SpeechWorks
SpeechWorks is a publisher specializing in famous speeches, biographies, and recordings of events, covering everything from sports figures to presidents and prime ministers, as well as events like the Apollo 13 mission. SpeechWorks’ many recordings include speeches by Martin Luther King Jr., JFK, Ronald Reagan, and Barack Obama and biographies and stories about Jimi Hendrix, Winston Churchill, Muhammad Ali, and Princess Diana.
All Books By SpeechWorks
BeatlesTalk
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 4 hours 48 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
BeatlesTalk traces the historic odyssey of the Fab Four, beginning in England, 1963 with the conquest of their own country, leading to a successful invasion of America. Topics include their haircuts and how they named the group, comments on their pending trips to America, President Johnson, songwriting, and their reaction to fame and money. This incredible story is told through appearances, press conferences, and interviews exclusively in the words of the Beatles.
*These are actual historic recordings, the sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era, and varies by recording.
... Read moreGreat Moments from Music Legends
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 6 hours 13 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
As early as 1954, a new style of music–a combination of country and rhythm and blues–was unfolding. To the parents of teenagers, it was worrisome, perhaps even evil. In this collection of original recordings from interviews and press conferences, artists talk about the early years of rock ‘n’ roll, their challenges, and their successes.
Includes legendary moments from Bill Haley, Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Frankie Laine, Ricky Nelson, Roy Orbison, Sam Phillips, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Paul Anka, Little Richard, Bobby Darin, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Frankie Avalon, Sammy Davis Jr., James Brown, Johnny Cash, the Beatles, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon
... Read moreGreat Speeches by the First Ladies of the United States
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 51 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2017
- Language: English
Great Speeches by the First Ladies of the United States highlights twenty-five of the most important and well-known speeches by our nation’s First Ladies:
Eleanor Roosevelt – Address to the Reform Democrat Club (15:42)Eleanor Roosevelt – Declaration of Human Rights address at the United Nations (3:14)Jacqueline Kennedy – Speaks about the campaign, her husband, and children (2:39)Jacqueline Kennedy – Address to members of Brigade 2506 following the Bay of Pigs conflict. Speech is delivered at the Orange Bowl in Spanish. (1:57)Jacqueline Kennedy – Television address to American people following assassination of John F. Kennedy (1:48)Lady Bird Johnson, with comments from Lyndon B. Johnson – Describes rooms in the White House (21:27)Pat Nixon – Question and Answer session with students at the White House (26:52)Betty Ford – International Women’s Year address (6:09)Betty Ford – Speaks of personal troubles and the Ford Center (40:18)Rosalynn Carter – Addresses Mental Health issues (33:10)Rosalynn Carter, with Steven Ford – Tribute to Betty Ford (51:00)Nancy Reagan – “Just Say No” (5:02)Nancy Reagan, with Ronald Reagan – Address to RNC luncheon (9:30)Barbara Bush – Loma Linda University commencement (9:37)Barbara Bush – Wellesley College commencement (10:44)Hillary Clinton – Speaks at the 1996 DNC (20:13)Hillary Clinton – American Leadership Conference address (53:02)Hillary Clinton – Addresses the Women’s Conference (19:40)Laura Bush, with introduction by George W. Bush – 2004 RNC address (23:50)Laura Bush – Speaks at the 2008 RNC (8:16)Laura Bush – Annual Correspondence Dinner address (8:12)Laura Bush – Speaks at Texas Book Festival (51:40)Michelle Obama – 2008 DNC address (17:11)Michelle Obama – 2016 DNC address (14:10)Melania Trump, with introduction by Donald Trump – 2016 RNC address (15:00)
... Read moreGreat Speeches by the Presidents of the United States, 1933-2015
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 29 hours 30 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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2.5(1 ratings)
A day that will live in infamy … Nothing to fear but fear itself … Ask not what your country can do for you … Ich bin ein Berliner … Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.
From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Barack Obama, this collection features original speeches by the presidents of the United States.
*These are actual historic recordings, the sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era, and varies by recording.
... Read moreGreat Speeches by the Presidents of the United States, Vol. 1
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 10 hours 9 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2015
- Language: English
A day that will live in infamy … Nothing to fear but fear itself … Ask not what your country can do for you … Ich bin ein Berliner … Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.
