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  For One Night Only: The Civil War, the Brothers Booth and Shakespeare in Central Park , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 27min

  Three sons of the London-born actor Junius Brutus Booth followed in their father’s footsteps and became eminent tragedians of the 19th-century American stage, bringing the drama of William Shakespeare to audiences across the country and helping to secure the Bard’s legacy for generations to come. Junius, Jr., “June” among the family, was the eldest and namesake who sought his fame and fortune out west, eventually becoming a successful actor and theater manager in Gold Rush-era San Francisco. Edwin, with his brooding good looks, gift of voice and naturalistic acting style, trod the boards as far as Australia before settling in New York. The youngest, John Wilkes, epitomized the contemporary matinee idol. Handsome, ambitious, possessed of raw natural talent but erratic and undisciplined both on stage and off, he established his reputation in Richmond before setting his sights on Washington, D.C. When the brothers Booth gathered in New York during the fall of 1864 to stage a benefit production of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, the quintessential tragedy of political assassination and its aftermath, it was their first professional appearance together. Political assassination and its aftermath assured it would be their last. Given their family dynamics and the ongoing Civil War, it was nothing short of a theatrical miracle that the production came off at all. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christopher Lee Philips. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/109851/bk_acx0_109851_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Scarpia , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 762min

  Man is a delicate mechanism...he can easily be set off course. It is the late 18th century, and a young Sicilian nobleman, Vitellio Scarpia, finds himself penniless and in disgrace on the streets of Rome. After leaving his home to pursue a military career, his impulsive and undisciplined nature has led to his expulsion from Spanish royal guard, and he must now seek his fortune in Italy - a fortune inseparably bound up with the ruler of the Eternal City, the Pope. Scarpia enrolls in the papal army and becomes the lover of an alluring countess who introduces him into Roman society, with its blend of religiosity, sophistication, and intrigue. Half enthralled, half appalled, Scarpia enjoys the life of the decadent city, learning in due course that as an unsophisticated provincial he is no match for the worldliness of Rome. Patronized by a powerful cardinal, Scarpia is sent on a mission to Venice, where he encounters the beautiful, exquisitely gifted singer Floria Tosca. As the armies of revolutionary France invade Italy, and war and revolution engulf the whole peninsula, the lives of the two become fatefully entwined. Piers Paul Read brilliantly reimagines the infamous villain of Puccini's opera, Tosca, telling a story that shines a light into the dusty corridors of history and the dark corners of the human soul. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Leighton Pugh. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/024615/bk_adbl_024615_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Classical Sociological Theory

  A world-class introduction to the historical and continuing impact of classical theory on sociological debateThe latest edition of Classical Sociological Theory offers students a definitive guide to the theoretical foundations of sociology and the continuing impact of the ideas explored by early theorists, including Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Mead, Simmel, Freud, Du Bois, Adorno, Marcuse, Parsons, and Merton. The prestigious editors have integrated several readings on the most influential theories arising out of the Enlightenment era and the work of de Tocqueville.Readers are introduced to seminal works in classical sociological theory by way of editorial introductions that lend historical and intellectual perspective to the included readings. The readings themselves have been selected based on their combinations of theoretical sophistication and accessibility. From analyses of self and society to examinations of critical theory and structural-functional analysis, Classical Sociological Theory remains the gold standard in classical theory readers.The Fourth Edition of this widely taught book includes:* Selections that trace the history of classical sociological theory, from its undisciplined roots to its modern influence on contemporary sociological debate* Readings describing the "pre-history" of sociology, including ideas from the Enlightenment and de Tocqueville* Editorial introductions that place selected works firmly in their intellectual, philosophical, and historical contexts for the benefit of the student* A distinguished and scholarly team of editors with a wide and deep range of expertisePerfect for undergraduate and graduate students of social and sociological theory, Classical Sociological Theory is also a thought-provoking resource ideal for use in courses taught in human geography, anthropology, criminology, and urban studies programs.

