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The Battle of Leipzig: The History and Legacy of the Biggest Battle of the Napoleonic Wars , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 95min
Though Napoleon Bonaparte's unquenchable thirst for military adventurism eventually cost him both his throne and his freedom during the Napoleonic Wars of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the French emperor was not easily defeated, even when most of Europe's nations united against him. Two military setbacks, on a scale unprecedented in history, were required before the high tide of Napoleon's success began to ebb towards the final denouement of the Hundred Days and the famous Battle of Waterloo. The incredible losses inflicted on Napoleon's Grand Armee by the ill-fated invasion of Russia in 1812 constituted the first setback that switched the Corsican's life journey from the road of success to that of defeat and exile. A huge, veteran, highly experienced force, the French Army of Napoleon perished on the rain-soaked tracks and sun-seared plains of Russia. Napoleon eventually committed over 400,000 men to his Russian project, but at the end of a relatively brief campaign, only about 40,000 men returned to Germany alive, and the Russians took some 100,000 prisoner and largely absorbed them into the Russian military or population. The remainder died, principally from starvation, but also through enemy action and the bitter cold of early winter. The failed Russian invasion set the stage for the second defeat at Leipzig, which essentially sealed the fate of Napoleon's empire. The four-day Battle of Leipzig in October 1813, romantically - but accurately - dubbed the "Battle of the Nations", proved the decisive encounter of the War of the Sixth Coalition and essentially determined the course the Napoleonic Wars took from that moment forward. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Phillip J. Mather. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/034128/bk_acx0_034128_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Pacific Time on Target: Memoirs of a Marine Artillery Officer, 1943-1945 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 339min
As a married man and Stanford graduate student nearing thirty, Christopher Donner would likely have qualified for an exemption from the draft. Like most of his generation, however, he responded promptly to the call to arms after Pearl Harbor. His wartime experiences in the Pacific Theater were seared into his consciousness, and in early 1946 he set out to preserve those memories while they were still fresh. During the spring of 1943 Donner joined the Marines' 9th defense Battalion and saw his first combat service in the campaign for New Georgia in the Solomon Islands. With the end of Japanese resistance in the Central Solomons, Donner's battalion was dispatched in June 1944 to serve in the liberation of the U.S. territory of Guam. When his unit was reactivated and its veterans sent home, Donner was not so fortunate. In early 1945, Donner was reassigned to the 11th Marines, the 1st Marine Division's field artillery. His new commander decreed that Donner would serve as a field artillery forward observer just in time for the invasion of Okinawa. Teeming with close calls and near misses, frank yet sensitive observations of the brutality visited on Okinawa's civilians, and the horrors of frontline combat, Donner's account of his service with the Old Breed on Okinawa forms the core of his memoir. Miraculously unscathed by the Okinawa bloodbath, Donner was en route to California for his first opportunity for leave when he learned of the atomic bombs and the war's end. Besides providing a candid, moving contemporary record of the combat experiences of a Marine Corps officer, Pacific Time on Targetis an invaluable account of the harrowing life of an artillery forward observer, as few of these men survived to tell their stories. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Tanner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/011204/bk_acx0_011204_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Lowland , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 783min
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning, best-selling author of The Namesake comes an extraordinary new novel, set in both India and America, that expands the scope and range of one of our most dazzling storytellers: a tale of two brothers bound by tragedy, a fiercely brilliant woman haunted by her past, a country torn by revolution, and a love that lasts long past death. Born just 15 months apart, Subhash and Udayan Mitra are inseparable brothers, one often mistaken for the other in the Calcutta neighborhood where they grow up. But they are also opposites, with gravely different futures ahead. It is the 1960s, and Udayan - charismatic and impulsive - finds himself drawn to the Naxalite movement, a rebellion waged to eradicate inequity and poverty; he will give everything, risk all, for what he believes. Subhash, the dutiful son, does not share his brother’s political passion; he leaves home to pursue a life of scientific research in a quiet, coastal corner of America. But when Subhash learns what happened to his brother in the lowland outside their family’s home, he goes back to India, hoping to pick up the pieces of a shattered family, and to heal the wounds Udayan left behind - including those seared in the heart of his brother’s wife. Masterly suspenseful, sweeping, piercingly intimate, The Lowland is a work of great beauty and complex emotion; an engrossing family saga and a story steeped in history that spans generations and geographies with seamless authenticity. It is Jhumpa Lahiri at the height of her considerable powers. Long-listed for the 2013 Man Booker Prize ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Sunil Malhotra. