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A Sealed Fate , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 457min
A chain of tragic deaths across Dubai spanning two decades. Only Valda knows they were not accidents, but murders. Her name is next on that list. Spunky singer Valda ditches her old life in Cape Town for a new start in glittering Dubai. Armed with just her cigarettes and some attitude, she sets about reigniting her career and putting to bed the heartache over her former boyfriend Richard. Valda does indeed find success, and to her astonishment, love, but all is threatened when she is introduced to a billionaire sheikh. Her clandestine liaison with the sheikh propels her into a murky web of deceit, and when newspaper clippings of seemingly accidental deaths across Dubai are posted anonymously to her, it is clear she is rushing headlong into the same fate. No one dares cross the sheikh and she can hardly hardly turn to the law, so with few options open she confides in Larissa. As an astrologer, Larissa predicts that Valda and the sheikh's destinies were sealed from the moment of their first meeting; however she keeps the dire fate that she reads in the charts a secret. Lara resolves to help Valda flee Dubai and the ever-tightening grip of the sheikh; but should Valda be putting all her faith in her new friend and guru of the grimoires? Together, Valda and Larissa take a gamble in a game of cosmic Russian roulette where the stakes are their lives, and their adversary, Fate itself. A thoroughly modern cocktail of intrigue, passion, and suspense set against the exotic locales of Cape Town and Dubai with an eclectic mix of characters, a perfect beverage if you like a tangy lemon peel in your drink as this one has a twist at the end too, but you'll have to listen to discover it. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lisa Gordon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/059570/bk_acx0_059570_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A House in the Sky: A Memoir , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 797min
Amanda Lindhout reads her spectacularly dramatic memoir of a woman whose curiosity about the world led her from rural Canada to imperiled and dangerous countries on every continent, and then into 15 months of harrowing captivity in Somalia - a story of courage, resilience, and extraordinary grace. At the age of 18, Amanda Lindhout moved from her hardscrabble Alberta hometown to the big city - Calgary - and worked as a cocktail waitress, saving her tips so she could travel the globe. As a child, she escaped a violent household by paging through National Geographic and imagining herself in its exotic locales. Now she would see those places for real. She backpacked through Latin America, Laos, Bangladesh, and India, and emboldened by each experience, went on to travel solo across Sudan, Syria, and Pakistan. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq she carved out a fledgling career as a TV reporter. In August 2008, she traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia - "the most dangerous place on Earth" - to report on the fighting there. On her fourth day in the country, she and her photojournalist companion were abducted. An astoundingly intimate and harrowing account of Lindhout's 15 months as a captive, A House in the Sky illuminates the psychology, motivations, and desperate extremism of her young guards and the men in charge of them. She is kept in chains, nearly starved, and subjected to unthinkable abuse. She survives by imagining herself in a "house in the sky", looking down at the woman shackled below, and finding strength and hope in the power of her own mind. Lindhout's decision, upon her release, to counter the violence she endured by founding an organization to help the Somali people rebuild their country through education is a wrenching testament to the capacity of the human spirit and an astonishing portrait of the power of compassion and forgiveness. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Amanda Lindhout. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/006431/bk_sans_006431_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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From Sandlots to the Super Bowl: The National Football League, 1920-1967 (Sports & Popular Culture) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 679min
The National Football League that celebrated its first Super Bowl in 1967 bore scant resemblance to the league of its obscure origins. In its earliest years, the league was a ragtag collection of locally supported small-town teams that generated attention only in the locales in which they played, if they were lucky. Many teams received no support at all. Only after enduring a slow, often treacherous, journey did the enterprise of professional football reach its position as the king of the sports world by the late 1960s. In From Sandlots to the Super Bowl, Craig R. Coenen recounts the NFL's ascension from a cash-strapped laughingstock to a perennial autumn obsession for millions of sports fans. It offers an in-depth summary of the NFL's early years and its struggles to build an identity. This book shows how the fledgling NFL of the 1920s and 1930s attempted to build support both on a local and national scale. Considered a sport of hooligans and lower-class athletes, professional