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    Father Divine's Bikes , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 716min
    Father Divine’s Bikes exposes the dark underbelly of 1945 Newark, New Jersey, a city that boomed during World War II but finds itself unable to cope with the peace that brings joblessness, despair, and crime. As deeply entrenched white enclaves are squeezed by the mass migration of blacks, escape routes for poor ethnic whites rapidly close. Two Catholic altar boys living in a world ripe for grifters, like Father Divine, soon learn that his promise of heaven on earth has hellish consequences. In the autumn of 1945, a battle erupts when the city’s competing mobs end their truce. When it gets bloody, other criminal forces poise to move in. Bookies, using Father Divine’s controversial International Peace Mission Movement as a front, recruit Joey Bancik and Richie Maxwell to run numbers under the guise of newspaper routes. The boys' families welcome the few bucks they can put on the table. Meanwhile, their parish priest and two homicide detectives fear the numbers racket will entrap the boys in a world of crime. Turf wars, murders, and a corrupt police department in bed with the mob form a dark and gritty backdrop against a story of post-war Newark and the violence that permeated it.  Father Divine's Bikes is the first audiobook of the Passaic River Trilogy. The final edited draft of it's sequel, Payback: A Love Story, will be completed in early 2019. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: George Kuch. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/137712/bk_acx0_137712_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    How Asia Works (eBook, ePUB)
    "A good read for anyone who wants to understand what actually determines whether a developing economy will succeed." -Bill Gates, "Top 5 Books of the Year" An Economist Best Book of the Year from a reporter who has spent two decades in the region, and who the Financial Times said "should be named chief myth-buster for Asian business." In How Asia Works, Joe Studwell distills his extensive research into the economies of nine countries-Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, and China-into an accessible, readable narrative that debunks Western misconceptions, shows what really happened in Asia and why, and for once makes clear why some countries have boomed while others have languished. Studwell's in-depth analysis focuses on three main areas: land policy, manufacturing, and finance. Land reform has been essential to the success of Asian economies, giving a kick-start to development by utilizing a large workforce and providing capital for growth. With manufacturing, industrial development alone is not sufficient, Studwell argues. Instead, countries need "export discipline," a government that forces companies to compete on the global scale. And in finance, effective regulation is essential for fostering, and sustaining growth. To explore all of these subjects, Studwell journeys far and wide, drawing on fascinating examples from a Philippine sugar baron's stifling of reform to the explosive growth at a Korean steel mill. "Provocative . . . How Asia Works is a striking and enlightening book . . . A lively mix of scholarship, reporting and polemic." -The Economist
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    World War 2 Submarines: Stunning World War 2 Submarine Stories and Warfare from the Depths of the Ocean , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 74min
    War is perhaps that one occurrence that has held captive the attention of man for eons after it is over. This is quite natural as well, for the repercussions of war are such that the aftershocks are felt long after the last bomb was dropped and the last cannon boomed. We as human beings find it irresistible to turn back the pages of history and go over and dissect certain incidents and happenings that we believe warrants repeated scrutiny. This is not so much because of our tendency to learn from our mistakes but more from our need to revisit what had transpired in the past. One such frequently revisited topic is the Second World War and the unending stories that come with it. The descriptions of life during those times truly fascinate us and fill us with awe. During the times of the Second World War, no other vessel or craft would have played a bigger or more significant role than the submarines in terms of the impact they had on the outcome of the battles. These marvels of engineering, designed to travel and operate underwater were so important that many a battle and many a country had won or lost based on the strength of the submarine forces involved in it. This book is here is to provide the listener a compilation of information pertaining to submarines in the Second World War, their developmental stories, and detailed analysis of the strategies they employed in order to gain control over the seas. Here is a preview of what you'll learn... The German underwater boats Submarines: a technological marvel The Japanese submarines The British submarines The American Gato class submarines World War II submarines - usage by world nations Much, much more! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ryan Whiting. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/098573/bk_acx0_098573_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Klansville, U.S.A: The Rise and Fall of the Civil Rights-era Ku Klux Klan , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 693min
    In the 1960s, on the heels of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision and in the midst of the growing Civil Rights Movement, Ku Klux Klan activity boomed, reaching an intensity not seen since the 1920s, when the KKK boasted over 4 million members. Most surprisingly, the state with the largest Klan membership-more than the rest of the South combined-was North Carolina, a supposed bastion of southern-style progressivism. Klansville, U.S.A. is the first substantial history of the civil rights-era KKK's astounding rise and fall, focusing on the under-explored case of the United Klans of America (UKA) in North Carolina. Why the UKA flourished in the Tar Heel state presents a fascinating puzzle and a window into the complex appeal of the Klan as a whole. Drawing on a range of new archival sources and interviews with Klan members, including state and national leaders, the book uncovers the complex logic of KKK activity. David Cunningham demonstrates that the Klan organized most successfully where whites perceived civil rights reforms to be a significant threat to their status, where mainstream outlets for segregationist resistance were lacking, and where the policing of the Klan's activities was lax. Moreover, by connecting the Klan to the more mainstream segregationist and anti-communist groups across the South, Cunningham provides valuable insight into southern conservatism, its resistance to civil rights, and the region's subsequent dramatic shift to the Republican Party. Klansville, U.S.A. illuminates a period of Klan history that has been largely ignored, shedding new light on organized racism and on how political extremism can intersect with mainstream institutions and ideals. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Brian Holsopple. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/014031/bk_adbl_014031_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Sobriety Solution Bundle : Sobriety Challenge & Path to Sobriety Bundle Edition , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 404min
