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Author: Jeremy Siepmann
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Author Jeremy Siepmann
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Duration 4h 34m
Although widely thought of as the greatest composer who ever lived, Johann Sebastian Bach was best known in his lifetime as an organist, and was eclipsed in fame, as a composer, by two of his 20 children. This portrait includes many examples of his immortal music.
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Author Jeremy Siepmann
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Duration 4h 58m
Brahms is one of the best-loved yet most controversial of the Romantic composers. Profoundly emotional yet governed by an iron discipline, Brahms was consumed by a sense of destiny, and his inner life, coloured by his adoration and fear of women, found expression in his music.
View BookMoses and Other Stories From the Old Testament
Author: David Angus
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Author David Angus
Narrator Aled Jones
Duration 2h 12m
Stories from the Old Testament including 'Adam and Eve'; 'Noah's Ark'; 'Abraham and Isaac'; 'Cain and Abel'; 'Moses'; 'David and Goliath'; 'Jonah and the Whale' and 'Daniel in the Lion's Den'.
View BookAuthor: David Angus
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Author David Angus
Narrator Teresa Gallagher
Duration 2h 14m
An account of the life of Jesus, using the four Gospels as source material, from the traditional story of his birth to his death and resurrection. Includes portraits of the main characters in Jesus' life: Mary, Joseph, the Disciples, Mary Magdelene, Pontius Pilate as well as many famous parables.
View BookGreat Inventors and Their Inventions
Author: David Angus
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Author David Angus
Narrator Benjamin Soames
Duration 2h 34m
Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David Angus shows, they were very different-quiet, boisterous, confident, withdrawn-but all had a moment...
View BookAncient Egypt: The Glory of the Pharaohs
Author: David Angus
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Author David Angus
Narrator Nicholas Boulton
Duration 2h 26m
Ancient Egypt: The Glory of the Pharaohs tells us about civilisation under the pharaohs, of mysterious statues and tombs, incredible obelisks and the Sphinx. In this recording, the ancient Egyptian kingdom is brought to life in a way that fuels the listener's imagination, teaching and entertaining in equal measure.
View BookAuthor: Neil Wenborn
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Author Neil Wenborn
Narrator Adrian Grove
Duration 2h 39m
It is important for children living in the multi-faith society of today to grow up with an understanding of the rich diversity of religious beliefs and customs that co-exist within their communities. Here is a lively and informative companion to religious education studies for children of primary school age. The main religions - Hinduism, Buddhism,...
View BookThe History Detectives: Mayan Civilisation
Author: Clare Hibbert
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Author Clare Hibbert
Narrator Joyce Greenaway
Duration 47m
Who were the Maya? Why did the Maya build temples? What was Mayan writing like? How did the Maya dress? This book helps children at Key Stage 2 discover the answers to these and other fascinating questions. It also recommends sites on the Internet and sources in your local library where you can find out more about Mayan civilisation. The detective...
View BookYour Body: An A-z From Allergies To Zits
Author: Steve Parker
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Author Steve Parker
Narrator Jan Boyd
Duration 6h 37m
This dictionary of the human body is arranged in easy-access alphabetical format, suitable for 9-13 year olds. Topics covered include major body structures and processes (lungs and breathing, heart and circulation, etc) and individual organs. Also covered are concerns that often preoccupy this age group - a wide range of common ailments and conditi...
View BookEureka! 50 Scientists Who Shaped Human History
Author: John Grant
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Author John Grant
Narrator Mark Meadows
Duration 8h 22m
John Grant is author of about seventy books, including the highly successful Discarded Science, Corrupted Science, and Denying Science. For a number of years he ran the world-famous fantasy artbook publisher Paper Tiger. He has won the Hugo Award (twice), the World Fantasy Award, and various other international literary awards.
View BookIf: A Mind-bending Way of Looking At Ideas and Numbers
Author: David J. Smith
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Author David J. Smith
Narrator Holly Jackson Walters
Duration 35m
'If the Sun were the size of a grapefruit, Earth would be the size of a grain of salt. Even the largest planet, Jupiter, would be only as big as a large pea.' Some things are so big or so old that it's hard to wrap your mind around them. In If, we look at these hard-to-imagine objects and events and compare them to things we can instantly see, feel...
View BookThe Usborne Books of World Religions
Author: Susan Meredith
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Author Susan Meredith
Narrator Jan Boyd
Duration 3h 31m
This thought-provoking book examines in detail the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as taking a look at some less well-known faiths. The huge impact of religion on human affairs throughout history and some current religious issues are carefully and objectively discussed.
View BookAuthor: Fiona Robinson
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Author Fiona Robinson
Narrator Rosalyn Landor
Duration 15m
Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet, and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young, and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's mad love of poetry. But Ada remained fascinated with her father and considered mathematics poetical science. Via her friendshi...
View BookClimate Change: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Mark Maslin
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Author Mark Maslin
Narrator John French
Duration 6h 39m
Climate change is still, arguably, the most critical and controversial issue facing the world in the twenty-first century. In the third edition, Mark Maslin includes crucial updates from the last few years, including the results of the 2013 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report, the effects of ocean acidification, and the impact of changes to global populat...
View BookThe Religions Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Author: Dorling Kindersley
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Author Dorling Kindersley
Narrator Polly Boyes
Duration 15h 30m
This essential guide to religion explains the key tenets and big ideas behind the world's five main religions - Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism - alongside newer faiths. The Religions Book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what...
View BookHorrible Science: Fatal Forces
Author: Nick Arnold
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Author Nick Arnold
Narrator Ian Collington
Duration 3h 12m
Learn about the scientists who discovered "Smashing Speed", "Gruesome Gravity", and "Facts about Friction". Tons of interesting facts about the forces of nature are packed into this latest instlament in the Horrible Science series.
View BookAuthor: Terry Deary
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Author Terry Deary
Narrator Polly Boyes
Duration 3h 17m
Horrible Christmas is filled with all the festive facts every Horrible Histories reader wanted to know, but were too stuffed full of mince pies to ask! The complete horrible history of Christmas tells tales from the dark days when Puritans tried to abolish Christmas, to Christmas in the trenches when the British and Germans traded bullets for footb...
View BookShe Persisted Around the World
Author: Chelsea Clinton
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Author Chelsea Clinton
Narrator Chelsea Clinton
Duration 16m
Women around the world have long dreamed big, even when they've been told their dreams didn't matter. They've spoken out, risen up and fought for what's right, even when they've been told to be quiet. Whether in science, the arts, sports or activism, women and girls throughout history have been determined to break barriers and change the status quo...
View BookJust Breathe: Meditation, Mindfulness, Movement and More
Author: Mallika Chopra
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Author Mallika Chopra
Narrator Mallika Chopra
Duration 2h 46m
Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. Beginners...
View BookAuthor: Francis Musgrave
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Author Francis Musgrave
Narrator Caitlin Sulivan
Duration 2h 14m
Dealing with the everday realities facing teens with Aperger Syndrome, this book presents a toolkit of tried-and-trusted ideas to help them work through difficulties and find the solutions that work best for them. This book covers everything they need to know to thrive in their adolescent years, including how to hack your own internal alarm system...
View BookAuthor: Sy Montgomery
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Author Sy Montgomery
Narrator Meredith Mitchell
Duration 2h 48m
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. It wasn't until years later that she was diagnosed with autism, a brain disorder that makes communication difficult. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a brilliant scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career has revolutionized the...
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