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  Imperium, Hörbuch, Digital, 385min

  When Tiro, the confidential secretary of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually propel his master into one of the most famous courtroom dramas in history. The stranger is a Sicilian, a victim of the island's corrupt Roman governor, Verres. The senator is Cicero, a brilliant young lawyer and spellbinding orator, determined to attain imperium - supreme power in the state. This is the starting-point of Robert Harris's most accomplished novel to date. Compellingly written in Tiro's voice, it takes us inside the violent, treacherous world of Roman politics, to describe how one man - clever, compassionate, devious, vulnerable - fought to reach the top. Sometimes it is foolish to articulate an ambition too early - exposing it prematurely to the laughter and scepticism of the world can destroy it before it is even properly born. But sometimes the opposite occurs, and the very act of mentioning a thing makes it suddenly seem possible, even plausible. That was how it was that night. When Cicero pronounced the word "consul" he planted it in the ground like a standard for us all to admire. And for a moment we glimpsed the brilliant, starry future through his eyes, and saw that he was right: that if he took down Verres, he had a chance; that he might - just - with luck - go all the way to the summit.... Language: English. Narrator: Oliver Ford-Davies. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rhuk/000463/bk_rhuk_000463_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Summary & Analysis of Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance | A Guide to the Book by Alex Hutchinson , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 53min

  PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book.Columnist and running enthusiast Alex Hutchinson attempts to discover the secret behind the performance of the most successful endurance athletes. Based on scientific experiments and personal experiences, he shows you how you too can stretch the limits of your mind and body. What does this ZIP Reads summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookChapter-by-chapter summariesKey takeaways from each chapterExamples of the most successful endurance-busting athletes in historyThe science of endurance in the bodyThe science of endurance in the brainEditorial reviewBackground on the authorAbout the Original Book: In Endure, Alex Hutchinson shares his personal experiences as a professional runner and what he has learned about the science of endurance. Hutchinson investigates the combination of factors that play a role in determining whether you go the distance or tap out prematurely. This book is packed with scientific research spanning decades, and each anecdote you read will open up your eyes to something new. Whether you are a seasoned pro or an aspiring runner, you will find this book extremely fascinating. You will never watch another endurance race the same way again! DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael London Anglado. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/130982/bk_acx0_130982_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Imperium , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 831min

  When Tiro, the confidential secretary of a Roman senator, opens the door to a terrified stranger on a cold November morning, he sets in motion a chain of events which will eventually propel his master into one of the most famous courtroom dramas in history. The stranger is a Sicilian, a victim of the island's corrupt Roman governor, Verres. The senator is Cicero, a brilliant young lawyer and spellbinding orator, determined to attain imperium - supreme power in the state.This is the starting-point of Robert Harris's most accomplished novel to date. Compellingly written in Tiro's voice, it takes us inside the violent, treacherous world of Roman politics, to describe how one man - clever, compassionate, devious, vulnerable - fought to reach the top. Sometimes it is foolish to articulate an ambition too early - exposing it prematurely to the laughter and scepticism of the world can destroy it before it is even properly born. But sometimes the opposite occurs, and the very act of mentioning a thing makes it suddenly seem possible, even plausible. That was how it was that night. When Cicero pronounced the word 'consul' he planted it in the ground like a standard for us all to admire. And for a moment we glimpsed the brilliant, starry future through his eyes, and saw that he was right: that if he took down Verres, he had a chance; that he might - just, with luck, go all the way to the summit...' ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bill Wallis. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rhuk/001918/bk_rhuk_001918_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Old Dragon of the Mountain’s Christmas: The Dragon Lords of Valdier, Book 9 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 445min