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/003609/bk_rand_003609_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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History for Kids: The Death of President John F. Kennedy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 24min
Explains the lead-up to November 22, 1963 and why Kennedy took his fateful trip to Texas."We never had any hope of saving his life."In Charles River Editors' History for Kids series, your children can learn about history's most important people and events in an easy, entertaining, and educational way. The concise but comprehensive book will keep your kid's attention all the way to the end.In the annals of American history, few moments have been so thoroughly seared into the nation's conscience that Americans can remember exactly where and when they heard about an earth-shattering event. In the 20th century, there was Pearl Harbor and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.November 22, 1963 started as a typical Friday, and many Americans were unaware that President Kennedy was even heading to Dallas, Texas. John and Jackie arrived in Dallas in the morning, with Texas Governor John Connally alongside them and Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson due to arrive later to meet them there. The Kennedys and the Connallys intended to participate in public events later in the day, and Jackie and John were welcomely surprised by the warm reception they received. A public parade was hosted for the President and First Lady that afternoon, and the First Couple rode with the Connallys in an open motorcade en route to a speech Kennedy would deliver later. As they waved to the people lining the streets, around 12:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, Governor Connally's wife turned around to the first couple and said, "Mr. President, you can't say Dallas doesn't love you." ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bill Hare. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/101747/bk_acx0_101747_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook: 100 Carb-Customized Recipes from a Chefs Kitchen to Yours
Dr. Eric Westman, Director of Duke University Keto Medicine Clinic, and world-renowned chef Scott Parker have teamed up to bring you a robust collection of restaurant-inspired, carb-conscious recipes. Each recipe features fresh and healthy ingredients to meet your individual carb threshold and dietary needs. End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook packs in 100 recipes that have been carefully crafted to fit within the three phases of Dr. Westman's acclaimed diet plan: low, moderate, and higher carb. This phased setup allows you to adjust your carbohydrate intake as needed to meet your health goals and maximize your long-term success. Whether you are strict keto, low-carb, or just want to lighten up on carbs from time to time, this is your ultimate resource for delicious recipes. It features everything from family favorites to succulent steaks and perfect pairings, along with culinary tips from acclaimed chef Scott Parker on making the most of your dishes and flavor combinations. Scott has taken all the guesswork out of preparing delicious meals by creating an easy-to-follow format and simple recipes with accessible and familiar ingredients. End Your Carb Confusion: The Cookbook is complete with straightforward charts and guides to help you navigate each phase with ease and confidence. Sample Recipes Include: • Baked Salmon, Cumin-Spiced Cauliflower Rice, and Olive & Watercress Salad • Pan-Fried Sirloin with Arugula & Pickled Onion Salad, Green Beans, and Parmesan • Black Pepper Chicken Ramen • 2-Minute Cheese & Chive Bread • Seared Tuna, Avocado, Cucumber & Tomato Salad • Marinated Mackerel with Radish & Smashed Avocado • Lamb Kofta Used as a standalone cookbook or in conjunction with Westman's bestselling book, End Your Carb Confusion, this new cookbook is for anyone looking to find better health or simply augment their recipe file. With Dr. Westman and Scott by your side, you will feel better than ever and love your time in the kitchen.- Shop: buecher
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Battle of Berlin - World War II: A History From Beginning to End: World War 2 Battles, Book 9 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 58min
