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Public speaking can be terrifying. For David Nihill, the idea of standing in front of an audience was scarier than cliff jumping into a thorny pit of spiders and mothers-in-law. Without a parachute or advanced weaponry. Something had to change.

In what doesn't sound like the best plan ever, David decided to overcome his fears by pretending to be a comedian called "Irish Dave" for one full year, crashing as many comedy clubs, festivals, and shows as possible.

Author Scott Dikkers will tell you how to write jokes. He’s a master joke writer, founder of the world’s most popular humor site TheOnion.com, number one New York Times best-selling humor author, professional public speaker, and successful cartoonist. In this definitive joke-writing handbook, he'll teach you comedy writing and how to write a joke with a simple comedy-writing and joke-writing formula you can use right now to write your own jokes.

All I Ever Wanted Was to Be Hot is a funny, provocative retrospective on the last thirty years of Western beauty standards. From the Pussycat Dolls to Victoria’s Secret, The Girls of the Playboy Mansion to Lara Bingle, the media of the 2000s was littered with high profile examples of hotness as the highest form of social currency. Is it any wonder a girl growing up in that era might believe “good looks” were as integral to womanhood as having a pulse?

Improv(e) Your Conversations teaches the ingenious rules of improv comedy that allow performers to turn boring prompts into memorable interactions worthy of standing ovations. This means there are real frameworks and templates to escape interview mode small talk – and start connecting and building rapport from the moment you say “Hello”. This book goes through over 15 of the most helpful and insightful improv comedy techniques with countless real-life examples to make you a great talker.

'A smart, funny, brilliant book on how to be smart about being funny, brilliantly' Sarah Cooper 'This book has finally convinced me that joking around can actually be important and powerful' Ed Gamble 'Eye-opening, important and utterly enjoyable. Come for the humour, stay for the insights'...

Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP and the man who taught and trained Paul McKenna, joins forces with Alessio Roberti and Owen Fitzpatrick once again to give you the tools to change your life. Richard Bandler – the world-renowned co-creator of NLP who has helped millions around the world...

Audible presents Deeptalk with Chetan Bhagat, an Audible Original. Like the title suggests, each episode is an in-depth chat between Chetan and an accomplished guest and expert across fields to discuss what made her/him the person they are and what qualities helped them accomplish what they did in life. Each episode features accomplished CEOs, founders, actors, sportspeople and experts that will add value in any field. Listen in to a lengthy, no-holds barred conversation that explores the past, present and future of famous personalities in Chetan’s inimitable style and candor.

Monsters and How to Tame Them is Kevin’s most recent guide on how to live your best life, wrapped in his signature honesty, hilarious voice, and adept storytelling. You’ve heard stories about vampires, zombies, and ghosts. Now it’s time to meet some of the monsters that haunt your mind.

Does your mind blank in conversation and create awkward silence? Do you run out of things to say and struggle to keep dialogue flowing? (A) Conversation isn't scripted, (B) it's 100% unpredictable, and (C) it can be terrifying at times. How do you prepare for such a thing? By learning how to apply improv comedy techniques to roll with any punch and improve your conversations and social interactions.

Could you be happier? When Hugh van Cuylenburg went to India on a teaching trip he met a joyful 10-year-old student who taught him lessons that changed his life. Since setting up The Resilience Project, Hugh has shared what he learned with over a million Australians through his show GEM, a series of comical anecdotes, moving stories and practical methods for leading a happier and more resilient life.

"The Art of War tor the Tik Tok generation" -Donald J Tump (56, Milton Keynes) This is a parody audiobook with a deeply flawed narrator. Think (something) meets (something), For listeners and readers who enjoyed The Beautiful Poetry of Donald Tromp by Rob Sears and Robert Sears. Geraint Anderson...

Kevin Hart has built a career making people laugh, but in Kids Make Me Angry, he gets brutally honest about the one role that's tested him more than any other: being a dad.

‘Gorgeous. Very, very funny in a knowing wry way but so tender, so beautiful. I loved all the characters.’ Marian Keyes ‘Warm, witty, touching – and frequently hilarious’ David Nicholls, author of Sweet Sorrow ‘You put the book down and feel glad to be alive’ India Knight, Sunday...

Martial arts legend and international movie star Jet Li distils 10 powerful insights from his iconic career, his personal life and philosophies, and his 30-year Buddhist practice. Jet Li’s story defies legend. Born into extreme hardship, he fought his way to become the youngest national...

Welcome to The Texts We Don't Send | But Secretly Wish We Could. I'm your host, Sue Minto. It's still lively, authentic voice notes to a friend with a name change. Most people struggle to say what they really feel because they worry what others will think. But what if you didn't?Imagine chatting to strangers like you already knew them. What would it feel like to take fearless action? What if you stopped lying to yourself? Stop avoiding what scares you and start asking - What else is possible?Listen to real stories with strangers and insights from a hypnotherapist, author, confidence coach and...

Discover the unforgettable and utterly uplifting love story, from the award-winning top 50 bestseller Maxine Morrey Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Sophie Kinsella. When Lily’s husband dies, she moves to the edge of a tiny village, settling into a solitary life, her only real company...

Being a grown-up isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. What if we got back in touch with the joy, freedom, silliness, and creativity of being a kid? When we were children, we were passionate, imaginative, and curious, and we loved without judgment. Now we are adults . . . neurotic, anxious...

The Instant New York Times Bestseller A practical guide to taking control of your mental health for today, tomorrow, and the days after, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and beloved entertainer. ‘There’s a moment at the end of every day, where the world falls away and you are...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. How to Be a Stand-Up Comic in 21 Days: The Step-by-Step Formula to Build Your First Stand-Up Set Stand-up comedy looks effortless. It isn't. It's precision masquerading as spontaneity, vulnerability packaged as confidence, and the ability to transform...