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Wisden - Tea In The Pavilion, take your seat at the most momentous and curious English cricket matches as we relive some of the more colourful and intriguing events in the history of the game: King George VI taking a hat trick in the grounds of Windsor Castle, a cricket-loving vicar escaping death on the high seas, Denis Compton scoring 18 centuries in the glorious summer of '47 and a wartime bomb stopping play at Lords. Our cast includes Nicola Barber, Terence Edmond, Stephen Thorne, Jim Barclay, David Goodhand, Howard Ward, Nicholas Day, David Pullan, Andrew Wincott, Amerjit Deu, Keith Stewart and Jonathan Wrather.

Sue Rodwell (Author), David Goodhand, Howard Ward, Jim Barclay, Nicola Barber, Stephen Thorne, Terence Edmond (Narrator)

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Wisden: Overseas Tour

Wisden- Overseas Tour. Travel around the world from Australia to Trinidad, the Antarctic to Cambodia, in the company of some of Cricket's most notable personalities, witnessing both triumphs and disasters as we recreate the game's unpredictable adventures abroad. Join a cricket match played in a Japanese POW camp, marvel as Garfield Sober's surpasses Hutton's world record test innings, hear of the arrest of an English wicket-keeper in colonial Australia and relive Don Bradman's record breaking 1930 season. Our cast includes Nicola Barber, Terence Edmond, Stephen Thorne, Jim Barclay, David Goodhand, Howard Ward, Nicholas Day, David Pullan, Andrew Wincott, Amerjit Deu, Keith Stewart and Jonathan Wrather.

Sue Rodwell (Author), David Goodhand, Howard Ward, Jim Barclay, Nicola Barber, Stephen Thorne, Terence Edmond (Narrator)

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Wisden: 137 Not Out

Wisden 137 Not Out. Cricket's legends play again as we join WG Grace, Jack Hobbs, Denis Compton. Geoffrey Boycott and other great cricketers. We relive Len Hutton's 13-hour stand against Australia in the summer of '38, marvel at lan Botham's 1981 tour de force at Old Trafford, accompany Ted Dexter as he stands for Parliament and join Wilfred Rhodes, aged 49, taking six for 79 as he saves England from defeat in 1962. Our cast includes Nicola Barber, Terence Edmond, Stephen Thorne, Jim Barclay, David Goodhand, Howard Ward, Nicholas Day, David Pullan, Andrew Wincott, Amerjit Deu, Keith Stewart and Jonathan Wrather.

Sue Rodwell (Author), David Goodhand, Howard Ward, Jim Barclay, Nicola Barber, Stephen Thorne, Terence Edmond (Narrator)

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White Rose

"In a searing indictment of silent complicity, White Rose shines a light on one remarkable young woman's insistence on the power of truth, no matter the cost. A timely call to resistance." - Joy McCullough, author of Blood Water Paint "White Rose is a resonant testament to courage. In a time of horrific brutality, young people found a nonviolent way to resist. Told in the form of poetry, the story of their hopes is honored and brought back to life, still relevant today, when regimes that spread hatred are once again thriving, and words are our most powerful defensive weapon." - Margarita Engle, author of Newbery Honoree The Surrender Tree and 2017-2019 Young People's Poet Laureate. "Both heart-wrenching and inspiring, Sophie Scholl's story, as retold by Kip Wilson in White Rose, is a stunning reminder to stand against evil, even when you stand alone. This is the kind of book that sticks in your heart long after you've finished. An incredible story of heroism incredibly told." - Mackenzi Lee, author of New York Times Bestseller The Gentleman's Guide to Vice & Virtue "White Rose is a deftly plotted, absorbing read. A bold tribute to a brave hero of the German resistance during World War II. Wilson's debut is a triumph!" -Melanie Crowder, author of National Jewish Book Award finalist Audacity "A graceful, moving portrait of a heroic young woman's defiant refusal to remain complicit with Nazi oppression." - Julie Berry, Printz Honor author of The Passion of Dolssa A gorgeous and timely novel based on the incredible story of Sophie Scholl, a young German college student who challenged the Nazi regime during World War II as part of The White Rose, a non-violent resistance group. Disillusioned by the propaganda of Nazi Germany, Sophie Scholl, her brother, and his fellow soldiers formed the White Rose, a group that wrote and distributed anonymous letters criticizing the Nazi regime and calling for action from their fellow German citizens. The following year, Sophie and her brother were arrested for treason and interrogated for information about their collaborators. This debut novel recounts the lives of Sophie and her friends and highlights their brave stand against fascism in Nazi Germany.

