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Pig Latin: A Seriously Funny True Story of a Former Police Officer

"From cop-turned-comic Eric Tansey, a hilarious and humanizing portrait of law enforcement for fans of Walk the Blue Line and You Can't Make This Stuff Up. Eric Tansey, a former Army scout and Special Operations military veteran, joined the police force with a ton of unrealistic expectations. The reality of the job knocked him down and changed his perspective on everything. Always a magnet for uncanny, wild situations, Tansey reveals exactly what it's like to deal with everyday life as a police officer—from trying to tackle naked suspects to pepper spraying yourself in the face, from dealing with an angry mob to coaxing suicidal subjects off a bridge, an uncut version of everything is included. Going behind the badge to bring the public a real understanding of the job, Pig Latin hopes to help inspire sympathy rather than condemnation and to encourage current law enforcement with the knowledge that they are not alone in their mistakes, their fear, and their experience on the job."

Eric Tansey, Nick Palmisciano (Author), Eric Tansey (Narrator)

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Destroy This House: A Memoir

"For fans of The Glass Castle and The Liars' Club, a tender, heartbreaking, and hilarious memoir chronicling the challenges of growing up with a desperately scheming father, a mother plagued by an acute hoarding disorder, and parenting parents while seeking independence. The Long family's love was fierce, their lifestyle bizarre, and their deceptions countless. Once her parents were gone, Amanda Uhle realized she was closer to them than anyone else, yet she found herself utterly confounded by the lives they had led. Amanda's striving fashion designer mother and her charismatic wheeler-dealer father wove a complex life together that spanned ten different homes across five states over forty perplexing years. Throughout her childhood, as her mother's hoarding disorder flourished and her father's schemes crumbled, contradictions abounded. They bartered for dental surgery and drove their massive Lincoln Town Car to the food bank. When financial ruin struck, they abandoned their repossessed mansion for humble parish housing, and Amanda's father became a preacher. They swung between being filthy rich and dirt poor, devious and virtuous, lonely and loved, fake and real. In Destroy This House, Amanda sets out to document her parents' unbelievable exploits and her own hard-won escape into independence. With humor and tenderness, Uhle has crafted a heartfelt and utterly unique memoir, capturing the raucousness, pain, joy, and ultimately, the boundless love that exists between all parents and children."

Amanda Uhle (Author), Rebekkah Ross (Narrator)

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Take It From Here: The Early Years: 43 Episodes from Series 1-8 of the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"Vintage shenanigans from the much-loved variety show Take It from Here was one of the most influential radio shows of all time, ushering in a new era of comedy and introducing an enduring writing partnership: bright young things Frank Muir and Denis Norden. Their witty, literate scripts ensured 13 series of classic capers between 1948 and 1960, and regularly attracted an audience of over 20 million. Who could forget the barrage of puns, the Take It from Here ‘Oscar’-winning film parodies, Jimmy Edwards’ catchphrases (‘Greetings, gentlefolk!’) – and, of course, the fractious, dysfunctional Glum family, making their debut here in the first episode of Series 7. We also hear the various grumbles and complaints of Wallas Eaton’s curmudgeonly letter-writer, ‘Disgusted of Tunbridge Wells’. Included in this volume are 43 specially selected episodes from the first eight series, including shows recorded at the Royal Naval Barracks in Portsmouth (Series 2, Episode 13) and HMS Indefatigable at Spithead (Series 6, Episode 24), as well as two Christmas editions of the show from 1953 and 1954. Packed with all your favourite songs, sketches and send-ups, this bumper collection stars Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, Joy Nichols, Wallas Eaton and June Whitfield, with appearances from Clarence Wright and Wilfred Babbage in Series 1. Accompanying them for some musical interludes are Alma Cogan and The Keynotes. NB: Some of the language and humour on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Starring Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, Wallas Eaton (Series 2 onwards), Joy Nicholls (Series 1-6), June Whitfield (Series 7 onwards), Wilfred Babbage (Series 1), Clarence Wright (Series 1) With contributions from ‘Herbert Mostyn’ (aka Frank Muir and Denis Norden) Written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden Produced by Charles Maxwell Music from The Keynotes and the Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra, and Alma Cogan (Series 7 & 8) With thanks to Keith Wickham Episode guide First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on the following dates: Series 1 (23 March-5 October 1948) Episode 21 & 23 Series 2 (28 December 1948-28 June 1949) Episode 3 & 13 Series 4 (24 October 1950-20 May 1951) Episode 1 & 2 Series 6 (5 January-29 June 1953) Episode 24 Series 7 (12 November 1953-6 May 1954) Episode 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24 Series 8 (9 December 1954-2 June 1955) Episode 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Denis Norden, Frank Muir (Author), Alma Cogan, Dick Bentley, Full Cast, Jimmy Edwards, Joy Nichols, June Whitfield (Narrator)

