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    The Drop: A Slough House Novella , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 121min
    A Slough House novella from the 'John le Carré of our generation'.Old spooks carry the memory of tradecraft in their bones, and when Solomon Dortmund sees an envelope being passed from one pair of hands to another in a Marylebone café, he knows he's witnessed more than an innocent encounter. But in relaying his suspicions to John Bachelor, who babysits retired spies like Solly, he sets in train events which will alter lives. Bachelor himself, a hair's breadth away from sleeping in his car, is clawing his way back to stability; Hannah Weiss, the double agent whose recruitment was his only success, is starting to enjoy the secrets and lies her role demands; and Lech Wicinski, an Intelligence Service analyst, finds that a simple favour for an old acquaintance might derail his career. Meanwhile, Lady Di Taverner is trying to keep the Service on an even keel, and if that means throwing the odd crew member overboard, well: collateral damage is her specialty.A drop, in spook parlance, is the passing on of secret information.It's also what happens just before you hit the ground. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sean Barrett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hodd/001951/bk_hodd_001951_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Bad Luck: A Zack Walker Mystery, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 674min
    Zack Walker, the most unlikely of detectives, faces a new mystery to unravel in this brilliantly funny crime thriller from best-selling author Linwood Barclay. Newspaper writer, family man and reluctant hero Zack Walker has stumbled onto some dicey stories before but nothing like what he's about to uncover when a mutilated corpse is found at his father's lakeside fishing camp. As always, Zack fears the worst. And this time his paranoid worldview is dead on. While the locals attribute the death to a bear attack, Zack suspects something far more ominous - a predator whose weapons include arson, assault, and enough wacko beliefs to fuel a dozen hate groups. Then another body is discovered, and a large supply of fertilizer goes missing, evoking memories of the Oklahoma City bombing. But it's when he learns that his neighbour is a classic Lone Wolf - FBI parlance for a solo fanatic hell-bent on using high body counts to make political statements - that Zack realizes the idyllic town of his childhood is under siege. The fuse is lit to a catastrophe of unimaginable terror. And with time running out, Zack must face off with a madman. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Hope. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/orio/001162/bk_orio_001162_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Better Than Great: A Plenitudinous Compendium of Wallopingly Fresh Superlatives , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 386min
    A veritable "TKO of terminology", Better Than Great is the essential guide for describing the extraordinary - the must-have reference for anyone wishing to rise above tired superlatives. Deft praise encourages others to feel as we do, share our enthusiasms. It rewards deserving objects of admiration. It persuades people to take certain actions. It sells things. Sadly, in this "age of awesome", our words and phrases of acclaim are exhausted, all but impotent. Even so, we find ourselves defaulting to such habitual choices as "good", "great", and "terrific", or stock synonyms that tumble out of a thesaurus - "superb", "marvelous", "outstanding", and the like. The piling on of intensifiers such as "totally" only makes matters worse, while negative modifiers ("incredible", "unreal") render our common parlance nearly tragic. Until now. Not to mince words, wunderkind of word-wonks Arthur Plotnik is proffering a well-knit wellspring of worthy and wondrous words to rescue our worn-down usage. Plotnik is both hella AND hecka up to the task of rescuing the English superlative, offering readers the chance never to be at a loss for words of praise and acclamation! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Richard Waterhouse. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbca/001048/bk_bbca_001048_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Crusades: A History from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 57min
    Much has been written and much has been omitted when it comes to the Crusades, especially in modern parlance. Many talking heads in recent times have conjured up the specter of the Crusades as if it should be a source of great shame and disgust for Western civilization. And with even President Obama drawing odd parallels in light of the beheadings of ISIS, many are wondering once again what all of this "Crusades talk" is all about. Inside you will hear about.... "Backing Up Byzantium" "All-Out Holy War" "The Kingdom of Heaven" "The King’s Crusade" "The Self-Defeating Crusade" "The Final Crusades" "The Post-Crusade World" The Crusades took place over 1,000 years ago, and yet we currently live in a modern-day world of unspeakable terror. Islamic extremists are disrupting the entire planet, murdering, raping, and enslaving everyone they encounter. Committing brutalities on a scale that rivals some of the worst abuses of the dark ages, and yet people still point to the Crusades as if it is supposed to mean something. Ok, that’s fine. If detractors wish to point their finger and call out history, let’s find the truth, and let’s find out what really happened. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jimmy Kieffer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/105206/bk_acx0_105206_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Under Milk Wood (Dramatised), Hörbuch, Digital, 87min
