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Broken down by a variety of subject matter, each section begins with a selection from an interview between NBA star Etan Thomas and political sportswriter Dave Zirin, followed by a Thomas poem and the writings of talented young poets.

In May 1940 British and Allied troops on mainland Europe were in a perilous situation: cut off and surrounded, at the conclusion of the bloody Battle of France they faced complete annihilation. It would be a devastating blow, handing Europe to the Nazis. But over a few frantic days, the greatest evacuation in history managed to salvage hope, saving the total destruction of the army and hundreds of thousands of soldiers lives. It was a pivotal and defining moment in the war, one Churchill described as a "miracle" in his "we shall fight them on the beaches" speech.

Berlin, Summer 2011. Adolf Hitler wakes up on a patch of open ground, alive and well. Things have changed – no Eva Braun, no Nazi party, no war. Hitler barely recognises his beloved Fatherland, filled with immigrants and run by a woman. People certainly recognise him, albeit as a flawless impersonator who refuses to break character. The unthinkable, the inevitable happens, and the ranting Hitler goes viral, becomes a YouTube star, gets his own T.V. show, and people begin to listen.

The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Jonathan Coe's brilliant new comic novel Expo 58, read by the actor Julian Rhind-Tutt. Expo 58 - Good-looking girls and sinister spies: a naive Englishman at loose in Europe in Jonathan Coe's brilliant comic novelLondon, 1958: unassuming civil servant Thomas Foley is plucked from his desk at the Central Office of Information and sent on a six-month trip to Brussels.

A BBC radio anthology of the very best short stories by Stacy Aumonier. Stacy Aumonier was an author, stage performer, 'society entertainer', World War One private and draughtsman, who gained an unrivalled reputation for his short fiction in the 1920s. John Galsworthy described him as ‘one of the best short-story writers of all time’, and several of his tales were adapted for television by Alfred Hitchcock.

Doctor Fischer despises the human race. When the notorious toothpaste millionaire decides to hold the last of his famous parties - his own deadly version of the book of Revelation - Greene opens up a powerful vision of the limitless greed of the rich. Black comedy and painful satire combine in a totally compelling novel.

Die TikTok-Sensation – Mitreißende Young Adult Romantasy-Reihe mit Suchtfaktor für alle Fans von Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas und Victoria Aveyard. Juliette Ferrars ist nicht, wer sie bisher glaubte zu sein und nichts ist, wie es scheint. Sie dachte, sie hätte das Reestablishment geschlagen. Sie dachte, sie hätte endlich die Kontrolle über ihr Leben, ihre Macht, ihren Schmerz. Doch als all die Lügen ans Licht kommen, die sie ihr Leben lang geglaubt hat, ändert das alles. Stärker, mutiger und widerstandsfähiger als je zuvor muss Juliette erneut für ihr Leben und ihre Liebe kämpfen. Doch zuerst muss sie sich erinnern, wer sie ist.

Garrett hat Albträume überlebt, die zum Leben erwacht sind, und einen wahnsinnigen Mörder, der seinen Körper in Stücke schneiden will, aber das bedeutet nicht, dass der Kampf vorbei ist. Als er sich mit den Überresten der Ghoul's Tooth-Gang zusammentut, gerät Garrett in einen Machtkampf, mit dem er nichts zu tun haben will. In der Stadt gibt es viele verfeindete Gruppen, die mit allen Mitteln versuchen, die Oberhand zu gewinnen, und alle scheinen zu glauben, dass Garrett das perfekte Werkzeug ist, um das zu erreichen.

This audiobook offers the first systematic analysis of Putin's two wars, placing the Second Chechen War and the War with Georgia of 2008 in their broader historical contexts. Drawing on extensive original Russian sources, Marcel H. Van Herpen analyzes in detail how Putin's wars were prepared and conducted and why they led to allegations of war crimes and genocide.

Ben, a young scientist working in the sub-Antarctic, tries to adapt to the loneliness by keeping a cheery audio diary on his Dictaphone. On the one hand, Ben is on the trip of a lifetime to Sub-Antarctica. On the other, he's trapped in an icy hell with one other person, a dodgy internet connection and a dictaphone. Loneliness is something of a problem. His fellow travelling scientist Graham should alleviate this, but the tragi-comic fact is they are nerdy blokes, so they can only stumble through yet another awkward exchange.