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Take It From Here: The Later Years: 40 Episodes from Series 9-13 of the Classic BBC Radio Comedy

"More timeless comedy from the long-running variety show Take It from Here was one of the most popular radio shows of its day, running for 12 years on the BBC Light Programme between 1948 and 1960. With its literate, pun-filled scripts written by comedy legends Denis Norden and Frank Muir, it was a huge hit with listeners, and over 20 million regularly tuned in to enjoy the madcap adventures of the TIFH team. These 40 specially chosen shows feature Madam Butterfly as you’ve never heard it before, a West End musical spoof, the fall and rise of Punch and Judy – and quickfire quizzing with ‘Double Your Nothing’. Meanwhile in ‘The Glums’, the marathon engagement of the drippy Ron and the doting Eth rumbles on, and down at his local, Mr Glum regales barman Ted with tales of woe and hard-luck stories. Also included are three Christmas episodes from 1955, 1958 and 1959; the 250th show (Series 10, Episode 1); the 10th anniversary episode (Series 11, Episode 12) and the last ever episode (Series 13, Episode 20) – as well as a piece of comedy history: the original version of a sketch made famous by Peter Sellers, 'So Little Time' (Series 12, Episode 15). Jimmy Edwards, June Whitfield, Dick Bentley and Wallas Eaton star in this sparkling selection of shows, with musical accompaniments from Alma Cogan, The Keynotes, Toni Eden and The Polka Dots. NB: Some of the language and humour on this recording reflects the era in which it was first broadcast, and due to the age of the source material, the sound quality may vary. Production credits Starring Jimmy Edwards, Dick Bentley, June Whitfield and Wallas Eaton With contributions from ‘Herbert Mostyn’ (aka Frank Muir and Denis Norden) Written by Frank Muir and Denis Norden (Series 9-12) and Barry Took and Eric Merriman (Series 13) Produced by Charles Maxwell (Series 9-12) and Charles Chilton (Series 13) Music from The Keynotes and the Augmented BBC Revue Orchestra, Alma Cogan (Series 9), Toni Eden (Series 13) and The Polka Dots (Series 13) With thanks to Keith Wickham Episode guide First broadcast on the BBC Light Programme on the following dates: Series 9 (11 October 1955-3 April 1956) Episode 1, 2, 3, 4 ,5, 6 ,7, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 ,17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Series 10 (2 January-15 May 1957) Episode 1, 2 January 1957 Episode 7, 13 February 1957 Episode 8, 20 February 1957 Episode 17, 24 April 1957 Episode 20, 15 May 1957 Series 11 (8 January-21 May 1958) Episode 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20 Series 12 (27 November 1958-12 March 1959) Episode 2, 5, 13, 14, 15 Series 13 (22 October 1959-3 March 1960) Episode 10 & 20 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Barry Took, Denis Norden, Eric Merriman, Frank Muir (Author), Alma Cogan, Dick Bentley, Full Cast, Jimmy Edwards, Joy Nichols, June Whitfield (Narrator)

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How to Be a Saint: An Extremely Weird and Mildly Sacrilegious History of the Catholic Church’s Bigge

"Part history lesson. Part sacrilege. An entirely good time. Think you have what it takes to be a saint? Lucky for you, thousands of souls have paved the way to heaven—creating a clear formula for getting the job done while also leaving a rich, disturbing history behind them. And in just five easy-ish steps, you can learn how to secure your own halo! But even if the whole 'dying and becoming a saint' thing doesn't appeal to you, the bizarrely bureaucratic process of canonization is still guaranteed to delight and entertain. How to Be Saint is an endlessly entertaining ride through Catholicism for anyone who enjoys their history with a side of comedy. From flying friars to severed heads, this book explores the wild lives (and deaths) of saints and pulls the curtain back on the oddest quirks of religious doctrine. Whether you're a lifelong Catholic or a weird-history enthusiast, How to Be a Saint is your ultimate guide to understanding the hilarious, fascinating, and shockingly true history of sainthood."

