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Are you a big fan of Harry Potter? You’ve probably read the books and seen the films many times over. But how much of the detail behind the series do you really know? This special audiobook collection contains three individual audiobooks: 101 Amazing Facts About Harry Potter, 101 More Amazing Books About Harry Potter and 101 Amazing Facts About J.K. Rowling. Separated into sections for easy listening, there is a huge amount of information that will surprise and amaze you in equal measure!

Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the Titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg being seen only at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress’ - but what did they actually say? Narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing Titanic facts in this fascinating audiobook about the famous ship and her tragic maiden voyage.

Are you the world's biggest Ariana Grande fan? Or do you want to find out everything there is to know about the actress, singer, and songwriter? If so, then this is the book for you! Contained within are over 100 facts about Ariana, from her childhood and first acting roles through to her emergence as a world-renowned singer with a vocal range to rival Mariah Carey. Narrated by Kent Harris, this is the perfect audiobook for everyone from new fans all the way through to die-hard Arianators!

We’ve all read - and loved - the adventures of Harry Potter and his friends in the Wizarding World. But what of the genius behind it all, J.K. Rowling? Was getting the first book published easy for her, or was it a long struggle? How did she come up with so many amazing ideas for the books? How did her own life influence the characters in the series, both good and bad? And what about her life away from magic and mystery?

How well do you know your eighties movies? Could you recognise a film from just one famous line? In this fantastically fun quiz, host Kent Harris will put your knowledge of the decade’s greatest films to the test, to get ready to start guessing!

This fantastic audiobook contains over 100 puzzles and brainteasers designed to really test that grey matter. From cunningly worded traps to seriously tricky lateral thinking problems, narrator Kent Harris will likely have you scratching your head...until he reveals the answer, at which point - of course - you’ll claim you knew it all along!

Which book holds the record for being the one most often stolen from shops? Why was President Andrew Jackson's parrot ejected from his funeral? Why did a Brazilian Emperor not do anything to stop a military coup against his rule? And where are 50 percent of all the world's roundabouts found? In this fascinating audiobook, Kent Harris talks us through more than 100 of his favourite facts, covering everything from animals to war, the corporate world, Hollywood and much more.

Charles Dickens not only wrote some of the most famous stories in the English language but was also a fascinating man himself. Did you know that he actually owned a pet raven that inspired Edgar Allan Poe to write his famous poem? In this book, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing such facts, covering subjects such as Dickens’ literary career, his famous works, his characters and much more. So whether you’re studying Charles Dickens for a project or are simply interested in finding out more about the greatest author of the Victorian age, this is the perfect book for you.

Did you know that an old tradition in Scandinavia tells of a Yule Goat who wanders around villages ensuring people have properly prepared for Christmas and demanding presents from everyone? Or that in 1659 it was illegal to celebrate Christmas in Massachusetts? What on earth is a Turducken? And how many Christmas tree farms are there in America? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris answers all of these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing yuletide facts.

In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through 101 amazing facts about the world's most famous rapper. Covering subjects such as his background, music, relationships and much more, this is an ideal audiobook for everyone from the casual listener right through to Eminem's biggest fan!

Bob Marley is the world's best known reggae artist. His songs have brought pleasure to millions across the world and his legacy lives on to this very day. In this fascinating audiobook, Kent Harris tells you all about the great man, from his family to his work with the Wailers, his beliefs and much more. So whether you're a long-term fan or are new to the King of Reggae's incredible music, this is the perfect book for you.

Knock, knock. Who's there? The Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes. The Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes who? The Amazing ummm...let's start again. This audiobook, The Amazing Book of Knock Knock Jokes, contains 150 hilarious jokes for kids of all ages, as well as a short section on the history of the joke style that will probably interest your parents (but it's OK, you can skip over that bit).

On the 19th May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony. But just how much do you know about the Prince and his former actress wife? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the royal couple, covering everything from how the two of them met through to the many ways in which Meghan has broken the mould of a traditional princess. Whether you’re interested in the royal rule book and official protocols, or you simply want to know more about the controversies that have surrounded both of these two prominent figures, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

Blackjack is one of the casino world’s favourite games. Although - as with all casino games - the odds of winning are in favour of the house, the truth is that blackjack (which is also called pontoon, 21 and a few other names) gives you pretty much the best chance of walking out of a casino with something to show for your time. Compared to most other casino games, as long as you play correctly, the house’s odds in blackjack are much thinner. In this easy-to-understand guide, narrator Kent Harris provides you with 10 key tips to help you improve your game, maximise your chances of beating the house and hopefully walk away with a tidy profit.

Do you want a joke for every situation? Are you sure you're prepared for the moment when your audience's heads fall off and their sides split? Man of a thousand voices Kent Harris performs this Krazee Kollection of over 500 jokes that will have you laughing so hard your funny bone will hurt. Featuring five individual audiobooks from the World’s Greatest Jokes series, this is the perfect way to learn so many jokes that no occasion can pass by without you making all those present chuckle, giggle and roar heartily.

This side-splitting collection of 101 of the best food jokes you have ever heard pasta be our funniest joke book yet! We’ve prepared a sumptuous banquet of hilarity for you that’ll have the whole family laughing. The jokes are organised into categories, so you’ll always have a food joke ready for every course. Get ready to learn your favourites! This is another hilarious addition to the World’s Greatest Jokes series of audiobooks performed by Kent Harris.

This rip-roaring collection of 101 of the most far-out jokes you have ever heard is so funny you might just float away! We’re going to take the laughs into the stratosphere in this amazing book containing over 100 jokes that’ll have your whole family laughing. The book is organised into categories such as astronauts, aliens, planets and more, so you’ll have a space-themed joke for every occasion. Are you ready? Lift off in 5...4...3...2...1...

In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris answers all these questions and more as he takes us on an amazing tour of the symphony orchestra. We discover over 100 amazing facts about strings, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments as well as interesting information about the orchestra's history and structure. This audiobook is perfect for anyone, whatever their musical ability!

Christmas is coming, and it's everyone's favourite time of the year. But how much do you really know about the festive season and its origins? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through 50 fascinating facts that you may well not have known. So whether you need reminding of the names of all of Santa's reindeer or want to know which king changed the traditional Christmas dinner from goose to turkey, then this is the perfect addition to your audiobook collection.

Did you know that Shakespeare introduced thousands of words into the English language? Do you know what unusual item he left to his wife in his will? Have you heard of the conspiracy theory that suggests Shakespeare didn't write the plays we attribute to him today? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through all of this and more as we discover over 100 amazing facts about the Great Bard.