Derek Jeck has narrated 5 audiobooks on Listento.it by 4 authors. The most-rated is Benedict Arnold.
Woodrow Wilson
Summary
Before Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States, he was the president of Princeton University and the only occupant of the White House to hold a PhD. But before he became a university professor, he was a 12-year old boy who didn't know how to read. The reformer who challenged the corrupt party bosses to fight for legislation that gave ordinary Americans a seat at the table was also the president who provided us with one of our greatest Oval Office mysteries: when he had a massive stroke during his second term, and was out of communication with Congress, was the First Lady covertly running the country for him? In this book you will learn about: Tommy Wilson, the preacher's kid Mrs. Ellen Wilson Wilson turns to politics Wilson's first term Widower and bridegroom Wilson the war president Madame President Wilson? The Wilson legacy There are many layers to Thomas Woodrow Wilson, the Southern-born son of a Confederate family whose willingness to tilt at legislative windmills provided the country with the Federal Reserve, the Federal Trade Commission, the first Jewish Supreme Court justice, and the seeds of what would later become, after his dream of a League of Nations was crushed, the United Nations. Listen on to find out about this man who is regarded as one of the nation's top 10 presidents, and delve deeper into the mystery of Woodrow Wilson.
©2017 Hourly History (P)2017 Hourly History
Thomas Jefferson: A Life from Beginning to End
Summary
At a White House dinner in 1962 honoring the Nobel Prize winners of the Western Hemisphere, President John Kennedy greeted them by saying: "I want to tell you how welcome you are to the White House. I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone." The laureates might have been a trifle nonplussed to hear themselves collectively compared to one man, but Thomas Jefferson left his imprint on his state of Virginia; his young country, the United States; France, where he served as ambassador; and the world, where his opposition to tyranny and his advocacy of freedom have inspired generations to believe that the pursuit of happiness, as he wrote in his Declaration of Independence, is an unalienable right. You will hear about.... His life, his loves, his legacy The son of Virginia Jefferson the patriot Jefferson in Paris Jefferson the politician Jefferson the President Jefferson at home Jefferson himself opted for less opulent praise; the epitaph that he composed for his tombstone accommodated space for the dates of his birth and death, and listed the following accomplishments: author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and father of the University of Virginia. Between Kennedy's description of the third president of the United States and Jefferson's own rendition of his accomplishments resides the enigma of an American philosopher who ardently believed in freedom yet owned slaves; a patriot who served his country with his talents and energies, but who was embroiled in the political machinations which rose to the surface as soon as the first president was in office; a human being who doubted the intellectual equality of African-Americans yet was engaged in a 38-year affair with a much younger female slave, with whom he fathered six children; a brilliant innovator who lived his life in debt; a man accustomed to the finer things that life could offer who espoused the simple, agrarian model for the new country he helped to found.
©2016 Hourly History (P)2017 Hourly History
Mr. Waldorf Travels to Montana, Big Sky Country
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On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf takes a trip to the Big Sky Country, state of Montana. In Montana, he hikes Glacier National Park, tours the capital of Helena, skis in Big Sky, flies a plane that can land on water, and fly-fishes in one of Montana's many rivers. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling Montana. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Big Sky Country state? Children will fall in love with Mr. Waldorf and they will also discover the world in a fun and exciting way. Mr. Waldorf invites you to join his "whoofishly" fun adventures! Where will the fuzzy canine end up next?
©2017 Waldorf Publishing (P)2017 Waldorf Publishing
Alkaline Diet for Beginners
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The alkaline diet made easy, exciting, doable, and fun! Effective, 100 percent natural solutions to feel amazing and start losing weight. Without feeling deprived. Once and for all. Have you ever been told that the alkaline diet is hard to follow? Have you ever been told that the alkaline foods are fad? Well, you have been lied to... It's not about eating less. It's about eating right. The alkaline diet is a holistic tool that helps you achieve wellness and health by supporting your body's natural healing system. The best part? It's easy: Most ingredients are really easy, "common sense" ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store or supermarket. You don't need to be a good cook or a qualified chef to learn those simple and delicious recipes. You don't need any fancy kitchen equipment to get started on the alkaline recipes contained in this plant based cookbook! If you want to prepare fast, delicious, and healthy meals and follow your alkaline diet then this recipe book is for you... Luckily, you will not have to wrack your brain to come up with these seemingly endless possibilities; there are recipes right in this book that you can refer to in order to ease the process of choosing what to make for dinner. Get this audiobook now and enjoy the benefits for yourself!
©2017 Susan Garvin (P)2017 Susan Garvin
Benedict Arnold
Summary
Benedict Arnold: a name that has become synonymous with betrayal. However, this wasn't always the case. At one time he was General (and future first president) George Washington's trusted advisor in the struggle against the British. What caused this turncoat to turn his revolutionary ambitions inside out to match the crimson of the British? What brought on one of the most famous treacheries in history? Inside you will learn about: A revolutionary in his own right On the eve of revolution The war rages Independence Day Marriage of destiny America's wayward son And much more! It has long been perceived as a historical enigma, but in this book we are going to tackle it. Listen to learn what turned a man who could have potentially been one of the greatest military heroes of American history - and perhaps even a future president himself - switch course and betray his country in such a devastating way. Listen to learn the true story about Benedict Arnold.
©2017 Hourly History Limited (P)2017 Hourly History Limited