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ID: 413755

Title: Taking on Gravity: A Guide to Inventing the Impossible from the Man Who Learned to Fly

Author: Richard Browning

Narrator: Richard Browning

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:00:52

Language: English

Release date: 05-06-21

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Business & Economics, Marketing & Advertising, Biography & Memoir, Science & Technology, Computers

Summary:

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For fans of Adrian Newey, Guy Martin and Chris Hadfield, in Taking on Gravity inventor Richard Browning tells the inspiring story behind his iconic jet suit, and shares his creative principles for generating true innovation.

From Icarus to Iron Man, the dream of human flight has always inspired and challenged us. Now, with his pioneering jet suit, Richard Browning has redefined what is possible.

Richard Brownings story is one of groundbreaking innovation. Building an aviation business from his garage, he has invented a whole new form of personal flight - a fantasy previously reserved for the pages of science fiction. His iconic jet suit has captured the imaginations of millions around the world, triggered ongoing developments in technology and engineering, and inspired a new generation of creative minds to pursue their dreams.

In Taking on Gravity, Browning reveals the creative principles of his multimillion-pound company, Gravity Industries, and shows us how grass-roots innovation can disrupt established industries in exciting and unexpected ways. On this journey into the sky well experience what its like to take flight, to test the limits of the human body, and to convert moonshot ideas into tangible results.

The Gravity story is an inspiring example of human creativity and our ceaseless desire to push the boundaries of what is possible. Where we go next is up to you.

©Richard Browning 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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ID: 497555

Title: Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry: The hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom

Author: Joya Goffney

Narrator: Jordan Cobb

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:39:24

Language: English

Release date: 05-04-21

Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Audio

Genres: Fiction, Teen

Summary:

A passionate, hilarious and heartfelt YA romcom debut full of juicy secrets and leap-off-the-page chemistry about how we choose to live our lives and what it means to live your truth. For fans of To All the Boys I've Loved Before and The Sun is Also a Star.

Quinn keeps lists of everything - from the days she's ugly cried, to 'Things That I Would Never Admit Out Loud,' to all the boys she'd like to kiss. Her lists keep her sane. By writing her fears (as well as embarrassing and cringeworthy truths) on paper, she never has to face them in real life. That is, until her journal goes missing . . .

An anonymous account posts one of her lists on Instagram for the whole school to see and blackmails her into facing seven of her greatest fears, or else her entire journal will go public. Quinn doesn't know who to trust. Desperate, she teams up with Carter Bennett - the last known person to have her journal and who Quinn loathes - in a race against time to track down the blackmailer.

Together, they journey through everything Quinn's been too afraid to face, and along the way, Quinn finds the courage to be honest, to live in the moment, and to fall in love.

A razor-sharp, passionate and addictive YA romcom that readers will love.

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ID: 445634

Title: Dragon Legend

Author: Katie Tsang, Kevin Tsang

Narrator: Kevin Shen

Format: Unabridged

Length: 05:20:40

Language: English

Release date: 04-29-21

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

The second adventure in the ROARsome DRAGON REALM series for 9+ readers! Perfect for those looking for edge-of-your-seat adventure. 

DON'T MISS the brand new DRAGON FORCE series, set in the world of DRAGON REALM. INFINITY'S SECRET out now!

'Splendidly addictive' – Guardian 

Billy Chan and his friends are not having a very relaxing summer. Their friend, Dylan, has been kidnapped by the evil Dragon of Death and it’s up to them to travel through time, back to the dangerous Dragon Realm, in order to save him. Luckily they have their own dragons on side, but they’ll need to collect eight magical pearls if they’re to amass enough power to destroy the Dragon of Death and her followers for good. So begins an epic quest that will take them to the depths of the Frozen Wasteland and the imperial palaces of Ancient China. But can good triumph evil…?

Check out the complete DRAGON REALM series – DRAGON MOUNTAIN, DRAGON LEGEND, DRAGON CITY, DRAGON RISING AND DRAGON DESTINY. And don't miss A DRAGON WORLD ADVENTURE, the special World Book Day story! 

