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Discover the remarkable life of Nellie L. McClung (1873-1951), a true Canadian icon known for her fierce advocacy for womens rights, social justice, and political change. After moving to Manitoba as a child in a pioneering family, McClung became a teacher in rural Manitoba, where she keenly observed the fabric of village life at the dawn of the 20th century. As a passionate suffragette, she was instrumental in Manitoba becoming the first province in Canada to grant women the right to vote in 1916—two years before it was recognized nationally and well ahead of both the US (1920) and UK (1928)...

Der zweite Fall für Bodenstein und Kirchhoff. Ein Tierpfleger des Opel-Zoos im Taunus macht eine grausige Entdeckung: im Elefantengehege liegt eine menschliche Hand. Die dazu gehörige Leiche finden Kommissar Oliver von Bodenstein und seine Kollegin Pia Kirchhoff von der Hofheimer Kripo in einer frisch gemähten Wiese gegenüber dem Zoogelände. Der Tote war ein Lehrer und vehementer Umweltschützer, der wegen seines Charismas von vielen Schülern glühend verehrt wurde - und von einigen Einwohnern der Stadt ebenso sehr gehasst.

Kriminalkommissarin Pia Kirchhoff wird zu einem ungewöhnlichen Tatort gerufen: Ein Nachtwächter lag mehrere Tage unentdeckt in einem Firmengebäude. Schnell wird klar, es war Mord. Gemeinsam mit Oliver von Bodenstein ermittelt Pia im Umkreis einer Bürgerinitiative, die gegen einen geplanten Windpark kämpft. Dabei stoßen sie auf ein Grundstück im Taunus, das plötzlich zwei Millionen wert ist - und einen Mann das Leben kostet.

No one could protect her once she was inside. No friend would hear her if she screamed. A brilliant undercover journalist and actress, Nellie Bly is admitted into Blackwell's Island asylum in New York as a homeless "crazy" lady. What will she be in 10 days?

In 1887, Nellie Bly had herself committed to the notorious Blackwell's Island insane asylum in New York City with the goal of discovering what life was like for its patients. While there, she experienced firsthand the shocking abuse and neglect of its inmates, from inedible food to horrifyingly unsanitary conditions. Ten Days in a Mad-House established Bly as a pioneering female journalist and remains a classic of investigative reporting.

Der Mord gleicht einer Hinrichtung: Ein 92-jähriger Holocaust-Überlebender wird in seinem Haus im Taunus mit einem Genickschuss getötet. Bei der Obduktion macht der Arzt eine seltsame Entdeckung: Der Arm des Toten trägt die Reste einer SS-Blutgruppentätowierung. Dann geschehen zwei weitere Morde nach demselben Muster. Welches Geheimnis verband die Opfer miteinander? Bei ihren Ermittlungen stoßen Hauptkommissar Oliver von Bodenstein und seine Kollegin Pia Kirchhoff auf eine Familientragödie, die im Januar 1945 in Ostpreußen begann...

Rhodes Scholar Kerry Donovan has never had anything handed to her on a silver platter. As she arrives at Oxford to begin her course of study, she is determined to make the most out of this latest opportunity. But when she meets Her Royal Highness Princess Sasha, second in line to the British throne, Kerry’s priorities are eclipsed by an attraction neither of them can ignore.

Gabe Thorne has always been fascinated by history, but he never expected to live it. When a visit to the past turns into something more, he finds himself drawn to Maggie Murphy, a fiercely independent innkeeper with a sharp wit and a guarded heart. But when circumstances pull Maggie into Gabe’s modern world, she faces an impossible choice—embrace a future she never imagined or return to the life she’s always known.

When Captain Ben Turner, a loyal soldier in General Washington’s army, is catapulted from the chaos of the Revolutionary War into the year 2025, he finds himself thrust into a world of baffling technology, dizzying speed, and one extraordinary woman. Dr. Abigail Thorne, a confident and compassionate ER doctor, is determined to help Ben navigate this strange new reality—even as their undeniable connection challenges everything she believes about time, love, and fate.

This lyrical biography explores the life and art of Yoko Ono, from her childhood haiku to her avant-garde visual art and experimental music. An outcast throughout most of her life, and misunderstood by every group she was supposed to belong to, Yoko always followed her own unique vision to create art that was ahead of its time and would later be celebrated. Her focus remained on being an artist, even when the rest of world saw her only as the wife of John Lennon. Yoko Ono's moving story will inspire any young adult who has ever felt like an outsider.

Ever since my daughter Isa was born, I’ve been struggling. I can’t remember anything, and my brain is in a fog. So when my husband Ned suggests we hire a night nanny, I leap at the chance. As soon as she walks into our home, I feel a wave of relief. I smile at her and notice her eyes are the color of amethysts. A memory flashes across my brain, but before I can grasp it, it’s gone. But something isn’t right. Ned is acting strangely and every time I ask him why, he tells me I’m being paranoid.

