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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Humble Pi written and read by Matt Parker. What makes a bridge wobble when it's not meant to? Billions of dollars mysteriously vanish into thin air? A building rock when its resonant frequency matches a gym class leaping to Snap's 1990 hit I've Got The...

Chris has made a name for himself as an outspoken, witty and charming personality who is consistently exceeding his own and others' expectations. Be it his lockdown felting journey, which saw him creating a felt hat that was bought by Auckland Museum for their permanent collection, or winning Celebrity Treasure Island thanks to his knowledge of his garden's exotic weeds, or just living the dream as a larger than life openly gay unapologetically camp man in Aotearoa. Chris can turn his mind to anything and he's ready to share his insights on the world.

Why do mobile phones work when you're on a train? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and play it back on a piano? And what did mathematicians have to do with the great pig stampede of 2012? The answer to each of these questions can be found in the triangle. Join Matt Parker, stand-up comedian and author of the first ever maths book to be a No. 1 bestseller, as he uncovers the secrets of trigonometry and shares extraordinary stories about the mathematicians, philosophers and engineers who dared to take triangles seriously.

Rosemary Bell just wants to live a quiet, happy life and raise her daughter as far away from her toxic ex-husband as she can get. But when they move into a decrepit cottage in the woods of Mosswood, Georgia, Rosie realizes her life will never be simple.A gang of meddling neighborhood do-gooders want to run her out of town. The vicious laundromat machines keep eating her spare change. And to top it all off, strange things keep happening around Rosie when she least expects it....

‘A sparklingly delicious confection to satisfy the mystery reader’s appetite’ Helena Dixon, bestselling author of the Miss Underhay Mysteries The first book in a NEW cozy mystery series! Still spinning from the hustle and bustle of city life, Jodie ‘Nosey’ Parker is glad to be back in...

Who killed Helena Henry? The shorter list may be who didn’t want her dead. Psychic Raissa Bordeaux thought she’d left her former life behind, hidden away in her eclectic shop in the French Quarter. But when a child is kidnapped and Helena Henry appears, Raissa risks her true identity by offering the police help with the case. New Orleans Detective Zach Blanchard doesn’t believe in psychic hooey and is certain Raissa didn’t get her facts about the case from a crystal ball.

Sabine LaVeche needs to locate a blood relative fast - her life depends on it. Then Helena Henry shows up offering to help, and Sabine knows she's really in trouble when it's the best idea she's heard in a while. When private investigator Beau Villeneuve takes on Sabine's case, things heat up in more ways than one, and Sabine struggles to balance thoughts of a life with Beau against her chances of living at all. As the investigation proceeds, they begin to uncover the secrets of Sabine's past.

say we try this again...my new podcast "Table Talk" is here! This show will be talking with friends about our lives, today's news, etc... I have something up my sleeve with my two released books as well, (hinting for a re-read?), so please join me on this journey once more. Love ya! -P❤️

As the wife of retired ship's doctor Dr Henry Parker, Evelyn is living out her twilight years aboard the Golden Sunset. Every night she dresses for dinner - gown, tiara, runners - and regales her fellow passengers with stories of a glamorous life travelling the world in luxury, as well as showing off her superior knowledge of everything from ships' customs to biographical details of her heroine, Florence Nightingale. The crew treat her with deference. And forbearance. 

Hi! I'm Parker and welcome to the Petitest Podcast in town. Come join me, the daintiest doll around, as we discuss all things pop culture, politics, film/television, and every other topic floating around in my silly little brain. Am I qualified to speak on any of these topics?...no. Will I speak on them with such confidence and conviction that I will convince you I'm an expert...yes! So come join me and let's get delusional on Parker's Pointless Podcast.

Dive into the delightful world of Ellis Parker Butler, a celebrated American author known for his wit and humor. With over 30 books and more than 2,000 stories and essays to his name, Butler offers a charming collection of eight short stories that capture the quirks of everyday life. Join us for a journey filled with laughter and insight, narrated by KirksVoice.

PROGRESS: a sophomoric case for optimism is read by author Parker Duque.. You know what you can’t stop? Progress. As an heir to the Duque Industrial Fixtures fortune, Parker Duque had everything, except his family’s good looks, but as everybody knows, less than average looks don’t matter when you’re ultra-rich. Parker Duque had a trust fund, fake ambition, and a beautiful girlfriend who loved him instead of his money. Then one night, Parker lost everything. His well-meaning father had bankrupted the family company and their fortune was gone. His beautiful girlfriend who loved him ...

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jana DeLeon, a companion novella to Trouble in Mudbug. Do you love Helena Henry? Did you wonder what she was thinking during Trouble in Mudbug, or what she was up to when she was not in the novel? If so, then this novella is for you. All of Helena's thoughts and actions during Trouble in Mudbug, compiled in a diary for you to enjoy.

'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said…' Maps not only show the world, they help it turn. On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: checking the A-Z, the road atlas or the Sat Nav, scanning the tube or bus...

When an unexpected puppy arrives in a crate at Mr. Murchisons doorstep, a series of humorous and heartwarming events unfold. Join us for a delightful journey filled with laughter and surprises! - Summary by David Wales

Well, comedy but without the funny part

Join Randle as he barges his way through life, destroying any form of media he can get his grubby little hands on.

Collin and Parker talk about random topics that they talk about with their classmates throughout the week.

Всю жизнь нам говорили прочитать это, прочитать то. За нас решали, что называть хорошей и плохой литературой. Нам говорили о задумках авторов и поисках смыслов. Мы ищем их везде. И теперь наша жизнь испорчена. Потому что не у всего есть смысл. Но если он есть, то мы его найдём. Подкаст о «плохой» литературе. Ведущие: @loeshka, @olga.cont ...

Emily Henry meets Fleabag...and The Bachelor! An irresistibly sharp and sexy dramedy about a cynical romance novelist who goes on a reality show to revive her career, only to discover that while she may have just met the love of her life, the producers have turned her into the show’s villain...