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When Merv and Pam got divorced, that should have been the end of their relationship. But here they are, trying to turn a veggie-and-vodka bistro in a cyber café, while Merv is still living in Pam's front garden in a small caravan. Merv's dreams of being a rock star failed a long time ago, so the Cyber Pass is now his only hope.

Ted Willis began his creative life in amateur theatre and journalism before moving into writing for films, TV and radio, and was listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's most prolific writer for television. His best-known creation was the hit police procedural Dixon of Dock Green which he based on the stories told to him by a policeman friend. This radio anthology includes five of his best-loved crime tales from the 1960s, '70s and '80s.

Christopher Lee's highly acclaimed and award-winning BBC Radio 4 history of the British Empire.

Ayckbourn’s celebrated triology The Norman Conquests—three hilarious and poignant plays depicting the same six characters in one house over one weekend, namely Norman and his romantic follies.

The third “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated trilogy The Norman Conquests, returns us to the same weekend in the country, but this time to the setting of Mother’s overgrown English country garden. Something more troublesome than brambles is lurking among the roses. Havoc ensues among the flora and fauna, as this cynical masterpiece makes its way to a hilarious conclusion.

In Table Manners, the action occurs in the dining room of Mother’s house, where a conventional middle-class family is attempting to have a pleasant country weekend. But they are no match for Norman, the bane of the family, who horrifies everyone by doing exactly as he likes.

This bumper collection of the funniest anecdotes, jokes and stories from cricket's best-loved personalities proves that cricket is a funny game—even when rain stops play! In this special audio edition, you can hear not only the most popular stories told by five of the game's all-time great characters—Richie Benaud, Dickie Bird, Henry Blofeld, Brian Johnston and Fred Trueman—but also the humour of famous cricketers such as Ian Botham, Andrew Flintoff, Justin Langer, Shane Warne, and modern players including Jimmy Anderson, Joe Root and Ben Stokes.

"Du wolltest die Wahrheit, Knight. Kannst du sie auch ertragen?" Entführt vom Alpha der Werwölfe startet Hayden die Winterferien in seinen Fängen. Als wäre der Schock über seine Identität nicht genug, vertraut er ihr einige Details aus der Vergangenheit ihres Vaters an und weiht sie in seine Pläne ein. Haydens Weltanschauung steht Kopf, vor allem durch die widersprüchlichen Gefühle, die der Alpha in ihr auslöst. Währenddessen verhärten sich die Fronten zwischen den Wölfen und den Earls und Hayden ist gezwungen, eine Seite zu wählen. Aber wie wählt man e

Four clergymen seek to make sense of their mission while being torn in all directions by the Church of England. After a critically-lauded debut in 1990 at London’s National Theatre, Racing Demon went on to earn universal acclaim. More than 20 years later, David Hare’s bold and moving revelations on gay ordination and the doctrine of the priesthood ring more resoundingly than ever.

Easter Monday, 1908, and there's snow on the ground as ageing icon W.G. Grace arrives at the Oval to contemplate another day in his lifelong cricketing obsession. He can't face the thought of sitting in the clubhouse and meeting the same old people - so instead, he trudges out in the cold to the groundsman's hut, where he encounters a young stranger.

When Christopher was six, the poems of Milne were always on hand to reassure him that other children were just as puzzled and naughty and silly as he was, and that grown-ups could be even sillier. When he turned 60, he decided it was high time there was an equally reassuring volume for those of his generation who were not only more confused than ever but were losing their teeth, their hair and, all too often, their car keys.

You Never Can Tell was originally born out of a bet that Shaw couldn't write a "seaside comedy" (a popular theatrical genre at that time). The result is perhaps the most surprising of Shaw's plays, complete with marital mayhem, tangled romance, and even doubtful dentistry. Despite the play's lighthearted tone, it's really another of Shaw's brilliantly observed social treatises, this time in the guise of a light comedy.

From the producers of the Number One bestselling CD The Wit of Cricket, here is a brand new collection of the funniest cricket stories at home and abroad, recorded live at Great Brickhill Cricket Club in Bedfordshire. Join in the laughter at hilarious anecdotes about the Ashes, overseas tours, sledging, Test Match Special, and much more!

Seven great new erotic stories from Dante x: "The Navigator", "Thai Wife Shared with her Friend", "Black Man Fans Theme at the Swingers Club", "Thai Wife and Friends", "Dogging and Wife-Sharing with a Friend", "A Threesome with my Ex-Wife", "The Wife and the Driving Instructor".

Anybody looking from the outside would think that Emily had the perfect life, living in beautiful five bedroom cottage overlooking the common, and married to high ranking government official. Emily’s life looked perfect, but because of her boredom and sexless marriage, she even contemplated suicide.

In the second “battle” of Ayckbourn’s celebrated triology The Norman Conquests, we rejoin the family weekend, this time hearing the events in the living room, where Norman gets drunk on homemade dandelion wine – and all hell breaks loose. Norman unleashes his merry brand of manipulative charm on the hapless guests and even his most formidable opponents go down in defeat on the drawing room rug.

Zwei Magiestudenten, die dir das Leben zur Hölle machten. Ein Werwolf, dem du Rache schwörst. Ein Vampir, der dich heimlich beobachtet und nach deinem Blut dürstet. Ihre Gemeinsamkeit? Sie alle wollen dich. Das erste Semester an der Knightstone geht weiter, doch Hayden kann die Halloweennacht nicht einfach vergessen. Während sie mehr über die Werwölfe des Campus erfahren will, um einen Rachefeldzug zu planen, versucht sie Isaac und Silas aus dem Weg zu gehen.

"Willkommen an der Knightstone Academy. Dem Zuhause der mächtigsten angehenden Magier und dunkelsten Kreaturen." Statt an der renommierten Tanzhochschule ihrer Träume landet die 19-jährige Hayden nach dem Sommer vor den Toren einer unbekannten Akademie, für deren Studienplatz ihre Eltern sie vor Jahren eingeschrieben haben. Vor ihrem Tod. Und vor der Gelegenheit, Hayden zu erzählen, dass es Magier, Vampire und Werwölfe wirklich gibt.

"Du musst dich entscheiden, Knight. Dieses eine Mal gibt es kein Sowohl-als-auch. Nur ein Entweder-oder." Nachdem Hayden von ausgerechnet zwei der Männer, denen ihr Herz längst gehört, vor eine weitreichende Entscheidung gestellt wird, muss sie sich nicht nur ihrem Gefühlschaos stellen, sondern auch ein paar Wahrheiten auf den Tisch legen. Eingeschneit in einer Holzhütte in den Bergen fallen die Hüllen, in mehr als einem Sinne. Währenddessen spitzt sich die Lage auf dem Campus zu. Die Knightstone wird von den Vampiren belagert. Miranda scheint auf keinen Kompromiss aus zu sein, sondern auf Krieg.

Akashic Books continues its award-winning series of original noir anthologies with Sidney Noir. This collection comprises of all new stories set in Sidney, Australia, by 14 authors of crime fiction....