Non-Fiction Audiobooks

1994: The Untold Story: of a Tragic and Controversial F1 Season

1994 was a watershed year for F1 in so many ways, the fatal accidents of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna shook the sport to its core. What followed was mayhem. For the first time all the arguments are painstakingly examined in one book. Fresh insights, exclusive interviews, and a plethora of evidence is brought together in a story that is guaranteed to amaze and shock. This book is a thorough examination of a turbulent season, including... ? Rushed car changes ? Teams unhappy with how the crisis was managed ? A power struggle for control of the sport ? Vague rules being exploited ? Accusations of politically motivated penalties ? An alleged cover-up after a horrific pit-lane fire ? A controversial conclusion It also saw Michael Schumacher and Benetton first emerge as championship contenders, upsetting the establishment. Many believed their sudden rise was down to cheating, whilst others felt they were scapegoated because of politics. For the first time all the arguments are painstakingly examined in one book. Fresh insights, exclusive interviews, and a plethora of evidence is brought together to give the clearest analysis yet into the above events. The book contains over 250 photos which help bring this story to life, many of which are rare and from those involved. There are exclusive contributions from former F1 driver Mark Blundell, Benetton insiders: Willem Toet, Frank Dernie, Simon Morley (the "junior employee" blamed for the Hockenheim fire). Williams' insiders Paul West and Richard Wise. You will be astonished at what is unearthed. 1994 was tragic, chaotic, political, technical and involved some very colourful characters at the heart of the action. It's a story that will amaze. ? Did Senna hear illegal traction control on Schumacher's Benetton at Aida? ? Concealed launch control was later found on Schumacher's Benetton. Why? ? Was the Hockenheim fire caused by Benetton removing their fuel filter? ? Despite pleading guilty, why did Benetton receive no serious punishments after the fire? ? Schumacher was banned / disqualified from a quarter of 1994 races due to various infringements. Politics or cheating? ? Did a return to simpler cars contribute to the accidents? The book seeks to answer these and many more questions. "Enjoyed reading that [extract of the book]" Frank Dernie, Benetton chief engineer in 1994   "The author has assembled more facts about the season than I've ever seen before and managed to get more interviews with stakeholders involved at the time than I thought would be possible." Willem Toet, Benetton's Head of Aerodynamics in 1994   A print version of this book which is DOUBLE the length of this audio book can be found at https://www.performancepublishing.co.uk/1994-the-untold-story-of-a-tragic-and-controversial-f1-season.html This goes into more detail & includes more period quotes from those involved whilst containing over 270 mainly rare images which help explain the story in a way that the audio book could never do. For example the print book contains images which illustrate how the diffusers were cut following Imola 1994 and its subsequent affect on the cars handling. Or THAT leaked photo of Schumacher's Spa 1994 plank showing the damage, so readers can dec

Ibrar Malik (Author), Ibrar Malik (Narrator)

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185 Tips on World Building

From his best selling series, The Art of World Building, author Randy Ellefson has collected some of his best advice from every chapter in small, bite-sized tips. All three books are represented in the topics covered: Creating Life - analogues, species/races, gods, monsters, word figures, plants, animals, and undead. Creating Places - planets, continents, land features, sovereign powers, settlements, land travel, water travel, space travel, time and history, places of interest, and drawing maps. Cultures and Beyond - cultures, organizations, armed forces, religions, the supernatural, systems of magic, items, languages, names, and more.

Randy Ellefson (Author), Randy Ellefson (Narrator)

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1800 and Froze to Death

Snow in New England's freezing summer of 1816 may have been caused by volcanic dust reducing the sunlight.

Lois Fuller Lewis (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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17 Simple Golf Tips Guaranteed to Improve Your Golf Game

Every great golfer knows there is always a little room for improvement in their game. These 17 simple tips are guaranteed to improve your game . . . and your swing! Here's what you will learn: 1)     Tips to improve your back swing 2)     How to hit a draw 3)     How to hit a fade 4)     What is the cause for hitting the ball off the toe of the club and what is a good drill to correct this 5)     How to better align yourself toward the target 6)     How do you stop lifting your head when driving the ball 7)     How to Chip With a Hybrid 8)     How do you fix the problem of your hands and arms moving faster on the downswing than your lower body 9)     What simple drill can I do to cure my slice 10)  How do I correct my Outside-In swing path 11)  How much should I lean the shaft into a shot 12)  How to correct the arms from swinging too far away from the body 13)  What drill improves hitting the ball square at impact 14)  How to perfect the Flop Shot 15)  Does having a club fitted improve your play 16)  Why does a draw go farther than a slice 17)  How to play out of a bunker

Empowered Living (Author), Empowered Living (Narrator)

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15 rasgos de la personalidad egocéntrica: ¿Como saber si soy egocénterico ?

