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Vodka Politics: Alcohol, Autocracy, and the Secret History of the Russian State , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1117min
Russia is famous for its vodka, and its culture of extreme intoxication. But just as vodka is central to the lives of many Russians, it is also central to understanding Russian history and politics. In Vodka Politics, Mark Lawrence Schrad argues that debilitating societal alcoholism is not hard-wired into Russians' genetic code, but rather their autocratic political system, which has long wielded vodka as a tool of statecraft. Through a series of historical investigations stretching from Ivan the Terrible through Vladimir Putin, Vodka Politics presents the secret history of the Russian state itself - a history that is drenched in liquor. Scrutinizing (rather than dismissing) the role of alcohol in Russian politics yields a more nuanced understanding of Russian history itself: from palace intrigues under the tsars to the drunken antics of Soviet and post-Soviet leadership, vodka is there in abundance. Beyond vivid anecdotes, Schrad scours original documents and archival evidence to answer provocative historical questions. How have Russia's rulers used alcohol to solidify their autocratic rule? What role did alcohol play in tsarist coups? Was Nicholas II's ill-fated prohibition a catalyst for the Bolshevik Revolution? Could the Soviet Union have become a world power without liquor? How did vodka politics contribute to the collapse of both communism and public health in the 1990s? How can the Kremlin overcome vodka's hurdles to produce greater social well-being, prosperity, and democracy into the future? Viewing Russian history through the bottom of the vodka bottle helps us to understand why the "liquor question" remains important to Russian high politics even today - almost a century after the issue had been put to bed in most every other modern state. Indeed, recognizing and confronting vodka's devastating political legacies may be the greatest political challenge for this generation of Russia's leadership, as well as the nex ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Noah Michael Levine. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/017970/bk_adbl_017970_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Dogs and the Women Who Love Them: Extraordinary True Stories of Loyalty, Healing, and Inspiration , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 411min
When the nurturing nature of women meets the loyalty and unguarded affection of dogs, remarkable connections ensue. You'll be entertained, inspired, and moved by this anthology of true stories from women around the world. They each share a mini-memoir about their relationships with shelter dogs, police K-9s, dogs rescued from hurricanes and dog fighting, service dogs helping returning veterans, prison inmates who train service dogs, and everyday mutts who transform lives just by providing an exuberant welcome at the end of the day.This book was featured in O Magazine and on Oprah.com as one of top 16 dogs books of 2010."The rescuing works both ways again in Allen and Linda Anderson's collection,"Dogs and the Women Who Love Them: Extraordinary True Stories of Loyalty, Healing, and Inspiration,as canines who've suffered abuse, neglect or misfortune seek and comfort humans who've endured the same. (Karen Holt, O Magazine)"When asked, 'Betty, you never remarried! How can you live alone?' my answer is simple: my golden retriever, Pontiac, is my saving grace." (Betty White, actress and author)"Perhaps because my older sister was a collie, I am never more myself than when in the presence of a dog. Kudos to Allen and Linda for sharing the myriad ways dogs bring joy, healing, and gratitude into our lives." (Wendie Malick, actor and advocate)"These heartwarming stories of dogs and the women who love them solidify the fact that the animal-human bond is so unique and necessary for enhancing one's life. You'll find a bit of yourself in each tale." (Vanessa Williams, actress and singer)"Once again the Andersons have produced an inspiring book for women who love dogs, this time packed with stories and meditations that will make you smile, weep and be moved by scenes from Katrina rescues to the dog that dazzled David Letterman on his Late Night show. If you have a special relationship with your dogs, ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeannine Jersey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/007821/bk_acx0_007821_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Change: Realizing Your Greatest Potential , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 364min
