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The History of Ancient Egypt
- By: Bob Brier, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Ancient Egyptian civilization is so grand our minds sometimes have difficulty adjusting to it. It lasted 3,000 years, longer than any other on the planet. Its Great Pyramid of Cheops was the tallest building in the world until well into the 19th century and remains the only Ancient Wonder still standing. And it was the most technologically advanced of the ancient civilizations, with the medical knowledge that made Egyptian physicians the most famous in the world.
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Amazing
- By Anonymous User on 05-08-2018
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The History of Ancient Egypt
- Narrated by: Bob Brier
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The Story of Human Language
- By: John McWhorter, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins
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Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct.
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This is from 2005
- By David on 26-07-2018
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The Story of Human Language
- Narrated by: John McWhorter
- Series: The Great Courses: Linguistics
- Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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An Economic History of the World since 1400
- By: Donald J. Harreld, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Donald J. Harreld
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
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Most of us have a limited understanding of the powerful role economics has played in shaping human civilization. This makes economic history - the study of how civilizations structured their environments to provide food, shelter, and material goods - a vital lens through which to think about how we arrived at our present, globalized moment. Designed to fill a long-empty gap in how we think about modern history, these 48 lectures are a comprehensive journey through more than 600 years of economic history.
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I have learnt a lot
- By Anonymous User on 19-06-2018
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An Economic History of the World since 1400
- Narrated by: Donald J. Harreld
- Series: The Great Courses: Business & Economics
- Length: 24 hrs and 25 mins
- Release date: 19-08-2016
- Language: English
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The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins
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Look beyond the abstract dates and figures, kings and queens, and battles and wars that make up so many historical accounts. Over the course of 48 richly detailed lectures, Professor Garland covers the breadth and depth of human history from the perspective of the so-called ordinary people, from its earliest beginnings through the Middle Ages.
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Excellent and enjoyable
- By Jennifer Shoesmith on 21-11-2016
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The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 24 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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God Against the Gods
- The History of Monotheism and Polytheism
- By: Robert Garland, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
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Religion is foundational to what it means to be human. Our quest for meaning is as ancient as our very existence, stretching back to a time when Neanderthal burials and Paleolithic figurines suggest our ancestors recognized a power that transcended visible reality. From ancient civilizations to the 21st century, belief in a higher power seems to be a universal human instinct. These 12 thought-provoking lectures introduce you to the world of comparative religion, giving you insights into a variety of religious expressions and human cultures.
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God Against the Gods
- The History of Monotheism and Polytheism
- Narrated by: Robert Garland
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Release date: 24-05-2024
- Language: English
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Human Prehistory and the First Civilizations
- By: Brian M. Fagan, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Brian M. Fagan
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
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Where do we come from? How did our ancestors settle this planet? How did the great historic civilizations of the world develop? How does a past so shadowy that it has to be painstakingly reconstructed from fragmentary, largely unwritten records nonetheless make us who and what we are?
These 36 lectures bring you the answers that the latest scientific and archaeological research and theorizing suggest about human origins, how populations developed, and the ways in which civilizations spread throughout the globe.
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A bit dated
- By Anonymous User on 07-11-2017
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Human Prehistory and the First Civilizations
- Narrated by: Brian M. Fagan
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient History
- Length: 18 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition
- By: Robert Greenberg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Length: 36 hrs and 34 mins
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Great music is a language unto its own, a means of communication of unmatched beauty and genius. And it has an undeniable power to move us in ways that enrich our lives-provided it is understood.If you have ever longed to appreciate great concert music, to learn its glorious language and share in its sublime pleasures, the way is now open to you, through this series of 48 wonderful lectures designed to make music accessible to everyone who yearns to know it, regardless of prior training or knowledge.
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Outstanding in every way
- By Phildo77 on 22-03-2016
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How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music
- Length: 36 hrs and 34 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Effective Communication Skills
- By: Dalton Kehoe, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dalton Kehoe
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
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From asking a waiter for an unusual substitution to urging a service manager to get your car finished sooner to swaying your significant other toward a particular film or show, many of the decisions you make are decided by talking. And no matter why you engage in face-to-face talk, there's no way to insulate yourself from the dangers of miscommunication. These 24 mind-opening lectures are your chance to learn more about how you communicate verbally, the common problems you can encounter in doing so, and how you can improve your own effectiveness.
