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    American Lightning: Terror, Mystery, the Birth of Hollywood, and the Crime of the Century , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 633min
    It was an explosion that reverberated across the country - and into the very heart of early-20th-century America. On the morning of October 1, 1910, the walls of the Los Angeles Times Building buckled as a thunderous detonation sent men, machinery, and mortar rocketing into the night air. When at last the wreckage had been sifted and the hospital triage units consulted, 21 people were declared dead and dozens more injured. But as it turned out, this was just a prelude to the devastation that was to come. In American Lightning, acclaimed author Howard Blum masterfully evokes the incredible circumstances that led to the original "crime of the century" - and an aftermath more dramatic than even the crime itself. With smoke still wafting up from the charred ruins, the city's mayor reacts with undisguised excitement when he learns of the arrival, only that morning, of America's greatest detective, William J. Burns, a former Secret Service man who has been likened to Sherlock Holmes. Surely Burns, already world famous for cracking unsolvable crimes and for his elaborate disguises, can run the perpetrators to ground. Through the work of many months, snowbound stakeouts, and brilliant forensic sleuthing, the great investigator finally identifies the men he believes are responsible for so much destruction. Stunningly, Burns accuses the men - labor activists with an apparent grudge against the Los Angeles Times' fiercely anti-union owner - of not just one heinous deed but of being part of a terror wave involving hundreds of bombings. Simultaneously offering the absorbing listening experience of a can't-put-it-down thriller and the perception-altering resonance of a story whose reverberations continue even today, American Lightning is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: John H. Mayer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/001486/bk_rand_001486_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Jeremy Hardy Feels It: The BBC Radio 4 Comedy, Hörbuch, Digital, 111min
    Jeremy Hardy returns with a brand-new series that not only seconds that emotion but explains it, too. Yes, BBC Radio 4's most passionate polemicist returns to the airwaves with a new format which promises to be both personal and profound, and to present sides of Jeremy you won't have heard before. He may even sing. (He won't sing.) The News Quiz and I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue regular, proud progenitor of 10 series of Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, and winner of numerous awards and almost certainly the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, Jeremy is famous for lines like: 'Kids should never be fashion slaves, especially in the Far East. My 12-year-old daughter asked me for a new pair of trainers. I told her she was old enough to go out and make her own' and, 'Islam is no weirder than Christianity. Both are just Judaism with the jokes taken out.' His unique worldview once lead him to be likened to 'an incendiary vicar'. Gillian Reynolds called him 'an idealist, a dissenter, a polemicist and moralist - he's a salutary reminder that jokes can, and should, be about big things'. The show is produced by Jeremy's long-standing accomplice, David Tyler, whose radio credits include Cabin Pressure, John Finnemore's Double Acts, Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!, Marcus Brigstocke's The Brig Society, Kevin Eldon Will See You Now, Armando Iannucci's Charm Offensive, Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off, The Castle, The 99p Challenge, Deep Trouble, My First Planet, Radio Active and Bigipedia. His TV credits include Paul Merton - the Series, Spitting Image, Absolutely, The Paul Calf Video Diary, Coogan's Run and executive producing Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies. In the four shows, Jeremy is feeling, in turn, happy, sad, fearful and, finally, hopeful! Language: English. Narrator: Jeremy Hardy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rhuk/003042/bk_rhuk_003042_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 373min
    Past is Prologue... When Colonel Richard Fitzwilliam set his cap at young Lady Harriette Middleton, his sole intention was securing her dowry. As a mere second son, his habits of taste demanded he marry a woman of substantial means. Having entered her bedchamber under the cover of darkness, he set upon his course. He promised to court her, to win her heart, to marry her. Lady Harriette, the only daughter of one of the wealthiest peers in England, never accustomed herself to accept 'no' for an answer. Richard meant to change all that. She likened his declaration to win her heart as more of a challenge than a promise. By the end of their whirlwind courtship, it was unclear who was pursuing who. The Story Unfolds ... Their hasty courtship and subsequent marriage notwithstanding, Richard finds himself deeply in love with his beautiful wife. However, having seduced his innocent young bride, a single question haunts him--does he truly deserve his happiness? Her husband's lack of fortune never concerned Lady Harriette - she loves him. Young, spirited, and beautiful, she has always enjoyed a charmed life. When Richard's past lands on their doorstep, suspicion soon rears its head, and Harriette's questions go unanswered. Seeking explanations on her own is her only recourse. Will she uncover more than she bargained for? Lady Harriette: Fitzwilliam's Heart and Soul is a fast-paced, wonderfully engaging Regency romance. Inspired by To Have His Cake (and Eat it Too): Mr. Darcy's Tale, the provocative Pride and Prejudice variation, this story has all the passion one might expect of a worldly gentleman, violently in love, along with enough mischief and intrigue to keep readers turning the pages. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Pearl Hewitt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/012839/bk_acx0_012839_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 594min
