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Full-cast dramatisations of six masterpieces from the founding fathers of dystopian fiction Dark and disturbing, provocative and prescient, dystopian literature has long captured our imagination with its nightmarish visions of forbidding future worlds. Included here are six classic novels of...

Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers is at a loss: The daughter of her friend Taymullah Azhar has been taken by her mother, and Barbara can't really help - Azhar had never married Angelina, and his name isn't on Hadiyyah's, their daughter's, birth certificate. He has no legal claim. Azhar and Barbara hire a private detective, but the trail goes cold. Azhar is just beginning to accept his soul-crushing loss when Angelina reappears with shocking news: Hadiyyah is missing, kidnapped from an Italian marketplace.

Dive into the incisive mind of George Orwell through his most powerful novels, ground-breaking reportage, and unforgettable essays. This collection brings together Orwell’s sharp political insight, moral clarity, and unmatched storytelling, offering listeners a panoramic view of a writer whose work continues to resonate across generations.

Casanova in Bolzano is a riveting novel written within the framework of historical reality, of Casanova's escape from a Venetian prison and his fateful encounter with a woman in Bolzano who finally defeats him. Marai captures Casanova and his time and world with amazingly rich detail and startling insight.

The 98-stanza meter-and-rhyme translation of "Legenda Luceafarului" - an entrancing masterpiece by Mihai Eminescu (1850-1889), the Romanian national poet - captures the essence of the original work's musicality and poetic nuance. It is the story of a young princess' longing and impossible love for the immortal star who, sharing her love, takes human form and tries to become mortal.

George Soros made billions of dollars anticipating seismic changes in the financial markets and used that money to try to change the world. He discusses what he believes were the fatal flaws of the Bush administration - his antagonism toward which is well documented - and the wider American view of the world. Soros heads Soros Fund Management and is the founder of a global network of foundations.

Brutal ehrlich und brüllend komisch erzählt George Watsky aus seinem Leben als junger Mann, als Musiker, als Freund und als Sohn, von Peinlichkeiten, Fehlstarts, Abfuhren und kleinen Triumphen. Denn nur das Scheitern ergibt Geschichten, die es zu erzählen und zu erleben lohnt. Und zu hören erst recht - vier der dreizehn Stories amüsant eingelesen vom einmaligen Robert Stadlober.

The anthology Songs of the Dying Earth has assembled one of the most distinguished casts of authors ever - including Dan Simmons, Neil Gaiman, George R. R. Martin, Paula Volsky, Mike Resnick, Robert Silverberg, Lucius Shepard, Tad Williams, Tanith Lee, Liz Williams, Glen Cook, and eleven other famous writers - to write stories in honor of the genius of Jack Vance, stories using the bizarre and darkly beautiful far future setting of the Dying Earth, near the very end of Earth's lifespan.

Inspector Thomas Lynley is mystified when he's sent undercover to investigate the death of Ian Cresswell at the request of the man's uncle, the wealthy and influential Bernard Fairclough. The death has been ruled an accidental drowning, and nothing on the surface indicates otherwise. But when Lynley enlists the help of his friends Simon and Deborah St. James, the trio's digging soon reveals that the Fairclough clan is awash in secrets, lies, and motives.

Africa's Business Revolution provides the inside story on business in Africa and its future growth prospects and helps executives understand and seize the opportunities for building profitable, sustainable enterprises.

The New York Times best-selling series continues in this heart-wrenching sequel to Defy the Storm where fans will reunite with fan-favorite Jedi Knight Reath Silas. Written by the author of The High Republic: Eye of Darkness, The High Republic: Quest for the Hidden City, Dark Legends, and Myths...

A wide-ranging selection of George Orwell's essays, written in the clear-eyed, passionate and uncompromising style that has earned him a reputation as one of Britain's greatest writers.

The #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Inspector Lynley series, hailed as “queen of the mystery genre” (Entertainment Weekly), brings us back to one of Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley’s earliest—and most personal—investigations. Don’t miss the upcoming BritBox streaming...

Ein junges Mädchen. Ein mächtiger Prinz. Eine Liebe, die im Schatten der Willkür zerbricht. In dieser verdichteten Nacherzählung wird Emilia Galotti zu einem fesselnden Drama über Macht, Moral und Ohnmacht – klar, konzentriert und emotional zugespitzt. Die berühmte Geschichte um die tugendhafte Emilia, den begehrenden Fürsten und einen Vater, der vor einer unvorstellbaren Entscheidung steht, wurde neu erzählt: verständlich, temporeich und ohne den Kern des Originals zu verfälschen.

Missverständnisse, Vertuschungen, peinliche Ausreden – Kleists Gerichtskomödie gehört zu den brillantesten Stücken der deutschen Literatur. Diese 25-Minuten-Nacherzählung bringt alles Wesentliche auf den Punkt: den verschmitzten Dorfrichter Adam, der über seine eigenen Verfehlungen stolpert, die klugen Frauen des Dorfs, die ihn immer weiter in die Enge treiben, und die zeitlose Komik eines Falls, der nie hätte vor Gericht landen dürfen. Prägnant, verständlich, pointiert – und dennoch voller Atmosphäre.

In einer kraftvollen, atmosphärischen Nacherzählung erleben wir den Soldaten Woyzeck, der unter Armut, Demütigung und seelischem Druck immer weiter zerbricht. Der Hauptmann verspottet ihn, der Doktor missbraucht ihn für Experimente, und Marie – seine große Liebe – lässt sich vom Tambourmajor verführen. Was als stilles Leiden beginnt, steigert sich zu einem inneren Sturm, der Woyzeck schließlich in eine tragische, unausweichliche Tat treibt. Das Hörbuch konzentriert sich auf die emotionale Essenz des Dramas: soziale Not, psychische Zerrüttung und die zerstörerische Kraft von Eifersucht.

In dieser konzentrierten Hörbuchfassung entfaltet sich die Tragödie des Ödipus mit packender Klarheit. Ohne Umwege führt die Erzählung durch die düstere Prophezeiung, den verzweifelten Kampf eines Königs gegen sein Schicksal und die erschütternde Aufdeckung einer Wahrheit, die sein Leben zerstört.

A story about how love has no limits and can do the impossible to protect the person you would do anything for • With constant twists and secrets around every corner. As a child, Milo’s imaginary friend Henry was his only escape—a guardian shielding him from a harsh reality. But when danger struck, Henry became more than make-believe. Years later, Milo is an adult, and Henry is back—real, powerful, and discovering the secrets of his own past. Can Henry once again save Milo from the darkness closing in?

Combining six decades of clinical experience with cutting-edge research, two acclaimed leaders in the field of psychology have developed a revolutionary approach to happiness—one that’s accessible and practical enough to apply at home, yet powerful enough to create a profoundly positive...

Dive into this captivating two-volume novel that serves as a profound social commentary from a renowned author. Through a rich tapestry of characters and events, the narrative brings to life her insightful views on the importance of workingmens associations in urban society. As articulated in the Preface by George Sand, these associations, though potentially flawed at inception, have the power to evolve and foster a sense of community, safeguarding respect for family and property, and ultimately paving the way for unity among all social classes. Join Christine Rottger in this engaging summary ...