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  Great Men of Genius Series, Hörbuch, Digital, 340min

  Monologist Mike Daisey presents a dazzling new work: four "bio-logues" about megalomania and desire constructed from the interleaved life stories of Bertolt Brecht, P.T. Barnum, Nikola Tesla, and L. Ron Hubbard. Over four nights Daisey explores the nature of genius and wrestles with the pride, insanity, and chauvinism that bind these men together, and reveals how the heights and depths of their gifts have much to teach us about ourselves. Each evening is unique and can be listened to independently, but all four together form an epic oral accounting of triumph and folly told with Daisey's dark and hilarious intensity.The geniuses are, in order of appearance:Bertolt Brecht - playwright, poet, lover of women, and certifiable cad who escaped Nazi Germany, sympathized with the Communists, failed in Hollywood, was persecuted by McCarthy, and redefined world theater.P.T. Barnum - gifted entrepreneur, showman, raconteur, hoaxster, freakshow and circus promoter who changed the face of 19th century America through blatant, shameless lying.Nikola Tesla - mad genius, brilliant scientist and visionary who sparred with Thomas Edison and died insane and penniless writing love sonnets to pigeons after bringing the world electricity as we know it.L. Ron Hubbard - bigamist, occultist, and charismatic science fiction author-turned-guru who took 1950s popular psychiatry by storm and went on to create the Church of Scientology: the most celebrity-driven and litigious organization on Earth. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Daisey. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/000325/bk_adbl_000325_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Churchill's Ace: Epic War Series, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 549min

  Nazi Germany is entering a dangerous period of its existence and a young German boy, Wolf Kruger, dreams of becoming a fighter ace in the feared Luftwaffe. His parents, however, have higher aspirations for their talented son and are beginning to voice concerns over Hitler and his increasingly frightening megalomania, something which ultimately costs them their lives. Meanwhile, in Great Britain, there is a single voice of reason, standing up to the rise of the Nazis and challenging the appeasement of the British government as they give in, time and again, to Hitler's demands. Winston Churchill warns against allowing the Fuhrer to get away with too much and urges others to make a stand. Little does Churchill and Kruger realize, but their lives are soon to become inextricably intertwined as the boy grows into a man, and the politician in the wilderness grows into one of the most formidable statesmen of the 20th Century. Packed with history, fighter pilots and intrigue, this is the first book in the fast-paced Epic War series, featuring the intellect and persona of Winston Churchill and a host of other memorable characters, including Madeline, Winston's headstrong niece who is a match for any man...or fighter pilot. The book has been re-edited. As Winston Churchill might have said in this case, "The author will do the right thing...eventually. And he was kind enough to light my cigar." ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jim Raposa. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/094976/bk_acx0_094976_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Hitler: Ascent 1889-1939 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 2086min

  A major new biography - an extraordinary, penetrating study of the man who has become the personification of evil. For all the literature about Adolf Hitler, there have been just four seminal biographies; this is the fifth, a landmark work that sheds important new light on Hitler himself. Drawing on previously unseen papers and a wealth of recent scholarly research, Volker Ullrich reveals the man behind the public persona, from Hitler's childhood, to his failures as a young man in Vienna, to his experiences during the First World War, to his rise as a far-right party leader. Ullrich deftly captures Hitler's intelligence, instinctive grasp of politics, and gift for oratory as well as his megalomania, deep insecurity, and repulsive worldview. Many previous biographies have focused on the larger social conditions that explain the rise of the Third Reich. Ullrich gives us a comprehensive portrait of a postwar Germany humiliated by defeat, wracked by political crisis, and starved by an economic depression - but his real gift is to show vividly how Hitler used his ruthlessness and political talent to shape the Nazi party and lead it to power. For decades the world has tried to grasp how Hitler was possible. By focusing on the man at the center of it all, on how he experienced his world, formed his political beliefs, and wielded power, this riveting biography brings us closer than ever to the answer. Translated from the German by Jefferson Chase. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Don Hagen. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/gdan/002039/bk_gdan_002039_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Welcome to the Madhouse: A Medical Space Station Thriller (The Grace Lord Series, Book 1) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 498min

