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Chi ha paura della libertà d’espressione? Paola Mastrocola e Luca Ricolfi cercano la risposta a una domanda che si è insinuata pericolosamente nelle nostre vite. La censura autoritaria di un tempo si è trasformata in un follemente corretto che piega la lingua alle mode del momento, tra parole innocenti messe sotto accusa e surreali neologismi "inclusivi", e in una cultura della cancellazione che rilegge il passato con lo sguardo di oggi.

When the raptors come out of sinkholes across the United States, Deandra Antigone Merriweather’s elder brother Johnny sees the chaos as opportunity. Overrun by prehistoric beasts of increasing size and savagery, the world has completely gone to hell, but he doesn’t suspect it will stay that way, and he wants to be a rich man by the time things get back to normal. Though less optimistic about the future, Deandra thinks it might be a good idea to have some money stashed away just in case, if only so she can one day get away from the abusive Johnny for good.

This audiobook is a fast-track, two-week course designed to teach children relevant Italian vocabulary through manageable, bite-sized lessons. We've carefully selected everyday scenarios and vocabulary that children are likely to encounter and need to use in Italian. This approach will help your children quickly gain confidence in the language and enable them to speak practical Italian straight away.

1913, un paquebot quitte l'Europe. À son bord, trois jeunes en quête d'une seconde chance. Rosetta, jeune femme indépendante et rebelle, fuit son village italien. À la mort de ses parents, harcelée et violentée par la pègre, ayant perdu son honneur, elle n'a eu d'autre choix que d'abandonner la ferme familiale. Rocco, fier et fougueux jeune homme, laisse derrière lui sa Sicile natale. Il cherche à échapper à la Mafia locale, à laquelle il a refusé de se soumettre.

London Lavender is not a story; it is a party. It is a party at which Mr Lucas invites his readers to meet all sorts of interesting and unusual seeming guests, and lets them tell their queer and quaint and funny ideas about life, and gives little sketches of their history.

Berlin, 1931: Ally Keller, a talented young poet, is alone and scared when she gives birth to a mixed-race daughter she names Lilith. As the Nazis rise to power, Ally knows she must keep her baby in the shadows to protect her against Hitler’s deadly ideology of Aryan purity. But as she grows, it becomes more and more difficult to keep Lilith hidden so Ally sets in motion a dangerous and desperate plan to send her daughter across the ocean to safety.

Wes Miller grew up in the shadow of the Atlantic Coast Conference, college basketball's most powerful league. But as a high school senior, none of those elite programs offered him a scholarship - they thought he was too small and too slow. After a year at a mid-major program, he chose to attend North Carolina without a basketball scholarship. Over the next four years, Miller's hard work resulted in a major role on the Carolina team. He earned a starting spot as a junior, displacing more highly touted players. He began his senior year with a mission - to chronicle all aspects of his final season in Chapel Hill.

"Una tantum" e ticket, investimenti e agevolazioni fiscali: con l'ineluttabilità del succedersi delle stagioni, la finanziaria diviene ogni autunno il tema centrale della politica italiana, l'appuntamento capace di incidere in modo significativo sulla nostra vita quotidiana. Introdotta nella nostra legislazione nel 1978, la "manovra" è stata uno strumento politico determinante sia negli anni '80, quando rappresentò il mezzo perverso per alimentare la spesa pubblica, sia successivamente, quando divenne il tramite virtuoso del risanamento.

Ever wondered how you can control your anger? Now, you can delve deeper into the underlying causes of your frustration issues and work toward a solution. This audiobook is a powerful tool that will help you live a happier, safer, and more anger-free life.

"Dacché la Terra ebbe degli uomini, il cielo ebbe degli ammiratori" - Giacomo Leopardi. Dopo il grande successo di "VS - Verso lo Spazio" e "IgNobel - l'utilità dell'inutilità scientifica" , i divulgatori Luca Perri e Adrian Fartade tornano su Audible per raccontare la storia dell'astronomia e dell'astrofisica. Un viaggio di 32 mila anni compiuto sì attraverso le scoperte, ma soprattutto tramite le vite e le vicende delle persone che hanno fatto progredire la conoscenza inseguendo la propria curiosità. Cosa ha spinto queste persone? Cosa le ha ispirate?

