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Above All , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 604min

A finalist in the Action/Adenture Fiction category of the 2011 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Above All, the third of the John Jospeh Sharpe trilogy series following America's Diplomats and Eyes of the Blind, is a lighthearted action-adventure historical fiction set in the waning stages of the Vietnam War. The story which pits a consummate warrior against the political strangulation that rendered our armed forces virtually incompetent. It is a comical but sordid tale of a roguish gunship pilot and his nemesis, a petty commanding officer, who loathe each other at first sight. As fierce adversaries, they encompass the chaos of that era. They're accompanied by a coven of nurses and a clandestine army of misfits who portray the best and worst of our country during that painful event. Their saga is one of love and lust, hope and despair, valor and cowardice, awash in a deluge of demoralizing apathy as they face the bitter ending of the conflict. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rich Miller. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/030769/bk_acx0_030769_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 267min

Aiming High is the astonishing story of sports and celebrity agent Darren Prince, who battled addiction while representing some of the most iconic figures in the world. After a drug overdose, many demoralizing nights, and mornings where he couldn't get out of bed without a prescription in hand, Darren hit rock bottom - and in the process discovered the true meaning of success.About the author: Darren Prince has been in the sports and entertainment industry since he was 14 years old. He built a multi-million dollar baseball card company and then became a leader in private autograph signings. After selling his company, he launched Prince Marketing Group in 1996 representing Magic Johnson, Smokin Joe Frazier, Dennis Rodman, Chevy Chase, and Pamela Anderson for marketing opportunities, such as endorsements, corporate events, and licensing. Over the last 20 years, PMG has continued to add such legendary talent as Hulk Hogan, Charlie Sheen, Ric Flair, Roy Jones Jr, and the late Evel Knievel. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Darren Prince. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/134120/bk_acx0_134120_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Climbing the Stairs , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 294min

From the grand houses of Brighton to imposing London mansions, life as a kitchen maid could be exhausting and demoralizing. It's not just being at the beck and call of the people upstairs, when even the children of the family can treat you like dirt, but having to deal with temperamental cooks, starchy butlers, and chauffeurs with a roving eye. Marriage is the only escape, but with one evening off a week Margaret has no time to lose. Between Perce the bus conductor (who brings his mother on dates) and Mr. Hailsham the fishmonger (who looks - and smells - a bit like his wares), her initial prospects are hardly the stuff of dreams. But then she meets Albert; a butcher boy-turned-milkman. Could he be the perfect husband? And can she make the perfect wife when, as she soon discovers, years spent serving others don't prepare you for managing your own life? Soon Margaret begins to wonder - how can someone like her ever improve their station? Told with her trademark wit and warmth, Climbing the Stairs is a unique, sharp-eyed tale of a time when the idea of masters and servants began to lose its sway, and of a remarkable woman who grasped the opportunities of this brave new world with both hands. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mary Wells. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/011632/bk_adbl_011632_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Liberated: A Novel of Germany, 1945 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 698min

Can a lone American captain rescue justice in war-torn Germany? It’s May 1945, the war’s just over, and Harry Kaspar, an American captain in Germany, is about to take a new posting in the US occupation running a Bavarian town named Heimgau. When Harry loses the command to Major Membre, he’ll do almost anything to win the job back. When Harry discovers a horrific scene - three German men tortured and murdered - he reckons that solving the crime could teach the conquered townspeople about American justice, as well as help him reclaim that better posting. The only problem is that Harry’s quest for the real killer will lead him straight back to his commander, Membre, and eventually to his mentor, a can-do rebel US colonel named Spanner. Spanner is a gangster run rampant, plundering the war-torn land for all its grim worth. Harry’s lover, Katarina, a gutsy German actress, helps him realize he must fight back. Recognizing that absolute power corrupted and then destroyed Major Membre and Colonel Spanner, Harry takes it upon himself to overcome any obstacle that gets in his way and set a new American example by which a terrorized town and a mix of battered peoples can rise up from the ashes of a brutal, demoralizing war. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: P. J. Ochlan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/020080/bk_adbl_020080_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Battle of Okinawa - World War II: A History from Beginning to End (World War 2 Battles, Book 13) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 56min

