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J.R.R. Tolkien

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Much of Locke’s thought we would now regard as common sense. One of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers; his philosophy was to lay the foundations of empiricism with its belief that our knowledge of the world is based on experience. Locke’s work introduced the idea of liberal democracy – a concept that has become the shibboleth of Western civilisation. People who can’t even spell philosophy are now likely to accept these ideas; just over three centuries ago they were incomprehensible.

This is an audiobook that depicts Locke’s life and his philosophical ideas. It’s entertainingly written and above all easy listening. Also included are selections from Locke’s work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Locke in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.

Locke: Philosophy in an Hour by Paul Strathern, read by Jonathan Keeble

Karl Marx's philosophical critique of capitalism and his solution of communism directly led to the formation of the communist state in the Soviet Union. Whilst this great venture has now all but completely failed, Marx’s philosophy has proved to be arguably the most influential of the twentieth century; the influence of Marxism can be seen in subjects as diverse as the infamous policies of Joseph Stalin to many of the progressive humanitarian reforms of the twentieth century.

The audiobook is an expert account of Marx’s life and philosophical ideas – entertainingly written and above all easy listening. Also included are selections from Marx’s work, suggested further reading, and chronologies that place Marx in the context of the broader scheme of philosophy.

Marx: Philosophy in an Hour by Paul Strathern, read by Jonathan Keeble

F, U, C and K – four letters that can cause outrage, scandal, embarrassment or instant relief if you hit your thumb with a hammer.

In this wide-ranging and frequently hilarious history of the F-word, Rufus Lodge searches out the origins of our language’s most popular obscenity, and chronicles its dramatic arrival in our everyday lives. As he discovers, the F-word can be heard among aristocrats and astronauts, rock stars and royals, poets and politicians, even in the company of Father Ted and Basil Brush.

No-one is safe from the F-word’s outrageous progress, as innocent animals, fragrant mothers and squeaky-clean TV hosts are dragged into the fray. The cast of characters includes Shakespeare, the Beatles, Andy Murray, T.S. Eliot, Elton, Camilla and everyone unfortunate enough to live in an Austrian town with a very embarrassing name.

F*** is a cavalcade of priceless anecdotes, historical research, filthy jokes and definitions too devious for any decent dictionary – guaranteed to make you laugh, and broaden your vocabulary*.

* The publisher takes no responsibility for any embarrassment caused when readers drop the F-bomb after reading this book.

F**k, by Rufus Lodge, read by Richard E Grant

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Kyodai means 'brothers' in Japanese, and that's exactly what these two DJ's are. A German duo that gained respect from musical heavyweights like Masters At Work, Jimpster, Gilles Peterson and Rainer Trüby. Regularly releasing under a variety of different names for labels such as Compost, Odori, Om and Lovemonk. Their “Breaking EP” was supported by top colleagues and reached the top list on Gilles Peterson's 'An All Winners Show'. Kerri Chandler liked it so much he decided to include it in his Resident Advisor podcast. Next to that, the Cielo Compilation on Nervous also picked up on Kyodai's EP, resulting in many requests for remixes and productions. 




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In a writing career that spanned over twenty years during the explosion of poetic and theatrical creativity of late Elizabethan and early Jacobean periods, William Shakespeare produced a body of work that has become the bedrock of human thought, literature and language in English. His poetry and plays have endured for almost 450 years, such is their universal appeal and understanding of the human condition. And yet Shakespeare wrote almost nothing of himself. Who was this socially ambitious wordsmith who had neither pedigree nor university education? What was his family life like? How did he work?

Shakespeare: History in an Hour is the essential guide to the life of Shakespeare, his relationships, colleagues and his breathtaking works. From the Elizabethan world to which he was born, to the theorists and critics that continue to debate him to this day, this is the story of the most revered writer of all time.

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour…

William Shakespeare: History in an Hour, by Sinead Fitzgibbon, read by Jonathan Keeble

An extract from the Tolkien Audio collection with an exquisite reading by the godfather of storytelling, myth and legend J.R.R Tolkien himself.

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The Hobbit – Chapter 5: Riddles In The Dark, read by J.R.R. Tolkien

An incredible extract read by Christopher Tolkien of Beren and Lúthien as part of The Tolkien Audio Collection.

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Extract of The Silmarillion – Beren and Lúthien, read by Christopher Tolkien

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This is an old recording of the author J.R.R. Tolkien reading from his book The Hobbit. 

This song features in Chapter One of The Hobbit and is sung by the Dwarves as they clear up at Bag End, Bilbo Baggins' home. 

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J.R.R. Tolkien singing an extract from The Hobbit: "That's what Bilbo Baggins hates."

J.R.R. Tolkien reading from The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, Chapter VIII: Farewell to Lorien: Galadriel's Song of Eldamar, Namarie Alatriello naine, Loreindesse (Galadriel's lament in Lorien).

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J.R.R. Tolkien reading from The Lord Of The Rings: Fairwell to Lorien: Galadierl's Song of Eldamar

J.R.R. Tolkien reading from The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring, book 2, chapter I: Many Meetings A Elbereth Githoniel!

This clip is written in Elvish.

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J.R.R. Tolkien reading in Elvish from The Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring

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J.R.R. Tolkien singing an extract from The Hobbit: "That's what Bilbo Baggins hates."

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