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Charles Babbage
- The Life and Legacy of the Father of Modern Computers
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
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In the last 50 years, life has been simplified by the awe-inspiring advancements that have been achieved in the world of computer science and technology. In 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak unveiled the Apple I, the first-ever computer that operated on a single-circuit board, just five years after a team of IBM engineers introduced the “floppy disk,” which revolutionized data-sharing.
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Charles Babbage
- The Life and Legacy of the Father of Modern Computers
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 28 mins
- Release date: 2020-09-01
- Language: English
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The Studebaker Brothers
- The Lives and Legacy of the Family Behind the Famous Automobile Company
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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For a couple of generations of Americans, along with Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors, there was Studebaker, and though it is no longer in existence, the Studebaker Automobile Company is still part of the popular culture. The Studebaker Brothers: The Lives and Legacy of the Family Behind the Famous Automobile Company chronicles how the family built up a manufacturing empire and made some of America’s most famous cars; you will learn about the Studebaker brothers like never before.
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The Studebaker Brothers
- The Lives and Legacy of the Family Behind the Famous Automobile Company
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2020-05-04
- Language: English
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Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton
- The Lives and Careers of History’s Most Influential Nurses
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
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Today, nursing is one of the most ubiquitous professions in the world, and images of war immediately call to mind nursing the wounded, but it was not long ago that such ideas were relatively primitive. Indeed, schoolchildren are still taught about the revolutionary exploits of Florence Nightingale, the war nurse who is often credited as the founder of modern nursing. Florence Nightingale first came to prominence during the Crimean War in the middle of the 19th century when she helped organize efforts to treat wounded soldiers.
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Florence Nightingale and Clara Barton
- The Lives and Careers of History’s Most Influential Nurses
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 2020-03-27
- Language: English
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Eli Whitney
- The Life and Legacy of the American Inventor Whose Cotton Gin Transformed the Antebellum South
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
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Between the 18th and early 19th centuries, the West experienced massive leaps in technological, scientific, and economical advancement. This powerful period has since been immortalized as the great Industrial Revolution. With Eli Whitney’s invention of the cotton gin near the end of the 18th century. Able to more effectively separate the cotton fiber from seeds, Whitney’s cotton gin turned the cotton industry into one of the antebellum South’s biggest cash cows, and as a result, the region became even more dependent on slave labor than before.
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Eli Whitney
- The Life and Legacy of the American Inventor Whose Cotton Gin Transformed the Antebellum South
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Release date: 2019-11-05
- Language: English
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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
- The Lives and Careers of the First Men on the Moon
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
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At 9:32 a.m. on July 16, 1969, time stood still throughout the world, as thousands converged at the Kennedy Space Center and millions tuned in on live television. At that instant, the first rumbles began to shake the ground, as a small spacecraft attached to the giant Saturn V rocket, several hundred feet tall, started lifting off. Apollo 11 was on its way to a historic first landing on the Moon. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin: The Lives and Careers of the First Men on the Moon profiles both astronauts and the most memorable space mission in history.
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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
- The Lives and Careers of the First Men on the Moon
- Narrated by: Scott Clem
- Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 2019-07-08
- Language: English
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Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler: The Lives of the Early Modern Astronomers Whose Partnership Revolutionized the Field of Astronomy
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
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Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler: The Lives of the Early Modern Astronomers Whose Partnership Revolutionized the Field of Astronomy examines the work that made the two of them some of history’s most important scientists. You will learn about Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler like never before.
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Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler: The Lives of the Early Modern Astronomers Whose Partnership Revolutionized the Field of Astronomy
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 2 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 2018-12-10
- Language: English
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Tycho Brahe: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Astronomer Who Mentored Johannes Kepler
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
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Tycho Brahe: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Astronomer Who Mentored Johannes Kepler examines the life and work that made him one of history’s most important scientists. You will learn about Tycho Brahe like never before.
