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Title: American Inquisition

Subtitle: The Hunt for Japanese American Disloyalty in World War II

Author: Eric L. Muller

Narrator: David Henry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-06-14

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

When the U.S. government forced 70,000 American citizens of Japanese ancestry into internment camps in 1942, it created administrative tribunals to pass judgment on who was loyal and who was disloyal. In American Inquisition, Eric Muller relates the untold story of exactly how military and civilian bureaucrats judged these tens of thousands of American citizens during wartime. Some citizens were deemed loyal and were freed, but one in four was declared disloyal to America and condemned to repressive segregation in the camps or barred from war-related jobs.

Using cultural and religious affiliations as indicators of Americans' loyalties, the far-reaching bureaucratic decisions often reflected the agendas of the agencies that performed them rather than the actual allegiances or threats posed by the citizens being judged, Muller explains. American Inquisition is the only study of the Japanese American internment to examine the complex inner workings of the most draconian system of loyalty screening that the American government has ever deployed against its own citizens. At a time when our nation again finds itself beset by worries about an "enemy within" considered identifiable by race or religion, this volume offers crucial lessons from a recent and disastrous history.

Members Reviews:

very nice book

Would you listen to American Inquisition again? Why?

I don't think i will listen again to this book. there is no depth for the facts in this book

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked the ending where the main issue that the loyalty was investigated and not the danger the Japanese American may impose.

What aspect of David Henrys performance would you have changed?

The reading should be more compelling and in some parts more involved.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

no

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Title: Westerners

Subtitle: Candid and Historic Interviews

Author: Jean Henry Mead

Narrator: Paul J McSorley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-20-13

Publisher: Medallion Books

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

This volume of candid interviews contains a sampling of hundreds conducted by Jean Henry Mead over a thirty-year period. Among them are photographers, artists, writers, ranchers, politicians, ranch hands, bunkhouse publisher, country singer, museum curator, and the nation's oldest talk show host.

The West is their common denominator. Whether they wrote about the West, painted or photographed it; represented it in congress, ranched it, herded cows and sheep across it; originated or migrated here is unimportant. They have all been Extraordinary Westerners. Among those interviewed are Louis L'Amour, Chris LeDoux, A.B. Guthrie, Jr.; Jeanne Williams, Dick Cheney, Bill Cody, Will Henry and a host of others.

Members Reviews:

An Inspiring Collection

In this inspiring collection, Wyoming's Jean Henry Mead interviews ranchers, photographers, artists, writers, and politicians, from Louis L'mour to the Simpsons (Senator Al Simpson). These carefully chosen people represent the rugged individualism and courage that marks the West. The book is intriguing from a historic perspective, for it takes an in depth look at westerners like aviatrix Lucile Wright and Harold McCracken, original curator of the Buffalo Bill Museum in Cody. If you are a history buff or simply a lover of the Old West, this book is for you!

It was mostly about writing and writers. It was ...

It was mostly about writing and writers. It was hard to follow sometimes; there are so many names and their relations thrown at you.

So cool

Got this mainly for Chris Ledoux (rest in peace) but was enthralled with all the characters, all the people. We are of a proud heritage of humans.

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Title: The City on the Hill From Below

Subtitle: The Crisis of Prophetic Black Politics

Author: Stephen Marshall

Narrator: Kenneth Lee

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-13

Publisher: University Press Audiobooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Within the discipline of American political science and the field of political theory, African American prophetic political critique as a form of political theorizing has been largely neglected. Stephen Marshall, in The City on the Hill from Below, interrogates the political thought of David Walker, Frederick Douglass, W. E. B. DuBois, James Baldwin, and Toni Morrison to reveal a vital tradition of American political theorizing and engagement with an American political imaginary forged by the City on the Hill.

Originally articulated to describe colonial settlement, state formation, and national consolidation, the image of the City on the Hill has been transformed into one richly suited to assessing and transforming American political evil. The City on the Hill from Below shows how African American political thinkers appropriated and revised languages of biblical prophecy and American republicanism.

