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Author:
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks
Readers:
Grover Gardner, Barbara Rosenblat, Ralph Cosham, Kate Fleming, Jay O. Sanders, Scott Brick, Michael Kramer, and others
Format: 16
Cassettes
(Unabridged)
It is changing the way America thinks about terrorism! The final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States includes the events of 9/11, a history of terrorism, and recommendations to improve security. A finalist for the National Book Award 2004, and an American Library Association Notable.
Item #: E9X809
ISBN: 9781584728085
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Multiple Narrators
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Playaway
(Unabridged)
It is changing the way America thinks about terrorism! The final report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States includes the events of 9/11, a history of terrorism, and recommendations to improve security. A finalist for the National Book Award 2004, and an American Library Association Notable.
Item #: EP1615
ISBN: 9781598951615
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Author:
David James, Ph.D.
Reader:
Robert Guillaume
Format: 3
CDs
(Audio Orig)
The beginning and ending of life are deeply controversial moral topics with enormous stakes. Most people agree that it is wrong to kill humans. But numerous perplexing questions lurk beyond that agreement. This audiobook asks these hard questions and looks squarely at the possible, and possibly disturbing, answers.
Item #: E3B628
ISBN: 9780786166282
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Authors:
Timothy Albone and Mark Hudson
Reader:
Benjamin Soames
Format:
Playaway
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For centuries Afghanistan has been the playground of big powers, from Alexander the Great to the British Empire and the Soviet Union. It has been torn by internal strife and ideological differences. Yet Afghans, tribal though they may be, remain a proud nation. "Soames provides a warm but objective tone, making this audiobook more like a friendly newscast than a college lecture."—AudioFile
Item #: EP5980
ISBN: 9781615455980
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Author:
Steven Brill
Reader:
Dennis Boutsikaris
Format: 6
Cassettes
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Tragedy, challenge, recovery. Find out how September 11 changed us in this powerful, sweeping narrative of America in the year after the terrorist attack. The award-winning reporter takes a tough look at how the country has coped, where ithas floundered, and the challenges that remain ahead. "Sprawling, panoramic account... formidable... sharp reporting and lively characterizations."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E6P260
ISBN: 9780743532600
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Author:
Paul Starobin
Reader:
Lloyd James
Format: 12
CDs
(Unabridged)
Claiming that the "American Century" has passed, this seasoned journalist offers predictions for a new world order in which America is no longer number one. He explores five possible scenarios for the future, including chaos, global city-states, and world government. "James lends a down-to-earth, approachable tone to an involved text with many lines of thought. His delivery helps the listener navigate Starobin's posited new realities."—AudioFile
Item #: E9M315
ISBN: 9781400113156
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Author:
Brian Latell
Reader:
Stefan Rudnicki
Format: 9
CDs
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After Fidel – what? Who? A former top CIA officer and Cuba expert focuses on the relationship between the Cuban leader and his brother Raul, who have collaborated in policymaking and divided responsibilities for decades. Hear what kind of leader the younger brother and designated successor will be and how U.S.-Cuban relations might be affected.
Item #: E9B128
ISBN: 9780786161287
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Author:
Susan Jacoby
Reader:
Cassandra Campbell
Format: 12
CDs
(Unabridged)
Combining historical analysis with contemporary observation, this scholar dissects a new American cultural phenomenon: our infotainment addiction. From TV to the internet, she claims it's resulted in a lazy and credulous public, at odds with our heritage of reason and science. "One of those books you'll argue about as you [listen], then think about for months to come."—Entertainment Weekly
Item #: E9M732
ISBN: 9781400107322
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Author:
Mohamed ElBaradei
Reader:
David Drummond
Format: 11
CDs
(Unabridged)
For the first time, Mohamed ElBaradei, Nobel Prize laureate and "man in the middle" of the planet's most explosive confrontations, speaks out---on his dealings with America, negotiations with Iran, reform and democracy in the Middle East, and the prospects for a future free of nuclear weapons.