The Battle of Berlin was a monumental battle between two adversaries who despised one another. For the Russians who had endured the horrific suffering and loss of lives in defending their nation against the Nazi invasion, the opportunity for vengeance seemed as if fate was on their side. For the German civilians who remained in Berlin, the approach of the Red Army invoked terror. The Germans hoped that the Americans would reach them first; they would have preferred to surrender to the Americans. But the Russians were advancing swiftly from the east, and by April of 1945, the Battle of Berlin was underway. You will learn about:From Stalingrad to BerlinThe Battle of the Oder-NeisseThe Russians Enter BerlinThe Last Days of Adolf HitlerThe Rape of BerlinAnd much moreHitler died by his own hand on April 30, and the Third Reich was crumbling. The loss of life on both sizes was catastrophic, but the Germans had no way of replacing the defenders of the city, and on May 2, Berlin surrendered to the Soviet forces intent on retaliation. The Russians attempted to provide services and food to the starving Germans, but not all of the Russian soldiers were inspired by compassion or altruism. Looting and rape replaced law in the city, and more than 100,000 women of Berlin were raped by Allied soldiers. By the time the Americans and British arrived, the scars of the Russian occupation were seared upon the memories of the German people. The country and its capital would be divided, and the Soviet presence would remain in the country for decades, a bitter reminder that Adolf Hitler’s grand promises of glory had brought Germany to defeat. World War II came to an end in 1945, but for the Germans, their nation became a sacrifice to the Cold War which took its place. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stephen Paul Aulridge, Jr.. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/155571/bk_acx0_155571_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Roux the Day: A Gourmet Detective Mystery, Book 7 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 416min
For six generations, the Belvedere family dominated the culinary landscape of New Orleans, a city that boasts what is perhaps the most vibrant, exciting, and authentic cuisine in America. But each generation relinquished control of the family restaurant - best known for its world famous Oysters Belvedere - only after succumbing to the madness that has plagued the dynasty since its arrival from the Canary Islands. Now, after the business' doors have remained closed for years, the next scion of the Belvedere clan has determined to seize his birthright...if only he can find the annotated family cookbook, which has mysteriously disappeared! Only one man can help. That man is the Gourmet Detective. Returning for his seventh foray into the bizarre nether-regions where haute cuisine meets high crimes and misdemeanors, Peter King's beloved sleuth reluctantly agrees to track down the book. But this decidedly out-of-print classic isn't going to turn up on any remainder shelf! And when he finds its supposed new owner - a used-book dealer - stewing in a puddle of his own blood, the Gourmet Detective knows that, once again, he's in for more than he bargained for. Soon, he's "kidnapped" by the WITCHES, a mysterious cadre of New Orleans' most ambitious and talented female chefs - and they want the book, too. In fact, it seems like everyone does. And getting it will have the sleuth staring down con-artists and book forgers on an old-fashioned paddle boat, careening through the colorful streets of the French Quarter in a mule-drawn carriage, and hunting down leads in the vibrant fishing shanties of Algiers. All of this, while exploring the very contentious differences between the proponents of Creole and Cajun cuisine, and sampling some of the most spicy and succulent treats he's yet encountered: from blackened redfish, fresh from the Gulf and coated in garlic, paprika, cayenne and an assortment of spices, then seared in an extraordinarily hot cast- ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Baker. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/006059/bk_adbl_006059_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Tension City: Inside the Presidential Debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 316min
Narrated by the author, this special audiobook recording of Tension City includes exclusive interview and debate excerpts from 1960 through 2008! "In his quiet but intense way, Jim Lehrer earns the trust of the major political players of our time," notes Barbara Walters. "He explains and exposes their hopes and dreams, their strengths and failures as they try to put their best foot forward." From the man widely hailed as "the Dean of Moderators" comes a lively and revealing book that pulls back the curtain on more than 40 years of televised political debate in America. A veteran newsman who has presided over 11 presidential and vice-presidential debates, Jim Lehrer gives listeners a ringside seat for some of the epic political battles of our time, shedding light on all of the critical turning points and rhetorical faux pas that helped determine the outcome of America’s presidential elections—and with them the course of history. Drawing on his own experiences as "the man in the middle seat", in-depth interviews with the candidates and his fellow moderators, and transcripts of key exchanges, Lehrer isolates and