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Brought to you by Penguin. A masterclass in telling stories - and how they shape our world - from the internationally renowned narrative expert To command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that...

Where do you go to let your curiosity fly? The backyard, of course. The setting for this audio original program is the backyard of William Shatner’s Los Angeles home, where he and Neil deGrasse Tyson enjoy a powerful, open-hearted conversation steeped in wonder. Having become fast friends and verbal sparring partners, the two men discuss the quest for knowledge that has driven human exploration and discovery over centuries, drawing from historical and contemporary examples.

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more. Since the early...

Frank Skinner hosts series 3 of the panel game based on what we all sit down and do at least once a day – shop online and leave a review, as an all-star panel celebrate the good, the bad & the baffling Everyone has an online life, and when the great British public put pen to keyboard to leave...

National Trust houses and landscapes might seem to embody conventional family values, but for generations some very different stories were hidden away. These belong to owners now considered queer for defying the norms of sexual orientation or gender identity – sometimes blatantly, occasionally as open secrets, but most often very discreetly.

The British Isles hold a unique position in the history of art, a place where local traditions fuse with international ideas. At once isolated by coastal boundaries, yet also part of larger networks of diverse peoples, these islands have always benefited from a dual perspective.

Brilliant detective Sam Spade is the quintessential private eye, with his own code of ethics. When a standard stakeout goes wrong and Spade’s partner is killed, he finds himself drawn into the hunt for a fantastic treasure of dubious origin—a golden bird encrusted with jewels. But he’s not the only one on the trail of the falcon. Hot on his heels are Joel Cairo, a perfumed grifter; an oversized adventurer named Gutman; and Spade’s new client Brigid O’Shaughnessy, a beautiful but treacherous woman whose loyalties shift at the drop of a hat.

Two hilarious stand-up radio shows from comedian Stuart Mitchell What is the true cost of happiness? In these two very funny series Stuart Mitchell examines his own cost of living crisis, and then takes a deep dive into the real cost of dying. Delivered in Stuart’s signature light-hearted yet...

Yeah Yeah Yeah is a landmark and addictive work that audaciously charts the entire story of pop music. Unlike other books, it comprehensively covers the genre's history, spanning from the advent of the music charts in the 1950s to the digital transition of the year 2000. It covers an astonishing range of artists, from Billy Fury and Roxy Music to TLC and Britney, including giants like Led Zeppelin and Donna Summer. This book will remind you exactly why you first fell in love with pop.

Create a better life by creating better design. Did you know that. . . . . . the arrangement of your living room could improve your relationship with your partner? . . . the layout of your child's classroom affects their grades and test scores? . . . the design of your hospital room influences...

Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury has been a major figure in grindcore for more than four decades, and his story is closely tied to the history of that scene. Life?… And Napalm Death takes the listener on a front seat, white-knuckle ride through the sights, sounds, places, and people who’ve been central to the music and the life. Told in his own, inimitable style, this is not just the life story of Shane, but also a history of Napalm Death and their part in the development of grindcore from the beginning to the present.

Leer a mano trata de la percepción, algo que no atañe solo a la vista: las obras de arte y los edificios poseen cualidades táctiles, que influyen, hasta de forma inconsciente, en las sensaciones que nos producen. También es un «elogio de la lentitud» aplicado a las artes y a la arquitectura, una defensa del ritmo pausado que se precisa tanto para crear algo como para contemplarlo y comprenderlo. Las artes y los oficios conllevan experiencias que nos conforman como humanos. Crear y producir no son lo mismo.

The untold, intimate story of how three young visionaries—Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg—revolutionized American cinema, creating the most iconic films in history while risking everything, redefining friendship, and shaping Hollywood as we know it. In the summer of...

A rare, promotional-only interview recorded at AIR Studios in London in July 2005, featuring Paul McCartney in candid conversation about the creation of Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. In this revealing audio document, McCartney reflects on the thrill of creating music versus the vulnerability of releasing it, the "mystical" nature of songwriting, and how his voice and performance approach have evolved over time.

In 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice's famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian's drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy opponent. Twenty-five years later, Titian came to Rome to paint the pope, and the two met again. Painting in the Vatican, Titian experienced the full power of Michelangelo's work and vowed to surpass the achievements of his older contemporary.

Step right up and write your best screenplay. Here's your step-by-step guide to writing AND selling to the movies and TV. SCREENWRITING FOR HOLLYWOOD offers the highlights of Michael Hauge's acclaimed two-day, intensive screenwriting seminar. Finalist in AudioWorld's Golden Headsets Awards for Best Self-Help/Inspirational Audio.

Alter the Cause is not a band biography. It is a witness. Written by Scott Anthony Stevens, this audiobook documents the true story behind the music, faith under pressure, conviction without shortcuts, and the cost of choosing integrity when momentum would have been easier.

El libro de Vivencias, que fue escrito para edificación de la Iglesia de Dios Ministerial de Jesucristo Internacional, es una obra que, además, expone múltiples experiencias relacionadas con el amor al Creador de todo cuando existe, su búsqueda incansable durante décadas y la manifestación del Dios viviente en este tiempo. La autora abre su corazón en estas páginas, en las que se destaca la enseñanza del Autor de la vida y la invitación permanente a perseverar en los caminos del Señor.

Featuring three new songs from David Archuleta making their exclusive debut on this audiobook! A raw and powerful coming-out story from the beloved American Idol finalist traces David Archuleta’s journey from closeted Mormon teen to global pop star to openly queer man, revealing the hidden...

Growing up is hard to do, but the kids on Gossip Girl sure made it look easy—and sexy, to boot. Set in the always-alluring penthouses and exclusive clubs of New York City, Gossip Girl followed, as its intro said, the “scandalous lives of Manhattan’s elite,” through the eyes of an omniscient narrator that had her eyes, ears, and hands in everything. Gossip Girl was enticing in a “lifestyles of the rich and famous” sort of way, but when you added on the fact that these pretty people had pretty problems and someone watching their every move, it was almost too good to resist.

The Banjo: The Twang of RebellionA Story of Strings, Spirits, and SurvivalThe banjo is one of the most misunderstood instruments in American history. Before it became a bluegrass trademark or a rural stereotype, it was an African invention — a spiritual tool, a storytelling instrument, and a survival technology carried through the trauma of slavery. This narrative history traces the true origin and evolution of the banjo from West African griots to modern American roots music.

From the publisher who brought you Slash of the Titans: The Road to Freddy vs Jason comes an all-new retrospective on one of the greatest horror franchises of all time! Join author Lowell Greenblatt for a nostalgic trip back to Elm Street to revisit the original Nightmare and its sequels. Featuring original story analyses and new production info, Nightmare Autopsis is a must-listen for Freddy fans. The book notably features exclusive new interviews and reflections by cast and crew from every entry.

Read by the author. A written and visual complement to the critically acclaimed movie, I Can Only Imagine 2. In The Origin of Hymns, Pastor Robert Morgan explores the history, evolution, and redemptive thread of 50 beloved hymns of the faithful. Ever wonder how a simple hymn can carry the weight...

The Mogul Mind of Taylor Swift explores how one of the most influential artists of the modern era transformed creative talent into a global business empire. More than a pop superstar, Taylor Swift is a strategic thinker, brand architect, and ownership advocate who reshaped how artists control their music, narrative, and legacy.

Demonstrating nature and nature inside of us with insightful narrative and artist perspective from Donald Fillman MD. Perspectives balanced with a philosophical and scientific point-of-view of humans, nature, and human nature.