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Welcome to Meet the Author - where you can see authors introducing their books in their own words. Some of the authors you will know, some are bestsellers, some are newcomers, but they are all speakin... more
FAQs about Meet the Author UK Podcast:How many episodes does Meet the Author UK Podcast have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
August 18, 2010Bible: The Story of the King James VersionAuthor: Gordon Campbell. This is a history of the King James Version of the Bible - known in Britain as the Authorised Version - over the four hundred years from its remote beginnings to the present day. Published by Oxford University Press...more5minPlay
August 18, 2010Just BecauseAuthor: Rebecca Elliott. This heartwarming picture book tells of a brother's love for his sister. He is so enthusiastic about just how loving and special she is, and delights in telling us about all the fun things they do together. Only as his tale unfolds does the reader begin to realize that his sister has special needs and by then we just accept as he does all the wonderful things about her. This amusing and often touching story encompasses the issue of disability in a charming celebration of sibling friendship to which all children can relate. Published by Lion Children's Books...more3minPlay
August 17, 2010Crisis and RecoveryAuthor: Rowan Williams. The financial crisis is about more than money. It is also about morality, casting an uncomfortable light on the links between the activities of bankers and the wellbeing of society as a whole. The idea that economics is morally neutral or that finance should be above ethical scrutiny deserves to be challenged. The Most Reverend Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury and Larry Elliott, Economics Editor of The Guardian, bring together a group of distinguished commentators to open up the ethical debate in the search for a fairer vision of economic justice. Published by Palgrave Macmillan...more7minPlay
August 10, 2010Mr. Aesop's Story ShopAuthor: Bob Hartman. Master storyteller Bob Hartman has invented a wonderful new way of making the timeless fables of Aesop come vividly to life. Published by Lion Children's Books...more2minPlay
August 09, 2010Sand Dancers: Blue Moon BalletAuthor: Lynda Waterhouse. Watch the author introduce the second book in her series about the alluring and intriguing world of the Sand Dancers. Published by Piccadilly...more4minPlay
August 03, 2010Alice's CookbookAuthor: Alice Hart. A great new cookbook from a great new voice in food. Be encouraged to cook healthy enjoyable food. Published by Quadrille...more3minPlay
August 03, 2010Made at HomeAuthor: Lisa Stickley. Made at Home gives you all the information and encouragement you need to embellish your home with beautiful items that you have made. So much more satisfying than just buying things. Published by Quadrille...more1minPlay
June 22, 2010Deathly Deception: The Real Story of Operation MincemeatAuthor: Denis Smyth. Deathly Deception tells the true story of the classic World War Two intelligence plan to pass misleading strategic information to Hitler and his Generals that was immortalized in the 1956 Hollywood film The Man Who Never Was. Drawing on a wealth of recently available documentation, Denis Smyth shows how British strategists solved a multitude of medical technical and logistical problems to implement their deceptive design to confuse the enemy. Published by Oxford University Press...more4minPlay
June 10, 2010The Waste LandAuthor: Simon Acland. The Waste Land tells the story of Hugh de Verdon, monk turned knight in the first Crusade. On his actual and spiritual journey he discovers the truth behind the Holy Grail. Suspense, humour, mystery and literature combine in this gripping, original tale. Published by Charlwood Books...more3minPlay
June 09, 2010King James Bible: 400th Anniversary EditionAuthor: Gordon Campbell. This 400th anniversary edition of the King James Version of the Bible is a reprint of the 1611 text in an easy to read roman font instead of the black letter type of the original. Published by Oxford University Press...more5minPlay
FAQs about Meet the Author UK Podcast:How many episodes does Meet the Author UK Podcast have?The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.