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    The Second Sino-Japanese War: The History and Legacy of the Deadly Conflict That Lasted Through the End of World War II , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 117min
    Though both nations modernized and China far outweighed Japan in terms of men and materiel potential, the island nation handily won its first modern war. The conflict resulted in Japan’s short-term gains in the wake of victory and the long-term disaster for both sides’ new roles in Asia, for with the end of Chinese dominance in East Asia came a new era for the region as a whole, an era whose consequences and horrors would not be fully realized for several more decades.Though scarcely mentioned in the world of early 21st-century politics, Manchuria represented a key region of Asia during the first half of the 20th century. Once the heartland of the fierce Manchu empire, this Northeastern Chinese region's rich natural resources made it a prize for nations in the process of entering the modern age, and three ambitious nations in the midst of such a transformation lay close enough to Manchuria to attempt to claim it: Japan, Russia, and China. For countries attempting to shake off their feudal past and enter a dynamic era of industrialization, Manchuria's resources presented an irresistible lure. With immense natural resources coupled to economic activity more concentrated than elsewhere in China, this region, abutting Mongolia, Korea, the Yellow Sea, and the Great Wall, “[A]ccounted for 90 percent of China’s oil, 70 percent of its iron, 55 percent of its gold, and 33 percent of its trade. If Shanghai remained China’s commercial center, by 1931 Manchuria had become its industrial center.” (Paine, 2012, 15). Thus, it’s not altogether surprising that Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931 resulted from a long, complex chain of historical events stretching back to the late 19th century. Approximately 380,000 square miles in extent, or 1.4 times the size of the American state of Texas, Manchuria came into Imperial Russia's possession in 1900 due to the “Boxer Rebellion” in China, but the Russians held it only briefly; their defeat in the Russo-Japanese War sh ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Colin Fluxman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/127150/bk_acx0_127150_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Edge of Deceit , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 668min
    Follow along in this much anticipated conclusion to the Dystance series.Winter and Cedar have been thrust to the front amidst the chaos of a war much bigger than they could have ever realized. Old and new friends alike help them in their quest to preserve Earth and her way of life. An unlikely encounter threatens to unravel everything they thought they knew.Can humans finally prevail in a war that has lasted untold centuries, or will they become a footnote in the history of the universe? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sean Runnette. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/028902/bk_adbl_028902_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Great War: 1914-1918 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 98min
    It lasted four-and-a-half years, left cities, towns and vast tracts of land as blasted wildernesses, and cost the lives of 16 million people. Packed with fascinating detail, this publication presents a penetrating portrait of World War I. It sets the scene by examining the seismic train of events that led to war, charts its progress through key battles, and concludes by examining how the post-war punishments meted out to Germany set the world on course for the next global conflict. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alan Sisto. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/054731/bk_acx0_054731_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    One Week with Her (Ex) Stepbrother: Eden Manor, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 134min
    When her father got remarried 14 years ago, Zach first entered Missy's life. The marriage only lasted a year, but her ex-stepbrother kept hanging around. Now Zach works with her in her father's landscaping business, and he's sweeter, funnier, and sexier than ever. And Missy can't help but wonder if it's wrong to think about him in a different way. He was only her stepbrother for a year, after all, and now he's acting like he wants to be a lot more. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Angela Dawe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/070103/bk_acx0_070103_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    28 Summers
    This sweeping love story is Hilderbrand's best ever - New York TimesTheir secret love affair has lasted for decades - but will it last one more summer?For the last twenty-eight summers, Mallory and Jake have met to rekindle the passionate love affair they began all those years ago. Each married to someone else, with busy lives and happy families, they've managed to keep their secret, and to keep their love alive. But nothing is forever and when Mallory receives a diagnosis that puts her future in doubt, they must face the possibility that their twenty-eighth summer together also be their last.Further praise for 28 SUMMERS:'This poignant novel's blend of nostalgia, romance and escapism is so quintessentially summery you'll expect sand to spill from its pages' - Mail on Sunday'Captivating and bittersweet' - People'Elin Hilderbrand is the godmother of beach reads for a reason' - Good Housekeeping'Hilderbrand sets the gold standard in escapist fiction' - Kirkus'Less a story about a secretive affair and more a tale of sweet nostalgia and fate, this title will be popular with a wide audience' - Library Journal
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    Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking (eBook, ePUB)
    'I FELT RECOGNISED ON EVERY PAGE, LEARNT SO MANY NEW THINGS, AND LAUGHED SO HARD I CHOKED ON MY WATER. READ THIS!!!' NAOISE DOLAN, AUTHOR OF EXCITING TIMESObsessive was, still is, my natural state, and I never wondered why. I didn't mind, didn't know that other people could feel at peace. I always felt like a raw nerve, but then, I thought that everyone did. Writer and journalist Marianne Eloise was born obsessive. What that means changes day to day, depending on what her brain latches onto: fixations with certain topics, intrusive violent thoughts, looping phrases. Some obsessions have lasted a lifetime, while others will be intense but only last a week or two.Obsessive, Intrusive, Magical Thinking is a culmination of a life spend obsessing, offering a glimpse into Marianne's brain, but also an insight into the lives of others like her. From death to Medusa, to Disneyland to fire, to LA to her dog, the essays explore the intersection of neurodivergence, fixation and disorder, telling the story of one life underpinned and ultimately made whole by obsession.
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    Meet Emily : The Emily Series, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 288min
    When Emily Parker returns to her hometown after several years, she's reminded of the rolling hills and captivating quiet, the fond memories of growing up and one lost love. Years of relationships falling short behind her, she's finally happy on her own. So why, when she makes the turn into her hometown does she think of that one boy, that one relationship that only lasted the span of a summer but stayed on her mind over the years? Why have all other relationships paled in comparison? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rebecca Nance. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/115587/bk_acx0_115587_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Bob Hope Show: First Pepsodent Show, Hörbuch, Digital, 29min
    This episode, which aired on September 27, 1938, marked the NBC Radio debut of The Pepsodent Show Starring Bob Hope. Hope's legendary broadcasts from military bases around the world helped boost American morale during the dark days of World War II. His theme song, "Thanks for the Memories", became a familiar Tuesday-night ritual for millions of listeners. Hope's radio career lasted well into the mid-1950s. By then, he had become a major movie and television star. He died on July 29, 2003, at the age of 100. Language: English. Narrator: Bob Hope. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/radi/000340/rt_radi_000340_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Numerology: Numerology for Beginners, and How to Use Numerology and Numbers for Success in Your Relationships, Career, Dreams, and Goals! , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 48min
    Numerology harnesses the power of numbers and gives specific dates, names, and events numerical values. You're about to discover how numerology works, and why it has lasted so long throughout so many different cultures around the world. By giving things a numerical value, numerology can be used to explain and predict events, show your strengths and weaknesses, and even give some insight into the future! This audiobook will serve as a complete guide to understanding numerology and will leave you with the ability to use numerology to enhance your life! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charles King. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/105689/bk_acx0_105689_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Message on Neutrality, Hörbuch, Digital, 5min
    With this 1914 address, President Woodrow Wilson declared his intentions for the US to remain neutral in World War I. “Every man who really loves America will act and speak in the true spirit of neutrality,” he said, “which is the spirit of impartiality and fairness and friendliness to all concerned.”  This platform secured Wilson’s re-election in 1916, but it only lasted until 1917. When Germany restarted unrestricted submarine warfare against US vessels, Wilson would retract his sentiment and lead Congress to vote in favor of war.   Language: English. Narrator: George Keller. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/comm/001054/bk_comm_001054_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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