Bob the Builder - Off-Road Scrambler written by Bob the Builder Team performed by Bob the Builder Team on CD (Unabridged)£2.99

This title includes seven episodes from the hugely popular series featuring Bob the Builder, Roley, Lofty, Dizzy, Scoop, Muck and Spud - as seen on BBC TV.

The Aeneid written by Virgil performed by Jill Balcon, Paul Scofield and Toby Stevens on CD (Abridged)£9.99

Virgil's Aeneid, one of the greatest Classical poems, tells the story of Aeneas, son of Priam, after the fall of Troy. His quest is to find the site "in the west" where he will found a new town prophesied to be the seat of a world empire - Rome.

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The Island written by Victoria Hislop performed by Emilia Fox on CD (Abridged)£19.99

A Genius Performance by Emilia Fox!
On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother's past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more.

The Void of Muirwood written by Jeff Wheeler performed by Kate Rudd on MP3 CD (Unabridged)£11.99

When banished Princess Maia is captured by her father and threatened with execution, it appears that all is lost…until the people rise in rebellion against their king. Suddenly, the cast-aside royal finds herself crowned the first Queen of Comoros.

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Flowers in the Attic written by Virginia Andrews performed by Lorelei King on Cassette (Unabridged)£39.99

A Genius Performance by Lorelei King!

In 1957, the Dollanganger family lives an idyllic life in Gladstone, Pennsylvania. 

Hard Times written by Charles Dickens performed by Harriet Walter on CD (Abridged)£9.99

Set in the north of England during the 19th century, 'Hard Times' is the story of Thomas Gradgrind, a schoolmaster, who has strong and overbearing views on how his children, Louisa and Tom, should behave in order to become 'models in society'.

The Best of Victoria Wood - As Seen on TV written by Victoria Wood performed by Victoria Wood on Cassette (Abridged)£4.99

This wonderful collection of highlights from Victoria Wood's TV performances. Very funny and faboulously evocative of the 80's.

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The Magus written by John Fowles performed by Nicholas Boulton on CD (Unabridged)£59.99

John Fowless The Magus was a literary landmark of the 1960s. Nicholas Urfe goes to a Greek island to teach at a private school and becomes enmeshed in curious happenings at the home of a mysterious Greek recluse, Maurice Conchis.

The Man in the Iron Mask written by Alexandre Dumas performed by Bill Homewood on CD (Unabridged)£39.99

Thirty years after their first adventures in The Three Musketeers, we find Athos, Porthos, Aramis, and D'Artagnan in very different situations. Athos has settled down at his own estate. Porthos married a rich widow, and is now a Baron. Aramis joined a monastery, and is now the Bishop of Vannes.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes written by Arthur Conan Doyle performed by David Timson on CD (Unabridged)£24.99

The 13 stories in this entertaining set chart the activities of the world's greatest private detective from his sudden re-appearance after his supposed death at the Reichenberg Falls. Faithful Dr Watson recounts the "Adventure of The Empty House", the "Adventure of the Dancing Men" and others...

Buried Alive! written by Jacqueline Wilson performed by Stephen Tompkinson on Cassette (Unabridged)£4.99

Tim is thrilled when his parents allow his best friend, Biscuits, to come on holiday to Llanpistyll, Wales, with them. He and Biscuits are having an absolutely brilliant time eating ice cream, having picnics, and making sandcastles until a deadly, fiendish enemy in the form of the bully Prickle-Head...

Lightning Lucy written by Jeremy Strong performed by Judy Bennett on Cassette (Unabridged)£4.99

Lucy King has extra special powers. She can fly through the air like a streak of lightning! She always seems to end up in the spotlight but as her fame grows she begins to wonder if it might be better to be a little more ordinary. Judy Bennett is best known for her role in "The Archers".

Lizzie Zipmouth written by Jacqueline Wilson performed by Sophie Aldred on Cassette (Unabridged)£4.99

Lizzie refuses to speak. She doesn't want to talk to Rory or Jake, her new stepbrothers, or Sam, their dad or even her mum. She's totally fed up at having to join a new family and nothing can coax her into speaking to them. Not football, not pizza, not a new bedroom.

