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Burning the Books

A History of the Deliberate Destruction of Knowledge

by Richard Ovenden ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

9 hours 48 min

In Burning the Books, Richard Ovenden describes the deliberate destruction of knowledge held in libraries and archives from ancient Alexandria to contemporary Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets in Iraq to the destroyed immigration documents of the UK Windrush generation. He examines both the motivations for these acts and the broader themes that shape this history. He also looks at attempts ... Read more

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In Burning the Books, Richard Ovenden describes the deliberate destruction of knowledge held in libraries and archives from ancient Alexandria to contemporary Sarajevo, from smashed Assyrian tablets in Iraq to the destroyed immigration documents of the UK Windrush generation. He examines both the motivations for these acts and the broader themes that shape this history. He also looks at attempts
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Ozzy & Me

Life Lessons, Wild Stories, and Unexpected Epiphanies from Forty Years of Friendship with the Prince of Darkness

by Stephen Rea ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

An entertaining, heartwarming memoir detailing the adventures and valuable life lessons learned from the author’s four decades of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family.Stephen Rea was born in Northern Ireland in 1969, the same year “The Troubles” began. Violence was everywhere. His grandmother was nearly killed when gunmen opened fire on the wrong house, leaving young Stephen to ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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An entertaining, heartwarming memoir detailing the adventures and valuable life lessons learned from the author’s four decades of friendship with Ozzy Osbourne and the Osbourne family.Stephen Rea was born in Northern Ireland in 1969, the same year “The Troubles” began. Violence was everywhere. His grandmother was nearly killed when gunmen opened fire on the wrong house, leaving young Stephen to
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Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies

by Elaine Iljon Foreman, Charles H. Elliott, Laura L. Smith ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Series series Dummies
Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

This friendly guide provides expert advice on how to identify, understand, and reduce the level of anxiety in your life. It covers the various methods of treatment, offering practical guidance on the importance of nutrition and relaxation, the benefits of conventional and alternative medicine, and proven therapeutic exercises. The audiobook is the perfect way for some to learn great techniques and ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This friendly guide provides expert advice on how to identify, understand, and reduce the level of anxiety in your life. It covers the various methods of treatment, offering practical guidance on the importance of nutrition and relaxation, the benefits of conventional and alternative medicine, and proven therapeutic exercises. The audiobook is the perfect way for some to learn great techniques and
... Read more
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Black Box Thinking

Why Most People Never Learn from Their Mistakes--But Some Do

by Matthew Syed ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

12 hours 15 min

**Nobody wants to fail. But in highly complex organizations, success can happen only when we confront our mistakes, learn from our own version of a black box, and create a climate where it’s safe to fail.　**We all have to endure failure from time to time, whether it’s underperforming at a job interview, flunking an exam, or losing a pickup basketball game. But for people working in safety-critical ... Read more

$22.50 USD

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**Nobody wants to fail. But in highly complex organizations, success can happen only when we confront our mistakes, learn from our own version of a black box, and create a climate where it’s safe to fail.　**We all have to endure failure from time to time, whether it’s underperforming at a job interview, flunking an exam, or losing a pickup basketball game. But for people working in safety-critical
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Meditations on Life, Literature and Paris

by Henk Pröpper ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

'A very special book that I enjoyed enormously' Cees NooteboomA dazzling ode to life, literature and Paris, the French capital that even in emptiness and desolation will always be magnificent.Soon after Henk Pröpper moves from Amsterdam to Paris, both the world and his heart almost come to a full stop. He undergoes major surgery and awakes in an empty city in lockdown. Paris is transformed into an ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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'A very special book that I enjoyed enormously' Cees NooteboomA dazzling ode to life, literature and Paris, the French capital that even in emptiness and desolation will always be magnificent.Soon after Henk Pröpper moves from Amsterdam to Paris, both the world and his heart almost come to a full stop. He undergoes major surgery and awakes in an empty city in lockdown. Paris is transformed into an
... Read more

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Secrets of Productive People

