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    Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 733min
    Between the world wars, no sport was more popular, or more dangerous, than airplane racing. Thousands of fans flocked to multi-day events, and cities vied with one another to host them. The pilots themselves were hailed as dashing heroes who cheerfully stared death in the face. Well, the men were hailed. Female pilots were more often ridiculed than praised for what the press portrayed as silly efforts to horn in on a manly, and deadly, pursuit.Fly Girls recounts how a cadre of women banded together to break the original glass ceiling: the entrenched prejudice that conspired to keep them out of the sky.O'Brien weaves together the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, a high school dropout who worked for a dry cleaner in Fargo, North Dakota; Ruth Elder, an Alabama divorcee; Amelia Earhart, the most famous, but not necessarily the most skilled; Ruth Nichols, who chafed at the constraints of her blue blood family's expectations; and Louise Thaden, the mother of two young kids who got her start selling coal in Wichita. Together, they fought for the chance to race against the men - and in 1936 one of them would triumph in the toughest race of all. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Erin Bennett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/high/002170/bk_high_002170_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Rise Up Women!
    A Telegraph Book of 2018 An Observer Pick of 2018 A New Statesman Book of 2018 A definitive history and anarchic celebration of the fight for women's right to vote; 'A huge achievement' Rachel Cooke, Observer 'Glorious' Sunday Times 'A definitive history of the suffragettes' The Times 'Magisterial' Telegraph Between the death of Queen Victoria and the outbreak of the First World War, while the patriarchs of the Liberal and Tory parties vied for supremacy in parliament, the campaign for women's suffrage was fought with flair and imagination in the public arena. From their marches on Parliament and 10 Downing Street, to the selling of their paper, Votes for Women, through to the more militant activities of the Women's Social and Political Union, whose slogan 'Deeds Not Words!' resided over bombed pillar-boxes, acts of arson and the slashing of great works of art, the women who participated in the movement endured police brutality, assault, imprisonment and force-feeding, all in the relentless pursuit of one goal: the right to vote. A hundred years on, Diane Atkinson celebrates the lives of the women who answered the call to 'Rise Up'; a richly diverse group of actresses and mill-workers, teachers and doctors, bootmakers and sweated workers. Meticulously researched, vividly rendered and definitive, Rise Up, Women! brings these women to life in a stirring celebration of their grace, resilience and determination that changed the world forever.
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    The Operas of Mozart, Hörbuch, Digital, 1101min
    When Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791 at the age of just 35, he nonetheless left behind the defining composition in every available musical genre of his time: symphony, chamber music, masses, and above all - opera. Opera was the prestige genre of the era, and the thought of it, Mozart wrote, made him "beside myself at once." It was a form he loved dearly, depending on it heavily for personal, professional, artistic, and financial reasons of the greatest weight. Artistically, the world of the operatic stage spoke deeply to his primal instinct for play, his taste for fantasy, and his restless creative imagination. And in this rich series of eight entertaining lectures, you'll learn how his operas vied with one another for the acclaim reserved for the greatest achievements of human artistic striving: Idomeneo, The Abduction from the Harem, The Marriage of Figaro, Così fan tutte, Don Giovanni, and The Magic Flute, which premiered only ten weeks before his untimely death. In addition to summarizing Mozart's life and artistic development, the lectures focus on two of his greatest masterpieces, Così fan tutte and The Magic Flute, to help you understand more fully the height of Mozart's operatic achievement. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Greenberg. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/tcco/000220/bk_tcco_000220_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Moon over Zarazoga: The Cross and the Crescent - Moonlit Romances , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 524min
