Audiobooks narrated by Gareth Richards

"I wear three faces. An ancient mage, a young noble, and a lucky diver. The first was murdered. The second had lost his inheritance and was cast into exile. The third? A counterfeit, a mask to shield the others. For I am a water-mage—ever-shifting, ever-fluid. I don't smash through obstacles, but I always find the cracks in an enemy's armor. Nothing stands against the tide—because the tide is me."

Alex Toxic (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Aquilon: The Water Mage #2

Alex Toxic (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Me and My Demons #4

"Flying with your squad to rescue your fellow soldiers under siege. Navigating your plane right into the epicenter of the fighting, only to discover that the enemy has been lying in wait, ready to ambush you all along . . . What could go wrong? Watching as your aircraft is overrun by enemies that outnumber you ten to one. What could go wrong? Nothing will go wrong . . . as long as Konstantin is there! For Konstantin, this is all in a day's work. For the New Empire, however, things might still go very wrong indeed . . ."

Alexey Kovtunov, Oleg Sapphire (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Aquilon: The Water Mage #1

Alex Toxic (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Knowing Christianity: The Foundations of the Christian Faith and How They Shape Daily Life

"Explore Enduring Truths with a New Edition of J. I. Packer's Timeless Work In a culture that grasps at the latest self-improvement plan or trendy spiritual experiences, J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God, turns our attention to realities far better than anything our self-absorbed society can offer. In Knowing Christianity, Packer lays out his grand panorama of the magnificent landscape we call the Christian faith. This book centers on the bedrock truths of Christianity, aiming to help ordinary believers deepen their devotion into discipleship. Knowing Christianity covers key elements of spiritual life, Christian living, and our ultimate end, laying out the doctrines of God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit; spiritual growth; prayer and worship; fellowship and renewal in the church; citizenship as a Christian; and the afterlife, God's judgment, and Christ's ascension. As the currents of culture shift, Packer's wise insights help believers lay a solid foundation on which to build the Christian life. Though spiritual fads fade from the scene as quickly as they arise, Knowing Christianity explores the lasting, unchanging truth of the God who has been our help in ages past and will be our hope for years to come."

J.I. Packer (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Neurodiversity: A Very Short Introduction

"Neurodiversity is the idea that human brains function in a variety of ways. By understanding that people take in, process, and respond to information differently, we can appreciate how these profound differences affect the ways in which we experience the world and form relationships with one another. In spite of the central simplicity of this concept, the consequences of fully understanding and exploring neurodiversity can be transformative. This Very Short Introduction looks at how neurodiversity has been understood in a variety of settings including education, research, workplace, health and social care, and criminal justice. Robert Chapman and Sue Fletcher-Watson also draw out interesting connections to models of disability, human rights, anti-capitalism, and intersectionality. Alongside this, they discuss how issues of gender, sexuality, neuroqueering, and decoloniality bear on neurodiversity. The book is an engaging listen for students, thinkers, and practitioners interested in neurodiversity and its links to philosophy, psychology, sociology, political theory, medicine, and biology."

Robert Chapman, Sue Fletcher-Watson (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Classroom Talk: Evidence-based Teaching for Enquiring Teachers

"This book summarizes the theoretical principles behind talk in school and briefly maps the research tradition in this field. It examines the evidence relating to a variety of forms of classroom talk, including whole school culture and oracy; classroom environments conducive to talk; whole class teacher-pupil talk and pupil-pupil peer talk. The final chapter explores up-to-date issues and influences relating to talk, such as mastery learning, informed by international comparisons. Firmly grounded in evidence and the latest thinking, the book also offers practical advice for everyday implementation and evaluation of these principles. Evidence-based teaching is fast becoming a new orthodoxy. There are many strong voices, including policy voices, advocating its adoption. Understanding the underlying principles allows you to better evaluate the benefits of different approaches to evidence-based teaching and how they relate to your own school context."

