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    Nineteen Eighty-Four, Audio-CD
    Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell.'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.'Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker Julia, but soon discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal.(P) Penguin Audio 2021
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    Three Women of Herat (eBook, ePUB)
    It's Afghanistan before the Soviet invasion, and Veronica Doubleday and her husband settle in Herat, where John is planning to study the local musical tradition. Veronica makes friends with three very different young women, slowly immersing herself in the unfamiliar world of Herati female culture. Although constrained by tradition, these women are far from submissive, each skilfully exerting influence in the management of their lives. They welcome Veronica into their homes and include her in family events and celebrations. It's a world of intense friendships, music-making, support and laughter, as well as illness, hardship and sadness. Veronica inhabits their world without judgement, even wearing a veil herself, and gives us rare, deep and privileged access to a hidden realm.
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    Churchill: The Power of Words , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1111min
    Winston Churchill understood and wielded the power of words throughout his six decades in the public eye. His wartime writings and speeches revealed both his vision for the future and his own personal feelings, fascinating generation after generation with their powerful style and thoughtful reflection. In this book Churchill's official biographer, Martin Gilbert, has skilfully selected 200 extracts from his entire oeuvre of books, articles and speeches that reflect his life story, career and philosophy. From intimate memories of his childhood to his contributions to half a century of debates on war and social policy, we see how Churchill used words for different purposes: to argue for moral causes; to advocate action in the national and international spheres; and to tell of his own struggles, setbacks and achievements. Martin Gilbert's informed choice of extracts and his illuminating explanations linking them together create a compelling biography of Churchill as recounted in the great man's own inimitable words. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Fraser Wilson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/030953/bk_adbl_030953_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Kindred , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 655min
    The first science-fiction written by a black woman, Kindred has become a cornerstone of African-American literature. This combination of slave memoir, fantasy, and historical fiction is a novel of rich literary complexity. Having just celebrated her 26th birthday in 1976 California, Dana, an African-American woman, is suddenly and inexplicably wrenched through time into antebellum Maryland. After saving a drowning white boy there, she finds herself staring into the barrel of a shotgun and is transported back to the present just in time to save her life. During numerous such time-defying episodes with the same young man, she realizes the challenge she's been given: to protect this young slaveholder until he can father her own great-grandmother. Author Octavia E. Butler skilfully juxtaposes the serious issues of slavery, human rights, and racial prejudice with an exciting science-fiction, romance, and historical adventure. Kim Staunton's narrative talent magically transforms the listener's earphones into an audio time machine. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kim Staunton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/001357/bk_reco_001357_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Ultimate Truth: The Science and Philosophy of Spiritual Evolution and Manifestation, Hörbuch, Digital, 351min
    This is a highly informative, thought provoking and well-structured audiobook making it perfect for anyone wanting to gain a much deeper level of understanding into spirituality, Buddhist philosophy, the law of attraction and the ultimate truth about your potential in life. Each chapter gradually peels back the illusions and delusions of mind, emotions and human behaviour to reveal the true nature of reality and the path towards the ultimate goal in life and the ultimate truth. Combining psychology, neurology, physics, biology and noetic science, this book leads the listener progressively towards the door to effective manifestation and awakening. Through scientific investigation and philosophical thought, the author skilfully helps paint a clear and concise picture of how you can transcend the emotional sufferings of negative emotions and behaviours to become blissfully "awake". This is a wonderfully engaging audiobook packed with information for anyone looking to significantly improve their life situation both emotionally and spiritually. Language: English. Narrator: Anthony Peters. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/edel/007141/bk_edel_007141_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984)
    One of the BBC's '100 Novels that Shaped the World' 'Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past' Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skilfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the totalitarian world he lives in, which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. In his longing for truth and liberty, Smith begins a secret love affair with a fellow-worker Julia, but soon discovers the true price of freedom is betrayal. George Orwell's dystopian masterpiece, Nineteen Eighty-Four is perhaps the most pervasively influential book of the twentieth century.
