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Dem Bankberater gezeigt, wie das Geschäft geht... Legen Sie Ihr Geld noch bei der Bank an? Dann wissen Sie auch, dass die Zinsen nicht mal für ein schickes Essen mit der Familie reichen. Diese Erfahrung machte auch Christian Thiel. Und wendete sich daraufhin der Börse zu. Psychologischer Berater, der er ist, weiß er mit dem "Angstgegner Aktie" umzugehen: Kurzweilig erzählt er in "Schatz ich habe den Index geschlagen!", weshalb Anleger so oft aufs falsche Pferd setzen und wie sie fatale Denkfehler vermeiden können.

One of the pleasures of a dystopic future is the erotists, professionals who paint their clients' bared skin with neurochemicals that induce all forms of sensation - even pain. Erotists offer landscapes of ecstasy, sexual extremes, joy, and delight. Few citizens can afford the skills of the talented Domino. Fewer still know her identity is but a mask.

In 1902, a radical vegetarian and nudist from Nuremberg named August Engelhardt set sail for what was then called the Bismarck Archipelago. His destination: the island Kabakon. His goal: to found a colony based on worship of the sun and coconuts. His malnourished body was found on the beach on Kabakon in 1919; he was 43 years old. Christian Kracht's Imperium uses the outlandish details of Engelhardt's life to craft a fable about the allure of extremism and its fundamental foolishness.

Dieses Hörbuch lässt Sie auf den Denkwegen Schopenhauers wandern. Entdecken Sie sein Weltbild, seine Welt des "Willens" und der "Vorstellung".

Viele Menschen leiden still unter dem Verhalten ihrer Chefs. Nur die wenigsten Mitarbeiter äußern ihren Frust deutlich gegenüber ihrem Vorgesetzten. Stattdessen wird lieber am Kopierer gelästert, hinter verschlossenen Bürotüren geweint oder einfach irgendwann gekündigt. Und der Chef - der wundert sich, denkt er doch, er habe alles richtig gemacht und sich nichts vorzuwerfen. Was wäre, wenn ihm nun jemand mal die Wahrheit sagen würde? Genau das passiert dem Manager in Christian Zipfels Hörbuch. Während einer Betriebsversammlung bekommt er zufällig mit, wie sich drei Mitarbeiter aus anderen Abteilungen über das Verhalten ihrer Vorgesetzten aufregen. Er gerät ins Grübeln...

With the return of 8-3-9-6, Kevin has to defeat the AI's master to free himself from their collective grasp. But to succeed, he first has to go against Myrianna, the tech sorceress who trained him. To make things worse, Kevin must achieve this task on his own since his friends have been imprisoned on Arcadia Prime. Meanwhile, the new Kregan Emperor, Xonax, is on his way to Earth with an entire armada determined to obliterate the human race. The clock is ticking, and the stakes are high. Everyone Kevin loves, as well as his entire planet, is in jeopardy. And there's no margin for error.

Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast. When Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds.

Se de médico e louco todo mundo tem um pouco, de psicanalista e palhaço todo mundo tem um pedaço. Christian Dunker e Cláudio Thebas abordam neste audiolivro, com bom humor e profundidade, um tema comum para ambos os ofícios: como escutar os outros? Como escutar a si mesmo? E como a escuta pode transformar pessoas?

You've been lied to. Not only do you not have to give up carbs, fats, sugars, dairy, gluten, processed foods, or anything good, but you can eat these whenever you'd like and still lose weight. If It Fits Your Macros is a macro diet strategy that has transformed millions of physiques from overweight to lean and shredded. Whether you are looking to get skinnier or get as lean as possible, IIFYM allows you to lose weight, specifically from fat, without giving up your favorite foods!

Wolves eat up little kids (and goats), princesses get poisoned, frogs are thrown against walls: Fairy tales can be pretty brutal at times! Numerous listeners have expressed a desire for child-friendly fairy tales - without violence. So here they are: Ten popular fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, retold without violence - but a bit of humor - by Jürgen Fritsche.

Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales is an enchanting collection, retold by writer and critic Naomi Lewis, and contains twelve of Hans Christian Andersen's magnificent stories, including Thumbelina, a little girl no more than a thumb-joint high, The Emperor's New Clothes, the tale of a man who cares only for his appearance and The Little Mermaid, who longs to one day marry a human prince.

The Wishmaster movie introduced horror fans to a new and enduring villain - the Djinn, a demonic genie who would offer wishes but would only grant nightmares. Despite establishing itself as a classic - and unlike many of its contemporaries - Wishmaster never received a novelization - until now! Based on the original screenplay by Peter Atkins, this novelization was written by Christian Francis (Author and narrator of Everyday Monsters and Incubus The Descent).

Segundo o autor, o audiolivro é "uma investigação sobre as formas de amor, sobre suas interveniências políticas, sobre a possibilidade de ficar junto e separado". Esse é o pano de fundo para um cuidadoso trabalho de reflexão psicanalítica sobre a experiência de sofrimento própria da vida contemporânea.

Christian Lamb is one of the last surviving Wren officers to have served throughout the Second World War, from Blitz ravaged London, to the important radar and operations rooms and undertaking a vital role in D Day. Escaping both the Spanish Flu pandemic when she was born and the pandemic we are emerging from today, she has reached the impressive age of 101. Now she leads us through the story of her extraordinary life and the wartime experiences of her fellow Wrens.

"I'll see you in twenty-five years." Laura Palmer. "Also, ich musste wieder auf ein paar Tage nach Zürich. Es war ganz schrecklich. Aus Nervosität darüber hatte ich mich das gesamte verlängerte Wochenende über so unwohl gefühlt, dass ich unter starker Verstopfung litt. Dazu muss ich sagen, dass ich vor einem Vierteljahrhundert eine Geschichte geschrieben hatte, die ich aus irgendeinem Grund, der mir nun nicht mehr einfällt, 'Faserland' genannt hatte. Es endet in Zürich, sozusagen auf dem Zürichsee, relativ traumatisch."

All projects, large and small, are subject to various risks. But the failure to manage inherent risk with diligence and know-how can lead to devastating consequences for an organization. In this comprehensive hands-on guide, a renowned expert in the field provides everything organizations need to conduct project risk management the right way.

Men leave it far too late to seek help, especially for mental health issues. I understand this, I am a man. This book helps you take the bull by the horns and take charge of your wellness well before you need to see a psychiatrist like me. It will help you if you already have been diagnosed.

We live in a fractured world: pandemics, economic upheavals, mental illness, screen addiction, loneliness, alienation, separation. We look for love, get confused, get hurt, and lose love. More than ever, we need better relationships with family, friends, love-partners, and even strangers. Do we even understand love? Or the different love types? Science and ancient ideas can help us know love more, show love more, and secure it in our lives.

In retelling the story of the radical Alexander Hamilton, Parenti rewrites the history of early America and global economic history writ large. For much of the 20th century, Hamilton - sometimes seen as the bad boy of the founding fathers or portrayed as the patron saint of bankers - was out of fashion. In contrast his rival Thomas Jefferson, the patrician democrat and slave owner who feared government overreach, was claimed by all. But more recently, Hamilton has become a subject of serious interest again.

Joanna Lumley reads "The Snow Queen". One day, a diabolical troll builds a mirror that shows everything that is beautiful as ugly and all that is good as evil. Delighted, the trolls decided to carry this mirror to heaven and mock the angels, but on their way the mirror breaks and shatters into hundreds of pieces that spread across the world. Some bigger pieces are turned into windows and others are made into spectacles, but some of tiniest bits get stuck into people’s eyes or in their heart, changing their life for ever.