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Rag and Bone

A Family History of What We've Thrown Away

by Lisa Woollett ...

Narrated by Karen Cass ...

Unabridged

6 hours 27 min

From relics of Georgian empire-building and slave-trading, through Victorian London's barged-out refuse to 1980s fly-tipping and the pervasiveness of present-day plastics, Rag and Bone traces the story of our rubbish, and, through it, our history of consumption.In a series of beachcombing and mudlarking walks - beginning in the Thames in central London, then out to the Kentish estuary and ... Read more

£17.99

From relics of Georgian empire-building and slave-trading, through Victorian London's barged-out refuse to 1980s fly-tipping and the pervasiveness of present-day plastics, Rag and Bone traces the story of our rubbish, and, through it, our history of consumption.In a series of beachcombing and mudlarking walks - beginning in the Thames in central London, then out to the Kentish estuary and
... Read more
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The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing

by Mark Kurlansky ...

Narrated by Mark Kurlansky ...

Unabridged

7 hours 14 min

Bloomsbury presents The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing written and read by Mark Kurlansky.National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod—the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish ... Read more

£12.60

Bloomsbury presents The Unreasonable Virtue of Fly Fishing written and read by Mark Kurlansky.National Outdoor Book Award Winner for Outdoor LiteratureFrom the award-winning, bestselling author of Cod—the irresistible story of the science, history, art, and culture of the least efficient way to catch a fish.Fly fishing, historian Mark Kurlansky has found, is a battle of wits, fly fisher vs. fish
... Read more
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A Song for the River

by Philip Connors ...

Narrated by Adam Verner ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

From one of the last working fire lookouts comes this sequel to the award-winning Fire Season―a story of calamity and resilience in the world’s first wilderness.A dozen years into his dream job keeping watch over the Gila National Forest of New Mexico, Philip Connors bore witness to the blaze he had always feared: a megafire that forced him off his mountain by helicopter and forever changed the ... Read more

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From one of the last working fire lookouts comes this sequel to the award-winning Fire Season―a story of calamity and resilience in the world’s first wilderness.A dozen years into his dream job keeping watch over the Gila National Forest of New Mexico, Philip Connors bore witness to the blaze he had always feared: a megafire that forced him off his mountain by helicopter and forever changed the
... Read more
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River of Lakes

A Journey on Florida's St. Johns River

by Bill Belleville ...

Narrated by Chris Abernathy ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the ... Read more

£13.33

First explored by naturalist William Bartram in the 1760s, the St. Johns River stretches 310 miles along Florida's east coast, making it the longest river in the state. The first "highway" through the once wild interior of Florida, the St. Johns may appear ordinary, but within its banks are some of the most fascinating natural phenomena and historic mysteries in the state. The river, no longer the
... Read more
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Cracked

The Future of Dams in a Hot, Chaotic World

by Steven Hawley ...

Narrated by Steven Hawley, Danny Campbell ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation’s rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them ... Read more

£14.49

The ugly truth about dams is about to be revealed.During the first two decades of the twenty-first century, the whole messy truth about the legacy of last century’s big dam building binge has come to light. What started out as an arguably good government project has drifted oceans away from that original virtuous intent. Governments plugged the nation’s rivers in a misguided attempt to turn them
... Read more
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Peep Light

Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain

by Lee Hendrix ...

Narrated by Chris Abernathy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river. In Peep Light, Captain Lee Hendrix provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River. Hendrix, formerly a pilot for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., has worked on the ... Read more

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Most people only consider the Mississippi River when they cross it or when it inconveniently abandons its banks. But every year, millions of tons of cargo are transported by towboats on the river. In Peep Light, Captain Lee Hendrix provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River. Hendrix, formerly a pilot for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co., has worked on the
... Read more
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Colorado River History: How a Wild Desert River Shaped the American West, From Ancient Peoples to Dams, Disputes, and a Changing Climate