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Best Book Ever
- By Vijay on 19-01-2016
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Effective Communication Skills
- Narrated by: Dalton Kehoe
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 11 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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How to Say It: Words That Make a Difference
- By: Allison Friederichs Atkison, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Allison Friederichs Atkison
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
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Words. We use them all the time, every day, mostly without giving them much thought at all. We take for granted that they’re here at our disposal whenever we need them. But if you’ve ever wished you could communicate more effectively, words are the place to start. It’s incumbent upon you to choose the best words to accomplish your goals, because how you choose to communicate influences—well, everything! The power of communication shapes our professional goals, our relationships, and our lives—so the words we choose to use carry a great deal of power.
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A good course to brush up an tune your messages
- By JayZee on 14-09-2022
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How to Say It: Words That Make a Difference
- Narrated by: Allison Friederichs Atkison
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 14-07-2022
- Language: English
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World War II: A Military and Social History
- By: Thomas Childers, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thomas Childers
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
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Between 1937 and 1945, approximately 55 million people perished in the series of interrelated conflicts known as the Second World War. No continent was left untouched, no ocean unaffected. The war led to the eclipse of Europe and the emergence of the United States and the Soviet Union as global superpowers; ushered in the atomic age; produced, in the Holocaust, the most horrific crime ever committed in the history of Western civilization, and led to the end of Europe's colonial empires around the world.
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A disappointment
- By Kindle Customer on 30-01-2019
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World War II: A Military and Social History
- Narrated by: Thomas Childers
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 15 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Get Organized: Do More in Less Time
- By: Ciara Conlon, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ciara Conlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
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Through this series of 10 lectures, you’ll learn how to effectively set goals and define your priorities; efficiently use technology to control your life instead of letting technology control you; make small and simple changes to your routine, which help increase your energy and your ability to get more accomplished; and avoid common pitfalls such as procrastination, distractions, and interruptions. Ms. Conlon will introduce you to dozens of little changes that can help you to feel more in control not only of your task list, but also of your life, overall.
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Lessons learned 💫
- By Anonymous User on 23-10-2023
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Get Organized: Do More in Less Time
- Narrated by: Ciara Conlon
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Release date: 21-01-2020
- Language: English
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The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest
- By: Jennifer Paxton, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Jennifer Paxton
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
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These 36 lectures tell the remarkable story of a tumultuous thousand-year period in the history of England. Dominated by war, conquest, and the struggle to balance the stability brought by royal power with the rights of the governed, it was a period that put into place the foundation of much of the world we know today. As you journey through this largely chronological narrative you'll see key themes emerge, including the assimilation of successive waves of invaders, the tense relationship between kings and the nobility, and the constant battles over money and taxation.
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outstanding.
- By laura on 01-02-2015
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The Story of Medieval England: From King Arthur to the Tudor Conquest
- Narrated by: Jennifer Paxton
- Series: The Great Courses: Medieval History
- Length: 19 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
- By: Steven Novella, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Steven Novella
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
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No skill is more important in today's world than being able to think about, understand, and act on information in an effective and responsible way. What's more, at no point in human history have we had access to so much information, with such relative ease, as we do in the 21st century. But because misinformation out there has increased as well, critical thinking is more important than ever. These 24 rewarding lectures equip you with the knowledge and techniques you need to become a savvier, sharper critical thinker in your professional and personal life.
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excellent
- By George Broadfoot on 18-01-2015
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Your Deceptive Mind: A Scientific Guide to Critical Thinking Skills
- Narrated by: Steven Novella
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 12 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
- By: Michelle Seitzer, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michelle Seitzer
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
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For most of us, caregiving for aging parents is brand-new territory we don’t get much time to prepare for. But while the experience is scary and exhausting, it can also be a rewarding time filled with moments that bring deep joy and fulfillment, and a stronger relationship with the people who cared for you when you needed it most.