  Born prematurely, Christoff wasn't as big or as strong as his older brother or the other younglings in the village. Unable to fit in, he does the best he can, helping his father and mother on their farm. His life changes when the mountain near their farm awakens. Believing he is the only one who can quiet it, he retreats to the mountain to watch over the village that shunned him. A hermit for centuries, he dreams of the day he can move on to his next life - a life that he hopes will give him a chance to find his true mate. He knows his time has come when the mountain begins to tremble again. What he doesn't expect is a group of younglings who suddenly appear in the hopes of saving something called Christmas. When the mountain erupts, he never expects to awaken on a strange planet lightyears away, or to meet an unusual woman who sees beneath his deformity to the warrior hidden within. Can the love of a special woman and her family heal Christoff's tortured soul? Find out what happens when the Goddess Aikaterina gives the Old Dragon his very own special Christmas. This collection includes the bonus novella A Dragonlings' Magical Christmas, in which the Dragonlings Roam and Alice have suddenly disappeared. Now their parents are in a race to find them before they're lost forever. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Brenin. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/009529/bk_blak_009529_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Beverly's Secret , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 42min

  Beverly Carter, clerk at Salynne's Crystal's and Thyme, could have sworn she placed the amethyst necklace in the display cabinet. How did the gem end up in her pocket? She'd have to take it back to work in the morning and explain her mistake to the shop owner. Trying the necklace on for just a moment couldn't hurt anything, right? When the clasp won't release, she has to call on her next door neighbor, Makala Reynaud, for help. Makala's a woman Beverly is very attracted to but hasn't had the courage to approach. She hasn't figured out how to confess her interest without outing herself prematurely. Bev's pretty sure the woman is a lesbian, too. But what if she's wrong? So Beverly's stuck, just as stuck as the damn necklace. Makala's red lips were just too tempting, too perfect, too close. Stealing a kiss could open a door to disaster instead of the closet on her sexual preference. Yet, the way Makala accepted the kiss and returned it with unabashed enthusiasm blew that door off its hinges. When the two women spend the night talking and exploring sex every way and everywhere possible in Makala's small apartment, Beverly has to wonder if the rumors about the necklace are true. Was this some kind of spell that might only last the night? Or could this be the beginning of something magical? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: J. R. Lowe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/032174/bk_acx0_032174_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  25 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Failure , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 177min

  You've got big dreams. Maybe, you've had them for years, and every time you begin the journey of achieving that big goal, fear gets in the way, and you know what the fear is. It's the fear of failure.How do you overcome the fear of failure?How do you get past the inner critic in your head and ignore the critics in your life?How do you learn how to take rejection after rejection and not lose your passion, enthusiasm, and desire to take action on a dream?How do you get beyond the fear of failing publicly, failing completely, and never being able to recover?How do you remove the limiting belief that what you want to do comes with great risk and may cost you everything you love?I answer those questions in this audiobook.More than that, I give you the tools, tips, and strategies you need to apply the 25 ways to overcome the fear of failure.If you've been looking for a book that's going to help you get unstuck, get out of your own way, and back to living the purpose of your life, the place you need to start is right here. Until you overcome the fear of failure, every journey you take to a dream will be prematurely ended by the fear that you may never get there.Don't allow fear to stop you. Don't allow failure to keep you stuck.Buy and listen to the book today. This will change the game and help you overcome your fear of failure. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kassandra Vaughn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/173763/bk_acx0_173763_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Ghost Files: First Three Novels , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 537min

  First three books in the best-selling Ghost Files series, including: Ghost College, by Scott Nicholson and J.R. Rain First in a new series featuring paranormal investigators Ellen and Monty Drew. Ellen claims to possess a sixth sense, but Monty, a former PI, only believes what he can see. She views their work as a sacred mission, while Monty just wants a happy wife and a paycheck. In Ghost College, the Drews are summoned to a Southern California bible college after workers report hearing mysterious voices at night. When they encounter the unhappy ghost of a young girl, Monty's skepticism is shaken, but he resolves to help his wife free the trapped spirit. Ghost Soldier by Evelyn Klebert Paranormal investigators Ellen and Monty Drew's dream vacation to New Orleans is prematurely cut short when they are unexpectedly and reluctantly put to work on a case that may be beyond their talents. Called to arms by Monty's cousin Colonel, Monty and Ellen set out to clear a home on a military base of spirits that have been plaguing it with extreme paranormal phenomena. Ghost Fire by Eve Paludan Paranormal investigators Ellen and Monty Drew go to West Los Angeles for some rest and relaxation, as well as to shop for items to redecorate their home. But, apparently, there is to be no respite. Ellen is a ghost magnet, so they now have about 48 hours to solve a spontaneous combustion mystery in a haunted co-op art gallery before its grand opening in Venice, California. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: John M. Perry. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/040180/bk_acx0_040180_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 449min

