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    The Sayers: Tried and Tested at the Highest Level , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 509min
    Coming from a huge close-knit family of street traders long before it was legalized, Stephen Sayers spent his early years on the barrows, witnessing constant brushes with the law. Aunties and uncles were frequently incarcerated and a hatred and distrust of authority swelled within the younger members of the family. The scene was set. Standing alongside his brothers and cousins in vicious street fights and feuds with rival gangs, they've been linked to multi-million pound armed robberies, extortion, unsolved gangland murders, and protection rackets. Those links made them a formidable force in the criminal underworld. Stephen gives us a first-hand account of growing up as a Sayers and living up to the reputation the name carries. He didn't just carve out a criminal career, he wrote it in blood on the streets. If you've heard the rumors...if you believe them...the Sayers run Newcastle. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rhys Jennings. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/203588/bk_acx0_203588_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Last Days of the Pharaoh , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 88min
    Two days before the collapse of Hosni Mubarak's regime in Egypt, one man gathered the courage to tell the president the truth: he would be killed in his palace if he did not step down. What came next revealed the bitter power struggles atop the most populous country in the Middle East at its most vulnerable moment in six decades. But it was too late. As street protests swelled into the hundreds of thousands across the country, decision-making at the highest levels broke down and Mubarak fled to the resort city of Sharm el Sheikh. This is the inside story of the final days of Egypt's modern-day pharaoh, who ruled with near autocratic powers for three decades before being forced to resign on February 11, 2011. Cairo-based journalist Bradley Hope interviewed more than two dozen eyewitnesses, from current and former officials to Mubarak's long-time make-up artist, to tell the dramatic story of the president's downfall. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Stillwell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/021595/bk_adbl_021595_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Wrath of the Usurper: The Eoriel Saga, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1116min
    Civilization is dying. The lands of the Five Duchies are in chaos. They are leaderless, and each land stands alone. Besieged by barbarians, savages, fell beasts, and infighting, few doubt that the end times are upon them. Yet all is not lost. In the East, Lady Katarina Emberhill has begun an uprising against the Usurper, and those who follow her carry relics from the time of the High Kings. In Boir, Lord Admiral Christoffer Tarken forges alliances and defends his lands. And in the Eastwood, powers that have been silent for eons are stirring and turning their eyes to the outside world. But the key is the Usurper Duke, a man drawn to savagery and battle. His victories in his personal war against the Armen have swelled the ranks of his army. Who will draw the wrath of the Usurper: Will he turn it against his own rebellious people or levy his forces against the threats to all civilized men? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Eric G. Dove. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/043034/bk_acx0_043034_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Olive Oatman: Explore the Mysterious Story of Captivity and Tragedy from Beginning to End , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 113min
    A tragic reminder of brutality or the vestiges of the aftermath?Olive Oatman isn’t a household name, but a distinct feature on her face has made her infamous for the worst reasons. She is the girl with the blue tattoo. The story behind the distinctive tattoo is the stuff of legends. Some believed it was placed on her face during her captivity, following the brutal murders of her family members and the kidnapping of her and her sister. Others believe it was placed on her after her return.Rumors swelled. Her tattoo became a symbol of Native barbarianism and the triumph of American goodness, but like many stories of that era, the truth is far more complicated.This short audiobook details the murders, her captivity, the aftermath, and her baffling return to her captors. Unravel the mystery of the woman who would become famous for all the wrong reasons and discover what her life story says about cultural identity, the power of resiliency, and what happens when fact and fiction bend and twist to muddy the waters.Listen on to find out the truth! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Goodrick. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/183094/bk_acx0_183094_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 388min
    Perfect for fans of the musical Come From Away! When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ray Porter. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/006187/bk_harp_006187_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Deconstructed: An Insider's View of Illegal Immigration and the Building Trades , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 310min
    Illegal immigration is among the most challenging and divisive issues facing America. With few changes in immigration laws since 1986, the undocumented population has swelled to an estimated 11 million.Deconstructed unravels these economic issues and their human toll through the eyes of Houston businessman Stan Marek, who’s watched the immigration crisis unfold over 40 years. A descendant of Czech immigrants himself, Marek runs one of the largest specialty subcontracting firms in the US. He has seen construction work devolve from offering middle-class careers to trapping illegal immigrants in the shadows of the economy - paid in cash, without overtime or access to health care. Marek sees a burgeoning crisis for his industry, the national economy, and the undocumented immigrants themselves - a crisis he has vowed to prevent. In Deconstructed, award-winning business journalist Loren Steffy traces Marek’s own family history, intertwined with changes in immigration law for more than a century. Steffy examines the economic forces driving illegal immigration and outlines solutions that could enhance our economy, the construction business, and the lives of immigrants. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Loren C. Steffy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/223704/bk_acx0_223704_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Gallic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Military Campaigns that Expanded the Roman Republic and Helped Julius Caesar Transform Rome into the Greatest Empire of the Ancient World , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 80min
