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Bodies from the Library: Selected Lost Tales of Mystery and Suspense by Masters of the Golden Age , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 517min
This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together a selection of rare tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922.At a time when crime and thriller writing has once again overtaken the sales of general and literary fiction, Bodies from the Library unearths lost stories from the Golden Age, that period between the World Wars when detective fiction captured the public’s imagination and saw the emergence of some of the world’s cleverest and most popular storytellers.This audio anthology brings together the majority of forgotten tales from the book Bodies from the Library, from the 1920s to the 1950s, by masters of the Golden Age including Cyril Hare, Freeman Wills Crofts and A. A. Milne,Most anticipated of all are the contributions by women writers: the first detective story by Georgette Heyer, unseen since 1923; an unpublished story by Christianna Brand, creator of Nanny McPhee; and a dark tale by Agatha Christie published only in an Australian journal in 1922 during her ‘Grand Tour’ of the British Empire.With other stories by Detection Club stalwarts Anthony Berkeley, H. C. Bailey, J. J. Connington and John Rhode, plus Vincent Cornier, Leo Bruce, Roy Vickers and Arthur Upfield, this essential collection harks back to a time before forensic science - when murder was a complex business. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Philip Bretherton. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/hcuk/004021/bk_hcuk_004021_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time: A Mind-Blowing Challenge of Math, Logic, and Wordplay , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 267min
Solve history’s greatest puzzles with this classic collection of brain teasers from The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time.The best brain teasers are those that have challenged and captivated the attention of puzzle lovers throughout time. Collected here to keep your wits sharp, The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time features the cleverest brain teasers from around the world and throughout history.The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time gives you hours of fun-filled entertainment with brain teasers that develop your problem-solving skills in math, logic, and wordplay. Organized as an integrated challenge, these brain teasers build in momentum as they increase in difficulty from classic nursery rhymes to the riddle of the sphinx.The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time puts your mind to the test with:125 brain teasers that require no special skills to solve. Plus, each question comes with an optional clue in case you get stumped and a handy answer key at the end to test yourself or play with friendsBrain teasers for every level that cater to beginners and advanced masterminds alike, with brain teasers organized by level of difficulty to improve your skills as you move forwardHints of history that provide fun facts and background information for every brain teaserGet ready to sharpen your wit with every “aha” moment. The 125 Best Brain Teasers of All Time is a go-to source for timeless fun and mind-blowing challenges. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tim Gerard Reynolds. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/051187/bk_adbl_051187_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Blood Dahlia: A Thriller (Sarah King Mysteries, Book 1) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 359min
A copycat of the most famous murder in history...A serial murderer nicknamed the Blood Dahlia has been terrorizing the quiet suburbs of Pennsylvania. Brutally mutilating his victims in the fashion of the most famous murder in Hollywood, the killer leaves no trace behind. The FBI's elite Behavioral Science Unit, the section responsible for the study and investigation of serial murder, has little evidence on which to go. Believing the killer to be beyond their reach, the agents in the BSU decide they must simply wait for the killer to make a mistake, until they meet Sarah King. Sarah, a mysterious outcast of the Pennsylvania Amish community, claims she has a unique ability: She can speak to the dead. And the victims of the Blood Dahlia are calling out to her. When the FBI enlists her help, special agent Giovanni Adami is skeptical of her abilities but begins falling for the young woman. His feelings for her are clouded with his distrust of psychic phenomena, but as the Blood Dahlia grows in his barbarism, he knows the FBI has little choice but to explore every avenue available. Whether or not Sarah can speak with the dead ultimately doesn't concern Giovanni. He is interested in results, and when Sarah begins providing some, he must question everything he knows about the world and his place in it. She is either the cleverest fraud he has ever met or a true psychic with an unexplainable gift. But when the Blood Dahlia takes an interest in Sarah personally, it will take every ounce of strength she has to survive. As she prepares for him to come for her, she realizes not everyone is what they seem. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mackenzie Leigh Barmen. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/127602/bk_acx0_127602_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Alice Diamond and the Forty Elephants , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 762min
