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ID: 122537

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1843-1849: A Win in Congress and a Battle Against Slavery

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:02:37

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 Win in Congress and a Battle Against Slavery (1843-1849)

I have got the preacher by the balls - Pursuing a Seat in Congress (1843-1847)

This chapter begins with Lincolns fight for a seat in congress against two other Whig candidates. This part of his life is notably marked by domestic disturbances, many of which shaped peoples idea of Lincoln, the man. Taking a pro-tariff stance in his campaign, he is elected to congress in 1846. We learn of his affinity to poetry, which he avidly read and wrote, and see the development of the old Abe archetype, which apparently stemmed from a casual nickname and stuck with him for the rest of his life.

A strong but judicious enemy to slavery - Congressman Lincoln (1847-1849)

As a member of congress the Lincolns move to Washington, which at the time could be described as a city dealing with both magnificence and squalor. Lincoln became very popular for his wit and humor. His time in congress is marked by a very strong anti-Mexican War sentiment and a denunciation of President Polk, for which he was criticized. He battles for the Whig Party opinion that slavery should not spread to free territories and should be abolished where it exists.

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ID: 122536

Title: Abraham Lincoln: A Life 1837-1842: A Righteous Lawyer Deals With an Unhappy Marriage

Author: Michael Burlingame

Narrator: Sean Pratt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:33:02

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 Righteous Lawyer Deals With an Unhappy Marriage (1837-1842)

'We must fight the devil with fire - Slasher Gaff Politico in Springfield (1837-1841)

Lincoln's studies lead to him becoming a successful lawyer in Illinois. He is often published anonymously during the political campaign of 1837 and his works include detailed rebuttals against opposing politicians. As a pivotal member of the Whig party, Lincoln openly begins to condemn mob violence and lynching, and begins to publicly denounce slavery in his speeches. This chapter details much of the wrongdoings and disorderly conduct that mark the political landscape of the time.

It would just kill me to marry Mary Todd - Courtship and Marriage (1840-1842)

This chapter is entirely dedicated to Lincolns courtship and marriage to his wife, Mary Todd. His complete opposite, she is abusive, spiteful, argumentative and extremely thrifty. Many attribute Lincolns drive to become president to her, as even before their marriage, she referred to herself as a presidents wife and her disagreeable temperament often drove him out of the domestic realm and into the streets with the common people, making him extremely popular in the community.

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ID: 221264

Title: Conquer Your Fear, Share Your Faith: An Evangelism Crash Course

Author: Kirk Cameron, Ray Comfort

Narrator: Erik Synnestvedt

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Christianaudio.com

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Summary:

The cohosts of The Way of the Master TV series and radio program, Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort offer this simple and flexible curriculum for churches and small groups who want to obey the Bibles command to tell others about Jesus. Kirk and Ray guide participants step-by-step through their straightforward method of evangelism, made popular through their award-winning show. Those who complete the course will have every tool they need to overcome their fear and talk about their faith with friends, neighbors, coworkers and even strangers! Four complete lessons can be presented in a one-day crash course or offered in four weekly class sessions. This title pairs seamlessly with the Conquer Your Fear, Share Your Faith Leaders Guide which includes a DVD and features teaching segments from Kirk and Ray.

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ID: 204850

Title: Notes from the Underground

Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky

Narrator: Simon Vance

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:25:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Christianaudio.com

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Religious Fiction

Summary:

A predecessor to such monumental works such as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, Notes From Underground represents a turning point in Dostoyevsky's writing towards the more political side. In this work we follow the unnamed narrator of the story, who disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives withdraws from that society into the underground. A dark and politically charged novel, 'Notes From Underground' shows Dostoyevsky at his best.a

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ID: 221236

Title: Eight Great Fairy Tales: From a Christian Perspective

Author: Doug Verner

Narrator: Nadia May

Format: Unabridged

Length: 00:51:00

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Christianaudio.com

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Essays & Anthologies

Summary:

Welcome to the world of fairy tales...only these are not just any old fairy tales. These fairy tales come with a Christian truth. C.S. Lewis once said that we learn much better from stories than from fact. That is the purpose of these tales. Take an old, well known fairy tale and retell it from a Christian perspective and you have a Christian truth that stays with you. Children love to listen to these over and over. Each time they do, a Biblical truth is implanted into their brain.

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ID: 211983

Title: Get Off Your 'But': How to End Self-Sabotage and Stand Up for Yourself

Author: Sean Stephenson

Narrator: Sean Stephenson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:03:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness

Summary:

This audio book will show you how to move beyond your limitations and begin to experience and share your gifts at the highest levelListen to this audio book in its entirety, follow the lessons closely, and watch as your life transforms into a masterpiece filled with an abundance of bliss, passion, and gratitude.

-From the Foreword by Anthony Robbins

In addition to presenting Sean Stephensons unbelievable life story, Get Off Your But, offers anyone who needs to conquer fears and insecurities a hands-on guide for overcoming the forces of negativity and self-sabotage. Seana successful psychotherapistshows what it takes to overcome the big bumps in the road, eliminate excuses, end insecurities, and ultimately stand up for happiness and success in life. As Sean explains, anyone can fall victim to the Buts:

But Fears (BUT what if I fail)

But Insecurities

(BUT Im not good enough)

But Excuses (BUT theres no time)

Get Off Your But offers a practical guide for putting fear behind you and building the inner resources to become self-confident at work and at home. Its time to get off your but and start leading the life you dream.

