Law & Politics Audiobooks | Biography & Memoir

'I dissent - Ich widerspreche.': Die wichtigsten Statements der berühmten Supreme Court Richterin un

'Vorreiterin. Heldin. Wonderwoman.' (ttt) 'I dissent - Ich widerspreche.' - diese Worte haben sie berühmt gemacht. Ruth Bader Ginsburg hat die Welt verändert. Die zierliche Richterin am Obersten Gerichtshof der USA war moralischer Kompass und feministische Ikone der Millennials - geschätzt, mitunter auch gefürchtet für ihren messerscharfen Verstand, ihren Witz und ihren Kampfgeist. Zeit ihres Lebens hat sie unbeirrt für Gerechtigkeit gekämpft. Im Alter von 87 Jahren ist sie am 18. September 2020 in Washington einem Krebsleiden erlegen. Nicht nur ihre hier ausgewählten wichtigsten Statements wirken weiter, auch ihre Botschaften hallen unvermindert nach. Ihre mutige Haltung inspiriert Menschen aller Generationen. Die Meilensteine ihrer Biografie sprechen für sich. 1956 begann RBG, wie viele sie heute nennen, ihr Jurastudium an der Eliteuniversität Harvard - als eine von nur neun Frauen unter 500 Männern. Sie wurde eine der ersten Jura-Professorinnen in den USA und erkämpfte in den 1970er-Jahren gegen alle Widerstände bahnbrechende Gerichtsurteile zur Gleichstellung der Geschlechter. 1993 ernannte Präsident Clinton sie zur Richterin am Supreme Court, die zweite Frau überhaupt am Obersten Gerichtshof der Vereinigten Staaten.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Author), Wiebke Puls (Narrator)

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'Kill The Black One First': The most moving story you'll read this year

A story about race, identity, belonging and displacement, Kill the Black One First is the memoir from Michael Fuller - Britain's first ever black Chief Constable, whose life and career is not only a stark representation of race relations in the UK, but also a unique morality tale of how humanity deals with life's injustices. Michael Fuller was born to Windrush-generation Jamaican immigrants in 1959, and experienced a meteoric career in policing, from the beat to the Brixton inferno, through cutting edge detective work to the frontline of drug-related crime and violence on London's most volatile estates. He took a pivotal role in the formation of Operation Trident, which tackled gun crime and gang warfare in the London community, and was later appointed as chief constable of Kent. Kill the Black One First is a raw and unflinching account of a life in policing during a tumultuous period of race relations throughout the UK. Includes an exclusive interview with the author.

Michael Fuller (Author), Michael Fuller (Narrator)

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'Mein Sohn bleibt bei mir!' - Als politische Geisel in türkischer Haft - und warum es noch nicht zu

Sie war eine prominente deutsche Geisel der türkischen Regierung: Als angebliche Terrorunterstützerin saß die Journalistin und Übersetzerin Mesale Tolu mit ihrem kleinen Sohn in Haft; danach wurde ihr die Ausreise aus der Türkei verweigert. Jetzt, wieder in Deutschland, berichtet sie über diese Zeit: über die Brutalität von Polizei und Justiz, das Alltagsleben in der politischen Gefangenschaft zwischen Hoffnung und Verzweiflung, ihren Kampf um Freiheit für ihre Familie und ihren Einsatz für die Pressefreiheit.

Mesale Tolu (Author), Vera Teltz (Narrator)

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'Until You Are Dead': The Wrongful Conviction of Steven Truscott

