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David Hallberg - Extended Interview

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

23 min

Ballet star David Hallberg was the first American principal dancer to join the historically insular Bolshoi Theater in 2011. Jeffrey Brown talks to the dancer about his return to the Russian stage for the first time since an acid attack left Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin badly burned and nearly blind last January. ... Read more

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Ballet star David Hallberg was the first American principal dancer to join the historically insular Bolshoi Theater in 2011. Jeffrey Brown talks to the dancer about his return to the Russian stage for the first time since an acid attack left Bolshoi artistic director Sergei Filin badly burned and nearly blind last January.
... Read more
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Dance Theatre of Harlem

by Judy Tyrus, Paul Novosel ...

Narrated by Dion Graham, Robin Miles ...

Unabridged

9 hours 59 min

From its modest beginnings in the 1960s in a Harlem church basement, to its meteoric rise to international fame, the Dance Theatre of Harlem ignited the world with one simple, still-revolutionary statement: All can do ballet. Into the 21st century, as the world, and the country, continue their historicalstruggles and triumphs, the story of this haven for dancers of all colors and backgrounds ... Read more

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From its modest beginnings in the 1960s in a Harlem church basement, to its meteoric rise to international fame, the Dance Theatre of Harlem ignited the world with one simple, still-revolutionary statement: All can do ballet. Into the 21st century, as the world, and the country, continue their historicalstruggles and triumphs, the story of this haven for dancers of all colors and backgrounds
... Read more
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Jojo

The inspirational, Sunday Times bestselling memoir from the beloved dancer and new host of Strictly Come Dancing

by Johannes Radebe ...

Narrated by Johannes Radebe ...

Unabridged

7 hours 42 min

The uplifting, heartwarming life story of overcoming adversity from everyone's favourite dancer and brand-new host of StrictlyListeners have fallen in love with Jojo and you will too!'I have experienced a full rollercoaster of emotions . . . Tears and smiles in abundance. I have a feeling I will be revisiting this book often.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You'll love Jojo even more after reading. Absolutely beautiful ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The uplifting, heartwarming life story of overcoming adversity from everyone's favourite dancer and brand-new host of StrictlyListeners have fallen in love with Jojo and you will too!'I have experienced a full rollercoaster of emotions . . . Tears and smiles in abundance. I have a feeling I will be revisiting this book often.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You'll love Jojo even more after reading. Absolutely beautiful
... Read more
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Raising the Barre

Big Dreams, False Starts, and My Midlife Quest to Dance the Nutcracker

by Lauren Kessler ...

Narrated by Hollis McCarthy ...

Unabridged

9 hours 41 min

When Lauren Kessler was twelve, her ballet instructor crushed not just her dreams of being a ballerina but also her youthful self-assurance. Now, many decades and three children later, Kessler embarks on a journey to join a professional company to perform in The Nutcracker. Raising the Barre is more than just one woman's story; it is a story about shaking things up, taking risks and ignoring good ... Read more

$16.99 USD

When Lauren Kessler was twelve, her ballet instructor crushed not just her dreams of being a ballerina but also her youthful self-assurance. Now, many decades and three children later, Kessler embarks on a journey to join a professional company to perform in The Nutcracker. Raising the Barre is more than just one woman's story; it is a story about shaking things up, taking risks and ignoring good
... Read more
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Anna Pavlova

by Vera Krasovskaya ...

Narrated by Cheri Gardner ...

Unabridged

5 hours 20 min

Episodes from life and work of the great ballerina Anna Pavlova. ... Read more

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Episodes from life and work of the great ballerina Anna Pavlova.
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The Ballroom Blitz

The escapist and romantic novel from the nation’s favourite entertainer

by Anton Du Beke ...

Narrated by Anton Du Beke, Thomas Judd ...

Series series Buckingham
Unabridged

16 hours 10 min

The stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke, featuring an audio exclusive introduction from the author.September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it's all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they're accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night.Home on ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The stunning new Buckingham novel from Sunday Times bestselling author Anton Du Beke, featuring an audio exclusive introduction from the author.September 1940. As the skies split apart and bombs rain down on London, it's all the staff at the famed Buckingham Hotel can do to keep their guests in the luxury they're accustomed to, and evoke the magic of the Grand ballroom for them each night.Home on
... Read more
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Icons and Instincts

Choreographing and Directing Entertainment's Biggest Stars

by Vincent Paterson ...

