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The Revolution of ’28: Al Smith, American Progressivism, and the Coming of the New Deal , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 698min
The Revolution of ’28 explores the career of New York governor and 1928 Democratic presidential nominee Alfred E. Smith. Robert Chiles peers into Smith’s work and uncovers a distinctive strain of American progressivism that resonated among urban, ethnic, working-class Americans in the early 20th century. The book charts the rise of that idiomatic progressivism during Smith’s early years as a state legislator through his time as governor of the Empire State in the 1920s, before proceeding to a revisionist narrative of the 1928 presidential campaign. As Chiles points out, new-stock voters responded enthusiastically to Smith's candidacy on both economic and cultural levels.Chiles offers a historical argument that describes the impact of this coalition on the new liberal formation that was to come with Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s New Deal, demonstrating the broad practical consequences of Smith’s political career. Chiles sets the record straight in The Revolution of ’28 by paying close attention to how Smith identified and activated his emergent coalition and put it to use in his campaign of 1928, before quickly losing control over it after his failed presidential bid.The audiobook is published by University Press Audiobooks."May galvanize readers currently feeling cheated by a shortage of contemporary political heroes." (The New York Times)"An engaging, boldly argued critique of Al Smith’s influence on American politics and policy making."(Daniel O. Prosterman, Associate Professor of History at Salem College)"The most finely-nuanced portrait of Smith as legislator, administrator, and presidential candidate that I have ever read." (John D. Buenker, author of Urban Liberalism and Progressive Reform) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Peter Lerman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/131129/bk_acx0_131129_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Beyond the Finish , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 382min
“For the most part, my childhood was much like that of so many of my peers. I tried to get in trouble on occasion, but other than that I got to share some incredible experiences along the way. Never would you guess I spent my days confined to a wheelchair. Much of what I learned helped shape where I wanted to be when I grew up. Growing up Peasey was a blessing and makes me proud of how I’ve grown and continue to grow to this day.” Diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a child, Kyle Pease had grown up supporting his athlete brothers Brent and Evan from the sidelines. While his condition limited his ability to play sports, it didn't dampen Kyle's passion for them, nor did it stop the Pease family from including Kyle in various excursions. From rolling his wheelchair up Bridal Veil Falls in Yosemite National Park to zipping down Colorado snow slopes, there was never a dull moment with the Pease brothers. Where there was a wheel, there was a way to adventure. Upon witnessing Brent complete his first Ironman competition, Kyle asked Brent a life-changing question: Can people in wheelchairs do Ironman? Brent never hesitated with his response. The answer was a resounding yes. Learning from others and through their own hard work, the brothers competed in Ironman competitions around the country and were ultimately awarded the opportunity to participate in the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. In this memoir that interweaves both their perspectives, Kyle and Brent recount the experiences that shaped the strength, tenacity, and undying bond that has resonated between them since childhood. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Don Moffit. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/160267/bk_acx0_160267_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Beauty in the Breakdown: Choosing to Overcome , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 404min
Country music singer Julie Roberts is no stranger to overcoming hard times through determination, hard work, and strength. Having escaped the emotional residue of her alcoholic father’s actions and insults, Julie moved from South Carolina to Nashville, Tennessee, to attend Belmont University and work as a receptionist at Mercury Records - all while secretly pursuing her dream of becoming a singer. Filling her nights with music and booking shows at obscure venues, the one requirement when Julie was hired at Universal Music Group was that she not be an aspiring singer. Yet, despite her best efforts to keep quiet, Julie knew God had placed music within her as a child and that it was bound to come out sooner or later. Raw, honest, and sometimes painful, Julie’s lyrics resonated quickly with country music fans, and her emotion-soaked debut album - a reflection of her own painful past - was an instant success.Just as Julie’s dreams were coming true, her life began to unravel. Soon, she was battling debilitating physical illness, the rising waters of Nashville’s hundred-year flood, and a stalled career. Instead of succumbing to despair, Julie proved miraculously resilient - taking the steps she needed to face adversity head-on and rebuild her life through her characteristic optimism, hard work, and faith. Journey with Julie as she walks through the highs and lows of her career, the personal struggles she’s endured, the lessons she’s learned, and her sense of purpose as she rebuilds her singing career and contributes her voice to the work of supporting others with multiple sclerosis. Julie’s courage combined with her joyful personality and love for God will encourage listeners in a uniquely powerful way. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Julie Roberts. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tnwd/001368/bk_tnwd_001368_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Van Dwelling and Living Off the Grid: A Guide to Living on the Road in Your Vehicle , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 35min
