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Author/Reader:
Bruce Feiler
Bruce Feiler
Format: 5
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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
Item #: E5H275
ISBN:
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Author:
Samuel Eliot Morison
Reader:
Frederick Davidson
Format: 18
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A classic biography of Columbus written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author who retraced his voyage to the New World. "A splendid achievement and a lasting monument of American scholarship. The style is delightful and flowing, and the wholework is replete with beauty and humor...a supremely valuable contribution to the literature on Columbus."—The New York Times
Item #: E9B599
ISBN: 1599 A&B
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Author:
Ron Chernow
Reader:
Grover Gardner
Format: 10
CDs
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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
Item #: E9X043
ISBN: 9780142800430
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Author:
Norman F. Cantor
Reader:
Bronson Pinchot
Format:
Playaway
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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.
Item #: EP6910
ISBN: 9781433276910
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Author:
Agnes Savill
Reader:
Nadia May
Format: 9
CDs
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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
Item #: E9B396
ISBN: 9780786183968
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Author:
Bill Yenne, with foreword by Gen. Wesley K. Clark
Reader:
Paul Michael Garcia
Format: 8
CDs
(Unabridged)
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.
Item #: E8B953
ISBN:
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Author:
Eric Metaxas
Reader:
Johnny Heller
Format: 8
CDs
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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
Item #: E9X427
ISBN: 9781400104277
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Author:
Gordon S. Wood
Reader:
Peter Johnson
Format:
Playaway
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he 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
Item #: EP4129
ISBN: 9781616374129
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Author:
Gordon S. Wood
Reader:
Peter Johnson
Format: 9
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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
Item #: E9Z886
ISBN: 9781565118867
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Authors:
Miep Gies and Alison Leslie Gold
Reader:
Barbara Rosenblat
Format: 8
CDs
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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. Audie Award finalist for 2010. "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
Item #: E6X523
ISBN:
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Author:
Courtney Ryley Cooper
Reader:
Jonathan Reese
Format: 5
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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.
Item #: E6M802
ISBN: 9781400108022
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Author:
Peter Zheutlin
Reader:
Barrett Whitener
Format:
Playaway
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In 1894, to win a bet and to prove herself, she rode around the world on a bicycle, stunning everyone who underestimated what a woman could accomplish. Annie upended every Victorian notion of female propriety. Her story blends social history and high adventure into an unforgettable portrait of courage and tenacity. "She was a remarkable woman and well worth getting to know."—Booklist
Item #: EP7924
ISBN: 9781608127924
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Author:
Anthony Everitt
Reader:
John Curless
Format: 13
CDs
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This stunning portrait of the greatest emperor who ever lived makes for enlightening and engrossing listening. This historian brings to life the world of a shrewd political giant. A study of power and political genius, a vivid biography ofone of the most important rulers in history. "Fresh... lively retelling."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E9X191
ISBN: 9781428101913
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Author:
Benjamin Franklin
Reader:
Walter Costello
Format: 6
CDs
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The quintessential American citizen-activist relates his life, written as a letter to his son. Hear about this fascinating man from childhood until his first mission to England in 1757. In addition to the key role he played in early American history, this busy man invented the Franklin stove, bifocals, and lightning rods; formed a circulating library and fire department; and founded the University of Pennsylvania. Includes bonus PDF e-book.
Item #: E6M898
ISBN: 9781400108985
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Author:
Walter Isaacson
Reader:
Boyd Gaines
Format: 6
CDs
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Behind the portrait on the $100 bill is a phenomenal man, a great writer as well as a media baron, scientist, and diplomat, and a practical and ingenious statesman. He had an unwavering faith in the wisdom of the common citizen. Audie Award finalist. "Blessed with one of the most polished and easy-to-absorb voices in the audio business, reader Boyd Gaines does an outstanding job with [this] excellent biography."—USA Today
Item #: E6P365
ISBN: 9780743533652
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Author:
Michael Wallis
Reader:
Todd McLaren
Format: 8
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The baby-faced criminal, a deeply mythologized young man, became a legend in his own time and yet remains an enigma to this day. Moving beyond the sensationalism and the romanticism popularized by dime novels and the movies, this biographypresents an unforgettable portrait of this brief and violent life. "It's a story that twists and turns, and Todd McLaren maintains control expertly... [Wallis's] careful research and thoughtfulness show in every word."—AudioFile
Item #: E9X416
ISBN:
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Author:
Byron Farwell
Reader:
Simon Vance
Format: 15
CDs
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Explorer and inventor. Soldier and poet. Archeologist and diplomat. Sir Richard Francis Burton, the most versatile man of his age (1821-1890), was foremost an adventurer. He discovered Lake Tanganyika, translated The Arabian Nights, and made a dangerous pilgrimage to Mecca in disguise. This fascinating biography recreates the excitement of his achievements.
Item #: E9B9264
ISBN: 9781433269264
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Author:
John Masters
Reader:
Robert Whitfield
Format: 8
CDs
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His name has come to signify a lover. But not just any lover! This notorious womanizer of the 18th century was a charismatic rogue who – in his spare time – was also a lawyer, mathematician, poet, and spy, described as the mostcivilized man in Europe. The movie Casanova stars Heath Ledger and Jeremy Irons. "[Whitfield] clearly enjoys having an outrageous tale to tell."—AudioFile
Item #: E8B387
ISBN: 9780786173877
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Author:
Giacomo Casanova
Reader:
Benedict Cumberbatch
Format: 4
CDs
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Born in 1725 of Italian and Spanish parentage, the scholar and adventurer Giacomo Casanova traveled widely throughout Europe and Russia. But he is most well known for his womanizing – he just couldn't help falling in love! His eloquence and charm will not be lost on the listener either: the writing is remarkably modern, accessible, and funny.
Item #: E4X7574
ISBN: 9781934997574
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Author:
David Hackett Fischer
Reader:
Edward Herrmann
Format: 8
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Samuel de Champlain, soldier, spy, navigator, and explorer, founded New France (now called Quebec) and was its first governor. This fascinating biography celebrates the 400th anniversary of Quebec's founding. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Washington's Crossing. A 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book. "Hermann's reading is graceful and exciting, but the true appeal of the book lies in its depiction of a life that is simply extraordinary."—AudioFile
Item #: E8P953
ISBN:
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