Non-Fiction Audiobooks

A Poem for Every Day of the Year

A Poem For Every Day of the Year is a magnificent collection of 366 poems compiled by Allie Esiri, one to share on every day of the year. The collection is passionately narrated by Helena Bonham Carter and Simon Russell Beale, with introductions read by Allie Esiri and contributions from Damian Lynch and Peter Forbes. Reflecting the changing seasons and linking to events on key dates - funny for April Fool's Day, festive for Christmas - these poems are thoughtful, inspiring, humbling, informative, quiet, loud, small, epic, peaceful, energetic, upbeat, motivating, and empowering! Perfect for listening to with all the family, it is bursting at the seams with familiar favourites and exciting new discoveries. T.S.Eliot, John Betjeman, Lewis Carroll, William Shakespeare and Christina Rossetti sit alongside Seamus Heaney, Ted Hughes, Carol Ann Duffy, and Kate Tempest. This soul-enhancing audiobook is the perfect gift that will last the whole year, with a little bit of magic to hear every day.

Allie Esiri (Author), Allie Esiri, Damian Lynch, Helena Bonham Carter, Peter Forbes, Simon Russell Beale (Narrator)

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The Pirate, The Parrot & The Genie

You've just stumbled upon the magic way to learn your times tables - it's The Pirate, The Parrot & The Genie! Narrated by the brilliant Stephen Fry, and featuring Chris Emmett and Mark Angus, this vocal performance will have your child effortlessly learning their times tables and laughing their heads of at the same time. Stephen Fry is a comedian, actor, writer, and presenter. His acting roles include a Golden Globe Award-nominated lead performance in the film Wilde, Melchett in the Blackadder, a recurring role on the crime series Bones, and as Gordon Deitrich in V for Vendetta, among others. He has also written and presented numerous documentaries, and was also the long-time host of the BBC television series QI.

Gordon Firth, Pam Goody, Tim Firth (Author), Stephen Fry (Narrator)

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Learn to Count with Dame Judi Dench

Learn to count the fun way- with wonderful stories and songs narrated by the brilliant Dame Judi Dench. Judi Dench is an English actress and author who made her professional debut in '57 with the Old Vic Company. Since then she has performed in numerous Shakespeare plays and has branched into TV and film, including roles in A Room with a View, James Bond, Mrs Brown, Chocolat, Iris, and many more...

Tim Firth (Author), Dame Judi Dench (Narrator)

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Learn French with The Nutcases

It's time to Learn French with The Nutcases! Voiced by the wonderful Cheryl Baker (and friends!) this wonderful performance is a fantastic way for children to learn French. Who knew learning another language could be so much fun!? Cheryl Baker is an English television presenter and singer, best known for being a member of the 80s pop group Bucks Fizz, who won the Eurovision Song Contest in '81.

Mary Burgess (Author), Cheryl Baker (Narrator)

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NaNoWriMo 101: A Quick Guide on How to Write a Novel in 30 Days During National Novel Writing Month

Have you always dreamed of writing a novel? NaNoWriMo offers your chance. It is a 30-day challenge in which you write a complete novel during National Novel Writing Month. This book will help you learn what NaNoWriMo has to offer, and how to make the most of the challenge. You will learn about required preparation, strategies, resources, and more. Learn how to overcome the most common obstacles to writing a book, and learn what to do to make sure you are successful in NaNoWriMo. This book goes into great detail about everything you need to know to be successful during NaNoWriMo. It also covers things you may not have thought of, such as what to do when the novel is finished. It covers the basics of what to do with your work when the writing and editing is completed, and where to find resources for getting your work to the masses. The tips and tools you will find within are helpful for all writers, not just those participating in NaNoWriMo. With this information you can develop daily writing habits, write your first novel, and start getting your work seen by the world. If you're an established writer, NaNoWriMo can help you get back on the bandwagon with your next hit. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert, Nicole Thomas (Author), Rebecca Futty (Narrator)

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How to Use Pro Tools 10: Your Step by Step Guide to Using Pro Tools 10

How to Use Pro Tools 10 is a detailed step-by-step guide which will help anybody get a better comprehension of how to enhance their digital audio workflow successfully and creatively. For anybody who is new to Pro Tools 10, this guide will help to explain dynamic processing, studio effects, and audio track plug-ins that help bring your mix to a professional sound quality level. Popular techniques that have been used in digital recording studios are now found in software programs like Pro Tools. This guide includes such important topics as getting started with Pro Tools 10, understanding the distinction between the edit and mix windows, creating audio tracks, editing your audio, creating memory locations, and combining these processes to understand the way music is recorded, edited, and processed into a final audio product for listening playback. In addition, a vast number of musicians now want to learn how to record and edit their own music without paying for expensive studio fees. With this guide, they can learn secret trained studio skills, without needing enough funds to create a professional recording studio environment. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert, Mitch Meier (Author), Cody J. Johnson (Narrator)

