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Paul Newman (A Life from Beginning to End): Biographies of Actors, Book 8 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 62min
Discover the remarkable life of Paul Newman....Free bonus Inside!Paul Newman lived the life of a legend. He was not only a jack of all trades but in many cases a master of all trades. During his tenure on planet Earth, he was an award-winning actor, a philanthropist, a founder of a food company, a race car driver, and even an owner for the Indianapolis 500. Just about anything Newman put his hand on turned to gold. Even over a decade after his death, much of what he achieved is still being discovered. In this book, we bring to light the accomplishments of one of the greatest actors of all time, Paul Newman.Discover a plethora of topics such as:Serving in World War IIBig breaks and a bad bustLife, love, and politicsButch Cassidy and the Sundance KidThe death of his sonLate life and deathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Paul Newman, then buy now! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183155/bk_acx0_183155_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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George Orwell: A Life from Beginning to End: Biographies of British Authors, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 74min
Discover the remarkable life of George Orwell...George Orwell, the son of a British civil servant, spent his life promoting social justice and equality, while fighting against totalitarianism and elitism. His two best-known novels 1984 and Animal Farm depict the ultimate horror of a totalitarian government.Orwell wrote with passion about what he believed. Eighty years after their publication, his novels are as relevant as ever. Citizens are spied on by CCTV cameras. Smartphones track people’s movements and activities. These same citizens give up their privacy not through government force, but through the internet and social media. In many ways, Orwell’s dystopian future is the present in which we live.Discover a plethora of chapters, such as:Early Life as a Police Officer in BurmaFighting in the Spanish Civil WarOrwell During World War IIAnimal Farm and 1984Late Life and DeathAnd much more!So, if you want a concise and informative book on George Orwell, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Nelson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183150/bk_acx0_183150_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Anaïs Nin: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 59min
Anaïs Nin was an influential and acclaimed writer best known for her diaries that cover six decades from the 1910s to the 1970s. In addition to her famous journals, her works include novels, essays, poetry, studies, and erotica - many of which remain popular to this day. As one of the first prominent female authors of erotica, Nin led a controversial life that was subject to many rumors. Her fearlessness when it came to tackling taboo topics such as incest, sexual abuse, and extra-marital affairs would earn her both staunch supporters and zealous critics.Inside you will read about:Early Years of AbuseSeducing her FatherDelta of VenusAnaïs’ Double Life and HusbandsThe Diary of Anaïs NinLate Life and DeathAnd much more!In the 1960s, Anaïs Nin’s unconventional lifestyle, which included two simultaneous husbands and numerous casual partners, turned her into a feminist icon. Since then, her legacy as a scandalous woman and an exceptional author has continued to captivate audiences. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/157069/bk_acx0_157069_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Pocahontas: A Life from Beginning to End (Native American History, Book 7) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 64min
Discover the remarkable life of Pocahontas... The name Pocahontas is one of the most recognized in the world, and many think they know the story of how she met and fell in love with a European colonist meddling in her Native American affairs.But is this really what happened? It certainly has been a popular theme, and whole Disney movies have been made celebrating this narrative, but besides these conveniently glossed-over tales, what is the real story?In this book, we will brush aside artistic license and get to the true-life story of who Pocahontas was, what she did, and the legacy that she left behind.Discover a plethora of topics such as:The Arrival of John SmithThe Abduction of PocahontasMeeting John RolfeThe Peace of PocahontasJourney to EnglandLate Life and DeathAnd much more!So, if you want a concise and informative book on Pocahontas, simply scroll up and click the "buy now" button for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jason Zenobia. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/221488/bk_acx0_221488_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Agatha Christie: A Life from Beginning to End : Biographies of British Authors, Book 6 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 70min
Discover the remarkable life of Agatha Christie....Free Bonus Inside! Agatha Christie, born in upper-middle-class British society during the late Victorian era, turned into one of the most prolific and popular mystery writers of all time. Her novels have been translated into 44 languages and have sold over two billion copies worldwide. Her mysteries continue to sell as new generations of readers discover the delights of her main characters, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. In addition, Christie’s plays have been a tremendous success, with The Mousetrap running in London for the past 70 years. This is the story of the best-selling fiction writer of all time - Dame Agatha Christie. Discover a plethora of topics such as:An Enchanted ChildhoodAgatha Meets Archie ChristieThe Loss of Her Mother and HusbandChristie’s Mysterious DisappearanceMurder Most Foul: Enter Miss MarpleFinal Years and DeathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on Agatha Christie, simply biu now for instant access! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jason Zenobia. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/226501/bk_acx0_226501_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Florence Nightingale: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 68min
