Biography & Memoir

"What Do You Care What Other People Think?" by Feynman, Richard Phillips. Narrated by Todd, Raymond. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "One of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century, Richard Feynman possessed an unquenchable thirst for adventure and an unparalleled ability to tell the stories of his life. Here, he offers the last installment of his literary legacy."... Show More View Details | Order Now

1001 Nights in Iraq: the Shocking Story of an American Forced to Fight for Saddam against the Country He Loves by Kenderian, Shant. Narrated by Collins, Jason. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Seventeen-year-old Shant Kendarian’s visit to Baghdad in 1980 was supposed to be short. But Saddam Hussein invaded Iran and sealed off Iraq’s borders to every man of military age, including Kendarian. Suddenly forced onto the frontlines, he saw his two-week visit turn into a nightmare that lasted for ten years."... Show More View Details | Order Now

About Alice by Trillin, Calvin. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.] Random House, 2007. From the Publisher: A remarkably moving and memorable tribute to Alice Trillin, who figured prominently and indelibly in Calvin Trillin’s books, and in his life. Alice was a beautiful, brilliant, and beloved wife. She died all too soon, coincidentally on 9/11. Since then, Calvin Trillin has been working on a tribute. It was finally published in The New Yorker in March, and immediately became one of the most talked about pieces in recent years. Calvin then expanded the article into this persuasive and poignant portrait, which is not about grief, but rather a celebration of a remarkably rewarding and remunerative life. It has left listeners in tears, unable, for a while, to shake the experience from the mind. Because—beyond anything else—this is truly a love story, something all too rare today. ... Show More View Details | Order Now

