Audiobooks narrated by Robbie Stevens

Ramesses the Great: Egypt's King of Kings

The life, dramatic reign, and enduring legacy of the pharaoh Ramesses the Great, with lessons for the present, from internationally acclaimed Egyptologist Toby Wilkinson Ramesses II ruled the Nile Valley and the wider Egyptian empire from 1279 to 1213 B.C., one of the longest reigns in pharaonic history. He was a cultural innovator, a relentless self-promoter, and an astute diplomat—the peace treaty signed after the Battle of Kadesh was the first in recorded history. He outbuilt every other Egyptian pharaoh, leaving behind the temples of Abu Simbel; the great hypostyle hall of Karnak; the tomb for his wife Nefertari; and his own memorial, the Ramesseum. His reputation eclipsed that of all other pharaohs as well: he was decried in the Bible as a despot, famed in literature as Ozymandias, and lauded by early antiquarians as the Younger Memnon. His rule coincided with the peak of ancient Egypt’s power and prosperity, the New Kingdom (1539–1069 B.C.). In this authoritative biography, Toby Wilkinson considers Ramesses’ preoccupations and preferences, uncovering the methods and motivations of a megalomaniac ruler, with lessons for our own time.

Toby Wilkinson (Author), Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Stalin: Passage to Revolution

This audiobook narrated by Robbie Stevens tells the spellbinding story of Stalin in his formative years This is the definitive biography of Joseph Stalin from his birth to the October Revolution of 1917, a panoramic and often chilling account of how an impoverished, idealistic youth from the provinces of tsarist Russia was transformed into a cunning and fearsome outlaw who would one day become one of the twentieth century's most ruthless dictators. In this monumental book, Ronald Grigor Suny sheds light on the least understood years of Stalin's career, bringing to life the turbulent world in which he lived and the extraordinary historical events that shaped him. Suny draws on a wealth of new archival evidence from Stalin's early years in the Caucasus to chart the psychological metamorphosis of the young Stalin, taking readers from his boyhood as a Georgian nationalist and romantic poet, through his harsh years of schooling, to his commitment to violent engagement in the underground movement to topple the tsarist autocracy. Stalin emerges as an ambitious climber within the Bolshevik ranks, a resourceful leader of a small terrorist band, and a writer and thinker who was deeply engaged with some of the most incendiary debates of his time. A landmark achievement, Stalin paints an unforgettable portrait of a driven young man who abandoned his religious faith to become a skilled political operative and a single-minded and ruthless rebel.

Ronald Grigor Suny (Author), Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Nurturing Children: From Trauma to Growth Using Attachment Theory, Psychoanalysis and Neurobiology

Nurturing Children describes children's lives transformed through therapy. Drawing on decades of experience, internationally respected clinician and trainer Graham Music tackles major issues affecting troubled children, including trauma, neglect, depression and violence. Using psychoanalysis alongside modern developmental thinking from neurobiology, attachment and trauma theory and mindfulness, Music creates his own distinctive blend of approaches to help even the most traumatised of children. A mix of personal accounts and therapeutic riches, Nurturing Children will appeal to anyone helping children, young people and families to lead fuller lives. '...an easily digestible book of stories that are a pleasure to read.' - Louise O' Higgins, Bulletin of Child Psychotherapy

Graham Music (Author), Graham Music, Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Why String Theory?

During the last 50 years, numerous physicists have tried to unravel the secrets of string theory. Yet why do these scientists work on a theory lacking experimental confirmation? Why String Theory? provides the answer, offering a highly readable and accessible panorama of the who, what, and why of this large aspect of modern theoretical physics. The author, a theoretical physics professor at the University of Oxford and a leading string theorist, explains what string theory is and where it originated. He describes how string theory fits into physics and why so many physicists and mathematicians find it appealing when working on topics from M-theory to monsters and from cosmology to superconductors.

Joseph Conlon (Author), Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Luck: A Key Idea for Business and Society

Case studies of business and management success tend to focus on factors such as leadership, innovation, competition, and geography, but what about good fortune? This book highlights luck as a key idea for business and society. The author provides insights from economics, sociology, political science, philosophy, and psychology to create a brief intellectual history of luck. In positioning luck as a key idea in management, the book analyzes various facets of fortune such as randomness, serendipity, and opportunity. Often overlooked given psychological bias toward meritocratic explanations, this book quantifies luck to establish the idea in a more central role in understanding variations in business performance. In bringing the concept of luck in from the periphery, this concise book is a readable overview of management which will help students, scholars, and reflective practitioners see the subject in a new light.