Sounds Good - 101 Poems to be Heard written by Various Famous Poets performed by Samantha Bond, Tim Pigott-Smith and Timothy West on Cassette (Abridged)£4.99

Christopher Reid has put together a wonderful collection of poetry, chosen specifically for the way the poem sounds. Citing T. S. Eliot, who described the process whereby the ear can understand a poem before the mind can grasp it, he illustrates just how this quality is achieved and what makes...

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark written by Jill Tomlinson performed by Maureen Lipman on Cassette (Unabridged)£4.99

Plop is a fledgling barn owl, old enough to begin hunting for his own food, but afraid of the dark. His wise mother sends him to talk to a small boy, an old lady, a boy scout and others. Slowly he learns from them the joy of darkness.

The Poetry of Thomas Hardy written by Thomas Hardy performed by Richard Burton on Cassette (Abridged)£4.99

This is a selection of some of the more popular poetry of Thomas Hardy. This particular selection is read by Richard Burton.

The Supernaturalist written by Eoin Colfer performed by Jason Merrells on Cassette (Abridged)£4.99

Fourteen-year-old Cosmo Hill longs to escape from the Clarissa Fayne Institute for Parentally Challenged Boys. When a rare chance to get away comes, he grabs it, but the attempt goes fatally wrong. He can feel his life force ebbing away, sucked out of him by a strange blue Parasite ...

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True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole written by Sue Townsend performed by Martin Jarvis on Cassette (Abridged)£9.99

Monday June 13th I had a good, proper look at myself in the mirror tonight. I've always wanted to look clever, but at the age of twenty years and three months I have to admit that I look like a person who has never even heard of Jung or Updike. Adrian Mole is an adult.

A Child's Christmas in Wales and Five Poems written by Dylan Thomas performed by Dylan Thomas on Cassette (Unabridged)£4.99

Dylan Thomas’ reading on this recording elevated A Child’s Christmas in Wales from casually dismissed prose, written by a poet to keep the wolf from the door, to new genre, of literature to be performed.

Madame Bovary written by Gustave Flaubert performed by Claire Bloom on Cassette (Abridged)£4.99

In his literary masterpiece, Gustave Flaubert depicts the oppressive atmosphere of bourgeois life in 19th-century France. As he traces the progressive corruption of Emma Bovary - a woman remarkable primarily for her reckless pursuit of shabby romantic dreams - Flaubert reveals a fiercely satiric ...

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Poems from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass written by Lewis Carol performed by David Davies on Cassette (Abridged)£29.99

Poems from Alice's Adventure in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass - The Poems are 1 - Father William, 2 - Mock Turtle soup, 3 - Beautiful soup, 4 - Jaberwocky, 5 - Humpty-Dumpty Recitation, 6 - Walrus and the Carpenter, 7 - The White Knight's Song, 8 - The White Queen's Riddle

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The Kon-Tiki Expedition written by Thor Heyerdahl performed by Tim Pigott-Smith on Cassette (Abridged)£39.99

The Kon-Tiki Expedition is an enthralling true adventure story which tells how six young men defied expert advice and crossed the Pacific on a balsawood raft to test a theory.

The Lord of the Rings - Part 1 The Fellowship of the Ring written by J.R.R. Tolkien performed by Rob Inglis on CD (Unabridged)£34.99

The first book in Tolkien’s epic masterpiece: The Lord of the Rings. Unabridged but split into two parts. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth.

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall written by Anne Bronte performed by Juliet Stevenson on Cassette (Abridged)£4.99

Like her sisters Emily and Charlotte, Anne Brontë published under a male pseudonym, yet still this novel was scorned by many for its exposure of the abusive male chauvinism that was concealed, like all things sexual, during the Victorian Era.

Bones of the Lost written by Kathy Reichs performed by Linda Emond on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

The gripping new Temperance Brennan novel from the world-class forensic anthropologist and Number 1 bestselling author Kathy Reichs The body of a teenage girl is discovered along a desolate highway on the outskirts of Charlotte.

