DescriptionBen Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two-million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic and action story against a background of authoritative historical detail. The pace and immediacy of Ben Hur was the basis of its appeal to filmmakers - Charlton Heston's portrayal of the title role became one of the classics of the cinema. Wallace's original novel has been largely forgotten now, but as this vivid reading shows, the story, together with the sweeping rhythm of the writer's prose, make it ideally suited to the audiobook.
DescriptionBen-Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic, and action stories against a background of authoritative historical detail. The pace and immediacy of Ben-Hur was the basis of its appeal to filmmakers - Charlton Heston's portrayal of the title role became one of the classics of the cinema. Wallace's original novel has been largely forgotten now, but as this reading shows, the story, together with the sweeping rhythm of the writer's prose, make it ideally suited to audio.
DescriptionWhether listening in your home or in your car, The Twilight Zone Radio Dramas will keep you mesmerized. Each tale unites classic stories and musical scores with contemporary sound effects and readings by distinguished guest stars. Adapted from original scripts written for the television show created by Rod Serling that aired from 1959 to 1965, these audio presentations have been contemporized and expanded to accommodate a radio format. Serling's widow, Carol Serling, praised the radio adaptations, calling them "truly astounding". Collection 2 includes: "To Serve Man", "A Quality of Mercy", "Four O'Clock", "Nervous Man in a Four-Dollar Room", and "The Dummy".
DescriptionKnown as "America's favorite neighbor", Fred Rogers dedicated his life to serving children through public television as creator, composer, writer, puppeteer, and host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood . Fred Rogers' relentless commitment to all that is…
DescriptionThe best-selling author of Roosevelt's Secret War traces the last day of World War I, weaving together the experiences of the famous, such as President Wilson, General Pershing, and Douglas MacArthur, and the unsung and unremembered. With peace talks underway, the beaten Germans proposed an interim cease-fire to spare lives, but the French Allied commander, General Ferdinand Foch, refused. Hostilities would not cease, Foch insisted, before the appointed hour of the Armistice. Thus, even on the last day, the Allies were still launching full scale offenses, and both sides bombarded each other until the final minute of the agreed upon cease fire: 11 a.m., November 11, 1918. The last hours pulsated with unbearable tension as men in trenches, airmen in the sky, and sailors at sea hoped to escape the distinction of being the last to die in the War.
DescriptionAt some point, almost everyone finds themselves talking to God. Neale Donald Walsch did so in a letter. To his surprise, his hand started writing back answers to his questions, but the thoughts were not his - they were God's. Walsch felt compelled to share his dialogue with God with the world. These selections - under the heading Mastering Everyday Life - from his first book address values, earning a living, staying healthy, and the question, how long should we live? This program features exclusive interviews with the author and with Ram Dass, one of today's leading spiritual commentators. Listen to more selections from Conversations with God.
