Learn about the history of the British Houses of Parliament in London with iMinds Travel's insightful audioknowledge series.
They are one of the most iconic sights in London. Situated on the shore of the River Thames, they have become an international symbol of Britain and national systems of government. The Houses of Parliament are both a captivating building to behold and an important historical monument. The proper name for the Houses of Parliament is actually the Palace of Westminster. iMinds will tell you the story behind the place with its innovative travel series, transporting the armchair traveler or getting you in the mood for discovery on route to your destination.
Laura Fraser, the New York Times bestselling author of An Italian Affair, buys listeners the plane tickets and takes them in search of adventure and romance....
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In this section, Zimmern goes with an ancient, armed guard to try lungfish a fish that can breathe air and live on its own flesh....
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For a person who has not encountered John McPhee's lively writing, The Second John McPhee Reader is the perfect introduction....
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A vacation has the special power to bring a family closer together, breaking away from familiar routines, allowing time to enjoy each others' company, and experiencing the world together....
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Georgian Dublin, once a medieval provincial port, is today a bustling yet intimate city where medieval cathedrals and classical buildings coexist harmoniously....
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Explore the cultural highlights of downtown Rio de Janeiro by tracing Brazil's European origins and experiencing its African spiritual and culinary roots....
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After two grueling years on the island of Tarawa, Troost was in no hurry to return to the South Pacific until he began to feel remarkably out of place in modern America....
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When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter....
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Jeff Shaara, America's premier Civil War novelist, gives a remarkable guided tour of one of the Civil War battlefields every American should visit. He captures the true meaning and magnitude of the conflict....
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John McPhee's Pulitzer Prizewinning Annals of the Former World takes readers on mindexpanding adventures in geology....
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In Victoria's Empire, Britain's favourite comedienne, Victoria Wood, travels through the old British Empire in search of the legacy of Queen Victoria....
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Darwin's journal is now considered by many to be the greatest scientific travel narrative ever written.....
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Why I Recommend
Audible by Alan Twigg
Audible (an Amazon.com company) is the world's leading online
audio-book provider. Audible is responsible for supplying audio
content to Apple's ITunes service. I have been listening,
enjoying and creating audio books for many years. With
the arrival of the internet and portable digital devices,
audio-books began to become availalbe for download.
Having tried most of
the other download services myself, I finally came to
the conclusion that Audible offers the best and most
reliable service. Whether you are using an IPod, IPhone,
mobile phone, Dune or one of the many other MP3 players
availalbe, Audilbe makes downloading great quality audio
content easy and umcomplicated.
In addition to this, Audible also boasts the most comprehensive collection
of audio books anywhere. Depending on the promotion currently on
offer, you can download any audiobook of your
choice for free (including almost
certainly the title on this
page, too).
This link will take you to Audible...
All about Audiobooks and how they can make your life more
enjoyable.
Books in audio format are a fantastic alternative to reading.
Indeed, now that the digital age is upon, listening to your
favourite novel, biography or factual book has become
incredibly easy. Digital audiobooks weigh nothing and can be
easily downloaded in mp3, wma or other format to an almost
limitless number of mobile devices, including ipods, iphone,
zune, android, laptops, PCs and mobile phones.
Just imagine listening to a bestselling classic while
driving. Good audiobooks really do take the boredom out of
travel and long car journeys. Thanks to Ipod and co. you
don’t even need a CD player anymore! And there are many
thousands of great audiobooks to choose in an incredibly
diverse range of categories. From comedy to business and
from children’s to Adult, you are guaranteed to find your
downloadable favourite.
Here at Playtime Books we offer lots unabridged talking
books that can be downloaded from audible. At audible
audiobooks you get your own online library, which makes
downloading a piece of cake. You can then easily move them
over to your Ipod or mp3 player. You can also sign up for
the trial and get a
free audiobook.
