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    Phoenix Island , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 741min
    The judge told Carl that one day he'd have to decide exactly what kind of person he would become. But on Phoenix Island, the choice will be made for him. A champion boxer with a sharp hook and a short temper, 16-year-old Carl Freeman has been shuffled from foster home to foster home. He can't seem to stay out of trouble - using his fists to defend weaker classmates from bullies. His latest incident sends his opponent to the emergency room, and now the court is sending Carl to the worst place on earth: Phoenix Island. Classified as a "terminal facility", it's the end of the line for delinquents who have no home, no family, and no future. Located somewhere far off the coast of the United States - and immune to its laws - the island is a grueling Spartan-style boot camp run by sadistic drill sergeants who show no mercy to their young, orphan trainees. Sentenced to stay until his 18th birthday, Carl plans to play by the rules, so he makes friends with his wisecracking bunkmate, Ross, and a mysterious gray-eyed girl named Octavia. But he makes enemies, too, and after a few rough scrapes, he earns himself the nickname "Hollywood" as well as a string of punishments, including a brutal night in the "sweatbox". But that's nothing compared to what awaits him in the "Chop Shop" - a secret government lab where Carl is given something he never dreamed of. A new life.... A new body. A new brain. Gifts from the fatherly Old Man, who wants to transform Carl into something he's not sure he wants to become. For this is no ordinary government project. Phoenix Island is ground zero for the future of combat intelligence. And for Carl, it's just the beginning. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kirby Heyborne. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/006583/bk_sans_006583_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship on and off the Court , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 360min
    Former NBA star and Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient Kareem Abdul-Jabbar explores his 50-year friendship with Coach John Wooden, one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history. When future NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was still an 18-year-old high school basketball prospect from New York City named Lew Alcindor, he accepted a scholarship from UCLA largely on the strength of Coach John Wooden's reputation as a winner. It turned out to be the right choice, as Alcindor and his teammates won an unprecedented three NCAA championship titles. But it also marked the beginning of one of the most extraordinary and enduring friendships in the history of sports. In Coach Wooden and Me, Abdul-Jabbar reveals the inspirational story of how his bond with John Wooden evolved from a history-making coach-player mentorship into a deep and genuine friendship that transcended sports, shaped the course of both men's lives, and lasted for half a century. Coach Wooden and Me is a stirring tribute to the subtle but profound influence that Wooden had on Kareem as a player, and then as a person, as they began to share their cultural, religious, and family values while facing some of life's biggest obstacles. From his first day of practice, when the players were taught the importance of putting on their athletic socks properly; to gradually absorbing the sublime wisdom of Coach Wooden's now famous "Pyramid of Success"; to learning to cope with the ugly racism that confronted black athletes during the turbulent Civil Rights era as well as losing loved ones, Abdul-Jabbar fondly recalls how Coach Wooden's fatherly guidance not only paved the way for his unmatched professional success but also made possible a lifetime of personal fulfillment. Full of intimate, never-before-published details and delivered with the warmth and erudition of a grateful student who has learned his lessons well, Coach Wooden and Me ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hach/003128/bk_hach_003128_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Forever Young's: Terra Mortis, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 132min
    Young BlackburnI have been head-over-heels in lust with one of my closest friend's dad since the very first time I met him. But how could I not? He's strong and beautiful and so, so commanding. His every statement is like a dare to the rebel inside me.But, he's Larrin's dad. Though he looks not a day over 25, he's actually over 400 years old. If the man were looking for a relationship, he'd be in one, right? And a 21-year-old who regularly sends drunk/high texts, plays endless amounts of pranks on the people he holds near and dear, and weighs every bad decision on whether or not he can survive the punishment afterward is definitely not going to be his first choice. Right? But when Larrin is hurt, and Shaw comes to stay on Terra Mortis to soothe his fatherly worries, I can't seem to keep myself away. And I'm starting to get the impression he might not want me to. Shaw Brenner How the hell am I supposed to ignore the temptation that is Young Blackburn? I should be annoyed by the drunk-texting and constant innuendo from the young vampire, but all I can do is find it is oddly endearing and distractingly sexy.When another student loses their life because of the strange neon pills circulating the island, it's suddenly very important that Young is careful who he feeds from. And then, there is the small matter of the fairy who is addicted to blood-letting, stalking, and attacking him in hopes of locking him up and using his hunger and need to feed as a drug.One kiss, unexpected and amazing, tells me Young is my mate, but in order to keep him, I'm going to have to fight a fairy, Young's rebellious streak, and possibly the sensibilities of my own son. I will though. Happily. Because, now that I know Young is mine, I'm not letting him go.Warning: Mpreg elements! Though the MCs in this book aren't and cannot get pregnant, this is a spin-off series from my Chosen series. Occasional mpreg chara ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kenneth Obi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/189626/bk_acx0_189626_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Seven Year Rule: The Rule, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 308min
