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Title: Saving Israel

Subtitle: How the Jewish People Can Win a War That May Never End

Author: Daniel Gordis

Narrator: Robert Blumenfeld

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-28-10

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

The Jewish State must end, say its enemies, from intellectuals like Tony Judt to hate-filled demagogues like Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Even average Israelis are wondering if they wouldn't be better off somewhere else. A country which once restored hope to Jews world-over now feels itself slipping. Increasingly, Israelis wonder how much has really been accomplished and whether they ought to persevere.

Can Israel win the next military war for survival, whomever the foe? Can Israel defuse the demographic time bomb of a growing Arab population? Can Israel, a country that's come so far and sacrificed so much, keep up the will to fight? Daniel Gordis is confident his fellow Jews can renew their faith in the cause, and in Saving Israel, he outlines how. Gordis has written many popular personal essays and memoirs in the past, but Saving Israel is a full-throated call to arms. Never has the case for defending -- no, celebrating -- the existence of Israel been so clear, so passionate, or so worthy of wholehearted support.

Members Reviews:

Excellent!

As a politically conservative American, I do not agree with every idea floated in this fine book, nonetheless Gordis' book (Saving Israel) is a must-read for every American Jew, every Christian, as well as every non-Christian who is interested in Israel, the Middle East and the conflict in the Middle East. I go back and re-visit chapters from this book often. The narrator, Robert Blumenfeld, is superb.

Over promises and under delivers

An intellectual exercise that left me continually wondering what the author was going to propose. Left me without any practical outlook on what to do while it painted broad brush strokes about the challenges faced by current- day Israel. A most challenging topic that gives over to a disappointing delivery.

The narrator's vocal style was contrived and irritating.

Excellent!

This should be a must read for every one who is interested in world peace!!

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Title: The Dig Tree

Subtitle: A True Story of Bravery, Insanity, and the Race to Discover Australia's Wild Frontier

Author: Sarah Murgatroyd

Narrator: Catherine Milte

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 hrs and 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-04-10

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

In 1860, an eccentric Irish police officer named Robert O'Hara Burke led a cavalcade of camels, wagons and men out of Melbourne. Accompanied by William Wills, a shy English scientist, he was prepared to risk everything to become the first European to cross the Australian continent. A few months later, an ancient coolibah tree at Cooper Creek bore a strange carving: 'Dig Under 3ft NW'. Burke, Wills and five other men were dead. The expedition had become an astonishing tragedy.

Sarah Murgatroyd reveals new historical and scientific evidence to tell the story of the disaster with all its heroism and romance, its discoveries, coincidences, and lost opportunities. This is a spell-binding book.

Critic Reviews:

"Sarah Murgatroyd deftly captures the foolishness, suffering and hapless heroism of one of the 19th-century's least-known, but most epic, undertakings. I can almost guarantee that you will be biting your nails by the time you reach the Dig Tree of the title - and more than that I cannot say without spoiling this remarkable and addictive tale." (Bill Bryson)

"Conveys an experts grasp of her material. The Dig Tree is unlikely to be superseded...instinctive and convincing." (Times Literary Supplement)

"Sarah Murgatroyd was a splendid writer. This book is a masterpiece of exploration history - entertaining, trenchant, a marvel." (National Geographic)

Members Reviews:

The race to cross the Australian interior

This is a fascinating glimpse at early Australian history. The race to cross Australia and some of the characters and personalities involved. Extremely well written and narrated. Left one wondering about the pursuit of progress at any cost and the ego's of some of the early players in Australian history.

Essential Reading for Vistors to the Key Sites

I wish I had known about this book before my recent visit to many of the significant sites of the Burke and Wills saga; it would have made the journey much more enjoyable.

Entertaining History

Murgatroyd has done a superb job depicting in graphic detail the disaster that was Burke and Wills. A fascinating piece of Australian history.

Great History - the real truth!

Love learning about burke and wills - how amazing that they were basically jerks lol. It is incredible to think that not that long ago people were dying trying to find out what was in the centre of Australia. It is also amazing how ignorant they we were to our indigenous people. Had they valued their friendship and knowledge- they would have lived. Thanks to the theory of evolution that made white men think that they were inferior.

