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The Victorian Plague is a satire on self-awareness, religion and philosophy. The title is an allegory to what eastern theology dubs the ego, its effect on the conditioning of the modern primate and civilisation as it currently stands. It is the authors unfiltered zeitgeist and theory of reality. The author presents a deconstruction of our modern-day perception of what reality is, what it means to be alive and presents some subjective theories of the historical influences that led us to arriving at the awareness that we currently rest at. It covers everything from education, psychedelic chemicals, cultural conditioning and the practical utility of Zen Buddhism. The book makes three absurd claims which are defended and elaborated on thoroughly, the author argues that the average civilized human being is hallucinating, there is no such thing as progression through time, and that we have no free will. It explains Eastern theology in English, not in mysticism. This book is all you need to understand Zen Buddhism, the beauty and dread of language, and why you shouldn’t care about spiritual pursuits in the slightest. The book has two faces, yet it hides nothing. If you like this work you prove the author right, if you hate this work you prove the author right.

Kapeesh Prashar (Author), Kapeesh Prashar (Narrator)

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[German] - Das Weihnachtsbuch für Weihnachtshasser: Ein herrlich zynisches Anti-Weihnachts-Buch für

Das beste Weihnachtsbuch für Weihnachtshasser Wir alle kennen sie: Die schrillen Glockenklänge, die duftenden Tannennadeln, die zuckersüßen Plätzchen und die herzerwärmenden Lieder. Weihnachten, die „schönste Zeit des Jahres“. Doch was, wenn die 'Most Wonderful Time' für dich eher die 'Most Stressful Time' ist? Wenn du bei dem Gedanken an Weihnachten nicht an harmonische Familienabende, sondern an hektisches Geschenkeshopping, unerträgliches Dauergedudel von 'Last Christmas' und den Horror des Geschenkpapier-Recyclings denkst? Dann könnte 'Warum man Weihnachten hassen sollte' genau das richtige Buch für dich sein! Durchblättere die Seiten dieses augenzwinkernden, zynischen Leitfadens und entdecke, warum es völlig in Ordnung ist, die festliche Jahreszeit nicht zu mögen. Erfahre, wie Weihnachtsmärkte zwar kalt und überfüllt sind, aber wir sie trotzdem lieben (oder zumindest vorgeben, es zu tun). Lache über die Absurdität von Rudolph und Frosty, während du die bizarrsten Weihnachtscharaktere analysierst. Mache dir den Spaß, einige der schrägsten Rezepte für Weihnachtscocktails auszuprobieren, oder erfinde deinen eigenen Anti-Weihnachtspullover. Dieses Buch ist nicht nur ein Leitfaden, wie man die Feiertage übersteht, sondern auch eine humorvolle Therapiesitzung für alle, die sich im Dezember am liebsten verkriechen würden. Es ist der perfekte Begleiter für all diejenigen, die der Weihnachtsbegeisterung mit einem Augenrollen begegnen. Egal, ob du Weihnachten wirklich hasst oder einfach nur einen Sinn für schwarzen Humor hast, dieses Buch bietet eine willkommene Abwechslung zur festlichen Normalität. Also schnapp dir eine heiße Schokolade (oder einen starken Drink), setz dich in deine Anti-Weihnachtsbastion und genieße dieses zynische Buch. Es könnte dir helfen, die Feiertage mit einem Lächeln (wenn auch einem sarkastischen) zu überstehen.