Eating for England written by Nigel Slater performed by Nigel Slater on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

Written in a style similar to that of Nigel Slater’s multi-award-winning food memoir ‘Toast’, this is a celebration of the glory, humour, eccentricities and embarrassments that are The British at Table. The British have a relationship with their food that is unlike that of any other country.

Philosophy for the Curious written by Mark Vernon performed by Angie Hobbs, Mel Thompson and Jon Nuttall on CD (Abridged)£9.99

More than just a straight audiobook, this pack offers a unique introduction to the world of philosophy. In a series of structured discussions our panel of four leading experts will guide you through all the key areas of interest, including the philosophy of science, religion, politics and the mind.

Psychology for the Curious written by Nicky Hayes performed by Susan Blackmore, Windy Dryden and Nigel Holt on CD (Abridged)£5.99

More than just a straight audiobook, this pack offers a unique introduction to the world of phsychology. In a series of structured discussions our panel of four leading experts will guide you through all the key areas, including growth and development, learning, the unconscious and living with others.

Stig of the Dump written by Clive King performed by Tony Robinson on CD (Abridged)£4.99

Barney has found a wonderful place to play - the chalk-pit or rubbish dump near his granny's home. One day the ground gives way and Barney finds himself in a cave in the middle of the dump, and that's where he meets Stig.

The Boy I Love written by Lynda Bellingham performed by Sue Holderness on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

A superb evocation of theatre life from a naturally gifted storyteller, the beloved Lynda Bellingham In the summer of '82, Sally Thomas begins her first season as an Assistant Stage Manager at the beautiful theatre in Crewe.

The Boy in the Dress written by David Walliams performed by David Walliams and Matt Lucas on CD (Unabridged)£4.99

Dennis was different. Why was he different, you ask? Well, a small clue might be in the title of this book... Charming, surprising and hilarious - David Walliams's beautiful first novel will touch the hearts (and funny bones) of children and adults alike.

There's Something I've been Dying to Tell You written by Lynda Bellingham performed by Sue Holderness on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

In 2013 Lynda Bellingham was diagnosed with cancer. Having kept the details of her illness private, now for the very first time Lynda talks with beautiful poignancy about her life since her diagnosis, her family and how together they came to terms with a future they hadn't planned.

After the Ball - My Autobiography written by Nobby Stiles performed by Nobby Stiles on CD (Abridged)£9.99

After the Ball' is Nobby Stiles' account of a lifetime spent living and breathing football. Signed to Manchester United at the age of fifteen, he progressed to the England team, and had a starring role in the 1966 World Cup.

All Dressed in White written by Mary Higgins Clarke and Alafair Burke performed by Jan Maxwell on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

The second thrilling novel in the "New York Times" bestselling Under Suspicion series following "The Cinderella Murder," featuring intrepid television producer Laurie Moran as she investigates the case of a missing bride. Five years ago Amanda Pierce was excitedly preparing to marry...

Colloquial Welsh Course written by Welsh Unlimited Team performed by Welsh Unlimited Team on CD (Abridged)£4.99

This Welsh Course is widely considered to be one of the best available in audio form.

Falling for Love written by Marie Force performed by Holly Fielding on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Since he won the Academy Award for best original screenplay a few years ago, Grant McCarthy's personal and professional lives have fallen apart. Abby, the woman he was supposed to marry, is engaged to someone else, and Grant is back at home on Gansett Island helping to run the family...

Family Tree written by Susan Wiggs performed by Christina Traister on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past--and the promise of the future.Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell, joining with another. And then dividing.

How Did All This Happen - My Story written by John Bishop performed by John Bishop on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

If you’re a man of a certain age you’ll know there comes a point in life when getting a sports car and over-analysing your contribution to society sounds like a really good idea. With a good job in sales and marketing and a nice house in Manchester that he shared with his wife and kids, John Bishop...

Invincible written by Diana Palmer performed by Todd McLaren on CD (Abridged)£19.99

He's everything she fears...and everything she wants... Mercenary by name and by nature, Carson is a Lakota Sioux who stays to himself and never keeps women around long enough for anything emotional to develop. But working with his friend Cash Grier on a complex murder investigation provides...

