Audiobooks by Richard Harris

D’you Hear There!: Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy

"Bloomsbury presents D'you Hear There!: Daily Pipes of the Royal Navy by Richard Harris, read by David Rintoul. A unique approach to describing life at sea in the Royal Navy. Despite the introduction of modern-day technology, Ships and Submarines of the Royal Navy still operate on the basis of main broadcast announcements, known in the Royal Navy as Pipes. Before the introduction of main broadcasts, a Crew (or Ship’s Company) would be alerted to forthcoming ship’s activity either using a Bosun’s Call (which is a small pipe or whistle) or a Bugle. Whilst those methods are still in place, and still used, a Pipe is now the term for any verbal announcement made over a ship’s main broadcast in the Royal Navy. This book aims to translate their meanings, not simply to make the seemingly incomprehensible understandable, but also to conjure up often humorous anecdotes that provide an insight into life at sea in the RN. Each Pipe is provided with a brief description of its meaning followed by longer observation of what it meant to different members of the Ship’s Company. C 2023 Marcus Cowper P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC"

Richard Harris (Author), David Rintoul (Narrator)

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The Art of Risk: What we can learn from the world's leading risk-takers

"Diving doctor on the Thai Cave Rescue (now a Netflix series) and former joint Australian of the Year explores the stories of other people who regularly risk their lives and what we can learn from their expertise. Are free-solo climbers, underwater cave explorers and big-wave surfers crazy ... or cautious? How do soldiers and fighter pilots manage risk? What can we learn from how BASE jumpers and drag racers prepare that we can take into our own lives? 'Harry' Harris - Thai Cave Rescuer, joint Australian of the Year - has an unusual idea of fun: he crawls though pitch-black, confined caves, deep underground and usually underwater. To most, that's a nightmare. To him, it's recreation. He's prepared for all conceivable risks, he's completely focused. And the discipline and danger involved leave him better prepared for everyday life. In this ultimate armchair adventure, Harry takes us into the lives of other 'risk-takers', to find out why they do what they do. We meet people adventuring from the highest skies to the deepest oceans - BASE jumpers, drag racers, snipers and surfers - including climber Alex Honnold (from the movie Free Solo), sailor Jessica Watson, film director and deep-sea diver James Cameron. Each gripping story is a masterclass in risk from the experts: when to go, when to say no, how to prepare and above all, how pushing ourselves a little further helps us become more courageous and resilient in all of our challenges. Heart-pounding and eye-opening, you'll never look at risk the same way again. 'Richard "Harry" Harris peels back the mindset that shapes the line between recklessness and courage.' Hugh Riminton"

Richard Harris (Author), Christopher Stollery (Narrator)

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The Avengers - The Lost Episodes Volume 04

"Steed and Dr Keel return to action in these four recreations of classic lost episodes: 1. Kill the King By James Mitchell, adapted by John Dorney When the King of an unstable Far Eastern country visits the UK to sign an oil treaty, Steed is assigned to his protection and discovers that assassins lurk around every corner. 2. A Change of Bait By Lewis Davidson, adapted by John Dorney Carol's landlord has got into a lot of trouble with a shipment of bananas and a crooked businessman. Fortunately Steed and Keel are hot on the heels of insurance fraudsters and might just be able to save him... 3. Hunt the Man Down By Richard Harris, adapted by Justin Richards When Frank Preston is released from prison the race is on to find his hidden loot. Can Steed and Keel survive warring gangsters to return the stolen property and rescue a kidnapped Carol? 4. Dead of Winter By Eric Paice, adapted by John Dorney When the frozen body of a Neo-Nazi is discovered at the docks, Steed and Keel get involved with a fascist organisation developing an apocalyptic plan. 1 The Springers Written by John Whitney and Geoffrey Bellman, adapted by John Dorney Guest cast: Miranda Raison, Dan Starkey, Sarah Lark Steed and Keel go undercover to try and crack a prison escape route. 2: The Yellow Needle Written by Patrick Campbell, adapted by John Dorney Guest cast: Geff Francis, Maggie Service, Derek Ezenagu, Jacqueline Boatswain An attempt is made on the life of Sir Wilberforce Lungi, the Prime Minister of an African country on the verge of independence, and Steed and Keel attempt to expose his enemies. 3: Double Danger Written by Gerald Verner, adapted by John Dorney Guest cast: Dan Starkey, Angus Wright, Jessica Martin, Nicholas Briggs A dangerous attempt to discover a cache of stolen diamonds goes badly wrong, and Keel is captured by a criminal gang. 4: Toy Trap Written by Bill Strutton, adapted by John Dorney Guest cast: Philip Pope, Geoffrey Breton, Harriet Hare, Derek Hutchinson Keel is charged with keeping an eye on the daughter of a friend. But it soon becomes clear that all is not well at her place of employment, a department store in London..."

Eric Paice, James Mitchell, John Dorney, Justin Richards, Lewis Davidson, Richard Harris (Author), Anthony Howell, Julian Wadham, Lucy Briggs-Owen (Narrator)

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