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    To the Best of Our Knowledge: The Course of Time, Hörbuch, Digital, 52min
    In this hour, Steve Paulson interviews Brian Swimme, mathematical cosmologist at the Center for the Story of the Universe at the California institute of Integral Studies, about the origins of the universe, and how cosmology can help us reconnect with the natural world.Next, Anne Strainchamps interviews Thebe Medupe, astrophysicist at the University of Capetown in South Africa, about African views of astrology and creation. He produced the documentary, Cosmic Africa. Then, Jim Fleming interview with Jim Crace, author of The Pesthouse. The book envisions the end of time -- a post-apocalyptic America, after an un-named eco disaster destroys civilization. Nan A. Talese, 2007.After that, Anne Strainchamps interviews Ron Mallet, a theoretical physicist at the University of Connecticut, about his boyhood dream of building a time machine and rescuing his own father. Mallett also explains current research into time travel and says the ability to go back and forth in time may be closer than we think. His book is called Time Traveler: A Scientist’s Personal Mission to Make Time Travel a Reality.Finally, Fleda Brown reads her poem, “For My Daughter’s Fortieth Birthday” which connects space and time in an entirely different way. Brown is the author of many books, including Reunion and Breathing In, Breathing Out. Brown also served as the poet laureate of Delaware, from 2001 to 2007. [Broadcast Date: January 10, 2014] Language: English. Narrator: Jim Fleming. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/tbon/140110/rt_tbon_140110_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Rush for the Spoil (eBook, ePUB)
    'The Rush for the Spoil' is the second novel in Zola's 'Les Rougon-Macquart' series. It is set in Paris during the reign of Napoleon III and focuses on the modernization and evisceration of the ancient city.Aristide Rougon leaves the countryside for the city in order to climb the social hierarchy and improve his financial conditions - but what lengths is he wiiling to go? It is in this artificial world at the turn of the 20th century where Aristide's wife Renne steps in, a diametric opposite personality to her husband. Depicting the greed of its main characters combined with their cynical attitudes, this is a dark, disturbing yet highly engaging read with an ironic and chilling finale. It's an example of Zola at his best: prose that is strong and compelling yet poetic and atmospheric, as well as psychologically complex characters - Zola's hallmark social critique and a heavy dose of sensationalism. Acclaimed writers that cite Zola among their main influences include Tom Wolfe, Truman Capote, and Gay Talese. Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, journalist, and playwright, and one of the most important representative of French naturalism. His literary topics include violence and its repercussions, alcoholism, and the problems within the family unit. Zola was nominated twice in the first two instances of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
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    Man in Profile: Joseph Mitchell of the New Yorker , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 682min
    This fascinating biography reveals the untold story of the legendary New Yorker profile writer - author of Joe Gould's Secret and Up in the Old Hotel - and unravels the mystery behind one of literary history's greatest disappearing acts. Born and raised in North Carolina, Joseph Mitchell was Southern to the core. But from the 1930s to the 1960s, he was the voice of New York City. Readers of the New Yorker cherished his intimate sketches of the people who made the city tick - from Mohawk steelworkers to Staten Island oystermen, from homeless intellectual Joe Gould to Old John McSorley, founder of the city's most famous saloon. Mitchell's literary sensibility combined with a journalistic eye for detail produced a writing style that would inspire New Journalism luminaries such as Gay Talese, Tom Wolfe, and Joan Didion. Then, all of a sudden, his stories stopped appearing. For 30 years Mitchell showed up for work at the New Yorker - but produced nothing. Did he have something new and exciting in store? Was he working on a major project? Or was he bedeviled by an epic case of writer's block? The first full-length biography of Joseph Mitchell, based on the thousands of archival pages he left behind and dozens of interviews, Man in Profile pieces together the life of this beloved and enigmatic literary legend and answers the question that has plagued readers and critics for decades: What was Joe Mitchell doing all those years? PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joe Barrett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/007761/bk_blak_007761_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    A Love Episode (eBook, ePUB)
    'A Love Episode', the eighth entry in the 'Les Rougon-Marquart- cycle is unusual in Zola's collection as it seemingly does not contain a social critique but instead focuses intensely on our protagonist, Helene. Helene is a widow caring for her sickly daughter on a daily basis who gradually falls in love with her doctor. It is an intense character study of a dutiful woman who refuses her happiness at every turn, constantly torn between her duties as a mother and her own personal needs. It is a maelstrom of love, affairs and heartbreak in the City of Lights, powered by it's brilliantly written protagonist and bookended by a profound conclusion. It is a wonderful read, perfect for anyone who loved Netflix's 'Bridgerton'.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, two time Nobel Prize nominee and one of the most important representatives of French naturalism. He was a very influential figure in France's liberalisation, as well as in the exoneration of the falsely accused French officer Alfred Dreyfus. More than half of his published work was dedicated to the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' cycle, detailing the growth of a single family under the second French Empire and the repercussions of alcoholism and violence on subsequent generations. Zola influenced many writers from the "new journalism" wave of writing, including Tom Wolfe, Truman Capote, and Gay Talese. Some of his best known works include "Germinal", "Nana", and "Work".