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  Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 358min

  'I ate and ate and ate in the hopes that if I made myself big, my body would be safe. I buried the girl I was because she ran into all kinds of trouble. I tried to erase every memory of her, but she is still there, somewhere.... I was trapped in my body, one that I barely recognized or understood, but at least I was safe.' New York Times best-selling author Roxane Gay has written with intimacy and sensitivity about food and bodies, using her own emotional and psychological struggles as a means of exploring our shared anxieties over pleasure, consumption, appearance, and health. As a woman who describes her own body as 'wildly undisciplined', Roxane understands the tension between desire and denial, between self-comfort and self-care. In Hunger, she casts an insightful and critical eye on her childhood, teens, and 20s - including the devastating act of violence that acted as a turning point in her young life - and brings listeners into the present and the realities, pains, and joys of her daily life. With the bracing candour, vulnerability and authority that have made her one of the most admired voices of her generation, Roxane explores what it means to be overweight in a time when the bigger you are, the less you are seen. Hunger is a deeply personal memoir from one of our finest writers and tells a story that hasn't yet been told but needs to be. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Roxane Gay. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/twuk/001397/bk_twuk_001397_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Brain Games for Dogs: Training, Tricks and Activities for Your Dog's Physical and Mental Wellness , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 46min

  Do you have trouble controlling your dog? Are you sick and tired of the frustration that comes from living with an undisciplined dog? Do you want your dog to become smarter and do what you say? With Brain Games for Dogs: Training, Tricks and Activities for Your Dog's Physical and Mental Wellness, you will learn proven methods and some of the best techniques for your dog's mental health. You will discover everything you need to know to keep your dog in shape for years to come. It is a fact that when it comes to your brain, it's a use it or lose it. On average, humans engage in brain exercises every day. We work crossword puzzles, play challenging video games, and solve problems at work and so on. But what about our dog? Dogs need brain stimulation just as humans do. There are several brain games for dogs, which are excellent ways to exercise his mind while bonding with him at the same time. Many games provide physical workouts into the mix. Not only are these games effective in enhancing brain function in your dog, they are rewarding for both your dog and you, and best of all...they are fun! Whether your dog is an average adult, a young puppy, a senior, or even handicapped, this book has brain training games for all. No dog is left behind. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jane Ellen. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/054385/bk_acx0_054385_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Sergeant Pepper and Mister Paws , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 401min

  Private Rick Santos and the little cat who befriended him - Sergeant Pepper - are now famous war heroes: battle buddies wounded in combat and awarded the Purple Heart together. In foreign territory, they survived mortar fire and enemy insurgents. In domestic territory, they endured hospitals and therapy centers. Now, they’ll face their greatest challenge yet: civilian life.When Rick is sent to a special facility for intensive post-traumatic stress therapy, he trusts his Uncle Ernest Gonzales in Florida with Sergeant Pepper’s care. In the foreign world of Hummingbird Circle, Sergeant Pepper encounters a clutter of six cats managed by the mild-mannered Mister Paws, the polydactyl pal of Uncle Ernest. These lazy, quirky, and undisciplined house cats thoroughly annoy the disciplined Sergeant Pepper. With her army mind-set, she feels like a square peg jammed into a round hole. War’s long tendrils soon reach into the cushy, relaxed existence found at Uncle Ernest’s home. When a gang of tough street cats and a vicious attack dog named Killer disrupt the peace of Hummingbird Circle, the army cat sees it as her duty to assist Mister Paws in overcoming the insurgency.Only, this time, Sergeant Pepper faces an unexpected threat. She discovers something worse than enemy insurgents - her own deeply hidden PTSD. Can she overcome her own demons to save those in her charge? Will she ever be reunited with her best friend Rick? Find out in Sergeant Pepper and Mister Paws, a wonderful new listen for ages 10 and up. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jenan Jacobson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/224895/bk_acx0_224895_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Corrupted Memory: A Tucker Mystery , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 515min

  When computer hacker Tucker is told that a dead man is lying outside his Boston home, he's shocked to discover that the body looks just like his father...who died 15 years ago. Tucker soon learns the terrible truth: The dead man is a half-brother he never knew he had. Determined to find answers, Tucker tracks down his father's second family.But Tucker's first impressions of his long-lost relatives are spoiled when dark family secrets begin to emerge. Unresolved issues torment Tucker while he struggles to discover his place among his newfound kin. As he digs deeper into the murder and the family's hidden life, Tucker becomes trapped in a dangerous scheme, and there may be no way out.Praise:“Compulsively readable...Against a meticulously detailed Boston background, the likable but undisciplined Tucker lurches from one crisis to the next." (Publishers Weekly, starred review)“Crisp writing, an engaging plot, and well-drawn characters make this . . . a corker of a mystery. Fans of Boston crime writers Dennis Lehane, Jeremiah Healy, and Hank Phillippi Ryan will delight in picking up this new series.” (Library Journal, starred review)“A fast-paced crime thriller with an engaging narrator, quirky characters, and explosive secrets . . . 4 stars.” (Suspense Magazine)"Excellent and suspenseful." (Crimespree Magazine)"A taut novel of high tech and high drama played out against a backdrop of family dysfunction and government intrigue." (Reed Farrel Coleman, New York Times best-selling author of Robert B. Parker's Blind Spot)"[A] soulful hero." (Kirkus Reviews) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Josh Brogadir. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/126418/bk_acx0_126418_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Pathways: Searching for Love, Volume 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 425min

