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ID: 367316

Title: Happy Old Me: How to Live A Long Life, and Really Enjoy It

Author: Hunter Davies

Narrator: Cameron Stewart

Format: Unabridged

Length: 09:10:44

Language: English

Release date: 03-21-19

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Genres: Biography & Memoir

Summary:

'If anyone knows how to be happy and old, it’s Hunter. Read a page before breakfast and two at night, preferably with food’- Michael Palin.

'As long as I’m alive, I’ll be with her, and she’ll be with me.' Hunter Davies on Margaret Forster.

Happy Old Me is a moving yet uplifting account of one year in Hunter Davies’ life, navigating bereavement and finding hope in the future.

 

On 8th February 2016, Margaret Forster lost her life to cancer of the spine. The days that followed for her husband, Hunter Davies, were carried out on autopilot: arrangements to be made, family and friends to be contacted. But how do you cope after you have lost your loved one? How do you carry on?

As Hunter navigates what it means to be alone again after 55 years of marriage, coping with bereavement and being elderly (he still doesn’t believe he is), he shares his wisdom and lessons he has learnt living alone again. Revealing his emotional journey over the course of one year, as well as the often ignored practical implications of becoming widowed, he learns that, ultimately, bricks and mortar may change but the memories will remain. 

Part memoir, part self-help, Happy Old Me is a fitting, heart-felt tribute to the love of his life and a surprisingly amusing and informative book about an age, and stage in life, which we might all reach someday. The third book in Hunter Davies' much-loved memoir series, which includes The Co-Op's Got Bananas and A Life in the Day. 

Praise for Hunter Davies:-

 

‘He recalls his childhood growing up in Scotland and Cumbria in the Forties and Fifties, capturing gritty working-class life with humour and charm and painting a vivid picture of that period of social history’ Press Association

‘What sets this book apart, though, is its avoidance of cliché and its determination to reveal everything that might be revealed.’ Daily Mail

‘Eighty-year-old Davies takes a delightfully irreverent approach to his account of his youth and his days as a rookie journalist. Food was rationed, clothes were utilitarian and life could be rough, but there was fun to be had from friendships, films, skiffle and girls’ Sunday Express

‘Davies is a wonderful companion, leading readers down memory lane with great chumminess that will really resonate with those of a certain age. This book deserves a place on the shelf beside Alan Johnson’s This Boy.’ Express

'Ken Loach might have turned all this into a powerful social film, but the avuncular Davies sprinkles in so many cheery anecdotes that the book bounces along enjoyably' Sunday Times

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ID: 374413

Title: Newt's Emerald

Author: Garth Nix

Narrator: Una Byrne

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:50:08

Language: English

Release date: 03-21-19

Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Audio

Genres: Historical Romance, Kids, Fairy Tales & Folklore

Summary:

Inspired by the works of Georgette Heyer and Jane Austen, Garth Nix's Newt's Emerald is a light hearted Regency romance with a fantasy twist.

After Lady Truthful's magical Newington Emerald is stolen from her she devises a simple plan: go to London to recover the missing jewel. She quickly learns, however, that a woman cannot wander the city streets alone without damaging her reputation, and she disguises herself as a moustache-wearing man. During Truthful's dangerous journey she discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress but will she find the Emerald?

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ID: 367315

Title: Sea-ing is Believing!

Author: Steven Butler

Narrator: Steven Butler

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:19:56

Language: English

Release date: 03-21-19

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio UK

Genres: Kids, General

Summary:

Welcome to The Nothing to See Here Hotel! A hotel for magical creatures run by Frankie Banister and his parents.

‘This is my kind of book!’ Chris Riddell

‘Giggles guaranteed’ Nick Sharratt

Frankie Banister and his family are preparing to celebrate Granddad Abraham’s 175th birthday – an occasion that’s going to be even more HONKHUMPTIOUS now that Abe’s ghost has showed up!

 

When the unexpected spook reveals a secret UNDERWATER wing of the hotel that’s been hidden away for years, the Banister’s decide there’s only one thing for it … a whopping welcome home bash in the spectacular BRINY BALLROOM.

 

But memories aren’t the only things waiting at the bottom of the ocean. Secrets and sea monsters are lurking in the shadows, and is everything as it seems with Granddad Abraham’s ghost? Or is there something fishy going on?

