My friend, Martha Spotts, mentioned she was listening to these lectures and I found them at our library site. I found the whole series fascinating andMy friend, Martha Spotts, mentioned she was listening to these lectures and I found them at our library site. I found the whole series fascinating and a bit confusing too, lots of speculation that maybe rats/fleas did not cause plaque but then lots of assumptions that they did, for one.
I loved the Professor’s voice and attitude and her book recommendations!...more
I enjoyed every minute of these lectures even though I am not sure I will ever write fiction. The discussion of so many great books along the way was I enjoyed every minute of these lectures even though I am not sure I will ever write fiction. The discussion of so many great books along the way was thoroughly enjoyable and I loved Dr. Hynes voice and perspective. Everything you could ask for from an audio lecture series. One of my favorite Teaching Company series so far....more
Since Goodreads includes Teaching Company lectures, I stopped agonizing whether they should count as books and it helps me keep track of the lectures Since Goodreads includes Teaching Company lectures, I stopped agonizing whether they should count as books and it helps me keep track of the lectures to which I have listened ;)
I enjoyed these grammar discussions. Curzon is very liberal in reminding us that language is always fluid while holding us to some standards. After twelve hours of grammar instruction, I am still ready to find some more lectures on this topic....more
One of my favorite Great Courses! I thought it might just be a big debunking mess but instead I thoroughly enjoyed Stoler's take on American misconcepOne of my favorite Great Courses! I thought it might just be a big debunking mess but instead I thoroughly enjoyed Stoler's take on American misconceptions. ...more
This is not technically a book, but rather a series of 24 lectures by Robert O. Bucholz for The Great Courses. I listened to this because there is a sThis is not technically a book, but rather a series of 24 lectures by Robert O. Bucholz for The Great Courses. I listened to this because there is a slim chance, if my passport arrives in time, I will be visiting England very soon. Now that I have listened to these delightful lectures I will be even more disappointed if the trip doesn't pan out. This series is a whirlwind tour of London through the ages. Dr. Bucholz has a pleasant voice and enthusiastic manner. I will be on the look out for other lectures he has taught. ...more
This is a superb course. Dr. Liulevicius is one of my favorite professors teaching on The Great Courses. This set is an indepth look at WWI, an importThis is a superb course. Dr. Liulevicius is one of my favorite professors teaching on The Great Courses. This set is an indepth look at WWI, an important historical period for understanding our own times. I hope to relisten to these in the future. ...more
Some have complained that Dr. Markos's voice is annoying and it did take me a while to get used to it but I ended up enjoying these lectures. I never Some have complained that Dr. Markos's voice is annoying and it did take me a while to get used to it but I ended up enjoying these lectures. I never tire of reading and hearing about CS Lewis....more
Enjoyed this zip through the alphabet with the entertaining John McWhorter. I listened as part of my goal to listen to one lecture 5 days a week this Enjoyed this zip through the alphabet with the entertaining John McWhorter. I listened as part of my goal to listen to one lecture 5 days a week this year. These were so short I often listened to several at a time but for some reason I found myself tuning out and having to relisten. I think it might have been that the professor was speaking so quickly which also reminds me that I need to slow down in my own talks. I am always getting ahead of myself and tripping over words and thoughts when speaking. Ideas are just so fun and McWhorter seems to find that pleasure also....more
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