Change is inevitable. Both personally and globally, change drives our lives. Despite the new opportunities change can bring, many of us resist and fear it, even as we long for a healthier lifestyle or agree we need a more sustainable culture. Change: Realizing Your Greatest Potential turns this unavoidable condition of life from something fearsome to something empowering by revealing a new perspective on reality. The way we were taught to think of the world is not the way it really is. We are not a mosaic of separate beings in competition for resources. Instead, each of us is an integral part of a whole that encompasses all creation. We are an intrinsic driver behind the force of change. As such, our creative potential is limitless. That potential comes from what author Ilchi Lee discovered over the course of his inner explorations that each of us has a beautiful mind that desires to benefit all beings. This inherent nature is our true greatness and the true power to solidify the changes we envision in our personal lives and the world. Change is urgently needed; the current course of our civilization is no longer tenable. But major changes are not feasible, Lee says, unless we begin with changing ourselves. He says we can start a big change, no matter how daunting it is, with changing our personal attitudes and energy. Change tells you how. Change is a companion to the movie Change: The Life Particle Effect, a groundbreaking educational film created by the author Ilchi Lee and featuring leaders in the fields of education, neuroscience, and spirituality such as Neale Donald Walsch and Stuart Hameroff, MD. The movie presents a perspective that enables a clear understanding of our creative potential and tools for making real change, which this book discusses in greater depth. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mikael Naramore. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/013019/bk_acx0_013019_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Sunrise at the American Market , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 592min
Six years ago, a group of complete strangers began gathering each morning for coffee in a convenience store, The American Market, on the outskirts of Washington, DC, and a community was born. Their story is chronicled by Charlie Pratt, son of a wealthy New England family. After a legal education that left him marginally disinterested in law, Charlie moved to Washington where he lived a comfortable and solitary life until he (and his fat and affable Black Lab, Flynn) became a central player in the morning group at the Market. The bonds between members of the group began to solidify when Henry, the proprietor, removed the entire rack of goods in the front of the store replacing them with a table and folding chairs. It was Henry who organized the group and turned his otherwise predictable convenience store into a salon where all topics, serious and inane, were on the table. In time, the Market became that safe place we all seek where Charlie, Henry, Simone, Maurice, Alex, and Claire could simply be, freed of judgment, liberated from externally imposed identities. In that extraordinary setting, things began to happen, crystalizing in a passionate, potent, and disjointed relationship between Charlie and Claire beginning when they attend a fabulous, confrontational, and unforgettable New England wedding between Jennifer Strong and Samantha Ecktington. Each of the characters seated around the table face challenges with money, relationships, the nature and shape of their community, and overshadowing all, an encroaching, insurmountable medical crisis. Questions of fidelity, fate, a murder investigation pushing Charlie to get over his reluctant lawyer status, and compassionate life termination become transformative, particularly for Charlie, as they become that best of all families, a family of choice. Prepare to get to meet six remarkable and complex characters who are at once quite unique, and, if one has the courage to observe, ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/136329/bk_acx0_136329_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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John Quincy Adams , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 362min
Robert V. Remini, Professor Emeritus of History and the Humanities at the University of Illinois at Chicago, offers us a fascinating portrait of a brilliant and complex man, and of a truly influential American life. Heavy were the burdens of John Quincy Adams' upbringing. Son of the forbidding John Adams and the domineering Abigail, puritanical New Englanders both, he was driven from the earliest age to a life of faith, observance, and public distinction - a life that was considered to be his birthright, and his obligation. While his natural tendencies were toward a contemplative life filled with art and literature, his path was pre-destined - the law, and then public service. It is no wonder that later, as a grown man, accomplished and admired, he was spoken of as cold and austere, even misanthropic. Adams' career suffered little from his demeanor. A learned and well-traveled intellectual as well as a shrewd negotiator, Adams rose through the diplomatic ranks, eventually serving as a dynamic and influential secretary of state under President James Monroe. In this role, he helped solidify many basic cornerstones of American foreign policy, including the Monroe Doctrine. The greatest triumph of this period was undoubtedly his negotiation of the Transcontinental Treaty, through which Spain acknowledged Florida to be a part of the United States. Eventually, Adams arrived in the White House, chosen by the House of Representatives after an inconclusive election against Andrew Jackson. His administration, however, had less of a long-term impact than much of Adams pre- and post-presidential endeavors. He often failed to mesh with the ethos of his times, pushing unsuccessfully, for example, for a strong, consolidated national government. After leaving office, Adams served nine consecutive terms in the House, earning the nickname "Old Man Eloquent" for his passionate anti-slavery oratory. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Ira Claffey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/aren/000299/bk_aren_000299_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Surprised Queenhood in the New Black Sun: The Life & Legacy of Gwendolyn Brooks , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 463min
