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Even though he's best known for his successful PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers never dreamed of working in television. In fact, he hated the very first program that he ever watched! Join author Diane Bailey as she takes listeners through the journey that brought Mister Rogers into our living rooms. From his childhood interest in puppet-making and music, to his courageous visit to Russia during the Cold War, this audiobook details Mister Rogers' quest for kindness and his gentle appeal to be more neighborly.

Vladimir Lenin (speaking Russian) was the main theoretician and practical leader of the Blosheviks. He was voted the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR. Leon Trotsky was a communist theorist, prolific writer, and leader in the 1917 Russian Revolution. Josef Stalin (speaking Russian) was the General Secretary of the Russian Communist Party and a key leader in World War II.

You will not believe what you are reading - even though it all feels so real. Only a man like Smilin’ Jack could monetize civil war. After the infamous business tycoon launches a hit TV show that pits American and Confederate gladiators in brutal battles, his grisly spectacle draws the attention of psychopaths across the nation.

Through hard work and self-discovery, Melissa Leon has learned lessons about "having it all" that are too important to keep to herself. Her book helps any ambitious woman stop wasting time, money, and all her awesome potential to become a strong, unstoppable woman who is always growing and pursuing her dreams, big or small.

Thirty years ago, Keith Leon S. received a message from angels. He was told that he would write a book that would change lives. Anyone who held this book in their hands would be raised to their next level of vibration. Finally, here it is. This is the true story of a man whose life was spared over and over again with the help of his angels. He has witnessed miracles. He has witnessed time reverse. The stories of his adventures with his angels are thrilling, as well as being full of humor and wonder. Now, Keith is on a mission to introduce you to your heavenly helpers.

In this thought-provoking and heartbreaking memoir, an award-winning writer tells the story of his father, John Stanley Ford, the first Black software engineer at IBM, revealing how racism insidiously affected his father’s view of himself and their relationship.

Historically, Black Americans’ quest for power has been understood as an attempt to gain equal protections under the law. But power in America requires more than basic democratic freedoms. It is inextricably linked with economic influence and ownership—of one’s self, home, business, and creations. Andre M. Perry draws on extensive research and analysis to quantify how much power Black Americans actually have.

Las hermanas Ryan regresan con una historia llena de situaciones cómicas, escenas plagadas de sentimiento y toques de erotismo, todo envuelto en una trama de espionaje con mucha acción. La pasión de Charity Ryan es la informática y, si no fuese por sus hermanas, su vida social sería inexistente. Su mundo se reduce a los ordenadores; su familia y su amigo Phil, del que está enamorada desde el primer día de universidad.

Todo parece estar de cabeza desde que la mamá de J. J. decidió marcharse de casa rumbo a Chiapas… Papá trabaja todo el tiempo, su hermana Diana es una pesada y su hermanito Pancho no entiende nada. Para colmo, los han echado del departamento en el que vivían por falta de pago. Sin embargo, lo único en lo que J. J. puede pensar es en volver con mamá. Mejor dicho, ir hacia ella para convencerla de que regrese. Para lograrlo deberá conseguir dinero. Es entonces cuando casualmente se entera del programa de concursos Sábado Fantástico y de sus grandes premios.

I'm the girl who was always the life of the party, but never the one you wanted to take home at the end of the night. After a long string of screw-ups, I found myself working undercover at the Devil's Regents MC headquarters. It was a sweet gig where I finally felt like I belonged. Too bad it didn't last. Now I'm out on my butt with no place to go.

In the follow-up to One-Shot Harry, fearless crime photographer and occasional private eye Harry Ingram finds himself in the LAPD’s crosshairs after capturing damning evidence of police brutality. An atmospheric dive into a city on the brink that’s brimming with remarkable historical detail, Ash Dark as Night is perfect for fans of Walter Mosley and James Ellroy. Los Angeles, August 1965. Anger and pent-up frustrations boil over in the Watts neighborhood after a traffic stop of two Black motorists.

Sie will die Wahrheit – und er will sie. Die prickelnde Dark Romance von USA Today und SPIEGEL Bestseller-Autorin Rina Kent endlich auch als Hörbuch! Er ist ein erbarmungsloses Monster.Und ohne es zu wollen, habe ich seine Aufmerksamkeit auf mich gezogen. Ich wollte Antworten auf Fragen, die mich so sehr quälen. Antworten darauf, was wirklich mit meinem besten Freund geschehen ist. Dabei tun sich neue Fragen auf: Was hat es mit den Geheimbünden auf sich? Welche finsteren Machenschaften laufen im Hintergrund an meiner Universität? Und welche grausamen Leidenschaften verfolgt er?

A. C. Arthur presents Book 3 in the Legion series. Contains mature themes.

Bigger Thomas, the central figure in Richard Wright’s novel Native Son (1940), eludes easy categorization. A violent and troubled character who rejects the rules of society, Bigger is both victim and perpetrator, damaged by racism and segregation on the South Side of Chicago, seemingly raping and killing without regrets. His story has electrified readers for more than eight decades, and it continues to galvanize debates around representation, respectability, social justice, and racism in American life.

Popular Reddit NoSleep author J.G. Martin invites you into his skewed world: A government agent searches for a terrifying urban legend. A research expedition vanishes, leaving behind a journal with disturbing implications. A team of astronauts uncover madness on the dark side of the moon. Experience these nightmares and more in this collection of Martin’s most celebrated tales. Immerse yourself in a world that's never what it seems, a world that chills you with every minute and haunts you long after you leave.

From a simple robbery gone horribly wrong to a grisly murder in a secret love dungeon, this stellar collection of crime fiction short stories showcases some of today's finest voices of color. Edited by Wall Street Journal best-selling author Abby L. Vandiver, this thrilling anthology will keep you on the edge of your seat. Includes "Midnight Escapade" by Jennifer Chow, "Lucky Thirteen" by Tracy Clark, "Murderers' Feast" by H.C. Chan, "In the Matter of Mabel and Bobby Jefferson" by Christopher Chambers, and many more.

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More than any other institution in the country, Georgia State has overturned the assumption that poorer students are doomed to fail. Won't Lose This Dream describes how the architects of Georgia State's success harnessed the power of evolving data technologies, a "moneyball" strategy that helped them recognize and remove the obstacles that have held poor students back. Veteran journalist Andrew Gumbel uncovers the human stories behind these innovations, tracing real students as they realize lifelong dreams of graduating from college.

Brian is 22 years old and lives in California. He's finishing his MBA at Stanford. Brian has planned out his life with his girlfriend, Sarah. But suddenly, she leaves him. Now, he feels the world is over. Until his friend Jeff sends him an email. He lives in Spain and travels the world. Jeff suggests him travelling to other countries. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.

Segunda temporada del podcast de Mona León Siminiani. La experiencia más inmersiva, sorprendente y adictiva del panorama de true crime y ficción sonora en español. Casos reales que exploran lo más oscuro de la mente criminal se alternan con impecables ficciones sonoras. Excelentes interpretaciones, dirección y la mejor realización sonora para un viaje único no apta para cardíacos.