    Mankind has been drinking alcohol since the beginning of recorded history. Today, the business has boomed through a series of loose restrictions.Alcoholism and alcohol abuse are among the highest recorded cases of illness worldwide.Understanding the differences between the two could determine the success or failure of treatment. Sobriety Solution Bundle edition explores the fundamental differences between alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Each section is dedicated to symptoms, basic knowledge, and in depth understanding, and treatment. The harmful use of alcohol has resulted in millions of deaths, making it one of the most serious public health problems in the world. Admitting that the problem exists is just the beginning. Acknowledging you have a problem could mean the difference between life and healthy recovery or spiraling out of control and possibly death.Sobriety Solution Bundle edition is more than just an audiobook.Written from the heart and after years of research, the author presents a close look at the link between alcohol and domestic violence cases while focusing on healthier lifestyles that could not only negate the negative effects but begin the healing process. This insightful audiobook helps listeners overcome stigmas, false beliefs, and arms them with the tools needed to apply the proper treatments for both alcoholism and alcohol abuse. The importance of knowing the difference between the two cannot be understated. The good news is there is a better tomorrow.Taking that first, critical step is the most important one of your life.Central to this sweeping health issue is the difference between alcoholism and alcohol abuse. Too often we lack critical understanding of what separates the two, thus hampering efforts to combat them. Sobriety Solution Bundle explores the key differences between the two while developing a system to achieve spiritual, mental, and physical health for the affected a ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Aaron Miller. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/181785/bk_acx0_181785_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    1913: In Search of the World Before the Great War: In Search of the World Before the Great War , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1193min
    Today, 1913 is inevitably viewed through the lens of 1914: as the last year before a war that would shatter the global economic order and tear Europe apart, undermining its global pre-eminence. Our perspectives narrowed by hindsight, the world of that year is reduced to its most frivolous features last summers in grand aristocratic residences or its most destructive ones: the unresolved rivalries of the great European powers, the fear of revolution, violence in the Balkans. In this illuminating history, Charles Emmerson liberates the world of 1913 from this prelude to war” narrative, and explores it as it was, in all its richness and complexity. Traveling from Europe’s capitals, then at the height of their global reach, to the emerging metropolises of Canada and the United States, the imperial cities of Asia and Africa, and the boomtowns of Australia and South America, he provides a panoramic view of a world crackling with possibilities, its future still undecided, its outlook still open. The world in 1913 was more modern than we remember, more similar to our own times than we expect, more globalized than ever before. The Gold Standard underpinned global flows of goods and money, while mass migration reshaped the world’s human geography. Steamships and sub-sea cables encircled the earth, along with new technologies and new ideas. Ford’s first assembly line cranked to life in 1913 in Detroit. The Woolworth Building went up in New York. While Mexico was in the midst of bloody revolution, Winnipeg and Buenos Aires boomed. An era of petro-geopolitics opened in Iran. China appeared to be awaking from its imperial slumber. Paris celebrated itself as the city of light, Berlin as the city of electricity. Full of fascinating characters, stories, and insights, 1913: In Search of the World before the Great War brings a lost world vividly back to life, with provocative implications for how we understand our past and how we think about our future. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Stillwell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/012609/bk_adbl_012609_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Coffee Shop Business Smart Startup: How to Start, Run & Grow a Trendy Coffee House on a Budget , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 130min
    Driving around the city in any metropolitan areas we all see trendy coffee shops everywhere and not all of them are Starbucks. Do you ever wonder why there are so many new boutique coffee shops popping up everywhere? Well, according to National Coffee Association (www.ncausa.org), it is not a hoax, but the new trend and this is the reality. The coffee industry and the coffee shop business have boomed in recent years, especially with regards to specialty coffees. Here is what CCAUSA has gathered from their research: Out of home coffee consumption has reached a new high of 46% in 2017 59% of coffee consumed daily is gourmet coffee In the US more than 65% of the adult population drinks coffee every day: that means roughly about 70 million daily coffee drinkers 66% of people in the US buy their daily coffee outside their home Gross profit margin for most coffee shops is around 85% In the US the coffee shop business is a 10 billion dollar industry Let these numbers sink in for a minute. Let’s agree that all these numbers are saying one thing - that is the coffee industry has been on the rise for last few years, and it will continue to grow. This is what you will learn in this book: If you are thinking about opening a coffee house, here are the 13 steps that you will need to take. How to get funding for your new business How to write or get a coffee shop business plan Site selection and leasing Licensing and permits you will need (Uncle Sam) Décor and furniture you need (How to Buy Cheap) Menu and signs Equipment: how and where to locate good used ones Planning build-out Management and employees  Getting the best food and coffee supplies Pricing and POS system Soft and grand opening Marketing and promotion ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sam Slydell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/108194/bk_acx0_108194_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Shores of Bohemia (eBook, ePUB)
