Category: Non Fiction

Episode 99; The Stowaway, Review

9/2/2018

A Young Man's Extraordinary Adventure to Antarctica.

With a large slice of Romance for adventure Laurie Gwen Sharpio writes about a boy with a dream of explore the continent of Antarctica and actually finds himself on a Polar expedition. It may seem fanciful but in 1929 young Billy Gawronski made himself famous by hitching a lift on a boat bound for the coldest pl;ace on earth.

The book looks at Billy and his family in the context of the adventure as well as his young and later life. Most of the running time is given over to his polar expedition but the social framing of his life is important to the overall feel of the book.

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By: Laurie Gwen Shapiro
Narrated by: Jacques Roy
Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 16-01-18
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

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Episode 94; How to Build a Universe, Review

30/1/2018

How to Build a Universe An Infinite Monkey Cage Adventure, to give it its full name is part book companion to the Infinite Monkey Podcast, part science book and part chance for Robin Ince, Profeesor Brian Cox and Alexandra Feachem to have fun and entertain the listener.

In these three areas the book is a success. You may not be able to build a universe on the books completion but you will have more of a insight on the theory of its creation.

Read with humour by the three writers this is a great listen and well worth your time. I just wish it was longer (I'm greedy that way).

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By: Prof. Brian Cox, Robin Ince, Alexandra Feachem
Narrated by: Prof. Brian Cox, Robin Ince, Alexandra Feachem,Eric Idle - foreword
Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 19-10-17
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 89; Endurance, Review

17/1/2018

For many Ernest Shackleton was one of the best explorers of his time however it is perhaps his biggest failure that lead to him achieving immortality.

Endurance; Shackleton's Incredible Journey, tells the story of man versus the elements in such a way that if it was fiction you would say it was too far fetched to be believable. However thanks to first accounts (in the form of diaries and letters etc) Alfred Lansing has manged to create a narrative that is sure to shock without ever feeling sensationalised.

This is a must listen to book for anyone interested in adventure but more importantly the strength of the human condition.

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By: Alfred Lansing
Narrated by: Simon Prebble
Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
Unabridged
Release date: 04-24-08
Language: English
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

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Episode 87; The Butchering Art, Review

16/1/2018

The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine, to give it its full tittle is a look at the life and achievements of Joseph Lister.

At a time when surgery was a gamble thanks to poor hygiene standards Lister transformed the surgical approach from a squalid affair to one that actively promoted the cleanliness we are accustomed to today.

The book itself does a great job in giving Lister context allowing for quite a few anecdotes which help to give the listening experience a greater depth.

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Written by: Lindsey Fitzharris
Narrated by: Sam Woolf
Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:17/10/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 84; 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers, Review

10/1/2018

An intriguing look at the early response of the US Special Forces in Afghanistan after the events of 9/11. Filled with detailed accounts of conflicts this book has high drama due to the fact is deals with real life. However there is another side to the book which is slower and shows the other side of the Special Forces, their desire to connect with the people of Afghanistan.

A strong story that at times be full throttle while at others the exact opposite. This is due to the desire for Doug Stanton to retell the story the best way he can and real life does have peaks of troughs. Altogether though a strong story.

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Written by: Doug Stanton
Narrated by: Jack Garrett
Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/12/2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

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Episode 81; The Unexpected Truth About Animals, Review

9/1/2018

Forget what you thought you know as Lucy Cooke becomes a zoological Morpheus and takes us on an unexpected journey through into the world of 13 animals ranging from Penguins to Hippos.

The book does an excellent job in explaining how our beliefs have become established and why they are fundamentally ridiculous. Expect to take a new look at the "sex shy" Panda and the feminist Hyena.

The narration by Lucy Cooke gives the book a perfect finish as she is vibrant and her obvious knowledge flows through her performance.

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Written by: Lucy Cooke
Narrated by: Lucy Cooke
Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:30/11/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 71; A Life of Crime: Memoirs of a High Court Judge, Review

30/11/2017

A fascinating look into the life and "crimes" (worked upon by The Hon. Sir Harry Ognall. A high court judge who made headlines for fulfilling his duty in one of the most high profile cases in recent British history.

This however only tells part of the story of this rather remarkable person. The book details his life from childhood through the war and school into the world of the Bar (Barrister) and then to the position of a High court Judge.

The cases he worked on are important in their own right but also let you glimpse into the decision making world of an often miss understood profession.

