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Ever since he fell off the stage live on Question Time, Labour MP Duncan Stonebridge has been stuck in political limbo. Struggling with a tiny majority and a career that's going nowhere, he's caught between the impossible demands of his constituents and the dictates of Westminster—and constantly afflicted by the bane of all politicians: events. Whether he's getting wound up about a wind farm, saving his party agent from a rabid Russian oligarch, fending off accusations or losing a laptop full of reports, life never runs smoothly for the beleaguered backbencher. 

In her third audio outing, Hilda has been newly initiated into the Sparrow Scouts and now she's ready to earn some badges, and perhaps even make some human friends. Yet a dark, menacing creature is threatening Trolberg, and only our blue-haired heroine can get to the bottom of what it wants.

A collection of fabulous tales of genies, heroes, flying carpets and fantastic voyages, The Arabian Nights has enchanted generations of children and adults. Forged in the Islamic Golden Age, it was brought to Europe in the 18th Century, where it became an instant sensation. Included here are seven full-cast dramatisations, starring Carolyn Backhouse as Shahrazad and Derek Jacobi as the King, as well as a bonus edition of In Our Time exploring the story behind the tales.

'Inspiring' - Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of Write It All Down 'Fascinating and useful' - Joe Moran, author of First You Write A Sentence Bestselling and award-winning authors share the secrets to their success, and the hard lessons they have learnt along the way. Where do the best ideas come...

Millennial leaders are stepping into some of the most significant global leadership roles in businesses, the public sector, and charities. Many are already there. Their leadership style and impact is dynamic and diverse, challenging all that has gone before. How do millennials hone their unique energy to become the best leaders they can be? How do non-millennials harness the power of this generation or step into leading the millennial way themselves?

In Business Spotlight Audio 09/2023 für September hören Sie Artikel und Interviews aus der Welt des Business-Englisch. Mit Übungen verbessern Sie Ihre sprachlichen und kommunikativen Kompetenzen. In „Career Coach“ geht es um Wertschätzung für die Leistungen anderer. In „Business Skills“ erhalten Sie Tipps, wie Sie aus Fehlern lernen können. In einem Interview geht es um Fliegen ohne CO2-Ausstoß und in einem Dialog um die Vor- und Nachteile virtuellen Lernens. Und Sie erfahren, wie es um den industriellen Anbau von Rosen in Bulgarien bestellt ist.

In Relationships at Work, executive Rachel B. Simon shares her proven approach to demystify the art of networking. As a frequent speaker and panelist, Rachel offers her unique perspective with simple, yet often overlooked, tips to organically build relationships across departments and chains of command. Packed with more than 200 examples, she outlines practical, tactical guidance for planting and nurturing the seeds of a reciprocal network and enjoying the blossoms of success.

Savannah Blue is a darkly funny, sharply observed Southern coming-of-age novel about loyalty, tradition, and the brutal rites of passage that shape young men long before they understand what they’ve inherited, brought to life in an immersive audio performance narrated by Rachel Simons. At a 120-year-old all-boys Catholic military academy in the South, Harrison and Delli enter their final year caught between fading old-guard traditions and a new culture determined to erase them.