The Pioneers By: David McCullough https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Pioneers/David-McCullough/9781501168703

The #1 New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prize–winning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story that’s “as resonant today as ever” (The Wall Street Journal)—the settling of the Northwest Territory by courageous pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would define our country.

The Church History By: Eusebius , Paul L. Maier - translator , Paul L. Maier - commentary by Narrated by: John Lescault

Eusebius was the first to trace the rise of Christianity during its crucial first three centuries from Christ to Constantine. The Church History presents a panorama of apostles, church fathers, emperors, bishops, heroes, heretics, confessors, and martyrs….

All Quiet on the Western Front By: Erich Maria Remarque Narrated by: Frank Muller

Paul Bäumer is just 19 years old when he and his classmates enlist….

Purposeful Retirement By: Hyrum W. Smith Narrated by: Traber Burns

Hyrum W. Smith is one of the original creators of the popular Franklin Day Planner and the recognized "Father of Time Management". In this book, Hyrum shows you how you can move from your world of work, simplify life, and enter what can be the most satisfying phase of your life….

Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes: Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible By: Brandon J. O'Brien , E. Randolph Richards Narrated by: Allan Robertson

Drawing on their own cross cultural experience in global mission, O'Brien and Richards show how better self-awareness and understanding of cultural differences in language….

Hiking with Nietzsche: On Becoming Who You Are By: John Kaag Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg

Hiking with Nietzsche is a tale of two philosophical journeys - one made by John Kaag as an introspective young man of 19, the other 17 years later and in quite different circumstances: as a husband and father….

Books That Have Made History: Books That Can Change Your Life By: Rufus J. Fears , The Great Courses Narrated by: Rufus J. Fears Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature

Why do "Great Books" continue to speak to us hundreds and even thousands of years after they were written?

How to Plan for the Perfect Retirement By: Dana Anspach , The Great Courses Narrated by: Dana Anspach

Recent statistics suggest that nearly two-thirds of Americans regret not planning properly for retirement. We tend to underestimate the key factors of retirement planning: our total lifespan; the probable length of our retirement; and how much money we’ll need….

The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic By: Mike Duncan Narrated by: Mike Duncan

The story of the tumultuous years that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic….

Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives By: Daniel J. Levitin Narrated by: Daniel J. Levitin

Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience….

Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World By: The Great Courses , Daniel N. Robinson Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson Series: The Great Courses: Ancient Philosophy

In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life….

American Ideals: Founding a 'Republic of Virtue' By: The Great Courses , Daniel N. Robinson Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History

Examining founding documents, such as the Articles of Confederation, the Declaration of Independence, and the U.S. Constitution, Professor Robinson considers the principles under which the United States evolved….

The Fountainhead By: Ayn Rand Narrated by: Christopher Hurt

The struggle for personal integrity in a world that values conformity above creativity is powerfully illustrated through three characters….

At Home: A Short History of Private Life By: Bill Bryson Narrated by: Bill Bryson

A fascinating excursion into the history behind the place we call home….

The History of the Renaissance World: From the Rediscovery of Aristotle to the Conquest of Constantinople By: Susan Wise Bauer Narrated by: John Lee

A lively and fascinating narrative history about the birth of the modern world….

The Divine Comedy By: Clive James - translator , Dante Alighieri Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini

Renowned poet and critic Clive James presents the crowning achievement of his career: a monumental translation into English verse of Dante’s The Divine Comedy….

Dante's Divine Comedy By: The Great Courses , Ronald B. Herzman , William R. Cook Narrated by: Ronald B. Herzman , William R. Cook Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature

One of the most profound and satisfying of all poems, The Divine Comedy (or Commedia) of Dante Alighieri is a book for life….

The Foundations of Western Civilization By: Thomas F. X. Noble , The Great Courses Narrated by: Thomas F. X. Noble Series: The Great Courses: Civilization & Culture

This broad and panoramic series, ripe with the telling detail on which history can turn, will help you pull an enormous sweep of history together into one coherent framework….

The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition By: Daniel N. Robinson , The Great Courses Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History

While the lectures cover an enormous range of key thinkers and ideas, they always focus on the most important ideas….

Great Music of the 20th Century By: The Great Courses Narrated by: Professor Robert Greenberg PhD

The 20th century was a hotbed of musical exploration, innovation, and transformation unlike any other epoch in history….

Philosophy: 100 Essential Thinkers: The Ideas That Have Shaped Our World By: Philip Stokes Narrated by: Steven Crossley

This engaging and accessible book invites the listener to explore the questions and arguments of philosophy through the work of 100 of the greatest thinkers….

How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition By: Robert Greenberg , The Great Courses Narrated by: Robert Greenberg Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music

Even if you have listened to many of these illustrative pieces throughout your life you will never hear them the same way again after experiencing these lectures….

Elements of Jazz: From Cakewalks to Fusion By: Bill Messenger , The Great Courses Narrated by: Bill Messenger Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music

Jazz is a uniquely American art form, with each generation of musicians applying new levels of creativity that take the music in unexpected directions that defy definition….

The Life and Writings of C. S. Lewis By: Louis Markos , The Great Courses Narrated by: Louis Markos Series: The Great Courses: English Literature

What can we still learn from C.S. Lewis? Find out in these 12 insightful lectures that cover the author's spiritual autobiography, novels, and his scholarly writings….

Metamorphoses By: Ovid Narrated by: David Horovitch

This extraordinary collection of some 250 Greek and Roman myths and folk tales has always been a popular favorite, and has decisively shaped western art and literature from the moment it was completed….

Gilgamesh: A New English Version By: Stephen Mitchell - translator Narrated by: George Guidall

Esteemed translator and best-selling author Stephen Mitchell energizes a heroic tale so old it predates Homer's Iliad by more than a millennium….

The Aeneid By: Virgil Narrated by: Simon Callow

With this stunning modern verse translation, Robert Fagles reintroduces Virgil's Aeneid to a whole new generation….

The Odyssey By: Homer , Robert Fagles - translator Narrated by: Ian McKellen Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 2

The great adventure story tells of Odysseus, a veteran of the Trojan War, who - through a landscape peopled with monsters, sea nymphs, evil enchantresses, and vengeful gods….

The Iliad: A New Translation by Caroline Alexander By: Homer , Caroline Alexander - translator Narrated by: Dominic Keating Series: Iliad & Odyssey, Book 1

Carved close to the original Greek, acclaimed classicist Caroline Alexander's new translation is swift and lean, with the driving cadence of its source….

Beowulf By: Robert K. Gordon , translator Narrated by: Robertson Dean

Beowulf is considered the finest heroic poem in Old English….

The Hunchback of Notre Dame By: Victor Hugo Narrated by: George Guidall

Quasimodo was born disfigured, hunchbacked and lame, and years spent ringing the bells of the Cathedral…

In the Name of Rome: The Men Who Won the Roman Empire By: Adrian Goldsworthy Narrated by: Derek Perkins

Each chapter paints a fascinating portrait of a single general, offering in-depth insight into his leadership skills and victories as well as each one's pioneering strategies….

Seven Brief Lessons on Physics By: Carlo Rovelli Narrated by: Carlo Rovelli

This playful, entertaining, and mind-bending introduction to modern physics briskly explains Einstein's general relativity, quantum mechanics, elementary particles, gravity, black holes, the complex architecture of the universe, and the role humans play….

The End of Average: How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness By: Todd Rose Narrated by: Fred Sanders

Are you above average? Is your child an A student? Is your employee an introvert or an extrovert? Every day we are measured against the yardstick of averages….