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Since 1946, more than 250 armed conflicts have broken out around the world, a number that continues to rise. Major civil wars are now being fought in countries including Iraq, Syria and Libya. Smaller civil wars are being fought in Ukraine, India and Malaysia. Even countries we thought could never experience another civil war are showing signs of unrest. Acclaimed expert Barbara F. Walter, who has advised on political violence everywhere from the CIA to the US Senate to the United Nations, explains the rise of civil war and the conditions that create it.

One of the world’s greatest conquerors that ever was, Alexander the Great never lost a battle and built one of the largest empires. Discover his military brilliance and what lead to his early death. After listening to this audiobook, in an hour or so, you will know everything about the life and legacy of Alexander the Great!

The award-winning podcast Tell 'Em Steve Dave brings you four of the most righteous, grooviest tales of the flyest, dopest baadasssss albino bruthah that ever was and ever will be! From the creators of the Audible best-selling Fair-re-re Tale Theater, join us on an adventure through time and space.

It's anything but Grimm when the Tell 'Em Steve Dave crew gives their hilarious takes on some of the best and least known fairy tales. Join Bryan Johnson, Brian Quinn and Walt Flanagan with special guest Sunday Jeff as they create a magical world of fantasy and wonder, trolls, living plants, and sinful dwarves. It doesn't get any better than this...or funnier.

Published to great acclaim in 1873, Walter Pater’s compendium of idiosyncratic, impressionistic essays on the Renaissance gained him a reputation as a daring modern philosopher. Oscar Wilde called it the “holy writ of beauty.” It was Pater’s cry of “art for art’s sake” that became the manifesto for the aesthetic movement. He believed that art should be sensual and that beauty should rank as the highest ideal. Marked by elegant fluency, Pater’s essays discuss Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and other artists who, for him, embodied the spirit of the Renaissance.

Political violence rips apart several towns in southwest Texas. A far-right militia plots to kidnap the governor of Michigan and try her for treason. An armed mob of Trump supporters and conspiracy theorists storms the U.S. Capitol. Are these isolated incidents? Or is this the start of something bigger? Barbara F. Walter has spent her career studying civil conflict in places like Iraq, Ukraine, and Sri Lanka, but now she has become increasingly worried about her own country.

Before you can achieve anything in life, you need a solid foundation of self-discipline. Talent, intelligence, and skill are only a part of the equation. Positive thinking, affirmations, and vision boards are only a part of the equation. If you want to turn your dreams into reality, you need self-discipline. Self-discipline is what will keep you focused when all hell is breaking loose, and it looks like you are one step away from failure.

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson’s revealing story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and an indispensable guide to how innovation really happens. What were the talents that allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their visionary ideas into disruptive realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why did some succeed and others fail?

In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Franklin's amazing life, from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman, scientist, and Founding Father. He chronicles Franklin's tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson, his practical marriage, and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris. He also shows how Franklin helped to create the American character and why he has a particular resonance in the twenty-first century.

Professor Block's book is among the most famous of the great defenses of victimless crimes and controversial economic practices, from profiteering and gouging to bribery and blackmail. However, beneath the surface, this book is also an outstanding work of microeconomic theory that explains the workings of economic forces in everyday events and affairs.

Kaum zurück in London, begeben sich Oscar Wilde und Sherlock Holmes daran, den Bombenanschlag auf den Übungsplatz aufzuklären. Währenddessen erfährt Irene Adler von einer Einbruchserie, der sie zunächst keine Bedeutung beimisst. Als in nur einer Nacht drei wichtige Persönlichkeiten aus Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Militär Opfer der Diebesbande werden, stellt sich die Frage, ob nicht doch etwas Größeres hinter der Einbruchserie steckt. Moriarty gibt Tesla den Auftrag, eine Anlage zu bauen, mit deren Hilfe Personen geortet werden können.

Zu ihrem großen Entsetzen müssen Sherlock Holmes und Dr. Watson feststellen, dass es Mitgliedern des Zirkels gelungen ist, den Lebensstein an sich zu bringen. Holmes und Watson kehren nach London zurück, entschlossen, dem Zirkel der Sieben den Lebensstein wieder abzunehmen. Allerdings wissen sie nicht genau, welches Zirkelmitglied im Besitz des Steines ist. Zudem gilt es immer noch, den Mord an dem norwegischen Matrosen aufzuklären. Und natürlich wollen die beiden auch den Mörder von Donald Coates überführen ...

In the Cornish town of Talting, everyone is famous for something. Until recently Rose was known for many things: her infectious positivity; her unique artistic talent; and her devotion to childhood sweetheart Lucas. But two years ago that changed in one unthinkable moment. Now, Rose is known for being the young woman who became a widow aged just twenty-four. Though Rose knows that life must go on, the thought of carving out a new future for herself is one she can barely entertain. Until a newcomer, Robert, arrives in Talting for the summer... Can Rose allow herself the chance to love again?

When a string of fatal accidents on the notorious A9 road catches the attention of DI Alec McKay, he uncovers something far more sinister than just bad luck. As the body count rises, McKay stumbles onto a decades-old conspiracy involving corruption and a murder case that should’ve been buried a long time ago.

Throughout the modern era, Galileo Galilei has been presented as a victim of cruel torture of conscience, theological narrow-mindedness, and ecclesiastical harassment typical of a dark, closed-minded Church. Frequently portrayed as such in theaters due to prevailing political ideologies, the story of Galileo points to the long-held tension between “science and faith,” “technology and ethics,” and “progress and the Church.” The story of the real Galileo, however, which has not been told—until now—is sure to rock the established narrative.

This is a place to come to where you can listen to me sometimes with guests sometimes not talk about travel. We'll talk about all kinds of things and hopefully you will enjoy it!

A masked vigilante uses his intellect and gadgets to fight crime, blending elements of mystery and adventure in each episode. His dual identity adds depth to the thrilling narratives.

Delve into another intricate tale penned by Walter Stewart, also known as J.J. Connington. Follow the intrepid Chief Constable, Sir Clinton Driffield, as he maneuvers through the convoluted mysteries of the Shandon family estate. The Shandons, a family of successful yet flawed brothers, find their seemingly perfect lives riddled with underlying issues. As jealousy and ambition stir the pot, Sir Clinton, aided by his reliable associate Wendover, must decode a puzzle as intricate as the estates maze. This captivating narrative is expertly narrated by Howard Skyman.

This iconic series features a mysterious figure who uses his abilities to fight crime, delving into the psychological aspects of justice and morality.

Join a master magician as he unravels mysteries using his knowledge of illusions and sleight of hand. Each case combines elements of magic and detective work.