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Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 449min
On the afternoon of December 30, 1903, during a sold-out matinee performance, a fire broke out in Chicago's Iroquois Theatre. In the short span of twenty minutes, more than six hundred people were asphyxiated, burned, or trampled to death in a panicked mob's failed attempt to escape. In Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903, Nat Brandt provides a detailed chronicle of this horrific event to assess not only the titanic tragedy of the fire itself but also the municipal corruption and greed that kindled the flames beforehand and the political cover-ups hidden in the smoke and ash afterwards. Advertised as "absolutely fireproof," the Iroquois was Chicago's most modern playhouse when it opened in the fall of 1903. With the approval of the city's building department, theater developers Harry J. Powers and William J. Davis opened the theater prematurely to take full advantage of the holiday crowds, ignoring flagrant safety violations in the process. The aftermath of the fire proved to be a study in the miscarriage of justice. Despite overwhelming evidence that the building had not been completed, that fire safety laws were ignored, and that management had deliberately sealed off exits during the performance, no one was ever convicted or otherwise held accountable for the enormous loss of life. Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903 is rich with vivid details about this horrific disaster, captivatingly presented in human terms without losing sight of the broader historical context. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gary Regal. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/013158/bk_acx0_013158_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Oathbringer , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 3305min
The eagerly awaited sequel to the New York Times best-selling Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson at the top of his game. In Oathbringer, the third volume of the New York Times best-selling Stormlight Archive, humanity faces a new Desolation with the return of the Voidbringers, a foe with numbers as great as their thirst for vengeance. Dalinar Kholin's Alethi armies won a fleeting victory at a terrible cost. The enemy Parshendi summoned the violent Everstorm, which now sweeps the world with destruction and in its passing awakens the once peaceful and subservient parshmen to the horror of their millennia-long enslavement by humans. While on a desperate flight to warn his family of the threat, Kaladin Stormblessed must come to grips with the fact that the newly kindled anger of the parshmen may be wholly justified. Nestled in the mountains high above the storms, in the tower city of Urithiru, Shallan Davar investigates the wonders of the ancient stronghold of the Knights Radiant and unearths dark secrets lurking in its depths. And Dalinar realizes that his holy mission to unite his homeland of Alethkar was too narrow in scope. Unless all the nations of Roshar can put aside Dalinar's blood-soaked past and stand together - and unless Dalinar himself can confront that past - even the restoration of the Knights Radiant will not prevent the end of civilization. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kate Reading, Michael Kramer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/aren/002537/bk_aren_002537_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Clingmans Dome Revealed: A Natural, Historical and Cultural Gem in the Smoky Mountains , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 192min
Sacred to the Cherokee, logged by entrepreneurs and preserved by visionaries, the highest peak in the Smoky Mountains has a diverse and varied history. A background intermingled with discovery, war, spirituality, tragedy, inspiration and natural beauty, Clingmans Dome stands sentinel over Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Secret, untold and unique stories unravel through the intriguing details that go beyond the iconic spiral observation deck to include the adjoining areas so intrinsically linked. Illustrated with photographs and presented in a straight forward and easy to read format, the fascinating insight provides a unique perspective into this distinctive peak and the surrounding slopes. In the shadows of Clingmans Dome, a great national park evolved, the idea for the Wilderness Society was kindled, Cherokee hid to avoid the Trail of Tears, a two thousand mile hiking trail crests no higher and a postage stamp featured the magnificent artwork supplied by the setting sun. Rising above the Southern Appalachians to an elevation of 6,643 feet, the early history of the summit was influenced by Native Americans and European Explorers, the landscape modernized by the Civilian Conservation Corps and Mission 66, and the natural beauty is currently under attack by a nearly microscopic intruder. Known to the Cherokee as Kuwahi and the early European settlers as Smoky Dome, the story of what is now the most accessible peak in the Smoky Mountains is captured. The remarkable history of Clingmans Dome is revealed highlighting the fascinating natural, historical and cultural gem that stands prominently over the Smoky Mountains. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Frank B. Wright. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/017971/bk_acx0_017971_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Telling God's Story Year 4 Bundle
