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    Seeing a Large Cat: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 9 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 871min
    Best-selling mystery author Elizabeth Peters has captured the hearts of thousands of readers with her spunky Victorian Egyptologist, Amelia Peabody Emerson. In Seeing a Large Cat, Amelia must ensnare a modern-day killer, a bogus spiritualist, and a predatory debutante in the awesome Valley of the Kings. Someone is sending ominous messages: "Stay away from tomb Twenty-A!" Intrigued, parasol-wielding Amelia won't rest until she finds the forbidden burial site. But when the excavation yields an unusual mummy, she suddenly must protect both her family and the macabre discovery. Her Ph.D. in Egyptology enables Elizabeth Peters to portray a lavishly detailed turn-of-the-century Egypt in her lively tale of crisp wit and shivery suspense. The spirited cast including Amelia, her eccentric family, and an array of international characters bursts into life with Barbara Rosenblat's brilliant narration. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/000329/bk_reco_000329_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Kleines Pilz-ABC
    Der Ratgeber punktet zunächst einmal mit seiner Größe, da man dieses Buch bequem in der Hosentasche oder auch im Pilzkorb mitnehmen und direkt an der Pilz-Fundstelle nachschauen, nachlesen, vergleichen kann. Dieser kleine Pilzführer für unterwegs möchte Lust machen auf ausgedehnte Waldspaziergänge, auf das Suchen, Sammeln und Genießen von Pilzen. Der als ehrenamtlicher Pilzberater tätige Autor weiß, wovon er schreibt. Seine Tipps zum Suchen, Sammeln, Lagern, Verarbeiten sind verlässlich. Vor allem jedoch die detaillierten Beschreibungen der Pilze. In 35 bis 40 Pilzporträts (u. a. Austernseitiling, Birkenpilz, Butterpilz, Champignon, Dachpilz, Edelreizker, Fliegenpilz, Hallimasch, gelber und grüner Knollenblätterpilz, Marone, Parasol, Ziegenlippe) werden die wichtigsten Pilzsorten mit Foto und botanischem Steckbrief vorgestellt. Ebenso warnt der Autor vor giftigen oder ungenießbaren Doppelgängern und Verwechslungsgefahren. Als kulinarischen Bonus verrät Edgar Fenzlein einige seiner liebsten Pilzrezepte.
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    Murder on a Midsummer Night , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 511min
    The fabulous Phryne - she of the Lulu bob, Cupid's Bow lips and a pearl-handled pistol in her garter - is back! The 1920s most elegant and irrepressible sleuth returns for her 17th adventure. Melbourne, Australia, 1929. The year starts off for glamorous private investigator Phryne Fisher with a rather trying heat wave and more mysteries than you could prod a parasol at. Simultaneously investigating the apparent suicide death of a man on St Kilda beach and trying to find a lost, illegimate child who could be heir to a wealthy old woman's fortune, Phryne needs all her wits about her, particularly when she has to tangle with a group of thoroughly unpleasant Bright Young Things. But Phryne Fisher is a force of nature, and takes in her elegant stride what might make others quail, including terrifying seances, ghosts, Kif smokers, the threat of human sacrifices, dubious spirit guides and maps to buried pirate treasure... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Stephanie Daniel. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/boli/000584/bk_boli_000584_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Deeds of the Disturber: The Amelia Peabody Series, Book 5 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 838min
    After an adventurous season spent excavating at Dahshoor, and narrowly averting the clutches of the Master Criminal, Victorian Egyptologist Amelia Peabody Emerson and her spouse prepare for a quiet summer in England. The social and domestic routine, though interrupted by the precocious escapades of their only child, Ramses, hardly seems much of a challenge for the indomitable Emersons. But, rest assured, dear reader...domesticity does not prevail. When a night watchman mysteriously dies in front of the mummy Lady Henutmehit in the Egyptian room of the British Museum, Amelia is on the scene with her trusty parasol, ready to do battle with the malignant mummy. Despite the appearance of an ancient sem priest and cryptic notes in hieroglyphics, Amelia surmises that a less-ancient villain is at work, a villain with evil plans for select members of the British archeological community, including her beloved Emerson. Is the villain plotting Emerson's demise, or something even more sinister? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Barbara Rosenblat. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/000390/bk_reco_000390_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    How to Marry a Werewolf: A Claw & Courtship Novella, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 366min