Good but not great

Good story but not amazingly great like others I have heard. Interesting facts within but very dry ( no pun intended)

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Title: Floods, Famines, and Emperors

Subtitle: El Nino and the Fate of Civilization

Author: Brian Fagan

Narrator: John Haag

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-22-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 34 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

Revised and updated 10 years after its first publication, Floods, Famines and Emperors remains the definitive account of how the world's best-known climate event had an indelible impact on history.

Critic Reviews:

"A clear, fascinating look at an aspect of climate studies - and of El Niño - mostly ignored by science." (Amazon.com review)

"Fagan describes the mechanisms and effects of El Niños, La Niñas and other far-reaching meteorological events and then discusses how several societies have coped with them. Could severe climatic change topple a modern civilization? 'No one force--overpopulation, global warming, or rapid climate change--will destroy our civilization. But the combination of all three makes us prey to the knockout blow that could.'" (Scientific American)

Members Reviews:

Potentially excellent, heavily flawed

I have no complaints about the actual text- interesting subject matter and the text is on the whole well written. Unfortunately, the well-written prose and fascinating facts are robbed of any interest by the turgid and monotonous narration. I found myself getting frustrated at how boring this otherwise excellent book was being made simply by a poor choice of narrator.

Meh.

Rambles alot. Doesn't seem to come to a conclussion. I normally like Fagan's work, but this...

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Title: Tibet - In a Nutshell

Author: Jonathan Gregson

Narrator: David Rintoul

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-09

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

'In a Nutshell', the new audiobook series from Naxos AudioBooks, continues with a fascinating history of Tibet.

Part of China for many years, yet with a clearly distinctive culture (with the central devotion of its people being to Buddhism and the Dalai Lama), Tibet has a unique character in the panoply of world nations. Here we have an independent view of its history and the customs and beliefs of its people - and a commentary on the current situation.

Editorial Reviews:

A comprehensive and concise snapshot of the country of Tibet. Anyone traveling to this mysterious and remote land, "at the roof of the world," would benefit from the thorough descriptions of geography and geology, flora and fauna, and the nation's political and religious strife. The production begins with poignant and atmospheric percussion and sacred chanting by the Tibetan Sherab Ling Monks, then flows to vivid descriptions of the harsh environment and climate, extreme altitudes, diet, customs, and dress. David Rintoul's modulated narrative pinpoints Tibet's contrasts and beauty with audible awe as he marvels at its many surprises. This sympathetic portrait of the plight of the Tibetan people and the Dalai Lama is underscored by Rintoul's gentle vocal elegance.

Members Reviews:

Good, but not great.

I would have preferred the 5 gallon bucket version of this book to the nutshell. Much of the information is extremely valuable but some of the information is obviously bias, and could use a deepening of cultural context. This book has a very English colonialist format. Tibet is so rich, it is hard to grasp in such a short snapshot, and you would be doing yourself a disservice if this is your primary source on this culture.

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Title: The Africans

Author: David Lamb

Narrator: Nelson Runger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 hrs and 27 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-30-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 16 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

David Lamb, critically-acclaimed author of The Arabs, spent four years in Africa as a news correspondent, traveling through 48 of its countries. Written in 1983, The Africans is a remarkable and very personal commentary on the people of this vast continent. It offers colorful, close-up views of presidents, peasants, guerilla leaders, and merchants while tracing a vivid history of one of the most varied populations on earth. Everyone interested in world cultures will find The Africans a fascinating experience.

©1987 David Lamb; (P)1996 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Would have been great 25 years ago

This would have been a great listen were it 1985 or so. The material is very dated and I expect Africa is very different now than it was 25 years ago when this book was written. It's based on the author's experiences in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Enough said.

Sad but true observation of Africa then

The more things change the more they remain the same. Africa now is not the Africa David Lamb wrote about yet some of the ailments that bedevilled it still exist - corruption, rulers with lesions of grandeur and unfulfilled potential. Bright spots have arisen in more democracy, greater access to international trade, a growing middle class, a free South Africa and a more engaged African Union. I would love a sequel looking at how Africa has performed since the last time he wrote this book!