Kate Sidley (Author), Kate Sidley (Narrator)

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The Art of Falling in Love with the Movie Star (again)

"All's fair in love and war . . . until you're forced into an RV with your ex. Amelia: I had it all; a loving marriage, an adorable dog, and plans to build the home of our dreams in idyllic Sweetkiss Creek. Moving here meant we focused on us, and starting a family, but those dreams came crashing down when Spencer made the choice to go back to Hollywood and left me flying solo. Christmas snowflakes fall, fate jingles its bells, and my estranged movie star husband returns for the reading of my late aunt's will. But it's not just legal matters and tinsel-covered nerves that he brings; oh no, this man is on a mission—to unwrap the gift of a second chance with me. Spencer: On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me: Divorce papers. Now, I'm on a yuletide quest to win back my leading lady. You know, sugar plums, mistletoe, and all the festive feels dancing in my head like an over-the-top rom-com montage. Comical to think that an RV we inherit could become the sleigh to propel us back together, with a sprinkle of redemption and a dash of eggnog-induced chaos, of course. Could this be the holiday miracle I'm hoping for?"

Anne Kemp (Author), Matthew Maddux, Tina Wolstencroft (Narrator)

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Whites: Stories

"The excoriating stories in Mark Doten's brilliant first collection dissect the pathological narratives that shape our culture and country. Narrated by a crosscutting array of White people, Doten's stories spotlight the self-serving logic through which their characters struggle to make sense of, and take control of, the narrative of our time. They run the political spectrum from 'well-intentioned' liberals and newly woke CEOs to Trump appointees, QAnon adherents, and believers in replacement theory. There is an anti-vax nursing home employee, an anti-woke billionaire, a nonbinary sneaker podcaster turned January 6 insurrectionist, a nonprofit LA housing president dubbed 'WORST KAREN EVER,' an elderly Republican in denial of his COVID-19 diagnosis, teenage YouTubers responding to a shooting at their suburban Minnesota school, a demonically possessed cookie manufacturer drafting a BLM statement with his new Black employee, and a gay White supremacist figure who may be a joke on 4chan, but will have his revenge. While their identities and allegiances differ, all of them are united by a ferocious belief in themselves, certain that everything they've done can be justified, if you'll just hear them out. In Whites, Doten has written a relentless book that confirms their standing as one of the great satirists of their generation."

Mark Doten (Author), Andrew Gibson (Narrator)

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You Took the Last Bus Home: The brilliantly funny first collection from Brian Bilston

"Read, with his trademark charm and humour, by Brian Bilston. If you like a) laughing or b) words which rhyme with each other, you will love Brian Bilston - Richard Osman, author of We Solve Murders 'There is poetry to be found in anything if you look hard enough.' You Took the Last Bus Home is a collection of ingenious, hilarious and touching poems from Brian Bilston, one of Britain's funniest and best-loved poets. With endless wit, wisdom and delightful wordplay, Bilston's first collection of poetry offers profound insights into the common joys and sorrows of modern life. Exploring themes as diverse as love, death, and the unbearable torment of forgetting to put the rubbish out, all of Bilston's poems are alive to the improbable nuances of the English language. Constantly experimenting with poetic forms - from Venn diagrams to Scrabble tiles - this irresistibly charming collection of poems will make you ponder the very essence of the human condition in the twenty-first century. 'Bilston is a magician with words' - The Guardian 'Brian Bilston is a laureate for our fractured times' - Ian McMillan"

Brian Bilston (Author), Brian Bilston (Narrator)

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Daughters and Sons: A Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisation

"A dark domestic comedy by one of English literature’s most distinctive and idiosyncratic authors Life in the Ponsonby household is an emotional battleground, where tyrannical grandmother Sabine and her equally despotic daughter Hetta struggle to control the fate of the family. Caught in the crossfire are Sabine’s son John, a self-absorbed novelist; his five children, Clare, France, Chilton, Victor and Muriel; and Muriel’s beleagured governesses. When John’s daughter, France, completes her first novel, she is persuaded by her father to publish it under a pseudonym to spare him the embarrassment of being overshadowed by his own flesh and blood. This act of selflessness sparks a series of deceptions, misunderstandings and manipulations: culminating in a family crisis which plays out across the dining-room table over the course of one hair-raising and hilarious dinner party... First published in 1937, Ivy Compton-Burnett’s deft dissection of a dysfunctional Victorian family was acclaimed by contemporary critics and admired by Virginia Woolf for its ‘bitter truth and intense originality’. This sublime adaptation, featuring an ensemble cast including Patricia Lawrence and Ann Mitchell, breathes new life into her brilliant, blackly comic tale. Production credits Written by Ivy Compton-Burnett Adapted by John Spurling Directed by Liane Aukin Piano: Martin Goldstein Cast Sabine Ponsonby – Patricia Lawrence Hetta – Ann Mitchell John – John Rowe Clare – Tessa Worsley France – Kathryn Hunter Victor – Simon Hewitt Chilton – Graham Blockey Muriel: – Pamela Moiseiwitsch Miss Bunyan – Merelina Kendall Gertrude – Narissa Knights Charity Marcon – Anne Jameson Stephen – Bernard Brown Alfred – Christopher Good Sir Rowland Seymour – Arnold Diamond Jane – Ellen McIntosh Evelyn – Daniel Webb Edith Hallam – Vivian Pickles Dr Chaucer – Robert Lang Miss Blake – Fidelis Morgan Mr Russell – John Forbes-Robertson First broadcast BBC Radio 4, 10 May-9 June 1985 © 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd. (P) 2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Ivy Compton-Burnett (Author), Ann Mitchell, Christopher Good, Full Cast, John Rowe, Patricia Lawrence, Tessa Worsley (Narrator)

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Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's Tennis

"* ONE OF BLOOMBERG'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2025 * TOWN & COUNTRY'S BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST * INSIDE HOOK'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST * The story of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and their epic new rivalry, as told by "the best tennis writer in America" (Brian Phillips, The Ringer). For more than two decades, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer dominated men's tennis so thoroughly that it became difficult to imagine how the game would keep its shine once they retired. Then came 2024—the first year since 2002 that none of them won a Grand Slam tournament—and a technicolor future was revealed. The major titles were divided between a pair of prodigies in their early twenties: the effervescent showman Carlos Alcaraz, whose infinite variety of shots won him the French Open and Wimbledon; and the relentlessly cool Jannik Sinner, whose power and precision secured him the Australian Open and US Open even amid a doping controversy. Though other young contenders jostled for the spotlight, and Djokovic tried to hold his ground, the transcendentally gifted Alcaraz and Sinner just kept installing their new regime. Punctuated with humor, brimming with insight, and rooted in a true fan's love of the game, this work of elevated sports journalism is a captivating primer to the rivalry poised to define the next decade of the sport."

Giri Nathan (Author), Aden Hakimi (Narrator)

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The Art of Falling in Love with Your Brother's Best Friend

"All's fair in love and war . . . until your brother brings his bad boy, ice hockey playing best friend into your life. Riley: I'm pouring all my savings into launching my own catering business, so the last thing I need is distraction. Even if he is six feet five inches tall, plays ice hockey, and is probably one of the most intriguing, and also maddening, people I've met. Ever. People say he's grumpy, but to me, he's funny and kind, too. He's misunderstood and even though he's one of the most famous players coming up in the ranks right now, he doesn't feel seen by those he loves . . . and I get that. But I've got my own fears: that my dreams fail, my mother keeps rejecting me, and the big one—my fear of commitment. Jake: Getting suspended for 'anger issues' lands me in Sweetkiss Creek at my agent's request. Licking my wounds and taking a time out sounds ridiculous . . . until I meet her. She's feisty, sassy, and fiery enough that I swear she could melt the ice I skate on. I never would have thought I'd find solace and an unexpected ally in the person who's old bedroom I'm staying in. The last thing I want or need is to fall in love—but for some reason my heart isn't getting the memo."

Anne Kemp (Author), Jess Moran, Sean Hardisty (Narrator)

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[German] - Witze zum Totlachen - die besten Witze der Welt (Ungekürzt)

