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ID: 719624

Title: Ladybird Audio Adventures: Mountains

Author: Ladybird

Narrator: Ben Bailey Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 0:57:12

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Kids, Animals & Nature

Summary:

Brought to you by Ladybird.

Winner of The FutureBook of the Year Award 2019 and The Week Juniors Childrens Audiobook of the Year 2023.

Meet our fearless adventurers Cassandra, Otto and Missy, the smartest raven in the universe, as they set out on their next action-packed Ladybird Audio Adventure!

Welcome to an adventure with a view! Get you hiking boots on because were going to be heading up some of the worlds tallest mountains. Well be climbing up to the peak of Everest, venturing up some volcanoes and asking how do mountains grow?

These audiobooks help children learn about their environment on a journey of discovery with narrators Ben Bailey Smith (a.k.a. Doc Brown, rapper, comedian and writer), Sophie Alred (Dr Who) and Kristin Atherton as Missy.

Ladybird Audio Adventures is an award-winning original series for three to seven year-olds; an entertaining and engaging way for children to learn about the world around them. These are special stories written exclusively for audio, so little ones can become their own adventurers with fun sound and musical effects that are perfect for listening at home, before bed and on long journeys.

Have you listened to our other Audio Adventures? Australia, The Vikings, Musical Instruments, Cities Around the World and Big Cats are available now!

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ID: 728555

Title: End Crowns All

Author: Bea Fitzgerald

Narrator: Florence Howard, Roxy Faridany

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16:04:01

Language: English

Release date: 07-18-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Teen, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Romance, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

The second fierce, fresh and gloriously romantic YA Greek myth re-imagining, from Bea Fitzgerald, growing TikTok superstar and Sunday Times bestselling author of GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN.

Love caused this war. At least, thats what the stories will say.

When Cassandras patron god, Apollo, offers her the gift of prophecy and all the power that comes with it she seizes the opportunity. But when she fails to uphold her end of the agreement, she discovers just how very far she has to fall. No one believes her visions. Which all seem to be of one girl and shes going to start a war.

Helen fled Sparta in pursuit of love though thats proving more elusive than shed hoped. Far from home, Helens navigating all the politics and backstabbing of the Trojan court.

And one princess seems particularly intent on driving her from the city. . .

But when war finally strikes, its more than the army at their walls they must contend with. Cassandra and Helen might hold the key to reweaving fate itself especially with the prophetic strands drawing them ever closer together.

But how do you change your future when the gods themselves are dictating your demise?

PRAISE FOR GIRL, GODDESS, QUEEN

'A refreshing romp through Greek mythology' Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author of Ariadne

'An electrifying romance and a witty, fiercely modern twist' Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth

A totally addictive read Elodie Harper, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Wolf Den

©2024 Bea Fitzgerald (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 703220

Title: Why Machines Learn: The Elegant Maths Behind Modern AI

Author: Anil Ananthaswamy

Narrator: Rene Ruiz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13:30:10

Language: English

Release date: 07-16-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science & Technology, Mathematics, Computers

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

Machine-learning systems are making life-altering decisions for us: approving mortgage loans, determining whether a tumour is cancerous, or deciding whether someone gets bail. They now influence discoveries in chemistry, biology and physics - the study of genomes, extra-solar planets, even the intricacies of quantum systems.

We are living through a revolution in artificial intelligence that is not slowing down. This major shift is based on simple mathematics, some of which goes back centuries: linear algebra and calculus, the stuff of eighteenth-century mathematics. Indeed by the mid-1850s, a lot of the groundwork was all done. It took the development of computer science and the kindling of 1990s computer chips designed for video games to ignite the explosion of AI that we see all around us today. In this enlightening book, Anil Ananthaswamy explains the fundamental maths behind AI, which suggests that the basics of natural and artificial intelligence might follow the same mathematical rules.

As Ananthaswamy resonantly concludes, to make the most of our most wondrous technologies we need to understand their profound limitations - the clues lie in the maths that makes AI possible.

©2024 Anil Ananthaswamy (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 722844

Title: Organic Prayer: Discover the Presence and Power of God in the Everyday

Author: Kevin G. Harney, Sherry Harney

Narrator: Sherry Harney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:31:18

Language: English

Release date: 07-15-24

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Prayer, Counseling & Inspirational

Summary:

Often we view prayer as an activity reserved for a certain time, in a certain place, offered in a specific way. Scripture invites us to pray continually. This exhortation is an opportunity for prayer to permeate every aspect of our lives--when we're alone or in a crowd, when it's quiet and when it's chaotic, when we feel like it and when we don't.?