 

Book your stay at The Nothing To See Here Hotel in this fabulously funny series by bestselling author Steven Butler. Read by the author himself.

PRAISE FOR THE NOTHING TO SEE HERE HOTEL series:

'This book is so good you won't blunking believe it!' Tom Fletcher

'Hilariously funny and inventive, and I love the extraordinary creatures and the one thirty-sixth troll protagonist...' Cressida Cowell

'A rip-roaring, swashbuckling, amazerous magical adventure. Comedy Gold.' Francesca Simon

‘This hotel gets five stars from me’ Liz Pichon

'A splundishly swashbungling tale of trolls, goblins and other bonejangling creatures. Put on your wellies and plunge into the strangest hotel you will ever encounter. This is a hotel I hope I never find! Wonderfully, disgustingly funny.' Jeremy Strong

‘What a fun hotel! Book me in immediately!’ Kaye Umansky

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ID: 357007

Title: Burnout: The secret to solving the stress cycle

Author: Amelia Nagoski, Emily Nagoski

Narrator: Emily Nagoski

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:03:00

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Self Development, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Burnout by Amelia Nagoski and Emily Nagoski, read by Emily Nagoski.

This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men - and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions and live a more joyful life.

The gap between what it's really like to be a woman and what people expect women to be is a primary cause of burnout, because we exhaust ourselves trying to close the space between the two. How can you 'love your body' when everything around you tells you you're inadequate? How do you 'lean in' at work when you're already giving 110% and aren't recognized for it? How can you live happily and healthily in a world that is constantly telling you you're too fat, too needy, too noisy and too selfish? Sisters Emily Nagoski, Ph.D., the bestselling author of Come as You Are, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, are here to help end the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion, and confront the obstacles that stand between women and well-being. With insights from the latest science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises, Burnout reveals:

* what you can do to complete the biological stress cycle - and return your body to a state of relaxation.

* how to manage the 'monitor' in your brain that regulates the emotion of frustration.

* how the Bikini Industrial Complex makes it difficult for women to love their bodies - and how to fight back.

* why rest, human connection, and befriending your inner critic are key to recovering from and preventing burnout.

Eye-opening, compassionate and optimistic, Burnout will completely transform the way we think about and manage stress, empowering women to thrive under pressure and enjoy meaningful yet balanced lives. All women will find something transformative in these pages - and be empowered to create positive and lasting change.

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ID: 370700

Title: My Year of Rest and Relaxation

Author: Ottessa Moshfegh

Narrator: Julia Whelan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 07:15:07

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, General, Contemporary Women

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh, read by Julia Whelan.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2019

FROM THE MAN BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR OF EILEEN

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

'Savage, funny, frequently on the verge of teetering into lunacy... My Year of Rest and Relaxation is a non-negotiable in your holiday carry-on this summer' Vogue

Its the year 2000 in a city aglitter with wealth and possibility; what could be so terribly wrong?

Our narrator has many of the advantages of life: Young, thin, pretty, a recent Columbia graduate, she lives in an apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan paid for, like everything else, by her inheritance. But there is a vacuum at the heart of things, and it isnt just the loss of her parents in college, or the way her Wall Street boyfriend treats her, or her sadomasochistic relationship with her alleged best friend.

Blackly funny, both merciless and compassionate dangling its legs over the ledge of 9/11 My Year of Rest and Relaxation is a showcase for the gifts of one of Americas major young writers.

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ID: 344925

Title: Still Water: The Deep Life of the Pond

Author: John Lewis-Stempel

Narrator: Leighton Pugh

Format: Unabridged

Length: 06:15:15

Language: English

Release date: 03-14-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Science & Technology, Animals & Nature, History

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Still Water by John Lewis-Stempel, read by Leighton Pugh.

The Pond. Nothing in the countryside is more humble or more valuable. Its the moorhens reedy home, the frogs ancient breeding place, the kill zone of the beautiful dragonfly. More than a hundred rare and threatened fauna and flora depend on it.

Written in gorgeous prose, Still Water tells the seasonal story of the wild animals and plants that live in and around the pond, from the mayfly larvae in the mud to the patrolling bats in the night sky above. It reflects an era before the water was polluted with chemicals and the land built on for housing, a time when ponds shone everywhere like eyes in the land, sustaining life for all, from fish to carthorse.