Midnight in Europe written by Alan Furst performed by Daniel Gerroll on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Paris, 1938. Democratic forces are locked in struggle as the shadow of war edges over Europe. Cristián Ferrar, a handsome Spanish lawyer in Paris, is approached to help a clandestine agency supply weapons to beleaguered Republican forces. He agrees, putting his life on the line.

No Man's Mistress written by Mary Balogh performed by Rosalyn Landor on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Lord Ferdinand Dudley is accustomed to getting what he wants... that is, until he appears at the door of Pinewood Manor, attempting to claim his rightful estate, and is met by the bewitching fury of Lady Viola Thornhill. She refuses to cede him the home she calls her own. He refuses to leave.

Tame Me - A Stark International Novella written by J. Kenner performed by Abby Craden on MP3 CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Aspiring actress Jamie Archer is on the run. From herself. From her wild-child ways. From the screwed up life that she left behind in Los Angeles. And, most of all, from Ryan Hunter - the first man who has the potential to break through her defenses to see the dark fears and secrets she hides.

The House Girl written by Tara Conklin performed by Bahni Turpin on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Two remarkable women, separated by more than a century, whose lives unexpectedly intertwine.... The year is 2004: Lina Sparrow is an ambitious young lawyer working on a historic class-action lawsuit seeking reparations for the descendants of American slaves.

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The Lady and the Unicorn written by Tracy Chevalier performed by Cornelius Garrett on CD (Unabridged)£29.99

Jean Le Viste, a 15th-century nobleman close to the King, hires an ambitious artist to design six tapestries celebrating his rising status at Court. A talented miniaturist, Nicolas des Innocents overcomes his surprise at being offered this commission when he catches sight of his patron's daughter, Claude.

The Mummy Case written by Elizabeth Peters performed by Susan O'Malley on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

The indomitable Amelia Peabody and her husband, known to many as "the Father of Curses", are into archaeology and mischief again. This third in the series brings the reader once more into Egypt and the shady world of black market antiquities.

A Wizard of Earthsea written by Ursula K. Le Guin performed by Rob Inglis on MP3 CD (Unabridged)£24.99

Originally published in 1968, Ursula K. Le Guin s "A Wizard of Earthsea" marks the first of the six now beloved Earthsea titles. Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets ....

Bitter Melon written by Cara Chow performed by Nancy Wu on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Frances, a Chinese-American student at an academically competitive school in San Francisco, has always had it drilled into her to be obedient to her mother and to be a straight-A student so that she can go to Med school. But is being a doctor what she wants?

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Bluestockings - The Story of the First Women to Fight for an Education written by Jane Robinson performed by Carole Boyd on CD (Unabridged)£29.99

In 1869, when five women enrolled at university for frist time in British history, the female brain was thought to be 1500 grammes lighter than a man;s and, doctors warneed that if women studied too hard their wombs would wither and die, Thirty years later, when the Cambridge Senate voted....

Crime and Punishment written by Fyodor Dostoevsky performed by George Guidall on MP3 CD (Unabridged)£24.99

In this intense detective thriller instilled with philosophical, religious, and social commentary, Dostoevsky studies the psychological impact upon a desperate and impoverished student when he murders a despicable pawnbroker, transgressing moral law to ultimately "benefit humanity".

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Dead Right written by Peter Robinson performed by Stephen Thorne on CD (Unabridged)£39.99

Dead Right is the ninth novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, following on from Innocent Graves. The broken body of Jason Fox has been found in a dirty alleyway. At first it looks like a typical after-hours pub fight gone wrong. But Inspector Alan Banks soon realizes that the truth...

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Goldfinger written by Ian Fleming performed by David Rintoul on CD (Unabridged)£39.99

A game of canasta turns out crooked and a golden girl ends up dead. It seems that Auric Goldfinger is a bad loser when it comes to cards. He's also the world's most ruthless and successful gold smuggler. As James Bond follows his trail, he discovers that Goldfinger's real game is the heist...

