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Author:
Steve Gillon, Ph.D.
Reader:
Stephen Hoye
Format: 8
CDs
(Unabridged)
Assassination and war, strikes and Elvis, gold in California – these and other events changed us profoundly, and afterward nothing was ever the same again. Hear about ten of the most influential and important events in our past, events that shaped our national identity, culture, and consciousness.
Item #: E5R335
ISBN: 9780739333358
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Author:
Shant Kenderian
Reader:
Jason Collins
Format: 7
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Visiting Iraq in 1980, Kendarian's American citizenship didn't help him when Hussein invaded Iran and sealed off Iraq's borders to every man of military age. Including Shant. This memoir of war, starvation, imprisonment – even love – provides insight into a country and culture only hinted at in the headlines. "[He] writes matter-of-factly, with the stoicism of someone who has endured the seemingly unendurable."—Entertainment Weekly
Item #: E8B780
ISBN: 9780786157808
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Authors:
Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn
Reader:
Ron McLarty
Format: 5
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(Abridged)
September 11, 2001 touched us all in a spot that still aches. But as terrifying as it was for us, the situation was worse for the 14,000 people in the Twin Towers. This remarkable reporting feat captures the little-known stories of ordinary people who took extraordinary steps to save themselves and others. Audie Award finalist. Be sure and catch Nicolas Cage in World Trade Center. "Harrowing and heroic... Listeners will find it hard to turn away."—AudioFile
Item #: E5H565
ISBN: 9780060815653
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Author:
Stanley Weintraub
Reader:
Patrick Cullen
Format: 5
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The Battle of the Bulge has a reputation as one of the grimmest points of WWII. The devastating December, 1944, conflict between Hitler's forces on one side against Eisenhower's and Patton's involved some of the most intense fighting of the war. This audiobook recreates the dramatic, crucial narrative of ferocious battle. "A particularly poignant saga of men in war."—Booklist
Item #: E7B684
ISBN: 9780786166848
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Author:
Joseph Persico
Reader:
Harry Chase
Format: 5
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"War is hell," said General Sherman – but his famous observation is an understatement when one considers the carnage of WWI. This brilliant history traces the tragic last day of that famously wasteful war, when generals' willful ambition and idiocy resulted in the deaths of 11,000 men, more than died on D-Day. "He ably encapsulates the whole conflict... first-rate."—Kirkus Reviews
Item #: E5R518
ISBN: 9780739315187
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Author:
Gavin Menzies
Reader:
Simon Vance
Format: 11
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After 15 years of in-depth research, this historian makes the fascinating argument that the Chinese discovered the Americas a full 70 years before Columbus. He traces the voyage of an extraordinary fleet of Chinese ships whose mission was to unite the world in Confucian harmony – and ended up circumnavigating the globe a century before Magellan. "Bold feat of historical imagination... exciting."—Library Journal
Item #: E9B511
ISBN: 9781433255113
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Author:
Charles C. Mann
Reader:
Peter Johnson
Format: 9
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Everyone knows that Columbus brought civilization to the New World – right? No! According to the latest scientific findings, most of what we thought we knew about the Americas before 1492 is wrong, from agriculture and daily life, topopulation centers and land management. "Riveting and fast-paced... masterfully assembles a diverse body of scholarship into a first-rate history."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E8Z978
ISBN: 9781565119789
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Author/Reader:
David McCullough
David McCullough
Format: 5
CDs
(Abridged)
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author explores the events, people, and extraordinary moments of courage that led to the founding of our country. An eloquent story of that tumultuous year. Audie Award finalist and winner of a 2005 PublishersWeekly Listen Up award. "[He] narrates in a sonorous, grandfatherly voice, keeping his speech vibrant and engaging, as if he were simply telling a story."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E5P007
ISBN: 9780743540070
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Author:
Tom Segev
Reader:
James Boles
Format: 22
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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
Item #: E9X494
ISBN: 9781400104949
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Author:
William Weir
Reader:
Rick Turner
Format: 4
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This military historian considers the clashes that have had the most profound impact on world history – those most vital in shaping our civilization. Listed in order of their relevance to the modern world, they range from the ancientpast to the present day and span the globe many times over.