    A historical romance from medieval Spain when Christian kingdoms vied with Moslem caliphates in war and intrigue. Lucia grew up within the convent walls of an order of nuns who, with the exception of her tutor and the Mother Superior, have taken a vow of silence. She was unaware that she even had a father until the day he came to retrieve her. The same day a beautiful young woman, screaming and resisting, is brought to the convent and Lucia is taken away by her father to his castle. She cannot explain why her father has come for her now and decides he must feel obliged to test her resolve before she takes her final vows to become a bride of Christ. Despite the shock of being in the outside world, she enjoys her three days in the castle, and when she is sent off again, she assumes she is returning to the convent. En route two handsome Christian knights waylay her on the road, looking for the girl who had been brought to the convent a few days earlier. What Lucia does not realize until she crosses the border into the Moslem caliphate of Zaragoza is that her father, in order to ensure the safety of his own borders, has sent her there as a hostage bride to a Moslem prince. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Beverly Enwall. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/006707/bk_acx0_006707_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Lady and Her Mysterious Duke: Victorian Arranged Marriage Romance , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 52min
    Victorian duke romance.Rose CrawfordBeautiful, smart, and perfectly bred, Rose Crawford has always had the makings of a perfect Victorian lady. Many a suitor has vied for her hand, but none have been deemed worthy - up until now.When her parents unveil that she is to be wed to a young duke, her heart all but leaps with joy. But something appears to be quite wrong with her betrothed, and Rose is determined to find out what.Thomas MooreDuke Thomas Moore might be considered the most promising young noble in London. Good-looking, witty, and rich to boot, he is the life of every social event. But that all changes when the lights are out. For whatever reason, the young duke has a penchant for disappearing at night, and whispers about him frequenting places of ill-repute abound.But what could someone like him possibly be doing there? And what will Rose learn in her quest to unveil his secrets? Will the pair find it in their hearts to let bygones be bygones and finally trust each other? Or, will their marriage end before it has even begun?Warning: This story contains mature themes and language. It is intended to be enjoyed by an 18+ audience only. Please be aware that this is a romance short, not a full-length novel. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Russell Newton for HotGhost Productions. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/204410/bk_acx0_204410_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The What If Guy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 382min
    Indulge in a sexy stand-alone romance performed with duet narration from Andi Arndt and Joe Arden and with special appearances from Emma Wilder and Tony Award winner Santino Fontana! It should be an easy rule to follow - don't bang your boss.... But I didn't know who he was when I met him. And the first time I saw him, our connection sounded like the stuff of romantic legends - that whole "their eyes locked across a crowded room" moment that turned into more.I didn't believe it...until it happened to me. Fine, the charming, clever, sexy-as-sin guy in the tailored suit was only trying to buy the same Snoopy lunchbox (as a gift!), but still, our eyes totally locked, and my lady parts definitely tingled as we vied for the prize. Naturally, I did what any badass business woman would do. Negotiated for the lunchbox, then found my what-if guy online and made plans to see him the next night. One night only - that was the deal we made. But one fantastic night had us both changing our minds in the morning. And making plans for another. Until I walked into the office to learn he just bought my company. And here's the biggest rule of romantic legends - no matter what, don't bang your boss. Especially if you're already falling for him. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joe Arden, Andi Arndt, Santino Fontana, Emma Wilder. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/202137/bk_acx0_202137_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1254min
    The great explorers were the celebrities of their day - the romance and danger of their daring expeditions captured the public imagination and the world's headlines to an extraordinary degree. Not all of them lived to tell the tale, of course, but those who emerged triumphant from jungle, desert, or polar wasteland were hailed as if returning from beyond the grave. Journalists vied for their stories and publishers rushed their firsthand accounts of exciting and dangerous journeys into print for a wide and voracious readership. Acclaimed travel historian John Keay introduces this selection of the best of these firsthand narratives, including those of John Ross and John Franklin, writing about their experiences in the Arctic; Richard Burton's account of his search for the source of the Nile; John Speke on Lake Victoria; David Livingstone and Henry Stanley's adventures in central Africa; Alexander McKenzie's first crossing of America and Meriwether Lewis's encounter with the Shoshonee; Robert Peary and Roald Amundsen's voyages to the poles; and the poignant last words of William Wills in Australia and Robert Scott's In Extremis. Keay includes the experiences of four remarkable 20th-century explorers: Hiram Bingham on the discovery of Machu Picchu; Wilfred Thesiger on Arabia's Empty Quarter; Edmund Hillary on reaching the summit of Everest; and Harry St John Bridger Philby facing despair and defeat in the Arabian desert. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alex Norton, Charles Reston, Constantine Gregory, David Shaw-Parker, Emma Tate, Guy Paul, Jay Benedict. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/cons/000021/bk_cons_000021_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The History of Syria: 1900-2012 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 151min