  On the afternoon of December 30, 1903, during a sold-out matinee performance, a fire broke out in Chicago's Iroquois Theatre. In the short span of twenty minutes, more than six hundred people were asphyxiated, burned, or trampled to death in a panicked mob's failed attempt to escape. In Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903, Nat Brandt provides a detailed chronicle of this horrific event to assess not only the titanic tragedy of the fire itself but also the municipal corruption and greed that kindled the flames beforehand and the political cover-ups hidden in the smoke and ash afterwards. Advertised as "absolutely fireproof," the Iroquois was Chicago's most modern playhouse when it opened in the fall of 1903. With the approval of the city's building department, theater developers Harry J. Powers and William J. Davis opened the theater prematurely to take full advantage of the holiday crowds, ignoring flagrant safety violations in the process. The aftermath of the fire proved to be a study in the miscarriage of justice. Despite overwhelming evidence that the building had not been completed, that fire safety laws were ignored, and that management had deliberately sealed off exits during the performance, no one was ever convicted or otherwise held accountable for the enormous loss of life. Chicago Death Trap: The Iroquois Theatre Fire of 1903 is rich with vivid details about this horrific disaster, captivatingly presented in human terms without losing sight of the broader historical context. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gary Regal. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/013158/bk_acx0_013158_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Real Marriage: The Truth About Sex, Friendship, and Life Together , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 531min

  Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, talk about sex and marriage in down-to-earth terms, hitting issues other Christian books won't. While a wonderful wedding day is important, it's the last day of marriage that really counts. Will the last day of your marriage come prematurely through divorce? Will it be filled with regrets as you sit at the funeral of your spouse? Or, by God's grace, will the last day be a time to rejoice in the life you lived together? Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, want you to finish well on the last day. They share private and painful issues that damaged their own marriage - including his introduction to pornography in elementary school and her abuse as a teenager at the hands of a boyfriend - and how they overcame them to experience healing and joy with each other again. Together they tackle the tough issues, such as: Should I confess my pre-marital sexual sin to my spouse? Is it okay to have a "work husband/wife" Can I say no to sex when I really do have a headache? What does the Bible say about masturbation and oral sex? From fun date night tips to the most tricky "can we do that?" sex questions, Mark and Grace share practical help and hope with people just like them - who entered marriage a complete mess - or who are planning to be married someday and want to avoid some sticky pitfalls. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tavia Gilbert, William Dufris. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hove/000817/bk_hove_000817_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Charmed Life: The Phenomenal World of Philip Sassoon , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 624min

  The story of a fascinating man who connected the great politicians, artists and thinkers at the height of British global power and influence. A famed aesthete and patron, Philip Sassoon's world was one of luxury and classic English elegance with oriental flair. He gathered a social set that would provide inspiration for Brideshead Revisited. At his famous parties you might find Winston Churchill arguing over the tea cups with George Bernard Shaw, the Prince of Wales playing tennis with Charlie Chaplin, Noël Coward mingling with flamingos and Lawrence of Arabia and Rex Whistler painting murals as the party carried on around him. But Philip Sassoon was not just a wealthy aesthete. He worked at the right hand of Douglas Haig during the First World War and then for Prime Minister Lloyd George for the settlement of the peace. He was close to King Edward VIII during the abdication crisis, and Minister for the Air Force in the 1930s. And neither was he wholly 'English'. The heir of a family of wealthy Jewish traders from the souks of Baghdad, Philip craved acceptance from the English establishment, many of whom thought him both foreign and too exotic. He opened his house to his friends but rarely his heart, and as he was almost certainly homosexual. In Charmed Life, Damian Collins explores an extraordinary product of an age; a man who, before dying prematurely aged only 50, in June 1939, Noël Coward called a 'phenomenon that would never recur'. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Thomas Judd. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hcuk/002420/bk_hcuk_002420_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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