148 Results for : irascible
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The Christmas Heist: A Courtroom Adventure (Christmas Courtroom Trilogy, Book 1) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 185min
Defendant Henry Edmonds, a homeless man who believes he works for Santa Claus, is on trial for stealing a flash drive that holds the key to Christmas but is zipped tight in an evidence bag. Several people want Edmonds in jail, including a man who says he works for an international toy company. Witness by witness, the facts come out, but who is to be believed? And are there any true believers? As the courtroom clock ticks down on Christmas Eve, it becomes clear that the fates of the defendant and Christmas are inextricably intertwined. A local newspaper reporter stirs things up by blogging about what he calls the “trial of the century” and tweets that the “Court’s Ruling Could Halt Christmas for Thousands”.Can an irascible judge looking toward retirement find it within himself to save Christmas? With The Christmas Heist: A Courtroom Adventure, Landis Wade has written a Christmas fable for the 21st century, one that reminds all listeners of why they were (or are) true believers. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bill A. Jones. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/220396/bk_acx0_220396_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Family, Hörbuch, Digital, 325min
Mario Puzo first answered the question 'What is a family?' with the creation of the Corleones in his landmark best seller The Godfather. Now, 30 years later, Puzo enriches us all with his ultimate vision of the subject: the story of the greatest crime family in Italian history, the Borgias. In The Family, this singular novelist transports his readers back to 15th century Rome, and reveals to us the extravagance and intrigue of the Vatican as surely as he once revealed the secrets of the Mafia. At the story's center is Rodrigo Borgia, Pope Alexander VI, a man whose lustful appetites were matched only by his consuming love of family. Surrounding him are his extraordinary children: simple, unloved Jofre; irascible, heartless Juan; beautiful, strong-willed Lucrezia; and passionate warrior Cesare, Machiavelli's friend and inspiration. Their stories constitute a symphony of human emotion and behavior, from pride to romance to jealousy to betrayal and murderous rage. A labor of love two decades in the making, The Family marks the final triumph of one of the greatest storytellers of our time. Language: English. Narrator: Philip Bosco. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harp/000871/bk_harp_000871_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Forever Mine: Book III : A Miranda's Rights Mystery, 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 571min
An old friend. A bad smell. A body stuffed into a wall. You'll never escape. After she left her abusive husband 13 years ago, Miranda Steele became a fighter. Over the years, she picked up martial arts and street fighting tactics, and now that she works for the Parker Investigative Agency, she can handle a weapon. But the battle with her inner demons? Not so easy. Ace investigator Wade Parker feels more love for the feisty, impossible woman than ever. With her irascible determination, he knows they are kindred spirits. And he hopes he can find her stolen daughter. But in the town of her birth, Miranda must face her horrendous past. And make one of the most momentous decisions of her life. And face a new challenge. Can she stop a crazed killer who’s just discovered how much he enjoys murdering women? Or will she become his next victim? You’ll want to go along on this thrilling roller-coaster ride, because it will keep you excited. Get it now. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Kristin James. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/153089/bk_acx0_153089_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Queen Elizabeth I: A Life from Beginning to End: Royalty Biography, Book 3 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 82min
There are many versions of Queen Elizabeth I of England; the beautiful young Tudor Queen courted by all the princes of Europe; a fearless virgin warrior in white velvet, rousing her troops on the battlefield; an irascible old woman in a powdered wig, surrounded by fawning young men. A formidable woman, Elizabeth I ruled alone at a time when Europe was a hotbed of conflict, dominated by empire-seeking Kings with opposing religious beliefs. Inside you will hear about.... Early Years Becoming Queen of England The Matter of Succession Mary Queen of Scots The Last Suitor Trouble in England Mary's Execution The Essex Affair And much more! A shrewd politician, Elizabeth manipulated these Kings using any means necessary, including her own hand in marriage, to transform what had been a small, relatively impoverished half-island nation into one of the greatest powers in the world. "Queen of the Seas", "The Virgin Queen", "Gloriana" and "Good Old Bess", Queen Elizabeth I inspired a cult following during her lifetime that endures to this day. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Barry Shannon. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/110193/bk_acx0_110193_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Legends of Hollywood: The Life and Legacy of Edward G. Robinson , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 80min
I know I'm not much on face value, but when it comes to stage value, I'll deliver for you. - Edward G. Robinson For most enthusiasts of film history, Edward G. Robinson's name is virtually synonymous with the Depression-era gangster films of the 1930s. After all, Robinson starred in Little Caesar (1931), which was one of the first major gangster films and is perhaps the most representative example of the genre. Little Caesar remains his most iconic gangster role, but he acted in several other notable gangster films over the course of the decade, including The Little Giant (1933) and A Slight Case of Murder (1938). Even during the 1940s, after the gangster genre had ceded much of its standing to the postwar film noir genre, Robinson retained his ties to gangster films, memorably playing gangster Johnny Rocco in Key Largo (1948). With his short, round physique and irascible screen persona, Robinson became a kind of cinematic brother to James Cagney, and the two remain the most famous of the Hollywood gangster stars. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: M. J. McGalliard. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/036576/bk_acx0_036576_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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A One-Legged Cricket , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 216min