  This story follows the life of a man from the age of three to the age of 70. It is a story of love and tragedy. It is the quest of a man searching for love. The death of his mother, when he was three years old, and the absence of his father for the first seven years of his life, sets the stage for the choices he makes throughout his life. The story begins in the late 40s, early 50s, and progresses to present day. Early in this book, scenes depict his living in a very poor environment. Fourteen people lived in a shack on the poor side of town. Good food and clothing were scarce. Oversight, discipline, and love were not part of his early life. Be patient as an old man reflects on his past, and he wonders why he chose the paths he took searching for someone to love him. The early part of this book depicts the environment that molded his character. His undisciplined youth and the puppy loves he encounters in his early years give a slightly comical, yet tender, insight into why he makes the choices he makes later in life. Just as you think you know where this story is going, it takes many twists and turns you do not expect. Tragic things happen to him along the way. He emerges from an abusive childhood to face challenges he is unprepared for. The book is based on a true story. It is unlike any story you have ever heard. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tom Taverna. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/053161/bk_acx0_053161_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: How to Have Permanent Weight Loss Success for a More Confident and Happier You! , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 292min

  Two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, and it is harder than ever to keep weight off. If you struggle with your weight, you are not alone. Do you have patterns of undisciplined eating because the food tastes so good? When you are stressed, do you resort to food for comfort and relief? Have you lost weight, but sadly gained it back and then some? While the market is full of books on dieting and weight loss, Change Your Mind, Change Your Body helps you navigate your weight loss efforts to create a new healthy lifestyle. This audiobook identifies the basic patterns and belief systems that hold you back from living a more energized and happier life. It gives you insights to manage your relationship with food in a more productive way. If you're tired of repeating the same bad eating patterns that wreak havoc on your emotions and you're ready for a change, this audiobook is the practical guide for you! In Change Your Mind, Change Your Body, you will: Address excuses and take responsibility to change your lifestyle choices. Learn about your pain points that cause you to be mired in comfort eating. Change your mindset about losing weight and keeping it off. Learn to deal with triggers and sabotaging behaviors by yourself and others. Create new habits, including dealing with stress, getting enough sleep, and exercising. Follow the instructions in this audiobook, and you will see benefits in no time that will last a lifetime! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Evie Irwin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/097037/bk_acx0_097037_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Spartacus War , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 407min

  The Spartacus War is the extraordinary story of the most famous slave rebellion in the ancient world, the fascinating true story behind a legend that has been the inspiration for novelists, filmmakers, and revolutionaries for 2,000 years. Starting with only 74 men, a gladiator named Spartacus incited a rebellion that threatened Rome itself. With his fellow gladiators, Spartacus built an army of 60,000 soldiers and controlled the southern Italian countryside. A charismatic leader, he used religion to win support. An ex-soldier in the Roman army, Spartacus excelled in combat. He defeated nine Roman armies and kept Rome at bay for two years before he was defeated. After his final battle, 6,000 of his followers were captured and crucified along Rome's main southern highway. The Spartacus War is the dramatic and factual account of one of history's great rebellions. Spartacus was beaten by a Roman general, Crassus, who had learned how to defeat an insurgency. But the rebels were partly to blame for their failure. Their army was large and often undisciplined; the many ethnic groups within it frequently quarreled over leadership. No single leader, not even Spartacus, could keep them all in line. And when faced with a choice between escaping to freedom and looting, the rebels chose wealth over liberty, risking an eventual confrontation with Rome's most powerful forces. The result of years of research, The Spartacus War is based not only on written documents but also on archaeological evidence, historical reconstruction, and the author's extensive travels in the Italian countryside that Spartacus once conquered. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ray Grover. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/001566/bk_adbl_001566_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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