Organic Prayer shows us how to make continuous prayer a natural part of our lives rather than something on a spiritual checklist. It helps us encounter God in new ways as we learn to:?

- open our eyes to see his presence and the world around us?

- open our ears to hear his voice guiding us?

- open our hearts to experience freedom and power as we pray?

- and open our lives as we pray for and with others and shine the light of Jesus in our dark world?

Anyone desiring a richer, more transformative prayer life will welcome this fresh take on conversing with our Creator.? Anyone hungering to share the grace and goodness of Jesus in our hurting and confused world will find practical ideas for world-changing prayer.

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ID: 630743

Title: It's a Gas: The Magnificent and Elusive Elements that Expand Our World

Author: Mark Miodownik

Narrator: Daniel Weyman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:50:51

Language: English

Release date: 07-11-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Science & Technology, History, General

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

The secret life of gases - the strange, elusive and fascinating substances that shape our world, from the author of the best-selling, prize-winning Stuff Matters

Why are most gases invisible, odourless and tasteless? Why do some poison us and others make us laugh? And why do some power our engines while others make drinks fizzy? In It's a Gas, Mark Miodownik masterfully reveals an invisible world through his unique brand of scientific storytelling.

Taking us back to that exhilarating and often dangerous moment when scientists tried to work out exactly what they had discovered, Miodownik shows that gases are the formative substances of our modern world, each with its own weird and wonderful personality.

We see how seventeenth-century laughing gas parties led to the first use of anaesthetics in surgery, how the invention of the air valve in musical instruments gave us bicycles, cars and trainers, and how gases made us masters of the sea (by huge steamships) and skies (via extremely flammable balloons). This delight of a book reveals the immense importance of gases to modern civilisation.

'A delight' Dara O Briain

'A witty, smart writer who has a great talent' Bill Gates

©2023 Mark Miodownik (P)2023 Penguin Audio

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ID: 721161

Title: Arkspire 2: The Order of Misfits

Author: Jamie Littler

Narrator: Saffron Coomber

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7:14:40

Language: English

Release date: 07-04-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Humor

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

The second thrilling Arkspire adventure from the bestselling author of Frostheart.

Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire.

In the magical city of Arkspire, Juniper Bells Order of Misfits have one mission to take down the five powerful (not to mention evil) Arcanists who control everything.

Junis already survived one deadly Arcanist trial, and with mysterious shadow creature Cinder at her side, the rest will be easy. You just have to think positively about these things.

But the Arcanists might have more tricks up their sleeve than Juni had anticipated. And Cinders power is growing, along with his insatiable thirst for revenge. Has Juni bitten off more than she can chew this time?

A thrilling adventure and astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart.

Praise for the Frostheart series:

'A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.' - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

'Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.' - Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co.

'Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement' - The Guardian

'A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters' - The Bookseller

'Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next' - The Times

©2024 Jamie Littler (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 679075

Title: Give Me Strength: How I Turned My Back on Restriction, Nurtured the Body I Love, and How You Can Too

Author: Alice Liveing

Narrator: Alice Liveing

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6:14:05

Language: English

Release date: 07-04-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir, Health & Wellness, Disorders & Diseases

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

For anyone who has thought that being thinner would make them happier, this book is for you.

In 2017, Alice Liveing, known as Clean Eating Alice, was the UKs leading personal trainer, she had over half a million followers on Instagram, counted celebrities amongst her clients, appeared on the cover of Womens Health, and even achieved her third Sunday Times bestseller. She had everything she had ever dreamed of, and more, because as she was recognised as the embodiment of health, but that was the furthest thing from the truth.

Now, having faced a sustained period of disordered eating and exercise addiction that had controlled her life for so long, Alice tells the intimate story of what led to her darkest moments of restriction, the ultimatum that forced her to change, and how she overcame those demons to find true health, happiness and find peace with her body.

Part-memoir, part-manifesto, Alice reveals how we can all move in a way that prioritises how we feel over how we look using her four pillars of fitness: Why, What, When and How. Give Me Strength is a vital, powerful and life-affirming book for any woman who has ever struggled to love their body.

©2024 Alice Liveing (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 716738

Title: Missing Family

Author: Tim Weaver

Narrator: Adam Sims, Brendan Mcdonald, Joe Coen, Kristin Atherton, Roy Mcmillan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12:15:40

Language: English

Release date: 07-04-24

Publisher: PGRH UK

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police Stories

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

One family...