We have all heard stories of demigods and their epic battles or ultimate demise. But which parts are true and what is fabricated? If you want to discover the superhumans from Greek, Norse, Celtic, African, Egyptian, Japanese, and Hindu mythology, then this is the book you need.

Oh hey. It's Lucas O'Keefe (comedy writer). And Britni Raine (definitely-not-an-actress). What is Power Dynamic? We're not sure either (it means lots of things), but it sounded good out loud. Join us for totally unique conversations about court-mandated therapy, drug and alcohol abuse, erotic fanfiction, the 'cool-girl dilemma', sex kinks, and of course, the holocaust.

What if you could go on a morning stroll in your backyard garden, only to discover your purpose for being alive? In Pursuit of Fruit places you, the listener, in the lead role. As the main character, you will build your garden, discover the goal of Christian life, and find out how to achieve what you are still here for. Not only will you be entertained by the witty, humorous, and charming characters, but you'll learn invaluable concepts as you dig deep into God's word and have a crystal-clear understanding of your purpose and how to achieve it.

Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren’t magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn’t understand why it’s all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is in prison and middle school is stressful, but he’s seeing a therapist, he’s got good friends, and he’s doing really well on the basketball team. He should be fine, so why does he feel too tired to get out of bed some days? And why does he turn into “Cursed Monster Brian” and snap whenever someone asks him what’s wrong?

Cosa passa nella testa di un Trader?Come ragiona?Che cosa ha capito dopo avere passato tanti anni sui mercati?E che indicazioni può dare a chi sta iniziando ora?Trader Talk è un nuovo format che abbiamo inaugurato il 13 Settembre 2023.Si tratta di interviste Live, alle ore 13:00 (...in pausa pranzo), dedicate ad approfondire un tema diverso ogni volta: spaziando dal Trading Sistematico, alle Opzioni, al Quant Investing, ai Trading System, al Forex, alle Commodities...fornendo oggni volta nuovi spunti di riflessione

The Why We Ride Podcast is designed to drive stoke and exposure to the action sports industry. Each week, we engage in snowmobile related topics with a focus on bringing our personal experiences into snowmobile discussions. The podcast will include interviews into the minds of industry leaders, enthusiasts, action sports companies and action sports athletes so they can share "why they ride". So grab your headphones, connect your Bluetooth, or crank up your computer speakers and tune into each episode. Thank you for listening!

Beggars Banquet is a podcast that explores the intersection of food and music. We interview bands and artists to discuss their relationship with food, on and off the road.

Caterpillar Cat is a delightful and entertaining story about a stray cat and a little girl called Rose. Rose first sees Caterpillar Cat walking along the snowy rooftops outside her bedroom window. Caterpillar Cat is cold and lonely. What will Rose and her mum do to help, and how did Caterpillar Cat get her name?

Lucio Dalla è uno dei più grandi musicisti italiani di sempre. Riservatissimo nella sua vita privata, ha invece sempre dato tutto di sé nei concerti, nei dischi e nelle apparizioni pubbliche. Finalmente un audiolibro racconta la sua vita e le sue opere, grazie anche alle testimonianze di chi lo ha conosciuto. Una vita intensa e sempre vissuta controcorrente che lo ha portato a diventare un classico della nostra cultura nazionale.

Lina Henry is a wife and mother who likens herself to a pretty paper doll. She lives in a beautiful home in the Atlanta suburbs. Her husband, David, is a well-to-do investment banker. She’s raised two wonderful teenagers. To the outside world, the Henry family is perfect. What no one knows is that Lina’s paper doll life is being torn apart in a controlling and abusive marriage. Then Lina develops an unexpected friendship with another man, and reconnects with her former best friend. But as David senses his loss of control, he becomes more dangerous.