In The Name of Love and other True Cases written by Ann Rule performed by Laural Merlington on MP3 CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Inside a circle of trusted friends...one was a killer. Jerry Harris was a self-made California millionaire who, at age forty-four, had it all: booming businesses, yachts, a mansion, a beautiful wife, and a voice to rival Elvis. No one who knew this well-liked, generous man could make sense....

Jumpstart to Skinny - The Simple 3-Week Plan for Supercharged Weight Loss written by Bob Harper with Greg Critser performed by Bob Harper on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Stop procrastinating. It's time to jumpstart your weight loss! In his instant #1 New York Times best seller The Skinny Rules, celebrity trainer and coach of NBC's The Biggest Loser Bob Harper delivers the ultimate strategy for healthy, long-term weight loss and "thin maintenance."

Lady Daisy written by Dick King-Smith performed by Nigel Lambert on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

When Ned helps his grandmother clear out her attic, he finds a very unusual Victorian doll – she speaks! Ned and Lady Daisy soon become fast friends, even though he's teased at school for owning a doll. Ned learns to stand up to his father and the school bully in order to protect Lady Daisy.

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Overture to Death written by Ngaio Marsh performed by Ric Jerrom on CD (Unabridged)£29.99

It was planned as an act of charity: a new piano for the parish hall, an amusing play to finance the gift. But its execution was doomed when Miss Campanula sat down to play. A chord was struck, a shot rang out and Miss Campanula was dead.

The Secret Seven written by Enid Blyton performed by Sarah Greene on CD (Unabridged)£39.99

The Secret Seven are siblings Peter and Janet, and Jack, Barbara, Pam, Colin and George. Together they are The Secret Seven - ready to solve any mystery, any time - in Enid Blyton's classic series of 15 mystery novels.

The Snowman written by Jo Nesbo performed by Sean Barrett on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Now a major film starring Michael Fassbender. 36 million books sold worldwide. The first snow will come A young boy wakes to find his mother missing. Their house is empty but outside in the garden he sees his mother's favourite scarf - wrapped around the neck of a snowman.

Where We Belong written by Emily Giffin performed by Orlagh Cassidy on CD (Abridged)£9.99

Her carefully constructed life thrown into turmoil by the appearance of an 18-year-old girl with ties to her past, New York City television producer Marian Caldwell is swept up in a maelstrom of personal discovery that changes both of their perceptions about family.

Animal Farm written by George Orwell performed by Simon Callow on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

George Orwell's 1945 satire on the perils of Stalinism has proved magnificently long-lived as a parable about totalitarianism anywhere and has given the world at least one immortal phrase: "Everyone is equal, but some are more equal than others."

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During the War written by Buster Merryfield performed by Terry Wale on Cassette (Unabridged)£39.99

The autobiography of one of Britain's most popular television stars, Buster Merryfield, who plays Uncle Albert in the BBC situation comedy "Only Fools and Horses".

Enemy of the State written by Vince Flynn performed by Armand Schultz on CD (Abridged)£14.99

In the New York Times best-selling series' latest installment, Mitch Rapp finds himself alone and targeted by a country that is supposed to be one of America's closest allies. After 9/11, the United States made one of the most secretive and dangerous deals in its history.

Ethics for the Curious written by Teach Yourself Team performed by Mark Vernon, Angie Hobbs, Mel Thompson and Miranda Fricker on CD (Abridged)£19.99

More than just a straight audiobook, this pack offers a unique introduction to the world of ethics. In a series of structured discussions our panel of four leading experts will guide you through all the key areas of interest, including utilitarianism, deontological ethics and virtue ethics.

Forged in Ash written by Trish McCallan performed by Luke Daniels on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Kait Winchester inherited a special gift from her Arapaho ancestors: She can heal with her touch. And there is no one she would like to get her hands on more than the super-sexy SEAL who seems determined to ignore their off-the-charts chemistry.

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The Naked Civil Servant written by Quentin Crisp performed by Quentin Crisp on Cassette (Abridged)£39.99

"As soon as I stepped out of my mother's womb...I realized that I had made a mistake, " Quentin Crisp declares, giving a small hint of the witty and wry approach he takes toward the life he describes with uninhibited exuberance in this classic autobiography, which is both a comic masterpiece.....