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Tycho Brahe: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Astronomer Who Mentored Johannes Kepler
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Release date: 2018-12-03
- Language: English
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Niels Bohr: The Life and Legacy of the Influential Atomic Scientist
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
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One of the most famous, and important, intellectuals to hail from Denmark is Niels Bohr, a world-famous physicist and one of the patriarchs of quantum theory. Given the vibrant, peaceful haven that is Denmark today, it’s somewhat ironic that Bohr played an instrumental role in the development of the atomic bomb. Even so, the truth and depth of the matter, much like the self-professed pacifist himself, is far more complex.
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Niels Bohr: The Life and Legacy of the Influential Atomic Scientist
- Narrated by: Colin Fluxman
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Release date: 2018-11-19
- Language: English
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Henry Clay Frick
- The Life and Legacy of the Railroad and Steel Magnate Who Became One of America’s Most Famous Art Collectors
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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The term robber baron has largely fallen into disuse in the 21st century but there was a time when it was a popular epithet that described the kind of man who, it was believed, built his fortune by taking things belonging to others. Of all the men labeled as robber barons during the Gilded Age, few were as influential as Henry Clay Frick, who rubbed shoulders with men like J.P. Morgan and Andrew Carnegie while overseeing some of the era’s biggest companies.
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Henry Clay Frick
- The Life and Legacy of the Railroad and Steel Magnate Who Became One of America’s Most Famous Art Collectors
- Narrated by: Bill Hare
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Release date: 2018-10-02
- Language: English
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Jay Gould
- The Life and Legacy of the Railroad Executive Who Became America’s Most Notorious Robber Baron
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Of all the men labeled as robber barons during the Gilded Age, nobody was as notorious during his time as Jason Gould, known to his few friends as Jay and his many enemies by names not suitable to print. Famed editor Joseph Pulitzer called Gould “[o]ne of the most sinister figures that ever flitted, bat-like, across the vision of the American people,” and Robert G. Ingersoll said of him, “I do not believe that since man was in the habit of living on this planet anyone has ever lived possessed of the impudence of Jay Gould.”
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Jay Gould
- The Life and Legacy of the Railroad Executive Who Became America’s Most Notorious Robber Baron
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 2018-09-12
- Language: English
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Pierre Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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The Curie name is without question a household name in the world of science, and even those unfamiliar with radiation have heard of Marie, the matriarch of the prodigious family, and the multiple glass ceilings she shattered with her literally radioactive findings. While this recognition is certainly well-deserved, many have neglected to acknowledge the momentous contributions made by her colleague and husband, Pierre.
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Pierre Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
- Release date: 2018-04-18
- Language: English
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Pierre and Marie Curie: The Lives and Careers of the Science’s Most Groundbreaking Couple
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
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The tens of millions who perished in the First World War – not to mention the horrendous turmoil that culminated in the outbreak of its successor – understandably marred the conception of the first decades of the 20th century. However, during that time, unparalleled minds from all over the globe unsnarled age-old mysteries and perfected prevailing theories, conjuring up wave after wave of breakthroughs that catapulted the world of science to unprecedented heights.
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Pierre and Marie Curie: The Lives and Careers of the Science’s Most Groundbreaking Couple
- Narrated by: Jim Johnston
- Length: 2 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 2018-04-16
- Language: English
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Marie Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist Who Became the First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
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The tens of millions who perished in World War I understandably marred the conception of the first decades of the 20th century. However, during that time, unparalleled minds from all over the globe unsnarled age-old mysteries and perfected prevailing theories, conjuring up wave after wave of breakthroughs that catapulted the world of science to unprecedented heights. Owing to this influx of novel ideas and innovative concepts, conferences had to be assembled to keep the relevant scientific spheres apprised of the latest advances.
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Marie Curie: The Life and Legacy of the Legendary Scientist Who Became the First Woman to Win a Nobel Prize
- Narrated by: Jim D Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Release date: 2018-04-05
- Language: English
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Charles Darwin: The Life and Legacy of the 19th Century’s Most Famous Scientist
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
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Ever since the human mind developed the capacity for thought, people have pondered not just the meaning of life, but the genesis of the world, the universe, and all the natural marvels and precious forms of life within it. To this day, all of these intricate subjects continue to be matters of great contention, and they are often best encapsulated in the debate between creationism and evolution. The kindler of this impassioned existential dispute, of course, is none other than Charles Darwin, who himself devised the term "creationists".
