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Satan's Circus Audiobook by Mike Dash

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mike Dash) — Fri, 25 May 2007 16:10:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Satan's Circus Subtitle: Murder, Vice, Police Corruption, and New York's Trial of the Century Author: Mike Dash Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 05-25-07 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 119 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: They called it Satan's Circus, a square mile of Midtown Manhattan where vice ruled, sin flourished, and depravity danced in every doorway. At the turn of the 20th century, murder was so common in the vice district that few people were surprised when the loudmouthed owner of a shabby casino was gunned down on the steps of its best hotel. But when, two weeks later, an ambitious district attorney charged young policeman Charley Becker with ordering the murder, even the denizens of Satan's Circus were surprised. The handsome lieutenant was a decorated hero, the renowned leader of New York's vice-busting Special Squad. Was he a bad cop leading a double life, or a pawn felled by the sinister rogues who ran Manhattan's underworld? With appearances by the legendary and the notorious, Satan's Circus brings to life an almost-forgotten Gotham. Chronicling Charley Becker's rise and fall, the audiobook tells of the raucous, gaudy, and utterly corrupt city that made him, and recounts not one but two sensational murder trials that landed him in the electric chair. Critic Reviews: "Engrossing, well-researched....Immerses readers in the corrupt hurly-burly that was old New York." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: New York, N.Y Having grown up in NY and an avid reader of Pete Hamill, I was interested about this side of Manhatten and an era I knew nothing about. It was a little slow in the beginning and difficult to keep track of the characters, but it caught my attention towards the middle and it was delightful to listen to. Maybe a little overdone on detail but the individuals eventuallylly come to life and I found myself relating to them, of course not in character, but by being overwhelmed by a society out of control, power run amok and being trampled by the system and people interested in only themselves, their achievments and personal success. Certainly not an original concept but one played out in a unique corner of society. I ended up having compassion for the victim, though certainly not an admirable person, and his loyal, loving wife, and of course the proper disdain for the system and the injustice it perpetrates to self serve individual desires. Not much different than the world of today and our self serving politicians and political figures, but a different and unique scenario. outstanding just a great book to liten too. filled with history of a police departments progression. i liked the little facts that were picked up along the way and the reader was easy on the ears. WELL DONE! A compelling story well read. Satan's Circus tells the story of the only police officer ever executed in the USA. The moralistic streak that hit this country didn't exist in Satan's Circus and it seems that everyone pretty much knew and let it slide. As much political history as true crime story in this book we learn that the complaints of today are the same as it ever was.

The Weird West Coast Audiobook by Charles River Editors, Sean McLachlan

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:42:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Weird West Coast Subtitle: Monsters, Mysteries, and Madmen on the Pacific Rim Author: Charles River Editors, Sean McLachlan Narrator: David Zarbock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 10-10-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The West Coast of the United States has always been a center of mystery. Native American legends, tantalizing traces of Chinese visits in the Middle Ages, lost gold mines, and supernatural visitations are only some of the phenomena in a region rich with stories of the unknown. The Weird West Coast: Monsters, Mysteries, and Madmen on the Pacific Rim is part of an ongoing series by Sean McLachlan and Charles River Editors that includes The Weird Wild West, Mysteries of the South, The Mysterious Midwest, and Mysterious New England, and more regional titles will be coming soon. This book offers a sampling of strange, unexplained, and just plain odd stories of the West Coast that have fascinated people in and around the region for centuries. You will learn about the weird West Coast like never before, in no time at all. Members Reviews: TUNNELS, RUMORS AND THIEVES When I see the word 'weird' in a title, I expect unusual topics, sometimes with proof, sometimes not. There's the usual Bigfoot paragraphs, but there are other strange creatures I've never heard of: the cactus cat for example. You'll learn of thieves, who sometimes double cross their kinfolk, lost gold mines and miles of tunnels used for moving drugs and people. I love this stuff...The Weird West Coast This is a good, gotta read for the history of it!! Decent read... Don't Bother Besides being unremarkable, contentwise, at 50 pages this is barely even a chapbook -- and one that's poorly laid-out! Did anyone even look at this file before it was printed? I'd send it back, but it's not worth the postage or trouble. Legends and myths Generally the book was researched with several areas covered as the title would suggest. There are stories about ghosts and strange cryptozoology creatures that are somewhat new information. It's a good read for pool or beach side as the articles and short and easily absorbed. Fun fast read Well researched. Fast moving. Fun info. I learned something new in nearly every section. Good option for adults and YP.

Sports in America Audiobook by James A. Michener

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James A. Michener) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 20:59:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sports in America Author: James A. Michener Narrator: Larry McKeever Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Originally published in 1976, James A. Michener's explosive, spectacular Sports in America is a prescient examination of the crisis in American sports that is still unfolding to this day. Pro basketball players are banned for narcotics use while a Major League pitcher is arrested for smuggling drugs across the Mexican border. The NFL's "injury report" grows longer every Sunday. Corruption and recruiting violations plague collegiate sports as the "winning is everything" mentality trickles down to the Little League level. With his lifelong enthusiasm for sports in evidence, the incomparable Michener tackles this subject thoroughly and leaves us amazed and appalled by what we've learned yet still loving the games we grew up on. Critic Reviews: "A comprehensive, controversial examination of sports as a major force in American life." ( Los Angeles Times) "Michener's life was saved by sports twice. In return, he has issued a long, lovingly critical, prodigiously researched account of the passions and politics of America at organized play. Rich in anecdote, source material and his own shrewd commentary." ( The New York Times Book Review) "Like just about everything James Michener has produced, Sports in America is a thoughtful, well-written document that's thoroughly researched.... For anyone interested in how the ball bounces in the U.S. of A., the answers are all here." ( Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: A PARENT'S MUST READ BOOK This "Sports in America" book is one I've loved deeply over the years and its relevancy, high value continues to current times. Any parent with children playing sports must read this book for direction on youth participation. Thank you for getting this to me so expeditiously, perfectly. Thank you! ... it is the kind of book I would have like to jump around in I wish I had read a hard copy and not kindle because it is the kind of book I would have like to jump around in. Though dated as a lot has changed in sport since it was written, it was at the same time contemoorary and good to read where current issues started and how things developed i.e Title 9. Three Stars Much of the content is dated, but much of it still holds true. A worthwhile read. Five Stars Published in 1976. Michener was way ahead of the times. Comprehensive and insightful. Textbook perfect Wonderfully presented in library quality protective cover. Sited a study from this book in 1978 and then couldn't find it again. There it is for all to see.

Nuclear Statecraft Audiobook by Francis Gavin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Francis Gavin) — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 01:16:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nuclear Statecraft Subtitle: History and Strategy in America's Atomic Age Author: Francis Gavin Narrator: Bob Goding Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In Nuclear Statecraft, Francis J. Gavin challenges key elements of the widely accepted narrative about the history of the atomic age and the consequences of the nuclear revolution. Gavin reassesses the strategy of flexible response, the influence of nuclear weapons during the Berlin Crisis, the origins of and motivations for US nuclear nonproliferation policy, and how to assess the nuclear dangers we face today. Archival evidence makes it clear that decision makers were more concerned about underlying geopolitical questions than about the strategic dynamic between two nuclear superpowers. Gavin's rigorous historical work not only tells us what happened in the past but also offers a powerful tool to explain how nuclear weapons influence international relations. Critic Reviews: "Nuclear Statecraft is a provocative and fascinating book. The writing is lucid, the analysis tightly woven and sophisticated, and the book's core conclusion... is well argued and compelling. This book makes a significant contribution to the body of scholarly research about the evolution of US nuclear policy." (Janne E. Nolan, Nonproliferation Review) "Gavin not only succeeds in disentangling postwar nuclear history from the USSoviet rivalry of the Cold War, but provides a deeper and more complex understanding of the long-term effects of nuclear weapons on Great Power relations." (Matthew Jones, International Affairs) "Francis J. Gavin's elegant and eloquently argued Nuclear Statecraft is a useful and timely reminder to appreciate better the historical origins of the contemporary nuclear world... Nuclear Statecraft is a must acquisition for academic and public libraries." (Journal of American History) Members Reviews: Frank Gavin is a fantastic writer. This insightful book is a must-read for ... Frank Gavin is a fantastic writer. This insightful book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in nuclear statecraft. 5 Stars! Refreshing but issues involved Francis Gavin brings about a new look to the nuclear age, the Cold War, and what has happened since. He contradicts what theorists have been saying for the past 70 years, and what he says does have stitches of truth but I believe he pulls them out too far. History and Strategy in America's Atomic Age Excellent analytical work from the period of the Cold War. A critical look at this period, which does not always correspond to the well-established assessments. Good work, I enjoyed it. Francis J. Gavin's name is a guarantee of quality. A vitally important book on nuclear weapons and American foreign policy This is one of those rare books which successfully integrates extensive historical research with sharp insights into the policy process. Gavin has written a succinct history of the nuclear age that takes issue with much of the conventional wisdom and has important implications for current nuclear-related questions such as Iran and North Korea. I recommend it enthusiastically. Amazing insight A refreshing and informative take on an important subject. Dr. Gavin's dedication to nuclear history and the cold war have made me a fan of his writing for years. A must read.

The Great Ivy League Nude Posture Photo Scandal Audiobook by Ron Rosenbaum

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ron Rosenbaum) — Tue, 27 Jun 2017 01:16:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Ivy League Nude Posture Photo Scandal Subtitle: New York Times Magazine, January 15, 1995 Author: Ron Rosenbaum Narrator: L. J. Ganser Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-17 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: One afternoon in the late 1970s, deep in the labyrinthine interior of a massive Gothic tower in New Haven, an unsuspecting employee of Yale University opened a long-locked room in the Payne Whitney Gymnasium and stumbled upon something shocking and disturbing. Shocking, because what he found was an enormous cache of nude photographs, thousands and thousands of photographs of young men in front, side, and rear poses. Disturbing, because on closer inspection the photos looked like the record of a bizarre body-piercing ritual: sticking out from the spine of each and every body was a row of sharp metal pins. In "The Great Ivy League Nude Posture Scandal", Ron Rosenbaum embarks on a quest for the lost nude "posture photos", and through his reporting finds both a scandal and an extreme example of academic folly that bares sinister eugenic origins. "The Great Ivy League Nude Posture Scandal" was originally published in the New York Times Magazine, January 15, 1995. Members Reviews: Stomach Turning I'm shocked and disgusted at the bureaucrats who allowed this to happen to the young people entrusted to their care. As I read this article I kept thinking and hoping it really couldn't have happened. Unfortunately it seems that it really did Go figure. The last lines of the story do sum things precisely. And now for ten more words to appease amazon gods.

A Bright and Guilty Place Audiobook by Richard Rayner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Rayner) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:52:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Bright and Guilty Place Subtitle: Murder, Corruption, and L.A.'s Scandalous Coming of Age Author: Richard Rayner Narrator: Brett Barry Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-11 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Novels like The Big Sleep and L.A. Confidential, movies like Chinatown, even vampire TV shows like Angel, depict L.A. as existing in the shadows, no matter how bright the sun. That is the style we call noir. In A Bright and Guilty Place, an exhilarating tale of murder in L.A., Richard Rayner finds the source of the city's darkness in real-life events that unfolded in the 1920s, when the booming early years of L.A. started to shade into the Depression, and the city of sunshine revealed the hidden darkness and corruption at its heart. Rayner follows two very different characters: Leslie White, a photographer and budding novelist whose job as a crime-scene investigator for the city prosecutor's office lands him right in the middle of some of the age's biggest scandals; and Dave Clark, a charming, handsome prosecutor-turned-political candidate whose ambition and voracious appetites drive him into the bowels of L.A.'s corrupt politics and perhaps even to murder. The two men live in an L.A. populated by corrupt preachers, dark-hearted oil barons, sexually perverse starlets, and hookers with a heart of gold. It is a city controlled by organized crime to such an extent that when Al Capone came to see about setting up a syndicate there, he was run out of town without a single shot fired. And the tension comes to a boiling point when the head of the crime syndicate, Charlie Crawford, is found murdered in cold blood and the chief suspect is none other than golden boy Dave Clark. Raymond Chandler, that bard of L.A. despair, would later turn the travails of Dave Clark and Leslie White into the superlatively pessimistic fiction which has defined L.A. for generations. And in A Bright and Guilty Place, Richard Rayner has done something similar, transporting us to a turning point in the life of a great city. In the murderous events in these pages, we witness how sunny Los Angeles came of age - and got noir. Critic Reviews: "A captivating chronicle of how the City of Angels lost its soul." (Amazon.com review) "Brilliant.... The nonfiction equivalent of the Raymond Chandler classics.... Utterly truthful, fantastic and new." (Los Angeles Times) "[A] multifaceted literary high wire act. . . . Rayner can write an engaging sentence and construct an artful, evocative yarn." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: Didn't hold my interest I listened to the first 3 hours, but wasn't enjoying it. I tried to listen to more just because I had paid for it and then realized that was just stupid when it felt like drudgery. Excellent audio book What made the experience of listening to A Bright and Guilty Place the most enjoyable? This is a side of L.A. that I had never heard of before. I remember hearing that it had been very corrupt in the 20s and 30s but not to this extent. It was totally fascinating to read about the history of the city and its people. Amazing what went on in the town. I love history and really enjoyed this book. What was one of the most memorable moments of A Bright and Guilty Place? When 'the' murder was committed. I was actually very surprised at the about total about face of the person involved.

Operation Relentless Audiobook by Damien Lewis

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Damien Lewis) — Thu, 18 May 2017 17:48:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Operation Relentless Subtitle: The Hunt for the Richest, Deadliest Criminal in History Author: Damien Lewis Narrator: Greg Wagland Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-17 Publisher: Quercus Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The new best-seller from the author of Zero Six Bravo. By 2007 Viktor Bout had become the world's foremost arms dealer. Known as the 'Merchant of Death' he was both "Public Enemy No. 1" to the global intelligence agencies and a ruthless criminal worth around six billion dollars. For years Bout had eluded capture, meanwhile building up a labyrinthine network of airlines selling weapons to order to dictators, rebels, despots and terror groups worldwide. He was hunted by the CIA, NSA, MI6, as well sought by the United Nations for being their top global sanctions buster. Holed up in Moscow - from where he ran a suite of offices selling anything from AK47s to state-of-the-art helicopter gunships and anti-aircraft missiles - he was shielded by a Russian state that was a partner in his dark dealings. In short, Bout appeared utterly invulnerable and beyond any hope of capture. Step forward former SAS man Mike Snow. After serving in the Regiment, Snow had worked as a bush pilot in Africa, where he'd got to know Bout well. Via its own secretive, shadow network, Snow was approached by the US DEA, the Drugs Enforcement Agency. The DEA agents had one question for him: was Snow able to get to Viktor Bout? This is the incredible tale of Operation Relentless, the top-secret mission that Snow and a handful of DEA operatives launched to entrap Viktor Bout - a story that ranges from the steamy jungles of Colombia to the ice-bound streets of Moscow, and from horrific bloodshed and tyranny in the Congo, to a snatch operation like no other. It may read like an implausible thriller, but every word of Operation Relentless is true. Critic Reviews: "The Night Manager meets Narcos." (Saul David) "To catch this criminal took incredible courage and skill. This is James Bond meets Jason Bourne." (Bear Grylls" Members Reviews: You know what you're getting If you've read/listened to the excellent Zero Six Bravo and Damien Lewis' books on the special forces during the Second World War, then you know what to expect from his latest offering; an extraordinary story of bravery, fast-paced action and history made not just readable but exciting. Operation Relentless is very much in the same vein. Without giving anything away, as the quote on the frontispiece says 'The Night Manager meets Narcos' is pretty apt. If you've ever enjoyed any of Wilbur Smith's works, you can add that to the mix too. The key feature and the most important point of course with most of Lewis' books...is that they're not ficton. Ben Waddams captivating and enlightening Thoroughly enjoyed this book. the author created a great narrative and paced the details well. I particularly enjoyed the narrator Greg. his pitch, pace and accents made the book even more enjoyable. really good account is a true story. One which in parts had you saying out loud.

Vice Capades Audiobook by Mark Stein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Stein) — Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:37:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vice Capades Subtitle: Sex, Drugs, and Bowling from the Pilgrims to the Present Author: Mark Stein Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 08-08-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From the illegality of bowling in colonial America to violent video games and synthetic drugs, Vice Capades by best-selling author Mark Stein examines the nation's relationship with the actions, attitudes, and antics that have defined morality. This comprehensive yet humorous history reveals that our views of vice are not formed merely by morals but by power. By viewing a variety of vices across the span of American history, Vice Capades brings into focus the nation's inconsistent moral compass and helps us understand shifts in laws to combat vice by revealing who and what wields power (often invisibly) in the United States. While laws against such things as nude dancing have become less restrictive, restrictive laws have been enacted against sexual harassment. While marijuana is no longer illegal in numerous jurisdictions, restrictive laws have been enacted against cigarettes. Stein examines how this nation's inconsistent moral compass has consistently pointed to every era's powers-that-be and enables us to view shifts in the power structure taking place before the public became aware of particular laws against vice and who determines what is or is not deemed vice. Critic Reviews: Vice Capades exposes our racist and sexist history but reads like a Jon Stewart segment. (Marianne Noble, author of The Masochistic Pleasures of Sentimental Literature) Members Reviews: Five Stars Anything by Mark Stein is worth reading. Insightful, Entertaining and Informative An insightful book that is an easy read. Stein is a really good writer who can be serious and yet interject a touch of humor that keeps things in perspective. His observations as well as his reporting is not only engaging, it really gets you thinking. A really good book. "A fresh look at US history". A very fresh approach to the the history and evolution of laws and mores pertaining to the "vices": drugs, sex, alcohol, pornography, gambling, tobacco... and what that history can tell us about social power both economic and political. No, when I see changes occurring in our legal landscape and political policies, I have learned to ask myself, "What does this tell us about the people trying to attain or maintain power in ou society". Smart and funny This smart and funny read does a brilliant job of dissecting America's history with vice and how people have used the label of vice to maintain - or obtain - power. Even when delving into some of the darker aspects of our history, Stein manages to keep a light and often hilarious tone, while not minimizing the experience of the oppressed. A difficult line to walk, but Stein walks it beautifully.

The History of the Democratic Party: A Political Primer Audiobook by Charles River Editors

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 19:16:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of the Democratic Party: A Political Primer Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Sabrina Z Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-15 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: "I hope the two wings of the Democratic Party may flap together." - William Jennings Bryan As the oldest political party in the United States, the Democratic Party has been one of the nation's major political parties for over 150 years, and diverse men and ideas have fallen under its tent since the 19th century. Today the Democrats are generally viewed as proponents of a strong, centralized federal government, and yet the forerunner of the modern party was none other than Thomas Jefferson, the man most associated with states' rights and limited government. With its Jeffersonian background, the party championed farmers, and Andrew Jackson's populist era made the Party home to urban workers and new immigrants. Eventually sectional splits weakened the Democrats, and when the fledgling Republican Party took power under Abraham Lincoln in 1861, it ushered in an era in which the Democrats only elected 2 presidents over a 70 year span. However, Reconstruction ensured that the Democrats maintained an almost unbreakable level of support in the old Confederate states, and they used the Solid South to wield power in Congress for decades. One hundred fifty years after the Civil War, the Democratic Party's current voting bloc (strongly reliant on minorities) and their base of power (the Northeast and Midwest) are completely different than the 19th century's incarnation. Its platform has also been completely revamped. Both of those reversals are byproducts of Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal and Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society, which continue to be the precedents current Democratic policies spring from. Members Reviews: Had a hint of the conspiracy theory thought process, ... Had a hint of the conspiracy theory thought process, however it did have reference citations to support information presented. I did not follow up on the citations to check for accuracy. Too many typos Nice review of the history of the Democratic party but many aggravating and distracting typos that suggest careless editorial process. Poorly written If you are looking for a brief summary of the history of the Democratic Party, you might find this book marginally informative. Apparently written for the mid- or high school reader, its greatest flaw is that it also appears to be written *by* mid- or high schoolers. You cannot go more than a page or two without stumbling over a glaring error of grammar or clumsy use of English. More importantly, the narrative can be jarringly disjointed. For example, in the middle of a discussion of John Brown the reader suddenly encounters a few paragraphs about "Lieutenant Stuart" and his battle with Cheyenne Indians at Solomon River, Kansas. The narrative never explains who Lieutenant Stuart is (Jeb Stuart) or what this battle has to do with John Brown or the Bleeding Kansas conflicts; after a few paragraphs the book returns to John Brown, never mentioning Stuart again. Another example: In discussing FDR's formation of the Federal Labor Relations Board the book refers to it as "another bill supported by FDR's Tammany Hall adversaries," even thought he book had never previously mentioned Tammany Hall or why they were adversaries.

FBI Under Fire Audiobook by Janet Reno

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Janet Reno) — Fri, 17 Dec 1999 04:35:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: FBI Under Fire Subtitle: Janet Reno on the Waco Investigation Author: Janet Reno Narrator: Janet Reno Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-99 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Hear Attorney General Janet Reno talk about the new investigation into the FBI's role in the Branch Davidian standoff and fire. The FBI is investigating reports that agents used pyrotechnic tear gas canisters hours before the cult's followers were found dead in the smoking remains of the Waco compound. The revelations come after 6 years of denials by the FBI that its agents did anything during the confrontation that would have sparked the explosions and the fire that reduced the Branch Davidian compound to ashes and debris. This program was recorded live. It was Reno's first opportunity to address the new developments in the case. (P) and ©1999 Audible Inc.

The Trials of Laura Fair Audiobook by Carole Haber

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carole Haber) — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 18:48:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trials of Laura Fair Subtitle: Sex, Murder, and Insanity in the Victorian West Author: Carole Haber Narrator: Pam Ward Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: On November 3, 1870, on a San Francisco ferry, Laura Fair shot a bullet into the heart of her married lover, A. P. Crittenden. Throughout her two murder trials, Fair's lawyers, supported by expert testimony from physicians, claimed that the shooting was the result of temporary insanity caused by a severely painful menstrual cycle. The first jury disregarded such testimony, choosing instead to focus on Fair's disreputable character. In the second trial, however, an effective defense built on contemporary medical beliefs and gendered stereotypes led to a verdict that shocked Americans across the country. In this rousing history, Carole Haber probes changing ideas about morality and immorality, masculinity and femininity, love and marriage, health and disease, and mental illness to show that all these concepts were reinvented in the Victorian West. Haber's book examines the era's most controversial issues, including suffrage, the gendered courts, women's physiology, and free love. This notorious story enriches our understanding of Victorian society, opening the door to a discussion about the ways in which reputation, especially female reputation, is shaped. Members Reviews: Hard work! Would you try another book written by Carole Haber or narrated by Pam Ward? The narrator did her best, never say never with regard to the author What could Carole Haber have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? The author has obviously researched her subject exhaustively but that's the problem, it was equally tiring to listen to. In fact, as much as I wanted to know what happened to Laura Fair, it was easier to google the answer than endure listening to the second part of this book. Would you listen to another book narrated by Pam Ward? I felt the narrator did her very best to make this book interesting. If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from The Trials of Laura Fair? As stated, it was well researched but there was far too much detail which made the book protracted and tedious. I think it could have been condensed without cutting scenes necessarily. Any additional comments? I have tried to listen to this book a couple of times but I never get passed the first half of this audio book. It had the potential to be a great listen but was just too wordy and drawn out for my personal liking. I have returned this book without finishing it and reverted to google to find out what happened to Laura Fair!

Summary and Analysis of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me Audiobook by Summary Station

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Summary Station) — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:42:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary and Analysis of Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me Author: Summary Station Narrator: Jim Vann Format: Unabridged Length: 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-16 Publisher: Summary Station Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Learn About the Issues Associated with American Race Relations in a Fraction of the Time! It is clear that many of the things the author talks about in this book are things that most black people would be afraid to talk about in America. However, these are issues that all Americans must have an understanding of. There are many other books that talk about what racial relations in America are like today, but they do not reflect on the long history of racial relations in America. The author brings new insight into the way America was built. It is clear that America has tried to rewrite its history so that people are not aware of all the horrible acts that took place. From the time the author was a child, he asked himself many questions and he read many books to find answers to these questions, because the people around him did not seem to have a clear understanding. This is a book that all Americans should listen to. Many white Americans clearly do not want to deal with or face these issues, but this is very necessary in creating a future America that consists of unity and equality. It is important that the author's views on how to make a positive change are understood by American society. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: Members Reviews: Educational and Enlightening A synopsis of the original book, it gives a broad outline of the true race relations in America. Written clearly with enough detail to give an understanding of the content under discussion but that also encourages readers to purchase the original to get a deeper understanding of the topic. Summary of Between the World and Me I was looking for a short summary of this book to help organize my thoughts about it. This summary was adequate but sounded like it was written by a middle school student. Either it was not proofread or the author does not know how to use proper English grammar. I shouldn't have to pay for something written this poorl. poor, undereducated Well written. Presents the story of Black America today for those living in black neighborhoods. single parents, poor, undereducated. Those who do rise to better lives usually come from 2 parent families. Gives a description of life in the black ghetto -- is compassionate and understands the plight of many of the young black males. Four Stars Not 100 % thorough for test comprehension, but it does it's purpose in getting the thesi of the book. Not the actual book This was fascinating reading but it's not the actual book, more like Cliff Notes but written better.