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The Picture of Dorian Gray written by Oscar Wilde performed by Simon Callow on Cassette (Abridged)£29.99

The classic of eternal youth. How sad it is! I shall grow old, and horrid, and dreadful. But this picture will remain always young… If it was only the other way!' Wilde's first and only published novel recounts the story of handsome Dorian Gray who upon having his portrait painted desires that it will age...

The Real Crash - How to Save Yourself and Your Country written by Peter D. Schiff performed by Oliver Wyman on CD (Unabridged)£24.99

You might be thinking everything's okay: The stock market is on the rise, jobs are growing, the worst of it is over. You'd be wrong. In The Real Crash, New York Times best-selling author Peter D. Schiff argues that America is enjoying a government-inflated bubble, one that reality will explode...

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The Return of the Native written by Thomas Hardy performed by Alan Rickman on Cassette (Unabridged)£24.99

Beautiful Eustacia is torn between two suitors--one who would help her escape her routine life in nineteenth-century rural England, and another who would make their home the Wessex heath where he was raised.

Forever Young - The Autobiography written by Jimmy Young performed by Jimmy Young on CD (Abridged)£4.99

With a record five-and-a-half million listeners and thirty years as BBC Radio 2's top presenter, Sir Jimmy Young left the BBC at Christmas 2002. It was a controversial departure behind which lies a story he is only now prepared to reveal. In an extraordinary career which first brought him fame ...

Great Expectations written by Charles Dickens performed by Anton Lesser on CD (Unabridged)£39.99

A Genius Performance by Anton Lesser - Great Expectations is Charles Dickens's thirteenth novel. It tracks the story of Pip who from youth through the various stages of his life. It was said to be Dickens favourite novel and has been taught very widely in the classroom.

In-Flight Swedish Learn Before You Land written by Living Language performed by Living Language Team on CD (Abridged)£4.99

Short lessons introduce beginning students to the Swedish language.

Mary Poppins written by P.L. Travers performed by Sophie Thompson on CD (Unabridged)£24.99

When Mary Poppins takes charge of the Banks children, she changes their lives forever. Unlike other nannies, she makes ordinary events extraordinary. Who else could slide up bannisters, pull wonders out of an empty carpetbag, lead the children on magical adventures and....

Spanish Complete written by DK Hugo Language Team performed by DK Hugo Language Team on CD (Abridged)£24.99

Learn to speak and understand Spanish with this comprehensive book and CD set, ideal for beginners This unique pack, which includes 2 books and six 60 minute CDs featuring native Spanish speakers, will take you from beginner to fluent speaker in just a few months.

The Spoken Word - Children's Writers written by British Library performed by A.A. Milne, Raymond Briggs, Philip Pullman and Anne Fine on CD (Abridged)£6.99

Settle down and enjoy as ten favourite children's writers read extracts from their own books. Spanning 75 years of the great tradition of children's writing in Britain, their works reflects the changing fashions and themes.

The Valley of Secrets written by Charmian Hussey performed by Tim Pigott-Smith on CD (Abridged)£4.99

Abandoned as a baby, Stephen had nearly given up hope of ever finding his family. This epic adventure follows his change in fortunes as he receives an unexpected letter from a strange source and sets off on an unforgettable journey.

Hard Times written by Charles Dickens performed by Anton Lesser on CD (Unabridged)£39.99

NOW, what I want is, Facts. One of Dickenss most famous opening lines sets the scene for this powerful novel which questions the harsh, rational attitudes predominating in a world of fierce industrial growth.

A Smile of the Face of the Tiger written by Loren D. Estleman performed by John Kenneth on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

"I never thought I'd see her again. But never is longer than forever." She is book editor, Louise Starr, a beautiful and scheming ghost from Amos Walker's past; and she wants the Detroit private eye to find Eugene Booth, a missing paperback writer from the 1950s and ask him why he turned ...

A Trick of the Mind written by Penny Hancock performed by Laura Kirman on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Have you committed a crime ... or are you the victim of one? Driving down to the cottage in Southwold she's newly inherited from her Aunty May, Ellie senses she is on the edge of something new. The life she's always dreamed of living as a successful artist seems as though it is about to begin.

