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Clues and Choices: New Testament
Author: Terence Copley
Format: MP3 CD
Author Terence Copley
Narrator Jane Steel
Duration 2h 56m
This audiobook looks at five important stories from the New Testament that may seem puzzling to modern readers, and aims to provide clues to enable students to understand what the Bible writers were trying to say. The five stories focus on Jesus' birth, a 'nature' miracle, a dramatic example of healing, a parable and the resurrection of Christ.
View BookCan I Tell You About Asperger Syndrome?
Author: Jude Welton
Format: MP3 CD + Stream / Download
Author Jude Welton
Narrator Andre Refig
Duration 33m
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their many talents. This illus...
View BookHorrible Geography: Earth Shattering Earthquakes
Author: Anita Ganeri
Format: MP3 CD
Author Anita Ganeri
Narrator Fergus Mcclelland
Duration 2h 10m
Discover how to predict earthquakes, how scientists prepare for them and what really goes on under the Earth's crust when an earthquake hits it.
View BookAuthor: Richard Dawkins
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Author Richard Dawkins
Narrator The Author, Lalla Ward
Duration 7h
In this audiobook Dawkins argues for the irrationality of belief in God and the grievous harm it has inflicted on society. He suggests that while Europe is becoming increasingly securalised, the rise of religious fundamentalism, whether in the Middle East or Middle America, is dangerously dividing opinion around the world - and all from belief in a...
View BookAuthor: Sanders and Myers
Format: MP3 CD
Author Sanders and Myers
Narrator Belinda Liversedge
Duration 55m
Most people today live in a mixed race society. However, some people are prejudiced against anyone who they think is different. Find out why people are racist, how it affects individuals and society as a whole, and look at ways of tackling racism.
View BookAuthor: Brian Glanville
Format: MP3 CD
Author Brian Glanville
Narrator Bob Wilson
Duration 4h 42m
From Uruguay 1930 to France 1998, this is the remarkable tale of the World Cup. This audio book includes Sir Bobby Charlton remembering his unforgettable World Cup experiences, as well as stories of football heroes and villains, managers and referees.
View BookCan Science Solve? the Mystery of Vampires and Werewolves
Author: Chris Oxlade
Format: MP3 CD
Author Chris Oxlade
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 34m
The mystery of vampires and werewolves has puzzled people for hundreds of years. Do some people really transform into blood-hunting creatures at night? If so, what sort of creatures are they? Can Science Solve? explores some of the world's most baffling mysteries. Can we get to the bottom of them using science and logic, or will they continue to my...
View BookForgotten Voices of the Blitz and the Battle For Britain
Author: Joshua Levine
Format: MP3 CD
Author Joshua Levine
Narrator Various
Duration 9h
Joshua Levine has delved into the Imperial War Museum Sound Archive to unearth accounts from the men and women who witnessed the battle and the bombs. We hear first hand testimonies from people in the air and on the ground, giving us an account of Britain under siege.
View BookAuthor: Terry Deary
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Author Terry Deary
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 1h 36m
It's history with the nasty bits left in! Want to know: Why the Aztecs liked to eat scum? When the world is going to end? How to play a really violent ball game? Discover all the foul facts about the Angry Aztecs - all the gore and more!
View BookDaughters of Britannia: The Lives and Times of Diplomatic Wives
Author: Katie Hickman
Format: MP3 CD
Author Katie Hickman
Narrator Sue Reardon Smith
Duration 12h 10m
From the first exploratory expeditions into foreign lands, through the heyday of the British Empire to present day, the foreign service has been shaped by the wives of ambassadors and minor civil servants. Accompanying their spouses in the most extraordinary, sometimes terrifying circumstances, they have struggled to bring their civilisation with t...
View BookOn the Trail of the Victorians In Britain
Author: Peter Chrisp
Format: MP3 CD
Author Peter Chrisp
Narrator Paul Vates
Duration 48m
There is evidence of the past all around us, if we know where to look. Old buildings, roads, ruins and weapons are all clues that tell us a lot about how people live. This audiobook looks at different sites where evidence of Victorian times can be seen and it explains how what is left behind can tell us much about life in Britain in Victorian times...
View BookWhat's Your View? the Impact of Big Business
Author: Melanie Jarman
Format: MP3 CD
Author Melanie Jarman
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 1h 22m
Topics in this audiobook include: are oil companies too powerful? do supermarkets offer choice and value? does the arms trade have benefits for anyone? and should big businesses be allowed into schools?
View BookAuthor: David Burnie
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Author David Burnie
Narrator Paul Medlicott
Duration 1h 14m
The world is in danger! From gigantic eruptions to asteroid collisions, natural disasters have the power to devastate life on Earth. Find out why these disasters occur, what effects they have on our surroundings and how likely each disaster is to strike again. Find out what we are doing to avoid disasters in the future, and how people are learning...
View BookStraightforward Science: The Earth In Space
Author: Keith West
Format: MP3 CD
Author Keith West
Narrator Claire Johnsen
Duration 42m
What is the solar system? How many moons does Jupiter have? This clear and simple guide will tell you everything you need to know about space.
View BookHow To Make A Universe With 92 Ingredients
Author: Adrian Dingle
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Author Adrian Dingle
Narrator Jan Boyd
Duration 58m
How To Make A Universe With 92 Ingredients takes on the impossible and triumphs - it makes chemistry fun! A unique and imaginative take on chemistry for children, with 'experiments' that show how all things are made from just 92 chemical elements - from trees to mobile phones, to humans and the Sun - kids will love this fascinating and entertaining...
View BookEarth Watch: Feeding the World
Author: Sally Morgan
Format: MP3 CD
Author Sally Morgan
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 42m
Ever wondered where our food comes from? This title in the Earthwatch series looks at farming, genetic engineering, livestock, fishing and how the global population affects the food supply.
View BookSo You Want To Work In Music and Dance?
Author: Margaret Mcalpine
Format: MP3 CD
Author Margaret Mcalpine
Narrator David Craik
Duration 1h 16m
This audiobook looks at seven different jobs in the music industry including dancer, DJ and recording engineer. It explains what each job involves, together with the skills required and the good points and bad points of working in that area.
View BookAuthor: Richard Walker
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Author Richard Walker
Narrator Jan Boyd
Duration 1h 56m
We share our planet with an incredible range of life - millions of species of animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Although we are the most intelligent of all life-forms, we are, like other creatures, biological machines that walk, feed, drink, and behave. And, in our case, talk, create, think, and remember. For all those who want to "look u...
View BookAuthor: Dennis Hamley
Format: MP3 CD
Author Dennis Hamley
Narrator Bob Rollett
Duration 1h 25m
This audiobook focuses on the many causes of the First World War. Through diary extracts, war poetry and letters, the violence and tragedy of this horrific war is vividly brought to life.
View BookTurning Points In History: Pearl Harbour
Author: Richard Tames
Format: MP3 CD
Author Richard Tames
Narrator Peter Beton
Duration 1h 4m
This audiobook examines this major historical watershed and its impact on the world, recounting the chain of events and analysing their repercussions both immediate and long term.
View BookAuthor: Nicholas Ross
Format: MP3 CD
Author Nicholas Ross
Narrator Robin Houston
Duration 45m
Find out all you need to know about 20th century artist Joan Miro, from his childhood in Catalonia to his final years in Majorca. This audiobook focuses on Miro's achievements as a painter and sculptor, explores his relationships with other artists and examines his continuing influence on contemporary art.
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