DescriptionInto Thin Air is the definitive, personal account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of Eiger Dreams and Into the Wild . On assignment for Outside magazine, Krakauer, an acco…
DescriptionHow many cups of tea has Nelson Mandela made during his lifetime? How big were Princess Diana's feet? Did George W. Bush once run 123 miles from Yankee Stadium to Connecticut? These questions, and many more, are answered in this hilarious compilation of Figgis & Kruup's critically acclaimed podcast series. In their own inimitable style, our heroes discuss the lives of famous people from contemporary history, arriving at numerous bizarre conclusions along the way. Modern history will never be the same again. Figgis & Kruup's unique comedy style was developed on the London and Edinburgh fringe circuit, and found its way onto the Web in the summer of 2005. The pair have since built a huge cult following around the world, receiving more than 250, 000 downloads via iTunes and Podcast Alley. This compilation program has been produced exclusively for Audible by Fit2Fill Limited. Producer: Brian Luff.
DescriptionSmaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out onto the floor when he casught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance! Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon.
DescriptionVisit the magical animal world of Brian Jacques in this thrilling prequel to Redwall . Long before the abbey of Redwall is built, the land is known simply as Mossflower, a lush woodland and happy home to all. That is, until Tsarmina, a cruel wildcat queen who demands obedience and offers the castle's dungeon to those who defy her, comes along. Brian Jacques' tales of courageous heroes and deliciously hateful villains have captivated countless readers.
DescriptionNew York Times best-selling author Laurie R. King has won sweeping critical acclaim and an impressive collection of awards for her writing. Although other writers have tried, no one has matched King's ability to capture the allure of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. Haunted by her dreams, Mary Russell arrives in San Francisco in 1924 to settle her parents' estate. But she quickly encounters a few surprises and learns there may be a great deal more to her childhood in this city than she ever knew. As Mary tries to cobble the pieces of her shadowy past together, her husband Holmes wonders if she may be repressing vital memories. And one thing seems certain; someone wants Mary's remembrances to stay buried. King is at the top of her game with Locked Rooms, a wonderfully intricate and marvelously evocative mystery rich with unexpected twists and turns.