    Arianna Huffington's personal wakeup call came in the form of a broken cheekbone and a nasty gash over her eye - the result of a fall brought on by exhaustion and lack of sleep. The co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, one of the fastest growing media companies in the world, celebrated as one of the world's most influential women, gracing the covers of magazines, she was, by any traditional measure, extraordinarily successful. Yet as she found herself going from brain MRI to CAT scan to echocardiogram, to find out if there was any underlying medical problem beyond exhaustion, she found herself wondering, is this really what success feels like? In Thrive, she has written a passionate call to arms, looking to redefine what it means to be successful in today's world. In a commencement address she gave at Smith College in the spring of 2013, Arianna likened our drive for money and power to two legs of a three-legged stool. It may hold us up temporarily, but sooner or later we're going to topple over. We need a third leg - a Third Metric for defining success. In this deeply personal book, Arianna talks candidly about her own challenges with managing time and prioritizing the demands of a career and two daughters - of juggling business deadlines and family crises, a harried dance that led to her collapse - and to her "aha moment". Drawing on the latest groundbreaking research and scientific findings in the fields of psychology, sports, sleep and physiology that show the profound and transformative effects of meditation, mindfulness, unplugging, and giving, Arianna shows us the way to a revolution in our culture, our thinking, our workplaces, and our lives. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Agapi Stassinopoulos. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/003756/bk_rand_003756_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Final Case: Peter Sharp Legal Mysteries, Book 9 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 180min
    There are many types of mysteries, but one specific group stands apart from all the others: those involving a locked room in which a dead body is found...a room that would have been impossible for any person to have entered, committed the murder, and left - because of locked doors, locked windows, or other security devices making the entry and exit impossible. Over the years every mystery writer worth his salt has tried to come up with the one that tops all the others: the secret compartments, doors locked from the inside, confused timelines, etc. It's all been tried over and over. Jacques Futrelle set the standard with his "Problem in Cell 13", John Dickson Carr raised the bar with his The Hollow Man, and in this one Gene Grossman throws his hat into the ring, not with a mystery taking place in a locked room but with one that takes place in a room with an open door - but an apparently invisible murderer. Because of the high-profile guests in attendance at this affair, there were a number of security guards both inside and outside of the property, all attesting to the fact that nobody entered or exited the deceased's study for at least 20 minutes before everyone heard the fatal assumed suicide gunshot - and all guests at this party, including the chief of police and district attorney, believe that there can be no other logical conclusion but suicide...at least everyone but a 12-year old amateur detective with a brain that many have likened to that of Sherlock Holmes: little Suzi, attorney Peter Sharp's legal ward. So hang on as she battles the adults to prove her case. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gene Grossman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/079706/bk_acx0_079706_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Sin and Confession on the Eve of the Reformation (eBook, PDF)
    Although John Calvin often likened sacramental confession to butchery, the Council of Trent declared that for those who approached it worthily, it was made easy by its "great benefits and consolations." Thomas Tentler describes and evaluates the effectiveness of sacramental confession as a functioning institution designed "to cause guilt as well as cure guilt," seeing it in its proper place as a part of the social fabric of the Middle Ages. The author examines the institution of confession in practice as well as in theory, providing an analysis of a practical literature whose authors wanted to explain as clearly as they safely could what confessors and penitents had to believe, do, feel, say, and intend, if sacramental confession were to forgive sins. In so doing he recreates the mentality and experience that the Reformers attacked and the Counter-Reformers defended. Central to his thesis is the contention that Luther, Calvin, and the Fathers of Trent regarded religious institutions as the solution to certain social and psychological problems, and that an awareness of this attitude is important for an assessment of the significance of confession in late medieval and Reformation Europe.Originally published in 1977.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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    Behind Dark Doors: The Complete Collection , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 795min
    Eighteen suspenseful short stories with a twist for lovers of Twilight Zone, Stranger Things, and Black Mirror. Brought to life by the incredible narration performance of Hollis McCarthy, AudioFile contest winner. These stories will delight fans of Twilight Zone, Outer Limits, Ray Bradbury, and genius twists tinged with wicked irony. Brought to you by the international best-selling author audiences have likened to Stephen King and early Dean Koontz. Journey into strange worlds and meet their unusual and sometimes terrifying residents in these stories spanning suspense, horror, paranormal, science fiction, and supernatural from the dark mind of short story award-winning author Susan May. Join a sweet, octogenarian couple celebrating 70 years of marriage, where something darker lies behind the smiles. Meet a desperate Alexander Graham Bell the day of his historic patent filing for the telephone who has made a call to the future. The Intelervate Chip repairs brain-damaged babies, but as the children mature the world soon forgets the lessons of the past. Travel with a family taking a scenic route which delivers them to an overnight stay that will change their lives forever. When a bully is assigned the class’s weird new kid to baby-sit, she may find she’s picked the wrong victim. A World War II veteran has endured vivid flashbacks for decades, but tonight a 70-year-old secret will come for him. A talented chef must survive the elimination round of an intense cooking competition where stakes are higher than you can imagine. Plus many more unique and original, entertaining tales. From an international award-winning short story writer and novelist comes these bite-sized tales that will have you listening to "just one more" as you are captivated by the clever twists and fascinating characters. Enjoy each story’s Imagination Vault, with insights ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Hollis McCarthy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/177284/bk_acx0_177284_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Resisting Miss Merryweather: Baleful Godmother Historical Romance Series, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 229min