There is a certain cultural affiliation with living on the road that appeals to many Americans and Australians. Whether it is the amount of open spaces upon which to travel in these countries or the wanderlust of spirit, but RV living in the United States and Australia have become exceedingly popular. The problem is that RVs are not inexpensive and while however appealing it is to consider a life on the open road, spending upwards of $80,000 is not an option for most. Van Dwelling and Living off the Grid, the latest book by Stacey Jaiden, hopes to access those feelings and provide an alternative that many not yet have considered: living in a large van. The idea for this came from reading a book by Albert Bigelow Paine about those who lived in "vans" or covered wagons during the move west, says Jaiden. It sort of resonated with me the concept of living encapsulated in a small space and yet at the same time experiencing more freedom than one could possibly have in a large but stationary space. Van Dwelling and Living off the Grid walks the listener through the various mechanics of choosing a vehicle, where to find one, how to pick the right one, and how to fit that van with all of the various things that someone will need to live comfortably between stops. It further describes how to find places to park for the night, as well as, how to deal with issues of hygiene while on the open road. Jaiden hopes the book will encourage people to follow their dreams of seeing the country and experiencing the freedom of the open road. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Zachary P. Hill. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/047783/bk_acx0_047783_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Stuck in the Onesies , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 651min
If you’ve ever played the game of jacks, you know if you get “stuck in the onesies,” you’re forever trying to catch up.Stuck in the Onesies is loosely based on a true story (creative non-fiction). You’ll fall in love with Barb and Ellie, two housewives raising kids and husbands in the Washington, D.C. suburbs during the tumultuous 1960s. They find themselves dealing with women’s rights, presidential campaigns, civil rights, and the Viet Nam war protests. Southern roots ran deep in the ‘60’s. Stuck in the Onesies digs up and exposes those roots. The story shows our nation’s evolution through its characters as well as the events of the decade.While Barb and Ellie can’t stop the changes of the 60s from affecting them, they both need to decide if the Donna Reed image of the ideal woman is worth hanging on to - or if it’s just holding them back, keeping them “stuck in the onesies.”They will help you to understand the struggles on both sides and how as a society, we tried to bring equality to everyone, sometimes keeping us stuck in the onesies and sometimes not. The characters of Stuck in the Onesies resonated with the listeners and they asked for more. Follow the story of the daughters, Karen and Ginger, in the sequel, My Mother’s Apprentice, which picks up where their mothers left off in the early 1970s."Stuck in the Onesies is an amazing debut novel - a graceful, bittersweet tale, at once funny, sad, and poignant. I laughed out loud and cried unashamedly." (William Cook, author of the Driftwood Mystery series) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Caitlin Rose. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/213073/bk_acx0_213073_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 457min
In Jean Shinoda Bolen’s bestselling, game-changing Goddesses in Everywoman, myths came to life in a whole new way that resonated with our own lives. Even fictional character Bridget Jones was reading that book.Now comes Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, a groundbreaking new audiobook that explores the archetype of the activist. Indomitable means untamed, unsubdued. It is the one-in-herself quality in girls and women who will not be victims, no matter what. To bring the Artemis archetype to life, Dr. Bolen delves deeply into the myth of Atalanta, the famous hunter and runner in ancient Greek mythology, a mortal woman who is identified with Artemis the Greek Goddess of the Hunt and Moon. Atalanta began life abandoned and left to die because she was born a girl. She faced the Calydon Boar and drew first blood; she was the runner who would demand to be beaten in a footrace by the man who could claim her as his bride. Atalanta exemplifies the indomitable spirit in competent, courageous girls and in the women they become. This is grit, the passion and persistence to go the distance, to survive, and to succeed. Dr. Bolen paints a vivid picture of Artemis women in current media, including Princess Merida from the animated film Brave and Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. In all these examples and those of real-life women who grow into their Artemis spirit, she provides the means through which listeners can navigate their own personal exploration to become their authentic selves. Bolen dedicates this audiobook to women and girls who embody the archetype of Artemis, who discover her uncrushable spirit in themselves or others. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jean Shinoda Bolen. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/006342/bk_brll_006342_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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American Legends: The Life of Humphrey Bogart , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 88min
All you owe the public is a good performance. - Humphrey Bogart A lot of time has been spent covering the lives of history's most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for the trees? In Charles River Editors' American Legends series, listeners can get caught up on the lives of America's most important men and women in the time it takes to finish a commute. And they can do so while learning interesting facts long forgotten or never known. Americans have always loved movie stars, and there have been no shortage of Hollywood icons, but one man has long been considered the greatest male star. From the time he first became a leading man, Humphrey Bogart's screen image has resonated with viewers more than perhaps any other actor. At the end of the 20th century, when the American Film Institute assembled its list of the 50 greatest American screen legends, Bogart was at the top of the list. His persona as a tough guy who manages to maintain his sense of virtue no matter how compromising the situation features in some of the most famous films ever made, including Casablanca (1942), The Maltese Falcon (1941), and Key Largo (1949). Bogart's screen persona was not only desirable (everyone wanted to be like Bogart) but also highly approachable, in the sense that he played the everyman figure far more than Cary Grant or Laurence Olivier. Bogart also had good timing, with some of his popularity due to the fact that he rose to fame in an era when the film industry was at its most potent. Bogart's prime coincided with the golden age of cinema; sound had been successfully integrated and the studio system ruled over the industry. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James Romick. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/035972/bk_acx0_035972_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Forgotten: The Fate Trilogy, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 633min