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 55 min

Discover the gripping environmental history of the wild desert river that built, and now threatens, the American West. Perfect for a long commute or a reflective road trip, this immersive narrative explores the epic clash between untamed nature and human ambition. Listen as rushing waters carve deep canyons, shape ancient Indigenous cultures, and fuel explosive modern expansion.Dive into a tense, ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the gripping environmental history of the wild desert river that built, and now threatens, the American West. Perfect for a long commute or a reflective road trip, this immersive narrative explores the epic clash between untamed nature and human ambition. Listen as rushing waters carve deep canyons, shape ancient Indigenous cultures, and fuel explosive modern expansion.Dive into a tense,
... Read more
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FIRST SURVIVORS, THE

Plunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.

by Richard Robins ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Andrew E ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First SurvivorsPlunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.No one had ever survived the falls. Until they did.In 1957, two siblings were pulled into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness—and into the violent grip of the Tahquamenon River. Swept over a 50-foot waterfall that had claimed every life before them, they should ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The First SurvivorsPlunged Over Tahquamenon Falls. And Somehow—They Survived.No one had ever survived the falls. Until they did.In 1957, two siblings were pulled into the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula wilderness—and into the violent grip of the Tahquamenon River. Swept over a 50-foot waterfall that had claimed every life before them, they should
... Read more
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Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress Relief

Nature’s Serenity—Tranquil Waters to Soothe Your Mind, Calm Your Soul & Guide You into Restful Sleep

by Mindful Moments - Nature Sounds - Ambient Sounds ...

Narrated by Mindful Moments - Nature Sounds - Ambient Sounds ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Healing Water Sounds
Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress ReliefClose your eyes and let the world melt away. Imagine a gentle stream winding through a lush green valley, its crystal-clear waters whispering secrets only nature knows. The steady, soothing flow of a river carries away the weight of your thoughts, while the soft babbling of a brook wraps around you ... Read more

£4.70 or Free with Kobo Plus

Healing Water Sounds: Babbling Brooks & Flowing Rivers for Deep Sleep, Meditation & Stress ReliefClose your eyes and let the world melt away. Imagine a gentle stream winding through a lush green valley, its crystal-clear waters whispering secrets only nature knows. The steady, soothing flow of a river carries away the weight of your thoughts, while the soft babbling of a brook wraps around you
... Read more
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In Praise of Floods

The Untamed River and the Life It Bring

by James C. Scott ...

Narrated by William Hope ...

Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

James C. Scott reframes rivers as alive and dynamic, revealing the consequences of treating them as resources for our profitRivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they can teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even ... Read more

£12.76 or Free with Kobo Plus

James C. Scott reframes rivers as alive and dynamic, revealing the consequences of treating them as resources for our profitRivers, on a long view, are alive. They are born; they change; they shift their channels; they forge new routes to the sea; they move both gradually and violently; they can teem (usually) with life; they may die a quasi-natural death; they are frequently maimed and even
... Read more
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Ganges

The Many Pasts of an Indian River

by Sudipta Sen ...

Narrated by Neil Shah ...

Unabridged

14 hours 36 min

A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world's third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora.Originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is India's most important and sacred river. In this unprecedented work, historian Sudipta Sen tells the story of the Ganges, from the communities that arose on its banks to the merchants that ... Read more

£16.66

A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world's third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora.Originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is India's most important and sacred river. In this unprecedented work, historian Sudipta Sen tells the story of the Ganges, from the communities that arose on its banks to the merchants that
... Read more
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Keeping the Chattahoochee

Reviving and Defending a Great Southern River

by Sally Sierer Bethea ...

Narrated by Rosemary Benson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 2 min

Sally Sierer Bethea was one of the first women in America to become a "riverkeeper"—a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating—even alarming—to illustrate what it takes to save an endangered river. Her tales are triggered by the regular walks she takes through a forest to ... Read more

£13.33

Sally Sierer Bethea was one of the first women in America to become a "riverkeeper"—a vocal defender of a specific waterway who holds polluters accountable. In Keeping the Chattahoochee, she tells stories that range from joyous and funny to frustrating—even alarming—to illustrate what it takes to save an endangered river. Her tales are triggered by the regular walks she takes through a forest to
... Read more
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The Hidden Seasons

The ultimate guide to reading the clues and signs of nature's calendar all year round: perfect summer reading for nature lovers

by Tristan Gooley ...

