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Join host Dennis McQuillan as he sits down with amateur athletes from every corner of sport, digging into the moments that shaped them - both the heroic and the downright ridiculous.Each episode dives into their sporting history: the big wins, the brutal losses, and the unforgettable on-field chaos that only true amateurs can deliver. But it doesn’t stop there. Dennis also uncovers the off-field shenanigans - late-night stories, friendships forged in madness, and the kind of antics that never make the highlight reel.Raw, real, and always entertaining, Bloody Amateurs celebrates the passion, ...

Learn the secret of success by achieving more with less. Find out how you can tap the hidden potential of the 80/20 principle in your life. Richard Koch is a highly successful entrepreneur and investor. His 80/20 Principle - that 80 per cent of results flow from just 20 per cent of the causes - is the one true principle of highly effective people and organizations.

Most men today are sent off into society with a broken belief system, which they use to make choices that get them terrible results with life and women. Men have been conditioned to be the quintessential “nice guy.” They’re trained to be overly humble, kind to a fault, and that just “being themselves” is enough to attract the women of their dreams. Men are told to believe that conventional masculinity is toxic, and to put women ahead of their own interests, passions, and purpose.

In 1949, the year of the Berlin airlift and the founding of the two post-war German states, Elisabeth Kusian (nurse, black marketeer, morphine and methamphetamine addict, and pathological liar) garroted and dismembered two people in a mini crime spree. Her actions both fascinated and terrified the public—how could this woman, a nurse, commit such a violent act?

Richard Wilson has beautifully retold stories from the two monumental Indian epics, the Rāmāyana and the Mahābhārata, along with other ancient narratives. His aim is to reveal to young English-speaking readers that these oriental tales resonate with the universal themes found in their own stories love, hate, virtue, oppression, tenderness, bravery, resourcefulness, and the timeless battle against evil. - Summary by Paraphrased from the Introduction

Delve into the enchanting world of the Ingoldsby Legends, a captivating collection of myths, legends, ghost stories, and poetry. Penned under the whimsical pseudonym of Thomas Ingoldsby by Richard Harris Barham, these tales first graced the pages of Bentleys Miscellany in 1837 and later appeared in the New Monthly Magazine. Accompanied by the artistic talents of John Leech and George Cruikshank, these legends captured the imaginations of readers throughout the Victorian era. Compiled into books published in 1840, 1842, and 1847 by Richard Bentley, the collection remains a treasure trove of ...

Nobody at the nursing home takes old Amy Tapin seriously when she brags about her summer frolics with Albert Einstein. Sure, it's well known the great smarty pants used to vacation on these Adirondack lakes. But that was long, long ago. And now Amy is unwell. The poor dear is liable to say anything.

Deadly viruses attack a remote factory in Mexico. Frank Rand is tasked with retrieving data recorders to help Zeta Corporation determine the cause. He soon finds himself enmeshed in a lethal struggle between competing corporations. Only Rand's expertise in robotics can save him when viruses attack.

Are you ready to finally pass the GED exam — and open the doors to college, career, and a better future? You’ve waited long enough. Now it’s your time. The GED isn’t just another test — it’s your gateway to opportunity. And this audiobook gives you everything you need to conquer it. GED Exam Prep combines proven test strategies, realistic practice, and subconscious training to help you stay sharp, confident, and fully prepared — no matter how long it’s been since your last class.

When disaster-prone twelve-year-old Matt Pesce accidentally sets his neighbor’s hedges on fire, his parents sentence him to community service at a senior center. But what help can Matt possibly be to the likes of the General, who’s glued to old war documentaries, a pair of elderly chess champions, and the ladies of the knitting club?

An unthinkable betrayal sours Cody into anything but serious commitments with women. He'll wine them, dine them, and sleep with them but he's set in his ways. His heart is under lock and key and emotions have no place in his bed. Then he meets Alina...

The financial services industry is being transformed by heightened regulation, technological disruption, and changing demographics. These structural forces have lowered barriers to entry, increasing competition from within and outside the industry, in the form of entrepreneurial fintech start-ups to large, non-financial technology-based companies.

With an inimitable cast of doomed characters, from Hitler himself to his mistress Eva Braun, mass-murderer Heinrich Himmler, cunning chief of Nazi propaganda Joseph Goebbels, and the manipulative Martin Bormann, this book captures all the drama and dread in the bunker as the Red Army remorselessly advanced into the heart of Berlin, and Hitler and his Thousand-Year Reich vanished into history.

Dive into a world of whimsical tales and clever fables, where humor dances with insight. Each story playfully critiques our human quirks or simply invites laughter for its own sake. Enjoy these delightful readings brought to life by the talented volunteers at LibriVox. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Set against the vibrant backdrop of 18th century Bath—a town renowned for its fashion and indulgence—Rivals unfolds a delightful tale of love and deception. At its heart are young lovers Lydia and Jack. Inspired by the romantic novels of her time, Lydia yearns for an adventurous love affair. To win her heart, Jack masquerades as the impoverished Ensign Beverley, igniting her fantasies of elopement despite the disapproval of her guardian, the comically misguided Mrs. Malaprop. Known for her humorous malapropisms, Mrs. Malaprop is a source of endless entertainment, while Lydias other suitors...

Morton Carlton, a laid-back and affluent young artist, has always viewed love and marriage as mere trifles—until fate intervenes. A chance encounter with an English illustrated newspaper unveils a stunning photograph of the enchanting Princess Aline of Hohenwald, igniting an unexpected obsession within him. Determined to meet her, Morton faces the daunting challenge of breaching the fortified walls of royal etiquette and security in a small German duchy. Undeterred, he sets off on a daring adventure across Europe, ready to risk it all for a chance at true love. (Summary by Carolin)

Welcome to Roadway – The Podcast, the voice of the UK road transport industry.Produced by the Road Haulage Association (RHA), the podcast tackles the topics that matter most to hauliers, coach operators, and logistics professionals.Hosted by RHA Managing Director Richard Smith, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading figures, policy experts, and industry partners — offering trusted insights, analysis, and stories from across the sector. Whether you’re behind the wheel, in the office, or managing a fleet, Roadway keeps you connected to the issues shaping the future of ...

Technology has changed how we see ourselves. What used to be a private look in the mirror is now a digital analysis powered by artificial intelligence. Tools like PrettyScale and Detect Face Shape Detector promise to assess our faces, measuring symmetry and structure, and sometimes even rating beauty. They may seem like harmless fun, but they reveal how much we’ve begun to view beauty through data rather than emotion.

Carefully designed by leading experts in the field, here is a vocabulary building program that provides the inside edge on learning new words, understanding word usage and pronunciation and making a powerful vocabulary part of your everyday life. This program, Volume One of a four-part...

Prepara tu B1 te ayudará a prepararte para un examen de nivel B1, sin la necesidad de contar con un profesor. Está hecho a medida para hispanoparlantes de manera que para alcanzar el conocimiento de inglés que se exige en este nivel hacemos especial hincapié en las diferencias con respecto al castellano.