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The Ottoman Empire
- By: Kenneth W. Harl, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kenneth W. Harl
- Length: 18 hrs and 44 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,256
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,105
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,097
By understanding the dramatic story of the Ottoman Empire - from its early years as a collection of raiders and conquerors to its undeniable power in the 15th and 16th centuries to its catastrophic collapse in the wreckage of the First World War - one can better grasp the current complexities of the Middle East. Befitting a story of such epic scope and grandeur, every lecture is a treasure trove of historical insights into the people, events, themes, and locales responsible for shaping the story of this often-overlooked empire.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Surprisingly biased
- By Nick on 07-01-17
- The Ottoman Empire
- By: Kenneth W. Harl, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kenneth W. Harl
Very engaging and informative
Reviewed: 02-22-23
I did not know much about Ottoman history when I began listening to this book. The presenter was knowledgeable and engaging, and kept my interest throughout. It is a great lecture to start learning about Ottoman history, and provides a great springboard to focus in-depth on the various eras and rulers covered. I always enjoy listening to the Great Courses, and I especially enjoyed this presentation. I highly recommend the lectures and the narrator.
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Powers and Thrones
- A New History of the Middle Ages
- By: Dan Jones
- Narrated by: Dan Jones
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,682
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,452
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,446
When the once-mighty city of Rome was sacked by barbarians in 410 and lay in ruins, it signaled the end of an era—and the beginning of a thousand years of profound transformation. In a gripping narrative bursting with big names—from St Augustine and Attila the Hun to the Prophet Muhammad and Eleanor of Aquitaine—Dan Jones charges through the history of the Middle Ages. Powers and Thrones takes listeners on a journey through an emerging Europe, the great capitals of late Antiquity, as well as the influential cities of the Islamic West.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hard to take a break from it!
- By Mariano's Music on 12-09-21
- Powers and Thrones
- A New History of the Middle Ages
- By: Dan Jones
- Narrated by: Dan Jones
Great book! Very engaging!
Reviewed: 06-17-22
I enjoyed the book, and it whetted my appetite for more information on the subject. Dan Jones narrates, which adds to the pleasure of hearing about this wide-ranging subject. Loved it!
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A New World
- By: Whitley Strieber
- Narrated by: Whitley Strieber
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 320
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 274
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 273
As science advances, we are finding that the universe is far larger and more complex than we ever imagined, and mysterious beings like our visitors, which we dismissed as imaginary, are turning out to be real. This is calling to all of us to find a new life - a new world - in which they play a part.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Helping to Save Our Precious Planet--NOW!
- By Anne on 01-10-20
- A New World
- By: Whitley Strieber
- Narrated by: Whitley Strieber
Interesting
Reviewed: 05-20-21
I was not sure what to expect, but it was actually pretty good, certainly good enough to make me want to read more on the subject by Mr. Strieber. I have a print copy of the book, as well, and will be reviewing it to look over some points that I wanted to revisit. Mr. Strieber's reading of the book was heartfelt and you could hear the sincerity in his voice. However, because of that, it made it difficult to focus on the words, at times. A voice actor, with less personal investment, might have been a better choice for the audiobook, but only for that reason. I would definitely recommend it, and will continue to ponder the subjects discussed.
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The Writing Life
- Ideas and Inspiration for Anyone Who Wants to Write
- By: Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg
- Narrated by: Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg
- Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 130
Through their many best-selling books, Natalie Goldberg and Julia Cameron have done nothing less than deepen the way millions of us experience the art and practice of writing and creativity. Now, with The Writing Life, Cameron and Goldberg join forces for the first time in this revealing dialogue that speaks to our common search for an everyday spirituality.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyed hearing 2 perspectives from writers who have impacted me
- By Cheri Keirstead on 04-03-16
- The Writing Life
- Ideas and Inspiration for Anyone Who Wants to Write
- By: Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg
- Narrated by: Julia Cameron, Natalie Goldberg
An informative conversation between writers
Reviewed: 03-05-21
This conversation between Julia Cameron and Natalie Goldberg, was very informative, and it was great to actually hear them discuss writing and their experiences. It is short, but worth the time to listen and learn from them.