After the Fire: a True Story of Friendship and Survival by Fisher, Robin Gaby. Narrated by Garcia, Paul Michael. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. From the Publisher: "Every so often a book comes along that makes us cry and makes us strong, that makes us want to hug our children and call our old friends. This is one of those rare books.<p>On January 19, 2000, a fire raged through Seton Hall University’s freshman dormitory, killing three students and injuring 58 others. Among the victims were Shawn Simons and Alvaro Llanos, roommates from poor neighborhoods who made their families proud by getting into college. They managed to escape the fire, but both were burned terribly. After the Fire is the story of these young men and their fight to recover from the worst damage the Saint Barnabas Hospital burn unit had ever seen. It is the story of extraordinary doctors and nurses who work with the burned. It is the story of the mothers and fathers, of faith and family, and of the invisible ties that bind us to one another. And it is the story of the women who came to love these men, who knew that real beauty is a thing not seen in mirrors."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Against All Hope: the Prison Memoirs of Armando Valladares by Valladares, Armando. Narrated by Gardner, Grover. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "This is a history of the Cuban Revolution as viewed from its dungeons. Armando Valladares describes his twenty-two years of torment and triumph in Castro’s prison. Arrested at the age of twenty-two for being philosophically opposed to communism, he gives a dramatic and harrowing account of the regular beatings, the hunger, the humiliation, and the psychological “experimentation” to which the Cuban Revolution subjected its unrepentant enemies. However, Valladares’s hope and courage transcended these horrors, showing us the heroic possibilities of one possessing unshaken faith.<p>More than an indictment of a cruel regime, this book is a testimony to the power of biblical faith to allow a man to survive against all hope."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World by Greenspan, Alan. Narrated by Dean, Robertson. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2007. From the Publisher: "In the immediate aftermath of September 11, 2001, in his fourteenth year as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, Alan Greenspan took part in a very quiet collective effort to ensure that America didn't experience an economic meltdown, taking the rest of the world with it. There was good reason to fear the worst: the stock market crash of October 1987, his first major crisis as Federal Reserve Chairman, coming just weeks after he assumed control, had come much closer than is even today generally known to freezing the financial system and triggering a genuine financial panic. But the most remarkable thing that happened to the economy after 9/11 was...nothing. What in an earlier day would have meant a crippling shock to the system was absorbed astonishingly quickly. After 9/11 Alan Greenspan knew, if he needed any further reinforcement, that we're living in a new world - the world of a global capitalist economy that is vastly more flexible, resilient, open, self-directing, and fast-changing than it was even 20 years ago. It's a world that presents us with enormous new possibilities but also enormous new challenges. THE AGE OF TURBULENCE is Alan Greenspan's incomparable reckoning with the nature of this new world - how we got here, what we're living through, and what lies over the horizon, for good and for ill-channeled through his own experiences working in the command room of the global economy for longer and with greater effect than any other single living figure. He begins his account on that September 11th morning, but then leaps back to his childhood, and follows the arc of his remarkable life's journey through to his more than 18-year tenure as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board, from 1987 to 2006, during a time of transforming change. Alan Greenspan shares the story of his life first simply with an eye toward doing justice to the extraordinary amount of history he has experienced and shaped. But his other goal is to draw readers along the same learning curve he followed, so they accrue a grasp of his own understanding of the underlying dynamics that drive world events. In the second half of the book, having brought us to the present and armed us with the conceptual tools to follow him forward, Dr. Greenspan embarks on a magnificent tour de horizon of the global economy. He reveals the universals of economic growth, delves into the specific facts on the ground in each of the major countries and regions of the world, and explains what the trend-lines of globalization are from here. The distillation of a life's worth of wisdom and insight into an elegant expression of a coherent worldview, THE AGE OF TURBULENCE will stand as Alan Greenspan's personal and intellectual legacy."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal by Macintyre, Ben. Narrated by Lee, John. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Alexander the Great: the Hunt for a New Past by Cartledge, Paul. Narrated by Lee, John. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Paul Cartledge, one of the world’s foremost scholars of ancient Greece, illuminates the brief but iconic life of Alexander (356-323 b.c.), king of Macedon, conqueror of the Persian Empire, and founder of a new world order. Alexander's legacy has had a major impact on military tacticians, scholars, statesmen, adventurers, authors, and filmmakers. Cartledge brilliantly evokes Alexander's remarkable political and military accomplishments, cutting through the myths to show why he was such a great leader. He explores our endless fascination with Alexander and gives us insight into his charismatic leadership, his capacity for brutality, and his sophisticated grasp of international politics.<p>Alexander the Great is an engaging portrait of a fascinating man and a welcome balance to the myths, legends, and skewed history that have obscured the real Alexander."... Show More View Details | Order Now

All the Money in the World: How the Forbes 400 Make--and Spend--their Fortunes by Bernstein, Peter W.; Swan, Annalyn. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2007. From the Publisher: "Published to coincide with the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Forbes 400, ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD, the work of a team of prominent editors and business writers, goes behind the celebrated list to paint a vivid and revealing portrait of the wealthiest Americans of the past quarter century. Abundantly anecdotal, with insights gleaned from original research, interviews with Forbes 400 members, and never-before-compiled data, it is filled with illuminating “infographics”—tables, sidebars, factoids. The book shows how the superrich succeed, how fortunes are made in various industries, and how, once made, they are saved, enhanced, and sometimes squandered. From Wall Street to the West Coast, from blue-collar billionaires to blue-blood fortunes, from the Google guys to hedge fund honchos, All the Money in the World gives us the lowdown on, among other things: the all-time richest Americans, who made and lost the most money in the past twenty-five years, the fields and industries that have produced the greatest wealth, the biggest risk takers, the most competitive players, the most wasteful family feuds, the trophy wives, the most conspicuous consumers, the biggest art collectors, the most and least generous philanthropists. Produced in collaboration with Forbes magazine, All the Money in the World is a vastly entertaining, behind-the-scenes look at today’s Big Rich, a subject of enduring fascination to all Americans."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Amelia Earhart: the Sky's No Limit American Heroes (Books in Motion (Firm)) by Van Pelt, Lori. Narrated by Faulkner, Kris. Publication: Spokane, WA, [Boulder, Colo Books in Motion, 2008. From the Publisher: "As a tomboy growing up in Kansas, Amelia Earhart delighted in trying new and risky things. In her 20s she fell in love with flight while watching an aerobatics exhibition and grew even more enthralled when she took her first airplane ride. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur, 1880-1964 by Manchester, William. Narrated by Parker, Tom. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. View Details | Order Now