Kip Wilson (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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White Rose

Kip Wilson (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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Weird Parenting Wins: Bathtub Dining, Family Screams, and Other Hacks from the Parenting Trenches

Unconventional--yet effective--parenting strategies, carefully curated by the creator of the popular podcast The Longest Shortest Time Some of the best parenting advice that Hillary Frank ever received did not come from parenting experts, but from friends and podcast listeners who acted on a whim, often in moments of desperation. These 'weird parenting wins' were born of moments when the expert advice wasn't working, and instead of freaking out, these parents had a stroke of genius. For example, there's the dad who pig-snorted in his baby's ear to get her to stop crying, and the mom who made a 'flat daddy' out of cardboard and sat it at the dinner table when her kids were missing their deployed military father. Every parent and kid is unique, and as we get to know our kids, we can figure out what makes them tick. Because this is an ongoing process, Weird Parenting Wins covers children of all ages, ranging in topics from 'The Art of Getting Your Kid to Act Like a Person' (on hygiene, potty training, and manners) to 'The Art of Getting Your Kid to Tell You Things' (because eventually, they're going to be tight-lipped). You may find that someone else's weird parenting win works for you, or you might be inspired to try something new the next time you're stuck in a parenting rut. Or maybe you'll just get a good laugh out of the mom who got her kid to try beets because...it might turn her poop pink. Read by Hillary Frank, with Nicola Barber, Dan Bittner, Raphael Corkhill, Ana Isabel, Laura Knight-Keating, Barrie Kreinik, Nick Martorelli, Jennifer Rubins, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, and Gabra Zackman

Hillary Frank (Author), , Ana Isabel, Barrie Kreinik, Dan Bittner, Gabra Zackman, Hillary Frank, Laura Knight-Keating, Nicola Barber, Quincy Tyler Bernstine, Raphael Corkhill (Narrator)

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Wake

Fall under the spell of Wake the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking and lose yourself to the Watersong. Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention but it's Gemma who's attracted theirs. She's the one they've chosen to be part of their group. Gemma seems to have it all she's carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He's always been just a friend, but this summer they've taken their relationship to the next level, and now there's no going back. Then one night, Gemma's ordinary life changes forever. She's taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different. Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she's is forced to choose between staying with those she loves or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

Amanda Hocking (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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Wake

The first in the thrilling Watersong series, Wake is a dramatic story of family, love and the devastating power of the sea, by the bestselling author of the Trylle trilogy, Amanda Hocking. Beautiful. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Thea, and Lexi have caught everyone's attention, including the eye of practical Harper. But it's her sister, Gemma, they've chosen to be part of their group. Sixteen-year-old Gemma seems to have it all - carefree, pretty, and falling in love with the boy next door. But her greatest passion has always been the water. She craves late night swims under the stars, where she can be alone yet belong to the sea. Lately she's had company. Penn, Thea, and Lexi spend their nights dancing, singing, and partying on the cove - and one night Gemma joins them. When she wakes up groggy on the beach the next morning, she knows something has changed. Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. As she uncovers the truth about her new mythical powers, Gemma is forced to choose between staying with those she loves or entering a dark world brimming with unimaginable secrets.