Praise for DRAGON MOUNTAIN:

'A soaring, sizzling, fire-breathing gem of an adventure story' – Abi Elphinstone, author of SKY SONG

'Rollicking, escapist storytelling with a dragon-sized heart' – Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

'A wonderful warm-hearted and action-packed adventure' – Katherine Woodfine, author of THE SINCLAIR'S MYSTERIES

'DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy of a thing: funny, sardonic, generous, with jokes so large-hearted you could swim in them. It’s for every child who has ever longed to bond with a dragon' – Katherine Rundell, author of THE ROOFTOPPERS

'Packed full of fun, heart and imagination, it will make you wish you had your own dragon bond' – Anna James, author of the PAGES & CO. series

'Brimming with warmth and originality, DRAGON MOUNTAIN combines edge-of-your-seat adventure, laugh-out-loud humour and hugely exciting dragons to create a sweeping fantasy that will captivate readers of all ages’ – Catherine Doyle, author of THE STORM KEEPER’S ISLAND

'DRAGON MOUNTAIN has all of my favourite things! A rich mythology and a tale of friendship, snarky dragons and daring deeds...this is the kind of breathless tale that leaves you hungry for the next instalment' – Roshani Chokshi, author of the ARU SHAH series

‘DRAGON MOUNTAIN is a joy to read – adventurous and enchanting, with a heart of gold. It will make you re-live the moment you first looked at the sky and longed to see a dragon looking back’ – Samantha Shannon, author of THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE and THE BONE SEASON series

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ID: 513746

Title: Lead!: How to Build a High-Performing Team

Author: Dale Carnegie & Associates

Narrator: Dan Strutzel

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:05:41

Language: English

Release date: 04-27-21

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

Dale Carnegie's unique and powerful approach to leadership training is based on wisdom and expertise gained from developing leaders longer than any other professional development organization. LEAD! is for new or experienced leaders alike who want to be more effective at motivating and inspiring their teams. This book is designed from the proven Dale Carnegie Leadership Success Model and Dale Carnegie's Human Relationships Principles to help you understand tools and techniques to address common leadership challenges and shift your mindset and behavior to become a more positive and confident role model leader.

Rather than a textbook full of theory, LEAD! offers practical advice, strategies, and real-life examples from top leaders around the globe that will guide you to being a more effective leader who inspires success from your team. At Dale Carnegie, we believe everyone has inherent greatness. This book will help you explore your unsuspected power and become a champion leader.

'The difference between the success and failure of a team comes down to leadership. Being an effective leader is critical to empowering potential in people and enabling successful outcomes—especially in a rapidly changing and disruptive world.'

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ID: 445596

Title: Toll-Gate

Author: Georgette Heyer

Narrator: Callum Hughes

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10:04:23

Language: English

Release date: 04-22-21

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Historical Romance

Summary:

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A dashing Regency romance from the legendary Georgette Heyer, founder of the genre.

Captain John Staple's exploits against Napoleon's armies in the Iberian Peninsula have earned him the nickname 'Crazy Jack' amongst his comrades in the Dragoon Guards - but once the Battle of Waterloo brings the curtain down once and for all on the Napoleonic Wars, the boisterous, adventure-loving Captain finds life in peacetime intolerably dull.

When the Captain finds himself lost in the Pennines, he takes refuge at an unmanned toll-house. It's there that he encounters a woman of extraordinary qualities - and suddenly, his soldiering days pale away next to the adventure, and the romance, of a lifetime...

© Georgette Heyer 1954 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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ID: 445616

Title: Charity Girl

Author: Georgette Heyer

Narrator: Hugh Skinner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 08:34:04

Language: English

Release date: 04-22-21

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Classics

Summary:

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Charity Steane has nothing in the world but hope.

Escaping a miserable life under her tyrannical aunt, she decides to take her chances with her estranged grandfather in London. Now it's just a matter of finding him... And as a 'charity girl', with no dowry and no options, hope can only get her so far.

But with the help of the dashing and kind-hearted Desford and his dearest friend Hetta, it seems like Charity's fortunes might be about to change.

That is, until the surprise appearance of a long-lost relative throws things into chaos, and suddenly the three friends find themselves surrounded by blackmail and scandal.

Will their efforts to do right by each other plunge them all into ruin?

'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes . . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA

'I could mainline Heyer's Regency romances until the end of time and still not get bored . . . Georgette Heyer is perfect lockdown escapism' INDIA KNIGHT

'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS

© Georgette Heyer 1970 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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ID: 452654

Title: Railway Girls in Love

Author: Maisie Thomas

Narrator: Julia Franklin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:36:17

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-21

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Sagas

Summary:

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The brand new Railway Girls novel set in Manchester during WWII. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell, Daisy Styles and Margaret Dickinson.

Love is in the air, and together the railway girls can overcome even the hardest of times.

Mabel has finally put the past behind her, and her relationship with the dashing Harry is stronger than ever. That is, until an old flame shows up, leaving Mabel questioning her future.

Meanwhile Joan has made amends with Bob - if only she could do the same with Gran. And there's still that family mystery she wants answer to, isn't there?

