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Abraham
A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths
Author/Reader: Bruce Feiler, Bruce Feiler

This interfaith portrait of the man God chose to be his partner helps us to better understand the patriarch of the world's three greatest monotheistic religions. He uncovers fascinating details of the man who defines faith for half the world. By the author of Walking the Bible. "Quietly brilliant... a passionate and prayerful argument for peace between faiths."—Booklist

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E5H275, 9780060872755, $14.95
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Alexander Hamilton
Author: Ron Chernow, Reader: Grover Gardner

A landmark biography of the witty, controversial genius who galvanized and scandalized this newborn nation. Includes his exotic upbringing; his military, legal, and financial exploits; his titanic feuds; his illicit romances; and his deathin a duel with Vice President Aaron Burr. An American Library Association Notable. One of The New York Times Book Review's Top 10 of 2004. "Comprehensive and superbly written."—Booklist

Abridged, 10 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E9X043, 9780142800430, $39.95
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Alexander the Great
Journey to the End of the Earth
Author: Norman F. Cantor, Reader: Bronson Pinchot

In this concise portrait of the great empire builder of the ancient world, a leading historian and bestselling author focuses on Alexander's personal life as well as his military conquests. An illuminating psychological rendering of this legendary figure whose puzzling personality greatly fueled his military accomplishments.

Unabridged, 1 Playaway, Biography, Historical Figures, EP6910, 9781433276910, $49.99
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Alexander the Great and His Time
Author: Agnes Savill, Reader: Nadia May

Over 2,000 years ago, this explorer and warrior left his mark on half the world. Hear about the great general who made his influence felt everywhere he went, from Europe and Asia, to the Middle East and Africa. The movie Alexander stars Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, and Val Kilmer. "Bridges both time and distance, fires the imagination... Savill and this production make a pleasure of audio history."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 9 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E9B396, 9780786183968, $39.95
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Alexander the Great: Lessons from History's Undefeated General
The World Generals Series
Author: Bill Yenne, with foreword by Gen. Wesley K. Clark, Reader: To Be Announced

The leadership, strategy, and legacy of the most celebrated military figure of classical antiquity. Undefeated in battle, Alexander the Great is considered one of the most successful commanders of all time. By the time of his death at age 32, he had amassed an empire that stretched from the Adriatic Sea to the Indus River.

Unabridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E8B953, 9781441729538, $29.95 This item is scheduled for release on 03/24/2010, but you may order it now for earliest possible shipment.
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Amazing Grace
William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
Author: Eric Metaxas, Reader: Johnny Heller

The remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833), a human rights activist, cultural reformer, and member of Parliament. At the center of this heroic life was a passionate 20-year fight to abolish the British slave trade. The movie Amazing Grace focuses on this man. "Heller takes full advantage of the author's humor, rich language, and clever ways of saying things."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E9X427, 9781400104277, ~~$34.99~~ Now $22.74
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The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin
Author: Gordon S. Wood, Reader: Peter Johnson

The stove, the bifocals, the kite-flying, the diplomacy: these factoids barely scratch the surface of Franklin. This groundbreaking study by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian investigates the man, the myth, and the roots of American character. Audie Award finalist. "Illuminating, accessible, and entertaining... [an] incisive portrait."—San Francisco Chronicle

Unabridged, 9 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E9Z886, 9781565118867, $34.95
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Anne Frank Remembered
The Story of the Woman Who Helped to Hide the Frank Family
Authors: Miep Gies and Alison Leslie Gold, Reader: Barbara Rosenblat

Miep Gies found Anne Frank's abandoned diary and brought the world a message of love and hope. For more than two years, the author and her husband helped hide the Frank family from the Nazis. Later she returned the diary to Anne's father. "Speaking in proud, proper, and warm tones, Rosenblat narrates the memoir... She easily affects just the right hint of a Dutch accent... heartbreaking story of courage."—Booklist

Unabridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E6X523, 9781598595239, $29.99
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Annie Oakley
Woman at Arms
Author: Courtney Ryley Cooper, Reader: Jonathan Reese

Will Rogers called Annie Oakley "the finest and truest of American women." The greatest markswoman who ever lived built herself from obscure beginnings into the best-known woman of her time. This classic 1927 biography traces Oakley's extraordinary journey, including starring in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Includes bonus PDF e-book.

Unabridged, 5 CDs, Biography, Historical Figures, E6M802, 9781400108022, $27.99
This item is scheduled for release on 09/29/2100, but you may order it now for earliest possible shipment.

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