Still Water is a loving biography of the pond, and an alarm call on behalf of this precious but overlooked habitat. Above all, John Lewis-Stempel takes us on a remarkable journey deep, deep down into the nature of still water.

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ID: 374283

Title: GPS

Author: Paul E. Ceruzzi

Narrator: Stephen Bel Davies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:19:07

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Science & Technology, History

Summary:

A concise history of GPS, from its military origins to its commercial applications and ubiquity in everyday life.

GPS is ubiquitous in everyday life. GPS mapping is standard equipment in many new cars and geolocation services are embedded in smart phones. GPS makes Uber and Lyft possible; driverless cars won't be able to drive without it. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Paul Ceruzzi offers a concise history of GPS, explaining how a once-obscure space technology became an invisible piece of our infrastructure, as essential to modern life as electric power or clean water.

GPS relays precise time and positioning information from orbiting satellites to receivers on the ground, at sea, and in the air. It operates worldwide, and its basic signals are free, although private companies can commodify the data provided. Ceruzzi recounts the origins of GPS and its predecessor technologies, including early aircraft navigation systems and satellites. He describes the invention of GPS as a space technology in the post-Apollo, pre-Space Shuttle years and its first military and commercial uses. Ceruzzi explains how the convergence of three major technological developments—the microprocessor, the Internet, and cellular telephony—enabled the development and application of GPS technology.

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ID: 374282

Title: Leadership Language: Using Authentic Communication to Drive Results

Author: Chris Westfall

Narrator: Chris Westfall

Format: Unabridged

Length: 04:48:58

Language: English

Release date: 03-12-19

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership

Summary:

Inside each of us is a vision of how things could be. Yet most people remain frustrated by a lack of impact, unable to connect and inspire the people they care about the most. Why?

There's a language we understand, but rarely use. A language that's sincere. Powerful. Compelling. A language of words—and actions—that can't be denied.

Leadership Language will help you to peel back the ineffective 'business speak,' so you can change the conversation. And change your results. Imagine what could happen when you replace frustration with an irresistible vision—for yourself, your team, and your organization.

Today's leaders face so many challenges—employee retention, operational efficiency, culture, collaboration, leading across generations, and more—but communication is at the heart of every one of those issues. A clear message with a powerful delivery gets you halfway home. Honing in on your next conversation can drive more impact, better relationships, and greater overall effectiveness. For yourself. Your career. Your company.

They say there's nothing that can stop an idea whose time has come. So, take the lead. It's time for you to create what's missing. And Leadership Language will show you how.

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ID: 357019

Title: Snakes

Author: Sadie Jones

Narrator: Abigail Thaw

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11:26:37

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Suspense

Summary:

Brought to you by Penguin.

READ THE TENSE TWIST-FILLED RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK FOR SPRING 2020 FROM THE #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE OUTCAST

Superbly written, each sentence punctuated by a drumbeat of menace ... A thrillingly good read Elizabeth Day

Family secrets can be deadly

Newly-weds Dan and Bea decide to escape London. Driving through France in their beaten-up car they anticipate a long lazy summer, worlds away from their ordinary lives.

But their idyll cannot last. Stopping off to see Beas brother at his crumbling hotel, the trio are joined unexpectedly by Beas ultra-wealthy parents. Dan has never understood Beas deep discomfort around them but living together in such close proximity he begins to sense something is very wrong.

Just as tensions reach breaking point, brutal tragedy strikes, exposing decades of secrets and silence that threaten to destroy them all.

A twisty delight of a novel, a cracking page-turner that has much to say about modern life and our attempts to find a way to navigate it, no matter where we come from Cathy Rentzenbrink

© Sadie Jones 2019 (P) Penguin Audio 2019

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ID: 360634

Title: Charlie Savage

Author: Roddy Doyle

Narrator: Roddy Doyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 03:58:34

Language: English

Release date: 03-07-19

Publisher: Penguin Books LTD

Genres: Fiction & Literature, Literary Fiction, Family Life

Summary:

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Charlie Savage by Roddy Doyle.

Meet Charlie Savage: a middle-aged Dubliner with an indefatigable wife, an exasperated daughter, a drinking buddy whos realized that hes been a woman all along Compiled here for the first time is a whole years worth of Roddy Doyles hilariousseries for the Irish Independent. Giving a unique voice to the everyday, he draws a portrait of a man funny, loyal, somewhat bewildered trying to keep pace with the modern world (if his knees dont give out first).

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