    Richard Burton’s voice has been digitally remastered and seamlessly mixed with an all-Welsh cast to create a magical, fresh visit to the unique but universally recognisable world of Llareggub. Richard Burton’s inimitable narration as the Narrator in the BBC’s 1963 recording of Under Milk Wood was hugely acclaimed. In this 2003 production, the famous radio play has been given a fresh lease of life. Burton’s unforgettable performance joins a celebrated all-Welsh cast in a highly acclaimed dramatisation of this classic ‘play for voices’. Touching, eerie and very funny, the play tells the story of a day in the life of the inhabitants of a small Welsh seaside town, their dreams and routines, their loves and regrets, their hopes and fears. With characters and phrases that have entered common parlance, the play opens with ‘To begin at the beginning’ and features such much-loved characters as No Good Boyo, Lilly Smalls, Polly Garter, Organ Morgan, and Captain Cat. Among the all-Welsh cast are Siân Phillips, Matthew Rhys and Glyn Houston, as well as a special guest appearance by John Humphrys. With an entrancing new musical score by John Hardy, this production is set to become the classic version of a spellbinding play. Language: English. Narrator: Richard Burton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bbcw/003757/bk_bbcw_003757_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Belle Boyd and Mata Hari: The Controversial Lives and Legacies of History's Most Famous Women Spies , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 162min
    Americans have long been fascinated by the Civil War, marveling at the size of the battles, the leadership of the generals, and the courage of the soldiers. Since the war's start over 150 years ago, the events have been subjected to endless debate among historians and the generals themselves. The Civil War was the deadliest conflict in American history, and had the two sides realized it would take four years and inflict over a million casualties, it might not have been fought. Since it did, however, historians and history buffs alike have been studying and analyzing the people and places that shaped the course of the conflict ever since. Much about the war remains controversial over 150 years later, and that includes the extent and nature of the spying that took place on both sides. Thus, it is only fitting that the war's most famous spy, the Confederate sympathizer Isabella Maria Boyd, is one of those people in American history who is as much myth as reality. Part of this is because she lived in an era that is still heavily imbued with a sense of nostalgia and myth, but her own personality is also heavily to blame, for she was what might in modern parlance be called a drama queen; since she was known for serial exaggerations in her work, historians are still trying to separate fact from fiction when it comes to her exploits. In the same vein, there was the matter of the people she surrounded herself with, many of whom needed a mythical figure to attach their last fading hopes for a Confederate victory to. They found such a person in Belle Boyd. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Scott Clem. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/075044/bk_acx0_075044_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Olivia: My Life of Exile in Kalaupapa , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 376min
    Olivia: My Life of Exile in Kalaupapa, is a memoir by Hawaii's celebrated leprosy activist Olivia Robello Breitha (1916-2006). The Estate of Olivia Breitha is very pleased to now offer this audiobook version as a richly textured companion piece to the printed work. Olivia's memoir chronicles her personal and medical history from the age of 18, when she was first diagnosed with leprosy in 1930s Honolulu. Olivia reveals herself as she never felt she could about her more than seven decades of life as Hawai'i Department of Health parolee #3306. She writes with passion of her struggles and, by extension, the struggles of thousands of others, against centuries of stigma and fear. Like them she was the target of cruelty, disdain, and scorned as "lepers". Olivia realized that this hurtful word, like so many others, may never completely disappear from use. She also knew that it is extremely important to understand and expose the historical attitudes that have caused labels like this to be accepted in common parlance for far too long. Olivia has been gone from here since September 28, 2006. Her lifelong struggle with authority is over. But her mission to restore the rights of people suffering from this long-misunderstood condition continues. She was a complex woman who lived the life that was dealt to her, all 90 years of it. Through her thoughts and words, and the powerful narration of voice actor Deanna Espinas, you will discover how Olivia Robello Breitha met every challenge head on, the small and the immense. Instead of destroying her they transformed this child of Portuguese immigrants into the powerfully eloquent social activist she was always meant to be. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Deanna Espinas. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/075623/bk_acx0_075623_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    99 Financial Terms Every Beginner, Entrepreneur & Business Should Know: The Simple Guide to Financial Literacy, Financial Intelligence & Independence, Financial Freedom & Peace. , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 429min