Listen to the stories of Jesus' first followers. Learn about the way of life he gave to us. And see what it looks like to live in the new community he is creating. These weekly lessons guide elementary and middle grade students through the Book of Acts and the New Testament Letters, while also deepening the understanding of parents and teachers. Each lesson provides pithy, content-filled background information for the teacher and a scripted explanation of the biblical passage designed especially for children to grasp with ease. The accompanying Activity Book, feature the work of talented artists, designers, parents, and educators and provides craft projects, coloring pages, Bible memory work, classroom games, and group activities to accompany every lesson. This fourth volume of the Telling God's Story series completes the student's introduction to the New Testament. This bundle also includes the graphic novel James: A Letter to the Scattered: For two thousand years, a single ancient letter has inspired deeds of world-changing bravery and has kindled compassion of millions of lives. In James: A Letter to the Scattered, Earnest Graham's dramatic illustrations follow women and men around the globe and through time. Follow hunted Christians into Roman catacombs, accompany missions of mercy in modern hospital corridors, see courage and kindness amidst the carnage of the Thirty Years' War, witness the fight for justice in 19th-century Mexico, and march beside protestors in 1960s Alabama. This graphic novel brings the ancient wisdom of the Epistle of James to a new audience.- Shop: buecher
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Riven: When Storms Collide: The Cup, Sword, and Stone Series, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 512min
For Dara, the price does not feel steep: To rescue her father, the precious cup of the goddess Ceridwen, which he had stolen years before, is sent back to her. What she cannot know is how the goddess brooded over its theft. The return unleashes a storm of revenge against the two gods who aided the thief. What she has learned is that her father lied when he claimed her mother died: She fled the day he stole the cup; for as an elf of the clan bound to Ceridwen, she could not remain with the daughter she loved. With friends William and Korina, Dara decides to travel to Scotland. She needs to understand what it means to be half-elven and longs to meet her mother again.The three land in Scotland amidst unexplained explosions and vicious storms. Dara's mother tells her these are kindled by the goddess' fury. The two gods retaliate with their own storms, and by cracking open the Earth, summon molten rock and threaten the birth of a volcano. Because Dara and her friends know what unleashed Ceridwen's revenge, the queen of her mother's clan assigns them a quest: Locate the shards of Excalibur. They learn that before being carried to Avalon, King Arthur commissioned Gawain, Morgan, and his son Mordred to lead a Triad to protect the land. In the current day, the three groups have drifted apart, but if called together they might have the power to stop the destruction.Can the young Canadians reunite those who carry Arthur's legacy and find a way to hold back the storms? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Pamela Hershey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/138955/bk_acx0_138955_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Gospel of John 101: How to Read and Understand Christianity's Favorite Book, Hörbuch, Digital, 295min
Explore the Fourth Gospel with one of Catholicism's leading biblical scholars.From the time of its first appearance, the Gospel of John has gripped the imagination and the hearts of Christians. Composed towards the latter part of the first century, the so-called "Spiritual Gospel" presents a compelling and distinctive portrait of Jesus and his mission. Now you can explore this powerful portrayal of Jesus with Rev. Donald Senior, one of the world's top biblical scholars, as your personal teacher. You will explore the remarkable philosophical and theological understanding John kindled. Inspiring and beautifully written, the Gospel of John will move you to encounter the Word of God anew.John the Evangelist paints a powerful portrait of Jesus Christ. Distinctive from the synoptic gospels in both style and substance, John reflects a unique type of Jewish literature and contains perhaps the most developed theology in the New Testament. As you move through its powerful Christological themes, you will truly see Jesus as the incarnate Word of God. Throughout the millennia, mystics and ordinary Christian disciples have been drawn to this gospel. It expresses, in powerful words and symbols, the heart of Christian faith: that in Jesus the eternal Word of God has become incarnate. In contemplating the person of Jesus, the Risen Christ, the disciple encounters the human face of God. Encounter the Word of God in the Gospel of John today.This course is part of the Learn25 collection and includes a free PDF study guide.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Donald Senior. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/nykm/000229/bk_nykm_000229_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 530min
ADHD causes more than just distractibility and restlessness. Dr. John Kruse capitalizes on his training in neuroscience and his decades of experience as a psychiatrist to explain how the concept of “executive function deficits” illuminates why ADHD can manifest as impulsivity, inconsistency, spontaneity, emotional volatility, poor follow-through, extreme candor, and troubles prioritizing. We avert tragedies by accurately identifying and treating adult ADHD, yet far too often we fail to recognize the condition.Through his political prominence, Mr. Trump nominated himself to be the poster child for adult ADHD. The President also showcases how we frequently ignore or mischaracterize even florid and daily ADHD-driven behaviors, particularly in individuals who also display other mental health conditions. Recognizing Adult ADHD utilizes information in the public record to demonstrate how Mr. Trump robustly fulfills the objective, behavioral diagnostic criteria for ADHD.Recognizing Adult ADHD explores feedback loops by which sleep, diet, exercise, social media, and Mr. Trump himself, drive our society in evermore ADHD-like directions. Dr. Kruse charts a path for reducing stigma around ADHD and other mental health conditions by delving into the intertwined fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, ethics, and politics. While the frenetic pace and information overload of our ADHD world threatens to submerge each day in new angst, this audiobook adds nuance to help us navigate our lives.John Kruse has practiced psychiatry in San Francisco for the last 25 years, after completing both his MD and PhD (Neuroscience) at the University of Rochester. Witnessing an unending stream of undiagnosed adults with ADHD kindled his awareness that our world needs greater understanding of, and empathy for, those individuals with the complex and potentially disabling condition of adult ADHD. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Kruse enjoys time with his family, runs marathons, b ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Drummond. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/171246/bk_acx0_171246_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Moonlight: Pact Arcanum, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 501min
