Audiobooks narrated by Richard Trinder

The History of Life: A Very Short Introduction 2nd Edition

"There are few stories more remarkable than the evolution of life on earth. Where did humans come from? Where did life come from? New fields of study, such as molecular biology and astrobiology, are shedding remarkable new light on the origin of life and the origin of sex. In this Very Short Introduction Michael J. Benton covers all the main fossil groups, including dinosaurs, and the upheavals such as mass extinctions that have beset our planet and life on Earth. Benton highlights the key episodes in the evolution of life from its origin over some four billion years, to the ten million or more species today. The book ends with a consideration of humans themselves, with our ability to modify the Earth in ways that no other species has ever done, and the consequences of that power."

Michael J. Benton (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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To War with the All-American: A History of the 82nd Airborne Division

"A definitive history of one of the United States Army's most elite and enduring formations, this book traces the full evolution of the 82nd Airborne Division from its World War I origins to its current role as a rapid-response force. Drawing on rare archival sources and previously unpublished first-hand accounts, it offers a comprehensive portrait of the 'All American' Division across more than a century of service. While the division's exploits during World War II—from their first combat operation jumping into Sicily, their role in the airborne assaults in Normandy and at Arnhem, and their part in the Battle of the Bulge—are widely recognized, this book goes far beyond. It explores the 82nd's formation in 1917, its transformation into the Army's first airborne division in 1942, its adaptation to new strategic demands during the Cold War, and the fighting it has undertaken in conflicts from Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan. This is not just a history of battles and campaigns—it is a story of the soldiers themselves. Through veterans' voices, after-action reports, and unit records, the book captures the lived experience of paratroopers, from the trenches of the Western Front to twenty-first-century deployments. The result is a richly detailed and authoritative account of the 82nd Airborne Division's combat legacy."

Martin King, Steve Mrozek (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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1453: The Conquest and Tragedy of Constantinople

"A detailed account of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, a watershed year that closed the book, once and for all, on the Roman Empire and confirmed for Europeans their worst fears about an expanding Ottoman Empire. Anthony Kaldellis offers a new narrative of the siege and fall of Constantinople in 1453, a watershed year that closed the book, once and for all, on the Roman Empire and confirmed for Europeans their worst fears about an expanding Ottoman Empire. By the fifteenth century, Constantinople had seen better days, but it was still a vibrant center of learning, worship, commerce, and information. 1453 sketches the tense but exciting shared world of Italians, Turks, and Romans that was thrown into crisis by Mehmed II's decision to conquer the city. Kaldellis showcases a detailed reconstruction following events on a day-by-day basis, pulling from gripping eye-witness testimonies in Latin, Italian, Greek, Russian, and Turkish. He weighs the strategies of both the attackers and defenders, and proves that, contrary to the fatalism that marks almost all narratives written with hindsight, in reality the defense was hardly a lost cause. The defenders knew exactly what they were doing. They were willing to risk their lives, but it was not their intention to become martyrs. Instead, it was the sultan who was scrambling to neutralize a seemingly impregnable defense. That he did so was a testament to his ingenuity and tenacity. The final chapters of 1453 trace the fate of the vanquished and their captivity. It also weighs the impact of the city's fall on the conquerors, the conquered, and on world history. 1453 was not merely a symbol for the passing of the Middle Ages and the onset of early modernity: it changed the very nature of the Ottoman empire and redirected the transmission of cultural legacies, especially those of Greek classical scholarship. The fall of Constantinople is therefore a nexus of converging pathways between east and west, medieval and modern, ends and beginnings. 'Prolific revisionist historian of the Byzantine Empire Anthony Kaldellis returns to the fray with this meticulously researched analysis of the final act, the Ottoman siege and conquest of Constantinople in 1453. Was the outcome a foregone conclusion, as historians have been telling us for hundreds of years? This powerful narrative of hope and tragedy brings the evidence vividly before our eyes and challenges us to think again.'—Roderick Beaton, author of Europe: A New History"

Anthony Kaldellis (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Statistics: A Very Short Introduction

"Modern statistics is very different from the dry and dusty discipline of the popular imagination. In its place is an exciting subject which uses deep theory and powerful software tools to shed light and enable understanding. And it sheds this light on all aspects of our lives, enabling astronomers to explore the origins of the universe, archaeologists to investigate ancient civilizations, governments to understand how to benefit and improve society, and businesses to learn how best to provide goods and services. Aimed at listeners with no prior mathematical knowledge, this Very Short Introduction explores and explains how statistics work, and how we can decipher them."

David J. Hand (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Inside View

"A suspicious death. A corrupt cop. Cryer searches for the truth . . . When DS Richie Juno is killed in a hit-and-run, Superintendent Knightly suspects corruption inside the National Crime Agency. Someone on the NCA's Organized Crime Task Force is leaking information to the gangs they are meant to stop. Still recovering from surgery, DS Philip Cryer is sent undercover to learn the truth. With his eidetic memory and sharp instincts, he's the perfect man for the job—if he can stay hidden long enough to expose the traitor. With DCI David Jones providing support from the sidelines, Cryer enters a world where loyalty is fragile, and every move could be his last. As the investigation twists deeper into betrayal and deceit, Cryer must expose the mole before he becomes the next target. Because in Inside View, the biggest threat is the one you never see coming."

Kerry J. Donovan (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Hidden Runaway

"A missing girl. A terrifying secret. Jones breaks all the rules. When fourteen-year-old Hollie Jardine disappears on her way home from school, DCI David Jones must determine whether she ran away or was abducted. Instinct tells him the clock is ticking, and every minute lost could mean the difference between life and death. Entries in Hollie’s diary mention a mysterious older man known only as 'E.' With nothing else to go on, Jones and his colleague, DC Alexandra Olganski, follow a trail that leads from the West Midlands to rural France, uncovering a web of predatory lies and long-buried crimes. For Jones, the case is more than professional. It's personal. He knows the pain of losing a child, and he will do whatever it takes to bring Hollie home. Because in Hidden Runaway, monsters don't hide in the dark, they build it."