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Release Date:02/11/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Written by: Sir Harry Ognall
Narrated by: Mike Grady
Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 65; Ask an Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space, Review

15/11/2017

It's rather rare these days to get a first person account from a pioneer, thankfully we have Tim Peake. Although not the first person in space he still one of the privileged few to leave the planet and experience life outside our atmosphere.

In this book Peake tells you his story as well as answering questions that many have wondered but have not had the opportunity to ask.

A great book narrated by Robin Ince.

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Written by: Tim Peake
Narrated by: Tim Peake, Robin Ince
Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:19/10/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 60; Passchendaele: A New History, Review

7/11/2017

The Battle of Passchendaele is one of the most infamous events in World War One and in the whole of Human history.

In this insightful book Nick Lloyd does his best to help us to understand not only the battle itself but the wider political context of the events of late July to early November 1917.

If you are interested in the First World War in any form the this book is a must listen to.

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Release Date:05/10/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Written by: Nick Lloyd
Narrated by: Mark Elstob
Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins

Unabridged Audiobook

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Episode 52; Secrets of the Human Body, Review

24/10/2017

A journey around the Human body in a slightly more unique way than most of us are used to, is the best way I would describe The Secrets of the Human Body.

With the cutting edge in mind you will not get the basic overview (even though that is still fascinating) of the human body instead the creators look at the cutting edge of science related to biology and bring that into a very palatable format.

The narration and information contained are brilliant and will hopefully leave you wanting more.

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Written by: Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken, Andrew Cohen
Narrated by: Xand van Tulleken
Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:22/09/2017
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Episode 48; Why Dinosaurs Matter, Review

10/10/2017

It's an intriguing question but why do Dinosaurs Matter? Renowned Palaeontologist Kenneth Lacovara does a wonderful job in explaining the why's and wherefore's in a thoroughly entertaining way.

Fully explained and accessible to all this is a dinosaur book that has the ability to rekindle or even start a love for those almost mythical creatures the Dinosaurs.

Narrated with passion by the author.

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Written by: Kenneth Lacovara
Narrated by: Kenneth Lacovara
Length: 4 hrs and 23 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:19/09/2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio / TED

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Episode 42; Mayhem: A Memoir, Review

22/9/2017

Writer and publisher Sigrid Rausing opens up her familial relationship with addiction for all to bare. In this impactful memoir of her relationship with her brother and his now deceased wife.

Spanning the decades she gives you a basis of understanding of her family and the trials and tribulations of their lives. Mostly though this is powerful look at the way addiction can influence lives of not only the addicted but the ones around them

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Written by: Sigrid Rausing
Narrated by: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:07/09/2017
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

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Episode 35; Science in the Soul: Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist, Review

29/8/2017

A collection of 40 works by Richard covering a large scope of his interests is hard to resist and within Science in the Soul that's what we get.

Expertly narrated by the by now familiar narrating couple of Richard Dawkins and Lalla Ward this anthology opens up the world of science in a different way to most books by helping the listener to understand a little bit of the way writers sees the world.

An excellent jumping on point to Dawkins work and a great companion to those already versed in his excellent body of work.

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Written by: Richard Dawkins
Narrated by: Richard Dawkins , Lalla Ward , Gillian Somerscales
Length: 14 hrs and 41 mins
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:04/08/2017
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 30; Happy, Review

2/8/2017

A non-self help book that really can help change your ideas on happiness.

Derren Brown puts his vast talents to work on trying to uncover that most elusive of states Happiness. Throughout this book he explores the philosophical basis of Happiness with the end goal of getting the listener to change their mindset on what they believe the state of "Happy" to be.

It's an intriguing listen and one well worth your time to explore as thoroughly as you can.

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Written by: Derren Brown
Narrated by: Jot Davies
Length: 18 hrs
Unabridged Audiobook
Release Date:10/11/2016
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks

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Episode 99; The Stowaway, Review

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Episode 94; How to Build a Universe, Review

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Episode 89; Endurance, Review

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Episode 87; The Butchering Art, Review

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Episode 84; 12 Strong: The Declassified True Story of the Horse Soldiers, Review

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Episode 81; The Unexpected Truth About Animals, Review

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Episode 71; A Life of Crime: Memoirs of a High Court Judge, Review

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Episode 65; Ask an Astronaut: My Guide to Life in Space, Review

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Episode 60; Passchendaele: A New History, Review

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Episode 52; Secrets of the Human Body, Review

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Episode 48; Why Dinosaurs Matter, Review

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Episode 42; Mayhem: A Memoir, Review

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Episode 35; Science in the Soul: Selected Writings of a Passionate Rationalist, Review

Episode 30; Happy, Review

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