Problem playing AAC files (Audiobooks)

I've recorded several radio programs in AAC format.
When I import them into iTunes they go into the
Audiobooks library. I then copy them to the
Shuffle. They seem to be there, but when I try
playing them on the Shuffle I get nothing, though
songs play OK. The AAC files play fine in iTunes.
Does anyone have any ideas what's going on? Thanks
Make sure the shuffle/serial-play switch is on serial-play
(or play-in-order)... for more details see:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=300558

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