The Battle of Okinawa was the deadliest campaign of the Pacific during World War II. The Americans had come back from the demoralizing defeat at Pearl Harbor to mount a ferocious attack against the Japanese. To be able to invade Japan, the Americans had to take Okinawa. But the Japanese, determined to defend their homeland and preserve their way of life, would fight to the death against the invaders. As the Army and Marines fought bloody battles to gain Okinawa inch by inch, the Navy was subjected to kamikaze attacks. Inside you will hear about...Revenge for Pearl Harbor Kamikaze: The Divine WindHell’s Own CesspoolFight to the Last Man Ernie Pyle And much more!For almost three months, the Americans and the Japanese contested one another in a battle of endurance that highlighted the courage of the fighting men of both nations. Ultimately, the Japanese lacked the resources of the Americans, and the Americans claimed the island. But the Americans had learned a deadly lesson from the Battle of Okinawa: if the Japanese fought this hard to protect one island, how much harder would they fight to preserve Japan itself, the last vestige of their empire? To save American lives, military leaders decided that they would utilize another, deadlier weapon to bring the Japanese to their knees. The atom bomb and the nuclear age rose from the ashes of the Japanese defeat at Okinawa. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Matthew J. Chandler-Smith. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/166457/bk_acx0_166457_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Summary & Analysis of The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington: A Guide to the Book by Brad Meltzer and John Mensch , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.In The First Conspiracy, Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch tell the thrilling and little-known true story of how a vengeful Loyalist governor plotted to assassinate the leader of the rebellious Continental army, George Washington. What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include?Synopsis of the original bookKey takeaways from each chapterKey players from historyDetailed descriptions of real historical eventsEditorial reviewBackground on Brad Meltzer and John MenschAbout the Original Book:The First Conspiracy, written by a master of political thrillers, shines a light on the bizarre plot to kill George Washington in the days leading up to the Revolutionary War and how it came to be discovered. This captivating story, filled with intrigue, betrayal, greed, and envy and involving a wide range of characters, brings forth the many challenges faced by Washington in leading a ragtag army against the mighty British forces. As if a raging smallpox epidemic, a lack of resources, and widespread indiscipline were not demoralizing enough, the Patriots also had to overcome the maneuvers of a scheming villain, safely ensconced offshore and determined to take down the Commander-in-Chief at any cost. Disclaimer: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael London Anglado. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/154032/bk_acx0_154032_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Great Gamble: The Soviet War in Afghanistan , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 602min

The Soviet war in Afghanistan was a grueling debacle that has striking lessons for American foreign policy today. In The Great Gamble, Gregory Feifer examines the war from the perspective of the soldiers on the ground. During the last years of the Cold War, the Soviet Union sent some of its most elite troops to unfamiliar lands in Central Asia to fight a vaguely defined enemy, which eventually defeated their superior number with unconventional tactics. Although the Soviet leadership initially saw the invasion as a victory, many Russian soldiers came to view the war as a demoralizing and devastating defeat, the consequences of which had a substantial impact on the Soviet Union and its collapse. Feifer's extensive research includes fascinating interviews with participants from both sides of the conflict. In gripping detail, he vividly depicts the invasion of a volatile country that no power has ever successfully conquered. Parallels between the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq are impossible to ignore: Both conflicts were waged amid vague ideological rhetoric about freedom. Both were roundly condemned by the outside world for trying to impose their favored forms of government on countries with very different ways of life. And both seem destined to end on uncertain terms. The Great Gamble tells an unforgettable story full of drama, action, and political intrigue whose relevance in our own time is greater than ever. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robertson Dean. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/000895/bk_tant_000895_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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The Voice of Authority: 10 Communication Strategies Every Leader Needs to Know , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 257min

