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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions

My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood

by Ed Zwick ...

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER**“**This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir” (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of thirtysomething, and executive p... ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER**“**This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir” (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of thirtysomething, and executive p...
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions

My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood

by Ed Zwick ...

Narrated by Ed Zwick ...

Unabridged

10 hours 23 min

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER**“**This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir” (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of thirtysomething, and executive p... ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER**“**This funny, insightful, and deliciously dishy memoir” (Town & Country) from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, and Glory, creator of thirtysomething, and executive p...
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Magus

The Art of Magic from Faustus to Agrippa

by Anthony Grafton ...

Narrated by Nick Pearse ...

Unabridged

8 hours 55 min

In literary legend, Faustus is the quintessential occult personality of early modern Europe. The historical Faustus, however, was something quite different: a magus—a learned magician fully embedded in the scholarly currents and public life of the Renaissance. And he was hardly the only one. Anthony Grafton argues that the magus in sixteenth-century Europe was a distinctive intellectual type, both ... Read more

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In literary legend, Faustus is the quintessential occult personality of early modern Europe. The historical Faustus, however, was something quite different: a magus—a learned magician fully embedded in the scholarly currents and public life of the Renaissance. And he was hardly the only one. Anthony Grafton argues that the magus in sixteenth-century Europe was a distinctive intellectual type, both
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I Was There

Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll

by Alan Edwards ...

Narrated by Alan Edwards ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

**A TELEGRAPH AND LONDON STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Alan is such a wonderful storyteller' Debbie Harry'If you love music, you should definitely read this book' Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live'Alan Edwards is a class act: observant, attentive, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how' Jon Savage'A beautiful, warm, jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime, lifting-the ... Read more

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**A TELEGRAPH AND LONDON STANDARD BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024'Alan is such a wonderful storyteller' Debbie Harry'If you love music, you should definitely read this book' Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live'Alan Edwards is a class act: observant, attentive, always in the right place at the right time. I Was There tells you how' Jon Savage'A beautiful, warm, jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime, lifting-the
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Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli

The Epic Story of the Making of The Godfather

by Mark Seal ...

Narrated by Phil Thron ...

Unabridged

15 hours 1 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes confl ... Read more

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NATIONAL BESTSELLERThis “wickedly pacey page-turner” (Total Film) unfurls the behind-the-scenes story of the making of The Godfather, fifty years after the classic film’s original release.The story of how The Godfather was made is as dramatic, operatic, and entertaining as the film itself. Over the years, many versions of various aspects of the movie’s fiery creation have been told—sometimes confl
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The Rebel Romanov

Julie of Saxe-Coburg, the Empress Russia Never Had

by Helen Rappaport ...

Narrated by Jennifer M. Dixon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 38 min

In 1795, Catherine the Great of Russia was in search of a bride for her grandson Constantine, who stood third in line to her throne. In an eerie echo of her own story, Catherine selected an innocent young German princess, Julie of Saxe-Coburg, aunt of the future Queen Victoria. Though Julie had everything a young bride could wish for, she was alone in a court dominated by an aging empress and ... Read more

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In 1795, Catherine the Great of Russia was in search of a bride for her grandson Constantine, who stood third in line to her throne. In an eerie echo of her own story, Catherine selected an innocent young German princess, Julie of Saxe-Coburg, aunt of the future Queen Victoria. Though Julie had everything a young bride could wish for, she was alone in a court dominated by an aging empress and
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A Story is a Deal

How to use the science of story to motivate and persuade

by Will Storr ...

Narrated by Will Storr ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo... ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo...
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When We Ruled

The Rise and Fall of Twelve African Queens and Warriors

by Paula Akpan ...

Narrated by Lowena Waries ...

