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    The United Nations: Bolinda Beginner Guides , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 385min
    Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. In this informative guide, Norrie MacQueen provides a clear introduction to its institutions, remit, personalities, and role in the modern world. Defending the UN from common criticisms of bureaucratic paralysis and bias towards the developed world, MacQueen argues that its limitations are due to the complex web of national interests that it seeks to reconcile, and that despite criticisms the UN has had a positive influence on the modern world. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/001323/bk_boli_001323_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Charles Bean , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 799min
    C.E.W. Bean's wartime reports and photographs mythologised the Australian soldier and helped spawn the notion that the Anzacs achieved something nation-defining on the shores of Gallipoli and the battlefields of western Europe. In his quest to get the truth, Bean often faced death beside the Diggers in the trenches of Gallipoli and the Western Front – and saw more combat than many. But did Bean tell Australia the whole story of what he knew? In this fresh new biography Ross Coulthart explores the man behind the legend. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/002334/bk_boli_002334_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Playing to Win: The Definitive Biography of John Farnham , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 485min
    John Farnham is the quintessential Aussie legend. As a teenager he gave up an apprenticeship to chase his musical dreams, hitting the big time with the catchy pop ditty "Sadie (the Cleaning Lady)". But it wasn't smooth sailing from there. A family man at heart and the most loyal of friends, John was sometimes uncomfortable with the spotlight and for many years struggled to make his music career as successful as those close to him - including Glenn Wheatley and Molly Meldrum - could see it could be. He finally hit his stride with 1986's Whispering Jack and the breakaway success of "You're the Voice", which became the anthem of a generation. John lived it up - holidaying with the Skases in Port Douglas and sharing cigars with Bob Hawke at the Lodge - but always came back down to earth. Inherently humble, the King of Pop would also become king of the comeback, proving to have a longevity rare in the music industry. In this deeply personal and insightful biography, author and music industry insider Jeff Apter - thanks to the support of those close to John - provides a rare glimpse inside Farnsie's world, unlike any other book about the man. He reveals the drama behind John being named Australian of the Year, how the cassette demo of "You're the Voice" was nearly overlooked, and how John once accidentally sparked the attention of ASIO. And he explores Farnham's relationships with the figures who have been instrumental in making him "The Voice": his first manager, Daryl Sambell; his wife of 40-plus years, Jill; and longtime friend and manager Glenn Wheatley. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rob Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/028227/bk_adbl_028227_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Shakespeare: Bolinda Beginner Guides , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 439min
    Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fast-paced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophistication that can make Shakespeare’s works a joy for any audience. Exploring his invention and wit, along with his uncanny characterisation, King argues archaic language should be no barrier to the modern reader. This guide summarises the Bard’s life and background, detailing his plays and poetry in such a way that they are made accessible enough for everyone to admire. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/001326/bk_boli_001326_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Oil: Bolinda Beginner Guides , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 416min
    Packed with fascinating facts and insight, this book will fuel dinner party debate and provide listeners with the science and politics behind the world’s most controversial resource. Without oil, there would be no globalisation, no plastic, little transport, and a global political landscape that few would recognise. It is the lifeblood of the modern world, and humanity’s dependence upon it looks set to continue for decades to come. In this captivating audiobook, Vaclav Smil explains all matters related to "black gold", from its discovery in the earth, right through to the political maelstrom that surrounds it today. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/001355/bk_boli_001355_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Sasquatch Hunters, Hörbuch, Digital, 67min
    Many believe Bigfoot doesn't exist, but to those who have seen it, there is no question - Bigfoot is real. Encounters with this elusive and strange creature have changed the lives of those who experience its presence, but it has been linked to the death of farm animals, pets, and even the disappearance of people. There is definitely a living, breathing creature lurking in the backwoods and swamps of North America but to find any elusive animal you have to know what to look for, as well as knowing its behavior in order to hunt it. Language: English. Narrator: Don McDonald, Jeff Meldrum, Brian Sons. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/rt/real/001008/rt_real_001008_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    NATO: Bolinda Beginner Guides , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 496min
    A thorough overview of the full spectrum of NATO's military and non-military activities. This is a comprehensive yet concise and accessible introduction to the history, role, activities, and future challenges facing NATO. Assuming no prior knowledge of the subject, author Jennifer Medcalf guides the reader through the complex structure of this organization, providing ample support with a glossary, guide to further reading, and chronology. Despite predictions of its imminent demise, NATO is in fact more prominent than ever in international affairs, and this readable introduction will prove essential not only for the general listener, but also for the growing numbers of students on International Relations courses, and for service personnel in NATO and elsewhere. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Rob Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/001307/bk_boli_001307_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Eureka: The Unfinished Revolution , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1330min
    In 1854, Victorian miners fought a deadly battle under the flag of the Southern Cross at the Eureka Stockade. Though brief and doomed to fail, the battle is legend in both our history and in the Australian mind. Henry Lawson wrote poems about it, its symbolic flag is still raised, and even the nineteenth-century visitor Mark Twain called it: "a strike for liberty". Was this rebellion a fledgling nation’s first attempt to assert its independence under colonial rule? Or was it merely rabble-rousing by unruly miners determined not to pay their taxes? In his inimitable style, Peter FitzSimons gets into the hearts and minds of those on the battlefield, and those behind the scenes, bringing to life Australian legends on both sides of the rebellion. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/001498/bk_boli_001498_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Breaking News: Sex, Lies and the Murdoch Succession , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 743min
    At the age of 82, Rupert Murdoch is divorcing his third wife Wendi Deng and gearing up for the toughest challenge of his life: to hand his empire on to his children. But is this the end of the Murdoch dynasty? Lachlan doesn't want to succeed him. James is in disgrace. And Elisabeth is not a serious contender. His grip on the group has also been weakened by scandal. His British tabloids have been caught hacking phones and bribing officials on an industrial scale. At least twenty journalists will soon face trial for hacking and corruption and could be jailed. But Rupert thrives on crisis. He has recently split News Corp in two, doubled his fortune to US$9 billion, and is bouncing around like a man in his prime. So can he win this one last battle and keep it all in the family? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/002060/bk_boli_002060_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Quarterly Essay 70: Dead Right: How Neoliberalism Ate Itself and What Comes Next , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 326min
    How did the banks run wild for so long? Why are so many aged-care residents malnourished? And how is it that arms manufacturers sponsor the Australian War Memorial?  In this passionate essay, Richard Denniss explores what neoliberalism has done to Australian society. For decades, we have been told that the private sector does everything better, that governments can’t afford to deliver the services they once could, but that security and prosperity for all are just around the corner. In fact, Australians are less equal, and more of us are economically vulnerable. But now that a royal commission has lifted the rug on the reality of corporate regulation, it seems the era of blind faith in free markets is well and truly over. So where to from here?In Dead Right, Denniss looks at ways to renew our democracy and discusses everything from the fragmenting Coalition to an idea of the national interest that goes beyond economics. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Meldrum. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/031355/bk_adbl_031355_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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