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Charles Darwin: The Life and Legacy of the 19th Century’s Most Famous Scientist
- Narrated by: Jim D. Johnston
- Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
- Release date: 2018-03-27
- Language: English
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Alexander Graham Bell
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 30 mins
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In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end.
Today, Alexander Graham Bell is remembered almost solely for one of the few things he didn't have in his laboratory: the telephone. Long hailed as the inventor of the telephone, that accomplishment has nevertheless overshadowed a long and legendary scientific career that saw Bell contribute to a vast number of fields, ranging from geology to aeronautics. Bell also had the misfortune of being outshined by his contemporary Thomas Edison, who invented the incandescent light bulb and has gone down in history as America's greatest inventor.
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History for Kids: The Illustrated Life of Alexander Graham Bell
- Narrated by: Tracey Norman
- Length: 30 mins
- Release date: 2017-11-27
- Language: English
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Legendary Philosophers: The Life and Philosophy of Aristotle
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- Narrated by: W. B. Ward
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
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Alongside Plato, Aristotle is, without question, one of the most influential ancient Greek philosophers and arguably the greatest icon of ancient thought. His life and work expanded rapidly and extensively across the ancient world, helped in part by the fact he tutored Alexander the Great. He was a recognized and celebrated intellectual force during all of antiquity and the Middle Ages. Furthermore, after Aristotle, Greek thought and political influence began a rapid decline.
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Legendary Philosophers: The Life and Philosophy of Aristotle
- Narrated by: W. B. Ward
- Length: 1 hr and 24 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-12
- Language: English
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Sir Isaac Newton
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Jannie Meisberger
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
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In 1676, Sir Isaac Newton famously wrote in a letter to philosopher Robert Hooke, "If I have seen further it is by standing on ye shoulders of Giants." By the time he died, Newton had become science's greatest giant, and every scientist who has followed him has stood on his shoulders. Newton is widely considered the most influential scientist in history, best known for the discovery of gravity and the subsequent laws of motion that he theorized.
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British Legends: The Life and Legacy of Sir Isaac Newton
- Narrated by: Jannie Meisberger
- Length: 1 hr and 19 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-05
- Language: English
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Legendary Philosophers: The Life and Philosophy of Plato
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- Narrated by: W.B. Ward
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
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In 427 B.C., the Ancient Greek city-state of Athens was flourishing. Approximately 80 years earlier, the Athenians had formed the first self-representative democracy in history, the Peloponnesian War against Sparta had only just started, and Socrates was only beginning to lay the foundation of what would become Western philosophy.
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Legendary Philosophers: The Life and Philosophy of Plato
- Narrated by: W.B. Ward
- Length: 1 hr and 16 mins
- Release date: 2015-06-12
- Language: English
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American Legends: The Life of Michael Jackson
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Robin McKay
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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In the majority of cases, a pop or rock fan who is asked about a particular celebrity will answer in unambiguous terms.
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American Legends: The Life of Michael Jackson
- Narrated by: Robin McKay
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
- Release date: 2015-04-22
- Language: English
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Confucius: The Life and Legacy of China's Greatest Philosopher
- Written by: Charles River Editors
- Narrated by: Violet Meadow
- Length: 1 hr
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Many people argue that Confucius is the most influential person of all time, and if having a significant effect on the greatest number of people is the criterion, he may very well be. China is one of the largest and oldest civilizations on earth, and Confucius has been influential there from almost the beginning: the first Chinese dynasty was founded around 1600 BCE, and Confucius lived from 551-479 BCE.
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Confucius: The Life and Legacy of China's Greatest Philosopher
- Narrated by: Violet Meadow
- Length: 1 hr
- Release date: 2015-04-08
- Language: English
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