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Anmut, Stärke, Geist: Weltmärchen-Mini-Hörbuch

Anmut, Stärke, Geist: ein Mini-HörbBuch zum Thema Frau; aus Mythen und Legenden weltweiter Kulturen und vergangenen Zeiten. Die Heldinnen dieser 3 Märchen unterschiedlicher Kulturen aus alter Zeit zeigen, dass sie wissen was sie wollen, stark und unabhängig. Z.B. in 'Geheimnisse von Mann und Frau' der nordamerikanischen Pawnee: Warum verstehen sich Männer und Frauen eigentlich so schlecht, obwohl sie die gleiche Sprache sprechen? Warum kochen die Frauen so viel besser als die Männer? Warum haben sie stets das letzte Wort und machen die besseren Kleider? Bedeutende Geheimnisse, und diese Indianer kennen die Hintergründe. Oder in 'Der Schimmel' aus Schweden: Vom Norden Norwegens bis zum Süden Portugals sind es die Frauen, die entscheiden. Und so wie diese Reise es aufzeigt, nicht ganz zu Unrecht.

Tobias Koch (Author), Eggolf Von Lerchenfeld, Susi Müller, Thomas Gazheli-Holzapfel (Narrator)

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Mythos Mann: Weltmärchen-Mini-Hörbuch

Der Kampf um Ehre und Anerkennung durchzieht die männlichen Generationen aller Völker aller Zeiten. 4 Märchen mit phantasiereichen Prüfungen zeigen, wie man dabei aufrecht besteht. Mythos Mann: Ein Mini-Weltmärchen-AudioBook rund um den Mann, aus Mythen und Legenden weltweiter Kulturen, aus vergangenen Zeiten. 'Wer nach Märchen fern von dem üblichen Klischee sucht, dem sind die Weltmärchen ans Herz gelegt: Bekommt man doch Einblicke in Mythen und Schöpfungsgeschichten von unterschiedlichsten Völkern wie China, Indonesien oder Japan.' (Monika Röth, audiobooks.at)

Tobias Koch (Author), Eggolf Von Lerchenfeld, Susi Müller, Thomas Gazheli-Holzapfel (Narrator)

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The Autobiography of Santa Claus

This enchanting holiday treasure combines historical fact with glorious legend as Saint Nicholas himself reveals the definitive story of Santa Claus. For anyone who has ever wondered...you're right to believe in him! In The Autobiography of Santa Claus, Santa shares his story with readers for the first time. Nicholas (his real name) was born in the Middle Eastern Country of Lycia to wealthy parents who died while he was young. The kind people of Lycia taught him the lessons of goodness and generosity, which he began to practice as a child by sharing his wealth with those in need. As a young man, Nicholas realized that his generosity had bestowed upon him special abilities to distribute his presents to deserving children everywhere. For example, he had stopped aging and could travel very, very rapidly. And so it was that Santa broadened his gift-giving and spread his message to many others, who shared his belief in the goodness of giving.

Jeff Guinn (Author), John H. Mayer (Narrator)

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Sleeping with Schubert: A Novel

It seems that the legendary composer Franz Schubert is alive, well, sort of, in the twenty-first century: His soul has taken up residence in the body of Brooklyn lawyer Liza Durbin. Even more astonishing, so has his prodigious gift. A mediocre pianist at best as a child, Liza can suddenly pound out concertos and compose masterly music out of the blue. But how can a brilliant male Austrian composer from the nineteenth century coexist in the everyday life of a modern American woman? And how can Liza explain whats happened to her without everyone thinking shes gone off the deep end? Fortunately, the evidence is tangible, and Liza is soon brought into the esteemed halls of Juilliard under the tutelage of the revered, and feared, Greta Pretsky, a humorless woman whose only interest in Liza is her channeling of Schubert. Gretas greedy for her next big star, and the entire New York City press is whispering of Lizas brilliance as the public awaits her debut at Carnegie Hall. Even Lizas boyfriend, Patrick, seems more in love with her than ever. Yet as Liza yields to Franzs great passion, her own life and identity threaten to elude her. Why was she chosen as the vessel for this musical genius, and when, if ever, will he leave? Their entwined souls follow a path of ecstasy, peril, and surprise as they search for the final, liberating truth. A strikingly original novel, Sleeping with Schubert plays on years of speculation regarding Franz Schuberts Unfinished Symphony. Bonnie Marsons extraordinary imagination supposes that Schubert cannot truly die until the mystery is solved, even if it means being resurrected in the body of a deceptively ordinary woman. Filled with drama and humor, this irresistible novel explores love, genius, and identity in ways that will engage and amaze readers. From the Hardcover edition.

