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    The Great Swim , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 623min
    The dramatic story of the four courageous female swimmers who captivated the world in the summer of 1926. Despite the tensions of a world still recovering from World War I, during the summer of 1926, the story that enthralled the public revolved around four young American swimmers - Gertrude Ederle, Mille Gade, Lillian Cannon, and Clarabelle Barrett - who battled the weather, each other, and considerable odds to become the first woman to conquer the brutal waters of the English Channel. The popular East Coast tabloids from New York to Boston engaged in rivalries nearly as competitive as the swimmers themselves; each backed a favorite and made certain their girl - in bathing attire - was plastered across their daily editions. Just as Seabiscuit, the little horse with the big heart, would bring the nation to a near standstill when he battled his rival War Admiral in 1938, this quartet of women held the attention of millions of people on both sides of the Atlantic for an entire summer. Gavin Mortimer uses primary sources, diaries, interviews with relatives, and contemporary reports to paint an unforgettable portrait of a competition that changed the way the world looked at women, both in sport and society. More than an underdog story, The Great Swim is a tale of perseverance, strength, and sheer force of will. A portrait of an era that is as evocative as Cinderella Man, this is a memorable story of America and Americans in the 1920s. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Randye Kaye. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/009641/bk_adbl_009641_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Summary: A Fine and Dangerous Season: Summary and Analysis of Keith Raffel's "A Fine and Dangerous Season" , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 36min
    Have you been looking for a new book where you can get the excitement and thrill of a political thriller that brings forward the circumstances of a situation that you may have never considered before? A Fine and Dangerous Season by Keith Raffel actually does an incredibly good job of presenting a story about one of the country’s most beloved presidents, President John F. Kennedy, and a story that really brings the entire feeling and emotion that revolved around that area to life. This particular book explores two of the most volatile periods of time in American history - the decision to participate in World War II, and the Cuban Missile Crisis, which is known for almost starting World War III between the countries of the Soviet Union and the United States. The first section of this summary will take a look at everything that is related to the history behind the book, which is also explored in detail in the book itself. As you may expect, understanding the history of this time period will make it much easier for you to understand the events that occur during the book. The second section of this summary will take a closer look at the general summary of the book itself (without spoilers, so that you are able to enjoy the book in a way that suits how you wish to enjoy it), and the last section focuses on the characters that are involved throughout the book. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Trevor Clinger. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/065238/bk_acx0_065238_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    200 Quotes of Idealist Philosophers, Hörbuch, Digital, 64min
    Idealism is the part of philosophy that focuses on the mind and its creations, which implies the problematic notion that everything we ever experience can only be shaped by our senses and the way our mind functions. It has its roots in German philosophy, of which Immanuel Kant is one of the most important figures. He is said to have affected a Copernican revolution in philosophy, akin to Copernicus' reversal of the age-old belief that the sun revolved around the earth, through his groundbreaking work on the structure of experience. He argued that human experience could not not be affected by the features of our minds; the consequence is that we can only experience a phenomenal world, as conveyed by our senses, and never the reality itself, which nobody has ever seen. The other groundbreaking German thinker, Schopenhauer, shows what happen when great philosophy becomes somber, pessimistic, even brutal, while still resonating with a sarcastic laugh. He was among the first to contend that the universe is essentially not a rational place; in his most famous work, "The World as Will and Representation", he argues that the individuals of a species do not have as much free will as is ordinarily thought. This audiobook is a careful compilation of essential quotes summarizing the fundamental ideas of these great philosophers, to get you acquainted with the subtleties of their work in a practical and efficient way. Language: English. Narrator: Katie Haigh. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/cids/000834/bk_cids_000834_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    An Amish Prayer for Josie , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 65min