“Talk to anyone you find, investigate wherever things lead you. I know I'm innocent and I’m not afraid of what you’ll turn up.” — Steven Truscott to Julian Sher “Until You Are Dead” chronicles the loss of Canada’s innocence. Prior to June 11, 1959, Canadian parents could allow their children to play outdoors, unsupervised, in places children traditionally love: schoolyards, fields and nearby swimming holes. But on that hot summer day, when the body of a twelve-year-old girl turned up in a woody area near Clinton, Ontario, that innocence was shattered. The girl’s name was Lynne Harper and she had been raped and murdered. The summer was barely over before a popular schoolboy named Steven Truscott, fourteen years old at the time, was tried, convicted and sentenced to hang. Truscott spent ten years in prison after the federal cabinet commuted his death sentence. He has always maintained his innocence. His trial in 1959 was the most famous and controversial in Canadian history. As a producer at CBC TV’s the fifth estate, Julian Sher spent two years investigating the Steven Truscott story for an explosive documentary. When it aired in the spring of 2000, more than 1.4 million Canadians watched the program that sparked headlines across the country and questions in Parliament. Now, in this gripping and shocking account, Sher gives us the full story of that investigation, including new material not revealed on television. From the news that a young girl had gone missing in 1959 to the efforts four decades later by lawyers — those who assisted Guy Paul Morin and others — preparing an application to the federal justice minister for a verdict of wrongful conviction, this is a thorough and chilling examination of the case that rocked the country, and the man who continues to reside at its centre. When Steven Truscott decided to come out of hiding and tell his story to the fifth estate, there were no deals, no commitments, no promises. If Sher and the fifth estate were to investigate one of Canada’s most controversial murder cases, they had to have unfettered access. Truscott readily agreed. "Until You Are Dead” reveals witnesses not called upon to testify; other, more likely suspects, including a known pedophile, never questioned; and important leads that were kept from the defence, the judge and jurors. Boxes of police files and military records hidden or buried in government vaults reveal astonishing and disturbing information about an investigation and trial the authorities always claimed was above reproach. All told, the book uncovers a wealth of information that could have lead to a different verdict and a very different life for the young boy who was nearly executed over forty years ago.

Julian Sher (Author), David Ferry (Narrator)

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... und eine Prise Wahnsinn: Mein Leben und meine Lehren aus Sterneküche und Fernsehen

Alexander Herrmann ist mit zwei Michelin-Sternen und diversen TV-Auftritten einer der erfolgreichsten deutschen Spitzenköche. In diesem Buch erzählt er erstmals aus seinem Leben - und aus seiner Küche. Anekdotenreich beschreibt Herrmann, wie er vom beschaulichen oberfränkischen Wirsberg aus seine einzigartige Karriere als Spitzenkoch und Multi-Unternehmer startete. Neben autobiografischen Einblicken ist es ihm aber auch ein Anliegen, den Leser an den Alltag hinter den Kulissen der Sterneküche heranzuführen. Dort unterscheidet sich sein Führungsstil ganz erheblich von dem Kasernenhofton, für den die Branche berüchtigt ist. Er setzt auf seine eigenen Methoden. In seinen Betrieben herrscht eine kollegiale und freundschaftliche Atmosphäre. Fehler dürfen passieren und was zählt, ist Teamgeist. Alexander Herrmann legt mit diesem Werk nicht nur seine Autobiografie vor, sein Buch ist gleichermaßen ein spannender Ratgeber für alle Manager, die abseits ausgetretener Pfade nach neuen Ideen für Motivation und Erfolg suchen.

Alexander Herrmann, Andreas Hock (Author), Wilfried Hochholdinger (Narrator)

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10 Rillington Place: Trials of Evans & Christie: Full-Cast Drama

In March 1950, Timothy Evans, aged 25, was hanged for the murder of his wife. Sixteen years later the Queen was to grant him a full pardon. So why did Timothy Evans confess to murder? Why was John Reginald Christie, his neighbour, not arrested until April Fool’s Day three years later? And what was the gruesome discovery behind the kitchen wall? The shocking truth of the sordid and tragic events that took place behind the doors of number 10 Rillington Place was to horrify the nation. A full-cast dramatisation starring RONALD PICKUP as John Reginald Halliday Christie and JONATHAN WRATHER as Timothy Evans with full supporting cast. Also available as part of the Great British Trials BOX SET. The series Great British Trials provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the most notorious crimes and trials of the last 500 years, using the original trial transcripts, eyewitness accounts and contemporary newspaper reports, we witness the actual events that made each trial a cause célèbre of its day. “Mr Punch is going from strength to strength, continuing their good run of classy audio...” Talking Business © & ℗ 2021 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

Mr Punch (Author), Elizabeth Mansfield, Howard Ward, John Baddeley, Jonathan Wrather, Nicola Barber, Robin Welch, Ronald Pickup, Terence Edmond, Trevor Nichols (Narrator)

