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Fire in Babylon

How the West Indies Cricket Team Brought a People to its Feet

by Simon Lister ...

WINNER OF THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'I doubt there will be a better book written about this period in West Indies cricket history.'Clive LloydCricket had never been played like this. Cricket had never meant so much.The West Indies had always had brilliant cricketers; it hadn’t always had brilliant crick... ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

WINNER OF THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'I doubt there will be a better book written about this period in West Indies cricket history.'Clive LloydCricket had never been played like this. Cricket had never meant so much.The West Indies had always had brilliant cricketers; it hadn’t always had brilliant crick...
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Worrell

The Brief but Brilliant Life of a Caribbean Cricket Pioneer

by Simon Lister ...

**WINNER OF THE MCC / CRICKET SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive Lloyd**The brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came, ... Read more

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**WINNER OF THE MCC / CRICKET SOCIETY BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive Lloyd**The brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came,
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The Reservoir Tapes

by Jon McGregor ...

Narrated by Fiona Hardingham, Justine Eyre, Sarah Nichols, Tim Gerard Reynolds, Ralph Lister, Simon Vance ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Reservoir Series
Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

Returning us to the extraordinary territory of Jon McGregor’s Man Booker Prize long-listed novel Reservoir 13, The Reservoir Tapes take us deep into the heart of an English village that is trying to come to terms with what has happened on its watch.A teenage girl has gone missing. The whole community has been called upon to join the search. And now an interviewer arrives, intent on capturing the ... Read more

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Returning us to the extraordinary territory of Jon McGregor’s Man Booker Prize long-listed novel Reservoir 13, The Reservoir Tapes take us deep into the heart of an English village that is trying to come to terms with what has happened on its watch.A teenage girl has gone missing. The whole community has been called upon to join the search. And now an interviewer arrives, intent on capturing the
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Worrell

The Brief but Brilliant Life of a Caribbean Cricket Pioneer

by Simon Lister ...

Narrated by Mendez ...

Unabridged

11 hours 15 min

'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive LloydThe brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came, Worrell transformed a talented but unfocused team into the most ... Read more

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'The definitive telling of the life of a West Indian hero'Sir Clive LloydThe brilliant all-rounder Frank Worrell had to wait until 1960 to become the first permanent Black captain of the West Indies cricket team, denied for a decade by the elitism, insularity and racism of Caribbean cricket’s rulers. When his chance finally came, Worrell transformed a talented but unfocused team into the most
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Healthcare by Design

A Handbook for Changemakers

by Barry Katz, Simon Mawer, Kara Harrington, Rob Lister, Schirin Lucie Richter, Svava Maria Atladóttir ...

Healthcare by Design presents a practical, step-by-step guide for healthcare professionals seeking to address challenges such as regulation, safety, complexity, and culture, which affect patients and families, clinicians, and healthcare organizations.Written by experienced design professionals with specific expertise in healthcare, Barry Katz, Simon Mawer, Kara Harrington, Rob Lister, Schirin ... Read more

$29.99 CAD

Healthcare by Design presents a practical, step-by-step guide for healthcare professionals seeking to address challenges such as regulation, safety, complexity, and culture, which affect patients and families, clinicians, and healthcare organizations.Written by experienced design professionals with specific expertise in healthcare, Barry Katz, Simon Mawer, Kara Harrington, Rob Lister, Schirin
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More Deadly Than the Male

Masterpieces from the Queens of Horror

by Graeme Davis, various authors ...

Narrated by various narrators, Simon Vance, Ralph Lister, Helen Lloyd, Esther Wane, Shiromi Arserio, James Langton0, Tim Campbell1, Joel Leslie Froomkin2, Natalie Naudus3, Joe Barrett4 ...

Unabridged

20 hours 1 min

A darkly luminous new anthology collecting the most terrifying horror stories by renowned female authors, presenting anew these forgotten classics to the modern readerReaders are well aware that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein; few know how many other tales of terror she created. In addition to Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote some surprisingly effective horror stories. The year ... Read more

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A darkly luminous new anthology collecting the most terrifying horror stories by renowned female authors, presenting anew these forgotten classics to the modern readerReaders are well aware that Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein; few know how many other tales of terror she created. In addition to Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote some surprisingly effective horror stories. The year
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In the Company of Sherlock Holmes

Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon

by Laurie R. King, Leslie S. Klinger ...

Narrated by various narrators, Malcolm Hillgartner, Peter Berkrot, Simon Vance, Steve West, Ralph Lister, Johnny Heller0, Christopher Lane1, John Lee2, Gildart Jackson3, Bronson Pinchot4, Matthew Brenher5, Harlan Ellison6, Jim Meskimen7, Cassandra Campbell8 ...

