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In Carbolics the UK's favourite petrol head (after Clarkson and Hammond) James May answers these questions and more. Across 80 essays, James gives his quirky, entertaining take on cars, motorbikes, trucks—and explains why the bicycle might just be the best invention of all.

From the humble garden lawnmower to the ear-splitting electric guitar, James May returns with a typically wacky account of what makes these great machines work, one piece at a time. Reassembly is merely a form of therapy; something that stimulates a part of my brain that is left wanting in my daily life. When I rebuild a bicycle, I reorder my head. So might you....

As well as writing about his first love, cars, James has a go at political correctness, the endless rules and regulations of daily life, the internal combustion engine and traffic wardens. He discusses gastropubs, Jeremy Clarkson, and other trials of modern life. His highly entertaining observations from behind the wheel will have you laughing out loud, whether you share his opinions or not.

Being given yet another pointless 'man manual' that told him 50 ways to tie a bow tie in under 30 seconds made James May certain there was a need for another kind of book. This book, in fact. He reckons there are nine vital things that a chap should be able to do.

Longlisted for the Audiobook Download of the Year, 2007.
How much should you pay for a return trip to the moon? How are Winnie the Pooh and the artificial heart related? Did teenagers exist before 1950? If not, who invented them? James May's 20th Century answers all these questions and more.

Before H.P. Lovecraft, Shirley Jackson, Stephen King and Anne Rice, Henry James wrote hair-raising stories that made horror a popular, sometimes controversial, widely-read literary form, and set the bar for all who followed. Stephen King considers James’ The Turn of The Screw one of the best horror novels ever penned.

Crown Princess of Korai does not know yet that hers is the reincarnated soul of Branwyn, Goddess of Healing. Or that the goddess invoked a spell that requires Brynnika’s Death and Rebirth. Or that she was once a child bride to Arowyn, God of Chaos. She only knows that she is betrothed to the horrible Crown Prince Damian of Forcia, a warlord determined to reclaim what’s his. Meanwhile, Arowyn knows things about Brynnika that she does not, and he is determined to stake his claim on Branwyn and Brynnika, the woman who houses her soul.

Jack MacVie is a Scottish rebel, robbing English nobles on the road north into Scotland alongside his four brothers. But the MacVie brothers became highwaymen to fight against the tyranny of King Edward of England. In the aftermath of the Berwick massacre, Lady Isabella Redesdale is risking it all, journeying north into war-torn Scotland to be with her sister. But when her carriage is attacked by a band of villains, another gang descends to steal her away.

It is a quiet Saturday morning in the Hinchcliffe home. Tony and Sal, tired after a week of work, have time on their hands. But not for each other. Middle-aged and middle class, they haven't had kids and they still feel that emotional vacuum. The doorbell rings. It is an American couple - Monty and Janey - a rather loud duo they stayed with in Delaware years ago. They said, 'If ever you happened to be passing....' Well, the Americans are passing and they have no hotel booked. To Tony's horror Sal invites them to stay.

In a small town three aspiring Paranormal YouTubers, Alex, Maya and Ben, are desperate for their big break. They’ve heard urban legends about the old abandoned Asylum, an eerie place shrouded in rumors of tortured souls and unexplainable occurrences. Determined to gain subscribers and notoriety, the trio plans a mission to film the ghosts of the past—an overnight stay within the asylum’s crumbling walls. As they enter the asylum armed with cameras, flashlights, and equal parts excitement and dread, they uncover chilling secrets hidden in the dusty archives.

Chris, grieving the loss of his fiancé Theresa, meets the enigmatic Arielle on the beach and agrees to meet her at a party. However, when he arrives at the party, he finds no sign of Arielle, but instead meets Marisa, a waitress who bears an uncanny resemblance to Theresa and even possesses her complete memory. Chris is stunned by the coincidence and wonders if everything is part of some greater plan orchestrated by Arielle.

Driving For Justice is a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of a vibrant city where the pursuit of justice meets the rawness of urban life. John Sanbian, a high-flying lawyer, finds a new sense of purpose as a Laafia car driver, navigating the city's streets and the stories of its diverse inhabitants. Each passenger John encounters in his car brings a new perspective, revealing the city's heartbeat and the complexities of human experiences.

Mad about marvellous vehicles? Hit the road with writer and broadcaster James May to discover incredible human-powered vehicles – from bicycles and submarines to amphibious vehicles and even a helicopter.

Die berühmten Märchen-Klassiker der Brüder Grimm als aufwendige Hörspiel-Neuvertonungen für die ganze Familie.