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Es wird alles immer schlimmer, eine schreckliche Nachricht jagt die andere: Die Reichen werden reicher, die Armen ärmer. Es gibt immer mehr Kriege, Gewaltverbrechen, Naturkatastrophen. Viele Menschen tragen solche beängstigenden Bilder im Kopf. Doch sie liegen damit grundfalsch. Unser Gehirn verführt uns zu einer dramatisierenden Weltsicht, die mitnichten der Realität entspricht, wie der geniale Statistiker und Wissenschaftler Hans Rosling erklärt.

A turkey is the centerpiece of countless Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. Yet most of us know almost nothing about today's specially bred, commercially produced birds. In this brief book, bestselling author Peter Singer tells their story—and, unfortunately, it's not a happy one. Along the way, he also offers a brief history of the turkey and its consumption, ridicules the annual US presidential "pardon" of a Thanksgiving turkey, and introduces us to "a tremendously handsome, outgoing, and intelligent turkey" named Cornelius. Above all, Singer explains how we can improve our holiday tables.

Eline is a mother, a wife, and a survivor. But her life is about to change dramatically. Following an act of horrific - if righteous - vengeance, Eline is blackmailed into the service of the Queen's Men. She knows it will be a hard life of violence and fear. But Eline will do what it takes to survive, and to protect her children . . . and if she's lucky, she won't die in the process.

Around the World in 274 Days. Have you ever dreamed of exploring the world, experiencing countless cultures, and seeing the breathtaking wonders each corner of the Earth holds? For one man, this dream became a reality when he embarked on a 274-day global adventure aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas. From the white sand beaches in the Caribbean to the historic ruins of Europe, from the colorful marketplaces of Asia to the natural grandeur of Antarctica, this memoir captures both the excitement and introspection that come with such a life-changing experience.

After twenty years of anguish, after twenty years of pain, defense attorney Joe Hennessy has the chance to confront the man who ordered the murder of his ten-year-old son. In Charleston, South Carolina, Hennessy uncovers evidence that Senator Richard Longhouse has links to his son's unsolved murder. Desperate to know the truth, Hennessy digs deep into the past, following the evidence trail into the criminal underworld. Clashing with corrupt cops, dishonest politicians, and ruthless felons, Hennessy uncovers information that has been buried for twenty years.

An unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist—join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, and bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts.

Homo sapiens emerged as a species about 200,000 years ago and soon—with fire, simple tools, and an egalitarian social system—we inhabited every continent. But now our infinitely elaborated tools and our highly non-egalitarian social system threaten sustainability. Many at the bottom lose the desire to live, committing suicide or succumbing to drugs, alcohol, and obesity. What is Health? explains from the bottom up—molecules to society—how we reached this point.

It's the day of the Christchurch Dog Show. The whole town is aquiver with excitement. The ladies of the Charity Shop Detective Agency are hoping to make lots of new furry friends. After a very dramatic Best Biscuit Catcher competition, Fiona, Sue, and Daisy from the Dogs Need Nice Homes charity shop come across a shocking scene. The dog show's vet is performing CPR on a woman. The ladies rush over, but it's too late. Back at the shop, the ladies learn that the poor woman was murdered. Someone injected Sylvia Steadman with something very nasty indeed.

Called "a veritable tree whisperer" by the Wall Street Journal, Peter Wohlleben is known across the world for his illuminating books about forests and how to help them thrive. Now, the German forester invites listeners into his home for the first time in Our Little Farm, describing the steps he and his wife, Miriam, have taken to live sustainably and in harmony with nature.

For fifty years, bestselling author Peter Golenbock has been interviewing some of the most fascinating figures in baseball. Their conversations are a journey back in time to the days of Ruth and Gehrig, Gehringer and Greenberg, Robinson and Reese, and Howard and Mantle, as they reflect on the sport's greatest moments and biggest issues.

Amid the complexities of modern relationships, loneliness epidemics, and online dating burnout, there's a refreshing alternative: going Solo. "Solos," as coined by behavioral economist Peter McGraw, are people who choose to lead their lives authentically, purposefully, and passionately outside the confines of traditional relationship labels. In a world built for two, Solos break the rules and hold space for every type of individual—single and not.