Simon Maritino (Author), Abby Dubbe (Narrator)

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[German] - Manchmal kann Glück eben stinken: Klartext in Sachen Hundehaltung

Wer sein Haus und sein Leben wie die Autorin mit mehreren Hunden teilt, kann ein Lied davon singen, dass nicht immer alles Veilchenduft und Liebreiz ist. Aber, so kommt sie zu dem Schluss, das Leben ist nunmal eine Mischkalkulation. Und so bleiben neben glücklichen Momenten auch so manche Diskussion im Dickschädeldialog und auch die unvermeidliche Seite des Abschiednehmens nicht aus. Das ganze Leben eben. Der geprüften Hundetrainerin und Tierverhaltensberaterin geht es aber nicht nur ums humorvolle Erzählen, was sie auf ihre schnoddrig-direkte Art ganz hervorragend kann, sondern auch um die Vermittlung der Erkenntnis, dass der zweibeinige Part in der Pflicht ist, sich durchaus etwas mehr Mühe in der Verbesserung der Kommunikation im Mensch-Hund-Dialog zu geben. Schließlich sind wir diejenigen mit der (hoffentlich) größeren Übersicht. Ein Buch zum Sich-Wiedererkennen, Lachen, Lernen, Tränchen verdrücken, Spaß haben und Verschenken an alle, die sich mit ganzem Herzen auf das Abenteuer Hund einlassen möchten!

Silvia Dober (Author), Patrizia Puertas álvarez (Narrator)

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High Tea and the Low Down: An American’s Unfiltered Life in the UK

A Transatlantic Adventure Fueled by Tea and Hedgerow Fruit When American Claire Craig Evans married a charming British man, there was a cost for the snappy banter and countless offers of tea: she had to uproot life as she knew it and relocate to the UK. Who wouldn’t want to move to an enchanted island where mysterious women with dewy complexions made jam in thatched cottages with millennia-old lichen attached? Sure, experienced American expats offered nuggets of wisdom (“Bring over a lifetime supply of taco seasoning!”) but they weren’t even mild comfort as Claire tried to avoid death, jail, and wayward sheep while learning to navigate zebra crossings and drive on the “wrong” side of the road. The allure of a jet-setter lifestyle vanished as fast as Air India sent her Samsonite to Delhi instead of London Heathrow. Would more tea help her figure out how long she’d been wearing the single pair of underwear in her possession? (That was the jetlag talking. They do have underwear in the UK, too.) Fans of Bridget Jones and Bill Bryson alike will enjoy High Tea and the Low Down, a keenly-observed memoir full of laugh-out-loud moments as Claire experiences the reality of English living. If she couldn’t even pass a pub quiz, how would she ever pass the infamous Life in the UK test, the high-stakes hurdle required to stay on British soil (and with her husband) indefinitely?

Claire Craig Evans (Author), Ben Evans, Claire Craig Evans (Narrator)

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Ancient Wisdom Modern Love: Chinese Wisdom for Dating Success

Ride the Mule to Catch the Horse and Other Chinese Lessons for Finding Love Swiping. Matching. Meetups. Setups. Hookups. If your dating life isn’t taking you in the direction you want, it is time to change course. But what to do? Take the important advice that renowned matchmaker Cassindy Chao has given to her elite clients for more than twenty years and get closer to the relationship you want. Whether you're single and searching for love or in a partnership seeking to deepen your connection, Ancient Wisdom Modern Love provides a roadmap to relationship success. Cassindy’s expertise shines through as she seamlessly combines age-old wisdom with contemporary dating insights and a much needed dose of humor, empowering readers to unlock the secrets of lasting love. 'Ancient Wisdom Modern Love' is a must-read for anyone looking to find, cultivate, and cherish meaningful relationships in our ever-evolving world. With its memorable lessons, real-life examples, and practical advice, this book is sure to become an essential companion on your journey to the relationship you want. So, if you are looking for love - this is the book for you! If you have a friend who is, this book is the perfect gift.

Cassindy Chao, Celena Sun, Jeffrey Zhao, Sarah Curi (Author), Cassindy Chao, Jeffrey Zhao (Narrator)

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Fathers Land: Memoirs of Nobody Important

I have always had an obsession with fatherhood, both as a poorly served recipient and a naive purveyor. Fatherhood is the greatest of gifts. Some long for it but are, sadly, never blessed. Some have it thrust upon them and do magnificently. Others throw it away like a used betting slip or the phone number of a “ten-pound tart,” (my Mam’s phrase, not mine). Join me through ten short memoirs celebrating my unbridled joy of childhood, my blinding confidence as a teenager, my mostly unsuccessful transition to manhood and all my reflections on it in hilarious hindsight. Finding 'Fathers Land' can last a Lifetime.

