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  More Lessons from History -...

  Alex Deane

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  "Fabulously entertaining, Alex Deane's wry, witty stories take hidden gems from our shared history and polish them until they shine. A must-read." – Iain Dale
  "Ribald, riotous and sometimes surreal, Alex Deane's dispatches from the forgotten corners of history bring heroes and villains roaring vividly and often poignantly back to life." – Gavin Esler
  "Alex Deane's tongue-in-cheek tales of eccentricity and endeavour not only shed light on the obscurest parts of history; they teach us things we never knew about the present." – Suella Braverman, Home Secretary
  "More rollicking tales of fascinating figures who should not be lost to history – told with Alex Deane's warm empathy, shrewd insight and glistening wit." – Lord Parkinson, former special adviser to Prime Minister Theresa May
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  Welcome to another round of history's most absurd stories and the timeless lessons that come with them. In More Lessons from History, Alex Deane has unearthed yet more bizarre tales that you certainly haven't heard before. If you're wondering how large, flightless birds might organise themselves against a military regiment, how you should respond to the glare of an international rugby player whose glass eye you just knocked out, exactly why carrots are orange, or whether the world's worst-run battleship ever ceased firing upon her comrades-in-arms, then look no further.
   
  In this second volume of his acclaimed series, Alex Deane reminds us that, throughout history, human nature has remained exactly the same, and the way that people responded to the most amusing, horrifying and convoluted of circumstances in the past can teach us everything we need to know about who we are today.
  For even more lessons from history, check out Alex Deane's Hidden History Happy Hour podcast on Spotify, Google and Apple.

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  Who's Gonna Drive You Home? - 50...

  Charles Brickfield

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  Adapted from the 2015 book Bad Uber, an unintentional antiwork novel. A true account of leaving a worthy career to join the gig economy. 
  As the Uber phenomenon takes over London with its minicab booking app, destroying the trade of the world-famous black cab, trampling history under wheel and smashing prices, Charles Brickfield brings us the life of an Uber driver. 
  This audiobook tracks his first fifty days - from complete novice, to the Christmas party season and New Year's Eve, through to the so called 'Kipper Season'. Brim full of anecdotes delivered with pathos and humour in equal measure, Brickfield offers an authentic voice, not a cynic, just one of the thousands who needed a job and chose to work the night shift, to tickle London’s underbelly as time is called at the bar. Brickfield may be an inept driver, but he is an extremely adept author. 
  As we speak, the map of London is live and the giant game of cat and mouse is in play. 
  Five stars, old boy! Thanks for the ride.

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  A Baker's Divorce

  Frank Scalise

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  Cal Baker is a lifelong rocker who had a number one hit in 1979. Since then, he's managed to barely cling to a career by chasing every musical trend that looked promising. Along the way, he was married and divorced a dozen times. Now, he's sixty-two and his thirteenth wife informs him that she wants a divorce, threatening to make it a baker's dozen of divorces. On top of that, the timing couldn't be worse, as he has a new record coming out soon. 
  This news sends Cal on a quest to discover why this keeps happening to him. He reaches out to all of his ex-wives, searching for the answer that will help him save his marriage, so he won't have to get... A Baker's Divorce.

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  Call the police

  BARAKATH

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  Welcome to the wild world of ridiculous emergencies! Call the Police Dummy is a hilariously nonsensical guide to knowing exactly when to dial 100. From coconut trees to moon laughter, traffic jams to floral torture chambers, this satirical masterpiece offers absurd scenarios that will leave you laughing and asking, “Wait… should I actually call the police?” With a repeated chorus of “Phrase, police,” this collection of bizarre situations turns everyday chaos into comedic gold. Perfect for readers who love random humour and twisted logic.

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  In Search of a Frickin' Hero

  M.H. Lee

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  For twenty frickin' years Ernigan has been searching for the chosen one who will save the world, and honestly he's about had it. Will "chosen one" number 83 finally be the one that says yes?

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  Echoes of the Ancestors - A...

  Kevin Hudson

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  The concept of heritage often carries with it an intricate weight, a duality that embodies both pride and burden. In "Echoes of the Ancestors," the exploration of this weight delves deeply into the collective memory that shapes identity. Characters grapple with the inheritance of histories that are both celebrated and haunting, illuminating how the past is never truly distant. The layers of their ancestry serve as a backdrop against which personal and societal narratives unfold, creating a rich tapestry of experiences that reflect the complexities of race, culture, and identity in contemporary society.

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