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    Native Moments , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 516min
    After the death of his brother, Sanch Murray leaves for a surf trip to Costa Rica as a way to cope, but also as a way to prolong making decisions about his adult life, setting out on a quixotic search for an alternative to the American Dream. Set in 1999 Costa Rica, Sanch and his friend Jake Higdon wander the dirt roads of Tamarindo and surrounding areas chasing waves as a way to live out the romantic fantasy lifestyle of traveling surfers. Jake Higdon, six years Sanch's senior, takes on the role of the wise leader and Sanch as his young apprentice. Sanch's adventure leads to encounters with people who share world views he had never considered and could potentially shape his own changing perceptions about life. His existential adjustment gradually manifests through sometimes humorous episodes such as trying his hand as a matador at a roadside rodeo or in his not so humorous battle with dysentery. Along his journey, Sanch befriends a shamanistic traveler named Rob, young revolutionaries from Venezuela, numerous expatriates from around the world trying to escape whatever it is that keeps chasing them and a beautiful local girl named Andrea, who Sanch suspects is a prostitute but can't help falling for. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dan Jones. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/067779/bk_acx0_067779_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Man Who Touched His Own Heart: True Tales of Science, Surgery, and Mystery , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 726min
    The secret history of our most vital organ - the human heart The Man Who Touched His Own Heart tells the raucous, gory, mesmerizing story of the heart, from the first "explorers" who dug up cadavers and plumbed their hearts' chambers, through the first heart surgeries - which had to be completed in three minutes before death arrived - to heart transplants and the latest medical efforts to prolong our hearts' lives, almost defying nature in the process. Thought of as the seat of our soul, then as a mysteriously animated object, the heart is still more a mystery than it is understood. Why do most animals only get one billion beats? (And how did modern humans get to over two billion - effectively letting us live out two lives?) Why are sufferers of gingivitis more likely to have heart attacks? Why do we often undergo expensive procedures when cheaper ones are just as effective? What do Da Vinci, Mary Shelley, and contemporary Egyptian archaeologists have in common? And what does it really feel like to touch your own heart, or to have someone else's beating inside your chest? Rob Dunn's fascinating history of our hearts brings us deep inside the science, history, and stories of the four chambers we depend on most. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Robert Fass. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hach/001924/bk_hach_001924_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Setting the Hook , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 383min
    It could be the catch of a lifetime. William Westmoreland escapes his unfulfilling Rhode Island existence by traveling to Florida twice a year and chartering Mike Jansen's fishing boat to take him out on the Gulf. The crystal-blue water and tropical scenery isn't the only view William enjoys, but he's never made his move. A vacation romance just isn't on his horizon. Mike started his Apalachicola charter fishing service as a way to care for his daughter and mother, putting their safety and security ahead of the needs of his own heart. Denying his attraction becomes harder with each of William's visits. William and Mike's latest fishing excursion starts with a beautiful day, but a hurricane's erratic course changes everything, stranding William. As the wind and rain rage outside, the passion the two men have been trying to resist for years crashes over them. In the storm's wake, it leaves both men yearning to prolong what they have found. But real life pulls William back to his obligations. Can they find a way to reduce the distance between them and discover a place where their souls can meet? The journey will require rough sailing, but the bright future at the end might be worth the choppy seas. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Greg Tremblay. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/089270/bk_acx0_089270_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Goldfinch: by Donna Tartt: Analysis , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 29min
    Donna Tartt's fictional novel The Goldfinch follows the tragic story of a young boy, Theo Decker who loses his mother. Take your listening experience to the next level by analyzing every detail, from the author's writing style to the individual characters. Why did Donna Tartt choose first-person point of view, and how do the boy's memories help convey the story's messages? Travel from New York to Las Vegas as you follow Theo's story and end up in Amsterdam. Listen to this analysis alongside the The Goldfinch to get chapter-by-chapter overviews that clarify any confusing encounters. The story is divided into five acts with sub-chapters that follow Theo's life in the aftermath of his mother's unexpected death. See firsthand how he copes with the tragic event while receiving expert opinions on what is really going on under the surface of each character. Dig deeper into the meaning of the story by discovering recurring images like water and birds. The dynamic cast of characters impact Theo's life in diverse ways as he struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder and seeks his inner artist. Discussion questions and responses help you look further than the superficial text to prolong your enjoyment of The Goldfinch. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Amy Landon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/015260/bk_acx0_015260_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Death on Earth: Adventures in Evolution and Mortality , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 657min
    As you read these words, planet Earth teems with trillions of life-forms, all going about their own business: eating, reproducing, thriving.... Yet the life of almost every single organism draws nearer to certain death. On the other hand, "suicide" inside the mitochondria that live within us results in the death of millions of cells each second for our own good! Why is death such a universal companion to life on Earth? Why haven't animals evolved to break free of its shackles? In this wide-ranging exploration of death, Jules Howard attempts to shed evolutionary light on one of our biggest and most unshakable taboos. He visits a salon that's trying to abolish our queasiness over talking about death. He also looks to the nematode, one of the most basic of life-forms, for clues about why near starvation actually can prolong life. Encountering some of the world's oldest animals and meeting the scientists attempting to unravel their mysteries, Howard also comes face-to-face with evolution's outliers - the animals that may one day avoid death altogether. Written in an engaging style, Death on Earth's journey ends with the inevitable questions: Can we ever become immortal? And if we could, would we really want to? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jon Caruth. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/026243/bk_adbl_026243_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Holistic Medicine for Common Ailments: The Best No Prescription Needed Guide to Using Holistic Medicine for Common Ailments , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 18min
