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This explosive new audiobook challenges many of the long-held assumptions about blacks, about Jews, about Germans and Nazis, about slavery, and about education. Plainly written, powerfully reasoned, and backed with a startling array of documented facts, Black Rednecks and White Liberals takes on the trendy intellectuals of our times as well as historic interpreters of American life.

Dive into the enchanting tale of Royal Highness, where Prince Klaus Heinrich, a scion of a waning German duchy, finds his life forever altered by the arrival of an alluring American heiress as his neighbor. Set against the backdrop of Europe on the brink of World War I, this novel masterfully captures the essence of a decaying society on the cusp of renewal through modern influences. It’s a contemporary fairy tale that weaves romance, intrigue, and the clash of tradition and progress. (Summary by Margaret Espaillat)

Dive into Thomas Mann’s monumental novel that captures the essence of a crumbling, corrupted European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a lavish sanatorium nestled in the Swiss Alps, we encounter a rich tapestry of characters from the bourgeois elite, each battling ailments and seeking a cure while indulging in the fleeting pleasures of life. Amidst the specter of illness, pain, and mortality, Mann weaves a narrative that is part surreal comedy, part haunting tragedy, and part profound philosophical exploration. This novel stands as one of the pivotal ...

In this essay originally aired in the 1950s, novelist and essayist Thomas Mann expresses appreciation that time gives humanity a sense of life’s value in "Life Grows in the Soil of Time", his contribution to NPR’s This I Believe series. This I Believe is a National Public Radio program that...

Dive into a charming narrative that captures the simplicity and wisdom reminiscent of Francis d’Assisi, infused with a modern touch of humor and sophistication. This delightful work offers a refreshing escape from the burdens of daily life. It stands out as one of the most insightful explorations of canine psychology ever penned—tender yet unsentimental, realistic, and rich in masterful observation. Ultimately, it is a piece of exquisite literary artistry that will resonate with all who cherish the companionship of dogs.

Thomas Mann’s monumental novel offers a captivating exploration of a decaying European society on the brink of the First World War. Set against the backdrop of a luxurious sanatorium nestled high in the Swiss Alps, we delve into the lives of a diverse cast of characters from the bourgeois elite, each grappling with ailments, particularly consumption, while simultaneously indulging in the pleasures and distractions of life. This rich narrative interweaves elements of surreal comedy, stark tragedy, and profound allegory, establishing Manns work as a cornerstone of twentieth-century literature....

How can democracy be renewed and defended today? A collaboration of the Thomas Mann House, the Goethe Institute, Wunderbar Together, and the Los Angeles Review of Books.

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Männergespräche rund um Familie, Freunde, Spaß und Sorgen. Manchmal ernst und immer ehrlich. Mal lacht der IT-Profi, mal weint der Coach. Klärt mit uns die großen und kleinen Fragen des Lebens - sei es die Suche nach der besten Fernsehserie aller Zeiten oder der Frage, ob man die eigene Familie eigentlich mögen muss. Verbringt ein wenig Zeit mit uns, während wir lachen, streiten oder uns verblüffend gerne mögen. Oder schlagt uns ein Thema vor. Wir diskutieren das für euch... #instagram: biseinerheult. Cover-Foto: #instagram: carlblechen Cover-Artwork: #instagram: thomas_tibcken