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A “fascinating” (New York Times Book Review) investigation into the human and environmental cost of fast fashion and global supply chains—and what we can actually do to enact change “A glimpse into how consumerism, slowed to a less ferocious pace, might be reconciled with sustainability...

BBC radio productions of classic works by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton - plus two bonus documentaries American author Edith Wharton is renowned for her merciless satires of marriage and money, set in the upper-class milieu into which she was born. Included here are a superb...

When bizarre magical disappearances disrupt shows around the city, Esther receives a mysterious warning not to go on with her off-Broadway show. Desperate to stay on stage rather than resort to waiting tables, Esther turns to her new BFF, Dr. Maximillian Zadok, a 350-year-old mage whose day job is protecting New York from Evil. Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery without losing her job, Esther and Max team up with a conjuring cowboy, a banker with stage aspirations, and a flock of fearless drag queens. 

Peaky Blinders meets Boardwalk Empire in this spicy historical why choose romance that will immerse you in a world of bootlegging, organized crime, and men who will do anything for their girl. Enjoy a tantalizing, action-packed trip to the thirties with Men of Mayhem and Vengeance. Explore themes of power and redemption as the gangsters face enemies, fall in love, and take over New York City's seedy underworld. With an array of captivating characters, edge-of-your seat thrills, and scenes that can trigger strong emotions, Men of Mayhem and Vengeance is the perfect book to get lost in.

When Titans fall, Gods rise. Oblivious to the dramatic events that unfolded in Olympias during her trip to TogbuaXiang, Nephilim is on her way home at maximum speed. The Tigress has given her the Taen, her finest hypersonic jet, capable of crossing the distance between Asia and North America in...

Idina Moorfield and her team face a new threat—silent, potentially deadly, and coming from within Hellion Squadron this time. Video footage of their last mission is threatening the program's anonymity, making tensions rise. Bravo Team even took out their last target, but they still can't seem to win. Is Hellion Command falling apart from the inside out, because even their commander can't keep his magic under control. Commander may have found a pattern to their problems, but hang on, it's bigger than anyone thought.

All parties converge on the capital city, Triah - Cinzia and the Odenites to establish their new religion and appeal against a charge of heresy; Knot and Astrid to find answers in the vampire girl's past; and Winter has come to conquer the city, at the head of a tiellan army. But Winter is still struggling with her addictions and anger; Knot's efforts to be reunited with her can only lead to disappointment. Cinzia can't free herself from a terrible bargain. As the battle lines are drawn, the true nature of the goddess Canta, and the Odenites' final purpose, will soon be revealed....

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ONE OF THE TOP 10 BOOKS OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORK TIMES ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY SLATE THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER Also named one of the BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR by Vanity Fair, Time, NPR, The Guardian, Oprah Daily, Self, Vogue, The New Yorker, BBC, Vulture, and...

Josh Duffy is staring into the abyss. A decorated army veteran turned military contractor, his last mission went sideways, leaving him badly injured and his career derailed. Now, he’s working as a mall cop, trying to keep his family one step ahead of the bill collectors. So when a chance at redemption - and a big pay day - comes his way, Duff eagerly jumps in. The job - to ride shotgun on a motorcade of heavily armed and armored vehicles as they roll into Mexico’s cartel country.

Als der junge Graf Hyppolit die anmutige Aurelie kennenlernt, ist es Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Schon kurz darauf heiratet er seine Angebetete. Doch was hat es mit den nächtlichen Ausflügen auf sich, die Aurelie unternimmt, sobald ihr Gatte auf mysteriöse Weise in einen tiefen Schlaf gefallen ist? Der Graf beschließt, dem Geheimnis auf die Spur zu kommen und verfolgt seine Frau...

Die Chronik von Ehb berichtet von einer Zeit, da sich der Bastardprinz Fallow mit dem finsteren Magier Gallian zusammenschloss, auf dass dieser ihm den Weg zum Thron zu ebnen sollte. Schon bald erzitterte das friedfertige Land unter dem Terror marodierender Banden von Tiermenschen, während ein heimtückischer Anschlag auf den König das Reich weiter destabilisierte. Die Generäle und Magier der Krone schienen machtlos gegen das Bündnis der beiden Intriganten, als das Schicksal von Ehb plötzlich in die Hände eines einfachen Mannes fiel.

