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  Brown v. Board of Education: A Civil Rights Milestone and Its Troubled Legacy: Oxford University Press: Pivotal Moments in US History , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 567min

  Many people were elated when Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren delivered the decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka in May 1954, the ruling that struck down state-sponsored racial segregation in America's public schools. Thurgood Marshall, chief attorney for the black families that launched the litigation, exclaimed later, "I was so happy, I was numb." The novelist Ralph Ellison wrote, "another battle of the Civil War has been won. The rest is up to us and I'm very glad. What a wonderful world of possibilities are unfolded for the children!" Here, in a concise, compelling narrative, Bancroft Prize-winning historian James T. Patterson takes listeners through the dramatic case and its 50-year aftermath. A wide range of characters animates the story, from the little-known African-Americans who dared to challenge Jim Crow with lawsuits; to Thurgood Marshall, who later became a Justice himself; to Earl Warren, who shepherded a fractured Court to a unanimous decision. Others include segregationist politicians; Presidents Eisenhower, Johnson, and Nixon; and controversial Supreme Court justices, such as William Rehnquist and Clarence Thomas. Most Americans still see Brown as a triumph - but was it? Patterson shrewdly explores the provocative questions that still swirl around the case. Could the Court - or President Eisenhower - have done more to ensure compliance with Brown? Did the decision touch off the modern civil rights movement? How useful are court-ordered busing and affirmative action against racial segregation? To what extent has racial mixing affected the academic achievement of black children? Where, indeed, do we go from here to realize the expectations of Marshall, Ellison, and others in 1954? The Pivotal Moments in American History series seeks to unite the old and the new history, combining the insights and techniques of recent historiography with the power of traditional narrative. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Steve Anderson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/002814/bk_adbl_002814_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Cherry Blossoms in April: Yone Noguchi’s The Spirit of Japanese Art , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 145min

  This is a new edition of Yone Noguchi’s classic text, The Spirit of Japanese Art.Excerpt from the Introduction:"When I left home toward a certain Doctor’s who had promised to show me his collection of chirography and art, the unusual summer wind which had raged since midnight did not seem to calm down; the rain-laden clouds now gathered, and then parted for the torrent of sunlight to dash down. I was most cordially received by him, as I was expected; in coming under threat of the weather I had my own reasons. I always thought that summer was worse than spring for examining (more difficult to approve than deny) the objects of art, on account of our inability for concentrating our minds; the heat that calls all the shoji doors to open wide confuses the hearts of bronze Buddhas or Sesshu’s 'Daruma' or Kobo’s chirography or whatever they be, whichever way they have to turn, in the rush of light from every side; I thanked the bad weather to-day which, I am sure, I should have cursed some other day. The Doctor’s house had an almost winter-sad aspect with the shoji, even the rain-doors all shut, the soft darkness assembling at the very place it should, where the saints or goddesses revealed themselves; hanging after hanging was unrolled and rolled before me in quick succession. 'Doctor, tell me quick whose writing is that?' I loudly shouted when I came to one little bit of Japanese writing. 'That is Koyetsu’s,' he replied. 'Why, is it? It seems it is worth more than all the others put together; Doctor, I will not ask you for any more hangings to-day,' I said. And a moment later, I looked at him and exclaimed in my determined voice:'What will you say if I take it away and keep it indefinitely?''I say nothing at all, but am pleased to see how you will enjoy it,' the Doctor replied.'" ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Nicholas Vespia. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/208628/bk_acx0_208628_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Sleepy Dog: Bedtime Stories for Toddlers: Short Goodnight Stories to Help Babies and Toddlers Relax and Fall Asleep Quickly. Baby Sleep Solution for Ages 1, 2, 3 and 4. , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 209min

