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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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Jenny Kane Summer at Sea Glass Cove

Escape to the wondrous Sea Glass Cove - where love surfaces amidst sunken treasures! Marine archaeologist Lauren Sunshine is always ready to explore the country’s underwater heritage, so when a shipwreck is found off the Dorset coast, she is thrilled to lead the excavation team. Philippa ‘Phil’ Silver has devoted her life to the Museum by the Sea. But funding is tight, and Phil hopes the wreck discovery could bring more visitors. However, the museum is too small to house its treasures. Thankfully,...

Engels | 10 uur 31 minuten (472 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Sophus Helle A Theory of Dog Ears

Why do people treat their books so differently? Some people like to keep their books in near-mint condition, handling them with metaphorical gloves on and making sure that there is not a single scratch to be found on their cover. Other people, like Sophus, want to dogear the corners, doodle in the margins, and crack the spine of every book they read. In this episode, Sophus traces the origins of this book-lover battle. Hosted and written by Sophus Helle Sound editing by Simone Nystrup-Larsen Edited...

Engels | 12 minuten (9,1 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Tove Jansson Sculptor's Daughter

Dive into Tove Jansson's spellbinding memoir and be transported to early 20th-century Helsinki where you'll experience the magic and fears of a childhood infused with the freedom and natural beauty of Finland. Hailed by Ali Smith for its evocative prose, Jansson's memoir unveils the enchantments of a world where winter ice is a playground of mysteries, balalaika parties radiate warmth, and Christmas takes on epic proportions when viewed from a child's eyes. A universal tale that speaks to the child...

Engels | 3 uur 57 minuten (173 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Jen Minkman Bittersweet

Antakya, 1980. Djinns and humans live together in the sprawling city once called Antioch. Seventeen-year-old Selma is struggling with feelings of emptiness and depression and secretly visits the djinns to buy one of their magic potions called Mirages. Mirages can show you your wildest dreams, but come at a price. When Selma visits the king of the djinns together with her friend Aisha, she is starting to suspect he knows more about her than he is letting on. Is there something she has lost? And is...

Engels | 59 minuten (86 MB) | Bookora, Zeist | 2024

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Anna Britton Shot in the Dark

Run. When the body of seventeen-year-old student Melanie Pirt is found, DS Gabe Martin is more than ready to take the lead on her first murder case. Determined to prove herself to the cold and mysterious DI Juliet Stern, Gabe can’t afford any distractions – especially not ones that wake her in the night, reminding her of a past she’d rather forget. Because while Gabe and Juliet have few leads, there are plenty of suspects. And every one of them is lying… The first in a new detective series featuring...

Engels | 12 uur 15 minuten (555 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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Anita Waller Blood Red

Murder is just around the corner... The Connection Investigation Agency is under new management, with partners Tessa, Luke, and Beth at the helm. As they reopen the office, a chilling discovery is made - a body hidden in the outhouse, bones lying undiscovered for twenty-five years. While Luke faces his first solo case, Tessa, a former DI, must prove herself, unravelling the mystery behind threatening notes sent to two women who later become murder victims. As the agency digs deeper into the past...

Engels | 7 uur 17 minuten (326 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Tove Jansson Notes from an Island

Set against the rugged backdrop of Klovharun, a barren skerry in the Gulf of Finland, ´Notes from an Island´ invites you into the intimate world of Tove Jansson and her partner, graphic artist Tuulikki Pietilä, known affectionately as "Tooti." Aided by Brunstroem, an unconventional fisherman, Jansson races against time and the elements to build a cabin that would serve as their sanctuary for thirty summers. A declaration of the beauty of solitude, ´Notes from an Island´ is a touching homage to...

Engels | 1 uur 26 minuten (63 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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Jo Allen Death on Coffin Lane

Finding out the truth can be a deadly business... When DCI Jude Satterthwaite is tasked with protecting the contentious Cody Wilder in Grasmere, it quickly turns into a daunting case when her assistant is found hanged in their shared cottage. Amidst a sea of tourists and free-spirited locals in his Lake District home, the trail of trouble following Cody pushes DCI Satterthwaite's investigation down the hidden paths of those he knows, and those he never knew even existed... A thrilling third mystery...

Engels | 8 uur 18 minuten (364 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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Helena Close Things I Know

How do you piece yourself back together when everything falls apart? 18-year-old Saoirse hates school. And so does her boyfriend. But when her boyfriend makes an irreversible decision just before final exams, Saoirse soon finds everyone blaming her - including herself. Shunned, secluded, and suffering, she struggles to find a way to reduce her anxiety. And when things go from bad to worse, Saoirse must learn to regain hope to find and foster herself again. A deeply moving and incredibly relevant...

Engels | 6 uur 45 minuten (300 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Kennedy Kerr The Cottage by the Loch

In the aftermath of her mother's death, Zelda Hicks finds solace in a work trip to Loch Cameron, Scotland – a place tethering her to her father's heritage. But when she stumbles upon an enchanting cottage and its captivating owner, Gretchen Ross, Zelda is drawn into a heartfelt mission to save the homestead. As fate would have it, she butts heads - and hearts - with the handsome local laird, Hal Cameron. Their growing bond gets entangled in a web of secrets, unveiled through a bundle of hidden letters...

Engels | 8 uur 55 minuten (397 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Jeffrey Archer The Awesome Adventures of Will and Randolph

Battle of the Blockheads

Dive into a world of magic, mystery, and square-shaped trees, and join brave boy Will, his talking teddy bear Randolph, and their quirky Upside-Down Bird friend! Transported by an ancient medallion to Whispering Woods - where blobs talk and trees are cube-like - our heroes find themselves caught in a sticky situation. How will they get home? Why is their bird friend upside-down? And can they stop the block-headed war between Big Whoosh's forest folk and Quagmire’s swampy Bloblins? Get ready for a...

Engels | 45 minuten (36 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Jeffrey Archer Little Kingdoms

The Ridiculous Race

Fasten your seat belts and get ready for the ride of a lifetime! In the Mantlepiece Kingdom, King Smidgen sets up an exciting toy car race to settle who's the fastest. There's Edison - the electric whizz, Rusty - the vintage champ, Cuthbert – clown-filled amusement vehicle, Dwayne The Monster - big and bold, and Boxy – well… he’s a bit square! Will speed rule on race day or will friendship save the day? Little Kingdoms Hidden within an old house in a misty valley is a multitude of little kingdoms,...

Engels | 12 minuten (9,4 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Jeffrey Archer The Awesome Adventures of Will and Randolph

The Last Dragon Hunter

Join brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird and get ready to leap into a world of magic and mystery! When a simple board game turns into a real-life adventure, the trio find themselves whisked away to Gravelburg town. Beware - there's more than meets the eye in this enchanting place. The dragon isn't what you'd expect, and the brave knight might not be so heroic after all! From encounters with friendly dragons who love books more than treasure-hoarding to knights...

Engels | 45 minuten (36 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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Louise Finch Iris Green, Unseen

When Iris Green catches her boyfriend in the arms of one of her closest friends it's not just emotional distress she feels, but an actual physical shift - she starts to disappear! As she grows more invisible each day, a hidden world reveals itself. People's true nature begins to surface in front of her eyes - including uncomfortable facts about those closest to her... and even herself. Can Iris navigate this fascinating yet terrifying new reality and will she reclaim her presence before vanishing...

Engels | 8 uur 26 minuten (372 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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