Convey Your Message Clearly, Credibly, and Competently! Fortune 500 consultant Dianna Booher is one of the world's foremost authorities on public speaking and business communication. She has trained and consulted for some of the top executives in leading companies - and she has heard all the grumbling between departments about the "lack of communication" today. Using 10 clear-cut strategies, she will show you exactly what to say, how to say it, when to say it, and even how to present yourself credibly - all crucial elements in business today. Be complete. Be consistent. Be concerned. These rules - and the seven others Booher outlines in this book - sound simple enough. But these essentials of good communication mark the difference between failure and success for any business, career, or relationship. Even if your communication technology changes - from email and voicemail to teleconferencing and social media - the rules remain the same. You have to be credible as a communicator. The Voice of Authority is loaded with practical tips to help you: Sell your ideas and expand your influence Inspire and motivate others to be part of a winning team Create a culture of open communication Deliver bad news without destroying a relationship and demoralizing a team Handle crises in a way that builds rather than destroys trust Identify critical characteristics that increase your credibility Avoid pitfalls that destroy customer loyalty From the most routine messages to more sensitive "bad news" subjects, you'll be able to manage reactions, communicate with clout, and lead others with success. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sandy Weaver Carman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/000547/bk_acx0_000547_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Bread Baking for Beginners: Make Healthy Bread and Become the Perfect Baker by Using the Right Tools and Techniques , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 239min

You are about to discover how exactly you can master the craft of bread baking to become a perfect baker that can consistently make incredible baked stuff all the time!Are you tired of using the same approach to baking and want to advance, explore new ideas, and revive your bread-baking experience, make money off it and delight your family and friends with something “different”?Or are you totally new to bread baking and want to kick start your journey like a pro?Baking is one of the most pleasurable things to do, but like most food preparation methods, it can get boring, tiresome, and demoralizing when you do it the same way over and over again, or if you do it the wrong way and get less than impressive results. This is particularly devastating if you’re passionate about baking!By virtue that you are reading this, it is clear you are tired of making mistakes or just winging it as far as baking all manner of breads, cookies, muffins, loaves, and other baked food stuffs is concerned.More precisely you will discover:How bread baking has evolved over time, how it’s being practiced today, and how it should be done for the perfect breadThe ingredients you need to bake bread, how to get the right ones and store them properlyHow to select your baking tools and equipmentThe steps you need to take to bake properly, and the techniques to utilizeHow to make dough, including sourdough and pre-fermented versionsEasy recipes to help you make different kinds of breadAnd so much more! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Hailey Neilson. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/212441/bk_acx0_212441_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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Granbury's Texas Brigade: Diehard Western Confederates , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 625min

John R. Lundberg's compelling new military history chronicles the evolution of Granbury's Texas Brigade, perhaps the most distinguished combat unit in the Confederate Army of Tennessee. Named for its commanding officer, Brigadier General Hiram B. Granbury, the brigade fought tenaciously in the western theater even after Confederate defeat seemed certain. Granbury's Texas Brigade explores the motivations behind the unit's decision to continue to fight, even as it faced demoralizing defeats and Confederate collapse. Using a vast array of letters, diaries, and regimental documents, Lundberg offers provocative insight into the minds of the unit's men and commanders. The caliber of that leadership, he concludes, led to the group's overall high morale. Lundberg asserts that although mass desertion rocked Granbury's Brigade early in the war, that desertion did not necessarily indicate a lack of commitment to the Confederacy but merely a desire to fight the enemy closer to home. Those who remained in the ranks became the core of Granbury's Brigade and fought until the final surrender. Morale declined only after Union bullets cut down much of the unit's officer corps at the Battle of Franklin in 1864. After the war, Lundberg shows, men from the unit did not abandon the ideals of the Confederacy--they simply continued their devotion in different ways. Granbury's Texas Brigade presents military history at its best, revealing a microcosm of the Confederate war effort and aiding our understanding of the reasons men felt compelled to fight in America's greatest tragedy. The book is published by Louisiana State University Press. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James McSorley. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/018484/bk_acx0_018484_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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