literature is "what kind of great power is China becoming?" There are, however, at least questions that must be addressed surrounding the nature of "China's rise" before investigating China's great power status as such. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: China's Rise to Power from a Fallen Economy Author: Kurt Mathews Narrator: Jim Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-16 Publisher: WE CANT BE BEAT LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Perhaps an important question deals with whether China has been able to convert its rising power into international influence and, if so, whether this influence extends to the international system as a whole or exists on a country-to-country basis. It is widely assumed that China's growing capabilities and activities translate into influence, but the linkage remains assumed and not proven. Evaluating the connection between power and influence should at once help assess the dynamics surrounding China's rise while helping scholars attain a deeper understanding of international relations concepts such as "power transitions" and "great power status." Political and academic discussions often take for granted that growing Chinese power translates into Chinese influence in world politics. The central question in much of the scholarly and policy literature is "what kind of great power is China becoming?" There are, however, at least questions that must be addressed surrounding the nature of "China's rise" before investigating China's great power status as such. Members Reviews: China's Rise to Power Was Well-Planned China was one of the poorest countries in the world in 1978 - its real per capita GDP was one-fortieth of that in the U.S. and one-tenth that of Brazil. Now, it is almost one-fifth the U.S. level, and on a par with Brazil - despite its massive population exceeding 20% of the entire world. Prior to that it had been the world's leading economic power about 900 years ago, They also produced the world's best iron at the time. It then mostly missed the Industrial Revolution (almost no boost in per capita GDP from 1800 to 1950). It's 'Great Leap Forward' in the late 1950s then brought famine and death for an estimated 30 million, followed by another major disruption - the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s. Finally, calm came after the end of that disruption and the death of Mao. Despite averaging 8% annual growth in GDP since then, its productivity is still only 13% of that in the U.S. The state sector's share of total employment remained constant at about 16-17% of total workforce from 1978 until 1997. Then restructuring of state enterprises led to a rise in the rate of productivity growth in this sector and a decline in the share of China's workforce to 12% in 2001, where it has remained since. Since China had experienced recurring food crises prior to 1978, it's economic reform started in the agricultural sector. The government both allowed market prices for agricultural goods over state-mandated minimum production levels, and replaced the then existing collective farming system with the household responsibility system. Between 1978 and 1984, total factor productivity in the agricultural sector grew 5.62%/year - 47% overall. This started a structural transformation that reallocated large numbers of the workforce from agriculture to industry. Thus, from 1978 to 1984, agriculture's share of total employment fell from 69% to 50% - over 49 million workers made available, simply by improving incentives without much change in production technologies. Most of those newly released from agriculture workers went to work in rural industrial enterprises set up by township and village-level governments (TVEs). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Mind-Blown-Audiobook/B01IBYJD4U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind = Blown Subtitle: Amazing Facts About This Weird, Hilarious, Insane World Author: Matthew Santoro Narrator: Matthew Santoro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Mind = Blown, written and read by Matthew Santoro. Warning: this audiobook will blow your mind. Matthew Santoro is a fact-filled YouTube sensation. Now comes his first ever book, packed full of trivia, laughs and facts that seem too mind melting to be true. From video game characters that were based on real people to myths you still believe about space, Santoro brings together the world's most amazing facts in mind-boggling top 10 lists and myth-busting revelations. Did you know that it's illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament? Or that under extreme pressure, peanut butter can be turned into diamonds? If you like to learn new things and laugh a little while you're at it, you won't believe what you'll discover in Mind = Blown. Matthew Santoro is a YouTube star whose videos have been viewed more than 500 million times. He is best known for his top 10 lists of strange and surprising facts and his popular series, 50 Things to Blow Your Mind. A former accountant, he won the 2015 Hubub #AcademySocial award as well as the fan vote for the 2015 Shorty Awards YouTube Star of the Year. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Www.youtube.com/MatthewSantoro. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Santoro) Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:02:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Mind-Blown-Audiobook/B01IBYJD4U thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind = Blown Subtitle: Amazing Facts About This Weird, Hilarious, Insane World Author: Matthew Santoro Narrator: Matthew Santoro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Mind = Blown, written and read by Matthew Santoro. Warning: this audiobook will blow your mind. Matthew Santoro is a fact-filled YouTube sensation. Now comes his first ever book, packed full of trivia, laughs and facts that seem too mind melting to be true. From video game characters that were based on real people to myths you still believe about space, Santoro brings together the world's most amazing facts in mind-boggling top 10 lists and myth-busting revelations. Did you know that it's illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament? Or that under extreme pressure, peanut butter can be turned into diamonds? If you like to learn new things and laugh a little while you're at it, you won't believe what you'll discover in Mind = Blown. Matthew Santoro is a YouTube star whose videos have been viewed more than 500 million times. He is best known for his top 10 lists of strange and surprising facts and his popular series, 50 Things to Blow Your Mind. A former accountant, he won the 2015 Hubub #AcademySocial award as well as the fan vote for the 2015 Shorty Awards YouTube Star of the Year. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Www.youtube.com/MatthewSantoro. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mind = Blown Subtitle: Amazing Facts About This Weird, Hilarious, Insane World Author: Matthew Santoro Narrator: Matthew Santoro Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-09-16 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of Mind = Blown, written and read by Matthew Santoro. Warning: this audiobook will blow your mind. Matthew Santoro is a fact-filled YouTube sensation. Now comes his first ever book, packed full of trivia, laughs and facts that seem too mind melting to be true. From video game characters that were based on real people to myths you still believe about space, Santoro brings together the world's most amazing facts in mind-boggling top 10 lists and myth-busting revelations. Did you know that it's illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament? Or that under extreme pressure, peanut butter can be turned into diamonds? If you like to learn new things and laugh a little while you're at it, you won't believe what you'll discover in Mind = Blown. Matthew Santoro is a YouTube star whose videos have been viewed more than 500 million times. He is best known for his top 10 lists of strange and surprising facts and his popular series, 50 Things to Blow Your Mind. A former accountant, he won the 2015 Hubub #AcademySocial award as well as the fan vote for the 2015 Shorty Awards YouTube Star of the Year. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Www.youtube.com/MatthewSantoro. Members Reviews: Terrible irritating narration This is one of those books where the author was a terrible choice for narration. The over the top shouty delivery throughout this book is so frustrating and distracting that's it's near impossible to take in the content. Really not worth it. i really loved... i really loved the voice over of Matthew Santoro which i want an option for every book to be read by his voice Great facts and we'll explained but you should know, the audiobook misses out the opportunity to display pictures and many if not all the facts are in the authors Youtube channel. I souks recommend watching them or purchasing the print version of the book. Still good though. worth a listen this book is great. fun full of facts. will listen to again. handy trivia for dinner table full of fun facts, but biased great while listening on a long drive, but a couple of fact or entries felt biased, like how horses are not good pets, as they are "transport animals and not companions" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/All-Fired-Up-Audiobook/B007HPKHIQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Fired Up Subtitle: Tales of a Country Fireman Author: Malcolm Castle Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Eighteen-year-old Malcolm Castle became a fireman so he could rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress. He didn't realise he would also be jumping into slurry pits to rescue cows, horses and any number of other unfortunate animals. Nothing about the country fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. Yes, he had to face the heart-stopping dramas and tragedies of farm and house fires. But as the newest member of the service he was also first in line when swans began to terrorise the high street, when a sheepdog got his head caught in a broken fence panel - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. His early days in the brigade in the late 1970's and early '80s was a time when crews tackled fires wearing plastic leggings, plastic gloves and cork hats covered in highly flammable gloss paint. Funny, moving and gloriously nostalgic, All Fired Up paints a unique portrait of rural Britain - and shows just how surprising a fireman's life can be. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Malcolm Castle) Thu, 15 Mar 2012 02:07:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/All-Fired-Up-Audiobook/B007HPKHIQ thebookvoice.com 08:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Fired Up Subtitle: Tales of a Country Fireman Author: Malcolm Castle Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Eighteen-year-old Malcolm Castle became a fireman so he could rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress. He didn't realise he would also be jumping into slurry pits to rescue cows, horses and any number of other unfortunate animals. Nothing about the country fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. Yes, he had to face the heart-stopping dramas and tragedies of farm and house fires. But as the newest member of the service he was also first in line when swans began to terrorise the high street, when a sheepdog got his head caught in a broken fence panel - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. His early days in the brigade in the late 1970's and early '80s was a time when crews tackled fires wearing plastic leggings, plastic gloves and cork hats covered in highly flammable gloss paint. Funny, moving and gloriously nostalgic, All Fired Up paints a unique portrait of rural Britain - and shows just how surprising a fireman's life can be. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Fired Up Subtitle: Tales of a Country Fireman Author: Malcolm Castle Narrator: Dean Williamson Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-12 Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Eighteen-year-old Malcolm Castle became a fireman so he could rush into burning buildings to save fair damsels in distress. He didn't realise he would also be jumping into slurry pits to rescue cows, horses and any number of other unfortunate animals. Nothing about the country fire service was quite what Malcolm expected when he joined the watch in Shrewsbury. Yes, he had to face the heart-stopping dramas and tragedies of farm and house fires. But as the newest member of the service he was also first in line when swans began to terrorise the high street, when a sheepdog got his head caught in a broken fence panel - and when a flock of owls got stuck on the roof of his local pub. His early days in the brigade in the late 1970's and early '80s was a time when crews tackled fires wearing plastic leggings, plastic gloves and cork hats covered in highly flammable gloss paint. Funny, moving and gloriously nostalgic, All Fired Up paints a unique portrait of rural Britain - and shows just how surprising a fireman's life can be. Members Reviews: Loved it What made the experience of listening to All Fired Up the most enjoyable? The narrator was very good and the stories were wonderful What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The main character was solid and identifiable. The stories felt real. What does Dean Williamson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Well-crafted vocal differences indicating different personality types. A really enjoyable read. Really enjoyed this. Could relate to the young fireman in training and his passion to qualify. Portrays the importance of the role of firefighter and pride of being part of a disciplined team. The shared fun comes across making a pleasant read. Of the professional stories I have read, teachers, doctors, nurses this is the one I have enjoyed the most. The reader portrays the emotions well whilst the story tells the tale of the diverse calling of the fire brigade. Really enjoyed this book and if there is a sequel I will most definitely read it. Fantastic Fireman's Memoir I loved Malcom Castle's memoir "All Fired Up". Laugh out loud funny, sad and realistically told. Beautifully written and masterfully narratef by Dean Williamson. I do hope that he's written more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/An-Almost-Perfect-Christmas-Audiobook/B075H2XSVQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Almost Perfect Christmas Author: Nina Stibbe Narrator: Nina Stibbe Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of An Almost Perfect Christmas, written and read by Nina Stibbe. 'I vowed from a young age never to cook a turkey, and I never have - unless you count turkey mince (which you don't). I've seen the damage turkeys can do and the tyrannical hold they have over otherwise robust, rational people and my mother. My mother is not a foodie. But for as long as I can remember, once a year she becomes possessed of a profound and desperate need to serve up a perfect roast turkey. Faced with a walk into the village, though, she might think "oh, f*ck it" and decide to get a frozen one from Bejams on the 23rd and leave it to defrost in the downstairs toilet for not quite 48 hours.' From dry turkeys to Christmas pudding fires, from the perfect present for teacher to the risks and rewards of regifting, Nina Stibbe offers her inimitable wisdom and humour on the most wonderful time of the year. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nina Stibbe) Thu, 02 Nov 2017 09:46:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/An-Almost-Perfect-Christmas-Audiobook/B075H2XSVQ thebookvoice.com 03:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Almost Perfect Christmas Author: Nina Stibbe Narrator: Nina Stibbe Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of An Almost Perfect Christmas, written and read by Nina Stibbe. 'I vowed from a young age never to cook a turkey, and I never have - unless you count turkey mince (which you don't). I've seen the damage turkeys can do and the tyrannical hold they have over otherwise robust, rational people and my mother. My mother is not a foodie. But for as long as I can remember, once a year she becomes possessed of a profound and desperate need to serve up a perfect roast turkey. Faced with a walk into the village, though, she might think "oh, f*ck it" and decide to get a frozen one from Bejams on the 23rd and leave it to defrost in the downstairs toilet for not quite 48 hours.' From dry turkeys to Christmas pudding fires, from the perfect present for teacher to the risks and rewards of regifting, Nina Stibbe offers her inimitable wisdom and humour on the most wonderful time of the year. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Almost Perfect Christmas Author: Nina Stibbe Narrator: Nina Stibbe Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-17 Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Penguin presents the audiobook edition of An Almost Perfect Christmas, written and read by Nina Stibbe. 'I vowed from a young age never to cook a turkey, and I never have - unless you count turkey mince (which you don't). I've seen the damage turkeys can do and the tyrannical hold they have over otherwise robust, rational people and my mother. My mother is not a foodie. But for as long as I can remember, once a year she becomes possessed of a profound and desperate need to serve up a perfect roast turkey. Faced with a walk into the village, though, she might think "oh, f*ck it" and decide to get a frozen one from Bejams on the 23rd and leave it to defrost in the downstairs toilet for not quite 48 hours.' From dry turkeys to Christmas pudding fires, from the perfect present for teacher to the risks and rewards of regifting, Nina Stibbe offers her inimitable wisdom and humour on the most wonderful time of the year. Members Reviews: A bit dull Sounded much more interesting when reviewed by Womens Hour. Moments of mirth but generally a bit dull. Too repetitive, I struggled to chapter 6 & stopped Nina, I do love your writing but not this time. Too much stopping and starting, alot of pointless listing being narrated. I'd hoped to learn something new, something to make Christmas less stressful but, I didn't. Short but sweet Lovely observations by Nina as always. Laugh out loud at points. Just not long enough! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Hunting-Season-Audiobook/B017HWZX1E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting Season Subtitle: James Foley, ISIS, and the Kidnapping Campaign That Started a War Author: James Harkin Narrator: Paul Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Based on his groundbreaking reporting for Vanity Fair, Hunting Season is award-winning journalist James Harkin's harrowing investigation into the abduction, captivity, and execution of James Foley and the fate of more than two dozen other ISIS hostages. On August 19, 2014, the jihadist rebel group known as ISIS uploaded a video to YouTube. Entitled "Message to America", the clip depicted the final moments of American journalist James Foley's life - and the gruesome aftermath of his beheading at the hands of a masked executioner. Foley's murder - and the choreographed killings that would follow - captured the world's attention, and the Islamic State's kidnapping campaign exploded into war. Hunting Season is a riveting account of how the world's newest and most powerful terror franchise came to target Western hostages, who was behind it, and why almost no one knew about it until it was too late. 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 (James Harkin) Tue, 10 Nov 2015 00:29:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Hunting-Season-Audiobook/B017HWZX1E thebookvoice.com 06:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting Season Subtitle: James Foley, ISIS, and the Kidnapping Campaign That Started a War Author: James Harkin Narrator: Paul Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Based on his groundbreaking reporting for Vanity Fair, Hunting Season is award-winning journalist James Harkin's harrowing investigation into the abduction, captivity, and execution of James Foley and the fate of more than two dozen other ISIS hostages. On August 19, 2014, the jihadist rebel group known as ISIS uploaded a video to YouTube. Entitled "Message to America", the clip depicted the final moments of American journalist James Foley's life - and the gruesome aftermath of his beheading at the hands of a masked executioner. Foley's murder - and the choreographed killings that would follow - captured the world's attention, and the Islamic State's kidnapping campaign exploded into war. Hunting Season is a riveting account of how the world's newest and most powerful terror franchise came to target Western hostages, who was behind it, and why almost no one knew about it until it was too late. 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/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hunting Season Subtitle: James Foley, ISIS, and the Kidnapping Campaign That Started a War Author: James Harkin Narrator: Paul Fox Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Based on his groundbreaking reporting for Vanity Fair, Hunting Season is award-winning journalist James Harkin's harrowing investigation into the abduction, captivity, and execution of James Foley and the fate of more than two dozen other ISIS hostages. On August 19, 2014, the jihadist rebel group known as ISIS uploaded a video to YouTube. Entitled "Message to America", the clip depicted the final moments of American journalist James Foley's life - and the gruesome aftermath of his beheading at the hands of a masked executioner. Foley's murder - and the choreographed killings that would follow - captured the world's attention, and the Islamic State's kidnapping campaign exploded into war. Hunting Season is a riveting account of how the world's newest and most powerful terror franchise came to target Western hostages, who was behind it, and why almost no one knew about it until it was too late. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: this book explains one of the beginnings to the monstrocity ... this book explains one of the beginnings to the monstrocity of ISIS and how barbaric they really are. It is hard to digest the treatment James Foley endured. A journo's skim of the future Superficial. A journo wondering why, repeating the same paragraphs. When it is all obvious. But if you know nothing about ISIS, then this is a good start. Five Stars Great read https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Alien-Landing-Audiobook/B00HSOYCEG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Landing Subtitle: Beppe Grillo and the Advent of Dotcom Politics Author: John Hooper Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Direct democracy can no longer be thought of as something that belongs to the future.... This is the scarcely believable story of how, in just over three years, a political dotcom grew to become one of the most powerful forces in the affairs of a country of 60 million people. At the general election in Italy this year, Beppe Grillos Five Star Movement, which has its headquarters on a website, took a quarter of the vote - more than Silvio Berlusconis party. Such is the weight of Grillos following in the new parliament that his movement was able to block the formation of a new government, paralyzing the politics of the nation for more than two months. In a fast-moving narrative, John Hooper tells the story of how an unlikely partnership between an angry, exhibitionist comedian and a retiring Web consultant took Italy by storm. Drawing on extensive interviews with Grillo and his publicity-shy co-founder, Gianroberto Casaleggio, he looks at the reasons for the Five Star Movements giddying rise and highlights both its revolutionary aspirations and inherent contradictions. He considers whether Grillo is - as the German magazine Der Spiegel branded him - "the most dangerous man Europe", or the pioneer of a digital transformation that will change all of our lives. John Hooper is Italy Correspondent of the Economist and Southern Europe Editor of the Guardian. He has reported for almost 25 years from the countries of the Mediterranean. His book, The Spaniards (since revised and updated as The New Spaniards) won the Allen Lane Award for a best first work of nonfiction. Hooper is also the author of the best-selling Kindle Single Fatal Voyage, which tells the story of the wrecking of the Costa Concordia and was described in The New York Times as "equal parts thriller and elegy". biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Hooper) Thu, 16 Jan 2014 12:48:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Alien-Landing-Audiobook/B00HSOYCEG thebookvoice.com 01:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Landing Subtitle: Beppe Grillo and the Advent of Dotcom Politics Author: John Hooper Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Direct democracy can no longer be thought of as something that belongs to the future.... This is the scarcely believable story of how, in just over three years, a political dotcom grew to become one of the most powerful forces in the affairs of a country of 60 million people. At the general election in Italy this year, Beppe Grillos Five Star Movement, which has its headquarters on a website, took a quarter of the vote - more than Silvio Berlusconis party. Such is the weight of Grillos following in the new parliament that his movement was able to block the formation of a new government, paralyzing the politics of the nation for more than two months. In a fast-moving narrative, John Hooper tells the story of how an unlikely partnership between an angry, exhibitionist comedian and a retiring Web consultant took Italy by storm. Drawing on extensive interviews with Grillo and his publicity-shy co-founder, Gianroberto Casaleggio, he looks at the reasons for the Five Star Movements giddying rise and highlights both its revolutionary aspirations and inherent contradictions. He considers whether Grillo is - as the German magazine Der Spiegel branded him - "the most dangerous man Europe", or the pioneer of a digital transformation that will change all of our lives. John Hooper is Italy Correspondent of the Economist and Southern Europe Editor of the Guardian. He has reported for almost 25 years from the countries of the Mediterranean. His book, The Spaniards (since revised and updated as The New Spaniards) won the Allen Lane Award for a best first work of nonfiction. Hooper is also the author of the best-selling Kindle Single Fatal Voyage, which tells the story of the wrecking of the Costa Concordia and was described in The New York Times as "equal parts thriller and elegy". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alien Landing Subtitle: Beppe Grillo and the Advent of Dotcom Politics Author: John Hooper Narrator: John Sackville Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-16-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Direct democracy can no longer be thought of as something that belongs to the future.... This is the scarcely believable story of how, in just over three years, a political dotcom grew to become one of the most powerful forces in the affairs of a country of 60 million people. At the general election in Italy this year, Beppe Grillos Five Star Movement, which has its headquarters on a website, took a quarter of the vote - more than Silvio Berlusconis party. Such is the weight of Grillos following in the new parliament that his movement was able to block the formation of a new government, paralyzing the politics of the nation for more than two months. In a fast-moving narrative, John Hooper tells the story of how an unlikely partnership between an angry, exhibitionist comedian and a retiring Web consultant took Italy by storm. Drawing on extensive interviews with Grillo and his publicity-shy co-founder, Gianroberto Casaleggio, he looks at the reasons for the Five Star Movements giddying rise and highlights both its revolutionary aspirations and inherent contradictions. He considers whether Grillo is - as the German magazine Der Spiegel branded him - "the most dangerous man Europe", or the pioneer of a digital transformation that will change all of our lives. John Hooper is Italy Correspondent of the Economist and Southern Europe Editor of the Guardian. He has reported for almost 25 years from the countries of the Mediterranean. His book, The Spaniards (since revised and updated as The New Spaniards) won the Allen Lane Award for a best first work of nonfiction. Hooper is also the author of the best-selling Kindle Single Fatal Voyage, which tells the story of the wrecking of the Costa Concordia and was described in The New York Times as "equal parts thriller and elegy". Members Reviews: interesting, but for a narrow audience This book will be of interest to anyone who follows Italian politics, politics and democracy in general, and the way voters can be persuaded (or otherwise). It covers the Grillo phenomenon and offers interesting insights into the background and operations of the 'movement'. It is a specialist topic so probably not for the general reader. The narrator did a reasonable job, but a couple of pronunciation clangers spoiled the overall performance (ci in Italian is pronounced chee, not kee). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Just-Violence-Audiobook/B0777R5SGG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Violence Subtitle: Torture and Human Rights in the Eyes of the Police (Stanford Studies in Human Rights) Author: Rachel Wahl Narrator: Colleen Patrick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Police who engage in torture are condemned by human rights activists, the media, and people across the world who shudder at their brutality. Stark revelations about torture by American forces at places like Guantanamo Bay have stoked a fascination with torture and debates about human rights. Yet despite this interest, the public knows little about the officers who actually commit such violence. Just Violence reveals the moral perspective of perpetrators and how they respond to human rights efforts. Through interviews with law enforcers in India, Rachel Wahl uncovers the beliefs that motivate officers who use and support torture, and how these beliefs shape their responses to international human rights norms. Although on the surface Indian officers' subversion of human rights may seem to be a case of "local culture" resisting global norms, officers see human rights as in keeping with their religious and cultural traditions, and view Western countries as the primary human rights violators. However, the police do not condemn the United States for violations; on the contrary, for Indian police, Guantanamo Bay justifies torture in New Delhi. This book follows the attempts of human rights workers to both persuade and coerce officers into compliance. As Wahl explains, current human rights strategies can undermine each other, leaving the movement with complex dilemmas regarding whether to work with or against perpetrators. The book is published by Stanford University Press. "This provocative book offers new insights into human rights education and the enduring tensions between rights and security." (Sally Engle Merry) Will resonate widely with academics and practitioners who want to better understand how local cultures vernacularize ideas about human rights." (Jack Snyder Columbia Uni University) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rachel Wahl) Thu, 09 Nov 2017 07:15:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Just-Violence-Audiobook/B0777R5SGG thebookvoice.com 09:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Violence Subtitle: Torture and Human Rights in the Eyes of the Police (Stanford Studies in Human Rights) Author: Rachel Wahl Narrator: Colleen Patrick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Police who engage in torture are condemned by human rights activists, the media, and people across the world who shudder at their brutality. Stark revelations about torture by American forces at places like Guantanamo Bay have stoked a fascination with torture and debates about human rights. Yet despite this interest, the public knows little about the officers who actually commit such violence. Just Violence reveals the moral perspective of perpetrators and how they respond to human rights efforts. Through interviews with law enforcers in India, Rachel Wahl uncovers the beliefs that motivate officers who use and support torture, and how these beliefs shape their responses to international human rights norms. Although on the surface Indian officers' subversion of human rights may seem to be a case of "local culture" resisting global norms, officers see human rights as in keeping with their religious and cultural traditions, and view Western countries as the primary human rights violators. However, the police do not condemn the United States for violations; on the contrary, for Indian police, Guantanamo Bay justifies torture in New Delhi. This book follows the attempts of human rights workers to both persuade and coerce officers into compliance. As Wahl explains, current human rights strategies can undermine each other, leaving the movement with complex dilemmas regarding whether to work with or against perpetrators. The book is published by Stanford University Press. "This provocative book offers new insights into human rights education and the enduring tensions between rights and security." (Sally Engle Merry) Will resonate widely with academics and practitioners who want to better understand how local cultures vernacularize ideas about human rights." (Jack Snyder Columbia Uni University) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Just Violence Subtitle: Torture and Human Rights in the Eyes of the Police (Stanford Studies in Human Rights) Author: Rachel Wahl Narrator: Colleen Patrick Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Police who engage in torture are condemned by human rights activists, the media, and people across the world who shudder at their brutality. Stark revelations about torture by American forces at places like Guantanamo Bay have stoked a fascination with torture and debates about human rights. Yet despite this interest, the public knows little about the officers who actually commit such violence. Just Violence reveals the moral perspective of perpetrators and how they respond to human rights efforts. Through interviews with law enforcers in India, Rachel Wahl uncovers the beliefs that motivate officers who use and support torture, and how these beliefs shape their responses to international human rights norms. Although on the surface Indian officers' subversion of human rights may seem to be a case of "local culture" resisting global norms, officers see human rights as in keeping with their religious and cultural traditions, and view Western countries as the primary human rights violators. However, the police do not condemn the United States for violations; on the contrary, for Indian police, Guantanamo Bay justifies torture in New Delhi. This book follows the attempts of human rights workers to both persuade and coerce officers into compliance. As Wahl explains, current human rights strategies can undermine each other, leaving the movement with complex dilemmas regarding whether to work with or against perpetrators. The book is published by Stanford University Press. "This provocative book offers new insights into human rights education and the enduring tensions between rights and security." (Sally Engle Merry) Will resonate widely with academics and practitioners who want to better understand how local cultures vernacularize ideas about human rights." (Jack Snyder Columbia Uni University) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Writers-Room-Audiobook/B01N7GK9PX Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Writer's Room Author: Charlotte Wood Narrator: Ailsa Piper, Kellie Jones, Troy Planet Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-17 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Charlotte Woods The Writer's Room is essential for writers at all stages of their careers, and also pure pleasure for booklovers everywhere. Charlotte's interviews with a wide variety of well-known writers, range in topic from the subject matter of the writers' work to intricate - and intimate - revelations about the ways in which they work. Frank about the failures and successes, the struggles and triumphs of the writing life, this is a must for writers. Critic Reviews: "For writers, an indispensable resource; for readers, a pure pleasure." (Geordie Williamson) "A bold and generous enterprise...a valuable resource for writers, teachers and [those] intrigued by the psychology and craft of making fiction." (The Australian) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Wood) Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:45:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Writers-Room-Audiobook/B01N7GK9PX thebookvoice.com 10:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Writer's Room Author: Charlotte Wood Narrator: Ailsa Piper, Kellie Jones, Troy Planet Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-17 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Charlotte Woods The Writer's Room is essential for writers at all stages of their careers, and also pure pleasure for booklovers everywhere. Charlotte's interviews with a wide variety of well-known writers, range in topic from the subject matter of the writers' work to intricate - and intimate - revelations about the ways in which they work. Frank about the failures and successes, the struggles and triumphs of the writing life, this is a must for writers. Critic Reviews: "For writers, an indispensable resource; for readers, a pure pleasure." (Geordie Williamson) "A bold and generous enterprise...a valuable resource for writers, teachers and [those] intrigued by the psychology and craft of making fiction." (The Australian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Writer's Room Author: Charlotte Wood Narrator: Ailsa Piper, Kellie Jones, Troy Planet Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-17 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Charlotte Woods The Writer's Room is essential for writers at all stages of their careers, and also pure pleasure for booklovers everywhere. Charlotte's interviews with a wide variety of well-known writers, range in topic from the subject matter of the writers' work to intricate - and intimate - revelations about the ways in which they work. Frank about the failures and successes, the struggles and triumphs of the writing life, this is a must for writers. Critic Reviews: "For writers, an indispensable resource; for readers, a pure pleasure." (Geordie Williamson) "A bold and generous enterprise...a valuable resource for writers, teachers and [those] intrigued by the psychology and craft of making fiction." (The Australian) Members Reviews: Five Stars Absolutely love reading about the various author's writing processes and experiences. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Most-Criminal-Places-in-the-World-Audiobook/B01MT637CB Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Most Criminal Places in the World Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-17 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Since the end of the Cold War, universal authorities have failed to keep pace with economic globalization, which is why extraordinary ingenuity in finance, communication, trade, and travel has created success, but it has also given rise to many prospects for felons to flourish their business. Illegal merchandise is obtained from one continent, trafficked to another, and promoted and sold in the third. Gangs today are transcontinental problems, a danger to safety, particularly in poor and conflict cantered nations. Corruption is stimulating exploitation, penetrating trade and politics, and hampering the growth of the country. Human trafficking, drug cartels, counterfeit products, cybercrime, firearms, and smuggling migrants and environmental resources are the main areas where crime is flourishing and there is nothing that seems to be able to put a stop to these activities. biacuaduc@gmail.com (IntroBooks) Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:34:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Most-Criminal-Places-in-the-World-Audiobook/B01MT637CB thebookvoice.com 00:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Most Criminal Places in the World Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-17 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Since the end of the Cold War, universal authorities have failed to keep pace with economic globalization, which is why extraordinary ingenuity in finance, communication, trade, and travel has created success, but it has also given rise to many prospects for felons to flourish their business. Illegal merchandise is obtained from one continent, trafficked to another, and promoted and sold in the third. Gangs today are transcontinental problems, a danger to safety, particularly in poor and conflict cantered nations. Corruption is stimulating exploitation, penetrating trade and politics, and hampering the growth of the country. Human trafficking, drug cartels, counterfeit products, cybercrime, firearms, and smuggling migrants and environmental resources are the main areas where crime is flourishing and there is nothing that seems to be able to put a stop to these activities. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Most Criminal Places in the World Author: IntroBooks Narrator: Andrea Giordani Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 01-06-17 Publisher: IntroBooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Since the end of the Cold War, universal authorities have failed to keep pace with economic globalization, which is why extraordinary ingenuity in finance, communication, trade, and travel has created success, but it has also given rise to many prospects for felons to flourish their business. Illegal merchandise is obtained from one continent, trafficked to another, and promoted and sold in the third. Gangs today are transcontinental problems, a danger to safety, particularly in poor and conflict cantered nations. Corruption is stimulating exploitation, penetrating trade and politics, and hampering the growth of the country. Human trafficking, drug cartels, counterfeit products, cybercrime, firearms, and smuggling migrants and environmental resources are the main areas where crime is flourishing and there is nothing that seems to be able to put a stop to these activities. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Van-Goghs-Ear-Audiobook/B01HU2WQVG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh's Ear Subtitle: The True Story Author: Bernadette Murphy Narrator: Su Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On a dark night in Provence in December 1888 Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear. It is an act that has come to define him. Yet for more than a century biographers and historians seeking definitive facts about what happened that night have been left with more questions than answers. In Van Goghs Ear Bernadette Murphy sets out to discover exactly what happened that night in Arles. Why would an artist at the height of his powers commit such a brutal act? Who was the mysterious 'Rachel' to whom he presented his macabre gift? Was it just his lobe, or did Van Gogh really cut off his entire ear? Her investigation takes us from major museums to the dusty contents of forgotten archives, vividly reconstructing the world in which Van Gogh moved the madams and prostitutes, café patrons and police inspectors, his beloved brother Theo and his fellow artist and house-guest Paul Gauguin. With exclusive revelations and new research about the ear and about Rachel, Bernadette Murphy proposes a bold new hypothesis about what was occurring in Van Goghs heart and mind as he made a mysterious delivery to her doorstep that fateful night. Van Goghs Ear is a compelling detective story and a journey of discovery. It is also a portrait of a painter creating his most iconic and revolutionary work, pushing himself ever closer to greatness even as he edged towards madness and one fateful sweep of the blade that would resonate through the ages. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Bernadette Murphy) Tue, 12 Jul 2016 02:20:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Van-Goghs-Ear-Audiobook/B01HU2WQVG thebookvoice.com 09:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh's Ear Subtitle: The True Story Author: Bernadette Murphy Narrator: Su Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On a dark night in Provence in December 1888 Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear. It is an act that has come to define him. Yet for more than a century biographers and historians seeking definitive facts about what happened that night have been left with more questions than answers. In Van Goghs Ear Bernadette Murphy sets out to discover exactly what happened that night in Arles. Why would an artist at the height of his powers commit such a brutal act? Who was the mysterious 'Rachel' to whom he presented his macabre gift? Was it just his lobe, or did Van Gogh really cut off his entire ear? Her investigation takes us from major museums to the dusty contents of forgotten archives, vividly reconstructing the world in which Van Gogh moved the madams and prostitutes, café patrons and police inspectors, his beloved brother Theo and his fellow artist and house-guest Paul Gauguin. With exclusive revelations and new research about the ear and about Rachel, Bernadette Murphy proposes a bold new hypothesis about what was occurring in Van Goghs heart and mind as he made a mysterious delivery to her doorstep that fateful night. Van Goghs Ear is a compelling detective story and a journey of discovery. It is also a portrait of a painter creating his most iconic and revolutionary work, pushing himself ever closer to greatness even as he edged towards madness and one fateful sweep of the blade that would resonate through the ages. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Van Gogh's Ear Subtitle: The True Story Author: Bernadette Murphy Narrator: Su Douglas Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 07-12-16 Publisher: Random House Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On a dark night in Provence in December 1888 Vincent van Gogh cut off his ear. It is an act that has come to define him. Yet for more than a century biographers and historians seeking definitive facts about what happened that night have been left with more questions than answers. In Van Goghs Ear Bernadette Murphy sets out to discover exactly what happened that night in Arles. Why would an artist at the height of his powers commit such a brutal act? Who was the mysterious 'Rachel' to whom he presented his macabre gift? Was it just his lobe, or did Van Gogh really cut off his entire ear? Her investigation takes us from major museums to the dusty contents of forgotten archives, vividly reconstructing the world in which Van Gogh moved the madams and prostitutes, café patrons and police inspectors, his beloved brother Theo and his fellow artist and house-guest Paul Gauguin. With exclusive revelations and new research about the ear and about Rachel, Bernadette Murphy proposes a bold new hypothesis about what was occurring in Van Goghs heart and mind as he made a mysterious delivery to her doorstep that fateful night. Van Goghs Ear is a compelling detective story and a journey of discovery. It is also a portrait of a painter creating his most iconic and revolutionary work, pushing himself ever closer to greatness even as he edged towards madness and one fateful sweep of the blade that would resonate through the ages. Members Reviews: Compelling Well research and fascinating. Changed my thoughts about one of my favourite painters. Sadly let down by the reader who reads all the English text extremely well...and then totally ruins the overall experience by totally lacking in linguistic ability. Both French and Dutch pronunciation painful in the extreme. Sad. Superb Detective Story That Destroys Myths Written like a thriller, I loved the concrete details, in depth analysis and remarkable detailed historical research that flesh out the story of Van Gogh, his relationships and environs. Great book, terrible reader This book captures the thrill of research and explodes many posthumous myths about its subject. However, I was really sorry I had not read it in hard copy as the narration here is of incredibly poor quality. The pronunciation of the French is all over the place, but worse, the reader's emphasis is frequently wrong and her delivery is weirdly staccato, making it very difficult to understand an already complex story. I'd be livid if I was the author as this wonderful book deserves better. EXCELLENT This is an inspired work, the detail gone into amazing. If you like Vincent van Gough you will love this - the real story of his life & paintings. Wonderful story but so hard to listen to! Would you consider the audio edition of Van Gogh's Ear to be better than the print version? There is rather too much about the author's search; more needed about Van Gogh rather than the author's difficulty in catching a certain train. The audio edition is so hard to listen to, as the reader constantly emphasises the wrong words, and mispronounces words as well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Who-Stole-My-Spear-Audiobook/B01EM9JOQK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Stole My Spear? Author: Tim Samuels Narrator: Tim Samuels Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Men are four times as likely to take their own lives, make up 95 percent of the prison population and are nine times as likely to be separated from their children. And thats not even to mention the countless other existential, professional, spiritual, social, familial and physical crises that afflict so many men today. This sharply intelligent but also deadly funny book answers many questions concerning what it's like to be a man and brings us all closer to understanding the issues effecting men - and how best to be one. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tim Samuels) Thu, 05 May 2016 11:15:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Who-Stole-My-Spear-Audiobook/B01EM9JOQK thebookvoice.com 08:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Stole My Spear? Author: Tim Samuels Narrator: Tim Samuels Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Men are four times as likely to take their own lives, make up 95 percent of the prison population and are nine times as likely to be separated from their children. And thats not even to mention the countless other existential, professional, spiritual, social, familial and physical crises that afflict so many men today. This sharply intelligent but also deadly funny book answers many questions concerning what it's like to be a man and brings us all closer to understanding the issues effecting men - and how best to be one. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Stole My Spear? Author: Tim Samuels Narrator: Tim Samuels Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-16 Publisher: Jammer Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Men are four times as likely to take their own lives, make up 95 percent of the prison population and are nine times as likely to be separated from their children. And thats not even to mention the countless other existential, professional, spiritual, social, familial and physical crises that afflict so many men today. This sharply intelligent but also deadly funny book answers many questions concerning what it's like to be a man and brings us all closer to understanding the issues effecting men - and how best to be one. Members Reviews: A sensitive and sensible essay about the identity crisis men are going through today. While at times very funny, this is mostly a very thoughtful book about what it means to be a a man in Western society today, a society that leaves little space for much of what made men men for thousands and thousands of years of human history. Happily, Tim Samuels is not a reactionary preaching in favour of a return to some sort of mythical male nirvana , probably impossible given the number of forces that have created our present reality. However he does argue persuasively for the "rehabilitation" of a healthy masculinity where boys and men are allowed to be themselves, among others through intense physical activity, martial arts, contact with nature, socializing with other men, engagement in favour of worthwhile causes, adaptation of schooling to the needs of boys... Overall, both a sensitive and sensible description of the issues men are facing in living their masculinity in a more positive manner in today's environment and a very worthwhile read for both men and those who share their lives. Hilarious and moving This was hilarious at times but also incredibly moving. Such a wonderful insight into the male psyche and the challenges of modern man. It's also filled with lots of practical advice and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. Life changing. Required reading for the modern man. And woman. Succinctly and humorously creates awareness of masculinity issues and correlations to contemporary world problems. Very useful for fathers. Tim Samuels might just as well provide us with the perfect metaphor: men donât have their much needed spear ... In the so-called manosphere, this sometimes relentless, digital realm of blogs, blogs, websites, ebooks, old school analogue literature and what have you, it becomes perfectly clear that something is bugging men and that we should be concerned. Clearly, so many boys and men have this nagging feeling somewhere in the realm of depression, melancholy and denial of what was once considered masculine. How to summarise what is going on with men in present day, Western society and itâs feminized pacified culture? Well, Tim Samuels might just as well provide us with the perfect metaphor: men donât have their much needed spear anymore and someone or something has stolen it. Much needed indeed, not only for the guys themselves, but for their partners and ultimately for a culture to thrive and survive as well. From his own personal perspective and experiences in the Manchester of the 1980âs Samuels brilliantly gives insight into what the consequences are when men no longer feel a drive to channel their most inner masculine powers and desires in order to thrive. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Spitfire-Girl-Audiobook/B00PCWB6UY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spitfire Girl Author: Jackie Moggridge Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jackie Moggridge was just nineteen when World War Two broke out. Determined to do her bit, she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary. Ferrying aircraft from factory to frontline was dangerous work, but there was also fun, friendship and even love in the air. At last the world was opening up to women... or at least it seemed to be. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jackie Moggridge) Thu, 04 Dec 2014 06:56:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Spitfire-Girl-Audiobook/B00PCWB6UY thebookvoice.com 08:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spitfire Girl Author: Jackie Moggridge Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jackie Moggridge was just nineteen when World War Two broke out. Determined to do her bit, she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary. Ferrying aircraft from factory to frontline was dangerous work, but there was also fun, friendship and even love in the air. At last the world was opening up to women... or at least it seemed to be. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Spitfire Girl Author: Jackie Moggridge Narrator: Jilly Bond Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-14 Publisher: Lamplight Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jackie Moggridge was just nineteen when World War Two broke out. Determined to do her bit, she joined the Air Transport Auxiliary. Ferrying aircraft from factory to frontline was dangerous work, but there was also fun, friendship and even love in the air. At last the world was opening up to women... or at least it seemed to be. Members Reviews: Exciting Life Dolores Theresa Sorour was born in Pretoria South Africa where she gained her A flying license as a very young girl. She chose the name Jackie for herself after her hockey-playing heroine Jackie Rissik. At age 17 she was the first woman to do a parachute jump in South Africa. The author tells about going to England in 1938 to obtain her B flying license at the Witney Flying Club in Oxford. At the outbreak of War in September 1939, she was grounded along with all flying cub. Moggridge tells about joining the WAAF and was based in Rye at a radar Station. At the end of July 1940 the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) was formed and she was one of the first to obtain a transfer to ATA as a pilot. Jackie was stationed at the Hatfield Ferry Pool and was one of the youngest female pilots. When the ATA closed down at the end of the War in 1945 she married Reg Moggridge, an Army Captain in Taunton, Devon. The airlines reverted to the pre-war prejudices against women pilots. She raised a family until early in the 1950s when she obtained her Commercial pilots license . The author tells about obtaining a job in 1954 to ferry surplus Spitfires from Cypress to the Burmese Air Force in Rangoon, Burma. She flew surplus fighter jet to the Indian Air Force. She was the only female pilots and was definitely flying into danger. You must read the book to learn of her adventures. Her two fellow pilots on this contract job were Mike Townsend and Charles Lamerton. They wrote a biography of Jackie, telling in-depth about this adventure. Jackie does not cover this event in much detail. The name of the biography is A Woman Pilot. In 1958 she became the first woman Captain for Channel Airways. She describes this part of her life in a great deal of detail. She died in 2004. Jackie describes the trails and difficulties, success and frustration of her life in the sky in an easy to read manner with lots of humor. If you are interested in the women of early aviation or World War II, you will enjoy this book. Jilly Bond narrated the book. Wow Beautiful story. What a woman!! Felt so much emotion listening to this book and felt as if I was in those spitfires with her Fabulous This is a lovely book. The novation is really fitting and the South African accent that slowly fades away towards the end is perfect. Definitely recommend this book. Brilliant biography This is an epic story of a woman ahead of her time, pursuing an incredible lifelong adventure and passion in what was then very much a man's domain. This should be made into a film if it hasn't already. What a great read! Amazing Wonderful book that absorbs you in the world of flying. Amazingly honest and true to life. Wish I could have met you Jackie, thankfully due to trailblazers like you the sky has not been limited by my gender. Thank you. I, like you, cannot imagine doing anything else. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Lucy-Kellaways-History-of-Office-Life-Audiobook/B00EOW1ODW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life Author: Somethin' Else Narrator: Lucy Kellaway Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-13 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In today's Britain, more and more people spend longer at an office than ever before. It dominates lives. It's made more people middle class, transformed the lot of women, raised standards in education and been the reason for many technological advances. But the office itself seems to have no history and people accept without question the way they work now. They endure the charade of the annual appraisal, gawp at endless PowerPoint presentations in interminable meetings and work in open plan offices where colleagues' phone calls to their plumber can be heard. That's just how things are done, but why? For the last 20 years, writer Lucy Kellaway has been an observer of the peculiarities of corporate culture in her column for the Financial Times. In this series, she looks back at the history of office life, including essayist Charles Lamb's account of life at the East India Company in the early 1800s. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Somethin' Else) Thu, 22 Aug 2013 14:33:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Lucy-Kellaways-History-of-Office-Life-Audiobook/B00EOW1ODW thebookvoice.com 02:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life Author: Somethin' Else Narrator: Lucy Kellaway Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-13 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In today's Britain, more and more people spend longer at an office than ever before. It dominates lives. It's made more people middle class, transformed the lot of women, raised standards in education and been the reason for many technological advances. But the office itself seems to have no history and people accept without question the way they work now. They endure the charade of the annual appraisal, gawp at endless PowerPoint presentations in interminable meetings and work in open plan offices where colleagues' phone calls to their plumber can be heard. That's just how things are done, but why? For the last 20 years, writer Lucy Kellaway has been an observer of the peculiarities of corporate culture in her column for the Financial Times. In this series, she looks back at the history of office life, including essayist Charles Lamb's account of life at the East India Company in the early 1800s. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lucy Kellaway's History of Office Life Author: Somethin' Else Narrator: Lucy Kellaway Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-13 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In today's Britain, more and more people spend longer at an office than ever before. It dominates lives. It's made more people middle class, transformed the lot of women, raised standards in education and been the reason for many technological advances. But the office itself seems to have no history and people accept without question the way they work now. They endure the charade of the annual appraisal, gawp at endless PowerPoint presentations in interminable meetings and work in open plan offices where colleagues' phone calls to their plumber can be heard. That's just how things are done, but why? For the last 20 years, writer Lucy Kellaway has been an observer of the peculiarities of corporate culture in her column for the Financial Times. In this series, she looks back at the history of office life, including essayist Charles Lamb's account of life at the East India Company in the early 1800s. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Shaping-of-Us-Audiobook/B077Z4JZQB Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shaping of Us Subtitle: How Everyday Spaces Structure Our Lives, Behaviour, and Well-Being Author: Lily Bernheimer Narrator: Beth Frieden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Little Brown Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us? The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals or cities - mediate community, creativity and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour. Wide-ranging and global examples cover the differences between personalities and nationalities, explore grassroots and mainstream efforts to build environments promoting well-being, and look ahead to what will become of us if we don't listen closely to what we know is good for us. You will learn whether you are a natural 'prospector' or 'refuge' in the office environment, what roundabouts and stoplights say about British and American culture, whether you are guilty of Nimbyism or being drawn to 'ruin porn', and how the half-house may be a common sight in the near future. The environments we inhabit define our identities - from the earliest moments of our evolution to the worlds we build around ourselves. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lily Bernheimer) Tue, 12 Dec 2017 15:25:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Shaping-of-Us-Audiobook/B077Z4JZQB thebookvoice.com 07:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shaping of Us Subtitle: How Everyday Spaces Structure Our Lives, Behaviour, and Well-Being Author: Lily Bernheimer Narrator: Beth Frieden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Little Brown Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us? The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals or cities - mediate community, creativity and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour. Wide-ranging and global examples cover the differences between personalities and nationalities, explore grassroots and mainstream efforts to build environments promoting well-being, and look ahead to what will become of us if we don't listen closely to what we know is good for us. You will learn whether you are a natural 'prospector' or 'refuge' in the office environment, what roundabouts and stoplights say about British and American culture, whether you are guilty of Nimbyism or being drawn to 'ruin porn', and how the half-house may be a common sight in the near future. The environments we inhabit define our identities - from the earliest moments of our evolution to the worlds we build around ourselves. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Shaping of Us Subtitle: How Everyday Spaces Structure Our Lives, Behaviour, and Well-Being Author: Lily Bernheimer Narrator: Beth Frieden Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-17 Publisher: Little Brown Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: What makes everyday spaces work, how do they shape us, and what do they say about us? The spaces we live in - whether public areas, housing, offices, hospitals or cities - mediate community, creativity and our very identity, making us who we are. Using insights from environmental psychology, design, and architecture, The Shaping of Us reveals the often imperceptible ways in which our surroundings influence our behaviour. Wide-ranging and global examples cover the differences between personalities and nationalities, explore grassroots and mainstream efforts to build environments promoting well-being, and look ahead to what will become of us if we don't listen closely to what we know is good for us. You will learn whether you are a natural 'prospector' or 'refuge' in the office environment, what roundabouts and stoplights say about British and American culture, whether you are guilty of Nimbyism or being drawn to 'ruin porn', and how the half-house may be a common sight in the near future. The environments we inhabit define our identities - from the earliest moments of our evolution to the worlds we build around ourselves. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Radicals-Audiobook/B072J4W8XT Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radicals Subtitle: Outsiders Changing the World Author: Jamie Bartlett Narrator: Roger Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Radicals is an exploration of the individuals, groups and movements rejecting the way we live. Jamie Bartlett takes us inside the worlds of innovators, disruptors, idealists and extremists who think society is broken, and believe they know how to fix it. Radicals introduces us to techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, environmentalists striving to save the planet, libertarian movements founding new countries, autonomous cooperatives in self-sustaining micro-societies, and psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and disturbing journey, [] Jamie Bartlett is an expert guide [] he shines an invaluable light on a world that remains determinedly opaque." (Independent on The Dark Net) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jamie Bartlett) Fri, 19 May 2017 18:40:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Radicals-Audiobook/B072J4W8XT thebookvoice.com 10:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radicals Subtitle: Outsiders Changing the World Author: Jamie Bartlett Narrator: Roger Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Radicals is an exploration of the individuals, groups and movements rejecting the way we live. Jamie Bartlett takes us inside the worlds of innovators, disruptors, idealists and extremists who think society is broken, and believe they know how to fix it. Radicals introduces us to techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, environmentalists striving to save the planet, libertarian movements founding new countries, autonomous cooperatives in self-sustaining micro-societies, and psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and disturbing journey, [] Jamie Bartlett is an expert guide [] he shines an invaluable light on a world that remains determinedly opaque." (Independent on The Dark Net) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Radicals Subtitle: Outsiders Changing the World Author: Jamie Bartlett Narrator: Roger Davis Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-17 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Radicals is an exploration of the individuals, groups and movements rejecting the way we live. Jamie Bartlett takes us inside the worlds of innovators, disruptors, idealists and extremists who think society is broken, and believe they know how to fix it. Radicals introduces us to techno-futurists questing for immortality, far-right groups seeking to close borders, environmentalists striving to save the planet, libertarian movements founding new countries, autonomous cooperatives in self-sustaining micro-societies, and psychedelic pioneers attempting to heal society. Critic Reviews: "A fascinating and disturbing journey, [] Jamie Bartlett is an expert guide [] he shines an invaluable light on a world that remains determinedly opaque." (Independent on The Dark Net) Members Reviews: Like Theroux and Ronson but without the neurosis What did you like best about this story? It covered a wide range of societies radicals whilst remaining understanding yet clear eyed. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Given the book was set out into clear distinct chapters it remained fresh when moving on from one person (or group of people) to the next and so listening in one sitting was not a problem. A personal exploration of the ridiculous and extre What was most disappointing about Jamie Bartletts story? Jamie meets only extreme and unrealistic individuals who dont actually have a considered plan of how to change the world. Some are running for President of the United States in a coffin. Others are practising free sex in the name of breaking rules. None provided an alternative and option that could, in any way, be seen as a realistic alternative to the way we operate. Jamie provided a first-person perspective. Little effort was taken to evaluate and test the theories he heard. He was capturing and regurgitating perspective rather than making any meaningful effort to peel back the veneer to understand the elements that had scientific support and those that were fantasy. It left the impression the majority was fantasy, created by societies delusional misfits. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Blood-Ransom-Audiobook/B00WA78CCY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Ransom Subtitle: Stories From the Front Line in the War Against Somali Piracy Author: John Boyle Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: For the first time in history, the navies of the world have united against a common enemy - a couple of thousand rag-tag, underfed men and boys in the western Indian Ocean. Crammed into open boats and armed with ancient AK-47s, they range up to a thousand miles from home shores in Somalia. No one knows how many die at sea. But occasionally they hit the jackpot, seizing vessels and crews to be ransomed for millions of dollars. This is a war that's estimated to have cost the world economy as much as $18 billion in a single year. Lawyer turned award-winning filmmaker John Boyle takes us with him in this investigation into modern-day piracy. We meet all those involved - from pirates to presidents, naval commanders to negotiators, and heroes to hostages. He addresses why these young men are choosing to risk their lives and freedom; the reality of life as a pirate; the defense tactics used by the international navies and shipping vessels; and what happens next.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Boyle) Thu, 07 May 2015 03:57:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Blood-Ransom-Audiobook/B00WA78CCY thebookvoice.com 10:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Ransom Subtitle: Stories From the Front Line in the War Against Somali Piracy Author: John Boyle Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: For the first time in history, the navies of the world have united against a common enemy - a couple of thousand rag-tag, underfed men and boys in the western Indian Ocean. Crammed into open boats and armed with ancient AK-47s, they range up to a thousand miles from home shores in Somalia. No one knows how many die at sea. But occasionally they hit the jackpot, seizing vessels and crews to be ransomed for millions of dollars. This is a war that's estimated to have cost the world economy as much as $18 billion in a single year. Lawyer turned award-winning filmmaker John Boyle takes us with him in this investigation into modern-day piracy. We meet all those involved - from pirates to presidents, naval commanders to negotiators, and heroes to hostages. He addresses why these young men are choosing to risk their lives and freedom; the reality of life as a pirate; the defense tactics used by the international navies and shipping vessels; and what happens next.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blood Ransom Subtitle: Stories From the Front Line in the War Against Somali Piracy Author: John Boyle Narrator: Ric Jerrom Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-15 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: For the first time in history, the navies of the world have united against a common enemy - a couple of thousand rag-tag, underfed men and boys in the western Indian Ocean. Crammed into open boats and armed with ancient AK-47s, they range up to a thousand miles from home shores in Somalia. No one knows how many die at sea. But occasionally they hit the jackpot, seizing vessels and crews to be ransomed for millions of dollars. This is a war that's estimated to have cost the world economy as much as $18 billion in a single year. Lawyer turned award-winning filmmaker John Boyle takes us with him in this investigation into modern-day piracy. We meet all those involved - from pirates to presidents, naval commanders to negotiators, and heroes to hostages. He addresses why these young men are choosing to risk their lives and freedom; the reality of life as a pirate; the defense tactics used by the international navies and shipping vessels; and what happens next.... Members Reviews: Very informative. Offers a unique perspective and possible solutions to the situation in Somalia Good read. Worth the time. It shows how the world has neglected the region and how to possibly save Somalia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Islams-Reign-of-Terror-Audiobook/B00O9ES66S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Islam's Reign of Terror Author: Edward Cline Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: Edward Cline Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Islam's Reign of Terror chronicles the war waged against the U.S. and the West, resulting in over 24,000 acts of terror and tens of thousands of deaths in a campaign to force the world to submit unconditionally to Islam and Sharia Law. It also discusses the West's anemic, evasive response to the war declared against it, and how that insipid response only encourages terrorists and states that sponsor terrorism, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Islam-dominated nations to continue to attack the West. From the numerous executions and murders of individual Westerners to the cowardly Western response to Islamic attacks over the Mohammed cartoons to the latest mass slaughters by jihadists of non-Muslims, this book attempts as broad a pallet of the destructive machinations of Islamic terror possible in a brief document. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Cline) Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:56:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Islams-Reign-of-Terror-Audiobook/B00O9ES66S thebookvoice.com 01:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Islam's Reign of Terror Author: Edward Cline Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: Edward Cline Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Islam's Reign of Terror chronicles the war waged against the U.S. and the West, resulting in over 24,000 acts of terror and tens of thousands of deaths in a campaign to force the world to submit unconditionally to Islam and Sharia Law. It also discusses the West's anemic, evasive response to the war declared against it, and how that insipid response only encourages terrorists and states that sponsor terrorism, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Islam-dominated nations to continue to attack the West. From the numerous executions and murders of individual Westerners to the cowardly Western response to Islamic attacks over the Mohammed cartoons to the latest mass slaughters by jihadists of non-Muslims, this book attempts as broad a pallet of the destructive machinations of Islamic terror possible in a brief document. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Islam's Reign of Terror Author: Edward Cline Narrator: Gregg A. Rizzo Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: Edward Cline Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Islam's Reign of Terror chronicles the war waged against the U.S. and the West, resulting in over 24,000 acts of terror and tens of thousands of deaths in a campaign to force the world to submit unconditionally to Islam and Sharia Law. It also discusses the West's anemic, evasive response to the war declared against it, and how that insipid response only encourages terrorists and states that sponsor terrorism, such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other Islam-dominated nations to continue to attack the West. From the numerous executions and murders of individual Westerners to the cowardly Western response to Islamic attacks over the Mohammed cartoons to the latest mass slaughters by jihadists of non-Muslims, this book attempts as broad a pallet of the destructive machinations of Islamic terror possible in a brief document. Members Reviews: Good read Very informative and covers a lot of topics you might be wondering about, and focuses on current events. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Stone-Virgins-Audiobook/B005VGMG8M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stone Virgins Author: Yvonne Vera Narrator: Danai Gurira Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Yvonne Vera is one of Zimbabwes most acclaimed writers and social critics. The New Yorker calls The Stone Virgins haunting. After decades of guerrilla war, Rhodesia finally succeeded in severing the reigns of British colonial rule. But by 1982, the leadership of Robert Mugabe had led the country toward a horrifying outbreak of violence and brutality. The effects of the liberation are still being confronted today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Yvonne Vera) Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:57:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Stone-Virgins-Audiobook/B005VGMG8M thebookvoice.com 06:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stone Virgins Author: Yvonne Vera Narrator: Danai Gurira Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Yvonne Vera is one of Zimbabwes most acclaimed writers and social critics. The New Yorker calls The Stone Virgins haunting. After decades of guerrilla war, Rhodesia finally succeeded in severing the reigns of British colonial rule. But by 1982, the leadership of Robert Mugabe had led the country toward a horrifying outbreak of violence and brutality. The effects of the liberation are still being confronted today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Stone Virgins Author: Yvonne Vera Narrator: Danai Gurira Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Award-winning author Yvonne Vera is one of Zimbabwes most acclaimed writers and social critics. The New Yorker calls The Stone Virgins haunting. After decades of guerrilla war, Rhodesia finally succeeded in severing the reigns of British colonial rule. But by 1982, the leadership of Robert Mugabe had led the country toward a horrifying outbreak of violence and brutality. The effects of the liberation are still being confronted today. Members Reviews: Three Stars I didn't finish reading it not my taste, the writing is a bit abstract and poetic for me. Tries a bit too hard I found myself lost in some of the imagery in this book. Vera's sytle is indeed lyrical. The problem is that in places, she becomes so entangled in poetic imagery that the point of the scene is lost. I couldn't understand what was happening for pages at a time. Still, she successfully employs this technique throughout most of the book. A STUNNING CREATION ï¿ MOVING AND POETIC Yvonne Vera is an artist - a painter with words. The images she conjures, her amazing gifts to the reader, that grace the pages of this incredible novel, come straight from her soul - which is obviously filled with a deep love and compassion for her homeland, Zimbabwe, and its people. In these few pages (less than 200), she manages, through the related experiences, thoughts and emotions of her four main characters, to enlighten the world about the joyous/painful rebirth of Rhodesia into Zimbabwe, and to comment with cutting insight on forces as universal to all of humanity as love, hate, peace, war, kindness, unspeakable cruelty, and selfless, unconditional devotion. She does all of this by utlizing language that is some of the most poetic and beautiful I have ever been blessed to read - her prose is by turns stark and loving, sheltering and illuminating, protective of what is fragile and precious, and unflinchingly revelatory about what is shameful and despicable. Her writing style varies so subtly as the story demands that it sometimes shifts imperceptably between long, graceful, sweeping word-strokes and choppy thought-bursts that could be described as literary pointillism. With some of the incomprehensible violence that occurs in this story, the beauty of Vera's writing is even more of a blessing - without, it would be a great temptation to turn away. That being said, there are also examples within of some of the most wonderful depths of the human spirit. On the first level a story about the effect of the struggle for (and after) Independence on four people - two women, sisters; and two men, one compassionate and one a killing machine - the novel expands in depth to address multiple layers of human emotion and experience. In just one example, Vera's work here delves deeply and inspiringly into the types and purposes of memory - its coexisiting roles that aid us in understanding, protecting us, connecting us with our past and our environment, and healing us. A word of warning, to those who might be tempted to mentally shelve this wondrous novel in `African fiction' - to do so will do a horrible disservice, not only to this author and her work, but to yourself. This is a novel that can - and should - be experienced by sensitive readers regardless of their ethnic or national background. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Crush-the-Cell-Audiobook/B002V9XBUY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crush the Cell Subtitle: How to Defeat Terrorism Without Terrorizing Ourselves Author: Michael A. Sheehan Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Somewhere in America, Sheehan maintains, are a number of terrorist cells, their members' heads filled with schemes of mayhem and destruction. Motivated not, as some believe, by feelings of disenfranchisement, disdain for freedom, or economic envy but by a compelling ideological hatred, these individuals plot not just terror but paralyzing terror---the kind that can shut down a country. Unwittingly aiding and abetting them are many (but not all) "terror experts" and members of the media who, for reasons that are partly self-serving, rate the bad guys' capabilities far higher than they are, playing into terrorists' hands with their hype. Spurred by the pundits' inflated assessments, legislation follows that drains billions from taxpayers' pockets and pours money into a bloated Washington bureaucracy championing needless programs. Here, Sheehan shows why defensive fortresses don't work whereas offensive operational intelligence does. He also peels back the mystery surrounding terrorist cells, portraying them as typically a group of bumblers searching for a charismatic leader who has what it takes to conduct a complex symphony of violence. Sharing time in the narrative spotlight are not just agents of al Qaeda but also frighteningly destructive lone wolves, cults, and radical movements. Editorial Reviews: More than 20 years of counterterrorism work underlies Crush the Cell, America's foremost expert on terrorism Michael Sheehan's startling audiobook uncovering the myths and realities surrounding keeping dangerous terrorists at bay within the U.S. An intense and authoritative narration from David Drummer infuses the text with an urgency that will snap listeners to attention: as it turns out, America is making key mistakes when it comes to battling terrorism. Money is being wasted and media attention is giving terrorists what they crave, while the only truly effective way to ensure we're free from attacks is to identify and eliminate strategic cells. Crush the Cell is a clear and compelling listen that will change listeners' perspectives on the specter of terror. Critic Reviews: "Filled with startling insights, Crush the Cell is a dispatch from the front lines of our confrontation with Al Qaeda. Like its author, the book is smart, tough, brave and relentlessly honest." (Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State) "Michael Sheehan has long been one of the most creative, original thinkers on the subject of terrorism...I can't think of anyone else who brings such a fresh perspective to this vital field." (Lawrence Wright, author of the Pulitzer-Prize winning The Looming Tower) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael A. Sheehan) Wed, 11 Jun 2008 03:37:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Crush-the-Cell-Audiobook/B002V9XBUY thebookvoice.com 10:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crush the Cell Subtitle: How to Defeat Terrorism Without Terrorizing Ourselves Author: Michael A. Sheehan Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Somewhere in America, Sheehan maintains, are a number of terrorist cells, their members' heads filled with schemes of mayhem and destruction. Motivated not, as some believe, by feelings of disenfranchisement, disdain for freedom, or economic envy but by a compelling ideological hatred, these individuals plot not just terror but paralyzing terror---the kind that can shut down a country. Unwittingly aiding and abetting them are many (but not all) "terror experts" and members of the media who, for reasons that are partly self-serving, rate the bad guys' capabilities far higher than they are, playing into terrorists' hands with their hype. Spurred by the pundits' inflated assessments, legislation follows that drains billions from taxpayers' pockets and pours money into a bloated Washington bureaucracy championing needless programs. Here, Sheehan shows why defensive fortresses don't work whereas offensive operational intelligence does. He also peels back the mystery surrounding terrorist cells, portraying them as typically a group of bumblers searching for a charismatic leader who has what it takes to conduct a complex symphony of violence. Sharing time in the narrative spotlight are not just agents of al Qaeda but also frighteningly destructive lone wolves, cults, and radical movements. Editorial Reviews: More than 20 years of counterterrorism work underlies Crush the Cell, America's foremost expert on terrorism Michael Sheehan's startling audiobook uncovering the myths and realities surrounding keeping dangerous terrorists at bay within the U.S. An intense and authoritative narration from David Drummer infuses the text with an urgency that will snap listeners to attention: as it turns out, America is making key mistakes when it comes to battling terrorism. Money is being wasted and media attention is giving terrorists what they crave, while the only truly effective way to ensure we're free from attacks is to identify and eliminate strategic cells. Crush the Cell is a clear and compelling listen that will change listeners' perspectives on the specter of terror. Critic Reviews: "Filled with startling insights, Crush the Cell is a dispatch from the front lines of our confrontation with Al Qaeda. Like its author, the book is smart, tough, brave and relentlessly honest." (Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State) "Michael Sheehan has long been one of the most creative, original thinkers on the subject of terrorism...I can't think of anyone else who brings such a fresh perspective to this vital field." (Lawrence Wright, author of the Pulitzer-Prize winning The Looming Tower) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crush the Cell Subtitle: How to Defeat Terrorism Without Terrorizing Ourselves Author: Michael A. Sheehan Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 06-11-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Somewhere in America, Sheehan maintains, are a number of terrorist cells, their members' heads filled with schemes of mayhem and destruction. Motivated not, as some believe, by feelings of disenfranchisement, disdain for freedom, or economic envy but by a compelling ideological hatred, these individuals plot not just terror but paralyzing terror---the kind that can shut down a country. Unwittingly aiding and abetting them are many (but not all) "terror experts" and members of the media who, for reasons that are partly self-serving, rate the bad guys' capabilities far higher than they are, playing into terrorists' hands with their hype. Spurred by the pundits' inflated assessments, legislation follows that drains billions from taxpayers' pockets and pours money into a bloated Washington bureaucracy championing needless programs. Here, Sheehan shows why defensive fortresses don't work whereas offensive operational intelligence does. He also peels back the mystery surrounding terrorist cells, portraying them as typically a group of bumblers searching for a charismatic leader who has what it takes to conduct a complex symphony of violence. Sharing time in the narrative spotlight are not just agents of al Qaeda but also frighteningly destructive lone wolves, cults, and radical movements. Editorial Reviews: More than 20 years of counterterrorism work underlies Crush the Cell, America's foremost expert on terrorism Michael Sheehan's startling audiobook uncovering the myths and realities surrounding keeping dangerous terrorists at bay within the U.S. An intense and authoritative narration from David Drummer infuses the text with an urgency that will snap listeners to attention: as it turns out, America is making key mistakes when it comes to battling terrorism. Money is being wasted and media attention is giving terrorists what they crave, while the only truly effective way to ensure we're free from attacks is to identify and eliminate strategic cells. Crush the Cell is a clear and compelling listen that will change listeners' perspectives on the specter of terror. Critic Reviews: "Filled with startling insights, Crush the Cell is a dispatch from the front lines of our confrontation with Al Qaeda. Like its author, the book is smart, tough, brave and relentlessly honest." (Madeleine K. Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State) "Michael Sheehan has long been one of the most creative, original thinkers on the subject of terrorism...I can't think of anyone else who brings such a fresh perspective to this vital field." (Lawrence Wright, author of the Pulitzer-Prize winning The Looming Tower) Members Reviews: Practical Answers from Sheehan Full Disclosure: I have known Mike Sheehan for over 20 years and think highly of him. Did you ever wonder just what those Homeland Security color codes mean? If you read Sheehan's book, you will know you can stop caring about them. This is the book that helps you understand how a small group of dedicated men have so damaged and befuddled us and how we can defeat them without destroying the fabric of our lives. Sheehan discards the pedantic in favor of the practical. He is prescriptive without pretense. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Front-Lines-Audiobook/B002V0PYIK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Front Lines Subtitle: Memorable Reporting From The New Yorker Author: Ken Auletta, Seymour M. Hersh, David Remnick, Jane Mayer Narrator: uncredited Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-05 Publisher: The New Yorker Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In all, there are nine stories in this special collection: ANNALS OF COMMUNICATIONS "The Dawn Patrol" by Ken Auletta: Katie, Matt, Diane and Charlie battle it out in the morning TV wars. (Originally published Aug. 8 & 15, 2005) ANNALS OF NATIONAL SECURITY "Get Out the Vote" by Seymour M. Hersh: Did Washington try to manipulate Iraq's election in January 2005? (Originally published July 25, 2005) LETTER FROM LOUISIANA "High Water" by David Remnick: Two hurricanes - 40 years apart - bring different politics and similar conspiracy theories. (Originally published Oct. 3, 2005) A REPORTER AT LARGE "The Experiment" by Jane Mayer: Is the military devising new methods of interrogation at Guantanamo? (Originally published July 11 & 18, 2005) ANNALS OF CRIME "A Theft in the Library" by William Finnegan: Did a leading dealer in antique maps steal them? (Originally published Oct. 17, 2005) LETTER FROM WASHINGTON "Real Insiders" by Jeffrey Goldberg: Did a pro-Israel lobbyist engage in espionage? Or was he just doing his job? (Originally published July 4, 2005) DEPT. OF PUBLIC POLICY "The Moral-Hazard Myth" by Malcolm Gladwell. The bad idea behind America's failed health-care system. (Originally published Aug. 29, 2005) ANNALS OF EDUCATION "God and Country" by Hanna Rosin: A visit to Patrick Henry College, where young evangelical Christians are trained for careers in politics. (Originally published June 27, 2005) A REPORTER AT LARGE "What Money Can Buy" by Michael Specter: Millions of Africans die needlessly of malaria and other diseases each year. Can Bill Gates change that? (Originally published Oct. 24, 2005) Want to listen to previous editions of The New Yorker? You can find past issues by clicking on under periodicals. Also, listen to audio from readings and panel discussions, recorded live in New York City. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ken Auletta) Fri, 16 Dec 2005 08:14:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Front-Lines-Audiobook/B002V0PYIK thebookvoice.com 06:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Front Lines Subtitle: Memorable Reporting From The New Yorker Author: Ken Auletta, Seymour M. Hersh, David Remnick, Jane Mayer Narrator: uncredited Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-05 Publisher: The New Yorker Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In all, there are nine stories in this special collection: ANNALS OF COMMUNICATIONS "The Dawn Patrol" by Ken Auletta: Katie, Matt, Diane and Charlie battle it out in the morning TV wars. (Originally published Aug. 8 & 15, 2005) ANNALS OF NATIONAL SECURITY "Get Out the Vote" by Seymour M. Hersh: Did Washington try to manipulate Iraq's election in January 2005? (Originally published July 25, 2005) LETTER FROM LOUISIANA "High Water" by David Remnick: Two hurricanes - 40 years apart - bring different politics and similar conspiracy theories. (Originally published Oct. 3, 2005) A REPORTER AT LARGE "The Experiment" by Jane Mayer: Is the military devising new methods of interrogation at Guantanamo? (Originally published July 11 & 18, 2005) ANNALS OF CRIME "A Theft in the Library" by William Finnegan: Did a leading dealer in antique maps steal them? (Originally published Oct. 17, 2005) LETTER FROM WASHINGTON "Real Insiders" by Jeffrey Goldberg: Did a pro-Israel lobbyist engage in espionage? Or was he just doing his job? (Originally published July 4, 2005) DEPT. OF PUBLIC POLICY "The Moral-Hazard Myth" by Malcolm Gladwell. The bad idea behind America's failed health-care system. (Originally published Aug. 29, 2005) ANNALS OF EDUCATION "God and Country" by Hanna Rosin: A visit to Patrick Henry College, where young evangelical Christians are trained for careers in politics. (Originally published June 27, 2005) A REPORTER AT LARGE "What Money Can Buy" by Michael Specter: Millions of Africans die needlessly of malaria and other diseases each year. Can Bill Gates change that? (Originally published Oct. 24, 2005) Want to listen to previous editions of The New Yorker? You can find past issues by clicking on under periodicals. Also, listen to audio from readings and panel discussions, recorded live in New York City. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Front Lines Subtitle: Memorable Reporting From The New Yorker Author: Ken Auletta, Seymour M. Hersh, David Remnick, Jane Mayer Narrator: uncredited Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-05 Publisher: The New Yorker Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In all, there are nine stories in this special collection: ANNALS OF COMMUNICATIONS "The Dawn Patrol" by Ken Auletta: Katie, Matt, Diane and Charlie battle it out in the morning TV wars. (Originally published Aug. 8 & 15, 2005) ANNALS OF NATIONAL SECURITY "Get Out the Vote" by Seymour M. Hersh: Did Washington try to manipulate Iraq's election in January 2005? (Originally published July 25, 2005) LETTER FROM LOUISIANA "High Water" by David Remnick: Two hurricanes - 40 years apart - bring different politics and similar conspiracy theories. (Originally published Oct. 3, 2005) A REPORTER AT LARGE "The Experiment" by Jane Mayer: Is the military devising new methods of interrogation at Guantanamo? (Originally published July 11 & 18, 2005) ANNALS OF CRIME "A Theft in the Library" by William Finnegan: Did a leading dealer in antique maps steal them? (Originally published Oct. 17, 2005) LETTER FROM WASHINGTON "Real Insiders" by Jeffrey Goldberg: Did a pro-Israel lobbyist engage in espionage? Or was he just doing his job? (Originally published July 4, 2005) DEPT. OF PUBLIC POLICY "The Moral-Hazard Myth" by Malcolm Gladwell. The bad idea behind America's failed health-care system. (Originally published Aug. 29, 2005) ANNALS OF EDUCATION "God and Country" by Hanna Rosin: A visit to Patrick Henry College, where young evangelical Christians are trained for careers in politics. (Originally published June 27, 2005) A REPORTER AT LARGE "What Money Can Buy" by Michael Specter: Millions of Africans die needlessly of malaria and other diseases each year. Can Bill Gates change that? (Originally published Oct. 24, 2005) Want to listen to previous editions of The New Yorker? You can find past issues by clicking on under periodicals. Also, listen to audio from readings and panel discussions, recorded live in New York City. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Myanmar-Audiobook/B01N9468T1 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Myanmar Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Il paese che comunemente conosciamo come Birmania ha ripreso il suo antico nome, Myanmar, nel 1990, in corrispondenza con la decisione dei militari al potere di chiudere il paese a ogni influenza straniera. Questo paese magnifico era sembrato uscire in punta di piedi dalla storia mondiale, deciso a custodire la ricchezza e i misteri ancestrali di un intero continente. Fu allora che il Myanmar si trasformò involontariamente in uno dei segreti meglio custoditi del sudest asiatico. La sua natura rigogliosa e i suoi magnifici templi dalle cupole d'oro conservano intatto il fascino di un mondo esotico che da sempre fa sognare gli occidentali con le sue atmosfere mistiche. La ricchezza culturale della Birmania è una sintesi dell'influenza di due grandi culture, quella cinese e quella indiana. Il Myanmar si è trovato sotto i riflettori dell'Occidente quando i media iniziarono a parlare della feroce dittatura militare che opprimeva il paese e della lotta dei suoi cittadini per liberarsene. Una lotta che purtroppo sfociò in lunghi anni di guerra civile. Lo sviluppo economico che ha investito i paesi vicini negli ultimi decenni non sembra aver ancora sfiorato la Birmania: la globalizzazione non è mai sbarcata su questa terra con la sua promessa di modernità e ricchezza. Ancora oggi, gli abitanti dei villaggi della Birmania rurale riproducono riti lenti, semplici e antichissimi, dettati dai ritmi della natura e da quelli della semina e del raccolto. Qui il tempo sembra essersi fermato. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò) Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:56:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Myanmar-Audiobook/B01N9468T1 thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Myanmar Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Il paese che comunemente conosciamo come Birmania ha ripreso il suo antico nome, Myanmar, nel 1990, in corrispondenza con la decisione dei militari al potere di chiudere il paese a ogni influenza straniera. Questo paese magnifico era sembrato uscire in punta di piedi dalla storia mondiale, deciso a custodire la ricchezza e i misteri ancestrali di un intero continente. Fu allora che il Myanmar si trasformò involontariamente in uno dei segreti meglio custoditi del sudest asiatico. La sua natura rigogliosa e i suoi magnifici templi dalle cupole d'oro conservano intatto il fascino di un mondo esotico che da sempre fa sognare gli occidentali con le sue atmosfere mistiche. La ricchezza culturale della Birmania è una sintesi dell'influenza di due grandi culture, quella cinese e quella indiana. Il Myanmar si è trovato sotto i riflettori dell'Occidente quando i media iniziarono a parlare della feroce dittatura militare che opprimeva il paese e della lotta dei suoi cittadini per liberarsene. Una lotta che purtroppo sfociò in lunghi anni di guerra civile. Lo sviluppo economico che ha investito i paesi vicini negli ultimi decenni non sembra aver ancora sfiorato la Birmania: la globalizzazione non è mai sbarcata su questa terra con la sua promessa di modernità e ricchezza. Ancora oggi, gli abitanti dei villaggi della Birmania rurale riproducono riti lenti, semplici e antichissimi, dettati dai ritmi della natura e da quelli della semina e del raccolto. Qui il tempo sembra essersi fermato. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Myanmar Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 1 min Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Il paese che comunemente conosciamo come Birmania ha ripreso il suo antico nome, Myanmar, nel 1990, in corrispondenza con la decisione dei militari al potere di chiudere il paese a ogni influenza straniera. Questo paese magnifico era sembrato uscire in punta di piedi dalla storia mondiale, deciso a custodire la ricchezza e i misteri ancestrali di un intero continente. Fu allora che il Myanmar si trasformò involontariamente in uno dei segreti meglio custoditi del sudest asiatico. La sua natura rigogliosa e i suoi magnifici templi dalle cupole d'oro conservano intatto il fascino di un mondo esotico che da sempre fa sognare gli occidentali con le sue atmosfere mistiche. La ricchezza culturale della Birmania è una sintesi dell'influenza di due grandi culture, quella cinese e quella indiana. Il Myanmar si è trovato sotto i riflettori dell'Occidente quando i media iniziarono a parlare della feroce dittatura militare che opprimeva il paese e della lotta dei suoi cittadini per liberarsene. Una lotta che purtroppo sfociò in lunghi anni di guerra civile. Lo sviluppo economico che ha investito i paesi vicini negli ultimi decenni non sembra aver ancora sfiorato la Birmania: la globalizzazione non è mai sbarcata su questa terra con la sua promessa di modernità e ricchezza. Ancora oggi, gli abitanti dei villaggi della Birmania rurale riproducono riti lenti, semplici e antichissimi, dettati dai ritmi della natura e da quelli della semina e del raccolto. Qui il tempo sembra essersi fermato. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Reacher-Said-Nothing-Lee-Child-and-the-Making-of-Make-Me-Audiobook/B017TCXQIO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reacher Said Nothing: Lee Child and the Making of Make Me Author: Andy Martin Narrator: Steven Pacey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-15 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS. On September 1, 1994, Lee Child went out to buy the paper to start writing his first novel - in pencil. The result was Killing Floor, which introduced his hero Jack Reacher. Twenty years later, on September 1, 2014, he began writing Make Me, the 20th novel in his number-one best-selling Reacher series. Same day, same writer, same hero. The difference, this time, was that he had someone looking over his shoulder. Andy Martin, uber Reacher fan, Cambridge academic, expert on existentialism and dedicated surfer, sat behind Lee Child in his office and watched him as he wrote. While Lee was writing his Reacher book, Andy was writing about the making of Make Me. Reacher Said Nothing is a book about a guy writing a book. An instant metabook. It crosses genres by bringing a high-level critical approach to a popular text and gives a fascinating insight into the art of writing a thriller, showing the process in real time. It may well be the first of its kind. [Spoiler alert: if you haven't read Make Me yet, this book contains spoilers.] biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy Martin) Thu, 19 Nov 2015 08:31:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Reacher-Said-Nothing-Lee-Child-and-the-Making-of-Make-Me-Audiobook/B017TCXQIO thebookvoice.com 09:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reacher Said Nothing: Lee Child and the Making of Make Me Author: Andy Martin Narrator: Steven Pacey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-15 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS. On September 1, 1994, Lee Child went out to buy the paper to start writing his first novel - in pencil. The result was Killing Floor, which introduced his hero Jack Reacher. Twenty years later, on September 1, 2014, he began writing Make Me, the 20th novel in his number-one best-selling Reacher series. Same day, same writer, same hero. The difference, this time, was that he had someone looking over his shoulder. Andy Martin, uber Reacher fan, Cambridge academic, expert on existentialism and dedicated surfer, sat behind Lee Child in his office and watched him as he wrote. While Lee was writing his Reacher book, Andy was writing about the making of Make Me. Reacher Said Nothing is a book about a guy writing a book. An instant metabook. It crosses genres by bringing a high-level critical approach to a popular text and gives a fascinating insight into the art of writing a thriller, showing the process in real time. It may well be the first of its kind. [Spoiler alert: if you haven't read Make Me yet, this book contains spoilers.] Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reacher Said Nothing: Lee Child and the Making of Make Me Author: Andy Martin Narrator: Steven Pacey Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-19-15 Publisher: Random House AudioBooks Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS. On September 1, 1994, Lee Child went out to buy the paper to start writing his first novel - in pencil. The result was Killing Floor, which introduced his hero Jack Reacher. Twenty years later, on September 1, 2014, he began writing Make Me, the 20th novel in his number-one best-selling Reacher series. Same day, same writer, same hero. The difference, this time, was that he had someone looking over his shoulder. Andy Martin, uber Reacher fan, Cambridge academic, expert on existentialism and dedicated surfer, sat behind Lee Child in his office and watched him as he wrote. While Lee was writing his Reacher book, Andy was writing about the making of Make Me. Reacher Said Nothing is a book about a guy writing a book. An instant metabook. It crosses genres by bringing a high-level critical approach to a popular text and gives a fascinating insight into the art of writing a thriller, showing the process in real time. It may well be the first of its kind. [Spoiler alert: if you haven't read Make Me yet, this book contains spoilers.] Members Reviews: What a ride! I read a review in a newspaper and thought - yawn. Then listened on Audio Just loved it - it helps to know the Reacher books which I do - as do many others given Lee's sales figures. Its literary and literal, the game playing with words for the book in progress was fantastic. I know who Lee Child is - who is Andy Martin - he made the book really...or was it the dynamic(s) between Martin and Child.... plenty of other characters as well. Great to hear and feel how a book gets written. Narration made me think three people were talking Child, Martin and the narrator. I'l have to listen to it again it was that good, hang on another Reacher book just released.... Spoiler Alert - Listen, if you dare. Any additional comments? I recently read a review of Star Wars 7 in Time Magazine. If I'd read this before seeing the movie it would have spoiled the movie for me. But after reading the review I'd like to see the movie again to better appreciate the details, nuance & effort that went into making it. So too with this book. I look forward to every new Reacher, but after listening to how "Make Me", and previous novels, were conceived and written, the care and attention given to the language and style, I previously had not appreciated. I now look forward to re-experiencing the Reacher catalogue from a new perspective. "Reacher Said Nothing" is obviously not for every Reacher fan. For some, it will spoil their experience of the novels, but for others, like me, it will enhance their appreciation of the books and the writer. It is also more than a 'Fly on the Wall' type narrative, Andy Martin delves into Lee Child's back story, as well as events occurring during the writing of the book, with considerable discussion on the language and style. I found the book to be an interesting read, and engagingly performed by Steven Pacey. I recommend this book to every Lee Child and Reacher fan who are happy to know more than is on the page, and who have read all the books. Take the spoiler alert seriously. Lastly, Tom Cruise as Reacher is discussed, and comments are carefully presented. I enjoyed the movie, but I understand why Tom's physical stature is an issue for many. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Intimate-Enemies-Audiobook/B016732DIU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Intimate Enemies Subtitle: Guardian Shorts, Book 19 Author: Khaled Diab Narrator: Ronny Mathew Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Holy Land is often presented as a story of two sides locked in a cycle of recurrent conflict: Jew versus Arab; Israeli versus Palestinian. For the outsider looking in, it is a question of military might and nationhood. Any view of the peoples themselves, of the lives being lived in Jerusalem, Gaza, Tel Aviv, or the West Bank, is clouded by the divisive politics of the region. In Intimate Enemies, Khaled Diab explores the human lives at stake in the conflict. From Palestinians evading checkpoints to attend parties to the different approaches Israelis take in defining personal Jewish identities to the experiences of women from across the region, Intimate Enemies looks at what makes people tick. It also becomes clear in this closer understanding of the people how misleading a simple notion of two opposing sides really is. Among both Israelis and Palestinians, Diab finds internal cultural, ideological, and historical fractures as well as unlikely patches of common ground between the political enemies. Intimate Enemies: Living with Israelis and Palestinians in the Holy Land is a deeply engaging read. Focusing on what life is actually like in Israel and the Palestinian territories, it is a unique insight into the peoples behind the politics. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Khaled Diab) Tue, 06 Oct 2015 21:35:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Intimate-Enemies-Audiobook/B016732DIU thebookvoice.com 02:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Intimate Enemies Subtitle: Guardian Shorts, Book 19 Author: Khaled Diab Narrator: Ronny Mathew Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Holy Land is often presented as a story of two sides locked in a cycle of recurrent conflict: Jew versus Arab; Israeli versus Palestinian. For the outsider looking in, it is a question of military might and nationhood. Any view of the peoples themselves, of the lives being lived in Jerusalem, Gaza, Tel Aviv, or the West Bank, is clouded by the divisive politics of the region. In Intimate Enemies, Khaled Diab explores the human lives at stake in the conflict. From Palestinians evading checkpoints to attend parties to the different approaches Israelis take in defining personal Jewish identities to the experiences of women from across the region, Intimate Enemies looks at what makes people tick. It also becomes clear in this closer understanding of the people how misleading a simple notion of two opposing sides really is. Among both Israelis and Palestinians, Diab finds internal cultural, ideological, and historical fractures as well as unlikely patches of common ground between the political enemies. Intimate Enemies: Living with Israelis and Palestinians in the Holy Land is a deeply engaging read. Focusing on what life is actually like in Israel and the Palestinian territories, it is a unique insight into the peoples behind the politics. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Intimate Enemies Subtitle: Guardian Shorts, Book 19 Author: Khaled Diab Narrator: Ronny Mathew Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Holy Land is often presented as a story of two sides locked in a cycle of recurrent conflict: Jew versus Arab; Israeli versus Palestinian. For the outsider looking in, it is a question of military might and nationhood. Any view of the peoples themselves, of the lives being lived in Jerusalem, Gaza, Tel Aviv, or the West Bank, is clouded by the divisive politics of the region. In Intimate Enemies, Khaled Diab explores the human lives at stake in the conflict. From Palestinians evading checkpoints to attend parties to the different approaches Israelis take in defining personal Jewish identities to the experiences of women from across the region, Intimate Enemies looks at what makes people tick. It also becomes clear in this closer understanding of the people how misleading a simple notion of two opposing sides really is. Among both Israelis and Palestinians, Diab finds internal cultural, ideological, and historical fractures as well as unlikely patches of common ground between the political enemies. Intimate Enemies: Living with Israelis and Palestinians in the Holy Land is a deeply engaging read. Focusing on what life is actually like in Israel and the Palestinian territories, it is a unique insight into the peoples behind the politics. Members Reviews: khaled diab is a masterful writer I follow khaled diab's blog, 'the chronikler', and I'm always amazed at how well he constructs his thoughts. This is the first book I read about the isreali- palestinian struggle, and it was a good introductory book. Diab, as usual, explains the situation from both sides. Israeli-Palestinian conflict examined in unbiased manner Very informative. Balanced evaluation of both sides. Well written. Four Stars Good book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Economic-Crisis-World-Food-System-Audiobook/B00XNMQCRM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Economic Crisis: World Food System Subtitle: The Battle Against Poverty, Pollution and Corruption Author: Amanda Eliza Bertha Narrator: Glenn Koster, Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Amanda Eliza Bertha Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The world food system is in crisis. Right now, just over one billion people in the world live in extreme poverty. Food shortages are not limited to third world countries and crops. Maybe genetic modification of food might solve the problem. Some people think this is the be-all and the end-all and cite this as a perfect solution for food shortages. This book takes a look at the economic crisis with special attention to the world food system. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Amanda Eliza Bertha) Fri, 15 May 2015 09:52:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Economic-Crisis-World-Food-System-Audiobook/B00XNMQCRM thebookvoice.com 00:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Economic Crisis: World Food System Subtitle: The Battle Against Poverty, Pollution and Corruption Author: Amanda Eliza Bertha Narrator: Glenn Koster, Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Amanda Eliza Bertha Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The world food system is in crisis. Right now, just over one billion people in the world live in extreme poverty. Food shortages are not limited to third world countries and crops. Maybe genetic modification of food might solve the problem. Some people think this is the be-all and the end-all and cite this as a perfect solution for food shortages. This book takes a look at the economic crisis with special attention to the world food system. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Economic Crisis: World Food System Subtitle: The Battle Against Poverty, Pollution and Corruption Author: Amanda Eliza Bertha Narrator: Glenn Koster, Jr. Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-15 Publisher: Amanda Eliza Bertha Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The world food system is in crisis. Right now, just over one billion people in the world live in extreme poverty. Food shortages are not limited to third world countries and crops. Maybe genetic modification of food might solve the problem. Some people think this is the be-all and the end-all and cite this as a perfect solution for food shortages. This book takes a look at the economic crisis with special attention to the world food system. Members Reviews: Eyes are opened All of the subjects this author talks about I kinda knew, I was just shocked at the severity. This book has really caused me to start thinking, but not to the point of paranoia. Sustainable living has just moved up higher on my priority list. Shocking This book opens a whole lot of worms about how our health and culture is being controlled by a handful of people. It was ok. This book seemed like an essay I would've wrote in college. Yes, there were some examples on why there is a food crisis, but it doesn't go into depth about why and how the problem came to be nor does it give possible solutions to the problem. I would give it a B-. interesting This was interesting and an easy read. Not exactly what I expected though. Expected some answers to the problems, but those never came. Three Stars I dont remember that I order this... Probably Kindle https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Philosophy-on-Tap-Audiobook/B00C3H0FGM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philosophy on Tap Subtitle: Pint-Size Puzzles for the Pub Philosopher Author: Matt Lawrence Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When beer starts to flow, philosophical discussions naturally follow. Philosophy on Tap takes pub philosophy to the next level, pairing 48 of life's greatest philosophical questions with 48 of the world's best beers. Features a unique presentation of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, and debates by considering 48 of life's biggest questions in the context of 48 distinctive beers from around the world. Provides a highly engaging and sociable approach to the classic philosophical problems as well as a unique look at the conundrums that directly affect the beer drinker Combines a philosopher's insights with thematic humor and trivia to explore issues such as free will, God's existence, the nature of the soul, time travel, the aesthetics of taste, the role of beer in the good life, and the infamous beer goggles paradox For beer drinkers who enjoy philosophy, philosophers who enjoy beer, and anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life over a pint of ale Critic Reviews: "If beer has ever made you wax lyrical, this book will have you waxing philosophical as well. Philosophy on Tap + Great Beer = happy body and sharp mind. What more can you ask for?" (Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, author, The Brewmaster's Table) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matt Lawrence) Sat, 30 Mar 2013 05:14:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Philosophy-on-Tap-Audiobook/B00C3H0FGM thebookvoice.com 08:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philosophy on Tap Subtitle: Pint-Size Puzzles for the Pub Philosopher Author: Matt Lawrence Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When beer starts to flow, philosophical discussions naturally follow. Philosophy on Tap takes pub philosophy to the next level, pairing 48 of life's greatest philosophical questions with 48 of the world's best beers. Features a unique presentation of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, and debates by considering 48 of life's biggest questions in the context of 48 distinctive beers from around the world. Provides a highly engaging and sociable approach to the classic philosophical problems as well as a unique look at the conundrums that directly affect the beer drinker Combines a philosopher's insights with thematic humor and trivia to explore issues such as free will, God's existence, the nature of the soul, time travel, the aesthetics of taste, the role of beer in the good life, and the infamous beer goggles paradox For beer drinkers who enjoy philosophy, philosophers who enjoy beer, and anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life over a pint of ale Critic Reviews: "If beer has ever made you wax lyrical, this book will have you waxing philosophical as well. Philosophy on Tap + Great Beer = happy body and sharp mind. What more can you ask for?" (Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, author, The Brewmaster's Table) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Philosophy on Tap Subtitle: Pint-Size Puzzles for the Pub Philosopher Author: Matt Lawrence Narrator: David John Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-30-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When beer starts to flow, philosophical discussions naturally follow. Philosophy on Tap takes pub philosophy to the next level, pairing 48 of life's greatest philosophical questions with 48 of the world's best beers. Features a unique presentation of philosophical puzzles, paradoxes, and debates by considering 48 of life's biggest questions in the context of 48 distinctive beers from around the world. Provides a highly engaging and sociable approach to the classic philosophical problems as well as a unique look at the conundrums that directly affect the beer drinker Combines a philosopher's insights with thematic humor and trivia to explore issues such as free will, God's existence, the nature of the soul, time travel, the aesthetics of taste, the role of beer in the good life, and the infamous beer goggles paradox For beer drinkers who enjoy philosophy, philosophers who enjoy beer, and anyone who has ever pondered the meaning of life over a pint of ale Critic Reviews: "If beer has ever made you wax lyrical, this book will have you waxing philosophical as well. Philosophy on Tap + Great Beer = happy body and sharp mind. What more can you ask for?" (Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery, author, The Brewmaster's Table) Members Reviews: Great Philosophy Introduction and Discussion Starter This is a great introduction to the philosophical thought of many of the great philosophers. The concepts are presented, but it is ultimately up to you to contemplate and determine your own philosophical stance. Of course, with this book, each topic has a carefully selected pint to accompany the debate. This is a wonder gift and great addition to any library. Great read I have always had an interest in philosophy since taking an intro course in college years ago. This book provides several short and easy to read summaries of classic philosophical topics. I have enjoyed the author's summary and insight into the stories. The pairing of the stories with beer is a great idea. My brother loved it! Gave as a gift. My brother loved it! Perfect Starting Point Philosophy on Tap is quite simply a book filled with 48 very different and mentally engaging philosophical puzzles. Being a student of philosophy, it's easy to sometimes fall in love with books that attempt to bring philosophical discussion to a wider array of people, but then become disillusioned when those books don't quite meet expectations. Philosophy on Tap manages to bridge the gap between layman and philosopher. I've gotten elementary teachers, fashion students, business majors, engineers, movie theater employees, and friends all engaged in conversation by bringing up a puzzle from this book. And if you are more interested, Professor Lawrence has included citations for some influential texts regarding the puzzle. Now, the beer theme is apparent throughout the puzzles, providing humor and another area of exploration beyond philosophy. Drinking isn't the aim of this book, it's more a possible catalyst to bring people to discussing topics they might have otherwise not thought about. But, if you're already open minded you should have just as much fun without the beer! But if you enjoy both prepare for an exploration of life's toughest questions and some of its tastiest brews. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Big-Miracle-Audiobook/B006WBOPH0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Miracle Author: Tom Rose Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Set in Cold-War-era 1988, Big Miracle,/i> is the real story behind the remarkable, bizarre and often times uproarious event that mesmerized the world for weeks. On October 7, an Inuit hunter found three California Gray Whales imprisoned in the Arctic ice. In the past, as was nature's way, trapped whales always died. Not this time. Rose compellingly describes how oil company executives, Greenpeace activists, Eskimos, businessmen, and military officers heroically worked together to save the whales. The book also features some of the more than 150 international journalists who brought the story to the world's attention. The rescue was followed by millions of people around the world and brought President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, to join forces. Critic Reviews: "...compelling...the surprising tale of how three creatures sparked a global effort that united warring factions in sheer awe at the bulky yet graceful denizens of this stark and little-understood world." ( Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Rose) Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:36:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Big-Miracle-Audiobook/B006WBOPH0 thebookvoice.com 12:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Miracle Author: Tom Rose Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Set in Cold-War-era 1988, Big Miracle,/i> is the real story behind the remarkable, bizarre and often times uproarious event that mesmerized the world for weeks. On October 7, an Inuit hunter found three California Gray Whales imprisoned in the Arctic ice. In the past, as was nature's way, trapped whales always died. Not this time. Rose compellingly describes how oil company executives, Greenpeace activists, Eskimos, businessmen, and military officers heroically worked together to save the whales. The book also features some of the more than 150 international journalists who brought the story to the world's attention. The rescue was followed by millions of people around the world and brought President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, to join forces. Critic Reviews: "...compelling...the surprising tale of how three creatures sparked a global effort that united warring factions in sheer awe at the bulky yet graceful denizens of this stark and little-understood world." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Big Miracle Author: Tom Rose Narrator: Peter Berkrot Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-12-12 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Set in Cold-War-era 1988, Big Miracle,/i> is the real story behind the remarkable, bizarre and often times uproarious event that mesmerized the world for weeks. On October 7, an Inuit hunter found three California Gray Whales imprisoned in the Arctic ice. In the past, as was nature's way, trapped whales always died. Not this time. Rose compellingly describes how oil company executives, Greenpeace activists, Eskimos, businessmen, and military officers heroically worked together to save the whales. The book also features some of the more than 150 international journalists who brought the story to the world's attention. The rescue was followed by millions of people around the world and brought President Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev, the General Secretary of the Soviet Union, to join forces. Critic Reviews: "...compelling...the surprising tale of how three creatures sparked a global effort that united warring factions in sheer awe at the bulky yet graceful denizens of this stark and little-understood world." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Very Poorly Done. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The author uses this as a soapbox for his personal and political agenda. He takes what could be a very heartwarming story and twists it into a rant on the evils of Greenpeace, while painting the natives as moneygrabbing indigents and the Oil corporations as altruistic saviors. Much of the story is sidetracked by the author using sarcasm a weapon to vent his own version of everthing from National Politics to his opinions of individuals and policies. Don't waste your credit. Great Movie Tie-in This is great for those interested in inspirational environmental stories. I highly recommend this audio. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-King-James-Bible-Readings-from-the-Old-Testament-Audiobook/B004WPJKFK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King James Bible: Readings from the Old Testament Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The King James Bible is the most widely published and the most influential book in the English language. To mark its 400th anniversary and celebrate its language, imagery, poetry and storytelling, here are 15 readings from the Old Testament, narrated by well-known actors such as Samuel West, Emilia Fox and Hugh Bonneville. These timeless stories of faith, failure and redemption include Creation, Noah and the Ark, Joseph and his multi-coloured coat and the stories of Abraham, King David and Job, as well as excerpts from the Book of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. They are introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of history and literature, including Simon Schama, David Lodge, Kamila Shamsie and Howard Brenton. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Naughtie) Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:27:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-King-James-Bible-Readings-from-the-Old-Testament-Audiobook/B004WPJKFK thebookvoice.com 03:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King James Bible: Readings from the Old Testament Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The King James Bible is the most widely published and the most influential book in the English language. To mark its 400th anniversary and celebrate its language, imagery, poetry and storytelling, here are 15 readings from the Old Testament, narrated by well-known actors such as Samuel West, Emilia Fox and Hugh Bonneville. These timeless stories of faith, failure and redemption include Creation, Noah and the Ark, Joseph and his multi-coloured coat and the stories of Abraham, King David and Job, as well as excerpts from the Book of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. They are introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of history and literature, including Simon Schama, David Lodge, Kamila Shamsie and Howard Brenton. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King James Bible: Readings from the Old Testament Author: James Naughtie Narrator: James Naughtie Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The King James Bible is the most widely published and the most influential book in the English language. To mark its 400th anniversary and celebrate its language, imagery, poetry and storytelling, here are 15 readings from the Old Testament, narrated by well-known actors such as Samuel West, Emilia Fox and Hugh Bonneville. These timeless stories of faith, failure and redemption include Creation, Noah and the Ark, Joseph and his multi-coloured coat and the stories of Abraham, King David and Job, as well as excerpts from the Book of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. They are introduced by eminent figures from the worlds of history and literature, including Simon Schama, David Lodge, Kamila Shamsie and Howard Brenton. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Bad-Ground-Audiobook/B002V5BBBE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Ground Subtitle: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue Author: Wright Wright Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: But the seismic event that trapped them affected the close-knit community just as profoundly. Family, friends, fellow miners and rescuers: this is also the story of those who worked desperately against the clock and against all odds to reach the men below. Of those who held vigil, of those who grieved, and of those who never stopped believing. Editorial Reviews: In 2006, a mine collapse in Tasmania trapped two miners, Brant Webb and Todd Russell, for over two weeks, a kilometer underground. Featuring an empathetic, intimate performance by Humphrey Bower, Tony Wrights Bad Ground: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue tells their harrowing story. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Wright Wright) Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:54:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Bad-Ground-Audiobook/B002V5BBBE thebookvoice.com 09:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Ground Subtitle: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue Author: Wright Wright Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: But the seismic event that trapped them affected the close-knit community just as profoundly. Family, friends, fellow miners and rescuers: this is also the story of those who worked desperately against the clock and against all odds to reach the men below. Of those who held vigil, of those who grieved, and of those who never stopped believing. Editorial Reviews: In 2006, a mine collapse in Tasmania trapped two miners, Brant Webb and Todd Russell, for over two weeks, a kilometer underground. Featuring an empathetic, intimate performance by Humphrey Bower, Tony Wrights Bad Ground: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue tells their harrowing story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bad Ground Subtitle: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue Author: Wright Wright Narrator: Humphrey Bower Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-28-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: But the seismic event that trapped them affected the close-knit community just as profoundly. Family, friends, fellow miners and rescuers: this is also the story of those who worked desperately against the clock and against all odds to reach the men below. Of those who held vigil, of those who grieved, and of those who never stopped believing. Editorial Reviews: In 2006, a mine collapse in Tasmania trapped two miners, Brant Webb and Todd Russell, for over two weeks, a kilometer underground. Featuring an empathetic, intimate performance by Humphrey Bower, Tony Wrights Bad Ground: Inside the Beaconsfield Mine Rescue tells their harrowing story. Members Reviews: Iâm no Ausie I am an American, and donât know all the Ausie slang terms, but I was able to understand this book. Having come from a small town community myself, I understand how powerful what happened in April of 2006 is for this community. God bless all those involved in this book, and those who could not be. Bad Ground This book kept me reading the whole way through. it was about two men trap under groung for a couple of weeks after the mine they worked in colapsed and what they did to keep sane while waiting to be rescued. Nice read I from Tasmania and watch it unfold I glad that the men got out I hope the family's can start to recover and live there life's `Gold is that most treacherous combination: beautiful and rare.' On the 25th of April 2006, at 9.26 pm, a small earthquake at the Beaconsfield Gold Mine caused a rock fall. Fourteen miners escaped, one miner, Larry Knight, was killed and two other miners, Brant Webb and Todd Russell, were trapped for two weeks. This book tells the story of the rescue, as well as some history of the gold mining operation at Beaconsfield where gold was first discovered in 1847. The gold mine was closed in 1914 because of regular flooding, and was re-opened in 1999. The mine is currently slated to close at the end of June 2012 because it is not viable to mine below the current depth (1210 metres) at current gold prices. This book is primarily about the men who were trapped and their rescue and was first published in late 2006, well before the coroner's report into Larry Knight's death was released. And so the focus is on the emotion and drama after the rock fall, rather than a detailed analysis of the events and practices before the disaster. A telemovie has been made about the event, and it was viewing that a few days ago that prompted me to (finally) read this book. `In the deepest dark...' It's a moving and courageous story: mine workers and paramedics willingly risked their own lives to save Brant Webb and Todd Russell. It was a rescue accompanied by risk, to both the two trapped men and those who were attempting the rescue. I read the book with very mixed emotions. I enjoyed the way that Tony Wright provided background information about the mine, the community of Beaconsfield and the people involved. This information was (quite rightly) not part of the intensive media coverage given at the time, but it is important - six years after the tragedy - in understanding how the rescue was undertaken. In reading the book, I had a greater appreciation of the risks involved in the rescue, and nothing but admiration for those involved in what was a complex and difficult rescue. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/101-Amazing-Nintendo-NES-Facts-Audiobook/B075KMDY18 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Nintendo NES Facts Subtitle: ...including facts about the Famicom Author: Jimmy Russell Narrator: JD Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In this audiobook, part of Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, narrator JD Kelly talks us through over 100 amazing facts about Nintendo's seminal NES, the most significant console the company has ever made. Covering many areas such as the hardware, rare games, the legacy of the console today and much more, this is perfect for anyone interested in classic gaming. Whether you were there at the time or you're a n00b who thinks a Playstation is old school, you're sure to enjoy this fascinating trip through gaming history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jimmy Russell) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:38:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/101-Amazing-Nintendo-NES-Facts-Audiobook/B075KMDY18 thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Nintendo NES Facts Subtitle: ...including facts about the Famicom Author: Jimmy Russell Narrator: JD Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In this audiobook, part of Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, narrator JD Kelly talks us through over 100 amazing facts about Nintendo's seminal NES, the most significant console the company has ever made. Covering many areas such as the hardware, rare games, the legacy of the console today and much more, this is perfect for anyone interested in classic gaming. Whether you were there at the time or you're a n00b who thinks a Playstation is old school, you're sure to enjoy this fascinating trip through gaming history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 101 Amazing Nintendo NES Facts Subtitle: ...including facts about the Famicom Author: Jimmy Russell Narrator: JD Kelly Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Andrews UK Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In this audiobook, part of Jimmy Russell's Games Console History series, narrator JD Kelly talks us through over 100 amazing facts about Nintendo's seminal NES, the most significant console the company has ever made. Covering many areas such as the hardware, rare games, the legacy of the console today and much more, this is perfect for anyone interested in classic gaming. Whether you were there at the time or you're a n00b who thinks a Playstation is old school, you're sure to enjoy this fascinating trip through gaming history. Members Reviews: I love video game facts and histories What can I say I really love this kind of stuff, having grown up from the very beginning of video games, I find myself enjoying these little nuggets of info from the author. Not worth the price. This list of 101 "facts" comes in at a whopping 35 pages, and thats with lots of blank ones scattered around. The use of several top 10 lists demonstrates that someone wrote this "ebook" (and barely counts at that) in an afternoon in the desperate hopes of cashing in on nostalgic consumers who recieved ereaders for christmas. Any legimate information is so shockingly common (did you know the nes was called the famicom in japan? YOU DONT SAY) you would be much better served going to an online encyclopedia than wasting your money or time on this pathetic, and very scammy excuse for a "book" . Cool This book is a very Interesting title with very cool and unknown facts that even the biggest Nintendo fan wouldn't know. This book is great for adults and kids alike and perfect for that one Nintendo fanatic NES There were a few good facts in the book but a lot of them are already well known - it was well put together but could have shared a few more abstract facts with us. Just ok in my opinion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/They-Cannot-Take-the-Sky-Audiobook/B01N6T6ZTI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Cannot Take the Sky Author: Michael Green - editor, Andre Dao - editor Narrator: Omar Musa, Nakkiah Lui Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: For more than two decades, Australia has locked up people who arrive here fleeing persecution - sometimes briefly, sometimes for years. In They Cannot Take the Sky, those people tell their stories in their own words. Speaking from inside detention on Manus Island and Nauru or from within the Australian community after their release, the narrators reveal not only their extraordinary journeys and their daily struggles but also their meditations on love, hope and injustice. Their candid testimonies are at times shocking and hilarious, surprising and devastating. They are witnesses from the edge of human experience. The first-person narratives in They Cannot Take the Sky range from epic life stories to heartbreaking vignettes. The narrators who have shared their stories have done so despite the culture of silence surrounding immigration detention and the real risks faced by those who speak out. Once you have heard their voices, you will never forget them. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Green - editor) Tue, 14 Mar 2017 15:22:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/They-Cannot-Take-the-Sky-Audiobook/B01N6T6ZTI thebookvoice.com 09:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Cannot Take the Sky Author: Michael Green - editor, Andre Dao - editor Narrator: Omar Musa, Nakkiah Lui Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: For more than two decades, Australia has locked up people who arrive here fleeing persecution - sometimes briefly, sometimes for years. In They Cannot Take the Sky, those people tell their stories in their own words. Speaking from inside detention on Manus Island and Nauru or from within the Australian community after their release, the narrators reveal not only their extraordinary journeys and their daily struggles but also their meditations on love, hope and injustice. Their candid testimonies are at times shocking and hilarious, surprising and devastating. They are witnesses from the edge of human experience. The first-person narratives in They Cannot Take the Sky range from epic life stories to heartbreaking vignettes. The narrators who have shared their stories have done so despite the culture of silence surrounding immigration detention and the real risks faced by those who speak out. Once you have heard their voices, you will never forget them. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: They Cannot Take the Sky Author: Michael Green - editor, Andre Dao - editor Narrator: Omar Musa, Nakkiah Lui Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-14-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: For more than two decades, Australia has locked up people who arrive here fleeing persecution - sometimes briefly, sometimes for years. In They Cannot Take the Sky, those people tell their stories in their own words. Speaking from inside detention on Manus Island and Nauru or from within the Australian community after their release, the narrators reveal not only their extraordinary journeys and their daily struggles but also their meditations on love, hope and injustice. Their candid testimonies are at times shocking and hilarious, surprising and devastating. They are witnesses from the edge of human experience. The first-person narratives in They Cannot Take the Sky range from epic life stories to heartbreaking vignettes. The narrators who have shared their stories have done so despite the culture of silence surrounding immigration detention and the real risks faced by those who speak out. Once you have heard their voices, you will never forget them. Members Reviews: âThe sky is like a friend for a prisoner, because around you everything is metal fences, but the sky, they cannot take the sky.â Since 1 September 1994, when the Migration Reform Act 1992 came into operation, Australia has had mandatory detention of people classed as âunlawful arrivalsâ. Many of those âunlawful arrivalsâ are people seeking asylum. Mandatory detention was originally intended as an interim measure. It still exists. Can a period of mandatory detention be justified? Yes. In certain circumstances, and while health and security checks are carried out. Can indefinite mandatory detention be justified? I donât think so. But many of us can ignore the consequences of mandatory detention: the people are mostly detained out of sight, many are offshore, they are out of our minds. They are anonymous, often, characterised as âqueue jumpersâ or as âeconomic refugeesâ. Itâs easy to âotherâ these people, to speak of âusâ and âthemâ. Thatâs where a book like this becomes important. As Christos Tsiolkas writes in the foreword: âWe read for pleasure and we read for knowledge. And there are some books we read because we must, for in not reading them we are in danger of not understanding our world and our own place in the world.â In this book, we read the experiences of people whoâve been detained. Sometimes for brief periods, sometimes for years. Working with the editors, sometimes through translators, here are the stories of some of the people whoâve been on Christmas Island, on Manus Island or Nauru. Some are in Australia now; others are still in detention. âDo we have time? I mean, because when I keep talking Iâm not feeling the time. This is a true story. Truth takes time.â It would be difficult to read these accounts and not be moved. The individuals have different circumstances, different experiences. But each of them has struggled. Each of them was fleeing from a dangerous, intolerable or uncertain situation, hoping for a better future. âItâs like youâre running from elephants, but youâre running into a lion.â This book raises so many questions for me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-New-Odyssey-Audiobook/B01DFP7EIC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Odyssey Subtitle: The Story of Europe's Refugee Crisis Author: Patrick Kingsley Narrator: Thomas Judd Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Europe is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of World War II - and no one has reported on this crisis in more depth or breadth than the Guardian's migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley. Throughout 2015 Kingsley travelled to 17 countries along the migrant trail, meeting hundreds of refugees making epic odysseys across deserts, seas and mountains to reach the holy grail of Europe. This is Kingsley's unparalleled account of who these voyagers are. It's about why they keep coming and how they do it. It's about the smugglers who help them on their way and the coast guards who rescue them at the other end. The volunteers who feed them, the hoteliers who house them, and the border guards trying to keep them out. And the politicians looking the other way. The New Odyssey is a work of original, bold reporting written with a perfect mix of compassion and authority by the journalist who knows the subject better than any other. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Patrick Kingsley) Tue, 03 May 2016 13:43:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-New-Odyssey-Audiobook/B01DFP7EIC thebookvoice.com 08:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Odyssey Subtitle: The Story of Europe's Refugee Crisis Author: Patrick Kingsley Narrator: Thomas Judd Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Europe is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of World War II - and no one has reported on this crisis in more depth or breadth than the Guardian's migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley. Throughout 2015 Kingsley travelled to 17 countries along the migrant trail, meeting hundreds of refugees making epic odysseys across deserts, seas and mountains to reach the holy grail of Europe. This is Kingsley's unparalleled account of who these voyagers are. It's about why they keep coming and how they do it. It's about the smugglers who help them on their way and the coast guards who rescue them at the other end. The volunteers who feed them, the hoteliers who house them, and the border guards trying to keep them out. And the politicians looking the other way. The New Odyssey is a work of original, bold reporting written with a perfect mix of compassion and authority by the journalist who knows the subject better than any other. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Odyssey Subtitle: The Story of Europe's Refugee Crisis Author: Patrick Kingsley Narrator: Thomas Judd Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Europe is facing a wave of migration unmatched since the end of World War II - and no one has reported on this crisis in more depth or breadth than the Guardian's migration correspondent, Patrick Kingsley. Throughout 2015 Kingsley travelled to 17 countries along the migrant trail, meeting hundreds of refugees making epic odysseys across deserts, seas and mountains to reach the holy grail of Europe. This is Kingsley's unparalleled account of who these voyagers are. It's about why they keep coming and how they do it. It's about the smugglers who help them on their way and the coast guards who rescue them at the other end. The volunteers who feed them, the hoteliers who house them, and the border guards trying to keep them out. And the politicians looking the other way. The New Odyssey is a work of original, bold reporting written with a perfect mix of compassion and authority by the journalist who knows the subject better than any other. Members Reviews: The story we do not hear Would you consider the audio edition of The New Odyssey to be better than the print version? Yes, the narration was excellent throughout and at times I felt as though I was on the journey with the migrants. Who was your favorite character and why? Hashim was probably the character who most stood out to me as he was the one refugee Kingsley followed in the most detail throughout the book. Chapters on Hashim's journey from Syria to Sweden intersperse the more general accounts of parts of a migrant's journey, from the perilous boat journeys to the stress of European border crossings. I also warmed greatly to the Austrian shepherd who risked police arrest to fetch a Kurdish mother and her children from the Hungarian border. He was encouraged by stories of his own mother fleeing war as a refugee in World War II. Which character as performed by Thomas Judd was your favourite? I appreciated hearing the different stories of the migrants, how they had overcome oppression and now struggled with a journey fraught with dangers as they travelled to and through Europe. The stories of these different characters are the stories we rarely hear in the media. Judd's narration of Kingsley's recollection of conversations he had with the various migrants was superb. Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? After listening to this I feel shocked and sickened by the struggle and suffering the refugees have had to go through in Europe having already fled war and persecution in their own countries. I am also shocked and sickened by the general unwillingness of so many European governments to work in unity to assist these people. I also felt quite emotional when Hashim received his asylum decision from the Swedish authorities. Any additional comments? This book won't tell you in vast detail about the implications of hundreds of thousands of people emigrating to Europe, the potential security risks that it may pose, and the economic and cultural difficulties that could arise from it. Kingsley's book is mainly focused on the human element of the crisis. In that sense it could be argued that it is biased towards the migrants but I do feel strongly that literature of this nature has been long overdue, especially given the increase in popularity of far right political parties across the European continent. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/For-Queen-and-Currency-Audiobook/B01BH910LK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Queen and Currency Author: Michael Gillard Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In For Queen & Currency, investigative journalist Michael Gillard exposes a massive fraud and security scandal at Buckingham Palace that Scotland Yard and the Royal Household tried to suppress. Drawing on thousands of leaked documents and police sources, Gillard tells the inside story of a group of Royalty Protection officers who entertained a life of high-risk gambling, brown envelopes of cash, and striking gangsta poses on the throne of England while supposedly guarding the royal family and their secrets from terrorism and press intrusion. Paul Page, a young Royal Protection officer turned degenerate gambler, ran a hedge fund for cops during the credit and property booms. His Currency Club bet millions on movement in sterling and gold and paid investors returns beyond the dreams of avarice and financial logic. As word spread to other royal palaces, more protection officers and their friends piled in with savings and cheap loans from banks, many of which were running their own Ponzi scams. Page was hiding huge gambling losses, and when the returns dried up, a hit man threatened his family, sending the royal cop over the edge and on the rampage with a gun. Scotland Yard tried to spin the scandal to divert attention from its own regulatory failures. But Page refused to go quietly. His sensational trial became an arena to expose the so-called elite Royalty Protection squad and the private life of a senior royal. "The queen is going to be mightily pissed off," he warned. "[There was] an agreed understanding that what happened at Royalty stayed at Royalty." Not anymore. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michael Gillard) Tue, 16 Feb 2016 00:26:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/For-Queen-and-Currency-Audiobook/B01BH910LK thebookvoice.com 11:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Queen and Currency Author: Michael Gillard Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In For Queen & Currency, investigative journalist Michael Gillard exposes a massive fraud and security scandal at Buckingham Palace that Scotland Yard and the Royal Household tried to suppress. Drawing on thousands of leaked documents and police sources, Gillard tells the inside story of a group of Royalty Protection officers who entertained a life of high-risk gambling, brown envelopes of cash, and striking gangsta poses on the throne of England while supposedly guarding the royal family and their secrets from terrorism and press intrusion. Paul Page, a young Royal Protection officer turned degenerate gambler, ran a hedge fund for cops during the credit and property booms. His Currency Club bet millions on movement in sterling and gold and paid investors returns beyond the dreams of avarice and financial logic. As word spread to other royal palaces, more protection officers and their friends piled in with savings and cheap loans from banks, many of which were running their own Ponzi scams. Page was hiding huge gambling losses, and when the returns dried up, a hit man threatened his family, sending the royal cop over the edge and on the rampage with a gun. Scotland Yard tried to spin the scandal to divert attention from its own regulatory failures. But Page refused to go quietly. His sensational trial became an arena to expose the so-called elite Royalty Protection squad and the private life of a senior royal. "The queen is going to be mightily pissed off," he warned. "[There was] an agreed understanding that what happened at Royalty stayed at Royalty." Not anymore. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: For Queen and Currency Author: Michael Gillard Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 02-16-16 Publisher: Audible Studios for Bloomsbury Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In For Queen & Currency, investigative journalist Michael Gillard exposes a massive fraud and security scandal at Buckingham Palace that Scotland Yard and the Royal Household tried to suppress. Drawing on thousands of leaked documents and police sources, Gillard tells the inside story of a group of Royalty Protection officers who entertained a life of high-risk gambling, brown envelopes of cash, and striking gangsta poses on the throne of England while supposedly guarding the royal family and their secrets from terrorism and press intrusion. Paul Page, a young Royal Protection officer turned degenerate gambler, ran a hedge fund for cops during the credit and property booms. His Currency Club bet millions on movement in sterling and gold and paid investors returns beyond the dreams of avarice and financial logic. As word spread to other royal palaces, more protection officers and their friends piled in with savings and cheap loans from banks, many of which were running their own Ponzi scams. Page was hiding huge gambling losses, and when the returns dried up, a hit man threatened his family, sending the royal cop over the edge and on the rampage with a gun. Scotland Yard tried to spin the scandal to divert attention from its own regulatory failures. But Page refused to go quietly. His sensational trial became an arena to expose the so-called elite Royalty Protection squad and the private life of a senior royal. "The queen is going to be mightily pissed off," he warned. "[There was] an agreed understanding that what happened at Royalty stayed at Royalty." Not anymore. Members Reviews: Cops, Corruption, Crowds and Financial Gambling Good insight into the world of Royal protection police officers and the idiocracy of financial gambling by all who want to get rich, quick. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Kinglake-350-Audiobook/B01D0FKTE8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kinglake 350 Author: Adrian Hyland Narrator: Jim Pike Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 7 February 2009, Roger Wood was the police officer in charge of Kinglake, at the epicentre of the worst ever bushfire disaster in Australia's history, Black Saturday. As the firestorm engulfed the community, he risked his life again and again to try to save people. When he phoned home to warn his wife what was coming, she screamed that the fire had already hit their property. Then the line went dead. This is a book about the monster - and the fear, grief, desolation and heroism of those who confronted it. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece of storytelling." (Kerry OBrien) "Terrifying and moving." (The Australian) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Adrian Hyland) Thu, 07 Apr 2016 11:01:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Kinglake-350-Audiobook/B01D0FKTE8 thebookvoice.com 07:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kinglake 350 Author: Adrian Hyland Narrator: Jim Pike Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 7 February 2009, Roger Wood was the police officer in charge of Kinglake, at the epicentre of the worst ever bushfire disaster in Australia's history, Black Saturday. As the firestorm engulfed the community, he risked his life again and again to try to save people. When he phoned home to warn his wife what was coming, she screamed that the fire had already hit their property. Then the line went dead. This is a book about the monster - and the fear, grief, desolation and heroism of those who confronted it. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece of storytelling." (Kerry OBrien) "Terrifying and moving." (The Australian) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kinglake 350 Author: Adrian Hyland Narrator: Jim Pike Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-07-16 Publisher: Wavesound Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 7 February 2009, Roger Wood was the police officer in charge of Kinglake, at the epicentre of the worst ever bushfire disaster in Australia's history, Black Saturday. As the firestorm engulfed the community, he risked his life again and again to try to save people. When he phoned home to warn his wife what was coming, she screamed that the fire had already hit their property. Then the line went dead. This is a book about the monster - and the fear, grief, desolation and heroism of those who confronted it. Critic Reviews: "A masterpiece of storytelling." (Kerry OBrien) "Terrifying and moving." (The Australian) Members Reviews: Accurate account of a fatal bushfire This is very compelling reading. The author describes the events of Black Saturday, February 7th 2009, that resulted in Australia's highest loss of life from bushfire. The bushfire of Black Saturday wasn't like any bushfire ever experienced before. Twelve years of drought and a three day heat wave of temperatures the week before had left the country in southern Victoria dry and ready to burn. On 7th February extreme conditions were predicted and with a total fire ban in place, everyone in fire prone areas was told to have their fire plans ready. A combination of a tropical low over WA and a monsoon trough in the NT pushing hot air south and a high pressure system sitting in the Tasman sea to the south of Victoria made for a lethal combination with hot air trapped over the south of the continent. The temperature in Melbourne that day reached 46.4C, the highest ever recorded and hot, dry NW winds gusted at over 100kph. When a fire started by fallen powerlines in Kilmore East it quickly spread and later combined with a second fire started at Murrindindi, to become the deadliest firestorm ever seen in post-European Australian history, killing 173 people and destroying 2000 homes. The author, Adrian Hyland, lives in St Andrews, one of the towns affected by the bushfires and has carried out meticulous research on the events leading up this bushfire and the reasons so many lives and properties were lost. Even reading the horrific accounts of those who lived through and survived the day it's hard to imagine what it was really like. Rather than trying to encompass all the events of that day the author has centred the story around Roger Wood, an experienced Senior Constable at Kinglake police station and describes the events of his horrific day trying to save lives and properties. At one stage when the fire is at it's worst, he receives a call from his wife who manages to say to say that fire has arrived at their property just before the line drops out. Somehow despite worrying about whether his wife and kids have survived he manages to carry on doing his job. He and many others made a real difference that day, making heroic journeys through the fire zone to rescue people, saving many lives. The CFA volunteers were also true heroes. The fire moved to rapidly and ferociously there was little a few fire trucks could do to contain the blaze but they worked tirelessly saving homes and lives where they could. There has been a Royal Commission into why so many people died that day and much criticism of the lack of information on the status of the fire and the breakdown of communications. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-New-Threat-Cyberterrorism-with-Stephen-J-Adler-Frank-Cilluffo-Marc-Gordon-Michael-McConnell-Mike-Sheehan-Audiobook/B019P2HVRI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Threat: Cyberterrorism with Stephen J. Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Author: Stephen Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Narrator: Stephen Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-15 Publisher: 92nd Street Y Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Is cyberterrorism the next great threat? Listen to a discussion with features Reuters editor-in-chief Stephen J. Adler, George Washington Universitys Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank J. Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Constitutional law scholar Michael McConnell, and Mike Sheehan. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Adler) Thu, 24 Dec 2015 06:44:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-New-Threat-Cyberterrorism-with-Stephen-J-Adler-Frank-Cilluffo-Marc-Gordon-Michael-McConnell-Mike-Sheehan-Audiobook/B019P2HVRI thebookvoice.com 00:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Threat: Cyberterrorism with Stephen J. Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Author: Stephen Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Narrator: Stephen Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-15 Publisher: 92nd Street Y Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Is cyberterrorism the next great threat? Listen to a discussion with features Reuters editor-in-chief Stephen J. Adler, George Washington Universitys Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank J. Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Constitutional law scholar Michael McConnell, and Mike Sheehan. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The New Threat: Cyberterrorism with Stephen J. Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Author: Stephen Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Narrator: Stephen Adler, Frank Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Michael McConnell, Mike Sheehan Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 12-24-15 Publisher: 92nd Street Y Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Is cyberterrorism the next great threat? Listen to a discussion with features Reuters editor-in-chief Stephen J. Adler, George Washington Universitys Center for Cyber and Homeland Security Director Frank J. Cilluffo, Marc Gordon, Constitutional law scholar Michael McConnell, and Mike Sheehan. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Last-Sea-Nomads-Audiobook/B0163IEI28 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Sea Nomads Subtitle: Guardian Shorts, Book 20 Author: Susan Smillie Narrator: Joanna Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: There is a village that sits at the edge of lush rainforest, its stilted huts face the ocean, its children plunge below the water's surface with spears to learn the ways of their elders. This is the Surin Islands, on Thailand's Andaman coast, and home to the Moken, the world's last sea nomads. For centuries, the Moken roamed Burma's Mergui archipelago, diving for shellfish to trade for rice, taking shelter on land only during the monsoon season. They have been hunted by pirates and slave traders, and exploited by the Japanese, Malays, Burmese, Chinese, Thais and British. They have survived through the ages, scattering to flee danger and then coming together again, a fragile existence that has largely kept the outside world at bay. But the modern world has caught up with them. The authorities on both sides of the Burmese-Thai border have curtailed their freedom, pushing the population on to land over the past 30 years. Policies of assimilation have left many Moken people without citizenship or access to public services, living on the margins along with other Chao Ley ("sea gypsy") populations on Thailand's southern shores. This is the story of the last tribe to live as their ancestors did - the Moken who settled the isolated Surin group of islands have clung on to aspects of their culture. In 2004, when the Indian Ocean tsunami came, that traditional wisdom saved every one of them. The wave wasn't a problem: the Moken knew it was coming. An oral tradition had passed tales of laboon (the seventh wave) down through the centuries, elders read the signs and led the people uphill to safety. But then came the 'second tsunami'. Suddenly, the Moken were celebrities, and news teams, aid organisations and reality television crews flocked to Surin. All would play a part in the erosion of their lifestyle. Mass tourism followed. For the shy Moken, it has been a painful journey from maritime nomads to living museum exhibits. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Smillie) Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:11:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Last-Sea-Nomads-Audiobook/B0163IEI28 thebookvoice.com 02:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Sea Nomads Subtitle: Guardian Shorts, Book 20 Author: Susan Smillie Narrator: Joanna Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: There is a village that sits at the edge of lush rainforest, its stilted huts face the ocean, its children plunge below the water's surface with spears to learn the ways of their elders. This is the Surin Islands, on Thailand's Andaman coast, and home to the Moken, the world's last sea nomads. For centuries, the Moken roamed Burma's Mergui archipelago, diving for shellfish to trade for rice, taking shelter on land only during the monsoon season. They have been hunted by pirates and slave traders, and exploited by the Japanese, Malays, Burmese, Chinese, Thais and British. They have survived through the ages, scattering to flee danger and then coming together again, a fragile existence that has largely kept the outside world at bay. But the modern world has caught up with them. The authorities on both sides of the Burmese-Thai border have curtailed their freedom, pushing the population on to land over the past 30 years. Policies of assimilation have left many Moken people without citizenship or access to public services, living on the margins along with other Chao Ley ("sea gypsy") populations on Thailand's southern shores. This is the story of the last tribe to live as their ancestors did - the Moken who settled the isolated Surin group of islands have clung on to aspects of their culture. In 2004, when the Indian Ocean tsunami came, that traditional wisdom saved every one of them. The wave wasn't a problem: the Moken knew it was coming. An oral tradition had passed tales of laboon (the seventh wave) down through the centuries, elders read the signs and led the people uphill to safety. But then came the 'second tsunami'. Suddenly, the Moken were celebrities, and news teams, aid organisations and reality television crews flocked to Surin. All would play a part in the erosion of their lifestyle. Mass tourism followed. For the shy Moken, it has been a painful journey from maritime nomads to living museum exhibits. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Sea Nomads Subtitle: Guardian Shorts, Book 20 Author: Susan Smillie Narrator: Joanna Daniel Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 10-06-15 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: There is a village that sits at the edge of lush rainforest, its stilted huts face the ocean, its children plunge below the water's surface with spears to learn the ways of their elders. This is the Surin Islands, on Thailand's Andaman coast, and home to the Moken, the world's last sea nomads. For centuries, the Moken roamed Burma's Mergui archipelago, diving for shellfish to trade for rice, taking shelter on land only during the monsoon season. They have been hunted by pirates and slave traders, and exploited by the Japanese, Malays, Burmese, Chinese, Thais and British. They have survived through the ages, scattering to flee danger and then coming together again, a fragile existence that has largely kept the outside world at bay. But the modern world has caught up with them. The authorities on both sides of the Burmese-Thai border have curtailed their freedom, pushing the population on to land over the past 30 years. Policies of assimilation have left many Moken people without citizenship or access to public services, living on the margins along with other Chao Ley ("sea gypsy") populations on Thailand's southern shores. This is the story of the last tribe to live as their ancestors did - the Moken who settled the isolated Surin group of islands have clung on to aspects of their culture. In 2004, when the Indian Ocean tsunami came, that traditional wisdom saved every one of them. The wave wasn't a problem: the Moken knew it was coming. An oral tradition had passed tales of laboon (the seventh wave) down through the centuries, elders read the signs and led the people uphill to safety. But then came the 'second tsunami'. Suddenly, the Moken were celebrities, and news teams, aid organisations and reality television crews flocked to Surin. All would play a part in the erosion of their lifestyle. Mass tourism followed. For the shy Moken, it has been a painful journey from maritime nomads to living museum exhibits. Members Reviews: it's fine interesting topic, but not well written. impossible to tell how well-researched it was. mostly a ply for white saviour money. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Reasons-to-Be-Against-International-Trade-Restrictions-Audiobook/B00W45XLM8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reasons to Be Against International Trade Restrictions Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: Al Remington Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Trade restrictions prevent certain countries from trading with other countries for a variety of reasons. These reasons can vary from country to country. This short reading provides four possible reasons that a business might be against a certain trade restriction. Some reasons feature examples, and each reason is general enough for anyone to learn and apply to their study or knowledge of international business. I have an Associates Degree of Business Technology and also hold Bachelor's Degree of Business Management. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Trevor Clinger) Wed, 15 Apr 2015 14:30:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Reasons-to-Be-Against-International-Trade-Restrictions-Audiobook/B00W45XLM8 thebookvoice.com 00:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reasons to Be Against International Trade Restrictions Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: Al Remington Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Trade restrictions prevent certain countries from trading with other countries for a variety of reasons. These reasons can vary from country to country. This short reading provides four possible reasons that a business might be against a certain trade restriction. Some reasons feature examples, and each reason is general enough for anyone to learn and apply to their study or knowledge of international business. I have an Associates Degree of Business Technology and also hold Bachelor's Degree of Business Management. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reasons to Be Against International Trade Restrictions Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: Al Remington Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Trade restrictions prevent certain countries from trading with other countries for a variety of reasons. These reasons can vary from country to country. This short reading provides four possible reasons that a business might be against a certain trade restriction. Some reasons feature examples, and each reason is general enough for anyone to learn and apply to their study or knowledge of international business. I have an Associates Degree of Business Technology and also hold Bachelor's Degree of Business Management. Members Reviews: IM WITH TRUMP AFTER READING THIS BOOK Where does Reasons to Be Against International Trade Restrictions rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? It ranks as one of the top books, because it can be easily applied to today's political world. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Swallow-This-Serving-Up-the-Food-Industrys-Darkest-Secrets-Audiobook/B00U0X0HS2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swallow This: Serving Up the Food Industry's Darkest Secrets Author: Joanna Blythman Narrator: Jessica Ball Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: From the author of What to Eat and Shopped, a revelatory investigation into what really goes into the food we eat. Even with 25 years' experience as a journalist and investigator of the food chain, Joanna Blythman still felt she had unanswered questions about the food we consume every day. How natural is the process for making a "natural" flavouring? What exactly is modified starch, and why is it an ingredient in so many foods? What is done to pitta bread to make it stay fresh for six months? And why, when you eat a supermarket salad, does the taste linger in your mouth for several hours after? Swallow This is a fascinating exploration of the food processing industry and its products - not just the more obvious ready meals, chicken nuggets, and tinned soups but the less overtly industrial: washed salads, smoothies, yoghurts, cereal bars, bread, fruit juice, prepared vegetables. Forget illegal, horse-meat-scandal processes. Every step in the production of these is legal but practised by a strange and inaccessible industry, with methods a world away from our idea of domestic food preparation and obscured by technical speak, unintelligible ingredients manuals, and clever labelling practices. Determined to get to the bottom of the impact the industry has on our food, Joanna Blythman has gained unprecedented access to factories, suppliers, and industry insiders to give an utterly eye-opening account of what we're really swallowing. Critic Reviews: "Praise for What to Eat: "Joanna Blythman has one of the sanest food heads in the Western World - and this brilliant book encapsulates her admirably clear thinking in a wonderfully accessible, entertaining way. Everyone who cares what they eat and how they feed their family - that's all of us, right? - should read it." (Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall) "A rare book, practical, sensible, and passionate. Joanna Blythman writes with clarity, sanity and humanity. Anyone interested in food and cooking should read it." (Matthew Fort) "A succinct and badly needed encyclopaedia of facts and common sense on food and nutrition for which I am truly grateful. The introduction alone is worth the price of the book." (Darina Allen) "Everyone who cares about what they eat and how they feed their family should read this" (Daily Mail) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanna Blythman) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:57:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Swallow-This-Serving-Up-the-Food-Industrys-Darkest-Secrets-Audiobook/B00U0X0HS2 thebookvoice.com 08:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swallow This: Serving Up the Food Industry's Darkest Secrets Author: Joanna Blythman Narrator: Jessica Ball Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: From the author of What to Eat and Shopped, a revelatory investigation into what really goes into the food we eat. Even with 25 years' experience as a journalist and investigator of the food chain, Joanna Blythman still felt she had unanswered questions about the food we consume every day. How natural is the process for making a "natural" flavouring? What exactly is modified starch, and why is it an ingredient in so many foods? What is done to pitta bread to make it stay fresh for six months? And why, when you eat a supermarket salad, does the taste linger in your mouth for several hours after? Swallow This is a fascinating exploration of the food processing industry and its products - not just the more obvious ready meals, chicken nuggets, and tinned soups but the less overtly industrial: washed salads, smoothies, yoghurts, cereal bars, bread, fruit juice, prepared vegetables. Forget illegal, horse-meat-scandal processes. Every step in the production of these is legal but practised by a strange and inaccessible industry, with methods a world away from our idea of domestic food preparation and obscured by technical speak, unintelligible ingredients manuals, and clever labelling practices. Determined to get to the bottom of the impact the industry has on our food, Joanna Blythman has gained unprecedented access to factories, suppliers, and industry insiders to give an utterly eye-opening account of what we're really swallowing. Critic Reviews: "Praise for What to Eat: "Joanna Blythman has one of the sanest food heads in the Western World - and this brilliant book encapsulates her admirably clear thinking in a wonderfully accessible, entertaining way. Everyone who cares what they eat and how they feed their family - that's all of us, right? - should read it." (Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall) "A rare book, practical, sensible, and passionate. Joanna Blythman writes with clarity, sanity and humanity. Anyone interested in food and cooking should read it." (Matthew Fort) "A succinct and badly needed encyclopaedia of facts and common sense on food and nutrition for which I am truly grateful. The introduction alone is worth the price of the book." (Darina Allen) "Everyone who cares about what they eat and how they feed their family should read this" (Daily Mail) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swallow This: Serving Up the Food Industry's Darkest Secrets Author: Joanna Blythman Narrator: Jessica Ball Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: From the author of What to Eat and Shopped, a revelatory investigation into what really goes into the food we eat. Even with 25 years' experience as a journalist and investigator of the food chain, Joanna Blythman still felt she had unanswered questions about the food we consume every day. How natural is the process for making a "natural" flavouring? What exactly is modified starch, and why is it an ingredient in so many foods? What is done to pitta bread to make it stay fresh for six months? And why, when you eat a supermarket salad, does the taste linger in your mouth for several hours after? Swallow This is a fascinating exploration of the food processing industry and its products - not just the more obvious ready meals, chicken nuggets, and tinned soups but the less overtly industrial: washed salads, smoothies, yoghurts, cereal bars, bread, fruit juice, prepared vegetables. Forget illegal, horse-meat-scandal processes. Every step in the production of these is legal but practised by a strange and inaccessible industry, with methods a world away from our idea of domestic food preparation and obscured by technical speak, unintelligible ingredients manuals, and clever labelling practices. Determined to get to the bottom of the impact the industry has on our food, Joanna Blythman has gained unprecedented access to factories, suppliers, and industry insiders to give an utterly eye-opening account of what we're really swallowing. Critic Reviews: "Praise for What to Eat: "Joanna Blythman has one of the sanest food heads in the Western World - and this brilliant book encapsulates her admirably clear thinking in a wonderfully accessible, entertaining way. Everyone who cares what they eat and how they feed their family - that's all of us, right? - should read it." (Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall) "A rare book, practical, sensible, and passionate. Joanna Blythman writes with clarity, sanity and humanity. Anyone interested in food and cooking should read it." (Matthew Fort) "A succinct and badly needed encyclopaedia of facts and common sense on food and nutrition for which I am truly grateful. The introduction alone is worth the price of the book." (Darina Allen) "Everyone who cares about what they eat and how they feed their family should read this" (Daily Mail) Members Reviews: An Eye opening book written with sarcastic humour. A lot of information about industrial food and how it's processed and what's the latest food additives available. I recommend the not only for concerned consumers but for industry newbies. Informative Very good read. It will definitely make me think twice before I buy another ready meal. I will definitely make more food myself. Will change the way you eat. This audio book was very informative if a little scary and gross sometimes. Since starting this book I have change the way I eat. It makes you think twice before eating any food let alone processed food. Some of the "extra" ingredients lists got a bit long and boring. But highlight what processes most if not all the food we eat "fresh" or not. A great listen. Really good inside information Good. Will need to listen again as there is lots of detailed information. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Whats-Wrong-with-Special-Forces-Training-From-a-Personal-Trainers-Perspective-Audiobook/B00S5HOM9K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What's Wrong with Special Forces Training: From a Personal Trainer's Perspective Subtitle: The United States May Have the Best Military in the Nation, but Is it Possible for Them to Still Be Better? Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: David Rey Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Special Forces training may one of the most brutal training routines that I can think of. They push people beyond their comfort zone to mentally and physically prepare for future tasks at hand. There are a few problems with Special Forces training doesn't fit well with the knowledge and education learned during my personal training certification school. Listen to this critique and simple fix on how Special Forces training can be that much more efficient at training candidates to be the best they can be. I am a certified professional personal trainer, certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (accredited by the NCAA), certificate number 45582. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Trevor Clinger) Tue, 13 Jan 2015 04:42:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Whats-Wrong-with-Special-Forces-Training-From-a-Personal-Trainers-Perspective-Audiobook/B00S5HOM9K thebookvoice.com 00:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What's Wrong with Special Forces Training: From a Personal Trainer's Perspective Subtitle: The United States May Have the Best Military in the Nation, but Is it Possible for Them to Still Be Better? Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: David Rey Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Special Forces training may one of the most brutal training routines that I can think of. They push people beyond their comfort zone to mentally and physically prepare for future tasks at hand. There are a few problems with Special Forces training doesn't fit well with the knowledge and education learned during my personal training certification school. Listen to this critique and simple fix on how Special Forces training can be that much more efficient at training candidates to be the best they can be. I am a certified professional personal trainer, certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (accredited by the NCAA), certificate number 45582. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What's Wrong with Special Forces Training: From a Personal Trainer's Perspective Subtitle: The United States May Have the Best Military in the Nation, but Is it Possible for Them to Still Be Better? Author: Trevor Clinger Narrator: David Rey Format: Unabridged Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-15 Publisher: Trevor Clinger Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Special Forces training may one of the most brutal training routines that I can think of. They push people beyond their comfort zone to mentally and physically prepare for future tasks at hand. There are a few problems with Special Forces training doesn't fit well with the knowledge and education learned during my personal training certification school. Listen to this critique and simple fix on how Special Forces training can be that much more efficient at training candidates to be the best they can be. I am a certified professional personal trainer, certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (accredited by the NCAA), certificate number 45582. Members Reviews: So thats why the majority of our military is unfit What did you love best about What's Wrong with Special Forces Training: From a Personal Trainer's Perspective? I loved that the author used true fitness principles and facts to critique and analyze how the special forces train. I can tell you that I am ashamed how our special forces train. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Small-Arms-Trade-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B008DK6IBE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Small Arms Trade: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Matthew Schroeder, Dan Smith, Rachel Stohl Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons is one of the most pressing security threats of the 21st century. From Sudanese refugees hunted by gun-toting militias to air passengers targeted by shoulder-fired missiles, no one is safe from this deadly scourge. Providing a gripping overview of these cheap and easily obtainable weapons, the threat they pose in the wrong hands, and strategies for reining them in, this guide is required listening for anyone wishing to fully understand one of todays key threats to international peace. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook engages the listener into a discussion concerning the threats posed by the misuse of small arms. These weapons play a key role in the struggles and wars of our modern world and yet their dangers are often disregarded. In The Small Arms Trade Schroeder, Smith, and Stohl explain the problem with a global society that relies on these weapons. The aim of this introduction is to raise awareness of the issue and propose the need for controlling the public's use of small arms. Richard Aspel's voice captures the tension and severity of the issue. The listener is attentive to his every word. Critic Reviews: A Beginner's Guide is much too modest a title. This uniquely valuable book combines historical depth, contemporary insights, scholarly analysis, and prudent advocacy to make it far more than a primer for the untutored. (Joe Smaldone, Former Chief, Weapons and Technology Control Division, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S. State Department; and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University) Schroeder, Smith and Stohl have produced what will surely become an indispensable reference for any reader interested in the nature and consequences of the trade in small arms and the policies needed to effectively deal with the lethal consequences of such trade. (Moisés Naim, editor of Foreign Policy magazine and author of Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy) "As an introductory text, this book certainly makes an admirable effort, as it is engaging, accessible and almost exclusively empirical in its approach." (Journal of Peace Research) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Matthew Schroeder) Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:31:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Small-Arms-Trade-Bolinda-Beginner-Guides-Audiobook/B008DK6IBE thebookvoice.com 06:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Small Arms Trade: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Matthew Schroeder, Dan Smith, Rachel Stohl Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons is one of the most pressing security threats of the 21st century. From Sudanese refugees hunted by gun-toting militias to air passengers targeted by shoulder-fired missiles, no one is safe from this deadly scourge. Providing a gripping overview of these cheap and easily obtainable weapons, the threat they pose in the wrong hands, and strategies for reining them in, this guide is required listening for anyone wishing to fully understand one of todays key threats to international peace. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook engages the listener into a discussion concerning the threats posed by the misuse of small arms. These weapons play a key role in the struggles and wars of our modern world and yet their dangers are often disregarded. In The Small Arms Trade Schroeder, Smith, and Stohl explain the problem with a global society that relies on these weapons. The aim of this introduction is to raise awareness of the issue and propose the need for controlling the public's use of small arms. Richard Aspel's voice captures the tension and severity of the issue. The listener is attentive to his every word. Critic Reviews: A Beginner's Guide is much too modest a title. This uniquely valuable book combines historical depth, contemporary insights, scholarly analysis, and prudent advocacy to make it far more than a primer for the untutored. (Joe Smaldone, Former Chief, Weapons and Technology Control Division, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S. State Department; and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University) Schroeder, Smith and Stohl have produced what will surely become an indispensable reference for any reader interested in the nature and consequences of the trade in small arms and the policies needed to effectively deal with the lethal consequences of such trade. (Moisés Naim, editor of Foreign Policy magazine and author of Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy) "As an introductory text, this book certainly makes an admirable effort, as it is engaging, accessible and almost exclusively empirical in its approach." (Journal of Peace Research) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Small Arms Trade: Bolinda Beginner Guides Author: Matthew Schroeder, Dan Smith, Rachel Stohl Narrator: Richard Aspel Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-28-12 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons is one of the most pressing security threats of the 21st century. From Sudanese refugees hunted by gun-toting militias to air passengers targeted by shoulder-fired missiles, no one is safe from this deadly scourge. Providing a gripping overview of these cheap and easily obtainable weapons, the threat they pose in the wrong hands, and strategies for reining them in, this guide is required listening for anyone wishing to fully understand one of todays key threats to international peace. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook engages the listener into a discussion concerning the threats posed by the misuse of small arms. These weapons play a key role in the struggles and wars of our modern world and yet their dangers are often disregarded. In The Small Arms Trade Schroeder, Smith, and Stohl explain the problem with a global society that relies on these weapons. The aim of this introduction is to raise awareness of the issue and propose the need for controlling the public's use of small arms. Richard Aspel's voice captures the tension and severity of the issue. The listener is attentive to his every word. Critic Reviews: A Beginner's Guide is much too modest a title. This uniquely valuable book combines historical depth, contemporary insights, scholarly analysis, and prudent advocacy to make it far more than a primer for the untutored. (Joe Smaldone, Former Chief, Weapons and Technology Control Division, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, U.S. State Department; and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University) Schroeder, Smith and Stohl have produced what will surely become an indispensable reference for any reader interested in the nature and consequences of the trade in small arms and the policies needed to effectively deal with the lethal consequences of such trade. (Moisés Naim, editor of Foreign Policy magazine and author of Illicit: How Smugglers, Traffickers and Copycats are Hijacking the Global Economy) "As an introductory text, this book certainly makes an admirable effort, as it is engaging, accessible and almost exclusively empirical in its approach." (Journal of Peace Research) Members Reviews: Yawn. Very little about the nuts and bolts about the arms trade, such as expected returns, opening new markets, developing customers, revenues, expenses, etc. Mainly, the book was a rambling, disjointed account of how "terrible" the industry is. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/QE-41-The-Happy-Life-Audiobook/B005520DMI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: QE 41: The Happy Life Subtitle: The Search for Contentment in the Modern World Author: David Malouf Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In the first Quarterly Essay for 2011, David Malouf returns to one of the most fundamental questions and gives it a modern twist: what is it to live a good life? With grace and profundity, Malouf discusses new and old ways to talk about the self, morality and happiness. In an age of environmental peril, and in the wake of the global financial crisis, such questions have returned with new force - we live in unpredictable times and Homo economicus has been found wanting. In considering the good life, David Malouf returns to the classics, looks to Australian traditions and examines the idea of the global citizen. biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Malouf) Thu, 09 Jun 2011 03:47:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/QE-41-The-Happy-Life-Audiobook/B005520DMI thebookvoice.com 02:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: QE 41: The Happy Life Subtitle: The Search for Contentment in the Modern World Author: David Malouf Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In the first Quarterly Essay for 2011, David Malouf returns to one of the most fundamental questions and gives it a modern twist: what is it to live a good life? With grace and profundity, Malouf discusses new and old ways to talk about the self, morality and happiness. In an age of environmental peril, and in the wake of the global financial crisis, such questions have returned with new force - we live in unpredictable times and Homo economicus has been found wanting. In considering the good life, David Malouf returns to the classics, looks to Australian traditions and examines the idea of the global citizen. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: QE 41: The Happy Life Subtitle: The Search for Contentment in the Modern World Author: David Malouf Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-09-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In the first Quarterly Essay for 2011, David Malouf returns to one of the most fundamental questions and gives it a modern twist: what is it to live a good life? With grace and profundity, Malouf discusses new and old ways to talk about the self, morality and happiness. In an age of environmental peril, and in the wake of the global financial crisis, such questions have returned with new force - we live in unpredictable times and Homo economicus has been found wanting. In considering the good life, David Malouf returns to the classics, looks to Australian traditions and examines the idea of the global citizen. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Storm-from-the-East-Audiobook/B002V0QM9K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm from the East Subtitle: The Struggle Between the Arab World and the Christian West Author: Milton Viorst Narrator: Mariana Carreño Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Today, the Bush Doctrine aims to free the Arab peoples from political oppression and create a democratic Iraq. So why are Arabs, and Iraqis in particular, so suspicious of our efforts? The explanation, Viorst says, is simple: "What the American leadership has miscalculated, or simply dismissed, is Arab nationalism." In Storm from the East, Viorst offers a balanced, lucid, and vital history of America's uneasy relationship with the Arab world and argues that brutal conflict in the region will continue until the West, with the United States taking the lead, honors the Arabs' insistence on deciding their own destiny. Viorst examines the long struggle of the Arab world to overthrow Western hegemony. He explores the Arab experiences with democracy and military despotism; Nasserite socialism in Egypt and Ba'athism in Syria and Iraq; tribal monarchy in Saudi Arabia and Jordan; guerrilla warfare waged by the Palestinians; and, finally, Islamic rebellion culminating in Osama bin Laden's extremist al-Qaeda. All have the same goal: the liberation of the Arabs from foreign domination. Storm from the East is a powerful work that, like no other, limns the political, religious, and social roots of Arab nationalism and the present-day unrest in the Middle East. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Milton Viorst) Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:13:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Storm-from-the-East-Audiobook/B002V0QM9K thebookvoice.com 05:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm from the East Subtitle: The Struggle Between the Arab World and the Christian West Author: Milton Viorst Narrator: Mariana Carreño Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Today, the Bush Doctrine aims to free the Arab peoples from political oppression and create a democratic Iraq. So why are Arabs, and Iraqis in particular, so suspicious of our efforts? The explanation, Viorst says, is simple: "What the American leadership has miscalculated, or simply dismissed, is Arab nationalism." In Storm from the East, Viorst offers a balanced, lucid, and vital history of America's uneasy relationship with the Arab world and argues that brutal conflict in the region will continue until the West, with the United States taking the lead, honors the Arabs' insistence on deciding their own destiny. Viorst examines the long struggle of the Arab world to overthrow Western hegemony. He explores the Arab experiences with democracy and military despotism; Nasserite socialism in Egypt and Ba'athism in Syria and Iraq; tribal monarchy in Saudi Arabia and Jordan; guerrilla warfare waged by the Palestinians; and, finally, Islamic rebellion culminating in Osama bin Laden's extremist al-Qaeda. All have the same goal: the liberation of the Arabs from foreign domination. Storm from the East is a powerful work that, like no other, limns the political, religious, and social roots of Arab nationalism and the present-day unrest in the Middle East. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Storm from the East Subtitle: The Struggle Between the Arab World and the Christian West Author: Milton Viorst Narrator: Mariana Carreño Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-24-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Today, the Bush Doctrine aims to free the Arab peoples from political oppression and create a democratic Iraq. So why are Arabs, and Iraqis in particular, so suspicious of our efforts? The explanation, Viorst says, is simple: "What the American leadership has miscalculated, or simply dismissed, is Arab nationalism." In Storm from the East, Viorst offers a balanced, lucid, and vital history of America's uneasy relationship with the Arab world and argues that brutal conflict in the region will continue until the West, with the United States taking the lead, honors the Arabs' insistence on deciding their own destiny. Viorst examines the long struggle of the Arab world to overthrow Western hegemony. He explores the Arab experiences with democracy and military despotism; Nasserite socialism in Egypt and Ba'athism in Syria and Iraq; tribal monarchy in Saudi Arabia and Jordan; guerrilla warfare waged by the Palestinians; and, finally, Islamic rebellion culminating in Osama bin Laden's extremist al-Qaeda. All have the same goal: the liberation of the Arabs from foreign domination. Storm from the East is a powerful work that, like no other, limns the political, religious, and social roots of Arab nationalism and the present-day unrest in the Middle East. Members Reviews: A very clear overview Viorst does an effective job taking the interested, non-specialist through the history of the middle east (mostly the Arab experience)framing the conversation around the Christian - Islamic fight for supremacy. While this technique may seem odd to those of us in North America I think it's an essential part of understanding the reasons that underlie certain decisions, or at least behaviours, in the Arab world. He makes a good case for the frustrations inherent in many countries as a result of imperialistic actions. He has a particularly strong opinion on British and French engagements and partitions. However, just when this starts to wear thin (what people, at some point in time, haven't found a justification for their current problems lying in some historic 'wrong'?) he begins to be more challenging around Arab political decision making -- from Nasser to disasterous take-it-or-leave-it decisions surrounding Palistine. Well written -- and based on Viorst extensive experience across the Middle East -- I think any casual student of history will find this to be just the right level of detail. Quickly brings bewildered Americans up to speed Viorst gives a quick and vivid description of the long-standing tension between the Muslim Middle East and the Christian West--featuring many betrayals of Middle Eastern countries by Western powers. Americans who wonder why extremists in the Middle East so hate the West can learn a lot from this book. Essential Reading This compact well-written 177 page book is essential reading for those interested in the the Middle East and in particular Iraq. It outlines the history of Arab nationalism, fudamentalist Islam and the critical 19th and 20th century historical/political events that produced the Middle East as we find it today. If you are looking for one book to provide you with essential background, this is it. This work was first brought to my attention by individuals with life-long professional political involvement in the Middle East. Frank A. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Path-to-Peace-Audiobook/B0758XQJQ5 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Path to Peace Subtitle: Fight for the Future I Liberty Author: Troy McDermott Narrator: Troy McDermott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-17 Publisher: Troy McDermott Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Life is never easy and I pray for reality. The reality of a better future for us all! I wrote a letter to the entirety of The Congress of the United States of America in the last years of the 90's. I have not read that letter in over 20-years. This personal story, very close to my heart and feelings, is now a true reality, for all to accomplish a better life, standard of living and save our world from famine and hunger. Yes, it is a reality that is occurring to us all, whether through weather events, war, medical treatments, and more. I have continually pushed, driven forward, and marched to improve your life, regardless of my own personal story. To win, conquer, and control our planet so humanity, thus you and your family, will live for eternity, safely in peace and greatness! We will be the greatest generation! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Troy McDermott) Mon, 04 Sep 2017 05:07:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Path-to-Peace-Audiobook/B0758XQJQ5 thebookvoice.com 01:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Path to Peace Subtitle: Fight for the Future I Liberty Author: Troy McDermott Narrator: Troy McDermott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-17 Publisher: Troy McDermott Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Life is never easy and I pray for reality. The reality of a better future for us all! I wrote a letter to the entirety of The Congress of the United States of America in the last years of the 90's. I have not read that letter in over 20-years. This personal story, very close to my heart and feelings, is now a true reality, for all to accomplish a better life, standard of living and save our world from famine and hunger. Yes, it is a reality that is occurring to us all, whether through weather events, war, medical treatments, and more. I have continually pushed, driven forward, and marched to improve your life, regardless of my own personal story. To win, conquer, and control our planet so humanity, thus you and your family, will live for eternity, safely in peace and greatness! We will be the greatest generation! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Path to Peace Subtitle: Fight for the Future I Liberty Author: Troy McDermott Narrator: Troy McDermott Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-04-17 Publisher: Troy McDermott Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Life is never easy and I pray for reality. The reality of a better future for us all! I wrote a letter to the entirety of The Congress of the United States of America in the last years of the 90's. I have not read that letter in over 20-years. This personal story, very close to my heart and feelings, is now a true reality, for all to accomplish a better life, standard of living and save our world from famine and hunger. Yes, it is a reality that is occurring to us all, whether through weather events, war, medical treatments, and more. I have continually pushed, driven forward, and marched to improve your life, regardless of my own personal story. To win, conquer, and control our planet so humanity, thus you and your family, will live for eternity, safely in peace and greatness! We will be the greatest generation! Members Reviews: Head-Lining With Bonus Unbelievable Injury Oven-out, what does that mean? The NATIONAL DEBT.......is paid off and then, what would they do......with all that money! -'Liberty!' Non-Fiction. Math. Save as MANY AS YOU CAN! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/One-Shot-Audiobook/B075V9P747 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Shot Subtitle: Trees as Our Last Chance for Survival Author: John Leary Narrator: Spencer Cannon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Trees for the Future Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Drawing on 15 years of humanitarian work with communities on the verge of collapse, John Leary conveys how restoring agricultural lands with a diverse combination of trees and crops is the answer to reversing desertification, water scarcity, hunger, poverty, climate change and forced migration. This book provides a compelling look at the state of the world's agriculture and its evolving impact on people and the environment. One Shot takes listeners on an evolving journey from the peanut fields of Africa to the corn fields of America; connecting seven of the world's most pressing challenges to farming practices, and offering the revival of forest gardens as a core agricultural solution. In the coming decades, we have one shot to work together to rebuild our dying food systems and ecosystems. Discover how trees are our last chance for survival. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Leary) Tue, 26 Sep 2017 02:22:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/One-Shot-Audiobook/B075V9P747 thebookvoice.com 05:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Shot Subtitle: Trees as Our Last Chance for Survival Author: John Leary Narrator: Spencer Cannon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Trees for the Future Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Drawing on 15 years of humanitarian work with communities on the verge of collapse, John Leary conveys how restoring agricultural lands with a diverse combination of trees and crops is the answer to reversing desertification, water scarcity, hunger, poverty, climate change and forced migration. This book provides a compelling look at the state of the world's agriculture and its evolving impact on people and the environment. One Shot takes listeners on an evolving journey from the peanut fields of Africa to the corn fields of America; connecting seven of the world's most pressing challenges to farming practices, and offering the revival of forest gardens as a core agricultural solution. In the coming decades, we have one shot to work together to rebuild our dying food systems and ecosystems. Discover how trees are our last chance for survival. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Shot Subtitle: Trees as Our Last Chance for Survival Author: John Leary Narrator: Spencer Cannon Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-17 Publisher: Trees for the Future Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Drawing on 15 years of humanitarian work with communities on the verge of collapse, John Leary conveys how restoring agricultural lands with a diverse combination of trees and crops is the answer to reversing desertification, water scarcity, hunger, poverty, climate change and forced migration. This book provides a compelling look at the state of the world's agriculture and its evolving impact on people and the environment. One Shot takes listeners on an evolving journey from the peanut fields of Africa to the corn fields of America; connecting seven of the world's most pressing challenges to farming practices, and offering the revival of forest gardens as a core agricultural solution. In the coming decades, we have one shot to work together to rebuild our dying food systems and ecosystems. Discover how trees are our last chance for survival. Members Reviews: but it's an amazing concept. Haven't finalized reading it yet, but it's an amazing concept. My favorite chapter was Chapter 6 - Written in Stone I have been following the work of Trees for the Future for almost a decade and I was curious to see how they tied tree planting to the state of the world's agriculture. This was a surprising and interesting read. The author gives a historical context to the interwoven social and environmental problems we see today. He uses personal stories and the stories of others to make the information interesting and relatable. His statements are well documented and leave me wanting to discover more. I have read several environmental books on the topics of water, deforestation and rural to urban migration, but this is the first account I've seen that ties all these issues together and shows how destructive agriculture systems are the underlying problem. My favorite chapter was Chapter 6 - Written in Stone, where the author details all the ways we are destroying biodiversity and how the story of these deeds is being slowly and silently written in the sediments that become rock. "Rock doesn't lie," he states. I found this a compelling way to think of deforestation, air pollution and species extinction, as something we can't cover up or hide. The book ends with a call to action that made me consider what I was buying at the supermarket last night. I would recommend this book as an interesting read for anyone who wants to understand how what they eat is directly tied to the social and environmental problems that fill our news headlines. An important book. Should be ready by many of different interests. Silver bullet solutions are hard to find. What benefits a few often hurts many. Unfortunately, modern agricultural practices have too often been examples of this inequity with the poorest being hit the hardest. This text offers insights into how we got into our current situation of farmers not being able to feed themselves as well as how a different approach using forest gardens can dramatically change a family's future. Implications reach farmers in both the developed and developing world. A good read for anyone interested in farming, conservation, and the future of life on Earth. Forest gardens are about as close to a silver bullet solution to stopping the threat of hunger, erosion, poverty and more. Readable, Compelling, Well-Researched Previous reviews summarize the book nicely. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-nuova-Chiesa-di-Papa-Francesco-Audiobook/B01NCNVAQB Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La nuova Chiesa di Papa Francesco Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Da subito Papa Francesco si è contraddistinto per l'uso di un linguaggio semplice, che l'ha aiutato a smarcarsi da un'immagine istituzionale danneggiata dagli errori e dagli scandali del passato. Ha promosso una Chiesa più umile, concentrata sui bisogni dei più poveri. Questo approccio gli ha subito portato una grande popolarità, accompagnata dalle aspettative crescenti di molti fedeli, desiderosi di appartenere a una Chiesa che si muove verso posizioni più moderne su temi come la contraccezione, le convivenze al di fuori del matrimonio, il divorzio e l'omosessualità. Tuttavia, queste aperture, che possono sembrare rivoluzionarie nel contesto della storia recente del papato, hanno scatenato anche critiche molto forti da parte dell'ala più conservatrice della Chiesa Cattolica, che si è detta disposta a combattere per ostacolare le riforme ed eventuali novità in ambito pastorale. Gli analisti riconoscono che ci sono state delle aperture importanti, ma che ancora è difficile dire quanto si tratti di novità sostanziali, destinate a condizionare il futuro della Chiesa. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò) Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:12:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-nuova-Chiesa-di-Papa-Francesco-Audiobook/B01NCNVAQB thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La nuova Chiesa di Papa Francesco Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Da subito Papa Francesco si è contraddistinto per l'uso di un linguaggio semplice, che l'ha aiutato a smarcarsi da un'immagine istituzionale danneggiata dagli errori e dagli scandali del passato. Ha promosso una Chiesa più umile, concentrata sui bisogni dei più poveri. Questo approccio gli ha subito portato una grande popolarità, accompagnata dalle aspettative crescenti di molti fedeli, desiderosi di appartenere a una Chiesa che si muove verso posizioni più moderne su temi come la contraccezione, le convivenze al di fuori del matrimonio, il divorzio e l'omosessualità. Tuttavia, queste aperture, che possono sembrare rivoluzionarie nel contesto della storia recente del papato, hanno scatenato anche critiche molto forti da parte dell'ala più conservatrice della Chiesa Cattolica, che si è detta disposta a combattere per ostacolare le riforme ed eventuali novità in ambito pastorale. Gli analisti riconoscono che ci sono state delle aperture importanti, ma che ancora è difficile dire quanto si tratti di novità sostanziali, destinate a condizionare il futuro della Chiesa. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La nuova Chiesa di Papa Francesco Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 9 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Da subito Papa Francesco si è contraddistinto per l'uso di un linguaggio semplice, che l'ha aiutato a smarcarsi da un'immagine istituzionale danneggiata dagli errori e dagli scandali del passato. Ha promosso una Chiesa più umile, concentrata sui bisogni dei più poveri. Questo approccio gli ha subito portato una grande popolarità, accompagnata dalle aspettative crescenti di molti fedeli, desiderosi di appartenere a una Chiesa che si muove verso posizioni più moderne su temi come la contraccezione, le convivenze al di fuori del matrimonio, il divorzio e l'omosessualità. Tuttavia, queste aperture, che possono sembrare rivoluzionarie nel contesto della storia recente del papato, hanno scatenato anche critiche molto forti da parte dell'ala più conservatrice della Chiesa Cattolica, che si è detta disposta a combattere per ostacolare le riforme ed eventuali novità in ambito pastorale. Gli analisti riconoscono che ci sono state delle aperture importanti, ma che ancora è difficile dire quanto si tratti di novità sostanziali, destinate a condizionare il futuro della Chiesa. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Trump-vs-Clinton-Audiobook/B01NALJFDV Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Trump vs Clinton Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Francesca Di Modugno Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Le elezioni presidenziali 2016 in America, le 58esime da quando il mandato presidenziale è quadriennale, hanno eletto il successore del Presidente Barack Obama, giunto alla fine del suo secondo mandato. Nel corso della campagna elettorale, il rappresentante del partito Repubblicano, l'imprenditore Donald Trump di New York, e il suo candidato alla vicepresidenza, il governatore dell'Indiana Mike Pence, hanno sfidato la candidata del partito Democratico, ex Segretario di Stato ed ex senatrice Hillary Clinton, anche lei di New York, e il suo candidato alla vicepresidenza, il senatore Tim Kaine della Virginia. Si è trattato di una delle campagne presidenziali più accese e polarizzate della storia del Paese, la prima peraltro a cui si presentava una donna come candidato di uno dei due grandi partiti politici americani. Qui parleremo dei due candidati, delle rispettive campagne elettorali e degli eventi principali che hanno caratterizzato il dibattito politico nei mesi che hanno preceduto la votazione. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò) Thu, 22 Dec 2016 14:16:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Trump-vs-Clinton-Audiobook/B01NALJFDV thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Trump vs Clinton Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Francesca Di Modugno Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Le elezioni presidenziali 2016 in America, le 58esime da quando il mandato presidenziale è quadriennale, hanno eletto il successore del Presidente Barack Obama, giunto alla fine del suo secondo mandato. Nel corso della campagna elettorale, il rappresentante del partito Repubblicano, l'imprenditore Donald Trump di New York, e il suo candidato alla vicepresidenza, il governatore dell'Indiana Mike Pence, hanno sfidato la candidata del partito Democratico, ex Segretario di Stato ed ex senatrice Hillary Clinton, anche lei di New York, e il suo candidato alla vicepresidenza, il senatore Tim Kaine della Virginia. Si è trattato di una delle campagne presidenziali più accese e polarizzate della storia del Paese, la prima peraltro a cui si presentava una donna come candidato di uno dei due grandi partiti politici americani. Qui parleremo dei due candidati, delle rispettive campagne elettorali e degli eventi principali che hanno caratterizzato il dibattito politico nei mesi che hanno preceduto la votazione. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Trump vs Clinton Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Francesca Di Modugno Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 12-22-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Valutazioni: 3 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Le elezioni presidenziali 2016 in America, le 58esime da quando il mandato presidenziale è quadriennale, hanno eletto il successore del Presidente Barack Obama, giunto alla fine del suo secondo mandato. Nel corso della campagna elettorale, il rappresentante del partito Repubblicano, l'imprenditore Donald Trump di New York, e il suo candidato alla vicepresidenza, il governatore dell'Indiana Mike Pence, hanno sfidato la candidata del partito Democratico, ex Segretario di Stato ed ex senatrice Hillary Clinton, anche lei di New York, e il suo candidato alla vicepresidenza, il senatore Tim Kaine della Virginia. Si è trattato di una delle campagne presidenziali più accese e polarizzate della storia del Paese, la prima peraltro a cui si presentava una donna come candidato di uno dei due grandi partiti politici americani. Qui parleremo dei due candidati, delle rispettive campagne elettorali e degli eventi principali che hanno caratterizzato il dibattito politico nei mesi che hanno preceduto la votazione. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-crisi-economica-in-Venezuela-Audiobook/B06ZYHWV7V Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La crisi economica in Venezuela Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Francesca Di Modugno Formato: Unabridged Durata: 57 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 04-21-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Sono in tanti a chiedersi cosa stia succedendo oggi nel Venezuela. Le informazioni che arrivano sono spesso allarmanti ma contradditorie. Ci parlano di instabilità politica, di violenza e di lunghe code per acquistare beni di prima necessità. Com'è successo che un Paese così ricco di risorse naturali e con una posizione geografica così strategica sia sprofondato in una crisi economica di queste dimensioni? Le ragioni della crisi hanno radici profonde nella storia del Paese e sono strettamente legate anche agli sviluppi politici degli ultimi decenni. Qui cercheremo di capire cosa sta succedendo nel paese sudamericano, quali sono le cause e quali gli scenari possibili per il futuro. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò) Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:43:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-crisi-economica-in-Venezuela-Audiobook/B06ZYHWV7V thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La crisi economica in Venezuela Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Francesca Di Modugno Formato: Unabridged Durata: 57 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 04-21-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Sono in tanti a chiedersi cosa stia succedendo oggi nel Venezuela. Le informazioni che arrivano sono spesso allarmanti ma contradditorie. Ci parlano di instabilità politica, di violenza e di lunghe code per acquistare beni di prima necessità. Com'è successo che un Paese così ricco di risorse naturali e con una posizione geografica così strategica sia sprofondato in una crisi economica di queste dimensioni? Le ragioni della crisi hanno radici profonde nella storia del Paese e sono strettamente legate anche agli sviluppi politici degli ultimi decenni. Qui cercheremo di capire cosa sta succedendo nel paese sudamericano, quali sono le cause e quali gli scenari possibili per il futuro. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La crisi economica in Venezuela Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Francesca Di Modugno Formato: Unabridged Durata: 57 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 04-21-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Sono in tanti a chiedersi cosa stia succedendo oggi nel Venezuela. Le informazioni che arrivano sono spesso allarmanti ma contradditorie. Ci parlano di instabilità politica, di violenza e di lunghe code per acquistare beni di prima necessità. Com'è successo che un Paese così ricco di risorse naturali e con una posizione geografica così strategica sia sprofondato in una crisi economica di queste dimensioni? Le ragioni della crisi hanno radici profonde nella storia del Paese e sono strettamente legate anche agli sviluppi politici degli ultimi decenni. Qui cercheremo di capire cosa sta succedendo nel paese sudamericano, quali sono le cause e quali gli scenari possibili per il futuro. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Cyberspionaggio-Audiobook/B01N1FOBQD Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Cyberspionaggio Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 54 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Lo spionaggio fra nazioni, diretto a conseguire informazioni di interesse militare e diplomatico, o quello fra aziende concorrenti, in cerca di informazioni di tipo commerciale, sono un fenomeno tutt'altro che nuovo. Il fatto che se ne parli molto ultimamente e che sia diventato un vero problema nei rapporti fra le nazioni è dovuto all'affacciarsi di modalità di spionaggio inedite, rese possibili dalla rete e dalle nuove tecnologie. L'espressione cyber spionaggio si riferisce infatti al furto di informazioni riservate immagazzinate in formato digitale o in computer e reti informatiche. Lo spionaggio informatico internazionale si è convertito in uno dei problemi più importanti e interessanti del mondo contemporaneo. Un fenomeno che sembra essere passato direttamente dalla fantascienza alla realtà, condizionandola in maniera sensibile. Anche se la vita dei cittadini comuni non sembra essere condizionata da questi eventi, i costi per le nazioni cominciano a diventare significativi. L'impatto che hanno gli attacchi e i furti di informazione compiuti con mezzi informatici va da perdite monetarie consistenti a danni alle infrastrutture e ai servizi. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò) Thu, 17 Nov 2016 21:39:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Cyberspionaggio-Audiobook/B01N1FOBQD thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Cyberspionaggio Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 54 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Lo spionaggio fra nazioni, diretto a conseguire informazioni di interesse militare e diplomatico, o quello fra aziende concorrenti, in cerca di informazioni di tipo commerciale, sono un fenomeno tutt'altro che nuovo. Il fatto che se ne parli molto ultimamente e che sia diventato un vero problema nei rapporti fra le nazioni è dovuto all'affacciarsi di modalità di spionaggio inedite, rese possibili dalla rete e dalle nuove tecnologie. L'espressione cyber spionaggio si riferisce infatti al furto di informazioni riservate immagazzinate in formato digitale o in computer e reti informatiche. Lo spionaggio informatico internazionale si è convertito in uno dei problemi più importanti e interessanti del mondo contemporaneo. Un fenomeno che sembra essere passato direttamente dalla fantascienza alla realtà, condizionandola in maniera sensibile. Anche se la vita dei cittadini comuni non sembra essere condizionata da questi eventi, i costi per le nazioni cominciano a diventare significativi. L'impatto che hanno gli attacchi e i furti di informazione compiuti con mezzi informatici va da perdite monetarie consistenti a danni alle infrastrutture e ai servizi. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Cyberspionaggio Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 54 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Lo spionaggio fra nazioni, diretto a conseguire informazioni di interesse militare e diplomatico, o quello fra aziende concorrenti, in cerca di informazioni di tipo commerciale, sono un fenomeno tutt'altro che nuovo. Il fatto che se ne parli molto ultimamente e che sia diventato un vero problema nei rapporti fra le nazioni è dovuto all'affacciarsi di modalità di spionaggio inedite, rese possibili dalla rete e dalle nuove tecnologie. L'espressione cyber spionaggio si riferisce infatti al furto di informazioni riservate immagazzinate in formato digitale o in computer e reti informatiche. Lo spionaggio informatico internazionale si è convertito in uno dei problemi più importanti e interessanti del mondo contemporaneo. Un fenomeno che sembra essere passato direttamente dalla fantascienza alla realtà, condizionandola in maniera sensibile. Anche se la vita dei cittadini comuni non sembra essere condizionata da questi eventi, i costi per le nazioni cominciano a diventare significativi. L'impatto che hanno gli attacchi e i furti di informazione compiuti con mezzi informatici va da perdite monetarie consistenti a danni alle infrastrutture e ai servizi. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Immigrazione-in-Europa-Audiobook/B01LQPYYN6 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Immigrazione in Europa Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-09-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Dopo un lungo periodo in cui l'Europa era principalmente un continente di emigrazione, negli ultimi decenni la tendenza si è invertita e sono sempre di più i cittadini di altri continenti che cercano di raggiungere l'Europa per i motivi più diversi. La migrazione per motivi di lavoro è per i Paesi in via di sviluppo una valvola di sfogo contro la forte crescita demografica, la disoccupazione e la sottoccupazione interna, a cui si somma il vantaggio economico costituito dalle rimesse degli emigranti e dagli investimenti compiuti dagli stessi qualora rientrino in patria. A partire degli anni Novanta l'immigrazione ha creato tensioni in Europa e non solo. I migranti hanno cominciato a concentrarsi nelle città, costituendo la fascia più debole della popolazione e ritrovandosi in molti casi a svolgere lavori sottopagati e a vivere in condizioni di marginalità. In molti casi ingrossano le file del lavoro nero, della prostituzione e dello spaccio di stupefacenti, agli ordini di organizzazioni criminali locali e di altre nazionalità. Molti paesi industrializzati hanno inasprito le condizioni per entrare e stabilirsi legalmente all'interno dei loro confini; ma la pressione migratoria non è diminuita e queste misure restrittive hanno favorito soltanto l'aumento dell'immigrazione clandestina. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò) Fri, 09 Sep 2016 04:17:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Immigrazione-in-Europa-Audiobook/B01LQPYYN6 thebookvoice.com 00:55:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Immigrazione in Europa Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-09-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Dopo un lungo periodo in cui l'Europa era principalmente un continente di emigrazione, negli ultimi decenni la tendenza si è invertita e sono sempre di più i cittadini di altri continenti che cercano di raggiungere l'Europa per i motivi più diversi. La migrazione per motivi di lavoro è per i Paesi in via di sviluppo una valvola di sfogo contro la forte crescita demografica, la disoccupazione e la sottoccupazione interna, a cui si somma il vantaggio economico costituito dalle rimesse degli emigranti e dagli investimenti compiuti dagli stessi qualora rientrino in patria. A partire degli anni Novanta l'immigrazione ha creato tensioni in Europa e non solo. I migranti hanno cominciato a concentrarsi nelle città, costituendo la fascia più debole della popolazione e ritrovandosi in molti casi a svolgere lavori sottopagati e a vivere in condizioni di marginalità. In molti casi ingrossano le file del lavoro nero, della prostituzione e dello spaccio di stupefacenti, agli ordini di organizzazioni criminali locali e di altre nazionalità. Molti paesi industrializzati hanno inasprito le condizioni per entrare e stabilirsi legalmente all'interno dei loro confini; ma la pressione migratoria non è diminuita e queste misure restrittive hanno favorito soltanto l'aumento dell'immigrazione clandestina. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Immigrazione in Europa Autore: Andrea Lattanzi Barcelò Narratore: Elena De Bertolis Formato: Unabridged Durata: 55 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-09-16 Editore: Area 51 Short Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 1 voti Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: Dopo un lungo periodo in cui l'Europa era principalmente un continente di emigrazione, negli ultimi decenni la tendenza si è invertita e sono sempre di più i cittadini di altri continenti che cercano di raggiungere l'Europa per i motivi più diversi. La migrazione per motivi di lavoro è per i Paesi in via di sviluppo una valvola di sfogo contro la forte crescita demografica, la disoccupazione e la sottoccupazione interna, a cui si somma il vantaggio economico costituito dalle rimesse degli emigranti e dagli investimenti compiuti dagli stessi qualora rientrino in patria. A partire degli anni Novanta l'immigrazione ha creato tensioni in Europa e non solo. I migranti hanno cominciato a concentrarsi nelle città, costituendo la fascia più debole della popolazione e ritrovandosi in molti casi a svolgere lavori sottopagati e a vivere in condizioni di marginalità. In molti casi ingrossano le file del lavoro nero, della prostituzione e dello spaccio di stupefacenti, agli ordini di organizzazioni criminali locali e di altre nazionalità. Molti paesi industrializzati hanno inasprito le condizioni per entrare e stabilirsi legalmente all'interno dei loro confini; ma la pressione migratoria non è diminuita e queste misure restrittive hanno favorito soltanto l'aumento dell'immigrazione clandestina. ©2016 Area51 Publishing (P)2016 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Suicide-Culture-Audiobook/B01HC5MCR4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Suicide Culture Subtitle: Why Modern Society Is Headed Towards a Social & Environmental Collapse Author: Ross Claire Narrator: Sonny Dufault Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: 2nd Empire Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This audiobook provides a fascinating and at times shocking glimpse into the not so distant future of our planet as well as the future of mankind. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ross Claire) Tue, 21 Jun 2016 02:26:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Suicide-Culture-Audiobook/B01HC5MCR4 thebookvoice.com 13:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Suicide Culture Subtitle: Why Modern Society Is Headed Towards a Social & Environmental Collapse Author: Ross Claire Narrator: Sonny Dufault Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: 2nd Empire Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This audiobook provides a fascinating and at times shocking glimpse into the not so distant future of our planet as well as the future of mankind. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Suicide Culture Subtitle: Why Modern Society Is Headed Towards a Social & Environmental Collapse Author: Ross Claire Narrator: Sonny Dufault Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: 2nd Empire Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This audiobook provides a fascinating and at times shocking glimpse into the not so distant future of our planet as well as the future of mankind. Members Reviews: Extremely Important This is a must read for anyone interested in alternative economics who is looking for an understanding of why the world is in such urgent danger. Excellent analysis If you could sum up Suicide Culture in three words, what would they be? Hard truth What did you like best about this story? Detailed analysis of current world wide foolishness What does Sonny Dufault bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book? It's written in an academic language which would be difficult to read, listening on multiple passes makes it much more accessible Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Most of the book is like being hit in the face with a bat, in a good way. Sets fire to much magical thinking. Any additional comments? Possibly self-reference too frequently. Listening to quoted website address is painful. In sum a book everyone should read, but almost no one will. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Coming-World-Oil-Crisis-Audiobook/B01EIOQNAE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Coming World Oil Crisis Author: Martin Blackwell Narrator: Sonny Dufault Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: 2nd Empire Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The industrial civilization, which began roughly 150 years ago, is entering a decisive phase as the resources needed to satisfy its ravenous appetite are running scarce. Human societies living an industrialized life have used up resources that took nature millions of years to create. How long we can continue to support this reckless behavior is a question that concerns each one of us who lives anywhere upon the planet today, as the crumbling of this colossal system is becoming more apparent with each passing day. This program seeks to serve as an awakening call by painting a picture of a world without oil and shedding light on a global catastrophe that is closer than many realize. This one-of-a-kind program contains information pertinent to everyone. In it you'll find not only a deep explanation of our current situation but a plan for surviving the events that will unfold as a result: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Martin Blackwell) Wed, 20 Apr 2016 20:50:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Coming-World-Oil-Crisis-Audiobook/B01EIOQNAE thebookvoice.com 11:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Coming World Oil Crisis Author: Martin Blackwell Narrator: Sonny Dufault Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: 2nd Empire Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The industrial civilization, which began roughly 150 years ago, is entering a decisive phase as the resources needed to satisfy its ravenous appetite are running scarce. Human societies living an industrialized life have used up resources that took nature millions of years to create. How long we can continue to support this reckless behavior is a question that concerns each one of us who lives anywhere upon the planet today, as the crumbling of this colossal system is becoming more apparent with each passing day. This program seeks to serve as an awakening call by painting a picture of a world without oil and shedding light on a global catastrophe that is closer than many realize. This one-of-a-kind program contains information pertinent to everyone. In it you'll find not only a deep explanation of our current situation but a plan for surviving the events that will unfold as a result: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Coming World Oil Crisis Author: Martin Blackwell Narrator: Sonny Dufault Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-20-16 Publisher: 2nd Empire Media Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The industrial civilization, which began roughly 150 years ago, is entering a decisive phase as the resources needed to satisfy its ravenous appetite are running scarce. Human societies living an industrialized life have used up resources that took nature millions of years to create. How long we can continue to support this reckless behavior is a question that concerns each one of us who lives anywhere upon the planet today, as the crumbling of this colossal system is becoming more apparent with each passing day. This program seeks to serve as an awakening call by painting a picture of a world without oil and shedding light on a global catastrophe that is closer than many realize. This one-of-a-kind program contains information pertinent to everyone. In it you'll find not only a deep explanation of our current situation but a plan for surviving the events that will unfold as a result: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Marriages-Are-Made-in-Bond-Street-Audiobook/B01COQOUM6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marriages Are Made in Bond Street Subtitle: True Stories from a 1940s Marriage Bureau Author: Penrose Halson Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-16 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined 24-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a marriage bureau. They found a tiny office on London's Bond Street and set about the delicate business of matchmaking. Drawing on the bureau's extensive archives, Penrose Halson - who, many years later, found herself the proprietor of the bureau - tells their story and the stories of their clients. We meet a remarkable cross section of British society in the 1940s: gents with a 'merry twinkle', potential fifth columnists, nervous spinsters, isolated farmers seeking 'a nice quiet affekshunate girl' and girls looking 'exactly' like Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh, all desperately longing to find 'The One'. And thanks to Heather and Mary, they almost always did just that. A riveting glimpse of life and love during and after the war, Marriages Are Made in Bond Street is a heartwarming, touching and thoroughly absorbing account of a world gone by. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Penrose Halson) Thu, 24 Mar 2016 02:37:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Marriages-Are-Made-in-Bond-Street-Audiobook/B01COQOUM6 thebookvoice.com 10:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marriages Are Made in Bond Street Subtitle: True Stories from a 1940s Marriage Bureau Author: Penrose Halson Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-16 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined 24-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a marriage bureau. They found a tiny office on London's Bond Street and set about the delicate business of matchmaking. Drawing on the bureau's extensive archives, Penrose Halson - who, many years later, found herself the proprietor of the bureau - tells their story and the stories of their clients. We meet a remarkable cross section of British society in the 1940s: gents with a 'merry twinkle', potential fifth columnists, nervous spinsters, isolated farmers seeking 'a nice quiet affekshunate girl' and girls looking 'exactly' like Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh, all desperately longing to find 'The One'. And thanks to Heather and Mary, they almost always did just that. A riveting glimpse of life and love during and after the war, Marriages Are Made in Bond Street is a heartwarming, touching and thoroughly absorbing account of a world gone by. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Marriages Are Made in Bond Street Subtitle: True Stories from a 1940s Marriage Bureau Author: Penrose Halson Narrator: Patience Tomlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-16 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In the spring of 1939, with the Second World War looming, two determined 24-year-olds, Heather Jenner and Mary Oliver, decided to open a marriage bureau. They found a tiny office on London's Bond Street and set about the delicate business of matchmaking. Drawing on the bureau's extensive archives, Penrose Halson - who, many years later, found herself the proprietor of the bureau - tells their story and the stories of their clients. We meet a remarkable cross section of British society in the 1940s: gents with a 'merry twinkle', potential fifth columnists, nervous spinsters, isolated farmers seeking 'a nice quiet affekshunate girl' and girls looking 'exactly' like Greta Garbo and Vivien Leigh, all desperately longing to find 'The One'. And thanks to Heather and Mary, they almost always did just that. A riveting glimpse of life and love during and after the war, Marriages Are Made in Bond Street is a heartwarming, touching and thoroughly absorbing account of a world gone by. Members Reviews: Thoroughly enjoyed Engaging, cosy story of a successful 1930s Marriage agency start up. From the owners story, the book moves into individual customers marriage stories. Gets a bit bitty as the stories generally cant connect (how could they?). Also customers and the bureaus class, race and religion labels are repeated without judgement. Hmmm. Not sure if half of them needed to be repeated - It feels some are included for shock value, not a whole picture. Hence a star taken off. Overall, a very good listen despite this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Betrayal-Audiobook/B01BX21L38 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Betrayal Subtitle: The Crisis in the Catholic Church Author: The Investigative Staff of the Boston Globe Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 31 January 2002, The Boston Globe published a report that sent shockwaves around the world. Their findings, based on a six-month campaign by the 'Spotlight' investigative team, showed that hundreds of children in Boston had been abused by Catholic priests and that this horrific pattern of behaviour had been known - and ignored - by the Catholic Church. Instead of protecting the community it was meant to serve, the Church exploited its powerful influence to protect itself from scandal - and innocent children paid the price. Critic Reviews: "The fullest account to date of the egregious priestly and episcopal mistakes, sins and crimes that occurred at the epicenter of what almost became a national crisis." (The NewYork Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Investigative Staff of the Boston Globe) Sun, 28 Feb 2016 22:45:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Betrayal-Audiobook/B01BX21L38 thebookvoice.com 07:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Betrayal Subtitle: The Crisis in the Catholic Church Author: The Investigative Staff of the Boston Globe Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 31 January 2002, The Boston Globe published a report that sent shockwaves around the world. Their findings, based on a six-month campaign by the 'Spotlight' investigative team, showed that hundreds of children in Boston had been abused by Catholic priests and that this horrific pattern of behaviour had been known - and ignored - by the Catholic Church. Instead of protecting the community it was meant to serve, the Church exploited its powerful influence to protect itself from scandal - and innocent children paid the price. Critic Reviews: "The fullest account to date of the egregious priestly and episcopal mistakes, sins and crimes that occurred at the epicenter of what almost became a national crisis." (The NewYork Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Betrayal Subtitle: The Crisis in the Catholic Church Author: The Investigative Staff of the Boston Globe Narrator: Paul Boehmer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 02-28-16 Publisher: Whole Story Audio Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 31 January 2002, The Boston Globe published a report that sent shockwaves around the world. Their findings, based on a six-month campaign by the 'Spotlight' investigative team, showed that hundreds of children in Boston had been abused by Catholic priests and that this horrific pattern of behaviour had been known - and ignored - by the Catholic Church. Instead of protecting the community it was meant to serve, the Church exploited its powerful influence to protect itself from scandal - and innocent children paid the price. Critic Reviews: "The fullest account to date of the egregious priestly and episcopal mistakes, sins and crimes that occurred at the epicenter of what almost became a national crisis." (The NewYork Times) Members Reviews: Shocking but a bit dull The material is as shocking and compelling as expected. What's lacking is a coherent narrative. If you want the facts, this is great but don't expect to be engaged by the sorry of how all this came to light. Narration is ok. How could they ignore this I found this book amazing, to listen to how the Catholic church knew and covered up for in some cases 3 decades of sexual abuse on children by its priests by moving them around parish to parish once a complaint had been made by a parent to the church. Sending priests that had molested children to so called treatment centres run by the church and then put them back into parishes with access to more children when they were quote "cured and unlikely to do it again" then did. Buying families off rather than removing the abusive priests so allowing the abuse to continue in other areas. The Boston Globe did an outstanding job in exposing this scandal and the bravery of the abused in coming forward and telling their traumatic stories to bring their abusers to justice. I find it hard to understand how a church can become the 3 wise monkeys by seeing no evil, hearing no evil and speaking no evil when the evidence was all in their hands. I will never understand their failure to protect the children within their care. Fascinating Wile I am no expert on the topic I found this an excellent introduction to the topic and the nature of the Catholic Church. Don't believe the church and state and everything they tell you Reading this book one might suggest that it is the ultimate proof that god does not exist since even those ordained in his name are corrupt and god does nothing about it. In fact through his bishops such behaviour is condoned. However this is areview and not a religious debate and so I'll leave that to those more studious in such matters to conjecture. The book contains everything about the scandal that rocked a faith and church over the decades though to me it was not shocking or surprising at all. Some might be horrified that the church could actually seek to cover up such crimes but that's for them to feel. Men are men and they do things fort which they should be punished and are not. Man's law and god's law and which is best to follow is one question which this book does make one ask oneself. The information is detailed and pulls no punches. The naration isn't bad but the volume dips at times or that might jsut be me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Reporting-America-at-War-Audiobook/B013X4WF9S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reporting America at War Subtitle: An Oral History Author: Michelle Ferrari, James Tobin Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Now, for the first time, the nation's most respected reporters share their stories as the eyes and ears of the nation to create a fascinating oral history. Some of the most influential journalists of our time, including Christiane Amanpour, Walter Cronkite, Morley Safer, Peter Arnett, and Andy Rooney convey the facts, the brutality, and the drama of warfare and examine issues such as censorship, propaganda, ethics, the power of the press, and the future of war reporting, especially after September 11th. In addition they relay their own experiences as US war reporters in a unique work of history. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Michelle Ferrari) Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:17:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Reporting-America-at-War-Audiobook/B013X4WF9S thebookvoice.com 07:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reporting America at War Subtitle: An Oral History Author: Michelle Ferrari, James Tobin Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Now, for the first time, the nation's most respected reporters share their stories as the eyes and ears of the nation to create a fascinating oral history. Some of the most influential journalists of our time, including Christiane Amanpour, Walter Cronkite, Morley Safer, Peter Arnett, and Andy Rooney convey the facts, the brutality, and the drama of warfare and examine issues such as censorship, propaganda, ethics, the power of the press, and the future of war reporting, especially after September 11th. In addition they relay their own experiences as US war reporters in a unique work of history. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Reporting America at War Subtitle: An Oral History Author: Michelle Ferrari, James Tobin Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Now, for the first time, the nation's most respected reporters share their stories as the eyes and ears of the nation to create a fascinating oral history. Some of the most influential journalists of our time, including Christiane Amanpour, Walter Cronkite, Morley Safer, Peter Arnett, and Andy Rooney convey the facts, the brutality, and the drama of warfare and examine issues such as censorship, propaganda, ethics, the power of the press, and the future of war reporting, especially after September 11th. In addition they relay their own experiences as US war reporters in a unique work of history. Members Reviews: Journalistic Giants Speak Their Mind Reporters who have covered wars from World War II up to the present war with Iraq and everything in between provide us with their views of the freedom or lack of same they have had in carrying out their journalistic duties. Walter Cronkite, Andy Rooney, David Halberstam, Morley Safer, Peter Arnett, Christiane Amanpour, among others give us their insight into the freedom or lack of freedom they have had in seeing to it the public's freedom to know what is taking place in the war zone. The bottom line regarding the book is "the First Amendment was written to protect the press not for its own good, but for the good of the public,"...and "if we choose not to care about the world until the world comes crashing through our door, then we will not get it. Not at all, or only when it's too late." The attacks on 9-11 should emphasize to Americans the importance of knowing what is going on beyond the shores of the United States. Since Vietnam Americans have distrusted the government's view of how wars are progressing, and should insist that reporters have access to provide them with information to keep them informed. The individuals in the book are giants in their trade, and their opinions are as relevent today as they always have been. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/ISIS-Audiobook/B00X437ZAS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ISIS Subtitle: Behind Enemy Lines Author: Gregory Peck Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: We Can't Be Beat LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The monstrous act of terrorism has caused many a grief that they have had to live with throughout their lives. To terrorism, many have lost loved ones, many have had their innocence ripped apart and even faced the harshest brutality that no one would ever believe humans have the capacity to commit. One wonders and many questions then begin to clog the mind as to whether terrorists really do have conscience and whether their happiness is hinged on the grave atrocities they commit on a daily basis. But come to think of it. Of what gain or fame does a barbaric terror organization like ISIS justify their heinous atrocities? Catching a glimpse into the world of terrorism like that of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is something that only a few would mutter the courage to have. In less than a year, the world has been fast forwarded to a new world of terrorism that has since not only changed many a world view of dealing with what has claimed thousands of lives but also something whose expression of ideological differences and ways of settling scores is terrifying. ISIS is perhaps the worst that the world has ever witnessed of a terrorist group whose fundamental principles by which it is established is to enslave, crucify, burn, behead, rape, and expressively create a state that glorifies horrific evil. The question is: what is the world doing? Behind Enemy Lines explores to lay bare what transpires in the ISIS self-declared caliphate. Capturing thousands of hectares of land straddling Iraq and Syria would not have been enough to let the world know what ISIS seeks to achieve in the 21st century but redefining terror, misinterpretation of laws, and misrepresentation of religion; ISIS believes is the best way to be felt, heard, feared, and let to be. Cast into limelight as an up to no good terrorist group, this book delves into the very speculative biting, stinging and burning issues that the ISIS "world" is made of. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gregory Peck) Tue, 05 May 2015 20:33:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/ISIS-Audiobook/B00X437ZAS thebookvoice.com 01:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ISIS Subtitle: Behind Enemy Lines Author: Gregory Peck Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: We Can't Be Beat LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The monstrous act of terrorism has caused many a grief that they have had to live with throughout their lives. To terrorism, many have lost loved ones, many have had their innocence ripped apart and even faced the harshest brutality that no one would ever believe humans have the capacity to commit. One wonders and many questions then begin to clog the mind as to whether terrorists really do have conscience and whether their happiness is hinged on the grave atrocities they commit on a daily basis. But come to think of it. Of what gain or fame does a barbaric terror organization like ISIS justify their heinous atrocities? Catching a glimpse into the world of terrorism like that of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is something that only a few would mutter the courage to have. In less than a year, the world has been fast forwarded to a new world of terrorism that has since not only changed many a world view of dealing with what has claimed thousands of lives but also something whose expression of ideological differences and ways of settling scores is terrifying. ISIS is perhaps the worst that the world has ever witnessed of a terrorist group whose fundamental principles by which it is established is to enslave, crucify, burn, behead, rape, and expressively create a state that glorifies horrific evil. The question is: what is the world doing? Behind Enemy Lines explores to lay bare what transpires in the ISIS self-declared caliphate. Capturing thousands of hectares of land straddling Iraq and Syria would not have been enough to let the world know what ISIS seeks to achieve in the 21st century but redefining terror, misinterpretation of laws, and misrepresentation of religion; ISIS believes is the best way to be felt, heard, feared, and let to be. Cast into limelight as an up to no good terrorist group, this book delves into the very speculative biting, stinging and burning issues that the ISIS "world" is made of. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: ISIS Subtitle: Behind Enemy Lines Author: Gregory Peck Narrator: Jim D. Johnston Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 05-05-15 Publisher: We Can't Be Beat LLC Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The monstrous act of terrorism has caused many a grief that they have had to live with throughout their lives. To terrorism, many have lost loved ones, many have had their innocence ripped apart and even faced the harshest brutality that no one would ever believe humans have the capacity to commit. One wonders and many questions then begin to clog the mind as to whether terrorists really do have conscience and whether their happiness is hinged on the grave atrocities they commit on a daily basis. But come to think of it. Of what gain or fame does a barbaric terror organization like ISIS justify their heinous atrocities? Catching a glimpse into the world of terrorism like that of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is something that only a few would mutter the courage to have. In less than a year, the world has been fast forwarded to a new world of terrorism that has since not only changed many a world view of dealing with what has claimed thousands of lives but also something whose expression of ideological differences and ways of settling scores is terrifying. ISIS is perhaps the worst that the world has ever witnessed of a terrorist group whose fundamental principles by which it is established is to enslave, crucify, burn, behead, rape, and expressively create a state that glorifies horrific evil. The question is: what is the world doing? Behind Enemy Lines explores to lay bare what transpires in the ISIS self-declared caliphate. Capturing thousands of hectares of land straddling Iraq and Syria would not have been enough to let the world know what ISIS seeks to achieve in the 21st century but redefining terror, misinterpretation of laws, and misrepresentation of religion; ISIS believes is the best way to be felt, heard, feared, and let to be. Cast into limelight as an up to no good terrorist group, this book delves into the very speculative biting, stinging and burning issues that the ISIS "world" is made of. Members Reviews: Great book about ISIS A fascinating and horrible phenomenon that is ISIS is very well handled in this book. The author gives detailed insight into organization, their motives and reasons for war. I like that it is not preachy, the book tries to have some distance in describing and telling the story about the terrorists. If you are interested in ISIS and want to know what is going on besides the usual stuff the news is presenting, this is a book for you. Fantastic and very insightful. If your curious about ISIS then look no further. Well written and filled with information. The news only tells us so much. And what we learn about it is often filtered many times over. The author knows his material and shares all. A must have for anyone looking to learn more about this horrible organization. I especially liked the chapter on the inside of ISIS leadership and the one on their military might. The author also brings together his thoughts on how our war is going against them. Well thought out and worth a read. ISIS exlained A well researched book and has some really disturbing facts even for someone like me who has done a lot of reading on the subject. The whole Syria and ISIS conflict is so complicated that I still cannot wrap my mind around it. The involvement of countries around the world in the conflict is disturbing and I am especially worried because ISIS has threatened to flood Europe with half a million migrants and now it is happening as we speak. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Breaking-the-Silence-Audiobook/B00T8I6X06 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking the Silence Author: Joanne Milne Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jo Milne was profoundly deaf from birth, when she also began to lose her sight. Just before turning thirty, Jo was diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a rare genetic and progressive condition that will one day rob her of her sight altogether. In 2014 she made a life-changing decision to undergo major surgery. She had cochlear implants fitted, allowing her to hear for the first time. Every moment of Jo's days since the operation has become a journey of discovery. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joanne Milne) Thu, 26 Feb 2015 19:09:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Breaking-the-Silence-Audiobook/B00T8I6X06 thebookvoice.com 08:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking the Silence Author: Joanne Milne Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jo Milne was profoundly deaf from birth, when she also began to lose her sight. Just before turning thirty, Jo was diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a rare genetic and progressive condition that will one day rob her of her sight altogether. In 2014 she made a life-changing decision to undergo major surgery. She had cochlear implants fitted, allowing her to hear for the first time. Every moment of Jo's days since the operation has become a journey of discovery. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Breaking the Silence Author: Joanne Milne Narrator: Colleen Prendergast Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Jo Milne was profoundly deaf from birth, when she also began to lose her sight. Just before turning thirty, Jo was diagnosed with Usher syndrome, a rare genetic and progressive condition that will one day rob her of her sight altogether. In 2014 she made a life-changing decision to undergo major surgery. She had cochlear implants fitted, allowing her to hear for the first time. Every moment of Jo's days since the operation has become a journey of discovery. Members Reviews: A look at deafness, blindness, sight and sound I enjoyed this book immensely. I've read Rebecca Alexander's "Not Fade Away", and both she and Joanne Milne are living with Usher Syndrome, and both chose to receive cochlear implants. This book is unique in that Joanne Milne has spent her entire remembered life deaf. Her supportive family, her life experiences, are both similar and yet different from mine as a blind person. The narrator was terrific! I will definitely pick up more of her performances. I hesitate to write this, but as a blind woman, I felt particularly troubled by Joanne's perceptions of the capabilities of a blind person. And yet, I have friends who are blind who are losing their hearing and express similar sentiments. This is above all a personal book, so I won't begrudge her experiences, but for those reading this, blindness isn't the end of the world, just as Joanne deftly expressed in this book that deafness is not. Inspiraring Excellent story and easy to follow. I felt like I was right there with her. an emotional touching read What did you like most about Breaking the Silence? the book was so easy to follow jo's journey and each chapter led me to the next in her life What other book might you compare Breaking the Silence to, and why? n/a What about Colleen Prendergasts performance did you like? a lovely northern accent , easy to listen to Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Grandad ... say no more Any additional comments? hope there is a sequel or even a movie . !! . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Kuwaiti-Oil-Fires-Audiobook/B00GO58NDG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kuwaiti Oil Fires Subtitle: The Disaster Series Author: Skip Press Narrator: The Staff at High Noon Books Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-13 Publisher: High Noon Books Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In defeat, Saddam Hussein ordered his army to set fire to Kuwait's oil wells. With the loss of oil revenue and the environmental damage, it was up to famed Red Adair and other fearless firefighters to save the day! The Kuwaiti Oil Fires is part of the non-fiction Disaster series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world. The Disaster series probes the loss of the space shuttle Challenger's crew, the oil-well fires set in Kuwait by forces of Saddam Hussein's Iraq during the first Gulf War, the Korean airliner shot down by Russia in the Former Soviet Union, the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, and the Mount St. Helens eruption. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Skip Press) Fri, 15 Nov 2013 06:41:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Kuwaiti-Oil-Fires-Audiobook/B00GO58NDG thebookvoice.com 00:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kuwaiti Oil Fires Subtitle: The Disaster Series Author: Skip Press Narrator: The Staff at High Noon Books Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-13 Publisher: High Noon Books Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In defeat, Saddam Hussein ordered his army to set fire to Kuwait's oil wells. With the loss of oil revenue and the environmental damage, it was up to famed Red Adair and other fearless firefighters to save the day! The Kuwaiti Oil Fires is part of the non-fiction Disaster series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world. The Disaster series probes the loss of the space shuttle Challenger's crew, the oil-well fires set in Kuwait by forces of Saddam Hussein's Iraq during the first Gulf War, the Korean airliner shot down by Russia in the Former Soviet Union, the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, and the Mount St. Helens eruption. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kuwaiti Oil Fires Subtitle: The Disaster Series Author: Skip Press Narrator: The Staff at High Noon Books Format: Unabridged Length: 42 mins Language: English Release date: 11-15-13 Publisher: High Noon Books Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In defeat, Saddam Hussein ordered his army to set fire to Kuwait's oil wells. With the loss of oil revenue and the environmental damage, it was up to famed Red Adair and other fearless firefighters to save the day! The Kuwaiti Oil Fires is part of the non-fiction Disaster series that will engage listeners of all ages, including English Language Learners. These moments in history recall the death and destruction caused by both natural and manmade disasters around the world. The Disaster series probes the loss of the space shuttle Challenger's crew, the oil-well fires set in Kuwait by forces of Saddam Hussein's Iraq during the first Gulf War, the Korean airliner shot down by Russia in the Former Soviet Union, the nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl, and the Mount St. Helens eruption. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Man-of-Letters-Audiobook/B00CLRZ7E4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man of Letters Author: V. S. Pritchett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: V. S. Pritchett is widely - and justly - regarded not only as one of the finest short story writers of this century, but as a critic and essayist of astonishing range, perception and originality. Combining an unpretentious common sense with a rare genius for the illuminating insight into the familiar and the neglected alike, his criticism is all the more valuable in an age in which the study of literature has become increasingly arid and arcane; and unlike so many of his academic counterparts, V. S. Pritchett has always had a remarkable ability to epitomise a writer's work - and convey his own enthusiasm for it - within the compass of a short and eminently accessible essay. A Man of Letters brings together a selection of his finest and most representative work from the past forty years, ranging from Smollett and Peacock to Evelyn Waugh and Cyril Connolly, from Henry James and Nathanael West to Stendhal and Proust, from Nabokov and Machado de Assis to Manzoni and Dostoevsky. This wise and sparkling collection is, in itself, a lasting tribute to one of the greatest Men of Letters of our time. biacuaduc@gmail.com (V. S. Pritchett) Thu, 02 May 2013 13:60:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/A-Man-of-Letters-Audiobook/B00CLRZ7E4 thebookvoice.com 12:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man of Letters Author: V. S. Pritchett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: V. S. Pritchett is widely - and justly - regarded not only as one of the finest short story writers of this century, but as a critic and essayist of astonishing range, perception and originality. Combining an unpretentious common sense with a rare genius for the illuminating insight into the familiar and the neglected alike, his criticism is all the more valuable in an age in which the study of literature has become increasingly arid and arcane; and unlike so many of his academic counterparts, V. S. Pritchett has always had a remarkable ability to epitomise a writer's work - and convey his own enthusiasm for it - within the compass of a short and eminently accessible essay. A Man of Letters brings together a selection of his finest and most representative work from the past forty years, ranging from Smollett and Peacock to Evelyn Waugh and Cyril Connolly, from Henry James and Nathanael West to Stendhal and Proust, from Nabokov and Machado de Assis to Manzoni and Dostoevsky. This wise and sparkling collection is, in itself, a lasting tribute to one of the greatest Men of Letters of our time. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man of Letters Author: V. S. Pritchett Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: V. S. Pritchett is widely - and justly - regarded not only as one of the finest short story writers of this century, but as a critic and essayist of astonishing range, perception and originality. Combining an unpretentious common sense with a rare genius for the illuminating insight into the familiar and the neglected alike, his criticism is all the more valuable in an age in which the study of literature has become increasingly arid and arcane; and unlike so many of his academic counterparts, V. S. Pritchett has always had a remarkable ability to epitomise a writer's work - and convey his own enthusiasm for it - within the compass of a short and eminently accessible essay. A Man of Letters brings together a selection of his finest and most representative work from the past forty years, ranging from Smollett and Peacock to Evelyn Waugh and Cyril Connolly, from Henry James and Nathanael West to Stendhal and Proust, from Nabokov and Machado de Assis to Manzoni and Dostoevsky. This wise and sparkling collection is, in itself, a lasting tribute to one of the greatest Men of Letters of our time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/1939-The-Last-Season-of-Peace-Audiobook/B00CFNCZFI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1939: The Last Season of Peace Author: Angela Lambert Narrator: Kelly Birch Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: It was called the London Season, and for three centuries it had been a time of fashionable suppers and brilliant balls that introduced England's most aristocratic and eligible girls to society. Though by 1939 the stately gavottes and minuets had long since given way to waltzes and fox-trots, the cream of young womanhood still curtsied low before the Queen and then went out to dance the night away with the young men they would one day marry. But the Season of 1939 was different: it was to be the last. And like many a finale, it lives on in memory as a lovely, enchanted dream, all the more beautiful for the horror and destruction that would follow so soon. Based on a wealth of first-hand reminiscences, press clippings, and memorabilia, 1939: The Last Season of Peace is a fascinating portrait of this fairy tale about to end. It captures the end of an era as it recreates a world whose inhabitants still believed in empire and tradition. It is a vivid picture of a generation suspended in a brief moment of sunlit summer glory, before the gathering storm of World War II swept it all away. Angela Lambert (1940 - 2007) was a British journalist, art critic and author, best known for the novel A Rather English Marriage. Born as Angela Maria Helps to a civil servant and a German-born housewife, she was unhappy when sent to Wispers School, a girls' boarding school in Sussex, where by the age of 12 she had decided that she wanted to be a writer. She went to St Hilda's College, Oxford, where she read politics, philosophy and economics. She began her career as a journalist in 1969, working for ITN before joining The Independent newspaper in 1988. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Angela Lambert) Wed, 15 May 2013 10:32:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/1939-The-Last-Season-of-Peace-Audiobook/B00CFNCZFI thebookvoice.com 11:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1939: The Last Season of Peace Author: Angela Lambert Narrator: Kelly Birch Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: It was called the London Season, and for three centuries it had been a time of fashionable suppers and brilliant balls that introduced England's most aristocratic and eligible girls to society. Though by 1939 the stately gavottes and minuets had long since given way to waltzes and fox-trots, the cream of young womanhood still curtsied low before the Queen and then went out to dance the night away with the young men they would one day marry. But the Season of 1939 was different: it was to be the last. And like many a finale, it lives on in memory as a lovely, enchanted dream, all the more beautiful for the horror and destruction that would follow so soon. Based on a wealth of first-hand reminiscences, press clippings, and memorabilia, 1939: The Last Season of Peace is a fascinating portrait of this fairy tale about to end. It captures the end of an era as it recreates a world whose inhabitants still believed in empire and tradition. It is a vivid picture of a generation suspended in a brief moment of sunlit summer glory, before the gathering storm of World War II swept it all away. Angela Lambert (1940 - 2007) was a British journalist, art critic and author, best known for the novel A Rather English Marriage. Born as Angela Maria Helps to a civil servant and a German-born housewife, she was unhappy when sent to Wispers School, a girls' boarding school in Sussex, where by the age of 12 she had decided that she wanted to be a writer. She went to St Hilda's College, Oxford, where she read politics, philosophy and economics. She began her career as a journalist in 1969, working for ITN before joining The Independent newspaper in 1988. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 1939: The Last Season of Peace Author: Angela Lambert Narrator: Kelly Birch Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: It was called the London Season, and for three centuries it had been a time of fashionable suppers and brilliant balls that introduced England's most aristocratic and eligible girls to society. Though by 1939 the stately gavottes and minuets had long since given way to waltzes and fox-trots, the cream of young womanhood still curtsied low before the Queen and then went out to dance the night away with the young men they would one day marry. But the Season of 1939 was different: it was to be the last. And like many a finale, it lives on in memory as a lovely, enchanted dream, all the more beautiful for the horror and destruction that would follow so soon. Based on a wealth of first-hand reminiscences, press clippings, and memorabilia, 1939: The Last Season of Peace is a fascinating portrait of this fairy tale about to end. It captures the end of an era as it recreates a world whose inhabitants still believed in empire and tradition. It is a vivid picture of a generation suspended in a brief moment of sunlit summer glory, before the gathering storm of World War II swept it all away. Angela Lambert (1940 - 2007) was a British journalist, art critic and author, best known for the novel A Rather English Marriage. Born as Angela Maria Helps to a civil servant and a German-born housewife, she was unhappy when sent to Wispers School, a girls' boarding school in Sussex, where by the age of 12 she had decided that she wanted to be a writer. She went to St Hilda's College, Oxford, where she read politics, philosophy and economics. She began her career as a journalist in 1969, working for ITN before joining The Independent newspaper in 1988. Members Reviews: "On With the dance; let joy be unconfined . . ." "The Season" for many young English men and especially young English girls of a suitable age and background (a wealthy family, a country estate, access to a London mansion, a name or a title)----the summer months, "The Season," was for decades the time for the presentation of these very marriageable creatures to a society based largely on primogeniture. The monarchy, at the peak of this society, held official presentations to "approve" the list each year, which in the years between World Wars I and II, became slightly more democratic and open (several of Ambassador Joseph Kennedy's daughters were presented). The Season was a mad, grueling time of dances, parties, and balls in London, sometimes four or five a night, plus country house weekend parties and various national summer celebrations like Ascot (horses) and Cowes (yachting). And always the scrutiny of alert chaperones and the daily press looking for romance in high places and "the Deb of the Season." In "1939:The Last Season of Peace" the reader is swept up in the glamour and the excitement, but also in an awareness of what lay ahead for many of the young men and young women who danced and flirted and dreamed in those sunny summer months of 1939. It is a bit of a shock to me, an American living in 1939 London, to read of how unaware, how naive so many of these youths were about politics, local or national, let alone the European situation that was about to change their lives forever. Deb's delightful season This book was a delight, highlighting what became the last season of British upper class debutante's before WWII. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/In-My-Good-Books-Audiobook/B00CFNCTRC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In My Good Books Author: V.S. Pritchett Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In Mr. Pritchett's view, rules, regulations and blitzes have brought things to such a pass that the moment will come when only the reader and the hundred best authors are left in the world and have somehow to shake down together. To prepare for this unnerving situation he has re-read and re-assessed some of these authors, and the essays collected in this book are the fruit of his cogitations. Gibbon, Mrs. Gaskell, Dostoevsky, Fielding, Kilvert, Twain, Synge, Swift, Browning, are some of the writers Mr. Pritchett discusses. Names and dates are diverse, but nearly all have one common characteristic: they demonstrate the axiom that past and present are often parallel in most unexpected ways. Swift anticipated modern science and its consequences nearly two hundred years ago. Thackeray drew a modern Mayfair playboy when he created Rawdon Crawley. Huckleberry Finn is blood relation to Charlie Chaplin. These essays should appeal to scholars and the unlearned alike. Those who have neglected their classics will make discoveries which they can follow up with the aid of the appendix. The well-read cannot fail to be stimulated by the learning, vitality and originality which make up the texture of Mr. Pritchett's mind. Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900-1997) was born over a toyshop in 1900 and, much to his everlasting distaste, was named after Queen Victoria. A writer and critic, his is widely reputed to be one of the best short story writers of all time, with the rare ability to capture the extraordinary strangeness of everyday life. He died in 1997. biacuaduc@gmail.com (V.S. Pritchett) Wed, 15 May 2013 06:56:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/In-My-Good-Books-Audiobook/B00CFNCTRC thebookvoice.com 00:06:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In My Good Books Author: V.S. Pritchett Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In Mr. Pritchett's view, rules, regulations and blitzes have brought things to such a pass that the moment will come when only the reader and the hundred best authors are left in the world and have somehow to shake down together. To prepare for this unnerving situation he has re-read and re-assessed some of these authors, and the essays collected in this book are the fruit of his cogitations. Gibbon, Mrs. Gaskell, Dostoevsky, Fielding, Kilvert, Twain, Synge, Swift, Browning, are some of the writers Mr. Pritchett discusses. Names and dates are diverse, but nearly all have one common characteristic: they demonstrate the axiom that past and present are often parallel in most unexpected ways. Swift anticipated modern science and its consequences nearly two hundred years ago. Thackeray drew a modern Mayfair playboy when he created Rawdon Crawley. Huckleberry Finn is blood relation to Charlie Chaplin. These essays should appeal to scholars and the unlearned alike. Those who have neglected their classics will make discoveries which they can follow up with the aid of the appendix. The well-read cannot fail to be stimulated by the learning, vitality and originality which make up the texture of Mr. Pritchett's mind. Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900-1997) was born over a toyshop in 1900 and, much to his everlasting distaste, was named after Queen Victoria. A writer and critic, his is widely reputed to be one of the best short story writers of all time, with the rare ability to capture the extraordinary strangeness of everyday life. He died in 1997. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In My Good Books Author: V.S. Pritchett Narrator: Graeme Malcolm Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-15-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In Mr. Pritchett's view, rules, regulations and blitzes have brought things to such a pass that the moment will come when only the reader and the hundred best authors are left in the world and have somehow to shake down together. To prepare for this unnerving situation he has re-read and re-assessed some of these authors, and the essays collected in this book are the fruit of his cogitations. Gibbon, Mrs. Gaskell, Dostoevsky, Fielding, Kilvert, Twain, Synge, Swift, Browning, are some of the writers Mr. Pritchett discusses. Names and dates are diverse, but nearly all have one common characteristic: they demonstrate the axiom that past and present are often parallel in most unexpected ways. Swift anticipated modern science and its consequences nearly two hundred years ago. Thackeray drew a modern Mayfair playboy when he created Rawdon Crawley. Huckleberry Finn is blood relation to Charlie Chaplin. These essays should appeal to scholars and the unlearned alike. Those who have neglected their classics will make discoveries which they can follow up with the aid of the appendix. The well-read cannot fail to be stimulated by the learning, vitality and originality which make up the texture of Mr. Pritchett's mind. Victor Sawdon Pritchett (1900-1997) was born over a toyshop in 1900 and, much to his everlasting distaste, was named after Queen Victoria. A writer and critic, his is widely reputed to be one of the best short story writers of all time, with the rare ability to capture the extraordinary strangeness of everyday life. He died in 1997. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Blasphemy-and-the-Governor-of-Punjab-Audiobook/B009PN9A3Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blasphemy and the Governor of Punjab Author: Owen Bennet-Jones, John Dryden Narrator: Owen Bennet-Jones Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 4 January 2011, millionaire businessman and governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was shot to death. He had been leading a campaign to amend Pakistans blasphemy laws, after an illiterate Christian woman was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Within hours, a Facebook page for the assassin Mumtaz Qadri had over 2000 members. Transferred to jail, Qadri was garlanded with roses by lawyers offering to take his case for free. President Asif Ali Zardari, a friend of Taseer's, didn't go to the funeral for fear of inflaming public opinion. Mosque leaders refused to say funeral prayers for Taseer, and the Interior Minister gave a press conference announcing that he too would kill a blasphemer "with his own hands". Presenter Owen Bennett-Jones has interviewed Taseer's family and friends and the family of the assassin, and secured access to court documents including the killer's confession. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Owen Bennet-Jones) Wed, 17 Oct 2012 23:44:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Blasphemy-and-the-Governor-of-Punjab-Audiobook/B009PN9A3Q thebookvoice.com 00:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blasphemy and the Governor of Punjab Author: Owen Bennet-Jones, John Dryden Narrator: Owen Bennet-Jones Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 4 January 2011, millionaire businessman and governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was shot to death. He had been leading a campaign to amend Pakistans blasphemy laws, after an illiterate Christian woman was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Within hours, a Facebook page for the assassin Mumtaz Qadri had over 2000 members. Transferred to jail, Qadri was garlanded with roses by lawyers offering to take his case for free. President Asif Ali Zardari, a friend of Taseer's, didn't go to the funeral for fear of inflaming public opinion. Mosque leaders refused to say funeral prayers for Taseer, and the Interior Minister gave a press conference announcing that he too would kill a blasphemer "with his own hands". Presenter Owen Bennett-Jones has interviewed Taseer's family and friends and the family of the assassin, and secured access to court documents including the killer's confession. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Blasphemy and the Governor of Punjab Author: Owen Bennet-Jones, John Dryden Narrator: Owen Bennet-Jones Format: Original Recording Length: 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: On 4 January 2011, millionaire businessman and governor of Punjab Salmaan Taseer was shot to death. He had been leading a campaign to amend Pakistans blasphemy laws, after an illiterate Christian woman was sentenced to death for blasphemy. Within hours, a Facebook page for the assassin Mumtaz Qadri had over 2000 members. Transferred to jail, Qadri was garlanded with roses by lawyers offering to take his case for free. President Asif Ali Zardari, a friend of Taseer's, didn't go to the funeral for fear of inflaming public opinion. Mosque leaders refused to say funeral prayers for Taseer, and the Interior Minister gave a press conference announcing that he too would kill a blasphemer "with his own hands". Presenter Owen Bennett-Jones has interviewed Taseer's family and friends and the family of the assassin, and secured access to court documents including the killer's confession. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Quarterly-Essay-43-Bad-News-Audiobook/B0064SLJY8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 43: Bad News Subtitle: Murdoch's Australian and the Shaping of The Nation Author: Robert Manne Narrator: Robert Manne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This year has seen unprecedented scrutiny of Rupert Murdochs empire in Britain. But what about in Australia, where he owns 70 per cent of the press? In Bad News, Robert Manne investigates Murdochs lead political voice here, the Australian newspaper, and how it shapes debate. Since 2002, under the editorship of Chris Mitchell, the Australian has come to see itself as judge, jury and would-be executioner of leaders and policies. Is this a dangerous case of power without responsibility? In a series of devastating case studies, Manne examines the papers campaigns against the Rudd government and more recently the Greens, its climate change coverage and its ruthless pursuit of its enemies and critics. Manne also considers the standards of the paper and its influence more generally. This brilliant essay is part deep analysis and part vivid portrait of what happens when a newspaper goes rogue. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Manne) Tue, 13 Dec 2011 03:35:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Quarterly-Essay-43-Bad-News-Audiobook/B0064SLJY8 thebookvoice.com 05:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 43: Bad News Subtitle: Murdoch's Australian and the Shaping of The Nation Author: Robert Manne Narrator: Robert Manne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This year has seen unprecedented scrutiny of Rupert Murdochs empire in Britain. But what about in Australia, where he owns 70 per cent of the press? In Bad News, Robert Manne investigates Murdochs lead political voice here, the Australian newspaper, and how it shapes debate. Since 2002, under the editorship of Chris Mitchell, the Australian has come to see itself as judge, jury and would-be executioner of leaders and policies. Is this a dangerous case of power without responsibility? In a series of devastating case studies, Manne examines the papers campaigns against the Rudd government and more recently the Greens, its climate change coverage and its ruthless pursuit of its enemies and critics. Manne also considers the standards of the paper and its influence more generally. This brilliant essay is part deep analysis and part vivid portrait of what happens when a newspaper goes rogue. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Quarterly Essay 43: Bad News Subtitle: Murdoch's Australian and the Shaping of The Nation Author: Robert Manne Narrator: Robert Manne Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-11 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: This year has seen unprecedented scrutiny of Rupert Murdochs empire in Britain. But what about in Australia, where he owns 70 per cent of the press? In Bad News, Robert Manne investigates Murdochs lead political voice here, the Australian newspaper, and how it shapes debate. Since 2002, under the editorship of Chris Mitchell, the Australian has come to see itself as judge, jury and would-be executioner of leaders and policies. Is this a dangerous case of power without responsibility? In a series of devastating case studies, Manne examines the papers campaigns against the Rudd government and more recently the Greens, its climate change coverage and its ruthless pursuit of its enemies and critics. Manne also considers the standards of the paper and its influence more generally. This brilliant essay is part deep analysis and part vivid portrait of what happens when a newspaper goes rogue. Members Reviews: You'll probably either love it or hate it. No one is going to read an article by Robert Manne especially one about The Australian and be on the fence. Manne is a polarizing figure. And cards on the table I'm a fan of his so take what I say for what its worth. I think he makes excellent points about The Oz's growing political activism. He doesn't have a problem with it being a conservative paper per se, more with it trying (and suceeding) to shape the debate rather than report the debate. As Australia's only national daily newspaper it would be better if it remained more neutral. Aside from my opinion think Manne does a great job of using data to back up his arguments. If you want to hear more about his process he was interviewed on Late Night Live. Of course if you think Manne I a lefty fascist ideologue you probably won't want to listen to him talk to Phillip Adams. A superb expose The Australian newspaper is the ideological battering ram of neo-liberal ruling elites in this country. The Australian Newspaper sets the political tone and direction for the rest of the Murdoch newspapers. For years, we in Australia have been subjected to relentless campaigns promoting a radical right wing agenda by the Murdoch press. This great essay outlines in incredible detail the way in which the Australian Newspaper repeatedly sacrificed historical facts for ideological assertion. At the end of this work, most readers will probably do the right thing and stop buying Murdoch owned newspapers. After recent revelations in the UK about how deep down the sewers the Murdoch press is prepared to go, there is now little reason for anyone to give News Limited papers in any country our hard earned money. this is one of the best and well worth reading Robert Manne uses the evidence provided by News Corp publications to argue a convincing case that there is a common editorial theme running through all of Rupert Murdoch controlled media outlets. For example, Manne cites the complete support for the 2003 invasion of Iraq by every News Corp outlet around the world to illustrate his argument beyond any reasonable doubt. As far as Quarterly Essays go, this is one of the best and well worth reading. self explanatory Confirmed my view of Murdoch and New Ltd That reminds me, I must renew my subscription to the Oz. We're a suburban family who gets the papers thrown over the front fence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Tom-Wrigglesworths-Open-Letters-Complete-Series-1-Audiobook/B005H3KKLY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Complete Series 1 Author: Tom Wrigglesworth Narrator: Tom Wrigglesworth Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Through the medium of four open letters, the comedian Tom Wrigglesworth investigates the myriad examples of corporate lunacy and maddening jobsworths in modern Britain. His subjects range from traffic wardens to estate agents, with Tom recalling his own funny and ridiculous experiences as well as recounting the absurd encounters of others. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Wrigglesworth) Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:07:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Tom-Wrigglesworths-Open-Letters-Complete-Series-1-Audiobook/B005H3KKLY thebookvoice.com 01:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Complete Series 1 Author: Tom Wrigglesworth Narrator: Tom Wrigglesworth Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Through the medium of four open letters, the comedian Tom Wrigglesworth investigates the myriad examples of corporate lunacy and maddening jobsworths in modern Britain. His subjects range from traffic wardens to estate agents, with Tom recalling his own funny and ridiculous experiences as well as recounting the absurd encounters of others. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters: Complete Series 1 Author: Tom Wrigglesworth Narrator: Tom Wrigglesworth Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 08-15-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Through the medium of four open letters, the comedian Tom Wrigglesworth investigates the myriad examples of corporate lunacy and maddening jobsworths in modern Britain. His subjects range from traffic wardens to estate agents, with Tom recalling his own funny and ridiculous experiences as well as recounting the absurd encounters of others. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Philadelphia-Report-Audiobook/B003B9XM3Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Philadelphia Report Author: Lynne Abraham, Marci A. Hamilton (foreword) Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-10 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report into Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Philadelphia Report is an audio presentation of the official 2003 Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report. Included is a Foreword by Marci A. Hamilton, professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, who is co-author of the report as Special Assistant to the Philadelphia District Attorney. Editorial Reviews: A community of voices shares narrative duties in this audio presentation of the Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury 2003 report on Catholic clergy sexual abuse of minors in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Heartrending episodes of pedophilia as well as outrageous conduct in the form of bureaucratic stonewalling were uncovered during the four-year investigation, led by Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham, into allegations against 62 Philadelphia priests. Those efforts, resulting in this document of despair, serve as a model for investigation into patterns and practices of abusive behavior, as well as administrative cover-up. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lynne Abraham) Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:42:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Philadelphia-Report-Audiobook/B003B9XM3Y thebookvoice.com 15:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Philadelphia Report Author: Lynne Abraham, Marci A. Hamilton (foreword) Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-10 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report into Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Philadelphia Report is an audio presentation of the official 2003 Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report. Included is a Foreword by Marci A. Hamilton, professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, who is co-author of the report as Special Assistant to the Philadelphia District Attorney. Editorial Reviews: A community of voices shares narrative duties in this audio presentation of the Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury 2003 report on Catholic clergy sexual abuse of minors in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Heartrending episodes of pedophilia as well as outrageous conduct in the form of bureaucratic stonewalling were uncovered during the four-year investigation, led by Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham, into allegations against 62 Philadelphia priests. Those efforts, resulting in this document of despair, serve as a model for investigation into patterns and practices of abusive behavior, as well as administrative cover-up. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Philadelphia Report Author: Lynne Abraham, Marci A. Hamilton (foreword) Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-10 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report into Allegations of Clergy Sexual Abuse in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Philadelphia Report is an audio presentation of the official 2003 Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury Report. Included is a Foreword by Marci A. Hamilton, professor of law at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, who is co-author of the report as Special Assistant to the Philadelphia District Attorney. Editorial Reviews: A community of voices shares narrative duties in this audio presentation of the Philadelphia Investigating Grand Jury 2003 report on Catholic clergy sexual abuse of minors in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Heartrending episodes of pedophilia as well as outrageous conduct in the form of bureaucratic stonewalling were uncovered during the four-year investigation, led by Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham, into allegations against 62 Philadelphia priests. Those efforts, resulting in this document of despair, serve as a model for investigation into patterns and practices of abusive behavior, as well as administrative cover-up. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Afghanistan-Audiobook/B0036GRPDU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afghanistan Subtitle: Another Holocaust? Author: Robert Fuller, Robert Cabot Narrator: Michael Toms Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-08 Publisher: New Dimensions Foundation Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Afghan-Soviet War could be called an "invisible war", since it is largely unnoticed in the West. Yet more than five million Afghans are refugees, and estimates of the dead range from one to two million. Here two principals of the Mo Tzu Project, a citizens diplomacy endeavor, who have recently visited the Afghan refugee camps on the Afghan-Pakistani border, report the facts as they have observed them. What emerges is an astounding story of chaos and courage, which may offer a unique opportunity for bringing the superpowers closer together. Cabot is a former diplomat; Fuller is past president of Oberlin College and founder of the Mo Tzu Project. ©1987 New Dimensions Foundation; (P)2008 New Dimensions Foundation biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Fuller) Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:12:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Afghanistan-Audiobook/B0036GRPDU thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afghanistan Subtitle: Another Holocaust? Author: Robert Fuller, Robert Cabot Narrator: Michael Toms Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-08 Publisher: New Dimensions Foundation Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Afghan-Soviet War could be called an "invisible war", since it is largely unnoticed in the West. Yet more than five million Afghans are refugees, and estimates of the dead range from one to two million. Here two principals of the Mo Tzu Project, a citizens diplomacy endeavor, who have recently visited the Afghan refugee camps on the Afghan-Pakistani border, report the facts as they have observed them. What emerges is an astounding story of chaos and courage, which may offer a unique opportunity for bringing the superpowers closer together. Cabot is a former diplomat; Fuller is past president of Oberlin College and founder of the Mo Tzu Project. ©1987 New Dimensions Foundation; (P)2008 New Dimensions Foundation Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afghanistan Subtitle: Another Holocaust? Author: Robert Fuller, Robert Cabot Narrator: Michael Toms Format: Original Recording Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-24-08 Publisher: New Dimensions Foundation Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The Afghan-Soviet War could be called an "invisible war", since it is largely unnoticed in the West. Yet more than five million Afghans are refugees, and estimates of the dead range from one to two million. Here two principals of the Mo Tzu Project, a citizens diplomacy endeavor, who have recently visited the Afghan refugee camps on the Afghan-Pakistani border, report the facts as they have observed them. What emerges is an astounding story of chaos and courage, which may offer a unique opportunity for bringing the superpowers closer together. Cabot is a former diplomat; Fuller is past president of Oberlin College and founder of the Mo Tzu Project. ©1987 New Dimensions Foundation; (P)2008 New Dimensions Foundation Members Reviews: Disappointed I wasn't going to review this as I was so disappointed by it. All I can honistly say is don't waste your money https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/As-Easy-as-Pi-Audiobook/B0036GMGPC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: As Easy as Pi Author: Jamie Buchan Narrator: Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Delving into the interesting, amusing and often bizarre lore of numbers, this intriguing book uncovers the numbers that have shaped our history and culture, from ancient Babylon to the present day. Light-hearted and entertaining, but chock-full of fascinating and little-known detail, here you'll find the origins of many well-worn numeric words and phrases, explanations of numbers in art and popular culture, and numbers of religious and mythical significance and the superstitions surrounding them. As Easy as Pi goes 'the whole nine yards' and celebrates the real value of the numbers we all know and love. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jamie Buchan) Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:11:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/As-Easy-as-Pi-Audiobook/B0036GMGPC thebookvoice.com 03:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: As Easy as Pi Author: Jamie Buchan Narrator: Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Delving into the interesting, amusing and often bizarre lore of numbers, this intriguing book uncovers the numbers that have shaped our history and culture, from ancient Babylon to the present day. Light-hearted and entertaining, but chock-full of fascinating and little-known detail, here you'll find the origins of many well-worn numeric words and phrases, explanations of numbers in art and popular culture, and numbers of religious and mythical significance and the superstitions surrounding them. As Easy as Pi goes 'the whole nine yards' and celebrates the real value of the numbers we all know and love. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: As Easy as Pi Author: Jamie Buchan Narrator: Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Delving into the interesting, amusing and often bizarre lore of numbers, this intriguing book uncovers the numbers that have shaped our history and culture, from ancient Babylon to the present day. Light-hearted and entertaining, but chock-full of fascinating and little-known detail, here you'll find the origins of many well-worn numeric words and phrases, explanations of numbers in art and popular culture, and numbers of religious and mythical significance and the superstitions surrounding them. As Easy as Pi goes 'the whole nine yards' and celebrates the real value of the numbers we all know and love. Members Reviews: Such and interesting book! This is such an interesting take on numbers. Enjoyed this book so much! A great book for all ages to enjoy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Breaker-Audiobook/B002V18A2G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Breaker Author: Kit Denton Narrator: Terence Donovan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Breaker Morant was executed at Pietersburg on 27 February 1902. His crime? Wilful murder of civilians. Yet to this day his guilt remains in doubt. Kit Denton's novel, The Breaker, does more than recount the facts and mystery surrounding Morant's death sentence. Full of action and set in three continents, it covers the entire range of the Breaker's activities. We see him as a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin, a popular balladist. We see him in love and in war. Then we see him face the firing squad that will end his life. Was he a cold-blooded killer or a scapegoat? Editorial Reviews: On February 27, 1902, in the waning days of the second Boer War in Africa, Harry "the Breaker" Morant, an Australian soldier, was convicted and executed on the grounds that he murdered a German missionary and several Boer prisoners. How, then, did he become an Australian folk hero? The ponderous, convicting voice of Terrence Donovan relates a novelized account of Morants life in The Breaker, written in 1972 by Kit Denton. In swift accounts of action and imagined accounts of Morant as balladeer and poet, The Breaker poses the central question: Was Morant guilty of his crimes? Whether you believe he is innocent or guilty, this audiobook - performed by a master - will take you deep into the blood and sweat of a war that has passed. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kit Denton) Thu, 18 Dec 2008 04:33:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Breaker-Audiobook/B002V18A2G thebookvoice.com 11:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Breaker Author: Kit Denton Narrator: Terence Donovan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Breaker Morant was executed at Pietersburg on 27 February 1902. His crime? Wilful murder of civilians. Yet to this day his guilt remains in doubt. Kit Denton's novel, The Breaker, does more than recount the facts and mystery surrounding Morant's death sentence. Full of action and set in three continents, it covers the entire range of the Breaker's activities. We see him as a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin, a popular balladist. We see him in love and in war. Then we see him face the firing squad that will end his life. Was he a cold-blooded killer or a scapegoat? Editorial Reviews: On February 27, 1902, in the waning days of the second Boer War in Africa, Harry "the Breaker" Morant, an Australian soldier, was convicted and executed on the grounds that he murdered a German missionary and several Boer prisoners. How, then, did he become an Australian folk hero? The ponderous, convicting voice of Terrence Donovan relates a novelized account of Morants life in The Breaker, written in 1972 by Kit Denton. In swift accounts of action and imagined accounts of Morant as balladeer and poet, The Breaker poses the central question: Was Morant guilty of his crimes? Whether you believe he is innocent or guilty, this audiobook - performed by a master - will take you deep into the blood and sweat of a war that has passed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Breaker Author: Kit Denton Narrator: Terence Donovan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 12-18-08 Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: Breaker Morant was executed at Pietersburg on 27 February 1902. His crime? Wilful murder of civilians. Yet to this day his guilt remains in doubt. Kit Denton's novel, The Breaker, does more than recount the facts and mystery surrounding Morant's death sentence. Full of action and set in three continents, it covers the entire range of the Breaker's activities. We see him as a champion horseman, a likeable larrikin, a popular balladist. We see him in love and in war. Then we see him face the firing squad that will end his life. Was he a cold-blooded killer or a scapegoat? Editorial Reviews: On February 27, 1902, in the waning days of the second Boer War in Africa, Harry "the Breaker" Morant, an Australian soldier, was convicted and executed on the grounds that he murdered a German missionary and several Boer prisoners. How, then, did he become an Australian folk hero? The ponderous, convicting voice of Terrence Donovan relates a novelized account of Morants life in The Breaker, written in 1972 by Kit Denton. In swift accounts of action and imagined accounts of Morant as balladeer and poet, The Breaker poses the central question: Was Morant guilty of his crimes? Whether you believe he is innocent or guilty, this audiobook - performed by a master - will take you deep into the blood and sweat of a war that has passed. Members Reviews: An idealist view of The Breaker Nicely written but does not ring true. All the characters are just that, characterisations of people who are no better than a 13 year olds view of heros and villains. Harry Morant can do no wrong but is human enough to be a little bit of a rogue. The play is almost opposite in making characters too rough and forceful. The movie with Edward Woodward is perhaps closer to the truth, but what the truth is no one can really say. Records of the case seem to have been destroyed during the blitz. The British are not keen to dig up the past and some in South Africa see Harry Morant as a war criminal. There is no doubt that expediency and abnormalities in the court case are evident but a good mystery needs gaps that can not be answered and this is what makes the Breaker case of killing Boer prisons and a German national so captivating. Terence Donovan who I believe played the Breaker in the play, narrates this production very well and if you are not fussed with facts or lack of them and don't mind your characters being 'boys own adventure types' then this book is worth a listen to. The Breaker. This was a great Book. I had seen the Movie and the Book was even better. I like the fact that it was a true story. I try to listen to nothing but true stories, and this one was truely a great on. I would recommend this Book over and over again. Awesome. Great work, great author, great read loved it. Get into it. shoot straight you bastards. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/After-America-Audiobook/B002V5H7SK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After America Subtitle: Narratives for the Next Global Age Author: Paul Starobin Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The American Century has passed, argues Starobin, due in large part to America's military overreach in the Middle East; resurgent nationalism and economic expansion in Russia, China, and India; the tarnished American model of unfettered free-market capitalism; and the growth of transnational cultural, political, and economic institutions. Following an insightful analysis of America's global ascendancy, Starobin explores five possible scenarios for the future: an age of chaos like the one following the collapse of the Roman Empire; a multipolar order of nations in which America would be one great power among others; China becoming the dominant superpower; an age of global city-states; or a form of world government. A concluding section of the book explores how California---the eighth largest economy in the world and demographically and technologically among the most sophisticated spots on the planet---is already starting to move beyond the American Century. Thought-provoking and well argued, After America serves as an urgent catalyst to discussing America's evolving role in a dramatically changing world. Starobin's tone is sober but in the end hopeful---the world after America need not be a disaster for America, and it might even be liberating. Editorial Reviews: Paul Starobins thought-provoking book suggests that Americas global dominance is ending. How will the new world order look? Critic Reviews: "A meticulously researched and up-to-the-minute analysis of the United States' role in global politics, culture and society." (Publishers Weekly) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Paul Starobin) Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:07:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/After-America-Audiobook/B002V5H7SK thebookvoice.com 14:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After America Subtitle: Narratives for the Next Global Age Author: Paul Starobin Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The American Century has passed, argues Starobin, due in large part to America's military overreach in the Middle East; resurgent nationalism and economic expansion in Russia, China, and India; the tarnished American model of unfettered free-market capitalism; and the growth of transnational cultural, political, and economic institutions. Following an insightful analysis of America's global ascendancy, Starobin explores five possible scenarios for the future: an age of chaos like the one following the collapse of the Roman Empire; a multipolar order of nations in which America would be one great power among others; China becoming the dominant superpower; an age of global city-states; or a form of world government. A concluding section of the book explores how California---the eighth largest economy in the world and demographically and technologically among the most sophisticated spots on the planet---is already starting to move beyond the American Century. Thought-provoking and well argued, After America serves as an urgent catalyst to discussing America's evolving role in a dramatically changing world. Starobin's tone is sober but in the end hopeful---the world after America need not be a disaster for America, and it might even be liberating. Editorial Reviews: Paul Starobins thought-provoking book suggests that Americas global dominance is ending. How will the new world order look? Critic Reviews: "A meticulously researched and up-to-the-minute analysis of the United States' role in global politics, culture and society." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After America Subtitle: Narratives for the Next Global Age Author: Paul Starobin Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The American Century has passed, argues Starobin, due in large part to America's military overreach in the Middle East; resurgent nationalism and economic expansion in Russia, China, and India; the tarnished American model of unfettered free-market capitalism; and the growth of transnational cultural, political, and economic institutions. Following an insightful analysis of America's global ascendancy, Starobin explores five possible scenarios for the future: an age of chaos like the one following the collapse of the Roman Empire; a multipolar order of nations in which America would be one great power among others; China becoming the dominant superpower; an age of global city-states; or a form of world government. A concluding section of the book explores how California---the eighth largest economy in the world and demographically and technologically among the most sophisticated spots on the planet---is already starting to move beyond the American Century. Thought-provoking and well argued, After America serves as an urgent catalyst to discussing America's evolving role in a dramatically changing world. Starobin's tone is sober but in the end hopeful---the world after America need not be a disaster for America, and it might even be liberating. Editorial Reviews: Paul Starobins thought-provoking book suggests that Americas global dominance is ending. How will the new world order look? Critic Reviews: "A meticulously researched and up-to-the-minute analysis of the United States' role in global politics, culture and society." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Excellent, thought-provoking discussion of our world image Had never heard of Paul Starobin before, but I'm glad I know of him now. This book is a well researched, well reasoned, well presented investigation of how the USA arrived at our current world standing thus far, why we are preceived by the world as we are, how and why other nations are perceived too and why it's highly likely our country will not be the world's leading nation going forward. The author clearly spent years in research, traveling world wide to interview the policy makers and philosophers of our time and he's had access that most of us never will. I'm grateful that he shared his access with us and highly recommend this book as necessary reading. I plan to refer to it for years to come, to see how our country fares against the odds we currently face. Five Stars Easy read, and a great book! Highly recommend to anyone After America is dry? This book is well done but written in a dry academic style that some may not care for. Seems more like a sociology text. I still liked it and would recommend. To buy ANY hardcover book, even used, at this price nowadays is just amazing. After America - We are the cause I found the first chapter or two a bit slow and not particularly good. The remainder of the book was worth the read. The premise of the book is that we are experiencing the decline of the US as the supreme global power. There are a number of specific examples on how we got to this condition (basically we have no one to blame but ourselves). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Who-Created-the-EU-Migrant-Crisis-and-Why-Audiobook/B077PHBV2M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Created the EU Migrant Crisis and Why? Author: J. A. Sexton Narrator: Avernon Honeythunder Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Veronikas Research & Essay Service Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The migrant crisis. Most of us throughout the western world have heard about it. Sometimes we've heard good things, sometimes bad. On Twitter, for example, we tend to hear a lot about epidemics of crime and rape, as well as chaotic demonstrations of violence, burning and overturning of vehicles, blockading of roads, flash mobs, etc., in relation to the so-called "Syrian refugees" fleeing war-torn Syria. On YouTube and other official venues, which are subject to stricter regulation, oversight and perception management, we tend to hear mostly only good things about the "refugees". What we don't hear a lot about is who is behind this migrant crisis. And if we do not know much about who is behind it, then we cannot very well understand why it's happening. We get only bits and pieces in videos, essays, blogs and Tweets online. And what we do get online is either incorrect or incomplete. That's where this book comes into the picture. We are going to give you all of the correct why's in one, concise presentation. The goal of this book is to provide all Westerners with a comprehensive, if brief, explanation of the migrant crisis in a straightforward, unemotional, objective manner. This book is intended to be passed around and shared with others who are perplexed by this ongoing development. biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. A. Sexton) Mon, 27 Nov 2017 23:26:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Who-Created-the-EU-Migrant-Crisis-and-Why-Audiobook/B077PHBV2M thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Created the EU Migrant Crisis and Why? Author: J. A. Sexton Narrator: Avernon Honeythunder Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Veronikas Research & Essay Service Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The migrant crisis. Most of us throughout the western world have heard about it. Sometimes we've heard good things, sometimes bad. On Twitter, for example, we tend to hear a lot about epidemics of crime and rape, as well as chaotic demonstrations of violence, burning and overturning of vehicles, blockading of roads, flash mobs, etc., in relation to the so-called "Syrian refugees" fleeing war-torn Syria. On YouTube and other official venues, which are subject to stricter regulation, oversight and perception management, we tend to hear mostly only good things about the "refugees". What we don't hear a lot about is who is behind this migrant crisis. And if we do not know much about who is behind it, then we cannot very well understand why it's happening. We get only bits and pieces in videos, essays, blogs and Tweets online. And what we do get online is either incorrect or incomplete. That's where this book comes into the picture. We are going to give you all of the correct why's in one, concise presentation. The goal of this book is to provide all Westerners with a comprehensive, if brief, explanation of the migrant crisis in a straightforward, unemotional, objective manner. This book is intended to be passed around and shared with others who are perplexed by this ongoing development. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Created the EU Migrant Crisis and Why? Author: J. A. Sexton Narrator: Avernon Honeythunder Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-27-17 Publisher: Veronikas Research & Essay Service Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The migrant crisis. Most of us throughout the western world have heard about it. Sometimes we've heard good things, sometimes bad. On Twitter, for example, we tend to hear a lot about epidemics of crime and rape, as well as chaotic demonstrations of violence, burning and overturning of vehicles, blockading of roads, flash mobs, etc., in relation to the so-called "Syrian refugees" fleeing war-torn Syria. On YouTube and other official venues, which are subject to stricter regulation, oversight and perception management, we tend to hear mostly only good things about the "refugees". What we don't hear a lot about is who is behind this migrant crisis. And if we do not know much about who is behind it, then we cannot very well understand why it's happening. We get only bits and pieces in videos, essays, blogs and Tweets online. And what we do get online is either incorrect or incomplete. That's where this book comes into the picture. We are going to give you all of the correct why's in one, concise presentation. The goal of this book is to provide all Westerners with a comprehensive, if brief, explanation of the migrant crisis in a straightforward, unemotional, objective manner. This book is intended to be passed around and shared with others who are perplexed by this ongoing development. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Holy-Land-Audiobook/B07665JF44 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Holy Land Author: Ithamar Handelman-Smith Narrator: Philip Bird Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In this current context of desperate geopolitical upheaval, there is no better time to address oneness, reconciliation and a statement of otherness beyond the limitations of contemporary media. The Holy Land: Contemporary Visions and Scriptures seeks dialogue with ancient lands and sacred spaces along with modern visions of the people who inhabit them and the burgeoning contradictions of their daily lives. It attempts to address and liberate a complex, profound relationship between man and territory since the beginning of time, and nowhere is this dynamic more prescient than in the Holy Land. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ithamar Handelman-Smith) Thu, 19 Oct 2017 03:43:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/The-Holy-Land-Audiobook/B07665JF44 thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Holy Land Author: Ithamar Handelman-Smith Narrator: Philip Bird Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In this current context of desperate geopolitical upheaval, there is no better time to address oneness, reconciliation and a statement of otherness beyond the limitations of contemporary media. The Holy Land: Contemporary Visions and Scriptures seeks dialogue with ancient lands and sacred spaces along with modern visions of the people who inhabit them and the burgeoning contradictions of their daily lives. It attempts to address and liberate a complex, profound relationship between man and territory since the beginning of time, and nowhere is this dynamic more prescient than in the Holy Land. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Holy Land Author: Ithamar Handelman-Smith Narrator: Philip Bird Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 10-19-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: In this current context of desperate geopolitical upheaval, there is no better time to address oneness, reconciliation and a statement of otherness beyond the limitations of contemporary media. The Holy Land: Contemporary Visions and Scriptures seeks dialogue with ancient lands and sacred spaces along with modern visions of the people who inhabit them and the burgeoning contradictions of their daily lives. It attempts to address and liberate a complex, profound relationship between man and territory since the beginning of time, and nowhere is this dynamic more prescient than in the Holy Land. Members Reviews: Intriguing Essays on Israel Great essays and stories about Israel. Unusual and informative. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Corea-di-Kim-Jong-un-Audionews-Audiobook/B073Q4WDB9 Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Corea di Kim Jong-un (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 47 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-05-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: La Corea del Nord è una dittatura militare con a capo uno dei leader più giovani al mondo, Kim Jong-un. Figlio di una figura storica del suo Paese, in pochi anni è riuscito a dominare la scena politica grazie anche ai metodi poco ortodossi della dittatura. Dotato di forte carisma e di una personalità a dir poco eccentrica per un capo di stato - amante del lusso, delle donne e del cibo - Kim Jong-un sta proiettando al mondo l'immagine di una Corea inattaccabile, algida e chiusa come mai prima, incapace di gestire con diplomazia le relazioni internazionali e sempre pronta a punire o attaccare chi osa criticare la sua condotta. In questo breve viaggio nella nuova Corea di Kim Jong-un, seguiremo la sua ascesa politica dopo la morte del padre, le sue scelte e il suo orientamento politico, fino alla situazione attuale dopo oltre cinque anni di dominio incontrastato. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vittorio Serge) Wed, 05 Jul 2017 08:22:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Corea-di-Kim-Jong-un-Audionews-Audiobook/B073Q4WDB9 thebookvoice.com 00:47:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Corea di Kim Jong-un (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 47 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-05-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: La Corea del Nord è una dittatura militare con a capo uno dei leader più giovani al mondo, Kim Jong-un. Figlio di una figura storica del suo Paese, in pochi anni è riuscito a dominare la scena politica grazie anche ai metodi poco ortodossi della dittatura. Dotato di forte carisma e di una personalità a dir poco eccentrica per un capo di stato - amante del lusso, delle donne e del cibo - Kim Jong-un sta proiettando al mondo l'immagine di una Corea inattaccabile, algida e chiusa come mai prima, incapace di gestire con diplomazia le relazioni internazionali e sempre pronta a punire o attaccare chi osa criticare la sua condotta. In questo breve viaggio nella nuova Corea di Kim Jong-un, seguiremo la sua ascesa politica dopo la morte del padre, le sue scelte e il suo orientamento politico, fino alla situazione attuale dopo oltre cinque anni di dominio incontrastato. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Corea di Kim Jong-un (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 47 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 07-05-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: La Corea del Nord è una dittatura militare con a capo uno dei leader più giovani al mondo, Kim Jong-un. Figlio di una figura storica del suo Paese, in pochi anni è riuscito a dominare la scena politica grazie anche ai metodi poco ortodossi della dittatura. Dotato di forte carisma e di una personalità a dir poco eccentrica per un capo di stato - amante del lusso, delle donne e del cibo - Kim Jong-un sta proiettando al mondo l'immagine di una Corea inattaccabile, algida e chiusa come mai prima, incapace di gestire con diplomazia le relazioni internazionali e sempre pronta a punire o attaccare chi osa criticare la sua condotta. In questo breve viaggio nella nuova Corea di Kim Jong-un, seguiremo la sua ascesa politica dopo la morte del padre, le sue scelte e il suo orientamento politico, fino alla situazione attuale dopo oltre cinque anni di dominio incontrastato. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Hope-and-a-Future-Audiobook/B0733VS52G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope and a Future Subtitle: The Story of Syrian Refugees Author: John M. B. Balouziyeh Esq. Narrator: Gary Roelofs Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: TellerBooks | Time Books imprint Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When the Syrian uprising began in March 2011, no one envisioned mass atrocities on the scale we are witnessing today. No one foresaw the displacement of millions that would dramatically reshape regional demographics. No one imagined that children would become the victims of chemical weapons, or that the Mediterranean Sea would become their graveyard. Today, more than half of the Syrian population has been displaced, a phenomenon almost without precedent in human history. Images of starving civilians trapped in besieged cities have outraged the human conscience. Thousands of children have been slain by barrel bombs, landmines and chlorine gas. More than a quarter million Syrians have perished. These numbers are a shameful indictment on humanity. Yet, there is hope. Each day, in refugee camps across the Middle East, aid workers, seeking neither recognition nor reward, sacrifice their comfort to bring Syrian refugees relief. Entrepreneurs, setting aside the pursuit of profits, lend pro bono assistance to innovatively address refugee needs. Volunteers risk their lives to give Syrian refugees hope and a future. This book tracks the author's travels to Syrian refugee camps and informal tented settlements in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. Relying on his legal background, he offers an unfiltered account of the plight of Syrian refugees from a legal, political, and humanitarian perspective. Yet this book is more than just an account of the lives of Syrian refugees; it answers that burning question on so many people's minds: how can I help? In discussing corporate partnerships with aid organizations, civil society initiatives, humanitarian missions, volunteering and fundraising, the author shows that there is a role anyone can play in making a lasting, positive impact on Syrian refugees and restoring dignity to their lives. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John M. B. Balouziyeh Esq.) Mon, 26 Jun 2017 09:48:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Hope-and-a-Future-Audiobook/B0733VS52G thebookvoice.com 04:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope and a Future Subtitle: The Story of Syrian Refugees Author: John M. B. Balouziyeh Esq. Narrator: Gary Roelofs Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: TellerBooks | Time Books imprint Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When the Syrian uprising began in March 2011, no one envisioned mass atrocities on the scale we are witnessing today. No one foresaw the displacement of millions that would dramatically reshape regional demographics. No one imagined that children would become the victims of chemical weapons, or that the Mediterranean Sea would become their graveyard. Today, more than half of the Syrian population has been displaced, a phenomenon almost without precedent in human history. Images of starving civilians trapped in besieged cities have outraged the human conscience. Thousands of children have been slain by barrel bombs, landmines and chlorine gas. More than a quarter million Syrians have perished. These numbers are a shameful indictment on humanity. Yet, there is hope. Each day, in refugee camps across the Middle East, aid workers, seeking neither recognition nor reward, sacrifice their comfort to bring Syrian refugees relief. Entrepreneurs, setting aside the pursuit of profits, lend pro bono assistance to innovatively address refugee needs. Volunteers risk their lives to give Syrian refugees hope and a future. This book tracks the author's travels to Syrian refugee camps and informal tented settlements in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. Relying on his legal background, he offers an unfiltered account of the plight of Syrian refugees from a legal, political, and humanitarian perspective. Yet this book is more than just an account of the lives of Syrian refugees; it answers that burning question on so many people's minds: how can I help? In discussing corporate partnerships with aid organizations, civil society initiatives, humanitarian missions, volunteering and fundraising, the author shows that there is a role anyone can play in making a lasting, positive impact on Syrian refugees and restoring dignity to their lives. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hope and a Future Subtitle: The Story of Syrian Refugees Author: John M. B. Balouziyeh Esq. Narrator: Gary Roelofs Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-17 Publisher: TellerBooks | Time Books imprint Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: When the Syrian uprising began in March 2011, no one envisioned mass atrocities on the scale we are witnessing today. No one foresaw the displacement of millions that would dramatically reshape regional demographics. No one imagined that children would become the victims of chemical weapons, or that the Mediterranean Sea would become their graveyard. Today, more than half of the Syrian population has been displaced, a phenomenon almost without precedent in human history. Images of starving civilians trapped in besieged cities have outraged the human conscience. Thousands of children have been slain by barrel bombs, landmines and chlorine gas. More than a quarter million Syrians have perished. These numbers are a shameful indictment on humanity. Yet, there is hope. Each day, in refugee camps across the Middle East, aid workers, seeking neither recognition nor reward, sacrifice their comfort to bring Syrian refugees relief. Entrepreneurs, setting aside the pursuit of profits, lend pro bono assistance to innovatively address refugee needs. Volunteers risk their lives to give Syrian refugees hope and a future. This book tracks the author's travels to Syrian refugee camps and informal tented settlements in Lebanon, Jordan, and Iraq. Relying on his legal background, he offers an unfiltered account of the plight of Syrian refugees from a legal, political, and humanitarian perspective. Yet this book is more than just an account of the lives of Syrian refugees; it answers that burning question on so many people's minds: how can I help? In discussing corporate partnerships with aid organizations, civil society initiatives, humanitarian missions, volunteering and fundraising, the author shows that there is a role anyone can play in making a lasting, positive impact on Syrian refugees and restoring dignity to their lives. Members Reviews: i recommend this book for all who believe we've been called ... i recommend this book for all who believe we've been called to love our neighbors as ourselves, but get hung up on the "how to" part when those neighbors belong to our wider, suffering world.. Historically, we've read & heard about distant tragedies of such magnitude that we give up. How can mere well-meaning mortals (me included) not feel overwhelmed? We helplessly turn away--tragedy multiplied.. But here's a book that spells out how to get a handle on taking action, and that on a number of different levels. Pros: Huge amount of info, generally well presented. Credible, and truly hope-filled despite heartbreaking personal situations. The ebook has excellent, helpful pictures & maps; good colors & clear.. Cons: Just one: The paperback book has black & white pictures & maps. Rather muddy to my eyes. A real loss, I feel. Nonetheless, at least five stars--for sure. This book has *so much* info that I must recommend reading the table of contents thoroughly before tackling the body of the work. I have both the ebook (got it free, agreeing to review it) and then just had to have the physical book, too. So I bought the paperback and will pass it on to our church while also recommending the ebook. John traveled to Syrian refugee camps in several countries and ... John traveled to Syrian refugee camps in several countries and met with Kurdish government officials and others on the front line of the battle with ISIS. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Cuba-dopo-Fidel-Castro-Audionews-Audiobook/B074PX2CKL Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Cuba dopo Fidel Castro (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 58 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-17-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: La storia politica di Cuba è sempre stata molto travagliata. La figura centrale e più controversa della sua storia recente è stata senza dubbio quella di Fidel Castro, il "lider maximo" che ne è stato primo ministro e poi Presidente del Consiglio di Stato. Castro, assieme al fratello Raúl, a Ernesto Che Guevara e Camilo Cienfuegos, è stato uno dei principali protagonisti della rivoluzione cubana contro il regime del dittatore Fulgencio Batista e, dopo il fallito sbarco nella baia dei Porci da parte di esuli cubani appoggiati dagli Stati Uniti d'America, proclamò l'istituzione della Repubblica di Cuba, uno Stato monopartitico di stampo socialista, che secondo Castro e i suoi sostenitori è una democrazia popolare apartitica, ma che i dissidenti e buona parte degli analisti politici internazionali definiscono come regime totalitario. In questo breve viaggio seguiremo le sorti di Cuba dopo la morte di Fidel, avvenuta il 25 novembre del 2016. Qual è il futuro di una nazione che si era ormai abituata alla presenza di una personalità così importante? ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vittorio Serge) Thu, 17 Aug 2017 23:49:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Cuba-dopo-Fidel-Castro-Audionews-Audiobook/B074PX2CKL thebookvoice.com 00:58:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Cuba dopo Fidel Castro (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 58 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-17-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: La storia politica di Cuba è sempre stata molto travagliata. La figura centrale e più controversa della sua storia recente è stata senza dubbio quella di Fidel Castro, il "lider maximo" che ne è stato primo ministro e poi Presidente del Consiglio di Stato. Castro, assieme al fratello Raúl, a Ernesto Che Guevara e Camilo Cienfuegos, è stato uno dei principali protagonisti della rivoluzione cubana contro il regime del dittatore Fulgencio Batista e, dopo il fallito sbarco nella baia dei Porci da parte di esuli cubani appoggiati dagli Stati Uniti d'America, proclamò l'istituzione della Repubblica di Cuba, uno Stato monopartitico di stampo socialista, che secondo Castro e i suoi sostenitori è una democrazia popolare apartitica, ma che i dissidenti e buona parte degli analisti politici internazionali definiscono come regime totalitario. In questo breve viaggio seguiremo le sorti di Cuba dopo la morte di Fidel, avvenuta il 25 novembre del 2016. Qual è il futuro di una nazione che si era ormai abituata alla presenza di una personalità così importante? ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Cuba dopo Fidel Castro (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 58 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-17-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: La storia politica di Cuba è sempre stata molto travagliata. La figura centrale e più controversa della sua storia recente è stata senza dubbio quella di Fidel Castro, il "lider maximo" che ne è stato primo ministro e poi Presidente del Consiglio di Stato. Castro, assieme al fratello Raúl, a Ernesto Che Guevara e Camilo Cienfuegos, è stato uno dei principali protagonisti della rivoluzione cubana contro il regime del dittatore Fulgencio Batista e, dopo il fallito sbarco nella baia dei Porci da parte di esuli cubani appoggiati dagli Stati Uniti d'America, proclamò l'istituzione della Repubblica di Cuba, uno Stato monopartitico di stampo socialista, che secondo Castro e i suoi sostenitori è una democrazia popolare apartitica, ma che i dissidenti e buona parte degli analisti politici internazionali definiscono come regime totalitario. In questo breve viaggio seguiremo le sorti di Cuba dopo la morte di Fidel, avvenuta il 25 novembre del 2016. Qual è il futuro di una nazione che si era ormai abituata alla presenza di una personalità così importante? ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Iran-storia-cultura-e-politica-Audionews-Audiobook/B074PW9TRT Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Iran: storia, cultura e politica (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-17-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: L'Iran è un Paese molto antico, dalla storia e cultura estremamente variegata, trovatosi sotto i riflettori negli ultimi anni per gli eventi legati a politiche poco democratiche dalle ripercussioni globali. In questo breve viaggio nella storia, nella cultura e nella politica della Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran seguiremo diverse vicende ed esamineremo diversi fatti, per scoprire il vero volto di questo Paese, com'è stato il suo passato, com'è il suo presente e come sarà il suo futuro. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vittorio Serge) Thu, 17 Aug 2017 20:30:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Iran-storia-cultura-e-politica-Audionews-Audiobook/B074PW9TRT thebookvoice.com 00:56:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Iran: storia, cultura e politica (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-17-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: L'Iran è un Paese molto antico, dalla storia e cultura estremamente variegata, trovatosi sotto i riflettori negli ultimi anni per gli eventi legati a politiche poco democratiche dalle ripercussioni globali. In questo breve viaggio nella storia, nella cultura e nella politica della Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran seguiremo diverse vicende ed esamineremo diversi fatti, per scoprire il vero volto di questo Paese, com'è stato il suo passato, com'è il suo presente e come sarà il suo futuro. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: Iran: storia, cultura e politica (Audionews) Autore: Vittorio Serge Narratore: Lorenzo Visi Formato: Unabridged Durata: 56 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-17-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: L'Iran è un Paese molto antico, dalla storia e cultura estremamente variegata, trovatosi sotto i riflettori negli ultimi anni per gli eventi legati a politiche poco democratiche dalle ripercussioni globali. In questo breve viaggio nella storia, nella cultura e nella politica della Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran seguiremo diverse vicende ed esamineremo diversi fatti, per scoprire il vero volto di questo Paese, com'è stato il suo passato, com'è il suo presente e come sarà il suo futuro. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Is-Terrorism-Ever-Justified-Audiobook/B074CN19RJ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is Terrorism Ever Justified? Author: J.-M. Kuczynski Narrator: J.-M. Kuczynski Format: Unabridged Length: 2 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: J.-M. Kuczynski Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The objective of terrorism is more terrorism. Therefore, terrorism is never justified. biacuaduc@gmail.com (J.-M. Kuczynski) Tue, 01 Aug 2017 19:28:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/Is-Terrorism-Ever-Justified-Audiobook/B074CN19RJ thebookvoice.com 00:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is Terrorism Ever Justified? Author: J.-M. Kuczynski Narrator: J.-M. Kuczynski Format: Unabridged Length: 2 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: J.-M. Kuczynski Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The objective of terrorism is more terrorism. Therefore, terrorism is never justified. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Is Terrorism Ever Justified? Author: J.-M. Kuczynski Narrator: J.-M. Kuczynski Format: Unabridged Length: 2 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: J.-M. Kuczynski Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Nonfiction, World Affairs Publisher's Summary: The objective of terrorism is more terrorism. Therefore, terrorism is never justified. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Francia-di-Emmanuel-Macron-Audionews-Audiobook/B071WX7YRR Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Francia di Emmanuel Macron (Audionews) Autore: Emilio Crippi Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-26-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: L'elezione di Emmanuel Macron come nuovo presidente francese, fino all'ultimo per nulla scontata, è stata sicuramente un evento importante non solo per il futuro della Francia, ma anche per quello dell'Unione Europea. L'ultima campagna elettorale francese ha infatti calamitato l'attenzione dei media a livello mondiale. Forse grazie all'elezione di Macron si potrà lanciare una nuova fase che non sarà semplice, ma sicuramente necessaria all'Unione Europea. La vittoria di Macron ha un po' rimescolato le carte in tavola, mettendo in discussione molti aspetti politici europei. Ma chi è esattamente Emmanuel Macron? Come ha fatto ha vincere e come mai ha avuto la meglio sugli altri candidati? Cercheremo qui di comprendere la figura di questo nuovo e giovanissimo leader politico. Non sappiamo con certezza se questa sarà una soluzione ai problemi della Francia e, anche se lo fosse, non è detto che la stessa ricetta possa funzionare anche in Italia, ad esempio. Stiamo sicuramente attraversando un periodo di grandi cambiamenti sociali, economici e culturali e dobbiamo pensare che a questi cambiamenti si possa rispondere con il buon senso di una politica che vada oltre alle differenze ideologiche del passato. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emilio Crippi) Mon, 26 Jun 2017 16:10:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Nonfiction/La-Francia-di-Emmanuel-Macron-Audionews-Audiobook/B071WX7YRR thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Ascolta questo titolo per intero gratuitamente su thebookvoice.com Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Francia di Emmanuel Macron (Audionews) Autore: Emilio Crippi Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-26-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: L'elezione di Emmanuel Macron come nuovo presidente francese, fino all'ultimo per nulla scontata, è stata sicuramente un evento importante non solo per il futuro della Francia, ma anche per quello dell'Unione Europea. L'ultima campagna elettorale francese ha infatti calamitato l'attenzione dei media a livello mondiale. Forse grazie all'elezione di Macron si potrà lanciare una nuova fase che non sarà semplice, ma sicuramente necessaria all'Unione Europea. La vittoria di Macron ha un po' rimescolato le carte in tavola, mettendo in discussione molti aspetti politici europei. Ma chi è esattamente Emmanuel Macron? Come ha fatto ha vincere e come mai ha avuto la meglio sugli altri candidati? Cercheremo qui di comprendere la figura di questo nuovo e giovanissimo leader politico. Non sappiamo con certezza se questa sarà una soluzione ai problemi della Francia e, anche se lo fosse, non è detto che la stessa ricetta possa funzionare anche in Italia, ad esempio. Stiamo sicuramente attraversando un periodo di grandi cambiamenti sociali, economici e culturali e dobbiamo pensare che a questi cambiamenti si possa rispondere con il buon senso di una politica che vada oltre alle differenze ideologiche del passato. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/596/]]> Titolo: La Francia di Emmanuel Macron (Audionews) Autore: Emilio Crippi Narratore: Maurizio Cardillo Formato: Unabridged Durata: 1 hr and 12 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-26-17 Editore: Area 51 Short Categoria: Nonfiction, World Affairs Riepilogo Editore: L'elezione di Emmanuel Macron come nuovo presidente francese, fino all'ultimo per nulla scontata, è stata sicuramente un evento importante non solo per il futuro della Francia, ma anche per quello dell'Unione Europea. L'ultima campagna elettorale francese ha infatti calamitato l'attenzione dei media a livello mondiale. Forse grazie all'elezione di Macron si potrà lanciare una nuova fase che non sarà semplice, ma sicuramente necessaria all'Unione Europea. La vittoria di Macron ha un po' rimescolato le carte in tavola, mettendo in discussione molti aspetti politici europei. Ma chi è esattamente Emmanuel Macron? Come ha fatto ha vincere e come mai ha avuto la meglio sugli altri candidati? Cercheremo qui di comprendere la figura di questo nuovo e giovanissimo leader politico. Non sappiamo con certezza se questa sarà una soluzione ai problemi della Francia e, anche se lo fosse, non è detto che la stessa ricetta possa funzionare anche in Italia, ad esempio. Stiamo sicuramente attraversando un periodo di grandi cambiamenti sociali, economici e culturali e dobbiamo pensare che a questi cambiamenti si possa rispondere con il buon senso di una politica che vada oltre alle differenze ideologiche del passato. ©2017 Area51 Publishing (P)2017 Area51 Publishing