A look back at the cultural and political force of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks, in celebration of her 100th birthday Artist - Rebel - Pioneer Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks is one of the great American literary icons of the 20th century, a protégé of Langston Hughes and mentor to a generation of poets, including Sonia Sanchez, Nikki Giovanni, and Elizabeth Alexander. Her poetry took inspiration from the complex portraits of Black American life she observed growing up on Chicago's South Side - a world of kitchenette apartments and vibrant streets. From the desk in her bedroom, as a child she filled countless notebooks with poetry, encouraged by the likes of Hughes and affirmed by Richard Wright, who called her work "raw and real". Over the next 60 years, Brooks' poetry served as witness to the stark realities of urban life: the evils of lynching, the murders of Emmett Till and Malcolm X, the revolutionary effects of the civil rights movement, and the burgeoning power of the Black Arts Movement. Critical acclaim and the distinction in 1950 as the first Black person ever awarded a Pulitzer Prize helped solidify Brooks as a unique and powerful voice. Now, in A Surprised Queenhood in the New Black Sun, fellow Chicagoan and award-winning writer Angela Jackson delves deep into the rich fabric of Brooks' work and world. Granted unprecedented access to Brooks' family, personal papers, and writing community, Jackson traces the literary arc of this artist's long career and gives context for the world in which Brooks wrote and published her work. It is a powerfully intimate look at a once-in-a-lifetime talent up close, using 43 of Brooks' most soul-stirring poems as a guide. From trying to fit in at school ("Forgive and Forget") to loving her physical self ("To Those of My Sisters Who Kept Their Naturals") to marriage and motherhood ("Maud Martha") to young men on her block ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Janina Edwards. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/005111/bk_rand_005111_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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My Husband Takes the Whole Gang: Collection Volume Six , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 61min, (USK 18)
Have you ever wanted to share your handsome gay husband with a gang of your horny friends? Collecting three explicit stories of hardcore hubby sharing, My Husband Takes the Whole Gang: Collection Volume Six is just the thing to satiate your extramarital gangbang desires. This collection includes these sizzling stories of gay cuckolding.... My Husband Takes the Whole Gang: Gay Love Spell Max is absolutely, head over heels in love with his husband, Kody, which is why he cares so much about finding a truly amazing present for his birthday this year. Something special; the perfect gift for the perfect man. Seth's quest eventually brings him to a mysterious cologne shop in downtown Los Angeles, where he finds a vial so potent that it is said to make the wearer utterly irresistible. It sounds fun at first, but when there appears to be some truth behind the love potion legend, Seth comes face to face with a brand new reality of sharing his husband with a horny gang of other men...a reality that he just might like more than he expects! My Husband Takes the Whole Gang: Spring Break Fantasy Adam and Peter create the perfect balance when they're together. As a young, recently married gay couple on the verge of graduating college, they're excited about the future, but Adam is too stressed and uptight to enjoy his final days of debaucherous youth. My Husband Takes the Whole Gang: Hey Sailor Amid a season of massive layoffs at his company, Ben is looking for a way to connect with his boss, Mark. He's not exactly sure how, until Mark mentions that he's always wanted to spend some time out on the water, something that Ben is already well versed in. A guy's night on the sailboat seems like the perfect opportunity for Ben to solidify his place in the company. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Hank Wilder. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/099437/bk_acx0_099437_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Open: Mantra Meditation for Personal Healing & Self-Mastery , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 222min
Open: A complete system of mantra meditation for personal healing and self-mastery.Will you choose to open or close? In every moment you make a choice, you are either identifying with your victim or the force within. Choose to open.These are common-sense teachings of mantra and meditation for the modern-day seeker. Learn to trust and believe in yourself with practices to open. Mantra meditation is a practice of will, choosing to let go of incessant thinking and emotional reactions to reclaim your personal faith. By choosing a new agreement to chant instead of identifying with your story and mantra of misery, you are embodying the force within. You are open.Your new agreement - chant-empowered sounds to:Reclaim personal faithEmbody the force withinSolidify your energetic centersBuild self-awarenessDrop your storyOpenLearn the three levels of closing. The mantra of misery is the subconscious message you repeat