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The Defender: How the Legendary Black Newspaper Changed America; from the Age of the Pullman Porters to the Age of Obama , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1328min
Giving voice to the voiceless, the Chicago Defender condemned Jim Crow, catalyzed the Great Migration, and focused the electoral power of black America. Robert S. Abbott founded the Defender in 1905, smuggled hundreds of thousands of copies into the most isolated communities in the segregated South, and was dubbed a "Modern Moses", becoming one of the first black millionaires in the process. His successor wielded the newspaper's clout to elect mayors and presidents, including Harry S. Truman and John F. Kennedy, who would have lost in 1960 if not for the Defender's support. Along the way, its pages were filled with columns by legends like Ida B. Wells, Langston Hughes, and Martin Luther King Jr. Drawing on dozens of interviews and extensive archival research, Ethan Michaeli constructs a revelatory narrative of race in America from the age of Teddy Roosevelt to the age of Barack Obama, and brings to life the reporters who braved lynch mobs and policemen's clubs to do their jobs. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Hughes. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/008967/bk_blak_008967_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Not a Scientist: How Politicians Mistake, Misrepresent and Utterly Mangle Science , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 398min
An eye-opening tour of the political tricks that subvert scientific progress. In 1980, Ronald Reagan created one of the dumbest talking points of all time: "I'm not a scientist, but..." Since then, politicians have repeatedly committed egregious transgressions against scientific knowledge prefaced by this seemingly innocuous phrase. Yet, as science journalist Dave Levitan reveals, that line is just the tip of the melting iceberg when it comes to rhetorical tools wielded to attack scientific findings that don't cooperate with political agendas. Just listen to Mike Huckabee dismiss climate change as "a sunburn", Donald Trump suggest that vaccines cause autism, or Todd Akin's infamous invention of "legitimate rape". With a taxonomer's eye, Levitan captures and categorizes these deceptions by chapter, assigning delightful names like "The Butter-Up and Undercut", "The Literal Nitpick", "The Straight-Up Fabrication", and many more. His sharp-elbowed humor dismantles our leaders' deceptive arguments while illuminating the real science behind the worst soundbites from our elected non-scientists. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Pariseau. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/029549/bk_adbl_029549_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Florence Nightingale: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 68min
Florence Nightingale is usually thought of for her work in the Crimean War, where, as the “Lady with the Lamp”, she tirelessly nursed wounded soldiers at all hours of the night and day. But while these two years were a significant part of her life, she was also much more. She was a daughter and sister who consternated her family by refusing to accept the role Victorian society assigned her. Later, she completed groundbreaking work in the fields of public health and statistics and wielded her vast influence to affect important reforms. Inside, you will hear about:Nursing dolls and dogsLeading a double lifeTravel and depressionHeading to the Crimean WarMore than the Lady with the LampFinal years and deathAnd much more!Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing, and her ideas continue to resound in the field of healthcare even today. Though she certainly had faults, her life is a fascinating story of courage and determination. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Nelson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/121363/bk_acx0_121363_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Churchill: The Power of Words , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1111min
Winston Churchill understood and wielded the power of words throughout his six decades in the public eye. His wartime writings and speeches revealed both his vision for the future and his own personal feelings, fascinating generation after generation with their powerful style and thoughtful reflection. In this book Churchill's official biographer, Martin Gilbert, has skilfully selected 200 extracts from his entire oeuvre of books, articles and speeches that reflect his life story, career and philosophy. From intimate memories of his childhood to his contributions to half a century of debates on war and social policy, we see how Churchill used words for different purposes: to argue for moral causes; to advocate action in the national and international spheres; and to tell of his own struggles, setbacks and achievements. Martin Gilbert's informed choice of extracts and his illuminating explanations linking them together create a compelling biography of Churchill as recounted in the great man's own inimitable words. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Fraser Wilson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/030953/bk_adbl_030953_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Memories of Chronosalis , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 459min
It's one thing to read about heroes saving worlds in far-off galaxies, but to become one is an entirely different story. Sixteen-year-old Amber Oak wanted nothing more than to stay in her own world of music and solitude. But the inhabitants of Galaseya, a Utopian planet rooted in the past, had other ideas in mind. According to them, only she wielded the power to stop the dark forces threatening their home. At first, Amber sympathized with the planet but saw no reason to involve herself in the affairs of something outside her world. But the stakes have risen when she discovers Galaseya is not only the world that has been invading her dreams, but also the place from where her estranged family originated. With this new knowledge, questions began to surface and secrets of Amber's life come to light, causing her to second-guess everything she knows. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elaine J. Sepani. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/139474/bk_acx0_139474_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Unstoppable: Transforming Your Mindset to Create Change, Accelerate Results, and Be the Best at What You Do , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 369min
