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50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done by Von Mueffling, Dini. Narrated by Bailey, S. Patricia. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "A box of chocolates, a bunch of flowers are lovely but gone in an instant. Here, in a book that can be treasured forever, are fifty priceless bouquets of romance for the person you love. From Antony and Cleopatra to Hepburn and Tracy, from the Taj Mahal to the Rainbow Room, The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done gathers the most extraordinary stories of what historical figures, celebrities, and common folk have done for love. Whether it’s an ingenious marriage proposal or an unlikely meeting, truly legendary lovers go to lengths that inspire us all.<P>A delightful treat and a perfect gift for the one you love, The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done is irresistible reading, a book for the incurable romantic in us all."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Abolition of Man & The Great Divorce by Lewis, C. S. Narrated by Whitfield, Robert. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Here are two classics of moral philosophy from one of the most revered Christian voices of our time. In The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis reflects on society and nature and the challenges of how best to educate our children. He describes what public education should be and how far from this standard modern education has fallen. Lewis eloquently argues that we need as a society to underpin reading and writing lessons with moral education. In The Great Divorce, Lewis presents his vision of the Afterworld. A fictional narrator boards a bus on a drizzly English afternoon and embarks on an incredible voyage through Heaven and Hell. He meets a host of supernatural beings and comes to some significant realizations about the nature of good and evil."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Afghanistan: a Military History from Alexander the Great to the Fall of the Taliban by Tanner, Stephen. Narrated by Todd, Raymond. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "For over 2,500 years, the forbidding territory of Afghanistan has served as a vital crossroads not only for armies but also for clashes between civilizations. An understanding of the military history of that blood-soaked land is essential now as America faces a new enemy on this land, a land that for centuries has become a graveyard of empires past."... Show More View Details | Order Now

All Corvettes Are Red: Inside the Rebirth of an American Legend by Schefter, James L. Narrated by Todd, Raymond. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Amusing Ourselves to Death by Postman, Neil. Narrated by Riggenbach, Jeff. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 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

Anti-Americanism by Revel, Jean François. Narrated by Lane, Christopher. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Angered by the post-September 11 criticism of the United States, a nation he knows and admires, the distinguished French intellectual Jean-François Revel has written Anti-Americanism, a biting and erudite book that comes to America’s defense."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Anti-Chomsky Reader by Collier, Peter; Horowitz, David Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. View Details | Order Now

Art's Prospect: the Challenge of Tradition in an Age of Celebrity by Kimball, Roger. Narrated by Lane, Christopher. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "In this series of essays written over the past twenty years, Roger Kimball, managing editor of the New Criterion and an art critic for the London Spectator, illuminates some of the chief spiritual itineraries of modern art. His wide range of subjects includes Vincent van Gogh, Clement Greenberg, the Barnes Foundation, Matthew Barney, Mark Rothko, and the Whitney Biennial, as well as the way in which Gilbert and George demonstrate the psychopathology of current cultural influences."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Black Wave: a Family's Adventure at Sea and the Disaster That Saved Them by Silverwood, John.; Silverwood, Jean. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. From the Publisher: "When Californians John Silverwood and his wife Jean decided to take their four children on a sail around the world on their fifty-five-foot catamaran, Emerald Jane, they could not foresee the range of adventure that awaited them. The pressures of a family and a marriage in such cramped quarters were nothing compared to the terrifying forces of nature. But while in the South Pacific, just as it seemed to them that they had mastered every challenge, their world was shattered in a split second of unimaginable horror. Now the real test began, forcing them to fight for their very lives."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Blessed Unrest: How the Largest Movement in the World Came Into Being, and Why No One Saw It Coming by Hawken, Paul. Narrated by Garcia, Paul Michael. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Organizations working to restore the environment and foster social justice collectively comprise the largest movement on earth. This movement with no name, leader, or location is a creative expression of people's needs worldwide."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Blood Diamonds: [Tracing the Deadly Path of the World's Most Precious Stones] by Campbell, Greg. Narrated by Weiner, Tom. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: The smuggling of diamonds from Sierra Leone has become one of the most savage rebel campaigns in modern history. This gripping true story traces the deadly trail of these diamonds and the repercussions felt far beyond the poor and war-ridden country of Sierra Leone.... Show More View Details | Order Now