football paled in comparison to the reputations of competing sports such as college football and professional baseball. Even more difficult for the league, developing civic support for franchises proved an almost impossible task. Teams would spring up and disappear overnight, generating hardly any notice among sports fans. Coenen shows how the league's survival depended on small town franchises being able to tap into the civic pride and larger economic interests of nearby, growing urban centers. This book also details how the league faced challenges from rival leagues, the government, and at times, itself. Finally, it documents how the NFL mastered the use of new technologies like television to market itself, generate new revenue, and secure its financial future. This book approaches the history of the National Football League not only with stats and scores but with what happened beyond the gridiron. Starting in Canton and Massillon and ending in Los Angeles wit ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Troy Klein. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/011173/bk_acx0_011173_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Greece & the Greek Islands Travel Guide Book: A Comprehensive 5-Day Travel Guide to Greece and the Greek Islands & Unforgettable Greek Travel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 64min
Journey to the center of Greece and the Greek Islands! "Greece is the most magical place on Earth." - Kylie Bax And a vacation in the Greek Islands will cast a magical spell it'll take you weeks to recover from! Passport to European Travel Guides offers this comprehensive, yet quick and concise, five-day guide to Greece - one of the most beautiful locales on Earth! Five-day travel guide to unforgettable Greek travel. Have no idea where to start? Or maybe you have some idea but could use a treasure trove of great insider tips? Well, read on! You see, we know your trip begins long before you even book the flight, so this guide is chock full of dynamite tips on everything you need to know before you go - and much, much more you'll thank us for! Passport to European Travel Guides features: Dynamite insider tips - for tourists! We give you the scoop on everything from local etiquette to saving money! Five-day suggested itinerary - cover the best spots Greece has to offer in five magical days! Luxury sleeps, luxury eats - our best recommendations for ultimate luxury in Greece Budget sleeps, budget eats - best spots for travelers on a budget Map - of Greece Country snapshot - language, currency, airports, country code, and more! Before you go - there are some things you need to know! Getting in the mood - with a few great films and books to enjoy before you go! Local tourist information - where to find it once you're on the ground in Greece Overview - of Greece and the Greek Islands Greek phrases for emergencies - least you'll know how to holler, "Help!" Climate and best times to travel - to Greece All about tours - by bike, boat, bus, mini-bus, car or special interest and walking tours and our t ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Colin Fluxman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/089499/bk_acx0_089499_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Under Maui Skies and Other Stories: I Lalo o Na Lani o Maui , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 192min
Maui's rich history and culture are the foundation of these new, original short stories by Maui's award-winning author/playwright. Under Maui Skies, and Other Stories presents seven Maui tales in different genres set in a variety of Maui locales ranging in time from pre-contact Hawai`i to the 1960s. In The "Cave of Whispering Spirits", a couple and family face the wrath of the goddess of fire, Pele, in the last eruption of Haleakala. That legend is followed by "The Cruel Sun", the true story of a love affair in Old Lahaina and the demons that haunt them - alcoholism and missionaries. "Under Maui Skies", the title story, is a western set in 1908 Kula and Kama`ole where an ordinary ranch worker is enlisted by the local sheriff to trail and report on the activities of an opium dealer called Albert Devil. The action changes in "Aloha `Oe, E Ku`uipo (Goodbye, Sweetheart)" when a money-strapped Wailuku detective takes on the case of a femme fatale. A rainbow of multiracial usual suspects is under the microscope in this island style homage to Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler. A soldier in 1942 Pa`ia and Kihei previews, in a Twilight Zone world, the horrors of World War II at Guadalcanal in "Aunty Becky's Tavern". Hawaiian culture and science fiction blend in "An Island Beyond Hokule`a". A diaspora from a war-ravaged planet use the universal porthole of Haleakala in search of someone who will take a philosophy of aloha to their new home at the edge of the galaxy. The final story, "Climbing Woman", a ghost story, tells the sad legend of a young woman who spirals into depression and eventually death - later sighted as the legendary White Lady who haunts `Iao Valley. Moniz's fresh voice and cadence captures the flavor of the islands and their history, using these traditional storytelling genres. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Wayne Moniz. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bigh/000630/bk_bigh_000630_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Come Quick: A Sensual Anthology , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 125min, (USK 18)