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Taking Care of Your Aging Parents
- Narrated by: Michelle Seitzer
- Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins
- Release date: 16-05-2024
- Language: English
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Introduction to Psychology
- By: Catherine A. Sanderson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Catherine A. Sanderson
- Length: 18 hrs and 7 mins
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From the days of Freud and Skinner to the modern science of fMRIs and genetics, Introduction to Psychology is a grand introduction to one of the most captivating fields of inquiry - where the subject is you, and everyone around you. Taught by Professor Catherine A. Sanderson of Amherst College, these 36 insightful lessons not only give you a panoramic grounding in the history, methods, and fundamental findings of psychology, but they also introduce you to the most up-to-date 21st-century research and discoveries.
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So much to learn but worth it
- By Andrew on 27-06-2021
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Introduction to Psychology
- Narrated by: Professor Catherine A. Sanderson
- Length: 18 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 23-04-2021
- Language: English
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Think like a Stoic
- Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World
- By: Massimo Pigliucci, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Massimo Pigliucci
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
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Distilled to its essence, the ancient Greco-Roman philosophy known as Stoicism is a philosophy of personal betterment. Professor Pigliucci, who knows firsthand just how transformative a Stoic approach to life can be, has designed these 25 lessons as an enlightening introduction to the basics of Stoic philosophy and ways to incorporate its lessons into your own life.
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A great intro to stoicism
- By Obaidullah on 01-08-2022
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Think like a Stoic
- Ancient Wisdom for Today’s World
- Narrated by: Professor Massimo Pigliucci
- Length: 11 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 26-03-2021
- Language: English
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Food: A Cultural Culinary History
- By: Ken Albala, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Ken Albala
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
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Eating is an indispensable human activity. As a result, whether we realize it or not, the drive to obtain food has been a major catalyst across all of history, from prehistoric times to the present. Epicure Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin said it best: "Gastronomy governs the whole life of man."
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A wonderful series.
- By Amazon Customer on 16-08-2017
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Food: A Cultural Culinary History
- Narrated by: Ken Albala
- Series: The Great Courses: Better Living
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal
- By: Kyler Shumway, Daniel Wendler, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kyler Shumway, Daniel Wendler
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
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In six lectures, Dr. Shumway and Dr. Wendler will help you understand the nature of neurodiversity, a growing school of thought that seeks to embrace the range of differences in individual brain function and behaviors rather than “correct” them, with a focus on empathy, acceptance, and accommodation.
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Zero value whatsoever
- By Anonymous User on 04-05-2024
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Neurodiversity and the Myth of Normal
- Narrated by: Kyler Shumway, Daniel Wendler
- Length: 2 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 14-03-2024
- Language: English
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The American Civil War
- By: Gary W. Gallagher, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Gary W. Gallagher
- Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins
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Between 1861 and 1865, the clash of the greatest armies the Western hemisphere had ever seen turned small towns, little-known streams, and obscure meadows in the American countryside into names we will always remember. In those great battles, those streams ran red with blood-and the United States was truly born.
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Excellent but better post-production needed
- By Anonymous User on 05-05-2019
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The American Civil War
- Narrated by: Gary W. Gallagher
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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The History of the United States, 2nd Edition
- By: The Great Courses, Allen C. Guelzo, Gary W. Gallagher, and others
- Narrated by: Allen C. Guelzo, Gary W. Gallagher, Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 43 hrs and 23 mins
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This comprehensive series of 84 lectures features three award-winning historians sharing their insights into this nation's past-from the European settlement and the Revolutionary War through the Civil War, 19th-century industrialization, two world wars, and the present day. These lectures give you the opportunity to grasp the different aspects of our past that combine to make us distinctly American, and to gain the knowledge so essential to recognizing not only what makes this country such a noteworthy part of world history, but the varying degrees to which it has lived up to its ideals.
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Brilliant!
- By Nelson C on 11-02-2016
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The History of the United States, 2nd Edition
- Narrated by: Allen C. Guelzo, Gary W. Gallagher, Patrick N. Allitt
- Series: The Great Courses: Modern History
- Length: 43 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 08-07-2013
- Language: English
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