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100 Mandela Moments

Here is Nelson Mandela the statesman, the prisoner, the father, sometimes the joker, and occasionally the disciplinarian. Mandela is shown in snapshot, in the memories of old friends like George Bizos, in the words of inspiring legends like Muhammed Ali, leading the Defiance Campaign against apartheid laws, or doing the famous Madiba shuffle to Ladysmith Black Mambazo with Queen Elizabeth II. 100 Mandela Moments is an accessible introduction to the man who so profoundly influenced the South Africa of today. The story of his life that emerges is as varied and complex, as touching and inspiring, as Madiba himself.

Kate Sidley (Author), Jane Dutton (Narrator)

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100 quotes by Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln has been consistently ranked as among the greatest U.S. presidents. He was a political genius, managing to preserve the Union and modernize economy while leading the United States through its bloodiest war, and perhaps the greatest crisis it would have to face. Among his many feats, Lincoln is widely remembered for having paved the way for the abolition of slavery, before his assassination in 1865. These 100 quotes have been selected to introduce you to one of the greatest political minds that lived, in an efficient and convenient format.

Abraham Lincoln (Author), Paul Spera (Narrator)

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100 quotes by Benjamin Franklin

One of the Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin was also a genius who managed to excel in an astounding variety of domains. He was a scientist, an inventor, a humorist, and a leading political figure; one could argue that the span of his curiosity and knowledge made him a complete human being. These 100 quotes have been carefully selected to introduce you to his vision of life, sometimes humorous, always wise; they will provide you with solid advice and sharp witticism, in a convenient and efficient format.

Benjamin Franklin (Author), Paul Spera (Narrator)

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100 quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi is a world-famous pacifist figure who managed to lead the Indian independence movement against British rule by employing nonviolent civil disobedience. His ethics and unwavering stance inspired movements for civil rights and freedom all across the world, long after his assassination in 1948. These 100 quotes have been carefully selected to introduce you to his character and his way of thinking, and to inspire you into living a whole, ethical and engaged life.

Mahatma Gandhi, Mohandas Gandhi (Author), Paul Spera (Narrator)

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100 quotes by Winston Churchill

Sir Winston Churchill was a British statesman, orator, and author who as prime minister rallied the British people during World War II and led Britain to an allied victory. Churchill's 'bulldog' spirit seemed to summarise the mood of the British people even during the bad times, such as Dunkirk, and the inspirational victories, such as the Battle of Britain. His was a brilliant mind, full of wit and intelligence; his oratory brilliance and his admirable style led him to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953. Churchill is quoted in the English language perhaps more than anybody, with the exception of Shakespeare; and as he considered them a shortcut to unending pools of knowledge, he was a great fan of quotation collections too. In that spirit, these 100 quotes have been carefully selected from his body of work to introduce you to his mighty spirit and let you draw freely from his literary finds and wits.

Sir Winston Churchill, Winston Churchill (Author), Paul Spera (Narrator)

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13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi: Booktrack Edition

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! * The harrowing, true account from the brave men on the ground who fought back during the Battle of Benghazi. 13 HOURS presents, for the first time ever, the true account of the events of September 11, 2012, when terrorists attacked the US State Department Special Mission Compound and a nearby CIA station called the Annex in Benghazi, Libya. A team of six American security operators fought to repel the attackers and protect the Americans stationed there. Those men went beyond the call of duty, performing extraordinary acts of courage and heroism, to avert tragedy on a much larger scale. This is their personal account, never before told, of what happened during the thirteen hours of that now-infamous attack. 13 HOURS sets the record straight on what happened during a night that has been shrouded in mystery and controversy. Written by New York Times bestselling author Mitchell Zuckoff, this riveting audiobook takes listeners into the action-packed story of heroes who laid their lives on the line for one another, for their countrymen, and for their country. 13 HOURS is a stunning, eye-opening, and intense audiobook--but most importantly, it is the truth. The story of what happened to these men--and what they accomplished--is unforgettable. *Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.

Mitchell Zuckoff (Author), Author, Mitchell Zuckoff (Narrator)

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