Item #: E4X105
ISBN: 9781593161057
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Author:
Heather Hasan
Reader:
Eileen Stevens
Format: 1
MP3-CDs
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Established on a culture of entrepreneurship as well as religious and political freedom, South Carolina's foundations might be seen as a microcosm of the founding of America. This compelling audiobook provides the background and history ofthis colony, which would become a major factor in the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War.
Item #: E1N392
ISBN: 9781423393924
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Author:
David James, Ph.D.
Reader:
Robert Guillaume
Format: 3
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The beginning and ending of life are deeply controversial moral topics with enormous stakes. Most people agree that it is wrong to kill humans. But numerous perplexing questions lurk beyond that agreement. This audiobook asks these hard questions and looks squarely at the possible, and possibly disturbing, answers.
Item #: E3B628
ISBN: 9780786166282
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Author:
Will Irwin
Reader:
Michael Prichard
Format: 11
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Telling the riveting story of history's largest airborne assault, this audiobook focuses on the British and American forces who, in September 1944, dropped three parachute divisions into German-occupied Holland. "Blood-and-guts combat set pieces; a tense espionage thriller; and a harrowing captivity narrative."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E9M423
ISBN: 9781400114238
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Author:
John Ferling
Reader:
Jack Garrett
Format: 10
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This fascinating picture of early American politics shows that "politicians then, as now, were driven by personal ambition." Follow the fast-paced narrative of the dramatic election of 1800, in which two Founding Fathers – and their parties – waged a fierce, bitter battle to shape the destiny of the young nation. "A rich tapestry... Enhanced by Jack Garrett's warm-voiced, deliberate narrative, the book gives the listener a real sense of what Adams, Jefferson, andBurr were like."—AudioFile
Item #: E8X480
ISBN: 9781419304804
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Author:
Stephen Tanner
Reader:
Raymond Todd
Format: 12
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The first complete military history of Afghanistan, from ancient times to the war waged by the U.S. after September 11. This mountainous land has served as a vital crossroads for over 2,500 years, for armies as well as clashes between civilizations, including the Greeks, the British, the Muslims, and the Chinese. Tanner presents a closer understanding of the history of these blood-soaked cliffs, boulders, and caves.
Item #: E9B476
ISBN: 9780786194766
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Authors:
Timothy Albone and Mark Hudson
Reader:
Benjamin Soames
Format:
Playaway
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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
Item #: EP5980
ISBN: 9781615455980
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Author:
Steven Brill
Reader:
Dennis Boutsikaris
Format: 6
Cassettes
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Tragedy, challenge, recovery. Find out how September 11 changed us in this powerful, sweeping narrative of America in the year after the terrorist attack. The award-winning reporter takes a tough look at how the country has coped, where ithas floundered, and the challenges that remain ahead. "Sprawling, panoramic account... formidable... sharp reporting and lively characterizations."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E6P260
ISBN: 9780743532600
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Author:
Paul Starobin
Reader:
Lloyd James
Format: 12
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Claiming that the "American Century" has passed, this seasoned journalist offers predictions for a new world order in which America is no longer number one. He explores five possible scenarios for the future, including chaos, global city-states, and world government. "James lends a down-to-earth, approachable tone to an involved text with many lines of thought. His delivery helps the listener navigate Starobin's posited new realities."—AudioFile
Item #: E9M315
ISBN: 9781400113156
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Editors:
Judith A. Bailey and Robert I. Cottom
Reader:
Brian Emerson
Format: 8
CDs
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Listen to these deeply personal letters between one soldier and the girl he left behind, set against the backdrop of the Civil War. This was the Civil War for many who lived it, viewed through the eyes of a courageous youth and an unforgettable young woman. "A gold mine... a rare find."—Plainfield Star-Ledger
Item #: E8B681
ISBN: 9780786196814
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Author:
Brian Latell
Reader:
Stefan Rudnicki
Format: 9
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After Fidel – what? Who? A former top CIA officer and Cuba expert focuses on the relationship between the Cuban leader and his brother Raul, who have collaborated in policymaking and divided responsibilities for decades. Hear what kind of leader the younger brother and designated successor will be and how U.S.-Cuban relations might be affected.
Item #: E9B128
ISBN: 9780786161287
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