Rupert Knight (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Me and My Demons #3

"The army is no place for being idle. A bad soldier is one who can't get this into his head; one who'll do anything to get out of work, who's forever looking for a quiet corner where he can sit and do nothing. But Konstantin was not that soldier. Konstantin was always looking for ways to make himself useful. He even took on tasks that no one in their right mind would volunteer for. And because of that, he received a steady stream of awards from his commanders. Quite possibly, his commanders would have preferred not to be constantly giving him awards–it might draw attention from headquarters, after all–but the recruit was single-handedly doing the job of a whole platoon. They had to reward him with something, even if they weren't quite sure what . . . A promotion? And his very own squad to command? Yes . . . that would be a reward and a punishment, all rolled into one."

Alexey Kovtunov, Oleg Sapphire (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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The Ghost in the Telescope: The Story of the Herschel Space Observatory

"The Ghost in the Telescope is an insider's account of the Herschel Space Observatory, which was launched to answer two of the biggest questions in astronomy: How were the stars and galaxies born? Written in an engaging manner for a general audience, this book tells the stories of the telescope itself, the discoveries it made, and the engineers and astronomers who built and used it. This book, based on the author's own experience and interviews with the key astronomers and engineers, tells the story of the mission, from its original concept on a piece of paper in Venice to the moment after the end of the mission when the engineers had to decide whether to crash the spacecraft into the Moon. This book describes all the major discoveries made with the telescope and also gives an account, accessible to anyone without previous scientific knowledge, of the latest research into the births of stars and galaxies. This book may interest anyone who is curious about astronomy, space missions, and how astronomy is done in practice. It is designed for a general audience and does not require any previous scientific background."

Stephen Eales (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Me and My Demons #2

"I could have been anything I wanted: a chef, a chauffeur, a pianist, an artist, an aristocrat . . . but where would the fun be in that? In my past life, I'd been one of the world's greatest demonologists, and horned lords and masters of the inferno had cringed and trembled with terror at my name. That name, in fact, was still around, still making demons tremble. And that was only the beginning, because in this world, I'd chosen to become a soldier. Why? Simple! The army turned out to be a total madhouse that obeyed no reason, and the only way to understand it was to experience it."

Alexey Kovtunov, Oleg Sapphire (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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LIFT!: Going up if teaching gets you down

"This could be just the LIFT you need in your teaching career! Teachers are a workforce under pressure and many are leaving the profession due to stress and anxiety. This practical, strategy-led book is suitable for trainees, teachers, and school leaders, and can be used to promote both individual reflection or a wider staff discussion around the themes of resilience and well-being. It offers a sustainable and manageable approach in bite-sized chunks to help you regularly nurture yourself and change those perspectives or daily habits that can be unhelpful for you and your pupils. By proactively managing moods, emotions, and situations, you can make a real difference to your day and to the outcomes of your teaching. The book can be dipped into and can be used time and again to refresh your outlook and boost your resilience with regular inputs of positive, constructive advice."

David Gumbrell (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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The Devil Is in It: A History of the American Acoustic Guitar

"The rich history of the acoustic guitar and its impact on the music world. In 2020, guitar expert John Stubbings released a limited-edition book on the American acoustic guitar that sold out in days. Now, The Devil Is in It returns with additional research and subject matter for a new generation of readers and listeners. Stubbings traveled the country and met with guitar makers, players, collectors, and historians to unravel the long and rich history of the acoustic guitar, its evolution, and the music it has made over the last hundred years. Starting with the eighteenth-century European classical guitar, luthiers altered the instrument, changing the way musicians played them, and in turn the music they made. This slow but steady transformation created the iconic American flat-top that became influential across genres and rooted itself in cultural significance. The guitar developed from an obscure instrument into a superstar of the musical world, rivaling then overshadowing its competition. Tied to artists from Gillian Welch and Tracy Chapman to Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, the acoustic guitar maintains its eminence in American music and culture. The story of an alluring instrument that shaped the music of the twentieth century, The Devil Is in It is a must-listen for lovers of the acoustic guitar and the music it has made."

John Stubbings (Author), Gareth Richards (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Gareth Richards

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