From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Barack Obama, this collection features original speeches by the presidents of the United States.
*These are actual historic recordings, the sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era, and varies by recording.
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- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 9 hours 36 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2015
- Language: English
A day that will live in infamy … Nothing to fear but fear itself … Ask not what your country can do for you … Ich bin ein Berliner … Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.
From Franklin Delano Roosevelt to Barack Obama, this collection features original speeches by the presidents of the United States.
*These are actual historic recordings, the sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era, and varies by recording.
... Read moreGreat Speeches by the Presidents of the United States, Vol. 3
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 9 hours 43 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
A day that will live in infamy … Nothing to fear but fear itself … Ask not what your country can do for you … Ich bin ein Berliner … Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.
George H. W. Bush: Inauguration Speech (1989), Panama (1989), Kuwait (1990), State of the Union (1991), End of Gulf War (1991), Gulf War (1991)
William Jefferson Clinton: First Inauguration (1993), Health Care (1993), Normandy (1994), Oklahoma Bombing (1995), Bosnia (1995), State of the Union (1996), Balanced Budget (1997), Farewell to the Nation (2001)
George W. Bush: Inauguration Address (2001), 9/11 (2001), Ground Zero (2001), Joint Session (2001), Iraqi Freedom Operation (2003), Second Inauguration Address (2005)
Barack Obama: Inauguration (2009), Health Care (2009), Obamacare (2010), Bin Laden (2011), Reelection Victory Speech (2012), State of the Union Address (2014), Iran (2015)
*These are actual historic recordings, the sound quality represents the available audio technology of the era, and varies by recording.
... Read moreSpeeches by Great Business Leaders
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 6 hours 38 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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4(4 ratings)
Hear Steve Jobs introduce the iPhone, Lee Iacocca hold forth on the topic of Japanese trade, Warren Buffett’s thoughts on the financial future of America’s youth, and Jack Welch at his final management meeting as CEO of General Electric. These are just four of the fourteen speeches in this amazing collection.
1. Bill Gates. The cofounder of Microsoft addresses the 2007 graduating class of Harvard on June 7, 2007. (25:13)
2. Jeff Bezos. Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos delivers a graduation speech at Princeton University on May 5, 2010. (11:50)
3. Steve Jobs. The chief executive officer and cofounder of Apple introduces the iPhone on January 9, 2007. (16:29)
4. Lee Iacocca. The former chairman of Chrysler and president of Ford addresses the Economic Club of Detroit on the topic of Japanese trade on January 10, 1992. (35:23)
5. Sheryl Sandberg. The chief operating officer of Facebook speaks to the 2014 graduating class of Harvard on May 28, 2014. (20:16)
6. Sam and Bud Walton. The cofounders of Walmart and Sam’s Club reflect on business accomplishments over the years. (8:19)
7. Mark Zuckerberg. The CEO of Facebook speaks on the topic of India to a gathering in Delhi on October 9, 2014. (19:12)
8. Carly Fiorina. The former CEO of Hewlett-Packard speaks at the Conservative Enterprise Institute on June 11, 2015. (28:26)
9. Tim Cook. The CEO of Apple addresses the 2015 graduating class of George Washington University. (21:20)
10. Warren Buffett. The American business magnate speaks on the financial future of American youth at the Nebraska Educational Forum on October 11, 1999. (59:00)
11. Alan Mulally. “Leaders must serve with courage.” The former president and CEO of Ford–and before that, Boeing–addresses students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business on February 3, 2011. (52:19)
12. Jeff Immelt. “The Business World.” The chairman and CEO of General Electric discusses how business has changed in his nearly three decades at GE to students at Stanford Graduate School of Business on May 25, 2010. (58:16)
13. Eric Schmidt. The former CEO of Google addresses the students at Princeton University on topic of the future of technology. (21:20)
14. Jack Welch. Welch speaks at his final management meeting as CEO in 2001. (20:07)
... Read moreSpeeches by Great Entertainment Celebrities
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 28 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2017
- Language: English
Speeches by Great Entertainment Celebrities is a compilation of contributors to the entertainment industry. From filmmakers, producers, and stars to music icons, book writers, and comedians, this collection features words, talks, addresses, reflections, tips, and speeches about their lives and accomplishments.