From a New York Times bestselling author and George H.W. Bush's former Chief of Staff, pivotal life lessons from a leader that left a mark on people's hearts and souls. Character Matters is a reminder of the importance of character when defining true leadership. Colleagues, friends, and family...

PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF A VISIT FROM THE GOON SQUAD From one of the most dazzling and iconic writers of our time comes an electrifying, deeply moving novel about the quest for authenticity, privacy, and meaning in a world where our memories are no longer our own--featuring characters...

Die Reise des mutigen Draculino geht weiter! Der dritte und letzte Teil des Audible Originals von Elfie Donnelly (Bibi Blocksberg, Benjamin Blümchen) erzählt von dem spannenden Abenteuer des Waisenjungen Luca, der nicht nur seine eigene kleine Welt, sondern plötzlich die gesamte Menschheit vor den bösen Vampiren beschützen muss. Es hätte alles so schön sein können. Luca fühlte sich als Draculino im Kreis seiner liebevollen Vampirfamilie eigentlich sehr wohl und sicher. Bis zu dem Tag, an dem die fiese Verwandtschaft aus Transsilvanien im Keller des Waisenhauses einzieht und Luca als Menschenkind entlarvt.

A small town is ruined by black rain, and two police officers find themselves face to face with the creatures lurking in the flooded streets. In the wild west, an aging gunslinger returns to his favorite brothel, only to encounter a fathomless black tar that's devouring everyone within. Paramedics find a remedy for a zombie virus outbreak - but can the survivors come to terms with their cannibalism? These stories and more fill Growing Dark, a collection of Kristopher Triana’s darkest short stories.

Ganze Generationen lauschen vor dem heimischen Kassettenrekorder den Geschichten von Elfie Donnelly. Nach den Abenteuern von "Bibi Blocksberg" und "Benjamin Blümchen" entführt uns die bekannte Autorin mit "Draculino 2" erneut in die spannende Welt des kleinen Waisenjungen Luca. Die zweite Staffel des gruselig-schönen Audible Originals ist ein Muss für kleine und große Vampirfans.

The stories in this collection reflect a fundamental truth about Santa Fe: history depends on who's telling it. Too often the story of this city has been told only by the conquerors and the tourism PR firms. Hear the stories that never make the glossy tour brochures: the working class and the underground, the decolonized and the ever-haunted; the Santa Fe only we know.... Conquered and reconquered, colonized and commodified, Santa Fe understands - from historical genocide to the murders of family members - the intimacy of violence.

Der siebenjährige Luca Natale lebt in einem baufälligen Waisenhaus in der Kleinstadt Poggio. Das Leben im Heim ist nicht immer leicht - Schwester Immaculata führt als Leiterin ein strenges Regiment. Und der stille, rothaarige Luca wird oft zur Zielscheibe von Hänseleien. Bei einer Attacke des groben Nico Caputo büßt er zu allem Überfluss auch noch seine Vorderzähne ein. Jetzt sieht er beinahe aus wie ein kleiner Vampir! Doch zum Glück steht ihm Neuzugang Mila bei, ein mutiges syrisches Flüchtlingsmädchen.

Three enhanced audiobooks performed by the stars of the classic BBC television series. 'President' by Simon Guerrier. Alone together, two Federation officials at last share the truth. Supreme Commander Servalan agrees to explain to Secretary Rontane how she set up the President. And when she is done, Servalan's executioners will be waiting....

Business sense consists of "five freedoms," says Dan Thomas, President of FOCUS. Success depends on exercising each freedom in developing strategy, systems, organization, and personnel selection. Dr. Thomas, whose company works with client management teams to help them develop and implement business and corporate strategies that make sense, has taught at both the Stanford and Harvard Business Schools. Now he lends his expertise to help you make the decisions that can mean the difference between prosperity and failure in your organization.