Bloody Crossroads: Where Literature and Politics Meet by Podhoretz, Norman. Narrated by Sawtelle, Phillip J. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. From the Publisher: "This series of essays is concerned with authors who stand at “the bloody crossroads where literature and politics meet.” Why “bloody”? Because writers’ blood has often been shed when they boldly expressed their opinions, and some of their opinions have influenced political leaders to shed the blood of others.<p>In his analysis of contemporary writers such as Orwell, Solzhenitsyn, and Camus, Podhoretz examines the literary and cultural sweep of the conflict between totalitarianism and the democratic West. He traces the roots of widespread unfriendly attitudes toward the United States and suggests why such opinion-holders are misguided and dangerous. He also shows why a peaceful coexistence with the communist regime is nonsense, but neither is war inevitable."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Boys Adrift: the Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men by Sax, Leonard. Narrated by Hillgartner, Malcolm. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. From the Publisher: "Fully one-third of men ages 22-34 are still living at home with their parents--about a 100 percent increase in the past twenty years. Boys nationwide are increasingly dropping out of school; fewer are going to college. Family physician and research psychologist Dr. Leonard Sax argues that a combination of social, cultural, and biological factors is creating an environment that is literally toxic to boys, ranging from environmental estrogens to the over-prescription of ADHD drugs. And he presents practical solutions—from new ways of controlling boys' use of video games, to innovative education reforms."... Show More View Details | Order Now

California Characters: an Array of Amazing People by Hillinger, Charles. Narrated by McKee, Dennis. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Call to Heroism: Renewing America's Vision of Greatness by Gibbon, Peter Hazen. Narrated by Emerson, Brian. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "What are we to look for in heroes who walk among us today? Or in heroes of our uncertain future? In A Call to Heroism, Gibbon traces the evolution of our collective vision of greatness from the age of our founders to today’s celebrity-obsessed media age."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Captured: a True Story of Abduction By Indians on the Texas Frontier by Zesch, Scott. Narrated by Gardner, Grover. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Based on the life experiences of his great-great-great-uncle and his extensive research, Scott Zesch paints a vivid portrait of life on the Texas frontier in The Captured and offers one of the few nonfiction accounts of captivity. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Charles Hillinger's America: People and Places in All 50 States by Hillinger, Charles. Narrated by McKee, Dennis. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Children of Jihad: A Young American's Journey Among the Youth of the Middle East by Cohen, Jared. Narrated by Collins, Jason. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Defying foreign government orders and interviewing terrorists face-to-face, a young American tours hostile lands to learn about Middle Eastern youth—and uncovers a subculture that defies every stereotype. The result is a portrait of paradox that probes much deeper than any journalist or pundit ever could."... Show More View Details | Order Now

China Road: A Journey Into the Future of a Rising Power by Gifford, Rob. Narrated by Vance, Simon. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Based on his successful National Public Radio series, Gifford’s book draws on twenty years of first-hand observation of this rapidly transforming country. On his journey, he takes the listener through China’s past and present while he tries to make sense of this complex nation’s potential future."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Chosen By a Horse by Richards, Susan. Narrated by Raver, Lorna. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. View Details | Order Now