Narrated by Tristan Gooley ...

Unabridged

9 hours 2 min

READ THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly . . . ... Read more

£22.49

READ THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly . . .
... Read more
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Brief History of Rivers, A: How Flowing Water Built Civilization

by Adrian Kovacs ...

Narrated by Adrian Kovacs ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Flowing water is not passive scenery; it is the vital environmental force that forged human history and civilization. Perfect for your morning commute, this deeply reflective historical journey transforms ordinary landscapes into arenas of human ambition and ecological survival. Every current holds the secrets of our agricultural origins and industrial triumphs.As you settle into focused listening ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Flowing water is not passive scenery; it is the vital environmental force that forged human history and civilization. Perfect for your morning commute, this deeply reflective historical journey transforms ordinary landscapes into arenas of human ambition and ecological survival. Every current holds the secrets of our agricultural origins and industrial triumphs.As you settle into focused listening
... Read more
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Kings of the Yukon

An Alaskan River Journey

by Adam Weymouth ...

Narrated by Charlie Anson ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Kings of the Yukon by Andy Weymouth, read by Charlie Anson.The Yukon river is over 2,000 miles long, flowing northwest from Canada through the Yukon Territory and Alaska to the Bering Sea. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of King salmon migrate the distance of this river to their spawning grounds, where they breed and die, in what is the longest salmon ... Read more

£9.00

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Kings of the Yukon by Andy Weymouth, read by Charlie Anson.The Yukon river is over 2,000 miles long, flowing northwest from Canada through the Yukon Territory and Alaska to the Bering Sea. Every summer, hundreds of thousands of King salmon migrate the distance of this river to their spawning grounds, where they breed and die, in what is the longest salmon
... Read more
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Rivers of Power

How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World

by Laurence C. Smith ...

Narrated by Victor Bevine ...

Unabridged

10 hours 5 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Rivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course of civilization.In Rivers of Power, geographer Laurence C. Smith tells the sweeping story of rivers and how they made us. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade, generated energy and fed billions. Most of our greatest cities stand on river banks or deltas, and our ... Read more

£11.70

Brought to you by Penguin.Rivers, more than any road, technology or political event, have shaped the course of civilization.In Rivers of Power, geographer Laurence C. Smith tells the sweeping story of rivers and how they made us. Rivers have opened frontiers, defined borders, supported trade, generated energy and fed billions. Most of our greatest cities stand on river banks or deltas, and our
... Read more
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River Magic

Tales from a Life on 1000 Rivers

by Mark Angelo ...

Narrated by Mark Angelo ...

Unabridged

4 hours 53 min

River Magic: Tales from a Life on 1000 Rivers takes the reader on an amazing global adventure by river. Mark Angelo, one of the world’s most acclaimed paddlers and river conservationists, who has paddled more rivers than perhaps anyone on Earth, recounts a selection of his encounters with amazing animals, big fish, unique cultures, and wild rivers. This is a collection of short stories, each ... Read more

£6.29 or Free with Kobo Plus

River Magic: Tales from a Life on 1000 Rivers takes the reader on an amazing global adventure by river. Mark Angelo, one of the world’s most acclaimed paddlers and river conservationists, who has paddled more rivers than perhaps anyone on Earth, recounts a selection of his encounters with amazing animals, big fish, unique cultures, and wild rivers. This is a collection of short stories, each
... Read more
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Walking the Nile

by Levison Wood ...

Narrated by Gildart Jackson ...

Unabridged

11 hours 12 min

Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations—Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt—to the Mediterranean coast.Like his ... Read more

£13.33

Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations—Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt—to the Mediterranean coast.Like his
... Read more
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How To Read Water

A must-have for all nature lovers - perfect reading for wild swimming this summer

by Tristan Gooley ...