    An intimate portrait of a legendary generation of artists, writers, activists, and dreamers who created a utopia on the shores of Cape Cod during the first half of the twentieth century.Their names are iconic: Eugene O'Neill, Willem de Kooning, Josef and Annie Albers, Emma Goldman, Mary McCarthy, Edward Hopper, Walter Gropius-and the list goes on and on. Scorning the devastation that industrialization had wrought on the nation's economy and culture in the early decades of the twentieth century, they gathered in the streets of Greenwich Village and on the beachfronts of Cape Cod. They began as progressives but soon turned to socialism, then communism. They founded theaters, periodicals, and art schools. They formed editorial boards that met in beach shacks and performed radical new plays in a shanty on the docks where they could see the ocean through cracks in the floor. They welcomed the tremendous wave of talent fleeing Europe in the 1930s. At the end of their era, as the postwar economy boomed, they took shelter in liberalism as the anti-capitalist movement fragmented into other causes in the 1960's.John Taylor "Ike" Williams, who married into the Cape's artistic world and has spent fifty years talking and walking its shores with these cultural and political revolutionaries, gives us the twisting lives and careers of a staggering generation of American thinkers and creators. The Shores of Bohemia records a great set of shifts in American culture, of ideas and arguments fueled by drink, infidelity, and competition that made for a fifty-year conversation among intellectual leaders and creative revolutionaries, who found a community as they created some of the great works of the American century. This is their story. Welcome to the party!
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    The Shores of Bohemia: A Cape Cod Story, 1910-1960
    An intimate portrait of a legendary generation of artists, writers, activists, and dreamers who created a utopia on the shores of Cape Cod during the first half of the twentieth century. Their names are iconic: Eugene O'Neill, Willem de Kooning, Josef and Annie Albers, Emma Goldman, Mary McCarthy, Edward Hopper, Walter Gropius-and the list goes on and on. Scorning the devastation that industrialization had wrought on the nation's economy and culture in the early decades of the twentieth century, they gathered in the streets of Greenwich Village and on the beachfronts of Cape Cod. They began as progressives but soon turned to socialism, then communism. They founded theaters, periodicals, and art schools. They formed editorial boards that met in beach shacks and performed radical new plays in a shanty on the docks where they could see the ocean through cracks in the floor. They welcomed the tremendous wave of talent fleeing Europe in the 1930s. At the end of their era, as the postwar economy boomed, they took shelter in liberalism as the anti-capitalist movement fragmented into other causes in the 1960's. John Taylor "Ike" Williams, who married into the Cape's artistic world and has spent fifty years talking and walking its shores with these cultural and political revolutionaries, gives us the twisting lives and careers of a staggering generation of American thinkers and creators. The Shores of Bohemia records a great set of shifts in American culture, of ideas and arguments fueled by drink, infidelity, and competition that made for a fifty-year conversation among intellectual leaders and creative revolutionaries, who found a community as they created some of the great works of the American century. This is their story. Welcome to the party!
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    Hung by the Fire: Operation Reindeer Retrieval, Book 4 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 63min
    Teaching the visitors about the holiday stars is fun...until a man who burns brighter than the sun enters Vixen’s orbit.Vixen chooses life with astronomy, and she ends up as an educator and a researcher for a tiny observatory struggling to make ends meet. When Vi arrives, she makes an impression and takes over most of the day-to-day operations, which is fine until an elf comes calling.Xander has been sent to bring Vixen home, but he doesn’t know how he will go about convincing her that it is a good idea, until he asks her out and she tells him what she wants.Magic and wonder are the hallmarks of Christmas, and these two have it in spades.Excerpt:Violette smiled and addressed the assembled donors in the observatory. “We are very lucky to have gained this position, and it is your donations that keep us discovering new phenomenon.”The crowd of donors clapped politely, and Dr. Violette Xenic inclined her head with a smile.A deep voice boomed out from the rear of those assembled. “Dr. Xenic, what is the newest discovery from the Arbin Observatory?”Violette smiled and grabbed her remote, dimming the lights and triggering the projectors. The auditorium lit up with a map of the stars. Just a tiny slice of the heavens, and it was a view that Vi never got tired of looking at.“The Cor-Tin-Xen meteor was discovered here, and it will be skidding close enough to fill the skies with bright sparks as we approach the holiday season. On December twenty-second, we will be in the full glory of the shower, and it was this observatory that found the incoming wonder.”The same man moved forward and raised one very elegant brow. “Wonder? Glory? You are not speaking like a scientist, Doctor.”“When you stop looking to the skies and feeling wonder, you may as well be in a coma. If this can’t touch you, nothing can.” She felt her cheeks heat.The crowd chuckled at her, and the servers began to ci ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Daniela Acitelli. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/175456/bk_acx0_175456_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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