    Every weekend, 10-year-old Josie would walk the two miles out of town to the local Amish community, where she would spend all day until sunset getting to know everyone there and helping out as best she could.She was enthralled with their way of life, their customs, their language, and the devout ways they held. What she most loved about them was their fairness in everything and how all they did revolved around their faith in God.The community elders were never that happy to see an Englischer in the village, but they tolerated her trying to win them over with over politeness and her boundless courtesy and enthusiasm.Over time she made friends with young and old alike, but as she started to spend more and more time there, her own family assumed that she was being encouraged against her wishes to be there all the time. Her best Amish friend was a young girl about her age named Mary, and she was very upset when Josie was no longer allowed to visit, knowing that her own community would not allow her to go and visit Josie, either. Tension grew between the family and the community, and the family denied her permission to go near the village, which devastated Josie. When a serious health issue causes concern, action needs to be taken.Will the family come around to see sense?Will the Amish reach out in kindness or shut the door on the situation?Contains a few Amish words and phrasing.Another great story from this prolific author of Amish romance and mystery. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Tobi Czumak. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/158123/bk_acx0_158123_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Learning Lean Analytics: The Complete Guide to Using Data to Track, Optimize, and Build a Better and Faster Startup Business , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 186min
    Do you want your start-up business to utilize customer needs as a way to develop and produce products or services with little start-up capital?It isn't just the startups that see the value in the lean way of business. Alaskan Airlines, General Electric, 3M, Telefonica, and other companies have implemented many of the elements that lean start-ups use.The lean start-up approach offers five distinct benefits for businesses, these are:Evidence and data are the driving force behind decision-makingIdeas are developed fasterFeedback from customers or stakeholders is valuedReal-life contact with customers and stakeholders is enabledFlexibility with the project life in terms of improving upon the initial concept all the way to the finished product is possibleIn this book you will discover:What is lean analytics?Lean analytic stages each start-up needs to followLean analytics cyclesRecognition of good metricsAnd much more!Because start-ups are meant to be fast-growing, the lean start-up idea was thought to only work well for those businesses that revolved around the online world. Technology has made it easier to start a business in less time, which is why many entrepreneurs are drawn to technology-driven businesses.However, the lean startup approach can help any business in any industry with any type of product to become successful in less time. Overcome those last-minute objections right here. If you want your personal business to make more money for you and incur minimal costs, then scroll up and click the “buy now” button now! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Oliver Hunt. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/169442/bk_acx0_169442_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Aldrich Family, Collection 1, Hörbuch, Digital, 338min
    The Aldrich Family was a popular teenage situation comedy that was heard on radio and seen in films, television and comic books. The creation of playwright Clifford Goldsmith, teenager Henry Aldrich was an endearingly bumbling kid growing awkwardly into adolescence. Episodes revolved around Henry’s misadventures with girls, his family and his friends. Portrayed on radio by 20-something Ezra Stone, The Aldrich Family launched as a summer replacement program for Jack Benny in NBC’s Sunday night lineup, July 2nd, 1939, sponsored by Jell-O. Stone kept the lead role until 1942, when he entered the Army for WWII. Several actors took over until Stone returned to his signature role, including Bobby Ellis who became the last Henry Aldrich in 1952. House Jameson and Katharine Raht portrayed Henry’s parents, Sam and Alice. Mary Shipp played Henry’s usual girlfriend, Kathleen Anderson. Jackie Kelk played the role of Henry’s best friend, Homer Brown, for most of the run. In 1949, the program made the leap to television while continuing to air on radio with a different cast. 10/10/39 “Henry’s Engagement” 5/28/40 “Cross Country Race” 1/29/42 “Henry’s Secret Admirer” 2/11/43 “Valentine’s Day Party” 2/25/43 “Henry’s Love Note Goes to His Teacher” 10/7/48 “Henry Rents Out Mary’s Room” 10/14/48 “The Great Weiner Roast” 10/28/48 “Detention or Basketball Game?” 11/11/48 “The Broken Toy” 12/16/48 “Homer’s Party” 2/17/49 “The Antique Chairs” 5/5/49 “Engaged to Agnes”  Language: English. Narrator: full cast. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/010880/bk_brll_010880_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Beau & the Belle , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 539min
    A full-length standalone romantic comedy from USA TODAY best-selling author R.S. Grey.  Beau Fortier starred in most of my cringe-worthy teenage fantasies. I met him when I was a junior in high school, a time that revolved exclusively around bad hair, failed forays into flirting, and scientific inquiries into which brand of toilet paper worked best for stuffing bras.  That is, until Beau moved into the small guest house just beyond my bedroom window. A 24-year-old law student at Tulane, Beau was as mysterious to me as second base (both in baseball and in the bedroom). He was older. Intimidating. Hot. Boys my age had chicken legs and chubby cheeks. Beau had calloused hands and a jaw cut from steel.  Our interactions were scarce - mostly involving slight stalking on my end - and yet deep down, I desperately hoped he saw me as more of a potential lover than a lovesick loser. Turns out, I was fooling myself. My fragile ego learned that lesson the hard way.  Now, 10 years later, we're both back in New Orleans, and guess who suddenly can't take his eyes off little ol' me. My old friend, Mr. Fortier. But things have changed. I'm older now - poised and confident. My ego wears a bulletproof vest. The butterflies that once filled my stomach have all perished. When I was a teenager, Beau warned me to guard my heart. Let's hope he knows how to guard his. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Joe Arden, Luci Christian. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/113507/bk_acx0_113507_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The All-or-Nothing Marriage: How the Best Marriages Work , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 495min