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    The Jungle Book (BBC Children's Classics) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 135min
    A full-cast dramatisation of Kipling's classic animal adventure, starring Eartha Kitt. Rudyard Kipling's famous tale tells the story of Mowgli, the "man-cub" rescued from the tiger Shere Khan and adopted by a wolf pack. As he grows up, Mowgli learns the ways of the jungle from Baloo the bear, Bagheera the black panther, and Kaa the rock python. His life is full of adventure with the jungle creatures, but soon the time comes when he is forced to leave and take his place among his own people. A kind woman looks after Mowgli, but she can't protect him from the superstitious villagers who believe his friendship with wolves is the result of sorcery. Mowgli's only escape is to return to the jungle. But even the jungle has become a dangerous place. This rich and entertaining dramatisation skilfully blends words with jungle sounds and music, and stars Eartha Kitt as Kaa, Freddie Jones as Baloo, Jonathan Hyde as Bagheera and Nisha K. Mayer as Mowgli. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Eartha Kitt, Freddie Jones, Jonathan Hyde, Nisha K. Mayer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/bbcw/002110/rt_bbcw_002110_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Somebody to Love: The Life, Death and Legacy of Freddie Mercury , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 905min
    For the first time, the final years of one of the world's most captivating rock showmen are laid bare. When Freddie Mercury died in 1991, aged just 45, the world was rocked by the vibrant and flamboyant star's tragic secret that he had been battling AIDS. That Mercury had even been diagnosed came as a shock to his millions of fans, with his announcement coming less than 24 hours before his death. In Somebody to Love, biographers Mark Langthorne and Matt Richards skilfully weave Freddie Mercury's incredible pursuit of musical greatness with Queen, his upbringing and his endless search for love with the story of a terrible disease that swept across the world in the 1980s, as medical treatment fought to catch up with it despite underfunding, social ignorance and homophobia. With brand-new perspectives from Mercury's closest friends and fellow musicians, this unique and deeply moving tribute casts a very different light on both his death and the origins of AIDS itself. An intimate listen, like Freddie and his art, it will stay with you for a long time. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tim Bruce. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/003191/bk_boli_003191_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Little Rainbow Dragon: And 17 More Colour Stories , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 72min
    Imagine a world without color! Such a world would be dull and boring. Planet Earth is full of color, and people all over the world love and appreciate color in its many forms. Children will find their favorite colors in this unique collection of color stories that tap into the imagination and enthusiasm of children, starting with a fantasy story about a colorful little dragon. Stories about all the colors of the rainbow plus black, white, grey, pink, brown, turquoise, silver, and gold have been created to also give children some understanding and appreciation of color and its relevance in their world. Some stories contain a subtle message skilfully woven around the characters. For example, The Little Rainbow Dragon has a subtle anti-bullying message. A Story About Black has a subtle message about overcoming being afraid of the dark. Children all over the world relate to timeless stories such as these. They also provide a vehicle to foster a love of literature. Reading to children is, and always has been, an essential element in establishing a framework for independent reading. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kim Hornby. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/106847/bk_acx0_106847_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Throne of Jade : The Temeraire Series, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 712min
    Naomi Novik’s stunning series of novels follow the adventures of Captain William Laurence and his fighting dragon, Temeraire, as they are thrown together to fight for Britain during the turbulent time of the Napoleonic Wars.History takes flight in this deliciously addictive novel, which captures the Napoleonic period perfectly and skilfully layers history with imagination by adding a Dragon Air Force to the battle for England.Temeraire is a Celestial dragon, the most highly prized of all draconic breeds, famed for their intelligence, for their agility and most of all for the Divine Wind - their terrible roar, capable of shattering the heavy timbers of war ships and devastating woodland. Captured by the British, Temeraire was meant to be the companion of the Emperor Napoleon and not captained by a mere officer in the British Air Corps. The Chinese have demanded his return, and the British government cannot afford to provoke the Asian superpower into allying with the French - even if it costs them the most powerful weapon in their arsenal and forces Laurence and Temeraire apart. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Vance. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hcuk/004307/bk_hcuk_004307_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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