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House by Meacham, Jon. Narrated by McGonagle, Richard. Publication: [Westminster, Md.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2008. From the Publisher: "Jon Meacham in AMERICAN LION has delivered the definitive human portrait of a pivotal president who forever changed the American presidency—and America itself.One of our most significant yet dimly recalled presidents, Jackson was a battle-hardened warrior, the founder of the Democratic Party, and the architect of the presidency as we know it. His story is one of violence, sex, courage, and tragedy. With his powerful persona, his evident bravery, and his mystical connection to the people, Jackson moved the White House from the periphery of government to the center of national action, articulating a vision of change that challenged entrenched interests to heed the popular will—or face his formidable wrath. The greatest of the presidents who have followed Jackson in the White House—from Lincoln to Theodore Roosevelt to FDR to Truman—have found inspiration in his example, and virtue in his vision. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

American on Purpose: the Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot by Ferguson, Craig. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the entertainment capital of the world. Finally landing a breakthrough role on the hit sitcom The Drew Carey Show, he eventually was led to his current night job as the host of The Late Late Show on CBS. By far Ferguson's greatest triumph was becoming a U.S. citizen just before his command performance for the president of the United States at the White House correspondent's dinner. In American on Purpose, Craig Ferguson talks a red, white, and blue streak about everything our Founding Fathers feared."... Show More View Details | Order Now

American Prince: [A Memoir] by Curtis, Tony.; Golenbock, Peter Publication: [Westminster, Md.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2008. From the Publisher: "A star at the height of Hollywood’s Golden Age, Tony Curtis’ off screen romances with Marilyn Monroe, Natalie Wood, and Janet Leigh, among others, and a string of broken marriages earned him a reputation of a playboy.Sparing no detail, no name, and no ego, Curtis pens the true record of his life with humor and grace. Some like it hot, and they will not be disappointed."... Show More View Details | Order Now

American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Bird, Kai.; Sherwin, Martin J. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "<b>Winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize for Biography</b><p>J. Robert Oppenheimer is one of the iconic figures of the twentieth century, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress.<p>When he proposed international controls over atomic materials, opposed the development of the hydrogen bomb, and criticized plans for a nuclear war, his ideas were anathema to powerful advocates of a massive nuclear buildup during the anti-Communist hysteria of the early 1950s. They declared that Oppenheimer could not be trusted with America's nuclear secrets.<p>In this magisterial biography twenty-five years in the making, the authors capture Oppenheimer's life and times, from his early career to his central role in the Cold War."... Show More View Details | Order Now