Mardi Gras, Gumbo, and Zydeco Audiobook by James C. McDonald, Marcia Gaudet

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James C. McDonald) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 15:22:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mardi Gras, Gumbo, and Zydeco Subtitle: Readings in Louisiana Culture Author: James C. McDonald, Marcia Gaudet Narrator: Patrick Bonin Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The detectable identity of southern Louisiana's one-of-a-kind culture has been expressed in numerous descriptive phrases--"south of the South," "the northern tip of the Caribbean," "this folklore land." A strange, piquant, and savory mixture, it also has been likened to one of the region's signature dishes, gumbo. Capturing this elusive culture and its charm has challenged many authors, anthropologists, and anthologists. Coming perhaps closest of any book yet published, this new anthology of readings affords reflections on southern Louisiana's distinctive traditions, folklore, and folklife. Crystalizing its rich diversity and character, these sharply focused essays are a precise introduction to aspects that too often are diffused in sundry discussions of general Deep South culture. Here, each is seen distinctly, precisely, and uniquely. Written by leading scholars, the thirteen essays focus on many subjects, including the celebration of Mardi Gras and of Christmas, Louisiana foodways, the delineation between Cajun and Creole, the African Americans and Native Americans of the region, Zydeco music, and Cajun humor. The essays show great range and are reprinted from hard-to-find publications. They include a description of Cajun Country Mardi Gras on the prairies of southwestern Louisiana, an analysis of the social implications of the New Orleans Mardi Gras parades, a study of the Houma Indians of coastal Louisiana, and an analysis of the devotion given to a young Cajun girl whom many regard as a saint. Collected here, the essays portray a land and a people that are unlike any other. Members Reviews: expected better- This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? this was like College essays- I wanted it to be entertaining and enticing. Would you be willing to try another book from Marcia Gaudet and James C. McDonald ? Why or why not? no - too dry and repetitive. - You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Yes - some new info.. but could have been so much better!! Any additional comments? I was disappointed-

Common Sense: Text & Background Audiobook by Deaver Brown

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Deaver Brown) — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:20:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Common Sense: Text & Background Subtitle: Call to Independence Author: Deaver Brown Narrator: Doug Hannah Format: Abridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Common Sense inspired average Americans to evolve from being neutral about the American Revolution to being backers of it. Thomas Paine, an ordinary man himself, brought his intelligence and emotions to bear, inspiring Americans as 500,000 copies were sold. Ben Franklin encouraged him to write the work. This analysis describes its historical influences, its background, Paine's personal history, his quotations, and his importance worldwide; it includes the writing "The Rights of Man", which inspired French Revolutionaries of the time. This is a listen for all Americans.

Fifty Years in Wall Street Audiobook by Henry Clews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henry Clews) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:29:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fifty Years in Wall Street Author: Henry Clews Narrator: Ax Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The definitive look at Wall Street in the 19th Century Perhaps the 19th century's best book on Wall Street, Fifty Years in Wall Street provides a fascinating look at the financial markets during a period of rapid economic expansion. Henry Clews was a giant figure in finance at that time, and his firsthand account brings this colorful era to life like never before. He reveals shocking stories of political and economic manipulation and how he helped bring down the mighty Boss Tweed. He writes eloquently about the madness of the markets and how the era's greatest speculators amassed their fortunes. This book provides an expansive view of Wall Street in an era of little regulation, rampant political corruption, and rapid financial change. Henry Clews was born in England in 1836 and emigrated to the United States in 1850. In 1859, he cofounded what became the second largest marketer of federal bonds during the Civil War. Later, he organized the "Committee of 70," which deposed the corrupt Tweed Ring in New York City, and served as an economic consultant to President Ulysses Grant. Members Reviews: Not everyone's cup of tea, but I love it This author had an amazing ringside seat (and often, very important participation) in decades of Washington and Wall Street events of the latter 1800s. It helps to have some knowledge of the overall history and characters (from General/President Grant to Cooke, Gould, etc.). I greatly enjoy the older language style. Many events are described, in the fashion of the time, by reference to classical, Biblical, or Shakespearean scenes. But what emerges most pleasingly to me are the many stretches of tongue-in-cheek, satirical description, so wonderfully sheathed and understated. The true but often hidden intentions and aims of the characters are thus wittily and a little caustically displayed. I only wish this included the full length of the original, I am told was over 1,000 pages in length. A vivid sample: the author is in Washington as the Civil War looms, helping its financing, and sees massive shipments of cannons rolling by, realizing this will be a long difficult struggle. This, in turn, affects his own choices in the markets, and advice to the parties he owes it to. Many a character is introduced with just enough anecdotal detail to bring the person to life, and many capsule biographies are presented. But the story moves along well.

Barbecue Audiobook by Robert F. Moss

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert F. Moss) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:04:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Barbecue Subtitle: The History of an American Institution Author: Robert F. Moss Narrator: David Holloway Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Barbecue: The History of an American Institution draws on hundreds of sources to document the evolution of barbecue from its origins among Native Americans to its present status as an icon of American culture. This is the story not just of a dish but of a social institution that helped shape the many regional cultures of the United States. It begins with British colonists' adoption of barbecuing techniques from Native Americans in the 16th and 17th centuries, moves to barbecue's establishment as the preeminent form of public celebration in the 19th century, and is carried through to barbecue's iconic status today. From the very beginning, barbecues have been powerful social magnets, drawing together people from a wide range of classes and geographic backgrounds. Barbecue has played a key role in three centuries of American history, both reflecting and influencing the direction of an evolving society. By tracing the story of barbecue from its origins to today, Barbecue: The History of an American Institution traces the very thread of American social history. Critic Reviews: "If you enjoy reading about barbecue history, then this book is a must-read for you." (National Barbecue News) "This is a book that any serious lover of barbecue, with any interest at all in the origin of barbecue, would love to read." (Kansas City BBQ Society) Members Reviews: I have read close to 40 books now on all things 'Que and this one had great information and still managed to keep my ADHD at ... One of the most comprehensive books on Barbecue that I have ever read. I have read close to 40 books now on all things 'Que and this one had great information and still managed to keep my ADHD at bay. Great history of barbecue. Made me feel connected as a Tidewater Resident. Buy it for you favorite "meathead". Five Stars Very thorough but an easy read. If you are a fan of BBQ it is a must-read Five Stars good stuff Quite academic Much of this book felt like reading a textbook. It is a interesting history of BBQ and I am glad that I read it. It can be a bit dry, like overcooked brisket but even overcooked BBQ is still worth eating. Very good read. A lot of American history. Very good read. A lot of American history.

Mysterious New England Audiobook by Charles River Editors

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Charles River Editors) — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 02:53:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mysterious New England Subtitle: A History of the Region's Mysteries, Hauntings, and Strange Creatures Author: Charles River Editors Narrator: Scott Clem Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-16 Publisher: Charles River Editors Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: New England has always had a special place in the national memory. The states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont have a long history as some of the earliest colonies in the New World. Their rich folklore and colorful history is woven into the national identity, and destinations such as Plymouth Rock, the lighthouses of Maine, and Vermont's autumn leaves are quintessential symbols of the United States. But New England has always had a dark side, a strange side. Monsters and ghosts lurk in its woods and old houses, and strange monuments that may be from a forgotten civilization puzzle local investigators. All the while, the early inhabitants themselves were always superstitious, as evidenced by history's most famous witch trials. Members Reviews: I EXPECTED GHOST STORIES There were a few: but most of the info in this book is about strange structures and unidentified creatures in New England. It makes sense that Norsemen were mentioned. They were here centuries before Columbus. (So why do we still have Columbus Day?) The Salem witch trials are mentioned, too, though I knew nothing of the witch trials predating Salem. Many of the 'mysteries' seem exaggerated. Use your own judgment. Interesting A very interesting read, amazing the things people believed about this region of the United States of America New England Five Stars A+ Five Stars It is a good read with many interesting stories. Tales of the northeast Quite enjoyable tales of the northeast. I enjoyed the chapter on early settlers. A lot of it I hadn't heard before. I remember when Betty and Barney Hill came out with their story. The salem witch stories, the sighting of monsters most of which I had never heard of. All in all a very enjoyable book

American Panic Audiobook by Mark Stein

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mark Stein) — Tue, 20 May 2014 23:32:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Panic Subtitle: A History of Who Scares Us and Why Author: Mark Stein Narrator: David Drummond Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-14 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: What political panics - from the Salem witch trials to the Tea Party - can tell us about our modern society In American Panic, New York Times best-selling author Mark Stein traces the history and consequences of American political panics through the years. Virtually every American, on one level or another, falls victim to the hype, intensity, and propaganda that accompany political panic, regardless of their own personal affiliations. By highlighting the similarities between American political panics from the Salem witch hunt to present-day vehemence over issues such as Latino immigration, gay marriage, and the construction of mosques, Stein closely examines just what it is that causes us as a nation to overreact in the face of widespread and potentially profound change. This audiobook also devotes chapters to African Americans, Native Americans, Catholics, Mormons, Jews, Chinese, and Japanese peoples, communists, capitalists, women, and a highly turbulent but largely forgotten panic over freemasons. Striking similarities in these diverse episodes are revealed in primary documents Stein has unearthed, in which statements from the past could easily be mistaken for statements today. As these similarities come to light, Stein reveals why some people become panicked over particular issues when others do not. Members Reviews: wrong author I bought this book thinking it was by Mark Steyn... after a bit of listening, I realized my error. Good title and idea...never really takes off Would you try another book from Mark Stein and/or David Drummond? David Drummond yes, Mark Stein probably not Would you ever listen to anything by Mark Stein again? nope Did David Drummond do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? yes Any additional comments? This book was a really good idea that the author did not seem ready for. The book wanders in topics and does a poor job of building bridges between the different historical accounts yet the author keeps discussing the history as though it is all related and has similar aspects. The parallels of history might be there but they are not found in this book. It is a shame. This could have been really good.

A Macat Analysis of Elaine Tyler May's Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jarrod Homer) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 19:28:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Macat Analysis of Elaine Tyler May's Homeward Bound: American Families in the Cold War Era Author: Jarrod Homer Narrator: Macat.com Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-26-16 Publisher: Macat International Limited. Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: After World War II ended in 1945, the Soviet Union and the United States began a decades-long confrontation that would become known as the Cold War. American foreign policy focused on "containment" - preventing the communist USSR from gaining more ground - and many people looked at the geographical and political implications of this policy. Others, meanwhile, explored American domestic life in that same period. But historian Elaine Tyler May became the first person to bring these seemingly unrelated areas together. Piecing together evidence from a wide range of sources - data, surveys, examinations of leisure activities, and lifestyles as depicted by the media - 1988's Homeward Bound draws a convincing picture of how US culture in the 1950s did the job of containing and constraining its own people, particularly women. This groundbreaking work debunks many of the ideas that have grown up about 1950s culture, and is still an important text nearly three decades after it was first published.

The Genie Is Out of the Bottle Audiobook by Larry Nichols

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Nichols) — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 03:59:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Genie Is Out of the Bottle Author: Larry Nichols Narrator: Walter Garcia Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-12-15 Publisher: ListenUp Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Former confidant and advisor to Governor Bill Clinton, Larry Nichols is credited with exposing nearly all of the scandals that rocked the White House during the Clinton Era. Nichols broke the news on Monica Lewinsky, Jennifer Flowers, and Paula Jones, along with the Whitewater scandal and the Mena Airport scandal. With Hillary Clinton running for president in 2016, Larry Nichols wants to make sure Americans haven't forgotten. Members Reviews: Wake Up - The Genie is out of the Bottle Where does The Genie Is Out of the Bottle rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Excellent book. Every citizen of the United States should read The Genie Is Out of the Bottle to understand how modern politics "works". How did Bill Clinton win 3 terms, 12 years as Governor of Arkansas? Want to know how Bill Clinton became the President of the United States? Read and/or listen to The Genie Is Out of the Bottle. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? Larry recommends to stop reading and watching main stream news media. The truth is hard to hear but important to accept. How do we protect our constitutional rights? I feel compelled to become more informed about States Rights after listening to The Genie Is Out of the Bottle. I feel validated in my suspicions that the election process is manipulated thru intimidation of members of the media and intimidation of anyone that stands in "their" way. Which character as performed by Walter Garcia was your favorite? Larry Nichols is my favorite "character" in The Genie Is Out of the Bottle. He is also the main character and author. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? I am enlightened to the process and manipulation of the political election process thanks to Larry Nichols. Any additional comments? Please listen to Larry Nichols on internet talk radio. He will bring you up to speed on the current state of politics in the United States. He is a wealth of knowledge. The Genie Is Out of the Bottle Great book with information that we don't hear anywhere else. It could be called How to escape and survive this political crisis! This book explains the problems and the SOLUTIONS! God bless you, Larry. Everyone Should Either Read or Listen to This Book If anyone should know about the Corruption and the Crimes that the Clintons have committed, it would be Larry Nichols. He tried to stop them way back at the beginning, but they had gotten to powerful and nobody would listen. So now that we have this once in a lifetime chance to get this Country back on its feet again, let us all unite, and never let this kind of Corruption ever happen again.

Dedication of a Memorial to the Northwest Territory (July 8, 1938) Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 07:50:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dedication of a Memorial to the Northwest Territory (July 8, 1938) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

American Heroes Audiobook by Oliver North

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Oliver North) — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:32:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Heroes Subtitle: In the Fight Against Radical Islam: War Stories Author: Oliver North Narrator: Phil Gigante Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-19-08 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Since 9-11-01, North and his award-winning War Stories documentary team have made a dozen extended trips to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Philippines, covering U.S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, Guardsmen, and Marines for Fox News Channel. With extensive experience as a decorated military officer, a counter-terrorism expert, and as a documentary filmmaker embedded with American combat units, he has a unique perspective on the enemy we face and the qualities of those who protect us. American Heroes offers a close-up of this generation's "citizen-soldiers" who have chosen the path of the patriot and gone into harm's way for their countrymen. North's unprecedented access, his grasp of history and his lucid reports from the crucible of combat make this a stirring chronicle of courage, commitment, compassion and faith. Thank God for American heroes. Critic Reviews: "This book with its moving words and powerful images will inspire patriots, reassure the faint of heart, and infuriate our nation's adversaries." (Newt Gingrich) "This book is a magnificent tribute to the warriors who defend us all." (Sean Hannity) Members Reviews: Great detail I listened to this book in a couple of days. Oliver North did a great job recording recent history and giving recocnition to those who gave their lives for it. Too Political I bought this book to hear about individual stories of our military personnel. About 20% of the book gives actual experiences of people in Iraq. The remainder is a pep rally for the war.

The Development of the American Social Welfare State from Nixon to Obama Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas F. Winterbottom) — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 16:37:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Development of the American Social Welfare State from Nixon to Obama Subtitle: Human Progress and American History, Book 2 Author: Thomas F. Winterbottom Narrator: William Bahl Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-20-17 Publisher: Thomas F. Winterbottom Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This book is the second part of three parts on the development of the American social welfare state from 1933 to 2016. This volume is focused on the action (or inaction) toward a comprehensive social welfare state during the American presidential administrations of Richard Nixon to Barack Obama (until January 2016). This volume is concentrated mainly on American economic philosophy, in particular the common misperceptions around the term neoliberalism. We will examine these beliefs and what effect they have had on any development of the American social welfare state.

Legacies of the War on Poverty Audiobook by Martha J. Bailey

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martha J. Bailey) — Wed, 07 May 2014 12:17:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Legacies of the War on Poverty Subtitle: The National Poverty Center Series on Poverty and Public Policy Author: Martha J. Bailey Narrator: Kent Clark Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-14 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Many believe that the War on Poverty, launched by President Johnson in 1964, ended in failure. In 2010, the official poverty rate was 15 percent, almost as high as when the War on Poverty was declared. Historical and contemporary accounts often portray the War on Poverty as a costly experiment that created doubts about the ability of public policies to address complex social problems. Legacies of the War on Poverty, drawing from fifty years of empirical evidence, documents that this popular view is too negative. The volume offers a balanced assessment of the War on Poverty that highlights some remarkable policy successes and promises to shift the national conversation on poverty in America. Legacies of the War on Poverty demonstrates that well-designed government programs can reduce poverty, racial discrimination, and material hardships. This insightful volume refutes pessimism about the effects of social policies and provides new lessons about what more can be done to improve the lives of the poor. The book is published by Russell Sage Foundation. Members Reviews: EXCELLENT This book successfully provides a comprehensive overview of the historical basis for the War on Poverty as well as the impact and of these policies on our present day situation. Well written by highly respected experts in the field

The Long March Audiobook by Roger Kimball

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Roger Kimball) — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 03:38:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Long March Subtitle: How the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s Changed America Author: Roger Kimball Narrator: Raymond Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: According to Kimball, the revolutionary assaults on "The System" in the 1960s still define the way we live now, with intellectually debased schools and colleges, morally chaotic sexual relations and family life, and a degraded media and popular culture. While some may think of the 1960s as "the Last Good Time", Kimball paints the decade as a seedbed of excess and moral breakdown. Critic Reviews: "Roger Kimball delivers a shrewd judgment...Its dissection of the ideas that coalesced into cultural revolution is superb." (Wall Street Journal) Members Reviews: The Long March I loved this book. It was both perfectly written and narrated. In fact, I so enjoyed it I listened to much of it two and three times. The author provides an authentic, well researched scrutiny of the 60's revolution -- the roots, the personalities that came to influence and their motives, coalescing factors and how they were unscrupulously leveraged and manipulated, and serious ramifications (many to which we seem blind!) from a time of unquestionable revolution in this country as pervasive and enduring as China's cultural revolution. For me, it filled in the blanks, unmasked some indeterminate forces behind the times then and remaining today, and gave me a clear perspective of something I knew but wasn't able to fully articulate until I read this book. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any generation to better understand either what happened to a whole generation then or how we got where we are today... and do acquire some outrage over lost values and that generation duped out of its integrity. This is an historical perspective not to be missed! Excellent Book In this book Roger Kimball describes in great detail how the "Cultural Revolution" was launched against the fabric of our nation. True there are those who upon listening to this will begin foaming at the mouth as Mr. Kimball attacks and demolishes their cultural icons. Whether one agrees with Mr. Kimball's own values is a matter of personal choice. One can not deny that the material he presents here is true. A group of cultural elites waged war on the values and ideas of a nation. Their ideas were hardly new. I was born after the events in this book occcured. That means that I and my generation have a lot of work ahead to undo the intense damage that our parents generation have done to our nation. Thank you Mr. Kimball for showing us how we arrived at our present day crisis. Somewhere to the right of Stalin in thinking . . . I bought this book as I wanted a historical review of the 1960s. I didn't care if the bias was positive or as this personal self serving diatribe turned out to be negative. The author never actually discusses the history. Instead using an artistic approach reminiscent of Saturday Night Live and their skits on bad English plays, the author only focuses on how immoral the main characters were in the 60s. I mean really, they were immoral in the 1960s? I am stunned! Isn't that the definition of counter culture? I don't care how immoral these people were, just as one doesn't think of this when looking at a Caravaggio painting. It was what they did and how they did it which is of historical significance. The author puts himself in the role of judge and jury as to what good and bad art is, good and bad spirituality is, etc.

The Modern Scholar: Understanding Democracy in America Audiobook by Professor Ken Masugi

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Professor Ken Masugi) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:58:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Understanding Democracy in America Author: Professor Ken Masugi Narrator: Professor Ken Masugi Format: Original Recording Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The coauthor, editor, or coeditor of seven books on American politics, Ken Masugi of Johns Hopkins University has been a speechwriter for two cabinet members. Examining the founding of the American political system through the classic works of Democracy in America author Alexis de Tocqueville, this course explores the big ideas of the American experiment. Taking into account matters from liberty and independence to self-government and civil associations, these lectures highlight issues of states rights, church and state, race, and public versus private charity. Members Reviews: Wasted Credit I found nothing of value in this title. I have most of the modern scholar titles, and they are generally very good. Avoid this one.

Common Sense Audiobook by Thomas Paine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thomas Paine) — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 21:35:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Common Sense Author: Thomas Paine Narrator: Alastair Cameron Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-04-16 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Common Sense is a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1776 advocating for the independence of the American colonies from Britain and is considered very influential in American history. It stresses the logic of America's independence emphasizing the defects of Britain's monarchy and the economic cost of participating in Britain's repeated wars. His argument begins with general reflections about government and religion and then progresses onto the specifics of the colonial situation. He differentiates government and society and envisions an imaginary scenario in which a group of people has been placed on an island and cut off from the rest of society arguing that with time there will be need for law making and the people will be much happier if they are responsible for the creation of the laws that rule them. He further delves into the theoretical idea of monarchy and hereditary succession before finally discussing the details of the American situation arguing that the colonies have little to gain from remaining attached to Britain all the while acknowledging that the colonies have flourished under British rule, and goes as far as suggesting what type of government the independent colonies should adopt. Members Reviews: Great Read Wonderful insight into the mindset and thinking of the Founding Fathers. A bit dense, but well worth the effort. Critical thinking in RIghts of man Get some insight into the Founders thinking when they were formulating the Constitution of the USA. These philosophical minds purported timeless truths that influenced many who were instrumental in our Foundation documents. Jefferson and Hamilton and others read and studied these, and n the bio you can get a feel for what influenced Paine to write these folk. Anyone interested in Constitutional History and thought should read this. Everything old is new again It's suprising how much things have changed and how much remains the same. Although it was written under circumstances quite unlike todays, he makes, for the most part, a good argument for revolution. It was fun to try to get inside the mindset of that time. OIlder writings are so compelling to me because the majority ... OIlder writings are so compelling to me because the majority of people today act and speak in a similar manner. Relevant for today as you can see may parallels "... let none be heard among us, then those of A GOOD CITIZEN, ANOPEN AND RESOLUTE FRIEND, AND A VIRTUOUS SUPPORTER OF THE RIGHTS OF MANKIND..." If you don't see the above quote in your copy evidently there are different copies of "Common Sense" with some variances. All have the standard four chapters; additions have other materials... Most of the versions I have come in books marked "Common Sense and other writings by Thomas Payne." As you read "Common Sense" you'll realize there are several ways you can approach this information. One way is to look at it in the time period that it was written as one of his target readers. Another is to apply it to today's way of life. I actually had chosen as a combination. I also thought that I knew the Bible pretty well but found that I had to look up some quotations that he used. I'm not going to go into detail as I don't want to spoil the surprise of how well he writes on the subject(s).

The Highest Glass Ceiling Audiobook by Ellen Fitzpatrick

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ellen Fitzpatrick) — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 04:30:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Highest Glass Ceiling Author: Ellen Fitzpatrick Narrator: Jo Anna Perrin Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 02-29-16 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Since Victoria Woodhull launched her symbolic bid for the presidency in 1872, dozens of women have sought the presidency over the past 150 years. Their quest began long before women won the vote, and it unfolded over decades when a woman's pursuit of any higher political office was met with prejudice, mockery, and hostility. Even after women started voting in 1920, they remained shut out of rooms where presidential candidacies were often born. Whether a woman will break through the glass ceiling during the current election cycle is uncertain, Fitzpatrick acknowledges. But it will happen sooner or later. Members Reviews: Informative and very timely Found this book interesting, well researched and very engaging. I learned so much about the women described in the book as well as about the history of women in politics. Very relevant on today's election environment. I highly ecommend it. An Eye-Popping, Jaw-Dropping Page Turner The only time I could put this book down was when I needed to process the horrifying ways in which history repeats itself. Margaret Chase Smith dealing with Senator Joseph McCarthy is eerily similar to what's going on today with right wing bullies. And what Shirley Chisholm put up with, both from feminism's leading lights as well as Richard Nixon's dirty tricksters will take your breath away. I thought it was a terrific read and 'right on' for what we are currently ... I thought it was a terrific read and 'right on' for what we are currently experiencing! The same 'push back' against an eminently qualified candidate. Extremely well written! Three Historic Women Brought Alive in The Highest Glass Ceiling Wonderfully written book introducing us to three women presidential candidates from various eras in history. You come away from this read admiring the three women and the author who skillfully describes their quests, their challenges and their ultimate defeats. snide innuendo and dirty tricks to discredit yet another woman candidate The struggles of three past women presidential candidates serves as a warning to all voters as this election season, which will undoubtedly ratchet up hateful rhetoric, snide innuendo and dirty tricks to discredit yet another woman candidate. It remains to be seen whether the country has learned anything since 1920 when women got the vote. The next several months are sure to tell the story.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address Audiobook by Dwight D. Eisenhower

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dwight D. Eisenhower) — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 06:03:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Farewell Address Author: Dwight D. Eisenhower Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower (October 14, 1890-March 28, 1969) was the thirty-fourth president of the United States, from 1953 until 1961. He was a five-star general in the United States Army during World War II and served as supreme commander of the Allied Forces in Europe; he had responsibility for planning and supervising the invasion of North Africa in Operation Torch in 1942-43 and the successful invasion of France and Germany in 1944-45 from the Western Front. In 1951 he became the first supreme commander of NATO. He was the last US president to have been born in the nineteenth century. In this, his final address to Congress, he warns of the dangers of an uncontrolled "military-industrial complex".