Ruka, called a demon at birth, is a genius. Born malformed and ugly into the snow-covered wasteland of the Ascom, he was spared from death by his mother's love. Now he is an outcast, consumed with hate for those who've wronged him. But to take his vengeance, he must first survive. Across a vast sea in the white-sand island paradise of Sri Kon, Kale is fourth and youngest son of the Sorcerer King. As the first prince ever forced to serve with low-born marines, Kale must prove himself and become a man, or else lose all chance of a worthy future, and any hope to win the love of his life.

Elena und ihre Freunde können es kaum erwarten: Sie dürfen am Sichtungsturnier für die Europameisterschaften teilnehmen. Aber irgendetwas scheint dort nicht mit rechten Dingen zuzugehen. Doch Elena beschäftigen auch noch andere Sorgen: Ihr Freund Farid, der nun sein Abi in der Tasche hat, bekommt von einem großen Fußballverein ein Angebot, das er nicht ausschlagen kann. Allerdings muss er dafür in eine andere Stadt ziehen. Wird die Liebe der beiden über die Distanz hinweg Bestand haben?

We have descriptors for many periods of life, but there is a period of profound change that many women face, often in their late 20s to early 40s, that does not yet have a name. Nell Frizzell is calling this period of flux “the panic years", and it is often characterized by a preoccupation with one major question: Should I have a baby? Frizzell uses personal stories from her own experiences in the panic years to illuminate the larger social and cultural trends and gives voice to the uncertainty, confusion, and urgency that tends to characterize this time of life.

Recht oder Gerechtigkeit – der neue Nr. 1-Bestseller von Nele Neuhaus. Hinter einem Marienaltar im Feld bei Schwalbach wird die Leiche eines jungen Mädchens gefunden. Der Körper ist mit einer Eisschicht überzogen, nachts hatten Temperaturen um die -10° C geherrscht. Die 16-jährige Larissa Jansen wurde erdrosselt. Pia Sander und Oliver von Bodenstein nehmen die Ermittlungen auf. Durch eine DNA-Analyse gerät Farwad M. unter Mordverdacht, ein abgelehnter afghanischer Asylbewerber, der erst kürzlich zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt wurde.

A luxurious island. A mysterious invitation. A deadly secret. When amateur sleuth Charlotte "Charlie" Reed receives an invitation to a lavish weekend on a secluded island, she thinks it's the perfect opportunity to boost her fledgling detective agency. But when the enigmatic host turns up dead, it's clear this won't be the relaxing getaway anyone had in mind. With the storm cutting off communication and all escape routes, Charlie must navigate a house full of eccentric guests—all with dark secrets of their own.

Spätsommer in Südschweden: Eine junge Frau wird vor dem Astrid-Lindgren-Freizeitpark in Vimmerby tot aufgefunden. Wer hat die hübsche und bei allen beliebte Imbissbesitzerin kaltblütig mit einem Pfeil erschossen? Der Polizeichef der Stadt, Marten Henriksson, nimmt zusammen mit seiner Kollegin und Ex-Frau Lena Wallin die Ermittlungen auf. Eine erste Spur führt zum Klärwerk, mit dessen Geschäftsführung die Tote seit Wochen in einem erbitterten Streit lag. Doch reicht das als Mordmotiv?

Crime on Air - das sind Leon und Nele. Jede Woche erzählen wir euch von einem wahren Verbrechen - Nele erzählt, Leon hört zu. Dabei tauchen wir tief in die düstersten Ecken des menschlichen Verstandes ein – dahin, wo moralische Grenzen mit Abgründen verschwimmen. Es wird düster, spannend und emotional, vor allem aber persönlich und respektvoll, denn es geht um Schicksale echter Menschen. Menschen wie Du und ich. Also: Seid dabei, wenn wir gemeinsam in den nächsten Fall eintauchen.

This audiobook leads listeners on an exciting adventure through the magic of forests! From kelp forests on the ocean floor to the wonders of the Amazon, guiding listeners through these tree-filled ecosystems with evocative storytelling, and dramatic, poetic language.

Alex Stone is no stranger to high stakes, but when his carefully constructed world teeters on the brink of collapse, the one person he turns to is the wife who’s ready to walk away. Ava agreed to help him uncover a dangerous conspiracy targeting his company. As threats escalate and their marriage of convenience is tested, Alex and Ava must navigate a web of secrets, betrayal, and simmering emotions. With their bond deepening under the pressure, Alex faces his most personal battle yet: convincing Ava that their partnership is more than a business arrangement.