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The Stage of Time
- Secrets of the Past, the Nature of Reality, and the Ancient Gods of History
- By: Matthew LaCroix
- Narrated by: Justin Mills
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 76
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 69
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Story5 out of 5 stars 69
The Stage of Time will bring you through an adventurous exploration into understanding the secrets of consciousness, ancient history, and the nature of reality. Be prepared to question the world you live in and everything you thought you knew about the universe, human origins, and the lost civilizations of antiquity. Discover thought-bending evidence from some of the oldest texts ever written and learn the reasons why their contents eventually became suppressed and hidden from most of society. Conspiracy theories or conspiracy facts, you decide what's real based on the evidence.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Eye opening read/listen
- By Lynn Worton on 14-06-22
- The Stage of Time
- Secrets of the Past, the Nature of Reality, and the Ancient Gods of History
- By: Matthew LaCroix
- Narrated by: Justin Mills
Interesting concepts
Reviewed: 15-03-22
I have been following Matt’s work for some time, he is able to capture all of these different concepts and information, collate and clearly present a coherent view of our possible past up to the preset day, which I find very compelling.
You have nothing to lose reading this book, and possibly much to gain, you can entertain a concept/thought/information, without necessarily accepting it. Keep an open and, evolve.
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21 Lessons for the 21st Century
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 7,155
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6,081
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6,043
Sapiens showed us where we came from. Homo Deus looked to the future. 21 Lessons for the 21st Century explores the present. How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today’s most urgent issues.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Grow your mind
- By Paul Murphy on 07-09-18
- 21 Lessons for the 21st Century
- By: Yuval Noah Harari
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins
Very thought provoking
Reviewed: 02-12-21
What a sensationally clear mind, I love his books but have to read them several times to be able to absorb all the insights. I thoroughly recommend this book.
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Quite
- By: Claudia Winkleman
- Narrated by: Claudia Winkleman
- Length: 5 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,810
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1,554
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,533
In this, her first ever book, Claudia invites us all into her world. This is a memoir with a difference (owing to its lack of a plot - genuinely, how do people do that?) and Claudia shares her observations on topics such as the importance of melted cheese, why black coats are vital, how it's never okay to have sex with someone who has an opinion on your date outfit, how nurses are our most precious national treasure and why colourful clothing is only for the under 10s (if you're reading this sporting a bright red jumper and you're nine, great! If you're older, sorry).
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3 out of 5 stars
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quite un relatable
- By Kezzerrilla on 30-10-20
- Quite
- By: Claudia Winkleman
- Narrated by: Claudia Winkleman
I just love Claudia, and I didn’t think I would!
Reviewed: 03-07-21
Very funny, very frank, had to slow the speed down a bit though! Thank you for a great read!
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The Mirror and the Light
- The Wolf Hall Trilogy, Book 3
- By: Hilary Mantel
- Narrated by: Ben Miles
- Length: 38 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,568
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 3,198
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,180
England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a heartbeat by a hired French executioner. As her remains are bundled into oblivion, Thomas Cromwell breakfasts with the victors. The blacksmith's son from Putney emerges from the spring's bloodbath to continue his climb to power and wealth, while his formidable master, Henry VIII, settles to short-lived happiness with his third queen. Cromwell is a man with only his wits to rely on; he has no great family to back him, no private army.
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4 out of 5 stars
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The narrator is fine
- By Ellen Coleman on 07-03-20
- The Mirror and the Light
- The Wolf Hall Trilogy, Book 3
- By: Hilary Mantel
- Narrated by: Ben Miles
Immersion into Tudor England
Reviewed: 03-07-20
I lost myself in daily life and strife of Tudor England for the whole of lockdown. I was grateful for the diversion. Beautifully rendered characters that become friends, and places to be seen in the minds eye. Thank you Hillary for transporting me.
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The Angel and the Cad
- By: Geraldine Roberts
- Narrated by: Jilly Bond
- Length: 12 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 15
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14
At the age of 16, Catherine Tylney Long became the wealthiest heiress in England, and the public found their 'angel'. Witty, wealthy and beautiful, Catherine married for love. Her choice of husband was the charming but feckless dandy William Wellesley Pole, nephew of the Duke of Wellington. But their happiness was short-lived; just a decade later, William had frittered away Catherine's inheritance, and the couple were forced to flee.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Local history
- By Marilyn on 24-07-18
- The Angel and the Cad
- By: Geraldine Roberts
- Narrated by: Jilly Bond
Local history
Reviewed: 24-07-18
An engaging history particularly poignant if you live in the Wanstead area, well written, and surprising what was accomplished by Catherine for the betterment of women’s rights in an age dominated by men.