Narrated by Tristan Gooley ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

A Sunday Times 'Must Read' book'This study of rivers, lakes, puddles and seas brims over with astonishing facts...His observational skills can be breathtaking' The Sunday TimesA must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers and everyone interested in the natural world, in How To Read Water, Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares knowledge, skills, tips and useful observations to help you ... Read more

£19.79

A Sunday Times 'Must Read' book'This study of rivers, lakes, puddles and seas brims over with astonishing facts...His observational skills can be breathtaking' The Sunday TimesA must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers and everyone interested in the natural world, in How To Read Water, Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares knowledge, skills, tips and useful observations to help you
... Read more
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Is a River Alive?

The Instant Number One Sunday Times Bestseller

by Robert Macfarlane ...

Narrated by Robert Macfarlane ...

Unabridged

10 hours 41 min

**Brought to you by Penguin.From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.**At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on ... Read more

£12.60

**Brought to you by Penguin.From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title.**At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings – who should be recognized as such in both imagination and law. Is a River Alive? takes the reader on
... Read more
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Waterfalls for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to How Rivers Tumble over the Land

by Thomas Whitaker ...

Narrated by Thomas Whitaker ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

Decode the hidden geology of wild waterfalls and turn your next outdoor hike into an awe-inspiring nature adventure. Follow the rushing energy of untamed rivers as they carve through solid rock, creating dramatic ledges and towering cascades. Whether you are listening to learn during a morning commute or seeking a peaceful escape to unwind, this immersive audio experience connects you to the ... Read more

£6.66 or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the hidden geology of wild waterfalls and turn your next outdoor hike into an awe-inspiring nature adventure. Follow the rushing energy of untamed rivers as they carve through solid rock, creating dramatic ledges and towering cascades. Whether you are listening to learn during a morning commute or seeking a peaceful escape to unwind, this immersive audio experience connects you to the
... Read more
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A Mudlarking Year

Finding Treasure in Every Season

by Lara Maiklem ...

Narrated by Lara Maiklem ...

Unabridged

9 hours 1 min

Bloomsbury presents A Mudlarking Year written and read by Lara Maiklem.FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MUDLARKING'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' Katherine May'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience' Ian Mortimer'Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon. She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant ... ... Read more

£12.60

Bloomsbury presents A Mudlarking Year written and read by Lara Maiklem.FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MUDLARKING'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' Katherine May'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience' Ian Mortimer'Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon. She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic gallivant ...
... Read more
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Underland

A Deep Time Journey - The bestselling nature book from the author of Is a River Alive?

by Robert Macfarlane ...

Narrated by Roy McMillan ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Shortlisted for the Best Nonfiction Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2019WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020'You'd be crazy not to read this book' The Sunday TimesA Guardian Best Book of the 21st C... ... Read more

£10.80

Brought to you by Penguin.Shortlisted for the Best Nonfiction Audiobook at the New York Festival Radio Awards 2020.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2019WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020'You'd be crazy not to read this book' The Sunday TimesA Guardian Best Book of the 21st C...
... Read more
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Riverman

An American Odyssey

by Ben McGrath ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

‘Brilliant, clear, and humane’ Elizabeth Gilbert ‘Miraculous and hopeful’ Emma StraubRiverman: An American Odyssey uncovers the story of an extraordinary man and his puzzling disappearance, and paints a picture of the singular spirit of America’s riverbank towns.‘The peace of mind I found, largely alone, on that white-water mecca convinced me that life was capable of exquisite pleasure and ... Read more

£15.29

‘Brilliant, clear, and humane’ Elizabeth Gilbert ‘Miraculous and hopeful’ Emma StraubRiverman: An American Odyssey uncovers the story of an extraordinary man and his puzzling disappearance, and paints a picture of the singular spirit of America’s riverbank towns.‘The peace of mind I found, largely alone, on that white-water mecca convinced me that life was capable of exquisite pleasure and
... Read more

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