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    Not a Cat: A Memoir
    Between his opening greeting and the bookend closing page on which he stalks away after taking no questions, Gato wants to make one thing perfectly clear: Although he has four legs, two ears, and a long, long tail, the word "cat" does not define him. His identity is his alone to describe and determine. With the help of Danica Novgorodoff's laugh-out-loud illustrations, he takes us on a tour of his adventures, accomplishments, and daily activities that makes mincemeat of our first impressions. He wears a sweater and a leash, so is he a dog? He runs in pastures, so is he a horse? He likes flowers, so is he a bee? He swims, so is he a duck? He has flown in airplanes and ridden in subways, so is he a person? Maybe he's all those things, but what he truly is, he wants us to know, is Gato. To underline the story's message of empowerment and self-identity, the back cover and backmatter include photos of the real Gato (Winter Miller's cat) doing everything he claims and more. Signs on walls, headlines in newspapers, New Yorker cartoon homages, and sight gags on every page reward repeated readings and will make this book the first one that parents reach for at bedtime.
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    Torn Roots (Hawaiian Storm, #1) (eBook, ePUB)
    Vanessa Storm thought her first week on the job as an FBI Special Agent in beautiful Hawaii would be about settling in. But she's immediately sent to Hana on Maui's rain-soaked shore to find a kidnapped woman. Throw in arson, strident environmentalists bent on stirring up strife between local rights activists and foreign property developers, a chill local police lieutenant, a taciturn geologist, and top it all off with a rogue, unpredictable Homeland Security agent. The case becomes a labyrinth twisting through the jungles on Maui's volcano. Vanessa knows this case will explode into an international incident and lives will be lost if she doesn't find answers fast. "TORN ROOTS is wonderfully rich with plot and setting, but it was Mr. Bury's command of the story's pacing that impressed me most."-Eden Baylee, author of Stranger at Sunset "I made the mistake of picking up this book and could not stop reading."-Frederick Lee Brooke, author of Doing Max Vinyl "Made me feel like I was there in person!"-Sue Devers "I have never been to Hawaii but reading the detailed descriptions of its beauty in this book has made me feel like I've actually been there."-Joy A. Lorton
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    Write Your Novel from the Middle: A New Approach for Plotters, Pantsers and Everyone in Between , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 124min
    A powerful secret and a fresh approach to writing bestselling fiction!What's the best way to write a "next level" novel? Some writers start at the beginning and let the story unfold without a plan. They are called "pantsers", because they write by the "seat of the pants".Other writers plan and outline and know the ending before they start. These are the "plotters".The two sides never seem to agree with each other on the best approach.But what if it's not the beginning or the end that is the key to a successful book? What if, amazing as it may seem, the place to begin writing your novel is in the very middle of the story?According to #1 bestselling writing teacher James Scott Bell, that's exactly where you'll find your story's heart and heat. Bell's "Mirror Moment" is the secret, and its power is available to any writer, at any stage of the writing process.Bringing together years of craft study and personal discovery, Bell presents a truly unique approach to writing a novel, one that will stand the test of time and serve you all your writing life. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: James Scott Bell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/155948/bk_acx0_155948_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone Who has a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 366min
    Imagine what it would be like to understand the actions and motivations of others - and to know how to apply such knowledge to be a more effective leader, teacher, coach, or salesperson - or even a better partner, or parent. The Chameleon, by Merrick Rosenberg, a fun, easy-to-understand listen, teaches powerful lessons about gaining deeper self-awareness, maximizing personal strengths, and empowering others around you. The Chameleon contains 22 fables based on the Eagle, Parrot, Dove, and Owl personality styles Rosenberg introduced in his first book, Taking Flight! Guided by an all-knowing chameleon, the characters help listeners gain meaningful insights into understanding themselves and others. The Introduction fable provides an overview of the four personality styles. The fables chronicle the bird's interactions over a one-year period and are followed by a "Chameleon Wisdom" section which expands on the fable's lessons and provides practical applications and scenarios of the story's moral. These deeper insights include examples of how to employ the styles to increase effectiveness at work, deepen personal relationships, parent with compassion, and generally live a more fulfilling life. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Allyson Briggs, Merrick Rosenberg. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/097071/bk_acx0_097071_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Charley's Aunt , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 172min
    Charley's Aunt by Brandon Thomas, presented by The Online StageThis classic farce was first performed in 1892. Since the record-breaking initial run in London, it has been revived many times around the world in a variety of languages, and has also been adapted for a number of presentations on film.The play incorporates many of the features which have become standard in romantic comedies: a cross dressing central character, identity confusion, young lovers kept apart by parental influence and older lovers unexpectedly reunited.Cast: Narrator - Marty KrzStephen Spettigue, uncle of Amy, guardian of Kitty, and the story's villain - Alan WeymanColonel Sir Francis Chesney, father of Jack Chesney - Denis DalyJack Chesney, Oxford undergraduate, in love with Kitty - Tomas PeterCharley Wykeham, Oxford undergraduate, in love with Amy - Mark Crowle-GrovesLord Fancourt Babberley, undergraduate pulled unwillingly into Jack and Charley's scheme - Graham ScottBrassett, Jack's valet - David ShearsDonna Lucia d'Alvadorez, Charley's aunt from Brazil - Maureen BoutilierAmy Spettigue, Stephen Spettigue's young niece - Amanda FridayKitty Verdun, Stephen Spettigue's young ward - Anna GraceEla Delahay, orphaned young woman accompanying Donna Lucia - Grace Keller Scotch  ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marty Krz, Alan Weyman, Denis Daly, Tomas Peter, Mark Crowle-Groves, Graham Scott, David Shears. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/mike/003037/bk_mike_003037_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Escape from Dannemora: Richard Matt, David Sweat, and the Great Adirondack Manhunt , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 557min