Lyndon Jeremiah (Author), Lyndon Jeremiah (Narrator)

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The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft

A skeptic's year-long quest to find spiritual fulfillment through modern Witchcraft, perfect for fans of A.J. Jacobs and Mary Roach. Diana Helmuth, thirty-three, is skeptical of organized religion. She is also skeptical of disorganized religion. But, more than anything, she is tired of God being dead. So, she decides to try on the fastest growing, self-directed faith in America: Witchcraft. The result is 366 days of observation, trial, error, wit, and back spasms. Witches today are often presented as confident and finished, proud and powerful. Diana is eager to join them. She wants to follow all the rules, memorize all the incantations, and read all the liturgy. But there's one glaring problem: no Witch can agree on what the right rules, liturgy, and incantations are. As with life, Diana will have to define the craft for herself, looking past the fashionable and figuring out how to define the real. Along the way, she travels to Salem and Edinburgh (two very Crafty hubs) and attends a week-long (clothing optional) Witch camp in Northern California. Whether she's trying to perform a full moon ritual on a cardboard box, summon an ancient demon with scotch tape and a kitchen trivet, or just trying to become a calmer, happier person, her biggest question remains: Will any of this really work? The Witching Year follows in the footsteps of celebrated memoirs by journalists like A.J. Jacobs, Mary Roach, and Caitlin Doughty, who knit humor and reportage together in search of something worth believing.

Diana Helmuth (Author), Diana Helmuth (Narrator)

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Funny You Should Say That

One of Canada’s top comedians shares the funniest stories from his life and career in this collection of hilarious essays For more than two decades, Gerry Dee has made audiences laugh, first as a hard-working stand-up comedian, and then as the star of his own CBC television program, Mr. D. Dee became a physical education teacher, thinking he would have it made: coaching, summers off and a good pension. But he found himself dreaming of a career in comedy, until one day, years later, he turned in his teaching certificate and picked up a microphone. He went on to become one of Canada’s top comics. In his new book of essays, Dee writes about his life—being a kid in suburban Toronto, becoming a father, starring in his own TV show, going on the road to comedy clubs across Canada and the US. He takes us behind the scenes of Last Comic Standing, Mr. D and everywhere in between. There was the time he set up his own DVD-signing appearances, only to have no one show up. Or the time he was flown to the Bahamas, where he performed for drunken fishermen and their “nieces.” And he shares his lifelong affliction with hypochondria and all the medical conditions he doesn’t have. This is Gerry Dee at his comedic finest.

Gerry Dee (Author), Michael Neeb (Narrator)

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Glutton: The Multi-Course Life of a Very Greedy Boy

Brought to you by Penguin. The hilarious memoir from comedian, Off Menu host and Great British Menu judge, Ed Gamble. Includes an exclusive bonus interview between Ed Gamble and fellow comedian and food-lover, Nish Kumar. From a young age, Ed Gamble's immaculate bibs and extremely dirty nappies hinted at his capacious appetite. Before he could walk, Ed already knew that he preferred poached salmon to puree, that celery was a calorie-sapping waste of time, and that mashed potatoes should be made with lashings of butter. Whilst he might ordinarily have been upset by the calls of 'precocious little sh*t' coming from his family, he was too busy stuffing his gob and staging rebellions against the patronising list of misery that is a children's menu. In Glutton, Ed shares a relatable buffet of experiences and stories from a life lived through food. From the trials of being a diabetic with a sweet tooth to his teenage battles with obesity, to the joy of cooking and the power of food to bring us together, this is a wonderful, hilarious and heart-warming memoir of a delightful obsession. ©2023 Blood Sugar Productions Ltd (P)2023 Penguin Audio

Ed Gamble (Author), Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar (Narrator)