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The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner
- And Other Stories
- By: Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
- Length: 3 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 75
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 61
Poor Mr. Swimble is having a bad day. Rabbits are bouncing out of his hat, pigeons are flying out of his jacket and every time he points his finger, something magically appears - cheese sandwiches, socks...even a small yellow elephant on wheels! It's becoming a real nuisance - and he's allergic to rabbits. His friends at the Magic Rectangle can't help, but the mysterious vacuum cleaner he saw that morning may have something to do with it....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Very sad to give such a poor review
- By mollyeyre on 29-08-16
- The Witch's Vacuum Cleaner
- And Other Stories
- By: Terry Pratchett
- Narrated by: Julian Rhind-Tutt
Magical
Reviewed: 14-05-18
Lovely stories, great characters particularly liked the money island. Such a brilliant mind taken from us far to soon.
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Birdcage Walk
- By: Helen Dunmore
- Narrated by: Emma Fenney
- Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 459
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 414
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Story4 out of 5 stars 413
It is1792 and Europe is seized by political turmoil and violence. Lizzie Fawkes has grown up in radical circles where each step of the French Revolution is followed with eager idealism. But she has recently married John Diner Tredevant, a property developer who is heavily invested in Bristol's housing boom, and he has everything to lose from social upheaval and the prospect of war. Diner believes that Lizzie's independent, questioning spirit must be coerced and subdued. She belongs to him.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great novel spoiled by narrator
- By DartmoorDiva on 04-07-17
- Birdcage Walk
- By: Helen Dunmore
- Narrated by: Emma Fenney
Wonderful
Reviewed: 22-03-17
A very detailed gripping story, that made the seventeen hundreds come vividly to life. I also loved Helen's journey finding and creating the characters and times.
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Life and Laughing
- My Story
- By: Michael McIntyre
- Narrated by: Michael McIntyre
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6,088
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 4,359
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 4,341
In his compelling autobiography, Michael McIntyre reveals all. With deeply personal and captivating narration, Michael unveils his incredible journey: from his showbiz roots, to his appalling attempts to attract the opposite sex, to going from selling just one ticket at the Edinburgh Festival to half a million at his last tour. Written and narrated by Michael himself, Life and Laughing is the hilarious performance and life story from one of the country's most loved comics.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An absolute pleasure from start to finish
- By Mr. John Richards on 28-04-11
- Life and Laughing
- My Story
- By: Michael McIntyre
- Narrated by: Michael McIntyre
Magnificant Michael
Reviewed: 17-12-15
The only thing better that the book itself is Michael reading it!
I cried with laughter, thank you Michael!
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The Pyramids and the Pentagon
- The Government's Top Secret Pursuit of Mystical Relics, Ancient Astronauts, and Lost Civilizations
- By: Nick Redfern
- Narrated by: Peter Jude
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 48
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Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 38
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Story3.5 out of 5 stars 38
The Pyramids and the Pentagon is a detailed study of how and why government agencies have, for decades, taken a clandestine and profound interest in numerous archeological, historical, and religious puzzles. Focusing primarily upon the classified work of the U.S. Government, The Pyramids and the Pentagon invites you to take a wild ride into the fog-shrouded past.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Gripping stuff
- By Marilyn on 21-07-15
- The Pyramids and the Pentagon
- The Government's Top Secret Pursuit of Mystical Relics, Ancient Astronauts, and Lost Civilizations
- By: Nick Redfern
- Narrated by: Peter Jude
Gripping stuff
Reviewed: 21-07-15
Where does The Pyramids and the Pentagon rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Thia book ranks highly amoung my books, it is truly fascinating and backs up a lot of information that I have gleaned elsewhere.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Pyramids and the Pentagon?
The dissapearance of the battleship, and what happened to some pf the crew, quite chilling.
Have you listened to any of Peter Jude’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No this is my first book read by Peter Jude.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I was gripped from the start, but did not have the time to read in one hit umfortunately.
Any additional comments?
If you have any interest in this area this book is a good read, however it does try to cover many topics, so you may want to do further research yourself.
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The Tipping Point
- How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,642
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,261
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,249
In this brilliant and original audiobook, Malcolm Gladwell explains and analyses the 'tipping point', that magic moment when ideas, trends and social behaviour cross a threshold, tip and spread like wildfire. Taking a look behind the surface of many familiar occurrences in our everyday world, Gladwell explains the fascinating social dynamics that cause rapid change.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Frustratingly incomplete edition and poorly read
- By Amazon Customer on 04-07-18
- The Tipping Point
- How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference
- By: Malcolm Gladwell
- Narrated by: Malcolm Gladwell
Excellent
Reviewed: 16-06-15
A real eye opener! Really fascinating perception that will enlighten and encourage you to examine which type you are.
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