Category: Audio Books

Free Download The Savage Storm: The Battle for Italy 1943 (Audiobook)
English | December 12, 2023 | ASIN: B0CMJTSF96 | M4B@128 kbps | 18h 24m | 1.06 GB
Author: James Holland | Narrator: Al Murray
Acclaimed WWII historian James Holland both narrates and reframes the controversial first months of the Italian Campaign and sets a new standard in the chronicling of war.
Following victory in Sicily, while the central command planned the spring 1944 invasion of France, Allied troops crossed into Southern Italy in September 1943, expecting to drive Axis forces north and liberate Rome by Christmas. Italy quickly surrendered but German divisions fiercely resisted, and the hoped-for quick victory descended into one of the most challenging and protracted battles of the entire war.

Free Download John Thomas Hoffman, Shawn Compton (Narrator), "The Saigon Guns: A True Story of Aerial Combat in the Fall of 1972"
English | ASIN: B0D92RL2GR | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~15:02:00 | 413 MB
Few Americans know the facts about the final year of US combat operations in South Vietnam. As political will to sustain the fight shrank and the US withdrew most of their ground forces, the Soviets and North Vietnamese sought battlefield success to strengthen their negotiating position at the Paris peace talks. In March of 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South with five armored divisions, massive artillery support, and modern Soviet anti-aircraft weapons, intended to sweep any remaining US military aviation support to South Vietnam from the skies. But the Soviets and their North Vietnamese proteges had miscalculated.
The remaining US aviation forces, along with the US Air Force and US Navy and Marine aviation assets, would not be easily removed from the battle. For the US forces still in-country, this is an untold story of heroism, dedication, and refusal to yield the battlefield despite being largely considered by US political leaders as "expendable."
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Free Download The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion (Audiobook)
English | August 31, 2023 | ASIN: B0CFVZSHNX | M4B@64 kbps | 8h 4m | 230 MB
Author: Peter L. Berger | Narrator: Rick Adamson
"The most important contribution to the sociology of religion since Max Weber’s The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism" (Commonweal).
Acclaimed scholar and sociologist Peter L. Berger carefully lays out an understanding of religion as a historical, societal mechanism in this classic work of social theory. Berger examines the roots of religious belief and its gradual dissolution in modern times, applying a general theoretical perspective to specific examples from religions throughout the ages. Building upon the author’s previous work, The Social Construction of Reality, with Thomas Luckmann, this book makes Berger’s case that human societies build a "sacred canopy" to protect, stabilize, and give meaning to their worldview.

Free Download The Road Past Monchy: Fighting the First World War at Arras, 1914-1918 (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0DCCZ554M | 2024 | 16 hours and 25 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 408 MB
Author: Terence Loveridge
Narrator: Frank Block
Terence Loveridge offers a unique look at the land and air operations around the strategic village of Monchy-le-Preux at the center of the western front during World War I. The story of the Great War is usually one of condemnation or rehabilitation of strategists and consecration of the common soldier, while the story of those who planned, directed, and led operations on the ground has generally been overlooked. Loveridge uses experiences of junior leaders fighting around the key terrain of Monchy-le-Preux to challenge the currently accepted views and reveal that the Great War, despite subsequent impression, was a surprisingly dynamic effort conducted in an arena of constantly evolving practices, techniques, and technology. Less well known than its contemporary campaigns at the Somme, Verdun, or Passchendaele, Monchy also carries less preconceived baggage and thus offers a prime opportunity to reevaluate the accepted wisdom of the events, personalities, and understandings of the Great War. The Road Past Monchy offers listeners a unique chance to uncover the "lost" perspective of junior war leaders in a theater of war that saw almost continuous operations from 1914 through to 1918.

Free Download The Rise of The Nazi Party: How Hitler Used The Power of Propaganda And Mass Communication to Rise to Power (Audiobook)
English | ISBN: 9798882486951 | 2024 | 2 hours and 33 minutes | M4B@192 kbps | 210 MB
Author: Davis Truman
Narrator: John Sullivan
The Nazi party’s rise to power in Germany during the 1930s is widely attributed to its leaders’ strategic use of propaganda, most notably Adolf Hitler. Propaganda played a significant role in shaping public opinion and manipulating the masses to support the Nazi party’s extremist ideologies, ultimately leading to one of the most catastrophic events in human history – World War II. This rise to power was not a sudden occurrence but a gradual process involving an extensive and sophisticated propaganda campaign targeting various aspects of German society. In this book, we will explore how propaganda was used to fuel the Nazi party’s rise and examine how it gained support from the German people, including through symbols, slogans, and persuasive rhetoric. The consequences of this propaganda-driven rise to power continue to profoundly impact modern-day politics and how we perceive the power of propaganda in shaping public opinion.