Florence Nightingale is usually thought of for her work in the Crimean War, where, as the “Lady with the Lamp”, she tirelessly nursed wounded soldiers at all hours of the night and day. But while these two years were a significant part of her life, she was also much more. She was a daughter and sister who consternated her family by refusing to accept the role Victorian society assigned her. Later, she completed groundbreaking work in the fields of public health and statistics and wielded her vast influence to affect important reforms. Inside, you will hear about:Nursing dolls and dogsLeading a double lifeTravel and depressionHeading to the Crimean WarMore than the Lady with the LampFinal years and deathAnd much more!Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing, and her ideas continue to resound in the field of healthcare even today. Though she certainly had faults, her life is a fascinating story of courage and determination. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Nelson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/121363/bk_acx0_121363_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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J. R. R. Tolkien (A Life From Beginning to End): Biographies of British Authors, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 65min
Discover the remarkable life of J. R. R. Tolkien....Free bonus inside! J. R. R. Tolkien, an orphan in love with words, spent most of his life as an unassuming Professor of Literature at Oxford studying and teaching old languages. During his time there, he created his very own languages and a mythological world, Middle-earth. Middle-earth was inhabited by Hobbits, Dwarves, Elves, and other fascinating creatures. It was a world that became almost more real to Tolkien than the one he lived in.Tolkien’s two masterpieces, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, have set the standard in mythological literature. Translated into more than 70 languages, the books and their battles of good and evil are as relevant today as they were when Tolkien first wrote them.Discover a plethora of topics such as:From South Africa to the English countrysideTolkien’s forbidden loveTolkien during World War IYears at OxfordThe Hobbit and The Lord of the RingsLate life and deathAnd much more!So if you want a concise and informative book on J. R. R. Tolkien, then buy now! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Nelson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183157/bk_acx0_183157_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart & Ludwig van Beethoven: Masters of Classical Music , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 257min
Probably the most naturally gifted musician the world has ever known, Mozart began his career early as a child prodigy. By the age of five, he was already proficient in the violin, the harpsichord, and piano keyboard. He had also begun composing music that had integrity. He was a showman as well, according to contemporary documents, and charmed many of the crowned heads of Europe with his performance and his manner.In this audiobook, you’ll learn about:Early years of prodigyThe grand tour 1763-66Setbacks and success in ViennaThe solo trip to ItalySalzburg to ViennaAugsburg, Mannheim, Paris, and MunichMunich and IdomeneoAnd much more!Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music. Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father, Johann van Beethoven, and by composer and conductor, Christian Gottlob Neefe.You’ll learn about:Background and early lifeEstablishing his career in ViennaMusical maturityLoss of hearingPatronageMiddle periodPersonal and family difficultiesLate worksIllness and deathAnd much more!Listen to the full biographies of these two musicians, from the beginning to end! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jerry Beebe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/156112/bk_acx0_156112_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Spark Anomaly: The Fisher Chronicles: 2067 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 738min
“What happens when two earthquakes occur 42 minutes apart in Chile and China?”Answer: The end of the worldAs Arnold Spark, drives his rescue vehicle across the magma lake toward the destroyed volcanic generator’s intake pipe, he wonders if his design is to blame for the catastrophe. Spark searches the globe for the truth aided by:Soona, a lonely robot living on the moon, who must escape her cruel human captors to search for answers on the comet CharybdisHelen, a bereaved widow, who blames Spark for her husband’s deathAnd Cathy, a shy college student who is oblivious to Spark's quest, but solves his disguised homework problems unaware her brilliant solutions are the key to saving humanity The Spark Anomaly is a thrilling Sci-Fi adventure novel set in a 2067 utopia with a hidden dark side. You will enter an amazing world of future technologies and believable advances in modern physics."Indiana Jones [style] solid sci fi with characters we relate to and care about.... Cathy and the housekeeping robots made me laugh out loud." (Star Trek novelist Margaret W Bonanno) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sarah Pavelec. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/170571/bk_acx0_170571_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Ludwig Van Beethoven: The Entire Life Story of a Genius Composer: Great Biographies, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 105min
Ludwig van Beethoven, a genius composer, one of the most recognized and influential of all composers.Ludwig van Beethoven is a crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Classical music. Beethoven displayed his musical talents at an early age and was taught by his father Johann van Beethoven and by composer and conductor Christian Gottlob Neefe. Inside you’ll learn about:Background and early lifeEstablishing his career in ViennaMusical maturityLoss of hearingPatronageMiddle periodPersonal and family difficultiesLate worksIllness and deathAnd much more!At the age of 21 he moved to Vienna, where he began studying composition with Joseph Haydn and gained a reputation as a virtuoso pianist. He lived in Vienna until his death. By his late 20's his hearing began to deteriorate, and by the last decade of his life he was almost completely deaf. In 1811 he gave up conducting and performing in public but continued to compose; many of his most admired works come from these last 15 years of his life. Listen to the full Beethoven biography! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jerry Beebe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/147458/bk_acx0_147458_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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