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Rogues and Scholars

A History of the London Art World: 1945-2000

by James Stourton ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

12 hours 1 min

On October 15, 1958, Sotheby's of Bond Street staged an "event sale” of seven Impressionist paintings. The seven lots went for £781,000—at the time the highest price for a single sale. The event established London as the world center of the art market and Sotheby's as an international auction house. It began a shift in power from the dealers to the auctioneers and paved the way for Impressionist ... Read more

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On October 15, 1958, Sotheby's of Bond Street staged an "event sale” of seven Impressionist paintings. The seven lots went for £781,000—at the time the highest price for a single sale. The event established London as the world center of the art market and Sotheby's as an international auction house. It began a shift in power from the dealers to the auctioneers and paved the way for Impressionist
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Single & Single

by John Le Carré ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

10 hours 49 min

The tale is energized by le Carre's breathtaking versatility with settings and voices, and his authoritative portrayal of the way things are done in the shifty world succeeding his former Cold War preoccupations. […] le Carré is never less than a riveting writer. —Publishers WeeklyWhen a corporate lawyer from the London finance house of Single & Single is executed in Turkey without an inkling as ... Read more

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The tale is energized by le Carre's breathtaking versatility with settings and voices, and his authoritative portrayal of the way things are done in the shifty world succeeding his former Cold War preoccupations. […] le Carré is never less than a riveting writer. —Publishers WeeklyWhen a corporate lawyer from the London finance house of Single & Single is executed in Turkey without an inkling as
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Meltdown

Scandal, Sleaze and the Collapse of Credit Suisse

by Duncan Mavin ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

'This is more than a richly detailed story about the hubris, corruption and incompetence that doomed Credit Suisse; it's a stark warning to all of us about what happens when we let bankers do what they like' - Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of Butler to the World---For centuries, Swiss banks have served the globe's wealthiest individuals, employing a strict culture of anonymity and gaining ... Read more

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'This is more than a richly detailed story about the hubris, corruption and incompetence that doomed Credit Suisse; it's a stark warning to all of us about what happens when we let bankers do what they like' - Oliver Bullough, bestselling author of Butler to the World---For centuries, Swiss banks have served the globe's wealthiest individuals, employing a strict culture of anonymity and gaining
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Opera

The Definitive Story

by Leslie Dunton-Downer, Alan Riding ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

15 hours 24 min

Immerse yourself in more than 400 years of the world's most celebrated operas and discover the fascinating stories behind them. Explore the lives of singers such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jonas Kaufmann. Meet composers like Mozart, Wagner, and Britten, and the librettists with whom they collaborated to create the magical blend of words and music that make up opera.From its origins in ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Immerse yourself in more than 400 years of the world's most celebrated operas and discover the fascinating stories behind them. Explore the lives of singers such as Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jonas Kaufmann. Meet composers like Mozart, Wagner, and Britten, and the librettists with whom they collaborated to create the magical blend of words and music that make up opera.From its origins in
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The Windsor Legacy

A Royal Dynasty of Secrets, Scandal, and Survival

by Robert Jobson ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

From Elizabeth II to future King William, The Windsor Legacy offers a riveting exploration of the British monarchy's resilience and influence over the past century, looking at its key players and conflicts, with a forward–looking examination of its future.In an age where resilience is essential, The Windsor Legacy delivers an enthralling narrative of inspiration and royal intrigue. Penned by ... Read more

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From Elizabeth II to future King William, The Windsor Legacy offers a riveting exploration of the British monarchy's resilience and influence over the past century, looking at its key players and conflicts, with a forward–looking examination of its future.In an age where resilience is essential, The Windsor Legacy delivers an enthralling narrative of inspiration and royal intrigue. Penned by
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The Gates of Troy

by Glyn Iliffe ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Series series Adventures of Odysseus
Unabridged

14 hours 5 min

War is coming – and nothing can stop it…Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle.But when Agamemnon's fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are ... Read more

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War is coming – and nothing can stop it…Settled in his small island kingdom, Odysseus wants nothing more than to rule Ithaca in peace. Meanwhile, his warrior friend Eperitus, frustrated at his quiet life, dreams of glory in battle.But when Agamemnon's fleet appears on the horizon, Odysseus knows that war is upon him. A Trojan prince has abducted Helen of Sparta, and the armies of Greece are
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The Divine Comedy

by Dante Alighieri ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

11 hours 37 min

The Divine Comedy is a narrative poem by Dante Alighieri that describes the the pilgrim Dante’s travels through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso). This trio of books, or cantiche, is one example of the number three as a theme throughout the work. Each book consists of 33 cantos, which—added to an introductory canto—totals 100. Each cantica follows a pattern of nine ... Read more

