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Tanz auf dem Vulkan / Dancing on the Volcano

In den »Roaring Twenties« war Berlin die dritt-größte Stadt der Welt und der pulsierende Mittelpunkt des kulturellen Lebens in Deutschland. Dieser Bildband unternimmt eine fotografische Reise durch die belebten Straßen und Plätze, die Varietés und Revuen, die Warenhäuser und Cafés, die Rummelplätze und Rennbahnen der Metropole. Über 240 großformatige Abbildungen zeigen, dass die Zwanzigerjahre mehr waren als kesse Kurzhaarfrisuren und schnelle Charleston-Schritte.In the »Roaring Twenties«, Berlin was the third largest city in the world and the vibrant centre of cultural life in Germany. This coffee-table book undertakes a photographic journey through the lively streets and squares, the variety shows and revues, the department stores and cafés, the fairgrounds and racetracks of the metropolis. Over 240 large-format pictures show that the 1920s were more than just jaunty bobbed hair and quick Charleston steps.»Nie war die Stadt größer, reicher, bunter, glitzernder als damals.«»Never was the city bigger, richer, more colourful or glitzier than in those days.«- Walter Kiaulehn

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Andy: A Sexy Robot Story.: The Andy Series, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 149min

Andy: A Sexy Robot Story.Is the world ready for the perfect man - and what if that man is not a man at all but a machine instead?Have you ever wondered if the jaunty greeting you've gotten on a phone call is a person or a machine?Dealing with an A.I. on the telephone is one thing but imagine you're at a cocktail party and the most gorgeous man in the world walks up to you and says, "Hi, I'm Andy. What's your name?" You're looking at him, thinking he's so good-looking he almost can't be real. And you chat with him for a while and then go off and freshen up your drink.Later in the evening you gravitate toward him again and he greets you by name and remembers all the stuff you chatted about before. And you find yourself thinking how much fun he is to be around and how you'd love to have him for a friend - or maybe something more than a friend.That's Andy's job - to get you to like him...and he's really good at his job. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dirk Walvoord. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/150100/bk_acx0_150100_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Saratoga Strongbox: A Charlie Bradshaw Mystery , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 426min

Another winner from the fast-paced racetrack mystery series that gives the listener a run for his money. The latest, and most entertaining installment yet, in this popular series features the return of Charlie Bradshaw's scheming alter ego Victor Plotz, "without whom the world would be a much stuffier place" (The New York Times Book Review). Victor is as crooked as Charlie is straight, and he'll do anything to make a quick buck, including running up to Montreal to collect a suspicious suitcase for a miserly old man. But when he decides to farm the job out to a bumbling black belt accomplice, all hell breaks loose - and the fun begins. In a slapstick, sinister farce with an unforgettable cast that includes Vic's main squeeze, Rosemary, an Amazon stripper named Sheila, and two kneecapping thugs called Steel and Clover, Victor and Charlie embark on the trail of every deadly sin from dirty money to outright murder. Once again Charlie Bradshaw and his hapless henchmen provide what the Boston Sunday Globe calls "jaunty and colorful, good tongue-in-cheek fun" - and what fans of the series have come to expect. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Behrens. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/008142/bk_adbl_008142_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Other Classic Nursery Rhymes , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 37min

Penguin presents the downloadable audiobook edition of Old MacDonald Had a Farm and Other Classics Nursery Rhymes. This entertaining downloadable audiobook collection from Ladybird contains 29 of the best-loved nursery rhymes and songs that children know and love from home, nursery and school. With jaunty music and characterful singers, it's perfect sing-along fun for adults and children alike. Content includes: 'Old MacDonald Had a Farm' 'The House That Jack Built' 'The Wheels on the Bus' 'London Bridge Is Falling Down' 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly' 'Ten in the Bed' 'If You're Happy and You Know It' 'Wind the Bobbin Up' 'Five Little Speckled Frogs' 'One Man Went to Mow' 'This Old Man' 'Five Little Monkeys' 'Incy Wincy Spider' 'Down in the Jungle' 'Five Little Men in a Flying Saucer' 'Ten Fat Sausages' 'Jelly on a Plate' 'Sleeping Bunnies' 'The Farmer's in his Den' 'One Finger, One Thumb' 'Five Little Ducks' 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep' 'Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush' 'The Ants Go Marching' 'The Grand Old Duke of York' 'Humpty Dumpty' 'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ladybird. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/pauk/000975/bk_pauk_000975_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Second Book of David , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 720min

