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  Lady Windermere's Fan

  Oscar Wilde

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  A four act play by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1892, Lady Windermere's Fan is another one of his productions that takes a half-sardonic, half-serious look into the intrigues of life. 
  In this play, Lady Windermere's idyllic life as the young wife of the rich Lord Windermere is disturbed by the rumour that her husband is visiting a lady of ill reputation, and is reportedly spending vast sums of money on her. 
  When confronted with the fact, he fails to adequately explain himself, and furthermore insists on inviting said woman in question, Mrs Erlynne to her birthday ball that night! 
  Distraught, Lady Windermere finds herself seriously entertaining the amorous advances of another man... but was is the truth behind the matter? 
  And where, will her fan finally end up...? 
  Narrated by Michael Ward

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  Leacock's Point - A Collection...

  Stephen Butler Leacock

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  Leacock’s Point: A Treasury of Wit and Satire 
  Step into the whimsical and wonderfully absurd world of Stephen Leacock, Canada’s beloved humorist. This carefully curated collection brings together twelve of his most delightful short stories from Frenzied Fiction (1918), Literary Lapses (1910), Nonsense Novels (1911), and Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy (1915). Whether skewering the pretentiousness of academia, playfully mocking social conventions, or embracing the sheer joy of nonsense, Leacock’s tales remain as fresh and comical today as when they first captivated readers over a century ago. 
  With his trademark blend of dry wit, exaggerated scenarios, and keen observational humor, Leacock takes us on a journey through the absurdities of life. From clueless professors to bumbling businessmen. Often himself on bizarre adventures, each story is a masterclass in comedic storytelling. 
  This collection is perfect for lovers of classic humor and literary satire; it showcases the genius of Stephen Leacock at his best. Whether you're revisiting his work or encountering it for the first time, prepare for a dose of humor that stands the test of time.

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  Tartufo - An Italian Village Story

  Stef Smulders

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  This is the story of a village, a small Italian village, and its inhabitants. A village where life revolves around simple, traditional things: family, work, the bar, and the church. A village where nothing extraordinary ever seems to happen, and yet (or perhaps precisely because of this?) the rumor mill is constantly churning. Nearly all the stories whispered about are baseless, made up, serving only to spice up daily life and bring a touch of color to an otherwise dreary existence. This is true for most stories.Only occasionally, in a single village, something truly extraordinary happens.Such is the case this time in the village at the heart of the following story, where the actions of a few men from a distant past suddenly take an unexpected turn, throwing all the residents into turmoil. But before this happens, mysterious events unfold—events whose significance only gradually becomes apparent, lifting a small corner of the veil.Come, read along, and uncover the secrets this village and its inhabitants hold.

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  The Mulligan

  Nathan Jorgenson

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  The Mulligan is a unique story about a common man. Rich in emotion and filled with unforgettable characters,The Mulligan winds it's way across America's heartland as master storyteller Nathan Jorgenson uses the life of Joe Mix to weave a tapestry colored with laughter, pain, and redemption. 
  After investing much of his life in an unhappy marriage and an unfulfilling career, Dr. Joe Mix realizes that he made most of the important decisions of his life in order to please others, not himself. 
  When the consequences of his wrong decisions threaten to smother him, Joe Mix finally snaps and decides to forsake all that he has done, and sets out to reclaim the life he feels he should have chosen. 
  The ensuing odyssey carries him to his childhood home in South Dakota, a cattle ranch in Montana, and ultimately to the end of the road; the banks of a trout stream. 
  We all wonder what our lives could have been, Joe Mix went looking for his life. 
  ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award Finalist 
   Independent Publisher Book Award Finalist for Book of the Year

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  Handcuffs in the Heather

  Dale Mayer

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  Book 8: Lovely Lethal GardensRiches to rags. ... Everything is under control, ... until it isn’t. And Doreen’s in the middle of it!​​​​​​​The four boxes of files Doreen inherited from journalist Bridgeman Solomon have already helped her solve one crime, and Doreen hopes they’ll continue to assist her as she sticks her nose into future cases. But, when she stumbles over a pair of pink satin handcuffs in her standoffish neighbor Richard de Genaro’s heather patch, it’s hard to believe that those reporter’s files could have anything useful to offer regarding that.Doreen takes a look though, and soon she’s headed down a merry trail of prostitution, embezzlement, and, of course, murder. But the minute the files suggest a connection to Doreen’s specialty, a cold case, her beau and partner in crime, Corporal Mack Moreau, starts breathing down her neck.With her trusty animals leading the way, Doreen sets out to find the connection between the reputable banker who died in an unsolved hit-and-run and the prostitute who owned the pink satin handcuffs. As Doreen puts it all together, even she is surprised at the outcome of her latest investigation.

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  HR Approved Ways to Say Things I...

  Black Hiley

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  Tired of pretending to care during meetings that could’ve been emails?Ever fantasized about flipping your desk, walking out... and starting a quiet life selling smoothies on a beach? 
  Yeah. Same. 
  Welcome to your daily dose of office humor (HR-approved, of course… or maybe not). 
  This isn’t just another boring HR book full of empty productivity tips. 
  This audiobook is your safe space to laugh unfiltered at corporate madness — without ending up in an HR meeting. 
  Perfect for anyone who’s ever said “Sounds good!” while screaming inside. 
  Whether you’ve been counting down to Friday since Monday at 9:07 a.m., or you’ve already whispered “I quit” before lunch, this audiobook was made for you. 
  Inside, you’ll find a feast of work humor and adult humor that nails exactly what we all think but no one dares to say:Phrases to dodge work without sounding lazyEmail templates that say “absolutely not” but read like “of course!”Sarcastic translations of ridiculous corporate jargonTools to fake enthusiasm with styleA heartfelt tribute to the real office hero: the coffee machine 
  …and that’s just the beginning. What follows is a surprisingly relatable take on office life that’ll have you laughing out loud. 
  No profanity. No cheap jokes. Just satire, witty insights, and a funny, all-too-real look at the soap opera we call office life. 
  Sound familiar? Great. This is the HR approved break from the daily grind you deserve. 
  Whether you want humor for men, humor for women, or a little workplace grace to survive the professional chaos with dignity (and laughs), this audiobook has you covered. 
  Hit “Play” and laugh at what you can’t say out loud. 
  Because if you can’t quit just yet… at least you can enjoy it.

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