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High Voltage
- Fever, Book 10
- By: Karen Marie Moning
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb, Jim Frangione
- Length: 13 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,746
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,566
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,566
Immortal Faerie and ancient feuds, secrets and sacrifices - a thrilling new chapter in the bestselling Fever series begins, featuring Dani, Ryodan, and other beloved characters, as they battle to save Dublin from the rising of a terrifying evil determined to enslave the human race.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Love this series, but.....
- By heather dillow on 03-06-18
- High Voltage
- Fever, Book 10
- By: Karen Marie Moning
- Narrated by: Amanda Leigh Cobb, Jim Frangione
It took a little while to get into
Reviewed: 02-09-21
Overall, I thought it was a solid entry into the "Fever" series of books, but there was something different about the feel, compared to the books featuring Mac and Barrons. I both listened to and read the book on Kindle, so it was a back and forth. The ending was a bit of a surprise, but I have to say that overall, I was satisfied with it. I would definitely recommend it.
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Master of Freedom
- By: Cherise Sinclair
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 404
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 366
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 367
Detective Atticus Ware gave up Idaho to start again in the California mountains, close to his imprisoned brother. Although he's found good friends, the experienced Dominant wants more than the "do me" submissives flocking around him. He needs a woman to give her heart, as well as her body. After Virginia Cunningham exhausts herself propping up a failing relationship, she accepts a social worker job far, far away in a California prison.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good story terrible narrator
- By Susan on 06-05-16
- Master of Freedom
- By: Cherise Sinclair
- Narrated by: Paul Boehmer
Enjoyed the story, but narration was inconsistent
Reviewed: 11-20-20
As always, I enjoyed Cherise Sinclair's writing, and the characters were likeable and relatable. However, I had a problem with the narration. It was uneven, and the actor's voice changed throughout for the main character, Atticus, and I could not get past that. I would have enjoyed it more with a different voice actor. I wish I had read the book in print, versus listening to it on audiobook.
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Fascism
- A Warning
- By: Madeleine Albright
- Narrated by: Madeleine Albright
- Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 4,535
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 4,022
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 3,985
At the end of the 1980s, when the Cold War ended, many, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, believed that democracy had triumphed politically once and for all. Yet nearly 30 years later, the direction of history no longer seems certain. A repressive and destructive force has begun to reemerge on the global stage - sweeping across Europe, parts of Asia, and the United States - that to Albright, looks very much like fascism.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Warning!
- By JAL on 04-19-18
- Fascism
- A Warning
- By: Madeleine Albright
- Narrated by: Madeleine Albright
Very informative
Reviewed: 12-03-18
I really enjoyed listening to the author reading this book, and felt like I was listening to a talk that she might have given on Fascism at any university. It was very informative and eye-opening, and I would highy recommend it to anyone wanting to understand current events, and how the past leads into the present and on into the future.
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Seducing the Dragon
- Stonefire Dragons, Book 2
- By: Jessie Donovan
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
- Length: 7 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 643
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 584
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 585
On her first visit to Clan Stonefire, Department of Dragon Affairs inspector Evie Marshall has an ulterior motive - she needs to seduce its clan leader. If she can't seduce him and become his mate, the dragon hunters will kill her. Of course, Evie doesn't know the first thing about seducing a man, let alone a dragon-shifter, but with her life on the line, she's going to have to become a fast learner or die trying.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Awesome series
- By Amazon Customer on 03-30-16
- Seducing the Dragon
- Stonefire Dragons, Book 2
- By: Jessie Donovan
- Narrated by: Matthew Lloyd Davies
Good story overall
Reviewed: 12-22-16
Would you consider the audio edition of Seducing the Dragon to be better than the print version?
I haven't read the print version, so I don't have a comparison. I enjoyed the story, but the language was kind of off-putting to me, which says a lot, since I am not usually squeamish about books with coarser language, but in this case, I prefer something that says the same thing without being quite so crude. The language of Bram's dragon, as well as the guttural tonal qualities were also a bit unpleasant. There were other ways the dragon could have been played, and for that reason alone, after a short while, I found that I didn't like the dragon at all, but I did like Bram.
What other book might you compare Seducing the Dragon to and why?
Maybe Christine Warren's books.
What does Matthew Lloyd Davies bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I like the brogue and the way he reads Bram's parts; just didn't like the dragon voice.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes, and did.
Any additional comments?
I think the book was sort of "cutsie" and I am not much for cutsie. I think Christine Warren's books are better, if one likes this genre. But for light reading (listening) it was a quick read and ended in the expected fashion.
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