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Title: Basketball Comes to Harlem

Subtitle: On the Shoulders of Giants, Volume 3

Author: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Narrator: Bob Costas

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-20-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

Best-selling author and NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes listeners on a tour through the segregated days of early basketball. Along the way, hoops icons like Charles Barkley, Julius Erving, and John Wooden share their thoughts, while broadcast legend Bob Costas narrates.

©2007 Union Productions/OSG, LLC; (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Kareem's On the Shoulders of Giants

I was going to attend an evening presentation by Kareem regarding the Harlem Renaissance and wanted to read the book first. Amazon's vendor got it out quickly and this was a very easy read. It was also inspirational and very informative about the era and some of the well known figures of the day. What great information on a Harlem community that most of us in America never new existed. My only negative, if you want to call it that, about his writing style is that he tends to repeat events in later chapters. It was not annoying though, as it helped you recall instances and people that had been discussed and now were relevant to new information being written about.

This could easily be a recommended book for teachers and students of American History.

Later his personal discussion was genuine, interesting, funny and very personal. Great job.

REALLY GOOD DEAL AND A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER

I enjoy reading, and I am happy to have this book as part of my collection. The product was in excellent condition when I received it.

Good book

This is a good book, but a great deal of information to take in. It surprisingly covers so much subject matter that is not even mentioned in the DVD under the same name that it is a bit deceptive. Overall, interesting and thought provoking.

More then basketball, a lesson in history!

A great book that goes into the history of the Black professional basketball players league, and a history of NYC Harlem. Harlem is where I grew up and it's an insight into what it was and had been during my growing up years.

Five Stars

Great read

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Title: Speaking of Freedom

Subtitle: The Collected Speeches

Author: George H.W. Bush

Narrator: George H.W. Bush

Format: Abridged

Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-13-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

Selections throughout Speaking of Freedom bring back the fascinating times of Lech Walesa, Mikhail Gorbachev, Vaclev Havel, and even Saddam Hussein - when we watched as the idea of freedom seemed to spread all over the world. It was a stunning time in world history, and the 41st President looks back on it all from his perspective as commander-in-chief, diplomat, politician, Navy pilot, and grandfather.

With his usual charm, self-deprecating wit and sharp perception, President Bush casts a wise look back on some of the most historic events of the 20th century. Through his words that motivated people all over the world to become involved in ideas that were bigger than themselves, George H.W. Bush shows us what it means to be Speaking of Freedom.

Members Reviews:

A review of one of the most crucial times in world history

I enjoyed this book much more than I expected I would. Bush was president at a crucial time in U.S. and world history. As the Soviet Union crumbled, the Berlin Wall fell, and the world seemed to scramble into new enemies and alliances, this is a fascinating exploration of exciting times for the planet.

The real gem here is the commentary by Bush 21 years or so after his presidency. Yes, you can see the speeches on YouTube or CSpan. But I learned most from the commentary of the aged elder Bush, in his own words. He reveals in this book that he was not certain at all that he would win the presidency, or even the nomination, as all polls put him in third place. He would often read the speeches before speaking, and would sometimes cry, since they were often emotional (and reveals that the Navy Hymn always makes him cry). He had a deep fear that he wasn't as good a speaker as Reagan, his predecessor.

He was hurt that many in the Republican Party criticized his Clean Air Act, as he considered himself an outdoorsman, thought the national parks was one of the best things the USA ever did, and wanted his party to be the one that protected the environment.

And he had always thought that the Romanians were the eastern block country most opposed to the Soviet Union, and when Lech Walesa in Poland started a movement, U.S. Attention immediately changed to support polish interests, which surprised many in the State Dept and Council on Foreign Relations.

All in all, very enjoyable. I learned a lot about this time in history.

Good choice

Depends upon the kind of books like to read. I thought it was good and enjoyed it very much. Price was good too

Filling a Gap

This is a much needed book for any student of the history of our 41st President's time in office. Until this book appeared, George Bush's most important speeches were not easily available in one place. From the pivotal 1988 convention speech through the Inaugural address, Desert Storm the key speeches are all here in one place with introductions that provide great setting and context.

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Title: Great American Speeches

Author: Thomas Jefferson

Narrator: Johns Dirks, Barrett Clark

Format: Abridged

Length: 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-30-08

Publisher: Saland Publishing

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

Historic American speeches by Jefferson, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph and others narrated by Johns Dirks and Barrett Clark.