  Do you want to help your baby fall asleep quickly and with no stress? Then these beautiful 35 bedtime short stories are the solution!Here is an extract from the bedtime story “The Sleepy Dog Takes a Bath”:The Sleepy Dog was playing in the mud and water all day. He would bark, and he was very, very dirty.“Woof!” he would shout getting mud everywhere. “Grrrr!” he would snarl when his mommy, Mrs. Dog, would force him to have a bath.He would eat dinner with his dirty fingers and leave crumbs all over the table and footprints all over the floor. Everyone around The Sleepy Dog would get grossed out at him, but he would just go on being dirty and yucky.One day, The Sleepy Dog went home covered head to toe with sticks, leaves, tiny insects, and mud! Lots and lots of mud! Mud all the way up to his eyes!“Oh my, The Sleepy!” exclaimed Mrs. Dog. “You look like a tiny Doggy monster. Better get up and have a wash.”“But Mooooom!” The Sleepy protested, “Why do I need to take a bath when I’m just going to get dirty again?”Mrs. Dog snorted. The Sleepy needed to learn his lesson.“Fine, Sleepy Dog,” she said with her arms to her sides. “I’m going to let you see what happens to little doggies who don’t wash up.”So The Sleepy Dog had dinner that night, unwashed and stinky all the way till bedtime.“Do you want a bath now, The Sleepy?” asked Mr. Dog, looking concerned. “Nope!” The Sleepy laughed. “Woof, Woof, Woof!”The Sleepy dressed in his clean pajamas. He did not brush his teeth. He started to feel hot and itchy but he didn’t care. No bath time! Hooray!Mr. and Mrs. Dog tucked The Sleepy in bed and turned down the lights, shaking their heads at their hardheaded son. The moon rose above in the sky and The Sleepy lay in bed and tried to close his eyes. Itch. The Sleepy’s nose twitched. Scratch. Itch. Itch. Scratch. Scratch. The Sleepy Dog started scratching all over.If you want to h ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeni Brockbank. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/211525/bk_acx0_211525_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Kill Me Dead or I'll Be Back! , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 12min

  We've all heard this line before: "You better kill me dead, if you don't, I'll be back."That's exactly what Tim said to these men that were terrorizing the town he was raised in. These three brothers Dave, Tom and Jack were the most hated in the town of Hattiesfield. Somehow these brothers didn't have anything better to do like have a job. They were always drinking heavily and getting into fights with the men in town because they would flirt with their women and carry it just a little too far.One day when Tim was driving home a car pulled up right beside him and one of the men rolled down his passenger side window and said "Hey Tim do you want a race?"Tim replied "Not interested.""Are you chicken;" asked Jack, one of the passengers in Tom's car."No! Why don't you guys leave me alone!"; exclaimed Tim. The men started laughing and calling Tim chicken. Tom decided to play chicken with Tim so he slowed the car down, and got behind Tim's car, and tapped his bumper several times. Tim started driving faster, but Tom wasn't about to let up on the chase. Tim finally lost control of his vehicle and his car went off into the ditch and caught on fire. Tom pulled his car over and all three men got out of the car and pulled Tim from his burning car.Tim said "Thanks! I was almost a dead man."Jack said "Did you really think we pulled you out of your burning car to save your life. We only pulled you out because we're going to whoop your ass!?Tim replied "Why?"Dave chimed in as he took a swig of beer and said "We like terrorizing this town." Then Dave started kicking Tim in his side. Tim moaned and said "You better kill me dead or I'll be back!"Dave, Tom and Jack just laughed as they popped the tops of their beer cans and beat him severely. Before Tim passed out and finally took his last breath he said "I'll be back, mark my words." ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael A. Adashefski. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/007776/bk_acx0_007776_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Haunted Camera , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 14min

  Delbert Gray was an amateur photographer with a hunger for fame. The camera Delbert used was a cheap Kodak Instamatic. You can see why Delbert dreamed of owning a Nikon like his rich friend Michael. Michael would let his friend Delbert develop his pictures in his darkroom while he was developing his own. Delbert really envied Michael's photographs and would often close his eyes and day dream about being a famous photographer some day. Delbert was only 15 years old. He wasn't old enough to get a job like his friend Michael and bring in a big paycheck. As Michael was puffing on his cigarette in the dark room developing his film beside Delbert, Michael would often make remarks about Delbert's photographs and tell him if he wants to take pictures like him he needs to throw that cheap camera in the trash and buy one like his. Delbert replied with a lump in his throat "You know I don't have a job and my parents wouldn't even consider buying me a camera such as yours." Michael replied back saying, "You know something Delbert, either you get a good quality camera or I'm going to ask you to stop developing your photographs in my dark room. Your photographs are pathetic." Delbert answered back in a sad tone of voice, "That wasn't a very nice thing to say to your friend." "I know, but it's the truth and sometimes the truth hurts," exclaimed Michael. "Well let me tell you something Michael, I'm going to own a camera like yours someday and when I do you'll be jealous of me," said Delbert in a stern voice. Morning came and Delbert wiped the remaining tears from his cheeks. Delbert took a deep breath and said a prayer. Delbert decided instead of lying in bed all day sulking about why his friend Michael would be saying I told you so. Delbert got dressed and grabbed an apple from the kitchen and a soda headed down the road on foot in search of that special camera. As Delbert was walking around the town square he came across an ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ted Brooks. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/001451/bk_acx0_001451_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  I Wish I Had Never Been Born: Rediscovering Abraham Lincoln , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 127min

