Sports & Recreation audiobooks

Crumpy's Campfire Companion

By: Barry Crump

Narrated by: Martin Crump

Length: 3 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

Crumpy's Campfire Companion is the entertaining third part of a trilogy on The Life and Times of a Good Keen Man. In this collection of yarns, the river, the road, the ridge and the rogue all come alive in Crump's unique humorous style. The yarns reveal his understanding and compassion for the characters and life he writes about.Barry Crump has... Read more

After Extra Time and Penalties - Abridged

By: Mike Ingham

Narrated by: Mike Ingham

Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: Yes

After almost a quarter-century as the BBC's Chief Football Correspondent, Mike Ingham MBE shares a candid, comprehensive and sometimes controversial account of how the world of broadcasting and football changed beyond recognition throughout his career. His broadcasting experiences saw him attend eight World Cups, commentate on twenty-eight... Read more

Maneras de vivir

By: B. Winter

Narrated by: Nuria Mediavilla

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

En una clase de yoga se entrecruzan las vidas de cuatro maravillosos niños: Ana, Noah, Fatma y Erik. A través de las asanas nos irán revelando su historia y darán rienda suelta a sus sentimientos más profundos. Un arcoíris de color y diversidad se mostrará ante ellos para enseñarles que hay infinitas y muy diversas Maneras de vivir. Read more

The Hot Hand

By: Benjamin Cohen

Narrated by: Michael David Axtell

Length: 8 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

How can you maximize success—and limit failure? Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen brilliantly investigates the mystery and science of streaks.
""A feast for anyone interested in the secrets of excellence."" —Andre Agassi
For decades, statisticians, social scientists, psychologists, and economists (among them Nobel Prize winners) have spent... Read more

The Grim Reaper

By: Stu Grimson

Narrated by: Stu Grimson

Length: 9 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

A powerful memoir from an NHL heavyweight champion who moved from the dressing room to the courtroom.

NHL tough guys all tell the same story.

They all grew up dreaming of skating in the big league as stars. Then one day, a coach tells them the only way to make it is to drop the gloves. And every guy says the same thing: I'll do whatever it takes... Read more

Seven Days in Augusta

By: Mark Cannizzaro

Narrated by: Kyle Tait

Length: 7 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

The Masters is unquestionably the crown jewel of golf's major tournaments, not only for the transcendent performances it has inspired over the years, but for the incomparable sights and sounds of Augusta National and its environs, each distinct element contributing to the storied, rarefied atmosphere which draws tens of thousands to Georgia each... Read more

Breathing for Warriors

By: Belisa Vranich & Brian Sabin

Narrated by: Belisa Vranich & Brian Sabin

Length: 7 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

This program is read by the author.

Dr. Belisa Vranich's ground-breaking second audiobook teaches the science, techniques, and benefits of breathing correctly and efficiently for warriors in all walks of life.

People are less in touch with their bodies—and especially their breathing—than ever before. Ironically, athletes and others who pride... Read more

The Intelligent Gardner

By: Steve Solomon

Narrated by: Matthew Boston

Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Beyond organic—a practical guide to nutrient-dense food



Vegetables, fruits, and grains are a major source of vital nutrients, but centuries of intensive agriculture have depleted our soils to historic lows. As a result, the broccoli you consume today may have less than half the vitamins and minerals that the equivalent serving would have... Read more

Crumpy's Campfire Companion - Volume 4

By: Barry Crump

Narrated by: Martin Crump

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Crumpy's Campfire Companion is the entertaining third part of a trilogy on The Life and Times of a Good Keen Man. In this collection of yarns, the river, the road, the ridge and the rogue all come alive in Crump's unique humorous style. The yarns reveal his understanding and compassion for the characters and life he writes about.Barry Crump has... Read more

Crumpy's Campfire Companion - Volume 3

By: Barry Crump

Narrated by: Martin Crump

Length: 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Crumpy's Campfire Companion is the entertaining third part of a trilogy on The Life and Times of a Good Keen Man. In this collection of yarns, the river, the road, the ridge and the rogue all come alive in Crump's unique humourous style. The yarns reveal his understanding and compassion for the characters and life he writes about.Barry Crump has... Read more

Operation Ironman

By: George Mahood

Narrated by: Nathaniel Priestley

Length: 8 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Operation Ironman follows George Mahood’s hilarious and inspiring journey from a hospital bed to an Ironman triathlon. After major back surgery, George set himself the ultimate challenge –a 2.4 mile swim,a 112 mile bike ride,and a 26.2 mile run,all to be completed within 16 hours.He couldn’t swim more than a length of front crawl, he had never... Read more

Marigolds, Myrtle and Moles

By: Alan Titchmarsh

Narrated by: Alan Titchmarsh

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

The perfect listen for the green-fingered - hilarious and touching poems on a gardening theme written and introduced by the nation's favourite gardener and presenter of ITV's Love Your Garden, Channel 5's Secrets of the National Trust and with his own show on Classic FM.