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ID: 211975

Title: Getting Green Done: Hard Truths From the Frontlines of Sustainability Revolution

Author: Auden Schendler

Narrator: Walter Dixon

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:50:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-24-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Science & Technology, Animals & Nature

Summary:

Soccer moms drive Priuses. Sport utility vehicles are going hybrid. Families are using hemp shopping bags. More and more companies are developing green buildings. Whats more, the business consultants say going green is easy and profitable. In reality, though, many green-leaning businesses, families, and governments are still fiddling with the small stuff while the planet burns. Why? Because implementing sustainability is brutally difficult.

In this witty and contrarian audio book, Auden Schendler, a sustainable business foot soldier with fifteen years worth of experience, gives us a peek under the hood of the green movement. The consultants, he argues, are clueless. Fluorescent bulbs might be better for our atmosphere, but what do you say to the boutique hotel owner who thinks they detract from his? And how do you convince a chain-smoking karate expert mechanic to put biodiesel in his vehicles?

Scientists tell us we have to cut CO2 emissions 80 percent by mid-century. Thats going to take more than a recycling program. Well only solve our problems if were realistic about the challenge of climate change. In this eye-opening inspiring audio book, Schendler illuminates the path.

This recording features a new introduction wriiten and read by the author. Also, a new Afterword based on an article written by the author for Orion Magazine has been added to this recordig.

The sobering conclusion that I have reached after traveling to Germany, the UK, Japan, and several U.S. states, is that even the greenest nations are not planning anything like what is neededthey say some green words, but their actions dont match the scale of the problem. Getting Green Done defines strategies that will actually help. Its an antidote and an alternative to greenwash, the fraud perpetrated by governments and the fossil fuel industry that threatens our planet and our children.

-Dr. James E. Hansen, director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

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ID: 199162

Title: 77 Love Sonnets

Author: Garrison Keillor

Narrator: Garrison Keillor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 01:39:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-17-09

Publisher: HighBridge Company

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Poetry

Summary:

When I was 16, Helen Fleischman assigned me to memorize Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 29, When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state' for English class, and fifty years later, that poem is still in my head. Algebra got washed away, and geometry and most of biology, but those lines about the redemptive power of love in the face of shame are still here behind my eyeballs, more permanent than my own teeth. The sonnet is a durable good. These 77 of mine include sonnets of praise, some erotic, some lamentations, some street sonnets and a 12-sonnet cycle of months. If anything here offends, I beg your pardon. I come in peace, I depart in gratitude.-Garrison Keillor Features music by Rich Dworsky. Please note content contains adult themes.

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ID: 376165

Title: Elegance of the Hedgehog

Author: Muriel Barbery

Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat, Cassandra Morris

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:34:24

Language: English

Release date: 06-17-09

Publisher: HighBridge Company

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction

Summary:

An enchanting New York Times and international bestseller and award-winner about life, art, literature, philosophy, culture, class, privilege, and power, seen through the eyes of a 54-year old French concierge and a precocious but troubled 12-year-old girl.Renee Michel is the 54-year-old concierge of a luxury Paris apartment building. Her exterior (short, ugly, and plump) and demeanor (poor, discreet, and insignificant) belie her keen, questing mind and profound erudition. Paloma Josse is a 12-year-old genius who behaves as everyone expects her to behave: a mediocre pre-teen high on adolescent subculture, a good but not outstanding student, an obedient if obstinate daughter. She plans to kill herself on the sixteenth of June, her thirteenth birthday.Both Renee and Paloma hide their true talents and finest qualities from the bourgeois families around them, until a wealthy Japanese gentleman named Ozu moves into building. Only he sees through them, perceiving the secret that haunts Renee, winning Paloma's trust, and helping the two discover their kindred souls. Moving, funny, tender, and triumphant, Barbery's novel exalts the quiet victories of the inconspicuous among us.

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ID: 124522

Title: Owning Up: The 14 Questions Every Board Member Needs to Ask

Author: Ram Charan

Narrator: Scott Peterson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:00:00

Language: English

Release date: 06-15-09

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

Owning Up

Your world as a director has suddenly changed. You've seen members of other boards take the heat when their companies imploded. The managements of Lehman Brothers, Bear Stearns, Merrill Lynch, and Washington Mutual clearly failed, but so did their boards. Now the board of every company beset with problems is coming under scrutiny.

The pressure is on. Your board must own up to its accountability for the performance of the corporation. Governance now means leadership.

Boards must change their modus operandi to address the new and complex issues that are emerging. These include

Ensuring liquidity in the context of the global financial crisis

Setting CEO performance targets in a very uncertain economy

Assessing strategy and enterprise risk under extreme volatility

So what should boards do now? What should they be talking about in their meetings and executive sessions? What decisions must they make? How assertive must they be regarding company priorities and operating goals?

In Owning Up, business advisor and corporate governance expert Ram Charan answers these and other burning questions on the minds of directors and business leaders. He describes best practices that are emerging in boardrooms he has observed firsthand. And he provides practical recommendations on a range of issues, from compensation to dealing with external constituencies. Wisely attuned to the human side, he confronts the need for some boards to refresh their composition and for others to rebalance their board dynamics.

Directors, CEOs, general counsels, and operating executives will find here the guidance they need to meet the new and rising standards for corporate governance in this demanding business environment.

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