American Sphinx: the Character of Thomas Jefferson by Ellis, Joseph J. Narrated by O'Malley, Susan. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Winner of the 1997 National Book Award for Nonfiction For a man who insisted that life on the public stage was not what he had in mind, Thomas Jefferson certainly spent a great deal of time in the spotlight, even in his retirement. In his twilight years, Jefferson was already taking on the luster of a national icon, which was polished off by his auspicious death on July 4 (1826). In American Sphinx, Ellis sifts the facts from the legend to find the heart of the man who, at the grass roots, is no longer liberal or conservative, agrarian or industrialist, pro- or anti-slavery, privileged or populist. A man who sang incessantly under his breath; who spent ten hours a day during his presidency at his writing desk; and who sometimes found his political sensibilities colliding with his domestic agenda; who exhibited great depth and great shallowness, combined massive learning with extraordinary naïveté, and should neither be beatified nor forgotten."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Andrew Jackson: His Life and Times by Brands, H. W. Narrated by Mayer, John H. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Kingsolver, Barbara.; Hopp, Steven L.; Kingsolver, Camille Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Bestselling author Barbara Kingsolver chronicles her family’s relocation to a community of organic food growers in southern Appalachia, in an experiment to spend a year eating only locally- or home-grown foods. Along the way, they discover a new appreciation for the natural processes of food production."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Her Life by Hertog, Susan. Narrated by Gavin, Marguerite. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Annie Oakley: Woman At Arms by Cooper, Courtney Ryley. Narrated by Reese, Jonathan. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Anton Chekhov: A Life by Rayfield, Donald. Narrated by Williams, Fred. Publication: [Carol Stream, Ill.] Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "He was one of the greatest playwrights and story writers ever. Anton Chekhov’s life was short, intense, and dominated by battles. Rayfield looks behind Chekhov’s restrained façade to show him in the full heroism of his brief, prodigously creative life."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Armed and Dangerous: [The Hunt for One of America's Most Wanted] by Queen, William.; Century, Douglas. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.] Books on Tape, 2007. From the Publisher: "From the New York Times bestselling author of Under and Alone comes an intimate and riveting account of federal law-enforcement agent William Queen’s relentless hunt for one of America’s most cold-blooded criminals. As an agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, William Queen must tackle a number of challenging cases, including going undercover to investigate a group of violent skinheads and infiltrating and busting a ring trafficking in high-powered explosives, drugs, and firearms. In the winter of 1985, he faces his toughest mission to date: he must apprehend Mark Stephens, a notorious narcotics trafficker who has been terrorizing the communities around Los Angeles with frequent rampages involving machine guns and hand grenades. A recluse living in the treacherous backwoods outside the city, Stephens is a cunning survivalist. Nobody has been able to catch him, but Queen is determined to take him down. Queen’s unique expertise is not taught in any police academy or ATF training seminar–he honed his outdoorsman abilities as a kid. Stephens may have finally met his match in the unwavering Queen, who is adept at hunting and trapping and living for weeks in the wild. Queen will use these skills–along with surveillance, confidential informants, and intelligence gathering–as he doggedly tracks his dangerous quarry, a chase that culminates in a gripping showdown high in the San Bernardino Mountains. A fascinating look into the daily life of an ATF agent and a taut portrayal of a month-long manhunt, ARMED AND DANGEROUS depicts a classic race against time–lawman versus outlaw–in a harrowing true story of life-or-death suspense."... Show More View Details | Order Now

As They Were by Fisher, M. F. K. Narrated by Hébert, C. M. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Written as a series of vignettes, this rewarding book recounts the life and adventures of respected writer Mary Fisher. Decades of travel through America and Europe supply the fodder for these tales, with wonderful details of the people, places, foods, and thoughts that have flavored her journey."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Audition by Walters, Barbara. Narrated by Dunne, Bernadette. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2008. From the Publisher: "Young people starting out in television sometimes say to me: “I want to be you.” My stock reply is always: “Then you have to take the whole package.”And now, at last, the most important woman in the history of television journalism gives us that “whole package,” in her inspiring and riveting memoir. After more than forty years of interviewing heads of state, world leaders, movie stars, criminals, murderers, inspirational figures, and celebrities of all kinds, Barbara Walters has turned her gift for examination onto herself to reveal the forces that shaped her extraordinary life.Barbara Walters’s perception of the world was formed at a very early age. The financial responsibility she felt for her family, the fear, the love—played a large part in the choices she made as she grew up: the friendships she developed, the relationships she had, the marriages she tried to make work. Ultimately, thanks to her drive, combined with a decent amount of luck, she began a career in television. And what a career it has been! Against great odds, Barbara has made it to the top of a male-dominated industry. She was the first woman cohost of the Today show, the first female network news coanchor, the host and producer of countless top-rated Specials, the star of 20/20, and the creator and cohost of The View. She has not just interviewed the world’s most fascinating figures, she has become a part of their world. These are just a few of the names that play a key role in Barbara’s life, career, and book: Yasir Arafat, Warren Beatty, Menachem Begin, George H. W. Bush, George W. Bush, Jimmy Carter, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chávez, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Roy Cohn, the Dalai Lama, Princess Diana, Katharine Hepburn, King Hussein, Angelina Jolie, Henry Kissinger, Monica Lewinsky, Richard Nixon, Rosie O’Donnell, Christopher Reeve, Anwar Sadat, John Wayne . . . the list goes on and on.Barbara Walters has spent a lifetime auditioning: for her bosses at the TV networks, for millions of viewers, for the most famous people in the world, and even for her own daughter, with whom she has had a difficult but ultimately quite wonderful and moving relationship. This book, in some ways, is her final audition, as she fully opens up both her private and public lives. In doing so, she has given us a story that is heartbreaking and honest, surprising and fun, sometimes startling, and always fascinating."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Audrey Hepburn: a Biography by Harris, Warren G. Narrated by Ward, Johanna. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. View Details | Order Now