    The Simple Guide to Economic Well-Being and Financial Freedom Whenever you hear someone speak personal finance, do you feel like you’re learning a foreign language? Do you feel lost when reading or hearing financial terminology from your bank, insurance, investment agent, or the IRS? You’re not alone! If you cannot comprehend basic financial concepts, such as interest compounding and financial risk diversification, you're paying higher transaction fees, you pile up unmanageable debts, and you also end up paying higher interest on loans. Improve your financial literacy with this down-to-earth financial book. It's helpful for adults and teens as well. This practical financial guide helps you with:Financial planning, and regulationsInvesting, banking, and economicsHome buying, selling, and mortgageFinancial statements, and credit reportsPortfolio, assets, and liabilitiesBitcoin and crypto-currencies Your path to financial freedom and financial intelligence.Financial education is the single biggest skill that can ensure economic well-being and financial peace. In modern parlance, it is known as financial literacy. It is a combination of financial awareness, knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve individual financial well-being. If you have a grasp of financial principles, you are able to better understand and negotiate the financial landscape and avoid financial pitfalls. It was written with an emphasis to quickly grasp the context without using jargon. Every financial term is explained in detail, with clear and concise article style description and practical examples. Make better financial decisions - start today!In order to become savvy about your own finances, you need to understand a few useful financial definitions. This compilation of financial terms ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Bahl. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/152211/bk_acx0_152211_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Herding Hemingway's Cats: Understanding How Our Genes Work , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 519min
    The language of genes has become common parlance. We know they make your eyes blue, your hair curly, or your nose straight. The media tells us that our genes control the risk of cancer, heart disease, alcoholism, or Alzheimer's. The cost of DNA sequencing has plummeted from billions of dollars to a few hundred, and gene-based advances in medicine hold huge promise. So we've all heard of genes, but how do they actually work? According to legend, Ernest Hemingway was once given a six-toed cat by an old sea captain, and her distinctive descendants still roam the writer's Florida estate today. Scientists now know that the fault driving this profusion of digits lies in a tiny genetic control switch, miles away (in molecular terms) from the gene that "makes" toes. And it's the same mistake that gives rise to multi-toed humans too. There are 2.2 meters of DNA inside every one of your cells, encoding roughly 20,000 genes. These are the "recipes" that tell our cells how to make the building blocks of life, along with myriad control switches ensuring they're turned on and off at the right time and in the right place. But rather than a static string of genetic code, this is a dynamic, writhing biological library. And figuring out how it all works - how your genes make you, you - is a major challenge for researchers around the world. Drawing on stories ranging from six-toed cats and stickleback hips to wobbly worms and zombie genes, geneticist Kat Arney explores the how our genes work, creating a companion to the book of life itself. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kat Arney. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/026241/bk_adbl_026241_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Options Trading and Day Trading for Beginners: Simple Strategies to Make Your Own Business Grow, Make Profit, Invest and Generate a Continuous Cash Flow from Your Own Home , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 600min
    Are you like me who wants to make their finances boom and become financially free? Are you inclined to dive into trading, but not sure whether you should or not? Do you want to learn more about it? Then, hop on and learn about options and day trading because this will completely change your perspective. Join me, and I will teach you the ins and outs of options and day trading!Day trading, or intraday trading in market parlance, involves the purchase and sale of any particular security in the financial markets within the same trading day. While investors buy a security for many years - even decades - for a day trader, the window between buying and selling is within the same trading session, and sometimes within a few minutes.  Options can earn you serious profits when you invest in relatively small amounts of money, compared to buying shares directly. Instead of buying shares, you will learn how to spread your money and invest it in options. While the profit margins are astronomical, there are certain risks involved. Fortunately, this book will teach you about the risks and how you can possibly avoid them. This audiobook covers the following topics:Information on day trading and options trading and all their secretsInsights on the day trading fundamentals and different types of options tradingThe advantages and disadvantages of choosing day and options tradingVarious techniques and strategies on dealing with day and options tradingHow to find stocks for tradesInsights on how to analyze stock chartsHow to understand volatility and money managementHow to minimize risksCandlesticksMomentum trading and penny stock tradingTips on how to be successful and avoid mistakesAnd so much more!When you are ready to earn a good return on your investment, make sure to check out this guidebook to help you get started and help you with yo ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joe Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/213509/bk_acx0_213509_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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