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Atlantic Pirates in the Golden Age
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Cornell Womack
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Marcus Rediker
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Villains of All Nations explores the "Golden Age" of Atlantic piracy (1716-1726) and the infamous generation whose images underlie our modern, romanticized view of pirates.
Rediker introduces us to the dreaded black flag, the Jolly Roger; swashbuckling figures such as Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard; and the unnamed, unlimbed pirate who was likely Robert Louis Stevenson's model for Long John Silver in Treasure Island.
This history shows from the bottom up how sailors emerged from deadly working conditions on merchant and naval ships, turned pirate, and created a starkly different reality aboard their own ships, electing their officers, dividing their booty equitably, and maintaining a multinational social order. The real lives of this motley crew - which included cross-dressing women, people of color, and the "outcasts of all nations" - are far more compelling than contemporary myth.
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- De Nemo71 en 12-31-19
De: Sun Tzu
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The Daily Stoic
- 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
- De: Ryan Holiday, Stephen Hanselman
- Narrado por: Brian Holsopple
- Duración: 10 h y 6 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 3,275
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,751
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2,716
Why have history's greatest minds - from George Washington to Frederick the Great to Ralph Waldo Emerson along with today's top performers, from Super Bowl-winning football coaches to CEOs and celebrities - embraced the wisdom of the ancient Stoics? Because they realize that the most valuable wisdom is timeless and that philosophy is for living a better life, not a classroom exercise. The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Not well made as audio
- De Andreas en 12-27-16
De: Ryan Holiday, y otros
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The Mastery of Self
- A Toltec Guide to Personal Freedom
- De: Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.
- Narrado por: Charlie Varon
- Duración: 3 h y 30 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 4,504
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 3,743
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 3,723
The ancient Toltecs believed that life, as we perceive it, is a dream. We each live in our own personal dream, and these come together to form the dream of the planet, or the world in which we live. Problems arise when our perception of the dream becomes clouded with negativity, drama, and judgment (of ourselves and others), because it's in these moments of suffering that we have forgotten that we are the architects of our own reality and we have the power to change our dream if we choose.
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5 out of 5 stars
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listen.. .then listen again
- De Casiano en 12-22-16
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The Abolitionists
- De: Kellie Carter Jackson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Kellie Carter Jackson
- Duración: 2 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 8
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 8
While most of us are familiar with the Underground Railroad, there was much more to the movement than helping individuals escape their bondage. In the eight lectures of The Abolitionists, Professor Kellie Carter Jackson of Wellesley College will bring you along as she traces the history of the fight to end slavery in America, from its relatively quiet origins to the turning point at Harper’s Ferry to the Civil War.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Highly Informative
- De Gilbert M. Stack en 02-23-25
De: Kellie Carter Jackson, y otros
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
- As Told to Alex Haley
- De: Malcolm X, Alex Haley
- Narrado por: Laurence Fishburne
- Duración: 16 h y 52 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 12,621
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 11,230
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 11,171
Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.
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4 out of 5 stars
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it's Nearly perfect
- De Kerry en 09-16-20
De: Malcolm X, y otros
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Ho Tactics
- How to MindF**k a Man into Spending, Spoiling, and Sponsoring
- De: G. L. Lambert
- Narrado por: Patrick Stevens
- Duración: 9 h y 12 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,095
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1,738
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,723
I have discovered a group of women who refuse to be exploited, are immune to manipulation, and who never settle in the name of love. These ladies know what they want and take what they want by beating men at their own game. Utilizing the secrets exposed in this book, these women gain power, money, and status. Men call them gold diggers, women call them hos, but they call themselves winners. This is the book that society doesn't want you to listen to….
