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  The Letters of Lord Byron -...

  Mr Punch

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  Join us on a captivating journey through the tumultuous story of the enigmatic Lord Byron, brought to life by the legendary Robert Powell in “The Letters of Lord Byron”. 
   
  “If you want to see into man’s soul, start with this self-portrait. It’s magnificent” The Guardian   
    
  Lord Byron, born in 1788, led a life steeped in scandal, poetry, and passion. From his boisterous early years as the son of "Mad Jack" Byron to his rebellious days at Harrow and Cambridge, Byron's story is as riveting as his verses. 
   
  In 1809, Byron set off on a European odyssey, only to return to England and enter into a short-lived marriage with Annabella Milbanke. The marriage's collapse drove him into exile, where he found solace in the arms of Claire Clairmont and the Countess Teresa Gamba Guiccioli. 
   
  Discover the romantic entanglements, poetic genius, and revolutionary spirit of Lord Byron in this enthralling production, where history and drama converge to create an unforgettable experience.  
   
  Don't miss "The Letters of Lord Byron" an extraordinary journey through the life of a literary legend. 
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Counterfeit Worlds - The...

  Brian J. Robb

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  Dive into the worlds of Philip K. Dick who inspired some of the most famous sci-fi movies of all time!
  
  Philip K. Dick struggled to make a living during his lifetime, but his work has since served as a deep seam of ideas to be mined by filmmakers such as Ridley Scott, Paul Verhoeven, Steven Spielberg, John Woo and Richard Linklater, resulting in some of the most successful and influential SF movies of all time.
  
  For the still-unequalled future world of Blade Runner to the mind-bending A Scanner Darkly, via the blockbusting action/adventure of Total Recall, Paycheck and Minority Report – not to mention the debt of gratitude films like The Matrix and The Truman Show owe to his work – the legacy of Philip K. Dick has revolutionised Hollywood.

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  South Away - The Pacific Coast...

  Meaghan Marie Hackinen

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  Shortlisted for the Sixth Annual Rakuten Kobo Emerging Writer Prize—Nonfiction Category! 
   
   
   
  Shortlisted for Best Trade Non-Fiction at the 2020 Book Publishing Awards! 
   
   
   
  South Away follows Meaghan Marie Hackinen and her sister in the adventure of a lifetime: bicycling from Terrace, British Columbia, down the West Coast to (almost) the tip of the Baja Peninsula. Along the way Hackinen battles with the elements in Vancouver Island's dense northern forests and frigid Mexican deserts; encounters strange men, suicidal highways, and monster trucks; and makes some emergency repairs as ties and spokes succumb to the ravages of the journey. Luckily, the pair meet some good people along the way and glean some insight about the kindness of strangers. 
   
   
   
  A rare road trip story with two female leads, this travel memoir also chronicles an inner journey, as the author begins to better understand her relationship with her adventurous (and not-so-adventurous) family. South Away tells an engaging and personable tale, with imaginative and memorable depictions of land and sea along the ever-winding coast.

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  FEMEN The Story of the Two...

  Olivier Goujon

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  In 2007, they arrived in Kiev to change the face of the world. Ten years later, Sacha Shevchenko and Oxana Shachko, the true founders of Femen, were brutally expelled and had their movement taken away from them. 
  Based on their painful confessions, the author traces the international saga of an idea born in the plains of Western Ukraine and which got lost in internal quarrels and personal ambitions.
  Femen is the story of blondes to die for, Russian spies in Montmartre, beatings, corrupt politicians, real and fake escapes, fascists, Islamists and embezzled money.

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  Legendary Warriors - Tales of...

  Odessa Nightshade

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  his book brings together the powerful legends of three distinct warrior cultures—each embodying courage, honor, and the relentless pursuit of justice in their respective eras. 
  First, delve into the legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, whose heroic deeds in medieval Britain have inspired countless generations. Explore the honor and chivalry that defined Arthurian legend and how the myth of Camelot shaped Western notions of heroism. 
  Next, venture to the ancient land of the Samurai, where loyalty, discipline, and combat prowess were the cornerstones of an elite warrior class. The Samurai's code of Bushido is legendary, and their stories are filled with battles, honor, and sacrifice, from the feudal era of Japan to the powerful influence they had on modern culture. 
  Finally, step into the rugged frontier of the American Old West, where legendary figures such as Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and other frontier heroes became symbols of bravery and resilience. These warriors faced perilous challenges in the unforgiving landscapes of the American frontier, fighting for survival, freedom, and justice in a lawless world. 
  Through gripping storytelling, Legendary Warriors honors the enduring spirit of warriors from different cultures and explores the common themes of courage, loyalty, and sacrifice that define their timeless legacies.

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  Mornings With Madden - My Radio...

  Stan Bunger

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  An intimate and freewheeling portrait of John Madden through the NFL legend's own words 
  John Madden is synonymous with football. He was the television face and voice of the nation’s most popular 
  sport, the namesake of its best-selling sports video game, and the man with the highest career winning 
  percentage of any NFL coach. 
  Despite his international fame, there was a side of Madden known only to those who listened to morning radio 
  broadcasts in the San Francisco Bay Area. That’s where Madden grew up, lived, and died. It's where for decades 
  he found joy in a daily chat with his hometown radio station: a chance to unwind, tell stories, and impart his 
  own brand of wit and wisdom. 
  In Mornings With Madden, Stan Bunger—the man most often on the other side of the mic—illuminates this 
  larger-than-life figure, drawing upon memories of more than fifteen years of daily broadcasts, backed up by 
  thousands of recordings of those conversations. Readers who adored Madden’s football acumen and quirky 
  personality on NFL broadcasts will get to know the father, husband, bad golfer, dog owner, lover of roadside 
  diners, and philosopher whose personality dominated our radio chats. 
  Featuring moving reflections alongside Madden's own words, this is a treasure trove of wry observations, 
  self-deprecating humor, clear-eyed thinking about sports and society, and the “Maddenisms” that endeared the 
  legendary coach to millions.

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