    It was one of the biggest crime stories of the decade-two deadly killers, desperate and on the run. After months of planning, Ricky Matt and David Sweat cut, chopped, coerced, and connived their way out of a maximum-security prison in the wilderness of upstate New York and managed to elude police for three weeks, sending the region into lockdown and keeping the entire country on edge. The media called it "a bold escape for the ages," and veteran true-crime writer Michael Benson leads us along the story's every wild path to dig out a tale of adventure, psychology, sex, and brutality. Escape from Dannemora examines the strange case of Joyce Mitchell, the long-time prison employee who had a sexual relationship with at least one of the killers, and who smuggled them tools and aided in the escape, while they cooked up a plan to kill her husband. In the end, Benson looks closely at conditions at the Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, New York, a crumbling Gothic pile now under investigation for charges of drug trafficking and brutality. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Al Kessel. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tant/013993/bk_tant_013993_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Greek Housedad's Sweetie , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 88min
    What is there for a husband and father of three to do when he suddenly loses his job? Well...he can become a house-dad! Is a man really capable of handling all of the household tasks as well as teaching manners to a three-year-old tyrant? How does it make him feel that his wife brings home the bacon instead of him? How will he and we, his two older children, cope with the snide comments of people that don't respect his decision? This book is an enjoyable listen for people of all ages. The author approaches serious and contemporary social issues with a light and entertaining touch: a father's unemployment and the resulting economic stress on the entire family, the social roles of men and women, and child-parent relationships to name a few. The story is told by his industrious 12-year-old daughter under whose relentless observations every known social stereotype is smashed to smithereens! Within the story's playful twists and unexpected turns, our young narrator shares her own revolutionary solutions, providing us with heartfelt laughs and optimism. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Amalia Katoikou. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/058575/bk_acx0_058575_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Microsoft: First Generation , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 426min
    This story has all the ingredients of a modern legend, representing nothing less than the proverbial American Dream - writ extra-large. It is a story of hard work and brilliance, of extraordinary commitment and overwhelming desire. And these are the story's original cast members, who could not possibly have foreseen the epic, unprecedented success that awaited them. After all, the technology empire which these 12 visionaries helped to foster under a man named Bill Gates has all but single-handedly defined our Age of Information - and changed the world forever.What began as a modest start-up partnership only 25 years ago has already surpassed all the giants of contemporary capitalism, including General Electric and IBM, and has achieved a market value estimated at nearly $500 billion. How did Microsoft achieve all of this in so short a time? What was the true nature of the Microsoft environment in the beginning, and what are the secrets behind its triumph?Meet the early builders of Microsoft and step inside the famous culture of loyalty, the storied "maniacal work ethic," and the hardcore world of reckless risk-taking that remains so integral to the computer giant's matchless and ongoing success. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mary Woods. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/000530/bk_blak_000530_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Charisma Code: Communicating in a Language Beyond Words , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 519min
    “The Charisma Code offers a wealth of tools for resolving conflict, inspiring engagement, and changing culture.” –(Tony Hsieh, CEO, Zappos.com) There is a universal language beyond words we all speak. Understanding how to consciously use it helps you communicate with your boss, your coworkers, your children, your spouse and connect more deeply with anyone, anywhere, anytime, no matter where they come from. Cultural Anthropologist Robin Sol Lieberman shows us how choosing to speak the very real language of Charisma can be the most important choice you make in the 21st century. “The Charisma Code unlocks some best-kept secrets regarding living and leading from a power within us all. It removes some veils and restores our vision of things that matter the most.” -Marianne Williamson, author of A Return to Love Read to you by the author, Robin Sol uses her charisma to bring this book's words to life. It feels as though she's sitting right there with you! Robin Sol is wonderfully transparent and fun. She sings, laughs at herself, talks to you, even sheds a tear...all without breaking this interpersonal story's spell. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robin Sol Lieberman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/076104/bk_acx0_076104_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Nerve
    Black Mirror meets Pretty Little Liars in this novel full of action, suspense and hot romance. Now a major film on Amazon Prime starring Emma Roberts, Dave Franco and Juliette Lewis!Are you playing the game, or is the game playing you? A high-stakes online game of dares turns deadly.Vee doesn't know if she has the guts to play NERVE, an online game of high-stakes dares. With Ian on her team, it's easy to agree to another dare. And another. And another. At first it's thrilling, as the manipulative audience, or 'Watchers', cheer them on to riskier challenges. But things quickly get out of hand. Just how far will Vee go before she loses NERVE?Praise for Nerve: 'Ryan's story is thought-provoking and unsettling...the ending goes off with a bang and a twist.' Publishers Weekly 'Ryan questions the nature of entertainment and explores the concept of privacy in a world of increasingly sophisticated social media. Teens will find themselves drawn in by the story's possibilities, and unNERVEd by its outcome. Give this to Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games fans.' School Library Journal 'The commentary on today's life-as-public-spectacle society is sound. The pacing is relentless, and readers will find themselves flipping madly to the very last page.' Kirkus Reviews Also by Jeanne RyanCharisma
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