Class Action: the Landmark Case That Changed Sexual Harassment Law by Bingham, Clara.; Gansler, Laura Leedy Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Columbine by Cullen, David. Narrated by Leslie, Don. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Over the course of this gripping narrative, Dave Cullen approaches his subjects with unrivaled care and insight. What emerges are shattering portraits of the killers, the victims, and the community that suffered one of the greatest—and most socially and historically important—shooting tragedies of the twentieth century."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Consumer's Guide to a Brave New World by Smith, Wesley J. Narrated by Emerson, Brian. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Cornerstone of Liberty: [Property Rights in 21st-century America] by Sandefur, Timothy. Narrated by Riggenbach, Jeff. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life 10Th Anniversary Ed. by Palmer, Parker J. Narrated by Rudnicki, Stefan Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "This book builds on a simple premise: good teaching cannot be reduced to technique but is rooted in the identity and integrity of the teacher. Good teaching takes myriad forms but good teachers share one trait: they are authentically present in the classroom, in community with their students and their subject. They possess ""a capacity for connectedness"" and are able to weave a complex web of connections between themselves, their subjects, and their students, helping their students weave a world for themselves. Connections made by good teachers are held not in their methods but in their hearts–the place where intellect, emotion, spirit, and will converge in the human self."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Curran Vs. Catholic University: A Study of Authority and Freedom in Conflict by Witham, Larry. Narrated by Lawson, Robin. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "The Curran case framed an era, from 1965 to 1990, and left behind unresolved questions about authority and freedom in the Catholic Church today. Through biography, history, theology, and courtroom drama, this book recounts the quintessential conflict between an American theologian and the Vatican. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Days of Obligation: an Argument With My Mexican Father by Rodriguez, Richard. Narrated by Anthony, Michael. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why: True Stories of Miraculous Endurance and Sudden Death by Gonzales, Laurence. Narrated by Rudnicki, Stefan Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Desperate Journeys, Abandoned Souls: True Stories of Castaways and Other Survivors by Leslie, Edward E. Narrated by Cullen, Patrick. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Subtitled True Stories of Castaways and Other Survivors, this is the ultimate book of ordeals, with remarkable stories of castaways and other survivors from the 1500s to the present. Included are accounts of shipwrecks, descriptions of being marooned in isolated corners of the globe, and an account by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry of his experience in the Libyan desert."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Disappearance of Childhood by Postman, Neil. Narrated by Riggenbach, Jeff. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Dogs Who Found Me: What I've Learned From Pets Who Were Left Behind by Foster, Ken. Narrated by Lawlor, Patrick G. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Reluctant dog rescuer Ken Foster finds himself adopting various stray dogs, from a beagle abandoned in a dog run to a pit bull at a truck stop. The dogs offer a grounding counterpoint to his own misfortunes in New York City after 9/11, in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, and during his heart attack."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Early Ayn Rand: a Selection from Her Unpublished Fiction Rev. Ed., Centennial Ed. by Rand, Ayn.; Peikoff, Leonard. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "This remarkable, newly revised collection of Ayn Rand's early fiction—now including the previously unpublished short story, “The Night King”—ranges from beginner’s exercises to excerpts from early versions of We the Living and The Fountainhead. Arranged chronologically, from 1926 through 1940, these works allow readers to follow the extraordinary trajectory of Rand’s literary and intellectual growth, from a twenty-one-year-old Russian immigrant struggling to master English to the brilliant prose stylist and sophisticated philosopher she was to become in her mature work."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Ending the War on Drugs: [A Solution for America] by Eldredge, Dirk Chase. Narrated by Riggenbach, Jeff. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Escape from Alcatraz: the True Crime Classic by Bruce, J. Campbell. Narrated by Cullen, Patrick. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Mobster Al “Scarface” Capone, “Machine Gun” Kelly, Robert Stroud ada the Birdman: only the most violent, desperate criminals were sent to Alcatraz Island—“The Rock”. Also referred to as “Hellcatraz” by its inmates, this federal prison’s conditions were so harsh that escape, riot—even death—were an inmate’s only hope. This gripping true crime classic tells the story of life on The Rock and of fourteen ingenious escape attempts by the prisoners, most notably Frank Morris, whose daring plan was the basis for the memorable 1979 Clint Eastwood film Escape from Alcatraz."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Ethnic America by Sowell, Thomas. Narrated by Bundy, James. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. View Details | Order Now

Feminist Fantasies by Schlafly, Phyllis. Narrated by Gavin, Marguerite. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Phyllis Schlafly, feminism’s biggest foe, believes that feminism, like other destructive ideologies, is at odds with human nature. Here she exposes the delusions and hypocrisy behind a movement that has cheated millions of women out of their happiness, health, and security."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Fighting for Air: [The Battle to Control America's Media] by Klinenberg, Eric. Narrated by Weiner, Tom. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2008. View Details | Order Now