to punish yourself. Your story connects you to victimhood, and the mind keeps you talking opposed to feeling.Michael teaches you to drop your identification with the mind, your victim, and mantra of misery by using the sounds of opening. These are one-syllable mantras that are easy to pronounce and highly effective tools to still the mind. You will use these sounds to solidify your energetic centers. There are also the sounds of mother to heal emotions wounds. The Raksha chants awaken the forces within. The Naga Raksha chant completes the system; this mantra quickly brings you back into the present moment and leads to self-mastery. To make this new agreement, you need to realize "You are the Temple", a dwelling for God and Mother. Michael shares the story of his own opening and closing leading him to realize he was the temple. This is a complete system of mantra meditation for personal healing and self-mastery. It includes:/ ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Michael Nardi. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/146939/bk_acx0_146939_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Wicca: Living a Magical Life: A Guide to Initiation, Self-Dedication and Navigating Your Journey in the Craft , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 130min
Everything you need to know to move forward on your spiritual path. For many aspiring Witches, the path from novice to adept practitioner can be unclear. You can read all the books you like - and you definitely should! - but putting your new knowledge into action on a regular basis isn’t always so easy. Wicca: Living a Magical Life by best-selling author Lisa Chamberlain was created for new and aspiring Witches who want more insight and ideas for making the transition into full-fledged Witchdom. It can definitely be used as part of your study as you make your way toward initiation/self-dedication, and even includes a step-by-step ritual you can perform when (and if) you feel the time is right. But the information here is valuable whether or not you choose a formal entrance into the Craft. Whether you’re just beginning to learn about Witchcraft, have been “dabbling” for some time without quite finding a solid footing, or want to solidify your relationship with the Craft through a formal ritual, you’ll find something in this guide to aid you on your way. In addition to the practical information on initiation, you’ll find plenty of insights and advice, including: Navigating common potential obstacles to stepping fully and decisively onto your spiritual path Leaving behind old, conflicting belief systems that may have more of a hold on you than you realize Spell work for helping you stay in touch with your magical perspective Picking up on messaging from your invisible spirit guidance system, including animal symbolism, visual patterns in nature, and messages from numbers Developing practices that strengthen and grow your sixth-sense connection to the universe So, if you’re ready to take your spiritual practice to the next level, listen to this audiobook! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kris Keppeler. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/078715/bk_acx0_078715_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Millionaire Success Principles: How Successful People Next Door Think Differently and How You Can Adopt the Same Habits, Mindset and Positive Mental Attitude to Hit the Fastlane , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 337min
If you’re looking for the principles, mindset, and habits that drive successful millionaires, and how you could model them and become successful without spending years of your life discovering them by yourself, then keep listening....We live in an age populated by self-professed gurus. Maybe you've even tried listening to some of them, only to discover that the reality of success is never as easy as what a lot of these "gurus" make them out to be. Sound familiar?If it does, then the information inside this audiobook is your answer.You see, this is not some get rich quick program that leaves you worse off than you were before. Each lesson in this audiobook reinforces and expands on the previous lessons. We call this "slow growth" and we like to think of it as a way of getting results that stick around for the long-term, rather than a quick gimmick or trick that works today and is gone tomorrow.In this audio program, you will discover:The five essential secrets of success, without them in place you will never achieve the success you desireHow to use the inner space of your mind to launch you full force into the opportunities in your worldHow to use what others call failure as your ticket to astounding successA special character trait that's found in all successful people - yes, it too can be nurtured and developedHow a system created 250 years ago can help you to eliminate bad habits There's a total of 50 lessons for you to listen to over and over. There's even short assignments to apply and solidify the teaching point of each lesson.So if you want to learn how to master the greatest success secrets of all time, and implement each one of them to create a life for you and your family that most people only dream about, then get this audiobook today! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: KC Wayman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/153415/bk_acx0_153415_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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