    If you want to discover the captivating history of the Gallic Wars, then keep reading....As Rome swelled with tradespeople, artisans, slaves, and wealthy merchant families, its politicians struggled to maintain the fundamental democratic properties of the republican government. Rules were bent and broken, politicians and voters were bribed and lied to, and eventually, the power of Rome fell to the one man who could muster the respect and loyalty of the world-famous Roman army.That man was Gaius Julius Caesar. A patrician and Populares of the Roman Republic, Caesar used the territorial threat of the Gauls of Western Europe to wage the Gallic Wars and seize ultimate power. His actions eradicated the democratic system, beginning the era of the ruthless tyranny of the Roman Empire in three continents.In The Gallic Wars: A Captivating Guide to the Military Campaigns that Expanded the Roman Republic and Helped Julius Caesar Transform Rome into the Greatest Empire of the Ancient World, you will discover topics such as:Ancient GaulGaius Julius CaesarThe Helvetii CeltsThe Helvetian WarAriovistus, the German KingBattle of the SabisThe Germanic WarUnited Gaul Versus Caesar of RomeThe Battle of AlesiaCrossing the RubiconCaesar’s Civil WarAnd much, much more! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Randy Whitlow. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/158271/bk_acx0_158271_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Veteran: A Stephen Crane Story , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 11min
    The Veteran features Henry Fleming as a grandfather, many years after he appeared as the 18-year-old Yankee first-time soldier in The Red Badge of Courage. He retells the story succinctly and honestly about how he ran from his first battle as so many did. His grandchild is alarmed, as children are when they learn that adults are not perfect in what they do. Fleming exhibits bravery in the story as he saves his farm animals and lurches into his barn to save what he can, despite knowing the long odds against it. This story could well have been an afterword to The Red Badge of Courage. The last paragraph is well worth the listening: "When the roof fell in [the barn], a great funnel of smoke swarmed toward the sky, as if the old man's [Fleming's] spirit, released from its body - a little bottle - had swelled like the genie of fable. The smoke was tinted rose-hue from the flames, and perhaps the unutterable midnights of the universe will have no power to daunt the color of this soul." ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Deaver Brown. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/smag/000086/bk_smag_000086_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Legend of the Firewalker, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 566min
    A black hooded figure suddenly appeared behind her. She gasped and her brown eyes grew wide. Nathan watched helplessly as a small trickle of blood fell from her mouth. Other hooded figures appeared; their silver swords clutched upright against their chests. Nathan held tight to her lifeless body while trying to fight back the tears that swelled in his eyes. "No," he cried. "No!" Nineteen-year-old Nathan Urye is supposed to be having a relaxing summer as a camp counselor but ever since he started having nightmares about a beautiful girl being hunted by flesh-clawing monsters, his life has been anything but normal. Soon, Nathan discovers that the sleepy college town of Cahokia Falls is far from ordinary when two unexplained deaths rock the town and campus. Who or what is behind the murders? Does it have anything to do with the newly-discovered cave symbol? And what about the spine-chilling campfire stories about ancient tribal beliefs and mystical legends? For Nathan Urye, things just keep getting creepier and creepier, and now it appears that everyone at camp is in danger... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tristan Wright. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/028308/bk_acx0_028308_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    MASH: An Army Surgeon in Korea , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 542min
    When North Korean forces invaded South Korea on June 25, 1950, Otto Apel was a surgical resident living in Cleveland, Ohio, with his wife and three young children. A year later he was chief surgeon of the 8076th Mobile Army Surgical Hospital, constantly near the front lines in Korea. Immediately upon arriving in camp, Apel performed 80 hours of surgery. His feet swelled so badly, he had to cut his boots off, and he saw more surgical cases in those three and a half days than he would have in a year back in Cleveland. In addition to his own story, Apel details the operating conditions, workload, and patient care at the MASH units while revealing the remarkable advances made in emergency medical care. MASH units were the first hospitals designed for operations close to the front lines, and from this particularly difficult vantage their medical staffs were responsible for innovations in the use of antibiotics and blood plasma and in arterial repair. On film and television, MASH doctors and nurses have been portrayed as irreverent and having little patience with standard military procedures. In this powerful memoir, Apel reveals just how realistic these portrayals were. The book is published by The University Press of Kentucky. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dr. Bill Brooks. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/029583/bk_acx0_029583_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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