Amanda Hocking (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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TodHunter Moon, Book Two: SandRider

It's been two months since Alice TodHunter Moon—who insists on being called Tod—left her home in the seaside PathFinder village to pursue a life of Magyk in the Castle. Being Apprentice to ExtraOrdinary Wizard Septimus Heap is tricky, though—there's loads of new Magyk to learn, and she dearly misses her friends Oskar and Ferdie. But at least she's mastered the UnSeen Charm. She's lucky she has, too—that UnSeen will come in handy when she sets out with Oskar and Ferdie on a perilous journey to retrieve the Egg of the Orm from the Desert of the Singing Sands. If they don't reach the Egg before it hatches, the new baby Orm could imprint on the evil sorcerer Oraton-Marr, giving him unlimited Magyk to do with what he wishes. . . . Bursting with humorous and poignant moments, SandRider celebrates the satisfaction of taking charge of one's path in life—unexpected adventures and all.

Angie Sage (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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TodHunter Moon, Book One: PathFinder

When Alice TodHunter Moon was five years old, she saw a beautiful golden Dragon Boat fly over her PathFinder village. She knew at once that the boat was Magykal. That was years ago, before her mother died, her father disappeared at sea, and the Garmin took her best friend, Ferdie. Now it's up to Tod and Ferdie's brother Oskar to rescue Ferdie from the Garmins' keeper, the malevolent Lady. Their journey takes them to the Castle, where they receive help from ExtraOrdinary Wizard Septimus Heap and ex-ExtraOrdinary Wizard Marcia Overstrand. But the Lady's brother, the Darke sorcerer Oraton-Marr, has a plan that will put everyone Tod holds dear in danger. To save her people, Tod must embrace her identity as a PathFinder and navigate the Ancient Ways, mysterious Magykal paths leading to unfamiliar, and sometimes dangerous, lands. Taking place seven years after the story arc of the original bestselling Septimus Heap series, PathFinder celebrates the joy of discovering one's own personal Magyk and of choosing the path that lets that Magyk flourish and grow.

Angie Sage (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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Toby's Room

Toby's Room opens in the July of 1917, three years after the events of Life Class. Elinor Brooke is still painting, but her brother Toby is shipping out to the front as a Medical Officer, a fact that she cannot bring herself to accept. Toby finds himself on the same Channel crossing as Kit Neville, a close friend-and aspiring suitor-of Elinor's from before the war. Intent on cementing his reputation as an artist, Kit never intended to serve overseas. Conscripted nonetheless, he becomes a stretcher-bearer assigned to assist Toby. It's exhausting, dangerous work, and Kit resents Toby's frequent decisions to risk their own lives in attempting to save the wounded. Confronted daily by their mortality, both men find solace in sexual exploits, but Toby pushes the envelope further by seeking out men, risking a great deal in the process. When Kit sees Toby having sex with another soldier in the ruins of Ypres, he tells the chaplain. Two days later, Toby goes missing presumed dead during a bombardment as he runs to the aid of a soldier. News of her missing brother destroys the indifference Elinor has cultivated for so long. She tracks down Kit, who is by now wounded and back in London, but she doesn't believe his version of events. That Kit is cracking up doesn't help; he is soon transferred to a convalescent home where he goes spectacularly mad. Elinor instead turns to her German friend Catherine for comfort, even as Catherine struggles to cope with her own burdens, not least her nationality. Pat Barker is one of Britain's very finest novelists, and in Toby's Room she once again demonstrates her ability to eloquently convey simple, moving truths. A multi-layered exploration of identity, Toby's Room develops the already empathetic and engaging characters of Life Class, exploring at all levels-and across all divides-what it means to be human.

Pat Barker (Author), Nicola Barber (Narrator)

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To Hold the Bridge

An entertaining short-story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as Shade's Children, and another story set in the world of A Confusion of Princes. Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but To Hold the Bridge showcases his versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery, and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits, or odd jobs, Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

Garth Nix (Author), Christian Coulson, Davina Porter, John Lee, Michael Crouch, Nicola Barber, Polly Lee, Raj Varhma, Raphael Corkhill, Roger Wayne, Steven Crossley (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Nicola Barber