Alfred Hitchcock – Speaks of film making (22:58)James Cameron – Talks about making Avatar and Titanic (16:37)Francis Ford Coppola & Martin Sheen – Reflect on the making of Apocalypse Now (57:51)Martin Scorsese – Making movies and the preservation of film (31:05)Steven Spielberg – Speaks at the Academy of Achievement (12:18)Bill Haley – Talks about the early days of rock ‘n’ roll (3:48)Elvis Presley – Vancouver, BC, press conference from 1957 (22:35)The Beatles – BBC interview (8:31)Brian Epstein – Talks about managing the Beatles and the music business (14:32)Jimmy Buffett – 2015 University of Miami commencement address (18:33)Ernest Hemingway – Receiving the Nobel Prize (2:08)Ray Bradbury – Writing tips (51:45)Tom Clancy – Speaks on America, government, the private sector, and writing (39:45)John Grisham – 2010 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill commencement (18:30)Katharine Hepburn – Reads a letter she wrote to Spencer Tracy (6:40)Marilyn Monroe – Press conference and “Happy Birthday” to JFK (2:00)Clint Eastwood – “Empty Chair” address at 2012 Republican National Convention (11:12)Robert Redford – 2013 Westminster College Commencement Address (16:57)Barbara Walters – Yale Class of 2012 commencement (24:37)Jennifer Lopez – Address to the Woman’s Conference 2008 (10:48)Bob Newhart – Speaks at the Press Club (48:53)Don Rickles – 1985 Address at Ronald Reagan’s inauguration party (5:28)
... Read moreSpeeches by Great Hall of Famers
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 9 hours 30 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2017
- Language: English
From baseball’s Joe DiMaggio to NASCAR’s Dale Earnhardt, Speeches by Great Hall of Famers is a collection of more than fifty inspiring speeches by some of the greatest athletes of all time.
Baseball
Joe DiMaggioMickey MantleCasey StengelFrank RobinsonCal Ripkin Jr.Don DrysdaleDuke SniderGaylord PerryGeorge BrettHank AaronReggie JacksonJoe MorganJohnny BenchNolan RyanPee Wee ReeseSparky AndersonTommy LasordaJoe TorreWillie MaysCarl Yastrzemski
Football
Terry BradshawJoe NamathRoger StaubachDan MarinoJoe MontanaDon ShulaJohn MaddenBrett FavreHowie LongJerry RiceMike DitkaWalter PaytonTony Dungy
Basketball
Magic JohnsonMichael JordanCharles BarkleyKareem Abdul-JabbarLarry Bird
Golf
Arnold PalmerJack NicklausAnnika SorenstamFred CouplesPhil Mickelson
Boxing
Mohammed AliMike Tyson
Tennis
Billie Jean KingAndre AgassiMonica Seles
NASCAR
Richard PettyDale EarnhardtBobby Allison
Hockey
Wayne Gretzky
... Read moreSpeeches by Great Religious Leaders
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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5(1 ratings)
This collection features fourteen of the most important and well-known speeches by some of the world’s most influential religious leaders.
Mahatma Gandhi: “Oh God” (1931)Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Paul’s Letter” (1956)Dr. Billy Graham: “Truth” address in Melbourne, Australia (1959)Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.: Sermon at the National Cathedral (1968)Pope John Paul II: Address to the Catholic University of America (1979)Mother Teresa: Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (1979)Gordon Hinckley: “This I Believe” address to BYU graduates (1992)Louis Farrakhan: Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (1994)Desmond Tutu: UNC-Chapel Hill commencement address (2009)Pope Benedict XVI: Homily at Westminster Mass (2010)Dalai Lama (Tenzin Gyatso): “Nature of Happiness” (2014)Rick Warren: Address at the Vatican on marriage (2014)Joel Olsteen: “I Am”Pope Francis: Address to the Joint Session of Congress (2015)
... Read moreThe Great Presidential Debates
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 55 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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3(1 ratings)
The Great Presidential Debates features five pivotal debates in the race for the White House: John F. Kennedy versus Richard Nixon in 1960, Jimmy Carter versus Ronald Reagan in 1980, Bill Clinton versus George H. W. Bush versus Ross Perot in 1992, George W. Bush versus Al Gore in 2000, and Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney in 2012.