Critic Reviews:

"This is a well-written, incisive intellectual work that offers critical insights into political theory and African American politics. Highly recommended." (Choice)

"The City on the Hill from Below is a remarkable first book that contributes novel insights for the study of black political thought.... By addressing so many important thinkers and themes, the book represents a significant contribution to the study of black political thought and political theory more generally." (Perspectives on Politics)

"Marshall's book makes for a fine treatment of black political thought." (Journal of American History)

Members Reviews:

City on the Hill is Brilliant

Marshall's text is clearly one of the discipline's most cogent, penetrating answers to this country's current political and racial dilemma. How do we absolve ourselves of a political evil we've allowed to fester for over 300 years? In analyzing the letters, hearts and thought processes of five of the most insightful black thinkers of all time, Marshall forces the reader to come to grips with the unthinkable.

Articulate, elegant, irrefutable, Marshall's take on black prophetic thought is mesmerizing. More importantly, it helps us to understand why we elected Obama in what is sure to be deemed the Age of Obama in years to come. The City on the Hill should be made required reading for all American studies and black history college courses.

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Title: When Lincoln Met Wisconsin's Nightingale

Subtitle: Cordelia Harvey's Campaign for Civil War Soldier Care

Author: Daniel L. Stika

Narrator: Daniel L. Stika

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-10-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

During the American Civil War, disease and infection, caused by poor medical care and lack of proper hygiene, were the main causes of death to both Confederate and Union soldiers. Why, then, were there no adequate facilities to care for these men? That is the question Cordelia Harvey sought to answer. Join author Daniel L. Stika as he examines the work of Wisconsin's Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey. As a tireless campaigner for improved medical care for Civil War soldiers, Harvey inspects battlefield hospitals and takes her reports of squalor and death all the way to the White House. Throughout the course of several meetings with President Abraham Lincoln, Harvey advocates for the construction of hospitals with the sole purpose of caring for the men who are fighting and dying for their country. Though Lincoln is reticent to hear her requests, Harvey's fervor for her cause and her passionate arguments ultimately lead the president to make a decision that will save the lives of innumerable soldiers.

When Lincoln met Wisconsin's Nightingale presents the life of an extraordinary woman who battled adversity and tragedy in her quest to provide care to those who needed it most.

Members Reviews:

Easy read, yet packed with facts that provide insight into the severe conditions of the Civil War

I had some previous knowledge of the deplorable conditions faced by the soldiers of the Civil War. However, Daniel Stika outlined in great detail the extent of backwardness of doctors who attended the wounded and sick. That included the absence of anesthesia, improper equipment for amputation, and grossly unsanitary conditions in both the hospitals as well as the camp sites. But, most interesting were the surprising facts about Abraham Lincoln that were heretofore unbeknownst to me. That is to say that it was not the image of President Lincoln that I remember having been taught in grammar school.

None

I started reading this book and could not put it down . It is a great read from front cover to back cover.

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Title: Lucky 13

Subtitle: Survival in Space

Author: Richard Hilliard

Narrator: Jodi Dick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Heroism in outer space is the legacy of the lunar mission Apollo 13. On April 11, 1970, astronauts Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and Jack Swigert were launched into space as the crew of Apollo 13. Their mission, like the missions of Apollo 11 and Apollo 12, was to explore the lunar surface. But that mission was never completed. As they began the procedure for landing on the Moon, the spacecraft was rocked by a violent explosion. Oxygen began pouring out of the Service Module, and the spacecraft began to lose power. Jim Lovell radioed Mission Control with the now-famous words, "Houston, we have a problem." All over the world, people followed the plight of the astronauts. Richard Hilliard examines the crisis of Apollo 13, one of the great survival stories of the space age, in a lively text.

