AuthorDavid Angus
NarratorTeresa Gallagher
Duration2h 14m
CategoriesChildren and Young Adult Non-Fiction and Educational Titles, Religious Education
Key StageKS2
PublisherNaxos
VersionUnabridged
An account of the life of Jesus, using the four Gospels as source material, from the traditional story of his birth to his death and resurrection. Includes portraits of the main characters in Jesus' life: Mary, Joseph, the Disciples, Mary Magdelene, Pontius Pilate as well as many famous parables.
Author: David Angus
Author David Angus
Narrator Various
Duration 2h 35m
This audiobook focuses on how the great explorers pushed back the frontiers of man's knowledge of the world by their vision, courage and sheer doggedness. Those featured are: Marco Polo, Ibn Battuta, Bartholomeu Diaz, Vasco da Gama, Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan, Captain Cook, Lewis and Clark, and Livingstone and Stanley.
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Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
Author: Damien Keown
Author Damien Keown
Narrator Wilf Merttens
Duration 4h 44m
This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspec...
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Great Scientists and Their Discoveries
Author: David Angus
Author David Angus
Narrator
Duration 2h 25m
How did the great scientists make their remarkable discoveries? And what kind of men were they? This audiobook introduces the work of nine men to younger listeners. It ranges from the world of Ancient Greece to the 20th century discovery of DNA. Included are the crucial discovery that the earth goes around the sun (Galileo), the principal of gr...
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The Middle Way: The Story of Buddhism
Author: Jinananda
Author Jinananda
Narrator David Timson
Duration 3h 56m
This account is written by Jinananda, an English-born Buddhist. The subject is split into The Three Jewels: 'The Buddha', a life of the historical figure; 'The Dharma', an account of the fundamental teachings; and 'The Sangha', the disciples, both lay and monastic throughout the world. With extracts of some of the main sutras, this audiobook explai...
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Author: Neil Wenborn
Author Neil Wenborn
Narrator Adrian Grove
Duration 2h 39m
It is important for children living in the multi-faith society of today to grow up with an understanding of the rich diversity of religious beliefs and customs that co-exist within their communities. Here is a lively and informative companion to religious education studies for children of primary school age. The main religions - Hinduism, Buddhism,...
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Ancient Egypt: The Glory of the Pharaohs
Author: David Angus
Author David Angus
Narrator Nicholas Boulton
Duration 2h 25m
Ancient Egypt – The Glory of the Pharaohs tells us about civilisation under the pharaohs, of mysterious statues and tombs, incredible obelisks, the Sphinx... In this recording, the ancient Egyptian kingdom is brought to life in a way that fuels the listener's imagination, teaching and entertaining in equal measure.
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Author: Norma Fairburn, Jack Priestly
Author Norma Fairburn, Jack Priestly
Narrator Krystyna Gajda
Duration 55m
A detailed introduction to the Christian festivals of Ascensiontide and Pentecost. This audiobook offers an informative guide to the meaning and significance of these festivals, focusing on the symbols, customs and traditions associated with them. It also examines how Ascensiontide and Pentecost are celebrated in the church.
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Halloween, All Souls' and All Saints'
Author: Antony Ewens
Author Antony Ewens
Narrator Stephanie Beattie
Duration 30m
Part of the 'Living Festivals' series, this is an informative guide to the festivals of Hallowe'en, All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, which explains the history behind the festivals, their significance as religious occasions and looks at the differences in the ways they were celebrated in the past and the ways they are celebrated today.
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Ancient Egypt: The Glory of the Pharaohs
Author: David Angus
Author David Angus
Narrator Nicholas Boulton
Duration 2h 26m
Ancient Egypt: The Glory of the Pharaohs tells us about civilisation under the pharaohs, of mysterious statues and tombs, incredible obelisks and the Sphinx. In this recording, the ancient Egyptian kingdom is brought to life in a way that fuels the listener's imagination, teaching and entertaining in equal measure.
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Moses and Other Stories From the Old Testament
Author: David Angus
Author David Angus
Narrator Aled Jones
Duration 2h 12m
Stories from the Old Testament including 'Adam and Eve'; 'Noah's Ark'; 'Abraham and Isaac'; 'Cain and Abel'; 'Moses'; 'David and Goliath'; 'Jonah and the Whale' and 'Daniel in the Lion's Den'.
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