Booker continues the story he began in his earlier The First Book of David, retelling the life of one of the Bible's most famous and storied figures, King David, who began his life as a humble shepherd boy, shot to fame as the slayer of the Philistine giant Goliath, and eventually entered the court of savage-tempered King Saul. The Second Book of David takes up the story of David at the height of his kingly power, and in a winning formula Booker uses here again, that story is told not from an omniscient viewpoint or from David's own but rather from viewpoints of the people in David's life - the famous Bathsheba, the Prophet Nathan, King Saul's concubine Rizpah and others. These others hardly form a divine chorus; instead, they're a delightfully earthy bunch, and Booker's narrative bubbles with their passions, their various senses of humor, their often conflicting impressions, and a good deal of lightly-done homespun wisdom. Each of the tale-tellers has a delightfully distinct voice, and they all combine to provide a convincingly weathered portrait of King David the fallible, grandiose, utterly fascinating central figure here. This jaunty and insightful dramatization of David's familiar life is highly recommended ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jason Skarda. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/103174/bk_acx0_103174_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Chickens: Their Natural and Unnatural Histories , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 456min

A fascinating cultural history of chickens in our world. Framed by the author’s personal experience with backyard hens, Chickens: Their Natural and Unnatural Histories explores the history of the chicken from its descent from the dinosaurs to the space-age present. En route, Lembke surveys chickens in ancient Greece, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the 19th century, and modern times, including the role of chickens in Jewish and Muslim practices. She also investigates the birds’ contributions to science and their jaunty appearances in literature. Eggs receive a chapter of their own, as does chicken cuisine, comprising recipes from the Roman Empire to today’s favorites. Stories about chickens appear, too, often written by those who keep them, including the painter Grandma Moses, the man who holds Cleveland’s Farm Animal Permit No. 17, and Brenda, who had to give her young roosters a talking-to for behaving like sheep. Chickens have only recently come to a sorry pass in the Western world, where broilers and laying hens are factory-farmed. Lembke investigates the fate of such birds and explores the sustainable, humane alternatives to raising birds for meat and eggs. A celebration of the chicken in its every aspect, Chickens is sure to delight the chicken fancier, the backyard chicken keeper, and everyone concerned about where our food comes from and how we can treat animals more compassionately. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Katherine Dyer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/008879/bk_adbl_008879_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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All About Me!

AVAILABLE NOW - THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FATHER'S DAY 'Delightful. A great, fun read.' DAVID JASON 'Mel Brooks is the king of comedy.' DAVID BADDIEL 'Riotous' DAILY MAIL 'A jaunty romp across Brooks's career' THE TIMES __________________________ At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now, for the first time, this EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner shares his story in his own words. Here are the never-before-told, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and remembrances from a master storyteller, filmmaker, and creator of all things funny. From The Producers to Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein to Anxiety and more, All About Me! offers fans fascinating and hilarious insight into Mel Brooks's outstanding collection of boundary-breaking work. Filled with tales of struggle, achievement and camaraderie, Brooks shares riveting details about his upbringing, his career and his many close friendships and collaborations including those with Gene Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock, and the great love of his love, Anne Bancroft. 'Not since the Bible have I read anything so powerful and poignant. And to boot - it's a lot funnier!' M. Brooks