... Read moreThe Great Speeches of World War II
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 3 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
From the deployment of US military forces in Europe and the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 to the surrender of Germany and Japan in 1945, the voices of history-makers were heard around the world. This collection contains original remarks and speeches from FDR, Churchill, Truman, MacArthur, Ike, Chamberlain, General Patton, and others.
... Read moreThe Greatest Speeches of All Time
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 10 hours 24 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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3.66(28 ratings)
The Greatest Speeches of All Time is a collection of the most important and well-known speeches of modern times by US presidents, politicians, and other historical icons. These dramatic speeches changed the course of history and inspired millions worldwide. Included are speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., George Patton, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, Malcolm X, Douglas MacArthur, and others.
... Read moreThe Greatest Speeches of Great Politicians
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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3.33(2 ratings)
The Greatest Speeches of Great Politicians features historical speeches given by those aspiring to win over voters and gain positions of power. Well-known candidates for a variety of offices address campaign rallies, press conferences, and the general public. This collection includes speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bill Clinton, Barry Goldwater, Barbara Jordan, Bob Dole, Carl Stokes, Bobby Kennedy, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, and others.
... Read moreThe Greatest Speeches of Great Women
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 52 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
SpeechWorks presents this collection of the greatest speeches of great women. Represented here are some of the most famous women of recent history, including athletes, politicians, businesswomen, diplomats, heads of state, activists, philanthropists, and more. You will hear the actual voices of these women, recorded at public functions at which they were the featured speaker.
Included are the following:
Amelia Earhart, American aviation pioneerClare Boothe Luce, American author, politician and diplomatEleanor Roosevelt, American polician, diplomat, and activistGolda Meir, a teacher, politician, stateswoman, and prime minister of IsraelMother Teresa, Roman Catholic nun and missionaryKatharine Hepburn, Academy Award-winning actressBenazir Bhutto, former prime minister of PakistanNancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of RepresentativesQueen Noor of Jordan, widow of King Hussein of JordanAyaan Hirsi Ali, Dutch American activist, author, and politicianBillie Jean King, American tennis championGloria Steinem, American journalist and activistNadia Comaneci, Romanian champion gymnastMelinda Gates, American businesswoman and philanthropistHillary Clinton, American politicianOprah Winfrey, American actress, talk-show host, and media proprietorCondoleezza Rice, American political scientistMalala Yousafzai, Pakistani activist and Nobel Prize laureateCarly Fiorina, American businesswoman
... Read moreThe Greatest Speeches of Sports Legends
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 6 hours 58 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
The Greatest Speeches of Sports Legends is a historical audio tribute to those facing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Speeches range from post-event interviews to Hall of Fame inductions. This collection features some of the greatest athletes of all time, including Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Dale Earnhardt, and many others.
... Read moreThe Greatest Speeches of the Vietnam War
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 12 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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3(2 ratings)
This compilation of famous speeches given during the conflict in Vietnam features historical icons from both sides of America’s involvement, from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jane Fonda, Richard Nixon to Norman Mailer, John Kerry to Martin Luther King Jr. Included are speeches given at protests, rallies, political events, congressional hearings, and within the Oval Office. An era that was marred by violence and unrest is encapsulated by the voices expressing support as well as those demonstrating militant protest.
... Read moreThe Kennedys
- By: SpeechWorks
- Length: 7 hours 42 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2016
- Language: English
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4.2(5 ratings)
From the White House, Senate chambers, campaign stops, and press conferences, The Kennedys features over seven hours of original speeches from members of the nation’s most famous political family.
Listen as President John F. Kennedy delivers his famous inauguration speech in 1961 as well as speeches on the Cuban Missile Crisis, Berlin crisis, space exploration, civil rights, “Ich Bin Ein Berliner,” and more. Also featured are twelve speeches from Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, including his address to the DNC following his brother’s assassination, remarks on Vietnam, campaign speeches, the death of Martin Luther King Jr., and his “Victory Speech” in Los Angeles moments before his assassination. Among other speeches are Senator Edward Kennedy’s eulogy for his brother Robert, his famous address to the DNC in 1980, heated debate on the Senate floor, and his final public speech in 2008 at the Democratic National Convention.
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