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Learning About Liberty: The Cato University Home Study Course

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- by Cato University
Learning About Liberty: The Cato University Home Study Course

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By Cato University

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You can deepen your perspectives, knowledge, and insight through exposure to some of the world's most compelling thinkers. The growth of human freedom, and with it science, culture, and capitalistic prosperity, are explained through the works and ideas of some of our civilization's most brilliant thinkers.
Roy says: "Terrific!"
"Excellent"

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Excellent Study of Liberal Thought

1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, Competitive Humans and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics

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- by Michael Shermer
The Mind of the Market: Compassionate Apes, Competitive Humans and Other Tales from Evolutionary Economics

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By Michael Shermer

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(51)
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The Mind of the Market will change the way we think about the economics of everyday life. Drawing on research from neuroeconomics, Michael Shermer explores what brain scans reveal about bargaining, snap purchases, and how trust is established in business. Utilizing experiments in behavioral economics, Shermer shows why people hang on to losing stocks and failing companies, why business negotiations often disintegrate into emotional tit-for-tat disputes, and why money does not make us happy.
A User says: "a must read"
"a must read"

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An excellent description abouth how our evolutionary past is still a part of us

2 of 3 people found this review helpful
The Post-American World

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- by Fareed Zakaria
- Narrated by Fareed Zakaria
The Post-American World

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By Fareed Zakaria

Narrated By Fareed Zakaria

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For Fareed Zakaria, the great story of our times is not the decline of America but rather the rise of everyone else - the growth of countries such as China, India, Brazil, Russia, South Africa, Kenya, and many, many more. This economic growth is generating a new global landscape where power is shifting and wealth and innovation are bubbling up in unexpected places.
Gus says: "The Rise of Chindia"
"Fareed at his best"

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Fareed at his best

0 of 2 people found this review helpful
Why Evolution Is True

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- by Jerry A. Coyne
- Narrated by Victor Bevine
Why Evolution Is True

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By Jerry A. Coyne

Narrated By Victor Bevine

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(536)
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Why evolution is more than just a theory: it is a fact. In all the current highly publicized debates about creationism and its descendant "intelligent design", there is an element of the controversy that is rarely mentioned: the evidence, the empirical truth of evolution by natural selection.
Ernest says: "Perfect !! Just what I was looking for."
"Great Read for a layman interested in real science"

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The title should be "Why Evolution Is True, and why Intelligent Design is Creationism in Disguise"

3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution

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- by Richard Dawkins
- Narrated by Richard Dawkins , Lalla Ward
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution

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By Richard Dawkins

Narrated By Richard Dawkins, Lalla Ward

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The Greatest Show on Earth is a stunning counterattack on advocates of "Intelligent Design," explaining the evidence for evolution while exposing the absurdities of the creationist "argument". Dawkins sifts through rich layers of scientific evidence: from living examples of natural selection to clues in the fossil record; from natural clocks that mark the vast epochs wherein evolution ran its course to the intricacies of developing embryos; from plate tectonics to molecular genetics.
Joseph says: "Well read, well explained, scientific."
"Dawkins at his best"

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My favorite book by Dawkins

2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Communism [Modern Library Chronicles]

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- by Richard Pipes
- Narrated by George Wilson
Communism [Modern Library Chronicles]

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By Richard Pipes

Narrated By George Wilson

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(7)
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From the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles comes an exploration of a promising theory that when put to practice wreaked havoc on the world. An expert on communism, Richard Pipes follows the history of the Soviet Union from the 1917 revolution to the Cold War, and finally, to its deterioration and collapse.
Edward says: "Right on the Money"
"A great debunking of communist myths"

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It won't change those who believe in the religion of Communism. But it provides more ammunition to those that understand what an evil philosophy it truly is.

2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Gandhi & Churchill

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- by Arthur Herman
- Narrated by John Curless
Gandhi & Churchill

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By Arthur Herman

Narrated By John Curless

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(282)
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(112)
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In this fast-paced epic, best-selling historian and master storyteller Arthur Herman spotlights two giants of the 20th century. Gandhi & Churchill shows how their 40-year rivalry revolutionized India and the British Empire, paving the way for a new era. Gandhi championed India's independence, Churchill the British Empire.
David says: "A motif that works well"
"One of my favorite books"

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Simply outstanding account of two of the most significant figures in the history of the British Commonwealth/Empire

8 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Great Terror: A Reassessment

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- by Robert Conquest
- Narrated by Frederick Davidson
The Great Terror: A Reassessment

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By Robert Conquest

Narrated By Frederick Davidson

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(32)
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The definitive work on Stalin's purges, The Great Terror was universally acclaimed when it first appeared in 1968. While the original volume had relied heavily on unofficial sources, later developments within the Soviet Union provided an avalanche of new material, which Conquest has mined to write this revised and updated edition of his classic work.
Matt says: "Compelling and Devestating"
"An Excellent Piece of Research"

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Superb account of one of the most disturbing events of the 20th century

8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Mao: The Unknown Story

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- by Jung Chang , Jon Halliday
- Narrated by Di Langford
Mao: The Unknown Story

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By Jung Chang, Jon Halliday

Narrated By Di Langford

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Based on a decade of research, and on interviews with many of Mao's close circle in China who have never talked before - and with virtually everyone outside China who had significant dealings with him - this is the most authoritative life of Mao ever written. It is full of startling revelations, exploding the myth of the Long March, and showing a completely unknown Mao.
Mark says: "A revenge?"
"Excellent , But Disturbing"

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Definitely well researched and presented. Further proof that the "Chairman" was a truly evil individual

1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Cuba's Next Leader

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- by Brian Latell
- Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki
After Fidel: The Inside Story of Castro's Regime and Cuba's Next Leader

UNABRIDGED (10 hrs and 49 mins)

By Brian Latell

Narrated By Stefan Rudnicki

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In this compelling, behind-the-scenes account, former top CIA officer and Cuba expert Brian Latell examines the extraordinary Castro brothers and the impending dynastic succession of Fidel's younger brother, Raul. Exploring the brothers' remarkable relationship, he reveals how Fidel and Raul have collaborated, divided responsibilities, and resolved disagreements for more than 46 years, a challenge to the notion that the little-known Raul has been an insignificant player.
Bob says: "Very Informative Read"
"Excellent"

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I would recommend this to anyone who is really interested in knowing the true nature of Castro( Fidel)

0 of 0 people found this review helpful