Narrated by Peter Berkrot ...

Unabridged

8 hours 46 min

For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey.Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director ... Read more

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For the first time, the choreographer of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Björk, and many others reveals stage stories through his extraordinary journey.Vincent Paterson began his professional dancing career late in life. It would take an exceptional turn when he became one of the lead dancers in Michael Jackson's Beat It music video. Through hard work, he rises to the rank of choreographer and director
... Read more
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Slow Burn

The unputdownable debut spicy romance novel from Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse

by Oti Mabuse ...

Narrated by Shvorne Marks, Sergio Giacomelli ...

Unabridged

10 hours 3 min

Filled with scenes of sizzling passion, plot beats of swoon-worthy romance, and a cast of Black female characters that you’ll fall in love with, the unputdownable debut novel from Oti Mabuse brims with heat and heart. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert, Laura Jane Williams, Tia Williams, Farrah Rochon, Hannah Grace and Bolu Babalola.FEATURES AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BETWEEN OTI AND HER SISTER AND ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Filled with scenes of sizzling passion, plot beats of swoon-worthy romance, and a cast of Black female characters that you’ll fall in love with, the unputdownable debut novel from Oti Mabuse brims with heat and heart. Perfect for fans of Talia Hibbert, Laura Jane Williams, Tia Williams, Farrah Rochon, Hannah Grace and Bolu Babalola.FEATURES AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BETWEEN OTI AND HER SISTER AND
... Read more
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Celestial Bodies

How to Look at Ballet

by Laura Jacobs ...

Narrated by Tiffany Morgan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively,
... Read more
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The Swans of Harlem

Five Black Ballerinas, Fifty Years of Sisterhood, and Their Reclamation of a Groundbreaking History

by Karen Valby ...

Narrated by Karlya Shelton-Benjamin, Sheila Rohan, Lydia Abarca Mitchell, Marcia Lynn Sells, January LaVoy, Khadija Tariyan McKinney G. ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NOTABLE BOOK • Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.“This is the kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage!” —Misty Copeland, author of Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our ... Read more

$22.50 USD

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NOTABLE BOOK • Finalist for the PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography • The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their fifty-year sisterhood, a legacy erased from history—until now.“This is the kind of history I wish I learned as a child dreaming of the stage!” —Misty Copeland, author of Black Ballerinas: My Journey to Our
... Read more
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Love, Freddie

Het geheime leven van Freddie Mercury

by Lesley-Ann Jones ...

Narrated by Phaedra Kwant ...

Unabridged

10 hours 30 min

In Love, Freddie onthult Lesley-Ann Jones een kant van Freddie Mercury die bijna niemand kende. Toen de legendarische Queen-frontman in 1991 overleed, liet hij zeventien met de hand geschreven dagboeken achter – vol persoonlijke gedachten, herinneringen en reflecties.“De dagboeken waren geschreven in zijn eigen handschrift, met een balpen, in zijn eigen woorden. Hij nam me in vertrouwen, zijn ... Read more

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In Love, Freddie onthult Lesley-Ann Jones een kant van Freddie Mercury die bijna niemand kende. Toen de legendarische Queen-frontman in 1991 overleed, liet hij zeventien met de hand geschreven dagboeken achter – vol persoonlijke gedachten, herinneringen en reflecties.“De dagboeken waren geschreven in zijn eigen handschrift, met een balpen, in zijn eigen woorden. Hij nam me in vertrouwen, zijn
... Read more
Audiobook

Maharaj O Nortoki

by Debarati Mukhopadhyay ...

Narrated by Sanjay Dutta ...

