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Ever wish you had an immediate snappy comeback or a perfect putdown? We all have, only to later think of what we could—or should—have said. Then who better to call on than Shakespeare, who mastered the art of dramatic conflict with rapier wit rather than swordplay? This audiobook is an entertaining and witty collection of some of the most cutting jeers and outrageous affronts ever spoken. Never miss an opportunity for a well-aimed insult by borrowing from the Bard.

William Shakespeare, long hailed as the history's greatest dramatic writer, has been lauded for his mastery of poetic expression, his insight into the human condition and his deep exploration into the psyche and motivations of his characters. These skills are perhaps best encapsulated in the monologues he gives his various protagonists, villains, and bit players.

The American Biker, a modern day cowboy and a symbol of rugged determination. Many American Bikers use the word "freedom" to describe the unequaled feeling of the open road with the wind at their backs, headed into the wondrous American landscape. They ride for freedom and the tranquility of the open road. From weekend day trips to cross country journeys, you'll find bikers on every highway across the nation. Their lifestyle reflects the hardcore essence of all Americans.

Series 4 of Lynne Truss's popular BBC Radio comedy thriller. It is 1957, and WWII bomb disposal hero Captain 'mad Hoagy' Hoagland, now fallen on hard times, appears at Brighton Police Station to deliver two boxes. One contains a silver truncheon; an award for valour for Sergeant Brunswick. The...

This collection of classic horror tales is as remarkable for its literary value as for its scream factor. You'll hear stories by the masters of the genre, past and present.

Writing can be a lonely art. Distractions and writers block are just two of the many impediments to a burnished stream of prose. But sometimes two heads really can be better than one. Collaborating and sounding off of one another, in the right circumstances and with complimenting skills, can work wonders as these very talented duos now demonstrate.

Im Jahre 1287 geschah in Bacharach am Rhein etwas, das nie aufhörte, die Gemüter zu bewegen.

Das Tor zur Wüste: Nachdem Po von der Verbotenen Gesellschaft verhaftet wurde, soll er soll zum Kaiser gebracht werden. Doch ein geheimnisvoll-gruseliger Kuttenträger sorgt dafür, dass Po entkommen kann. Rabia, ein kleines Mädchen aus dem Dorf, in dem Li Gao lebte, verfolgt Wandelnde Klinge und möchte sich dafür revanchieren, dass Klinge ihr das Leben gerettet hat. Am liebsten möchte Klinge Rabia nach Hause schicken. Sie willigt dann aber ein, dass das Mädchen sie zum Markt am „Tor zur Wüste“ begleiten darf. Weimin, einer der Komodos der Verbotenen Geselllschaft, ist Po gefolgt und tut so, als wolle er sich mit ihm anfreunden.

The 55 Concepts are simple, yet powerful tools that when put into practice can change your life. While you may be able to listen to the book in one sitting, integrating them into your life brings you to a new level of clarity, understanding and ability to create what you want.

Alec Reid’s ghosts of the 21st century seldom lurk in old houses or waft across chilly moors. His dark tales may breathe alongside the supernatural, but they take place in broad daylight, in our daily lives. Their themes include dead warriors resurrected via Bluetooth, Rumpelstiltskin in the suburbs, an algorithmic fear of ghosts, and the shattered dreams of immortality. The world they describe is the one you inhabit, but you would live in terror were you to recognize it for what it is.

Hip-hop meets history in this four-part series about Martin Luther, the Father of the Protestant Reformation. Not merely a retelling of Martin Luther's life, this musical indictment sheds a cold and questioning light on the controversial man of God. Will Luther's legacy be his salvation, or the nail in his coffin?

Things are disappearing. Parts of buildings, parts of people, parts of the whole world - they’re here today, gone tomorrow. Old Shellback thinks he needs glasses. But all he really has to do is open his eyes...and see the light. Or so says George Smiley - otherwise known as the Messiah. George claims that the reason things are vanishing is because he wants them to go away. He has no more use for the world...and so it goes. Say goodbye. But Old Shellback has a different idea, and since he is the most stubborn man in the universe, you might want to hear him out.

Tim Beckdolt, rangy and self-reliant, is as American as the frontier itself. But after spending eight treacherous months digging $175,000 in gold out of Desperation Peak - all he has left is desperation. Two sadistic strangers have taken his gold, and now they want to take his life. He's on the run - the target of a Devil’s Manhunt.

Timeless themes of courage and danger, leadership and honor, along with the bare-knuckle struggle between right and wrong are the hallmark of L. Ron Hubbard’s military and war adventures. Experience the action in these tales set against historical backgrounds as the characters face relentless adversaries and overwhelming odds.

Der Lotus: Klaus und Veruca stehlen den Mönchen, die die Geschichte Chinas dokumentieren, eine Schriftrolle und entkommen. Po und Wandelnde Klinge kommen ihnen zu Hilfe. Doch Älteste Huang glaubt, Zhen, eine von den Mönchen, sei der Übeltäter. Die Kaiserliche Leibwache ist verständigt, Zhen wird in einem Käfig gefangen gehalten. Da Zhen aber Auskunft über Klaus und Veruca geben kann, beschließt Wandelnde Klinge, sie zu befreien. Po hat ein Problem damit, sind doch die Mönche die einzigen, die ihn noch als Drachenmeister anerkennen.

Jack und Cliff sind entsetzt: Der beliebte Lehrer Mr. Wilson erscheint nicht zum Unterricht und niemand weiß, wo er steckt. Hatte er einen Unfall? Oder wurde er vielleicht sogar entführt? Jack und Cliff nehmen die Suche auf und finden den Mustang von Mr. Wilson verlassen am Straßenrand. Die Spuren deuten auf einen Kampf hin.

Hop-Frog, a crippled court jester, endures indignities at the hands of a temperamental king and his ministers. But when the king brutalizes Hop-Frog's love, Tripetta, the jester plots revenge.

When the U.S. Supreme Court determines the fate of genetically engineered beings - whether they're humans or animals - humanity learns that the law is truly a double edged sword. Delisa provides a first glimpse of a problem that does not yet exist, but one day will. we infuse plants with animal DNA, animals with plant DNA. When we start doing it to humans, what do they become?

Der klobige Bentley ratterte über die Schlaglöcher der ramponiert Küstenstraße. Mehrmals hatten sie sich bereits verfahren. Es ging auf Mitternacht zu. Wie aus heiterem Himmel stieg der Chauffeur in die Eisen, so dass die Gräfin im Fond des Wagens ordentlich durchgeschüttelt wurde. Die Gräfin blickte angestrengt durch die milchigen Scheiben. Und erschrak. Mein Gott – das, was dort auf der Straße stand und ihren Weg blockierte, war kein Kind. Es war eine Marionette. Ohne Puppenspieler – ohne Fäden. Stattdessen hielt sie ein blutverschmiertes Messer in der rechten Hand.

Trauung mit Turbulenzen: Po, Klinge und Mr. Ping gelingt es zu entkommen, ebenso Rukhmini, die in einem anderen Raum in Jayeshs Palast eingesperrt ist. Während die Hochzeit von Padma und Jayesh, die Diya schnell durchziehen möchte, ihren Gang nimmt, versuchen Po und seine Freunde, an Meister Mastondonts Amulett zu kommen. Dieses zerbricht jedoch, als sie es sich schnappen wollen.