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ID: 221262

Title: Words from the Fire: Hearing the Voice of God in the 10 Commandments

Author: R. Albert Mohler

Narrator: Tom Weiner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:25:00

Language: English

Release date: 08-01-09

Publisher: Christianaudio.com

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

If God has spoken, then the highest human aspiration must be to hear what the Creator has said. God has indeed spoken, through the Ten Commandments, and Al Mohler explores this revelation of God and the implications for His people. The promise is to hear, to obey, and to live. These 'Ten Words' tell us who God is and what His people should look like.

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ID: 124574

Title: Think Again: Why Good Leaders Make Bad decisions and How to Keep it from Happening to You

Author: Andrew Cambell, Jo Whitehead, Sydney Finkelstein

Narrator: Walter Dixon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:05:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

Why do smart and experienced leaders make flawed, even catastrophic, decisions? Why do people keep believing they have made the right choice, even with the disastrous result staring them in the face? And how can you be sure you're making the right decision--without the benefit of hindsight? Sydney Finkelstein, Jo Whitehead, and Andrew Campbell show how the usually beneficial processes of the human mind can become traps when we face big decisions. The authors show how the shortcuts our brains have learned to take over millennia of evolution can derail our decision making. Think Again offers a powerful model for making better decisions, describing the key red flags to watch for and detailing the decision-making safeguards we need. Using examples from business, politics, and history, Think Again deconstructs bad decisions, as they unfolded in real time, to show how you can avoid the same fate.

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ID: 122621

Title: Agnes's Jacket: A Psychologist's Search for the Meanings of Madness

Author: Gail A. Hornstein

Narrator: Marguerite Gavin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14:24:21

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir

Summary:

In a Victorian-era German asylum, seamstress Agnes Richter painstakingly stitched a mysterious autobiographical text into every inch of the jacket she created from her institutional uniform. Despite every attempt to silence them, hundreds of other patients have managed to get their stories out, at least in disguised form. Today, in a vibrant underground net-work of psychiatric survivor groups all over the world, patients work together to unravel the mysteries of madness and help one another re-cover. Optimistic, courageous, and surprising, Agness Jacket takes us from a code-cracking bunker during World War II to the church basements and treatment centers where a whole new way of understanding the mind has begun to take form.

A vast gulf exists between the way medicine explains psychiatric illness and the experiences of those who suffer. Hornsteins luminous work helps us bridge that gulf, guiding us through the inner lives of those diagnosed with schizophrenia, bipolar illness, depression, and paranoia and emerging with nothing less than a new model for understanding one another and ourselves.

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ID: 211134

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1860-1861: An Election Victory, Threats of Secession, and Appointing a Cabinet

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:38:47

Language: English

Release date: 07-29-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, History & Culture

Summary:

Publishers Weekly describes this book as the most meticulously researched Lincoln biography ever written. Burlingame's Lincoln comes alive as the author unfolds vast amounts of new research while breathing new life into familiar stories. It is the essential title for the bicentennial. Publishers Weekly also notes, The book need not be heard in one sitting. Each part stands alone. Now Gildan Media brings to you, chapter by chapter, what Doris Kearns Goodwin calls a profound and masterful portrait.

An Election Victory, Threats of Succession, and Appointing a Cabinet (1860-1861)

I Have Been Elected Mainly on the Cry Honest Old Abe The Presidential Campaign (May November 1860)

Lincoln campaigns for the presidency and the new Republican Party struggles to win the popular support of ex-Whigs and disaffected Democrats. They must also placate the Seward and Chase camps with patronage promises, fend off charges of being the party of negro equality and keep the abolitionist elements of their coalition in line. Since presidential candidates did not themselves campaign across the country, both Lincoln and Douglas rely on surrogates to get their messages out to the public. The chapter closes with Lincolns election victory being dampened by threats of Southern secession.