As a mother and grandmother, Dot Green has always put her family first. Her job as a parcels porter has brought new purpose to her life, so is it finally time to start following her heart . . .

Life as a railway girl is busy but as war rages on and air raids disrupt daily life, the women realise they need each other more than ever, especially when there might be wedding bells on the horizon.

Readers LOVE the Railway Girls:

'Gripping and intriguing'

'Great story lines'

'Exceptional story . . . a must-read'

'Poignant'

'Emotional . . . strong women'

© Maisie Thomas 2021 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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ID: 414797

Title: Duchess Countess

Author: Catherine Ostler

Narrator: Catherine Ostler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:51:15

Language: English

Release date: 04-15-21

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Law & Politics, History & Culture

Summary:

A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

A TELEGRAPH BOOK OF THE YEAR

A VOGUE BOOK OF THE YEAR

'A rollicking read... [Ostler] tells Elizabeth's story with admirable style and gusto' Sunday Times

'Terrifically entertaining: if you liked Bridgerton, you’ll love this. . . and her research is impeccable' Evening Standard

When the glamorous Elizabeth Chudleigh, Duchess of Kingston, Countess of Bristol, went on trial at Westminster Hall for bigamy in April 1776, the story drew more attention in society than the American War of Independence.

A clandestine, candlelit wedding to the young heir to an earldom, a second marriage to a Duke, a lust for diamonds and an electrifying appearance at a masquerade ball in a diaphanous dress: no wonder the trial was a sensation. However, Elizabeth refused to submit to public humiliation and retire quietly. Rather than backing gracefully out of the limelight, she embarked on a Grand Tour of Europe, being welcomed by the Pope and Catherine the Great among others.

As maid of honour to Augusta, Princess of Wales, Elizabeth led her life in the inner circle of the Hanoverian court and her exploits delighted and scandalised the press and the people. She made headlines, and was a constant feature in penny prints and gossip columns. Writers were intrigued by her. Thackeray drew on Elizabeth as inspiration for his calculating, alluring Becky Sharp. But her behaviour, often depicted as attention-seeking and manipulative, hid a more complex tale – that of Elizabeth’s fight to overcome personal tragedy and loss.

Now, in this brilliantly told and evocative biography, Catherine Ostler takes a fresh look at Elizabeth’s story and seeks to understand and reappraise a woman who refused to be defined by society’s expectations of her. 

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ID: 450583

Title: Friday's Child: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

Author: Georgette Heyer

Narrator: Owen Findlay

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:41:31

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-21

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Classics

Summary:

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With an introduction written and read by Katie Fforde.

Hero Wantage is desperate to change her fate.

When the dashing Lord Sherry proposes out of the blue, Hero is overjoyed - she'll escape a life as a governess and, once they wed, he can finally claim his inheritance.

But as Hero attempts to social climb in glamorous London society, Sherry is concerned that her naivety will ruin them both and takes drastic action.

The chaos that follows will push friendships - and hearts - to breaking point.

'Absolutely delicious tales of Regency heroes. . . Utter, immersive escapism' SOPHIE KINSELLA

'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' JOANNE HARRIS

'Heart-stoppingly gorgeous' HARRIET EVANS

'Georgette Heyer is second to none' SUNDAY TIMES

© Georgette Heyer 1944 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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ID: 445598

Title: Cotillion: Gossip, scandal and an unforgettable Regency romance

Author: Georgette Heyer

Narrator: Raj Ghatak

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:31:14

Language: English

Release date: 04-01-21

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, Classics

Summary:

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Kitty Charing's life-changing inheritance comes with a catch.

Her eccentric and childless guardian, Mr. Penicuik, is leaving Kitty all of his vast fortune - but with one condition. She must marry one of his five grand-nephews.

However, Kitty's clear favourite - the rakish Jack Westruther - doesn't appear at all interested in the arrangement. To make Jack jealous, Kitty impulsively convinces his cousin, the kind-hearted and chivalrous Freddy Standen, to enter into a pretend engagement.

But the more time she spends with Freddy, the more Kitty wonders whether Jack is the right choice after all...

'One of my perennial comfort authors. Heyer's books are as incisively witty and quietly subversive as any of Jane Austen's' Joanne Harris

'Fabulously witty' Stephen Fry

'Georgette Heyer is second to none' Sunday Times

'One of my favourites . . . a clever subversion of a romantic trope, with a typically ingenious Heyer-style heroine, a marvellously Wodehouse-ish hero. To be read in the bath, with scented candles burning' Joanne Harris

© Georgette Heyer 1953 (P) Penguin Audio 2021

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