Nevil ShuteNevil Shute Norway (17 January 1899 – 12 January 1960) was a popular British-Australian novelist and a successful aeronautical engineer. He used his full name in his engineering career, and 'Nevil Shute' as his pen name, in order to protect his engineering career from any potential negative publicity in connection with his novels Born in Somerset Road, Ealing, London, he was educated at the Dragon School, Shrewsbury School and Balliol College, Oxford. Shute's father, Arthur Hamilton Norway, became head of the post office in Ireland before the First World War, and was based at the main post office in Dublin in 1916 at the time of the Easter Rising. His son was later commended for his role as a stretcher bearer during the rising. Shute attended the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich but because of his stammer was unable to take up a commission in the Royal Flying Corps, instead serving in World War I as a soldier in the Suffolk Regiment. CONTENT: 1. An Old Captivity (read by Cameron Stewart)2. Lonely Road (read by Laurence Kennedy)3. The Chequer Board (read by Paul Panting)4. A Town Like Alice (read by Robin Bailey)5. On The Beach (read by Simon Prebble)6. Trustee From The Toolroom (read by Frank Muller)7. Pied Piper (read by Robin Bailey)8. The Far Country (read by Robin Bailey)9. The Breaking Wave (read by Patrick Tull)10. No Highway (read by Robin Bailey)11. Round The Bend (read by Christopher Hart)12. Pastoral (read by Frank Muller)13. In The Wet (read by Gary Waltorn)14. Most Secret (read by James Faulkner)15. Beyond The Black Stump (read by Davina Porter)16. Ruined City (read by Robin Bailey)17. The Rainbow And The Rose (read by Robin Bailey)18. Slide Rule (read by Michael Tudor Barnes)19. So Disdained (read by Stephen Thorne)20. Marazan (read by David Collins)21. Ordeal (read by Ian Stuart)22. Stephen Morris And Pilotage (read by Gordon Griffin) Audio-DVD format: It can be used on DVD and DVD-Rom players, also on devices such as Playstation, Xbox or portable DVD players. In addition, the tracks can be taken to any mp3 player, such as portable mp3 player, tablets, smartphones, etc. through the computer. - The tracks are handled in the same way that you would handle the songs through iTunes. - The number of discs varies by each title, although generally it goes in a single disc. - The AudioDVD format is not the same as traditional CDs and does not work on CD players. Please be sure to use one of the players mentioned above. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. MP3-CD format: This audio CD-MP3 works on your computer. It also works on CD and DVD players with mp3 capacity, including car stereos. - The number of discs varies by each title. Each disc can contain one or several audiobooks. - The mp3 tracks can be taken to different mp3 players or smartphones and iphone or ipad. Make sure your device is compatible with this technology before making your purchase. - The format of the tracks is MP3; This is the extension of better handling and of more quality. - Kbps vary by title. - Audiobooks are read by professional narrators. SHIPPING: All audiobooks are sent through USPS First Class and will arrive at your hands between 7 and 10 days after your purchase (usually much sooner than later). A link will be sent so you can track your product online. We ship worldwide through USPS. RETURNS: If the product presents any problem, we will send you another one immediately! Any disagreement will always be resolved. You will also have the PayPal purchase protection against any problem that occurs with your purchase. Original case is not included with your purchase. Pictures Of Disc covers/cases in this listing are for illustrative purposes only.