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5 out of 5 stars
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I spent $24,000 in 4 months
- De B.M. en 10-06-18
De: G. L. Lambert
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Ali in Me
- De: Mercury Studios, Treefort Media
- Narrado por: Lonnie Ali, John Ramsey
- Duración: 3 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 83
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 81
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 81
Muhammad Ali, never afraid to express himself loudly and boldly, stays true to form in Ali in Me, an eight-part audio series that explores his life and legacy, guided by his own words through never-before-heard audio recordings. Hosted by Muhammad’s widow, Lonnie Ali, and his close friend, award-winning broadcaster John Ramsey, Ali in Me goes beyond the boxing ring to delve deeply into the extraordinary life and lasting contributions The Champ made to individuals around the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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He went hard on everything, especially love
- De 🔥 Phx17 🔥 en 01-31-25
De: Mercury Studios, y otros
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Helter Skelter
- The True Story of the Manson Murders
- De: Vincent Bugliosi, Curt Gentry
- Narrado por: Scott Brick
- Duración: 26 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10,027
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 8,866
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 8,851
Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the 20th century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by Charles Manson and four of his followers. What motivated Manson in his seemingly mindless selection of victims, and what was his hold over the young women who obeyed his orders? Now available for the first time in unabridged audio, the gripping story of this famous and haunting crime is brought to life by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Everything I remembered about the case was wrong..
- De karen en 06-22-12
De: Vincent Bugliosi, y otros
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- De: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dorsey Armstrong
- Duración: 5 h y 6 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 4,954
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,390
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,364
The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, but centered on Britain
- De Ximena en 04-10-20
De: Dorsey Armstrong, y otros
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The Thin Line
- Hope vs. Reality in the Era of Weight-Loss Drugs
- De: Scaachi Koul
- Narrado por: Scaachi Koul
- Duración: 4 h y 31 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 190
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 185
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 185
Over the next five years, millions of more Americans are expected to take Ozempic and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, which are rapidly being recognized as the miracle drugs of this century. If you’re not on them, you’ll probably know someone who is. What are the implications of the widespread use of these drugs, both on our bodies and our society? In this show, you’ll meet people across America who are either taking the jab or thinking about it, and the shocking intentional and unintentional results they are seeing.
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5 out of 5 stars
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More balanced than expected and very comprehensive
- De Summer Rodriguez en 01-03-25
De: Scaachi Koul
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I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
- Telling the Truth about Perfectionism, Inadequacy, and Power
- De: Brené Brown
- Narrado por: Lauren Fortgang
- Duración: 10 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,928
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 5,042
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,985
Based on seven years of ground-breaking research and hundreds of interviews, I Thought It Was Just Me shines a long-overdue light on an important truth: Our imperfections are what connect us to each other and to our humanity. Our vulnerabilities are not weaknesses; they are powerful reminders to keep our hearts and minds open to the reality that we're all in this together.
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3 out of 5 stars
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I'm sure its great if you are a mother ....
- De Leslie A Hill en 08-09-11
De: Brené Brown
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Mythology: Mega Collection
- Classic Stories from the Greek, Celtic, Norse, Japanese, Hindu, Chinese, Mesopotamian and Egyptian Mythology
- De: Scott Lewis
- Narrado por: Madison Niederhauser, Oliver Hunt
- Duración: 31 h y 37 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 708
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 621
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 621
Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....
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4 out of 5 stars
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An interesting set of introductions.
- De Kevin Potter en 05-30-19
De: Scott Lewis
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The Betrayal
- The 1919 World Series and the Birth of Modern Baseball
- De: Charles Fountain
- Narrado por: Bob Reed
- Duración: 11 h y 29 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 170
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 161
In the most famous scandal of sports history, eight Chicago White Sox players - including Shoeless Joe Jackson - agreed to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for the promise of $20,000 each from gamblers reportedly working for New York mobster Arnold Rothstein. Heavily favored, Chicago lost the Series five games to three. Although rumors of a fix flew while the series was being played, they were largely disregarded by players and the public at large.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great telling of a truly American story
- De Robert Taylor en 01-06-21
De: Charles Fountain
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The Hunter Killers
- De: Dan Hampton
- Narrado por: John Pruden
- Duración: 11 h y 51 m
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 565
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 566
A gripping chronicle of the band of maverick aviators who signed on for the suicidal, dangerous top-secret "Wild Weasel" missions during the Vietnam War - which used controversial and revolutionary tactics to combat Soviet missile technology - from New York Times best-selling author Dan Hampton.