illuminates what he calls the "major moments" and "killer questions" that defined the debates, from Kennedy-Nixon to Obama-McCain. Often times, these moments involve the candidates themselves and are seared into our collective political memory. Michael Dukakis stumbles badly over a question about the death penalty. Dan Quayle compares himself to John F. Kennedy once too often. Barack Obama and John McCain barely make eye contact over the course of a 90-minute discussion. At other times, the debate moderators themselves become part of the story—and Lehrer is there to give us a backstage look at the drama. Peter Jennings suggests surprising the candidates by suspending the carefully negotiated rules minutes before the 1988 presidential debate—to the consternation of his fellow panelists. Lehrer himself weather ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jim Lehrer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/002750/bk_rand_002750_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Enthroned with God: My Afterlife Encounter with Christ , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 201min
On or about July 10 of 1970, at the age of 17, Phil Snyder had a “Third Heaven” encounter with God, remarkably similar to what the Apostle Paul briefly describes in 2 Corinthians 12:1-4. What happened to him that night affected him in ways that do not remotely compare with anything else in his life before or since, and it has only been during the last few years that God has begun to reveal to Phil a solid understanding of this revelation in light of his word. Phil’s hope and expectation is that God will use this work to show how perfectly he has laid plans for us to grow in the holiness of Christ’s likeness, without which it is impossible to be in his presence, let alone sit with him on his throne. Although he has been in the public eye at various levels as a minister and performing artist, Phil has never publicly related his story until now. The reasons it has taken him this long - nearly 50 years - to tell it in detail are many and varied. Chief among them are God’s timing and purposes. As he has matured in love for the Lord and the Body of Christ, Phil believes he finally has God’s mandate to tell the story. Though the events he describes took place so long ago, the most salient portions are indelibly seared into his soul, with details he has recalled and contemplated innumerable times. This book is structured to begin with narratives of certain key episodes in his life that pertain and lead up to the central revelation in the “Third Heaven”. Then, subsequent chapters will expand on, elaborate on, and analyze portions of the revelations in light of Scripture. Phil’s purpose is to demonstrate its relevance to every disciple of Christ and child of God. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Phil Snyder. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/123193/bk_acx0_123193_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Invisible Gorilla: And Other Ways Our Intuitions Deceive Us , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 560min
Reading this book will make you less sure of yourself - and that's a good thing. In The Invisible Gorilla, Christopher Chabris and Daniel Simons, creators of one of psychology's most famous experiments, use remarkable stories and counterintuitive scientific findings to demonstrate an important truth: Our minds don't work the way we think they do. We think we see ourselves and the world as they really are, but we're actually missing a whole lot.Chabris and Simons combine the work of other researchers with their own findings on attention, perception, memory, and reasoning to reveal how faulty intuitions often get us into trouble. In the process, they explain:Why a company would spend billions to launch a product that its own analysts know will failHow a police officer could run right past a brutal assault without seeing itWhy award-winning movies are full of editing mistakesWhat criminals have in common with chess mastersWhy measles and other childhood diseases are making a comebackWhy money managers could learn a lot from weather forecastersAgain and again, we think we experience and understand the world as it is, but our thoughts are beset by everyday illusions. We write traffic laws and build criminal cases on the assumption that people will notice when something unusual happens right in front of them. We’re sure we know where we were on 9/11, falsely believing that vivid memories are seared into our minds with perfect fidelity. And as a society, we spend billions on devices to train our brains because we’re continually tempted by the lure of quick fixes and effortless self-improvement. The Invisible Gorilla reveals the myriad ways that our intuitions can deceive us, but its much more than a catalog of human failings. Chabris and Simons explain why we succumb to these everyday illusions and what we can do to inoculate ourselves against their effects. Ultimate ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Dan Woren. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/rand/002269/bk_rand_002269_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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