The Forty Elephants were unique in the annals of British crime. Known also as the Forty Thieves, they were the country's only all-female crime syndicate, a gang of tough but glamorous young women who plundered the fashion stores and jewel shops of the West End, took their lovers from the among London's most notorious gangsters, and terrorised their rivals, male and female alike. Their roots lay with the Elephant Gang, a band of highwaymen who once haunted the Elephant and Castle coaching inn south of the Thames and whose reputation descended through generations of cutthroats. In the dying years of Queen Victoria's reign, their women forged a name of their own. But it was in the early years of the 20th century that Alice Diamond led the Elephants to their greatest infamy. Born the oldest of eight children in Lambeth Workhouse Infirmary, Diamond was the daughter of a jailbird and by her teens was said to be the cleverest shoplifter in London. Newspapers described her gang as 'notorious for their good looks, fine stature, and smart clothing' as well as for stealing the most expensive silks, gems, and furs. One detective described how they would descend 'like a gang of locusts' in taxis and chauffeur-driven limousines, cleaning out a store inside one hour. They also used the motor-car and train to travel the country, targeting shops and warehouses, wearing specially made skirts and knickers to hide their plunder and spending their ill-gotten gains on a life of mad excess. Crime historian Brian McDonald has uncovered a wealth of material to write the first ever full-length account of these remarkable women and their scandalous exploits, now available for the first time as an audiobook read by Adna Sablyich. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Adna Sablyich. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/129927/bk_acx0_129927_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Wireless Hacking: The Beginner's Guide to Hacking Wireless Networks , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 56min
Discover how to easily hack wireless networks - even if you've never hacked, coded, or operated a computer before! Hacking wireless networks can be tricky. There are plenty of dense, complicated books out there that attempt to teach it - but just fall short of sending you into a headspin of confusion. Most of the information out there is complicated, dry, hard to follow, and unrealistic. Not to mention, if wireless hacking is taught incorrectly, you can easily get caught and thrown in the slammer. This guide is meant to clear the confusion - to pull back the veil on some of the cleverest hackers out there, and show you their covert tricks and hacking techniques. What's more, this book was written with the beginner in mind. It's easy to follow and shows you how to do things from A-Z. You'll be shocked to find out how simple these methods are. Of course, that's not to say a pro wouldn't gain value from it. Even old dog hackers should find some of the concepts useful, new, and refreshing. Here's a sneak peek at what you'll discover inside: How to hack wireless networks using the sneakernet method How to use wardriving to hack wireless networks A detailed list of all the softwares you can download for hacking (so you can bypass difficult coding and the need to be a computer god) How to install and use Kali Linux A step by step tutorial on installing Kali Linux using a dual boot with Windows How to find vulnerabilities and "holes" on websites A crash course in penetration testing How operations work on the back-end of things How to prevent others from hacking into your system How to find and exploit human error on any given website How to get past a password protected computer How to gain remote access to a computer How to use any laptop as a listening device And much, m ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elliott Carr. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/082020/bk_acx0_082020_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Spark Your Inner Genius: Expand Your Creativity & Become the Smartest Person in the Room , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 236min
Multiply your creativity, improve your IQ, and become a genius!Everything you own was once an idea. The device you’re using to listen to this text, the chair you sit on, and the clothes you wear — they all started as an idea in someone’s head and became a reality through creativity and execution.The world is shaped and moved by the innovation of brilliant minds. Without them, personal computers, space flight, organ transplants, the internet, and more would not exist.Unlike what most people think, being a genius isn’t determined at birth. You can exercise your genius muscle your genius muscle, improve your ideas, expand your creativity, and make what’s in your mind reality.In Spark Your Inner Genius: Expand Your Creativity & Become the Smartest Person in the Room, you will learn:How to boost your IQ, expand your creativity, and shock others with your remarkable intelligenceHow to harness the secrets of sleep to help you store information in your brain much more effectivelyHow to perform a genius brainstorming session and draw out the cleverest ideas from yourself and others.How to use the little-known tricks to tap into your subconscious and expose brilliant ideas you didn’t even know you hadHow to communicate your ideas successfully so they can become a realityWhy meditation and positive energy are VITAL for successful thinkingHow to learn ten times faster without cutting cornersAnd much, much more!The information inside the book isn’t new. The smartest people in history followed this advice, as do most successful people today. With this book, you can have access to the same information too.You can become the next Leonardo Da Vinci, the next J.K. Rowling, the next Einstein, the next Steve Jobs, the next genius of your generation!All you need is to tap into your subconscious and unlock the genius inside you. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Andrew James Roberts. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/205604/bk_acx0_205604_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Skull and Bones: America's Most Powerful and Mysterious Secret Society , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 188min