Series series The Stories Inspired by the Holmes Canon Series
Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

This follow-up to the national bestseller A Study in Sherlock is a stunning new volume of original stories compiled by award-winning Sherlockians Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger.The Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle were recently voted the top mystery series of all time, and they have enthralled generations of readers—and writers.Now, Laurie R. King, author of the New York ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

This follow-up to the national bestseller A Study in Sherlock is a stunning new volume of original stories compiled by award-winning Sherlockians Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger.The Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle were recently voted the top mystery series of all time, and they have enthralled generations of readers—and writers.Now, Laurie R. King, author of the New York
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The Auctioneer

Adventures in the Art Trade

by William Stadiem, Simon de Pury ...

Narrated by Ralph Lister ...

Unabridged

9 hours 28 min

Just as William Goldman, the ultimate screenwriter, took us inside Hollywood, Simon de Pury, the ultimate art player, will take us inside an even more secretive business, whose staggering prices, famous collectors, and high crimes are front page news almost every day. The former Chairman of Sotheby's Europe, the former owner of Sotheby's rival Phillips de Pury, and currently a London-based dealer ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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Just as William Goldman, the ultimate screenwriter, took us inside Hollywood, Simon de Pury, the ultimate art player, will take us inside an even more secretive business, whose staggering prices, famous collectors, and high crimes are front page news almost every day. The former Chairman of Sotheby's Europe, the former owner of Sotheby's rival Phillips de Pury, and currently a London-based dealer
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The Lie of the Land

‘A very good read indeed' Matt Haig

by Amanda Craig ...

Narrated by Emma Powell ...

Unabridged

13 hours 36 min

'A very good read indeed' MATT HAIG'Terrific, page-turning, slyly funny' INDIA KNIGHT'As satisfying a novel as I have read in years' SARAH PERRY'One of the most brilliant and entertaining novelists' ALISON LURIEQuentin and Lottie Bredin, like many modern couples, can't afford to divorce. Having lost their jobs in the recession, they can't afford to go on living in London; instead, they must ... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

'A very good read indeed' MATT HAIG'Terrific, page-turning, slyly funny' INDIA KNIGHT'As satisfying a novel as I have read in years' SARAH PERRY'One of the most brilliant and entertaining novelists' ALISON LURIEQuentin and Lottie Bredin, like many modern couples, can't afford to divorce. Having lost their jobs in the recession, they can't afford to go on living in London; instead, they must ...
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Devil's Day

From the Costa winning and bestselling author of The Loney

by Andrew Michael Hurley ...

Narrated by Richard Burnip ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

PRE-ORDER SALTWASH NOW: THE DISTURBING NEW NOVEL FROM ANDREW MICHAEL HURLEY'The new master of menace' Sunday TimesA blizzard a century ago has passed into fable in the Endlands. Trapped by the snow, the residents of the valley found themselves at the mercy of the Devil, who brought death and destruction before being driven back to the moors.Now, the three farming families of the Endlands face a ... Read more

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PRE-ORDER SALTWASH NOW: THE DISTURBING NEW NOVEL FROM ANDREW MICHAEL HURLEY'The new master of menace' Sunday TimesA blizzard a century ago has passed into fable in the Endlands. Trapped by the snow, the residents of the valley found themselves at the mercy of the Devil, who brought death and destruction before being driven back to the moors.Now, the three farming families of the Endlands face a
... Read more

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You People

by Nikita Lalwani ...

Narrated by Vineeta Rishi ...

Unabridged

7 hours 5 min

Brought to you by PenguinThe Pizzeria Vesuvio looks like any other Italian restaurant in London - with a few small differences. The chefs who make the pizza fiorentinas are Sri Lankan, and half the kitchen staff are illegal immigrants.At the centre is Tuli, the restaurant's charismatic proprietor and resident Robin Hood, who promises to help anyone in need. Nineteen-year-old Nia, haunted by her ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

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Brought to you by PenguinThe Pizzeria Vesuvio looks like any other Italian restaurant in London - with a few small differences. The chefs who make the pizza fiorentinas are Sri Lankan, and half the kitchen staff are illegal immigrants.At the centre is Tuli, the restaurant's charismatic proprietor and resident Robin Hood, who promises to help anyone in need. Nineteen-year-old Nia, haunted by her
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The Good People

by Hannah Kent ...

Narrated by Caroline Lennon ...

Unabridged

13 hours 37 min

From the author of Burial Rites, "a literary novel with the pace and tension of a thriller that takes us on a frightening journey towards an unspeakable tragedy" (Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train and Into the Water).Based on true events in nineteenth century Ireland, Hannah Kent's startling new novel tells the story of three women, drawn together to rescue a child from a ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

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From the author of Burial Rites, "a literary novel with the pace and tension of a thriller that takes us on a frightening journey towards an unspeakable tragedy" (Paula Hawkins, bestselling author of The Girl on the Train and Into the Water).Based on true events in nineteenth century Ireland, Hannah Kent's startling new novel tells the story of three women, drawn together to rescue a child from a
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