Remember the Ladies Audiobook by Angela P. Dodson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Angela P. Dodson) — Tue, 23 May 2017 01:20:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Remember the Ladies Subtitle: Celebrating Those Who Fought for Freedom at the Ballot Box Author: Angela P. Dodson Narrator: Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-17 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The year 2017 begins the centennial celebrations of women first winning the right to vote, culminating in national suffrage three years later. This book documents the milestones in that hard-won struggle and reflects on women's impact on politics since. From the birth of our nation to the recent crushing defeat of the first female presidential candidate, this book highlights women's impact on United States politics and government. It documents the fight for women's right to vote, drawing on historic research, biographies of leaders, and such original sources as documents, posters, ads, and buttons. It presents this often-forgotten struggle in an accessible, conversational, relevant manner for a wide audience. Here are the groundbreaking convention records, speeches, newspaper accounts, and letters of those who fought for women's right to vote, all in their own words, arranged to convey the inherent historical drama. The accessible almanac style allows this entertaining history speak for itself. It is full of little-known facts. For instance, when the Constitutional Convention of the 13 colonies convened to draft the Constitution, Abigail Adams admonished her husband, John Adams, to "remember the ladies" (write rights for women into the Constitution!). Important for today's discussions, Remember the Ladies does not extract women's suffrage from the inseparable concurrent historic endeavors for emancipation, immigration, and temperance. Its robust research documents the intersectionality of women's struggle for the vote in its true context with other progressive efforts. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Four Stars Excellent portrayal of the story. Easy reader. Once started, it's hard to put it donw. From popularizing the bloomer to the failure of the Pantsuit Revolution Most histories of the womenâs suffrage movement in the United States go back to the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848 but âRemember the Ladiesâ takes its title from a letter from Abigail Adams to her husband, John, whilst he was attending the Second Continental Congress, imploring him and his colleagues "Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favourable to them than your ancestors" when devising "the new Code of Laws". This plea was, of course, not heeded and this book tells the uplifting story of the struggle to gain the right to vote for women in federal elections which culminated in the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920. One of the bookâs many attractive features is its inclusion of beautiful black and white photographs of many of this movementâs key figures. All the âusual suspectsâ are there, including Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Lucy Stone, Ida B Wells-Barnett, Carrie Chapman Catt, Alice Paul, and Lucy Burns. It is a tribute to Angela P.

State of the Union (Four Freedoms) (January 6, 1941) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 12:06:07 GMT

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The Voyage of the Slave Ship Hare Audiobook by Sean M. Kelley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sean M. Kelley) — Tue, 31 May 2016 12:57:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Voyage of the Slave Ship Hare Subtitle: A Journey into Captivity from Sierra Leone to South Carolina Author: Sean M. Kelley Narrator: Tom Zingarelli Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From 1754 to 1755, the slave ship Hare completed a journey from Newport, Rhode Island, to Sierra Leone and back to the United States - a journey that transformed more than 70 Africans into commodities, condemning some to death and the rest to a life of bondage in North America. In this engaging narrative, Sean Kelley painstakingly reconstructs this tumultuous voyage, detailing everything from the identities of the captain and crew to their wild encounters with inclement weather, slave traders, and near-mutiny. But most importantly, Kelley tracks the cohort of slaves aboard the Hare from their purchase in Africa to their sale in South Carolina. In tracing their complete journey, Kelley provides rare insight into the communal lives of slaves and sheds new light on the African diaspora and its influence on the formation of African American culture. In this immersive exploration, Kelley connects the story of enslaved people in the United States to their origins in Africa as never before. Told uniquely from the perspective of one particular voyage, this book brings a slave ship's journey to life, giving us one of the clearest views of the 18th-century slave trade. Members Reviews: The book is daring because Kelley really is piecing together ... The book is daring because Kelley really is piecing together a story without too much primary source material. It is thought provoking even if he doesn't completely convince me of his argument. Five Stars Awesome! Book was perfect! Very informative. I didn't realize how many, if ... Very informative. I didn't realize how many, if any trips, a sloop could make across numerous seas. Bit of triangular trade history This narrow scope history of the triangular trade covers practice and conventions of the African slave trade, rather than the more usual considerations of politics and ethics. It's written entirely from the trader's point of view. Except for the popular myth that they expected to be eaten, there's little from the captives being transported. It's not an easy reading continuous narrative of the voyage, diverting to the Navigation Acts, Stono Rebellion, King George's War, GW and the 'Half King' and various episodes throughout the period from the treaty ending the War of the Spanish Succession to the prelude to Civil War. The text and appendices make it difficult to distinguish between voyage of 1754-5 and the one a year later. Perhaps it doesn't matter as the book seems to be designed to blend them into a single episode. There's navigation of Captain Godfrey starting in Newport along with some background history. The attempt to describe the trade in the Sierra Leone/Guinea area of Africa leaves more questions than answers. Slavery was apparently promoted by wars resulting from the Futa Jalon Jihad. The captives being non-Muslims. Some of the reporting comes from Captain John Newton of 'Amazing Grace' fame with interesting background on his career.

Inside the Fed Audiobook by Stephen H. Axilrod

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen H. Axilrod) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 15:11:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Inside the Fed Subtitle: Monetary Policy and Its Management, Martin Through Greenspan to Bernanke Author: Stephen H. Axilrod Narrator: Neal Vickers Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Stephen Axilrod is the ultimate Federal Reserve insider. He worked at the Fed's Board of Governors for over 30 years and after that in private markets and as a consultant on monetary policy. With Inside the Fed, he offers his unique perspective on the inner workings of the Federal Reserve System during the last 50 years - writing about personalities as much as policy - based on his knowledge and observations of every Fed chairman since 1951. He describes, for example, Arthur Burns's response to political pressure from the Nixon White House and Paul Volcker's radical shift to an anti-inflationary policy at the end of the 1970s - a transition in which Axilrod himself played a crucial role. As for the Greenspan years, Axilrod points to the unintended effects of the Fed's newfound "garrulousness" (the plethora of announcements and hints about policy intentions) - one of which was the Fed's loss of credibility in the aftermath of the chairman's 1996 comment about "irrational exuberance". Great leadership in monetary policy, Axilrod says, is determined not by pure economic sophistication but by the ability to push through political and social barriers to achieve a paradigm shift in policy - and by the courage and bureaucratic moxie to pull it off. Critic Reviews: "Informative and insightful, this view of the inner workings of the Fed will appeal to anyone with an interest in economics or curious about the organization's recent progression." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Inside View Axilrod's second edition of Inside the Fed provides an illuminating view of the Federal Reserve with especially good coverage of the Great Inflation era of the 1970s to early 1980s. The best aspect of this book is the insight into the individuals who made monetary policy decisions and the view of insider's on the practical limits of the Fed's power. While this second edition discusses the Great Recession and the events leading up to it, this section does not benefit from Axilrod's intimate, day-to-day knowledge of the key players. A few areas of the book appeared underdeveloped. A more critical view of the Fed and its role would have been beneficial to the reader. Axilrod's criticisms, to the extent they are present, are generally in the vein of "the Fed should have done more" when many of the criticisms are directed from the angle of the Fed's intervention causing the problems that it then sets out to solve. Second, there is almost no critical examination of the efficacy of combining monetary policy with the regulatory enforcement fuction of the Federal Reserve. Many of the arguments in favor of having an independent monetary policy entity (e.g., to avoid the pressure of the electoral cycle) are completely contrary to the notion of a transparent administrative agency. Disorganized and poorly written After trying very hard to find something redeeming in this book, I gave up after about fifty pages. I still know no more about the history of the Fed or how it conducts its duties than prior to the point when I picked up this book. The author puts an endless flow of words to paper, but never manages to actually say anything of any substance. I follow business and economic news very closely.

Our Separate Ways Audiobook by Dana H. Allin, Steven N. Simon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Dana H. Allin) — Tue, 14 Jun 2016 09:44:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Our Separate Ways Subtitle: The Fight for the Future of the US-Israel Alliance Author: Dana H. Allin, Steven N. Simon Narrator: David Colacci Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-14-16 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The future of the relationship between Israel and America is deeply uncertain: The current political leadership of each country is hostile to the other, there is no longer a sense of shared strategic focus, and demographic changes are forcing the countries further apart with every passing year. Undermining the relationship between Israel and the US is the fact that it was never clearly defined. The ambiguity has been politically helpful but now threatens the future: There is no treaty, no agreed set of obligations, no mutual dependence. So when things get sour, there is nothing to fall back upon except historical memory. Dana Allin and Steven Simon are among the shrewdest analysts of and practitioners inside the world of US-Israeli diplomacy. They have written an urgent, revelatory book showing the emerging fault lines between two previously staunch allies and the tremendous perils of a schism. And they offer ways in which even at this late, disgruntled, embittered stage, the two sides might yet find a way toward a common future. Members Reviews: The United States and Israel: How the relationship is changing OUR SEPARATE WAYS is organized into three sections. Its middle and longest section, âThe Crisisâ, reviews the difficult relationship between the Obama administration and the Netanyahu government. Primarily, this discusses the administrationâs efforts to stop the gradual but relentless expansion of the settlements, myriad negotiating shenanigans that prevent progress towards a two-state solution, and the effects of the Arab Spring on the peace process. Meanwhile, the first section of OSW, âThe Historyâ, is highlighted by its first chapter, which is entitled âIsrael in the Liberal Imaginationâ. And the final section, âThe Futureâ, has two strong chapters: âThe Growing Divideâ and âThe Struggle to Save an Allianceâ. Eight excerpts from this book that summarize its troubling arguments are: o âThe U.S.-Israel alliance is not simply under strain; it is at risk of being fundamentally transformed by long-term trends in both countries that will be impossible to stop and difficult to manage. Powerful demographic and cultural currents in Israel and the United States are driving the two countries apart.â o âOn the American side, the commitment of a postwar generation to the ideals of Zionism is fading as that generation moves toward old age. [Further], four generations of intermarriage [in America] have weakenedâ Jewish identityâ as a cohesive community dedicated to Israelâs security and deeply entangled in its fate.â o âThis will leave behind a tougher core of Jews who are often orthodox in their religious practice and mainly conservative in their political preferencesâ this will place them outside the political mainstream.â o âInverse changes are underway in Israel. Today, half of all Israeli preschool children are either ultra-Orthodox or Arab. These are the two fastest growing communities in Israel, and they are also poorly educated.â o ââ there are political moves to further define the country by its religion.

A Man Most Driven Audiobook by Peter Firstbrook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Firstbrook) — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:26:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Man Most Driven Author: Peter Firstbrook Narrator: Barnaby Edwards Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-15 Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: He fought and beheaded three Turkish adversaries in duels. He was sold into slavery and then murdered his master to escape. He was captured by pirates--twice--and marched to the gallows to be hanged, only to be reprieved seconds before the noose dropped over his head. And all this happened before he was thirty years old. This is Captain John Smith's life. Members Reviews: A Man Most Driven to Create His Own Legend This biography of John Smith turned out to be a pleasant surprise. British narrator Barnaby Edwards, is perfect for the story. He keeps the link to England alive. Smith's story is filled with swashbuckling tales that often raise questions about Smith's truthfulness. The author analyzes Smith's story in an attempt to decipher what is truth and exaggeration, making this an example of biographical sleuthing. There are many surprises to discover including the fact that Smith was a pioneering writer of the autobiography. By the end of Peter Firstbrook's biography of John Smith readers will realise that Smith actually created his own legend. Just Awesome This book is really fantastic!! The narration and performance excellent. The characters in the story did a great job

Unequal Gains Audiobook by Peter H. Lindert, Jeffrey G. Williamson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter H. Lindert) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:38:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unequal Gains Subtitle: American Growth and Inequality Since 1700 Author: Peter H. Lindert, Jeffrey G. Williamson Narrator: Brian O'Neill Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 04-19-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Unequal Gains offers a radically new understanding of the economic evolution of the United States, providing a complete picture of the uneven progress of America from colonial times to today. While other economic historians base their accounts on American wealth, Peter Lindert and Jeffrey Williamson focus instead on income - and the result is a bold reassessment of the American economic experience. America has been exceptional in its rising inequality after an egalitarian start, but not in its long-run growth. America had already achieved world income leadership by 1700, not just in the 20th century as is commonly thought. Long before independence, American colonists enjoyed higher living standards than Britain - and America's income advantage today is no greater than it was 300 years ago. But that advantage was lost during the Revolution, lost again during the Civil War, and lost a third time during the Great Depression, though it was regained after each crisis. In addition, Lindert and Williamson show how income inequality among Americans rose steeply in two great waves - from 1774 to 1860 and from the 1970s to today - rising more than in any other wealthy nation in the world. Unequal Gains also demonstrates how the widening income gaps have always touched every social group, from the richest to the poorest. The book sheds critical light on the forces that shaped American income history, and situates that history in a broad global context. Economic writing at its most stimulating, Unequal Gains provides a vitally needed perspective on who has benefited most from American growth, and why. Members Reviews: Four Stars Acknowledges problem areas with historic data. Very interesting. The History of US Inequality Inequality has become a hot button topic not only in left-wing politics but in the field of economics. This has become more evident following the 2008 financial crash that had the global economy in a severe downturn. While we applaud the Occupy Wall-Street movement for pushing inequality in the national spotlight, much credit is owed to the work of economists. The contributions of French economists, Thomas Piketty and Emmanuel Saez, are some of most notable on economic inequality. Recently, Peter Lindert and Jeffrey Williamson published a monograph on American inequality and growth since the colonial period. With the aid of microdata from available sources, the duo compiled time series of inequality reaching back to Colonial America. While Piketty's work takes wealth into account, Lindert and Williamson focus on income. Throughout the duration of modern economic growth, the US witnessed fluctuations in income inequality. The colonial period saw egalitarian growth. Following the American Revolution, GDP per capita declined by 30% and was lower than that of Great Britain. Inequality became a feature leading up to the Civil War. By the mid 1900s, inclusive growth began to reemerge. This era is what Lindert and Williamson refer to as the Great Leveling. Great Leveling was halted by the 1970s up until today. What I like most about this book is that incomes by race are taken into consideration. Without going into further details, I recommend this book.

Conspiracy Chronicles Audiobook by Philip Gardiner

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Philip Gardiner) — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 06:12:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Conspiracy Chronicles Subtitle: The Illuminatti Author: Philip Gardiner Narrator: Philip Gardiner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-17-15 Publisher: World Wide Multi Media Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Illuminati, which means "enlightened ones", refers to numerous organizations that are purported to belong to various secret societies around the world. They conspire to control world affairs by masterminding events and planting agents in government and corporations in order to gain political power and influence, which is part of their mission to establish a New World Order. Central to some of the most widely known and elaborate conspiracy theories, the Illuminati has been depicted as lurking in the shadows and pulling the strings and levers of power for centuries. Chapter One - A Secret America: Discover the ruling elite who have been orchestrating our world for centuries and who sparked a global revolution and created the most powerful nation on the planet. Chapter Two - Inside the Secret Order: Investigate secret societies and their belief systems. From the origins of the craft and its links to the prehistory "serpent cult" and their influence around the world today. Chapter Three - New World Order Exposed: Be prepared to be shocked by the facts of what's happening to your freedoms and rights as the New World Order continues to gain momentum worldwide. Members Reviews: New Age Badly Performed Would you try another book from Philip Gardiner and/or Philip Gardiner? You can't even hear the Naive New Age Rhetoric this guy is spewing forth in inaudible dribbles under the eerie New Age music. He drags it out so slowly, what little he has to say, that it is sheer torture. Has Conspiracy Chronicles turned you off from other books in this genre? No, there are some really important Conspiracy books in existence. This is not one of them. AWFUL!!! Absolutely woeful. Horrible narrating with bad music playing in the background. Content was poor. One star is one to many, not worth the money.

Southern League Audiobook by Larry Colton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Larry Colton) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 22:16:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Southern League Subtitle: A True Story of Baseball, Civil Rights, and the Deep South's Most Compelling Pennant Race Author: Larry Colton Narrator: Fleet Cooper Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-13 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: "Birmingham is probably the most thoroughly segregated city in the United States. Its ugly record of brutality is widely known. Negroes have experienced grossly unjust treatment in the courts. There have been more unsolved bombings in Negro homes and churches in Birmingham than in any other city in the nation." Martin Luther King, Jr. Letter from a Birmingham Jail - 1963 Anybody who is familiar with the Civil Rights movement knows that 1964 was a pivotal year. And in Birmingham, Alabama - perhaps the epicenter of racial conflict - the Barons amazingly started their season with an integrated team. Johnny "Blue Moon" Odom, a talented pitcher and Tommie Reynolds, an outfielder - both young black ballplayers with dreams of playing someday in the big leagues, along with Bert Campaneris, a dark-skinned shortstop from Cuba, all found themselves in this simmering cauldron of a minor league town, all playing for Heywood Sullivan, a white former major leaguer who grew up just down the road in Dothan, Alabama. Colton traces the entire season, writing about the extraordinary relationships among these players with Sullivan, and Colton tells their story by capturing the essence of Birmingham and its citizens during this tumultuous year. (The infamous Bull Connor, for example, when not ordering blacks to be blasted by powerful water hoses, is a fervent follower of the Barons and served as a long-time broadcaster of their games.) By all accounts, the racial jeers and taunts that rained down upon these Birmingham players were much worse than anything that Jackie Robinson ever endured. More than a story about baseball, this is a true accounting of life in a different time and clearly a different place. Seventeen years after Jackie Robinson had broken the color line in the major leagues, Birmingham was exploding in race riots... and now, they were going to have their very first integrated sports team. This is a story that has never been told. Members Reviews: Good read for hard-core baseball fans Southern League is a solid baseball book overall. My only objection with the author would be the very chopped up way in which the story is told. Also, I would've mixed in more elements of the contemporary politics earlier in the book before introducing each and every one of the characters in such detail. The audio performance is adequate. The actor has some really laughable Southern accents, and there are some faux pas (for example, reading baseball scores with the word and instead of the word to, so "the Barons won, 7 and 2.") Those are the things that bring it down to a three for me, but it is a compelling story about an interesting season and should definitely be on a must-read list for baseball fans.

Global Jihad Audiobook by Quintan Wiktorowicz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Quintan Wiktorowicz) — Mon, 21 Jul 2003 03:25:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Global Jihad Subtitle: Understanding September 11 Author: Quintan Wiktorowicz Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-03 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A Middle East scholar writes in a clear straightforward manner, carefully explaining who the terrorists are, where they come from, how they justify killing civilians in the name of God, and why the United States has become the latest target. ©2002 Sound Room Publishers Inc; (P)2002 Sound Room Publishers Members Reviews: Very good summary A very useful overview of the varied aspects of islamic terrorist thoughts & views. Many useful facts that are not well described in western press. GJ Jihadies vs. Reformist ... A good short history ... Better than watching TV

The Emasculation of the American Negro Audiobook by Henry Harrison Epps Jr

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henry Harrison Epps Jr) — Sat, 31 Aug 2013 15:24:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Emasculation of the American Negro Subtitle: The Systematic Exploitation, Domination, and Suppression of the American Negro Author: Henry Harrison Epps Jr Narrator: Armand Hutton Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 08-31-13 Publisher: Henry Epps Inc Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From the inception of the United States, the American Negro has been on an insidious path of social, culture and collective public and private genocide and emasculation by the American system. One famous American Negro called it a public lynching. Through the years, the American Negro has been called nigger, colored, boy, black, nigga, house nigga and African American. Yet, with all of these culturally accepted names, the American Negro is still a Negro! Today, a few Negroes have received some fame and fortune but as soon as they step out of their position, the status quo puts them back in their place with public lynching in the media. The status quo has used intimidation, domination and exploitation to continue the systematic process of emasculation and genocide of the American Negro male. How can an American Negro are called African-American when 99% have never been to Africa. The American Negro is a culturally constructed image of the darker pigmented skin people of America. Members Reviews: Worth Listening to on a Rainy Day The Emasculation of the American Negro starts off with a bang. The author captivated my interest by assessing how the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow has adversely affected the African American community, and I thought I was in for a ride through the current racial tension in America regarding the recent murders of black males by law enforcement officers. However, the book turned out to be an academic potpourri of stories that have been told hundreds of times. How many times can you retell the story of Emmett Till? or Plessy versus Ferguson? or Brown versus The Board of Education? or a handful of other Supreme Court cases? To be fair, his retelling of the Emmett Till story was actually riveting. The title drew me in, but after listening to it, if Jim Crow era accounts are the basis for the book, then is anyone surprised that there was The Emasculation of the American Negro? Issues that are much more relevant to the legacy of slavery and Jim Crow like police brutality, the war on drugs, and mass incarceration of the young black male seem to be a much better story-line for such a book. However, Epps unfortunately took an unnecessary stroll down memory lane, expounding on material that every child in America learns about before they arrive in Middle School.

Electoral Dysfunction Audiobook by Victoria Bassetti

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victoria Bassetti) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:24:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Electoral Dysfunction Subtitle: A Survival Manual for American Voters Author: Victoria Bassetti Narrator: Lloyd James, Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-12 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Imagine a country where the right to vote is not guaranteed by the Constitution, where the candidate with the most votes loses, and where paperwork requirements and bureaucratic bungling disenfranchise millions. You're living in it. If the consequences weren't so serious, it would be funny. An eye-opening, fact-filled companion to the forthcoming PBS documentary starring political satirist and commentator Mo Rocca, Electoral Dysfunction illuminates a broad array of issues, including the Founding Fathers' decision to omit the right to vote from the Constitution and the legal system's patchwork response to this omission; the battle over voter ID, voter impersonation, and voter fraud; the foul-ups that plague Election Day, from ballot design to contested recounts; the role of partisan officials in running elections; and the antidemocratic origins and impact of the Electoral College. The book concludes with a prescription for a healthy voting system by Heather Smith, president of Rock the Vote. Published in the run-up to the 2012 election, Electoral Dysfunction is for listeners across the political spectrum who want their votes to count. Critic Reviews: "Crisply written, irreverent yet engaged.... A lively, witty survey of the numerous ailments that afflict the American electoral system." (Alexander Keyssar, Matthew W. Stirling Jr. Professor of History and Social Policy, Harvard University) Members Reviews: Great, informative book. Everyone should read it. This book contains many basic facts about the Constitution and Electoral College that most citizens do not know, and definitely need to know. It has been a great help to me in preparation for a presentation on voting rights. The author also has excellent e-mail updates which are also terrific. This should be required reading for every civics class in our schools, except too many schools no longer have civics classes. Delightfully enraging Winston Churchill may have been right when he said that "Democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time," but what he left out is that democracy can fall short of even that modest standard. Though America imagines itself to be a shining paragon for oppressed peoples everywhere, the reality is that - as Bassetti reveals with wit and concision - our political system today is substantially unfair in both design and practice. An essential read in this pre-election season. A superb overview of the challenges facing our democracy This is a lovely, readable, and compelling overview of the challenges facing our democracy. Bassetti describes almost farcical situations, which would be humorous if the stakes weren't so high. I wish I'd read this in my American History class. Great supplement to the video of the same name Great supplement to the video of the same name. I show the video when I begin teaching elections in a high school government class. Smart and Entertaining A timely (and timeless) documentary worth its length in gold. Seriously, how many times does one get to watch a documentary that is educational, funny, informative, funny, teaches you something without making you feel like an idiot for not knowing the information in the first place, is funny, AND stars Mo Rocca? Don't bother answering, it's a rhetorical question.

The American Bible Audiobook by Stephen Prothero

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Prothero) — Tue, 29 May 2012 06:51:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The American Bible Subtitle: How Our Words Unite, Divide, and Define a Nation Author: Stephen Prothero Narrator: Andrew Eiden Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-12 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 14 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Since Thomas Jefferson first recorded those self-evident truths in the Declaration of Independence, America has been a nation that has unfolded as much on the page and the podium as on battlefields or in statehouses. Here Stephen Prothero reveals which texts continue to generate controversy and drive debate. He then puts these voices into conversation, tracing how prominent leaders and thinkers of one generation have commented upon the core texts of another, and invites listeners to join in. Few can question that the Constitution is part of our shared cultural lexicon, that the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision still impacts lives, or that "The Star-Spangled Banner" informs our national identity. But Prothero also considers lesser known texts that have sparked our war of words, including Thomas Paine's Common Sense and Maya Lin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial. In The American Bible, Christopher Hitchens weighs in on Huck Finn, and Sarah Palin comments on Martin Luther King Jr. From the speeches of Presidents Lincoln, Kennedy, and Reagan to the novels of Harriet Beecher Stowe and Ayn Rand, Prothero takes the listener into the heart of America's culture wars. These "scriptures" provide the words that continue to unite, divide, and define Americans today. Members Reviews: A nice collection of important American works This was one of those instances that anyone who buys audio books has had from time to time where the book didn't turn out to be anything like what I expected. I thought the book was going to be about how America's religious beliefs came to be what they are today. In actuality, the phrase "American Bible" refers to a collection of the famous works (speeches, books, judicial rulings, articles of government, etc) that make up the American canon so to speak. This isn't a typical non-fiction work. Prothero has come up with a number of the important works in American history and they are reproduced in the book either in their entirety or through excerpts. Prothero gives a brief introduction to each work and why it is important, and following the reading of that work, he includes a number of references that have been made concerning that work over the years. It took a while for me to get into it but after a while I started to find it enjoyable and interesting. I thought Prothero's device of using a book from the bible to categorize each group of writings was very clever, although at times there didn't seem to be an obvious reason why he listed a certain work under a particular bible book. The narrator is blah.