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Legitimate Kid: A Memoir

A poignant and moving memoir-in-essays from stand-up comedian Aida Rodriguez on the power of overcoming hardship and transforming pain into laughter. Aida Rodriguez has, to put it mildly, lived a whirlwind life. Her rags to-riches story is mind-blowing: She was kidnapped as a child by her mother in the Dominican Republic and brought to the US. She was later kidnapped again by her grandmother and uncle, and moved from New York to Florida. As an adult, she ended a difficult marriage and endured homelessness with her children in Los Angeles. But through it all she never lost her sense of humor. Born with a wonderful wit and an irrepressible spirit, Aida used her gifts and worked tirelessly, turning tragedy and pain into biting comedy that takes on everything from misogyny and racism to social media and news headlines. She eventually released a hit HBO Max special which led to multiple development deals—success that won her a nationwide audience, opened doors, and helped her expand the way Latinos are represented in comedy. In this, her highly anticipated first book, Aida charts her many ups and downs. From personal setbacks to career highs and everything in between, Legitimate Kid is endearing, shocking, and ultimately life-affirming.

Aida Rodriguez (Author), Aida Rodriguez (Narrator)

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The Road Years: A Memoir, Continued . . .

Rick Mercer is back-again!-with the eagerly awaited sequel to his bestselling memoir At the end of his memoir Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer was poised to make the biggest leap yet in his extraordinary career. Having overcome a serious lack of promise as a schoolboy and risen through the showbiz ranks-as an aspiring actor, star of a surprisingly successful one-man show about the Meech Lake Accord, co-founder of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, creator and star of the dark-comedy sitcom Made in Canada-he was about to tackle his biggest opportunity yet. The Road Years picks up the story at that exciting point, with the greenlighting of what would become Rick Mercer Report. Plans for the show, of course, included political satire and Rick's patented rants. But Rick and his partner, Gerald Lunz, were also determined to do something that comedy tends to avoid as too challenging: they would emphasize the positive. Rick would travel from coast to coast to coast in search of everything that's best about Canada, especially its people. He found a lot to celebrate, naturally, and was rewarded with a huge audience and a run of 15 seasons. The Road Years tells the inside story of that stupendous success. A time when Rick was heading to another town-or military base, sports centre, national park-to try dogsledding, chainsaw carving, and bear tagging; hang from a harness (a lot); ride the "Train of Death;" plus countless other joyous and/or reckless assignments. Added to the mix were encounters with the country's great. Every living prime minister. Rock and roll royalty from Rush to Randy Bachman. Olympians and Paralympians. A skinny-dipping Bob Rae. And Jann Arden, of course, who gets a chapter to herself. Along the way he even found the time to visit several countries in Africa and co-found and champion the charity Spread the Net, which has gone on to protect the lives of millions. Join the celebration, and revive a wealth of happy memories, with what is Rick Mercer's funniest, most fascinating book yet.

Rick Mercer (Author), Rick Mercer (Narrator)

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The Awesome Game: One Man's Incredible, Globe-Crushing Hockey Odyssey

One man's search to answer the ultimate question in sports: Why is hockey so incredibly awesome? Dave Hill--author, actor, rock musician and stand-up comedian--is a truly outstanding American. For one thing, he's part Canadian (an advantage he explored in his previous book Parking the Moose). For another, and maybe this has something to do with his Canadian heritage, he's a totally obsessive fan of hockey. That makes him a minority within a minority: apparently only five percent of the US population admit to liking hockey more than any other sport. In his latest opus, Dave--who's from Cleveland, which hasn't had an NHL team since 1978--tackles this hockey conundrum with full force, drilling down into what makes hockey so damn important in so many parts of the world, despite the average American not recognizing the sport's preeminent greatness. His search for the very soul of hockey has taken him across the globe, from Poland to LA to Kenya, and brought him into contact with many of the sport's great and good. Humorous but heartfelt, Bill Bryson-like but hipper, this is arguably the greatest book ever written about hockey and definitely the one to be asking for at Christmas.

Dave Hill (Author), Dave Hill (Narrator)

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