Do you know these advantages of audio books?
With the incredible advantage of listening to your favorite book instead of reading it, the popularity of audio books has now gone through the roof. There are now more and more book titles with audio book versions.
Think about it - with audio books you can now save that extra time you spend reading a chapter on your favorite motivational book each morning before you leave for work. Apart from saving extra time, you are gaining extra knowledge in the process.
You can simply put it on to play while you prepare for work or even play it in your car on your way to work.
No wonder children, adults and even oldies have fallen head over heels in love with audio books.
Below are some of the specific advantages that audio books have over normal hardcover or paperback books:
-- Audio books are more cost effective to produce than hardcover and paperbacks. More so, those who love to conserve nature insist that if all books are audio instead of hardcover and paperbacks, this will save more trees and keep the earth better than it is today.
-- You can select the exact track you want to listen to instead of flipping through several pages in the case of normal books. This saves a great deal of time and makes it very comfortable for you.
-- You can listen to audio books while doing other things in the house, while commuting to and from work or even while jogging. With an audio book someone else does the reading, while you do the absorption.
-- You can listen to an audio book when its dark (example - when you are out camping and you've got no lights) but you can't read a book when it's dark. So, with an audio book you can go on vacation and still enjoy what the audio book has to offer.
-- You can save the time you spend reading to your kids each night before they sleep with an audio book. Unlike a normal paperback or hardcover book that you have to read to your kids, with an audio book you can simply play it for them until they fall asleep, thereby saving you the time.
More so, audio books that are specifically for children are more fun than your reading can be. You probably were not trained to talk like a rabbit, right? But most of the narrators of children's audio books were trained to read in ways that children love.
Here's what our listeners say..............
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"I was searching for a free audio download for this book, and I found a few. I chose to pay the negligible $4 for this particular recording because of the quality of the audio. After paying, I had the choice of downloading different size files for the same audio. If I'm going to take my time to focus & listen to a book, I don't want to be distracted by a bad speaker or audio noise. This is an excellent recording and the speaker is pleasing to listen to." .........
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If you are new to downloadable audio and would like to try before you buy anything. Click on the "FREE!" tab ABOVE and try it out. COMPLETLY FREE...WITH NO OBLIGATION to purchase anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Consider The Benefits
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Benefit 1 - 1000s of titles
When you buy your favourite downloadable audio book from spoken4u.com you can listen to it over and over again. Choose from business, selfdevelopment, romance, thrillers, espionage, drama, comedy and children's stories to name but afew.
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Benefit 2 - No monthly subscription
Just buy the audiobooks that you want when you want them. there are no joining fees and no monthly or yearly subscriptions.
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Benefit 3 - No extra software to install
Audio files from spoken4u.com, thespokenwordaudio.com are compatible with the software that is already installed on most modern computers, so there's no need to have to clutter your machine up with yet more software.
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Just browse the site, pick the spoken word audio content you want and away you go.
What can you do with the
audio files you download?
It doesn't matter whether your favorite place to listen to spoken word audio is in the car, on the train, in the office or in bed, we've done everything we can to create a system that gives you maximum flexibility.
You can:
- Copy the files you download to your digital music player (including Archos, Creative, Philips, iRiver and many more. If you have an iPod you will first need to burn the file to CD and then transfer it into iTunes.
- Burn them to CD and listen to them on a standard hi-fi or on your in-car entertainment system .
- Listen on your desktop computer whilst you're in the office, browsing the net or catching up on your home accounts.
- Listen on your laptop whilst you're 25,000 feet in the air or enjoying the sun in a street-side cafe.
- You can listen on any compatible mobile phone
... the choice is yours!
How BIG is the range?
There are already over 5,000 titles to choose from and we're adding new titles every day. You'll find everything from the latest best-selling audiobooks from major publishers such as the BBC, Harper-Collins, Simon & Schuster, Brilliance and Time Warner through to innovative audio theatre productions from around the world.
And we're here to help!
When you buy from thespokenwordaudio.com you can rest assured that you won't be left alone to figure out how to use your audio files. We're here to help you all the way .
If you've never burned a CD before or copied an audio file to your MP3 player you've got absolutely nothing to worry about. Our friendly support staff will be happy to assist in any way they can.
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Our special guarantee means that if you are not absolutely delighted with your purchase for any reason you can request a no-questions-asked refund at any time within thirty-days of making your purchase. So, you can buy with complete peace-of-mind .
We've put a lot of work into creating what we feel is the easiest-to-use spoken word audio download site on the Internet, but we're keen to hear what you think. If you have any comments you would like to share with us, or suggestions as to how we could make it even better, please do not hesitate to Contact Us. You can rest assured that your comments won't fall on deaf ears!