America at the Ballot Box Audiobook by Gareth Davies, Julian E. Zelizer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gareth Davies) — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 02:40:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: America at the Ballot Box Subtitle: Elections and Political History Author: Gareth Davies, Julian E. Zelizer Narrator: Rich Fuga Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-14-17 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Elections are, and always have been, the lifeblood of American democracy. Often raucous and sharply contentious, sometimes featuring grand debates about the nation's future, and invariably full of dramatic moments, elections offer insight into the character and historical evolution of American politics. America at the Ballot Box uses the history of presidential elections to illuminate American political democracy and its development from the early Republic to the late 20th century. Some of the contributions in America at the Ballot Box focus on elections that resulted in dramatic political change, including Jefferson's defeat of Adams in 1800, the 1860 election of Lincoln, and Reagan's 1980 landslide victory. Others concentrate on contests whose importance lies more in the way they illuminate the broad, underlying processes of political change, such as the corruption controversy of Cleveland's acrimonious election in 1884 or the advent of television advertising during the 1952 campaign, when Eisenhower defeated Stevenson. Another set of essays takes a thematic approach, exploring the impact of foreign relations, Anglophobia, and political communications over long periods of electoral time. Uniting all of the chapters is the common conviction that elections provide a unique vantage point from which to view the American political system. Ranging from landmark contests to less influential victories and defeats, the essays by leading political historians seek to rehabilitate the historical significance of presidential elections and integrate them into the broader evolution of American government, policies, and politics. The book is published by University of Pennsylvania Press.

The Practical Utopians Audiobook by Steve Leikin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Steve Leikin) — Fri, 22 Jul 2016 02:17:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Practical Utopians Subtitle: American Workers and the Cooperative Movement in the Gilded Age Author: Steve Leikin Narrator: Timothy W. Bader Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Between 1865 and 1890, in the aftermath of the Civil War, virtually every important American labor reform organization advocated "cooperation" over "competitive" capitalism and several thousand cooperatives opened for business during this era. The men and women who built cooperatives were practical reformers and they established businesses to stabilize their work lives, families, and communities. Yet they were also utopians - envisioning a world free from conflict where workers would receive the full value of their labor and freely exercise democratic citizenship in the political and economic realms. Their visions of cooperation, though, were riddled with hierarchical notions of race, gender, and skill that gave little specific guidance for running a cooperative. The Practical Utopians closely examines the experiences of working men and women as they built their cooperatives, contested the meanings of cooperation, and reconciled the realities of the marketplace with their various and often conflicting conceptions of democratic participation. Dealing with a critically important yet largely ignored aspect of working-class life during the late 19th century, The Practical Utopians brings crucial aspects of the cooperative movement to light and is a necessary study for all scholars of history, labor history, and political science. The book is published by Wayne State University Press. Members Reviews: A rarely discussed part of American history. Fantastic insights into the challenges, triumphs, shortcomings, and lessons of cooperative business in the 1900s.

On the Coal Crisis (May 2, 1943) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 03:38:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Coal Crisis (May 2, 1943) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

Benjamin Franklin Audiobook by Benjamin Franklin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Benjamin Franklin) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 19:08:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Benjamin Franklin Subtitle: Diplomat Author: Benjamin Franklin Narrator: Adrian Cronauer Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A publisher, printer, author, scientist, and inventor - and a success in every field - Benjamin Franklin made his greatest accomplishments as America's first diplomat. When he sailed for England in 1764, he intended to petition Parliament in London for a redress of grievances of the state of Pennsylvania, but his energies were soon enlisted by the whole of the Thirteen Colonies. This recording - compiled from Franklin's own letters, papers, and original documents - recounts the diplomat's brilliant campaign to have Grenville's infamous Stamp Act repealed. Editorial Reviews: This audiobook details Benjamin Franklin's struggle to repeal the Stamp Act in his own words, compiled from documents written by the founding father himself. Audio performer Adrian Cronaeur, best known as the inspiration for Robin William's role in the film Good Morning, Vietnam, gives a pitch perfect performance. His deep and intelligent voice brings Benjamin Franklin's words back to life, sounding very much as they might have. With his extensive radio background, Cronaeur knows how to modulate his voice and pace to keep us interested in this historical piece. Members Reviews: Partial accounts it doesn't give a full account of the negotiations he conducted while in England or France. Poor sound quality The sound quality was so poor that I could not listen to more than the first two minutes. I scanned through the recording and I could not find a clear sounding portion.

Waiting for Jose Audiobook by Harel Shapira

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harel Shapira) — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 19:21:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Waiting for Jose Subtitle: The Minutemen's Pursuit of America Author: Harel Shapira Narrator: Andy Caploe Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 06-26-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: They live in the suburbs of Tennessee and Indiana. They fought in Vietnam and Desert Storm. They speak about an older, better America, an America that once was, and is no more. And for the past decade, they have come to the U.S. / Mexico border to hunt for illegal immigrants. Who are the Minutemen? Patriots? Racists? Vigilantes? Harel Shapira lived with the Minutemen and patrolled the border with them, seeking neither to condemn nor praise them, but to understand who they are and what they do. Challenging simplistic depictions of these men as right-wing fanatics with loose triggers, Shapira discovers a group of men who long for community and embrace the principles of civic engagement. Yet these desires and convictions have led them to a troubling place. Shapira takes you to that place - a stretch of desert in southern Arizona, where he reveals that what draws these men to the border is not simply racism or anti-immigrant sentiments, but a chance to relive a sense of meaning and purpose rooted in an older life of soldiering. They come to the border not only in search of illegal immigrants, but of lost identities and experiences. Members Reviews: Amazing book with deeply offensive narration This book is outstanding. It's an evenly balanced, keenly insightful ethnography of border patrol. It's an outstanding example of sociological ethnography. Unfortunately, the reader is intent on undermining everything of value the book has to offer. The whole point of the book is to ask us to unthink our preconceived notions of what and who the Minutemen are. The point is to challenge our stereotypes. The narrator, on the other hand, seeks to reinforce these stereotypes. Every Minuteman who speaks is given a Gomer Pyle Southern Accent that is targeted to make them sounds stupid no matter what they are saying. Members of opposing border groups that seek to give shelter to those crossing the border are given winy liberal accents, despite the fact that they are from Arizona. If this book is about making us think, the narrator seems to want to us to be unthinking morons. An unfortunate and deep disservice to this book.

42 Audiobook by Michael Nelson, Barbara A. Perry, Russell L. Riley

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Nelson) — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 09:58:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 42 Subtitle: Inside the Presidency of Bill Clinton Author: Michael Nelson, Barbara A. Perry, Russell L. Riley Narrator: Kirk O. Winkler Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-21-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This book uses hundreds of hours of newly opened interviews and other sources to illuminate the life and times of the nation's 42nd president, Bill Clinton. Included are path-breaking chapters on the major domestic and foreign policy initiatives of the Clinton years, as well as objective discussions of political success and failures. This is the first book to make extensive use of previously closed interviews collected for the Clinton Presidential History Project. Interviewees offered political and leadership lessons they had gleaned as eyewitnesses to and shapers of history. Their spoken recollections provide invaluable detail about the inner history of the presidency in an age when personal diaries and discursive letters are seldom written. The authors producing this volume had first access to more than 50 of these cleared interviews, including sessions with White House chiefs of staff Mack McLarty and Leon Panetta, Secretaries of State Warren Christopher and Madeleine Albright, National Security Advisors Anthony Lake and Sandy Berger, and a host of political advisors who guided Clinton into the White House and helped keep him there. This book thus provides a multidimensional portrait of Bill Clinton's administration, drawing largely on the observations of those who knew it best. Critic Reviews: "This book makes an original and significant contribution to presidency studies and American politics with its comprehensive assessment of the Clinton presidency...presents a complete and informative evaluation of the Clinton presidency." (Meena Bose, Hofstra University) Members Reviews: A detailed look into Bill Clinton's Presidency if you are into political studying or just into politics, this is a very detailed audio book.

Summary: The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair That Changed America

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Summary Station) — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 14:55:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary: The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair That Changed America Author: Summary Station Narrator: Kevin Theis Format: Unabridged Length: 44 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-16 Publisher: Summary Station Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The Devil in the White City: A Saga of Magic and Murder at the Fair that Changed America | Summary Book Preview: In 1912, Daniel Burnham and his family are aboard the RMS Olympic, the second largest cruise ship in the world and sister ship to the Titanic. Burnham has gained fame and wealth from aiding in the construction of the World's Fair at Chicago in 1893. Nearly two decades later, Burnham is 62 years old and unable to enjoy the cruise ship outside of his room due to his foot injury. While he's confined, Burnham delivers a message to Frank Millet, a dear friend aboard the Titanic. In light of the Titanic's accident, the message is rejected. This news distresses Burnham, because Millet was one of the only living supporters of the Chicago Fair since its completion in 1893, and inspires him to share the events of the era. This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. This book contains:

On Constitutional Disobedience Audiobook by Louis Michael Seidman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Louis Michael Seidman) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:06:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On Constitutional Disobedience Author: Louis Michael Seidman Narrator: Winslow Thomas Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: What would the Framers of the Constitution make of multinational corporations? Nuclear weapons? Gay marriage? They led a preindustrial country, much of it dependent on slave labor, huddled on the Atlantic seaboard. The Founders saw society as essentially hierarchical, led naturally by landed gentry like themselves. Yet we still obey their commands, two centuries and one civil war later. According to Louis Michael Seidman, it's time to stop. In On Constitutional Disobedience, Seidman argues that, in order to bring our basic law up to date, it needs benign neglect. This is a highly controversial assertion. The doctrine of "original intent" may be found on the far right, but the entire political spectrum - left and right - shares a deep reverence for the Constitution. And yet, Seidman reminds us, disobedience is the original intent of the Constitution. The Philadelphia convention had gathered to amend the Articles of Confederation, not toss them out and start afresh. The "living Constitution" school tries to bridge the gap between the framers and ourselves by reinterpreting the text in light of modern society's demands. But this attempt is doomed, Seidman argues. One might stretch "due process of law" to protect an act of same-sex sodomy, yet a loyal-but-contemporary reading cannot erase the fact that the Constitution allows a candidate who lost the popular election to be seated as president. And that is only one of the gross violations of popular will enshrined in the document. Seidman systematically addresses and refutes the arguments in favor of Constitutional fealty, proposing instead that it be treated as inspiration, not a set of commands. The Constitution is, at its best, a piece of poetry to liberty and self-government. If we treat it as such, the author argues, we will make better progress in achieving both. Members Reviews: Four Stars Important and eye opening book!! Readable and simple to follow -- lots to think about! Imagine a lawyer who writes so entertainingly about the law! He makes a provocative argument and does his best to stay away from personal politics. This would make a superb book club book. If you can get your members to read it, they'll enjoy it and have lots to discuss! Good point, but could have been better written He had a good point, but he could have said it much better than he did. I think this book is based on an article he previously wrote. I'd recommend just reading the shorter article. Ultimately Untenable Thesis, But Worthwhile I tend to view Seidman's thesis less as a product of sincere belief than as a dialectical exercise intended to lead to a deeper understanding of constitutional law.

Talking Union Audiobook by Judith Stepan-Norris, Maurice Zeitlin

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Judith Stepan-Norris) — Sat, 11 May 2013 03:05:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Talking Union Author: Judith Stepan-Norris, Maurice Zeitlin Narrator: Ian Eugene Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-11-13 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Workers talk about the lives they lived, the battles they fought, the union they built, and the history they made. The United Auto Workers' Ford Local No. 600 was not only the biggest local union in the world, it was also one of the most militant, radical, yet democratic unions in the United States. Talking Union gives us the exceptional opportunity to hear members of this local tell about their activism as they experienced it. These rich, eloquent narratives show the dedication and bravery that went into reshaping class relations and greatly expanding the freedom of the common people in America. The book is published by University of Illinois Press. Critic Reviews: "Anybody wanting to know the real, intimate history of the labor movement in the U.S. should read Talking Union. (Pete Seeger) Members Reviews: Heroes-Real People with Passion, Grit and Gravitas I am so proud that my father and his partner were able to create this book-a tribute to the true heroes of the UAW and that historic time in our American History. Real People share their stories, their passion, their fears and sometimes the violence in their lives. The blood and sweat and tears of men and women who risked so much to create a strong union for laborers. My friend Ian Eugene Ryan does a stellar job with the narrative-his rich and velvet voice resonates. Congrats! Now this should be a movie. Amazingly vivid telling of a riveting story Where history books place dry facts, dates, and seemingly distant, irrelevant stories, this book brings home the first person accounts of the brave and dedicated organizers of the Ford Rogue Plant. Spanning from the 20's to the 70's, these accounts are told in the words of a tapestry of workers, union officials, and politicians. The stories they tell are moving, riveting, and allowed me to actually understand whate really happened in the unionist movement from the people who were there. The book focuses not only on what happened, but why. It takes a concentrated look at what was going on in America politically and the effect that each thing had on the move to organize. The format is clear and concise, but it is still very intriguing reading. Everyone in America should read this book, and anyone who has any interest or membership in an American Trade Union of any kind NEEDS to read this book. It's what it is all about: freedom, democracy, power of the people when they stand united. Listening and Sharing In listening to the brief but powerful excerpt, you can feel the depth of matter and the relevance of this historical and socially important book.

The Growth of American Government: Governance from the Cleveland Era to the Present Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ballard C. Campbell) — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:25:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Growth of American Government: Governance from the Cleveland Era to the Present Subtitle: Interdisciplinary Studies in History Author: Ballard C. Campbell Narrator: Scott P. Delaney Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 12-04-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: American government evolved over the generations since the mid-19th century. The changing character of these institutions is a critical part of the history of the United States. This engaging survey focuses on the evolution of public policy and its relationship to the constitutional and political structure of government at the federal, state, and local levels. A new chapter in this revised and updated edition examines the debate about "big government" over the last 20 years. Critic Reviews: "This ambitious, well-written book will be a useful resource for scholars... an excellent overview... a fine, readable introduction that presents its analysis in a straightforward manner free from ideological baggage." (Congress & The Presidency) "Campbell's book is a marvelous multidisciplinary synthesis that builds on the findings of historians of national, state, and local government, along with those of economists and political scientists, to provide a coherent account of the rise of modern American governing structures." (Journal of Interdisciplinary History) "Readable, and refreshingly unorthodox, Campbell provides a coherent explanation of how and why government has become so large." (Political Studies Association) Members Reviews: A master class -- as good as it gets I have read scores of books in this area. This one is at the very top. If you are interested in what government did and didn't do in citizens' lives in the times covered here, how it paid (or didn't pay) for that, and what the legal-governmental (and behind that, philosophical) frameworks for all of it were, look no further. The explanations are lucid and well-chosen. This book brings heaps of insight. And that helps us find benchmarks for our decisions today. One great disabling problem the American public has, in my opinion, is a lack of depth in precisely the things this book explains. And we are all paying for that, daily and dearly.

Mass Motorization and Mass Transit Audiobook by David W. Jones

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David W. Jones) — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 11:37:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mass Motorization and Mass Transit Subtitle: An American History and Policy Analysis Author: David W. Jones Narrator: Emil Nicholas Gallina Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-15 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Mass Motorization and Mass Transit examines how the United States became the world's most thoroughly motorized nation and why mass transit has been more displaced in the United States than in any other advanced industrial nation. The book's historical and international perspective provides a uniquely effective framework for understanding both the intensity of US motorization and the difficulties the country will face in moderating its demands on the world's oil supply and reducing the CO2 emissions generated by motor vehicles. No other book offers as comprehensive a history of mass transit, mass motorization, highway development, and suburbanization or provides as penetrating an analysis of the historical differences between motorization in the United States and that of other advanced industrial nations. The book is published by Indiana University Press. Members Reviews: Decent, but with errors Given his academic credentials, I suppose that I can say that he knows what he's talking about. He does cite much of what he writes. However, he didn't seem to dot his i's and cross his t's before publishing the book. I'm just finishing the first chapter and have already noted several errors, including: 1) Calling the United States a Commonwealth nation 2) His written descriptions of trends do not always match the corresponding tables. 3) In one table, he listed the same country twice, but with two different data values for the same year. I probably would have purchased a different book if I were doing this over again. The comprhensive analysis I'd been looking for This book was something that I had been seeking for quite some time. In all the discussions of urban transportation and why our cities and suburbs have the structures they do, I had never found an analysis that, for me, provided a convincing and comprehensive explanation for why things are as they are now. This book did that. It goes back to the rise (and subsequent decline) of mass transit in the form of streetcars, subways, and then buses in major metropolitan areas, the reasons why the US became the first motorized nation in the world and continues to be the most motorized nation, the unexpected impacts of both radial and circumferential parkways and freeways on the distribution of homes and jobs, and a myriad of related subjects. It also tries to address where we go from here. The choices are not easy. Mass transit after 40+ years of public intervention is of only limited help. We have created a built environment that has serious environmental and sustainability problems with not many choices to escape from the cul de sac we find ourselves approaching. All in all, a book I've been wanting to find and a very satisfying, if disturbing, study. I will note that there were a few text and table errors that better proofreading might have eliminated, but they didn't really distract from the thrust of the arguments presented.

American Labor Audiobook by Sasha Gong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sasha Gong) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 04:60:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Labor Subtitle: From Working Class to Middle Class Author: Sasha Gong Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-09 Publisher: Gong and Associates Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Chinese speakers may enjoy this audio lecture series, which provides, in Mandarin Chinese, an overview of U.S. history, economy, politics, and society with the goal of helping listeners improve their understanding of America and Americans. The series is also aimed at people who are learning to speak Chinese, who will gain vocabulary to discuss American society and culture with native speakers. In this course, Dr. Sasha Gong, a Peking University and Harvard-educated scholar, gives a historical account of American labor relations. Please note: This lecture is in Mandarin Chinese.

The Progressive Revolution Audiobook by Michael Lux

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Lux) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:43:55 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Progressive Revolution Subtitle: How the Best in America Came to Be Author: Michael Lux Narrator: Richard Topol Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-09-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Each chapter will tell the reader a story focusing on different subjects, such as efforts to enact civil-rights laws, Social Security, the middle class, how the idea of America changed the world, and why most of us can vote. Lux points out what he feels the Democrats have done wrong during the last decades and how the lessons of history can point toward positive changes. Lux shows how the progressives have been instrumental in creating big, positive change moments, and argues that the time is ripe for a big change moment. He outlines how he believes progressive policies can be channeled to solve the big problems facing us today. Members Reviews: An Interesting Perspective on Some Old Ideologies I really enjoyed this book. I bought it thinking it would be the usual Liberal/Progressive manifesto, with the usual historical anicdotes, but I was somewhat surprised. Most political historians view Jefferson as the bad guy who didn't like the federal government (which we now take for granted) up until his election, at which point he becomes the loveable anti-federalist who got rid of the Sedition Laws. When I heard the author begin to demonize Adams and lionize Jefferson, I have to admit to feeling a twinge of cognitive dissonence kick in. I don't know that he made me a convert, but I found his arguments enlightening and persuasive. It was a new perspective and unfortunately, not one you'd find elsewhere. I recommend this book because it presents an interesting perspective worth considering. As for the other comment, I have to comment on the fact that s/he recommend "the Republic" as an explination for Progressive philosophy. If you haven't read anything better / more recent on the issue of liberal thought than that, then this book is definitely not a good start. In fact, I would recommend you read the declaration of independence or the Constitution. Those were pretty much the most liberal documents in the world until about 1945, and yes, liberals wrote those (*gasp*). As I have said in other comments. "If you are a sensative Conservative Reader, prone to tantrums and unjustified feelings of victimization, then this book is obviously not for you." And if you do decide to forgo your political leanings, please take a moment to digest the perspectives on a historical level, in combination with other historical perspectives, rather than becoming angry and deleting the book half way through. Much name calling, little facts I got this book in hopes of looking at History from a Progressive view. What I got was a book that just started calling names and that gave little facts. He made accusations about many things and then would not even try and back them up with facts. The facts were what I was looking for. I wanted to understand. When he did state facts they where sighted with little context or were just wrong. One was when he was stating the greatness of Jefferson and he said that "Jefferson would rely on the Supreme Court to interpret the Constitution" but in the book "What Kind of Nation" documents that Jefferson and John Marshall fought over the role of the Supreme Court and Marshall took the right for the Supreme Court to Interpret and made it stick. This is only one of many. The author also seems say that Jefferson and Thomas Paine were the only real Patiots in the war.

On Farmers and Laborers (September 6, 1936) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:37:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On Farmers and Laborers (September 6, 1936) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

How Sex Became a Civil Liberty Audiobook by Leigh Ann Wheeler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leigh Ann Wheeler) — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 23:60:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: How Sex Became a Civil Liberty Author: Leigh Ann Wheeler Narrator: Melissa Reizian Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: How Sex Became a Civil Liberty is the first book to show how and why we have come to see sexual expression, sexual practice, and sexual privacy as fundamental rights. Using rich archival sources and oral interviews, historian Leigh Ann Wheeler shows how the private lives of women and men in the American Civil Liberties Union shaped their understanding of sexual rights as they built the constitutional foundation for the twentieth-century's sexual revolutions. Wheeler introduces listeners to a number of fascinating figures, including ACLU founders Crystal Eastman and Roger Baldwin; nudists, victims of involuntary sterilization, and others who appealed to the organization for help; as well as attorneys like Dorothy Kenyon, Harriet Pilpel, and Melvin Wulf, who pushed the ACLU to tackle such controversial issues as abortion and homosexuality. It demonstrates how their work with the American Birth Control League, Planned Parenthood Federation, Kinsey Institute, Playboy magazine, and other organizations influenced the ACLU's agenda. Wheeler explores the ACLU's prominent role in nearly every major court decision related to sexuality while examining how the ACLU also promoted its agenda through grassroots activism, political action, and public education. She shows how the ACLU helped to collapse distinctions between public and private in ways that privileged access to sexual expression over protection from it. Thanks largely to the organization's work, abortion and birth control are legal, coerced sterilization is rare, sexually explicit material is readily available, and gay rights are becoming a reality. But this book does not simply applaud the creation of a sex-saturated culture and the arming of citizens with sexual rights; it shows how hard-won rights for some often impinged upon freedoms held dear by others. Members Reviews: A very Well Wriitten, Informative Book on the amazing evolution of Sexual Civil Liberties in the U.S I found this book to be a wonderful and detailed review of an important cultural and legal revolution that has taken place in this country. There are a number of people, including me, that were amazed at the speed with which the law and the culture of this country have changed concerning sexual civil liberties. This book gives a very clear explanation of the legal underpinnings of those changes--and the fascinating characters that moved this along. I recommend it highly. Cool read A very informative look at how the sex revolution brought about the reasoning that sex and one's sexual preference is a protected right. Knowing History is Important! And regarding sexual civil liberties....essential this book is amazing. The author does a comprehensive review of the emergence of sexual civil liberty movement in the US...much work remains to be done, obviously. This is a great book.

Tea Party Patriots Audiobook by Jenny Beth Martin, Mark Meckler

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jenny Beth Martin) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 05:40:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tea Party Patriots Subtitle: The Second American Revolution Author: Jenny Beth Martin, Mark Meckler Narrator: Jenny Beth Martin, Mark Meckler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-12 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In 2009, an unemployed mother of two and a politically inexperienced Northern California attorney met on a conference call that would end up starting one of the largest grassroots political organizations in American history, the Tea Party Patriots. Fueled by the fires of passion and patriotism, Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin have become the faces of the most powerful political movement in the country, empowering their more than twenty million members by using both high-tech advances and the time-tested American tradition of rallying in public. With unparalleled access to the inner workings of the movement, Meckler and Martin explain how the Tea Party came to be, what it is and is not, and, perhaps most important, provide the first comprehensive, forward-looking document outlining a plan to restore America to its prior greatness. This is the definitive history of one of the most radical and revolutionary movements the country has ever seen, from those who started it all. Members Reviews: TeaParty Cult I consider this report on the Tea Party movement to have cultish comparisons. it states truthful aspirations for advocating a government by the people for the people rather that bought and controlled by the ultra rich elites. The problem is it is laced with falsehood. This is the agenda of the Koch brothers who have been subverting the minds of our citizens to accept ultra-radical Libertarianism. Selling their agenda of free choice and do away with regulations that provide boundaries to protect the health and safety of people from the greedy corporate world in order to benefit them at the expense of the environment and future generations. They are set to do away with all social nets and public education. No more Social Security or Medicare for the elderly. How the TEA party came about What did you love best about Tea Party Patriots? That we are not alone, but are actually a majority of Americans want a fiscally responsible government, the rule of law, and free enterprise in our country. What does Mark Meckler and Jenny Beth Martin bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? There is a personal touch in narration by the author that would be missing in text.