Bonnie Marson (Author), Michele Santopietro (Narrator)

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The Dawn Palace

Helen Hoover (Author), Alyssa Bresnahan (Narrator)

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Sleeping with Schubert: A Novel

Bonnie Marson (Author), Michele Santopietro, Staci Snell (Narrator)

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American Gods

Now a STARZ Original Series produced by FremantleMedia North America starring Ricky Whittle, Ian McShane, Emily Browning, and Pablo Schreiber. Locked behind bars for three years, Shadow did his time, quietly waiting for the day when he could return to Eagle Point, Indiana. A man no longer scared of what tomorrow might bring, all he wanted was to be with Laura, the wife he deeply loved, and start a new life. But just days before his release, Laura and Shadow's best friend are killed in an accident. With his life in pieces and nothing to keep him tethered, Shadow accepts a job from a beguiling stranger he meets on the way home, an enigmatic man who calls himself Mr. Wednesday. A trickster and a rogue, Wednesday seems to know more about Shadow than Shadow does himself. Life as Wednesday's bodyguard, driver, and errand boy is far more interesting and dangerous than Shadow ever imagined. Soon Shadow learns that the past never dies . . . and that beneath the placid surface of everyday life a storm is brewing an epic war for the very soul of America and that he is standing squarely in its path. American Gods 2015 FreemantleMedia North America. All rights reserved. Artwork Starz Entertainment, L.L.C. Starz and related services marks are the property of Starz Entertainment, L.L.C.

Neil Gaiman (Author), George Guidall (Narrator)

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Villa Incognito

Imagine that there are American MIAs who chose to remain missing after the Vietnam War. Imagine that there is a family in which four generations of strong, alluring women have shared a mysterious connection to an outlandish figure from Japanese folklore. Imagine just those things (don't even try to imagine the love story) and you'll have a foretaste of Tom Robbins's eighth and perhaps most beautifully crafted novel-a work as timeless as myth yet as topical as the latest international threat. On one level, this is a book about identity, masquerade and disguise-about "the false mustache of the world"-but neither the mists of Laos nor the smog of Bangkok, neither the overcast of Seattle nor the fog of San Francisco, neither the murk of the intelligence community nor the mummery of the circus can obscure the linguistic phosphor that illuminates the pages of Villa Incognito. A female fan once wrote to Tom Robbins: "Your books make me think, they make me laugh, they make me horny and they make me aware of the wonder of everything in life." Villa Incognito will surely arouse a similar response in many readers, for in its lusty, amusing way it both celebrates existence and challenges our ideas about it. To say much more about a novel as fresh and surprising as Villa Incognito would run the risk of diluting the sheer fun of reading it. As his dedicated readers worldwide know full well, it's best to climb aboard the Tom Robbins tilt-a-whirl, kiss preconceptions and sacred cows goodbye and simply enjoy the ride.

Tom Robbins (Author), Barrett Whitener (Narrator)

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Tales From the Dark River

There is a river that flows through the misty landscape of imagination, seeping up through the rocky earth high in the Appalachian Mountains. It winds southward through the foothills and the piedmont: It tumbles past the fall line, widens and deepens, and then meanders across the coastal plain until it finally reaches the gulf of Mexico. And all along its length the great river inspires stories to tease listeners into wonder, or send a shiver down their spines. These are the tales from the Dark River. For the first time, hear original stories created by Dark River Writers, Atlanta's professional association of fantasy, horror, science fiction and mystery authors. This collection is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Thomas E. Fuller, a longtime member of the group, and the one who gave us our name. Presented by Atlanta Radio Theatre Company

Various Authors (Author), Atlanta Radio Theatre Company (Narrator)

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The Odyssey

The adventures of Odysseus have stood in the center of classical literature for centuries. Although countless scholars have studied and translated Homer's epic poem, each person who encounters The Odyssey for the first time is unfailingly startled by the excitement, drama, and contemporary nature of its remarkable hero. The Odyssey is the sweeping story of a great warrior who must wander the world for years after the Trojan War. But it is also an intensely domestic tale of the loving husband who returns after a long absence, joining forces with his faithful wife to defeat those who would destroy their enduring union. Little is known of Homer's life, but this much is certain: he sang for a living. Long before The Odyssey appeared on the page, it was recited over and over to listeners eager to be entertained. Prepare now to be drawn into a vivid ancient world where the voyages of Odysseus and his fight to regain his rightful place at home stand out with stunning clarity in this lyrical narration by Norman Dietz.

Homer (Author), Norman Dietz (Narrator)

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The Mothman Prophecies

West Virginia, 1966. For thirteen months the town of Point Pleasant is gripped by a real-life nightmare that culminates in a strategy that makes headlines around the world. Strange occurrences and sightings, including a bizarre winged apparition that becomes known as the Mothman, trouble this ordinary American community. Mysterious lights are seen moving across the sky. Domestic animals are found slaughtered and mutilated. And journalist John Keel, arriving to investigate the freakish events, soon finds himself an integral part of an eerie and unfathomable mystery....

John A. Keel, John M. Keel (Author), Craig Wasson (Narrator)

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Coraline

HALLOWEEN CORALINE AND ROSEMARY'S BABY BUNDLE: Download Coraline or Rosemary's Baby and the other will by added to your account for free! Two creepy classics for the price of one! The day after they moved in, Coraline went exploring.... In Coraline's family's new flat are twenty-one window and fourteen doors. Thirteen of the doors open and close, The fourteenth is locked, and on the other side is only a brick wall, until the day Coraline unlocks the door to find a passage to another flat in another house just like her own. Only it's different.... At first, things seem marvelous in the other flat. The food is better. The toy box is filled with wind-up angels that flutter around the bedroom. But there's another mother, and another father, and they want Coraline to stay with them and be their little girl. They want to change her and never let her go. Other children are trapped there as well, lost souls behind the mirrors. Coraline is their only hope of rescue. She will have to fight with all her wits if she is to save the lost children, her ordinary life, and herself. Performed by Neil Gaiman With original music by The Gothic Archies

Neil Gaiman (Author), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

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