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Aztec Astronomy and Astrology: The History of the Aztec’s Measurements of the Planets and Stars

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by KC Wayman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Unlike the Maya, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a ... Read more

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Nearly 500 years after the Spanish conquered their mighty empire, the Aztecs are often remembered today for their major capital, Tenochtitlan, as well as being fierce conquerors of the Valley of Mexico who often engaged in human sacrifice rituals. Unlike the Maya, the Aztecs are not widely viewed or remembered with nuance, in part because their own leader burned extant Aztec writings and rewrote a
... Read more
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The Black Hole War

My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics

by Leonard Susskind ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

12 hours 47 min

This is the inside account of the battle over the true nature of black holes—with nothing less than our understanding of the entire universe at stake.What happens when something is sucked into a black hole? Does it disappear? Three decades ago, a young physicist named Stephen Hawking claimed that it did—and in doing so, put at risk everything we know about the fundamental laws of the universe. ... Read more

$22.95 USD

This is the inside account of the battle over the true nature of black holes—with nothing less than our understanding of the entire universe at stake.What happens when something is sucked into a black hole? Does it disappear? Three decades ago, a young physicist named Stephen Hawking claimed that it did—and in doing so, put at risk everything we know about the fundamental laws of the universe.
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Physics

New Frontiers

by Scientific American ...

Narrated by David Marantz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 31 min

Science fiction has imagined some pretty wild ideas about how the universe could work—from hidden extra dimensions in Interstellar to life as a mental projection in The Matrix. But these imaginings seem downright tame compared to the mind-bending science now coming out of physics and astronomy, and in this book, we look at the strange and fascinating discoveries shaping (and reshaping) the field ... Read more

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Science fiction has imagined some pretty wild ideas about how the universe could work—from hidden extra dimensions in Interstellar to life as a mental projection in The Matrix. But these imaginings seem downright tame compared to the mind-bending science now coming out of physics and astronomy, and in this book, we look at the strange and fascinating discoveries shaping (and reshaping) the field
... Read more
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Take Me To Your Leader

Practical Advice for Your First Alien Encounter

by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 5 min

***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials."Close encounters of the hilarious kind." —Kirkus Reviews"It's the perfect pocket-sized [book] ... Read more

$19.99 USD

***NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*America's favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials."Close encounters of the hilarious kind." —Kirkus Reviews"It's the perfect pocket-sized [book]
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A Man on the Moon

by Andrew Chaikin, Tom Hanks ...

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

23 hours

On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when two Americans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon. Now the greatest event of the twentieth century is magnificently retold through the eyes and ears of the people who were there. Based on the interviews with twenty-three moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, journalist Andrew Chaikin ... Read more

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On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when two Americans, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, walked on the moon. Now the greatest event of the twentieth century is magnificently retold through the eyes and ears of the people who were there. Based on the interviews with twenty-three moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, journalist Andrew Chaikin
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Cygnus Loop

Score by Andy Maag

by May Oskan ...

Narrated by May Oskan ...

Unabridged

43 min

Cygnus Loop is the soundtrack to an imaginary planetarium show. Told in compact episodes and bathed in synthesizer music reminiscent of 1970s-era space programming, what begins as an astronomy lecture gradually devolves into a curious autopsy of theoretical math, confirmation bias, biological tendencies, and humankind’s search for meaning. As the scale of measurement expands, a story emerges of ... Read more

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Cygnus Loop is the soundtrack to an imaginary planetarium show. Told in compact episodes and bathed in synthesizer music reminiscent of 1970s-era space programming, what begins as an astronomy lecture gradually devolves into a curious autopsy of theoretical math, confirmation bias, biological tendencies, and humankind’s search for meaning. As the scale of measurement expands, a story emerges of
... Read more
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Skylab and the International Space Station: The History of the World’s Most Important Space Research Labs

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Bill Caufield ...

Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

During the Space Race, many people envisioned a future in which space travel would be a common undertaking for ordinary citizens. Just as riding in an airplane was once a daring endeavor, travel by rocket could be refined and made safer over time. That collective aspiration to someday take part in dreams NASA brought to life was integral to inspiring public interest in the space program. However, ... Read more

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During the Space Race, many people envisioned a future in which space travel would be a common undertaking for ordinary citizens. Just as riding in an airplane was once a daring endeavor, travel by rocket could be refined and made safer over time. That collective aspiration to someday take part in dreams NASA brought to life was integral to inspiring public interest in the space program. However,
... Read more
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Stargazing: A Beginner’s Guide to Exploring the Cosmos (A Marriage in Crisis Rekindled Later in Life Second Chance Holiday Romance)

by Dave Holtzman ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on an enlightening journey through the cosmos with this book a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the wonders of the universe.From the vastness of space to the beauty of the night sky, each chapter explores key concepts such as celestial bodies, planetary systems, and the tools of observation. Delve into the mysteries of the moon, ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on an enlightening journey through the cosmos with this book a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the wonders of the universe.From the vastness of space to the beauty of the night sky, each chapter explores key concepts such as celestial bodies, planetary systems, and the tools of observation. Delve into the mysteries of the moon,
... Read more
Audiobook

Carbon Queen

The Remarkable Life of Nanoscience Pioneer Mildred Dresselhaus

by Maia Weinstock ...

Narrated by Eva Wilhelm ...

Unabridged

6 hours 50 min

The life of trailblazing physicist Mildred Dresselhaus, who expanded our understanding of the physical world.As a girl in New York City in the 1940s, Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus was taught that there were only three career options open to women: secretary, nurse, or teacher. In Carbon Queen, science writer Maia Weinstock describes how, with curiosity and drive, Dresselhaus defied expectations and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The life of trailblazing physicist Mildred Dresselhaus, who expanded our understanding of the physical world.As a girl in New York City in the 1940s, Mildred "Millie" Dresselhaus was taught that there were only three career options open to women: secretary, nurse, or teacher. In Carbon Queen, science writer Maia Weinstock describes how, with curiosity and drive, Dresselhaus defied expectations and
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Astronomy

101 Lessons to Learn about Astronomy, Study the Solar System, and Explore the Universe

by HowExpert, Ryan Thomas Kirby ...

Narrated by John Galas ...

Unabridged

3 hours 1 min

If you want to learn about astronomy, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Astronomy.”Join Ryan T. Kirby, an experienced astronomer, and educator, in an exploration that will take you to the stars! In this short book, Ryan aims at teaching you everything you need to know about astronomy and stargazing from scratch! The book is divided into five sections, which are as follows:Understanding the ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you want to learn about astronomy, then check out “HowExpert Guide to Astronomy.”Join Ryan T. Kirby, an experienced astronomer, and educator, in an exploration that will take you to the stars! In this short book, Ryan aims at teaching you everything you need to know about astronomy and stargazing from scratch! The book is divided into five sections, which are as follows:Understanding the
... Read more
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Life Lessons from Johannes Kepler

Harmony in the Heavens: Order, Wonder, and the Music of the Cosmos

by Marcus Alden ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Walter Pike E ...

Series Audiobook 9 - Timeless Wisdom from Scientists and Inventors
Unabridged

39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if the answers you seek are written in the stars—waiting for you to see the pattern?Johannes Kepler didn’t just change how we understand the cosmos—he showed us how to find order in the unknown. Fueled by faith, wonder, and stubborn curiosity, Kepler’s journey was one of vision pursued against all odds.Faith in the Pattern brings Kepler’s ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.What if the answers you seek are written in the stars—waiting for you to see the pattern?Johannes Kepler didn’t just change how we understand the cosmos—he showed us how to find order in the unknown. Fueled by faith, wonder, and stubborn curiosity, Kepler’s journey was one of vision pursued against all odds.Faith in the Pattern brings Kepler’s
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Audiobook

The History of Time

A Very Short Introduction

by Leofranc Holford-Strevens ...