Kerry J. Donovan (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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No More Napoleons: How Britain Managed Europe from Waterloo to World War One

"How, for just over a century, Britain ensured it would not face another Napoleon Bonaparte—manipulating European powers while building a global maritime empire At the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars, a fragile peace emerged in Europe. The continent's borders were redrawn, and the French Empire, once a significant threat to British security, was for now cut down to size. But after decades of ceaseless conflict, Britain's economy was beset by a crippling debt. How could this small, insular seapower state secure order across the Channel? Andrew Lambert argues for a dynamic new understanding of the nineteenth century, showing how British policymakers shaped a stable European system that it could balance from offshore. Through judicious deployment of naval power against continental forces, and the defense strategy of statesmen such as the Duke of Wellington, Britain ensured that no single European state could rise to pose a threat, rebuilt its economy, and established naval and trade dominance across the globe. This is the remarkable story of how Britain kept a whole continent in check—until the final collapse of this delicately balanced order at the outset of World War One."

Andrew Lambert (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Serenity Broken

"A disturbing murder. A dangerous chase. A deadly case for Jones and Cryer. On a tranquil and sunny morning, a young couple are taking a stroll through Edgbaston City Park when an encounter with a stranger suddenly turns sinister. In a matter of seconds, the man's throat has been slashed and the perpetrator has vanished. DCI David Jones and DS Phil Cryer are called to the scene too late to track the killer, and the description of a slim white male with no discernible accent doesn't help to narrow the field. But when Forensics find a fingerprint belonging to a known criminal, they know exactly where to go. The suspect has been identified. Now he just has to be caught. Jones and Cryer aren't your average detectives but even they aren't prepared for what happens next . . . DCI Jones: a series of must-listen crime novels with unexpected twists from bestseller Kerry J Donovan."

Kerry J. Donovan (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Perfect Record

"A case of diamonds, deception and death for DCI Jones London mobster and diamond enthusiast DB Parrish is on the hunt for a skilled safecracker. The right man for the job is proving hard to find. Genius locksmith Sean Freeman has fallen on hard times. Bankrupt and desperate, he's looking for a lucrative opportunity. When Freeman crosses Parrish's path, he gets an offer he can't refuse. But with great reward comes even greater risks. While Freeman is cracking safes, determined DCI David Jones and his trusted colleague DS Phil Cryer are hard at work cracking cases in the Serious Crimes Unit. When they hear of a series of unsolved jewel thefts, they know there's a chance the culprits could strike next in their jurisdiction. Freeman and Jones are both at the very top of their game. But somebody's perfect record is about to suffer . . . A DCI Jones novel from bestseller Kerry J Donovan."

Kerry J. Donovan (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Goebbels and 'Total War': The Sports Palace Speech of 1943

"The Sports Palace speech was the climax of a campaign for 'total war'; the prime example of Nazi 'mass suggestion', a barrage of propaganda, seduction, and manipulation. On the 18th of February 1943 Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels made a speech in the Berlin Sports Palace that is regarded as one of the most chilling, and at the same time most effective, rhetorical performances of the twentieth century. In this definitive English translation, renowned historian Peter Longerich delves into the historical buildup to Goebbels's most notorious speech, the speech itself, and its lasting effect. Goebbels and 'Total War' singles out the Sports Palace speech to demystify the legend of Nazi propaganda by exposing the reality of the rally as a highly staged and prerecorded event, with a preselected audience and rehearsed reactions made to look spontaneous. For Goebbels, this spectacle was not only his chance to raise support for 'total war' in the German public but also the ultimate test to prove himself to his 'Führer'. Longerich traces Goebbels's path to 'total war' from his questionable demagogue skills and his tenuous relationship with Hitler, to the nation's losing battle at the front, and finally to total defeat. 'Peter Longerich is a superb historian who provides sharp insights in fluid accessible prose … This is a book with a dramatic focus and profound implications.'—Peter Fritzsche, Author of 1942: When World War II Engulfed the Globe"

Peter Longerich (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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Malfoy: The Fall and the Fate of the Wizarding World's Most Treacherous Family: An Unofficial Exploration

"With his very first sneer, Draco Malfoy is established as the school bully of the Harry Potter series. But how did Draco become so detestable? What was inherited from his parents, and what is unique to him among the Malfoy clan? And what was he thinking all those times when he picked fights with Harry, Ron, or Hermione? Malfoy analyzes Draco throughout his seven years at Hogwarts, as his role in the series grew in prominence. At the same time, Lucius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy have their own stories play out, forever scheming and plotting to advance the family's interests . . . even when they're in conflict with each other. Bestselling author Irvin Khaytman dives deep into the Malfoys' deeds to answer the two central questions about Draco that remain after Deathly Hallows: Is he redeemable? And was he redeemed?"

Irvin Khaytman (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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A History of Europe: From Pre-History to the 21st Century

"A History of Europe is a masterful narrative, bringing together the continent's common threads of history from the end of the ice ages until the present day. Leading historian Professor Jeremy Black takes a journey through the vast sweep of European history, examining events as diverse as the rise of the Roman Empire, the brutal Viking raids, the cultural explosion of the Renaissance period, the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the rise of consumer culture in the 21st century. These varied strands are bought together in a clear and concise narrative, perfect for anyone wanting a comprehensive look at Europe's fascinating and complex past."

Jeremy Black (Author), Richard Trinder (Narrator)

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