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The Freedom Line
The Brave Men and Women Who Rescued Allied Airmen from the Nazis During World War II
2013
EN
"Like the cinema classic Casablanca , this is a gripping saga of undercover resistance, dangerous intrigue and inspiring courage in Nazi-occupied territory." — The Washington PostAs war raged against Hitler's Germany, an increasing number of Allied fliers were shot down on missions against Nazi targets in occupied Europe. Many fliers parachuted safely behind enemy lines only to find themselves st...
High Crimes
The Corruption, Impunity, and Impeachment of Donald Trump
2020
EN
Two award-winning journalists offer the most comprehensive inside story behind our most significant modern political drama: the House impeachment of Donald Trump.Having spent a year essentially embedded inside several House committees, Michael D'Antonio and Peter Eisner draw on many sources, including key House leaders, to expose the politicking, playcalling, and strategies debated backstage and to explain the Democrats' successes and apparent public failures during...
The Pope's Last Crusade
How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius XI's Campaign to Stop Hitler
2013
EN
Drawing on untapped resources, exclusive interviews, and new archival research, The Pope's Last Crusade by Peter Eisner is a thrilling narrative that sheds new light on Pope Pius XI's valiant effort to condemn Nazism and the policies of the Third Reich—a crusade that might have changed the course of World War II.A shocking tale of intrigue and suspense, illustrated with sixteen pages of archival photos, The Pope's Last Crusade: How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius X...
MacArthur's Spies
The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II
2017
EN
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**"MacArthur's Spies reads like Casablanca set in the Pacific, filled with brave and daring characters caught up in the intrigue of war—and the best part is that it's all true!" —Tom Maier, author of Masters of SexA thrilling story of espionage, daring and deception set in the exotic landscape of occupied Manila during World War II.**On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by U.S. forces. Manila was a strategic port, a ro...
Cuba Libre
A 500-Year Quest for Independence
2017
EN
This timely book provides a balanced and deeply knowledgeable introduction to Cuba since Christopher Columbus’s first arrival in 1492. With decades of experience studying and reporting on the island, Philip Brenner and Peter Eisner provide an incisive overview for all readers seeking to go beyond stereotypes in their exploration of Cuba’s politics, economy, and culture. As Cuba and the United States open their doors to each other, Cuba Libre gives travelers, policy makers, businesspeople, ...
The Shadow President
The Truth About Mike Pence
2018
EN
"It presents an entirely damning portrait of Pence. You've seen his colors before, but not so vividly and in this detail." —Frank Bruni, The New York Times"Producing a biography of a living, controversial politician is always difficult. D'Antonio and Eisner have succeeded in this well-documented, damning book. Cue the outrage from Sean Hannity et al." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)In this well-rounded, de...
The Freedom Line
The Brave Men and Women Who Rescued Allied Airmen from the Nazis During World War II
- Narrated by
- Paul Woodson
Unabridged
10 hours 20 min
2020
EN
As war raged against Hitler's Germany, an increasing number of Allied fliers were shot down on missions against Nazi targets in occupied Europe. Many fliers parachuted safely behind enemy lines only to find themselves stranded and hunted down by the Gestapo.The Freedom Line traces the thrilling and true story of Robert Grimes, a twenty-year-old American B-17 pilot whose plane was shot down over Belgium on October 20, 1943. Wounded, disoriented, and scared, he was rescued b...
The Pope's Last Crusade
How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius XI's Campaign to Stop Hitler
- Narrated by
- Rick Adamson
Unabridged
7 hours 46 min
2013
EN
Drawing on untapped resources, exclusive interviews, and new archival research, The Pope’s Last Crusade by Peter Eisner is a thrilling narrative that sheds new light on Pope Pius XI’s valiant effort to condemn Nazism and the policies of the Third Reich—a crusade that might have changed the course of World War II.A shocking tale of intrigue and suspense, illustrated with sixteen pages of archival photos, The Pope’s Last Crusade: How an American Jesuit Helped Pope Pius X...
The Shadow President
The Truth About Mike Pence
- Narrated by
- Robert Fass
Unabridged
11 hours 17 min
2018
EN
In this well-rounded, deeply-investigated biography, the first full look at the vice president, two award-winning journalists unmask the real Mike Pence.Little-known outside his home state until Donald Trump made him his running mate, Mike Pence—who proclaims himself a Christian first, a conservative second, and a Republican third—has long worn a carefully-constructed mask of Midwestern nice. Behind his self-proclaimed humility and self-abasing deference, however, ...
High Crimes
The Corruption, Impunity, and Impeachment of Donald Trump
- Narrated by
- Robert Fass
Unabridged
16 hours 21 min
2020
EN
Two award-winning journalists offer the most comprehensive inside story behind our most significant modern political drama: the House impeachment of Donald Trump.Having spent a year essentially embedded inside several House committees, Michael D'Antonio and Peter Eisner draw on many sources, including key House leaders, to expose the politicking, playcalling, and strategies debated backstage and to explain the Democrats' successes and apparent public failures durin...
Cuba Libre
A 500-Year Quest for Independence
- Narrated by
- Robert Fass
Unabridged
15 hours 11 min
2017
EN
This timely book provides a balanced, deeply knowledgeable introduction to Cuba since 1492. Tracing the island's history over five hundred years, the authors provide an incisive overview for anyone interested in exploring beyond the enduring stereotypes.
MacArthur's Spies
The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II
- Narrated by
- Peter Eisner
Unabridged
12 hours 40 min
2017
EN
**"MacArthur's Spies reads like Casablanca set in the Pacific, filled with brave and daring characters caught up in the intrigue of war—and the best part is that it's all true!" —Tom Maier, author of Masters of SexA thrilling story of espionage, daring and deception set in the exotic landscape of occupied Manila during World War II.**On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by U.S. forces. Manila was a strategic port, a ro...