    Guilty of an indiscretion? Time to marry a werewolf. New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming stand-alone story set in her wildly popular Parasolverse. Described as: Georgette Heyer goes to the wolves.  Werewolves The monsters left Faith ruined in the eyes of society, so now they're her only option. Rejected by her family, Faith crosses the Atlantic, looking for a marriage of convenience and revenge. But things are done differently in London. Werewolves are civilized. At least they pretend to be.  Americans Backward heathens with no culture, Major Channing has never had time for any of them. But there's something special about Faith. Channing finds himself fighting to prove himself and defend his species. But this werewolf has good reason not to trust human women.  Even if they learn to love, can either of them forgive? From the best-selling author of the Parasol Protectorate series. Look out for appearances from favorite characters and the serious consequences of unwarranted geology.  A Note on Chronology The Claw & Courtship novellas can be heard in any order. This book can be enjoyed without having heard any of Gail's other works. Set in the spring of 1896, this story occurs after events chronicled in Romancing the Werewolf. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Emma Newman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/118214/bk_acx0_118214_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Into the Fire : Broken Gears, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1065min
    An expedition to an exotic foreign city. An assassin in hiding, waiting to strike. World changing discoveries.The Springhaven Museum's expedition to Bone Port is underway! Opportunities await Lenore and her colleagues, but discovery and enlightenment are not all they will find in southern Invarnis. Back home in Springhaven, Rook is searching for answers but seems to find only more questions. Who took out a hit on Lenore? What is Bloodstone? A trail of clues becomes fraught with danger, and the quest for truth might demand a price he's not willing to pay.The land of Invarnis is on the precipice of a new age, and the lives of its inhabitants will never be the same again. The pursuit of knowledge is a noble endeavor, but sometimes one must ask: How much is knowledge worth? Some things were locked away for a reason.The steampunk fantasy adventure continues in this exciting continuation of the Broken Gears series. Fans of the Parasol Protectorate and The Finishing School series by Gail Carriger, Sabriel, Lirael, and Abhorsen by Garth Nix, and A Natural History of Dragons and the rest of the Lady Trent Memoirs series by Marie Brennan will delight as this new Victorian era reminiscent world unfolds for them. A multilayered steampunk fantasy realm of history, subterfuge, colorful characters, potential, and lost magic and technology promises to entrance listeners of all ages. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Shaina Summerville. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/196488/bk_acx0_196488_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    A Carriger Quartet , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 171min
    Four original, unabridged, full-cast productions of Gail Carriger's most beloved fantasy short stories: "The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't, the Mummy That Was, and the Cat in the Jar": A mummified cat, a secret agent, and an aristocrat entangle Alessandro Tarraboti (father of Alexia Tarraboti from the Parasol Protectorate series) in a rollicking, wry adventure into the supernatural secrets of ancient Egypt. "Marine Biology": Inconveniently a werewolf, unexpectedly alive, and secretly gay, marine biologist Alex finds himself forcibly shackled to a flirty merman on the hunt for some sinister selkies. An unconventional romance between impossible partners told with the kind of wit and comedy that made Gail a household name. "Fairy Debt": Despite being a fairy, Cups can't grow wings due to a death promise to a local king. Entering service in his castle as the Least Jester, she must find a way to earn her wings while navigating the hazards of cupcakes, tea demons, and the occasional Earth dragons. "My Sister's Song": Fantasy, history, and subversive strategy collide in this Roman-era tale of a warrior, Mithra, who must repel an entire legion alone and armed only with a very peculiar weapon. Her sticky solution to this impossible problem must be heard to be believed. Featuring performances by fellow fantasy writers Philippa Ballantine, Chris Lester, and Tee Morris as well as an original soundtrack by composer Danny Schade. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: J. Daniel Sawyer, Merelan Jones, Dawn Phynix. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/051401/bk_acx0_051401_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    100 Contemporary Wood Buildings
    Vor gar nicht allzu langer Zeit bestand die Zukunft noch aus Beton, Glas, Stahl und Verbundstoffen; Holz spielte in der modernen Architektur nur eine Außenseiterrolle. Das hat sich geändert: Dank neuer Herstellungstechniken und seiner ökologischen Vorteile erlebt Holz eine furiose Wiedergeburt als zeitgemäßes Baumaterial.Dieser Band aus unserer Reihe Bibliotheca Universalis erkundet, wie Architekten überall auf der Welt mit diesem elementaren Material arbeiten. Er stellt eine breite Palette an Gebäudetypen und ehrgeizige urbane Bauprojekte vor und zeigt, wie zum Beispiel Jürgen Mayer H. mit seinem Metropol Parasol in Sevilla ganze Stadtteile verändert hat oder wie die finnische Forstliche Versuchsanstalt von SARC Architects und die Termas Geométricas von Germán del Sol sensible Eingriffe in die Natur vornehmen.Ganz in der Tradition der TASCHEN-Architekturreihe präsentiert dieses Buch junge internationale Talente neben etablierten Altmeistern der Zunft wie Tadao Ando oder Renzo Piano. Es gewährt einen Einblick in die Techniken, Trends und Prinzipien, die ihre Arbeit mit Holz prägen. Dabei geht es ebenso um den computergestützten Holzzuschnitt, der vollkommen neue Formen ermöglicht, wie um verantwortungsvolle, umweltgerechte Forstwirtschaft - und auch um den anhaltenden Charme von Holz, der unsere Sinne und unseren Geist anspricht und uns in der Hektik des modernen Lebens mit idyllischer Schönheit und Einfachheit Ruhe schenkt.Über die ReiheBibliotheca Universalis - Kompakte kulturelle Begleiter zur Feier des eklektischen TASCHEN-Universums!
