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Dr Daniel Todman is a senior lecturer in history at Queen Mary University in London. He has particular interest in the social, military and cultural history of Britain. He discusses the first in an ambitious 2-volume work on Britain's role in the Second World War in Britain's War: Volume 1, Into Battle, 1937-1941.

Dream Serenade is an all-night-long soundscape created by sound therapy composer Rich Lucano. Composed to cocoon you in ambient soundscapes and gentle orchestral waves, specially designed to help you relax, fall asleep and stay asleep. Press play to take a gentle sonic journey that will serenade you to sleep.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.

Join a farmer for his nightly ritual of visiting animals both big and small on his rural farm. John Stamos narrates the story of the farmer saying goodnight to his cats, dog, pigs, goats, horses, cows, and more as they all settle down for a good night’s sleep.

Life is messy: no matter how we try to control our lives, unpredictable and difficult things happen to us all. Disappointment, heartbreak and anxiety are painful. But in this powerful, immersive audio experience, Mary Hoang reveals the hidden gold that lies in your darkness, showing you how exploring your shadows can give you a new sense of direction for the future. Does anxiety rule you? Do you sometimes feel like you’re not doing this whole life thing right? Do you find it hard to understand what self-love and self-worth really mean?

Audible exclusive. Author Helen Callaghan joins us to talk about her debut, Dear Amy. A thriller set in Cambridge about an agony aunt who starts receiving letters from a missing girl. Full of secrets, suspense and an air of mystery, the book will keep you gripped. About the book: Bethan Avery has been missing for years. Margot Lewis is the agony aunt for The Cambridge Examiner. Her advice column, Dear Amy, gets all kinds of letters - but none like the one she's just received....

Nicholas Sparks has published over 20 books, most of which have been international bestsellers. Many have gone on to be adapted in high-profile films. The adaptation of The Notebook has, of course, left most of us reaching for the tissue box. He visits the Audible Studios to talk about his amazing career, and his latest novel, See Me.

Exactly one year after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, the very first pride parade kicked off on Christopher Street with a march up New York's Sixth Avenue and into the Sheep Meadow in Central Park. They marched to demonstrate against decades of systemic discrimination, inequality, and harassment. Fifty years later, New York City was preparing for the biggest pride celebration yet when COVID-19 struck. Undeterred, the global LGBTQIA+ community transformed this special anniversary into a global virtual celebration.

Listen in as the Audible Editors discuss their favorite listens of 2023 in this special podcast episode. What does it take to make the Best of the Year list? Whose performances stood out the most? From Jonathan Eig’s King: A Life and The In-Between by Hadley Vlahos R.N. to Alison Bechdel’s DTWOF, and so many more, there was so much great audio to consider—and as always, the editors have a lot of thoughts to share.

Activating the right hemisphere of the brain, the center of creativity, intuition, and artistry, this frequency is associated with theta brainwave stimulation, which is present during deep meditation and light sleep, states where creative insights occur. By fostering theta wave activity, it encourages imaginative and innovative thinking, making it invaluable for creative endeavors.

Music finds its way into every corner of our world. Whether it's sounds written to soothe our four-legged friends, or a loud, politically charged punk song, music can change the way we feel and often has larger implications than we imagine. In the latest Audible Original series, Pitch, you'll hear an incredible range of stories that illustrate why music is so central in our connections to each other, our history, and how we navigate the culture and the current moment.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Taurus. Taurus is a sensual fixed earth sign. Its energies are enduring, but can be slow to change and can sometimes get stuck. This meditation will help you get present and cultivate greater acceptance of the here and now.

John Stamos tells the tale of a traveling cowboy, the cowboy’s wild horse companion Chloe, and their quiet journey through an ancient forest in this Audible Sleep Story.

Moving from the big city to the picturesque town of Sunnypoint seems perfect for Dillon and her mom. But the new house - a big, old Victorian - creeps Dillon out, especially the old trunk in the attic that seems to move by itself. As if that weren't bad enough, the tight-knit popular girls at her new school hate her instantly. Dillon finds solace with the quirky kids - Quinn, the film nerd, Birdie, the back-of-the-class wit, and Kumail, the history fanatic. Together they find a mysterious necklace in the trunk, and when Dillon wears it, all of her wishes seem to come true.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Aquarius. Aquarian energy connects us to possibility. It is a fixed air sign that governs the parts of you that feel both detached from others and connected to the community of our shared humanity. Because these energies can be heady and erratic, they can get fixed on the future, pulling your focus away from the here and now. This meditation will remind you that this is the only moment that requires stewardship. Use this meditation to get centered in the present moment.

Travis Beacham, writer of hits like Pacific Rim and Carnival Row, wanted to create an audio drama from the listener’s perspective. Here, he discusses his immersive, post-apocalyptic (and vampiric!) Audible Original, Impact Winter, with Audible Editor Melissa.

Audible exclusive. The delightful Claire North visits the Audible studios to talk about what to expect from her new book - The Sudden Appearance of Hope. How do you live your life when everything you do is meaningless and forgotten? What is a life worth? And what really is perfection?

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Scorpio. Scorpio energies are often misunderstood because of their depth and intensity. Scorpio is a fixed water sign that holds in it the power of creation and destruction. It is the deepest of your inner waters, and within it lives your capacity to hold grudges, to forgive, to experience the transformational power of love, grief and passion. These feelings can be overwhelming at times, but are a powerful part of who you are.

This meditation is designed to complement the sign of Sagittarius. Sagittarius is a mutable fire sign represented by the archer’s bow—forever seeking and yearning. Sagittarian energies are the parts within you that seek adventure, truth, and to have direct experience with the world. This meditation will help you to tap into the expanse of your own inner landscape by simply accessing your ability to receive the present moment.

Hello Sleep's guided meditations are based on the techniques and practices of mindfulness meditation which have been scientifically investigated and found to help insomnia.