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Seit Jahren verschlechtern sich die Leistungen deutscher Schüler:innen, wie die PISA-Studie zeigt. Der Journalist und Lehrer Alexander Brand besucht die Schulen der Bildungsweltmeister Finnland, Estland, Japan und Singapur und fragt: Was machen diese Länder anders? Brand zeigt, wie Motivation...

Erkunde die staubigen Welten der Spaghetti-Western von Sergio Leone und Co. Von der Dollar-Trilogie und Django bis hin zu spannenden Geheimtipps - bei uns stehen die bekanntesten Klassiker ebenso im Rampenlicht wie die verborgenen Schätze des Spaghetti-Westerns. Es geht um die faszinierende Aufarbeitung eines Genres, welches das Kino für immer verändert hat. Freue dich auf ausführliche Filmbesprechungen, spannende Hintergrundgeschichten, Anekdoten von den Dreharbeiten, Rankings & mehr.--Bereit für den blutigen Ritt? Dann begleite Alexander und Randy jeden dritten Sonntag ab 9 Uhr in eine ...

Dieses Hörbuch stellt zehn Frauen des Glaubens vor, die sich durch Liebe und Geduld ausgezeichnet haben. Sie arbeiteten aufopferungsvoll unter Straßengangs und im Dschungel, litten tapfer in Kriegsgefangenenlager und Gefängnissen und wurden so zu Vorbildern für Frauen und Männer gleichermaßen.

A chance meeting in a club one night started a chain reaction of events that led to a couple reconnecting and the birth of a healthy and loving friendship. When Maddox Christian goes out to a club one night, he isn’t expecting to run into one of the most beautiful women he’s ever seen. Immediately he’s attracted to her and she openly flirts back with him. But when she suddenly disappears after giving him a false name, he figures nothing was meant to come out of their meeting.

Across the ages, nefarious individuals have sought to shape the course of history by eliminating the most powerful figures of the day. Kings, emperors, presidents and prime ministers have all fallen foul of the assassin's blade.

A Seductive Journey into Desire, Power, and Secrets Step into a world where temptation rules the night, and every choice blurs the line between passion and betrayal. Cassandra thought she had it all —stability, a marriage, and a safe routine. But beneath the surface of her quiet life was a hunger she couldn’t ignore. When a mysterious black envelope leads her to The Purple Tuxedo, an elite nightlife experience shrouded in secrecy, she’s thrust into a realm of exotic pleasures, intoxicating danger, and powerful men who know exactly how to pull her deeper.

Sister Maria-Fiore dei Fiori Montagna, who is suffering from an acute identity crisis, wants to know more about her own past, and after doing a DNA test, she discovers that she has a relative she didn't know about. But her newfound family causes a bit of a rift between her and her flatmate, Antonia Collie. Bertie's dream of moving to the promised land – the Dear Green Place – comes crashing down as he learns that he is to move to the far northeast – Peterhead, near Aberdeen, leaving poor Ranald Braveheart Macpherson a little heartbroken and lost.

A blade in the dark. A death in the third act. A royal secret that could shake the throne. London. 1889. When the Duke of Steele invites Lady Rosalynd to share his box at the Royal Opera House for a performance of Rigoletto, neither expects the evening to end in blood. But as the doomed Gilda breathes her last onstage, a killer slips into the adjacent box and one of London's most ruthless industrialists falls to a stiletto blade. Both Rosalynd and Steele witness the shadowy figure flee, yet can do nothing to stop the crime.

Gebabbel aus Ditzingen ein Podcast der Kellergroup mit Alex und Mathieu – für alle, die mehr wollen als Schlagzeilen und Buzzwords. Hier geht’s nicht um Leerlauf, sondern um Richtung: Lenken statt Leerlauf – das ist unser Anspruch. Wir sprechen mit interessanten Persönlichkeiten über Karrierewege, Entscheidungen, Verantwortung und darüber, was Erfolg wirklich ausmacht. Ehrlich, nahbar und mit dem Ziel, aus echten Erfahrungen echten Mehrwert zu schaffen – direkt aus der Praxis, ohne Umwege. In jeder Folge erwarten euch spannende Gespräche mit Gästen aus Wirtschaft, Politik und ...

