Mr. Gray
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The Discoverers
- A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself
- By: Daniel J. Boorstin
- Narrated by: Christopher Cazenove
- Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
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Daniel J. Boorstin, former librarian of the Library of Congress, gives a fascinating history of world civilization. From astronomical development, microscopes, telescopes, medicine, vaccines, genetics and map-making, the author delves into the discoveries of our world and the freedoms those discoveries bestowed.
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Warning! Abridged version.
- By jennifer w. on 08-26-19
- The Discoverers
- A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself
- By: Daniel J. Boorstin
- Narrated by: Christopher Cazenove
Outstanding
Reviewed: 11-21-24
This book was recommended by radio personality Ben Shapiro, and I could not agree more that it is a must-read. What an interesting book, and the narrator added to the cerebral and thoughtful nature. I would mention that the audio on this recording is incredibly low toned, and listening to it in the vehicle it’s incredibly difficult. It’s OK with headphones or at home with no background noise, but anything else and you’re going to have to turn it up so loud that you’re going to think you were going deaf!
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The Fall of Númenor
- And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-Earth
- By: J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley - editor
- Narrated by: Samuel West, Brian Sibley
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
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J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a ‘dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told’. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron.
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A dry compilation of old material, minus images
- By SC on 11-12-22
- The Fall of Númenor
- And Other Tales from the Second Age of Middle-Earth
- By: J.R.R. Tolkien, Brian Sibley - editor
- Narrated by: Samuel West, Brian Sibley
Fascinating
Reviewed: 01-26-23
If you are a fan of the Lord of the rings, and J.R.R. Tolkien in general, this is a must. Fascinating, and illuminating. I do not believe I will ever read the story, or watch the movies in the same way again I do wonder, however how J.R.R. Tolkien himself would have felt, being a, strict Catholic and a Victorian, that this book was comprised, edited and red by a homosexual and if he would’ve given his permission, assistance and blessing.
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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
- A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)
- By: Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
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Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this lively, insightful memoir about a mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.
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Great concept, interesting writing.
- By Kate on 11-03-17
- There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
- A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)
- By: Linda Åkeson McGurk
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
A Few Good Spots
Reviewed: 12-23-22
Woke environmentalism throughout, a few good reminders for parents, could have a should have been a 30 page booklet, not a book.
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How Conversation Works: 6 Lessons for Better Communication
- By: Anne Curzan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Anne Curzan
- Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins
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Regardless of age or occupation, conversation can be tricky. But like it or not, it's one of the most important things you do on a daily basis. Successful conversations help you advance professionally and make, maintain, and deepen relationships. Moreover, research shows that talking, when done on a substantive level, is correlated with a feeling of happiness and general well-being.In just six lectures, Professor Curzan teaches you key strategies that can dramatically improve your ability to converse with anyone, from strangers to supervisors.
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Good Discussion Maybe of Limited Use
- By Brett on 07-20-15
Just Ok
Reviewed: 06-09-22
This is more of an extended TED talk, and not the in-depth and hard-hitting material I’m used to from Great Courses. Don’t misunderstand, there are definitely some interesting and useful tidbits to be found in this lecture, however overall it was slightly disappointing. I do want to applaud the professor for not inserting her political leanings/agenda into the course. If one reads in between the lines, you can tell which direction the professor heavily leans, however, she does a great job of not forcing it down the audiences throats.
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The Storm of War
- A New History of the Second World War
- By: Andrew Roberts
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
- Length: 28 hrs and 36 mins
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The Second World War lasted for 2,174 days, cost $1.5 trillion, and claimed the lives of more than 50 million people. Why did the Axis lose? And could they, with a different strategy, have won? Andrew Roberts's acclaimed new history has been hailed as the finest single-volume account of this epic conflict. From the western front to North Africa, from the Baltic to the Far East, he tells the story of the war - the grand strategy and the individual experience, the cruelty and the heroism - as never before.
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A very interesting book with some shortcomings.
- By Mike From Mesa on 10-24-11
- The Storm of War
- A New History of the Second World War
- By: Andrew Roberts
- Narrated by: Christian Rodska
A Must Read. Period.
Reviewed: 04-04-22
What is arguably one of the most thoughtful and in-depth histories of World War II also happens to be one of the newest. This book will no doubt go down in history as one of the top number of historical recounts of the war, and will likely be included in bibliographies of great military institutions for the next hundred years. An absolute must read for anyone who has interest in the second world war, military strategy, or western and world history.
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Dare to Lead
- Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
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Brené Brown has spent the past two decades studying the emotions and experiences that give meaning to our lives, and the past seven years working with transformative leaders and teams spanning the globe. She found that leaders in organizations ranging from small entrepreneurial startups and family-owned businesses to nonprofits, civic organizations, and Fortune 50 companies all ask the same question: How do you cultivate braver, more daring leaders, and how do you embed the value of courage in your culture? This audiobook answers this question.