Item #: E9M226
ISBN: 9781452602264
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Author/Reader:
Joshua Cooper Ramo
Joshua Cooper Ramo
Format: 8
CDs
(Unabridged)
The managing director of Kissinger Associates presents a new model for understanding our unpredictable world. Drawing upon history, economics, psychology, complexity theory, immunology, and the science of networks, he describes a landscapeof inherent unpredictability – and wonderful possibility. "He offers a sustained aura of cool competence, less lecturer than dinner companion. Wrapping listeners in the cocoon of his hushed, keen rush of words, Ramo is an ideal conversationalist."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E8W216
ISBN: 9781607882169
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Author:
Jonathan Kozol
Reader:
Dick Hill
Format: 1
MP3-CDs
(Unabridged)
A heart-wrenching portrait of childhood in impoverished America – in the South Bronx, the poorest congressional district in the country. These kids have a dream of escaping the bleak violence, disease, and drug abuse that surround them. They speak with painful clarity about the poverty and racial isolation that have wounded but not hardened them. First published in 1996.
Item #: E1N138
ISBN: 9781441841384
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Author:
Joel Brenner
Reader:
Lloyd James
Format: 8
CDs
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A former top-level National Security Agency insider goes behind the headlines to explore America's next great battlefield: digital security. An urgent wake-up call that identifies our foes; unveils their methods; and charts the dire consequences for government, business, and individuals.
Item #: E7F027
ISBN: 9781611760279
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Author:
Tony Blankley
Reader:
Tom Weiner
Format: 7
CDs
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American grit involves three things: a universal military draft, energy independence, and sharing our western values with the world. In his conservative manifesto, this columnist argues that these three components are vital to our nation'ssurvival against the threat from Islamist assault.
Item #: E7B550
ISBN: 9781433215506
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Author:
Rem B. Edwards, Ph.D.
Reader:
Robert Guillaume
Format: 3
CDs
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With rapid growth and increasing dominance of human civilization, along with the discovery that humans and animals share many traits, many questions arise about the moral standing and "rights" of other living things. This discussion focuses on whether it is reasonable or fair to place human priorities over the rest of nature.
Item #: E3B631
ISBN: 9780786166312
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Author:
Jean-François Revel
Reader:
Christopher Lane
Format: 6
CDs
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We need all the friends we can get, and Revel clearly shows his colors. Responding to the anti-American anger around the world after September 11, he explores the strengths of America and exposes the agendas of the anti-Americans in France, Europe, and worldwide. His clearheaded analysis shows what the world will lose if anti-Americanism takes hold. "Informative and incisive."—Publishers Weekly
Item #: E6B697
ISBN: 9780786186976
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Author/Reader:
Annie Jacobsen
Annie Jacobsen
Format: 13
CDs
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The stunning first look inside America's most top-secret military facility – that doesn't exist – Area 51.
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ISBN: 9781609410896
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Author:
Henry A. Crumpton
Reader:
David Colacci
Format: 11
CDs
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A legendary CIA spy and counterterrorism expert tells the spellbinding story of his high-risk, action-packed career. He led the CIA's global covert operations against al Al Qaeda, and organized and led the initial Afghanistan campaign after the Twin Towers fell. He explains what America's spies do and why their service is more valuable than ever.
Item #: E9F071
ISBN: 9781611760712
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Author:
George Tenet, with Bill Harlow
Reader:
Eric Conger
Format: 11
CDs
(Abridged)
The former CIA director provides an unflinching chronicle of the war on terror. With unparalleled knowledge and breadth, he illuminates how the country was prepared – and not prepared – to deal with new and deadly threats. Thiscandid memoir is a revelatory look at the agency's dealings with national leaders at home and abroad.
Item #: E9H086
ISBN: 9780061150869
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Author:
William Langewiesche
Reader:
Tom Weiner
Format: 4
CDs
(Unabridged)
This provocative, timely report investigates the burgeoning threat of nuclear-weapons production and the transfer of that technology from the rich to the poor – including guerrilla terrorists. A masterful presentation of the world's most most critical political problem. "Weiner's baritone lends gravity to this chilling book."—AudioFile
Item #: E8B786
ISBN: 9780786157860
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