El egocéntrico es aquel que se considera como el centro de todos los intereses, el centro de atención, el centro de todo o el centro del mundo, que cree que sus propias opiniones e intereses son más importantes que las de los demás

Oslos Molina (Author), Oslos Molina (Narrator)

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14 Short Bible Stories For Kids

14 short bible stories are told in a simple yet informative manner. Read the story of Adam and Eve, Cain and Able, The Flood on Earth, Moses and the Israelites, and the Laws of God. This book is part of the Short Bible Stories For Kids series. 

Paul A. Lynch (Author), Brad Oxnam (Narrator)

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14 Cows for America

In June of 2002, a mere nine months since the September 11 attacks, a very unusual ceremony begins in a far-flung village in western Kenya. An American diplomat is surrounded by hundreds of Maasai people. A gift is about to be bestowed upon the American men, women, and children, and he is there to accept it. The gift is as unexpected as it is extraordinary. Hearts are raw as these legendary Maasai warriors offer their gift to a grieving people half a world away. Word of the gift will travel newswires around the globe, and for the heartsick American nation, the gift of fourteen cows emerges from the choking dust and darkness as a soft light of hope?and friendship. Based on the New York Times bestseller, this audiobook recounts the true story from Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah of the touching gift bestowed on the United States by a tribe of Maasai Warriors in the wake of the September 11 attacks. With stunning illustrations from Thomas Gonzalez, master storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy (in collaboration with Naiyomah) hits all the right notes in this elegant story of generosity that crosses boundaries, nations, and cultures.

Carmen Agra Deedy, Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah (Author), Wilson Kimeli Naiyomah (Narrator)

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13½ Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything

Learn something about everything with 13 mind-blowing facts plus a little myth-buster about every topic under (and including) the sun! Everyday objects from cars and skeletons to pianos and chocolate take young readers on an incredible factual adventure. Did you know that one in every four animals on earth is a beetle? Or that white chocolate isn't technically chocolate? 13½ Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything includes over 1000 facts on 80 different subjects to satisfy a child's thirst for knowledge. Familiar objects - the Earth, a tiger, an Apollo spacesuit, a scorpion - are exploded to reveal their extraordinary insides. Surprising myth-busters give children a wealth of new favourite facts, such as chameleons change colour to stand out, not blend in and that sharks only kill 6 people a year while people kill 100 million sharks a year! This audiobook will draw young listeners into 13½ Incredible Things You Need to Know About Everything and irresistible information will keep them there! © 2017 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK Audio

Dk (Author), Alex Wingfield (Narrator)

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101 Amazing Facts about Snakes

How often does a snake shed its skin? What is the world's most venomous species? What incredible ability are rattlesnakes currently evolving? And why are scientists studying the venom of the black mamba? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about snakes. So if you want to know why you should still handle a dead rattlesnake with care, or which place on earth contains the highest number of deadly snakes per square metre, then this is the perfect audiobook for you!

Jack Goldstein (Author), Jason Zenobia (Narrator)

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101 Amazing Facts about Sharks

How good is a shark's sense of hearing? What is the word that means 'fear of sharks'? How can you tell when a shark is about to attack? And how dangerous are sharks compared to coconuts? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over one hundred facts about sharks. Covering subjects such as shark attacks, conservation, myths, record breakers and much more, this is the perfect audiobook for everyone, shark fan or not!

Jack Goldstein (Author), Jason Zenobia (Narrator)

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101 Amazing Facts about Planes

Do you know which way round a country's flag is placed on an airplane's tail? What do you think Qantas stands for? What are the twenty most iconic planes of all time? And what happened to the man who successfully glided from a tower in China in the year 559 AD? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator John Harnish talks us through over one hundred amazing facts about planes from all eras. So whether you want to know who owns the most expensive private jet in the world, or what is particularly unusual about the photographs of the Wright brothers' first flight, then this is the perfect audiobook for you!

Jack Goldstein (Author), John Harnish (Narrator)

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101 Amazing Facts about Australia

How much do you know about Australia? Whether you have lived there all your life, or have simply thought about visiting one day, you'll be fascinated to learn all about the land where Christmas means baking hot sun and a barbeque on the beach! In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Charles King takes us on a journey 'Down Under', revealing over one hundred amazing facts about Australia, from interesting information about the country's history, landmarks and wildlife to its best-known citizens and much more.

Jack Goldstein (Author), Charles King (Narrator)

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