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Brené's Work Has Changed My Life
- By Maximus on 01-12-19
- Dare to Lead
- Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.
- By: Brené Brown
- Narrated by: Brené Brown
Critical Race Theory (CRT) & Deistic Therapeutic Moralism for Managers
Reviewed: 03-01-22
I was expecting yet another, “do this and you will succeed in business“ leadership book, and Brown did not disappoint. When I heard she loosely identified with American mainline Christianity, I was also not surprised by the distich
-therapeutic-moralism that has become so cliché and en vogue in the 21st-century West. What I was not expecting was to be force-fed neo post modern theories on power structures, victim statuses, and why everything IS actually all about your feelings. Brown does get a few things right, though the reader hast to wonder if not by accident; however, her layman’s analysis of perfectionism as a personality trait and the high value of self talk are among the few things she gets right. Other perspectives given by the author are in actuality correct, however, represent a grievously misguided recipe to arrive at the stated goal. My recommendation would be if you are one of the personality type/leaders that need to be re-energized occasionally by a self-help book, reach for one of the older brands that doesn’t have the modern frivolous accoutrements and worthless strap-hanger ideas.
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Anne of Green Gables
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: Rachel McAdams
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century.
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Amazing. Listen to this book.
- By Jennifer F. on 12-01-16
- Anne of Green Gables
- By: Lucy Maud Montgomery
- Narrated by: Rachel McAdams
Such a great story, and the performance was A++
Reviewed: 02-16-22
Wow. Grew up watching Anne of Green Gables and Avenly but the book was just as fantastic. I found myself imagining the actors and actresses for that film. I hope someone can get Ms Adams to read Anne of Avenly next.
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You Say You Want a Revolution?
- Radical Idealism and Its Tragic Consequences
- By: Daniel Chirot
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 6 hrs and 16 mins
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From the French Revolution of the 18th century to the Mexican, Russian, German, Chinese, anticolonial, and Iranian revolutions of the 20th, Chirot finds that moderate solutions to serious social, economic, and political problems were overwhelmed by radical ideologies that promised simpler, drastic remedies. But not all revolutions had this outcome. The American Revolution didn't, although its failure to resolve the problem of slavery eventually led to the Civil War, and the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe was relatively peaceful, except in Yugoslavia.
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Interesting Historical Perspective
- By Mr. Gray on 12-27-20
- You Say You Want a Revolution?
- Radical Idealism and Its Tragic Consequences
- By: Daniel Chirot
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Interesting Historical Perspective
Reviewed: 12-27-20
Interesting read, but the author definitely has a ax to grind. The author uses classical definitions of liberalism and conservatism; do not just assume you know what he means when he states these divisions. In addition, the author does not seem to except a worldview in which morality guided by religion has the ability to better modern societies. Finally, based on a few lines from the book, I believe the author wrongly places US President Donald Trump in the same vein as Adolf Hitler, Chancellor of Germany. Anyone who knows anything at all about history, and it’s not rushing to make a political point, knows that this comparison is absolutely historically ludicrous.
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Habit Stacking
- 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less
- By: S.J. Scott
- Narrated by: Greg Zarcone
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
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Discover: How to add dozens of positive changes to your daily routine. Want to improve your life, but don't have enough time? Right now you could easily think of a dozen ways to instantly improve your life. Odds are, these ideas will only take a few minutes apiece to complete. The problem? You might feel like there's not enough time to do all of them. One solution can be found using the power of "habit stacking."
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The Title is the Book
- By Debbie on 07-28-14
- Habit Stacking
- 97 Small Life Changes That Take Five Minutes or Less
- By: S.J. Scott
- Narrated by: Greg Zarcone
great buy
Reviewed: 05-20-16
The book is concise and easy to implement and I will be purchasing more of his books.
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Pitch Perfect
- How to Say It Right the First Time, Every Time
- By: Bill McGowan
- Narrated by: Bill McGowan
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
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Saying the right thing the right way can make the difference between sealing the deal or losing the account, getting a promotion, or getting a pink slip. It's essential to be pitch perfect - to get the right message across to the right person at the right time. In Pitch Perfect, Bill McGowan shows you how to craft the right message and deliver it using the right language - both verbal and nonverbal.
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Interesting Read
- By Tina on 01-28-15
- Pitch Perfect
- How to Say It Right the First Time, Every Time
- By: Bill McGowan
- Narrated by: Bill McGowan
Informative
Reviewed: 02-28-16
What did you love best about Pitch Perfect?
Good, usable information.
How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?
Nothing.
What about Bill McGowan’s performance did you like?
Great voice...you can tell he is a pro.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Laugh out load...multiple times
Any additional comments?
Yes...the guy is a total lefty/liberal; typical journalist claiming to be "unbiased" but yet somehow 'conservative bad, liberal good' bleeds through to the reader/listener
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