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    The Motorcycle Diaries
    'A Latin American James Dean or Jack Kerouac' Washington Post'It's true; Marxists just wanna have fun... a revolutionary bestseller' GuardianAt the age of twenty-three, Ernesto 'Che' Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado set out from their native Argentina to explore their continent, with only a single 1939 Norton motorcycle to carry them, nicknamed La Poderosa ('the powerful one'). They travelled not to visit the usual tourist attractions, but to meet ordinary people and understand Latin American life. In amidst the tales of youthful adventures - of women, wine, thrilling escapes and the power of friendship - the young Che also learns first-hand about poverty, philosophy and philosophy and forms himself into the man who would become the world's most famous and admired revolutionary and freedom fighter.'For every comic escapade of the carefree roustabout there is an equally eye-opening moment in the development of the future revolutionary leader. By the end of the journey, a politicized Guevara has emerged to predict his own legendary future' Time
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    Desperado (eBook, ePUB)
    Major Helen Prescott always played by the rules. That's why Rafe Santiago nicknamed her "Prissy" at the military academy years before. But it wasn't just Rafe's teasing that got under her skin. His irresistible good looks made Helen lose control on one unforgettable night. So when a stint in the National Guard brings Rafe under her command, she not only lays down the law with him, but swears to herself she'll resist him. When a routine skydive goes horribly wrong, all bets are off as they find themselves parachuting back in time to the 1850 California Gold Rush.Mistaken for a notorious bandit and his infamously sensuous mistress, Rafe and Helen are now on the wrong side of the law. As they try to stay one step ahead of the authorities, they surrender to temptation. But will their desire be strong enough to keep them together if they ever find their way back to the present . . . ?
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    The Bloater (eBook, ePUB)
    WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY STEWART LEE'Should The Bloater be republished? Oh God, absolutely, it's fantastic' Stewart LeeMin works at the BBC as an audio engineer, where she is struggling to replicate the sound of a heartbeat. At home, other matters of the heart are making a mockery of life as Min knows it.Min has found herself the object of her lodger's affection. An internationally renowned opera singer she's nicknamed 'The Bloater', Min is disgusted and attracted to him in equal measure. But with a husband so invisible that she accidentally turns the lights off on him even when he's still in the room, Min can't quite bring herself to silence The Bloater's overtures. Vain, materialistic, yet surprisingly tender, The Bloater is a sparklingly ironic comedy of manners for all flirtatious gossips who love to hate and hate to love.PRAISE FOR THE BLOATER'Uncommonly good' Guardian 'It is the perfect aperitif, makes you feel warm and careless and much, much happier' The Times
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    Just Like Heaven , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 597min
    Honoria Smythe-Smith is: A) a really bad violinist B) still miffed at being nicknamed "Bug" as a child C) not in love with her older brother's best friend D) all of the above Marcus Holroyd is: A) the Earl of Chatteris B) regrettably prone to sprained ankles C) not in love with his best friend's younger sister D) all of the above Together they: A) eat quite a bit of chocolate cake B) survive a deadly fever and the world's worst musical performance C) fall quite desperately in love It's Julia Quinn at her best, so you know the answer is... D) all of the above ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rosalyn Landor. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/002513/bk_harp_002513_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Gray , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 17min
    Long ago, people spent their entire lives making a living on the sea. Fraser was one such person. As an old man with a wife and grandchildren who needed him home, his only desire was to retire happily and leave his sword fishing days behind....One day, a desperate schooner Captain, aware of Fraser's exploits as a renowned sword fisherman, asks him to go back to sea one last time. Fraser chooses to help out the Captain, but in doing so learns a lesson about the beauty of life as he comes face to face with a giant swordfish nicknamed the Gray. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Edwin Wald. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/149809/bk_acx0_149809_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Poison Promise: Elemental Assassin, Book 11 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 664min