Als der Klassenhamster Hamstersaurus Rex eine Packung Proteinpulver "Dinosaur Powerpacker" verschlingt, verwandelt er sich in ein dinoähnliches Geschöpf, dem Fangzähne und Krallen wachsen und dessen Hunger nicht zu stillen ist. Der schüchterne Sam nimmt das kleine Monster heimlich bei sich auf. Schnell wird klar, dass es ihm dabei helfen kann, sich gegenüber dem schlimmsten Fiesling der Schule zu beweisen.

Hitler's Collaborators focuses the spotlight on one of the most controversial aspects of the Nazi wartime occupation of Europe: the citizens of those countries who helped Hitler. Author Philip Morgan moves away from the usual suspects and focuses instead on the businessmen and civil servants who felt obliged to cooperate with the Nazis. These were the people who faced the most difficult choices and dilemmas by dealing with the various Nazi authorities and agencies, and it was their choices which had the greatest impact on the lives and livelihoods of their fellow countrymen.

Zwei gegen den Rest der Welt... Sie sind zwei völlig verschiedene Außenseiter: Eleanor ist dick, hat wirre rote Locken und trägt weite Herren-T-Shirts. Park ist gutaussehend, zurückhaltend, Halb-Koreaner. Nur notgedrungen macht er im Schulbus für sie den Platz neben sich frei, liest seine Comics oder hört Musik. Eleanor ist froh, nur ignoriert statt gemobbt zu werden. Sie kommt aus einer desolaten Familie, Park aus einer gutbürgerlichen.

Driven by prophetic dreams, the Viking warrior Shef has become the One King, the undisputed ruler of the North. Now he must face the reborn power of the Holy Roman Empire. Rome threatens Shef's fearsome Viking navy with a new invention of unparalleled destruction: Greek fire. Unable to defend his fleet against this awesome weapon, Shef travels East in search of new wisdom. His quest leads him to the lavish court of the Muslim Caliph and, ultimately, to the secret hiding place of the Holy Grail.

Sommer 1945: Nichts ist mehr, wie es war: In den vier Monaten von Mai bis September 1945 bricht die alte Welt zusammen, und eine neue tut sich auf ...

Ein Mädchen als Mitbewohnerin in der WG? Nichts lieber als das, denkt Warren. Vor allem, wenn besagte Mitbewohnerin so überaus attraktiv und sexy ist wie Bridgette. Doch Warren gegenüber verhält sich Bridgette kaltschnäuzig und abweisend. Offensichtlich hasst sie ihn aufs Blut... oder doch nicht? Was, wenn die Leidenschaft, mit der sie ihn verabscheut, eine ganz andere Leidenschaft verbirgt? Genau die plant Warren aus ihr herauszukitzeln. Ein gefährliches Spiel beginnt, bei dem Warren Gefahr läuft, sein Herz zu verlieren...

"Inspiring Stories for Amazing Black Boys" is a heartwarming collection of 30 true stories, each shining a light on the incredible courage, perseverance, problem-solving, and friendship of Black boys from various walks of life. This book is a treasure trove of motivational tales that not only entertain but also empower young listeners.

A thrilling saga of criminal masterminds, espionage and adventure, Edward J. Mason's Dick Barton: Special Agent was a huge hit on the BBC Light Programme between 1946 and 1951. Together with his mates Jock Anderson and Snowy White, ex-Commando Dick faced dastardly villains and deadly peril—but always triumphed ('With one bound, Dick was free!') Half a century later, Edward J's son Lol paid affectionate tribute to the much-loved radio hero with this sparkling pastiche, featuring the joint escapades of father-and-son duo Dick and Richard Barton.

Steed and Dr Keel return to action in these four recreations of classic lost episodes. Includes 'Nightmare' by Dan Starkey, from a storyline by Terence Feely; 'Girl on the Trapeze' by Dennis Spooner, adapted by Rae Leaver; 'Crescent Moon' by Phil Mulryne, from a storyline by Geoffrey Bellman and John Whitney; and 'Diamond Cut Diamond' by John Dorney, from a storyline by Max Marquis. Directed by Ken Bentley.

Steed and Dr Keel return to action in these four recreations of classic lost episodes. 1: "Ashes of Roses". Carol goes undercover at a hairdressing salon, which appears to be at the centre of an arson ring. 2: "Please Don’t Feed the Animals". Steed takes on blackmailers who are extorting secrets from government officials. 3: "The Radioactive Man". Someone is at large in London, unwittingly carrying a radioactive isotope. 4: "Dance with Death". Dr Keel is framed for murder.