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The Agency: A History of the CIA
- By: Hugh Wilford, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Hugh Wilford
- Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 416
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 355
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 352
There’s a fundamental tension buried within the heart of the CIA’s mission to protect the American people: between democratic accountability and the inherent need for secrecy. Ultimately, it’s US citizens who bear the responsibility of staying informed about what the CIA has done and continues to do. In these 24 engrossing lectures, explore the roles the CIA has played in recent American history, from the eve of the Cold War against communism to the 21st-century War on Terror.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Axe to Grind
- By MissBouquet on 05-26-19
- The Agency: A History of the CIA
- By: Hugh Wilford, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Hugh Wilford
Everything you wanted to know about the CIA
Reviewed: 09-05-22
Informative, Entertaining and sometimes Surprising. Well written, in depth history of the CIA. You will find things you suspected and things you may never have known. These lectures are well worth the time it takes to listen to them all
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The Law
- A Dresden Files Novella (Dresden Files, Book 17.5)
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: Jim Butcher
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,347
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6,791
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,778
Not every danger comes in the form of a mega-threat like a Titan. Some predators are a lot cozier...more personal. When one such creature threatens an independent tutor, Harry Dresden must shake off the blood and dirt of his most recent battles and rise to the occasion, even when it turns out that the new predator is far more dangerous and connected than first appearances would suggest.
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2 out of 5 stars
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meh, not worth the $30
- By Amazon Customer on 07-06-22
- The Law
- A Dresden Files Novella (Dresden Files, Book 17.5)
- By: Jim Butcher
- Narrated by: Jim Butcher
Butcher does Dresden a Solid
Reviewed: 07-15-22
a perfect rather light hearted romp back into the Dresdenverse. While coping with Murphy's loss and his impending betrothal Harry takes a hard luck case to help a tutor being sued by a greedy ex-con with a high paid lawyer. This story harkens back to the first few Dresden file books with Harry spending most of his time in good ol' PI mode with just enough Supernatural Shenanigans to remind you he's also a Wizard. Old and new enemies and friends make this an excellent listen
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Episode 1: Dead Or Alive & No Spill Blood
- Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
Two essential Oingo Boingo songs, "Dead or Alive" and "No Spill Blood," feature in this episode, which covers classic horror movies and lots of fun stories.Song Clips:“Dem Bones” - The Delta Rhythm Boys, Swingin' Spirituals (1960)“Insects” - Oingo Boingo, Nothing To Fear (1982)“No Spill Blood” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Dead or Alive” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Pictures of You” - Oingo Boingo, Good For Your Soul (1983)“Mama” - Oingo Boingo, Boi-Ngo (1987)“No Spill Blood” - Oingo Boingo, Boingo Alive (1988)“Dead or Alive” - Oingo ...
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5 out of 5 stars
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For an old school Oingo Boingo fan this is great
- By Brian R on 05-16-22
For an old school Oingo Boingo fan this is great
Reviewed: 05-16-22
deep dives into the songs and stories behind the songs of Oingo Boingo. I have been an Oingo Boingo since the mid 80s and even I learned some new things
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#1 in Customer Service
- The Complete Adventures of Tom Stranger
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin, Larry Correia
- Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 3,173
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,889
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2,882
Whether he’s underwriting for an overlord, or wearing a pocket protector in a pocket universe, Tom Stranger has just one policy: providing Quality Customer Service. No alien menace is too menacing, no galactic rift too rifty for the multiverse’s most-trusted Interdimensional Insurance Agent in these three brand-new adventures and two classic escapades.
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3 out of 5 stars
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First half good
- By Ben Koch on 01-07-20
- #1 in Customer Service
- The Complete Adventures of Tom Stranger
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin, Larry Correia
Another great run through the Multi-verse
Reviewed: 12-15-21
The first 2 adventures of Tom Stranger plus 3 new adventures. Lots of Satire and pop references. A definite book to listen to multiple times
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A Murder of Manatees
- The Further Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin
- Length: 2 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 12,023
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 10,590
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Story4 out of 5 stars 10,559
When half your galaxy is unexpectedly sucked into a black hole - when a hitherto-unknown species of space aliens lays waste to your home planet - when disaster rears its ugly head (or heads) - who can you call for faster-than-light appraisals and best-in-the-multiverse customer service? Just one man - Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent. In this latest chapter of his interstellar exploits, Tom is about to deliver a crushing performance evaluation to Jimmy the Intern when the unimaginable happens: The beloved Wendell the Manatee has been kidnapped!
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1 out of 5 stars
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like a lonely teenager wrote it.
