Showing results by publisher "Andrews UK Limited" in Politics & Social Sciences

On the 19th May 2018, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tied the knot in a beautiful royal wedding ceremony. But just how much do you know about the Prince and his former actress wife? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the royal couple, covering everything from how the two of them met through to the many ways in which Meghan has broken the mould of a traditional princess. Whether you’re interested in the royal rule book and official protocols, or you simply want to know more about the controversies that have surrounded both of these two prominent figures, this is the perfect audiobook for you!

Did you know that Oscar Wilde was said to have had a photographic memory? Or that his father was eye surgeon to none other than Queen Victoria herself? How did his homosexuality come to the attention of the police? And why was a glass barrier erected in front of his tomb? In this fascinating audiobook, Jason Zenobia talks us through over 100 facts about the poet, playwright and popular society figure.

In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris answers all these questions and more as he takes us on an amazing tour of the symphony orchestra. We discover over 100 amazing facts about strings, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard instruments as well as interesting information about the orchestra's history and structure. This audiobook is perfect for anyone, whatever their musical ability!

Do you know how much the most expensive bottle of wine ever auctioned sold for? Or how the production processes of red and white wine differ? What should you be doing when a waiter hands you a cork? And what is the difference between an aroma and a bouquet? Charles King reveals the answer to all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about wine.

Which book holds the record for being the one most often stolen from shops? Why was President Andrew Jackson's parrot ejected from his funeral? Why did a Brazilian Emperor not do anything to stop a military coup against his rule? And where are 50 percent of all the world's roundabouts found? In this fascinating audiobook, Kent Harris talks us through more than 100 of his favourite facts, covering everything from animals to war, the corporate world, Hollywood and much more.

Christmas is coming, and it's everyone's favourite time of the year. But how much do you really know about the festive season and its origins? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Kent Harris talks us through 50 fascinating facts that you may well not have known. So whether you need reminding of the names of all of Santa's reindeer or want to know which king changed the traditional Christmas dinner from goose to turkey, then this is the perfect addition to your audiobook collection.

Do you know the main difference between the diet of a Tudor nobleman and that of a peasant? What was it that changed Henry VIII from an active and pleasant young man into a vastly overweight tyrant? What did a gong farmer do? And what was the purpose of a whipping boy? In this excellent audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia answers all these questions and more as he talks us through over 100 amazing facts about the Tudors.

Do you want to know the important facts about President Abraham Lincoln's Life? Amongst many other things, the 16th US president abolished slavery, made the Gettysburg Address, and was tragically assassinated whilst in office. This excellent audiobook gives you all the information you need to know about one of history's most important leaders.

Every one of us has - at one time or another - wondered about what it means to be human. Do we have a soul? What is the mind's eye? Where do dreams come from; where do they go? The greatest thinkers of our time have considered these questions and more; after much time mulling things over they have summed up the human condition in short - but incredibly deep - quotations.

Do you want to know all of the important facts about Barack Obama? Among many other things, the 44th US president battled a global economic crisis, pulled troops out of war-torn Iraq, and introduced a universal health-care system. This fantastic audiobook gives you the information you need to know about President Obama in handily organized sections.

Did you know that a hippogriff is supposedly the offspring of a horse and a griffin? Or that a Greek sphinx generally has a male face, whereas an Egyptian one has a female visage? Where does the skunk ape roam, and how can you spot a kitsune in human form? Is Slenderman the most frightening mythical creature, or is that honor bestowed on the fearsome gashadokuro? This fantastic book introduces the listener to more than 100 mythical beasts and legendary creatures.

Why was Edward I also known as Edward Longshanks? What do historians think happened to the Princes in the Tower? Who became known as ‘The Kingmaker' and why? And who shocked Europe with the murder of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury? All of these questions and more are answered in this excellent audiobook containing over one hundred facts about the Plantagenets. Separated into sections covering either an individual monarch or era, the audiobook is perfect for anyone studying this fascinating period in English History as well as those with a general interest in the age.

Did you know that Queen Victoria could speak five different languages? Or that her closest childhood friend was a King Charles spaniel by the name of Dash? What did she ask staff to do instead of knocking on her door? And how did she deliberately annoy Prime Minister William Gladstone? All of these facts and more can be found in this fantastic guide to the long-reigning monarch and Empress of India. This audiobook is perfect for those studying Queen Victoria at school, or even for those who are just interested in learning more about one of history's most fascinating figures.

Are you a fan of the modern generation of royals? How much do you know about the lives of Prince William; his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge; and the rest of the royal family? In this fascinating audiobook, narrator Jason Zenobia talks us through over 100 facts about royals both past and present, covering areas such as traditions of the monarchy, kings and queens from history, the royal family today and much more. So no matter how much or how little you currently know, this is the perfect book for you.