30 Results for : chafer
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Candide and Zadig , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 384min
These two classic coming-of-age stories by Voltaire parody the romanticism of his day with the ruthless wit that has made him the undisputed master of social commentary. Candide, which is alternately titled Optimism, is a merciless satire and exposé of the ideas and institutions men live by. In this philosophical fantasy, the naïve Candide comes to witness and to suffer such misfortune that he rejects the philosophy of his tutor, Dr. Pangloss, who claims that “all is for the best in this best of all possible worlds.” Zadig is the story of another optimist—young, rich, beautiful, and engaged to a woman he loves. When his early hopes and assets are destroyed, he embarks on a journey that will systematically explore science, religion, and the military, contributing to each, betrayed by all. Through these trials, he will eventually win the kingdom of Babylon. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clive Chafer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/004357/bk_blak_004357_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Search the Seven Hills: The Quirinal Affair , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 639min
In ancient Rome, a poor philosopher races to rescue his kidnapped lover before she is abused by the sinister Christian cult. The son of a wealthy Roman family, Marcus gave up the prestige and riches that were his birthright to devote himself to philosophy. His noble mind attracted Tullia, a Senator’s daughter whose father wanted her to have nothing to do with the penniless intellectual. The news that she is to marry a prosperous merchant shatters Marcus, who goes to her house, hoping to plead his case, only to see her attacked and abducted by disguised ruffians. That she was kidnapped is tragedy enough, and it gets worse when he learns who took her: the sinister Christian cult. He knows not what vile rituals they will expose her to, and he does not want to find out. His lover in danger, the philosopher must turn warrior before it is too late. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clive Chafer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/006759/bk_adbl_006759_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Play All: A Bingewatcher’s Notebook , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 287min
Television and TV viewing are not what they once were - and that's a good thing, according to award-winning author and critic Clive James. Since serving as television columnist for the London Observer from 1972 to 1982, James has witnessed a radical change in content, format, and programming, and in the very manner in which television is watched. Here he examines this unique cultural revolution, providing a brilliant, eminently entertaining analysis of many of the medium's most notable 21st-century accomplishments and their not-always-subtle impact on modern society - including such acclaimed serial dramas as Breaking Bad, The West Wing, Mad Men, and The Sopranos, as well as the comedy 30 Rock. With intelligence and wit, James explores a television landscape expanded by cable and broadband and profoundly altered by the advent of Netflix, Amazon, and other "cord-cutting" platforms that have helped to usher in a golden age of unabashed binge-watching. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clive Chafer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/009062/bk_blak_009062_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Last Lion: Winston Spencer Churchill, Volume 3: Defender of the Realm, 1940-1965 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 3203min
Spanning the years 1940 to 1965, Defender of the Realm, the third volume of William Manchester’s The Last Lion, picks up shortly after Winston Churchill became prime minister—when his tiny island nation stood alone against the overwhelming might of Nazi Germany. The Churchill portrayed by Manchester and Reid is a man of indomitable courage, lightning-fast intellect, and an irresistible will to action. This volume brilliantly recounts how Churchill organized his nation’s military response and defense, compelled President Roosevelt to support America’s beleaguered cousins, and personified the “never surrender” ethos that helped the Allies win the war, while at the same time adapting himself and his country to the inevitable shift of world power from the British Empire to the United States. More than 20 years in the making, The Last Lion presents a revelatory and unparalleled portrait of this brilliant, flawed, and dynamic leader. This is popular history at its most stirring. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clive Chafer, Paul Reid. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/005380/bk_blak_005380_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Scarabaeidae
Scarabaeidae ab 19.99 € als Taschenbuch: Cetonia aurata Japanese beetle Dung beetle Poecilopharis Cockchafer Flower chafer Lomaptera Macrodactylus subspinosus Phyllophaga Scarabaeus sacer Melolonthinae Goliathus Ischiopsopha Heliocopris Elephant beetle. Aus dem Bereich: Bücher, Taschenbücher, Ratgeber,- Shop: hugendubel
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Eat, Pray, Die , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 453min
