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EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF THIS STRIKING NIGHTMARE VISION OF A WORLD DESCENDING INTO BRUTAL VIOLENCE. EVERYONE OVER THE AGE OF NINETEEN BECOMES MURDEROUSLY INSANE. THEY BEGIN KILLING – ESPECIALLY THEIR OWN CHILDREN. Saturday. An ordinary day. People out shopping. Going to the movies. Eating fast-food. Just an ordinary Saturday. Right?

From one of the truly preeminent historians of our time, this is a landmark book chronicling the French Revolution. Simon Schama deftly refutes the contemporary notion that the French Revolution represented an uprising of the oppressed poor against a decadent aristocracy and corrupt court. He argues instead that the revolution was born of a rift among the elite over the speed of progress toward modernity and science, social and economic change. 

Winner of the British Book Awards History Book of the Year Longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize This thrilling biography of Stalin and his entourage during the terrifying decades of his supreme power transforms our understanding of Stalin as Soviet dictator, Marxist leader and Russian tsar...

An essential guide to the making of the modern Middle East from 1900 to the present: a spellbinding history by the New York Times bestselling author of Jerusalem and The Romanovs Renowned historian Simon Sebag Montefiore wades into the ideological battles and geopolitical tensions of the Middle...

A witty, creeptastic paranormal locked room mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green. The Holy Terrors are on their honeymoon, but trouble is in pursuit. How much good can there be in a wicked world? A honeymoon should be all about love, pampering and...

Politics in the European Union is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the EU. Unique in its in-depth coverage of the history of the EU, the book explores a wide range of topics, including institutions and policies, making it a complete guide to understanding the complex nature of the EU.

The Murder, Mystery, and Madness of the OED The compiling of the Oxford English Dictionary was a monumental task. It took 50 years, even with the help of numerous contributors. Among the most prolific was William Chester Minor, who sent editor James Murray, thousands of extracts. On many...

In Eisenhower vs. Warren, two-time New York Times Notable Book author James F. Simon examines the years of strife between them that led Eisenhower to say that his biggest mistake as president was appointing that "dumb son of a bitch Earl Warren." This momentous, poisonous relationship is presented here at last in one volume. Compellingly written, Eisenhower vs. Warren brings to vivid life the clash that continues to reverberate in political and constitutional debates today. 

Travel scenarios have a practical, immediately useful quality, and this audiobook draws on that familiarity to make learning Dutch more accessible and engaging. Each story is set in a real-world travel context — navigating transport, checking into accommodation, ordering food, asking for directions, and exploring new places — giving listeners the vocabulary and phrases they can actually use. Every story is self-contained and easy to follow, featuring everyday situations that reflect the way Dutch is genuinely spoken.

Ab in die Vergangenheit! Theo, Tess und Quentin nehmen die Hörerinnen und Hörer mit auf eine spannende Reise zu den Dinos, ins alte Ägypten und ins alte Rom. Mit spannenden Fakten und authentischen Sounds erfahren Kinder viel Wissenswertes über die Vergangenheit. Ein aufregendes Hörerlebnis für Kinder ab 6 Jahren.

Machtgier, Wahnsinn und mörderische Intrigen im antiken Rom Im düsteren historischen Roman »Der brennende Himmel« verbindet sich Gladiator-Feeling mit intelligenter und zutiefst menschliche politischer Spannung: Last Kingdom trifft House of Cards. Und zwei Liebende stehen auf der falschen...

„Frequenz Ost – Zwischen Medien“ ist ein Podcast wie eine Radioshow - nur ohne Regeln und ohne Sendeleitung, aber mit Anspruch ans Handwerk. Natali und Simon bringen fast 30 Jahre Erfahrung aus Radio, Print, Bühne und Kamera mit und holen Stories, Insides und Absurditäten direkt aus Redaktionen, Studios und Backstage-Momenten hervor. Jede Folge startet mit einem aktuellen Medienmoment und driftet dann zwischen Mikro, Kamera, Bühne und Realität ab. Am Ende jeder Folge liefert Krom, Rapper aus der Battlerap-Elite Deutschlands, einen Freestyle aus den Begriffen der Folge.

Learn Korean through simple, engaging short stories designed to make the language feel natural and approachable. In this course, each story is presented three times to reinforce understanding and retention. First, you’ll hear the story entirely in Korean, allowing you to absorb the rhythm...

‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s...

Una emocionante crónica familiar y sentimental. El retrato de un país que miraba al futuro y se olvidó de dar las gracias a la generación que lo hizo posible. «Nos rezaban que cuatro esquinitas tenía mi cama y que cuatro angelitos nos la guardaban, pero mi cama por lo menos tenía cinco. Y...

My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now. If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than themselves? I started A Bit of Optimism to explore those ideas and expand my own perspective. This podcast is a trove of honest conversations, with people who challenge me, teach me, or simply help me see things in a different way. Some guests are...

Neil Simon's darkly funny memoir of his family in 1930s Brooklyn is presented here by a full cast featuring Valerie Harper, Jonathan Silverman, and Max Casella.

Borderline personality disorder, autism, narcissism, psychosis, Asperger's: All of these syndromes have one thing in common---lack of empathy. In some cases, this absence can be dangerous, but in others it can simply mean a different way of seeing the world. In The Science of Evil, Simon Baron-Cohen, an award-winning British researcher who has investigated psychology and autism for decades, develops a new brain-based theory of human cruelty.

In the course of our enduring quest for knowledge about ourselves and our universe, we haven't found answers to one of our most fundamental questions: Does life exist anywhere else in the universe? Ten years and billions of dollars in the making, the Mars rover Curiosity is poised toanswer this all-important question.

Simon Chapple is a Certified Alcohol Coach who has helped thousands of people change the way that alcohol features in their lives. In How to Quit Drinking in 50 Days he'll give you a structured way to find complete freedom from alcohol - for now, or forever. This 50-day journey to freedom is split into two parts. Days 1-25 will ask you to take an honest look at the impact alcohol has had on your life, to examine the reasons for your drinking and will arm you with the best strategy for quitting alcohol successfully.