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    Abbe Mouret's Transgression (eBook, ePUB)
    'Abbe Mouret's Transgression' is the fifth novel in the 'Les Rougon-Marquart' cycle, following the overly zealous priest Serge Mouret in his search for spiritual purity. He lives in a near constant state of prayer, neglecting his worldly needs until he becomes gravely ill and begins to suffer from Amnesia. In this state of amnesia he forgets his priestly vows, becoming a whole other person and experiencing the world in a completely new and profound way. This novel draws numerous biblical parallels, exploring the meaning of innocence and sin as well as the relationship between the Church and Nature. It is an incredibly compelling and thoughtful read with truly beautiful moments thanks to the strength of it's cast of characters. Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, two time Nobel Prize nominee and one of the most important representatives of French naturalism. He was a very influential figure in France's liberalisation, as well as in the exoneration of the falsely accused French officer Alfred Dreyfus. More than half of his published work was dedicated to the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' cycle, detailing the growth of a single family under the second French Empire and the repercussions of alcoholism and violence on subsequent generations. Zola influenced many writers from the "new journalism" wave of writing, including Tom Wolfe, Truman Capote, and Gay Talese. Some of his best known works include "Germinal", "Nana", and "Work".
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    His Excellency (eBook, ePUB)
    'His Excellency' is the sixth entry in the 'Les Rougon-Marquart', set in the Imperial court it chronicles the absolute power and corruption of the upper echelons of French society. Our protagonist, Eugene Rougon is the vice-emperor, one of the most powerful men in the empire but his position is never an assurance of safety. We are thrown in to a world of political intrigue, of rivalries and schemes, blackmail, bribery and manipulation in this political thriller. It is a thriller that rises above pure political drama to become an important discourse on the manipulation of legislation for personal power. It is a brilliant read exposing the fragility of the powerful and is perfect for anyone who loved 'House of Cards'.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, two time Nobel Prize nominee and one of the most important representatives of French naturalism. He was a very influential figure in France's liberalisation, as well as in the exoneration of the falsely accused French officer Alfred Dreyfus. More than half of his published work was dedicated to the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' cycle, detailing the growth of a single family under the second French Empire and the repercussions of alcoholism and violence on subsequent generations. Zola influenced many writers from the "new journalism" wave of writing, including Tom Wolfe, Truman Capote, and Gay Talese. Some of his best known works include "Germinal", "Nana", and "Work".
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    The Conquest of Plassans (eBook, ePUB)
    'The Conquest of Plassans' is the fourth novel in the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' cycle, returning the reader to the fictional Provencal town of Plassans. It follows the Mouret family as their lives are forever upended by the arrival of an unscrupulous and sinister cleric. The devious cleric manipulates the townsfolk and the Mouret family in particular, for his own political intrigue and to build clerical power in the provinces. The struggle for power between the clergy and government becomes secondary to the human drama unfolding before us as the unassuming town of Plassans is torn apart in a complex web of greed, evil and faith. It is an astonishing drama built on the strength of it's characters and the pace of it's plot, perfect for anyone who loved 'Les Miserables'.Émile Zola (1840-1902) was a French novelist, journalist, playwright, two time Nobel Prize nominee and one of the most important representatives of French naturalism. He was a very influential figure in France's liberalisation, as well as in the exoneration of the falsely accused French officer Alfred Dreyfus. More than half of his published work was dedicated to the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' cycle, detailing the growth of a single family under the second French Empire and the repercussions of alcoholism and violence on subsequent generations. Zola influenced many writers from the "new journalism" wave of writing, including Tom Wolfe, Truman Capote, and Gay Talese. Some of his best known works include "Germinal", "Nana", and "Work".
