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  Powder and Patch , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 321min

  Powder and Patch was first published in 1923 under the title of The Transformation of Philip Jettan and later republished as Powder and Patch, but without the final chapter which was included on the original title. The story takes place in the 18th century, where fashion was very much a la mode, with silks, stains, and powdered wigs. Philip Jettan, a handsome and sturdy youth, is rejected by the lady of his dreams, Cleone Charteris, because he is not foppish enough. Encouraged by his uncle, Philip decides to go to Paris in order to learn the ways of a stylish gentleman. On his return, however, Philip wonders whether Cleone prefers him as he is - or as he was. Cleone in her turn, wonders whether Philip has really changed or whether he is putting on a front. The resulting battle of wills is brought to a humourous and engaging climax, with mistakes being made by both parties. Powder and Patch was written by Georgette Heyer, an English novelist, who began writing in her early 20s and has written over 50 novels in the romance and detective genres. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Philippe Duquenoy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/203654/bk_acx0_203654_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Jeeves Takes Charge & Extricating Young Gussie , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 96min

  The ubiquitous butler, Jeeves, comes to the rescue of his new master, Bertie Wooster, from a fate worse than death, so they say. And in the second tale, poor Bertie is summarily dispatched to New York, by an overbearing aunt, to extract his cousin from an amorous affair with a vaudeville artiste! How absolutely dreadful! Jeeves’ managing of affairs offers such wonderful amusing stories that make us laugh and enjoy his ingenuity to the fullest. P.G. Wodehouse Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, (1881–1975) was a British novelist, short story writer, journalist, playwright, poet and lyracist, immensely popular for his sense of humor and mastery of language. Best known for his Jeeves series, Wodehouse created the most resourceful and competent servant in literature, the word "Jeeves" itself has become part of the vernacular. Wodehouse also had great success as a musical theater lyricist, making contributions to "Show Boat" and "Anything Goes". Born in England to a noble family, Wodehouse's writings reflected his background, a truly humourous perspective on the upper class. During a stay in Manhattan, Wodehouse met his wife and settled in New York, with a brief adventure in Hollywood to write screenplays. Living into his nineties, Wodehouse enjoyed the fruits of his labor and acclaim worldwide, a happy, funny man. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Thorn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/alca/000092/bk_alca_000092_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Edward Lear: Stories & Rhymes, Hörbuch, Digital, 70min

  Ah, Nonsense! The English, it is often said, have a peculiar brand of humour. Along with copious cups of tea and a stiff upper lip it keeps life together in moments of difficulty and strife. One of our most-loved humourists is Edward Lear, famed throughout the world for his nonsense verse and limericks. Born in Holloway, North London, Lear was the 21st child of Ann and Jeremiah Lear, and raised by his sister, Ann, who was, of course, 21 years older than Edward. His early life was unsettled, prone to illness, especially epileptic fits which gave him a character coloured with guilt and shame. However by his 30s he had published his first book of limericks in which his touching drawings were also displayed. His early works as an artist are easily recognised, but his later works such as "The Owl and the Pussycat" and "The Jumblies" have established him first and foremost as a writer of humourous verse. Lear travelled widely during his years and eventually settled in San Remo, in Italy, eventually succumbing to death in 1876. On his headstone are inscribed these lines from Tennyson's "To E.L. [Edward Lear], On His Travels in Greece": ...all things fair. With such a pencil, such a pen. You shadow forth to distant men, I read and felt that I was there." Language: English. Narrator: James Taylor, Nigel Planer, Ghizela Rowe. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/copy/000351/bk_copy_000351_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  My Man Jeeves , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 305min

  Wodehouse introduces us once again to the "wonder butler" Jeeves, who, as usual is able to solve any and all of Bertie Wooster's endless problems with ease and finesse. And he also introduces us to a character not dissimilar to Bertie . . . by name of Reggie. Such fun to follow Jeeves in the hijinks! The stories include: 1. Leave it to Jeeves 2. Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest 3. Jeeves and the Hard Boiled Egg 4. Absent Treatment 5. Helping Freddie 6. Rallying Around Old George 7. Doing Clarence a Bit of Good 8. The Aunt and the Sluggard P.G. Wodehouse Sir Pelham Grenville Wodehouse, (1881–1975) was a British novelist, short story writer, journalist, playwright, poet and lyracist, immensly popular for his sense of humor and mastery of language. Best known for his Jeeves series, Wodehouse created the most resourseful and competent servant in literature, the word "Jeeves" itself has become part of the vernacular. Wodehouse also had great success as a musical theater lyricist, making contributions to "Show Boat" and "Anything Goes". Born in England to a noble family, Wodehouse's writings reflected his background, a truly humourous perspective on the upper class. During a stay in Manhattan, Wodehouse met his wife and settled in New York, with a brief adventure in Hollywood to write screenplays. Living into his nineties, Wodehouse enjoyed the fruits of his labor and acclaim worldwide, a happy, funny man. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: David Thorn. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/alca/000096/bk_alca_000096_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  In Bob We Trust: Lessons Learned from Terrible Bosses , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 354min