©2008 Saland Publishing; (P)2008 Saland Publishing

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Title: Their Finest Hour (Dramatised)

Author: English Chamber Theatre

Narrator: Bob Sherman, Michael Jayston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-08

Publisher: The Copyright Group

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

Interspered throughout are readings from a selection of letters writtien by the men on the front line, charged with carrying out the decisions made by Churchill and Roosevelt.

Originally a stage play, this programme is performed by Bob Sherman and Michael Jayston, who played the original roles on stage with the English Chamber Theatre.

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Title: Paul Krugman in Conversation with Leonard Lopate

Subtitle: The Conscience of a Liberal at the 92nd Street Y

Author: Paul Krugman, Leonard Lopate

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-22-08

Publisher: 92nd Street Y

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

Listen to Paul Krugman's

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Editorial Reviews:

In this 2007 program from the 92nd Street Y, star economist and liberal provocateur Paul Krugman joins radio host and award-winning interviewer Leonard Lopate in a discussion about American economic history. Krugman states that he always had ambitions to be a historian and in The Conscience of a Liberal he got the opportunity to explain the widening income gaps of the 20th century. Krugman is opinionated and vivacious and it is easy to understand why he has excelled at classroom teaching over the years. Comparing the Bush Administration to the Nixon Administration, the economist does not shy away from the inflammatory statements that have made him such a controversial columnist for the New York Times.

Members Reviews:

I Came Sneering, and I Left Sneering

I came to submit myself to the cliche liberal mindset yet again, and I wasn't disappointed. This book becomes more dated as time goes by, but it did present cliches and fashionable mentalities that are still alive on the Left (such as moving to Canada if a Republican is elected) (to which I always reply, "What makes you think they want a dreg like you?).

Excellent Interview

The interview takes place before the 2008 Presidential Primaries were held, after Conscience of a Liberal was released. I got this because I wanted to get a feel for what that book was about prior to buying it. But the dialog with the interviewer is amazing on its own. Events after the book's release cogent to the election and Krugman's aspirations for the contenders are able to stand on their own. I listened to this in January 2011 after mid-term elections, making it very interesting to correlate to Krugman's more current editorials. I suspect that if a follow-up interview were held today, the buoyant attitude exuded by Krugman in this 2008 interview would be more subdued.

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Title: FDR Requests Declaration of War

Subtitle: The World War II in the Pacific Series

Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Narrator: Peter J. Fernandez

Format: Abridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-07

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

The editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica have created a collection of over 80 articles that tells the story of the Pacific Theatre of World War II, providing context and explaining the circumstances surrounding the pivotal battle for Iwo Jima. You will learn about the events that led up to the battle, the effect it had on the remainder of the war, and much more. Encyclopaedia Britannica explores the events, places, and people involved, in order to give you a more thorough understanding of the significance of that historic flag-raising.

In this edition, the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica examine FDR's request for a declaration of war.

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Title: The Decision to Use Atomic Bombs

Subtitle: The World War II in the Pacific Series

Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Narrator: Peter J. Fernandez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-07

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

The editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica have created a collection of over 80 articles that tells the story of the Pacific Theatre of World War II, providing context and explaining the circumstances surrounding the pivotal battle for Iwo Jima. You will learn about the events that led up to the battle, the effect it had on the remainder of the war, and much more. Encyclopaedia Britannica explores the events, places, and people involved, in order to give you a more thorough understanding of the significance of that historic flag-raising.

In this edition, the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica examine and chronicle the United States' decision to use atomic bombs.

Members Reviews:

good, however brief, summary of the events

Little new ground but an interesting take on President Truman and his advisers leading up to dropping the bomb and why it was never used again.

Brief Overview

I love reading or listening to things like this. History reviews or accounts often have so much excess stuff in them that it is hard to sift through and grasp what a subject is about. This audio does a great job of touching the essentials and helping someone realize why the Atomic Bombs were dropped and initial effect they had.

To the point.

Very much to the point and very informative.

At only 22 minutes, And 70 pence. Still worth the pennies.