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Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn comes this irresistible treat, a charming and jaunty graphic novel, based on story snippets peppered throughout a number of her books. Originally mentioned in It's in His Kiss-one of the Bridgerton novels which inspired the smash Netflix series Bridgerton-Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is finally told here in its entirety for the first time.A madcap romantic adventure, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron has appeared in several Julia Quinn novels and enthralled some of her most beloved characters. Now this delicious tale of love and peril is available for everyone to enjoy in this wonderfully unconventional graphic novel.Born into a happy family that is tragically ravaged by smallpox, Miss Priscilla Butterworth uses her wits to survive a series of outlandish trials. Cruelly separated from her beloved mother and grandmother, the young girl is sent to live with a callous aunt who forces her to work for her keep. Eventually, the clever and tenderhearted Miss Butterworth makes her escape . . . a daring journey into the unknown that unexpectedly leads her to the "mad" baron and a lifetime of love.Delightfully illustrated by Violet Charles, told in Julia Quinn's playful voice, Miss Butterworth and the Mad Baron is a high-spirited nineteenth-century romp that will entertain and enchant modern readers.

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Gentlemen of the Road: A Tale of Adventure , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 252min

Number-one San Francisco Chronicle best sellerNamed one of the best books of the year by the Chicago Tribune“A picaresque, swashbuckling adventure.” (The Washington Post Book World)They’re an odd pair, to be sure: pale, rail-thin, black-clad Zelikman, a moody, itinerant physician fond of jaunty headgear, and ex-soldier Amram, a gray-haired giant of a man as quick with a razor-tongued witticism as with a sharpened battle-ax. Brothers under the skin, comrades in arms, they make their rootless way through the Caucasus Mountains, circa a.d. 950, living as they please and surviving however they can - as blades and thieves for hire and as practiced bamboozlers, cheerfully separating the gullible from their money. But when they are dragooned into service as escorts and defenders to a prince of the Khazar Empire, they soon find themselves the half-willing generals in a full-scale revolution - on a road paved with warriors and whores, evil emperors and extraordinary elephants, secrets, swordplay, and such stuff as the grandest adventures are made of.Praise for Gentlemen of the Road“Within a few pages I was happily tangled in [Chabon’s] net of finely filigreed language, seduced by an old-school-style swashbuckling quest.... laced with surprises and humor.” (San Francisco Chronicle)“[Chabon] is probably the premiere prose stylist - the Updike - of his generation.” (Time)“The action is intricate and exuberant.... It’s hard to resist its gathering momentum, not to mention the sheer headlong pleasure of Chabon’s language.” (The New York Times Book Review)“[A] wild, wild adventure... abounds with lush language... This book roars to be read aloud.” (Chicago Sun-Times) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Andre Braugher. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/001282/bk_rand_001282_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Everyday Sexism , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 605min

With an introduction by Sarah Brown Women are standing up and #shoutingback. In a culture that's driven by social media, for the first time women are using this online space (@EverydaySexism, www.everydaysexism.com) to come together, share their stories, and encourage a new generation to recognise the problems that women face. This book is a call to arms in a new wave of feminism and it proves sexism is endemic - socially, politically, and economically. But women won't stand for it. The Everyday Sexism Project is grounded in reality; packed with substance, validity, and integrity and it shows that women will no longer tolerate a society that ignores the dangers and endless effects of sexism. In 2012 after being sexually harassed on London public transport Laura Bates, a young journalist, started a project called Everyday Sexism to collect stories for a piece she was writing on the issue. Astounded by the response she received and the wide range of stories that came pouring in from all over the world, she quickly realised that the situation was far worse than she'd initially thought. Enough was enough. From being leered at and wolf-whistled on the street, to aggravation in the work place and serious sexual assault, it was clear that sexism had been normalised. Bates decided it was time for change. This bold, jaunty, and ultimately intelligent book is the first to give a collective voice to the protest against sexism. This game-changing book is a juggernaut of stories, often shocking, sometimes amusing, and always poignant - it is a must-listen for every inquisitive, no-nonsense modern woman. Welcome to the fourth wave of feminism. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Laura Bates, Sarah Brown. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/019058/bk_adbl_019058_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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