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Settle in for an unsettling listen with this duo of two horror classics: Dracula by Bram Stoker and Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. These two books are staples of the Gothic horror genre and are sure to excite, mystify, and maybe even spook listeners.

The Gettysburg Campaign did not end at the banks of the Potomac on July 14, but two weeks later, deep in central Virginia along the line of the Rappahannock. Once Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia slipped across the swollen Potomac back to Virginia, the Lincoln administration pressed George Meade to cross quickly in pursuit - and he did. Rather than follow in Lee’s wake, however, Meade moved south on the east side of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a cat-and-mouse game to outthink his enemy and capture the strategic gaps penetrating the high, wooded terrain.

Jack Serpent is the only person to have survived the Scriver Trials. With that, he became a lore keeper for the origin of monsters, a spy, and hybrid soldier able to withstand crushing magic. Ever since a coven of Strygan murdered his family, he’s set out to discover and record what plagues the continents. It’s the sort of highly valuable knowledge that could change wars and divide kingdoms.

Die Welt spielt verrückt, wir brauchen jetzt alle ein Wunder. Mein Buch verrät, w a r u m und w i e Wunder möglich sind. Macht mit, es ist genial.

Nathan Long, CEO of the mysterious software corporation Veridical, travels to Southeast Asia on business—unaware that his life will soon fall apart. A hacker collective makes monstrous allegations: His software, developed to fight crime, is allegedly being misused to suppress dissidents in autocratic countries. When loose accusations turn into brutal blackmail, Nathan finds himself caught between two ruthless sides. Who is telling the truth? Whom can he trust? And how far will he go to save his company—and his own life?

Senecas "Von der Kürze des Lebens", verfasst im 1. Jahrhundert nach Christus, ist eine eindringliche Reflexion über die Art und Weise, wie wir unsere Lebenszeit nutzen–oder verschwenden. Seneca mahnt uns, nicht der Illusion zu erliegen, das Leben sei zu kurz. Ganz im Gegenteil: Wir vergeuden es mit Nebensächlichkeiten, Ablenkungen und falschen Prioritäten.

The Good Soldier is a story about the complex social and sexual relationships between two couples - one English, one American - and the growing awareness of American narrator John Dowell of the intrigues and passions behind their orderly Edwardian façade. It is Dowell’s attitude - his puzzlement, uncertainty, and the seemingly haphazard manner of his narration - that makes the book so powerful and mysterious. In Ford’s brilliantly woven tale, nothing is quite what it seems.

Have you ever felt drawn to the allure of Celtic mythology but found it difficult to navigate through the vast and often fragmented collection of stories and legends? The complex web of Celtic myths, with their intricate genealogies and regional variations, can be a daunting challenge to unravel. Fear not! This comprehensive book understands your desire for clarity and provides the perfect solution.

Seemingly granted ‘classic album’ status within days of its release in 1997, OK Computer transformed Radiohead from a highly promising rock act into The Most Important Band in the World – a label the band has been burdened by (and has fooled around with) ever since. Through close musical analysis of each song, Dai Griffiths explores the themes and ideas that have made this album resonate so deeply with its audience, and argues that OK Computer is one of the most successfully realized CD albums so far created.

Nathan Long, CEO des geheimnisvollen Softwarekonzerns Veridical, reist geschäftlich nach Südostasien – nichts ahnend, dass sein Leben bald aus den Fugen gerät. Ein Hacker-Kollektiv erhebt ungeheuerliche Vorwürfe: Seine Software, entwickelt zur Verbrechensbekämpfung, soll zur Unterdrückung von Dissidenten missbraucht werden.

Mastering Your Finances: Your Personal Guide to Financial Freedom is not just an audiobook; it's your roadmap to a secure and thriving financial future. Penned by a seasoned accountant, this audiobook puts the power of financial planning right at your fingertips. It promises to transform your financial landscape, from a confusing maze of numbers and jargon to a clear, well-trodden path towards prosperity.

Nach dem 11. September. Ein fiktiver Staat in den USA. Abram soll die verschuldete, vom toten Vater ererbte Autowerkstatt retten und versteht dabei, dass es kein richtiges im falschen Leben gibt. Er ist kein Geschäftsmann, weiß aber nicht, wer er in Wirklichkeit ist. In seiner Verzweiflung beschwört er den Vater in Gedanken. Plötzliche Einflüsterungen wollen helfen, die wirtschaftliche Krise zu überwinden. Welche Stimme hört er da? Plötzlich taucht ein Prediger auf, Sektenmitglieder beleben das Geschäft. Wurden sie gesandt? Der Ruin wird mit den neuen Kunden abgewendet.

Many students, history enthusiasts, and concerned observers yearn for a factual, balanced understanding of the decades of turmoil and tense relations in the Middle East. Presenting 'The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Simplified,' an all-encompassing guide that will empower you by unmasking the complexities and historical depths of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, offering a well-researched, unbiased, and accessible digest of the grand story of two nations intertwined in an enduring and heartrending struggle.

IT HAD TO BE THE DEVIL'S LUCK! How else did they slip the dragnet setup by the most elite crime-fighting organizations in the world. Questions remained: where were they now, and what were their intentions? Robert McCall, renegade son of Nemesis Chairman Trey McCall, escaped Canada and was hiding in the States. Delusional and quite insane, convinced he was the second coming of the infamous criminal Lucky Richards, he was on a mission to carry out a multigenerational vendetta against Nemesis and the McCall family.

When Louis’ old army buddy Owen shows up with a plan to drive a gang off a local estate, Louis reluctantly agrees to help. But the job turns deadly… After Owen kills the gang’s leader—the son of London’s most ruthless crime lord, Fritz, revenge is inevitable. As Fritz’s fury erupts, Louis and his comrades are dragged into a deadly game of survival. With hitmen closing in and secrets surfacing, Louis must protect his family while confronting Fritz’s crumbling empire. But Fritz, haunted by loss and his double life, is losing control of the world he has built.

What is the Taijiquan Solo Form? What is it that we are actually supposed to be practicing? Why is it done so slowly? It has been a long-standing conundrum that something “invisible” is going on, something “internal.” Here, in elaborate detail, are thirteen meditations that can spell the difference between hopeful fantasy and concrete progress; all critical to ultimate Taijiquan mastery.

Positivity paves the way! The “yes, I can” attitude builds confidence and self-esteem in children. What better way to encourage young learners to stay positive in all situations than with an audiobook?

"Do you hear me, Rob? We know who killed your wife and daughters and where they are.” Rob Madden, still holding the cell phone in his shaking hands, tried to grasp what DEA Special Agent Bonnie McCord had just said. Three years ago, his wife and two young daughters were brutally murdered by terrorists as payback for his Special Ops drone strikes on al-Qaeda leaders in Yemen.

Based on real characters and true stories, The Rice and Beans Millionaire is a modern day primer on the foundational rules of financial success that aren’t taught in school or pushed by popular culture. This a “rule breaker” audiobook for those who don’t yet see themselves as rule breakers.

Throughout recovery, whenever I’d heard something valuable, I'd write the gist on a scrap of paper. The book is a compilation of 250 such discussions—difficult lessons I've learned. Everyday "life" situations, relatable to anyone—whether they struggle with addiction or not: romantic relationships, self-esteem, self-centeredness, guilt, not letting go, dealing with other people.