I Will Suffer Death Before Me Will Consent to Any Concession or Compromise. President-elect in Springfield (1860 1861)

Now the president-elect, Lincoln must contend with meeting hordes of office seekers, delivering on patronage promises and filling his cabinet with an eye on regional political calculations, all while talk of secession is building momentum throughout the South. Lincoln ponders the seriousness of the threat and his response to it. Meanwhile, from Washington come calls for Lincoln and the Congress to appease the radical Southern elements with the Crittenden Compromise. Lincolns rejection of these concessions and its subsequent failure, along with the Souths misreading of Northern political divisions will ultimately pave the road to war.

What If I Appoint Cameron, Whos Very Name Stinks in the Nostrils of the People for His Corruption? Cabinet-Making in Springfield (1860 1861)

Navigating the minefield of both inter-party and regional politics, Lincoln begins to hand out patronage posts as well as fill his cabinet. His appointments of Cameron, Seward and Chase stir strong reactions both within and outside of the Republican Party, leaving few happy with Lincolns choices. From the beginning, he struggles with Sewards ambition to control him and run the new administration. Secessionists begin taking over U.S. government facilities sparking outrage throughout the North, but Buchanan will not act decisively to remedy the situation, instead leaving it for Lincoln to deal with upon becoming president. As he and his family bid Springfield goodbye, Lincoln begins the delicate and momentous task of drafting his inaugural address.

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ID: 210041

Title: Abundance

Author: Beth Henley

Narrator: Ed Begley, Gary Cole, Steven Weber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:46:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-09

Publisher: LA Theatre Works

Genres: Audio Theatre, Drama

Summary:

Based on Ernest J. Gaines National Book Critics Circle Award-winning novel, A Lesson Before Dying is set in a small Louisiana Cajun community in the late 1940s. Jefferson, a young illiterate black man, is falsely convicted of murder and is sentenced to death. Grant Wiggins, the plantation schoolteacher, agrees to talk with the condemned man. The disheartened Wiggins had once harbored dreams of escaping from his impoverished youth, yet he returned to his home town after university, to teach children whose lives seemed as unpromising as Jeffersons. The two men forge a bond as they come to understand what it means to resist and defy ones own fate.

An L.A. Theatre Works full-cast performance featuring:

Rick Foucheux as Paul Bonin

Keith Glover as Grant Wiggins

Jamahl Marsh as Jefferson

Linda Powell as Vivian Baptiste

Jefferson A. Russell as Reverend Moses Ambrose

Jerry Whiddon as Sam Guidry

Beatrice Winde as Emma Glenn

Directed by Nick Olcott. Recorded at Voice of America in Washington DC.

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ID: 50694

Title: Sherlock Holmes: A Baker Street Dozen

Author: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrator: John Sir Gielgud, Ralph Richardson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:20:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-21-09

Publisher: HighBridge Company

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense

Summary:

It's elementary that any Conan Doyle fan will want this splendid set of Sherlock Holmes mysteries-twelve timeless classics performed as radio theater, linked by violin music interludes.The great Sir John Gielgud stars as the sleuth of Baker Street, with Ralph Richardson as his venerable companion, Dr. Watson, and Orson Welles as the nefarious Professor Moriarty. With three giants of the theater in such colorful roles, it's no mystery why this collection is so popular.Includes:The Blue CarbuncleA Case of IdentityCharles August MilvertonThe Dying DetectiveThe Final ProblemThe Golden Pince-NezThe Norwood BuilderA Scandal in BohemiaThe Second StainThe Six NapoleonsThe Solitary CyclistThe Speckled Band 

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ID: 122611

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1849-1855: A Mid-Life Crisis and a Re-Entry to Politics

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:25:04

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, History & Culture

Summary:

Publishers Weekly describes this book as the most meticulously researched Lincoln biography ever written. Burlingame's Lincoln comes alive as the author unfolds vast amounts of new research while breathing new life into familiar stories. It is the essential title for the bicentennial. Publishers Weekly also notes, The book need not be heard in one sitting. Each part stands alone. Now Gildan Media brings to you, chapter by chapter, what Doris Kearns Goodwin calls a profound and masterful portrait.