  In space, medicine can be murder....Grace Lord, combat surgeon in training, has just landed her dream job aboard a medical space station. Attacked by a powerful, gorilla-enhanced combat soldier the moment she steps onto the station, she quickly realizes this assignment will be far from typical. She treats the wounded space marines of the Conglomerate under the watchful eyes of stalking androids who all look alike and a mentor with a serious case of megalomania. Meeting a drop-dead gorgeous psychiatrist almost makes it worth it, until the station docks with a mysterious vessel....The ship is void of crew. There are only some suspicious-looking oily puddles instead. Then Death comes hammering on the station with a flying fist. Before she knows it, Grace and her companions are on a race against the clock to find a cure for the greatest threat the galaxy has ever known before the medical station is blown out of existence....Welcome to the Madhouse is a unique medical-sci-fi thriller that will put you on the edge of your seat. If you like sci-fi that combines gripping suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, and unforgettable characters, then you’ll love S. E. Sasaki’s debut novel. Buy Welcome to the Madhouse to see a new side of sci-fi today! "A layered debut that sings odes to the grandmasters of sci-fi." (Kirkus Reviews)"S.E. Sasaki is a hidden treasure, a powerhouse artistic talent who in Madhouse brings us medical science fiction on a personal, engaging level that is addictive to read, sometimes scary, and always fun. Recommended!" (Ed Greenwood, best-selling international creator of The Forgotten Realms©) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Marc Leclerc. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/239253/bk_acx0_239253_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Narcissistic Relationship: Ultimate Guide to Torture a Narcissist. Recovery from the Epidemic Narcissism, Emotional Abuse and Personality Disorder. The Revenge for Lovers. (Also for Parents) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 187min

  Learn to Recognize Them.Narcissism is something that can send a shiver down anyone’s back. We hear the word, and we think about someone who is overly proud of themselves, someone who only cares about themselves and who isn’t capable of feeling what others feel; the empathy is gone.And to think about being in a close relationship with this kind of person can seem like a struggle as well, something that only benefits the narcissist while harming the other person.This guidebook is going to take some time to talk about narcissism and NPD.Whether you are in a serious relationship with someone who has this disorder or you are trying to protect yourself against it in the future, it is important to gain a better understanding of this disorder and to know what it is.Some of the topics that we will discuss in this guidebook will include:The basics of Narcissist Personality Disorder or NPD.The symptoms and the behaviors to look for with NPD.How to better understand the narcissist.What are the most likely causes of narcissism?What happens if the person with NPD doesn’t get treatment?The best treatments to use when trying to work on NPDThe lifestyles and myths of those with NPD.How to ask for help when dealing with a narcissist.What megalomania is and why it relates to narcissism.Narcissism and depression.How to handle any interaction that you have with a narcissist.When you are ready to get some help for someone who has NPD or narcissism in your life and to make sure that you get the treatment that is needed for both of you, make sure to check out this guidebook to help you get started. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Cliff Weldon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/152512/bk_acx0_152512_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Narcissistic Personality Disorder: How to Torture a Narcissist, Recovery with an Emotional Guide from Epidemic Narcissism in Relationship, Workplace and Life, for Lovers, Parents, and Siblings , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 190min

  Learn to Recognize ThemNarcissism is something that can send a shiver down anyone’s back.  We hear the word, and we think about someone who is overly proud of themselves, someone who only cares about themselves and who isn’t capable of feeling what others feel; the empathy is gone.  And to think about being in a close relationship with this kind of person can seem like a struggle as well, something that only benefits the narcissist while harming the other person.This guidebook is going to take some time to talk about narcissism and NPD.  Whether you are in a serious relationship with someone who has this disorder or you are trying to protect yourself against it in the future, it is important to gain a better understanding of this disorder and to know what it is.  Some of the topics that we will discuss in this guidebook will include: The basics of narcissist personality disorder or NPD.The symptoms and the behaviors to look for with NPD.How to better understand the narcissist.What are the most likely causes of narcissism?What happens if the person with NPD doesn’t get treatment?The best treatments to use when trying to work on NPD.The lifestyles and myths of those with NPD.How to ask for help when dealing with a narcissist.What megalomania is and why it relates to narcissism.Narcissism and depression.How to handle any interaction that you have with a narcissist.When you are ready to get some help for someone who has NPD or the narcissist in your life to make sure that you get the treatment that is needed for both of you, make sure to check out this guidebook to help you get started. If all of this sounds like your ideal book, then hop on over and hit that buy button! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Cliff Weldon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/154488/bk_acx0_154488_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Rake: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 274min

