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DESPRE AUDIOBOOK. Cum arată viața cuiva care nu se simte protagonistul propriei existențe? Care sunt constrângerile unei astfel de vieți? Ce și până unde îi este permis să viseze? Willis Wu și-a dorit dintotdeauna să fie Tipul Care Se Pricepe La Kung Fu, dar până una alta, trebuie să se mulțumească cu a fi unul dintre miile de Bărbați Asiatici Generici care-și găsesc un rost pe platourile de filmare ale serialelor polițiste de la Hollywood. Își va îndeplini el visul, va reuși el să-și găsească locul în marea narațiune americană și dacă da, cu ce preț?

Drake ist einer der Top-Rugbyspieler von England und verbringt seine Zeit am liebsten mit ... sich allein! Er ist ein Einzelgänger, der sich seit Jahren einredet, weder Freunde noch eine Frau noch eine Familie zu brauchen. Worauf er sich allerdings einlässt, sind Abenteuer für eine Nacht und in einer dieser Nächte landet er mit der feurigen Schottin Fiona im Bett. Danach ziehen beide weiter und Drake rechnet nicht mit einem Wiedersehen, bis sie Jahre später auf einmal vor seiner Tür steht. Fiona braucht Hilfe. Sie hat sich mit den Falschen angelegt.

The attitudes and aims of Charles Dickens as a novelist, and the underpinnings of his literary work, were founded on a faith in the moral creeds of Christianity. This beautifully written short rendition of the gospels, set down for his children, is illuminating for the listener interested in his literary outlook and Christians interested in the Unitarianism of Dickens.

In 2025, a simmering conflict in the South China Sea erupts into total war between the People’s Republic of China and the United States… World War III raged not only on land, at sea and in the air, but also in space and cyberspace. A war that narrowly avoided oblivion. It's been twenty years after the war which took the planet to the brink of annihilation, the map of the world has been redrawn. China has emerged as the dominant economic power, exerting its influence on every continent.

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As a basic definition, it may be said that an Ice Age is simply a period of time during which thick ice sheets cover vast areas of land. These sheets have advanced and retreated, at times taking over the entire planet, and conversely disappearing nearly altogether. Glacial ice formed by this regularly occurring process does not sit in a state of inertia, but moves dynamically, reshaping the geological features of the continents.

Nick Gallows has one goal: prevent the Apocalypse. But time is running out faster than he can imagine, and the Forebears of Ingenga are closing in. To stand a chance, Nick must venture through the rift that unleashed unspeakable horrors upon his city. On the other side, he finds an arctic wasteland crawling with monsters and a fortress under siege—the stronghold of the elusive Black Witch that has haunted his dreams. Forced to fight through hundreds of thousands of savage creatures, Nick must decide if aiding the Witch is worth the risk.

Action and adventure short stories of men and animals in the wild.

Charles Hood is on a boat, wearing at least two life jackets as he scans the sky for seabirds and plumbs the depths of his—and our—relationship with the vast Pacific Ocean. Winner of the Foreword INDIES Book of the Year for his collection of essays A Salad Only the Devil Would Eat: The Joys of Ugly Nature, Hood now brings his irrepressible curiosity to the lives of petrels, frigate birds, sea snakes, and flying fish.

American Notes for General Circulation is Dickens' vivid, sharp, engaging account of his 1842 visit to the United States. This travelogue blends keen observations with sharp social commentary, offering Dickens’ reflections on the American landscape, politics, and society. Dickens explores the bustling cities, vast wilderness, and the cultural contradictions of a young nation in its infancy. At once humorous, critical, and insightful, American Notes paints a complex portrait of America during a transformative period.

Join the hilarious and heartwarming adventures of Samuel Pickwick and his quirky band of companions in The Pickwick Papers, Dickens’ delightful and timeless comedic masterpiece. When the kindly but bumbling Mr. Pickwick forms the Pickwick Club and sets out on a series of journeys to investigate the curiosities of life, he unwittingly stumbles into one misadventure after another, from bizarre legal battles to laugh-out-loud encounters with eccentric characters.

Nicholas Nickleby, a young man with a comfortable lifestyle in Devonshire, suddenly finds his life upturned when his father passes away after losing all his money in a poor investment. In the wake of his death, Nicholas, his mother and younger sister are forced to travel to London to seek refuge from their only living relative, but to no avail: Uncle Ralph despises Nicholas at first sight, and has no wish to help his family.

On the cusp of what some have called the “New Age of Terrorism,” three brothers must come to terms with an unthinkable reality that invades their well-ordered existence. An ingenious, powerful, and untraceable stealth weapon, designed by a gifted and resourceful young man, is placed in the hands of a secretive and elite council comprised of some of the most powerful men and women in the world.

Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson begleiten Alice und Eddy nach Italien. Da das spektakulärste Pferderennen der Welt gerade in Siena stattfindet, lassen es sich Holmes und Watson natürlich nicht nehmen, selbst am Renngeschehen teilzunehmen und die Reiter anzufeuern. Doch das Rennen erweist seinem Ruf alle Ehre. Einer der Jockeys erleidet einen tödlichen Unfall. Als Holmes und Watson den Verunglückten allerdings zu Gesicht bekommen, könnten sie nicht überraschter sein. Gleich darauf beginnt Holmes mit seinen Ermittlungen.

In a small village on the outskirts of Casablanca, young Albert’s life unravels after a staggering family tragedy. Struggling to understand his father’s sudden death and weighed down by strained relationships with his distant aunt and violent older brothers, Albert is thrust into a world of isolation and quiet grief. As he navigates empty rooms and long sleepless nights, he wrestles with the darkest corners of his own mind—questioning faith, family, and the fragile boundary between hope and despair.

Druadaen, Outrider for the once-mighty Dunarran Consentium, has proven that there are irreconcilable contradictions between magic and physics on Arrdanc, the world of his birth. And what is his reward for this important discovery, made against all odds and at considerable personal risk? Exile—organized and compelled by nervous temple hierarchs. However, Druadaen remains determined to uncover what several ancient persons and beings have urged him to seek: "the truth of the world"—which might only be gained by traveling beyond it.

This delightful collection of entertaining and calming stories is perfect for young listeners who love a mix of fun and relaxation. From heartwarming adventures to soothing bedtime tales, each story is crafted to spark imagination while creating a peaceful, comforting atmosphere. Whether it’s a magical journey, a friendly animal adventure, or a dreamy bedtime tale, Children Stories is the perfect companion for quiet moments, car rides, and winding down at the end of the day.

Keep Kick’n is the remarkable story of Charles Gibson, a young man who rose from the tough streets of New Orleans’ Ninth Ward to a life defined by resilience and service. From serving honorably in Vietnam, to climbing the ranks of the Oakland Police Department and becoming Chief of Police, Gibson’s journey is one of determination and triumph.

Adolf Hitler described the Organisation Todt as ‘the greatest construction organisation of all time’. It was from this organisation, headed by Albert Speer, that Hitler enlisted the nation’s leading engineers and architects to build his empire of dreams. In time, it became a key partner to the SS and the Wehrmacht and led to the deaths of millions. Unknown Enemy reveals the full extent of the OT and its long arm across Europe and the Reich.

Though it was one of the most advanced civilizations of its time and responsible for the most ancient prehistoric urban sites across the Indian subcontinent, the Indus Valley Civilization was forgotten for millennia, until 20th century archaeologists rediscovered and began excavations at Mohenjo-daro and Harappa.