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2 out of 5 stars
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False Advertising
- De Stephen Ford en 08-31-15
De: Dan Hampton
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The Knife Man
- The Extraordinary Life and Times of John Hunter, Father of Modern Surgery
- De: Wendy Moore
- Narrado por: Steve West
- Duración: 13 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 237
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 198
In The Knife Man, Wendy Moore unveils John Hunter's murky and macabre world - a world characterized by public hangings, secret expeditions to dank churchyards, and gruesome human dissections in pungent attic rooms. This is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable pioneer and his determined struggle to haul surgery out of the realms of meaningless superstitious ritual and into the dawn of modern medicine.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- De Bird en 12-02-15
De: Wendy Moore
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Broken
- De: Fred M. Kray
- Narrado por: Stephan Watson
- Duración: 13 h y 37 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 22
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 19
It was a cool, quiet evening at Calumet Farm, where the most valuable racehorses—including the prolific stallion Alydar—had settled into their stalls for the evening. Alton Stone, filling in for the regular night watchman, completed his rounds at the barn. Although nothing seemed out of the ordinary, an inexplicable hunch led Stone to check on Alydar. What he found—a grievously injured horse with no discernable cause—jump-started one of the biggest mysteries to ever hit the horse racing world.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Very Tedious Listen
- De Read With My Ears en 02-24-24
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Quackery
- A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything
- De: Lydia Kang, Nate Pedersen
- Narrado por: Hillary Huber
- Duración: 10 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,028
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 894
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 894
What won't we try in our quest for perfect health, beauty, and the fountain of youth? Well, just imagine a time when doctors prescribed morphine for crying infants. When liquefied gold was touted as immortality in a glass. And when strychnine - yes, that strychnine, the one used in rat poison - was dosed like Viagra. Looking back with fascination, horror, and not a little dash of dark, knowing humor, Quackery recounts the lively, at times unbelievable, history of medical misfires and malpractices.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Computer-generated Narrator. Dated Humour.
- De Nemo en 12-28-18
De: Lydia Kang, y otros
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The Art of Darkness
- The History of Goth
- De: John Robb
- Narrado por: John Robb
- Duración: 27 h y 15 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 9
This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Featuring sound and original music, and read by the author in his distinctive narrative style, this is a truly atmospheric audiobook that takes you right into the heart of the history of goth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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The authors delivery is fantastic
- De Roman Chimienti en 08-22-24
De: John Robb
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The Betrayal
- The 1919 World Series and the Birth of Modern Baseball
- De: Charles Fountain
- Narrado por: Bob Reed
- Duración: 11 h y 29 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 170
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 161
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 161
In the most famous scandal of sports history, eight Chicago White Sox players - including Shoeless Joe Jackson - agreed to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for the promise of $20,000 each from gamblers reportedly working for New York mobster Arnold Rothstein. Heavily favored, Chicago lost the Series five games to three. Although rumors of a fix flew while the series was being played, they were largely disregarded by players and the public at large.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great telling of a truly American story
- De Robert Taylor en 01-06-21
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The Hunter Killers
- De: Dan Hampton
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- Duración: 11 h y 51 m
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 565
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 566
A gripping chronicle of the band of maverick aviators who signed on for the suicidal, dangerous top-secret "Wild Weasel" missions during the Vietnam War - which used controversial and revolutionary tactics to combat Soviet missile technology - from New York Times best-selling author Dan Hampton.
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2 out of 5 stars
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False Advertising
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De: Dan Hampton
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The Knife Man
- The Extraordinary Life and Times of John Hunter, Father of Modern Surgery
- De: Wendy Moore
- Narrado por: Steve West
- Duración: 13 h y 28 m
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 198
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 198
In The Knife Man, Wendy Moore unveils John Hunter's murky and macabre world - a world characterized by public hangings, secret expeditions to dank churchyards, and gruesome human dissections in pungent attic rooms. This is a fascinating portrait of a remarkable pioneer and his determined struggle to haul surgery out of the realms of meaningless superstitious ritual and into the dawn of modern medicine.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant
- De Bird en 12-02-15
De: Wendy Moore
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Broken
- De: Fred M. Kray
- Narrado por: Stephan Watson
- Duración: 13 h y 37 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 22
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 18
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 19
It was a cool, quiet evening at Calumet Farm, where the most valuable racehorses—including the prolific stallion Alydar—had settled into their stalls for the evening. Alton Stone, filling in for the regular night watchman, completed his rounds at the barn. Although nothing seemed out of the ordinary, an inexplicable hunch led Stone to check on Alydar. What he found—a grievously injured horse with no discernable cause—jump-started one of the biggest mysteries to ever hit the horse racing world.
