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The Court Dancer
A Novel
A lushly detailed historical novel set during the dramatic final years of the Korean Empire
Available Tue Aug 07 00:00:00 UTC 2018
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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The Resurrection of the Romanovs
By Greg King and Penny Wilson
Read by Peter Kenny
Anastasia, Anna Anderson, and the World's Greatest Royal Mystery
The truth of the enduring mystery of Anastasia's fate-and the life of her most convincing impostor
Released Tue Mar 20 00:00:00 UTC 2018
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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Bully of Asia
Read by Al Kessel
Why China's Dream is the New Threat to World Order
The People's Republic under President Xi Jinping is quickly becoming The Bully of Asia.
Released Tue Dec 19 00:00:00 UTC 2017
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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Sachiko
Read by Katherine Fenton
A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
The true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb and aftermath.
Longlisted for the 2016 National Book Award for Young People's Literature; 2017 Parents’ Choice Award Winner - Awards
Released Tue Dec 06 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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The Art of War
By Sun Tzu
Read by Mel Foster
An ancient Chinese military handbook containing warfare strategy from the 5th century BC.
"Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way, Sun Tzu's The Art of War is undisputedly one of the bestselling leadership books of all time." - Publishers Weekly
Released Tue Dec 06 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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Aim High in Creation!
Read by Emma Fenney
A One-of-a-Kind Journey Inside North Korea's Propaganda Machine
An authentic glimpse of a North Korea we’ve never seen before, by a prize-winning filmmaker!
"An ingenious method of penetrating the most isolated country in the world allows an Australian filmmaker access to what proves to be a surprisingly sympathetic North Korean soul...Startling...Experiencing North Korean 'method acting' in the most visceral way." - Kirkus Reviews
Released Tue Nov 01 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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Confucius
Read by Steven Menasche
And the World He Created
This is the story of an enigmatic philosopher, told by philosophy, history, and current affairs.
"Part biography, part history, and part analysis of Chinese current affairs, this remarkable book...traces the lasting influence of Confucianism in China, despite enormous political and social changes in Chinese society." - Publishers Weekly
Released Tue Aug 23 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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Saigon
By Anthony Grey
Read by Gordon Griffin
An Epic Novel of Vietnam
An epic saga of Vietnam hailed by the "San Francisco Chronicle" as The War and Peace of our age
“This superb novel could well be the War and Peace of our age. By using a technique of historical progression, author Anthony Grey does for the Vietnam wars what Leo Tolstoy did for the Napoleonic wars.” - San Francisco Chronicle
Released Tue Jul 26 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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India
Read by Walter Dixon
A Portrait
Patrick French chronicles epic change, telling human stories to explain a larger national narrative.
“Fizzing with wit, insight and infectious curiosity...A riveting read...One suspects that French could not pen a boring passage if he tried...A thoroughly enjoyable romp through six momentous decades.” - Sadanand Dhume, The Wall Street Journal Asia
Released Tue Jul 19 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD
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When China Rules the World
Read by Scott Peterson
The End of the Western World and the Birth of a New Global Order
Martin Jacques reveals how China will seek to shape the world in its own image.
A convincing economic, political and cultural analysis of waning Western dominance and the rise of China and a new paradigm of modernity. Jacques (The Politics of Thatcherism) takes the pulse of the nation poised to become, by virtue of its scale and staggering rate of growth, the biggest market in the world…As comprehensive as it is compelling, this brilliant audio book is crucial listening for anyone interested in understanding where the we are and where we are going. - Publishers Weekly - Starred Review
Released Tue May 24 00:00:00 UTC 2016
English, Unabridged
Other available formats MP3 CD