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The Divine Comedy is a narrative poem by Dante Alighieri that describes the the pilgrim Dante’s travels through Hell (Inferno), Purgatory (Purgatorio), and Paradise (Paradiso). This trio of books, or cantiche, is one example of the number three as a theme throughout the work. Each book consists of 33 cantos, which—added to an introductory canto—totals 100. Each cantica follows a pattern of nine
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Kursk

The World's Greatest Tank Battle

by Rupert Matthews ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

4 hours 25 min

The Battle of Kursk was one of the most pivotal campaigns of World War II and Germany's final strategic offensive on the Eastern Front.Soviet armies had recently occupied the city of Kursk and the Germans aimed to pinch off the salient and cut off its supply chain. But Commander Erich von Manstein did not anticipate the Soviet's dramatic counter offensive, resulting in one of the bloodiest ... Read more

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The Battle of Kursk was one of the most pivotal campaigns of World War II and Germany's final strategic offensive on the Eastern Front.Soviet armies had recently occupied the city of Kursk and the Germans aimed to pinch off the salient and cut off its supply chain. But Commander Erich von Manstein did not anticipate the Soviet's dramatic counter offensive, resulting in one of the bloodiest
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The Shadow of God

Overshadow Your Faith to Overcome Your Fears

by Charles Armstrong ...

The Shadow of God reflects on how shadows can be viewed in two shades of gray. On one hand, we can be deceived by the devil, allowing fear to overshadow us and blind us to God's truth. On the other, a shadow can serve as protection, keeping us hidden from the enemy under the mighty hand of God, leaving no room for doubt. ... Read more

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The Shadow of God reflects on how shadows can be viewed in two shades of gray. On one hand, we can be deceived by the devil, allowing fear to overshadow us and blind us to God's truth. On the other, a shadow can serve as protection, keeping us hidden from the enemy under the mighty hand of God, leaving no room for doubt.
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The Naming of the Birds

by Paraic O'Donnell ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Something is troubling Inspector Henry Cutter. Sergeant Gideon Bliss is accustomed to his ill-tempered outbursts, but lately the inspector has grown silent and withdrawn. Then, the murders begin. The first to die is the elderly Sir Aneurin Considine, a decorated but obscure civil servant who long ago retired to tend his orchids. If the motive for his killing is a mystery, the manner of his death ... Read more

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Something is troubling Inspector Henry Cutter. Sergeant Gideon Bliss is accustomed to his ill-tempered outbursts, but lately the inspector has grown silent and withdrawn. Then, the murders begin. The first to die is the elderly Sir Aneurin Considine, a decorated but obscure civil servant who long ago retired to tend his orchids. If the motive for his killing is a mystery, the manner of his death
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The Practice and Theory of Individual Psychology

by Alfred Adler ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

13 hours 22 min

Though psychologist Alfred Adler (1870-1937) does not have the wider recognition accorded Freud and Jung, his work and ideas had an enduring effect on the practice and development of psychotherapy in the 20th century. This collection of 28 lectures and essays, published under the title The Practice and Theory of Individual Psychology (published in 1924), brings together many of his main ideas ... Read more

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Though psychologist Alfred Adler (1870-1937) does not have the wider recognition accorded Freud and Jung, his work and ideas had an enduring effect on the practice and development of psychotherapy in the 20th century. This collection of 28 lectures and essays, published under the title The Practice and Theory of Individual Psychology (published in 1924), brings together many of his main ideas
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The House on Vesper Sands

by Paraic O'Donnell ...

Narrated by Charles Armstrong ...

Unabridged

10 hours 21 min

With all the wit of a Jane Austen novel, and a case as beguiling as any in Sherlock Holmes's casebook, Paraic O'Donnell introduces a detective duo for the ages, and slowly unlocks the secrets of a startling Victorian mystery.London, 1893: high up in a house on a dark, snowy night, a lone seamstress stands by a window. So begins the swirling, serpentine world of Paraic O'Donnell's Victorian ... Read more

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With all the wit of a Jane Austen novel, and a case as beguiling as any in Sherlock Holmes's casebook, Paraic O'Donnell introduces a detective duo for the ages, and slowly unlocks the secrets of a startling Victorian mystery.London, 1893: high up in a house on a dark, snowy night, a lone seamstress stands by a window. So begins the swirling, serpentine world of Paraic O'Donnell's Victorian
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