    After years of debate and inquiry, the key to a great marriage remained shrouded in mystery. Until now.... (Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success) Eli J. Finkel's insightful and ground-breaking investigation of marriage clearly shows that the best marriages today are better than the best marriages of earlier eras. Indeed, they are the best marriages the world has ever known. He presents his findings here for the first time in this lucid, inspiring guide to modern marital bliss. The All-or-Nothing Marriage reverse engineers fulfilling marriages - from the "traditional" to the utterly nontraditional - and shows how any marriage can be better. The primary functions of marriage from 1620 to 1850 were food, shelter, and protection from violence; from 1850 to 1965, the purpose revolved around love and companionship. But today, a new kind of marraige has emerged, one oriented toward self-discovery, self-esteem, and personal growth. Finkel combines cutting-edge scientific research with practical advice; he considers paths to better communication and responsiveness; he offers guidance on when to recalibrate our expectations; and he even introduces a set of must-try "lovehacks". This is a book for the newlywed to the empy nester, for those thinking about getting married or remarried, and for anyone looking for illuminating advice that will make a real difference to getting the most out of marriage today. Includes a PDF of Supplemental Images and Graphics PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mark Deakins. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/peng/003298/bk_peng_003298_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    The Aldrich Family, Volume 1: The Classic Radio Collection, Hörbuch, Digital, 353min
    The Aldrich Family was a popular situation comedy that was heard on radio and seen in films, on television, and in comic books. Teenager Henry Aldrich, the creation of playwright Clifford Goldsmith, was an endearingly bumbling kid growing awkwardly into adolescence. Episodes revolved around Henry's misadventures with girls, his family, and his friends. Henry Aldrich was portrayed on radio by 20-something Ezra Stone when The Aldrich Family launched as a summer replacement program for The Jack Benny Show on NBC in 1939. He kept the lead role until 1942, followed by others, including Bobby Ellis, who became the last Henry Aldrich in 1952. The show had a top-10 rating within two years of its launch, landing it solidly alongside The Jack Benny Show and Bob Hope's The Pepsodent Show. Earning $3,000 a week, Goldsmith was the highest paid writer in radio, and his show became a prototype for the teen-oriented situation comedies that followed on radio and television. Included in this collection are 12 episodes from 1952 and 1953: "The Barter System" (21 Sep 1952), "He-Man or Mouse?" (28 Sep 1952), "Class Debt Chairman" (5 Oct 1952), "The Big Deal" (12 Oct 1952), "The Debating Team" (16 Nov 1952), "The Thanksgiving Turkey" (22 Nov 1952), "Henry's Father Is Sick" (30 Nov 1952), "The Lost Watch" (7 Dec 1952), "The English Project" (11 Jan 1953), "Love Letter Mix-Up" (25 Jan 1953), "Latin Homework" (15 Mar 1953), and "The Delivery Bicycle" (26 Apr 1953). Language: English. Narrator: Bobby Ellis, full cast. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/blak/008931/bk_blak_008931_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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    Love in the End Zone (Never Say Never Football Romance) (eBook, ePUB)
    Pro quarterbacks regularly faced tough linemen determined to knock them down-but for one hotshot athlete, it was an infuriating blonde who stood the best chance of laying him on his back. I was one of the top quarterbacks in the league, riding high after scoring a lucrative deal with the DC Rockets. Fans adored me, sponsors wanted me, and women, well, they were eager to date me. Except my life revolved around football, not falling in love. Until I saw her. I'd just scored the winning touchdown, sending the Rockets into the playoffs and ending the Virginia Thunder's season. I spiked the ball and basked in the fans' cheers. I'd done it. But then I took off my helmet and locked eyes with a gorgeous blonde. She wasn't cheering. Instead, she stood with her arms crossed, glaring at me. I smirked and winked, hoping to soften her murderous expression. Except it had the opposite effect. Rather than smiling back, she lifted her hand and extended her middle finger before disappearing into the crowd. That was unexpected. After my press conference, I couldn't stop thinking about the woman in the stands. It didn't help that social media had turned our interaction into a meme, and then I found out that the beauty was none other than Reese Parker, granddaughter of Charles Reese, owner of the Virginia Thunder. Which explained her reaction . . . sort of. I should have been preparing for the playoffs, but all I wanted to do was convince her I wasn't enemy number one-and that scoring with me would be her best move. **Love in the End Zone is a stand-alone novel**
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