"Dieses ist eine kleine Sammlung von sehr lustigen Witzen, humorvoll vorgetragen vom Witze Erzähler TA und Todster. Oft geistreich und zum Schmunzeln - manchmal auch sarkastisch, gemein, schlecht oder mit schwarzem Humor. Es werden Arztwitze, Ehewitze, Polizeiwitze, Fritzchen Witze zum Besten gegeben. Die Kalauer vom Häschen und dem Apotheker für die ganze Familie sind genauso enthalten wie ein Blondinenwitz und Ostfriesenwitz. Lachen bis der Arzt kommt! Kurze Witze wechseln sich ab mit komischen Tierwitzen und Humorvollem aus dem Leben: Lachgarantie mit den besten Witzen der Welt ;) Titel: 1. Katzenwitz zum Totlachen - Der Mann und die Katze 2. Bauer und Städter Witz - es geht um die Ente - total witzig 3. Witz: Drei Männer auf der Insel und eine Feh - Kurzwitz zum Lachen 4. Doktorwitz: Wieviel Zeit zu Leben? Sarkastischer Witz 5. Witz: Pfarrer, Arzt und Ingenieur auf dem Golfplatz - zum Schmunzeln 6. Altes Ehepaar Witz - sie teilen alles - Witzig! 7. Ostfriesenwitz 2 Mark - absolut komischer Witz 8. Witz: Ehemann kommt früher nach Hause 9. Blondinenwitz - aua Witz zum Schmunzeln - Kurzwitz 10. Doktor Witz: Alle ignorieren mich... - Kurzwitz 11. Arztwitz: Isolierstation - flacher Humor 12. Artzwitz: Mann hat Stuhlgang - humorvoller Kalauer 13. Arztwitz: Drei Ärzte prahlen über ihre Operationskünste - zum Totlachen 14. Doktor Witz: Ich kann kein Blut sehen - Kurzwitz 15. Casanova Witz - Kondom & große Sprüche mit ihren Folgen 16. Witz: Liegt der Arsch im Wald... - Humor zum Totlachen 17. Fritzchenwitz: Die Zeitformen - Kurzwitz zum Schmunzeln 18. Fritzchen Witz: Schätzen und kluge Sprüche vom kleinen Fritzchen in der Schule - top witzig! 19. Fritchenwitz: Fritzchen und der Wackelpudding - Kurzwitz zum Totlachen 20. Witz: Ehepaar Jubiläum und eine E-Mail - total witziger Humor zum Lachen 21. Witz: Einkaufen ist so teuer geworden - Kalauer zum Schmunzeln 22. Frau Fischer Witz - schlechter Witz zum Totlachen 23. Freunde Witz: Durchgebrannt und Freund - Kurzwitz absolut witzig 24. Häschenwitz: Häschen, der Apotheker, Möhren Witz zum Schmunzeln 25. Häschenwitz: Häschen, der Apotheker, Fliegenpilz Witz zum Lachen 26. Häschenwitz: Häschen in der Bäckerei und Möhrentorte Witz zum Lachen 27. Häschen Witz: Häschen in der Apotheke fragt nach Möhren - Witz zum Schmunzeln 28. Häschenwitz: Häschen, der Apotheker, Möhren Kurzwitz zum Schmunzeln 29. Häschenwitz: Häschen und der Richter - Kurzwitz zum Schmunzeln mit viel Gelächter 30. Witz: Der Jäger und der Bär - Jägerswitz zum Totlachen 31. Bauarbeiter Witz: Kasten Bier - schwarzer Humor 32. Kinder über Eltern: Witz aus dem Alltag zum Schmunzeln 33. Polizei Witz: Franz Beckenbauer - haha witzig! 34. Polizeiwitz: Verfolgungsjagd und eine Ausrede - absolut witzig! 35. Schaaf Witz zum Totlachen - Kurzwitz mit Lachgarantie 36. Die sechs weltbesten Kurzwitze zum Totlachen 37. Zwei Katzenwitze - Total witzig 38. Der 250 EUR Witz - Schmunzeln und laut lachen 39. Die Bewerbung im Schloß - Witzer Kalauer 40. Der Witz von der Nonne und dem Kind 41. Fritchenwitz - Hausaufgaben Witz 42. Fritzchen und der Trecker - Witz mit Lachgarantie 43. Golfer Witz - unglaublich witzig 44. Die allerbesten Kurzen Sprüche der Welt - ein Witz Feuerwerk 45. Das Rendezvous - Witz zum Totlachen 46. Krankenhauswitz - schwarzer Humor 47. Zwei Doktorwitze - Lach doch zweimal 48. Chinesisch für Anfänger - Witzige Übersetzungen mit Lachkanonade 49. Die allerbesten Wer-Wie-Was Witze der Welt 50. Zwei Witze mit Missverständnissen - total verdreht 51. Der Anwalt und sein Gehalt - Witz mit viel Tiefgang 52. Ein Mann bei der Wahrsagerin - witzige Wahrheit 53. Sohn und Vater Witz - Adoption 54. LKW Fahrer Witz - total zum Totlachen 55. Frauen und Männer - Wer hat mehr Spaß... 56. Einige kleine Witze zum Furzen - Ein glorreicher Abschluss"

Torsten Abrolat (Author), Witze Erzähler TA (Narrator)

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