From a number one best-selling author: a fresh and funny romantic mystery series about a witty, down-to-earth heroine with a job you've never seen before....Being an undercover poison taster for the rich and famous might sound glamorous, but for Isobel Avery it means stomaching bad clients and even worse coffee. The one side of the job that lives up to expectations is the money. Which is just as well for Izzy, since she needs an awful lot of it. Who knew when she made a lifelong commitment to a man that it would be one year living with him and the rest of her life paying for it? But even her scoundrel ex-husband doesn't look so bad compared to her new client. He's competent, condescending, and annoyingly attractive, and Izzy doesn't know whether to sleep with him or poison him herself. Throw in a loan shark, a nosy neighbor, and a murder attempt, and Izzy will have her work cut out for her. Perfect for fans of Camilla Chafer, Jana DeLeon, Janet Evanovich, Stephanie Bond, Julie Moffett, and JB Lynn. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/033864/bk_adbl_033864_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Don't Eat Me: A Dr. Siri Paiboun Mystery , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 477min
Between getting into a tangle with a corrupt local judge and discovering a disturbing black-market business, Dr. Siri and his friend Inspector Phosy have their hands full in the 13th installment of Colin Cotterill's quirky, critically acclaimed series. Dr. Siri Paiboun, the ex-national coroner of Laos, may have more experience dissecting bodies than making art, but when he manages to smuggle a fancy movie camera into the country he devises a plan to shoot a Lao adaptation of War and Peace with his friend Civilai. The only problem? The Ministry of Culture must approve the script before they can get rolling. That and they can't figure out how to turn on the camera. Meanwhile, the skeleton of a woman has appeared under the Anusawari Arch in the middle of the night. Siri puts his directorial debut on hold and assists his friend, the newly promoted Senior Police Inspector Phosy Vongvichai, with the ensuing investigation. Though the death of the unknown woman seems to be recent, the flesh on her corpse has been picked off in places as if something - or someone - has been gnawing on the bones. The plot Phosy soon uncovers involves much more than single set of skeletal remains. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clive Chafer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/reco/012331/bk_reco_012331_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A Bridge Too Far , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1091min
The classic account of one of the most dramatic battles of World War II. A Bridge Too Far is Cornelius Ryan’s masterly chronicle of the Battle of Arnhem, which marshaled the greatest armada of troop-carrying aircraft ever assembled and cost the Allies nearly twice as many casualties as D-day. In this compelling work of history, Ryan narrates the Allied effort to end the war in Europe in 1944 by dropping the combined airborne forces of the American and British armies behind German lines to capture the crucial bridge across the Rhine at Arnhem. Focusing on a vast cast of characters - from Dutch civilians to British and American strategists to common soldiers and commanders - Ryan brings to life one of the most daring and ill-fated operations of the war. A Bridge Too Far superbly recreates the terror, suspense, heroism, and tragedy of this epic operation, which ended in bitter defeat for the Allies. About the author: Cornelius Ryan (1920–1974), born in Dublin, Ireland, became one of the preeminent war correspondents of his time, flying fourteen bombing missions with the US Eighth and Ninth Air Forces. He is the author of numerous books, including several classics of military history, which have appeared throughout the world in nineteen languages. He was awarded the Legion of Honor by the French government in 1973. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Clive Chafer. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/005067/bk_blak_005067_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Echoes of Sherlock Holmes: Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 809min
A brand-new anthology of stories inspired by the Arthur Conan Doyle canon. In this follow-up to the acclaimed In the Company of Sherlock Holmes, expert Sherlockians Laurie King and Leslie Klinger put forth the question: What happens when great writers/creators who are not known as Sherlock Holmes devotees admit to being inspired by Conan Doyle stories? While some are highly regarded mystery writers, others are best known for their work in the fields of fantasy or science fiction. All of these talented authors, however, share a great admiration for Arthur Conan Doyle and his greatest creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. To the editors' great delight, these stories go in many directions. Some explore the spirit of Holmes himself; others tell of detectives inspired by Holmes' adventures or methods. A young boy becomes a detective; a young woman sharpens her investigative skills; an aging actress and a housemaid each find that they have unexpected talents. Other characters from the Holmes stories are explored, and even non-Holmesian tales by Conan Doyle are echoed. The variations are endless! Although not a formal collection of new Sherlock Holmes stories, some entries do fit that mold, while others were inspired by the Conan Doyle canon. The results are breathtaking, for fans of Holmes and Watson as well as listeners new to Doyle's writing. Full cast of narrators includes Marguerite Gavin, Mirron Willis, Ralph Lister, Saskia Maarleveld, Sarah Nichols, Tim Gerard Reynolds, and Traber Burns. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Alison Larkin, Clive Chafer, Derek Perkins, Donald Corren, Anne Flosnik, Kate Reading. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/009210/bk_blak_009210_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Promise of Dawn
The Promise of Dawn - The Eschatology of Lewis Sperry Chafer: ab 28.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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