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Alexander the Great
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

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In this succinct portrait of Alexander the Great, distinguished scholar and historian Norman Cantor draws on the major writings of Alexander's contemporaries as well as the most recent psychological and cultural studies to illuminate this most legendary of men—a great figure in the ancient...

Our Young Folks' Josephus:
Volume 1: From Abraham Through Queen Esther (2007)

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With music, sound effects and Jim Hodges expressive reading style, this audiobook is sure to captivate listeners of all ages. Covering the history of ancient Israel from the time of Abraham until Queen Esther, the epic story of the Jews is reverently told in audio form. An avid historian, book...

The Big Three in Economics
Adam Smith, Karl Marx, John Maynard Keynes (2007)

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The Big Three in Economics reveals the battle of ideas among the three most influential economists in world history: Adam Smith, representing laissez faire; Karl Marx, reflecting the radical socialist model; and John Maynard Keynes, symbolizing big government and the welfare state. History...

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Volume 1:The history of the Empire from A.D. 180 to A.D. 395 (2007)

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Considered one of the finest historical works in the English language, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is lauded for its graceful, elegant prose style as much as for its epic scope. Remarkably accurate for its day, Gibbon’s treatise holds a high place in the history of...

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Volume 2:The history of the Empire from A.D. 395 to A.D. 1185 (2007)

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Famous for its unflagging narrative power, fine organization, and irresistibly persuasive arguments, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire has earned a permanent place of honor in historical literature. Gibbon’s elegantly detached erudition is seasoned with an ironic wit, and...

The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
Volume 3:The history of the Empire from A.D. 1185 to A.D. 1453 (2007)

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Considered one of the finest historical works in the English language, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is lauded for its graceful, elegant prose style as much as for its grand scope and considerable accuracy. It is a remarkable survey of what the author calls “the greatest and,...

The Fight for Jerusalem
Radical Islam, the West, and the Future of the Holy City (2007)

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April 13, 2006: A Jerusalem Post headline reads: “Jericho man murdered over home sale.” The forty-two-year-old father of eight was kidnapped, shot seven times, thrown into his car, and set on fire—because he had sold his Jerusalem apartment to Jews.

Radical Islam has long desired to...

The Spartans
The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece, from Utopia to Crisis and Collapse (2007)

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The Spartans of ancient Greece were a powerful and unique people, radically different from any civilization before or since. A society of warrior-heroes, they were living exemplars of self-sacrifice, community endeavor, and achievement against all odds, qualities that today signify the ultimate...

A Basic History of the United States, Volume 1
The Colonial Experience
1607-1774 (1993)

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This is the first volume of a comprehensive five-volume set. “For Carson, history is more than facts and dates, [but] is the product of the actions of countless individuals, each under the influence of certain ideas. . . . He shows how they were responsible for the settlement of this continent,...

A Basic History of the United States, Volume 3
The Sections and the Civil War
1826-1877 (2007)

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Carson’s full-scale treatment of American history combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages that lead the listener to a clearer understanding of the people and events, the triumphs and the shortcomings, which have shaped this nation.

Carson begins this third volume by...

A Basic History of the United States, Volume 4
The Growth of America
1878-1928 (2007)

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Carson’s full-scale treatment of American history combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages that lead the listener to a clearer understanding of the people and events, the triumphs and the shortcomings, which have shaped this nation. Starting with the “filling out” of the West,...

A Basic History of the United States, Volume 5
The Welfare State
1929-1985 (2007)

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Carson’s full-scale treatment of American history combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages that lead the listener to a clearer understanding of the people and events, the triumphs and the shortcomings, which have shaped this nation. This final volume commences with the Great...

A Basic History of the United States, Volume 6
America in Gridlock
1985-1995 (2007)

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Carson’s full-scale treatment of American history combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages that lead the listener to a clearer understanding of the people and events, the triumphs and the shortcomings, which have shaped this nation. “For Carson, history is the product of the...

A Mormon in the White House?:
Ten Things Every American Should Know About Mitt Romney (2007)

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A Mormon in the White House? is the first book on Mitt Romney, his unusual faith story, and his viability as a Republican presidential nominee. Inside are exclusive interviews with the governor, his family, and closest associates, mixed with candid conversations with some of the country's...

Andrew Jackson (2008)

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It was Andrew Jackson’s military heroism that helped to usher him into the presidency. From the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 to the Indian Wars and his unorthodox presence in the White House, Jackson is one of the most fascinating figures in American history. Here is his life as...

Basic Economics
A Citizen's Guide to the Economy (2006)

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Thomas Sowell has a different idea about how economics should be taught. With this groundbreaking introduction to economics, Sowell has thrown out the graphs, statistics, and jargon. Learning economics, he believes, should be relaxing, and even enjoyable.

In this new edition, Basic...

Boys Should Be Boys (2008)

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From the author of Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, this celebration of the unique gifts of boys helps parents restore boyhood’s magic and raise healthy, strong, and happy sons.

Boyhood used to be a time of freedom and fun—of catching bullfrogs, playing tackle football, and...

Clara Barton: Founder of the American Red Cross (2000)

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Young Clara Barton is shy and lonely in her early days at boarding school. She is snubbed by the other girls because she doesn't know how to talk to them. But when she gets an opportunity to assist the local doctor, her shyness disappears, and Clara begins to discover her true calling as a nurse....

Johnny Tremain (1997)

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A story filled with danger and excitement, Johnny Tremain tells of the turbulent, passionate times in Boston just before the Revolutionary War.

Johnny, a young apprentice silversmith, is caught up in a dramatic involvement with Otis, Hancock, and John and Samuel Adams in the exciting...

Stonewall Jackson (2007)

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Deemed "irreplaceable" by Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson assumed his nickname during the Battle of Bull Run in the Civil War. It is said that the Army of Northern Virginia never fully recovered from the loss of Jackson's leadership when he was accidentally shot by one of his own men and died in...

The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World

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Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Learn how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5,000 years.

The Art of War
The Essential Translation of the Classic Book of Life (2008)

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Master Sun said: “Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting.”

For more than two thousand years, The Art of War has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid text that reveals as much about psychology, politics, and...

The Coming Economic Collapse
How You Can Thrive When Oil Costs $200 a Barrel (2006)

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When Dr. Stephen Leeb speaks, smart investors take heed. In his previous books, Dr. Leeb predicted the great bull market of the 1990s and the collapse of technology shares in the new millennium. Now, in The Coming Economic Collapse, Dr. Leeb shows that the U.S. economy is standing on the brink of...

The Politically Incorrect Guide to:Capitalism (2007)

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Participating in the economy is a part of everyday life; yet much of what is commonly accepted as economic fact is wrong. Keynesian schoolteachers and the liberal media have filled the world with politically correct errors that myth-busting professor Robert Murphy sets straight. Murphy explains...

The Politically Incorrect Guide to:Global Warming and Environmentalism (2007)

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The big media have spoken on the question of global warming, and the debate is officially over. “Be afraid, be very afraid,” warns Time magazine. But have Al Gore and his environmentalist allies really proven their case? Not even close, says Christopher C. Horner.

In The Politically...