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World History Kill Hitler
Six attempts were made by German officers to kill Hitler in autumn 1943 and summer 1944. Explosives in personal gifts, assassins armed with hand grenades and pistols, and even suicide bombers with pockets full of explosives hunted the Führer, who undoubtedly recognised the danger. The security arrangements around the leader of the Nazi regime were therefore enormous when, in July 1944, Officer Claus von Stauffenberg travelled to Hitler's Führerbunker in East Prussia to kill first Adolf Hitler and...
Engels | 4 uur 31 minuten (198 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Helen Scott Live, Laugh, Lesbian
Navigating lesbian life? From tackling Lesbian Bed Death and strap-ons to handling workplace microaggressions and discovering your second family, Helen Scott, your lipstick femme in chief, is here to lead the way to Gay Town. Dive into this part-memoir, part-guide, and embrace the the highs and lows of navigating lesbian life in the modern world. Candid, wise, bold and hilarious - it's time to reclaim the L in LGBTQ+. A lesbian self-help guide with chapters on coming out, enjoying a healthy sex...
Engels | 6 uur 27 minuten (282 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Jennifer Saint Hera
De Griekse godin Hera is de zuster en tevens echtgenote van de oppergod Zeus. Zij heeft evenveel recht om te regeren maar haar man houdt haar onder de duim. Dat frustreert haar maar zet ook aan tot actie.
Fictie
Engels | 388 pagina's | Wildfire, Londen | 2024
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Julie Leong The teller of small fortunes
Een rondtrekkende waarzegster helpt bij de zoektocht naar een verdwenen kind. Ze vindt zelf geborgenheid.
Fictie
Engels | 324 pagina's | Ace, New York | 2024
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Zindzi Mandela | Pelle Hvenegaard Dear Zoe Ukhona
a Journey through Infertility and Adoption
In English for the first time, with a foreword written by Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, this is a heartbreaking memoir of infertility, adoption, and fatherhood from one of Denmark’s most beloved tv personalities. One summer evening, on a blind date that is almost cancelled, Pelle Hvenegaard meets Caroline. He knows right away that this woman is the love of his life and the mother of his children. Their path to a family is not smooth. But after six years of infertility and the trials...
Engels | 11 uur 14 minuten (495 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Sophus Helle Forgetting to Forget
We all have something we would like to forget, or something we would like others to forget about us. But it can be surprisingly difficult to forget. You can try to make yourself hold on to a memory, but letting go of it can be much trickier. Forgetfulness comes, wanted or otherwise, but always at its own pace. This episode charts various people who have tried, and failed, to bring about forgetfulness, from the German philosopher Immanuel Kant to the American actress Barbra Streisand. Hosted and...
Engels | 15 minuten (11 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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RuPaul The house of hidden meanings
a memoir
Memoires van de Amerikaanse dragqueen, acteur, model, auteur, presentator, programmamaker en zanger.
Non-fictie
Engels | 239 pagina's | 4th Estate, London | 2024
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Albert A. Anderson Do Not Pass Go!
Can a monopoly coexist with democracy? Dive into an analysis of Google's recent antitrust case with Albert A. Anderson, exploring the roots of distributive justice from Plato and Aristotle to modern-day market dynamics. We unravel the implications for democracy when corporate power overshadows individual wealth and question the ethics of unbridled capitalism in the pursuit of the common good. Bringing Philosophy to Life In this series, philosopher and author, Albert A. Anderson, explores the modern...
Engels | 20 minuten (15 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Albert A. Anderson Two Kinds of Rhetoric
Is our political dialogue elevating or dividing us? Dive into the intricacies of "noble rhetoric" versus manipulative speech in the political arena with Albert A. Anderson. This episode unpacks the dual nature of rhetoric and its impact on democracy, exploring how the philosophical underpinnings of speech can lead us toward unity and fundamental principles, or further into division. Bringing Philosophy to Life In this series, philosopher and author, Albert A. Anderson, explores the modern world...
Engels | 19 minuten (14 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Albert A. Anderson Might and Right - Bringing Philosophy to Life #27
Is democracy at stake when politics becomes a battle of strength versus morality? In this episode, Albert A. Anderson delves into the recent political upheaval as President Biden steps down, and contrasts his decision with the power-driven rhetoric of the opposition. Examining philosophy's role in this critical moment, Anderson explore what truly constitutes strength and the importance of wisdom over power in democratic societies. Bringing Philosophy to Life In this series, philosopher and author,...
Engels | 21 minuten (15 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Natasha Illum Berg Tea on the Blue Sofa
A compelling and poetic deep dive into the intricacies of a love cut short, "Tea on the blue Sofa" dissects Natasha Illum Berg's reflections on her childhood in Sweden and her life in Africa. This autobiographical love letter is an ode to the beauty and brutality of life in which Natasha tries to come to terms with the violent loss of her great love. ©2024 Natasha Illum Berg (P)2024 Saga Egmont Natasha Illum Berg (b. 1971) is an author, hunter, and conservationist known for her debut novel...