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    Defy or Defend: A Delightfully Deadly Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 467min
    New York Times best-selling author Gail Carriger brings you a charming story of love, espionage, and Gothic makeovers set in her popular Parasolverse. Narrated by the wonderful Emma Newman.Spy...Dimity Plumleigh-Teignmott, code name Honey Bee, is the War Office's best and most decorative fixer. She's sweet and chipper, but oddly stealthy, and surprisingly effective given the right incentives.Versus knight... Sir Crispin Bontwee was knighted for his military service, but instead of retiring, he secretly went to work for the War Office. Mostly he enjoys his job, except when he must safeguard the Honey Bee. Neither of them are vampire experts, but when Nottingham Hive goes badly Goth, only Dimity can stop their darkness from turning bloody. And only Crispin can stop an enthusiastic Dimity from death by vampire.In a battle for survival (and wallpaper), Dimity must learn that not all that sparkles is good, while Cris discovers he likes honey a lot more than he thought. Spinning off from the Finishing School series, featuring deadly ladies of quality, this story stands alone but chronologically follows Poison or Protect. It's Cold Comfort Farm meets Queer Eye meets What We Do In the Shadows from the author of the Parasol Protectorate books, perfect for fans of Julia Quinn, Jodi Taylor, or Meljean Brook.Delicate sensibilities? Contains fraternizing vampires and one very curious young lady, who asks about it, sometimes in detail, but mostly in retrospect. May also involve excessive use of velvet, melodramatic poetry, and the strategic application of interpretive ballet. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Emma Newman. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/198630/bk_acx0_198630_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Buddhism: Buddhism for Beginners, Book 2 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 18min
    The Buddhism symbol is an integral and important part of the Buddhist religion. The Buddhism symbol reflects the teaching of Lord Gautama Buddha, who himself is a enlighten persona. Eons ago, the Buddhist religion never used the image or statue of Buddha but the symbol as part of its religious rites. But today, the Buddhist rites and ceremonies are incomplete without the statue/image of Lord Buddha, and it stands prominently in any type of Buddhist ceremony. However, this is not to say that the Buddhism symbol has lots it significance in the modern world; far from it, these symbols still occupy the central stage in its ceremonies and rites. The Buddhism symbol consists of eight symbols that are very important for the follower of this particular religion. The ardent followers of Buddhism know the relevance and importance of these symbols, as it is part of the teaching of Lord Gautama Buddha. These eight symbols are popular representations that are followed by the followers of Buddhism with great dedication. It was relevant hundreds of years ago, and it is as relevant today. The eight Buddhism symbols that are revered and held with great respects by it followers have meanings with significance to each and every Buddhist. These symbols are the endless knot, golden fishes, lotus, om mani padme hum, parasol, swastika, triratna, and varadamudra. These symbols are especially important in Theravada Buddhist countries like Sri Lanka and Thailand. As the religion spread, its symbolism was further enriched by the different cultures of the particular areas. If you look at Buddhism in Tibet, it has a rich symbolic tradition. The eight auspicious symbols is also known as Ashtamangala (ashta meaning "eight" and mangala meaning "auspicious") in Sanskrit. Buddhism symbols have a meaning that is both enriching and inspiring. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Wade Charles Crouch. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/143237/bk_acx0_143237_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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