  July 21st, 1861. Bull Run, Virginia. It was a fine day for a battle. Hundreds of spectators from Washington took the day off to tag after the army. They came in buggies and on horseback, riding seven long hours in the hot Virginia sun. Mostly men, a few women, a host of politicians among them Ohio Senator Ben Wade, New York Congressman Alfred Ely, and Illinois Congressman Elihu Washburne. English war correspondent William Howard Russell reported, “The spectators were all excited, and a lady with an opera glass who was quite beside herself when an unusually heavy discharge roused the current of her blood...'that is splendid, oh my, is not that first rate? I guess we will be in Richmond to-morrow,' she exclaimed”. An officer told them, “We are whipping them good! “and a cheer went through the crowd. Later that afternoon many of the spectators were caught in the wild frenzy of Union troops stampeding their way back to Washington in a disorganized unruly retreat. For Abraham Lincoln the defeat at Bull Run meant only one thing. It was going to be a long war, with no quick end in sight. He told A. G. Riddle, “I am the President of one part of this divided country at least, but look at me! I wish I had never been born! I've a white elephant on my hands, one hard to manage. With a fire in my front and rear, having to contend with the jealousies of military commanders and not receiving that cordial cooperation and support from Congress that could reasonably be expected, with an active and formidable enemy in the field threatening the very life blood of the Government, my position is anything but a bed of roses.” I Wish I Had Never Born is a quick easy read following the life of Abraham Lincoln. You'll learn about his early days, his loves, his disappointments, his rise to power, and his assassination. And, yes, we will talk about that annoying rumor of Lincoln being gay. Say it isn't so Abe? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Richard Rieman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/018450/bk_acx0_018450_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Hello Boys...I'm Back, Hörbuch, Digital, 44min, (USK 18)

  Julia Scotti's new brand of comedy is honest, hilarious, fearless, and fierce. Drawn to comedy from the time she was a child - "almost like a religious calling" - she holds nothing back. She has been described as a "force of nature," "a cross between Sam Kinison and Mrs. Doubtfire," like a "chainsaw flying through the room." A speaker, author, and nationally headlining comedian, who happens to be transgender, Julia got her start as Rick Scotti successfully touring both the United States and Canada as an opening act for artists such as Chicago, Lou Rawls, and Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Rick Scotti enjoyed success until leaving comedy in 2000. During that hiatus Julia began her life changing transition, and settled into her new career as a teacher. In 2011, after a 10 year break from comedy, Julia returned to the stage. In 2013, she was named one of the Top Five Transgender Comedians in the country by Advocate Magazine. In 2016, at the ripe age of 63, she hit her stride on season 11 of America's Got Talent on NBC, where she earned a standing ovation from the studio audience with her honest, fearless delivery, instantly winning the hearts of viewers everywhere, and joking her way into the quarter finals. Judge Howie Mandel said "You have so much to offer; you are a joy," and a pleasantly surprised Simon Cowell exclaimed, "You genuinely made me laugh." Julia became the first transgendered woman to enter and progress to finalist in the New York Based Ladies of Laughter Competition. She has also performed at the Boston Comedy Festival, and was one of the winners of Laughlin Laugh Festival in Nevada in 2014. Appealing to fans of every generation, Julia says, "Young kids laugh at me because I'm like a crazy grandmother. Middle age people say I remind them of their grandmother and my age people say it's so true what I say." With her storytelling and rapid fire style of comedy, Julia Scotti delivers a masterful performance in i Language: English. Narrator: Julia Scotti. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/pf/roar/000193/pf_roar_000193_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Bad Business: A Bad Boy Romance Story , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 73min, (USK 18)