Members Reviews:

vERY VERY NICE BOOK WITH A LOT OF PICTURES!

tHIS IS TRULY A FASINATING STORY OF THE APOLLO 13 FLIGHT! THAT IS ONE FLIGHT I WOULDN'T WANT TO BE ON THE PICTURES ARE NEAT AND I LIKE HOW THE BOOK IS LAID OUT! IT GIVE A VERY GOOD ACCOUNT OF THE MISSION I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN THE FLIGHT OF APOLLO 13 IT WAS ONE HECK OF A FLIGHT AND THE BRAVERY OF THE CREW AND THE GENIUS OF MISSION CONTROL MY HAT OFF TO ALL THESE PEOPLE! GREAT LITTLE BOOK!

Great read for children

I bought this book for my son, who is 7. He liked the pictures and the print was reasonably large enough for him to read. He was done with the book in minutes.

Get ready to count down for some fun with this gorgeous, exciting book!

"Houston, we have a problem." Somewhere in the Apollo 13 Command Module there was an explosion and "precious oxygen was pouring out the side of the Service Module." Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert were in trouble. Big trouble. Instead of landing on the moon they were going to have to figure out how to make it back to earth safely. The only way they could make it was luck, their skill and that of Mission Control in Houston. Their dream of landing on the moon was gone in an instant.

As many young boys in the 1930s dreamed of outer space. Jim Lovell read about it too and dreamed that he too might be one of the lucky ones who would be a space traveler. Now his main focus was saving his crew and getting back to Earth. The ship was badly damaged and the Lunar Module, a lightweight, delicate craft, was now their "lifeboat." Fred was becoming ill and the crucial calculations that could mean the difference between life and death were being worked out by Jim . . . with a pencil and paper. Would they make it back to Earth? Is the number thirteen really that unlucky?

The art work in this book is very realistic and stunning. The sidebars in this book give detailed, scientific explanation of the flight. The print in these is quite small and a lot of information is packed in each one. If you have a space flight fanatic (or are one yourself) I might like to recommend "Moonshot: the Flight of Apollo 11" and if you don't already have it, the Apollo 13 movie starring Tom Hanks. Get ready to count down for some fun!

Wonderful Book!

While visiting the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum Annex near Dulles Airport with my young grandson, we spotted an author's table near the gift shop. Mr. Hilliard was signing autographs and selling four of his books for chldren. After checking out the titles, my grandson selected Lucky 13. Mr.

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Title: Arctic Thaw

Author: Peter Lourie

Narrator: Chris Sorensen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

Travel north - beyond the Arctic Circle - to Barrow, Alaska, and meet the proud Iñupiaq people. For thousands of years they have hunted whales on the open sea, but now global climate change threatens their way of life. The whale hunt is about to begin, and you're invited to come along! Just as soon as the ice covering the ocean cracks apart, the whales will appear. Set out with the Iñupiaqs in their bearded-sealskin boats to hunt bowhead whales, and witness a tradition that has been followed for 3,000 years. So grab some warm clothes and loosen up your throwing arm - the hunt is on!

Multiple award-winning author Peter Lourie is acclaimed for his environmental science writing. Here he transports young listeners due north to discover a culture completely different from their own and to show them what climate change means for the Iñupiaqs and us all.

Critic Reviews:

"A must book - right now. Tomorrow is too late." (Jean Craighead George)

Members Reviews:

A sane, compassionate look at global warming

I beg you to read this book! It illustrates the effect of global warming on the ecology of a little known local culture (the Inupiat) who live at the Arctic edge of the world. The author brings understanding of the world's precarious future to the reader's awareness in a completely understandable way. Making three expeditions with atmospheric chemist, Dr. Paul Shepson and several graduate students, Lourie captures the essence of the Inupiat people, their livelihood, modern culture, and the effects of global warming on their way of life, as well as what global warming has in store for our earth. Color plus B&W photographs embellish this intimate story along with maps and diagrams which encourage the reader's perception of the crisis. Includes index, glossary, resource pages as well as an inspirational "What You Can do to Fight Global Climate Change."