His perseverance unnerved me, scrutinizing my every move like a twisted guardian angel. Jace waited patiently for me to join him. Like he knew my defiance would crumble under his intense gaze, which was exactly why I avoided him until twilight. He hijacked my dreams and proved to be a different kind of nightmare - unhinged, rebellious, and dangerously mouth-watering. "Escape from reality, Gwyneth. Sometimes life can be too painful to live in, even for immortals," Jace whispered in my dream. His heat, fervor, and unrelenting confidence resonated around me when he closed the gap between us. His lips hovered above mine, waiting for me to give into him. Gwyneth's chronicle began long before she witnessed her family being brutally murdered and lost her sight. Living as an orphan, her world is anything but black and white. She sees her vivid future that promises suffering and death. Cursed with these visions, Gwyneth pretends to be like everyone else, until a dangerously charismatic young man walks into her life. From the moment Jace lays eyes on her, he refuses to believe Gwyneth is normal. He knows information about her past that only a psychopathic stalker could dig up. He reveals her dirty secrets. Unbeknownst details of Gwyneth's former life unfurl. Unsure of what to believe, Gwyneth searches for answers that lead to her inconceivable fate. However, the ancient truth she uncovers is more dangerous than any high school romance she'd bargained for. Gwyneth is dragged into an inevitable battle brewing between immortal Gods and ageless Hunters - both of which have sworn to kill her if deemed necessary. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elizabeth Tebb. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/063894/bk_acx0_063894_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Edgar Allan Poe: Master of Horror, Hörbuch, Digital, 319min
Master storyteller. Madman. America’s dark genius. Who was Edgar Allan Poe, and why have his bizarre and fascinating works resonated with readers so strongly? Through these 10 lectures, you will delve into the darkness of Poe’s most nightmarish stories, including “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “The Pit and the Pendulum”, and “The Fall of the House of Usher”. You’ll also learn how he invented the detective story and explored themes of love and loss in such poems as “Ulalume” and “Annabel Lee”. And you’ll discover how Poe employed symbolism, imagery, rhythm and rhyme, irony and paradox, repetition, simile, and foreshadowing to create a unique body of work that has enthralled readers and influenced writers for more than 150 years. But our fascination with Poe is only partly his provocative, often disturbing literature. He is widely known for living an unconventional and tortured life - a life filled with loss, poverty, neglect, and self-destruction. So, in addition to the scope of his work, you’ll get captivating insights into the man himself: his tragic life and the inner workings of his curious mind. Plagued with more than his fair share of illness, conflict, misery, and death through most of his existence, Poe also notoriously exhibited bizarre behaviors that frequently undermined his quest for literary fame. Your professor, Mark Canada, draws on his own research into Poe’s psychology, including some insights from modern brain science, to understand why Poe acted and wrote as he did. Unpack the works, the life, and the mind of Edgar Allen Poe to discover what makes him a uniquely haunting author to this day. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Canada. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/or/orig/001320/or_orig_001320_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Rose Kennedy: The Life and Times of a Political Matriarch , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 892min
An unprecedented look at the life of Rose Kennedy reveals the private woman who became a political legend. In her compelling and intimate portrait, presidential historian Barbara A. Perry captures Rose Kennedy’s essential contributions to the incomparable Kennedy dynasty. This biography - the first to draw on an invaluable cache of Rose’s newly released diaries and letters - unearths the complexities behind the impeccable persona she showed the world. The woman who emerges in these pages is a fascinating character: savvy about her family’s reputation and resilient enough to persevere through the unfathomable tragedies that befell her. As a young woman, she defied her father, Boston mayor John Fitzgerald, by marrying ambitious businessman Joseph Kennedy. During Joe’s diplomatic career, she began carefully calibrating her family’s image, stage-managing photo shoots and interviews of her nine children and herself. After husband Joe’s isolationist views on the eve of World War II made him a political liability, Rose took to the campaign trail for son Jack. Her perfectionism, initially a response to the strictures imposed upon Catholic women, ultimately created a family portrait that resonated in modern politics and media. Perry’s account looks past the fanfare, poignantly revealing the matriarch’s vulnerability. Rose sought solace from crushing personal tragedies and a philandering husband in prayer, habitual shopping, travel, and medication. Initially ashamed and afraid of daughter Rosemary’s mental disability, Rose ultimately shined a light on the affliction, raising millions of dollars for disabled children. An indefatigable campaigner for Jack, Bobby, and Teddy, she had an unshakable Catholic faith that informed their compassionate social policies and her daughters’ philanthropies. This definitive biography, Rose Kennedy provides unequaled access to the life of a remarkable woman who witnessed a century of history and masked her family ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gayle Hendrix. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/013569/bk_adbl_013569_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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