A Mid-Life Crisis and a Re-Entry to Politics (1849-1855)

I was losing interest in politics and went to the practice of law with greater earnestness than ever before - Mid-life Crises (1849-1854)

This point in Lincolns life is marked by a sudden return to the practice of law. Highly moral and judicious, he often took little or no money for cases, and would not represent a client if he didnt believe in his case. Lincoln tried to settle many cases out of court. He developed a persona of being affable and open, especially to juries, giving him a noted advantage. He also served on the circuit courts, where lawyers had to prepare cases quickly and where lodging was often quite difficult to find. This period is marked by the passing of both Lincolns son Eddie and his father, and it notes Lincolns acceptance of Christianity.

Aroused as he had never been before Reentering Politics (1854-1855)

The encroachment of slavery to other states caused Lincoln to put a hold on his law career and take up the cause of abolition. He was derogatorily attacked by opposing politicians who are against his ideals. Lincoln was approached by the anti-foreign, anti-Catholic Know Nothing party asking for his representation in the legislature, which he refused. In many speeches, Lincoln begins to attack the morality of Southern slave-holders and the hypocrisy of slavery existing in the U.S. He is also narrowly defeated in his bid for senate.

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ID: 122614

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1859-1860: The 'Rail Splitter' Fights For and Wins the Republican Nomination

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:31:57

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, History & Culture

Summary:

Publishers Weekly describes this book as the most meticulously researched Lincoln biography ever written. Burlingame's Lincoln comes alive as the author unfolds vast amounts of new research while breathing new life into familiar stories. It is the essential title for the bicentennial. Publishers Weekly also notes, The book need not be heard in one sitting. Each part stands alone. Now Gildan Media brings to you, chapter by chapter, what Doris Kearns Goodwin calls a profound and masterful portrait.

The Rail Splitter Fights For and Wins the Republican Nomination (1859-1860)

That Presidential Grub Gnaws Deep Pursuing the Republican Nomination (1859-1860)

Lincolns speeches were being published and widely circulated, as he began to practice law again as a means of income. When John Browns raid on Harpers Ferry occurred, Democrats cited this as an example of slave-agitation caused by the Republicans. Lincoln also began to address the southern threat of succession, deeming it an act of treason. In 1860, leading Republicans sought to boost Lincolns candidacy, as many saw him as the more-electable of the candidates. Of all of the speeches in his political career, the ones that seemed the most difficult for Lincoln were his New York speeches as they made him feel uncomfortable and out of place. During this time, Lincoln acquired the moniker rail-splitter which stemmed from a casual comment he made.

The Most Available Presidential Candidate for Unadulterated Republicans The Chicago Convention May 1860

Lincoln seemed to have a good chance of winning the election, despite his opponent, William Henry Seward. One major hurdle Lincoln faced was that he was seen as radical compared to Seward. Also, Seward supporters ranged from the sophisticated to the brash, and often made Lincoln feel inferior. But Seward was racked with mistakes of his political past in New York which included fiscal impropriety. A major victory for Lincoln at this point is Indiana, a victory that slows Sewards momentum. Lincoln ultimately beats Seward for the Republican nomination.

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ID: 122535

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1809-1837: Lincoln's Frontier Background Shapes the Future President

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:13:16

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, History & Culture

Summary:

Publishers Weekly describes this book as the most meticulously researched Lincoln biography ever written. Burlingame's Lincoln comes alive as the author unfolds vast amounts of new research while breathing new life into familiar stories. It is the essential title for the bicentennial. Publishers Weekly also notes, The book need not be heard in one sitting. Each part stands alone. Now Gildan Media brings to you, chapter by chapter, what Doris Kearns Goodwin calls a profound and masterful portrait.

Lincolns Frontier Background Shapes the Future President ( 1809-1837)

'I have seen a good deal of the backside of this world.'