    Medicine is one of the oldest branches of science. People have always been seeking means to alleviate sicknesses and prolong life. In olden times, people achieved this by taking resources, like plant and animal parts, from nature. Other times, they observe the healing techniques of sick animals. Most striking of all is shifting to a certain type of lifestyle in the hopes of alleviating disease. A few decades ago, advances in the study of chemicals and a greater understanding of how the human body works has prompted the wide use of drug-based medications. Because of their efficacy, many previously life-threatening diseases (like fevers) can be easily resolved. However, researchers, physicians, and lay people alike have noticed that negative side-effects sometimes come with these medications. Seven Reasons to Buy This Book It's short and informative - No Fluff! This audiobook is straightforward and gets to the point Easy to read chapters The best guide for everyone It has a great concept 6. It provides exact and reliable information To expand you knowledge about the topic Check out what you will learn after listening to this audiobook! The Power of Holistic Medicine Different uses of Holistic Medicine Different Treatment Techniques Factors of Common Ailments Holistic Methods to Cure Ailments ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: L. David Harris. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/029070/bk_acx0_029070_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Kill You Last , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 331min
    They always agreed to meet me. Of course, I told them I was bringing them money. I said it was cash and I didn't want to send it through the mail. They might have hesitated at first about meeting me, but I never had to work very hard to convince them. Why?... It was the only way they could prolong their pathetic dreams of someday becoming rich, famous models. Shelby's life in Soundview has always been comfortable. Her dad provides a luxurious lifestyle for his family through his photography business. He makes a ton of money taking headshots of pretty young teens who are desperate to become models. Shelby has always enjoyed driving around town in a red sports car, shopping with her best friend at her side. And her Mom is laidback, so it's all good. However, as reports of girls disappearing from nearby towns start to appear on the news, Shelby's seemingly perfect life begins to fall apart. The three missing girls have one thing in common: they were all clients of her dad's photography business. Secrets begin to surface as the investigation continues. Shelby receives threatening emails, battles the nosy media, and tries to keep her family together. Now that her dad is implicated in the disappearances, can Shelby figure out a way to clear his name? Or is dad not as innocent as he seems? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Emily Bauer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/003490/bk_adbl_003490_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Of Kings and Killers: The Elder Empire: Sea, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 653min
    The stories of the Elder Empire are told in a unique way.  If you’ve already listened to the other companion novels in the Elder Empire, then you know how this works. If not, you may wish to seek out those books for an explanation of how these parallel stories interact. Once you’re ready to proceed, here’s a glimpse of the road ahead....Calder has been declared Imperial Steward, the official successor to the Emperor. He leads the Empire from the throne, just as he has always wanted.  In their tombs, the Great Elders stir.  The crack in the sky becomes more alarming by the day, so Calder and his loyal Imperialist Guilds seek a truce with their Independent opponents.  Both sides know the Elders are the true enemy, but that does not make peace easy. Blood has been spilled already, trust is hard to come by, and the Guild Heads under Calder see him as little more than a figurehead.  For civilization to survive, Calder must take the lead and prove himself to allies and enemies alike.  But he is faced with an ancient Guild of spies and assassins led by the one woman who most wants him dead: Shera of the Gardeners.  In the shadows, a woman plots to prolong a war. On the seas, a man works to end it. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Travis Baldree. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/053932/bk_adbl_053932_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Admissions: Life as a Brain Surgeon , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 473min
    This program is read by the author An international best seller Henry Marsh has spent a lifetime operating on the surgical front line. There have been exhilarating highs and devastating lows, but his love for the practice of neurosurgery has never wavered. Following the publication of his celebrated New York Times best seller Do No Harm, Marsh retired from his full-time job in England to work pro bono in Ukraine and Nepal. In Admissions he describes the difficulties of working in these troubled, impoverished countries and the further insights it has given him into the practice of medicine. Marsh also faces up to the burden of responsibility that can come with trying to reduce human suffering. Unearthing memories of his early days as a medical student and the experiences that shaped him as a young surgeon, he explores the difficulties of a profession that deals in probabilities rather than certainties and where the overwhelming urge to prolong life can come at a tragic cost for patients and those who love them. Reflecting on what 40 years of handling the human brain has taught him, Marsh finds a different purpose in life as he approaches the end of his professional career and a fresh understanding of what matters to us all in the end. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Henry Marsh. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/aren/002654/bk_aren_002654_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Gift , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 465min
    New York Times best-selling author Cecelia Ahern spins a witty, warm, and wise modern-day fable of love, regret, hope, and second chances. Extremely successful executive Lou Suffern is always overstretched, immune to the holiday spirit that delights everyone around him. The classic workaholic who never has a moment to spare, he is always multitasking while shortchanging his devoted wife and their adorable children. And ever since he started competing for a big promotion, he has barely seen his family at all. One frigid morning, in an uncharacteristic burst of generosity, he buys a cup of coffee for Gabe, a homeless man huddled outside his office building. Inspired by his own unexpected act of kindness, Lou decides to prolong his charitable streak and contrives to get Gabe a job in his company's mailroom. But when Gabe begins to meddle in Lou's life, the helping hand appears to be a serious mistake. Gabe seems to know more about Lou than Lou does about himself, and, perhaps more disturbingly, Gabe always seems to be in two places at once. With Lou's personal and professional fates at important crossroads and Christmas looming, Gabe resorts to some unorthodox methods to show his stubborn patron what truly matters and how precious the gift of time is. But can he help him fix what's broken before it's too late? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin Kearns. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/005433/bk_harp_005433_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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