Chengwei Liu (Author), Chengwei Liu, Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Terrahawks Volume 02

In the not too distant future, the Earth finds itself under attack from Queen Zelda, a blood-thirsty android who, along with her fiendish family has established a base on Mars. Battling against the ultimate annihilation of mankind are the Terrahawks, an intrepid band of heroes led by the clone, Doctor Tiger Ninestein. The Terrahawks defence grows all the more desperate, as a terrifying new enemy joins forces with Zelda; and together with an army of new monsters, the Earth doesn't stand a chance!

Andrew T Smith, Chris Dale, David Hirsch, Geraldine Donaldson, Jamie Anderson, Terry Adlam (Author), Beth Chalmers, Denise Bryer, Jeremy Hitchen, Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Terrahawks Volume 01

"It's clearly been a labour of love ... and it shows. Stay on this channel for a well-produced return to 2020!" SFB '... the vocal performances were superb throughout. Moreover, the behind-the-scenes extras are worth the price alone, as the veteran actors have a blast reprising their roles.' Scifi Pulse "Terrahawks, stay on this channel..." Back in action after thirty years comes Terrahawks, the fondly remembered action adventure comedy originally brought to you by the men who created Thunderbirds, Captain Scarlet and Dick Spanner. In the not too distant future, the Earth finds itself under constant threat from Zelda, a blood-thirsty android who, along with her fiendish family and monstrous creations, has established a base on Mars. The only thing standing between this evil queen and her quest for the ultimate annihilation of mankind are the Terrahawks - an intrepid band of heroes led by the stern but fair clone, Doctor Tiger Ninestein. After a considerable period of inaction, the Terrahawks once again find themselves called into action when Zelda initiates a brand new campaign of destruction and devastation. Facing up against terrifying time travellers, fraudulent financial fiascos, sickening stand-ups, and deadly doppelgangers - their new adventures could prove to be the Terrahawks' most challenging missions to date! Eight episodes on four CDs, with a bonus, behind-the-scenes CD featuring interviews with the cast and crew. PLUS! Bonus archive promotional material from the original TV series launch available as a PDF for download - exclusive to Big Finish.com! 1: The Price is Right by Jamie Anderson With the prospect of budget cuts and a spot inspection looming over their heads, the Terrahawks intend to showcase themselves to the best of their ability. A surprise attack from Zelda, however, gives them a bigger chance to demonstrate their worth than originally bargained for. 2: Deadly Departed by Stephen La Rivière and Andrew T. Smith After an epic battle, it appears that Zelda has finally shuffled off her mortal coil, but when their beloved matriarch's will is read her android family is disgusted to discover that she has left everything to Ninestein. In retaliation, they organise a funeral the likes of which has never been seen. 3: A Clone of My Own by Andrew T. Smith and Stephen La Rivière When his clones begin to fall foul of mysterious circumstances, Ninestein is forced to face some difficult home truths. 4: Clubbed to Death by Stephen La Rivière and Andrew T. Smith with Jamie Anderson A night on the town turns deadly for the Terrahawks when the desperate proprietor of a hot new club just so happens to be in serious debt with Zelda's new loan shark venture. 5: 101 Seed by Gerry Anderson, adapted by Jamie Anderson Zelda conspires to help the Terrahawks enter the record books when a seed of destruction is sewn on Hiro's happy birthday. 6: No Laughing Matter by Terry Adlam Zelda intends to use her latest creation - Cy Splitter, the universe's funniest cyborg - to leave her enemies helpless with laughter. The Terrahawks only hope is that Twostein can play that game. 7: Timesplit by Chris Dale Past, present and futures collide when an audacious plan by Zelda's Time Lord leads to the capture of one of the Terrahawks. Zelda is thrilled, but will the resulting temporal instability unravel the fabric of space and time? 8: Into the Breach by Mark Woollard The Zeroids face termination when Ninestein and Hiro roll out their newest creation - the Cyberzoids. But will these super-soldiers be enough to fend off a direct attack on Hawknest from Zelda's mothership? Directed By: Jamie Anderson

Various Authors, Various Authors (Author), Beth Chalmers, Denise Bryer, Jeremy Hitchen, Robbie Stevens (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Robbie Stevens