50 Techniques To Get Things Done

by Mark Forster ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

THESE ARE THE PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEADWHAT DO PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to being productive? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of person who gets things done - fast and efficiently.Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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THESE ARE THE PRODUCTIVITY INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO GET AHEADWHAT DO PRODUCTIVE PEOPLE KNOW THAT THE REST OF US DON'T? Do they have a secret recipe for success? Is there a special alchemy to being productive? The 50 secrets in this book will help you become the kind of person who gets things done - fast and efficiently.Every one of the 50 secrets in this book contains 3 strategies you can put into
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Meditation for Dummies: 2nd Edition

by Stephan Bodian ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Series series Dummies
Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Meditation For Dummies, guides readers down the road to increased awareness and inner peace. It also covers the historical origins and traditional wisdom behind modern meditation, as well as how to prepare for and find success in your own meditation practice. covering topics such as: tuning in to your body, loving and kindness, transforming suffering, replacing negative patterns, grounding oneself ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Meditation For Dummies, guides readers down the road to increased awareness and inner peace. It also covers the historical origins and traditional wisdom behind modern meditation, as well as how to prepare for and find success in your own meditation practice. covering topics such as: tuning in to your body, loving and kindness, transforming suffering, replacing negative patterns, grounding oneself
... Read more
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The Colonists

by Vivian Stuart, Vivian Stuart ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Series Audiobook 11 - The Australians
Unabridged

10 hours 35 min

The eleventh book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.For three tumultuous generations they had struggled to harness an alien wilderness, to lay the bold foundation for their dreams. But now, just as a radiant future beckons, ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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The eleventh book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.For three tumultuous generations they had struggled to harness an alien wilderness, to lay the bold foundation for their dreams. But now, just as a radiant future beckons,
... Read more

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The Seafarers

by Vivian Stuart, Vivian Stuart ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Series Audiobook 19 - The Australians
Unabridged

8 hours 21 min

The nineteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan take part in a bloody war between the British and the Zulu in South Africa.Jon Fisher faces war in South Africa. The Zulus have proven themselves a surprisingly powerful enemy to the British Army. After losing his men during battle, ... Read more

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The nineteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.Jon Fisher and Harry Ryan take part in a bloody war between the British and the Zulu in South Africa.Jon Fisher faces war in South Africa. The Zulus have proven themselves a surprisingly powerful enemy to the British Army. After losing his men during battle,
... Read more

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Don't Look Back, You'll Trip Over

A Lifetime of Wisdom From Blowing the Bloody Doors Off

by Michael Caine ...

Narrated by Eddie Marsan, Simon Slater ...

Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine.I'm always asked questions - by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I've lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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The Hollywood screen legend brings his wit, insight, entertaining stories and wisdom to answer questions about every aspect of his long life - inspiring us all to Be More Michael Caine.I'm always asked questions - by fans, by other actors and friends, by my grandchildren. They want to know how I've lasted so long, how I handle fame, why I chose to do some of my films, which films and actors I like
... Read more

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The Gold Seekers

by Vivian Stuart, Vivian Stuart ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Series Audiobook 13 - The Australians
Unabridged

7 hours 29 min

The thirteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.During the 1850s on a promise of fertile soil, the wilderness of Australia had been tamed by proud men and passionate women like the Broomes or Tempests. This first line ... Read more

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The thirteenth book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.Against overwhelming odds they fought to tame a savage land, now they must fight to keep it.During the 1850s on a promise of fertile soil, the wilderness of Australia had been tamed by proud men and passionate women like the Broomes or Tempests. This first line
... Read more

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The Imperialists

by Vivian Stuart, Vivian Stuart ...

Narrated by Simon Slater ...

Series Audiobook 23 - The Australians
Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

The twenty-third book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.A new century has dawned as Australia forms their country.New hopes characterise the lives of the young Australians. Some had to the Outback in search of gold and glory. Others find their fulfilment in politics and seize power in the newly-formed country. ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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The twenty-third book in the dramatic and intriguing story about the colonisation of Australia: a country made of blood, passion, and dreams.A new century has dawned as Australia forms their country.New hopes characterise the lives of the young Australians. Some had to the Outback in search of gold and glory. Others find their fulfilment in politics and seize power in the newly-formed country.
... Read more

Also available as: eBook