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This Golden Fleece

A Journey Through Britain's Knitted History

by Esther Rutter ...

"A book about wool and sheep, the making of Scotland, England and farming, textile manufacture, folklore and, crucially, the essential craft of knitting." —Janice Galloway, author of JellyfishOver the course of a year, Esther Rutter—who grew up on a sheep farm in Suffolk, and learned to spin, weave and knit as a child—travels the length of the British Isles, to tell the story of wool's long ... Read more

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"A book about wool and sheep, the making of Scotland, England and farming, textile manufacture, folklore and, crucially, the essential craft of knitting." —Janice Galloway, author of JellyfishOver the course of a year, Esther Rutter—who grew up on a sheep farm in Suffolk, and learned to spin, weave and knit as a child—travels the length of the British Isles, to tell the story of wool's long
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This Golden Fleece

A Journey Through Britain's Knitted History

by Esther Rutter ...

Narrated by Esther Rutter ...

Unabridged

10 hours 29 min

'It is the mark of a good writer that they can communicate their own fascination, and maybe even spread it, and this debut book marks her out as a writer worth following.' Books from ScotlandThe gorgeous debut book from Esther Rutter, This Golden Fleece is a charming odyssey through the British Isles, unearthing the nation's captivating history through its most enduring thread: wool.Esther Rutter ... Read more

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'It is the mark of a good writer that they can communicate their own fascination, and maybe even spread it, and this debut book marks her out as a writer worth following.' Books from ScotlandThe gorgeous debut book from Esther Rutter, This Golden Fleece is a charming odyssey through the British Isles, unearthing the nation's captivating history through its most enduring thread: wool.Esther Rutter
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The Great Fossil Enigma

The Search for the Conodont Animal

by Simon J. Knell ...

Narrated by James Cameron Stewart ...

Unabridged

16 hours 47 min

A fascinating, comprehensive, accessible account of conodont fossils—one of paleontology's greatest mysteries: "Deserves to be widely read and enjoyed" (Priscum).Stephen Jay Gould borrowed from Winston Churchill when he described the eel-like conodont animal as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The search for its identity confounded scientists for more than a century. Some thought it ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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A fascinating, comprehensive, accessible account of conodont fossils—one of paleontology's greatest mysteries: "Deserves to be widely read and enjoyed" (Priscum).Stephen Jay Gould borrowed from Winston Churchill when he described the eel-like conodont animal as a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma. The search for its identity confounded scientists for more than a century. Some thought it
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Spider Woman

A Life – by the former President of the Supreme Court

by Lady Hale ...

Narrated by Lady Hale ...

Unabridged

11 hours 22 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Lady Hale is an inspirational figure admired for her historic achievements and for the causes she has championed. Spider Woman is her story.As 'a little girl from a little school in a little village in North Yorkshire', she only went into the law because her headteacher told her she wasn't clever enough to study history. She became the most senior judge in the country but ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Lady Hale is an inspirational figure admired for her historic achievements and for the causes she has championed. Spider Woman is her story.As 'a little girl from a little school in a little village in North Yorkshire', she only went into the law because her headteacher told her she wasn't clever enough to study history. She became the most senior judge in the country but
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The 3 Simple Rules of Investing

Why Everything You've Heard about Investing Is Wrong - and What to Do Instead

by Michael Edesess, Kwok L. Tsui, Carol Fabbri, George Peacock ...

Narrated by Stephen Bel Davies ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

Don't believe the hype: Tips from financial professionals on recognizing and avoiding overpriced, overcomplicated, and overly risky investments.What if the most effective investment portfolio was also the easiest to manage and the least expensive? As the authors of this clear, practical, and enlightening book—part financial guide, part exposé—prove, there are just three simple rules you need to ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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Don't believe the hype: Tips from financial professionals on recognizing and avoiding overpriced, overcomplicated, and overly risky investments.What if the most effective investment portfolio was also the easiest to manage and the least expensive? As the authors of this clear, practical, and enlightening book—part financial guide, part exposé—prove, there are just three simple rules you need to
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Elixir

In the Valley at the End of Time

by Kapka Kassabova ...

Narrated by Natalie Pela ...