Narrated by Ben Esner ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

Why do we measure time in the way that we do? Why is a week seven days long? At what point did minutes and seconds come into being? Why are some calendars lunar and some solar?The organization of time into hours, days, months, and years seems immutable and universal, but is actually far more artificial than most people realize. For example, the French Revolution resulted in a restructuring of the ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Why do we measure time in the way that we do? Why is a week seven days long? At what point did minutes and seconds come into being? Why are some calendars lunar and some solar?The organization of time into hours, days, months, and years seems immutable and universal, but is actually far more artificial than most people realize. For example, the French Revolution resulted in a restructuring of the
... Read more
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Journey Through Time's Mysteries: An Engaging Exploration

Unlock the Mysteries of History! Discover gripping audio lessons for a captivating exploration of the ages.

by Thane Waverly ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

Journey Through Time's Mysteries: An Engaging Exploration⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you ready to embark on an enthralling journey through history and uncover its hidden wonders?Looking for a comprehensive guide that delves into the mysteries of time with clarity and depth?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your understa... ... Read more

$5.10 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Journey Through Time's Mysteries: An Engaging Exploration⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you ready to embark on an enthralling journey through history and uncover its hidden wonders?Looking for a comprehensive guide that delves into the mysteries of time with clarity and depth?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate companion for deepening your understa...
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Audiobook

StarTalk

Everything You Ever Need to Know about Space Travel, Sci-Fi, the Human Race, the Universe, and Beyond

by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Charles Liu, Jeffrey Lee Simons, Jesse Bickford ...

Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lauren Fortgang, Luzma Ortiz, Kevin R. Free, various narrators ...

Unabridged

9 hours 2 min

For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere.This pioneering, provocative audiobook brings together the best of StarTalk, his beloved podcast and television show devoted to solving the most confounding mysteries of Earth, space, and what it means to be human. Filled with brilliant ... Read more

$19.95 USD

For decades, beloved astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson has interpreted science with a combination of brainpower and charm that resonates with fans everywhere.This pioneering, provocative audiobook brings together the best of StarTalk, his beloved podcast and television show devoted to solving the most confounding mysteries of Earth, space, and what it means to be human. Filled with brilliant
... Read more
Audiobook

The Story of Eclipses (Unabridged)

by George F. Chambers ...

Narrated by Gloria Ball, Steven Bishop, Jose Brinkman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

In the celestial tapestry, eclipses stand as awe-inspiring phenomena that have captivated humanity for millennia. "The Story of Eclipses" by George F. Chambers unveils the captivating history of these celestial events, tracing their scientific understanding from ancient observations to modern-day discoveries. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, this book transports readers on a ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the celestial tapestry, eclipses stand as awe-inspiring phenomena that have captivated humanity for millennia. "The Story of Eclipses" by George F. Chambers unveils the captivating history of these celestial events, tracing their scientific understanding from ancient observations to modern-day discoveries. Through vivid descriptions and engaging anecdotes, this book transports readers on a
... Read more
Audiobook

Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space

by Isaac Asimov ...

Narrated by Michael Jackson ...

Abridged

3 hours 55 min

For anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what it all means, Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space is indispensable. In this audio, Asimov's gift for popular and entertaining exposition has never been better deployed, with his succinct answers to the most intriguing questions about planets, stars, and galaxies. What are quasars? How was the Earth formed? Puzzled by pulsars? ... Read more

$27.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For anyone who has ever looked up at the stars and wondered what it all means, Isaac Asimov's Guide to Earth and Space is indispensable. In this audio, Asimov's gift for popular and entertaining exposition has never been better deployed, with his succinct answers to the most intriguing questions about planets, stars, and galaxies. What are quasars? How was the Earth formed? Puzzled by pulsars?
... Read more
Audiobook

