39 Results for : dumbfounded
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The Cooper Union Address: The History of the Speech That Helped Abraham Lincoln Win the Presidency , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 138min
Includes excerpts from the speech Includes reactions to the speech from newspaper reports and audience members "It is surely safe to assume that the [39] framers of the original Constitution and the [76] members of the Congress which framed the amendments thereto, taken together, do certainly include those who may be fairly called 'our fathers who framed the [g]overnment under which we live'. And so assuming, I defy any man to show that any one of them ever, in his whole life, declared that, in his understanding, any proper division of local from federal authority, or any part of the Constitution, forbade the [federal government] to control as to slavery in the federal territories." (Abraham Lincoln) "[O]ne of the most happiest and most convincing political arguments ever made in this [city] ... No man ever made such an impression on his first appeal to a [New York] audience." (Horace Greeley) After the Lincoln-Douglas debates made Lincoln a nationally recognized politician, Illinois papers began to mention Lincoln as a Republican candidate for president in 1859. Lincoln was humbled, though a bit dumbfounded. He thought himself more suited for the Senate, where he could orate and discuss ideas. Moreover, there were Republicans of much greater national prominence on the East Coast, particularly William Seward. Lacking any administrative experience, Lincoln wasn't sure he would enjoy being president, but even being considered was a great honor, and he quietly thought the idea over. In fact, Lincoln was still not considered a real option for the nomination until he delivered a speech at New York City's Cooper Union in February, 1860, just a few months before the Republicans' convention in May. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kirk Winkler. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/036932/bk_acx0_036932_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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As Brave as You , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 422min
An American Library Association Notable Children’s Recording! When two brothers decide to prove how brave they are, everything backfires - literally - in this piercing middle grade novel by the winner of the Coretta Scott King - Johnson Steptoe Award. Genie's summer is full of surprises. The first is that he and his big brother, Ernie, are leaving Brooklyn for the very first time to spend the summer with their grandparents all the way in Virginia - in the COUNTRY! The second surprise comes when Genie figures out that their grandfather is blind. Thunderstruck, and being a curious kid, Genie peppers Grandpop with questions about how he covers it so well (besides wearing way cool Ray-Bans). How does he match his clothes? Know where to walk? Cook with a gas stove? Pour a glass of sweet tea without spilling it? Genie thinks Grandpop must be the bravest guy he's ever known, but he starts to notice that his grandfather never leaves the house - as in NEVER. And when he finds the secret room that Grandpop is always disappearing into - a room so full of songbirds and plants that it's almost as if it's been pulled inside out - he begins to wonder if his grandfather is really so brave after all. Then Ernie lets him down in the bravery department. It's his 14th birthday, and Grandpop says to become a man you have to learn how to shoot a gun. Genie thinks that is AWESOME until he realizes Ernie has no interest in learning how to shoot. None. Nada. Dumbfounded by Ernie's reluctance, Genie is left to wonder, are bravery and becoming a man only about proving something, or is it just as important to own up to what you won't do? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Guy Lockard. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/007496/bk_sans_007496_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Magic Mushrooms: The Complete Grower’s Guide for Starting Cultivation of Psilocybin Mushrooms , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 195min
You are about to learn how to select and cultivate psilocybin mushrooms right from the basics with the best magic mushroom farming practices!How many times have you heard someone mentioning “magic" or "psilocybin" mushrooms and remembered that you promised yourself to find out more about them the last time? Once? Twice? Maybe, more than you can count? Or have you ever tried to get your head around the details about them regarding the different types available and the different processes and methods of growing them? Did you hear that there are certain types that are poisonous and became dumbfounded?If you’ve been looking for a the ultimate all-encompassing guide about the safety and best practices in growing psilocybin mushrooms, you’re in the right place. This audiobook contains all the information you need in that regard right from the techniques of cultivation and selection of the right mushrooms to the production systems and processes, as well as the harvesting and many other details that are sure to turn you into a proficient psilocybin mushroom cultivator and user in no time!So, if you have questions like:Why all the fuss about magic mushrooms lately - what’s so good or fascinating about them?What do they do?How can you use them?How do you start cultivating them - where do you even start and keep at it until you have your ready-to-use magic mushrooms?What safety measures should you observe?And many others, this book is for you, so keep reading, as it covers everything you need to know about magic mushrooms cultivation and more.More precisely, this audiobook will cover the following:The basics of psilocybin mushroom cultivation, including the history and morePsilocybin mushroom production process, including making of the compost, spawning, selecting the right nutrients and mushrooms, and the setting the right environmental con ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Brian Bergum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/200109/bk_acx0_200109_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Instant Wit: How to Be Witty and Come Up with the Right Things to Say Instantly!: Instant Series , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 61min