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Titre: La Mémoire, l'Oubli, Solitude d'Israël

Sous-titre: L'enregistrement du débat public à Jérusalem, 2001

Auteur: Bernard-Henri Lévy, Benny Lévy, Alain Finkielkraut

Narrateur: Bernard-Henri Lévy, Benny Lévy, Alain Finkielkraut

Format: Original Recording

Durée: 2 hrs and 29 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 04-04-08

Éditeur: Frémeaux & Associés

Genres: History, World

Résumé de l'éditeur:

"On ne prend pas conscience comme on veut ! L'autre voie s'offre - l'unique - l'escarpée : aux sources, aux livres anciens, oubliés difficiles, dans une étude dure, laborieuse et sévère."

Emmanuel Lévinas

Israël étant né à la suite d'un martyre, celui de la Shoah, toute discussion politique, historique ou sociologique risque toujours de raviver la souffrance originelle. Israël, c'est aussi la culture juive, celle qui a enfanté la pensée judéo-chrétienne, celle qui a largement participé à l'histoire de la philosophie, et majoritairement inventé l'introspection. L'Institut d'études lévinassiennes, qui maintient l'exigence d'une tradition intellectuelle du plus haut niveau de pensée et de savoir - a relevé le défi de poser la question d'Israël d'un point de vue philosophique. Il propose dans ce grand débat devenu historique une réflexion croisée de trois des plus éminents penseurs contemporains : Benny Lévy, Bernard-Henri Lévy et Alain Finkielkraut.

Né du souffle philosophique d'Emmanuel Lévinas et destiné à en rappeler l'importance, l'Institut - fondé par les trois intervenants de ce débat et dirigé par Benny Lévy jusqu'à sa mort en 2003 - vit aujourd'hui sous l'impulsion de MM. René Lévy, Laurent Touil Tartour et Patrick Fabre. Il a pour objet de faire revivre la parole, celle qui ne confronte pas les cœurs mais qui se construit de la diversité des pensées et des écoles pour continuer d'actualiser la tradition philosophique dans notre modernité.

"D'où vient, inattendu, tellement attendu, ce petit peu de fraternité ? Je réponds sans hésiter : du regard paternel entrevu dans le texte d'Emmanuel Lévinas."

"Que s'instaure [...] un espace de pensée menée en commun, voilà qui ressemble à un petit miracle philosophique."

"Emmanuel Lévinas [...] nous a permis de surmonter nos préjugés mutuels sans pour autant combler la distance qui nous séparait."

(p) 2001 Institut d'études lévinassiennes - 2007 Frémeaux & Associés en accord

avec Alain Finkielkraut, Bernard-Henri Lévy et la succession Benny Lévy

© 2007 Frémeaux & Associés - Groupe Frémeaux Colombini SAS

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Titel: Achtzehnhundertachtundvierzig. Deutsche Geschichte des 19. und 20. Jahrhunderts (Teil 2)

Autor:: Golo Mann

Erzähler: Achim Höppner

Format: Unabridged

Spieldauer: 5 hrs and 2 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 09-28-07

Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG

Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 2 Stimmen

Kategorien: History, World

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Die Revolution von 1848 ist, so Golo Mann, "eine kummervoll, kläglich zu erzählende Geschichte", denn 1848 wurde "nicht zu Ende gedacht, nicht zu Ende getan". Doch Revolutionen, selbst gescheiterte, sind immer spannend zu erzählen. Und auch die Jahre der Restauration sind für Golo Mann essentiell. 1848 mißlang zwar die Einigung des Reiches und die Durchsetzung einer Verfassung, aber das politische Denken hatte sich in den Köpfen der Menschen festgesetzt. Und das Wichtigste passierte auf Nebenschauplätzen: Deutschland wuchs zur Industriegroßmacht heran, Preußen reifte zur zukunftsbestimmenden Größe innerhalb des deutschen Staatenbundes.