More people are discovering the freedom of being fully present in the moment, yet how do we stay present in the middle of a family crisis or a hectic workday? With The Power of Presence, Peter Senge presents a practical seminar in a skill he calls "presencing": a method for applying the serenity of living in the now to even our most demanding, high-pressure challenges.

With Peter Drucker's five essential questions and the help of five of today's thought leaders, this little book will challenge readers to take a close look at the very heart of their organizations and what drives them. A tool for self-assessment and transformation, answering these five questions will fundamentally change the way you work, helping you lead your organization to an exceptional level of performance.

The interconnected stories in this book are diverse, and span several decades. They range from an adventure to find a fallen star, hunting a mythical beast, building up the settlement, and exploring the wider world. As with Peter’s first two novels, this book is part guide to survival, and part guide to homesteading and living off the land. This book is set just after the end of the first two, which converged at the end. All three books are told without specific dialogue, as if being recounted around a campfire by an old friend.

Together We Can is the inspiring story of an amazing feat. On the 1st of December 2024, at the age of 58, Peter Baines set off in the extreme heat and humidity from the north of Thailand to run 1400km over 26 days, averaging 60kms per day. Peter's goal was to raise $1 million.

Willkommen zu einem einzigartigen Mentaltraining, das Ihre innere Einstellung zu Erfolg, Geld und Reichtum transformiert. Dieses Hörbuch nutzt die kraftvolle Kombination aus Subliminal-Techniken und gezielter Voice Modulation, um Ihr Unterbewusstsein auf finanziellen Erfolg, Wohlstand und Zielerreichung zu programmieren. Erleben Sie, wie Ihr Mindset Schritt für Schritt auf Fülle, Luxus und unbegrenzte Möglichkeiten ausgerichtet wird. Während Sie entspannt zuhören, wirken gezielte Affirmationen und unhörbare Subliminal-Signale tief in Ihrem Unterbewusstsein – ganz ohne Anstrengung.

Bunte Farben, große Träume und ein Osterfest, das alles andere als gewöhnlich wird! In »Tintino rettet Ostern« erlebt ihr die Geschichte eines kleinen Hasen, der mit Mut, Fantasie und ganz viel Herz beweist, dass nicht alles perfekt sein muss, um etwas Besonderes zu sein. Wenn sich im Osterhasental die Hasenkinder voller Eifer auf das große Fest vorbereiten, tauchen die Hörer in eine magische Welt voller Farben und Freude ein – ein spannendes und zugleich fröhliches Hörspielabenteuer, das zum Staunen, Lachen und Träumen einlädt.

Als Gerda ihm begegnet, ist sie überrascht: Kein finsterer Schatten, kein kaltes Grauen – sondern ein Mädchen. Dieses Wesen nimmt sie mit auf eine Reise. Dorthin, wo Zeit und Schmerz keine Bedeutung mehr haben. Dorthin, wo wir erkennen, wer wir wirklich sind. In zwölf fein verwobenen Erzählungen begegnen Menschen dem Tod und finden einen neuen Blick auf das Leben. Ein Buch über das große Loslassen – und das stille Heimkommen zu sich selbst.

Peace Makers uncovers the hidden world of British diplomacy during the Second World War. Far from the quiet corridors of Whitehall, it was a stage for patriots and public servants, but also for charmers, chancers, eccentrics, and adventurers. Drawing on fresh research and vivid storytelling, the book reveals the extraordinary, often untold stories of the diplomats who shaped the war—and the world that followed.

Welcome Into The Paradox—the podcast designed to safely house all those fringe subjects that polite society pretends don't exist. We are your mental bunker for the unbelievable.We dissect UFO sightings, ancient mysteries, and conspiracies so dense they defy logic... but we never forget the punchline. This show operates on multiple levels of parody within the paradox itself, meaning we take the research seriously, but we take ourselves just seriously enough to know we’re probably all targets.Your host through this beautiful madness is Peter—also known by the designation Piggsy—and I ...