    Sir Barnaby Ware made a mistake two and a half years ago. A massive mistake. The sort of mistake that can never be atoned for.He knows himself to be irredeemable, but the captivating and unconventional Miss Merryweather is determined to prove him wrong.The daughter of a dancing master and a noblewoman, Miss Merryweather had an unusual upbringing. She sees things no one else sees - and she says things no one else says.Sir Barnaby knows he’s the villain in this piece, but Miss Merryweather thinks he’s the hero - and she is damnably hard to resist....Sensuality level: A hot regency romance with steamy love scenes.Q & A with the author:Why did you write this book? When I finished writing Unmasking Miss Appleby (the first book in the Baleful Godmother series) I was surprised by how sorry I felt for Sir Barnaby. He’d made a dreadful mistake and ruined the most important friendship in his life. I felt Barnaby deserved a chance to redeem himself, and I also felt that he and Marcus (the hero of Unmasking Miss Appleby) needed to be friends again if they were to be truly happy.How would you describe this book?It's a novella about friendship, forgiveness, and falling in love. There’s also a little science, and some magic. Although it’s a companion novella to Unmasking Miss Appleby, it can be read as a standalone.How would you describe your writing?Several reviewers have likened my writing to Georgette Heyer, which is the hugest compliment ever. I adore Georgette Heyer! She's why I write historical romance, and I reread her books over and over. (If you've not read The Grand Sophy, please do so!) I've also had readers compare my writing to Courtney Milan and Mary Balogh, which are also massive compliments.What order should I read the series in?Each book, whether a novel or novella, can be read as a standalone, but many readers prefe ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rosalyn Landor. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/157026/bk_acx0_157026_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Emotional Intelligence for Leadership: 2 Books in 1: Master Your Feelings, the Power of Self Help in Career Development, Happiness and Manipulation for Leaders, Improve Your Social Skills Guide , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 205min
    Imagine a lemon - yes, the yellow and acid fruit - start peeling (in your mind). Touch it, feel it, and imagine to eat it. What happened? Is this sensation real or only in your mind?This book includes two manuscripts: Mindset and Emotions and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple. Managing your emotions can be likened to developing a new skill!It involves learning a better way of doing something. Listening to this book, you'll learn how to use your mind to control your feelings.It brings about control. To learn to control one's feelings with the mind, it is important to understand the different concepts surrounding the mind and human feelings. You will be in a better position to control your feelings and emotions after gaining this knowledge.Thanks to this book, you’ll learn everything you need to know about mindset and how to use your emotions to exploit it for the best!The most important things you'll obtain by these manuscripts:How to manage the mind and emotions?What you should know about the emotions?How the interaction between the mind and the emotions worksTen ways to take control of your mindHow to unlock your mind powerHow to control your feelingsHow to apply the right mindset to achieve your dreamsHow to find a routine that worksStart looking for the things that drive your goalsBe consistent and persistentHow to use all of the tips!I hope this is your first audiobook about this topic, because it is so simple to understand and to apply.Even if you are completely novice to mindset and emotions and relationship, this book explains in a very simple way all that you need to understand and what you really need to do in order to increase your EQ.Enjoy your new mindset!Scroll the top of the page and select the "Buy" button. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Jeff Fortin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/162917/bk_acx0_162917_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Unmasking Miss Appleby: Baleful Godmother Historical Romance Series, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 697min
    Sexy, unusual, and vastly entertaining. The best historical romance I've read this year. (Anna Campbell, author of the Dashing Widows series)On her 25th birthday, Charlotte Appleby receives an unusual gift: the ability to change shape. Penniless and orphaned, she sets off for London to make her fortune as a man. But a position as secretary to Lord Cosgrove proves unexpectedly challenging. Someone is trying to destroy Cosgrove and his life is increasingly in jeopardy.As Charlotte plunges into London’s backstreets at Cosgrove’s side, hunting his persecutor, she finds herself fighting for her life - and falling in love…"The best historical romance I have read all year." (Rachel, Heroes & Heartbreakers)Length: Full-length novel of 94,000 wordsSensuality level: A hot Regency romance with steamy love scenes Q&A with the author:How would you describe this series?It's Regency England with a dash of magic. I hope to take readers on a journey from the glittering ballrooms of the aristocracy to the dark underbelly of Regency England - with passion, danger, adventure, romance, and a little magic thrown into the mix.  Why did you write this series?I wanted to get my well-bred heroines out of the drawing rooms and put them in the way of adventure and romance. But I didn’t want to write a series where magic is common; I wanted to write a series where only a few characters have magic, and it’s a deep, dark secret, and no one else knows.How would you describe your writing?Several reviewers have likened my writing to Georgette Heyer, which is the hugest compliment ever. I adore Georgette Heyer! She’s why I write historical romance, and I reread her books over and over. (If you’ve not read The Grand Sophy, please do so!) I’ve also had readers compare my writing to Courtney Milan and Mary Balogh, which are also massive compliments. p ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rosalyn Landor. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/137671/bk_acx0_137671_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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