Bad Ideas? An Arresting History of Inventions written by Robert Winston performed by Robert Winston on CD (Abridged)£11.99

We are born with the instinct to create and invent. Indeed our ability to do so is what separates we humans from the rest of the animal world. The moment man first converted a stone to a useful tool set him on a relentless path toward greater control and power over his environment.

Cover Your Eyes written by Adele Geras performed by Alex Tregear on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Eva Conway has spent a lifetime hiding from a ghost in the mirror - Eva was once a legendary fashion designer. Now widowed, she lives with her family in Salix House. Megan is a journalist working in London who interviewed Eva for a magazine. Torn apart by the brutal end of a love affair...

D-Day Despatches written by BBC Radio Archive performed by Robin Duff, Chester Wilmot, Colin Wills and Richard Dimbleby on CD (Abridged)£4.99

This programme focuses on the largest sea-borne invasion in modern history and one of the world's most tightly kept secrets. It brings together despatches from the BBC War Correspondents who brought up-to-the-minute, graphic descriptions of the events to the listening public.

Faces written by Martina Cole performed by Nicola Duffett on CD (Abridged)£6.99

Keep your family close... Set in the heart of London's criminal gangland, FACES by the 'undisputed queen of crime writing' (Guardian) and Sunday Times No.1 bestseller Martina Cole reaches the darkest corners of family life and explores the dangerous line between love and hate.

In the Ravine and other Short Stories written by Anton Chekhov performed by Kenneth Branagh on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Anton Chekhov is regarded by many as the most outstanding short story writer. This may be a surprise at the first encounter with even his most famous stories, because they are rarely driven by plot or anticipation. They are often gentle in character, elusive in purpose;

It's Not About the Tapas written by Polly Evans performed by Lucy Scott on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

After working for four years at a leading London book publisher, Polly Evans moved to Hong Kong where she spent many happy hours as a senior editor on the city's biggest entertainment weekly. But fighting deadlines from a twizzly office chair and free use of the coffee machine seemed just too easy.

Italian for Beginners written by Language Lab Team performed by Language Lab Team on CD (Abridged)£4.99

The set consists of a 64 page book and 1 CD. The audio deals with 300 key words and phrases. It includes 18 short lessons dealing with common situations. Each lesson is narrated by a native speaker, showing the correct pronunciation and accent so you appreciate both the manner ...

Last Orders written by Graham Swift performed by Kenneth Cranham on CD (Abridged)£6.99

Set in Southeast England, friendship and love among a group of men whose lives have been intertwined since World War II. When one dies, the survivors are brought together and are forced to take stock of the paths their lives have taken since the war. Winner of the 1996 Booker Prize.

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Meltwater written by Michael Ridpath performed by Sean Barrett on MP3 CD (Unabridged)£29.99

FreeFlow is a group of activists dedicated to freedom of information. They have evidence of a military atrocity in the Middle East and are preparing to unleash it. On the glacial rim of an erupting volcano, they christen their endeavour Operation Meltwater. Minutes later, one of them is murdered.

On a Hoof and a Prayer - Around Argentina at a Gallop written by Polly Evans performed by Lucy Scott on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

At the age of 34, Polly Evans decides to fulfil a childhood dream - to learn how to ride a horse. So she goes to Argentina and saddles up among the gauchos! Overcoming battered limbs, Polly canters through Andean vineyards and gallops beneath snow-capped Patagonian peaks.

Out of the Dark written by Adele Geras performed by Ben Allen on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Rob Stone comes back from the horrors of the First World War with a ruined face and a broken heart. Lonely, unable to forget the things he has seen, and haunted by the ghost of his dead Captain, all that Rob has left is a picture of the Captain's family.

Property written by Valerie Martin performed by Liza Ross on CD (Abridged)£19.99

Property is Valerie Martin's powerful, startling novel set in America's deep South in the early nineteenth century: a story of freedom, both political and personal. Manon Gaudet is unhappily married to the owner of a Louisiana sugar plantation.

