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The 9/11 Commission Report
The Complete Report
Author: Reader: Multiple Narrators
It is changing the way America thinks about terrorism! The final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States includes the events of 9/11, a history of terrorism, and recommendations to improve security. A finalist for the National Book Award 2004, and an American Library Association Notable.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP1615, 9781598951615, $124.99
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Afghanistan in a Nutshell
Authors: Timothy Albone and Mark Hudson, Reader: Benjamin Soames

For centuries Afghanistan has been the playground of big powers, from Alexander the Great to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. It has been torn by internal strife and ideological differences. Yet Afghans, tribal though they may be, remain a proud nation. "Soames provides a warm but objective tone, making this audiobook more like a friendly newscast than a college lecture."—AudioFile

Audio Orig, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP5980, 9781615455980, $39.99
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The Age of American Unreason
Author: Susan Jacoby, Reader: Cassandra Campbell

Combining historical analysis with contemporary observation, this scholar dissects a new American cultural phenomenon: our infotainment addiction. From TV to the internet, she claims it's resulted in a lazy and credulous public, at odds with our heritage of reason and science. "One of those books you'll argue about as you [listen], then think about for months to come."—Entertainment Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP8595, 9781605148595, $64.99
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American Grit
What It Will Take to Survive and Win in the 21st Century
Author: Tony Blankley, Reader: Tom Weiner

American grit involves three things: a universal military draft, energy independence, and sharing our western values with the world. In his conservative manifesto, this columnist argues that these three components are vital to our nation'ssurvival against the threat from Islamist assault.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP6614, 9781433266614, $59.99
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Bad Samaritans
The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism
Author: Ha-Joon Chang, Reader: Jim Bond

A contrarian history of global capitalism. This provocative scholar argues against liberal economists who say that poor nations can only rise with unfettered capitalism and wide-open international trade. Arguing for justice and common sense, he contends that today's economic superpowers attained prosperity by protectionism and government intervention in industry. "Thought-provoking... Bond's narration is crisp and well paced... an easy and engaging book to listen to."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, KP9008, 9781606409008, $64.99
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Big Boy Rules
America's Mercenaries Fighting in Iraq
Author: Steve Fainaru, Reader: Patrick Lawlor

Traveling with a group of security contractors in Iraq, this Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter reveals in gritty detail the men who live by Big Boy Rules. He discovers what motivates these mercenaries to put their lives in danger every day. What emerges is a searing, revealing, and sometimes darkly funny look at the men who live and work on the battlefields of Iraq. "Meticulous and chilling... vivid reportage."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP8736, 9781608478736, $59.99
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Blackwater
The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army
Author: Jeremy Scahill, Reader: Tom Weiner

The secretive and powerful mercenary firm, Blackwater USA, is the world's fastest-growing private army, with forces capable of carrying out regime change anywhere on the planet. According to this journalist for the Nation, it performs quasi-military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and inside the U.S., yet we know almost nothing about it. "Liberal horror story... With his booming baritone reined tightly in check, Weiner coolly and calmly delivers the bad news."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP8304, 9781433268304, $69.99
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Charlie Wilson's War
The Extraordinary Story of the Largest Covert Operation in History
Author: George Crile, Reader: Christopher Lane

Audie Award winner. The most successful covert operation in the CIA's history gave billions of dollars to the Afghan freedom fighters struggling against the Soviets. But the scheme backfired, resulting in the rise of militant Islam. The movie stars Tom Hanks and Oscar-nominated Philip Seymour Hoffman. "This covert-ops chronicle is practically impossible to put down... superb."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Current Affairs, EP8342, 9781433268342, $79.99
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