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What if everything you thought you knew about the world was just the tip of the iceberg? In Mind-Blowing Secrets: 400 Unbelievable Facts That Will Change How You See the World, Peter Blake takes you on an extraordinary journey through the most fascinating, jaw-dropping truths from history, science, pop culture, and beyond.

Are you the kind of individual that loves a good, juicy fact? If so, this is the audiobook for you. This encyclopedia of facts is going to allow you to delve deeper into the world of humanity than you ever thought possible, and we will throw in some facts about the animal kingdom as well. Covering countries far and wide and various time spans, you are going to be taken on a journey that will further expand your own knowledge on all things connected to being a human being. With The Fun Knowledge Encyclopedia, you never know what you'll learn. There is only one way to find out.

In the early 20th century, World War I was the most devastating event humanity had yet experienced. New machines of war left tens of millions killed or wounded in the most grotesque of ways. The Great War remade the world's map, created new global powers, and brought forth some of the biggest problems still facing us today. But it also birthed a new art form: the horror film, made from the fears of a generation ruined by war. From Nosferatu to Frankenstein's monster and the Wolf Man, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War.

"Take my wife—please!" Henny Youngman, the king of one-liners, delivers a classic collection of jokes. For more than sixty years, Henny Youngman provoked giggles, roars, and belly laughs for audiences on stage, in nightclubs, and on radio television. In his famous style, Henny delivers rapid-fire jokes in succession. He adds even more zest to this recording with a variety of anecdotes featuring the greatest names in show business. From funny bone ticklers to groaners, these jokes and stories are delivered the way only Henny Youngman, the Master of Comedy, can.

This is the Simple Tennis method made popular by Hawaii Tennis Pro--it teaches you how to play doubles from beginner to advanced.

This May Be The Only Productivity and Time Management Book You Ever Need to Read... What if the secret to success wasn’t working harder, but mastering your focus, your freedom—and your time? In a world drowning in distractions, most people feel like there’s never enough time. But what if the problem isn’t the number of hours in a day... What if it’s how we use them? Introducing The 25th Hour—the life-changing productivity book that helps you break free from busyness, eliminate overwhelm, and finally take control of your schedule, your energy, and your mind. In this book, Award-...

A MONOLOGUE BOOK FOR ANYONE TRYING TO FIGURE LIFE OUT. YOU'LL APPRECIATE THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE, TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD. GREAT FOR AUDITIONS AND FOR GENERAL DISCUSSIONS. UNIQUE AND ORIGINAL, ESPECIALLY GREAT FOR PERFORMANCE PIECES WHEN YOU WANT TO STAND OUT. MALE AND FEMALE AND ANDROGYNOUS CHOICES

When the first Martian cylinder crash lands in England, Ogilvy the astronomer barely survives the deadly heat ray from the attack by aliens. He then accidentally stumbles upon the truth about the Red Weed and sends vital evidence to scientists in France on board HMS Thunder Child, but the ship is attacked by a Martian tripod.

The Wonderful World of Audiobooks will tell you how I discovered a work from home career (not just a job) that is fun, exciting, and fulfilling. What I hope for, the most, from writing this book is that I have helped you start on your path to a new and exciting career as an audiobook narrator and producer. Maybe, you are someone like me, who has been searching for just that right fit and hearing about this field strikes a chord within you. Or maybe you are an author looking to narrate your own book. Whoever you are and whatever your goals, this could be a life-changing career for you.

In The World According to Tom Hanks, through deep research and interviews, Gavin Edwards will explore and celebrate how Tom Hanks lives his life, mirroring the way that he embodies optimism and integrity in his movie roles. This book will give insight into the actor by collecting the best stories about how he behaves in the world, providing a loving retrospective of his film career, and putting it all into the context of his all-American philosophy.

On this adventure we're going to need to turn the sound up as we're learning all about musical instruments! From the instruments you can make in your own house, to some of the most talented musicians around the world, we're going to have a musical blast and learn more about what music means in different cultures.

This is no stuffy music appreciation lesson. Author Kathleen Krull makes these great artists come alive. From Bach to Mozart, George Gershwin to Woody Guthrie, Beethoven to Gilbert and Sullivan, you'll learn all about their lives and music, what they were really like and what inspired these geniuses of musical expression. Filled with interesting trivia and gossip, Lives of the Musicians is the ultimate guide to the great composers.

A tale of some of the most amazing creatures ever to grace this tiny planet - unearth how the science fiction of the Jurassic World franchise inspired the evolution of dinosaur science.

The funniest band in the world, The Horne Section (fronted by Taskmaster's Alex Horne), tell you everything you need to know to be a music genius - with bizarre tales, absurd history and unbelievable facts. Band leader Alex Horne has also added some special tasks throughout the book, so listeners will be making their own music in no time at all - without even leaving the house!

When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's War of the Worlds starring Dana Andrews and Pat Crowley.

Experience the intensity and resilience of the human spirit with "Fire and Flow," a fascinating journey into the world of Circus Performance Arts. Unlock secrets of the captivating realms of Fire Manipulation and Flow Arts in this groundbreaking exploration. Dive deep into the vibrant fibers of the circus, tracing the evolution of this enchanting art form. As a niche within a niche, Fire and Flow present a mesmerizing union of danger and precision, providing a vivid lens to capture the thrill and artistic mastery within Circus Performance Arts. Explore Fire Manipulation's origins, its ...

Uncover the winning strategies and hidden triumphs of the mind with the enthralling new eBook, "Mind Games." This book is not just an ordinary self-help guide but a deep and illuminating dive into the fascinating world of fantasy sports and the psychological underpinnings at play. "Mind Games" starts off by introducing you to the complex yet captivating realm of fantasy sports. It reveals the allure, the intensity, and the magnetism surrounding this sphere, peeling back the layers to explore the significance of robust mental tactics within the game. Journey through an exploration of the ...

A voice is calling across the land, "Bombardier Milligan." "Bombadier Milligan is dead," I replied in a disguised voice. The voice replied, "Then he's going to miss his breakfast." The fourth volume of Spike Milligan's legendary account of his time in the army during World War Two begins as he and his regiment land in sunny Italy in 1943 ("The ship touched the beach very gently, so gently I suspect it's not insured").

Do you struggle to find the perfect venue for your theatre productions? Are you tired of endless searches, high costs, and unsuitable spaces? Discover how you can find a space to put on your show anywhere. This book is designed specifically for directors and theatre teachers who want to eliminate the stress of venue hunting and focus on what they do best - creating amazing performances.

A Thousand Cuts is a candid exploration of one of America's strangest and most quickly vanishing subcultures. It is about the death of physical film in the digital era and about a paranoid, secretive, eccentric, and sometimes obsessive group of film-mad collectors who made movies and their projection a private religion in the time before DVDs and Blu-rays.