- By J paslawski on 04-05-20
- A Murder of Manatees
- The Further Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin
Another great adventure on Tom Strange
Reviewed: 12-14-21
Great and Hilarious story. Lots of nerd culture references and inside jokes. Well worth the time to listen
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The Adventures of Tom Stranger, Interdimensional Insurance Agent
- By: Larry Correia
- Narrated by: Adam Baldwin
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 29,290
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 26,989
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Story4 out of 5 stars 26,982
Have you ever seen a planet invaded by rampaging space mutants from another dimension or Nazi dinosaurs from the future? Don't let this happen to you! Rifts happen, so you should be ready when universes collide. A policy with Stranger & Stranger can cover all of your interdimensional insurance needs. Rated "Number One in Customer Satisfaction" for three years running, no claim is too big or too weird for Tom Stranger to handle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Someone owes me a new keyboard
- By Aimee M on 05-24-16
So many great Pop references your head will explod
Reviewed: 12-14-21
From Firefly to Chuck Norris there are so many pop references you will be laughing throughout. I love Correia's other series but this is just a non stop fun fest with nerd culture references coming at you from every direction. Well worth the listen
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The Oriental Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
- Nine Adventures from the Lost Years
- By: Ted Riccardi
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
- Length: 13 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 261
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 234
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 234
Sherlock Holmes is dead--or so most of the world thinks. His fatal plunge over the Reichenbach Falls as he struggled with his archenemy, Moriarty, has been widely reported. But Holmes has escaped and is alive. In his immediate circle, only Holmes's brother, the lethargic genius Mycroft, knows of his survival. Even Dr. Watson thinks that the great detective is dead. Among his enemies, Sebastian Moran, Moriarty's chief henchman, knows of Holmes's probable escape and waits for their inevitable meeting.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not Doyle's Sherlock Holmes
- By LifetimeRoad on 05-13-12
- The Oriental Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
- Nine Adventures from the Lost Years
- By: Ted Riccardi
- Narrated by: Simon Prebble
a well done addition to the Holmes stories
Reviewed: 10-05-21
Written and performed remarkably well. These stories blend seamlessly into the Sherlock Holmes canon. If you are a fan of the Holmes stories then you won't go wrong with this book
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The Cryotron Files
- The Untold Story of Dudley Buck, Cold War Computer Scientist and Microchip Pioneer
- By: Iain Dey, Douglas Buck, Alan Dewey
- Narrated by: William Hughes
- Length: 9 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 66
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 66
The riveting true story of Dudley Buck - American scientist, government agent, and Cold War hero - whose pioneering work with computer chips placed him firmly in the sights of the KGB.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be taught in schools
- By Craig Copeland on 10-08-19
- The Cryotron Files
- The Untold Story of Dudley Buck, Cold War Computer Scientist and Microchip Pioneer
- By: Iain Dey, Douglas Buck, Alan Dewey
- Narrated by: William Hughes
An amazing look in computer history
Reviewed: 07-18-21
This is a very captivating look into the research and development that pioneered our modern computer world. The story of Dr. Buck shows quite a bit about how our modern world was created and shows that Dr. Buck is criminally understated in computer history
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War and World History
- By: Jonathan P. Roth, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jonathan P. Roth
- Length: 25 hrs and 1 min
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 404
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 355
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 350
This fresh and challenging inquiry into human societies takes a deep look at the effects and roles of war. As the most complex of all human endeavors, warfare - from ancient to modern - has spurred the growth of essential new technologies; demanded the adoption of complex economic systems; shaped the ideology and culture of nations; promoted developments in art and literature; and spread faith across the globe.
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2 out of 5 stars
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He should listen to some of the other courses.
- By Zacharia Gobah on 04-06-16
- War and World History
- By: Jonathan P. Roth, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jonathan P. Roth
A must for Military History buffs
Reviewed: 06-20-21
These lectures are a must for Military historians and amateur history buffs alike. From the prehistoric stone age to modern times Roth covers everything. I learned things that were surprising and informative and enjoyed every minute of it. Excellent lecture series
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Wild Cards I
- Wild Cards, Book 1
- By: George R. R. Martin - editor
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 18 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 2,649
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 2,391
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Story4 out of 5 stars 2,390
In the aftermath of WWII, an alien virus struck the Earth, endowing a handful of survivors with extraordinary powers. Originally published in 1987, the newly expanded saga contains additional original stories by eminent writers.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Dry Politics
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 02-24-13
- Wild Cards I
- Wild Cards, Book 1
- By: George R. R. Martin - editor
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
A classic book that just gets better
Reviewed: 02-27-21
I read this book back in the late 80s and have reread it multiple times. This is comic book superheroes in a real world with all the flaws and triumphs that includes. This series isn't for everyone however as there is definitely strong language, graphic violence and graphic sexual situations. If Game of Thrones is the Adult Lord of the Rings then Wild Cards is Adult MCU
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