Unabridged

44 min

১৯২৫ সালের এক শীতের বিকেলে বোম্বাইয়ের মালাবার হিলসে খুন হলেন অভিজাত ব্যবসায়ী আবদুল কাদের বাওলা। তাঁর সঙ্গিনী মুমতাজকে দুষ্কৃতিরা টেনে হিঁচড়ে নিয়ে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করছিল, কিন্তু চারজন সাহসী ব্রিটিশ পুলিশ অফিসারের আকস্মিক চলে আসায় তারা কিছু করে উঠতে পারলনা। এই খুনকে কেন্দ্র করে উঠে এল চোদ্দবছর আগে ইন্দোর রাজবাড়িতে শুরু হওয়া এক নৃশংস কাহিনী। যে কাহিনীর নায়ক বা খলনায়ক দুটোই ইন্দোরের দোর্দণ্ডপ্রতাপ মহারাজ ... Read more

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১৯২৫ সালের এক শীতের বিকেলে বোম্বাইয়ের মালাবার হিলসে খুন হলেন অভিজাত ব্যবসায়ী আবদুল কাদের বাওলা। তাঁর সঙ্গিনী মুমতাজকে দুষ্কৃতিরা টেনে হিঁচড়ে নিয়ে যাওয়ার চেষ্টা করছিল, কিন্তু চারজন সাহসী ব্রিটিশ পুলিশ অফিসারের আকস্মিক চলে আসায় তারা কিছু করে উঠতে পারলনা। এই খুনকে কেন্দ্র করে উঠে এল চোদ্দবছর আগে ইন্দোর রাজবাড়িতে শুরু হওয়া এক নৃশংস কাহিনী। যে কাহিনীর নায়ক বা খলনায়ক দুটোই ইন্দোরের দোর্দণ্ডপ্রতাপ মহারাজ
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Limitless: Work and Dance with EDM Music

by Vasili Reikh ...

Narrated by Hannah R F Hethmon ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

Do you often feel tired and washed out?Do you sometimes lack motivation?Do you sit in front of a computer for hours every day?Many of us spend more and more hours behind the computer. This can have an adverse effect on us as we become overweight; have health and mobility problems and even reduced energy levels.Vasili developed a method that allowed him to stay energetic and active all day long. It ... Read more

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Do you often feel tired and washed out?Do you sometimes lack motivation?Do you sit in front of a computer for hours every day?Many of us spend more and more hours behind the computer. This can have an adverse effect on us as we become overweight; have health and mobility problems and even reduced energy levels.Vasili developed a method that allowed him to stay energetic and active all day long. It
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Kleider machen Leute

Spannend nacherzählt in 25 Minuten

by Gottfried Keller, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Series Audiobook 7 - Spannend nacherzählt
Unabridged

24 min

Gottfried Kellers Novelle »Kleider machen Leute« erzählt von Schein und Sein, gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und der Macht des äußeren Anscheins. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die bekannte Geschichte kompakt, verständlich und lebendig in einer Laufzeit von 25 Minuten auf den Punkt. Im Mittelpunkt steht der mittellose Schneider Wenzel Strapinski, der aufgrund seiner eleganten Kleidung für einen ... Read more

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Gottfried Kellers Novelle »Kleider machen Leute« erzählt von Schein und Sein, gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und der Macht des äußeren Anscheins. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die bekannte Geschichte kompakt, verständlich und lebendig in einer Laufzeit von 25 Minuten auf den Punkt. Im Mittelpunkt steht der mittellose Schneider Wenzel Strapinski, der aufgrund seiner eleganten Kleidung für einen
... Read more
Audiobook

Bill T. Jones - Extended Interview

by PBS NewsHour ...

Narrated by PBS NewsHour ...

Unabridged

28 min

Bill T. Jones has long been recognized as one of this country’s leading contemporary dancers and choreographers, known for his mix of athleticism and his willingness to take on big subjects from the world around him. Most recently, Jones is tackling history: Traveling around the country are works about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and opening this week on Broadway is Fela: the Musical, ... Read more

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Bill T. Jones has long been recognized as one of this country’s leading contemporary dancers and choreographers, known for his mix of athleticism and his willingness to take on big subjects from the world around him. Most recently, Jones is tackling history: Traveling around the country are works about the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln, and opening this week on Broadway is Fela: the Musical,
... Read more
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CONTRA GENTES (UNABRIDGED)

by ATHANASIUS OF ALEXANDRIA C. ...

Narrated by KRISTOPHER BRITT ...

Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

Contra Gentes is the first of a two volume work published by Athanasius of Alexandria prior to the outbreak of the Arian controversy . It focuses especially on pagan beliefs and worship concluding with a defense of the Christian view of God and creation -- especially creation by the eternal Word. In this way, the ground is prepared for the second volume of his work, now published separately under ... Read more

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Contra Gentes is the first of a two volume work published by Athanasius of Alexandria prior to the outbreak of the Arian controversy . It focuses especially on pagan beliefs and worship concluding with a defense of the Christian view of God and creation -- especially creation by the eternal Word. In this way, the ground is prepared for the second volume of his work, now published separately under
... Read more
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Muévelo

The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders

by Verónica Bayetti Flores, Miriam Zoila Pérez ...

Narrated by Verónica Bayetti Flores, Miriam Zoila Pérez ...

Unabridged

5 hours 3 min

Latin music fans—from lovers of Bad Bunny to Selena, Juan Gabriel to Villano Antillano, and Romeo Santos to Shakira—will love Muévelo, a compelling look at the impact of Latin music in our lives, culture, and history.Podcast hosts of Radio Menea, Miriam Zoila Pérez and Verónica Bayetti Flores, explore how Latin music has been shaped by movements of people, culture, and sound across decades of ... Read more

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Latin music fans—from lovers of Bad Bunny to Selena, Juan Gabriel to Villano Antillano, and Romeo Santos to Shakira—will love Muévelo, a compelling look at the impact of Latin music in our lives, culture, and history.Podcast hosts of Radio Menea, Miriam Zoila Pérez and Verónica Bayetti Flores, explore how Latin music has been shaped by movements of people, culture, and sound across decades of
... Read more
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कथक योग : शालीना की नृत्यशाला

by DR.SANDEEP KUMAR SHARMA ...

Narrated by डिजिटल वॉइस Hanisha G ...

Unabridged

6 hours 28 min

इस ऑडियोबुक को डिजिटल वॉइस में रिकॉर्ड किया गया है.िकर्त की मस्कराहट, हर्षोल्लास एव उमग में झमते नाचते पश-पर्ियों को देख कर हमारे पविजों ने नत्य को जन्म र्दया होगा। यह वह यग था जब मनष्य कदरत के बीच रहता था। जगल ही उनकी र्जदगी थी। आज हम भले ही उन्हें आर्दवासी या वनवासी कहें लेर्कन हम जो कछ भी हैं उन्हीं की के द्वारा स ्थार्पत मान्यताओ और र्वज्ञान के कारण है। आयािवति में चार ऋतओ का सगम धरती पर अनोखा ... Read more

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इस ऑडियोबुक को डिजिटल वॉइस में रिकॉर्ड किया गया है.िकर्त की मस्कराहट, हर्षोल्लास एव उमग में झमते नाचते पश-पर्ियों को देख कर हमारे पविजों ने नत्य को जन्म र्दया होगा। यह वह यग था जब मनष्य कदरत के बीच रहता था। जगल ही उनकी र्जदगी थी। आज हम भले ही उन्हें आर्दवासी या वनवासी कहें लेर्कन हम जो कछ भी हैं उन्हीं की के द्वारा स ्थार्पत मान्यताओ और र्वज्ञान के कारण है। आयािवति में चार ऋतओ का सगम धरती पर अनोखा
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Audiobook

Stand Up Comedy: The Ultimate Guide to Become a Successful Stand-Up Comedian and Learn The Art of Standup Comedy

by Jerry M. Bent ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

33 min

Learn how to dominate on stage, engage audiences, perform like a pro and get paid while you do itToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Discover the untold secrets of top comedians. This in-depth program covers everything from your very first time on stage to how to take an established comedy career to the next level.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...How To Develop A ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn how to dominate on stage, engage audiences, perform like a pro and get paid while you do itToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.Discover the untold secrets of top comedians. This in-depth program covers everything from your very first time on stage to how to take an established comedy career to the next level.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...How To Develop A
... Read more
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Modern Dance

by Janet Anderson ...

Narrated by Beth Richmond ...