Skulls and Bones, a secret society that could easily be the most powerful in America. Nobody likes the idea that there are hugely influential powers operating behind closed doors. For centuries, there have been stories about secret societies that control everything we do and dominate the highest echelons of politics and business. Whether it's the Illuminati, the Masons, or the Knights Templar, it's not uncommon for people to believe that there might be a cabal of people who conspire together for their own nefarious purposes. But while these earlier societies might be clouded in mystery and intrigue, there are modern equivalents of which we know much, much more. One of these mysterious societies is known simply as Skull and Bones. A clandestine group who gather at one of the world's top universities, they are made up of some of the cleverest, brightest, and most privileged members of their generation. In addition to this, their members have gone on to be CEOs, moguls, and even Presidents. Their alumni hold some of the most important positions within society and, for the majority, their membership of this secret club is a closely guarded secret. Whether it's generations of the Bush family, members of the Taft family, Rockefellers, CIA officers, Presidents, publishers, judges, lawyers, Olympians, ambassadors, congressmen, governors, senators, authors, diplomats, or musicians, there seems to be no limit on who might be its member. With their mooted involvement in thefts, rituals, and even more hidden power politics, the members of Skull and Bones are part of seemingly one of the most powerful groups in the world. In this book we will examine their history, their practices, their members, and their legacy. By the end, you should have a much clearer idea of what it means to be a member of one of Yale's most exclusive groups: Skull and Bones. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Charles D. Baker. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/057083/bk_acx0_057083_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Dangerous Kingdom of Love
_____________________________________________'Expect much enjoyment from this clever and unusual novel' THE TIMES, Historical Fiction Book of the Month'An entertaining and often very funny read with something to say about both the love of power and the power of love' SUNDAY TIMES'Neil Blackmore writes with a fizzy wit that bounds his characters off the page' BEN ALDRIDGEThe kingdom of love is a frightening place. A dangerous place. What kind of fool wants to live there?How have I, Francis Bacon, well-known as the cleverest man in England, been caught in this trap? For years I survived the brutal games of the English court, driven by the whims of the idiot King James I - and finally, I was winning. Forget what my friends Ben Jonson and William Shakespeare say about love. I had that which men truly crave above all else: power.But now, at the moment of my greatest success, a deadly alliance of my enemies has begun closing in on me. Led by the King's beautiful and poisonous lover Carr, this new alliance threatens to turn our foolish King against me, so that I may rot in the Tower.I refuse to go down without a fight. I have concocted a brilliant new plan: I will find my own beguiling young man and supplant Carr in the King's bed, and take power for myself. All I need to do is find him, my beautiful and mysterious creature, my perfect chess move. In the dangerous kingdom of love, those who understand desire win. And I intend to win, at all costs._____________________________________________'Brilliant ... Like Wolf Hall meets Succession ... Scandalous, politically perceptive and unexpectedly heartfelt' APPLE BOOKS- Shop: buecher
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The City of Brass
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal Vulture The Verge SYFYWire*Finalist for the World Fantasy Award: Best Novel*Nominated for the Locus Award: Best First Novel*Finalist for the British Fantasy Award: Best NewcomerStep into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. A. Chakraborty perfect for fans of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever and defiant young con artist with miraculous healing gifts. Featuring a stepback and extra content including a bonus scene and an excerpt from The Kingdom of Copper. On the streets of eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri is a con woman of unsurpassed skill. She makes her living swindling Ottoman nobles, hoping to one day earn enough to change her fortunes. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, during one of her cons, she learns that even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences. Forced to flee Cairo, Dara and Nahri journey together across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire and rivers where the mythical marid sleep, past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises and mountains where the circling birds of prey are more than what they seem, to Daevabad, the legendary city of brass. It's a city steeped in magic and fire, where blood can be as dangerous as any spell; a city where old resentments run deep and the royal court rules with a tenuous grip; a city to which Nahri is irrevocably bound-and where her very presence threatens to ignite a war that has been simmering for centuries.- Shop: buecher
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The City of Brass (eBook, ePUB)
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal Vulture The Verge SYFYWireStep into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. A. Chakraborty perfect for fans of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern kingdom rests in the hands of a clever and defiant young con artist with miraculous healing gifts. On the streets of eighteenth-century Cairo, Nahri is a con woman of unsurpassed skill. She makes her living swindling Ottoman nobles, hoping to one day earn enough to change her fortunes. But when Nahri accidentally summons Dara, an equally sly, darkly mysterious djinn warrior, during one of her cons, she learns that even the cleverest of schemes can have deadly consequences. Forced to flee Cairo, Dara and Nahri journey together across hot, windswept sands teeming with creatures of fire and rivers where the mythical marid sleep, past ruins of once-magnificent human metropolises and mountains where the circling birds of prey are more than what they seem, to Daevabad, the legendary city of brass. It's a city steeped in magic and fire, where blood can be as dangerous as any spell; a city where old resentments run deep and the royal court rules with a tenuous grip; a city to which Nahri is irrevocably boundand where her very presence threatens to ignite a war that has been simmering for centuries. *Finalist for the World Fantasy Award: Best Novel*Nominated for the Locus Award: Best First Novel*Finalist for the British Fantasy Award: Best NewcomerFeaturing a stepback and extra content including a bonus scene and an excerpt from The Kingdom of Copper.- Shop: buecher
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