  The landscape of contemporary Paris, replete with the best restaurants, the trendiest bars and clubs, is usually filled with the wealthy, the famous, and le rake or le rou, the charming, educated sophisticate with little or no conscience. Into this cushy world bursts Dr. Crandall Taylor - or rather the actor who plays him, the star of a dated American soap opera that is now one of the hottest prime-time shows in France. And this newfound fame, as enriching as it is unexpected, is not wasted on Crandall, eager to put his dark and often violent American past behind him and enjoy all the fruits and the women that Paris and fame have to offer him. But TV fame isn’t enough. Randall wants a feature film. Every actor wants a feature film, and so Crandall uses his charm and intellect to draw into his narcissistic web four different women: an executive at the network that runs his show; an American porn star reaching new heights on the Internet; a bookish university student with a slightly nasty bent; and the beautiful would-be actress wife of an arms dealer. Against his better judgment, Crandall accepts both the arms dealer’s cash and his beautiful wife’s advances. Soon, Crandall is on the run through the alleys and streets of Paris, trying not only to fund a film but simply to stay alive. But this is no ordinary chase and Crandall is no ordinary mouse and soon his penchant for violence, sex, and megalomania erupts into full-blown war. Rake is the latest noir classic from the author of The Ice Harvest. It features a charming, despicable antihero and a funny, satiric take on modern entertainment culture. Phillips turns his gimlet eye on the lush life of an actor who, on his destructive tour through Paris, crosses the line from garden variety narcissism into full-fledged psycopathy. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christian Rummel. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/012817/bk_adbl_012817_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Hammond Flux, Life After Flesh , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 625min

  The threat of a funding cut from the shadowy government agency supporting the Lazarus Project - a quantum machine that can emulate the human mind - leaves scientists Hammond Hinkley and Addison Royale in a predicament: demonstrate quick (and militarily useful) results to their backers or watch the plug pulled on the project that has preoccupied them for so many years. This leads to the hasty decision to digitize Hammond’s mind into Flux, his own largely untested machine, despite the risks known and unknown. After some initial orientation complications, Hammond’s virtual-world journey starts well enough. London is transformed into a lurid psychedelic dreamscape of shiny towers and sex orgies as Hammond finds growing confidence living as his cyber self. The Shard becomes his office replete with rooftop helipad, while the Dungeon of Unrestrained Desire allows him to explore all the perverse pleasures he can imagine, free from the constraints of real world relationships (and physics). But this heady pleasure trip doesn’t last long in this contemporary British science fiction story and one of the most exciting debut novels of 2017. Fueling digital Hammond’s ascent to megalomania is the assistant, Gary, the remnant of an earlier experimental subject digitized into Flux who becomes his Man Friday. Also within Flux, a commanding boss-like character called Shinkley, weirdly distorted versions of his wife, his best friend, and an Irish wolf hound who represents his animal soul. Back in the real world, there is an undercurrent of sexual tension with Hammond’s desire for colleague Addison Royale, who seems oblivious to his mildly flirtatious behavior. This passion looms large in the Flux version of Hammond, while his actual wife and newborn child are relegated to a mere robotic nuisance. When Flux’s funders, represented by the overbearing bully Jack Rance, and his paymasters - the governmental power-player, Chinnery - threaten to close down Flux, this ap ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kevin E. Green. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/109616/bk_acx0_109616_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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• The Transgressionists and Other Disquieting Works: Five Tales of Weird Fiction