    The story continues! Book 2 of The Rule Series! Whitney and Mason's life was perfect. When Beth explained her Seven Year Theory. They scoffed at the idea of the seventh year of marriage being the make it or break it year for most couples. That theory didn't apply to them. They were the perfect couple. Their brand new house overlooked a spacious lake. Their brand new cars were state of the art. Their careers were taking off at an accelerated rate. Their sex life was incredible. Their lives were perfect. When Whitney's widower brother-in-law dies, leaving three small children in their care, their perfect lives are torn apart. Raising children was never part of the plan. Raising children requires sacrifice. Sacrifice they never intended to make. Sacrifice that could bring chaos to their perfect way of life. Sacrifice that could bring an end to their perfect marriage. Sacrifice that - if not done correctly - could bring an end to a child's life. Mason considered himself incredibly lucky to have a wife like Whitney. She was beautiful, sexy, smart, had a professional attitude toward life, and she wasn't interested in starting a family. When Whitney's widower brother-in-law was killed leaving his three small children in Whitney and Mason's charge, Mason is exposed to a new side of Whitney. A side he was not prepared for, a side he never thought he'd see. Suddenly Mason's world was filled with diapers and stains. His perfectly coiffed wife quickly transformed into an unkempt mother of three living in jeans and carrying a diaper bag as a purse. Mason's needs were no longer being filled. His house was a noisy mess. There was a six-year-old boy looking to him for fatherly attention. But fatherhood requires a man to live for his children and not himself. Mason was not prepared to do that, but how could he walk away from Whitney in her hour of need? You're one click away from suspense, romance, and wilderness adventure! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Paul Woodson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/033162/bk_acx0_033162_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Men Shall Dream: Joseph's Story , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 640min
    Long ago, a world-weary middle-aged man was drawn into a supernatural scheme to save the human race. We never got to hear his side of the story. Until now. St. Joseph was a middle-aged widower with a large family when he was called to become St. Mary's husband. A conservative Jew of the line of David, he was not prepared for the changes that would be made in his life. He absolutely was not ready to take orders from a supernatural vision who called himself Gabriel! Arranged marriages were the norm in the first century CE. An amazingly beautiful and serene teenager and her (almost) unwilling husband grow to understand and love each other, while fulfilling Biblical prophesies regarding the Messiah. All names are in current usage, some among today's conservative Jews. Very little clothing and household descriptions are employed, allowing the listener to view the characters in a contemporary light. This is a biblical romance. It is Bible-based, and nearly all characters are taken from the New Testament. The narrator is a mature, fatherly figure, educated and an elder in the local synagogue. He has many friends and coworkers, is well-regarded by all and is a figure of authority and respect in his family. There is one short chapter at the end where the narration changes to Joseph's elder son. While a lot of dialog includes women, all conversation can be heard as if remembered by the narrator. This is not a book of humor, although some comic relief is inserted as a part of daily life. The baby who will change the Western world was raised normally in a loving family and close-knit town. His heritage and upbringing made him the man who later took a bunch of fishermen and led them into a New World Order. He had to be homespun and good-humored himself! This Joseph was just the man to raise such a prodigy. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charles D. Baker. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/056003/bk_acx0_056003_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More from Life (From Someone Who Loves You) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 883min
    Life can be overwhelming. Here is the fatherly guidance you need to pull through your toughest times.  On January 26, 2017, entrepreneur, husband, and father Chip Franks had a stroke. While being carried out on a stretcher, the question on his mind was: “Did I let my kids know everything I should have?”  This led Franks on a quest to curate and compile the very best life lessons from the wisdom of the ages for his children as a complete guidebook for life as an adult.  The result is Life Lessons from Dad: 101 Ways to Get More from Life (From Someone Who Loves You). It contains wisdom spanning from the ancient Stoics, Henry David Thoreau, and Joseph Campbell to Tony Robbins, Tim Ferriss, and Jim Rohn. Through lessons on matters of the heart, mind, body, and soul, you'll reveal untapped energy, self-love, and a passion for life to make any dream possible.  This step-by-step guide to a life well-lived teaches:  How to become great by finding a way to serve the many (Lesson 10) How to plan and actually live a purposeful life (Lesson 81) The biggest regret of the dying and how to avoid it (Lesson 60) How to really set goals even when you're swamped (Lesson 30) How to design and execute your very own ideal week (Lesson 40) Several strategies to kill crippling habits holding you back (Lesson 43) Creating the perfect morning and nighttime bookend rituals (Lesson 65) The foolproof plan on getting any job you want (Lesson 51) Using the oxygen mask principle to make yourself happy first (Lesson 91) How to kick your inner critic in the teeth (Lesson seven) How to make sure money isn't a bully in your life (Lesson 39) How to find and start your very own hero's journey (Lesson 97)  This is your handbook to conquer any life challenge thrown your way. If you like actionable steps you can take today, irreverent hum ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Chip Franks. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/122382/bk_acx0_122382_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Some Kind of Hero (eBook, ePUB)