Unabridged

14 hours 31 min

Njinga Mbande. Nana Yaa Asantewaa. Makobo Modjadji VI. Ranavalona the First.These queens and warriors ruled vast swathes of the African continent, where they led, loved, and fought for their kingdoms and people. Their impact can still be felt today, and yet, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their names.In When We Ruled, historian Paula Akpan takes us into the worlds ... Read more

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Njinga Mbande. Nana Yaa Asantewaa. Makobo Modjadji VI. Ranavalona the First.These queens and warriors ruled vast swathes of the African continent, where they led, loved, and fought for their kingdoms and people. Their impact can still be felt today, and yet, beyond the lands they called home, so few of us have ever heard their names.In When We Ruled, historian Paula Akpan takes us into the worlds
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Lost in the Forest

Finding Joy in Losing Your Way

by Colin Heber-Percy ...

Narrated by Colin Heber-Percy ...

Unabridged

9 hours 38 min

'A message of hope' TLS'Inspiring' Spectator'A sumptuous mix of poetry, story and deep philosophical truths' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' REV RICHARD COLESThis book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an 'awkward' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy refl... ... Read more

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'A message of hope' TLS'Inspiring' Spectator'A sumptuous mix of poetry, story and deep philosophical truths' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' REV RICHARD COLESThis book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out screenwriter at the BBC, an 'awkward' priest in the Church of England, Colin Heber-Percy refl...
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All Through the Night

Why Our Lives Depend on Dark Skies

by Dani Robertson ...

Narrated by Dani Robertson ...

Unabridged

7 hours 18 min

Best New Books on Space 2024 – Forbes‘Rarely is a non-fiction book about science this engaging’ – ForbesWhy darkness is so important – to plants, to animals, and to ourselves – and why we must protect it all costs.Darkness is the first thing we know in our human existence. Safe and warm inside the bubble of the womb, we are comfortable in that embracing dark. But as soon as we are bought into the ... Read more

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Best New Books on Space 2024 – Forbes‘Rarely is a non-fiction book about science this engaging’ – ForbesWhy darkness is so important – to plants, to animals, and to ourselves – and why we must protect it all costs.Darkness is the first thing we know in our human existence. Safe and warm inside the bubble of the womb, we are comfortable in that embracing dark. But as soon as we are bought into the
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You May Never See Us Again

The Barclay Dynasty: A Story of Survival, Secrecy and Succession

by Jane Martinson ...

Narrated by Olivia Poulet ...

Unabridged

8 hours 59 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.The untold story of post-war Britain. Told through the lives of the two men who helped shape it: Sir David Barclay and Sir Frederick Barclay.**You May Never See Us Again is the only definitive story of David and Frederick Barclay - commonly known as the Barclay brothers. Born poor, these enigmatic twins built one of the biggest fortunes in Britain together from scratch ... Read more

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**Brought to you by Penguin.The untold story of post-war Britain. Told through the lives of the two men who helped shape it: Sir David Barclay and Sir Frederick Barclay.**You May Never See Us Again is the only definitive story of David and Frederick Barclay - commonly known as the Barclay brothers. Born poor, these enigmatic twins built one of the biggest fortunes in Britain together from scratch
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168 Songs of Hatred and Failure

A History of Manic Street Preachers

by Keith Cameron ...

Narrated by Jude Rogers, Huw Stephens ...

Unabridged

15 hours 55 min

'Exhilarating . . . revelatory . . . superb' THE TIMES'A forensic exploration of their compositions and recordings, and everything that has been poured into them . . . completely definitive' MOJO ★★★★★'No one understands the inner workings and shared aesthetics of Manic Street Preachers like Keith Cameron . . . phenomenal' NICKY WIREAN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<... ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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'Exhilarating . . . revelatory . . . superb' THE TIMES'A forensic exploration of their compositions and recordings, and everything that has been poured into them . . . completely definitive' MOJO ★★★★★'No one understands the inner workings and shared aesthetics of Manic Street Preachers like Keith Cameron . . . phenomenal' NICKY WIREAN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER<...
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