Free Download Manisha Sinha, Deepa Samuel (Narrator), "The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920"
English | ASIN: B0CZBSBY4P | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~21:14:00 | 583 MB
A groundbreaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history.
In The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic, acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha expands our view beyond the accepted temporal and spatial bounds of Reconstruction, which is customarily said to have begun in 1865 with the end of the war, and to have come to a close when the "corrupt bargain" of 1877 put Rutherford B. Hayes in the White House in exchange for the fall of the last southern Reconstruction state governments. Sinha’s startlingly original account opens in 1860 with the election of Abraham Lincoln that triggered the secession of the Deep South states, and takes us all the way to 1920 and the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, which granted women the right to vote-and which Sinha calls the "last Reconstruction amendment."
A sweeping narrative that remakes our understanding of perhaps the most consequential period in American history, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic shows how the great contest of that age is also the great contest of our age-and serves as a necessary reminder of how young and fragile our democracy truly is.

Free Download Enze Han, David Lee Huynh (Narrator), "The Ripple Effect: China’s Complex Presence in Southeast Asia"
English | ASIN: B0DB2ZD3QP | 2024 | MP3@64 kbps | ~06:20:00 | 174 MB
Many studies of China’s relations with and influence on Southeast Asia tend to focus on how Beijing has used its power asymmetry to achieve regional influence. Yet, scholars and pundits often fail to appreciate the complexity of the contemporary Chinese state and society, and just how fragmented, decentralized, and internationalized China is today.
In The Ripple Effect, Enze Han argues that a focus on the Chinese state alone is not sufficient for a comprehensive understanding of China’s influence in Southeast Asia. Instead, we must look beyond the Chinese state, to non-state actors from China, such as private businesses and Chinese migrants. These actors affect people’s perception of China in a variety of ways, and they often have wide-ranging as well as long-lasting effects on bilateral relations. Looking beyond the Chinese state’s intentional influence reveals many situations that result in unanticipated changes in Southeast Asia. Han proposes that to understand this increasingly globalized China, we need more conceptual flexibility regarding which Chinese actors are important to China’s relations, and how they wield this influence, whether intentional or not.
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Free Download The Riches Within: Your Seven Secret Treasures (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CVM3W1DT | 2024 | 5 hours and 45 minutes | M4B@128 kbps | 301 MB
Author: Dr. John F. Demartini
Narrator: Tom Gallagher
Discover the path to a more fulfilling life with Dr. John F. Demartini’s insightful audiobook, "The Riches Within." This transformative guide reveals the seven secret treasures inherent in everyone, encompassing spirit, intellect, career, finances, relationships, physical health, and personal greatness. Through Dr. Demartini’s expert narration, you’ll be reacquainted with the innate power you possess and learn how to harness it for maximum potential. Each chapter of the audiobook is a journey towards self-improvement, offering practical steps and actionable items to help you achieve overall well-being. You’ll learn to enhance your relationships, foster love, embrace your natural leadership qualities, build financial wealth, and appreciate the wonders of life daily. Dr. Demartini’s engaging voice and profound insights make this audiobook not just a listening experience but a roadmap to personal transformation. "The Riches Within" is more than just an audiobook; it’s a catalyst for change. It empowers you to do what you love, love what you do, and awaken to your own immortality. Embrace this journey and unlock the prosperity and greatness waiting for you. As you follow the simple steps outlined by Dr. Demartini, you’ll realize how easy it is to manifest the life you’ve always desired. It’s time to uncover the riches within!

Free Download The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder: How to Avoid Unnecessary Tax Landmines, Defuse the Latest Threats to Your Retirement Savings, and Ignite Your Financial Freedom (Audiobook)
English | ASIN: B0CY65DLL1 | 2024 | 15 hours and 14 minutes | M4B@64 kbps | 442 MB
Author: Ed Slott
Narrator: Ed Slott, Dan Woren
Whether your retirement dreams are five years away or fifty-the single greatest threat standing in your way is taxes. Unlike losses in the stock market, money lost to taxes never recovers. With untaxed retirement accounts likely to become your largest asset, you face an explosive landscape of costly tax traps, penalties, and a complex maze of rules when it comes time to tap into those savings. Renowned tax advisor Ed Slott returns in The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder with the ultimate guide to reclaim control of your financial future and keep more of your money-no matter what Congress comes up with next. With fully up-to-date information, including SECURE Act 2.0, this book provides an easy-to-follow plan that is an entertaining and informative must-hear for any American with a retirement savings account.

Free Download The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace: Know What Boosts Your Value, Kills Your Chances, and Will Make You Happier by Cy Wakeman, Kim McKean, Recorded Books
English | July 09, 2020 | ISBN: B08BZXR2NB | 5 hours and 45 minutes | MP3 128 Kbps | 315 Mb
The key to understanding how your manager calculates your real value – and how to boost it
More than anything else, you need to understand exactly how your employer evaluates you, and your annual performance review doesn’t tell the whole story. In The Reality-Based Rules of the Workplace, Cy Wakeman shows how to calculate how your true value to your organization by understanding your current and future potential against your "emotional expense" – the toll your actions and attitudes take on the people around you. With Cy’s clear, straight-to-the-point advice, you can confront and reduce your emotional costliness, become an invaluable member of your team, and even learn to love your job again.
Reveals a formula for measuring your current performance, future potential, and the biggest detractor, your emotional expense