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2 out of 5 stars
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A Very Tedious Listen
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2 out of 5 stars
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Computer-generated Narrator. Dated Humour.
- De Nemo en 12-28-18
De: Lydia Kang, y otros
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The Art of Darkness
- The History of Goth
- De: John Robb
- Narrado por: John Robb
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5 out of 5 stars
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The authors delivery is fantastic
- De Roman Chimienti en 08-22-24
De: John Robb
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The End of History and the Last Man
- De: Francis Fukuyama
- Narrado por: L. J. Ganser
- Duración: 15 h y 51 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 362
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 296
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 290
Ever since its first publication in 1992, The End of History and the Last Man has provoked controversy and debate. Francis Fukuyama's prescient analysis of religious fundamentalism, politics, scientific progress, ethical codes, and war is as essential for a world fighting fundamentalist terrorists as it was for the end of the Cold War. Now updated with a new afterword, The End of History and the Last Man is a modern classic.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An important discussion expertly narrated
- De Kevin Teeple en 06-27-19
De: Francis Fukuyama
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Adventures in Cryptozoology
- Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters
- De: Richard Freeman
- Narrado por: Derek Perkins
- Duración: 9 h y 7 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 158
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 138
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 137
Explore the world through its most unlikely creatures: Cryptozoology, the study of hidden, monstrous, and legendary animals, is truly the art of discovering the unknown. Richard Freeman, Zoological Director of Centre for Fortean Zoology, has explored the corners of the five continents on the search for creatures that many people believe are non-existent. In this book, he shares the exciting stories of his investigations of the Yeti, Mongolian Deathworm, Loch Ness Monster, Orang-Pendak, Ninki-Naka, and more.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Misleading
- De Bridget en 12-17-22
De: Richard Freeman
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Beast
- Werewolves, Serial Killers, and Man-Eaters: The Mystery of the Monsters of the Gévaudan
- De: Gustavo Sánchez Romero, S. R. Schwalb
- Narrado por: David de Vries
- Duración: 7 h y 59 m
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 69
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 69
Something unimaginable occurred from 1764 to 1767 in the remote highlands of south-central France. For three years, a real-life monster, or monsters, ravaged the region, slaughtering by some accounts more than 100 people, mostly women and children, and inflicting severe injuries upon many others.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The amount of research put into the book
- De M.D. sheridan en 01-24-25
De: Gustavo Sánchez Romero, y otros
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The Precipice
- Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
- De: Toby Ord
- Narrado por: Toby Ord
- Duración: 8 h y 13 m
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 565
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 564
This urgent and eye-opening book makes the case that protecting humanity's future is the central challenge of our time. If all goes well, human history is just beginning. Our species could survive for billions of years - enough time to end disease, poverty, and injustice, and to flourish in ways unimaginable today. But this vast future is at risk. With the advent of nuclear weapons, humanity entered a new age, where we face existential catastrophes - those from which we could never come back.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The 80000hours website is better
- De Cristi en 08-06-20
De: Toby Ord
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Where the Bodies Were Buried
- Whitey Bulger and the World That Made Him
- De: T. J. English
- Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain
- Duración: 16 h y 9 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 279
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 247
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 243
New York Times best-selling author T. J. English, the acclaimed master chronicler of the Irish Mob in America, offers a front row seat at the trial of one of the most notorious gangsters of all - Whitey Bulger - and pulls back the veil to expose a breathtaking history of corruption and malfeasance.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The post-trial story of the Bulger legacy
- De Hugh F en 09-28-15
De: T. J. English
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The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals
- The World of Lore Collection, Book 2
- De: Aaron Mahnke
- Narrado por: Aaron Mahnke
- Duración: 10 h y 10 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 776
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 700
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 695
The second book in a three-volume collection, The World of Lore: Wicked Mortals tells the incredible true stories of some of the mortals who achieved notoriety in history and folklore through horrible means. Monsters of this sort - serial killers, desperate criminals, and socially mobile people with a much darker double life - are, in fact, quite real.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Same as the Podcast
- De Mr FluFF n puFF en 06-08-18
De: Aaron Mahnke
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Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages
- De: Frances Gies, Joseph Gies
- Narrado por: Anne Flosnik