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    Bibliostyle
    A visual delight and an inspiration for every bibliophile with a growing home library, this dream-and-drool design book features some of the most jaw-dropping book collections of homeowners around the world. Interior designer Nina Freudenberger, New Yorker writer Sadie Stein, and Architectural Digest photographer Shade Degges give readers a peek at the private libraries and bookshelves of passionate readers all over the world, including Larry McMurtry, Silvia Whitman of Shakespeare and Co., Gay and Nan Talese, and Emma Straub. Throughout, gorgeous photographs of rooms with rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and stacks upon stacks of books inspire readers to live better with their own collections. Praise for Bibliostyle "Featuring enviable private libraries and packed floor-to-ceiling shelves, this beautiful volume makes a compelling case for books as décor."-New York "Freudenberger spotlights the splendid, enviable personal libraries of literary figures whose owners obviously care about their book collections and have actually read them, too."-The Boston Globe "This is a coffee table book that makes you think as well as admire and desire."-Sydney Herald "Offers a look into the fabulous homes of book lovers the world over, showcasing how their interior design is built around the tomes they love most."-CN "The photographs of rooms with rare collections, floor-to-ceiling shelves, and stacks upon stacks of books will inspire readers to live better with their own collections."-Publishers Weekly "Nina Freudenberger teams with Sadie Stein of The New Yorker and photographer Shade Degges of Architectural Digest to showcase beautiful photographs of the private libraries of book lovers from all over the world."-BookRiot
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    Die Sache mit dem Ich
    Einfach rasend gut: die Reportagen des Schriftstellers und Journalisten Marc FischerNiemand tanzte so elegant auf der Grenze zwischen Literatur und Journalismus wie der viel zu jung gestorbene Marc Fischer. In seinen Reportagen für Tempo, den Spiegel, den Stern, Welt am Sonntag, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung, Vanity Fair und andere Publikationen zeigt er sich nicht nur als glänzender Geschichtenerzähler, als Reporter, der sich an Orte vorwagt, die andere gar nicht auf der Landkarte haben, sondern es gelingt ihm immer wieder das Kunststück, eine scheinbar alltägliche journalistische Situation in eine irrwitzig lustige, zutiefst wahre Geschichte zu verwandeln. Radikale Subjektivität gepaart mit einem zärtlichen Blick für den Gegenstand. Marc Fischer zeigt uns, dass gute Geschichten überall zu finden sind: in Tokio, Nairobi, Miami, Berlin. Bei Pop stars, Models, Politikern. Aber auch unter Freunden, in unserer Vergangenheit, in der Straße, in der wir leben, in uns.Die Veröffentlichung seiner gesammelten Reportagen hat Marc Fischer noch kurz vor seinem Tod im April 2011 vorbereitet.»Andere Schreiber besitzen einen Ton, er hatte Sound. Seine Zeilen hatten einen Soul und einen Groove, den man selten findet in deutschen Texten.« (Dirk Peitz, Süddeutsche Zeitung)»All seine Texte, egal wie kurz oder beiläufig, waren Erzählungen, denen man lauschen mochte wie einer Stimme am Lagerfeuer. Man merkte Fischers Stimme an, wie sehr er Herman Melville liebte und Joseph Roth, Handke und Murakami.« (Andreas Rosenfelder, Die Welt)»Er begriff das Schreiben als Abenteuer, als eine Reise mit oft ungewissem Ausgang, die anzutreten er den Leser trotzdem locken wollte. Inspiriert vom New Journalism eines Gay Talese stieg Fischer sehr jung Mitte der Neunzigerjahre beim Monatsmagazin 'Tempo' zum Star auf.« (Der Spiegel)
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    Tough Luck (eBook, ePUB)
    "Rosen artfully blends fascinating tales of the rise of the National Football League with the bloody demise of the mob." -Bill Geist, New York Times-bestselling author In 1935, as eighteen-year-old Sid Luckman made headlines across New York City for his high school football exploits at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, his father, Meyer Luckman, was making headlines for the gangland murder of his own brother-in-law. Amazingly, when Sid became a star at Columbia and a Hall of Fame NFL quarterback in Chicago, all of it while Meyer Luckman served twenty-years-to-life in Sing Sing Prison, the connection between sports celebrity son and mobster father was studiously ignored by the press and ultimately overlooked for eight decades. Tough Luck traces two simultaneous historical developments through a single immigrant family in Depression-era New York: the rise of the National Football League led by the dynastic Chicago Bears and the demise-triggered by Meyer Luckman's crime and initial coverup-of the Brooklyn labor rackets and Louis Lepke's infamous organization Murder, Inc. Filled with colorful characters, it memorably evokes an era of vicious Brooklyn mobsters and undefeated Monsters of the Midway, a time when the media kept their mouths shut and the soft-spoken son of a murderer could become a beloved legend with a hidden past. "Remarkable... Artfully organized and deeply researched... This [secret] is finally being told, respectfully and stylishly." -Chicago Tribune "This is a great and beautifully written untold story." -Gay Talese, New York Times-bestselling author "A fascinating story of the NFL, its growth, and one of its star players. And it is more than just a sports biography." -Illinois Times
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