  It's been said that a good leader brings out the best in people, while a great leader helps people become something greater than they'd ever imagined they could be. Bad leaders, on the other hand, are said to be nothing but trouble: mean, cruel, twisted, creatures that make the workplace a living hell for everyone. That may all be true (we think that it us) but that doesn’t mean that we can't learn something useful from our bad bosses.  In Bob We Trust is the third collection of annotated leadership columns from Keil Hubert, the American correspondent for London-based Business Reporter. This book includes fully-annotated versions of 13 wryly humourous (with a U) 'Evil Bob' leadership stories from Business Technology and Business Reporter Online, along with in-depth lessons-learned at the end of each column regarding how to recognize, mitigate, and escape your own bad boss. Finally, in order to keep it from being too darned depressing, Keil shares an inspirational story of a really great leader - one well worth emulating - in the original script he wrote for the last speech he gave to his troops at his military retirement ceremony. Yes, you can read all of the original columns Online, but the only place to listen to the supplementary content is here in this audiobook. That's got to be worth the cost of a pint, innit? Ta. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jack Nolan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/116823/bk_acx0_116823_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  Doing Time

  Introducing The Time Police, the brand-new series by international bestselling author, Jodi Taylor - an irresistible spinoff from the much-loved Chronicles of St Mary's series. Perfect reading for fans of Doctor Who, Terry Pratchett and Jasper Fforde. 'The best way to describe this book: lots of fun' British Fantasy Society'Inventive and entertaining... a fast-paced and fun first book in what promises to be an excellent new series' CultureflyA long time ago in the future, the secret of time travel became known to all. Unsurprisingly, the world nearly ended. There will always be idiots who want to change history.Enter the Time Police. An all-powerful, international organisation tasked with keeping the timeline straight. At all costs. Their success is legendary. The Time Wars are over. But now they must fight to save a very different future - their own. This is the story of Jane, Luke and Matthew - the worst recruits in Time Police history. Or, very possibly, three young people who might change everything. DOING TIME is a five-star read!:'I blooming well loved this book. Read start to finish in only a couple of sittings' *****'Excellent start to this St Mary's Chronicles spinoff series. There is Taylor's trademark humour, along with moments of real lump-in-the-throat poignancy' *****'Clever, witty, humourous, touching, emotional, just about everything anyone could want. Can't wait for the next one' *****'Another superb book from the pen of Jodi Taylor' *****'This book does not disappoint' *****

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  Underwood and Flinch , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 1704min

  All David Flinch ever wanted was a normal life. But when you're a member of the Flinch family, normal has never been easy.For hundreds of years, the eldest-born male of each generation of the Flinch family has been servant and guardian to the vampire, Lord Underwood. While the Flinches have changed through the generations, Underwood has remained eternal. David had hoped to be spared the horror of serving his family's lord and master, but when he is summoned to the Flinch home in Spain by his dying older brother, he knows his luck has run out.After 50 years of slumber, Underwood is to be resurrected from the grave in a ritual of human sacrifice, and David, by right of succession, is to be his resurrector. But there is another Flinch, one who craves the role of guardian to the vampire: David’s sister, Lydia. It’s a job she means to have, even if it means making David’s the first blood shed in this new age of Underwood and Flinch. Underwood and Flinch is a blackly humourous thriller of sibling rivalry and vampire horror set in a British expat community in rural Spain, with a sub-plot involving Russian mobsters on the Costa del Sol. Underwood and Flinch was podcast from 2008 - 2012, winning the coveted Parsec Award for Best Small Cast Story (Long Form) in 2012 and 2013. This audiobook is the original podcast audio minus music and remastered for audiobook release. It also includes the short story, "Night Crossing", which serves as a short introduction to Underwood and Flinch. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Mike Bennett. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/220518/bk_acx0_220518_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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  The Trimmed Lamp & Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