The Magician Washington, D. C., 2042. Toby Jameson is accustomed to being overshadowed by his brother Nick, but he doesn't have to like it. While attending the funeral of the first lady of the United States, he finds a kindred spirit in Andrea Daniels, the president's daughter. When Nick discovers Andrea's supernatural destiny as a latent leader of the Sentinel race, Toby is happy to accept a secret assignment to protect her as she leaves the Armistice Zone, if only to gain a little distance from his relationship with his lover, Layla. The Daywalker Layla, the leader of the Daywalker race, has had 3,000 years to earn her reputation as the Prince of Wrath. Her romance with the strong-willed young Sentinel has been contentious at best, but neither is willing to walk away nor give voice to a deeper commitment. When her protective overtures go awry prior to Toby's departure, provoking them both into frank combat, it seems their relationship is finally doomed. Then a shocking discovery changes everything, casting the very nature of Sentinels and Daywalkers into question. The Wind In the wake of her mother's death, Andrea returns to England to escape the watchful eye of her estranged father. When Toby shows up on her doorstep unannounced, she knows he has a hidden agenda, but is willing to overlook his silence in the spirit of friendship that kindled between them at their last meeting. But nothing stays buried forever, and it's only a matter of time before they find themselves fighting for their lives against both the enemy they know and a new menace that has emerged from within the virtual world. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Greg Tremblay. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/104746/bk_acx0_104746_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Smoke: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1115min
Fans of the Harry Potter series and Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell are sure to be mesmerized by Dan Vyleta’s thrilling blend of historical fiction and fantasy, as three young friends scratch the surface of the grown-up world to discover startling wonders— and dangerous secrets. “Dan Vyleta writes with intricacy and imagination and skillful pacing; never once would I have considered putting his book down. In the manner of both a Dickens novel and the best young adult adventure stories (the Harry Potter series among them)...his ending, which I wouldn’t dare reveal here, is a real firecracker.” (Jennifer Senior, The New York Times) Welcome to a Victorian England unlike any other you have experienced before. Here, wicked thoughts (both harmless and hate-filled) appear in the air as telltale wisps of Smoke. Young Thomas Argyle, a son of aristocracy, has been sent to an elite boarding school. Here, he will be purged of Wickedness, for the wealthy do not Smoke. When he resists a sadistic headboy's temptations to Smoke, a much larger struggle beyond the school walls is revealed. Shortly thereafter, on a trip to London, Thomas and his best friend witness events that make them begin to question everything they have been taught about Smoke. And thus the adventure begins....You will travel by coach to a grand estate where secrets lurk in attic rooms and hidden laboratories; where young love blossoms; and where a tumultuous relationship between a mother and her children is the crucible in which powerful passions are kindled, and dangerous deeds must be snuffed out in a desperate race against time. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Allan Corduner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/004559/bk_rand_004559_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Catastrophe: Europe Goes to War 1914 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1738min
The Amazon History Book of the Year 2013 is a magisterial chronicle of the calamity that befell Europe in 1914 as the continent shifted from the glamour of the Edwardian era to the tragedy of total war. Nineteen fourteen was a year of unparalleled change. The year that diplomacy failed, imperial Europe was thrown into its first modernised warfare and white-gloved soldiers rode in their masses across pastoral landscapes into the blaze of machine guns. What followed were the costliest days of the entire war. But how had it happened? In Catastrophe: Europe Goes to War 1914, Max Hastings, best-selling author of the acclaimed All Hell Let Loose, answers at last how World War I could ever have begun. Ranging across Europe, from Paris to St. Petersberg, from Kings to corporals, Catastrophe: Europe Goes to War 1914 traces how tensions across the continent kindled into a blaze of battles - not the stalemates of later trench-warfare but battles of movement and dash where Napoleonic tactics met with weapons from a newly industrialised age. A searing analysis of the power brokering, vanity and bluff in the diplomatic maelstrom reveals who was responsible for the birth of this catastrophic world in arms. Mingling the experiences of humbler folk with the statesmen on whom their lives depended, Hastings asks: whose actions were justified? From the outbreak of war through to its terrible making and the bloody gambles in Sarajevo and Mons, Le Cateau, Marne and Tannenberg, this is the international story of World War I in its most severe and influential period. Published to coincide with its 100th Anniversary, Catastrophe: Europe Goes to War 1914 explains how and why this war, which shattered and changed the Western world for ever, was fought. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Max Hastings, Nigel Harrington. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hcuk/002209/bk_hcuk_002209_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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