- Duración: 11 h y 18 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 18
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 14
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 13
Historians have only recently awakened to the importance of the family, the basic social unit throughout human history. This book traces the development of marriage and the family from the Middle Ages to the early modern era. It describes how the Roman and barbarian cultural streams merged under the influence of the Christian church to forge new concepts, customs, laws, and practices. Century by century, it follows the development—sometimes gradual, at other times revolutionary—of significant elements in the history of the family.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Fun narration for an interesting topic
- De Anonymous User en 05-31-24
De: Frances Gies, y otros
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Schumann
- The Faces and the Masks
- De: Judith Chernaik
- Narrado por: Nicol Zanzarella, Judith Chernaik
- Duración: 12 h y 53 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 21
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 17
Drawing on previously unpublished sources, this groundbreaking biography of Robert Schumann sheds new light on the great composer’s life and work. With the rigorous research of a scholar and the eloquent prose of a novelist, Judith Chernaik takes us into Schumann’s 19th-century Romantic milieu, where he wore many “masks” that gave voice to each corner of his soul.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great history, needs music
- De Anonymous User en 10-06-23
De: Judith Chernaik
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Horror Noire (2nd Edition)
- A History of Black American Horror from the 1890s to Present
- De: Robin R. Means Coleman
- Narrado por: Julienne Irons
- Duración: 17 h y 27 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 4
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2
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From King Kong to Candyman, the boundary-pushing genre of horror film has always been a site for provocative explorations of race in American popular culture. This book offers a comprehensive chronological survey of Black horror from the 1890s to present day. In this second edition, Robin R. Means Coleman expands upon the history of notable characterizations of Blackness in horror cinema, with new chapters spanning the 1960s, 2000s, and 2010s to the present, and examines key levels of Black participation on screen and behind the camera. The book addresses a full range of Black horror films.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An indispensable reference for horror fans, film scholars, and aspiring filmmakers
- De TrevorTrujillo en 01-29-24
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Why We Die
- The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality
- De: Venki Ramakrishnan
- Narrado por: John Moraitis
- Duración: 9 h y 51 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 76
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 63
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The knowledge of death is so terrifying that we live most of our lives in denial of it. One of the most difficult moments of childhood must be when each of us first realizes that not only we but all our loved ones will die—and there is nothing we can do about it. Or at least, there hasn’t been. Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan?
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brilliant. The book was fantastic and level headed. I appreciated also the way he criticized Sinclair.
- De Keto Bro en 04-14-24
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Behind the Horror
- True Stories That Inspired Horror Movies
- De: Dr. Lee Mellor
- Narrado por: Adam Sims
- Duración: 9 h y 34 m
- Versión completa
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Unearth the terrifying and true tales behind some of the scariest horror movies to ever haunt our screens, including the Enfield poltergeist case that was retold in The Conjuring 2 and the serial killers who inspired Hannibal Lector in The Silence of the Lambs. Behind the Horror dissects these and other bizarre tales to reveal haunting real-life stories of abduction, disappearance, murder, and exorcism.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Okay
- De 6catz en 05-19-21
De: Dr. Lee Mellor
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Silent Spring
- De: Rachel Carson
- Narrado por: Susie Berneis
- Duración: 10 h y 43 m
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Conservationist Rachel Carson spent over six years documenting the effects on DDT, a synthetic organic compound used as an insecticide, on numerous communities. Her analysis revealed that such powerful, persistent chemical pesticides have been used without a full understanding of the extent of their potential harm to the whole biota, including the damage they've caused to wildlife, birds, bees, agricultural animals, domestic pets, and even humans. An instant best seller that was read by President Kennedy during the summer of 1962, this classic remains one of the best introductions to the complicated and controversial subject.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eye-opening
- De Amazon Customer en 05-27-21
De: Rachel Carson
Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre Villains of All Nations
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- Dorothy
- 04-26-24
The details
Interesting analysis from a Marxist perspective bordering on hero worship. Informative nonetheless. 1, 2, 3.
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- Ross S.
- 12-09-20
Great history
Loved it, the author does a great job of telling the story of pirates and all they did and done to them; the good and the bad.
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- The Wizzzard
- 01-25-23
Interesting and worth a listen too
The story was interesting and full of unrecognized pirates. However, it was kind a rehash of The General History of Pirates, by Charles Johnson, who was a fictitious person.
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