    As one of the hottest political topics in the world today, nearly everyone is aware of the ongoing violence in Syria, between forces loyal to the regime of Bashar al-Assad and opposition looking to overthrow the regime. Within that narrative are a number of sensitive issues, including sectarian strife between the majority Sunni population and the Alawites, not to mention Christians. People may know what's going on in Syria today, but how did Syria get to where it is today, at the forefront of the Arab Spring? The history of Syria in the last century is one of turbulence, violence, and political intrigue, with local religious sects battling for control of the land while foreign powers vied to maintain influence over the region. What resulted was a toxic and twisted mess that has precipitously affected the entire region, from Israel and Lebanon to Iran and Iraq. The History of Syria: 1900-2012 comprehensively and descriptively unweaves the web, progressing through the history of Syria from the days of the Ottoman Empire to now, by examining all of the different religious, political, foreign, and military issues that affect Syria and are affected by Syria today. Along with maps showing how the modern state of Syria came to be formed, The History of Syria: 1900-2012 will bring listeners up to speed on one of the world's most volatile and violent hotspots today. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dan Gallagher. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/096735/bk_acx0_096735_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Colonel Roosevelt , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1484min
    Of all our great presidents, Theodore Roosevelt is the only one whose greatness increased out of office. When he toured Europe in 1910 as plain “Colonel Roosevelt”, he was hailed as the most famous man in the world. Crowned heads vied to put him up in their palaces. “If I see another king,” he joked, “I think I shall bite him.” Had TR won his historic “Bull Moose” campaign in 1912 (when he outpolled the sitting president, William Howard Taft), he might have averted World War I, so great was his international influence. Had he not died in 1919, at the early age of 60, he would unquestionably have been reelected to a third term in the White House and completed the work he began in 1901 of establishing the United States as a model democracy, militarily strong and socially just. This biography by Edmund Morris, the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt and Theodore Rex, is itself the completion of a trilogy sure to stand as definitive. Packed with more adventure, variety, drama, humor, and tragedy than a big novel, yet documented down to the smallest fact, it recounts the last decade of perhaps the most amazing life in American history. What other president has written 40 books, hunted lions, founded a third political party, survived an assassin’s bullet, and explored an unknown river longer than the Rhine?  ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Deakins. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/002453/bk_rand_002453_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Disappearance of Jean Spangler: The History of One of Hollywood's Most Enduring Unsolved Mysteries , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 73min
    The Hollywood culture of the 1940s served as a symbol of fantasy for a country at war. The American population, steeped in a dark global reality, lived vicariously through the film industry's fantasy offerings on the big screen, and eagerly embraced the advent of television in the latter part of the decade. On the stage, images of idealized feminine beauty thrived in the Ziegfeld Follies tradition, Radio City Music Hall, Las Vegas, and the fantastical world created by Earl Carroll in his Hollywood theater. The marketing of American fantasy made for a spectacular outward show, but the interior of Hollywood's entertainment industry was at the same time experiencing its most corrupt decade. Mob bosses vied for power over the drug, alcohol, prostitution, and protection markets interconnected with the larger Hollywood image, and for women trying to get ahead in the movie or stage business, the environment was a dangerous one. Beauties came from all over the country to take their chance with fame, but for several, being abducted and gruesomely murdered was the best they could do to attain name recognition. Beginning with the mid-decade murder of actress Elizabeth Short, dubbed the Black Dahlia, a series of murders thought to be the serial work of one perpetrator became emblematic of Hollywood's hidden dangers. The mysterious case of actress and dancer Jean Spangler remains one of the most enduring such riddles in the annals of Hollywood crime. The nature of the case itself still evokes a public fascination many decades after her disappearance. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Colin Fluxman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/084207/bk_acx0_084207_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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