  'The Trimmed Lamp & Other Stories' is a short story collection that explores the themes of the human condition and the often mysterious nature of human relationships. Veering on the verge of ordinariness but never becoming so. O. Henry's stories have a knack for transforming the expectations of the reader before the narrative has a chance to grow dull.Replete with sharp wit and a celebration of the English language incorporating unique spins on existing words and expressions. These playful and humourous stories represent a New York-ish social experiment that stands the test of time. American short story master O. Henry is best known for his pithy, witty scores and surprise endings. In doing so he made commonplace experiences extraordinary and memorable. His work has been immortalised in the popular 1952 film 'O. Henry's Full House' starring Fred Allen, Anne Baxter, Marilyn Monroe and Jeanne Crain.William Sidney Porter (1862-1919), known simply as O. Henry, was a prolific American author of humorous literary pieces. His fame came exceptionally quickly and he became a bestselling author of short story collections. Perhaps the most famous of these are, 'Cabbages and Kings,' 'The Voice of the City' and 'Strictly Business.' The immensity of O. Henry's impact on the American short story genre for time to come is evidenced by the fact an annual award in his name is given out each year in the United States. O. Henry's work is a must read for fans of Hemingway, Guy de Maupassant and Anton Chekhov.

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  Memoirs of a Madman (eBook, ePUB)

  'Memoirs of a Madman' is a fascinating short following Poprishchin, a minor civil servant, as he descends into insanity. Unique in Golgol's collection, it is the only story he wrote completely from the first person in the form of a number of diary entries. Constantly ridiculed by friends and repressed by the government of Tsarist Russia, he confides all in his journal documenting his slow decline in to insanity. As the only account we have is Poprishchin's, we have no idea if the continually fantastical events happening before us are real or simply figments of his imagination. It is a fascinating novel, equally humourous as it is farcical, from talking dogs to tea-thirsty cows if you liked Leonardo Dicaprio's 'Shutter island' you'll love this short.Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol was one of the first writers to adopt surrealism and the grotesque in his work. As well as being one of Russia's most acclaimed authors, he is acknowledged as one of the founders of the short story genre alongside Nathaniel Hawthorne and E.T.A Hoffman. His early writing was largely inspired by his time spent growing up in Ukraine, it's culture and it's folklore, while his later writing targeted and satirised the political corruption of the Russian Empire. His unique and strange form of writing similar to the 'ostranenie' technique, allowed his audience to see familiar topics and stories from a completely new perspective. Acknowledged for his brilliance by many acclaimed authors such as Fedor Dostoevsky his best works include 'Dead Souls', 'Taras Bulba' and 'Evenings on a Farm Near Dikanka'.

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  Busy Entrepreneur's Guide to Time Management: The Busy Entrepreneur's Guide to Everything, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 118min

  Wanna master the SECRETS to Time Management? (But don't have TIME to READ a Time Management book?) Well, you've come to the RIGHT place! Because in his new book The Busy Entrepreneur's Guide to Time Management,serial entrepreneur - and finalist for the laziest/most distracted person on the planet - Michael Clarke shares how to get more done (in less time) and achieve that relaxed, fulfilled (and insanely successful) entrepreneurial life you've always dreamed of. In this bite-sized, humourous, No B.S. guide, Clarke will walk you through such time management principles as: “How to Hack Your Brain (and Life) for Maximum Time Management Awesomeness” - in which Clarke gives you the LEAST you need to know to master your productivity in just minutes a day “Prioritizing and Planning Made (Stupidly) Easy” - Forget all that boring, goal-setting nonsense you've heard before, here you'll find out how to achieve the goals most important to you...without a single boring pie chart! “How to Delegate and Streamline Important Crap (So Ya Don't Have to Do It!)” - If you only hear ONE CHAPTER in this book (which would be sad, but the author would get over it) be sure to listen to this ultimate list of lifehacks and short-cuts to get more done...FAST! “Organization Tips for the Chronically Disorganized” - Learn how to declutter for good - and in a fun, simple way that doesn't cause you to have a psychotic break ...and so much MORE! So if you'd like to finally master this thing called “Time Management” - and you've tried all the books and seminars and mantras and Excel sheets but nothing seems to have stuck - then give The Busy Entrepreneur's Guide to Time Management a try TODAY! ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Gregory Zarcone. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/063232/bk_acx0_063232_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.

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