Unabridged

17 hours 26 min

In Elixir, in a wild river valley and amid the three mountains that define it, Kapka Kassabova seeks out the deep connection between people, plants, and place. The Mesta is one of the oldest rivers in Europe and the surrounding forests and mountains of the southern Balkans are an extraordinarily rich nexus for plant gatherers.Over several seasons, Kassabova spends time with the people of this ... Read more

$30.99 USD

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In Elixir, in a wild river valley and amid the three mountains that define it, Kapka Kassabova seeks out the deep connection between people, plants, and place. The Mesta is one of the oldest rivers in Europe and the surrounding forests and mountains of the southern Balkans are an extraordinarily rich nexus for plant gatherers.Over several seasons, Kassabova spends time with the people of this
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The Lost Flock

Rare Wool, Wild Isles and One Woman’s Journey to Save Scotland’s Original Sheep

by Jane Cooper ...

Narrated by Jane Cooper ...

Unabridged

7 hours 17 min

The Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman who moved to one of Scotland’s wildest islands to save them. It was Jane Cooper’s passion for knitting that led her to discover the world of rare-breed sheep and their wool. Through this, Jane uncovered the ‘Orkney Borerary’ – a unique group within the UK’s rarest breed ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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The Lost Flock is the story of the remarkable and rare little horned sheep, known as Orkney Boreray, and the wool-obsessed woman who moved to one of Scotland’s wildest islands to save them. It was Jane Cooper’s passion for knitting that led her to discover the world of rare-breed sheep and their wool. Through this, Jane uncovered the ‘Orkney Borerary’ – a unique group within the UK’s rarest breed
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Vanishing Fleece

Adventures in American Wool

by Clara Parkes ...

Narrated by Clara Parkes ...

Unabridged

5 hours 55 min

A fast-paced account of the year Clara Parkes spent transforming a 676-pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.Join Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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A fast-paced account of the year Clara Parkes spent transforming a 676-pound bale of fleece into saleable yarn, and the people and vanishing industry she discovered along the way.Join Clara Parkes on a cross-country adventure and meet a cast of characters that includes the shepherds, dyers, and countless workers without whom our knitting needles would be empty, our mills idle, and our feet
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Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune

How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England

by Rory Muir ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

11 hours 52 min

A history of younger sons in Regency England and how these "spares" supported themselves: "Illuminates the hard facts with vignettes of actual lives lived." —The SpectatorIn Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living?Historian Rory Muir ... Read more

$24.99 USD

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A history of younger sons in Regency England and how these "spares" supported themselves: "Illuminates the hard facts with vignettes of actual lives lived." —The SpectatorIn Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living?Historian Rory Muir
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Lapidarium

The Secret Lives of Stones

by Hettie Judah ...

Narrated by Nina Wadia ...

Unabridged

8 hours 43 min

Inspired by the lapidaries of the ancient world,this audiobook is a beautiful collection of true stories about sixty different stones that have influenced our shared historyThe earliest scientists ground and processed minerals in a centuries-long quest for a mythic stone that would prolong human life. Michelangelo climbed mountains in Tuscany searching for the sugar-white marble that would yield ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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Inspired by the lapidaries of the ancient world,this audiobook is a beautiful collection of true stories about sixty different stones that have influenced our shared historyThe earliest scientists ground and processed minerals in a centuries-long quest for a mythic stone that would prolong human life. Michelangelo climbed mountains in Tuscany searching for the sugar-white marble that would yield
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Victorian London

The Life of a City 1840-1870

by Liza Picard ...

Narrated by Anton Lesser ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Life of London
Abridged

6 hours 39 min

Like her previous books, this book is the product of the author's passionate interest in the realities of everyday life - and the conditions in which most people lived - so often left out of history books. This period of mid Victorian London covers a huge span: Victoria's wedding and the place of the royals in popular esteem; how the very poor lived, the underworld, prostitution, crime, prisons ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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Like her previous books, this book is the product of the author's passionate interest in the realities of everyday life - and the conditions in which most people lived - so often left out of history books. This period of mid Victorian London covers a huge span: Victoria's wedding and the place of the royals in popular esteem; how the very poor lived, the underworld, prostitution, crime, prisons
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How to Disappear and Live Off the Grid

A CIA Insider's Guide

by John Kiriakou ...

Narrated by Brian Arens ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

With an experienced CIA officer as your teacher, you’ll gain the knowledge and necessary tools to protect yourself and the ones you love.No matter where we go, we leave tracks and clues of our existence without even knowing. Our electronic footprint becomes our invisible trail. In this day in age where the world seems to be at our fingertips and social media plays a huge role in our daily lives, ... Read more

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With an experienced CIA officer as your teacher, you’ll gain the knowledge and necessary tools to protect yourself and the ones you love.No matter where we go, we leave tracks and clues of our existence without even knowing. Our electronic footprint becomes our invisible trail. In this day in age where the world seems to be at our fingertips and social media plays a huge role in our daily lives,
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