  “Ease up on the make-up, Brenda,” I said, turning my face away. “That’s way too much mascara.”Brenda gently turned my face back to hers. “Will you be still before you make me mess up?”“Are you sure you know what you’re doing?” I asked. I was trying to sit really still but it was hard. I wanted to see what I looked like. I never wore much make-up. I guess I never really needed it. Guys seemed to flock to me anyway without it. I hoped it would be that way this time, too.“Of course I know what I’m doing,” Brenda snapped. “I did Kari’s make-up the last time. And she wasn’t complaining.”I chuckled. “Ok. Ok. I’m sorry. I just don’t want to look like a tramp or something. And I definitely don’t want this guy getting ideas and pawing all over me.”She put the finishing touches on the mascara and stepped back to admire her handiwork. "Damn I’m good," she exclaimed, clapping her hands. "You look hot, mama.""Great,” I said with a frown. Just what I didn’t need. “Can I look now?”Brenda turned the chair so that I was facing the mirror. I barely recognized myself. Wow. I was...hot! “Whatcha think...?”I slowly reached up and touched my cheek, careful not to ruin her hard work. “I like it,” I said softly. “But I can’t go out looking like this. I’m just trying to get the mark to notice me. That’s all.”She grinned. “Oh he’s going to notice you alright.”I grimaced. “I don’t need that kind of attention. I just need to get close enough to get the intel we need to bring him down. I’m not interested in attracting him.”Brenda closed up her make-up kit. “Whatever it takes to get inside,” she said. Her gaze dropped to the manila envelope on the table in front of me and she picked it up. “Damn. He’s hot!” She whistled softly as she scanned his picture. “Dang. I almost wish I’d signed up for the job.”I took the folder from her and scanned the picture of the mark. He was....Warning: This audiob ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Theresa Stephens. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/105602/bk_acx0_105602_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Fat Cat Lotto Method: Teaches You How You Could Win $1,000,000.00 or More on the Lottery Using Both the Law of Averages & the Law of Attraction! , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 47min

  Attention: One of my listeners wrote me to state she won a "significantly large sum of money" using this system. When I queried exactly how much to use as a reference, she said in her next email her lawyer advised her not to state the exact amount for her anonymity! She then exclaimed it works and then reiterated it was a very large sum of money! She thanked me, and that was just one example! I'm sure there are others quietly winning as well! Individual results vary person to person; results are not typical! You will see how with just a few numbers you will go on to creating a plan of action; now is the time to claim your spot, for you see the lottery is losing combinations and won't repeat any number of combinations that already hit jackpots for years; it could require 99-plus years to reacquire the same jackpot set of numbers! The Fat Cat Lotto Method could show you a way to make the right choices, now, to secure the numbers you need.Try the system that has hundreds of copies (and counting) in circulation. It's taking the lottery by storm as my other systems are as well. Please do not hesitate! This is the simplest method to understand and offers a real method for gathering better combinations as well as a glimpse behind the law of attraction and the law of averages in effect eliminating the need for playing bad number sets all together! Get a system that works for all major lotteries around the world! Get it now before it's gone for good! Excerpt: That grab you? Well sit right down and listen to the following audiobook and then re-listen to it! It's a study in the simplest form of playing that has every person in mind. You are that special person that saw value in a book. This book. Now before you say, "Just tell me how you are going to show me how to win," remember the lottery is a game and is for entertainment purposes.... I would be out of my mind to try and state anything to the contrary. Like the lottery I ha ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Hadi Hajjar. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/215462/bk_acx0_215462_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Rough Sex With My Lonely Sister (eBook, ePUB)

  My 19-year-old sister, Emily, was lonely. All alone after her husband was called up, I knew I had to do something. She was moping around her house, laying in bed all day and feeling bad. So, I did what every big brother would do: Moved in. I packed my bags and showed up unannounced at her cabin and invited myself in. Then I found out why she was so lonely… And set about to - roughly - change that. Excerpt: Ever since Edgar, my brother-in-law, had enlisted in the Army and went off to serve his patriotic duty, my sister, Emily, had been having a terrible time of it. She lived way out in a cabin near a lake in the woods and even though it was her dream home, she was extremely morose and depressed. Most days - from what mom told me - she didn't even want to get out of bed. I knew she missed him, but there was more to it than that. After hearing that she'd spent another full day laying on the couch, watching Netflix and drinking tea, I'd had enough. Emily was a stunningly beautiful woman. Long, silky black hair, green eyes, powerful volleyball legs and nice breasts, she was a looker in every sense of the word. They'd married young. She'd just been 18 and now - a year later - she was back to being alone. I was going to change that. Packing my bags, I told mom I was moving in with her - to help her cope, I explained. Yeah, I was going to help her cope all right. "What?" She cried out as she stood at the front porch nearly naked in only a see-through bra and panty set. Rain was pouring down and I was a soaked rat. "I said I'm moving in. At least until Ed gets back." I said and tired of standing in the fucking rain, I pushed my way inside. I knew she had a tiny place. It had just the one bedroom and a living room/kitchen combo, but I didn't care. I couldn't stand to see my baby sister moping about the house all day. Someone needed to cheer her up and take care of her - and I was going to be that someone. "Steve! You're dripping water all over the house!" She sighed, exasperated. "Tough!" I exclaimed and set down my bags by the fold-out couch. "Ugh!" She balled her fists and rolled her eyes. "Fine! Let me get something decent to wear."

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