On a beautiful summer's day, at a remote lake in the middle of Dartmoor, three members of the Fowler family take a dinghy out onto the water, leaving mother Sarah at the shore.

Less than sixty seconds later, she checks to see where they are.

The boat is drifting in the middle of the lake. It's empty.

Sarah's family have completely vanished.

One killer...

At the Skyline Casino in London, the security team have just made a headline-grabbing arrest: they've spotted and detained a man suspected of murdering a high roller.

After locking him in one of their holding cells, the team station themselves outside and wait for the police. But when the cops arrive, they find something impossible.

The killer is no longer inside the cell.

Two detectives...

David Raker is an expert at solving missing persons puzzles - but these mysteries are unlike anything he's ever seen.

As he digs into the Fowler's, his long-time ally - ex-detective, Colm Healy - tries to get to the bottom of what happened at the casino.

But the men are in danger. Because, buried in the shadows of both cases, is a deadly secret that was never meant to come out...

©2024 Tim Weaver (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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ID: 742727

Title: Myths of China: Meet the Gods, Creatures, and Heroes of Ancient China

Author: Xiaobing Wang

Narrator: Windson Liong

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2:27:09

Language: English

Release date: 07-04-24

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley LTD

Genres: Kids, Historical, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Delve into a world of magical creatures, powerful gods and brave warriors in this thrilling compendium of ancient Chinese myths. With more than 20 exciting tales alongside fascinating historical information, this is a must-have introduction for young readers intrigued by the ancient civilization of China.

From the creation of the world to the first emperors, this audiobook charts the full sweep of ancient Chinese mythology, revealing fascinating elements of culture and religion along the way. The enthralling stories introduce mighty gods and mischievous creatures, while a handy reference section is packed with information about the ancient Chinese people themselves. Learn why the Chinese New Year is celebrated with lots of noise, how Yi the Archer shot down nine suns shining in the sky, and how the Chinese zodiac began.

It's time to ride on the back of a Chinese dragon, cross the Milky Way on the bridge of magpies, and join the Jade Rabbit on the Moon. This audiobook brings the world of ancient China to life and is the perfect gift for children who love history and mythology.

Dr Xiaobing Wang is an economist and the research director at the Manchester China Institute at the University of Manchester. He received his PhD degree from King's College London, and his masters' degrees from the London School of Economics and the University of Birmingham. Xiaobing's research is in the area of Growth and Development, Structural Change, and the Economics of China. He has extensive media experience including TV and radio. He loves reading and writing, and has a deep knowledge and understanding of the mythology of ancient China.

© 2024 Xiaobing Wang © 2024 DK Audio

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ID: 756153

Title: Modern Genre Theory: An Introduction for Biblical Studies

Author: Andrew Judd

Narrator: Les Horovitz

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9:28:59

Language: English

Release date: 07-02-24

Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company

Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Fiction & Literature, Biblical Studies, Literary Criticism

Summary:

How a better understanding of genre leads to a better understanding of the biblical text.

The Bible, with its gloriously rich diversity of ancient genres, demands a flexible and historically aware approach to genre. Different conceptions of narrative, poetry, gospel, epistle, wisdom, and apocalyptic texts lead to vastly different readings, and our disagreements about what the Bible means often boil down to different assumptions about what the biblical text is. As secular genre theory has experienced a recent renaissance, biblical studies has been left in the dark ages of rigid taxonomies and stubborn essentialism.

The Bible deserves better.

This book offers students in biblical studies an accessible but comprehensive introduction to modern genre theory, providing access to literary tools for understanding how writers and readers use genre to make meaning.

Modern Genre Theory describes the current state of biblical genre theory (as well as the meaning of form criticism and why it needs to die). Scholar of biblical hermeneutics Andrew Judd then presents a better alternative of interpretation based on the best developments in secular literary theory, linguistics, and rhetorical studies.

Drawing on advancements in modern genre theory, Judd:

- Proposes a working definition of genre for biblical studies.

- Identifies twelve tenets of modern genre theory that follow from seeing genres in their historical and social context.

- Offers eight case studies in biblical exegesis to show how a better understanding of genre leads to a better understanding of the Bible.

 

From the creation accounts of Genesis to the visions of Revelation, it is important to get a handle on genre. This book offers a way to reading the Bible better.

Tables, discussion questions, further reading, and a glossary can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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