Authentic Life of Billy the Kid by Garrett, Pat F. Narrated by Luna, Daniel. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Franklin, Benjamin. Narrated by Edwards, Michael. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by Cellini, Benvenuto. Narrated by Whitfield, Robert. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Autobiography of John Stuart Mill by Mill, John Stuart. Narrated by Waterman, Noah. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Mill’s autobiography deals primarily with the life of the mind—but it is a mind which ranks as one of the most remarkable and significant of the nineteenth century. The book memorably depicts the emergence of a brilliant child prodigy, the product of an extraordinary education which both hastened his development and brought him to the brink of suicide by the age of twenty-one. Illumined with equal clarity is the story of John Stuart Mill’s renewed commitment to life, and of the further conflicts which marked his long evolution toward maturity as a major philosopher and social thinker.<p>Superb in its dispassionate objectivity, the Autobiography stands as a work of enduring relevance and a final testament to a rare and luminous intelligence."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Babe: The Legend Comes to Life by Creamer, Robert W. Narrated by Parker, Tom. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] : Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Back in Action: an American Soldier's Story of Courage, Faith, and Fortitude by Rozelle, David. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "When an antitank mine tore off Captain David Rozelle’s right foot, the warriors of jihad in Iraq thought they had neutralized one of their most determined foes. They were wrong. Refusing to let his injury stop him, he soon returned to Iraq as commander of an armored cavalry troop. In Back in Action, Rozelle speaks with brisk frankness about his postamputation battles and the gritty determination that carried him through it all. It’s an astonishing story of courage, determination, heroism, and devotion to duty overcoming all obstacles."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Barrymore by Luce, William. Narrated by Robbins, Jerry; Pierce, Judson. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams.<p>John Barrymore was the black sheep of America’s most illustrious acting family. Celebrated for his charisma and matinee-idol looks, he was, for a while, America’s most popular actor. Famous for his stage roles in Richard III and Hamlet, he also made more than fifty films. But alcoholism soon dissipated his talents, and he became known more for his Falstaffian behavior and outrageous high jinks than for his art. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bearing the Cross: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference by Garrow, David J. Narrated by Riggenbach, Jeff. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Meth Addiction by Sheff, David. Narrated by Heald, Anthony. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. View Details | Order Now