Sun Engine, The

The Story of Life, Light and Cosmic Cycles of Creation

by Ylia Callan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Sun Engine takes you on a breathtaking journey through the story of our star - from its fiery birth in the death of another sun, to the cosmic cycles of light and life that shape our existence. This sweeping narrative explores how the Sun forged the solar system, ignited the spark of life on Earth, and became the ultimate source of energy, myth, ... Read more

$3.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Sun Engine takes you on a breathtaking journey through the story of our star - from its fiery birth in the death of another sun, to the cosmic cycles of light and life that shape our existence. This sweeping narrative explores how the Sun forged the solar system, ignited the spark of life on Earth, and became the ultimate source of energy, myth,
... Read more
Audiobook

Trous noirs et quasars

by Françoise Combes ...

Narrated by Françoise Combes ...

Unabridged

47 min

Françoise Combes vient de recevoir la médaille d'or du CNRS. Cette astrophysicienne est spécialiste de la dynamique des galaxies et, non contente de les observer, elle réalise de spectaculaires simulations numériques de leur formation, de leur croissance, de leurs rencontres. Cela aide à comprendre l'origine de leurs formes, variées et souvent surprenantes. Le décodage des différentes étapes de ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Françoise Combes vient de recevoir la médaille d'or du CNRS. Cette astrophysicienne est spécialiste de la dynamique des galaxies et, non contente de les observer, elle réalise de spectaculaires simulations numériques de leur formation, de leur croissance, de leurs rencontres. Cela aide à comprendre l'origine de leurs formes, variées et souvent surprenantes. Le décodage des différentes étapes de
... Read more
Audiobook

The Beginning and the End of Everything

From the Big Bang to the End of the Universe

by Paul Parsons ...

Narrated by Dallas Campbell ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

'Prepare to have your mind blown! A brilliantly written overview of the past, present and future of modern cosmology.' – DALLAS CAMPBELL, author of Ad AstraThe Beginning and the End of Everything is the whole story as we currently understand it – from nothing, to the birth of our universe, to its ultimate fate. Authoritative and engaging, Paul Parsons takes us on a rollercoaster ride through ... Read more

$25.92 USD

'Prepare to have your mind blown! A brilliantly written overview of the past, present and future of modern cosmology.' – DALLAS CAMPBELL, author of Ad AstraThe Beginning and the End of Everything is the whole story as we currently understand it – from nothing, to the birth of our universe, to its ultimate fate. Authoritative and engaging, Paul Parsons takes us on a rollercoaster ride through
... Read more
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Supermassive

Black Holes at the Beginning and End of the Universe

by James Trefil, Shobita Satyapal ...

Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

Unabridged

7 hours 59 min

Black holes, demystified: follow along the quest to understand the history and influence of one of space science's most fascinating and confounding phenomenaLed by physicist James Trefil and astrophysicist Shobita Satyapal, this book traverses the incredible history of black holes and introduces contemporary developments and theories on still unanswered questions about the enigmatic objects. From ... Read more

$22.00 USD

Black holes, demystified: follow along the quest to understand the history and influence of one of space science's most fascinating and confounding phenomenaLed by physicist James Trefil and astrophysicist Shobita Satyapal, this book traverses the incredible history of black holes and introduces contemporary developments and theories on still unanswered questions about the enigmatic objects. From
... Read more
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Eclipses

What Everyone Needs to Know

by Frank Close ...

Narrated by Corrie James ...

Unabridged

4 hours 45 min

On 21 August 2017 millions of people across the United States witnessed "The Great American Eclipse" of the Sun. The moment it was over, people around the world were asking questions: what caused the weird shadows and colors in the build up to totality? Were those ephemeral bands of shadows gliding across the ground in the seconds before totality real or an optical illusion? Why this, what that, ... Read more

$15.99 USD

On 21 August 2017 millions of people across the United States witnessed "The Great American Eclipse" of the Sun. The moment it was over, people around the world were asking questions: what caused the weird shadows and colors in the build up to totality? Were those ephemeral bands of shadows gliding across the ground in the seconds before totality real or an optical illusion? Why this, what that,
... Read more
Audiobook

Astronomy For Dummies, 5th Edition

by Stephen P. Maran, PhD, Richard Tresch Fienberg, PhD ...

