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  • Vienna

    A Cultural History

    by Nicholas Parsons ...
    Series series Cityscapes
    From border garrison of the Roman Empire to magnificent Baroque seat of the Hapsburgs, Vienna's fortunes swung between survival and expansion. By the late nineteenth century it had become the western capital of the sprawling Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, but the twentieth century saw it degraded to a 'hydrocephalus' cut off from its former economic hinterland. After the inglorious Nazi interlude, ... Read more

    $22.79 USD

  • The Shortest History of Austria

    by Nicholas T. Parsons ...
    Series Book 18 - Shortest History
    'Incisive but comprehensive, entertaining and well-illustrated, this is the perfect introduction to what was once a huge empire and is now a small but (undeservedly) very lucky country' TIM BLANNINGAustria is a small country with a glorious history but a troubled past. It sits at the crossroads of central Europe: the furthest the Ottomans reached in the seventeenth century, a back-channel between ... Read more

    $9.49 USD

  • Radha and Ryan

    by Nicholas Parsons ...
    A white man stops a student. Different people from different worlds. The same gnawing fear. 'Men are seriously confused and angry – but when men get angry they want to hurt someone ... And mostly the first person they hurt is themselves.' ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Worth the Detour

    A History of the Guidebook

    by Nicholas T Parsons ...
    The guidebook has a long and distinguished history, going back to Biblical times and encompassing major cultural and social changes that have witnessed the transformation of travel. This book presents a journey through centuries of travel writing. ... Read more

    $17.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Vienna: A Cultural and Literary History

    by Nicholas T. Parsons ...
    Series Book 4 - Cities of the Imagination
    From border garrison of the Roman Empire to magnificent Baroque seat of the Habsburgs, Vienna's fortunes swung between survival and expansion. By the late nineteenth century it had become the western capital of the sprawling Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, but the twentieth century saw it degraded to a "hydrocephalus" cut off from its former economic hinterland. After the inglorious Nazi interlude, ... Read more

    $11.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Dead Heart (play)

    by Nicholas Parsons ...
    In the isolated community of Wala Wala, Senior Constable Ray Lorkin struggles to keep an uneasy peace between Aboriginal tradition and the law he is sworn to uphold. But when a local man dies in mysterious circumstances, Ray decides he can no longer do things 'blackfella way'.1993 The Australian Human Rights Award1993 The NSW Premier's Literary Award for stage1993 AWGIE, Best Stage Play'Dead Heart ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • Audiobook

    Just a Classic Minute

    A Heritage Collection

    by BBC Radio Comedy ...
    Narrated by Nicholas Parsons, Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Paul Merton, Various ...
    Series Audiobook 3 - Just a Minute

    Unabridged

    11 hours 17 min

    24 more archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas ParsonsThis new collection of previously unpublished editions, first broadcast between 1979 and 2009, comes brimming with Just a Minute’s unique blend of wit, wordplay and one-upmanship beloved by listeners all around the world. Hilarity is guaranteed whenever the intrepid players attempt to speak without ... Read more

    $21.48 USD

  • Audiobook

    Just a Minute: The Very Best of Vintage

    A Timeless Collection of Classic Episodes

    by BBC Radio Comedy ...
    Narrated by Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Ian Messiter, Sue Perkins, Barry Cryer, Derek Nimmo, Graham Norton, Gyles Brandreth, Ian Hislop, Jenny Eclair, Kenneth Williams, Martin Jarvis, Sheila Hancock, Tim Rice, Tony Hawks ...
    Series Audiobook 1 - Just a Minute

    Unabridged

    14 hours 56 min

    A bumper collection of vintage episodes of the award-winning panel gameJust a Minute is BBC Radio 4's longest-running panel show, and a national treasure. Since 1967, it has welcomed an array of stellar guest players to demonstrate their verbal dexterity, wicked wit and brilliant banter, as they attempt to speak for 60 seconds on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation.This ... Read more

    $21.48 USD

  • Audiobook

    Just a Classic Minute

    A Timeless Anthology

    by BBC Radio Comedy ...
    Narrated by Nicholas Parsons, Various, Paul Merton, Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo ...
    Series Audiobook 4 - Just a Minute

    Unabridged

    11 hours 10 min

    24 more archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas ParsonsAs if to prove the point that good humour never dates, this collection of archive Just a Minute includes episodes broadcast across four decades, from 1973 to 2009. As usual, players must attempt to speak for one minute on a given subject without hesitation, repetition or deviation and while at the mercy of ... Read more

    $21.48 USD

  • Audiobook

    Just a Minute: The Complete BBC TV Collection

    Every Soundtrack Episode from the Hit BBC Comedy Show

    by BBC Comedy ...
    Narrated by Sue Perkins, Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Stephen Fry, Marcus Brigstocke, Miles Jupp, Hugh Bonneville, Ruth Jones, Graham Norton, Tony Hawks, Josie Lawrence, Steve Punt, Pam Ayres, Barry Cryer, Various ...

    Unabridged

    14 hours 13 min

    All 30 soundtrack episodes of the BBC TV version of Just a MinuteJust a Minute is a radio perennial. Loved by listeners for almost 60 years, it’s the BBC’s longest-running and most popular panel game, having clocked up over 1000 episodes on Radio 4. And now, you can enjoy 30 more, with these sparkling soundtrack episodes from the BBC TV run of the show.First broadcast on BBC One in 1999 and BBC ... Read more

    $21.48 USD

  • Audiobook

    Just a Classic Minute

    Gems from the Archive

    by BBC Radio Comedy ...
    Narrated by Nicholas Parsons, Paul Merton, Kenneth Williams, Peter Jones, Derek Nimmo, Various ...
    Series Audiobook 2 - Just a Minute

    Unabridged

    11 hours 25 min

    24 archive editions of the much-loved BBC Radio 4 panel game chaired by Nicholas ParsonsLike a treasured piece of furniture, Just a Minute has graced the living rooms and kitchens of radio listeners for more than 50 years. Comfortable, relaxing and easy to sink into, it has long been the seat of sparkling comedy, infectious laughter and intelligent humour. We invite you once again to enjoy the ... Read more

    $21.48 USD

  • Audiobook

    Jenny and Julie’s BBC Radio Dramas

    On Baby Street, TwilightBaby.com and more

    by Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo ...
    Narrated by Jenny Eclair, Julie Balloo, Al Murray, Ronni Ancona, Kathy Burke, Frances Barber, Nicholas Parsons, Linda Robson, Kevin Eldon0, Graham Fellows1, Claire Skinner2, Paul Merton3, Full cast4 ...

    Unabridged

    18 hours 42 min

    A collection of comedies and dramas about modern women’s lives and loves, starring Jenny EclairJenny Eclair is one of Britain’s most-loved stand-up comedians, and the first woman to win the Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Fringe. She has written several acclaimed books, including the Sunday Times bestseller Older and Wider: A Survivor's Guide to the Menopause, and appeared on numerous TV and radio ... Read more

    $21.48 USD