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The New Sultan

*New Edition of the Leading Work on Modern Turkey* In a world of rising tensions between Russia and the United States, the Middle East and Europe, Sunnis and Shiites, Islamism and liberalism, Turkey is at the epicentre. And at the heart of Turkey is its right-wing populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Since 2002, Erdogan has consolidated his hold on domestic politics while using military and diplomatic means to solidify Turkey as a regional power. His crackdown has been brutal and consistent - scores of journalists arrested, academics officially banned from leaving the country, university deans fired and many of the highest-ranking military officers arrested. In some senses, the nefarious and failed 2016 coup has given Erdogan the licence to make good on his repeated promise to bring order and stability under a 'strongman'.Here, leading Turkish expert Soner Cagaptay will look at Erdogan's roots in Turkish history, what he believes in and how he has cemented his rule, as well as what this means for the world. The book will also unpick the 'threats' Erdogan has worked to combat - from the liberal Turks to the Gulen movement, from coup plotters to Kurdish nationalists - all of which have culminated in the crisis of modern Turkey.

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The War of the Worlds , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 397min

This is an audio-enhanced version - with music and sound effects - of one of the greatest science fiction stories of all time. The War of the Worlds is H. G. Wells' classic tale of a Martian invasion of Earth that has become one of most revered and imitated novels ever created - a book that forever cemented Wells as the "Father of Science Fiction”.Months after a series of explosions on the Martian surface, a “meteor” crashes to Earth, and an invading force emerges from an extraterrestrial cylinder.Our nameless narrator relates the horrifying tale of the slowly dawning terror that pervades the planet as the seemingly unstoppable invading force sweeps over the globe, brushing aside the resisting human force with little effort. Can the human race somehow overcome the Martian hordes and regain control of their planet? Is there any force on Earth that can overcome the invaders?The War of the Worlds stands as one of the greatest tales of the genre and a classic story from one of the leading lights of late 19th-century literature, H. G. Wells.This unabridged version includes a brief biography of the author. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Theis. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/174926/bk_acx0_174926_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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In the Shadow of the General: Modern France and the Myth of De Gaulle , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 564min

Charles De Gaulle's leadership of the French while in exile during World War II cemented his place in history. In contemporary France, he is the stuff of legend, consistently acclaimed as the nation's pre-eminent historical figure. But paradoxes abound. For one thing, his personal popularity sits oddly with his social origins and professional background. Neither the Army nor the Catholic Church is particularly well-regarded in France today, as they are seen to represent antiquated traditions and values. So why, then, do the French nonetheless identify with, celebrate, and even revere this austere and devout Catholic, who remained closely wedded to military values throughout his life? In The Shadow of the General resolves this mystery and explains how de Gaulle has come to occupy such a privileged position in the French imagination. Sudhir Hazareesingh's story of how an individual life was transformed into national myth also tells a great deal about the French collective self in the twenty-first century: its fractured memory, its aspirations to greatness, and its manifold anxieties. Indeed, alongside the tale of de Gaulle's legacy, the author unfolds a much broader narrative: The story of modern France. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alain Patry. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/011570/bk_adbl_011570_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Tattered Innocence: New Smyrna Beach Series, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 536min

A tale of passions indulged, denied, and ultimately forgiven...On the verge of bagging the two things he wants most - a sailing charter business and marrying old money - Jake Murray’s fiancée/sole crew member dumps him.Salvation comes in the form of dyslexic, basketball-toting Rachel Martin, the only one to apply for the first mate position he slapped on Craigslist. On a dead run from an affair with a married man, Rachel's salvation is shoving ocean between her and temptation.Rapid-fire dialogue and romantic tension sail Jake’s biker-chick of a boat through hurricanes, real and figurative. A cast of wannabe sailors, Rachel’s ex, Jake’s ex, a baby go along for the ride.The many-layered story weaves together disparate strands into a seamless cord. Mother and daughter look eerily alike - down to their lusts. Their symbiotic bond, forged in the blood of childbirth on the kitchen floor and cemented by their secrets, must be cracked open.A son must go home. Sin must be expunged. Tattered Innocence is for anyone who’s ever woken up sealed in a 50-gallon drum of their guilt. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jennifer Showalter. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/211632/bk_acx0_211632_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Hard Rules: A Dirty Money Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 604min

Wall Street meets the Sons of Anarchy in Hard Rules, the smoldering, scorching first audiobook in the explosively sexy new Dirty Money series from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones. How bad do you want it? The only man within the Brandon empire with a moral compass, Shane Brandon is ready to take his family’s business dealings legitimate. His reckless and ruthless brother, Derek wants to keep Brandon Enterprises cemented in lies, deceit, and corruption. But the harder Shane fights to pull the company back into the light, the darker he has to become. Then he meets Emily Stevens, a woman who not only stirs a voracious sexual need in him, but becomes the only thing anchoring him between good and evil. Emily is consumed by Shane, pushed sexually in ways she never dreamed of, falling deeper into the all-encompassing passion that is this man. She trusts him. He trusts her, but therein lies the danger. Emily has a secret, the very thing that brought her to him in the first place, and that secret that could that destroy them both. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Grace Grant, Jeremy York. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/aren/002338/bk_aren_002338_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 744min