An Essay on Criticism was the first major poem written by the English writer Alexander Pope (1688-1744). However, despite the title, the poem is not as much an original analysis as it is a compilation of Pope's various literary opinions. A reading of the poem makes it clear that he is addressing not so much the ingenuous reader as the intending writer. It is written in a type of rhyming verse called heroic couplets. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Throughout the Civil War, many Confederate soldiers faced daunting challenges that tested their bravery and commitment. In this gripping collection, Philip Alexander Bruce brings to life the stirring tales of these men who exhibited extraordinary courage, loyalty, and resilience on the battlefield. Drawing from historical records and firsthand accounts, the stories reveal moments of cunning strategy and daring actions that changed the course of battles. Each soldier's experience offers a unique glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the unyielding spirit of those who fought. Whether you...

Temek und sein Vater sind auf dem Weg zu einem der Außenposten an der Grenze Ghalwaras. Doch die Reiter gelangen in einen Hinterhalt und Temek wird von seinem Vater getrennt. Nun ist Temek auf sich alleine gestellt. Es beginnt für ihn eine Reise, auf der er erkennen muss, dass er Teil einer Prophezeiung ist. Sein Schicksal führt ihn zu Xavon, dem Herrscher des Waldes, Skaliga, der Hexe, und Gobo, vom Volke der Molins.

Explore the harrowing yet heroic narratives of the Pacific Theater as you delve into the monumental battle of Okinawa, a pivotal moment that shaped the course of World War II. This podcast invites listeners to reflect on themes of sacrifice, resilience, and the complexities of warfare as experienced by Marines and their counterparts. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that captures the intensity and humanity of those involved in this fierce struggle, revealing the diverse perspectives of American soldiers, Japanese defenders, and the native Okinawan populace. This is not a single ...

Pyrus wakes atop a vast ocean, only to be told the he doesn't exist. He's a "thoughtling"—a character trapped in the Land of the Ill-Imagined, an endless purgatory where forgotten ideas and half-formed creations live a strange half-life. Forever on the cusp of creation, yet never able to be fully realized.

Immerse yourself in the harrowing yet heroic narrative of "Closing In: Marines in the Seizure of Iwo Jima," where the relentless spirit of the U.S. Marines meets the brutal realities of warfare. This podcast delves into the themes of courage, sacrifice, and the human experience in the face of overwhelming odds during one of World War II's most pivotal battles. With each new episode, listeners are invited to explore a rotating collection of complete audiobooks that capture the grit and determination of those involved in the Iwo Jima campaign. This is not just a single tale of valor, but a ...

Alexander McCall Smith, worldwide best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency and The 44 Scotland Street novels, presents a season of beautifully written short stories. Distract yourself with the warmth of his voice and the infectious ripple of his laughter as he reads short stories written for you, from the heart. A truly positive distraction and an antidote to the stresses of everyday life. Find the full range of Alexander McCall Smith’s work – short stories, novels in series and stand alone novels, poetry and non-fiction at alexandermccallsmith.com.

This piece of writing by famed samurai Musashi (1584–1645) is the single-most influential work on samurai swordsmanship, offering insights into samurai history, the Zen Buddhist state of "no-mind" that enables warriors to triumph and the philosophical meaning of Bushido — "the way of the warrior."

Jenny is very tall for her age, and when she dresses smartly for her first day at a new school, she looks very grown-up indeed. So grown-up, in fact, that when she arrives at the school, she is mistaken for a new teacher, and left in charge of a classroom of kids! Jenny is forced to keep up the...

John and Nicky have never eaten spaghetti and would give anything for the occasional bowl of chips or piece of chocolate cake. But they live with their rather strange aunt who insists upon health food diets. When they use some birthday money to go out for lunch, they experience the delights of...

Hector: Lover. Killer. Crime lord. Lars: Stalker. Policeman. Addict Jen: Ex lover. Arms dealer. Hero? Sophie: Nurse. Mother. Victim? Living a quiet life in the suburbs, Sophie Brinkmann is captivated by the handsome and sophisticated Hector Guzman. She has no idea that beneath Hector’s charm...