Five short fantasies that will fulfill your wildest dreams and leave you craving more! "Playtime - An Erotic Romp" by D. R. Grantwood Ah, to be young and wealthy, an animal unleashed upon the world, to feast on whatever is offered, to experience romance and lust in all their varieties! But such is the way of young passion in that oftimes it is merely unbridled lust wearing a mask of respectability! "Norwegian Morning Wood" by Agnes Kollbertsen Lovers are often separated by distance, by the necessity of their individual lives. Luckily there are ways to keep the passion alive.... "The Bittersweet Departure" by Beatrice C. Joise Everyone travels their path, encountering many others, but sometimes we bond in a more intimate fashion. Lives become entwined, memories form, and vistas and locales are imbued with a nostalgic energy. The choice to leave these places behind as we move on is often a difficult emotional situation for many of us. Sometimes our love partners can ease the transition in some small manner.... "Country Afternoon Drive" by Antoinette Mouei Nothing in the world is as relaxing and yet sensually stimulating as a grand tour in a large, comfortable, and powerful motorcar, travelling through the unexplored back roads of the country. Such an adventure naturally arouses all manner of emotions and passions. When a man and a woman are in tune with each other, the journey is merely the beginning of an intoxication that can be sated only by lust. "The Airport Lounge" by W. R. Cantilla Travel by plane is a necessity for many in the business world, and it takes its toll on relationships. Even the miracle of flight, reducing the time apart to mere hours, sometimes is not sufficient to quell the flames of passion stirring in the hearts of lovers. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rebecca Wolfe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/038114/bk_acx0_038114_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Everything You Need to Know About the Count of Monte Cristo , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 162min
Explains the major themes, characters, and plot. Includes an introductory note on Alexandre Dumas and his book.Includes a summary and analysis of all 117 chapters. “I have once again found a man ready to hack at another's self-respect with a hatchet, but who cries out when his own is pricked with a pin.” (Alexandre Dumas, The Count of Monte Cristo)Playwright, novelist, travel writer, journalist, entrepreneur - it is hard to place Alexandre Dumas in one category alone, as his genres almost always influence one another. But most scholars and critics agree he is clearly one of the greatest adventure novelists of all time. Responsible for such well-known titles as The Count of Monte Cristo, The Corsican Brothers, The Man in the Iron Mask, and perhaps one of the most iconic and recognizable novels ever written, The Three Musketeers, the name Dumas has become synonymous with stories of drama, adventure, travel, and intrigue featuring exceptional characters, exotic locales, and fascinating journeys, both literal and figurative. His works have engaged readers all over the world and have been printed in more than 100 languages. The Count of Monte Cristo is now a staple of Western classrooms and has been made into many movies. The epic tale takes place in France, Italy, the Mediterranean Islands, and the Levant from 1815 to 1838, spanning a generation of characters and growth. The book’s protagonist, Edmund Dantès, is one of the most famous characters in literature, and the story follows him as he runs the gamut of emotions. Even today, the story’s themes of hope, justice, vengeance, and mercy fascinate people of all ages. The Count of Monte Cristo is entertaining for adults but also accessible for children, which is why so many schools assign it as reading. Of course, the novel is as lengthy as it is great, so it’s hard to remember all the important stuff. Everythi ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jim D Johnston. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/128569/bk_acx0_128569_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Gator A-Go-Go: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 642min
That's right: Serge and Coleman do spring break! It's been a long time coming, but they're at the party now - and you¹ll never look at a Frisbee the same way again. One spring break location obviously isn't enough for Serge, so he must hit them all, traveling through various historic locales, spewing nuggets of history at anyone who won't run away and dispensing his own signature brand of Sunshine State justice. Along the way, he and his sidekick, Coleman, attract a growing following of the nation's top college students and a mysterious gang that leaves a trail of young bodies in their wake. Are the kids safer under Serge's protection? Or does being with him put them in more peril? The classroom and the pot brownies never prepared them for this. Which raises more questions: Who's the guy studying satellite photos? Where did the protected witness go? When did Coleman get all those trophies? Why are the Feds hot on everyone's trail? How did the burnt corpse end up by the pool? What's the best way to keep beer cool on the beach? Then there are the coke smugglers gone legit and a pair of the most dangerously sexy bartenders to ever mix a rum runner. Throw in some dirty dancing contests, illicit drugs, rockin' tunes, screamin' sports cars, bungee rides, pawned class rings, and church breakfasts, and you've got a potent concoction that keeps the hotel's concierge up all night stopping people from falling off the balconies. Want even more? Serge says, "You got it!" After years of quiet, a legendary Miami kingpin from the anything-goes '80s is suddenly back in the news, along with one of the state's most psychotic homicidal monsters, every bit as criminally insane as Serge - except without the morals. And the mysteries continue to mount.... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Oliver Wyman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/002095/bk_harp_002095_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History-Making Race Around the World , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1137min
On November 14, 1889, Nellie Bly, the crusading young female reporter for Joseph Pulitzer’s World newspaper, left New York City by steamship on a quest to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. Also departing from New York that day - and heading in the opposite direction by train - was a young journalist from The Cosmopolitan magazine, Elizabeth Bisland. Each woman was determined to outdo Jules Verne’s fictional hero Phileas Fogg and circle the globe in less than eighty days. The dramatic race that ensued would span 28 thousand miles, captivate the nation, and change both competitors’ lives forever. The two women were a study in contrasts. Nellie Bly was a scrappy, hard-driving, ambitious reporter from Pennsylvania coal country who sought out the most sensational news stories, often going undercover to expose social injustice. Genteel and elegant, Elizabeth Bisland had been born into an aristocratic Southern family, preferred novels and poetry to newspapers, and was widely referred to as the most beautiful woman in metropolitan journalism. Both women, though, were talented writers who had carved out successful careers in the hypercompetitive, male-dominated world of big-city newspapers. Eighty Days brings these trailblazing women to life as they race against time and each other, unaided and alone, ever aware that the slightest delay could mean the difference between victory and defeat. A vivid real-life re-creation of the race and its aftermath, from its frenzied start to the nail-biting dash at its finish, Eighty Days is history with the heart of a great adventure novel. Here’s the journey that takes us behind the walls of Jules Verne’s Amiens estate, into the back alleys of Hong Kong, onto the grounds of a Ceylon tea plantation, through storm-tossed ocean crossings and mountains blocked by snowdrifts twenty feet deep, and to many more unexpected and exotic locales from London to Yokohama. Along the wa ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kathe Mazur. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/003418/bk_rand_003418_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Tale of Two Valleys: Wine, Wealth and the Battle for the Good Life in Napa and Sonoma , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 409min
When acclaimed journalist Alan Deutschman came to the California wine country as the lucky houseguest of very rich friends, he was surprised to discover a raging controversy. A civil war was being fought between the Napa Valley, which epitomized elitism, prestige and wealthy excess, and the neighboring Sonoma Valley, a rag-tag bohemian enclave so stubbornly backward that rambunctious chickens wandered freely through town. But the antics really began when new-money invaders began pushing out Sonoma's poets and painters to make way for luxury resorts and trophy houses that seemed a parody of opulence. A Tale of Two Valleys captures these stranger-than-fiction locales with the wit of a Tom Wolfe novel and uncorks the hilarious absurdities of life among the wine world's glitterati. Deutschman found that on the weekends the wine country was like a bunch of gracious hosts smiling upon their guests, but during the week the families feuded with each other and their neighbors like the Hatfields and McCoys. Napa was a comically exclusive club where the super-rich fought desperately to get in. Sonoma's colorful free spirits and iconoclasts were wary of their bohemia becoming the next playground for the rapacious elite. So, led by a former taxicab driver and wine-grape picker, a cheese merchant and an artist who lived in a barn surrounded by wild peacocks, they formed a populist revolt to seize power and repel the rich invaders. Deutschman's cast of characters brims with eccentrics, egomaniacs and a mysterious man in black who crashed the elegant Napa Valley Wine Auction before proceeding to pay a half-million dollars for a single bottle. What develops is nothing less than a battle for the good life, a clash between old and new, the struggle for the soul of one of America's last bits of paradise. A Tale of Two Valleys is also available in hardcover from Broadway Books. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Cerveris. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rhau/000114/bk_rhau_000114_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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