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Messi might be the most skilful, and Ronaldo might have the best shot, but according to FIFA it's 16-stone Adebayo Akinfenwa who's the strongest footballer in the world. With a larger-than-life personality to match, it's no wonder 'The Beast' has become an icon, attracting millions of social media followers, launching his own clothing label, and still banging in the goals for Wycombe Wanderers.

The Durrell family returns to the island of Corfu, continuing the story begun in My Family and Other Animals. Already an ardent naturalist at the age of 10, the young Gerald lives in an unconventional and disordered household with his mother, sister, and two brothers. Convivial and open, the family plays host to a constant stream of quirky guests. But for Gerald, the main attraction is the wildlife of Corfu.

Beasts in My Belfry is the wonderfully funny memoir about Gerald Durrell's time at Whipsnade Zoo and his experiences as a young zookeeper. Following the Second World War, Durrell joined Whipsnade Zoo as a junior keeper - an opportunity that fulfilled a lifelong dream. Thanks to Rupert Degas's brilliant voicing, which captures all of Durrell's charm and wit, the listener can enjoy being taken behind the scenes of one of the world's very first zoos. This is a delightful portrait of the animals who lived there and those who looked after them.

To many in the age of Obama, America had succeeded in "going beyond race", putting the divisions of the past behind us. And then 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was shot by a wannabe cop in Florida; and then 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri; and then Baltimore blew up; and then gunfire shattered a prayer meeting at a church in Charleston, South Carolina. Suddenly the entire country awakened to a stark fact: Young Black men are an endangered species.

A compelling narrative biography of the legendary drummer John Bonham, his wild ride with iconic rock band Led Zeppelin, and the highs and lows that made up his wild (and tragically short) life. John Bonham is considered by many to be one of the greatest drummers of all time. He was recruited to...

Something unimaginable occurred from 1764 to 1767 in the remote highlands of south-central France. For three years, a real-life monster, or monsters, ravaged the region, slaughtering by some accounts more than 100 people, mostly women and children, and inflicting severe injuries upon many others.

The Beast by Stefani Michelle is a memoir inspired by an uncovered teenage journal that travels through 11 years and then discloses a horrifying real experience that brought childhood fears into the light of reality.

In 2006, reporter Jamie Fullerton flew to Ohio to wrestle a bear named Caesar for a quirky magazine article. It was a strange day, and after the wrestle-induced adrenalin wore off, Fullerton noticed even stranger things about Caesar’s handler, hulking Ohio native, Sam Mazzola.

General-interest human chaos with occasional Engineering sprinkled in

New York Times Bestseller ""Probably the best book on living with anxiety that I’ve ever read.” – Mark Manson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck The Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you must first make it beautiful. Sarah Wilson...

In 1920's Kansas, the mangled body of champion buggy racer Tommy Donnan has been discovered beneath his carriage, dragged to his death by his own horse. His twelve-year-old sister, Millie, does not believe his death was an accident. She wants to know the truth behind the night Tommy died. But with her mother given over to grief, her father to fate, and her only surviving brother, Junior, a shell of himself since returning from The Great War, Millie will have to seek this truth alone.

Mit über 800.000 Fans gehört Kevin Wolter zu den bekanntesten Influencern Deutschlands. Der Weg dorthin war alles andere als einfach: Nach einer schwierigen Kindheit gerät er auf die schiefe Bahn, mit 15 Jahren hat er über 100 polizeiliche Anzeigen. Sein Vater schickt ihn zur Bundeswehr, mehrere Auslandseinsätze führen zu einer posttraumatischen Belastungsstörung. Er schließt sich einer Rockervereinigung an und wird wieder kriminell. Dann besinnt er sich und startet eine Karriere als Bodybuilder.

Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of Carroll John Daly, a once-popular author who pioneered the hard-boiled crime genre in the 1920s. In The Snarl of the Beast, we meet Race Williams, Dalys iconic detective in his first full-length adventure. Williams is a quick-witted, no-nonsense character who never shies away from danger. The plot unfolds as Williams finds himself pursued and assaulted by a fearsome brute, then wrongfully accused of murdering a sergeant he didnt particularly like. Can Williams outsmart his adversaries, track down the real killer and prevent further bloodshed? Dive ...

The unbelievably riveting adventure of an unlikely young explorer who emerged from the jungles of Africa with evidence of a mysterious, still mythical beast—the gorilla—only to stumble straight into the center of the biggest debate of the day: Darwin's theory of evolution In 1856 Paul Du...

Rough Beast is Máiría Cahill's harrowing story of her life and of what she went through at the hands of what is now Ireland’s largest and richest party. That story is told here for the first time in full detail and with unsparing honesty. It is a story of unimaginable trauma and political corruption. It brings to life a world of paramilitary secrecy and parallel laws, but above all it is the story of one young woman’s defiance of the power wielded by ex-gunmen inspiring fear and silence, and their influence over elected politicians.

The Hatton Garden Heist captured the public's imagination more than any other crime since The Great Train Robbery. It was supposed to make a fortune for a team of old-time professional criminals. Their last hurrah. A final lucrative job that would send the old codgers off on happy retirements to the badlands of Spain and beyond. It seemed to be the stuff of legends.

Brought to you by Penguin. A hilarious and inspiring guide to transforming your life through lessons from drag, by the UK's favourite drag queen and star of RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Bimini Bon Boulash. Bimini Bon Boulash is the nation's sweetheart, capturing hearts and minds as the gag-inducing...

Feeding The Beast is a no-Bullshit, off-the-cuff podcast. No fancy studio. No overproduced nonsense and no apologies. A unique podcast that happens whenever and wherever Kevin decides to press record. Raw unfiltered thoughts, sharp takes, and behind-the-scenes moments straight from the road, the green room, or wherever he happens to be. Why? Because the beast—the ever-hungry, social media monster—must be fed. Join Kevin and Let’s feed the beast together!

""Once I started this incomparable story, I couldn't put it down, and I cannot get it out of my mind—nor will I ever. The message of what can be accomplished by training through affection and joy will thrill all animal lovers."" —Betty White A captivating true story of loyalty, friendship...

Joe and Melissa are High School Sweethearts and have been together for 20 + years. This is their take on some stories about relationships, marriage, family, etc. Email us at: thebeautyandthebeast2804@gmail.com if you have stories or questions.