Julie Maxwell’s life is aglow with the promise of happily-ever-after - a wonderful husband, a new home, and an art studio of her own. She is living her dream, until suddenly, she isn’t. One of life’s random blows changes everything and Julie finds herself in an abyss of fear and grief. Immobilized by tragedy and unable to climb out of her despair, Julie descends into isolation. But life can be as benevolent as it can be cruel, and hope can find you no matter where you are. In the most unexpected way, Julie encounters an irascible little character named Ulysses, who is facing a devastating challenge of his own. She realizes there is always someone worse off than you are and feels compelled to try and help him. Before long, though, Julie finds herself wondering, who is really helping who here.Together, this unlikely pair embark on a spirited journey through the tears and fears of letting go, learning how to believe in yourself, and the magical things that can happen when you do.Endearing, inspiring, and entertaining, A One-Legged Cricket fills your heart with hope and leaves you smiling and wishing there were more. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Christin Ayotte. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/170784/bk_acx0_170784_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Mrs. Saint and the Defectives: A Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 631min
Critically acclaimed author Julie Lawson Timmer returns with a tale of how community can heal the brokenness in all of us. Markie, a fortysomething divorcée who has suffered a humiliating and very public fall from marital, financial, and professional grace, moves, along with her teenage son, Jesse, to a new town, hoping to lick her wounds in private. But Markie and Jesse are unable to escape the attention of their new neighbor Mrs. Saint, an irascible, elderly New European woman who takes it upon herself, along with her ragtag group of "defectives," to identify and fix the flaws in those around her, whether they want her to or not. What Markie doesn't realize is that Mrs. Saint has big plans for the divorcée's broken spirit. Soon, the quirky yet endearing woman recruits Markie to join her eccentric community, a world where both hidden truths and hope unite them. But when Mrs. Saint's own secrets threaten to unravel their fragile web of healing, it's up to Markie to mend these wounds and usher in a new era for the "defectives" - one full of second chances and happiness. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/brll/009227/bk_brll_009227_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Hugh Laurie: The Biography , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 546min
Hugh was born in Oxford, and his father, WGRM 'Ran' Laurie, was a doctor who won a gold medal in the coxless pairs at the 1948 Olympics. Hugh followed in his father's footsteps as a rower at Cambridge, but when he was forced to hang up his oars he joined the famous Cambridge Footlights and there began a career in comedy. It was at university that he met Stephen Fry, and the pair forged a hilarious partnership that continued through the 1980s and 1990s. Hugh has also enjoyed great success on the big screen; starring in Sense and Sensibility, 101 Dalmatians, Monsters vs Aliens and the three Stuart Little films. But it is the character of irascible doctor Gregory House, in the US TV drama House, that has brought global fame. He has won two Golden Globes for the role and received a prestigious Emmy nomination in 2005, and continues to receive critical acclaim for his performance in the show - especially for his near-perfect American accent. With worldwide fame and an OBE to his name, Hugh Laurie is undoubtedly one of Britain's best-loved actors. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Simon Whistler. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/pros/000030/bk_pros_000030_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Quatermain: The New Adventures, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 414min
A classic hero reborn. British adventure writer H. Rider Haggard's most popular fictional character was Alan Quatermain, the irascible African big game hunter. As the hero of the classic King Solomon's Mines, Quatermain immediately fired the imagination of listeners across the world and created an instant demand for more of his adventures. Now, Airship 27 Productions answers that on-going demand by presenting two brand new Alan Quatermain novellas each filled with a host of suspense, action and, exotic African locales. When a French river boat pilot discovers elephant ivory suffused with gold, it sends the expert guide on a quest find a fable elephant's graveyard to learn answer to the Golden Ivory by Alan J. Porter. Next, a naïve American lad follows Quatermain deep into the jungle to find eight missing white women only to uncover an ancient evil capable of possessing the bodies of its victim's in Aaron Smith's chilling Temple of Lost Souls. Here are complete tales that will thrill pulp fans and introduce a whole new generation to one of the most famous adventure heroes of all time: H. Rider Haggard's Alan Quatermain. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jem Matzan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/060835/bk_acx0_060835_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Adorned , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 748min
My name is Etan, and I am Adorned. A living piece of art, I exist to please the divine rulers of Kered. With nowhere to turn after my father died, I tried my luck in the capital city. Little did I know how quickly I would be robbed, beaten and forced to sell myself into servitude. But I was lucky enough to gain the attention of Roberd Tallisk, an irascible but intriguing tattoo artist who offered to mark me with enchanted ink for the enjoyment of the nobles. I was given a chance to better my station in life, and I could not refuse. But the divine rulers want not only the art but the body that bears it. In their company I can rise above the dregs of society and experience a life most only dream of, at the cost of suffering their every desire as a pawn in games of lavish intrigue. Their attention is flattering, but I find I'd rather have Tallisk's. Caught between factions, I learn that a revolution is brewing, one that could ruin Kered - and Roberd and myself along with it... ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Shannon Gunn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/harl/001473/bk_harl_001473_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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