    The Troubleshooters return in the latest thriller from New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann! Some Kind of Hero showcases Brockmann's signature white-knuckle suspense, romantic twists, and sexy Navy SEALs. Navy men don't come tougher than Lieutenant Peter Greene. Every day he whips hotshot SEAL wannabes into elite fighters. So why can't he handle one fifteen-year-old girl? His ex's death left him a single dad overnight, and very unprepared. Though he can't relate to an angsty teen, he can at least keep Maddie safe-until the day she disappears. Though Pete's lacking in fatherly intuition, his instinct for detecting danger is razor sharp. Maddie's in trouble. Now he needs the Troubleshooters team at his back, along with an unconventional ally. Romance writer Shayla Whitman never expected to be drawn into a real-world thriller-or to meet a hero who makes her pulse pound. Action on the page is one thing. Actually living it is another story. Shay's not as bold as her heroines, but she's a mother. She sees the panic in her new neighbor's usually fearless blue eyes-and knows there's no greater terror for a parent than having a child at risk. It's an ordeal Shay won't let Pete face alone. She's no highly trained operative, but she's smart, resourceful, and knows what makes teenagers tick. Still, working alongside Pete has its own perils-like letting the heat between them rise out of control. Intimate emotions could mean dangerous, even deadly, consequences for their mission. No matter what, they must be on top of their game, and playing for keeps . . . or else Pete's daughter may be gone for good. Praise for Some Kind of Hero "With brilliant sexual chemistry, laugh-out-loud humor, riveting action, and flawlessly rendered characters, Brockmann's latest quickly draws readers back into her high-stakes Troubleshooters world. . . . Beautifully written and as heart-gripping as it is satisfying."-Library Journal (starred review) "Well worth the wait. Jam-packed with adrenaline-fueled action and sizzling sexual tension, this is grade-A romantic suspense that will delight RITA award-winning Brockmann's dedicated core of fans as well, and lure new readers."-Booklist (starred review)
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    The Simple Path to Wealth
    "In the dark, bewildering, trap-infested jungle of misinformation and opaque riddles that is the world of investment, JL Collins is the fatherly wizard on the side of the path, offering a simple map, warm words of encouragement and the tools to forge your way through with confidence. You'll never find a wiser advisor with a bigger heart." -- Malachi Rempen: Filmmaker, cartoonist, author and self-described ruffian This book grew out of a series of letters to my daughter concerning various things-mostly about money and investing-she was not yet quite ready to hear. Since money is the single most powerful tool we have for navigating this complex world we've created, understanding it is critical. "But Dad," she once said, "I know money is important. I just don't want to spend my life thinking about it." This was eye-opening. I love this stuff. But most people have better things to do with their precious time. Bridges to build, diseases to cure, treaties to negotiate, mountains to climb, technologies to create, children to teach, businesses to run. Unfortunately, benign neglect of things financial leaves you open to the charlatans of the financial world. The people who make investing endlessly complex, because if it can be made complex it becomes more profitable for them, more expensive for us, and we are forced into their waiting arms. Here's an important truth: Complex investments exist only to profit those who create and sell them. Not only are they more costly to the investor, they are less effective. The simple approach I created for her and present now to you, is not only easy to understand and implement, it is more powerful than any other. Together we'll explore:Debt: Why you must avoid it and what to do if you have it. The importance of having F-you Money. How to think about money, and the unique way understanding this is key to building your wealth. Where traditional investing advice goes wrong and what actually works. What the stock market really is and how it really works. Why the stock market always goes up and why most people still lose money investing in it. How to invest in a raging bull, or bear, market. Specific investments to implement these strategies. The Wealth Building and Wealth Preservation phases of your investing life and why they are not always tied to your age. How your asset allocation is tied to those phases and how to choose it. How to simplify the sometimes confusing world of 401(k), 403(b), TSP, IRA and Roth accounts. TRFs (Target Retirement Funds), HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) and RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions). What investment firm to use and why the one I recommend is so far superior to the competition. Why you should be very cautious when engaging an investment advisor and whether you need to at all. Why and how you can be conned, and how to avoid becoming prey. Why I don't recommend dollar cost averaging. What financial independence looks like and how to have your money support you. What the 4% rule is and how to use it to safely spend your wealth. The truth behind Social Security. A Case Study on how this all can be implemented in real life. Enjoy the read, and the journey!
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    Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader
    Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader - North Korea and the Kim Dynasty: ab 9.49 €
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    Affectionate Authorities
    Affectionate Authorities - Fathers and Fatherly Roles in Late Medieval Basel: ab 110.99 €
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