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Did you know that most of our dinosaur fossils were discovered because two grown men absolutely hated each other? It’s true! Rivals! Frenemies Who Changed the World is a riotous audio exclusive, like if Monty Python taught your history class. Each volume of four 30-minute histories will dig into the petty name-calling and grumbling grudges that led to many of the world’s greatest advancements, all delivered with a cheeky sense of humor. Choose sides: Cope or Marsh, the jerks who discovered so many dinosaurs; Hamilton or Burr, whose rivalry fueled American politics; and many more....

Suddenly, Corrie's ordered life was lost in the insanity of war. With bravery and compassion, her family and countless other Dutch citizens risked everything to extend God's hand to those innocents marked for certain execution in a world gone mad. Corrie ten Boom's life of determination, faith, and forgiveness in the face of unimaginable brutality and hardship is a stunning testimony to the sustaining power of God.

New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi...

What would you do if your faith could cost you your life? The fascinating story of one of Christianity’s most courageous heroes, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, is now unabridged and adapted for students. This compelling account of Bonhoeffer’s remarkable testimony—combined with historical...

Hudson survived his perilous maiden voyage to his beloved China. With his heart set in determined obedience to God, and trusting the provision of the One who had called, Hudson overcame persecution and almost overwhelming personal losses to bring to bring God's truth to the "ripe harvest fields" of China. Today, Hudson Taylor's story continues to challenge and inspire believers young and old to carry the anchoring gospel message, regardless of personal trial or hardships, to those who are adrift and without hope.

A condensed biography of the little Corsican who became Emperor of France. This audiobook gives a sweeping account of the life of Napoleon, from his humble beginnings, through his brilliant victories in battle after battle, to his disastrous Russian campaign, and his re-burial in Paris.

"Guten Abend, meine lieben Freunde", mit diesen Worten begrüßte der Fernsehliebling der ersten Stunde, Dr. Bernhard Grzimek in der Sendung "Ein Platz für Tiere" über viele Jahre hinweg ein Millionenpublikum. Doch der Frankfurter Zoodirektor Bernhard Grzimek war mehr als ein "Fernseh- und Tieronkel". Er war Abenteurer und Visionär zugleich, der seiner Zeit weit voraus war. Seine Sendung "Ein Platz für Tiere" erzielte die höchsten Einschaltquoten.

This young readers edition of the worldwide bestseller Three Cups of Tea has been specially adapted for younger readers and updated by Greg Mortenson to bring his remarkable story of humanitarianism up to date for the present...

Lothringen. Mit 13 Jahren begann sie Stimmen zu hören, die ihr sagten, sie solle im Namen Gottes Frankreich von den Engländern befreien. Hoch zu Pferd, an der Spitze des Heeres errang sie einige glorreiche Siege. Der bekannteste Sieg war der 08. Mai 1429, als sie die französische Stadt Orléans befreite. Das Volk nannte sie daraufhin voller Bewunderung und Dankbarkeit Johanna von Orléans. Etwa ein Jahr später geriet sie in Gefangenschaft. Johanna wurde wegen Hexerei und Ketzerei angeklagt und am 30. Mai 1431 auf dem Scheiterhaufen verbrannt.

Abenteurer unserer Zeit - die Kultserie aus dem bekannten Märchenland-Katalog. Diese Folge präsentiert euch die Abenteuer des Norwegers Roald Amundsen, der nach langen Irrfahrten als erster Mensch den Südpol unserer Erde betrat.

George Muller stared at the beggar girl. She was no older than five and was piggybacking her little brother. Her mother had died in the cholera epidemic sweeping England. Her father had never returned from the mines. Standing in the muddy street, this little girl gave a face to Bristol's countless orphans. With scarcely enough food or money for his own family, George Muller opened his heart and home. Sustained by God's provision, the Muller house "Breakfast Club" of thirty orphans grew to five large houses that ultimately over ten thousand children would call home.

Keith's grandfather, Theodore Augustus Dupree lived near Seven Sisters Road, in a house filled with instruments and cakes. A nostalgic look back at happy childhood days as the Rolling Stone star remembers his grandfather - a former big band player who encouraged his grandson to take up the...

Um dia Dona Benta recebe pelo correio o clássico "Child’s history of the world", de V. M. Hillyer. Depois de folhear o livro, decide contar aos netos a história do mundo, que, segundo ela, daria um verdadeiro romance. Com a turma toda reunida, começa a narrar os fatos de um jeito fácil de entender e encantador, que fazia todo mundo querer mais. É assim que Monteiro Lobato apresenta aos pequenos "A História do mundo para crianças".

Listeners can discover all the foul facts about the Terrible Tudors on this audiobook, including why Henry VIII thought he'd married a horse, which shocking swear words they simply loved to say and how an awful Tudor axeman kept botching the job. These bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans.

Frida Kahlo es la pintora más destacada de la historia del arte mexicano y uno de los grandes iconos artísticos del siglo XX. Gracias a sus cuadros, personales y femeninos, y a su asombrosa personalidad, independiente y rebelde, Frida logró superar la enfermedad y el accidente que marcarían su vida. Un ejemplo de tesón, lucha y valentía que hoy sigue inspirando a millones de mujeres. La exitosa colección de biografías ilustradas de grandes figuras de la historia con las que niñas y niños puedan aprender e identificarse.

Gabrielle Bonheur, más conocida como Coco Chanel, fue la gran dama de la moda francesa. Como modista liberó a la mujer de los corsés, acortó las faldas y dio un toque masculino a muchas prendas. Su estilo sencillo, cómodo y elegante revolucionó la imagen femenina, convirtiéndose en todo un símbolo de libertad para la mujer moderna: una mujer capaz de conseguir todo lo que se proponga.

Ferdinard Graf von Zeppelin wurde am 08. Juli 1838 in Konstanz geboren und starb am 08. März 1917 in Berlin. Der Ingenieur stand bis zu seinem 52. Lebensjahr in militärischen Diensten. Dann wurde er als Generalleutnant der Kavallerie in den Ruhestand versetzt und widmete sich dem Bau von Luftschiffen. Zu seiner Zeit kannte man nur unstarre Ballons, die sich schlecht lenken ließen. Dem Grafen Zeppelin gelang es als Erstem, ein starres Luftschiff zu bauen, das sich mit Hilfe von Motorenkraft lenken ließ und dem Piloten die Möglichkeit gab, sein Flugziel nach eigenen Wünschen und Plänen zu bestimmen.

Die Reihe "Abenteurer unserer Zeit" stellt euch bekannte historische Personen vor: Diese Folge erzählt euch von Billy The Kid, dem berühmt-berüchtigten Revolverhelden aus dem Wilden Westen.

An epic middle-grade memoir about sisterhood and coming-of-age in the three years leading up to the Bosnian Genocide. Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls...

Lionel Messi is a superstar soccer player. But what happens when he’s not scoring goals on the pitch? High-interest details of his fascinating life will enthrall listeners.