In Chapter 1, we are introduced to Lincoln's lineage and the history of his grandparents, his parents and the various locations in which they settled. But this chapter is mainly devoted to Lincolns father Thomas, recounting many of his ventures, personality traits and the intricacies of his relationship with his son. We also learn of his sons childhood experiences, mainly those in his first seven years, which helped shape Lincoln into the man he becomes.

'I used to be a slave - Boyhood and Adolescence in Indiana

This chapter begins with an account of the Lincoln family's difficult move to Indiana and the intense labor it took to build a home there. The Indiana years were marked by the death of Lincoln's mother and the introduction of Lincoln's stepmother, the woman who cultivated his interests and encouraged his education. We get a clear understanding of the role that learning and education played in his life, his developing personality, work ethic and religious views.

'Separated from his father, he studied English Grammar - New Salem (1831-1834)

Chapter 3 begins with a description of the business ventures that Lincoln participated in and leads to several anecdotes which give us a clear idea of the character and personality of the future president. We get a true understanding of his years in New Salem and his experiences there as he progresses from store clerk, to soldier, frontier merchant, surveyor, postmaster, political personality and on to the state legislature.

'A Napoleon of astuteness and political finesse - Frontier Legislature (1834-1837)

This chapter goes further into Lincoln's law studies and political career as a legislator and outlines the ideologies that shape his presidency. We also learn of his relationship with Ann Rutledge, whose passing leads him into a severe depression. His votes and work in the legislature begin to reflect his pro-suffrage, equal rights views.

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ID: 122612

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1855-1858: Building a New Party, a House Divided and the Lincoln Douglas Debates

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:59:50

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, History & Culture

Summary:

Publishers Weekly describes this book as the most meticulously researched Lincoln biography ever written. Burlingame's Lincoln comes alive as the author unfolds vast amounts of new research while breathing new life into familiar stories. It is the essential title for the bicentennial. Publishers Weekly also notes, The book need not be heard in one sitting. Each part stands alone. Now Gildan Media brings to you, chapter by chapter, what Doris Kearns Goodwin calls a profound and masterful portrait.

Building a New Party, a House Divided and the Lincoln Douglas Debates ( 1855-1858)

Unite With Us and Help Us to Triumph Building the Illinois Republican Party ( 1855-1857)

Lincoln struggles to form a new party to take the place of the defunct Whig party. He has strong doubts that a peaceful end to slavery is possible. Joining with anti-slavery, anti-nativist forces, Lincoln launches the Republican Party of Illinois and the first Republican convention takes place. Supporting a non-radical anti-slavery platform Lincoln intervenes between radicals and conservatives to settle disputes at the convention. When the Dred Scott case is decided, Lincoln publicly denounces the court decision. His finest debates with Stephen A. Douglass take place and Lincoln calls into question the hypocrisy of the Southern disgust of race mixing, as the population of Southern mulattos dwarfed that of the north.

A House Divided Lincoln vs. Douglass (1857-1858)

Stephen Douglass vies for Republican support and begins to deny his affiliations with Democrats, stating that he had planned to curtail the spread of slavery geographically by building a railroad. Yet as late as 1858, Douglass wrote often of his belief, which had historical precedent, that blacks were not self-governing citizens and could not be granted passports. Lincoln saw him as a threat in that Douglas views were able to win Republicans and at the same time woo Democrats. During this time, Lincoln delivers his famous house divided speech in which he claims that slavery must either exist or cease to exist in all territories.

A David Greater than the Democratic Goliath the Lincoln-Douglas Debates 1858

Despite Douglass being more popular than Lincoln, he lost many supporters due to strong and growing anti-slavery sentiments, a dwindling support from the Whig party, and a general dissatisfaction with the Democrat party. Douglass arrived well dressed for the debates with horse-drawn carriages and bands, whereas Lincoln would arrive quietly by train, and in very shabby clothing. Douglass often took to misquoting and lying, which local newspapers noted, sparking harsh criticism of him. The press also purposefully published inaccurate transcriptions of Lincolns speeches. Democratic election fraud was largely at play as Republicans failed to gain control of the legislature although the Republican popular vote was larger than it had been in 1856.

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