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Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court

The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the basketball court as an adult, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's life was packed with "coaches" who taught him right from wrong and led him on the path to greatness. His parents, coaches Jack Donahue and John Wooden, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, and many others played important roles in Abdul-Jabbar's life and sparked him to become an activist for social change and advancement. The inspiration from those around him, and his drive to find his own path in life, are highlighted in this personal and awe-inspiriting journey. Written especially for young readers, Becoming Kareem chronicles how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar become the icon and legend he is today, both on and off the court. **Contact Customer Service for Additional Material**

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld (Author), Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Raymond Obstfeld (Narrator)

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Space

Sir Patrick Moore expands the mind with talk of the expansive universe. What is a light year? What is a black hole? How big is jupiter? What is the sun made out of? Join Professor Haffle on his fictitious journey through space, and enjoy learning about some of lifes biggest cosmic quandaries in this entertaining and educational piece. Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore (CBE, FRS, FRAS), was an amateur astronomer, writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter.

Tim De Jongh (Author), Patrick Moore (Narrator)

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Notorious RBG: Young Readers' Edition: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The New York Times bestselling biography Notorious RBG whose concept originated with a Tumblr page of the same name is now available in a vibrant, full-color young readers' edition. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has become an icon to millions. Her tireless fight for equality and women's rights has inspired not only great strides in the workforce but has impacted the law of the land. And now, perfect for a younger generation, comes an accessible biography of this fierce woman, detailing her searing dissents and powerful jurisprudence. This entertaining and insightful young readers' edition mixes pop culture, humor, and expert analysis for a remarkable account of the indomitable Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Heroine. Trailblazer. Pioneer. **Please Contact Customer Service for Additional Documents**

Irin Carmon, Shana Knizhnik (Author), Andi Arndt (Narrator)

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Golf Bragging Rights Guide: A Step By Step Guide To Claim Bragging Rights on the Golf Course

• Chapter 1: A gentle introduction into advice that every other golfer will try and pass off as good knowledge, but will ultimately lead to your demise. • Chapter 2: Exposing all golfers’ worst nightmare, practice, and explaining the importance of being “in the know” when it comes to golf. • Chapter 3: Dusting away the cobwebs of your bank account may be the only way to show off to your friends, especially when you are under practiced • Chapter 4: The correct mindset is essential to complete a full round of golf, without your head screwed on you’ll lose shots left and right, but not centre. • Chapter 5: This chapter is for the deceitful, there are ways to make it easier by cheating through it. Unfortunately, doesn’t show much sportsmanship, but what’s sportsmanship between friends. • Chapter 6: Odd bits and bobs that didn’t fit into the body of the text but are helpful to keep in mind for any sort of occasion. • Chapter 7: Learning how to play the shots you have always wanted to, they are hard but with some instruction might seem easier than ever before. About the Expert: My name is Danial Naqvi and I am a teenager with a big dream and determined ambitions. I study Human Geography at Queen Mary University of London and hope to inspire a generation to assist an unrepresented society in the global sphere. I have played golf for 12 years and gained a rather unique insight into the game. I have a passion for explaining the psychology of golf to anyone who wants to hear it, that’s how you can improve. Between golf and university, I enjoy writing freelance for companies and hanging out with friends. HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Danial Naqvi, Howexpert (Author), Tom Jaramillo (Narrator)

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Your Magnificent Chooser: Teaching Kids to Make Godly Choices

We all have choices to make every day, even the youngest children. The choices we make play a large part in forming who we grow to be as adults. For kids, those choices can include whether to be obedient or disobedient, to share or be selfish, to have a good attitude or not, and more. John Ortberg addresses the ability to choose in a whimsical way by inviting children to use their magnificent chooser that God gave them to make right choices daily. Parents will love reading this book to their kids, and kids will enjoy the content while learning lessons that will stay with them throughout their lives.

John Ortberg (Author), John Ortberg (Narrator)

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How To Memorize Music: Your Step By Step Guide To Memorizing Music

In How to Memorize Music, HowExpert Press provides an easy to follow guide that will help you learn to memorize music. The guide begins the memorization process by advising you to build a solid foundation with the piece of music you want to memorize. When you can play the piece through from beginning to end with ease, you are ready to begin memorizing. How to Memorize Music presents information about how the brain works when you memorize something, and builds on those ideas with suggestions for how to practice your musical piece in different ways to strengthen the different types of memory. As you work through the memorization process, you will learn about two different phases of the memorization process: the micro-memorization phase, where you memorize the notes and technical details of the piece; and the macro-memorization phase, where you memorize the flow of the piece as one section connects to the next. In How to Memorize Music, you will also learn: • How to plan your practice time and memorize efficiently • Different ways to test your memory • Ways to improve your memorization of a piece you already know HowExpert publishes quick 'how to' guides on all topics from A to Z by everyday experts.

Howexpert (Author), Troy Johnson (Narrator)

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