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Schauer, Spannung und Schwarze Romantik, Vol. 2: 10 weitere spannende Meisterwerke der klassischen Literatur. Von der schwarzen Romantik eines Edgar Allan Poe und Nathaniel Hawthorne, Mystery von Robert Louis Stevenson und Washington Irving, Grusel von Guy de Maupassant und Rudyard Kipling bis hin zur Spannung à la Jack London und H.P. Lovecraft! Mit dabei: 1. Der Untergang des Hauses Usher (Poe, Track 1), 2. Der junge Goodman Brown (Hawthorne, Track 2), 3. Das Flaschenteufelchen (Stevenson, Track 3–4), 4. Das Fräulein von Scuderi (Hoffmann, Track 5–7), 5. Blutrache (Maupassant, Track 8), 6.

Tauchen Sie ein in eine Welt voller Morde, Verbrechen und meisterhafter Spannung – mit Klassikern der Krimi- und Mystery-Literatur.

Vier klassische Abenteuergeschichten in einer großen Hörbuch Box! Ungekürzt gelesen! Mit dabei sind: Robert Louis Stevenson: Die Schatzinsel, Mark Twain: Die Abenteuer und Fahrten des Huckleberry Finn, Jack London: Ruf der Wildnis, Edgar Allan Poe: Der Goldkäfer.

O que começou como conversas noturnas entre duas amigas sobre o amor, virou um espaço multilíngue de reflexão e cura emocional.Love Hacks explora o amor, a perda e o recomeço por meio de conversas honestas sobre o que realmente significa crescer — dentro e depois de uma relação.É uma jornada de conexão consciente, vulnerabilidade e do tipo de amor que começa em você.Apresentado por Mikala e Renée, Love Hacks agora existe em inglês, espanhol, francês — e em breve, português.Porque curar, assim como amar, é uma linguagem universal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

The author of this book was the favorite writer of St. Teresa of Avila, St. John of the Cross, St. Vincent de Paul, etc. St. Teresa of Avila credited this book with having converted over a million people in her time. This is the most persuasive book we know to encourage people to abandon sin and embrace repentance and virtue. The logic is relentless and effective.

Johah describes the social atmosphere of many of the working class, and in particular traces the change in the main character of Jonah, a hunchback, from his beginnings in life as a “streetarab” to rising successfully in the world of business with his own street smarts. The narrative reflects many social views of the time, some of which may be considered unacceptable today, but the author’s writing brings a real-life and identifiable cheerfulness in his characters. His expectation that a person’s better qualities will eventually find expression remains engaging to the audience of today.

Satchel Paige. Josh Gibson. Jackie Robinson. These all-star baseball players conjure up a golden age of the game, as well as a time in America when the world was divided between white and Black. Most of us know the story of Robinson breaking the color barrier to become the first Black major league player, but the history leading up to that dramatic moment is a powerful story of athletic prowess, business development, and cultural change. A Pastime of Their Own: The Story of Negro League Baseball is your chance to delve into this fascinating history.

This autobiographical story records Stevenson's experiences of travelling in the Cevennes in 1878, accompanied by his... ahem..."trusty" donkey Modestine, who provides many amusing moments. The story also encompasses an insightful account of the conflict between Protestants and Catholics in the area, and is a wonderfully descriptive reading.

At the turn of the century, the short story form gained enormous popularity. Against the frozen Alaskan landscape of "To Build a Fire", a miner struggles to survive the splintering whiteness of sub-zero temperatures. "Isle of Voices" captures the Hawaii of old, where magic transports a young man to an island of powerful spirits. "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" pits a mongoose against a cobra in the steamy beauty of an Indian garden. Recorded Books’ award-winning narrators turn these stories into absorbing productions.

Mit "Die Schatzinsel" (Treasure Island) schrieb Robert Louis Stevenson einen der bekanntesten und meistgeliebten Abenteuerromane der Weltliteratur. Die Geschichte rund um den jungen Jim Hawkins, eine geheime Schatzkarte und den legendären Piraten Long John Silver begeistert seit Generationen Leser und Hörer weltweit. Was als einfache Gasthausszene beginnt, führt zu einem rasanten Seeabenteuer voller Intrigen, Inselgefahren und Mutproben. Themen wie Gier, Loyalität, Erwachsenwerden und die Suche nach dem Unbekannten machen diesen Roman zu einem zeitlosen Werk der Abenteuererzählung.

Eine ganze Zivilisation in einem Wasserglas – und ein göttlicher Uhrmacher, der alles verändert. In Robert Louis Stevensons „Der Uhrmacher“ entwickelt sich in einer unbeachteten Karaffe eine mikroskopische Welt voller Wissenschaft, Religion und Philosophie. Ein Kult verehrt die mysteriöse Uhr an der Wand, bis der „Uhrmacher“ selbst erscheint – nur um die gesamte Zivilisation mit einem Schluck zu zerstören.

Ihr Leben lang hat Kiana treu den Göttern gedient, die das Land Anima regieren, doch seit der Begegnung mit den Schicksalsbrecher Tyron und Nevin gerät ihr Glaube an die Lehren der Götter immer mehr ins Wanken. Zugleich erlebt sie mit Tyron und Nevin zum ersten Mal das Gefühl von Zusammengehörigkeit und Glück. Und sie verliebt sich – obwohl das ohne eine Verknüpfung der Seelenbänder angeblich gar nicht möglich ist ...

What would you risk for your heart's desire? On the sunlit shores of Hawaii, Keawe discovers a mysterious bottle said to grant any wish—but at a perilous cost. With each wish granted, the shadows lengthen, forcing Keawe and those he loves to make impossible choices in this unforgettable fable about temptation, sacrifice, and the true price of happiness.

Pomander Walk is a delightful and quirky street in London, bringing to life the charmingly eccentric residents through witty dialogue and engaging storytelling. Originally crafted as a stage play, this humorous novel invites you to explore the unique interactions and hilarious situations that arise in this vibrant community. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

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Jim Morton joins a posse that is hunting his friend Nat Bodine who is accused of robbing a stage and shooting the sheriff.

Ce livre est le récit d’une évasion, d’une émancipation, d’un combat. Ce livre est un cri du cœur, une déclaration d’amour d’un fils à sa mère. Ce livre est un geste d’amour autant qu’un signal d’alarme.

A new recording from master storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of suspense, and the battle between good and evil. Can the friends of renowned London physician Dr. Henry Jekyll save him from a mysterious, deadly fate?

A military veteran is adopted by a werewolf and brought into his pack. Insanity ensues. Jason Forte's a military veteran the entire world seems to have forgotten about. Everyone except his good friend Crash, who rescues Jason, brings him home and tells him he's part of his pack. But what does that mean exactly? What is Crash's job that makes him have to go out at night every night? Can Jason survive this new world he finds himself in? About Life With A Werewolf Life With A Werewolf is an episodic story told in a blog format.

Jean-Louis Fiamenghi nous plonge véritablement dans les coulisses de ces unités d'élite, celles qui sont toujours en première ligne lorsque le terrorisme frappe. Le témoignage rare d'un homme au cœur de l'action. Il a connu les grandes heures de l'Antigang du commissaire Broussard et fut l'un des principaux acteurs de l'interpellation de Mesrine. Il révèle, pour la première fois, son rôle capital, porte de Clignancourt : il est l'un des cinq hommes qui se trouvaient dans le fameux camion bâché. Ce camion et ces policiers que personne n'a jamais pu identifier...