Return of the Hundred-Mile-An-Hour-Dog written by Jeremy Strong performed by Christopher Timothy on CD (Unabridged)£4.99

When Streaker knocks the beautiful Melinda Boffington-Orr into the mud, Trevor is told to train his dog by her father, the local Police Superintendent. Then the dreadful Charlie Smugg bets Trevor that Streaker can't beat his Alsatians in the agility test at the local dog show.

The Bourne Supremacy written by Robert Ludlum performed by Jeff Harding on CD (Abridged)£9.99

Washington, London and Peking - terror sweeps the globe. The Vice-Premier of the People's Republic has been brutally murdered by a legendary assassin and everyone is asking the same fearful questions: Why has Bourne come back? Who is paying him? Who is next on his death list?

The Darkening Hour written by Penny Hancock performed by Adjoa Andoh and Anna Bentinck on CD (Unabridged)£14.99

Mona, a migrant domestic worker is employed by London housewife, Theodora. At first Theodora only asks Mona to clean and occasionally cook for her, but as unwanted pressures from a demanding elderly father and a lazy, unemployed son begin to take their toll, Theodora deflects these onto Mona.

The Fugitive written by Marcel Proust performed by Neville Jason on CD (Abridged)£9.99

Albertine has finally escaped her 'imprisonment' from Marcel's Paris apartment... Not only is Marcel quite unprepared for the effect her flight has on him, but also soon he is devastated by news of an even more irreversible loss.

The Gladiator written by Simon Scarrow performed by Steven Pacey on CD (Abridged)£4.99

The Gladiator is the compelling ninth novel in Simon Scarrow's best-selling Eagles of the Empire series. A must read for fans of Bernard Cornwell. While centurions Macro and Cato are returning to Rome from a harrowing campaign against the Parthians, their transport ship is almost capsized by a tidal wave.

Women's Short Stories - Volume 1 written by Various Famous Authors performed by Eve Karpf and Liza Ross on CD (Abridged)£9.99

This 2 CD set includes 7 short stories - 1 - A Dill Pickle by Katherine Mansfield preformed by Eva Karpf, 2 The Storm by Kate Chopin performed by Liza Ross,  3 The Sexton's Hero - Elizabeth Gaskell performed by Eva Karpf and 4 Solid Objects by Virginia Woolf performed by Eve Karpf

Are these my basoomas I see before me? written by Louise Rennison performed by Louise Rennison on CD (Unabridged)£9.99

Ohmygiddygodspyjamas! The tenth marvy book in the Confessions of Georgia Nicolson is here! Get ready to laugh like a loon on loon tablets. It’s the FINAL instalment of Georgia's fab and hilarious diary! Does Georgia escape the cakeshop of luuurve? Can there be more heartbreaknosity in store?

Before I Die written by Jenny Downham performed by Charlotte Parry on CD (Unabridged)£19.99

Tessa has just a few months to live. Fighting back against hospital visits, endless tests, drugs with excruciating side-effects, Tessa compiles a list. It's her Ten Things To Do Before I Die list. And Number One is sex. Released from the constraints of 'normal' life, Tessa tastes new experiences to make her feel...

Diary of a Wimpy Kid - The Third Wheel written by Jeff Kinney performed by Dan Russell and on CD (Unabridged)£4.99

The Third Wheel is the hilarious next book in the brilliant, best-selling and award-winning Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. Available here as an unabridged audio download. Perfect for readers of 8+ and all the millions of Wimpy Kid fans.

Flashman on the March written by George MacDonald Fraser performed by Toby Stephens on CD (Abridged)£14.99

Harry Flashman: the unrepentant bully of Tom Brown’s schooldays, now with a Victoria Cross, has three main talents – horsemanship, facility with foreign languages and fornication. A reluctant military hero, Flashman plays a key part in most of the defining military campaigns of the 19th century....

In A Dry Season written by Peter Robinson performed by Neil Pearson and Anna Massey on CD (Abridged)£4.99

In a Dry Season is the 10th novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, following on from Dead Right. During a blistering summer, drought has depleted Thornfield Reservoir, uncovering the remains of a small village called Hobb's End - hidden from view for over 40 years.