(c)+(p) 2007 Diogenes Verlag AG

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Title: The Spanish Armada (Dramatised)

Author: Kenneth Allen

Narrator: Edward de Souza, Paul Eddington, Francesca Annis, Clifford Rose, Ronnie Stevens

Format: Original Recording

Length: 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-20-07

Publisher: Ivan and Inge Berg

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

There have been many invasion threats to Britain. This programme dramatises one of the most potent: the mighty Armada sent by Philip of Spain against the navy of Elizabeth I and her sea captains, led by Sir Francis Drake. This is a crucial narrative of stirring history, relived with verve and freshness.

© and (P)1982 Ivan and Inge Berg

Editorial Reviews:

The Spanish Armadas disastrous invasion of England marked a seminal shift in European military might: one naval power confronted another, with Britain emerging the dominant sea power for centuries to come. Spains King Phillip II had lost his claim to Englands crown upon the death of Mary Tudor, his royal spouse. Marys successor, Elizabeth I, seemed an easy target: female, unwed, protestant, and heirless. Philip, however, would only see his power diminish, his hapless fleet outmaneuvered, out-gunned, and even looted under lantern light by the stealthy Sir Francis Drake. Sonorous and sprightly actor Edward de Souza hosts this lively reenactment of European sea-change. Francesca Annis shines as the newly crowned Elizabeth, capturing the regal composure and assertive rhetoric of a young monarch consolidating her power.

Members Reviews:

history as entertainment

I would like the dramatization more if the propaganda was muted slightly, the presentation less chauvinistic and facts respected. For instance, to say there were no English casualties is to ignore the huge mortality rate of the English soldiers, of whom half died of disease made worse by poor supplies and little food, during the mobilization. So many sailors perished during 1688 that England would have been incapable of further defense had it been necessary. Certainly, there were no sailors to man over half the vessels the crown requisitioned.

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Title: Children of War

Subtitle: The Second World War Through the Eyes of a Generation

Author: Susan Goodman

Narrator: Anne Dover

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 hrs and 35 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-19-06

Publisher: ISIS Audio Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

The novelist Susan Goodman, herself a child of the Second World War, wanted to commemorate and celebrate the experiences of a special generation before they were lost to history. When she appealed for stories, she was overwhelmed by the response. This remarkable book is the result, a rich tapestry of the dramatic, amusing, poignant, and everyday during the 20th century's greatest conflict, through a child's eyes. Its compelling first-hand stories reflect not only British life in the towns, suburbs, and countryside, but also the experience of those who arrived as refugees. Matter-of-fact, nostalgic, fresh, funny, tragic, evocative: these voices form a narrative that brings back to life an era that shaped a generation.

©2005 Susan Goodman; (P)2006 Soundings

Critic Reviews:

"A remarkable book on childhood recollections of the Second World War." (Mail on Sunday)

Members Reviews:

Excellent Personal Perspectives

This book was very interesting to listen to because it let the reader get a feel for the war experience from the down to earth perspectives of ordinary citizens caught in the fray. For those of us who have only seen the battles on History Channel, it made it all seem more real. There is a lot to be learned from the experiences of others. I admire the attitude and perspective of those she interviewed. I would like to know more.

Social history in the raw

Clearly read accessable and expansive in its' depth, this book is well worth listening to. It explores the social history of the 1930s and contrasts this with the experiences, tragic and funny, of children during the war. Most of the book is a reading of transcripts from the children who were there. The reader adds some variety to these by adding appropriate, (though occasionally unconvincing) regional accents. It makes you realise how lucky you've been. If you have an interest in British social history it is recommended

An excellent collection of childhood memories

An interesting and at times both humorous and sad read brilliant by the excellent and easy to listen to narrator Anne Dover

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Title: Cuba

Author: Joseph Stromberg

Narrator: Harry Reasoner, Peter Hackes, Richard C. Hottelet

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-06

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes

Genres: History, World

Publisher's Summary:

This island was once a clearinghouse for importing slaves into the New World. It later became one of the world's few remaining bastions of Marxism, proclaiming socio-economic equality. In both forms, Cuba has played a unique and dramatic role in American affairs. This presentation focuses on Cuba's economic and social upheaval, with special attention to how this has affected the United States.

©1991 Knowledge Products, Inc.; (P)1991 Knowledge Products, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Not so hot

I really wasn't impressed with the reader and the content was pretty drab.