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Audiobooks Narrated by Brad Carty
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"In 1964 Detroit, racial tensions simmer as a racist police force, led by the brutal 'Big Four,' enforces a discriminatory curfew targeting African Americans. University friends Tony, a privileged law graduate, and Wesley, a top African American student, vow to fight injustice. Wesley, now an assistant prosecutor, confronts the Big Four's atrocities, only to meet a tragic end. Tony, devastated, abandons his prestigious career to seek justice, sparking a pivotal moment in Detroit's history of racial strife and police abuse."
"Chicago Attorney Robert Mazzara has just been informed of the suicide death of his childhood friend, Marco Pezza. The two of them grew up together in a small suburb in Chicago during the turbulent sixties and seventies, when the issues of household violence were seldom ever addressed. Along with their best friends, Petey Rodriguez, Billy Kozar and Johnny Orozco, they all experienced the coming-of-age events that all young boys go through during grade school and high school, with one exception: They were all survivors of severe physical and sexual child abuse. As they all grow up into young adults, the demons of their past, along with their abusive fathers, play a significant part on each and every one of their young lives. They all grow up coping with their horrific childhoods, their violent fathers, and the long-term impact it has taken throughout their adulthood. Mazzara reflects on all of the tragic encounters and events that occurred during the last fifty years, culminating with his best friend’s suicide. He realizes that he is now…the only one left. Once upon a time, a long time ago, Robby and Marco, along with Petey, Billy and Johnny…were once called ‘The Buzz Boys’."
"Code of Conduct Good qualities in me You will find As you explore my body… And my mind Should you like what you see Then, tell it to others… Sing praises of me In halls and corridors But, if faults are what You see in me Please my love… Tell it first to me."
"Kahlil Gibran (1883-1991) was a Lebanese artist, poet and writer best known in the western world for his book ‘The Prophet’ (1923). Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was part of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, breaking away from the classical school.
Gibran is famed for his inspiring and enlightening writings and sayings which include, 'You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts.' and 'If you love somebody, let them go, for if they return, they were always yours. If they don't, they never were.'
This collection contains 100 of Khalil Gibran’s most celebrated quotes.
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Kahlil Gibran (1883-1991) was a Lebanese artist, poet and writer best known in the western world for his book ‘The Prophet’ (1923). Regarded as a literary and political rebel, his romantic style was part of a renaissance in modern Arabic literature, breaking away from the classical school.
He is the third best-selling poet of all time, behind only Shakespeare and Lao-Tzu, and despite emigrating to America, he is still celebrated as a literary hero in Lebanon."
"Uncover one of the most influential figures in French literature with ‘100 Quotes by François-René de Chateaubriand’.
French writer, politician, diplomat and historian, Chateaubriand was a royalist by political disposition and a defender of the Catholic faith. During a time when society turned against the Church, he produced the defensive ‘Génie du Christianisme’.
Following his autobiography ‘Mémoirs from Beyond the Grave’, this impressive collection of his most notable musings and thoughts invites readers to peek behind the scenes of one of the most dominating figures of the 17th-century French literary scene.
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François-René de Chateaubriand (1768-1848) was a French writer, politican, diplomat and historian. Seeing himself as one of the greatest writers and philosophers of the age, his autobiography ‘Mémoirs from Beyond the Grave’ was published after his death in 1849.
During a time when French society was undergoing turbulent changes with the abolishment of the monarchy at the dawn of the French Revolution, Chateaubriand remains today a widely influential figure in 19th-century literature."
"Uncover the wisdom from one of the most notable figures of Classicism, and the master of ‘maxims’ himself, François de La Rochefoucauld, in this collection of some of his most notable quotes.
French moralist and author, Rochefoucauld is most famous for his ´Memoirs´ and the ´Maxims´, focusing on the cynical nature of love, loyalty, and friendship.
An accomplished 17th-century nobleman, he lived during a time when the royal court was deciding between both aiding the nobility and threatening it.
‘100 Quotes by François de La Rochefoucauld’ now allows readers to peek behind the scenes at one of France’s most notable figures to date.
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François de La Rochefoucauld (1613-1680) was a French moralist, author and leading figure in the literary movement of Classicism. Master of Memoirs and Maxims, his work focused on the cynical nature of love, loyalty and friendship.
An accomplished 17th-century nobleman, he lived during a time when the royal court was deciding between both aiding the nobility and threatening it."
"Featuring some of the most brilliant and notable sayings from a man living on the cusp of a revolutionising world, ‘100 Quotes by Denis Diderot’ uncovers one of the most influential – yet almost forgotten – figures of the Age of Enlightenment.