Beautiful Mind by Nasar, Sylvia. Narrated by Fields, Anna. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "John Forbes Nash, Jr., a prodigy and legend by the age of thirty, dazzled the mathematical world by solving a series of deep problems deemed “impossible” by other mathematicians. But at the height of his fame, Nash suffered a catastrophic mental breakdown and began a harrowing descent into insanity, resigning his post at MIT, slipping into a series of bizarre delusions, and eventually becoming a dreamy, ghostlike figure at Princeton, scrawling numerological messages on blackboards. He was all but forgotten by the outside world—until, remarkably, he emerged from his madness to win the Nobel Prize.<p>A true drama, A Beautiful Mind is also a fascinating look at the extraordinary and fragile nature of genius."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Beckett in 90 Minutes by Strathern, Paul. Narrated by Whitfield, Robert. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Samuel Beckett’s work evokes passionate responses: readers and playgoers either revere it or consider it a load of pretentious nonsense. But his philosophy of pessimism will always find a new generation of young readers, for it bursts the rainbow soap bubbles of illusion, leaving us blinking with stinging eyes at unremitting reality. Beckett’s defeatism was no soft choice: he had iron in his soul and the wry humor of those who withstand all misfortune, who never admit final defeat.<p>Beckett in 90 Minutes offers a concise, expert account of Beckett’s life and ideas and explains their influence on literature and on man’s struggle to understand his place in the world. The book also includes a list of Beckett’s chief works, a chronology of his life and times, and recommended reading for those who wish to delve deeper."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Being Martha: the Inside Story of Martha Stewart and Her Amazing Life by Allen, Lloyd. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick G. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Drawing on hundreds of hours of interviews with Martha’s family, close friends and colleagues, Allen reveals the woman behind the public image, following her from childhood to the early days of her catering business to the huge success of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and her two new TV shows."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Benjamin Franklin by Van Doren, Carl. Narrated by Cullen, Patrick. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "From his beginnings as a journalist at age sixteen to his retirement from public affairs at eighty-two, there was no break in Benjamin Franklin’s activity and accomplishments. A writer, inventor, and statesman, he remains unsurpassed in the range of his natural gifts and the important uses to which he put them. In this Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Carl Van Doren incorporates materials from Franklin’s letters, manuscripts, journals, and published works to give the most accurate and comprehensive portrait ever written of this great American."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Betty Johnson: in Her Own Words by Johnson, Betty. Publication: [Roseland, N.J.], [Boulder, Colo Listen and Live Audio, Inc., 2007. From the Publisher: "Singer Betty Johnson’s extraordinary voice lifted her from the arduous cotton fields of North Carolina to the luxury of Park Avenue. From the sweet sounds of the Johnson Family Singers, America’s first family of gospel, to the elegant rhythms of her solo career in top venues around the globe, music was the saving force in a difficult life filled with personal hardships and devastating secrets. The Cinderella tale of this hard-working, determined woman leaves you cheering as the triumphs of her later life overshadow the pain of her early life. This is a story of tremendous faith and even greater love, but above all, it is a story of music, told by the author in her still beautiful voice, with actual recordings spanning over seventy years of her career."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Beyond Band of Brothers: the War Memoirs of Major Dick Winters by Winters, Richard D.; Kingseed, Cole C. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "The immortalized Band of Brothers suffered huge casualties while liberating Europe, an unparalleled record of bravery under fire. Dick Winters was their commander, and only he was present from the activation of Easy Company until the war’s end. This is their story, told in his words for the first time."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth by Montville, Leigh. Narrated by Brick, Scott. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.] Books on Tape, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Bill Clinton: Mastering the Presidency by Hamilton, Nigel. Narrated by Adams, James Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. From the Publisher: "The Clinton presidency began disastrously and deteriorated in a series of fiascoes. How Bill Clinton faced up to his failures and refashioned himself in the White House thereafter is the focus of this hitherto unwritten story. In vivid prose, this riveting narrative charts Clinton’s dramatic reversal of fortune."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bin Laden: The Man Who Declared War On America by Bodansky, Yossef. Narrated by May, Nadia. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Yossef Bodansky gives us an in-depth look at the rise of Osama bin Laden, the only terrorist leader ever to have declared a holy war. Here is a comprehensive account in meticulous detail of what drives bin Laden and those he leads to hate a West that helped enrich and arm them. This book is a sobering wake-up call."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bing Crosby: a Pocketful of Dreams: the Early Years, 1903-1940 by Giddins, Gary. Narrated by Lewis, Edward. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "In this commanding biography, eminent cultural critic Gary Giddins takes us on the remarkable journey that brought a provincial young law student from Spokane, Washington, to the pinnacle of the entertainment world. He follows Crosby from college minstrel shows to vaudeville, from Paul Whiteman’s orchestra to matchless success in Hollywood, from pro golf tournaments to his courtship of Dixie Lee."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Blood Done Sign My Name: A True Story by Tyson, Timothy B. Narrated by Dean, Robertson. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2008. From the Publisher: """ The battle for civil rights was not won in the sixties - certainly not in many parts of the country. It never touched Oxford, North Carolina, where young Tim Tyson was growing up. In 1970, when a black man was killed in the town square by a Klansman and his sons, and an all-white jury acquitted the murderers, both blacks and whites were swept into a firestorm. Amid the violence and fear that enveloped the town, Tim's father attempted to bring the two sides together, only to be reviled as a traitor to both sides. Tim - now a professor of African-American studies at the University of Wisconsin - has written a memoir of that turbulent summer, and has gone back, thirty years later, to find a remnant of scorched justice. """... Show More View Details | Order Now