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Title: Ham the Astrochimp

Author: Richard Hilliard

Narrator: Jodi Dick

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-22-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

On January 31, 1961, a three-year-old chimpanzee named Ham made history. Strapped inside a Mercury capsule, the little chimp blasted off into the sky, becoming the first intelligent being to ride an American rocket into suborbital space. Ham made a vital contribution to the United States space program. Because there were so many unanswered questions about space travel, scientists could not risk sending humans on a journey into the unknown. Chimpanzees, however, are very similar to humans in the makeup of their skeletons and internal organs. That made them the perfect space pioneers. Ham forged the way into the outer reaches of space so that human astronauts could follow. In this informative and entertaining book Richard Hilliard celebrates the achievement of Ham, the astrochimp and space hero.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Ham is buried on our museum space and wish this book was still in print

Great intro for children to concept of animals in space

I read this book to my eight-year-old boy and nine-year-old girl as part of our study of the history of space exploration. This book followed our learning about Laika, the unfortunate pup sent into orbit by the USSR before technology was advanced enough to retrieve her safely. My kids were proud that Americans didn't send animals into space without knowing how to bring them home in good condition.

Not your usual cute animal story, but a great addition to any juvenile nonfiction section!

Not your usual cute animal story, Ham the Astrochimp would make a great read-aloud introduction to biography, astronauts, or even exploration in an early elementary classroom. This well-written book presents the life and achievements of the U.S.'s first intelligent being to travel in space. While the central, large font text doesn't go into detail about why or how Ham was chosen and trained for the Mercury flights, there are smaller font sidebards that ellucidate this and give the reader many facts about our early space program. The illustrations are meticulous and engaging, as might be expected from a professor of graphic design and illustration. The only thing missing is a bibliography/source notes.

Ham Did Survive

Lucky Ham did survive but many other primates died in the American space program. There are many other good books that explain the complete story of the sacrifices that animals have made for man's exploration of space.

Does it mention how Ham's mother was shot so he ...

Does it mention how Ham's mother was shot so he could be taken? Doe sit mention the cruel methods used to train the chimps? Does it mention the seventeen years Ham lived in solitary confinement after becoming a so called hero?

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Title: Farmer George Plants a Nation

Author: Peggy Thomas

Narrator: Richard Poe

Format: Unabridged

Length: 23 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-18-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

George Washington as he's rarely seen. Besides being a general and the first president of the United States, George Washington was also a farmer. His efforts to create a self-sufficient farm at Mount Vernon, Virginia, mirrored his struggle to form a new nation. Excerpts from Washington's writings are featured throughout the book, which also includes a timeline, resource section, as well as essays on Washington at Mount Vernon and his thoughts on slavery. Both illustrator and author worked closely with the staff of Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens to render an accurate portrait of Farmer George at work.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

interesting take on george washington

Five Stars

The illustrations are so wonderful!

Five Stars

Really good book!! Love the illustrations!!!

Great Book.

I love using this book to teach more about the First President of the United States of America. Great inside and out.

Five Stars

thanks

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Title: The Faith of Our Founding Father

Author: Mindi Avery

Narrator: Ricky Pope

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-21-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

The Faith of Our Founding Father is a glimpse into the deep and abiding faith of George Washington. Young readers will travel on a historically accurate adventure through the trials and triumphs of this courageous man, and discover how his steadfast belief in Providence guided his footsteps through his remarkable life.

Learn new details, fascinating facts, and encounter the emotion behind the forging of America. What unexpected twists and turns did George Washington face during the formation of the greatest nation our world has ever known?

The Faith of Our Founding Father has the answers.Take a fresh look at our beloved founding father and the role his Heavenly Father so profoundly played in the life of this young boy, soldier, general, and president.

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Title: The Middle Road

Subtitle: American Politics, 1945-2000

Author: Christopher Collier, James Lincoln Collier

Narrator: Jim Manchester

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-06-13

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Genres: History, American

Publisher's Summary:

History is dramatic - and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young listeners. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.

In The Middle Road, the terms democrat, republican, liberal, and conservative are defined. Listeners learn how these philosophies dominated and shifted during the years covered in this volume.

Members Reviews:

I use this series to teach US History in my ...

I use this series to teach US History in my home school. My older kids aced US History in high school and college because of this series.