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  The Ingenious Mind of Rigby...

  Mr Punch

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  Set during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, where every story promises a 'Thousand Thrills!', with ingenious plots, full of twists and surprises, driven along with exciting action and tongue in cheek humour. 
    
  Max Carrados, the celebrated blind detective is lured to Stratford upon Avon following an explosion by a band of determined suffragettes.  Faced with the ingenious mind of Mr Rigby Lacksome, Max and his trusty servant Parkinson must solve the riddle of the missing body of William Shakespeare 
    
  “In no other play will you hear that Shakespeare went by train from Stratford-upon-Avon to Paddington. Not all of the Bard though. Just his bones... In Sue Rodwell's enjoyable dramatisation, everybody including a cockney manservant, quotes Shakespeare at the drop of a hat.”  The Times 
    
  “Good News... Simon Callow stars as the blind detective, Max Carrados, Lionel Jeffries as his servant and ‘eyes’, Parkinson.”  Sunday Times – Gillian Reynolds Choice 
    
  “Atmospheric and Great Fun.” Daily Express  
    
  Also available as part of the THRILLER PLAYHOUSE BOX SET, eight episodes featuring Max Carrados, Norman Conquest and Ben from the popular BBC Drama series.  
    
  Cast 
  Simon Callow as Max Carrados 
  Lionel Jeffries as Parkinson 
  Stephen Tompkinson as Rigby Lacksome 
  Lynsey Baxter as Moya 
  Oona Benson as Maisie 
  Deidra Morris as Miss Poppington 
  Ian Armstrong as Lost Property Man 
  Robert Oates as Doctor 
  & full supporting cast. 
    
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  The Boys from the Bridge - The...

  Sebastian Abineri

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  In 1976, twenty-one-year-old Sebastian Abineri was cast in Richard Attenborough's epic war film, A Bridge Too Far. He joined "Attenborough's Private Army" (APA), a group of fifty young British actors, who were brought together to train under the eagle eye of a former director of The SAS to represent the heroic band of Paratroopers who held Arnhem Bridge against insurmountable odds in 1944.
  The APA worked for six months alongside major stars such as Anthony Hopkins, Sean Connery, Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Oliver. It was one of the hottest summers on record; so hot that the APA drank the local bars dry! The Boys from the Bridge recounts their extraordinary story.
  
  Sebastian Abineri, the author and narrator of The Boys from The Bridge was a member of Attenborough's Private Army (APA a company of young actors put through military training for the film) and this is his account of the making of A Bridge Too Far and the adventures of this group of young actors.

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  Vocal Warm-Ups & Tongue Twisters...

  Aria Ashwood

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  Are you eager to master the art of articulation and pace, transforming your voice into your most powerful instrument? Are you searching for a comprehensive guide that blends fun, practical exercises with professional vocal training? 
  Step into the world of vocal mastery with Vocal Warm-Ups & Tongue Twisters: Lessons to Expand Your Voice for Actors, Singers, and Public Speakers. This engaging guide unlocks the full potential of your voice through effective warm-ups and entertaining tongue twisters, crafted for all levels of vocal ability. Whether you’re an actor, singer, or public speaker, you’ll find exercises designed to challenge, strengthen, and enhance your skills. 
  Inside, you’ll discover: 
  • Voice Anatomy Explained – Learn the mechanics of sound production and the vital role each part of your voice plays in creating resonance and richness. 
  • Posture for Superior Projection – Unlock vocal clarity and power through posture techniques that enhance projection. 
  • Dynamic Warm-Up Routines – Prepare your voice for any performance, reduce slurring, and improve word projection. 
  • Vocal Enhancement – Boost your vocal range, strength, and precision with carefully designed exercises. 
  • Articulation and Pace Mastery – Master clear, confident delivery through tongue twisters and targeted drills. 
  Embark on your vocal journey today and discover the power of your voice like never before. Open the first page—and let’s get started!

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  So Bad It’s Good: The Art of the...

  Mike Rampton

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  The Art of the Rubbish Joke isn’t just a collection of jokes—it’s a masterclass in the fine, underrated art of humorously bad comedy. 
  Packed with timeless dad jokes and fresh, laugh-out-loud material, this book has jokes for every occasion. Scattered among its treasure trove of jokes are fascinating subject spreads and features that explore the science and culture of comedy. 
  Why do these so-bad-they’re-good jokes work? What’s with the dad-joke phenomenon? And how can you write your own groaners that actually land? With sections spanning cheesy puns, funny fish jokes, and silly shaggy dog stories, there’s something for everyone here. Plus, spreads featuring hilarious insights into the world of joke-telling ensure this book is more than just your average joke book. 
  For dads, aspiring stand-up kings, and anyone looking to steal the room with an expertly delivered joke, this side-splitting guide delivers laughs on every page. 
  Subject Spreads: 
  · Cheese jokes. 
  · Fish jokes. 
  · History jokes. 
  · Animal jokes. 
  Feature Spreads: 
  · Jokes through history. 
  · Why jokes work. 
  · Why are rubbish jokes so good? 
  · How to write your own rubbish jokes. 
  · How to deliver a joke non-rubbishly. 
  · Why do Christmas crackers have jokes in? 
  · The dad/joke connection. 
  For fans of Bear Grylls (Soul Fuel)

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  Building America - The Life of...

  Jean H. Baker

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  An English émigré who became America's first professional architect, Benjamin Henry Latrobe put his stamp on the built landscape of the new republic. Latrobe contributed to such iconic structures as the south wing of the US Capitol building, the White House, and the Navy Yard. He created some of the early republic's greatest neoclassical interiors, including the Statuary Hall. 
   
   
   
  As a young man, Latrobe was apprenticed to both a leading architect and civil engineer in London, studied the European continent's architectural and engineering monuments, worked on canals, and designed private houses. After the death of his first wife, he was bankrupt and emigrated to the United States in 1796 to restart his career. For the new nation with grand political expectations, he intended buildings and engineering projects to match those aspirations. Like his patron Thomas Jefferson, Latrobe saw his neoclassical designs as a way to convey American democracy. He envisioned his engineering projects as a way to unite the nation and improve public health. 
   
    
   
  Building America masterfully narrates the life and legacy of a key figure in creating an American aesthetic in the new United States.

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  Stone Mad

  Seamus Murphy

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  50th Anniversary Edition. Paperback.
  'In the sharply formal conversations of the stonemen, the bittersweet flavour of provincial Ireland is presented with neither sentiment nor adornment.' —William Trevor, The Guardian
  'The men who have gone before us have left us a heritage to be proud of; and we feel our own contribution has been for the good.' —Seamus Murphy, from the preface to Stone Mad.
  In 'Stone Mad' Seamus Murphy tells the story of his seven years spent as an apprentice to the stone carving trade, the growing knowledge of the challenges and joys of stone – and of the men who worked it. His artistic feeling for the quality responded to his workmates' reverence for 'the well made thing'. The result is a book of surpassing beauty, full of warmth, humour and profound perception.

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