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1967
Israel, the War, and the Year That Transformed the Middle East
Author: Tom Segev, Reader: James Boles

Israel's leading historian presents a detailed discussion of 1967's Israel-Arab war: what led up to it, what came after, and how it changed the cultures and the politics of the region. Drawing on unpublished letters and diaries, as well asgovernment memos and military records, he reconstructs an era of new possibilities and tragic missteps. "Persuasive and engaging."—The New York Times

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP7271, 9781606407271, $79.99
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American-Made
The Enduring Legacy of the WPA: When FDR Put the Nation to Work
Author: Nick Taylor, Reader: James Boles

During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt's revolutionary jobs program, the Works Progress Administration, put more than eight million Americans back to work – building roads and bridges, assisting after disasters, and providing hot school lunches. This is the first comprehensive look at the WPA. "This history lesson is so fascinating that all that's required in audio is a friendly pace and clear diction. Boles gives this and more."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP5505, 9781606405505, $79.99
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The Big Burn
Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America
Author: Timothy Egan, Reader: Robertson Dean

Against the backdrop of the horrendous western forest fires of 1910, the author of The Worst Hard Time tells how President Teddy Roosevelt and his chief forester created the idea of the national forests as a national treasure. The heroism of the forest rangers during these fires turned public opinion permanently in favor of the forests. "Tremendous tale... Egan brings a touching humanity to this story of valor and cowardice."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP9825, 9781441829825, $64.99
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Boom!
Aftershocks of the Sixties and Beyond
Author: Tom Brokaw, Reader: Robertson Dean

Riots and drugs, war and assassinations, feminism and the youth movement: the 1960s still resonate. The former NBC Nightly News anchor offers wise and moving reflections about people's lives during and since that time of high ideals and profound social and political change. By the author of The Greatest Generation. "Given the full treatment by the man with the golden voice, Robertson Dean... [who makes this] a treat for the ears."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP1213, 9780739371213, $64.99
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Conquering Gotham
A Gilded Age Epic: The Construction of Penn Station and Its Tunnels
Author: Jill Jonnes, Reader: David Drummond

The struggle to connect New York City to the nation resulted in one of the 20th century's greatest engineering feats: the construction of railroad tunnels into the city. This battle pitted the nation's mightiest railroad against Tammany Hall corruption, the forces of nature, and labor agitators. "Drummond's voice deserves five stars for tempo, understandability, and tone... The author's skill and a narrator perfect for nonfiction will delight lovers of true stories from the past."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP9954, 9781606409954, $64.99
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The Elephant and the Dragon
The Rise of India and China, and What It Means for All of Us
Author: Robyn Meredith, Reader: Laural Merlington

A compelling look at the major changes in store as America faces increasing competition from India and China. These nations have spurred a new "gold rush," a tectonic shift that affects both politics and the economy. The Forbes foreign correspondent predicts more change – and warns that the United States had better change, as well. "Thought-provoking and well researched."—Booklist

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP1831, 9781605141831, $54.99
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The Food of a Younger Land
The WPA's Portrait of Food in Pre-World War II America
Author: Mark Kurlansky, Reader: Stephen Hoye

A detailed picture of Depression Era Americans, through their food and how they planned and prepared meals. Through the Federal Writers' Project under the New Deal, authors of the time chronicled the eating habits, traditions, and struggles of local people. This audiobook evokes an era before fast food, home freezers, and supermarkets. "A genuine culinary and historical keepsake... extraordinary collection."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, History, Modern, EP6833, 9781615456833, $69.99
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