Losing Bin Laden Audiobook by Richard Miniter

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Miniter) — Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:32:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Losing Bin Laden Subtitle: How Bill Clinton's Failures Unleashed Global Terror Author: Richard Miniter Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-22-04 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 96 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The answer is here in investigative reporter Richard Miniter's stunning expose that includes exclusive interviews with both of Clinton's National Security Advisors, Clinton's counter-terrorism czar, his first CIA director, his Secretary of State, his Secretary of Defense, top CIA and FBI agents, lawmakers from both parties and foreign intelligence officials from France, Sudan, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as on the scene coverage from Sudan, Egypt, and elsewhere. Losing bin Laden is a dramatic, page-turning read, a riveting account of a terror war that bin Laden openly declared, but that Clinton left largely unfought. With a pounding narrative, up-close characters and detailed scenes, it takes you inside the Oval Office, the White House Situation Room, and within some of the deadliest terrorist cells that America has ever faced. If Clinton had fought back, the attacks on September 11, 2001 might never have happened. Critic Reviews: "The author tapped an extraordinary array of sources....This book delivers a devastating blow to the former President's reputation." (Forbes) "A valuable history that should serve as a training manual in how not to run a foreign policy." (The Washington Times) Members Reviews: Put politics aside, this is an interesting book It does not take too much of a stretch of an imagination to think that a president would be consumed with his own scandals to avoid confronting a brewing problem elsewhere. I am a political junkie and have a good feel for politcal pragmatism. This account is very reasonable considering Clinton's track record. No person could objectively give this book a 1 star. Buy the book and get ready to get pissed off at your government. Going against the grain In this era of "cookie-cutter protest", it is refreshing to find some actual evidence to support a theorem as opposed to the emotional, baseless attacks that I read daily in the news. While it may be appealing to pin 9/11 on a single administration, I believe the most relevant quote is the one I heard long ago in an effort to detract from President Reagan's victory over Communism, (I paraphrase) "Crediting President Reagan with the fall of Communism is like crediting a man for the sunset because if happened while he was around". The point is, the makings of 9/11 were in the works long before the 7 months President Bush was in office. Let's use some objectivity here. I believe in truth, not "partisian"(sic)ship. Please exercise some independent thought and weigh the evidence here. Investigative reporter for who? Nowhere in the blurb for this book is the author identified as an investigative reporter for a publication of note. But the reviews are instructive, since they come from Forbes and the Washington Times, two of the prime outlets for neocon propaganda. Skip it. Oh Dear You have to be joking. Sources have not been tested, allegations are not substantiated. History is being bent here. Compare this with Clarke's book. Republican funded trash!!!!! Not well research This book brings makes a couple of interesting points, but leaves out facts and invents too much.

A Sense of Power Audiobook by John A. Thompson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John A. Thompson) — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:19:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Sense of Power Subtitle: The Roots of America's Global Role Author: John A. Thompson Narrator: James Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-16 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: John A. Thompson takes a long view of America's dramatic rise as a world power, from the late 19th century into the post-World War II era. He shows how American leaders from Wilson to Truman developed an ever more capacious understanding of the national interest, and why by the 1940s most Americans came to support the price tag, in blood and treasure, attached to strenuous efforts to shape the world. The beliefs and emotions that led them to do so reflected distinctive aspects of U.S. culture, not least the strength of ties to Europe. Consciousness of the nation's unique power fostered feelings of responsibility, entitlement, and aspiration among the people and leaders of the United States. This original analysis challenges some widely held beliefs about the determinants of United States foreign policy and will bring new insight to contemporary debates about whether the nation should-or must-play so active a part in world politics. The book is published by Cornell University Press. Critic Reviews: "Publication of A Sense of Power is an important moment in the evolution of American diplomatic history." (Jeffrey A. Engel, Director of the Center for Presidential History, Southern Methodist University.) "This is a wonderful book that all students of international relations must read as they ponder the appropriate role of the United States in world affairs." (Melvyn P. Leffler, University of Virginia) "John A. Thompson's book is required reading for all those interested not only in how America rose to superpower status, but why it did so." (Richard Fontaine, President of the Center for a New American Security) Members Reviews: Five Stars Important story Thompson's book is a brilliant review not only of American foreign policy since the ... Thompson's book is a brilliant review not only of American foreign policy since the late 19th century, but more significantly, of the motivation for that policy. Why has the United States acted as it has in world affairs while evolving from a strong regional power to the world's dominant power? In elegant prose Thompson provides persuasive answers and very effectively skewers many prevailing theories. Interesting and Important Book for our Times A sense of Power is a very readable, and sometimes, gripping, history of American foreign policy. For a general reader, like myself, it helps explain the evolution of thought that gave rise to the assumption of the global role America now plays, and illuminates it what happened, why and when during the time between the late 1800's and the Korean War. And many parts of it seem particularly relevant, given today's political debates. I found it a great read and would recommend it highly.

Road to Baghdad Audiobook by Martin Stanton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Martin Stanton) — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 18:24:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Road to Baghdad Subtitle: Behind Enemy Lines, The Adventures of an American Soldier in the Gulf War Author: Martin Stanton Narrator: Alan Sklar Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 04-11-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The Gulf War had begun, and the U.S. had an army officer sitting in the front row. Yet Stanton's prime "position" was short-lived. Rounded up by the enemy, he would spend the next four months in Iraq as one of Saddam's "guests", forced along to strategic locations as a roving human shield. Taking notes and looking for ways to smuggle out information, Stanton made the most of his captivity. Fortunately he was rescued, just in time to fight in the ground battle to liberate Kuwait. With the same insight and intelligence evident in his first book, Somalia on $5 a Day, Martin Stanton has produced another fascinating account that offers readers a rare glimpse of a different time in the Middle East, when Saddam Hussein was at the height of his power and ambition, and when the U.S. was simply trying to repel an invader. Critic Reviews: "[Stanton] chronicles his adventures in this informative, balanced and often witty Gulf War memoir....Stanton's keen eye and ready humor make this a standout in the field." (Publishers Weekly) "Stanton saw the war from a perspective few other people did. His book is full of things most readers never heard, saw, or suspected. It's a completely mesmerizing, always surprising insider's account of a war we all thought we knew fairly well." (Booklist) Members Reviews: First Hand Account of a Unique Experience Marty Stanton has the ability to spin a fascinating story. Before the first Gulf War, he was assigned to a one of a kind military organization, quite unlike anything which most career soldiers will ever experience. The opportunities that assignment gave him for travel and interaction with the locals, lead to a unique perspective on that period of history. Coupling his rare view of events with his sense of humor, he has used his gift for writing to produce an accurate account of events which is fun and easy to read. Most soldiers never have the opportunity to find themselves in the sort of situations that Stanton writes about. Using plain language that takes you along with him on the adventure of a lifetime, this book is a must for anyone going on an assignment as a military advisor or observer. A good read for anyone interested in history, the military, or life in the Middle East. Very much an enlightening read I will not write a detailed review, suffice to say I agree with the other 5-star ratings already written and highly recommend this book. Very well written and keeps your interest throughout. I enjoyed the narrative from cover to cover and it gave a great insight into the "mentality" of the middle east and what we continue to be up against in that region (with friend and foe). I'm glad he was able to survive, put it together in a book and not be just another untold story. Inspiring, timely and true Truth really can be stranger than fiction--and better reading, as well. Colonel Stanton's very impressive, highly readable memoir of his extraordinary adventures prior to and during the first Gulf War is a remarkable book--both for its ability to capture the inventive nature and casual courage of our finest military officers and for its ability to tell a thrilling personal story in a way that is neither bragging (too often a fault with first-person accounts) or pretentious.

On the Arsenal of Democracy (December 29, 1940) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 06:35:08 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Arsenal of Democracy (December 29, 1940) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

The Politics of Inequality Audiobook by Michael J. Thompson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael J. Thompson) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:04:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Politics of Inequality Subtitle: A Political History of the Idea of Economic Inequality in America Author: Michael J. Thompson Narrator: David Stampone Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 07-23-09 Publisher: Caravan Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Since the early days of the American republic, political thinkers have maintained that a grossly unequal division of property, wealth and power would lead to the erosion of democratic life. Yet over the past 35 years, neoconservatives and neoliberals alike have redrawn the tenets of American liberalism. Nowhere is this more evident than in our current mainstream political discourse, in which the politics of economic inequality are rarely discussed. ©2008 Columbia University Press; (P)2008 Columbia University Press Critic Reviews: "Thompson provides a great service in revisiting - and reviving - the tradition of seeing extreme economic inequality and democracy as incompatible." (Daniel Brook, The Nation) "[A] sweeping intellectual history... Recommended." (CHOICE) Members Reviews: You will be surprised by the lack of examples The topic was (and still is) interesting to me. One of the reviewers in the book's promotional statement said that the book is "[A] sweeping intellectual history ... " There was only one Amazon reviewer, but that individual gave the book a 5-star review. So, based on those two endorsements, I bought it. After listening to 5 of the 9 hours, I have been surprised that there were relatively few historical examples. Lots of "everybody back then" kind of statements, but very little content. I would give the book four stars because of the value of the topic. But, I would give it one star (or zero stars) for the persuasiveness of the research. There simply has not been enough historical evidence provided in the first 5 hours to warrant someone calling it "sweeping intellectual history". Maybe there is more in the last 4 hours.

The Real Anchorman's Conservative Manifesto Audiobook by Jack Atherton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jack Atherton) — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 15:50:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Real Anchorman's Conservative Manifesto Author: Jack Atherton Narrator: Jack Atherton Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-16 Publisher: John Atherton Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The local news anchor cited by some (affectionately, we hope) as the inspiration for Ron Burgundy reveals what he couldn't say on TV for 30 years. You'll see why most news reports - local and national - are a distraction from the crises both Democrats and Establishment Republicans are creating: The solution to all this is what Jack Atherton calls The American Idea. He takes you on a breezy trip through 2,000 years of history to show how individual rights and free markets evolved. You'll see why President Obama, Hillary Clinton, and GOP leaders reject The American Idea, and whether Donald Trump or Ted Cruz really can make America great again. The Real Anchorman's Conservative Manifesto is a great book for students seldom taught this history, and for everyone eager to be reminded why, for all our challenges, America became that shining city on a hill. Listen to it, and stay classy. Members Reviews: but it would be a great and interesting read for those who want to learn ... Not much more to learn if you are a student of politics. Nothing new here for me, but it would be a great and interesting read for those who want to learn more about conservatism. Excellent Conservative Commentary Great read, Jack is very knowledgeable when it comes to the political landscape. His views inject some much needed common sense into an environment that seems to rarely make any sense. Highly recommended. Anchorman Redux and Redeemed I am delighted to have this opportunity to offer some modest comments on Jack (the "real" anchorman) Atherton's splendidly compelling book, The Real Anchorman's Conservative Manifesto which delves into the complex workings of our ever-evolving American ethos and it's challenges: our current cultural and political fragmentation, our ambiguous sense of values, and an erosive economic inequality. What exactly are our aspirations and goals as a nation and can we once again be a beacon of freedom and hope for a dysfunctional world? Framed within an historical and philosophical context, and energized with much wit and humor, Jack tackles these issues and others in this lucid and provocative "Manifesto." The author is uniquely qualified to offer a well-reasoned, expertly crafted panorama of some of the challenges we face as a divided nation, their historic precedents and possible remedies. He has faithfully labored in the field of television journalism for thirty years, reconciling his conservative views with those of the prevailing liberal mass media and offering his viewers a finely tuned and well-balanced insight into national and world events. Prior to his journalism career, Jack practiced corporate law in New York City for seven years, studied law and journalism at Columbia, and enjoys a solid grounding in intellectual history from Yale. And now, at the juncture of a well-earned retirement, he is ready and able to finally "tell it like it is" and offer, for example, an analysis of the ravages wrought by eight years of "hope and change" and incompetence, and the folly of the preceding administration's bungling ineptitude and his frank assessment of the current gaggle of aspirants is no less critical! Jack Atherton's The Real Anchorman's Conservative Manifesto is at once both witty and profound, light-hearted and self-effacing, and always with a seriousness of intent with an eye to solutions.

A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Protect Our Constitutional Liberties, by Ben

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Instaread) — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 12:29:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Protect Our Constitutional Liberties, by Ben Carson, MD & Candy Carson Subtitle: Key Takeaways, Analysis & Review Author: Instaread Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-23-15 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A More Perfect Union: What We the People Can Do to Protect Our Constitutional Liberties is a book by Ben Carson, MD, and his wife, Candy Carson. This book explores the intricacies of the Constitution in both its historical context and its application by the present United States government. By breaking down all of the concepts covered in the constitution, US citizens can be better educated on the freedoms ensured by this document so that they can be more vigilant about attempts to infringe upon those freedoms.... Please note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book, not the original book. Inside this Instaread of A More Perfect Union: About the author: With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways, and analyze them for your convenience. Members Reviews: ~~ Explore the intricacies of the Constitution ~~ The original book, A More Perfect Union, by Ben Carson and his wife Candy explores the intricacies of the Constitution in both its historical context and its application by the present United States government. In this Instaread summary (think DETAILED review) the reader is provided a wonderful overview of the original book giving you some very important snippets. There are 8 Key Takeaways of which two are here to whet your appetite: >> #1 - "The Constitution was created first and foremost to protect the freedoms of US citizens. That includes shielding from infringement of their rights committed by both other citizens and the US government." >> #3 - "The Constitution is not perfect, but it is a living document that has worked for the country for more than two hundred years by evolving through amendments to meet the needs of changing times. As the country and its citizens continue to change, the Constitution may need to change with them to ensure liberty is still protected in the face of technological and cultural advancements." Each Key Takeaway is discussed in further detail following the main statement. "Education in general, but particularly learning about rights and freedoms through study of the Constitution, is critical to America remaining the free and prosperous nation that it has been for the past two centuries." This is an interesting read giving the reader the 'nuts and bolts' of what the original book is all about. Yes, it is important to note that this is only a summary and NOT the original book. This Instaread summary gives you a good insight into the original book which is great for those who have already read the original and need a refresh. Maybe you do not have time to read the original but need to know what the book is about? Then this is good for you also. Please note that my review is based on the quality of this Instaread review and NOT the original book. Book provided in exchange for an honest review. Thanks, Liz Get a heads up before you buy Dr. Ben Carsonâs book, co-written by his wife, Candy Carson, A More Perfect Union, offers the historical context of the US Constitution and advice to readers to study the Constitution as a means of protecting the freedoms it was designed to protect.

On the Banking Crisis (March 12, 1933) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 22:22:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Banking Crisis (March 12, 1933) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

On the Fall of Mussolini (July 28, 1943) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 02:50:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the Fall of Mussolini (July 28, 1943) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

Anatomy of a Hustle Audiobook by Clinton Galloway

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Clinton Galloway) — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 14:52:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anatomy of a Hustle Subtitle: Cable Comes to South Central L.A. Author: Clinton Galloway Narrator: Clinton E. Galloway Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 04-01-14 Publisher: Phoenix Publishing Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In the early days of cable television, two brothers set out to better the predominately black community of South Central Los Angeles by establishing the first black-owned cable franchise in the country. Along the way, they are thwarted by the most famous black American politician and the corrupt city council over which he presides. The players in this true story include people as disparate as the world's richest man and our nation's first black Supreme Court Justice. In 2012, in our media-as-king land, this story illustrates the corruption of government and how our poorest citizens bear the brunt of that horrible burden. Members Reviews: Five Stars Great history! Anatomy of A Hustle I like very much the Anatomy of a Hustle:Cable Comes to South Central LA. Tom Bradley & Black city council members were a disgrace. Who knew that someone was trying to use cable television for good? Anatomy of a Hustle is both enlightening and horrifying. Mayor Tom Bradley is known to be a great man around Los Angeles and to read this first-hand account that that reputation is wholly incorrect is wildly surprising. That Bradley would turn his back on the people of South Central; that he was involved in the subversion of justice; that he was only out to maintain his power and make money for his friends is hard to hear. What a great loss for South Centralâs citizens. Given whatâs going on in Washington right now, itâs no surprise that this is how government really works. So damned typical: politicians are politicians. A MUST Read Ordinarily when we read a book that details political corruption and tyranny, the author is usually a crime reporter, an undercover law enforcement officer or a whistle blower. In âAnatomy of a Hustle: Cable comes to South Central L. A.â the story teller and eyewitness is a major party to these events and also a victim of the nefarious shenanigans perpetrated by those officials and their representatives. The perpetrators were serving in fiduciary relationships with the story teller, his brother, other partners, and the primary and biggest victim: the community of South Central L. A.. The saga is told in poignant chilling details that not only puts the reader in the room, but also in the emotional seat of the author/victim, Clinton Galloway. Mr. Galloway is superb in recounting years of countless unethical, improper and illegal bribes, camouflaged as valid proposals by evil, mean-spirited, immoral, greedy and shameless men. He recounted endless meetings called for nothing but another opportunity to push the agenda they didnât achieve at the last meeting; and it typically called for even more dastard deeds. Anatomy revealed the underbelly of a corrupt culture perpetrated by men who betrayed every tenet of decency and justice. There are many books on political corruption, but none have taken you to the place Anatomy takes you: a front row seat, deep into the recesses of tyranny. For those who were living in Los Angeles at the time, you feel an even greater betrayal by those sworn to serve and protect the community. The poor conditions, the retarded growth and the lack of parity with other communities of South Central L. A. that continues to exist today, is well documented. Many observers blame the situation on those who burned and looted their own neighborhood.

The Mindset Lists of American History Audiobook by Tom McBride, Ron Nief

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Tom McBride) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:34:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mindset Lists of American History Subtitle: From Typewriters to Text Messages, What Ten Generations of Americans Think Is Normal Author: Tom McBride, Ron Nief Narrator: Scott Woodside Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Snapshots of the U.S.'s last nine generations - from the creators of the Mindset List media sensation. Just as high-school graduates in 1957 couldn't imagine life without zippers, those of 2009 can't imagine having to enter phone booths and deposit coins in order to call someone from the street corner.Every August, the Mindset List highlights the cultural touchstones that have shaped the lives of that year's incoming college class. Now this fascinating book extends the Mindset List approach to dramatize what it was like to grow up for every American generation since 1880, showcasing the remarkable changes in what Americans have considered "normal" about the world around them. This book: The annual Mindset List garners extensive media attention, including on Today, The Early Show, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and Fox, as well as in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, Time magazine, and hundreds of international publications. Whatever your own generational mindset, this book will give you an entertaining and important new tool for understanding the unique perspective and experience of Americans over more than 150 years. Members Reviews: Gallop through a hundred years of American History Mindset Lists is an astounding book. It is deceptive, perceptive, honest, smooth, far-reaching, easy to read. The book has the power of simplicity, combined with places we have beenâhome, high school, college, the battlefront, the hospital, dad driving off to work, leaving the suburbsâplaces that shaped our perceptions and our reflexes. The book reminds us what we watched on TVâThe Brady Bunch, The Partridge Family, All in the Familyâand offers an insight into how it reflected/created our values at the time. In this book, the authors have captured the voice and the vision of America. On the one hand, there is the Cracker Barrel humor. On the other hand, there is the Learned Seminarâthese guys know their subject. For my entry into this book, I jumped to the Class of 1957 chapterâfour years away from my high school class of 1953âbut still a pictorial landscape of my time, my student days, my perceptions and prejudices and fears. I myself was a card-carrying member of the Silent Generation. We watched Estes Kefauver on TV. Even without visiting the site, my class knew the mythic marketing fame of Disneyland, selling Mickey Mouse in a theme park. We played Scrabble, we drove cars with big fins for fenders. When I was immersed, soaked in my own class, my own lost time, my own sepia memories, I flipped forward to the Class of 2009âIâm writing this detective novel and one of the characters is a 20-something. She entered the story as a walk-on, then worked her way into the dialogue, learned her lines, carried a couple of scenes, and then demanded (lots of characters do this) her own personal Point-of-View. âI want more ink,â she said. âI deserve it.â I had kept her small because she was three generations away, maybe four, I lose count.

Unconditional Honor Audiobook by Cathy Scott

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Cathy Scott) — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 16:16:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unconditional Honor Subtitle: Wounded Warriors and Their Dogs Author: Cathy Scott Narrator: Barry Abrams Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-16 Publisher: Cathy Scott Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In this comprehensive book, Cathy Scott and Clay Myers, with a foreword by former NBA star Bill Walton, show how service and therapy dogs are having a profound impact on the lives of military personnel injured in action. Not only do our veterans deal with physical injuries, but they often return with psychological issues that can be treated with help, companionship, and love from working canines. Through moving stories, Unconditional Honor highlights the nearly 40-year history of working dogs helping wounded veterans, the mental and physical combat traumas that are mitigated by the dogs, the selection and training of the dogs, including rescued canines, and what the future holds. Featured in the book are inspiring personal accounts of what the dogs mean to veterans, and how their lives have been forever changed and even saved since adopting canines. In addition to the remarkable healing journeys of wounded warriors and their canines, this book showcases the various groups, formed originally to train dogs for the blind and the physically disabled that now embrace military services, that provide, at no cost, returning troops with dogs to make them whole again after surviving the reality of war. Members Reviews: well-spoken, beautifully recounted stories of hope well-spoken, beautifully recounted stories of hope, emphasizes the effortless way dogs sneak in and make us human again.

La Gran Crisis del 29 Audio Libro por Online Studio Productions

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Online Studio Productions) — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 18:56:31 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> Título: La Gran Crisis del 29 Subtitular: Causas y desarrollo [Wall Street Crash of 1929: Causes and development] Autor: Online Studio Productions Narrador: uncredited Formato: Unabridged Duración: 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-08-15 Editor: Online Studio Productions Calificaciones: 1 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: History, American Resumen del editor: También conocida como el día del Gran Crack, este episodio bursátil fue la más devastadora caída del mercado de valores en la historia de la Bolsa en Estados Unidos. El efecto producida por ésta, no sólo determino la ruina de millones de norteamericanos, sino también el desastre económicos de decenas de países arrastrados por la larga duración de sus secuelas. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

On the War with Japan (December 9, 1941) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 04:43:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the War with Japan (December 9, 1941) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

Indian Endemic Audiobook by Jason Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason Wallace) — Wed, 31 Dec 2014 09:35:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Indian Endemic Subtitle: The Intentional Decimation of Native Peoples Author: Jason Wallace Narrator: Januel Nalupta Format: Unabridged Length: 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-14 Publisher: JaMa Publishing Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For centuries, American descendants of Europeans enacted purposed plans for ridding themselves of what they saw as problems created by Native Americans. Some of these plans were intended to wipe out Native Americans entirely while some others were meant to curtail efforts of Native Americans, push them away, keep them in controlled environments, completely subjugated, while forcing them to cede nearly all of their lands, at the most minimal of prices, keeping them forever subservient to and dependent upon their white "masters." Several short papers contained herein discuss some of the pandemic and legal problems faced early on, while the longest work, "Today's Racism was Yesterday's Protectionism," examines how the policies for assimilation, designed and enacted by Thomas Jefferson, sought to completely transform forever all customs, beliefs, and lifestyles of all Native Americans, to forever "whiten them."

Cocaine Audiobook by Marc Olden

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marc Olden) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:46:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cocaine Author: Marc Olden Narrator: John Nelson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A meticulous account of the greatest drug scourge the country has ever seen. Before crack, there was cocaine. In 1972, New Yorkers bought more powdered cocaine than heroin, and they paid dearly for it. Pimps, rock stars, UN delegates, and high school students all turned on with snow. Some used casually, and some threw their lives away for its fleeting high. The drugs devotees showed their allegiance with a golden coke spoon necklace - a sign of the wealth required to maintain a habit when the drug sold for as much as $75 a hit. They used it to party, to work, and to have sex. They snorted it, shot it, and rubbed it on their gums. And more and more, they killed and died for the sake of the priceless white powder. In this staggering exposé, Marc Olden gets to the heart of New Yorks cocaine underworld, painting an exhaustive picture of the drugs effects on society - from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Members Reviews: Extremely biased and narrow minded This is probably one of the worst books I have ever downloaded from Audible. Extremely biased and narrow minded in it's message. Actually it reminded me of some of these US cop shows "he sold drugs - he want be doing that for a long time!". Complete waste of time. If you are interested in knowledge about Cocaine instead choose I am the marked, El Narko or The Candy Machine. Very little information - lots of bs propaganda! Narrator does a decent job but material sucks.

U.S. Presidential Elections Audiobook by Sasha Gong

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Sasha Gong) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:29:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: U.S. Presidential Elections Subtitle: Rules and Procedures Author: Sasha Gong Format: Original Recording Length: 1 hr and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-09 Publisher: Gong and Associates Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Chinese speakers may enjoy this audio lecture series, which provides, in Mandarin Chinese, an overview of U.S. history, economy, politics, and society with the goal of helping listeners improve their understanding of America and Americans. The series is also aimed at people who are learning to speak Chinese, who will gain vocabulary to discuss American society and culture with native speakers. In this first half of a course on American presidential elections, Dr. Sasha Gong, a Peking University and Harvard-educated scholar, gives a historical account of the electoral system, the expansion of the voting population, and party primary campaigns. She pays special attention to the woman's suffrage and the civil rights movements, and evaluates the pros and cons of the electoral college system. Please note: This lecture is in Mandarin Chinese.