French writer, philosopher, and art critic Diderot is most famous for being the co-creator and editor of the ‘Encyclopédie’, which featured many contributors and is now regarded as one of the precursors of the French Revolution.
This impressive collection captures his best musings and thoughts, ideal for those looking to explore one of the greatest thinkers of the age.
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Denis Diderot (1713-1784) was a French writer, philosopher, art critic, and co-founder and editor of the ‘Encyclopédie’. Having been passed over by the Académie Française and received little recognition for his work, it wasn’t until Empress Catherine the Great appointed Diderot as her librarian in 1766 that his reputation – and finances - improved.
He remains today one of the most prominent figures during the Age of the Enlightenment, and a strong influence on the beginnings of the French Revolution."
"A pioneer of the French Romantic movement, beloved poet and statesman Alphonse de Lamartine, rose to prominence with masterpieces such as 'Les Méditations Poétiques' and 'Histoire des Girondins'.
This collection, which features 100 of Alphonse de Lamartine’s most famous quotes, celebrates his legacy as a political idealist and passionate author.
Perfect for those who need a little extra inspiration throughout their day, this collection is guaranteed to educate, amuse and surprise.
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French poet and statesman Alphonse de Lamartine (1790—1869), best known for his masterpiece 'Les Méditations Poétiques', achieved bestseller status with 'Histoire des Girondins' and received the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in 1825."
"This wondrous collection contains 100 of Alfred de Musset’s most celebrated quotes, including ´How glorious it is – and also how painful – to be an exception.´ and ´Romanticism is the abuse of adjectives´.
This collection is guaranteed to educate, amuse and surprise, and it is perfect for those who need an extra bit of motivation throughout their day.
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French writer Alfred de Musset (1810-1857) was a pioneering Romantic poet and novelist, acclaimed for his first collection of poems, 'Contes d'Espagne et d'Italie' (Tales of Spain and Italy), and honored with the Légion d'honneur in 1845."
"A French political philosopher and politician, Alexis de Tocqueville's works are now considered early examples of sociology and political science.
They include many of his famous insights, such as 'Nothing is more wonderful than the art of being free, but nothing is harder to learn how to use than freedom.' and 'There are two things which a democratic people will always find very difficult - to begin a war and to end it.'
A carefully selected collection that contains 100 of Tocqueville’s most celebrated quotes, this book will delight those interested in the musings of one of the most notable French political philosophers.
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Alexis de Tocqueville, (1805 - 1859) was a French political philosopher, historian, and politician, best known for writing ‘Democracy in America’ (1835–40) and ‘The Old Regime and the Revolution’ (1856). Both works explored the effects of improving social conditions on the individual and the state in western society, and are now considered early examples of sociology and political science.
Tocqueville was named Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour) in 1837, and in 1838 was elected to the Académie des Sciences Morales et Politiques. In 1841, he was elected to the Académie Française."
"Full of French wit and wisdom, this superb collection is not to be missed.
This book is a celebration of Alexandre Dumas' talent and contains 100 of his most celebrated quotes, including 'Nothing succeeds like success', 'All generalisations are dangerous, even this one' and All human wisdom is contained in these two words - Wait and Hope'.
´100 Quotes by Alexandre Dumas´ is the ideal read for anyone with an inquiring mind about the musings of one of the most renowned French authors.
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Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) was a French playwright and author, best known for his historical adventure novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' (1844), 'The Count of Monte Cristo’ (1844), and ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ (1847).
He is one of the best-known and most widely-read French writers worldwide, with his works translated into over one hundred languages. Dumas’s novels have been adapted and made into over 200 films and TV series, including ‘The Man in the Iron Mask’ (1998) starring Leonardo Di Caprio, ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ (2002) starring Guy Pearce and ‘The Three Musketeers’ (1993) starring Kiefer Sutherland and Charlie Sheen."
"Renowned for his political ideology, 'Gaullism', Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (1890-1970) had a major influence on French politics.
Amongst the Frenchman's most famous quotes are, 'The cemetery is filled with indispensable men.' and 'I cannot prevent the French from being French.' A carefully crafted collection, ´100 quotes by Charles de Gaulle´ contains 100 of his most celebrated quotes.
This collection is ideal for anyone looking for a bit of philosophical guidance.
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Charles André Joseph Marie de Gaulle (1890-1970) was a French general and statesman, who led the Free French during World War Two and went on to become the architect of the Fifth Republic.
A decorated officer of the First World War, De Gaulle went on to chair the Provisional Government of the French Republic from 1944-1946. Retiring in the early 1950s, he wrote his ‘War Memoirs’, and in 1958, was re-appointed Prime Minister of France and founded the Fifth Republic.
De Gaulle was elected President of France later that year and remained President until his resignation in 1969."