Fire Lover: a True Story by Wambaugh, Joseph. Narrated by Howard, Ken Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. From the Publisher: "Fire Lover is the incredible true story of John Orr. As a young boy growing up in Los Angeles, Orr watched with awe as firefighters put out blazes with a seeming disregard for their own lives. Wanting to emulate his heroes, he later became a fireman, a fire captain, and one of Southern California’s most renowned serial arson investigators.<p>Though he successfully helped apprehend a string of petty arsonists, there was one serial criminal Orr couldn’t track down, one who was responsible for the deaths of four people. These perfectly executed blazes were set by a fire lover who used the same simple yet devastating device time after time. He went undiscovered until one day when he left a fingerprint, one clue investigators could match. When they did, they were stunned to discover that the print belonged to none other than John Orr. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Flying Colors: the Story of a Remarkable Group of Artists and the Transcendent Power of Art by Lefens, Tim. Narrated by Gardner, Grover. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "When artist Tim Lefens walked into the care center for people with cerebral palsy, he had a life-changing experience. Because of his passion and determination, he and his student-artists emerged together from virtual silence to luminous expression. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

For the Children's Sake: Foundations of Education for Home and School by Macaulay, Susan Schaeffer. Narrated by Woods, Mary. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Everyone would like education to be a joyous adventure and celebration of life, as well as a solid preparation for living. For the Children's Sake can help parents and teachers awaken young minds and give them a new richness, stability, and joy for living. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Four-hour Work Week: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Ferriss, Timothy. Narrated by Porter, Ray. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: Twenty-eight-year-old serial vagabond and successful entrepreneur Tim Ferriss offers a how-to and why-to guide to throwing out the old methods for success and replacing them with an entirely new way of living. Learn how to work only four hours a week and spend the rest of your time living the life you want.... Show More View Details | Order Now

Four against the Arctic: Shipwrecked on Top of the World by Roberts, David. Narrated by Dean, Robertson. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "First it is the tale of four men who, in 1743, were marooned in the Arctic for six years with supplies for only one day, and secondly, it is a contemporary author’s search to retrace their steps and discover the truth. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

Freedomnomics by Lott, John R. Narrated by Emerson, Brian. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Does the free market usually lead to unintended and negative consequences? Quite the opposite, says John Lott, who holds a Ph.D. in economics. In fact, says Lott, a wide range of fascinating and peculiar case studies prove the simple adage that if something is more costly, people will do less of it."... Show More View Details | Order Now

God's Harvard: A Christian College On a Mission to Save America by Rosin, Hanna. Narrated by Dunne, Bernadette. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Rosin’s account follows America's most ambitious young evangelicals who, since 2000, have been making their way to Patrick Henry College, where they are groomed to become the Christian elite of tomorrow, waging battle on the frontlines of politics, entertainment, and science. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

The Great Escape by Brickhill, Paul. Narrated by Whitfield, Robert. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "With only bare hands and crude tools, they sank shafts, built underground railroads, forged passports, drew maps, faked weapons, and tailored uniforms and clothes. A split-second operation as delicate and as deadly as a time bomb demanded the concentrated vigilance of more than 600 men all day and all night for over a year."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Healthy At 100: The Scientifically Proven Secrets of the World's Healthiest and Longest-lived Peoples by Robbins, John. Narrated by Todd, Raymond. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2007. From the Publisher: "Why do some people age in failing health and sadness while others grow old with vitality and joy? Bringing the traditions of vibrantly healthy cultures together with the latest breakthroughs in medical science, Robbins reveals the secrets for living a fulfilling life and aging with wisdom, vitality, and happiness."... Show More View Details | Order Now

Hemingway's France: Images of the Lost Generation by Conrad, Winston Stuart. Narrated by Parker, Tom. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2009. View Details | Order Now

How Great Generals Win by Alexander, Bevin. Narrated by Slattery, James. Publication: [Ashland, Or.] Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Throughout history, great generals have deceived, outflanked, and triumphed over superior armies commanded by conventional thinkers. Bevin Alexander tells how Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Napoleon, Stonewall Jackson, Sherman, Rommel, Mao Tse-tung, and others have demonstrated the strategic and tactical genius essential for victory. "... Show More View Details | Order Now

How to Build a Tin Canoe: Confessions of an Old Salt by White, Robb. Publication: [Ashland, Or.], [Boulder, Colo Blackstone Audio, 2006. From the Publisher: "Robb White knows everything there is to know about getting on the water and staying there as long as you possibly can. While still a young boy, he built his first boat, hewn from the tin roof of an abandoned chicken coop. In How to Build a Tin Canoe, this Southern raconteur and self-taught, expert wooden-boat builder offers a wryly humorous journey through a life lived on the water and the lessons learned along the way."... Show More View Details | Order Now

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