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Bloomsbury presents The Sound of Things Falling by Jan Gabriel Vásquez, read by Adriana Cumming-Teicher Winner of the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award Winner of the Alfaguara Prize Winner of the Gregor von Rezzori Prize 'A powerful, humane novel about a man trying to make sense of a...

Blending history and cutting-edge economic analysis, and writing in lively and jargon-free prose, Saez and Zucman dissect the deliberate choices (and sins of indecision) that have brought us to today: the gradual exemption of capital owners; the surge of a new tax avoidance industry; and the spiral of tax competition among nations. With clarity and concision, they explain how America turned away from the most progressive tax system in history to embrace policies that only serve to compound the wealth of a few. 

Sci-fi writer Elizabeth Bear joins Gabriel Fleming in the Audible Studios to talk about her work.

Ezekiel Boone joins Gabriel Fleming in the Audible Studios to talk about his terrifying debut novel, The Hatching.

Jane Corry joins Gabriel Fleming to talk about her latest novel, My Husband's Wife.

Ben Collins, the championship winning racing driver, Hollywood stuntman, best-selling author and the legend that is The Stig from Top Gear visits the Audible Studios to chat about his new book How To Drive.

Returning to his days as a reporter for El Espectador, Gabriel García Márquez chronicles, with consummate skill, the period in late 1990 when Colombian security forces mounted a nationwide manhunt for Pablo Escobar, the ruthless and elusive head of the Medellin cartel. Ten men and women were abducted by Escobar’s henchmen and used as bargaining chips against extradition to the United States. From the testimonies and diaries of the survivors, García Márquez reconstructs their bizarre ordeal with cinematic intensity, breathtaking language, and rigor.

“I don’t want to be remembered for One Hundred Years of Solitude or for the Nobel Prize, but rather for my journalism,” Gabriel García Márquez said in the final years of his life. And while some of his journalistic writings have been made available over the years, this is the first volume to gather a representative selection from across the first four decades of his career - years during which he worked as a full-time, often muckraking, and controversial journalist, even as he penned the fiction that would bring him the Nobel Prize in 1982.

To say love is what makes a marriage work is like saying it takes oxygen to climb a mountain. Yes, oxygen is necessary. But not sufficient. For more than a decade, readers of the best-selling Go-Giver series have been clamoring for a book on how to apply the philosophy at the heart of The Go-Giver to their personal relationships. From the original story’s coauthor and his wife, a clinically trained therapist, this long-awaited sequel shows listeners how to unlock a deeply satisfying, abundant relationship based on simple, everyday acts of generosity.

Brought to you by Penguin. Is this how democracy dies? The Coming Storm is Gabriel Gatehouse’s brilliant exploration of how conspiracy theories are tearing America apart. It’s a story that takes you down a rabbit hole - one that both the US as a nation and he as a journalist fell through -...

Bloomsbury presents The Politics of Aesthetics by Jacques Ranciere, read by Charles Armstrong. The Politics of Aesthetics rethinks the relationship between art and politics, reclaiming "aesthetics" from the narrow confines it is often reduced to. Jacques Rancière reveals its intrinsic link to...

Soll die Brandmauer zur AfD halten? Oder ist diese Strategie längst Teil des Problems geworden? Kaum eine politische Frage wird in Deutschland derzeit heftiger diskutiert als der Umgang mit der AfD. Während die einen jede Zusammenarbeit kategorisch ausschließen, fordern andere eine neue Form...

Brought to you by Penguin. A heartstopping story of friendship, thrill-seeking and defying expectations: the explosive second novel from the bestselling author of My Absolute Darling Dan and Tamma are two Californian teenagers growing up dirt poor in the shadows of the Joshua Tree National Park...

Mit 14 Jahren erhält Leon die Diagnose Lymphdrüsenkrebs. Ein Moment, der sein Leben schlagartig verändert. Doch er gibt nicht auf. In diesem Hörbuch erzählt er seine persönliche Geschichte: Er nimmt uns mit in eine Welt aus Hoffnung und Verzweiflung, Rückschlägen und innerer Stärke. Es ist der Beweis, dass es selbst in den dunkelsten Momenten einen Weg gibt, der zurück ins Leben führt, zurück zu sich selbst.

After the Earth is destroyed, the devastated world's last survivors begin civilization anew. In a world forever changed by the horrors of humanity's wars . . . A world that has now become a place where magic is real . . . A world where monsters and worse have come to life . . . A world where magic and science blend with pop culture . . . Come along and join Hiro and his friends on their journey through their first year at Warrior Academy! Come along for adventure, romance, and revenge!

No one, from economists to bankers to politicians, has been able to quantify exactly how much of the world's assets are currently hidden - until now. Gabriel Zucman is the first economist to offer reliable insight into the actual extent of the world's money held in tax havens. And it's staggering. In The Hidden Wealth of Nations, Zucman offers an inventive and sophisticated approach to quantifying how big the problem is, how tax havens work and are organized, and how we can begin to approach a solution.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

Ryan and Sophie are a golden couple in Melbourne, the charming, salt-of-the-earth country boy and the charismatic, gorgeous social butterfly. When Ryan’s father dies, leaving them the family farm, it seems like a chance for Ryan to get back to his roots and for Sophie to embrace the bucolic country life she always dreamed of. But reality proves very different, and years spent struggling against an implacable drought have pushed their marriage – and finances – to the absolute limit.

Step into the heart of Central Europe and uncover the untold stories of Arad, Western Romania — a city brimming with history, culture, and charm. Our “Arad – A City Through Time” podcast series invites you to explore the fascinating evolution of this remarkable city.Through captivating episodes, we reveal the city's historical milestones, incredible success stories, and legendary figures who shaped Arad during its golden era. From its architectural gems to the bold individuals who left their mark, you’ll be taken on a journey that brings the past to life in the most engaging way.A ...

A stolen child. A terrible wartime secret. Norway, 1940. Seduced by Nazi propaganda, Liv offers herself to the German High Command as war reaches rural Norway. She has something very special that they want in Berlin - but the personal cost will be terrible. Can she survive what she did as a...