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  Academy Award Winning Sisters:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Olivia de Havilland was one of the last living actresses who worked during the Golden Era of Hollywood, but also one of the most decorated, winning dozens of awards over the course of a 50 year career. Among those, she most notably won the Academy Award for Best Actress for To Each His Own (1946) and The Heiress (1949), more than a decade after she got her start as an 18 year old in Hollywood. 
  Of course, de Havilland isn’t well remembered for any of those accolades or other movies but because she played Melanie Hamilton in Gone With the Wind (1939), perhaps the most famous movie in American history. Although she was a veteran actress at the time, de Havilland’s career hadn’t progressed much since she started, and rumor has it that she eventually got the role after her own sister, Joan Fontaine, was asked to audition for the part and recommended Olivia instead. 
  Although Fontaine and de Havilland would make history by becoming the only sisters to both win an Academy Award for Best Actress, that anecdote was just one of the various stories about the siblings that has shed light on their notoriously contentious and complicated relationship. As Fontaine once put it, “I married first, won the Oscar before Olivia did, and if I die first, she'll undoubtedly be livid because I beat her to it!" De Havilland herself once said, "Joan is very bright and sharp and can be cutting." 
  Meanwhile, Joan Fontaine won the Oscar for Best Actress for her role in Alfred Hitchcock’s Suspicion (1941). She also earned a nomination for her performance in The Constant Nymph (1943), and in a television career that spanned several decades, she earned an Emmy nomination for her work on Ryan’s Hope in 1980, nearly 40 years after winning the Academy Award for Suspicion. Fontaine even appeared on Broadway in a couple of productions that ran for several years. 

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  Tchaikovsky - Thunderstorm...

  Tschaikovsky, Tchaikovsky,...

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  Escape into the captivating world of Tchaikovsky's masterpieces like never before with our digital audiobook experience. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique', accompanied by the natural beauty and drama of thunderstorms, creating a unique and mesmerizing listening atmosphere. 
   
  Here's what awaits you: 
   
  Symphony No. 6 In B Minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - I. Adagio, Allegro Non Troppo: Feel the gentle embrace of Tchaikovsky's melodies intertwined with the distant rumble of thunder, setting the stage for a musical journey like no other. 
   
  Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - II. Allegro con gracia: Let the stormy interludes accentuate the passionate rhythms and graceful melodies of Tchaikovsky's symphony, elevating your listening experience to new heights. 
   
  Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - III. Allegro molto vivace: Get swept away by the vivacious energy of Tchaikovsky's composition, as thunderous echoes mirror the lively tempo, creating an electrifying ambiance. 
   
  Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, 'Pathetique' - IV. Finale Adagio lamentoso: Experience the poignant finale of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, accompanied by the melancholic whispers of rainfall, adding depth and emotion to every note. 
   
  But that's not all! Delve deeper into the life and legacy of Tchaikovsky with the enlightening biography, "Tschaikovsky And His Orchestral Music" by Louis Biancolli. Gain valuable insights into the man behind the music, his inspirations, struggles, and triumphs, enriching your appreciation for his timeless compositions.

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  Chaos to Command: Your Guide to...

  Jasper Whitford

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  Chaos to Command: Your Guide to Effective Leadership 
  Are you aiming to advance your career and deepen your understanding with proven leadership strategies? 
  Are you seeking a comprehensive resource that offers everything you need to become an effective leader? 
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  This audiobook is your ultimate companion for enhancing your leadership skills, applying practical strategies, and engaging in transformative exercises. It prepares you for success in your journey to effective leadership. 
  Updated for the latest leadership methodologies. 
  Key features of this enriched guide include: 
  - Profound insights into effective leadership strategies  
  - Detailed explanation of how to transform chaos into effective leadership  
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  Our guide stands out with its comprehensive coverage, vital for your leadership success. Concepts are not just skimmed, but explored in depth with precision. 
  Please be aware that this guide is an independent resource, not affiliated with any official leadership entity, provided for your personal benefit. 
  Crafted with a logical structure and straightforward language, our Effective Leadership Guide ensures seamless topic transitions. Say farewell to convoluted jargon and embrace clear, precise, and technically accurate content. 
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  A Man Called Possum - The...

  Max Jones

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  This is the story of a bush legend of the 20th Century. A man who shunned society and chose to live a life alone with nature, with the mighty Murray River as his lifeline for 54 years. Max Jones, a Detective Sergeant with the South Australian Police Force became interested in "The Possum" and to why he had "gone bush."  
  Was he a murderer on the run?  
  Had he committed serious crimes that lead to him avoiding all human contact for years? Max Jones instincts as a police officer lead him on a 28 year quest to get to the bottom of the mystery. The Possum roamed hundreds and a times thousands of kilometres along the Murray and often was not sighted for years at a time.  
  Max Jones during breaks in his police duties would set out in search of the Possum, often tracking him for many days only for the Possum's tracks to disappear into the Murray where the recluse would swim across the river or seek refuge on one other many small islands in the river system. But Max persisted and not only did he track down the Possum, he gained his confidence and heard the real reason why he had turned his back on society.  
  This is a remarkable story of survival against the odds and of two men who have established themselves in Australian outback folklore.

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  Summons to Berlin - Nazi Theft...

  Joanne Intrator

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  On his deathbed, Dr. Joanne Intrator's father poses two unsettling questions: 
   
   
   
  "Are you tough enough? Do they know who you are?" 
   
   
   
  Joanne soon realizes that these haunting questions relate to a center-city Berlin building at 16 Wallstrasse that the Nazis ripped away from her family in 1938. But a decade is to pass before she will fully come to grasp why her father threw down the gauntlet as he did. 
   
   
   
  Repeatedly, Joanne's restitution quest brings her into confrontation with yet another of her profound fears surrounding Germany and the Holocaust. Having to call on reserves of strength she's unsure she possesses, the author leans into her professional command of psychiatry, often overcoming flabbergasting obstacles perniciously dumped in her path. 
   
   
   
  The depth and lucidity of psychological insight threaded throughout Summons to Berlin makes it an attention-grabbing standout among books on like topics. As a listener, you'll come away delighted to know just who Dr. Joanne Intrator is. You'll also finish the book cheering for her, because in the end, she proves far more than tough enough to satisfy her father's unnerving final demands.

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  Better Than Balderdash - The...

  Owen Janssen

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  Did you know that you can heat up a cup of coffee by yelling at it? How about the fact that bananas are radioactive? Or that Google hires goats as gardeners? Or that competitive slapping is a sport in Russia? 
    
  Our world is chock-full of fascinating facts, unbelievable but true stories, and mind-blowing trivia. 
    
  This book is your one-stop guide to all the extraordinary, shocking and enthralling information you didn’t know you needed to learn. 
    
  Impress your friends and family with a vast knowledge of topics guaranteed to stimulate interesting conversations! 
    
  If you want to learn some of the world’s most intriguing stories to pass the time at work, fuel the fire on your next trivia games night, or are looking for top-notch entertainment for that family road trip, then you need this book.  
    
  Inside Better Than Balderdash, you’ll discover: 
    
  ●       Insane facts about world history  
  ●      Bizarre stories of inventors and inventions that sound 100% made up 
  ●       Unbelievable true stories of survival 
  ●       Unusually strange, fun facts about science and nature 
  ●       Hilarious truths about famous and infamous people in history 
    
  … along with many more crazy fun facts and terrific tales from every facet of this wacky world. 
    
  Suitable for adults, teens or kids … Better Than Balderdash is guaranteed to be the best book gift for anyone you can think of, including yourself! 
    
  Expand your wisdom and get a copy today - It really is Better Than Balderdash

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