American Audiobook by Chris Matthews

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Matthews) — Fri, 08 Nov 2002 12:52:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: American Subtitle: Beyond our Grandest Notions Author: Chris Matthews Narrator: Chris Matthews Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 11-08-02 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Fiercely independent, in love with freedom, convinced we can make it, we are like no other people on earth. We are a people reluctant to fight who become ferocious warriors when threatened or attacked. We are suspicious of governmental power, yet quick to embrace our flag in times of danger. A deeply practical nation, we loom as the world's great optimists. What unites us Americans is not so much language or ethnicity, but a set of distinct notions about ourselves that comprise our American-ness. The self-made country. The constant rebel. The reluctant warrior. The lone hero. The pioneer. The optimist. You see them in the movies we make, the books we write, the history we have lived. What stirred the souls of our ancestors two centuries ago - and all the generations in between - still does. In American, Matthews presents a portrait of a country that enters the world arena armed with an extremely potent weapon: the collective notions we carry of America at its best. It's a picture of more than just a nation challenged but a people ready and eager to prevail. Members Reviews: Not a fan of Matthews, but....... I surprised myself by purchasing the audio version of this book even though I find Matthews annoying and counter to my ideology. I should mention I paid very little for a used copy on this very site so the risk was minimal. The audio was enjoyable and devoid of obvious spin. As a history junkie the material presented held my attention. However,I did take issue with the organization of the material presented as the author jumped back and forth several times in the book. He would cover a topic, depart from it, only to return later with another point or a repeat of the same material presented earlier. I found myself checking the CD player in my car to make sure I had not hit the reverse button in error. Skip the book, get the audio I enjoyed hearing Matthews on the G. Gordon Liddy show discuss this book so much that I bought it. Well, I read Stephen Ambrose's final book just before this one and found Matthews' somewhat lacking. The two books are essentially the same in their goals, short essays on important highlights in American History. Some of the same topics are covered in both books. Ambrose just did a MUCH BETTER job. Ambrose was a skilled writer and Historian by trade, Matthews is a gifted gabber. So my suggestion is to listen to Matthews on Audio, but buy Ambrose's "To America: Personal Reflections of An Historian". sunnycarcinoid I recommend this book, it is only 200+ pages and very well documented. It could be very good resource material for a civic class, American history class, and should be required reading for American's. This book is NOT negative, but delves into why we are like we are and not like anyone else in the world. Chris comes up with ten, uniquely American notions and they are very interesting. IMHO (in my humble opinion) this is very worthwhile reading! Senator John McCain is one of his contemporary examples, but Chris goes back to before the Revolutionary War for other examples. Five Stars Great book. History for ... Matthews' book is for people who know absolutely NOTHING about American history. ...

From "Savage" to Citizen Audiobook by Jason Wallace

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jason Wallace) — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 16:40:40 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: From "Savage" to Citizen Subtitle: How Native Americans Were Rewarded for Centuries of Struggle and Contribution Author: Jason Wallace Narrator: Jeff Raynor Format: Unabridged Length: 48 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-14 Publisher: JaMa Publishing Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: For centuries, most Native Americans lived in a state of limbo, neither citizen nor foreigner, at times, considered part of "domestic dependent nations," but never really having full rights. It was not until after their efforts in World War I that universal citizenship was given to Native Americans.

The Women's Rights Movement Audiobook by Shane Mountjoy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shane Mountjoy) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 23:60:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Women's Rights Movement Author: Shane Mountjoy Narrator: Talmadge Ragan Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-13-11 Publisher: University Press Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The women's rights movement grew out of the women's suffrage movement of the mid-1800s and also addressed other women's legal rights issues. The second wave of the movement, which promoted economic, political, and social equality, gained momentum in the 1960s and '70s, when such groups as the National Organization for Women fought for equal pay and laws banning employment discrimination. Clearly written, The Women's Rights Movement is an illuminating introduction to one of the most prominent reform movements of the last 40 years. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.

Summary of First Women by Kate Andersen Brower | Includes Analysis Audiobook by Instaread

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Instaread) — Thu, 26 May 2016 22:51:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Summary of First Women by Kate Andersen Brower | Includes Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Patricia Santomasso Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-26-16 Publisher: Instaread Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Summary of First Women by Kate Andersen Brower | Includes Analysis Preview: Kate Andersen Brower's First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies examines how women from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama have negotiated the personal and political challenges of being married to the president of the United States. The women who have served as first lady in the modern era have been very different. Jackie Kennedy was a style icon; Lady Bird Johnson was adamantly not one. Nancy Reagan was proud to give up her career in acting in order to support her husband's ambitions; Hillary Clinton extended her own legal and political career by working in Bill Clinton's administration. Rosalynn Carter liked attending cabinet meetings and being in the thick of politics; Michelle Obama has mostly disliked her time in the White House and has been waiting eagerly to return to civilian life. For all their differences, the first ladies share common experiences.... Please Note: This is key takeaways and analysis of the book and not the original book. Inside this Instaread summary of First Women Overview of the book Important People Key Takeaways Analysis of Key Takeaways About the Author With Instaread, you can get the key takeaways, summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience. Members Reviews: The spouse in the White House Summary of First Women by Kate Anderson Brower by Instaread is a comprehensive overview of a book about American First Ladies from Jackie Kennedy to Michele Obama, showing that the common experiences of presidential spouses often draws them together even when their spouses are from different political parties. The book focuses on the human dimension of being the spouse in the White House, and not the salacious details of scandals, making it an interesting read for anyone wanting to pull aside the curtain of history for a closer, personal look. Instaread books are great resources to help readers chose among the many books on offer. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review. Fascinating read! This is a Summary and Analysis about "First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies," a New York Times Bestseller, a candid and illuminating, first group biography of the modern first ladies by Kate Andersen Brower. It provides an inside look at life upstairs and downstairs at the worldâs most powerful address. This summary book provides the reader information on the Overview of the book, Important People, Key Takeaways, Analysis of Key Takeaways. This is a good quick read specially for those who don't want to dive in straight into reading all 400 pages of the original book. It will help you with your decision making whether or not to purchase the original book. I, for one, find this summary of the original book really fascinating. This is an excellent summary to say the least. I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review. How women have impacted the presidents Kate Andersen Brower's "First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies" examines how women from Jackie Kennedy to Michelle Obama have negotiated the personal and political challenges of being married to the president of the United States.

Who Cares? How to Reshape a Democratic Politics Audiobook by Joan C. Tronto

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joan C. Tronto) — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 22:47:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who Cares? How to Reshape a Democratic Politics Subtitle: Brown Democracy Medal Author: Joan C. Tronto Narrator: Tavia Gilbert Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-15 Publisher: Cornell University Press Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The 2015 winner of the Brown Democracy Medal, Joan C. Tronto, argues in Who Cares? that we need to rethink American democracy, as well as our own fundamental values and commitments, from a caring perspective. Asserting that Americans are facing a "caring deficit" - that there are simply too many demands on our time to care adequately for children, elderly people, and ourselves - she asks us to reconsider how we allocate care responsibilities. At the same time, while democratic politics should help citizens to care better, most people see caring as unsupported by public life and deem the concerns of politics as too remote from their lives to make a difference in this sphere. Tronto traces the reasons for this disconnect and argues for the need to make care, not economics, the central concern of democratic political life.

On the State of the Union (January 11, 1944) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:19:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: On the State of the Union (January 11, 1944) Author: Franklin D. Roosevelt Narrator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Format: Original Recording Length: 29 mins Language: English Release date: 05-20-15 Publisher: BN Publishing Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin D. Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, served as the 32nd president of the United States. He was a compelling orator who inspired millions with his "fireside" radio speeches during the Great Depression of the 1930s and his wartime addresses to the nation in the 1940s.

President John F. Kennedy's Last Address - Undelivered Audiobook by John F. Kennedy

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (John F. Kennedy) — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 16:40:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President John F. Kennedy's Last Address - Undelivered Author: John F. Kennedy Narrator: John Greenman Format: Original Recording Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: John Fitzgerald Kennedy (May 29, 1917 - November 22, 1963), commonly known as Jack Kennedy or by his initials JFK, was an American politician who served as the 35th president of the United States from January 1961 until his assassination in November 1963. Notable events that occurred during his presidency included the Bay of Pigs Invasion, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Space Race (by initiating Project Apollo (which later culminated in the moon landings), the building of the Berlin Wall, the Civil Rights Movement, and the increased US involvement in the Vietnam War. This undelivered speech was due to be given on November 22, 1963, to the annual meeting of the Dallas Citizens Council at the Dallas Trade Mart.

President Theodore Roosevelt's Last Address Audiobook by Theodore Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Theodore Roosevelt) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 13:53:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Theodore Roosevelt's Last Address Author: Theodore Roosevelt Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Theodore Roosevelt wrote this message on January 3, 1919. Both by its character and the circumstances of its publication, it's considered his final message to the American people. He sent it to the president of the American Defense Society, and it was read at a great mass meeting under the auspices of that organization in the Hippodrome in New York, on the evening of January 5. It was published on the morning of January 6, the day of his death.

A Concise History of the United States of America, Vol. V Audiobook by Henry Harrison Epps Jr.

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henry Harrison Epps Jr.) — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 10:50:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Concise History of the United States of America, Vol. V Subtitle: The Epic Story of Women in America! Author: Henry Harrison Epps Jr. Narrator: Ellery Truesdell Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-13 Publisher: Henry Epps Inc Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Womanhood is the period in a female's life after she has passed through childhood and adolescence, generally around the age 18. Puberty generally begins at about age 10, followed by menarche at age 12 to 13. Many cultures have rites of passage to symbolize a girl's coming of age, such as confirmation in some branches of Christianity, Bat Mitzvah in Judaism, or even just the custom of a special celebration for a certain birthday (generally between 12 and 21), like the Quinceañera of Latin America. Aphrodite, a classical image of youthful female beauty in Western art. The word woman can be used generally, to mean any female human, or specifically, to mean an adult female human as contrasted with girl. The word girl originally meant "young person of either sex" in English; it was only around the beginning of the 16th century that it came to mean specifically a female child. The term girl is sometimes used colloquially to refer to a young or unmarried woman; however, during the early 1970s feminists challenged such use because the use of the word to refer to a fully-grown woman may cause offense. In particular, previously common terms such as office girl are no longer widely used.

Visions of Progress Audiobook by Doug Rossinow

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Doug Rossinow) — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:45:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Visions of Progress Subtitle: The Left-Liberal Tradition in America (Politics and Culture in Modern America) Author: Doug Rossinow Narrator: Stephen Bowlby Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-21-12 Publisher: University Press Audiobooks Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Liberals and leftists in the United States have not always been estranged from one another as they are today. Historian Doug Rossinow examines how the cooperation and the creative tension between left-wing radicals and liberal reformers advanced many of the most important political values of the 20th century, including free speech, freedom of conscience, and racial equality. Visions of Progress chronicles the broad alliances of radical and liberal figures who were driven by a particular concept of social progress - a transformative vision in which the country would become not simply wealthier or a bit fairer, but fundamentally more democratic, just, and united. Believers in this vision - from the settlement-house pioneer Jane Addams and the civil rights leader W. E. B. Du Bois in the 1890s and after, to the founders of the ACLU in the 1920s, to Minnesota Governor Floyd Olson and assorted labor-union radicals in the 1930s, to New Dealer Henry Wallace in the 1940s - belonged to a left-liberal tradition in America. They helped push political leaders, including Presidents Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Roosevelt, and Harry Truman, toward reforms that made the goals of opportunity and security real for ever more Americans. Yet, during the Cold War era of the 1950s and '60s, leftists and liberals came to view one another as enemies, and their influential alliance all but vanished. Visions of Progress revisits the period between the 1880s and the 1940s, when reformers and radicals worked together along a middle path between the revolutionary left and establishment liberalism. Rossinow takes the story up to the present, showing how the progressive connection was lost and explaining the consequences that followed. This book introduces today's progressives to their historical predecessors, while offering an ambitious reinterpretation of issues in American political history. Critic Reviews: "A fresh and highly learned examination of an essential part of U.S. political history; one that offers illuminating insights for students into the important but frequently neglected topic of liberals, leftists, and the tortured relations between the two." (Eric Alterman, author of What Liberal Media?) "Visions of Progress makes an important contribution to historical scholarship by tracing a left-liberal tradition that defies easy categorization as either radical or reformist and by recognizing that tradition's key role in the political changes of the twentieth century." (Reviews in American History) Members Reviews: Too Easy On CP and No Mention of New Democrats The Popular Front collapsed because the Communists Party USA loyalty was to the Communist Party of the Soviet Union not to the people of the United States. The CPUPA was an agent of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union for its entire existence until Gorbachev cut of its funding in the late 1980s. Mr. Rossinow insinuates the decline of the liberal and left co-operation was the fault of the prejudice of the anti-communist liberals and radicals against their former Popular Front ally, the CPUSA. He claims they fell in-line with the "Red Baiting" of the Cold War. This is a tiresome New Left claim that has been continuously made from the 1960s to today.

McCarthy for President Audiobook by Arthur Herzog III

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Arthur Herzog III) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 08:54:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: McCarthy for President Subtitle: The Candidacy That Toppled a President, Pulled a New Generation into Politics, and Moved the Country toward Peace Author: Arthur Herzog III Narrator: Charles Henderson Norman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-14 Publisher: Leslie Mandel Enterprises, Inc Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: McCarthy for President: The words recall an endeavor both brash and quixotic, unpredicted and unpredictable, a political campaign of permanent interest to voters and historians alike. Even in defeat, the McCarthy movement racked up considerable success: the dramatic toppling of the president, pressure to initiate the Paris peace talks, the political involvement of most of the young generation, and a massive re-examination of the Democratic Party. Arthur Herzog's account is no mere chronicle, and his vivid writing captures all the color and spirit which imbued the "Children's Crusade" from its first startling success in New Hampshire to the chaos and agony of the Chicago anticlimax. Much of what seemed destined to remain unknown about this unprecedented and erratic campaign is brought to life in McCarthy for President, the first authoritative account of a movement that began, in McCarthy's own words, "to give the system a test". Members Reviews: McCarthy: a man of character What did you love best about McCarthy for President? I loved McCarthy the person-a political figure with tremendous character-very different than those cliché politicians who base every move on polls and strategic calculations. What other book might you compare McCarthy for President to and why? Not sure-but McCarthy almost reminds me of people from my father's generation: a "salt of the Earth" kind of guy! Which scene was your favorite? How McCarthy went to bed one night rather than stay up late to meet with an important political contributor-in general, I found his general unwillingness to solicit campaign contributions to be hilarious! If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? McCarthy: man of character Any additional comments? I was provided this audiobook at no charge by the author, publisher and/or narrator in exchange for an unbiased review. Great Description of Campaign Life Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, and I have. As someone who has worked on political campaigns, it was fun and nostalgic to hear about another one. What about Charles Henderson Normans performance did you like? I kept believing he was the author. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? It's fun to know how/why Johnson lost and how it changed the course of the Presidency. Any additional comments? I could "read" this one over and over I think. Note: I got this book for free from audiobookblast dot com in exchange for an unbiased review. Long title, good book with fast reading! McCarthy for President: The Candidacy That Toppled a President, Pulled a New Generation into Politics, and Moved the Country toward Peace is a long title! Almost as long as the book that is 9 hrs and 18 mins! When that i said i did not love this non fiction, i liked.

Understanding Susan Sontag Audiobook by Carl Rollyson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Carl Rollyson) — Mon, 10 Apr 2017 06:01:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Understanding Susan Sontag Author: Carl Rollyson Narrator: Lesley Ann Fogle Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-17 Publisher: Carl Rollyson Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: With the publication of Susan Sontag's diaries, the development of her career can now be evaluated in a more genetic sense, so that the origins of her ideas and plans for publication are made plain in the context of her role as a public intellectual who is increasingly aware of her impact on her culture. In Understanding Susan Sontag, Carl Rollyson not only provides an introduction to her essays, novels, plays, films, diaries, and uncollected work published in various periodicals, he now has a lens through which to reevaluate classic texts such as Against Interpretation and On Photography, providing both students and advanced scholars a renewed sense of her importance and impact. Rollyson devotes separate chapters to Sontag's biography; her early novels; her landmark essay collections Against Interpretation and Styles of Radical Will; her films; her major mid-career books, On Photography and its sequel, Regarding the Pain of Others; and Illness as Metaphor and its sequel, AIDS and Its Metaphors, together with her groundbreaking short story, "The Way We Live Now." Sontag's later essay collections and biographical profiles, collected in Under the Sign of Saturn, Where the Stress Falls, and At The Same Time: Essays and Speeches, also receive a fresh assessment, as does her later work in short fiction, the novel, and drama, with a chapter discussing I, etcetera; two historical novels, The Volcano Lover and In America; and her plays, A Parsifal, Alice in Bed, and her adaptation of Ibsen's The Lady from the Sea. Chapters on her diaries and uncollected prose, along with a primary and secondary bibliography, complete this comprehensive study.

The Last of the President's Men, by Bob Woodward Audiobook by Instaread

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Instaread) — Thu, 03 Dec 2015 00:12:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last of the President's Men, by Bob Woodward Subtitle: Summary & Analysis Author: Instaread Narrator: Michael Gilboe Format: Unabridged Length: 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-15 Publisher: Instaread Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book, and not the original book. Preview: The Last of the President's Men is a nonfiction work about Alexander Butterfield, an aide in the White House during President Richard Nixon's first administration, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Bob Woodward. This is the fifth book Woodward has written about the Watergate scandal. In 1968, Colonel Alexander Butterfield was an officer in the US Air Force stationed in Australia. Previously he served in Vietnam where he flew 98 combat reconnaissance missions, and before that he served as a liaison to the Johnson Administration for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Butterfield was a highly respected officer, on track to becoming a four-star general and possibly more. However, in order to advance, he was convinced he needed to be closer to the most important military action of the day, Vietnam, not stuck in Australia. The desire to move on from his current post motivated him to reach out to an old college pal, Harry Robbins "Bob" Haldeman, who was set to be chief of staff for the newly elected Nixon.... Inside this Instaread summary and analysis of The Last of the President's Men: About the author: With Instaread, you can get the summary and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, summarize, and analyze it for your convenience. Members Reviews: Interesting Read About Watergate Players Instareads are a modern day Cliff Notes. It's been a long time since I've read any Cliff Notes, but I remember them being a bit difficult to get through and it definitely took more than 15 minutes. This Instaread which summaries The Last of the President's Men by Bob Woodward focuses on Alexander Butterfield who was a presidential aide during Nixon's first presidential term. I am familiar with Watergate and many of the players, but Butterfield was new to me. The summary & analysis described Butterfield and his job in the White House and how he was a participant in the Watergate scene. I found it to be interesting and well written. I'm a busy person, so I don't know if I will take the time to read the full book, but I do feel that I've had a good history lesson by reading this. *I received this for free for the purpose of trying out & reviewing. My thoughts & opinions are my own. ~~ Life and exposure as Nixon's aide ~~ Who is the main focus of the original book? Alexander Butterfield, an aide to Richard Nixon. Butterfield left his military career in the US Navy in order to become an aide. As he got to know Nixon, he discovered how unpleasant he could be so although the two worked closely together they never had a bond like many other president's aides. He played a big part in exposing Nixon's hand in the Watergate scandal. In this Instaread summary (think DETAILED review) the reader is presented with an overview of the book right off the bat. This is then followed by bios and character analysis of the three main players: Richard Nixon, Bob Haldeman and Alexander Butterfield. What are the main themes running through the original? Ambition, corruption, deception, honesty, revenge, citizenship, surveillance and historical records. Instaread describes the original as written in a "clear, straightforward, journalistic style".

Stab in the Back (June 10, 1940) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 11:21:38 GMT

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To Congress on Yalta (March 1, 1945) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 01:23:27 GMT

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To Congress Requesting a Declaration of War (December 8, 1941) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 09:60:27 GMT

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On Inflation and Food Prices (September 7, 1942) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:14:02 GMT

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Democratic National Convention (July 19, 1940) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:33:33 GMT

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On Purging the Democratic Party (June 24, 1938) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:55:33 GMT

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On National Defense (May 26, 1940) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:40:25 GMT

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On the Fall of Rome (June 5, 1944) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 16:02:07 GMT

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On the European War (September 3, 1939) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 05:20:20 GMT

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The Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter Audiobook by Alan Axelrod

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alan Axelrod) — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 20:01:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter Subtitle: Forgotten Hipster Lines, Tough Guy Talk, and Jive Gems Author: Alan Axelrod Narrator: Rod Tienken Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Calling all Dapper Dans and Oomph Girls - take a ride through the American lexicon at its most inventive. The Cheaper the Crook, the Gaudier the Patter: Forgotten Hipster Lines, Tough Guy Talk, and Jive Gems explores the rich vocabulary of gangsters, hipsters, jazz musicians, and military personnel of the 1930s and 40s. Entries include definitions, etymology, and examples of usage. This delightful compendium celebrates the linguistic gems cut and polished during the Great Depression, World War I, and the postwar '50s - now forgotten or in danger of being forgotten. Editorial Reviews: Opening with a delightful anecdote about a brigadier general's irreverent response to a Nazi demand for surrender during the Battle of the Bulge, this audiobook explores the rich vocabulary of gangsters, hipsters, jazz musicians, and GIs from the 1930s to the 1950s. Rod Tienken expertly deploys his resonant voice to add tough-guy authenticity to his narration of these linguistic gems while maintaining a bouncy pace through carefully-researched definitions, etymology, and witty examples of usage. This compendium of American eloquence and linguistic inventiveness is sure to leave smiles on listeners' faces. Members Reviews: and the receiver was thoroughly delighted with the book Gave it as a gift, and the receiver was thoroughly delighted with the book! I MUST BE A CHEAP CROOK :o) Because much of the patter in the book was slang I grew up with in the forties. A lot of it is new, so I'm enjoying the book. Book arrived in condition described or better, and was timely.

In Time of War Audiobook by Pierce O'Donnell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Pierce O'Donnell) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 20:55:16 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In Time of War Subtitle: Hitler's Terrorist Attack on America Author: Pierce O'Donnell Narrator: Raymond Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In 1942, eight Nazi saboteurs were caught on American beaches after one turned the others in. The execution of the saboteurs was challenged in court but eventually upheld in the Supreme Court's ruling in Ex parte Quirin, a decision that has frequently been cited by the George W. Bush administration in support of its declared power to hold "enemy combatants" and try them by military commission. This use of Ex parte Quirin is clearly on the mind of O'Donnell, a former Supreme Court law clerk, in his narrative of the case, which argues that we should be cautious in applying it as precedence because the process by which it was decided by the Supreme Court was illegitimate. Critic Reviews: "A passionate defense of the Bill of Rights." (Publishers Weekly) "Addresses an important and emotional national issue, and if we cannot even debate it, then the Constitution is dead. Strongly recommended." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Civil Rights for All? Eight Nazi commandos landed on the American East Coast in June of 1942. Hitlers plan was to bring the War to mainland America through acts of sabotage. Rather than execute their mission, the leader surrendered the commando group to the FBI. In Time of War, by Pierce ODonnell, tells of how President Roosevelt was in tune with the publics fear of German domestic sabotage. The president decided that the commando operation was a military matter and that they should be executed, both to satisfy the public and let the Germans know that we would not tolerate espionage. The eight commandos were tried before a secret military commission. One of their appointed lawyers presented a writ of habeas corpus before the Supreme Court whom denied the motion and six of the defendants were executed. The author contends that the court was unduly influenced by President Roosevelt and they denied the defendants their most basic legal rights. The first half of the book does an excellent job explaining how civil rights are often sacrificed in time of war. The second half is too long, although it makes some interesting points about the Bush Administration denying the basic rights of Guantanamo and other terrorist suspects.

Third Inaugural Address (January 20, 1941) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 00:49:05 GMT

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State of the Union (January 7, 1943) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 11:14:39 GMT

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On the Home Front (October 12, 1942) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:43:12 GMT

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On Lend Lease (March 15, 1941) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 18:60:45 GMT

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On Sacrifice (April 28, 1942) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 03:29:60 GMT

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On the Recession (April 14, 1938) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 10:37:01 GMT

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On the Progress of the War (February 23, 1942) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 06:03:34 GMT

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President Richard M. Nixon's Resignation Speech to the Nation Audiobook by Richard M. Nixon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard M. Nixon) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:53:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Richard M. Nixon's Resignation Speech to the Nation Author: Richard M. Nixon Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-20-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 - April 22, 1994) was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961. Nixon made his resignation speech to the nation on August 8th, 1974. The following day, before climbing into a helicopter, he addressed the White House staff one last time. Read by John Greenman.