Blooding At Great Meadows: Young George Washington and the Battle That Shaped the Man by Axelrod, Alan. Narrated by Drummond, David. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "The man who would prevail in a war for independence came of age not through easy victory but in triumphal defeat. <i>A Blooding at Great Meadows</i> is a unique look at the founding father as a young, inexperienced military leader with many lessons yet to learn but already possessed of the character to learn them. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bogart: in Search of My Father by Bogart, Stephen Humphrey. Narrated by Whitener, Barrett Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Here is Humphrey Bogart: the pro's pro on the set and the Hollywood renegade off it; the man's man, the ladies' man, the hard worker, and the man who liked to drink too much; the husband in three roller-coaster marriages and finally one perfect match; the proud father and absentee parent; the good friend and even better enemy.<P>Writing with the encouragement of his famous mother, Lauren Bacall, Stephen calls on his memories as well as the access he had to friends and colleagues of his father. The result is an intimate and personal profile of an enigmatic man whose tough image contrasted with very human ambitions and vulnerabilities.<P>This vastly entertaining book is filled with fascinating stories involving Frank Sinatra, Katherine Hepburn, ""Swifty"" Lazar, John Huston, Jason Robards, and many others."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America by Hunt, Linda. Narrated by Stien, Pat. Publication: Spokane Valley, WA, [Boulder, Colo Books in Motion, 2008. From the Publisher: "Desperate. Determined. Unwaveringly confident. In 1896, a Norwegian immigrant named Helga Estby dares to cross 3500 miles of the American continent to win a $10,000 wager. On foot. A mother of eight living children, she attempts to save her family's homestead in Eastern Washington after the 1893 depression had ravaged the American economy. Fearing homelessness and family poverty, Helga responds to a wager from a mysterious sponsor, casts off the cultural corsets of Victorian femininity, and gambles her family's future by striking out with her eldest daughter to try to be the first women to travel unescorted across the country: independent, audacious, alert, and armed with a Smith-and-Wesson revolver."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Boom!: Voices of the Sixties and Beyond: Personal Reflections of the '60S and Today by Brokaw, Tom. Narrated by Dean, Robertson. Publication: [Santa Ana, Calif.], [Boulder, Colo Books on Tape, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Borges in 90 Minutes by Strathern, Paul. Narrated by Whitfield, Robert. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Weaving fiction with fact, fantastic matter with historical figures, Borges’ frequent theme of a world where time, culture, and place converge is not only timely but pertinent in our advance toward globalization. Drawing from his multi-ethnic and –lingual upbringing in Argentina, Borges’ focus on universal themes early on came to belittle the sentiments of racism and communism, earning him widespread recognition. His work is both timeless and touching, a product of deep suffering and incorrigible innocence.<p>Borges in 90 Minutes offers a concise, expert account of Borges’ life and ideas and explains their influence on literature and on man’s struggle to understand his place in the world. The book also includes a list of Borges’ chief works, a chronology of his life and times, and recommended reading for those who wish to delve deeper."... Show More View Details | Order Now

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