Series series World of Dance
Unabridged

2 hours 59 min

Modern dance was a movement that began at the turn of the 20th century, when American dancers Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, and Ruth St. Denis broke from formal dance traditions with their own personal vision of movement. Soon, their visions evolved through Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, and Charles Weidman, who would all go on to teach their methods and present modern dance as a serious art form. ... Read more

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Modern dance was a movement that began at the turn of the 20th century, when American dancers Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, and Ruth St. Denis broke from formal dance traditions with their own personal vision of movement. Soon, their visions evolved through Martha Graham, Doris Humphrey, and Charles Weidman, who would all go on to teach their methods and present modern dance as a serious art form.
... Read more
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Power of Sound and The Evolution of Jazz 2-in-1 Bundle, The

How Music Connects Us to Our Inner Selves, A Century of Improvisation and Innovation

by MYLES SHEFTEL, PAUL TANZER, FRANK GIOIA, TED ALKYER ...

Narrated by Alaura Howitzer, Josh Wellington ...

Unabridged

8 hours 18 min

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into the mesmerizing world of music, you'll embark on a sonic journey that explores the profound connection between music and the human spirit, delving into the rich history and evolution of jazz over the past century.What to Expect:Harmonic Insights: Uncover the transformative power of sound as you delve into the intricate world of jazz music. From the origins of the genre to its evolution
... Read more
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Being a Ballerina

The Power and Perfection of a Dancing Life

by Gavin Larsen ...

Narrated by Lexi Mae ...

Unabridged

8 hours 42 min

Inspiring, revealing, and deeply relatable, Being a Ballerina is a firsthand look at the realities of life as a professional ballet dancer. Through episodes from her own career, Gavin Larsen describes the forces that drive a person to study dance; the daily balance that dancers navigate between hardship and joy; and the dancer's continual quest to discover who they are as a person and as an artist ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Inspiring, revealing, and deeply relatable, Being a Ballerina is a firsthand look at the realities of life as a professional ballet dancer. Through episodes from her own career, Gavin Larsen describes the forces that drive a person to study dance; the daily balance that dancers navigate between hardship and joy; and the dancer's continual quest to discover who they are as a person and as an artist
... Read more
Audiobook

Schachnovelle

Spannend nacherzählt in 25 Minuten

by Stefan Zweig, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Series Audiobook 8 - Spannend nacherzählt
Unabridged

26 min

Stefan Zweigs »Schachnovelle« ist eine eindringliche Erzählung über Isolation, geistigen Widerstand und die zerstörerische Kraft des Denkens. Diese Hörbuchfassung erzählt die Handlung konzentriert, klar und spannungsvoll in nur 25 Minuten nach. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Begegnung zwischen dem weltberühmten Schachweltmeister Czentovic und einem geheimnisvollen Mitreisenden auf einem Ozeandampfer. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Stefan Zweigs »Schachnovelle« ist eine eindringliche Erzählung über Isolation, geistigen Widerstand und die zerstörerische Kraft des Denkens. Diese Hörbuchfassung erzählt die Handlung konzentriert, klar und spannungsvoll in nur 25 Minuten nach. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Begegnung zwischen dem weltberühmten Schachweltmeister Czentovic und einem geheimnisvollen Mitreisenden auf einem Ozeandampfer.
... Read more
Audiobook

LEFT TO THEMSELVES (UNABRIDGED)

by EDWARD IRENAEUS PRIME STEVENSON ...

Narrated by MELLISA DOSS ...

Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

Said to be the first-ever gay youth novel, this 1891 story follows the adventures of 12-year-old Gerald Saxton embarking on a trip from New York, to meet his father in Nova Scotia. He is chaperoned by 17-year-old Philip Touchtone. During the trip, their steamer sinks, they are shipwrecked, and marooned on an island. In addition, a shady antagonist is stalking the two. And while all this is ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Said to be the first-ever gay youth novel, this 1891 story follows the adventures of 12-year-old Gerald Saxton embarking on a trip from New York, to meet his father in Nova Scotia. He is chaperoned by 17-year-old Philip Touchtone. During the trip, their steamer sinks, they are shipwrecked, and marooned on an island. In addition, a shady antagonist is stalking the two. And while all this is
... Read more

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