He believed the dog was immortal. So begins Susan Orlean’s sweeping, powerfully moving story of Rin Tin Tin’s journey from orphaned puppy to movie star and international icon. From the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. Rin Tin Tin’s improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dog’s first blockbuster film and, over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. The canine hero’s legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive. At its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. But it is also a richly textured history of 20th-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society. Almost 10 years in the making, Susan Orlean’s first original book since The Orchid Thief is a tour de force of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling - the ultimate must-listen for anyone who loves great dogs or great yarns. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Susan Orlean. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/sans/005677/bk_sans_005677_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Soul of It All: My Music, My Life , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 582min

After four decades in the music industry, Michael Bolton has cemented himself as one of the most successful musicians of our time. The Soul of it All is his backstage pass into his life lived thus far - into the venues, buses, limos and hotel rooms of stardom, and finally into his home and heart. His story will go long and dive deep, not only into his self-proclaimed 'vagabond vampire' life, but also into the belly of the beast that is the music industry, with its joys, follies and torments. From a 14-year-old kid performing in dive bars to struggling to provide for his wife and kids, to finally breaking through with the Soul Provider album, Bolton has fought for and earned a life most just dream of. The Soul of it All is his life, chockful of all the incredible stories, and the star-studded cast you'd expect, including: Pavarotti, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Ray Charles and Lady Gaga. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Bolton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/twuk/000631/bk_twuk_000631_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Elon Musk: The Biography of a Modern Genius and Business Titan , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 337min

Elon Musk is undeniably a business titan. He controls massive companies like Tesla and SpaceX, and has cemented himself in history forever - but how much do you really know about the man behind it all?Inside this detailed account of Elon Musk’s life and career, you’ll learn about his childhood and schooling in South Africa, his humble beginnings on the American continent, and his first endeavors into business. From the early Zip2 and X.com which marked the beginnings of Musk’s career, to the cutting-edge SpaceX and Tesla we know him for today, you’ll discover how an obscure and unassuming idea led to the founding of SpaceX, how Tesla revolutionized electric cars, and how these companies (and Musk himself) continue to endure against all odds.But beyond the business, you’ll also have a chance to get a glimpse of the man himself - Musk’s polarizing public image, his countless hijinks, and famous sensations like the Not-A-Flamethrower and the media-rating site Pravduh. From Musk’s political and religious views to his appearance in key internet subcultures, Elon Musk: The Biography of a Modern Genius and Business Titan gives a unique and powerful insight into one of the world’s most famous men. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: John York. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/160079/bk_acx0_160079_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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American Legends: The Life of Burt Lancaster , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 78min

In the 1940s, there were few actors who personified the all-American look like Burt Lancaster, who set Hollywood ablaze quickly with performances in movies like The Killers, The Flame and the Arrow, and The Crimson Pirate. Indeed, his status as a heartthrob was cemented by 1953's From Here to Eternity, when he and Deborah Kerr shot a romantic scene on a Hawaiian beach that ensured the film's inclusion in the American Film Institute's Top 100 Romantic Films of the 20th century. As it turned out, however, that was just the first phase in a critically acclaimed career that would span over 40 years. As Lancaster grew older, he wisely veered away from the early kinds of roles he had as a leading man and branched out into more distinguished roles that were also more challenging, earning him brand new levels of acclaim. In time, he would go on to be nominated for four Academy Awards for Best Actor, including a win for Elmer Gantry (1960) when he was in his late 40s. By the time he was finished, the American Film Institute named him 19th on its list of the 50 best actors of the 20th century. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charles McKibben. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/037617/bk_acx0_037617_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Grigori Rasputin: A Life from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min

Grigori Rasputin began life as a peasant in the poorest reaches of Siberia and ended his life as the virtual second-in-command of Tsarist Russia. How did he achieve such a rapid change in fortunes? Was it through palace intrigue or magic and mind control? Or perhaps, the causes were a combination of hypnosis and hemophilia? The tsar’s son Nicholas had been born with the dreaded “royal disease” otherwise known as the blood clotting deficiency named hemophilia. The slightest cut or scrape could be life-threatening for the young boy. The self-proclaimed healer managed to convince the royal family that he was the only way that their son would stay alive. With a role this vital, there was no way that Rasputin would be dropped from the imperial payroll anytime soon. From this audiobook, you will hear about:From peasant monk to royal holy manRasputin’s miracleImmoral rumorsRasputin’s banishmentRasputin during World War IThe end of Rasputin’s reignAnd much moreThrough intrigue, divine intervention, or perhaps just the sheer force of his personality, he forever cemented his place in Russian history. Learn about the mad monk turned master minister - listen to the story of the rise and fall that comprised the life of Grigori Rasputin. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marc Zeale. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/121532/bk_acx0_121532_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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