Surely you've encountered (or even know) that one particular individual in your life who seems to be able to find something witty to say at the drop of a hat, something that knocks everyone's socks off by generating the perfect response at the perfect moment. They're always cracking unexpected jokes, making people laugh, or bantering witty one-liner comments with their endless repertoire of repartees. So who is this Mr./Ms. Witty? You're scratching your head, dumbfounded and in awe.... How in the world do they do it? And deep down you secretly want to be like them. Who doesn't, right? Who wouldn't love to be admired, respected, and worshipped for their charming, clever wit? Yet it's much more than that. By being witty you can always come up with the right things to say at the right times; by expressing yourself clearly, concisely, and convincingly in an instant - with a few short words (no more, no less) - you establish authority, credibility, and trust. That's the power of having a razor-sharp wit! If the pen is mightier than the sword, then the wit is sharper than the knife. However, let's be honest, being witty doesn't always come naturally, especially for those who are less creative and more logical. The good news is that your wit is like a muscle and, like any muscle, it can be trained and built up. Within Instant Wit you will learn: How to use a "twister technique" to prepare yourself for what you should say when the moment for a quick comeback occurs. How to strengthen your creative wit in order to banter witty one liners with another person, for good fun or a quick laugh. How to cut down any opponent with your razor-sharp wit, so they won't dare mess with you ever again. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: uncredited. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/038578/bk_acx0_038578_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Eye of the Daruma: Geishas Offer Sexuality - Never Sex , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 549min
The amazing adventure story of a young Japanese woman in the time of the great earthquake of 1905. We follow the young woman, Chie, through many trials, tribulations, and exciting challenges.Chie is attractive, intelligent, and resourceful and faces many terrors along the way - not least strong and appealing men. Mary Harrison has been an inspirational writer over the years. She loved writing this Japanese story about the many exciting adventures and challenges of Chie. She especially enjoyed the detailed research on the geishas and all things Japanese. Mary was proud of the The Eye of the Daruma. Mary started as a newspaper journalist in Bedford soon after her second son, Peter Antony, was born. Pete is now a school teacher and was her inspiration. Peter and Mary Harrison had four sons, Paul, Peter, Philip, and Christopher, and a daughter, Eve Louise. Mary was especially successful on radio and TV. For many years, she broadcast in London at the LBC radio station. Mary was paranormal consultant on The Pete Murray Show. Her most notable TV broadcast was on lTV's This Morning, when she asked viewers to phone in with their paranormal experiences. There were so many calls that the lTV phone network became jammed. Richard and Judy were dumbfounded by the reaction Mary caused on that special day, October 31. Mary sadly passed away in 2002 and is deeply missed. Her husband, Peter, lives in Hampstead and writes plays, films, and books. He continually pays tribute to Mary in books, blogs, and discussions. Mary was always Peter's inspiration from when they first met at College Entertainments, Archer Street, London, in February 1971. Mary came to work for Peter as his PA and college coordinator, neither realizing that it was the start of a fantastic 30-year romantic partnership. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alexandra Jones. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/127728/bk_acx0_127728_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable... About Solv Ing the Most Painful Problem in Business
Best-selling author Patrick Lencioni's latest business fable takes on meetings - why we hate them, why we shouldn't, and how to make them great. Through fictional narrative, modeling, and practical suggestions, Lencioni shows how to turn meetings from painful and tedious to productive, compelling, and even energizing. The story follows a failing executive, whose job is on the line and his future dependent on his ability to dramatically improve his disastrous meetings. An irreverent grad student comes into the picture with fresh ideas and a new perspective to help the executive turn things around. Casey McDaniel had never been so nervous in his life. In just ten minutes, The Meeting, as it would forever be known, would begin. Casey had every reason to believe that his performance over the next two hours would determine the fate of his career, his financial future, and the company he had built from scratch. "How could my life have unraveled so quickly?" he wondered. In his latest page-turning work of business fiction, best-selling author Patrick Lencioni provides readers with another powerful and thought-provoking book, this one centered around a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. And what he suggests is both simple and revolutionary. Casey McDaniel, the founder and CEO of Yip Software, is in the midst of a problem he created, but one he doesn't know how to solve. And he doesn't know where or who to turn to for advice. His staff can't help him; they're as dumbfounded as he is by their tortuous meetings. Then an unlikely advisor, Will Peterson, enters Casey's world. When he proposes an unconventional, even radical, approach to solving the meeting problem, Casey is just desperate enough to listen. As in his other books, Lencioni provides a framework for his groundbreaking model, and makes it applicable to the real world. Death by Meeting is nothing short of a blueprint for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams, and create environments of engagement and passion.- Shop: buecher
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Romantic Piano Concerto Vol.12
Martyn Brabbins (Dir) // "Splendid, eloquent performances in clear, warm sound plus Jeremy Dibble's scholarly notes full of insights about the period of these compositions makes this an issue not to be missed. One is left dumbfounded that the [Parry] concerto could have lain neglected for so long" (Classic CD)- Shop: odax
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Doubting Thomas
Doubting Thomas - Black babies don't come from white people. Except this one just did. Jen swears to Tom that he's the father, and she's just as dumbfounded as everyone else. Tom says he believes her. They're a team built on trust and they're in this together. They choose to accept the unexplainable because the responsibility of caring for a newborn is bigger than the inexplicable fact that he's black... isn't it? Soon, amidst a constant barrage of questions from everyone, Tom's doubts and worst fears begin to take hold. Both new parents are scared by the thoughts entering their minds, and scared to share them with each other. Baby Liam seems to love their dear friend Ron - why is it suddenly harder for Tom? And why do people keep confusing Ron for Liam's father? Maybe because they're both black. By the time a twist is revealed that could explain the baby's appearance, it may be too late. Before Tom and Jen can accept their child, they'll have to accept themselves. Or face living their lives apart.- Shop: odax
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