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Title: MacArthur

Subtitle: Today the Guns are Silent: The World War II in the Pacific Series

Author: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Narrator: Peter J. Fernandez

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-07

Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

The editors of the Encyclopaedia Britannica have created a collection of over 80 articles that tells the story of the Pacific Theatre of World War II, providing context and explaining the circumstances surrounding the pivotal battle for Iwo Jima. You will learn about the events that led up to the battle, the effect it had on the remainder of the war, and much more. Encyclopaedia Britannica explores the events, places, and people involved, in order to give you a more thorough understanding of the significance of that historic flag-raising.

In this edition, the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica present MacArthur's famous speech: "Today the Guns are Silent".

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Title: Agent Zigzag

Author: Ben MacIntyre

Narrator: Anthony Head

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 57 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-17-07

Publisher: Orion Publishing Group Limited

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

Agent Zigzag is the untold story of Britain's most extraordinary wartime double agent. Genuinely courageous, able to withstand withering interrogations from both sides, Chapman was a dashing, charming, and fiercely intelligent man whose talents led to a single end: breaking the rules. He wore loud suits, drove fast cars, and had a woman in every port. Yet at the same time, he was, in his own way, loyal to his lover and their child.

This was a man who courted contradictions as much as he courted adventure. Inside the traitor was a man of loyalty; inside the villain was a hero; the problem for Chapman, his spymasters, and his lovers, was to know where one ended and the other began. In 1943, Colonel Tim Stephens of MI5 said of the story of Chapman: "In fiction it would be rejected as improbable". It is one of the most gripping untold stories of the Second World War.

Members Reviews:

brilliant

This really is a great story. Hard to believe it's true. I've listened to it twice now back-to-back, something I've never done with an audiobook before. That says it all.

Another great Espionage story

This is predominantly the story of Eddie Chapman, a man that the war brought out the very best in. His life of crime is put on hold to employ the same various criminal talents legally in the service of his country during a time of war. Although motivated by self-preservation initially, being stuck on occupied Jersey Island, his actions became undeniably altruistic towards his country, and his contribution in deceiving Germany's military intelligence (the 'Abwehr') invaluable. A natural risk-taker, a womaniser and a career-criminal, his story is fascinating, but the author is honest in his portrayal of the protagonist as a man with a dark side that sometimes came out in his actions. Another great historical documentary/drama from Ben Macintyre on a par in both quality and excitement to his other highly recommended book - 'Operation Mincemeat'.

outstanding

This terrific retelling of the exploits of Eddie Chapman, the wartime double agent, is extraordinary. Brilliantly read, the book is a joy for anybody with an interest in WW2 or spying but it is the relationships, between Eddie and spymasters, his various lovers, his friends who he betrays and his country that will keep you listening. Highly recommended.

Great romp

Brilliant reading by Head, the story is well written and the characters - particularly Zigzags German spy master are sympathetically written.

a real boys own story

An absolutely riveting read, you really couldn't make up a more extraordinary story. The character of Eddie would be quite at home in any spy thriller as would the the details of his amazing exploits. I found the workings of a secret agent's life in wartime fascinating and Eddie's larger than life character holds your attention to the end. The book is both highly entertaining and informative in equal measure - a good recommendation from Audible.

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Title: The Battle of Waterloo (Dramatised)

Author: Lawrence Wilson

Narrator: Nigel Lambert, Michael Burrell, Michael Sheard, David Strong

Format: Original Recording

Length: 1 hr

Language: English

Release date: 09-20-07

Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: History, 20th Century

Publisher's Summary:

It was the final and conclusive battle of the Napoleonic Wars, after Bonaparte returned from exile in Elba. This was the Duke of Wellington's famous victory, "a damned close thing". It is presented here in all its fury, excitement, and triumph.

© and (P)1981 Ivan and Inge Berg

Editorial Reviews:

Returning from Waterloo, the Duke of Wellington described his tortuous victory as "the nearest-run thing you ever saw in your life". Waterloo provided a breathtaking coda to the resurgent Napoleonic Empire and heralded the onset of British hegemony. Moreover, the battle remains a testament to the speed and chance with which history unfolds - Wellington, attending a royal ball when he learned of Napoleons advance, may well have lost had the Prussian military not shown up at the last possible minute to assist his beleaguered army reserves. This retrospective delivers primary-source reenactments from a star-studded cast. Nigel Lambert oversees the proceedings with silky-tongued eloquence. Michael Sheard imbues the French emperor with relentless confidence, while Michael Burrell brims with "by Jove!" incredulity as the defiant Wellington.