This book is designed to help you rise to the challenge and become the game changer your organization needs. Candid insights from dozens of coaches, managers, CEOs, journalists, entrepreneurs, and other elite performers reveal the qualities that make some people stand out, and the underlying theme is mindset. While talent is a great head start, it is merely potential. Undeveloped and erratically-wielded talent holds little value for an organization. The key to high performance is an intentionally cultivated mindset of success, backed by the bold action it takes to make things happen every day. This book delves deep into the elite performance paradigm to help you work at the highest levels. The performance spectrum is not about classifying your coworkers; it's about self-assessment, self-reflection, and self-improvement. Everyone has star quality, even if it is buried deep inside. Unstoppable helps you uncover your potential, and upgrade your performance to become the best. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dave Anderson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/high/001425/bk_high_001425_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The IndiGo Story: Inside the Upstart that Redefined Indian Aviation , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 371min
The IndiGo Story is a fascinating analysis of the manner in which an unknown entity entered the perilous Indian sky and became its undisputed leader both in terms of market share and profitability. Lucidly written and sharply argued, this book highlights the company’s formative years as a fearless start-up and its evolution into one of India’s most game-changing, profitable brands. Going into great detail and with a deep understanding of the airline industry, the author uncovers little-known facts about how the airline displaced old players and new competitors and proved the doomsday predictors wrong in double-quick time. So what was the magic IndiGo wielded? What was the secret mantra of their success? How did they get it right when most failed or struggled? Uncover all this and much more in this captivating book.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Radhakrishnan Iyer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/051691/bk_adbl_051691_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Ravine of Blood and Shadow: Soldier, Outlaw, Hero, King: Annals of the Nameless Dwarf, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 505min
Fantasy Faction semifinalist for the SPFBO 2018A babe is born in the shadows of the ravine city, a child who will end the self-imposed exile of the dwarves and usher in a new age of glory.Years later, Ravine Guard Carnac Thayn discovers a break-in at the Scriptorium. A dwarf has been murdered and a book stolen, but the ruling council do nothing.Then, when Carn is called to investigate thuds and crashes from the mines, old horror rises from the deep, and the city is threatened with slaughter.Rumors begin to circulate about a mythical axe said to be lost below the earth, an axe wielded by the dwarf lords of old that might just be the last hope of a race marked to die.But deception is rife, and unseen forces manipulate all paths to the future.It is a pivotal moment for the dwarves, and Carn must make a choice that will either save or damn his people.Blood will flow in rivers through the ravine. Friends will become foes. A name will be forgotten.And a hero will rise. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Carnes. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/168705/bk_acx0_168705_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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God's Pretenders: Incredible True Stories of Magic and Alchemy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 78min
Harry Potter has nothing on these real wizards and alchemists who wielded God-like magical powers and performed the most amazing magical spells. These amazing magicians, wizards, and warlocks could: Change the weather Heal the sick Raise the dead Turn lead into gold Be in two places at once Make fire with their will power Levitate Live forever and never age The book contains chapters on the following magicians: Apollonius of Tyana - Wizard, Wanderer & Sage Simon Magus - The Pretender Messiah Michael Scot - The Great Scottish Wizard Nicholas Flamel and the Book of Abraham the Jew Paracelsus and the Beginnings of Science Henry Cornelius Agrippa - The Occult Philosopher John Dee & Edward Kelly - Elizabethan Magical Adventurers Sir Francis Bacon / St. Germain - Royal Adept? Sir Isaac Newton - Scientist and Secret Alchemist Eliphas Levi - Founder of Modern Magic Austin Osman Spare - Artist and Dark Magician Frantisek Bardon - The Czech Master Magician The Ordinary Magician - A Modern Tale of Magick Listen now to learn about the amazing lives of real magicians and discover that fact is indeed often stranger than fiction.... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Lorraine Ansell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/054099/bk_acx0_054099_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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This Sceptred Isle: The Dynasties: The Complete BBC Collection, Hörbuch, Digital, 714min
The Sceptred Isle provided the definitive radio account of the British nation, from 55BC to the end of the 20th century. Now its attention turns towards the incredibly powerful families which have wielded power behind the scenes for the past 1,000 years. The Dynasties relates how the loyalties of this privileged elite, many of whom are older than the monarchy itself, were tested and rewarded; it also uncovers a multitude of murderous plots, bloody battles, adulteries, intrigues and shocking executions. The first volume examines three powerful houses: The Godwines, the north-dwelling Percys and the royalist Despensers. Volume two looks at the Mortimers, the Berkeleys and a triumvirate of warring Irish dysnasties: the Macmurroughs, the Fitzgeralds and the O'Neills. The third volume investigates the Churchills, the Cecils and the Scottish Dalrymples. In the fourth volume the Cavendishes appear, along with the Comptons and the Russells. In the fifth and final volume, the families examined include the Carringtons, the Waldegraves and the Norfolks. There is also a look at the families who today continue the tradition of dynastical power at the highest levels. Language: English. Narrator: Anna Massey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rhuk/002908/bk_rhuk_002908_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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