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Available Audiobooks

Into the Light
by Dave and Jaja Martin
Bookends
by the editors of Good Old Boat magazine
Solitude of the Open Sea
by Gregory Newell Smith
So Long, Foxtrot Charlie
by John Vigor
Sally Steals an Elephant
by John Vigor
Danger, Dolphins, & Ginger Beer
by John Vigor
Sailing Alone Around the World
by Captain Joshua Slocum
Trekka Round the World
by John Guzzwell
A Year in a Yawl
by Russell Doubleday
Telegram From the Palace
by Geoffrey Toye
A Voyage Toward Vengeance
by Jule Miller

FAQs

AudioSeaStories.com help

How do I purchase an audiobook through AudioSeaStories.com?
1. Browse our catalog and select an audiobook you would like to order.
2. Use the drop-down menu to make your format selection. If you are buying a CD, make sure to choose between an MP3 CD and audio CD, and if you are buying a download ake sure to select the proper format. Click the Add to Cart button, found at the lower right-hand side of the screen. Then you may either check out, or continue shopping.
3. Once you have selected all of the audiobooks you wish to purchase, click the check out button.
4. If you have an existing account, enter your log-in information and click the Sign In button.
5. If you do not have an account, click Continue and enter the required information.
6. Once you are logged in, enter your Visa or Master Card information and click Continue.
7. You will be taken to the order confirmation page. Click the Confirm Order button to process your payment.
8. You should now be taken to a page that says your order has been processed. If you ordered an audio download, you may download the audiobook by clicking on the audiobook title at the bottom of the page. If you ordered an MP3 CD or audio CD set, your order will arrive in the mail in 7-10 business days.

What's the difference between an MP3 CD and an audio CD?
The average CD can hold up to 80 minutes of audio or 700 MB of data, depending on the format in which the CD is burned.

When a CD is burned in “audio” format, it is just like the type of CD that you would buy in the music store. If you order your audiobook in audio CD format, you will receive a set of discs that can be played in your home CD player or played in your computer CD drive.

When a CD is burned in “MP3” format, it can only be played in an MP3-compatible CD player, or in your computer's CD drive. The advantage of an MP3-formatted CD is that rather than limit the CD by the minutes of audio, it limits by the amount of data, so you can fit several hours of audio onto an MP3-formatted disc.

When deciding which format to purchase, keep in mind how you will primarily be listening to your audiobook. If you wish to listen to your audiobook using a standard CD player, you will likely want to purchase an audio CD set. If you wish to listen to your audiobook on an MP3-compatible player, or load it onto your computer or MP3 player, the MP3 disc is a better option.

Why do I need to choose between a Mac download and a PC download?
When you order a download, the file that you download is a compressed file, which is made up of all of the files for your audiobook. Mac and PC each have their own unique software that is used to open compressed files.

How do I access a previous order again?
1. Go to the Sign In page of AudioSeaStories.com
2. Enter your E-Mail address and password, then click the Sign In button.
3. Click on the My Account link in the upper-right side of the page.
4. Under the "Overview" heading, you'll see a list of Previous Orders. Click on the order that you're looking for.
5. Your order details will be displayed. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to the heading "Download links (click product name to download)"
6. Click on the product name, and your download will begin.

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All about MP3s

How does this MP3 download thing work?
For a broad overview of the MP3 download process, and to try downloading some sample MP3 files, visit our Downloading and listening to MP3s tutorial.

How do I open the .sit or .zip file I just downloaded?
If your computer already has a program installed for opening .zip (PC) or .sit (Mac) files, just double-click the compressed file and it should automatically extract itself (or, "unzip").

If you do not already have a program installed, check out the following links:

If you are using a PC, you can visit the Microsoft web site to learn more about the .zip format and how to "unzip" your downloaded files.

If you are using a Mac, you can choose from any number of programs by visiting the Downloads page at Apple.com and looking under System / Disc Utilities, or by doing a search for "zip."

Read the help file that comes with your program if you have any further questions about extracting or unzipping compressed files, as the method used will differ from program to program.

How do I load my MP3 CD onto my computer?
1. Place your MP3 CD into your computers CD drive.
2. Wait until your computer has recognized the CD.
3a. On a PC, a window will pop up asking you what you want to do with the CD. Select "Open folder to view files..."
3b. On a Mac, your CD should appear as a disc icon on your desktop. Double-click it to open it in the Finder window.
4. Once you are able to view the contents of the MP3 CD, simply select all of the files and copy them to a folder on your hard drive.

How do I load my downloaded MP3s into iTunes?
1. Open iTunes
2. In the top navigation bar, select File > Add to Library...
3. A file navigation window will open. Navigate to where you have stored your MP3 files. Select all of the MP3 files you wish to add to your iTunes Library.
4. Click Open. Your files have now been added to iTunes!

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Listening on-the-go

Where can I buy an MP3 player?
The granddaddy of all MP3 players is the iPod. Since this particular brand of MP3 player has been around for quite a while and has proven itself to be top-notch, we at Good Old Boat figured it was the best MP3 player to offer our customers. So, go browse our iPod Store, and set yourself up with an iPod, ear phones, portable speakers, and more!

Where can I find support for my MP3 player?
The following are links to the support pages for top-selling MP3 player brands. If you do not see your MP3 player brand listed below, please E-mail us and we'll see about adding it!
- iPods
- Sandisc MP3 Players
- Zune MP3 Players
- Coby MP3 Players
- Creative Labs Zen MP3 Players

How can I listen to the stories and songs on my MP3 player with others?
There are two easy ways to listen to your MP3 player "out loud" - with an FM transmitter that broadcasts your MP3 player's sound through a radio, or with portable speakers. Both of these options allow you to listen to your MP3 player just about anywhere imaginable - even in the middle of the ocean!

How can I listen to my audiobook through my radio?
If you own an iPod, you can purchase an FM transmitter that connects to your iPod. With the transmitter, you set your iPod to transmit to a "dead" station (one that doesn't have a radio station broadcasting on it in your area). Then, simply tune your radio to that station setting, and you'll hear whatever is playing on your iPod! This is a great way to listen to audiobooks when you're on a long car trip or - better yet - on a leisurely excursion aboard your sailboat. You can find a variety of FM transmitters in our iPod Store.

Where can I find portable speakers?
Another way you can listen to your MP3 player on-the-go is with portable speakers. These allow you the freedom to listen anywhere, even when no radio is available. A full selection of portable speakers can be found at our iPod Store.

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