Títulos em Literatura e Ficção

This collection features seminal commencement speeches to inspire graduates everywhere. After four (or five, or six…) years of midterms, lectures, finals, and research papers, it is finally time for students to apply their education to a career and progress to the next chapter of life. However, in a flailing economy, the mission to create a successful career has turned into a more daunting task. This compilation of commencement speeches, a perfect gift for students and parents alike, will generate an optimistic outlook and fuel excitement for the future.

Was haben Bauarbeiter und Werbeagenten, Architekten und IT-ler, Politiker und Prostituierte, Konzernchefs und Security-Sheriffs gemeinsam? Genau. Sie sind Teil von Severin Groebners neuem Kabarett-Programm. Der Träger des Österreichischen Kabarettpreises 2013 wirft sich in seinem neuen Solo kopfüber in die Gesellschaft und fragt sich: Was soll das? Wer war das? Und was fällt dem eigentlich ein? Überhaupt: Wer sind eigentlich "die da oben"?

"Eifelhandwerker" Das neue Heimat-Audiobuch des XXL-Satirikers und Comedy-Pfundskerls Kai Kramosta. Wenn Jesus Christus Handwerker war, was hat er dem lieben Gott für die Anfahrt zum Himmel berechnet? Wären Adam und Eva Eifelaner gewesen, hätten sie anstatt dem Apfel die Schlange gefressen? Bedeutet schlüsselfertiges Bauen in der Eifel, dass man bei der Schlüsselübergabe vollkommen fertig ist? Handeln Dorfhandwerker oft im Eifler des Gefechts?

Deutschlands Vollblond-Entertainer bringt die publikumserprobten Höhepunkte aus 25 Jahren Comedy-Karriere auf die Bühne. Guido Cantz treibt seinem Publikum die Lachtränen in die Augen. Ob mit kuriosen Weltentstehungsgeschichten aus dem Baumarkt, plakativen Horrorstorys aus dem Leben frisch gebackener Eltern oder der furiosen Vermählung von Humor und Klugscheißerei: Jede Pointe sitzt.

Der vielfach ausgezeichnete Kabarettist Urban Priol macht "politisches Kabarett zum Tränen-Lachen" (Straubinger Tagblatt) und begeistert mit seinen rasanten, scharfzüngigen und witzigen Abrechnungen mit der deutschen Politik und Gesellschaft seit Jahren ein großes Publikum. Diese Sammlung enthält die Live-Mitschnitte zu seinen drei Soloprogrammen "Tür zu!", "Wie im Film" und "Jetzt".

Ein vergnüglicher Live-Mitschritt einer Lesung aus dem zweiten Esche-Buch. "Zuallererst ist Eberhard Esche ein grandioser Darsteller. Einer, dem die wohlkalkulierte Sprechpause zum dramatischen - oder urkomischen - Höhepunkt gelingt, der sein Publikum mit spitzbübischem Charme und einer ganz unverhohlenen und daher sehr liebenswerten Eitelkeit mit dem kleinen Finger dirigiert und ihm dabei Häppchen zuwirft, Petitessen, leckere Kleinigkeiten in halben Sätzen, denen nach abgewogener Kunstpause ein weiteres Sätzchen folgt." (Potsdamer Neueste Nachrichten)

The award winning series of classic and contemporary fiction returns with a collection of darkly funny short stories by the likes of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Aimee Bender, A.M. Homes, Nathan Englander, Kim, Addonizio, and George Saunders. Readers include Anjelica Huston, Neil Gaiman, Michael Imperioli, Harris Yulin, Christina Pickles, Jefferson Mays, and Christine Ebersole.

We Rise: Speeches by Inspirational Black Women is a rare compilation of memorable speeches delivered by celebrated African-American women from both the past and present. Spanning decades and elucidating the fight for equality, it not only captures important pieces of Black history, but reveals the struggle from a female perspective. The live recordings in this captivating collection are preceded by a short biography to introduce each speaker.

People know Bill Moyers mostly from his many years of path-breaking journalism on television. But he is also one of America's most sought-after public speakers. His appearances draw sell-out crowds across the country and are among the most reproduced on the Web. Richly insightful, and alive with a fierce, abiding love for our country, Moyers on Democracy is essential listening.

This unique collection, compiled especially for Naxos AudioBooks, features original recordings from 1908 to 1947 of Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Exposition Address", the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar and Langston Hughes, the rarely heard humour of Charley Case, readings from "God's Trombones" by James Weldon Johnson, and much more.

This collection features 14 of the most important and well-known speeches by some of the world's most influential religious leaders.

From baseball's Joe DiMaggio to NASCAR's Dale Earnhardt, Speeches by Great Hall of Famers is a collection of more than 50 inspiring speeches by some of the greatest athletes of all time.

Great Speeches by the First Ladies of the United States highlights 25 of the most important and well-known speeches by our nation's First Ladies. This collection includes speeches by Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Lady Bird Johnson, Pat Nixon, Betty Ford, Rosalynn Carter, Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Michelle Obama, and Melania Trump.

The Great Presidential Debates features five pivotal debates in the race for the White House: John F. Kennedy versus Richard Nixon in 1960, Jimmy Carter versus Ronald Reagan in 1980, Bill Clinton versus George H. W. Bush versus Ross Perot in 1992, George W. Bush versus Al Gore in 2000, and Barack Obama versus Mitt Romney in 2012.

This compilation of famous speeches given during the conflict in Vietnam features historical icons from both sides of America's involvement, from Lyndon B. Johnson to Jane Fonda, Richard Nixon to Norman Mailer, John Kerry to Martin Luther King, Jr. Included are speeches given at protests, rallies, political events, and congressional hearings and within the Oval Office. An era that was marred by violence and unrest is encapsulated by the voices expressing support as well as those demonstrating militant protest.

The Greatest Speeches of Great Politicians features historical speeches given by those aspiring to win over voters and gain positions of power. Well-known candidates for a variety of offices address campaign rallies, press conferences, and the general public. This collection includes speeches by Franklin D. Roosevelt, Bill Clinton, Barry Goldwater, Barbara Jordan, Bob Dole, Carl Stokes, Bobby Kennedy, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, John F. Kennedy, and others.

Featured speeches from past political conventions include candidates, presidents, senators and members of Congress, mayors, governors, Hollywood celebrities, and more. This product includes such famous addresses as JFK's acceptance speech, Ronald Reagan's and Ted Kennedy's concession speeches, Mario Cuomo's "Tale of Two Cities", and Clint Eastwood's "Empty Chair", among others. Produced by the Speech Resource Company and fully narrated by Robert Wikstrom.

The Greatest Speeches of Sports Legends is a historical audio tribute to those facing the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Speeches range from postevent interviews to hall of fame inductions. This collection features some of the greatest athletes of all time, including Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Dale Earnhardt, and many others.

Hear Steve Jobs introduce the iPhone, Lee Iacocca hold forth on the topic of Japanese trade, Warren Buffett's thoughts on the financial future of America's youth, and Jack Welch at his final management meeting as CEO of General Electric. These are just four of the 14 speeches in this amazing collection.

Like the best sort of conversation, the Boyer Lectures have taken Australians down countless paths - enthralling, challenging, unworn paths. My hope is to open yet another pathway; one that speaks to the importance of human rights in building neighbourhood, community and citizenship.