  "A disturbing, unsettling novel . . . if it had been published in English soon after its first appearance in Italian (1968), the name of Giorgio De Maria would be well-known, his novels and stories mentioned in the context of J.G. Ballard, Anna Kavan, Shirley Jackson or Robert Aickman."-Lisa Tuttle, Nebula Award winner and author of Gabriel, Windhaven, and The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross. Before an untimely mental breakdown cut short his two-decade career, Giorgio De Maria distinguished himself as one of Italy's most unique and eccentric weird fiction masters. With a background in the post-war literary culture of Turin -- Italy's urbane but eerie "city of black magic" -- De Maria drew inspiration from the Turinese underbelly of occultism, secret societies and radical politics. His writing coincided with the decade of terrorist violence known to Italians as the Years of Lead; the outcome was a weird fiction suffused with panic, rage, trauma, paranoia and meditations on antisocial hubris. In 1978, he told an interviewer: "...I think that the dimension of the fantastic, as much as this may seem paradoxical, is the most fitting one to express a reality as complex as ours today." De Maria's debut novel, The Transgressionists (1968) portrays a cell of malicious telepaths who meet in the cafés and jazz clubs of 1960s Turin to plot world domination. After experiencing the worst of their power, an embittered office clerk resolves to join them and prove himself worthy to share in their villainy. He cultivates twisted mindfulness techniques to awaken his inner sociopath. He fights off predatory phantoms that seem maddeningly drawn to him. He prepares for the dangerous "Great Leap" which will make him into a fully-fledged Transgressionist. But could his megalomania strain relations with his fiancee? Will he sacrifice love in his quest for omnipotence? The other works in this volume are no less surreal and startling. The Secret Death of Joseph Dzhugashvili (1976) gives us a nightmarish fantasy Soviet Union, where a dissident poet finds himself trapped in a psychological experiment conducted by Stalin himself. In "The End of Everydayism," a group of futuristic artists begin using corpses as a medium -- with violent, unforeseen results. The antihero of "General Trebisonda" is a possibly insane commander who prepares for a war crime in an eerily deserted fortress. Available in English for the first time, this collection contains two novellas, two short stories and a dystopian teleplay, The Appeal, which the post-cyberpunk novelist Andrea Vaccaro has lauded as "worthy of the best episodes of Black Mirror." Meanwhile, an introduction by translator Ramon Glazov offers a detailed account of De Maria's background, creative context and thoroughly unusual life.

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• The Transgressionists and Other Disquieting Works (eBook, ePUB)

  "A disturbing, unsettling novel . . . if it had been published in English soon after its first appearance in Italian (1968), the name of Giorgio De Maria would be well-known, his novels and stories mentioned in the context of J.G. Ballard, Anna Kavan, Shirley Jackson or Robert Aickman."-Lisa Tuttle, Nebula Award winner and author of Gabriel, Windhaven, and The Curious Affair of the Witch at Wayside Cross. Before an untimely mental breakdown cut short his two-decade career, Giorgio De Maria distinguished himself as one of Italy's most unique and eccentric weird fiction masters. With a background in the post-war literary culture of Turin -- Italy's urbane but eerie "city of black magic" -- De Maria drew inspiration from the Turinese underbelly of occultism, secret societies and radical politics. His writing coincided with the decade of terrorist violence known to Italians as the Years of Lead; the outcome was a weird fiction suffused with panic, rage, trauma, paranoia and meditations on antisocial hubris. In 1978, he told an interviewer: "...I think that the dimension of the fantastic, as much as this may seem paradoxical, is the most fitting one to express a reality as complex as ours today." De Maria's debut novel, The Transgressionists (1968) portrays a cell of malicious telepaths who meet in the cafés and jazz clubs of 1960s Turin to plot world domination. After experiencing the worst of their power, an embittered office clerk resolves to join them and prove himself worthy to share in their villainy. He cultivates twisted mindfulness techniques to awaken his inner sociopath. He fights off predatory phantoms that seem maddeningly drawn to him. He prepares for the dangerous "Great Leap" which will make him into a fully-fledged Transgressionist. But could his megalomania strain relations with his fiancee? Will he sacrifice love in his quest for omnipotence? The other works in this volume are no less surreal and startling. The Secret Death of Joseph Dzhugashvili (1976) gives us a nightmarish fantasy Soviet Union, where a dissident poet finds himself trapped in a psychological experiment conducted by Stalin himself. In "The End of Everydayism," a group of futuristic artists begin using corpses as a medium -- with violent, unforeseen results. The antihero of "General Trebisonda" is a possibly insane commander who prepares for a war crime in an eerily deserted fortress. Available in English for the first time, this collection contains two novellas, two short stories and a dystopian teleplay, The Appeal, which the post-cyberpunk novelist Andrea Vaccaro has lauded as "worthy of the best episodes of Black Mirror." Meanwhile, an introduction by translator Ramon Glazov offers a detailed account of De Maria's background, creative context and thoroughly unusual life.

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