From touching poems on the peony, the snowdrop and the sweet pea to... Read more

Sailing to the Edge of Time

By: John Kretschmer

Narrated by: Matthew Kevin Anderson

Length: 9 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Sailing to the Edge of Time by John Kretschmer, read by Matthew Kevin Anderson.

John Kretschmer is sailing’s practical philosopher – as much a doer as a thinker. And that is the overarching theme of this chronicle of a sailing life. Often amusing, sometimes poignant, occasionally terrifying but always inspiring, his deeply... Read more

My Autobiography

By: Rory Best

Narrated by: Ruairi Conaghan

Length: 8 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Rory Best is widely-regarded as one of Ireland's greatest ever captains. Entrusted by Joe Schmidt to lead the side that looked on the wane following the 2015 World Cup, Best's inspirational leadership skills and abrasive qualities proved to be the foundation stones for the most successful period in Ireland's history.

His first year in charge saw... Read more

Max the Miracle Dog

By: Kerry Irving

Narrated by: Marston York

Length: 6 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

The Sunday Times bestseller ’Are you ready, Max? If anyone’s going to help me do this, it’s you.’ The heart-warming tale of a life-saving friendship. In 2006, a traumatic car accident changed Kerry Irving’s life forever. Suffering from severe neck... Read more

The Secret to Losing Weight & Preventing Disease (Volume 1)

By: Nathaniel Johnson & Vera Gilford

Narrated by: Don Moffit

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Obesity is the number two lifestyle related cause of disease and death in the United States, with a devastating impact upon children. It is hard to imagine your child having a shorter life span than you. There is a reason for today's significant rise in disease and weight gain, but age and genetics are not the primary reasons.If you have ever... Read more

Run to the Finish

By: Amanda Brooks

Narrated by: Dana Dae

Length: 6 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Inspiration and practical tips for runners who prioritize enjoyment over pace and embrace their place as an "average" runner

In her first book, popular runner blogger Amanda Brooks lays out the path to finding greater fulfillment in running for those who consider themselves "middle of the pack runners" -- they're not trying to win Boston (or even... Read more

High Drama

By: John Burgman

Narrated by: Kyle Tait

Length: 9 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

One afternoon in 1987, two renegade climbers in Berkeley, California, hatched an ambitious plan: under the cover of darkness, they would rappel down from a carefully scouted highway on-ramp, gluing artificial handholds onto the load-bearing concrete pillars underneath. Equipped with ingenuity, strong adhesive, and an urban guerilla attitude, Jim... Read more

UEFA Annual Report 2018/19

By: UEFA

Narrated by: Philippe Duquenoy

Length: 3 hours

Abridged: No

The Annual Report of UEFA, the European Union of Football Associations, describes the main competitions, events and achievements of the 2018/19 season. New this year are the special focus areas in which innovative projects are highlighted. A must read for journalists, sport administrators and football enthusiasts, who like to get an insight into... Read more

The Film Doesn’t Lie

By: Jimmy Dykes

Narrated by: George Newbern

Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Elite level coaches, business owners, CEOs, and difference-makers from all walks of life share a common trait: they are masters at the process of evaluating. Film sessions are the life blood of any successful sports team, whether following a soaring win or a crushing loss. Nothing goes unchecked, and nothing gets taken for granted. They... Read more

The Back Roads to March

By: John Feinstein

Narrated by: John Feinstein

Length: 14 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

Thirty years ago after changing the sports book landscape with his mega-hit, A Season on the Brink, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Feinstein returns to his first love--college basketball--with a fascinating and compelling journey through a landscape of unsung, unpublicized and often unknown heroes of Division-1 college hoops.

     John... Read more

Grow Food For Free

By: Huw Richards

Narrated by: Huw Richards

Length: 6 hours

Abridged: No

Huw Richards set himself a challenge - to grow his own fruit and veg for free for a year. He succeeded, and now wants to help you do the same.

Can't afford a raised bed? Try repurposing an old wooden pallet.
Don't want to spend money on buying plants? Look in the fridge and your kitchen cupboards for food that you can plant.
Need a particular tool?... Read more

RYA VHF Handbook (A-G31) - Abridged

By: Melanie Bartlett

Narrated by: Chris R. Wright

Length: 2 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: Yes

From the author of the best-selling RYA Navigation Handbook, this audiobook is based on the RYA’s official title to support the RYA VHF Operator's Short Range Certificate examination. It expands upon the quick reference VHF Radio inc GMDSS book (G22) to assist with a deeper level of understanding which will help you pass the exam.It details... Read more

RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (A-G70) - Abridged

By: James Stevens

Narrated by: Chris R. Wright

Length: 2 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: Yes

The RYA Yachtmaster examination is the gold-standard qualification for sail and power boaters the world over.This audiobook is the RYA's official and definitive guide to the Coastal and Offshore exams. It offers a unique insight into what you need to know, how the exams will be conducted, and the skills required. Whether you are going to take... Read more