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Aaron Burr: The Complete Life Story offers a gripping and nuanced portrait of one of the most controversial and misunderstood figures in early American history. In this compelling account, Aaron Burr emerges not merely as the villain of legend, but as a brilliant, ambitious, and deeply complex man shaped by revolution, rivalry, and political intrigue.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Love, Tanya, the debut book from Youtube Fashion & Beauty guru Tanya Burr, read by Laura Riseborough. Tanya Burr is the UK's leading young voice in beauty and fashion and one of the country's biggest Youtube stars. Whether it's...

Dive into the untold story of one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors. This captivating audiobook reveals Raymond Burr’s journey from his early struggles to his rise as a television legend. Best known for his unforgettable roles as Perry Mason and Robert Ironside, Burr’s life was filled with triumphs, secrets, and resilience. Explore his groundbreaking career, personal challenges, and the legacy he left behind.

Lyndon Orr published his story of Aaron Burr in 1912 within his Famous Affinities of History. Here he briefly and simply compares Burr's life with Alexander Hamilton's and attempts to dispel some of the negative opinions that surrounded him as the "villain" who shot and killed one of the Founding Fathers of the USA in a duel. Orr also describes Burr's strong relationships and the mysteries surrounding the women in his life, particularly his daughter.

Jazz bassist Ron Carter and filmmaker Burr Steers on this edition of Fresh Air. Ron Carter has more than two thousand recordings to his credit. From 1963-1968 he was part of the Miles Davis Quintet with Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, and Wayne Shorter. Over the years, he's played with Randy Weston, Herbie Mann, Betty Carter, Eric Dolphy, Sony Rollins, McCoy Tyner and others.

Political awakenings in little town America. Kids who grew up on Kennedy, the 60's, war at home and in Vietnam, civil rights, demonstrations, and Woodstock: thinking they could change the world, they left home and moved on, filling their lives with amazing experiences.

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Smart Investing with Mike Wren took its 12 years from the radio cycle and now makes its way to the podcast world. We take the topic of investing and make it easier for you to understand, while making the show fun to listen to. Join Mike Wren and years of experience, with Chris #selfiedad Martin and his years of comedy, every week for this simple, educational podcast.Trust us, you've never heard a money show like this before.**disclaimer**All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. all indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. All investing...

As he did for Abraham Lincoln and John Quincy Adams, award-winning biographer Fred Kaplan offers a fresh, illuminating look at the life of Thomas Jefferson and his contributions as a writer. In this unique biography, Fred Kaplan emphasizes Thomas Jefferson’s genius with language and his...

LIFE IS WEIRD. Nothing gives you a sense of perspective like finding out just how weird. I'm an extremely curious chap and with this book I wanted to share the content of my noggin, because I think these are the 147 things that have helped me through this thing we call life. Sometimes because it...

You're dead. That's as bad as it gets, right? Maybe. Sometimes death isn't the end of the indignities of earthly existence. Grave robbery, corpse abuse and other nasty happenings are brought to light here.

Together, then apart, then together again, as a brother and a sister discover the riches of life. Rich Brother, Rich Sister combines the inspirational, true life stories of Robert Kiyosaki and his sister Emi Kiyosaki (Venerable Tenzin Kacho) into a book that will reaffirm your belief in the power of purpose, the importance of action, and the ability to overcome obstacles in a quest for a rich life.

Hillary Rodham Clinton is a formidable, fascinating, enigmatic woman, and this provocative, probing biography - in the works for over two years - offers real insight into her character, her values, and her career.