Rakuten Kobo

Skip side bar filters

Good, Occasionally Rhyming

A celebration of the Shipping Forecast in poetry and prose

by Kathy Clugston, Rob Stepney ...

A collection of selected poetry and writing about The Shipping Forecast on the 100th anniversary of the first BBC Broadcast.And now, the Shipping Forecast issued by the Met OfficeOften described as a litany, mantra or lullaby, the Shipping Forecast has long been a favourite of cosy homes on chilly evenings. Its practical use as a precise reading of the marine weather around the British Isles has ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

A collection of selected poetry and writing about The Shipping Forecast on the 100th anniversary of the first BBC Broadcast.And now, the Shipping Forecast issued by the Met OfficeOften described as a litany, mantra or lullaby, the Shipping Forecast has long been a favourite of cosy homes on chilly evenings. Its practical use as a precise reading of the marine weather around the British Isles has
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
Audiobook

Good, Occasionally Rhyming

A celebration of the Shipping Forecast in poetry and prose

by Rob Stepney, Kathy Clugston ...

Narrated by Kathy Clugston, Jim Lee ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

And now, the Shipping Forecast issued by the Met Office…Often described as a litany, mantra or lullaby, the Shipping Forecast has long been a favourite of cosy homes on chilly evenings. Its practical use as a precise reading of the marine weather around the British Isles has been largely forgotten by its recreational listeners, who instead value its gentle rhythm and curious wording as a comfort, ... Read more

$7.50 USD

Also available as: eBook

And now, the Shipping Forecast issued by the Met Office…Often described as a litany, mantra or lullaby, the Shipping Forecast has long been a favourite of cosy homes on chilly evenings. Its practical use as a precise reading of the marine weather around the British Isles has been largely forgotten by its recreational listeners, who instead value its gentle rhythm and curious wording as a comfort,
... Read more

Also available as: eBook

Audiobook

Made in Manchester

A people’s history of the city that shaped the modern world

by Brian Groom ...

Narrated by David Judge ...

Unabridged

8 hours 23 min

A rich and vivid history of Britain's second city through the people who made it‘What Manchester thinks today, England thinks tomorrow.’Long before Manchester gave the world titans of industry, comedy, music and sport, it was the cosmopolitan Roman fort of Mamucium. But it was as the ‘shock city’ of the Industrial Revolution that Manchester really made its mark on the world stage. A place built on ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

A rich and vivid history of Britain's second city through the people who made it‘What Manchester thinks today, England thinks tomorrow.’Long before Manchester gave the world titans of industry, comedy, music and sport, it was the cosmopolitan Roman fort of Mamucium. But it was as the ‘shock city’ of the Industrial Revolution that Manchester really made its mark on the world stage. A place built on
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Life on Svalbard

Finding Home on a Remote Island Near the North Pole

by Cecilia Blomdahl ...

Narrated by Cecilia Blomdahl ...

Unabridged

2 hours 26 min

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town.Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2016, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner Christoffer and her dog Grim, she has ... Read more

$7.50 USD

Also available as: eBook

Join Cecilia Blomdahl in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the world's northernmost town.Located in the Arctic Ocean near the North Pole, Svalbard is a unique archipelago that boasts stunning wintry landscapes, endangered arctic animals, and awe-inspiring natural phenomena. Since 2016, Cecilia has called this beautiful and remote location home. Along with her partner Christoffer and her dog Grim, she has
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
Audiobook

Blueprints

How Mathematics Shapes Creativity

by Marcus du Sautoy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

13 hours 2 min

An Oxford mathematician, playwright, and musician reveals how creative people can harness the profound and productive relationship between mathematics and the artsWhen Shakespeare has the Three Witches cast Macbeth’s lot, he uses something very weird to do it: not simply “eye of newt and toe of frog,” but the number seven. And when Hamlet claims, “To be or not to be, that is the question,” ... Read more

$31.99 USD

Also available as: eBook

An Oxford mathematician, playwright, and musician reveals how creative people can harness the profound and productive relationship between mathematics and the artsWhen Shakespeare has the Three Witches cast Macbeth’s lot, he uses something very weird to do it: not simply “eye of newt and toe of frog,” but the number seven. And when Hamlet claims, “To be or not to be, that is the question,”
... Read more

Also available as: eBook
The Draw of the Sea

by Wyl Menmuir ...

Series series The Draw of the Sea
Wyl Menmuir’s The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination.‘A beautiful portrait of lives shaped by the swell of ocean and tide - a powerful salt-thread of connection’ - Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path<p... ... Read more

$10.69 USD

Also available as: Audiobook

Wyl Menmuir’s The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination.‘A beautiful portrait of lives shaped by the swell of ocean and tide - a powerful salt-thread of connection’ - Raynor Winn, author of The Salt Path<p...
... Read more

Also available as: Audiobook
101 Amazing Facts about the Titanic

by Jack Goldstein ...

Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress’ - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you know how many miles beneath the surface of the waves the wreck of the titanic lies? What do scientists and historians now believe led to the iceberg only being seen at the last minute? The flares that were sent up by the crew were supposed to signal ‘distress’ - but what did they actually say? All these questions and more are answered in this fascinating eBook which contains over one
... Read more
Meet... Captain Cook

by Rae Murdie ...

Illustrated by Chris Nixon ...

Series series Meet
A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great explorer, Captain Cook.Captain James Cook was an English explorer in the British Royal Navy. In 1768 Captain Cook and his crew on the HMB Endeavour set sail from England in search of new lands and scientific knowledge. This is the story of how Captain Cook discovered the east coast ... Read more

$12.79 USD

A picture book series about the extraordinary men and women who have shaped Australia's history, including the great explorer, Captain Cook.Captain James Cook was an English explorer in the British Royal Navy. In 1768 Captain Cook and his crew on the HMB Endeavour set sail from England in search of new lands and scientific knowledge. This is the story of how Captain Cook discovered the east coast
... Read more
Strange Tales of the Sea

by Jack Strange ...

Series Book 4 - Jack's Strange Tales
What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships?Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances.Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What lurks beneath the waves, and onboard the most mysterious of ships?Get ready to experience the lore and lure of the sea with these myths, legends and true stories. Centuries-old folklore and tales of haunted vessels. Sea monsters and ghosts. Cannibalism at sea, and mysterious disappearances.Included are also tales of sailors ashore, and the prostitutes and crimps that preyed on them. Find out
... Read more
The Titanic and the City of Widows It Left Behind

The Forgotten Victims of the Fatal Voyage

by Julie Cook ...

"Harrowing and emotional . . . A tribute to the enduring power of family. The story of the disaster's widows uplifts and devastates in equal measure." —Gareth Russell, author of The Ship of DreamsWhen the Titanic foundered in April 1912, the world's focus was on the tragedy of the passengers who lost their lives. Ever since, in films, dramatizations, adaptations and books, the focus has mostly ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Harrowing and emotional . . . A tribute to the enduring power of family. The story of the disaster's widows uplifts and devastates in equal measure." —Gareth Russell, author of The Ship of DreamsWhen the Titanic foundered in April 1912, the world's focus was on the tragedy of the passengers who lost their lives. Ever since, in films, dramatizations, adaptations and books, the focus has mostly
... Read more
101 Amazing Facts about Scotland

by Jack Goldstein ...

Series Book 6 - Countries of the World
In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Scotland. Separated into sections such as its history, information about its capital, famous Scottish figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Scotland, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this amazing eBook you can find more than one hundred facts about the country of Scotland. Separated into sections such as its history, information about its capital, famous Scottish figures from history and many more you will find some fascinating information inside! Whether you are planning on visiting Scotland, working on a geography project or just want to know more about this beautiful
... Read more
The Wreckers

A Story of Killing Seas and Plundered Shipwrecks, from the 18th Century to the Present Day

by Bella Bathurst ...

An "entertaining" historical investigation into the scavengers who have profited off the spoils of maritime disasters ( The Washington Post).Even today, Britain's coastline remains a dangerous place. It is an island soaked by four separate seas, with shifting sand banks to the east, veiled reefs to the west, powerful currents above, and the world's busiest shipping channel below. The country's ... Read more

$18.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

An "entertaining" historical investigation into the scavengers who have profited off the spoils of maritime disasters ( The Washington Post).Even today, Britain's coastline remains a dangerous place. It is an island soaked by four separate seas, with shifting sand banks to the east, veiled reefs to the west, powerful currents above, and the world's busiest shipping channel below. The country's
... Read more

Rakuten Kobo

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

What is Kobo Super Points?

Reward Yourself

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

“rob stepney”

Good, Occasionally Rhyming

Good, Occasionally Rhyming

People who read these also enjoyed

Made in Manchester

Life on Svalbard

Blueprints

The Draw of the Sea

101 Amazing Facts about the Titanic

Meet... Captain Cook

Strange Tales of the Sea

The Titanic and the City of Widows It Left Behind

101 Amazing Facts about Scotland

The Wreckers

eReaders

Apps

Accessories

Shopping Cart

You're getting the VIP treatment!

Your Shopping Cart is empty

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Available:

1 audiobook monthly

+ FREE 30-day trial

Recommended For You

“rob stepney”

Show:

People who read these also enjoyed