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The Hunting of the Snark and Other Poems , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 70min
The author of the famous Alice books also wrote many poems notably in the humorous and nonsense genres. "The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in Eight Fits)", published in 1876 and possibly his best known and most accomplished verse, is presented here together with another of his longer poems, "Phantasmagoria" and "Melancholetta", "Sea Dirge", "Size and Tears", plus five poems from Alice: "Father William", "Humpty Dumpty's Song", "Jabberwocky", "The Lobster Quadrille", and "The Walrus and the Carpenter". ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Roy Macready. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/bigh/000848/bk_bigh_000848_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance and the Rise of Independent Film , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1410min
Down and Dirty Pictures chronicles the rise of independent filmmakers and of the twin engines - the Sundance Film Festival and Miramax Films - that have powered them. Peter Biskind profiles the people who took the independent movement from obscurity to the Oscars, most notably Sundance founder Robert Redford and Harvey Weinstein, who with his brother, Bob, made Miramax an indie powerhouse. Candid, penetrating and controversial, Down and Dirty Pictures is a must-read for anyone interested in the film world. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Phil Gigante. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/001471/bk_brll_001471_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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My Story: War Nurse , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 229min
Available for the first time as an audio book from the best-selling My Story series, War Nurse historically accurate and engaging story of a heroine in WWII. This is the tale of Kitty, an 18-year-old Red Cross nurse in WWII who becomes a heroine. Kitty sees at close hand the effects of war - notably the casualties of Dunkirk. The story is told through her diary, which details historically accurate events and describes the day to day life of a military hospital. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Carol Drinkwater. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sclt/000009/bk_sclt_000009_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Life of Sulla, Hörbuch, Digital, 102min
The Roman statesman Sulla had the nickname “Felix” - meaning “lucky.” Yet his accomplishments were more a matter of brute force than good fortune. He put an end to a civil war, declared himself dictator, and used his power to bring Rome back to its former value system, purging thousands of Roman enemies along the way. Plutarch’s biography of Sulla shows how one man’s use of force to obtain political power influenced many who came after him, most notably Julius Caesar. Language: English. Narrator: Andrea Giordani. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/comm/001050/bk_comm_001050_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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2 Kings (Historical) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 142min
The second book of Kings depicts Israel as a land divided, being ruled by wicked kings who lead the Israelite people only further into idolatry and sin. Throughout this period, the prophets, notably Elijah and Elisha, bring hope for repentance and reformation by performing astounding miracles and spreading the word of God. Their efforts to lead the Israelites from their stubborn and disobedient path are chronicled in 2 Kings, and once again God shows how he rewards obedience with blessings but rebellion with tragic consequences. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christopher Glyn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/mybk/000824/bk_mybk_000824_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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God's Love and Forgiveness: Evangelism, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 109min
This book by Prof. Fomum treats the way of salvation, notably: God's original purpose in the creation of man. The tragic sin of man and its consequences in time and in eternity. The unparalleled love of God manifested in the redemptive love of Christ on the cross for rebellious man. The sinner's response to God through repentance towards God and faith in Jesus Christ. The victorious new life in Christ. Listen to it and experience in a new way the love of God for you. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: William Crockett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/061765/bk_acx0_061765_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Lottery Ticket , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 14min
Considered one of the greatest short story writers of all time, Anton Chekhov heavily influenced the evolution of the modern short story. Most notably, he used a technique that would later be called "stream of consciousness", in which he eschewed the traditional story structure and simply wrote as though he was thinking aloud. Written in that same vein, "The Lottery Ticket" is a story about money, luck, and relationships. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Patrick Lawlor. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/006049/bk_blak_006049_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Christina Georgina Rossetti: The Poetry, Hörbuch, Digital, 59min
Christina Georgina Rossetti remains one of the most important poets in the British tradition, both for her own work and those she influenced, most notably Virginia Wolfe. Rossetti is praised for her willingness to explore different genres and poetic forms within her body of work. Thematically, her poems run the gamut from frustrated love, to religion, to the Gothic, and beyond. Her choice of form is equally eclectic. Here, a reading of some of her best work by David Shaw-Parker and Ghizela Rowe. Language: English. Narrator: David Shaw-Parker, Ghizela Rowe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/copy/000345/bk_copy_000345_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Rosewater and Satire: Stories of Jennifer K. Lafferty , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 142min
This entertaining and emotionally compelling anthology features the best of author/journalist Jennifer Lafferty's short fiction, from new works like the tender and profound coming-of-age novella Juliet & Mr. Rossini to popular magazine pieces such as the farcical "Unlikely Friends" and "Periwinkle 26". This collection is a mix of meaningful prose, romantic comedy, and plenty of satire, with some stories containing all of these elements, most notably: "Overseas Adoption", Juliet & Mr. Rossini, "Unlikely Friends", and "Make Believe". Also included are poignant dramedy "A Familiar Place" and wryly humorous "The Séance". ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Nathan E. Bradshaw. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/204108/bk_acx0_204108_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Portrait of a Lady (Dramatised), Hörbuch, Digital, 53min
The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who "affronts her destiny" and finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James' novels, it is set mostly in Europe, notably England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of his early phase of writing, this novel reflects James's continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. Language: English. Narrator: NBC Theater. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/slnd/000266/bk_slnd_000266_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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