President Herbert Hoover's Last Public Address Audiobook by Herbert Hoover

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Herbert Hoover) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 15:29:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Herbert Hoover's Last Public Address Author: Herbert Hoover Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Herbert Clark Hoover (August 10, 1874-October 20, 1964) was the thirty-first president of the United States (1929-1933). Hoover, born to a Quaker family, was a professional mining engineer. He achieved American and international prominence in humanitarian relief efforts in war-time Belgium and served as head of the U.S. Food Administration during World War I. As the United States secretary of commerce in the 1920s under Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge, he promoted partnerships between government and business under the rubric "economic modernization". In the presidential election of 1928, Hoover easily won the Republican nomination despite having no elected-office experience. Hoover is the most recent cabinet secretary to be elected president of the United States as well as one of only two presidents (along with William Howard Taft) elected without electoral experience or high military rank. Members Reviews: Great speaker and understanding of world status Would you listen to President Herbert Hoover's Last Public Address again? Why? Each time I listen it makes more sense of how world economies depend on each other and how each country needs to keep the confidence of its people and other countries. The scores of countries that failed after manufacturing their own currency, borrowing heavily, and not balancing their budget. Sound familiar? What did you like best about this story? It was interesting to hear his take on the upcoming world problems leading to world war 2. He mentioned war could come soon. He really understood how difficult it was for countries to match currency and trade during these rough times. Hoover wanted to continue the gold standard and even include silver, but he did admit that someday we could get away from it. What does John Greenman bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I think he brings Hoovers candor out well and the difficulty in speaking without modern audio equipment. It sounds authentic. Whats the most interesting tidbit youve picked up from this book? How Hoover was gracious and respectful of the democratic party winning the election and for his fellow republicans to not be partisan but to support what was best for the american peoples welfare. Hoover was a true statesman. Any additional comments? I wish you would put "The Ordeal of Woodrow Wilson"by Hoover and "Freedom Betrayed" by Hoover and George H. Nash on audible.com

President Warren G. Harding's Last Public Address Audiobook by Warren G. Harding

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Warren G. Harding) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 05:26:20 GMT

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Breve storia degli indiani d'America [A Brief History of the Native Americans] Audiolibro

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Kelly) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:59:05 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> Titolo: Breve storia degli indiani d'America [A Brief History of the Native Americans] Autore: William Kelly Narratore: Valentina Palmieri Formato: Unabridged Durata: 2 hrs and 31 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-12-12 Editore: Area51 Publishing Valutazioni: 4.5 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: History, American Riepilogo Editore: Una completa rassegna della storia degli indiani d'America, dalle diffusioni dei primi americani in Nordamerica alla scoperta del Nuovo Mondo, dalla colonizzazione alla conquista del West. Se ami gli indiani d'America non perderti la loro tragica, eroica storia. A complete review of the history of the Native Americans, from the first Americans in North America to the discovery of the New World, from colonization to the conquest of the West. If you love Native Americans do not miss their tragic and heroic story. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian. Recensioni dei membri: molto bello ed interessante. per tutte le età. molto bello ed interessante. per tutte le età. l' ho finito in un giorno. a a a a a

A Call to Heroism Audiobook by Peter H. Gibbon

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter H. Gibbon) — Wed, 14 Apr 2004 04:42:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Call to Heroism Author: Peter H. Gibbon Narrator: Brian Emerson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: In A Call to Heroism, Peter H. Gibbon argues that heroic ideals are fundamental to the enterprise of American liberty and to the very fabric of our nation's culture. In tracing the evolution of our collective vision of greatness from the age of our founders to today's celebrity-obsessed media age, he concludes that although our reverence for these ideals may have eroded along the way, we now have a unique opportunity to forge a new understanding of what it means to be a hero, one that will fortify the next generation of American leaders as we engage the challenges that lie ahead. Gibbon believes that our multicultural society can be brought together through cherishing our history's exemplary men and women who have sacrificed for causes greater than themselves. These include not only traditional civic heroes such as George Washington but also heroes of ideas and conscience: scientists, educators, religious leaders, and activists. Gibbon also contemplates the meanings of seven monuments and artworks dedicated to heroes, including the Hall of Fame for Great Americans, Jean-Antoine Houdon's bust of Benjamin Franklin, and Mount Rushmore, to examine what these memorials say about the America of their time and what they mean for us today. A Call to Heroism is a provocative book full of insight and inspiration. Critic Reviews: "Gibbon [reminds] us real heroes are not celebrities but those whose lives are devoted to the highest ideals of society." (Edward O. Wilson, Harvard University Research Professor) Members Reviews: Sad but True This book makes a convincing argument that the traditional hero is a thing of the past. One who reads only half of this book may walk away feeling that the author has degraded his or her own personal heros. It might be a tough pill to swallow, but denying the accuracy of the argument is rather difficult. If you would rather blindly believe in your heros' greatness, and naively dismiss any flaws, then this book is not for you. On the other hand, if you're willing to accept how the information age is forced to humanize any semi-mortal hero, you might find it interesting what the new definition of heroism could become. Gird your loins for postmodern pedantics In these troubled times, I--not "society", or "culture"--but me *personally*--want to look to heroes for inspiration. I want to hear about their achievements amidst adversity. I want to hear how they overcame in situations much worse than the ones I commonly face. What I don't want is for some postmodern egghead to deconstruct the heroic into some cultural phenomenon designed to satisfy some impulse to pacify, unite and control. I was looking to be inspired. Instead, I got a college lecture, and not even a good one. By way of disclosure, I stopped listening at 15 minutes, the writing seemingly on the wall. If the author did a 180 after that point, my sincere apologies. Otherwise, stay away from this one unless postmodern deconstruction is your thing.

The Economics of Crisis Audiobook by Eliot Janeway

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Eliot Janeway) — Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:08:00 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Economics of Crisis Author: Eliot Janeway Narrator: James Cunningham Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This might have been called "The War Behind the War," for it concerns policy for management of the United States economy during World War II. The almost overnight shift from peace to a war footing after 8 years of grinding depression necessarily entailed economic policy that was controversial. This book established Eliot Janeway as one of the foremost writers on "the dismal science." (P) Books on Tape, Inc.

County of Sacramento v. Lewis: Case Briefing Audiobook by A. Biographer

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (A. Biographer) — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 04:42:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: County of Sacramento v. Lewis: Case Briefing Author: A. Biographer Narrator: 411 Audio Format: Unabridged Length: 4 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-17 Publisher: Locust and Honey Productions Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This book may change your life. Or it may not. Either way, you will become more informed about the 14th amendment of the U.S. Constitution!

Fire and Brimstone: The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Audiobook by Michael Punke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Michael Punke) — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:00:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fire and Brimstone: The North Butte Mining Disaster of 1917 Author: Michael Punke Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 03-10-16 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From the number-one international best-selling author of The Revenant - the book that inspired the award-winning movie - comes the remarkable true story of the worst mining disaster in American history. In 1917, the lives of a company of miners changed forever when the underground labyrinth of tunnels in which they worked burst into flames. Within an hour, more than 400 men would be locked in a battle to survive. Within three days, 164 of them would be dead. Critic Reviews: "Compelling if horrifying account of the fire and the trapped men is the heart of this yarn, its soul is Punke's historical contextualization." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Great narration A historical telling of the mine disaster in 1917. A man's lamp gets too close to a cable, the fire starts small but grows. Told from a third party perspective we can follow all the participants includes those inside and outside the mine. I found it to be interesting and informative, and the book also details the history of the mine and the community. It seems well researched, but it also goes off at a tangent slightly by providing information about unions and worker rights and jumps around in time to 1914 then back to 1917. Listening on audio I found this confusing. The narrator was excellent. He gives a straightforward telling of the book, as appropriate for the subject. But he doesn't make it boring. With a bit more editing and purpose this could have been better, but is well worth a listen.

Opening Fifth War Loan Drive (June 12, 1944) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 14:17:55 GMT

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Quarantine (October 5, 1937) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Fri, 22 May 2015 20:36:52 GMT

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At Madison Square Garden (October 31, 1936) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 03:09:21 GMT

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Fourth Inaugural Address (January 20, 1945) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 20:08:20 GMT

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Packing (March 9, 1937) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 20:02:37 GMT

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Democratic National Convention (July 20, 1944) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 18:00:08 GMT

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On the Armistice in Italy (September 8, 1943) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 15:60:56 GMT

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On Progress During the First Two Months (May 7, 1933) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 04:04:30 GMT

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On the Greer Incident (September 11, 1941) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 13:49:47 GMT

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On the Tehran and Cairo Conferences (December 24, 1943) Audiobook by Franklin D. Roosevelt

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin D. Roosevelt) — Wed, 20 May 2015 11:27:26 GMT

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President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Last Address (Undelivered) Audiobook

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franklin Delano Roosevelt) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 11:05:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Last Address (Undelivered) Author: Franklin Delano Roosevelt Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 03-06-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Franklin Delano (January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945), commonly known by his initials FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States. A Democrat, he won a record four elections and served from March 1933 to his death in April 1945. He was a central figure in world events during the mid-20th century, leading the United States during a time of worldwide economic depression and total war. A dominant leader of the Democratic Party, he built a New Deal Coalition that realigned American politics after 1932, as his New Deal domestic policies defined American liberalism for the middle third of the 20th century. FDR's last address was written for Jefferson Day delivery, April 13th, 1945 but was never delivered, since he died the day before.

President William H. Taft's Last State of the Union Address Audiobook by William Howard Taft

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (William Howard Taft) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 20:51:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President William H. Taft's Last State of the Union Address Author: William Howard Taft Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: William Howard Taft (September 15, 1857-March 8, 1930) was the twenty-seventh president of the United States (1909-1913) and later the tenth chief justice of the United States (1921-1930). He is the only person to have served in both of these offices. Riding a wave of popular support for fellow Republican Roosevelt, Taft won an easy victory in his 1908 bid for the presidency. In his only term, Taft's domestic agenda emphasized trust busting, civil service reform, strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission, improving the performance of the postal service, and passage of the Sixteenth Amendment. Abroad, Taft sought to further the economic development of nations in Latin America and Asia through Dollar Diplomacy and showed decisiveness and restraint in response to revolution in Mexico. The task-oriented Taft was oblivious to the political ramifications of his decisions, often alienated his own key constituencies, and was overwhelmingly defeated in his bid for a second term in the presidential election of 1912. In surveys of presidential scholars, Taft is usually ranked near the middle of lists of all American presidents.

President Harry S. Truman's Farewell Address Audiobook by Harry S. Truman

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Harry S. Truman) — Fri, 06 Feb 2015 16:01:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: President Harry S. Truman's Farewell Address Author: Harry S. Truman Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Harry S. Truman (May 8, 1884-December 26, 1972) was the thirty-third president of the United States (1945-53). As the final running mate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, Truman assumed the presidency on April 12, 1945, when Roosevelt died after months of declining health. Under Truman the Allies successfully concluded World War II; in the aftermath of the conflict, tensions with the Soviet Union increased, marking the start of the Cold War. Truman's administration decided to use atomic bombs on Japan in World War II; it oversaw the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and the creation of the NATO in 1949 and committed the United States to the Korean War in 1950. Members Reviews: Why NotPresent This in Truman's Own Voice? What made the experience of listening to President Harry S. Truman's Farewell Address the most enjoyable? The quality of the speech, but my mind kept wandering, wondering why the speech wasn't presented by President Truman himself. What did you like best about this story? Hearing a little moment in history. How could the performance have been better? Radio was alive and well when President Truman left office. Surely there are easilt accessible recordings of this speech in Truman's own voice. If you could give President Harry S. Truman's Farewell Address a new subtitle, what would it be? "Disappointingly Not Narrated by its Author" Any additional comments? Don't bother getting this recording.

Man On The Moon Audiobook by Copyright Group

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Man On The Moon Author: Copyright Group Format: Unabridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-09 Publisher: The Copyright Group Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: When Kennedy spoke of landing a man on the moon it seemed an impossible task "We do this not because it is easy but because it is hard". Man was space bound and Kennedy's goal was to achieve this on many levels; to show the Soviet Union that America was the pre-eminent Superpower, to give a boost to the military industrial complex and to rally America to a common purpose and goal. ©2009 Horse's Mouth; (P)2009 Copyright Group

Alimentazione e Cultura in Mesoamerica [Food and Culture in Mesoamerica] Audiolibro

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Davide Domenici) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:39:35 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> Titolo: Alimentazione e Cultura in Mesoamerica [Food and Culture in Mesoamerica] Autore: Davide Domenici Narratore: Daniela Bruni Formato: Unabridged Durata: 43 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-23-10 Editore: e-Soft s.r.l. Categoria: History, American Riepilogo Editore: Quando si pensa alle antiche civiltà del continente americano, come quella maya o azteca, si è soliti associarle a immagini di piramidi immerse nella foresta; difficilmente si pensa a come si nutrivano. Se in genere si fatica a riconoscere lorigine americana di molti cibi della nostra tavola, come patate, mais e pomodori, ancor più difficilmente si associano questi cibi alle loro originarie forme di preparazione e alle antiche culture alimentari di cui fecero parte. Questo audiolibro conduce, sul filo dei sapori, attraverso un universo alimentare e culturale radicalmente diverso da quello Europeo. E se viene considerato diverso oggi, che impatto ebbe al tempo della scoperta dell'America? Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

Fires of Faith Audiobook by Jimmy Gray

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jimmy Gray) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 06:39:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fires of Faith Subtitle: Christianity in America Author: Jimmy Gray Narrator: Don King, Joe Loesch Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 07-06-10 Publisher: Readio Theatre, LLC Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: From itinerant circuit preachers warning of eternal damnation, to the flamboyant radio evagelism of Aimee Semple McPherson, the age of American ferver ignited with diversity and power. Welcome to Fires of Faith, the historical audio collection. Chronicling the lives and times of a cast of characters both strident and spiritual, Fires of Faith takes the listener on an evocative journey through the U.S. religious movement, an era of sin, song, and salvation.

An Unfinished Life Audiobook by Robert Dallek

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Dallek) — Fri, 30 May 2003 23:45:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Unfinished Life Subtitle: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963 Author: Robert Dallek Narrator: Richard McGonagle Format: Abridged Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 05-30-03 Publisher: Hachette Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 231 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Here is the gripping story of Jack's transformation from an awkward speaker into a brilliant politician with irresistible charm. The audiobook carries us from Jack's work as a senator from Massachusetts, through the fiercely contested 1960 campaign against Nixon, and takes us on to the White House itself. An Unfinished Life also discloses for the very first time that Kennedy was far sicker than we ever knew. While laboring to present an image of robust good health, Kennedy was secretly in and out of hospitals through-out his life, so ill that he was administered last rites on several different occasions. Here is a vivid portrait of a man who, because he knew how close he was to death, lived as much as he could - sometimes hurting others in the process. Never shying away from Kennedy's weaknesses, Dallek also brilliantly explores his strengths. The result is a portrait of a bold, brave, human Kennedy, once again a hero. Critic Reviews: "Sets the historical record straight...pitch-perfect prose...hands-down the best biography of JFK...a truly remarkable achievement." (Douglas Brinkley, author of The Unfinished Presidency) "In this riveting tour de force...Dallek delivers what will most assuredly become the benchmark JFK biography for this generation...[He] is to be thanked for providing this thoroughly researched, well-sourced, responsible and readable biography that has for so long been wanting in Kennedy scholarship." (Publishers Weekly) "...riveting and well-documented biography." (New Yorker) "Richard McGonagle brings the president to life, mimicking the famous accents so well that his renditions of Kennedy speeches compare favorably to Kennedy's own renderings." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: A Great Biography - Neccessarily Disappointing Any biography of JFK is bound to be unsatisfying for the reason that is the title of this great biography, An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963. The abrupt nature of JFK's assassination in 1963 makes the hope and promise of his administration so much more frustrating for its loss. Dallek provides an exhaustive, if fleeting in the abridgement, review of Kennedy's life, from the family dynamics that preceded his birth to the day he died. He reaffirms all of Kennedy's failings and celebrates is triumphs. Narration provided by Richard McGonagle is very good, who when speaking lines by Kennedy, does so with the distinctive Massachusetts accent. This was actually annoying to me at first but I must say, grew on me to where I came to expect it as the book went on. I would very much like the opportunity to hear the unabridged version of this book but doubt if it would provide any more answers to the unanswered questions of why? Dallek deliberately avoids, to his credit but to my disappointment, any speculation about conspiracy theories with regard to Kennedy's death. Most amazing to me about this book were the revelations about Kennedy's unbelieveable medical problems and the lengths he and those around him went to conceal them and treat them. I highly recommend this book. Kennedy, whether you believe he was a great president or not, was a peacemaker and filled the world with hope for better days. Dry as a bone Dallek's overview of the Kennedy legacy is a political, not personal one.

A Young People's History of the United States Audiobook by Howard Zinn, Rebecca Stefoff

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard Zinn) — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 14:26:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Young People's History of the United States Author: Howard Zinn, Rebecca Stefoff Narrator: Jeff Zinn Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-14 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 75 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, slaves, immigrants, women, Native Americans, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in stories for young people. A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion volume to The People Speak, the film adapted from A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People's History of the United States. Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbuss arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers rights, womens rights, and civil rights during the 19th and 20th centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn in the volumes of A Young People's History of the United States presents a radical new way of understanding Americas history. In so doing, he reminds listeners that America's true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals. Members Reviews: An Inclusive History for Young People Howard Zinn's classic history of the US from the viewpoint of the Native Americans, slaves, and other underdogs has not only been revised for young people, it INCLUDES the history of young people; young sailors on Columbus's ships, young soldiers, young servants. This is an essential companion to the standard history we were taught in school. Zinn takes Churchills famous line, History is written by the victors, and turns it upside down. He writes, Every historians own ideas and beliefs go into the way he or she writes history, and he takes the view of more than just the conquerers and leaders. He gives a voice to the vanquished. In this young peoples version, violence of American history has not been whitewashed, but it has been made less graphic, and all has been simplified, though certainly not dumbed down. Jeff Zinns narration keeps it all clear and steers away from the strident outrage that could so easily creep in to the subject. Compellingly written and inclusive, this is a great listen. Amazingly Insightful! Thought you knew US history? Great listen for another perspective of our past. I'm going to use the book for lessons in critical thinking for my US History students! Balance to the official history When I read that an Arizona Senator was trying to have the full, original version of this book banned from classroom, I of course had to find out its content. Official history textbooks are valuable but grossly incomplete. Argument against the "People's History of US" was it's extreme leftist bias. I think that since we are talking about facts, that argument is noting more than partisan nonsense, since facts don't have bias, they just are. Now, it's true that the book paints a very dark and at times (or even often) appealing picture of United States and it's people but that's because like the other texts it presents selective information. DIFFERENCE is that not just one but time and time again, the author tells you this and points out that it's not the official version, or COMPARES events to the official version, therein letting you know it's not the ONLY version of the events. No book is a COMPLETE coverage of anything, history or filed or even a story. As such this book NEEDS to be part of every school's curriculum.

The Pirate Coast Audiobook by Richard Zacks

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Zacks) — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 22:10:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pirate Coast Subtitle: Thomas Jefferson, The First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805 Author: Richard Zacks Narrator: Raymond Todd Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-01-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 469 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Astoundingly, Eaton persevered, gathering a ragtag army, including eight U.S. Marines, and leading them on a brutal march across 500 miles of desert. After surviving sandstorms, treachery, and near death from thirst, Eaton achieved a remarkable victory on "the shores of Tripoli", as commemorated in the Marine Corps Hymn. His triumph gained freedom for the American hostages and newfound respect for the young United States, but for Eaton, the aftermath wasn't sweet. When he dared to reveal that the president had abandoned him, Jefferson set out to crush him. Critic Reviews: "Zacks has researched thoroughly, writes entertainingly, and shows a knack for sea stories and characterization. This is the book that Captain Eaton has long deserved." (Publishers Weekly) "Zacks does an expert job of explaining the diplomacy and machinations of the U.S. government....Where Zacks excels is in his research, quipping asides, and loving grasp of the subject" (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: EXCELLENT I am a huge fan of the Patrick O'Brian novels and have been looking for authors that write about that time period fiction or non fiction. This book hit the mark. It is well researched and well written. The authors meticulous research and writing style will lend itself well to educating future generations. He brings the story alive! The narrator is not the best (he is actually hard to listen to) but after you get into the story you do not notice or care. Amazing Unbelievable detail. Those who love history will thoroughly enjoy this book. You come to know the main character of this non-fiction in vivid detail. The stories of courage and patriotism during the birth of our nation is refreshing. Interesting History I Knew Nothing About This is a good story about events that are pretty obscure yet central to early American history. The book is paced well and keeps your interest. Characters are well-developed. I recommend this if you want to expand your knowledge of early American history. Great History! Really an entertaining book. This is one of the best listens that I have heard in a long time. I never knew this history before and would never have guessed that anyone could lead such an exciting and dangerous life in those times. The history was presented in such an interesting way that I laughed and cringed at the same time as the narrator presented the story. The story teller does an above excellent job in making the history come alive for the listener. A hero, a war with muslims, a slick president Richard Zack's second book about pirates and piracies, "The Pirate Hunter" being the first, is an excellent read. In command of the most fitting language he sets a standard for historical writing. His recollection of an almost forgotten historic affair is breathtaking. All of his conclusions are backed up by primary sources, which he quotes frequently. Among the surprising facts is not only that America forgot a truly unforgettable hero in William Eaton, but also that the conflict with the Muslim culture of slavery and piracy is not new. Thomas Jefferson's role in the aftermath of the described incident is surprisingly shameful and eerily modern and the author deserves much praise to identify and prove the president's conflict between political interests and moral, short-term and long-term interests.

Lone Star Nation Audiobook by H.W. Brands

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (H.W. Brands) — Thu, 12 Feb 2004 23:10:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lone Star Nation Author: H.W. Brands Narrator: Don Leslie Format: Unabridged Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 159 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: H. W. Brands tells the turbulent story of Texas through the eyes of a colorful cast of characters who have become a permanent fixture in the American landscape: Stephen Austin, the state's reluctant founder; Sam Houston, the alcoholic former governor who came to lead the Texas army in its hour of crisis and glory; William Travis, James Bowie, and David Crockett, the unforgettable heroic defenders of the doomed Alamo; Santa Anna, the Mexican generalissimo and dictator whose ruthless tactics galvanized the colonists against him; and the white-haired President Andrew Jackson, whose expansionist aspirations loomed large in the background. Beyond these luminaries, Brands unearths the untold stories of the forgotten Texans, the slaves, women, unknown settlers, and children left out of traditional histories, who played crucial roles in Texas's birth. By turns bloody and heroic, tragic and triumphant, this riveting history of one of our greatest states reads like the most compelling fiction, and further secures H. W. Brands' position as one of the premier American historians. Critic Reviews: "It's hard to think that the story could be better told." (Publishers Weekly) "Brands' impressive integrative account of the fabled Texas revolution of the 1830s relates key incidents and displays trenchant psychological insights, engraving both with the fundamental forces involved....[An] excellent, fair-minded chronicle." (Booklist) "The author is so conversant with the intricacies of his subject that he assumes a degree of familiarity in the reader....Of the legendary characters who died there, Mr. Brands is notably clear-eyed." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Texas: From Spanish colony to statehood As a native Texan and student of Texas history I have to give H.W. Brands credit for producing such a comprehensive narrative of the people and events that led to Texas's fight for independence from Mexico and annexation into the United States. I have never seen a better explanation of the role Andrew Jackson and the U. S. government played in these events. I would recommend this book as a 'must read' for anyone with an interest in Texas History. My only complaint is with the reader. Texas place names are famous for their excentricities of pronunciation. Hearing the reader repeatedly mispronounce the names of places like Bastrop, Brazoria, and San Jacinto, as well as his frequent mistakes with Spanish words and names,is like fingernails on a chalkboard to anyone familiar with the common pronunciations. A Pleasure for a History Buff As a relatively new resident of Texas, I learned immediately that the people here take their state's history seriously. I consider myself a history buff and have dabbled in Texas History, but I must say that the most comprehensive book I have seen to date is this one. It is not simply filled with arcane facts, but the narrator brings the period to life. An enjoyable read. More depth than expected, less breadth. I had expected a more wide ranging history of the state. Instead, I recieved an EXTREMELY detailed history of its devlopment around the Alamo fight time period. Good details on the players, and lots of material from the time period. But I was expecting it to cover a greater period of time. When I got to halfway through the second part of the download and was still hearing about the same people, I gave up.

The Federalist Papers AudioLearn Audiobook by AudioLearn History Team

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (AudioLearn History Team) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 06:19:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Federalist Papers AudioLearn Subtitle: US History Study Guides Author: AudioLearn History Team Narrator: AudioLearn Voice Over Team Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-27-13 Publisher: AudioLearn Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: This is a complete audio study guide of The Federalist Papers (1787-1789). Overview and Historical Background Key Terms, People and Events Detailed Discussion and Analysis Study and Essay Questions Review Quiz We will start with a general synopsis of the Federalist Papers, followed by background information and a listing of the important people, places and events. We will then go over a timeline. Following the timeline, we will discuss the main periods of the war and analyze them; this will be followed by questions for studying, questions to think about and finally a review test. Members Reviews: Outstanding introduction to The Federalist If you're having a hard time getting through The Federalist like I was, this is a good start prior to reading them. Concise, fact based study guide. A good summary Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It was a good summary, but just a summary. Would you recommend The Federalist Papers AudioLearn to your friends? Why or why not? I think there needs to be more detail, but this is a good outline so I would recommend it as an outline and a beginner lecture for more detailed study later.

