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Representing the work of more than 30 poets, and extending from Thomas Hardy's lines on the loss of Titanic to the present-day concerns of Seamus Heaney, The Best of 20th-Century Poetry offers an extensive survey of English poetry of the last hundred years.

A fresh post-apocalyptic anthology: the end of the world seen through the salvage and ruins, featuring Emily St. John Mandel, Carmen Maria Machado, and more.

This powerful and moving anthology includes poems of war from the 18th century to our own days in the long shadow of the bomb. The poets evoke the glory and the horror, the exhilaration and the despair, the humanity and the insanity of war.

Listen to Lisa from Paris, who wants to star in her very own porn video and Lynn from Oxford who thinks that two heads are better than one. Mr S.G. of Leamington reveals why he prefers things that come in pairs, and Janice from Peterborough tells us why she just loves Bald Men. Miss L.V. of Kings Lynn lets you into the secret of how to banish the office blues while R.B. in Great Dunmow runs a very special mail order service. Plus many many more.

Hear Mr M.H. a driving instructor from Kent whose female pupils are all very keen to learn, and hear why Ms G.E. of Derby really loves the older man. John C. of Wigan tell us how he met his favourite ‘Readers Wives’ fantasy in his local market, while C.K. of York tells of the young lady delighted to have her privacy invaded by the junior reporter on the job. Listen in while Ms B.C. of Dundee describes why she likes being on top. Plus many many more.

The award-winning Indigenous Peoples' Message To The World delivers a timeless and more relevant than ever message to us all, and represents a collaboration of numerous organizations, individuals and indigenous peoples from around the globe. Recorded live in the Amazon Jungle in Brazil in 1992 at the First World Conference of Indigenous People's, the extraordinary partnership captured here was spearheaded by Marcos Terena, the founder of the United Indigenous Nations, and supported by the Tribal Link Foundation and Land is Life.

Hot on the heels of the 500 Words: Black Lives Matter competition hosted by Virgin Radio this month, Bonnier Books UK is publishing a collection of 100 inspiring, moving and poignant short stories submitted by children from across the country. Almost 6,000 children, aged between 5 and 13, submitted stories expressing their personal experiences, tales of empathy, learning and respect, building on the international conversation around Black Lives Matter.

During the Victorian era the publishing of magazines and periodicals accelerated at a phenomenal rate. This really was mass market publishing to a hungry audience eager for literary sustenance. Many of our greatest authors contributed and expanded their reach whilst many fledging authors also found a ready source for their nascent works and careers. Amongst the very many was ‘The Yellow Book’.

Underground, we are at once isolated and connected. We avoid eye contact and conversation while our lives literally intersect with those of strangers. As we stand on the tube, it becomes possible to travel far further than expected - and this sense of possibility lies at the heart of this stunning collection. Twelve writers explore life on the London Underground through eleven short stories and one memoir, commissioned to mark the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2018.

This audio adventure is designed to appeal especially to older kids and tweens. Listen to the true story of creation, the fall of man, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, the Tower of Babel, and more Old and New Testament related passages to equip kids to better understand God's powerful Word.

The Book of Enoch describes the fall of a group of angels called the Watchers, who married the daughters of men and fathered the Nephilim (Genesis 6: 1-2). The Book of Jubilees, also known as The Little Genesis and The Apocalypse of Moses, reveals heaven's viewpoint of history. The Book of Jasher deals with the antediluvian patriarchs, angels, watchers, the flood, the tower of Babel and other events mentioned in the Bible.

A collection of the greatest poetry from the Romantic period, the battlefield and the Victorian era, read by some of the 20th century’s most renowned actors. Themes of war, love, nature, sexuality and much more are played out in these timeless readings of poetry from the 19th and 20th century.

Hit the dusty trails with the Cisco Kid, Luke Slaughter, Hopalong Cassidy, Roy Rogers, Tales of the Texas Rangers, Wild Bill Hickok. Follow the original Matt Dillon’s exploits on Gunsmoke, and enjoy the Tales of the Texas Rangers in these great adventures of the Old West. 100 great Western classics in one collection.

The Irish are arguably the most literate people in the world. The number of famous Irish authors, from Joyce to Trevor and from Goldsmith to O'Brien, is a clear testimony to that. In this rich selection, we have concentrated on some of the early Irish writers who were particularly adept at the difficult art of writing good short stories.

A unique collection of assorted themes, listeners can relish the best of Urdu Ghazals and Nazms on the subject of your choice.

The Revised Geneva Translation of the Holy Bible (RGT) is a 21st-century update of the Geneva Bible. It eliminates archaic and potentially distracting 16th-century words and phrases, while at the same time maintaining the strict attention to original intent for which this version of the Holy Bible has always been known. In addition, the RGT strives to preserve the textual cadence and poetry that is so essential to Elizabethan literature. The living and active characteristic of God's word is very much kept in mind on this recording of the Proverbs of Solomon.

Four haunting classics, filled with mystery and suspense, abridged especially for young listeners: Frankenstein, The 39 Steps, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four much-loved spooky stories. These abridged versions of classic stories will become firm favourites in your family.

The Gospel of Nicodemus also known as the “Acts of Pilate” is an apocryphal piece giving a detailed account of the trial, death, and resurrection of Christ. This work is broken up in several sections: the Trail of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, the Crucifixion of Christ, the Resurrection, and the Descensus ad Infermos – Christ’s decent into Hell.

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction! Bribery, treachery, the God of the universe, mobs with swords and clubs, unconditional love, bullies, miracles, armed guards, soldiers, angels, dead people coming back to life...Listen to the riveting story of Jesus' life from Palm Sunday through the Last Supper, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension. This meaningful presentation used the actual Bible text from the Gospels, and corresponding Old and New Testament passages that help explain the hope we can have because of Jesus.

When all you can think about the day after your wild 30th Birthday party is how you need a good fuck, it’s time to do something about it. She can’t wait any longer. She wants sex, even if that’s all it is. It should be passionate and it should happen now. She sells her most expensive Birthday present and orders a taxi. Her next destination is whoever she matches with first on Tinder...