    In book eleven of her New York Times best-selling Elemental Assassin series, author Jennifer Estep continues "one of the best urban fantasy series going on the market" (Fresh Fiction). Gin Blanco is hard-nosed, sexy, and lethal. Nicknamed "The Spider," she's a stone elemental assassin who brings her unique mix of magic and tact to every assignment, no matter the target. There's a new drug on the streets of Ashland, and its name "Burn" sums up the potent effect it has on its users. When one of her restaurant employees is threatened by dealers of the drug, Gin steps in to set things straight… ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lauren Fortgang. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/019566/bk_adbl_019566_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room: A Collection of the Greatest UNC Basketball Stories Ever Told , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 352min
    Relive the glory of Tar Heel hoops, including the 2009 National Championship! Ken Rappoport’s Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room is a compilation of the best notes, quotes, and anecdotes from North Carolina lore. Meet a coach nicknamed 'Bloody Neck', a player called 'The Blind Bomber', and a team known as the 'White Phantoms'. And, of course, there is the extraordinary Michael Jordan. Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room captures the anecdotes and memories that have defined this team from the early 20th century up through their incredible success in the 2000s. A must-have for any Tar Heels fan! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Marantz. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/008767/bk_adbl_008767_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Cherish Desire Singles: Object Confessions, Collection 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 287min, (USK 18)
    There's the sex we all talk about - and then all the things she's never going to tell anyone about. The ladies of Object Confessions share the unusual and unexpected ways they get off in each different story. In some cases, it's something they discovered on their own. In other cases, these ladies had a coach or master nudge them along. Gathered in this first collection, Object Confessions, Collection 1 includes the initial 11 Object Confession stories. Whether it's a peculiar desire for a wine bottle, a massive candle nicknamed "Master", or a foam baseball bat - each confession adds another satisfying idea to your toy box! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Suzie Hess. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/014335/bk_acx0_014335_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Steelheart: de Lohr Dynasty, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1017min
    1192 AD - David de Lohr, the younger brother of the great Christopher de Lohr (Rise of the Defender), is a man who has lived his entire life in his prestigious older brother's shadow. While his brother was nicknamed "The Lion's Claw" as the right hand of Richard the Lionheart, David was nicknamed "The Lion Cub" because of his youth. But David is a force to be reckoned with. Lightning-fast with a sword, he is a knight of the highest order and worthy of his own great legacy. And so, the story of David de Lohr, the knight with the heart of steel, begins. Frustrated that he is living in the shadow of his older brother, politics and personal differences with his brother see David strike out on his own, finding his way in a world wrought with danger. At a grand feast given at Windsor Castle, David meets the daughter of the Earl of Canterbury. Emilie de Nerra Hampton is a lovely slip of a woman with flashing blue eyes and hair the color of spun gold. David is smitten with her but he's not the only one. He has competition, a man from another very fine house, the legendary House of Hage, the ancient rulers of the Southern Mercia. Separated from his brother, and pursuing Emilie, David uncovers a plot that could destroy the entire kingdom, including his brother. He finds himself forming a strange alliance with the House of Hage in order to uncover the plot and stop it before it's too late, but his distraction with Emilie and her rambunctious sisters prove to be a great distraction. It's politics, mystery, passion, and chaos for David and Emilie as they try to find their way in a world that would see the two lovers torn apart. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Brian J. Gill. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/063544/bk_acx0_063544_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Melting Miss McCool , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 149min
    Nicknamed "McCool" by her colleagues, Kerry-Lee McKenzie has had her fill of men and bad relationships until she runs across Benjamin Grant, the one man who crawls firmly under her skin and refuses to let go. Ben is determined to find the woman smoldering under the cool, calm exterior and isn't above using a little unfair carnal persuasion. With Kerry doing her best to keep Ben at arm's length and Ben working hard to close the distance, love is always a step or two away. It isn't until her hormonally charged best friend interferes that Kerry finally realizes that first impressions aren't always accurate, and absence really does make the heart grow fonder. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jennifer Lynn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/029231/bk_acx0_029231_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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