Engels | 3 uur 12 minuten (145 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Sheridan le Fanu Carmilla
Laura lives an isolated life with her father, alone in a castle in the Austrian wilderness. When the mysterious Carmilla, a strange and beautiful lady, arrives in the night, no one suspects the supernatural occurrences that follow. But still more unsuspected is the tempestuous romance that blooms between the two young women, and Carmilla’s nightmarish secret. Written 26 years before Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, ‘Carmilla’ is the original vampire novel. Sheridan Le Fanu combines a chilling Gothic atmosphere...
Engels | 3 uur 10 minuten (142 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Tove Jansson Art in Nature
Immerse yourself in this riveting short story collection where art takes center stage - but not always for the better. Journey with an elderly caretaker who resolves a couple's spat over a painting, revealing the art market's complexities. Follow a draughtsman whose obsession with locomotives derails his love life, and a cartoonist who risks his sanity to fill in for a troubled colleague. Through tales that are witty yet unsettling, Jansson confronts obsession, ambition, and the pitfalls of artistic...
Engels | 3 uur 55 minuten (170 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Tove Jansson Letters from Klara
In this collection comprising of thirteen short stories, Jansson masterfully crafts unsettling narratives that delve into unexpected connections, awkward encounters, and solitary moments From reconnecting with childhood friends in "Party Games" to exploring the theme of ageing in "Trip to the Riviera", Jansson's short story collection "Letters from Klara" beautifully and intimately depicts the human condition in all its pain and joy. © 2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin Characters™ Published in the English...
Engels | 3 uur 33 minuten (155 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Albert A. Anderson Not Just Climate - Bringing Philosophy to Life #26
Ever pondered the philosophical implications of a total solar eclipse or the urgency of addressing climate change? In this episode of 'Bringing Philosophy to Life,' Albert A. Anderson delves into the existential connections between humanity, nature, and ethics. Through the lens of philosopher Vandana Shiva's insights and historical perspectives, Anderson navigates the complex interplay of philosophy, science, and activism in confronting the pressing environmental crisis. Bringing Philosophy to...
Engels | 16 minuten (12 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Tove Jansson The Summer Book
On a pristine island in the Gulf of Finland, six-year-old Sophia is awakening to life, while her wise yet cranky grandmother is contemplating its end. This unlikely duo becomes each other's perfect companions for a season of unforgettable adventures. From crafting boats out of bark to creating their own miniature Venice, they explore their island world with youthful curiosity and aged wisdom. Along the way, they tackle the universal questions that captivate young and old: What is life and death?...
Engels | 4 uur 2 minuten (177 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Gosia Nealon Daughter of the Resistance
In a city scarred by war, can love and loyalty survive? In war-torn Poland, 1944, Julia searches for her missing father - a high-ranking officer - and risks everything to join the resistance in Warsaw. But her mission takes a terrifying turn when she's corralled into the ghetto by Nazis. Just when it seems she'll share her best friend's tragic fate, Nikolaj, her childhood sweetheart, resurfaces in a German uniform. Claiming to be a spy for the resistance, he saves her - but can she trust the man...
Engels | 7 uur 57 minuten (357 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Emma Robinson My Stepmother's Secret
In the blink of an eye, life as Gabbie knows it crumbles. With her deceitful husband gone and her family shattered, she's left with no choice but to return to her childhood home – a house haunted by the woman who shattered their lives. Her stepmother. Her father's final wish was for his second wife to reside in their home indefinitely, a fact her stepmother clung to without a hint of leaving. Their relationship, strained and distant, must now weather an unexpected storm as she seeks her stepmother's...
Engels | 8 uur 22 minuten (378 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Tove Jansson Travelling Light
Venture beyond the familiar and discover the fragile line between tranquility and turmoil in 12 gripping and unnerving short stories, masterfully crafted by Tove Jansson. From a professor stranded in a picturesque Spanish village to a holiday in Finland disrupted by an intrusive child, each tale unravels the unsettling facets of journeys that veer off course. Brilliantly evoking the shifting scenes and restlessness of summer, "Travelling Light" is guaranteed to surprise. © 2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin...
Engels | 5 uur 36 minuten (244 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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Alexandre Dumas The Three Musketeers
Deep dive into Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling historical adventure tale of honour and chivalry, set during the backdrop of the French monarchy’s slow demise, ´The Three Musketeers´. Kickstarting the epic trilogy, ´The Three Musketeers´ follows D’Artagnan's desperate attempt to leave home and join the elite Musketeers of the Guard in Paris. When he befriends three other formidable musketeers his age, the group soon take it upon themselves to save the state and control the courts! But when rogue...
Engels | 26 uur 17 minuten (1158 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024
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