Hallowed Ground Audiobook by James McPherson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James McPherson) — Tue, 25 Nov 2003 19:13:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hallowed Ground Subtitle: A Walk at Gettysburg Author: James McPherson Narrator: Grover Gardner Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-03 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 86 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Pulitzer Prize-winning Civil War historian James McPherson provides a historic tour through Gettysburg, one of our nation's most visited cities, and the site of the bloodiest and perhaps most consequential battle ever fought by Americans. Listeners will be transported by McPherson's meaningful reflection, historical description, and his intimate stories from his own experiences at Gettysburg. ©2003 James McPherson; (P)2003 Books On Tape, Inc. Critic Reviews: "This book is a very good thing in a remarkably small package." (Publishers Weekly) "The book is concise, sprightly, and full of personality...When readers have finished this book, the only way they can know Gettysburg better is by going there." (School Library Journal) "McPherson so articulately injects reminders of what the Civil War was about as to display the crystalline style that has made him one of our finest Civil War historians." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Nice for what it is. Had I never been to Gettysburg I don't think this book would have kept my interest. You need a visual image to relate to as the author takes you around the battlefield so I would recommend this to those who have at least a general knowledge of the battle or have visited the battlefield. The author does a nice job disposing of some myths and discussing some of the controversies in a consice manner so that in a relatively short listen he is able to be fairly comprehensive. Good Intro to Gettysburg If you are looking for a book to introduce you to Gettysberg, this is a good one. It balances anecdotes, 'myths', and background data with a solid day by day recitation of critical events. It doesn't get bogged down in unit designations, commander's names, and other 'enthusiast' minutiae. There are plenty of other books that go into the rich detail which many of us love. But before you dive in to that level, you have to know the basic geography and chronology of what happened. So again, this book or Jeff Shaara's Civil War Battlefields' (either the Gettysburg excerpt or the entire book) are a find place to start. A must listen! Even if you have never been to Gettysburg, and do not plan to visit there anytime soon, this is an audiobook that is definitely worth the listening time. You can almost picture what it must've looked like and been like back then. This book is full of both history and practical comments, like what is different about the area now and what existed back then. Excellent naration as well. Perfect for a Battlefield Tour If you are planning to visit the Gettysburg Battlefield, this is the book that you need to have with you! Listen to it before your visit and then have it ready as you make your way through the tour. A great guide if you know the area I started to listen to this before my most recent (2nd) visit, but b/c I didn't have a map and couldn't remember the layout, I quit in frustration. Having spent three days out there, hiking, biking and driving, I'm now greatly enjoying this download. The BOOK would be useful regardless, since you could refer to the map, but unless you have a good sense of the area, the DOWNLOAD could be very frustrating. The reader/author was perfect.

Brothers in Arms Audiobook by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anthony Walton

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) — Tue, 18 May 2004 08:54:34 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brothers in Arms Subtitle: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWII's Forgotten Heroes Author: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Anthony Walton Narrator: Richard Allen Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-04 Publisher: Books on Tape Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Together, Abdul-Jabbar and Smith interviewed the unit's 70 survivors and gleaned from them the story of this amazing band of brothers. The 761st operated under conditions of institutional racism that were as severe and evil as anything it might face on the battlefield. Yet, fighting with Patton at the Battle of the Bulge, it helped to turn back the German offensive. It even helped to liberate the concentration camp at Mauthausen. Abdul-Jabbar speaks to the honor, bravery, and dignity that characterized these men. Critic Reviews: "A wealth of visual and tactical detail about what it was like to work, and often live, on the inside of a tank.... While it will leave aficionados satisfied, this is military history that will prove compelling to anyone with an interest in black men's experience during the 20th century." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: The Greatest of the Greatest Generation In the genre of Stephen Ambrose and every bit as good. Yet in one critical way, it is much better. Brothers In Arms tells the story of the fighting men of the 761st tank battalion. The racism these men faced is presented in a straightforward and serious way as simply another aspect of their lives, albeit a gut-wrenchingly important one. There is no preaching or rhetoric in the story and it just simply kills me. In the historical context, it was like discovering a completely unrecognized enemy in the war, even though I have always known that racism was there. In the face of such degrading hardship from their own country it would be impossible for any man to accomplish what these men did if they did not have each other. Brothers In Arms really brings this home without even trying and has given me a deep and profound appreciation for the word Brother. All of this said, this book is not about racism in WWII, it is about the 761st tank battalion and the incredible fighting they did and the vital contribution they made to winning the war. It should be no surprise that Kareem Abdul Jabar produced this excellent book; he has successfully pursued excellence all his life. The story is clearly written. I find that often in Ambrose' books it is difficult to tell to whom or to what a particular character is referring to when they are speaking. Not so here. I found myself thinking about this book many weeks after listening to it. I have been filled with emotion and a sense of patriotism, which feels odd considering the treatment of these men. I cannot say enough in favor of this book, and more importantly, of the men of the 761st. MB Awsome ! I loved this book. I appreciate this book mostly for the fact that it allowed you to hear about how African Americans were treated. It is so sad that you had to hear about the mistreatment of our brave soldiers after they sacrificed so much. I enjoyed the wonderful first hand accounts of the events that these brave men experienced. Hats off to all the solders who had the courage to stand up against all odds. Great perspective I am changing my rating from 4 to 5 stars after listening a second time threw. I was not so interested in how black soldiers were treated in the southern USA, but it was and IS reality. I like the first person accounts this book has to offer.

Sterling Point Books Audiobook by Armstrong Sperry

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Armstrong Sperry) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:26:02 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sterling Point Books Subtitle: John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot Author: Armstrong Sperry Narrator: Benjamin Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 04-21-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Jones, a talented young captain, became an invaluable figure in America's fight for independence when he offered his sailing skills to the Continental Navy. In his barely seaworthy vessel, the Bonhomme Richard, he harassed British ships and commandeered their cargo, including desperately needed ammunition and uniforms. Sperry paints a vital portrait of this true American hero. Members Reviews: Can't recommend this book, Select a different source. Story and writing was not up to par. As a gift for a 5th grader, it needed better story telling. One of my favorite kids books Here is a story of courage, keeping to move forward even when people call you names, leadership, sailing, independence... one of my favorite kids books (lots of exciting naval battles). First read an old copy, from Landmark publishers (with great illustrations), but this reprint (minus the illustrations) is still great. Exciting Biography of John Paul Jones This is an interesting biography of John Paul Jones of American Revolution fame. It retains excitement for the young reader and provides good information on the subject. John Paul Jones was Scottish and was considered a traitor of his homeland for backing the American Revolution. In England was accused of being a pirate and not considered to be anything else. He was a great hero of the US but died in France unknown and in an unmarked grave. What happened inbetween is very interesting. 7th grade biography report My 7th grade son recently read this for a biography report for school. He enjoyed this. He said it was entertaining and kept his interest. He would recommend it to others.

VangoNotes for America Audiobook by Robert A. Divine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert A. Divine) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 06:02:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for America Subtitle: Past and Present, 8/e Author: Robert A. Divine Narrator: Brett Barry, Alyson Silverman Format: Original Recording Length: 10 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-06 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Study on the go with VangoNotes. Just download chapter reviews from America Past and Present, 8/e and listen to them on your mp3 player. Now wherever you are -- whatever you're doing -- you can study by listening to the following for each chapter of your textbook: ©2007, Pearson Education, Inc. Members Reviews: Wasting a lot of time finding chapters by numbers Would you consider the audio edition of VangoNotes for America to be better than the print version? It is very good, I think, except it's almost impossible to find a chapter by number without listening to the different recordings. How could the performance have been better? Arrange the recordings according to chapters so to be able to find them better without having to jump from one recording to another. This has caused my daughter to waste a lot of time finding the appropriate chapter. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No.

The Essential Lewis and Clark Audiobook by Landon Y. Jones, Editor

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Landon Y. Jones) — Thu, 18 Mar 2004 19:40:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Lewis and Clark Author: Landon Y. Jones, Editor Narrator: Peter Friendman, Tom Wopat Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-04 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Landon Jones has selected the most memorable journal entries left behind by Lewis and Clark, and edited them for all readers, those steeped in the lore of the expedition, as well as newcomers to the unforgettable journey. Editorial Reviews: The drive of discovery and lust for adventure have long been hallmarks of the American ethos, and perhaps no one has embodied that as well as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. With the oversight and great organization from respected editor and author Landon Jones, this recording presents some of the most memorable journal entries from two of Americas most famous explorers. And with veteran performers Tom Wopat and Peter Friendman giving life to Lewis and Clarks words, this audiobook is guaranteed to evoke an America that few today have ever experienced. Critic Reviews: "Juxtaposing entries by the precise and poetic Lewis with the earthy and enthusiastic Clark, Jones has provided a vivid panorama of an epic undertaking. An essentially digestible slice of history." (Booklist) "In The Essential Lewis and Clark, Landon Jones presents the highlights of an American classic by letting Lewis and Clark tell their story in their own words." (Dayton R. Duncan, writer and producer of Ken Burns' PBS documentary, Lewis & Clark) Members Reviews: Good, but maybe not as an audiobook This is an excellent selection from the journals, and the readers are great. You get a strong distinction between the gruff, no-nonsense Clark and the sensitive Lewis, and occasionally a third narrator breaks in to provide background information. The extracts are well-chosen and lengthy, so it doesn't feel too choppy. Still, I'm not sure that an audiobook is the best way to read Lewis and Clark. To enjoy the story fully I really wanted to follow their route on a map, but even the third narrator gives little information about exactly where they are at any time, so it's not possible to do that. There are times when you really want footnotes, too - L&C will describe strange animals, for instance, and you'll be trying to figure out what on earth they're talking about but can't. This is as good an audiobook of L&C as you could wish for - but I still recommend reading them on paper in an edition with lots of helpful notes. great book was a great book loved the detail on the experiences Lewis and Clark had from there journal entries

Crossroads to Freedom Audiobook by James M. McPherson

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James M. McPherson) — Fri, 12 Dec 2003 18:13:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Crossroads to Freedom Subtitle: Antietam Author: James M. McPherson Narrator: Nelson Runger Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-12-03 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Through historical newspaper accounts and the personal letters of soldiers, the events leading up to the battle and the battle itself are stunningly recreated. You will enter the mind of Robert E. Lee as he makes the fateful decision to cross the Potomac River and take the offensive. You will feel the frustration of Abraham Lincoln as he struggles to convince George McClellan to fight. And you will stand side-by-side with foot soldiers as the peaceful Maryland countryside explodes into terrifying, unforgettable carnage. In vivid detail and with remarkable insight, McPherson makes a convincing case that Antietam was the "battle that changed the course of the Civil War." The Pivotal Moments in American History series seeks to unite the old and the new history, combining the insights and techniques of recent historiography with the power of traditional narrative. Each title has a strong narrative arc with drama, irony, suspense, and most importantly great characters who embody the human dimension of historical events. The general editors of Pivotal Moments are not just historians; they are popular writers themselves, and, in two cases, Pulitzer Prize winners: David Hackett Fischer, James M. McPherson, and David Greenberg. We hope you like your American History served up with verve, wit, and an eye for the telling detail! Critic Reviews: "McPherson convincingly establishes the Battle of Antietam as the [Civil War]'s pivotal moment militarily, politically, and morally." (Publishers Weekly) "A fine study." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Far beyond the scope of the battle This excellent book is not a standard battle history of Antietam (called Sharpsburg by the South) -- it is an excellent summary of the war to that point, and why the battle was so important in shaping issues beyond the battlefield. It examines examining the changing moods of both North and South up to that point, their changing expectations, what they were willing to put up with in terms of sacrifice and casualties. There is no sense of inevitability to the North's eventual victory here; the war was at midpoint and at the time a strategic draw. And although Antietam was the single bloodiest day in American history, while not to be ignored, this is hardly its significance. As a Union victory, it gave Lincoln the political capital to finally issue the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in the Southern states. This changed the war decisively, rendering it a battle for and against slavery that it hadn't explicitly been to that point. For this reason it also foreclosed the possibility of any European recognition of the South, which was quite eminent and perhaps the South's closest means of drawing the war to a close in its favor. In addition to these strategic issues, McPherson is also quite good at drawing out several personalities involved in the battle. Lincoln's difficult balance in withholding his Emancipation Proclamation without some tangible Union success is explained thoroughly, some generals are described, various European reactions are explored -- but the character one remembers most is the ambivalent general of the Army of the Potomac, McClellan. It is an excellent study of failings and success in command, and failings and success in character. A nice civil war read If you are looking for a long and detailed analysis of the battle of Antietam then this is not the book.

VangoNotes for American History Audiobook by Robert A. Divine

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert A. Divine) — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 02:01:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: VangoNotes for American History Subtitle: 1865 to the Present Author: Robert A. Divine Narrator: Brett Barry, Alyson Silverman Format: Original Recording Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-06 Publisher: Pearson Education, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: History, American Members Reviews: Great explanation of US History These notes put our history into common understanding. Very easy to listen to and takes all concepts of history and puts them into reason. This would make an excellent camponion to a US History course.

Snowbound Audiobook by David Lavender

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (David Lavender) — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:40:06 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Snowbound Subtitle: The Tragic Story of the Donner Party Author: David Lavender Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-08 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: Trusting an overly optimistic guidebook, the Donner Party sets out for the Promised Land in May of 1846 - unaware that they're following only rumor-fueled speculations. But after betting their lives on a bogus shortcut, the starving travelers soon struggle to survive the November snows of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Praying for a miraculous rescue, 48 of the original 88 escape certain death by living off the flesh of their dead comrades. Twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, acclaimed historian David Lavender has penned more than two dozen histories - many still considered the definitive works on their subjects. Members Reviews: Great but Sad This book is great, especially because we are related to the author. The story is tragic, but really interesting. A good American history book for students. Well-illustrated with black-and-white photographs, portraits, and drawings, "SNOWBOUND: The Tragic Story of the Donner Party" is a succinct, well-written summary of the misfortunes of a group of American emigrants who were trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains during the winter of 1846-47. Lavender tells the story of survival of the desperate people straightforwardly, neither glossing over the grim facts nor candy-coating the truth. With no extraneous material, large type and big margins allow the reader to buzz quickly through the 87-page book. Although the book is directed at students ages 9-12, I feel it would hold the interest of an even wider audience; high school students reading below grade-level would find this book an easy read, without being made to feel spoon-fed. The nonfiction account follows the Donner Party from their departure from Springfield, Illinois through to the end, when the last survivors finally reached the promised land of California. Biographical information regarding many of the survivors recounts their assimilation into California society. Lavender treats the discrepant viewpoints of the many Donner Party historians of the last century and a half fairly and in a matter-of-fact way. Includes a bibliography and an index. History Brought to Life - finally! I use the book as a read-aloud for my US History students. This book gives and accurate and detailed account of the typical settler's journey to "the West." Students, of course, are entralled by the accounts of cannibalism, but the overall scope of "The American Dream" is what they walk away with.

Into the Rising Sun Audiobook by Patrick K. O'Donnell

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Patrick K. O'Donnell) — Wed, 14 Apr 2004 00:22:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Into the Rising Sun Subtitle: World War II's Pacific Veterans Reveal the Heart of Combat Author: Patrick K. O'Donnell Narrator: Jeff Riggenbach Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: These veterans were often the first in and the last out of every conflict, from Guadalcanal and Burma to the Philippines and the black sands of Iwo Jima. They faced a cruel enemy willing to try anything, including kamikaze flights and human-guided torpedoes. As O'Donnell explains in the introduction, most of the men in this book were at first reticent to talk. Over the course of the war, they had spearheaded D-Day-sized beach assaults, encountered cannibalism, suffered friendly-fire incidents, and endured torture as prisoners of war. Heroes among heroes, they include many recipients of the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and other medals of battlefield valor, but none bragged about it. As one soldier put it, "When somebody gets decorated, it's because a lot of other men died." By telling their stories, these men present an unvarnished look at the war on the ground, a final gift from aging warriors who have already given so much. Only with such accounts can the true horror of the war in the Pacific be fully known. Critic Reviews: "Those seeking the uncensored truth and a dose of military history will not be disappointed." (AudioFile) "A superior addition to World War II oral archives." (Booklist) "Succinct historical narratives help set the stage for these eyewitness accounts....This important work preserves these veterans' shocking and moving stories for generations to come." (Library Journal) Members Reviews: Vet accounts = 5 stars; Narrator = 1 star Another reviewer was correct; the stories from the vets were amazing, but the somewhat long-winded overviews at the beginnnings of the chapters were often said again later, word for word. Add to that the narrator's monotone, constant mispronunciation of the word "corpsman" (hint: it's CORE-man) and some sloppy editing and you've got something that detracts from otherwise excellent source material: the stories of the vets themselves. Overall, I found it worth listening to, but not a great audio production. 3 stars. World War II in the Pacific up close This books gives a view of World War II in first hand accounts stitched together by a narrative that puts the events in the larger context. It is realistic, wrenching and full of every day as well as extraordinary heroics that rangers, marines, paratroopers and others in the front line brought to the war in the Pacific. It is read in the same matter-of-fact tone that the people telling the events seemed to have. Hearing it makes it even more effective because it's like the you are hearing the men themselves tell their stories. A great audiobook. Great idea - terribly executed. Great idea - terribly executed. It is very repetitive covering the same ground two and sometimes three times. Also the intro says it is for Audible kids - the graphic descriptions of events within the stories being told by veterans is NOT something kids should be hearing in this way. Tedious and repetitive I really wanted to enjoy this book, but each anecdote started with the narrator describing what the eyewitness was going to say. Then the story from the veteran. You have to listen to the same story, twice.

Ask Not Audiobook by Thurston Clarke

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Thurston Clarke) — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 18:58:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ask Not Subtitle: The Inauguration of John F. Kennedy and the Speech That Changed America Author: Thurston Clarke Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-04 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 33 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." On the January morning when John F. Kennedy assumed the presidency and stood to speak those words, America was divided. Citizens around the world were torn by fears of war. Kennedy's speech, called the finest since Lincoln at Gettysburg, the most memorable of any 20th-century American politician, did more than reassure: it changed lives, marking the start of a brief, optimistic era of struggle against "tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself". Ask Not is a beautifully detailed account of the week leading up to the inaugural which stands as one of the most moving spectacles in the history of American politics. At the heart of the narrative is Kennedy's quest to create a speech that would distill American dreams and empower a new generation. Clarke's portrait of JFK during what intimates called his happiest days is balanced, revealing the president at his most dazzlingly charismatic (and cunningly pragmatic). As the snow gradually covers Washington in a blanket of white, as statesmen and celebrities arrive for candle-lit festivities, Kennedy, an obsessed perfectionist, pushes himself, his family, and advisors to the limit to create greatness, to find the words which captured what he most truly believed and, as it happened, which far outlasted his own life. For all who seek to understand the fascination with all things Kennedy, the answer is here. Ask Not explains the phenomenon to the heart and mind. Critic Reviews: "Clarke offers an excellent reconstruction of the details of that frigid, snow-encrusted day in January 1961....A valuable book worth making room for on the crowded Kennedy shelf." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: fair my expectation of the book was high but after listening, i will say it is ok

Black Fortunes Audiobook by Shomari Wills

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Shomari Wills) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 19:58:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Black Fortunes Subtitle: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires Author: Shomari Wills Narrator: Ron Butler Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Harper Audio Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The astonishing untold history of America's first black millionaires - former slaves who endured incredible challenges to amass and maintain their wealth for a century, from the Jacksonian period to the Roaring '20s - self-made entrepreneurs whose unknown success mirrored that of American business heroes such as Henry Ford, John D. Rockefeller, and Thomas Edison. While Oprah Winfrey, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Michael Jordan, and Will Smith are among the estimated 35,000 black millionaires in the nation today, these famous celebrities were not the first blacks to reach the storied 1 percent. Between the years of 1830 and 1927, as the last generation of blacks born into slavery were reaching maturity, a small group of smart, tenacious, and daring men and women broke new ground to attain the highest levels of financial success. Black Fortunes is an intriguing look at these remarkable individuals, including Napoleon Bonaparte Drew - author Shomari Wills' great-great-great-grandfather - the first black man in Powhatan County (contemporary Richmond) to own property in post-Civil War Virginia. His achievements were matched by five other unknown black entrepreneurs including: A fresh, little-known chapter in the nation's story - a blend of Hidden Figures, Titan, and The Tycoons - Black Fortunes illuminates the birth of the black business titan and the emergence of the black marketplace in America as never before.

An African American and Latinx History of the United States Audiobook by Paul Ortiz

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Paul Ortiz) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 20:42:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An African American and Latinx History of the United States Author: Paul Ortiz Narrator: J. D. Jackson Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Beacon Press Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: An intersectional history of the shared struggle for African American and Latinx civil rights Spanning more than 200 years, An African American and Latinx History of the United States is a revolutionary, politically charged narrative history arguing that the "Global South" was crucial to the development of America as we know it. Ortiz challenges the notion of westward progress, as exalted by widely taught formulations such as "manifest destiny" and "Jacksonian democracy," and shows how placing African American, Latinx, and Indigenous voices unapologetically front and center transforms American history into the story of the working class organizing against imperialism. In precise detail, Ortiz traces this untold history from the Jim Crow-esque racial segregation of the Southwest, the rise and violent fall of a powerful tradition of Mexican labor organizing in the 20th century, to May 1, 2006, International Workers' Day, when migrant laborers - Chicana/os, Afro-Cubanos, and immigrants from nearly every continent on earth - united in resistance on the first "Day Without Immigrants". Incisive and timely, An African American and Latinx History of the United States is a bottom-up history told from the viewpoint of African American and Latinx activists and revealing the radically different ways people of the diaspora addressed issues still plaguing the United States today.

Hidden Figures Audiobook by Margot Lee Shetterly

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Margot Lee Shetterly) — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 16:52:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hidden Figures Subtitle: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race Author: Margot Lee Shetterly Narrator: Robin Miles Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-16 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4750 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: The phenomenal true story of the black female mathematicians at NASA whose calculations helped fuel some of America's greatest achievements in space. Soon to be a major motion picture starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kirsten Dunst, and Kevin Costner. Before John Glenn orbited the Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as "human computers" used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets and astronauts into space. Among these problem solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation. Originally relegated to teaching math in the South's segregated public schools, they were called into service during the labor shortages of World War II, when America's aeronautics industry was in dire need of anyone who had the right stuff. Suddenly these overlooked math whizzes had shots at jobs worthy of their skills, and they answered Uncle Sam's call, moving to Hampton, Virginia, and the fascinating, high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory. Even as Virginia's Jim Crow laws required them to be segregated from their white counterparts, the women of Langley's all-black West Computing group helped America achieve one of the things it desired most: a decisive victory over the Soviet Union in the Cold War and complete domination of the heavens. Starting in World War II and moving through to the Cold War, the civil rights movement, and the space race, Hidden Figures follows the interwoven accounts of Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden, four African American women who participated in some of NASA's greatest successes. It chronicles their careers over nearly three decades as they faced challenges, forged alliances, and used their intellects to change their own lives - and their country's future. Critic Reviews: "Robin Miles narrates the true story of four black women whose work as mathematicians helped break the sound barrier, and set the stage for space exploration.... Miles warmly profiles these hard-working women and their significant contributions to a field still dominated by white men.... Miles's inflections, rhythm, and pace move the story forward in a fascinating timeline of events." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Black Herstory I am a fifty-seven year old black woman who was raised during the sixties and seventies. My father taught his children to learn about their roots and to hold themselves with dignity. I attended classes on African history in High school, but until now the story of black female mathematicians was completely unknown to me. This the story of young women of color who joined NACA before it became NASA in the war years.

A People's History of the United States Audiobook by Howard Zinn

bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Howard Zinn) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:38:33 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/727/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A People's History of the United States Subtitle: 1492 to Present Author: Howard Zinn Narrator: Jeff Zinn Format: Unabridged Length: 34 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 12-14-09 Publisher: HarperAudio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3713 votes Genres: History, American Publisher's Summary: A classic since its original landmark publication in 1980, Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States is the first scholarly work to tell America's story from the bottom up - from the point of view of, and in the words of, America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. From Columbus to the Revolution to slavery and the Civil War - from World War II to the election of George W. Bush and the "War on Terror" - A People's History of the United States is an important and necessary contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history. Critic Reviews: "Zinn's work is a vital corrective to triumphalist accounts." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Amateur hour in the production booth This has to be the most poorly produced audiobook of all time. With a work of this length - roughly 35 hours - I understand there are several challenges in putting everything together, but here it's like whoever was doing the recording wasn't even trying. Consider. 1) Starting sometime between the 90 minute and 2 hour mark, a number of obvious and jarring cuts, with the narrator dropping out suddenly, and then resuming speech in the middle of a different sentence. This issue seems to settle down after roughly the 5 hour mark. 2) Different audio levels for different recording sessions. After a cut, the narrator returns notably louder or quieter, and with a different level of white noise in the background. 3) At the 5 hour and 46 minute mark, the narrator says "hold on", and then engages in a conversation with the recording engineer, and this was never edited out of the final product. This means the publishers didn't listen to this audiobook even one time for quality control before putting it out in the wild. Shameful, and this is a product of unacceptably low quality. 2 stars for the wealth of content and Jeff Zinn's effort in recording well over 30 hours of speech, but minus 3 stars for a final product that could have been put together better by a motivated middle schooler. Horrible Editing Ruins Experience I was looking forward to listening to this audiobook, but as I worked my way through it, the horrible production quality ruined the experience for me. Jeff Zinn's narration is fantastic, the subject matter interesting, but there are numerous spots where the audio editor chopped off half of a word. On a long car trip, these jarring "jump cuts" were too much to tolerate. Did nobody quality-check this audiobook before releasing it? Narration SUCKS and poor production! The narrator sucks! The production was poor. I read most of the comments and was like it can not be that bad. They must have fix some problems because I did not hear a few that were mentioned through out the comments. The narrators voice gets loud then soft many times. Sometimes so soft that I have to crank up the volume and then all of a sudden the guy is screaming. I did find myself laughing at the way he tried to read people's names and when he was trying to read the writings from African Americans. Although the information was very good, it would have helped the book out if they add more chapters to break the information down.