If you are new to downloading files or burning CDs you might want to take a look at our quick guide on-line video tutorials. Each one is just a few minutes long and will quickly get you up-to-speed and help you to understand how easy all of this on-line audio stuff really is. Click here for more information.
Would you like to listen to a new audiobook? Or how about a thrilling audio drama? Would you like to have it NOW, without having to visit the book store or wait for the postman to deliver it? With this site it really is as easy as 1-2-3.
Step 1 - Make Your Choice
Browse through the 1000's of audio titles available by using either the categories list on the left or the reference box at the top left of this page. You'll find everything from comedy to spine-tingling tales of horror and suspense. Choose your new audio title and add it to the basket.
Step 2 - Pay
Pay for your purchase using any major credit card. The payment system uses 128-bit encryption and is on a Thawte certified secure server so you can pay with complete confidence.
Step 3 - Download
Once your payment has gone through you'll be taken to a page to download your new audio content. Once the files have been downloaded to your computer you can listen to them whenever you want, transfer them to a compatible portable player, or burn them to CD to enjoy on a conventional hi-fi or in-car audio system.
It really is that easy. You don't need to install any special software. You don't have to join a club and pay a monthly subscription. You don't even have to break the bank as there are lots of titles for just a few dollars. Just get whatever you want, whenever you want, and sit back and enjoy.
Customer support
In the unlikely event that you need any help using the system, downloading the audio files, or listening to the recordings please don't hesitate to contact our friendly support staff at http://audiobooksupport.helpserve.com - they'll be happy to help and will usually reply within just a few hours.
It's really easy!
To help you familiarize yourself with this site we've put together four short videos covering how to use the site, how to download your audiobooks and how to copy your audiobooks to CD.
Each of these videos lasts just a few minutes and covers everything you need to know to get going.
Click on any of the images below to watch that video.
Answers to your questions
Below are answers to some of the questions you may have. If you need an answer to a question we have not included please view the Knowledgebase or submit a support ticket to the Support Centre. We will do our best to provide an answer as quickly as we can.
Who are we?
This is a web site set up to help promote the wonderful world of downloadable spoken word audio content. It is not tied to any one publisher and so is completely independent and impartial as far as content, reviews and marketing are concerned. When creating the site the aim was to provide an informative and easy to use site for lovers of spoken word content and allow the easy downloading of the titles of your choice. Hopefully, we have fulfilled that aim, but if you have any suggestions as to how we could improve it please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
What format do I receive the audio in?
We make use of two formats; MP3 and WMA. Both of these formats will play on PCs and Macs and most portable players. The publisher chooses which format they want the files to be distributed in. When you purchase a downloadable title from this site you will be taken to a special area of the site where you can choose from a variety of file formats. If you have a high speed connection you will probably prefer to download the highest quality file available. If you have a slow Internet connection you can choose to download a file that is smaller in size, but will not be of quite the same quality, but it will still be very listenable.
Can I use these files on an iPod?
Yes! All you need to do is burn the files to CD first (this is a step we'd always recommend as it is wise to make a physical backup copy of anything you buy just in case your computer ever fails or is stolen) and then rip that CD straight into iTunes. You can then transfer the audio to your iPod in the normal way.
Can I copy the files onto audio CDs and listen on my hi-fi or in-car system?
Yes! Copying the files to an audio CD on your computer is quick and easy, particlarly if you are using Windows. To watch a short demonstration of how to do it Click Here.
How easy is it to download the files once I have purchased them?
It is very easy. Once you have made your purchase you will be taken through to a special part of the site where you can download the files you have purchased. Easy to follow instructions are provided on the download page. If you do run into any problems at all, which is very unlikely, you can always contact us at our Support Centre, and we will be happy to help in any way we can.
Do I need any special software to play these audio files?
No. All the files on this site will work on a standard PC.
Do you offer a guarantee?
Yes! If you are not 100% happy with your purchase just let us know and we will refund your money in full. This means you can purchase from us with complete confidence.
Am I breaking the law by downloading these audio files?
Absolutely not! ALL of the content on this site has been approved by the publishers and copyright holders. As a paying customer you are entitled to download and listen to these files as often as you wish and on whatever equipment you wish. However, like any other media, it is illegal to make copies of the files and give them to other people.
How long will it take to download the audio files?
It will vary greatly depending on what kind of Internet connection you have. If you have a broadband connection it will take just a few minutes per part. If you have a 56k dial-up connection it will be considerably slower. If a recording is several hours long we will have split it into several parts to make it easier to download so even if you are on a slow connection you can start listening to the first part whilst the others are downloading.
Can I listen to a sample of the audio before I decide to make a purchase?
Yes! All of the titles on this site include a five minute sample that you can listen to before deciding to make a purchase. The recording you hear will not sound as good as the audio you will download once you have made a purchase as it has had to be compressed a great deal to allow easy streaming on all the different connection speeds.
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