AuthorLouie Stowell
NarratorPaul Vates
Duration3h 2m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Politics
Key StageKS2
PublisherInhouse
VersionUnabridged
An informative guide to political systems, elections, voting and government, and issues including feminism, human rights, freedom of speech and fake news, all explained clearly. Includes tips on how to argue and debate and a full glossary.
Author: Darshini David
Author Darshini David
Narrator Andrew Fettes
Duration 8h 20m
Have you ever wondered why we can afford to buy far more clothes than our grandparents ever could . . . but may be less likely to own a home in which to keep them all? Why your petrol bill can double in a matter of months, but it never falls as fast? Behind all of this lies economics. It's not always easy to grasp the complex forces that are shapin...
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Citizen Guides: What Happens In Parliament
Author: Dr Stephen Coleman
Author Dr Stephen Coleman
Narrator Peter Kenny
Duration 36m
Why does parliament exist? What do MPs do? How are new laws made? What happens in parliament affects you in important ways, but not everyone knows how it actually works. Find the answers in this informative guide.
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The Usborne Official Astronaut's Handbook
Author: Louie Stowell
Author Louie Stowell
Narrator Louise Amos
Duration 1h 33m
Discover how you become an astronaut, the training you must undertake, how you travel into space and what you do when you're up there. With a foreword from ESA astronaut Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to embark on a mission to the International Space Station. Published in association with the UK Space Agency.
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Looking After Your Mental Health
Author: Alice James, Louie Stowell
Author Alice James, Louie Stowell
Narrator Emmy Rose
Duration 3h
We talk about our physical health - but not so much about how we're feeling. With lots of practical advice, this lively, accesible guide explains why we have emotions, and what can influence them. Covering everything from friendships, social media and bullying to divorce, depression and eating disorders, this is an essential book for young people.
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Citizen Guides: What Happens In An Election?
Author: Simon Adams
Author Simon Adams
Narrator Karola Gajda
Duration 41m
Why do we have elections? How are votes counted? The outcome of an election can affect you in important ways, but do you know what actually happens in an election? A Franklin Watts title.
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Author: Adam Smith
Author Adam Smith
Narrator Sean Barrett
Duration 7h 3m
Smith's 'The Wealth of Nations' was the first comprehensive treatment of political economy. Originally delivered in the form of lectures in Glasgow, the book's publication in 1776 coincided with America's Declaration of Independence. These volumes include Smith's assessment of the mercantile system, his advocacy of the freedom of commerce and indus...
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Loki Book 2: A Bad God's Guide to Taking the Blame
Author: Louie Stowell
Author Louie Stowell
Narrator Ben Willbond
SeriesLoki, Book 2
Duration 3h 17m
Odin has given Loki another chance to prove himself worthy of Asgard. But earning everyone's trust is tricky, and when Thor's hammer goes missing, everyone blames Loki! Outrageous! To clear his name he must: 1) Find Thor's beloved hammer 2) Uncover the real thief 3) Force everyone to admit they were wrong An easy feat for someone as handsome and cl...
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Loki Book 3: A Bad God's Guide to Ruling the World
Author: Louie Stowell
Author Louie Stowell
Narrator Ben Willbond
SeriesLoki, Book 3
Duration 3h 28m
The third book in the number one best-selling series. When Heimdall and Hyrrokkin abandon their "children" to go on holiday, Odin sends Baldur – Thor's half-brother and god of making Loki look bad – to babysit. As Baldur and Thor bond, Loki's attempts to prove he's good start getting a bit desperate. After the drama teacher casts him as...
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Author: Louie Stowell
Author Louie Stowell
Narrator Ben Willbond
SeriesLoki, Book 1
Duration 2h 49m
A wry, witty and very funny diary-style story about how the frustration trickster god Loki feels at having to live trapped in the body of a weedy eleven-year-old boy. After one trick too many, Loki is banished to live on Earth as a "normal" school boy. Forbidden from using his AWESOME godly powers, Loki must show moral improvement. As he records hi...
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