Narrated by Joel Richards ...

Unabridged

15 hours 29 min

What's going on in the sky? Astronomy For Dummies takes you through the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and all the way to the outer reaches of the universe. You'll have stars in your eyes as you discover the basics of skywatching, planets, asteroids, black holes, and dark matter. Ponder the deep questions that keep humanity guessing, like, is there anybody out there? Two NASA-award-winning ... Read more

$24.99 USD

What's going on in the sky? Astronomy For Dummies takes you through the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, and all the way to the outer reaches of the universe. You'll have stars in your eyes as you discover the basics of skywatching, planets, asteroids, black holes, and dark matter. Ponder the deep questions that keep humanity guessing, like, is there anybody out there? Two NASA-award-winning
... Read more
Audiobook

Asteroids

How Love, Fear, and Greed Will Determine Our Future in Space

by Martin Elvis ...

Narrated by Nigel Patterson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 30 min

A unique, wide-ranging examination of asteroid exploration and our future in spaceHuman travel into space is an enormously expensive and unforgiving endeavor. So why go? In this accessible and authoritative book, astrophysicist Martin Elvis argues that the answer is the asteroid exploration, for the strong motives of love, fear, and greed.Elvis's personal motivation is one of scientific love ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A unique, wide-ranging examination of asteroid exploration and our future in spaceHuman travel into space is an enormously expensive and unforgiving endeavor. So why go? In this accessible and authoritative book, astrophysicist Martin Elvis argues that the answer is the asteroid exploration, for the strong motives of love, fear, and greed.Elvis's personal motivation is one of scientific love
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Audiobook

#03 여름철 별자리

by Storytel South Korea ...

Narrated by 신범식 ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Storytel Original SKYTELLER
Unabridged

23 min

스카이텔러 오디오 시리즈 스토리텔이 계절별 밤하늘에 씌어있는 이야기 속 세계로 당신을 데려가기 위해 기획했습니다. 국제적 기준에 의해 인정된, 계절별로 북반구 하늘에서 볼 수 있는 별자리들의 이야기를 전합니다. 이 별자리들의 기원은 대부분 그리스/로마 신화지만, 이 이야기들이 전하는 인류의 오래된 역사에 현대적이고 과학적인 정보를 더하는 균형을 추구했습니다. 밤하늘에서 반짝이고 있는 저 별들의 세계로, 그 영원한 이야기들 속으로 초대합니다. 스카이텔러 시리즈 구성 1 겨울철 별자리 : 오리온, 큰개, 작은개/황소/게/쌍둥이 2 봄철 별자리 : 큰곰, 작은곰/사자/처녀/천칭 3 여름철 별자리 : 거문고, 독수리/사수/염소/전갈 4 가을철 별자리 : 페르세우스, 안드로메다/물고기/물병/양 낭독자 : 신범식 ... Read more

$13.47 USD

스카이텔러 오디오 시리즈 스토리텔이 계절별 밤하늘에 씌어있는 이야기 속 세계로 당신을 데려가기 위해 기획했습니다. 국제적 기준에 의해 인정된, 계절별로 북반구 하늘에서 볼 수 있는 별자리들의 이야기를 전합니다. 이 별자리들의 기원은 대부분 그리스/로마 신화지만, 이 이야기들이 전하는 인류의 오래된 역사에 현대적이고 과학적인 정보를 더하는 균형을 추구했습니다. 밤하늘에서 반짝이고 있는 저 별들의 세계로, 그 영원한 이야기들 속으로 초대합니다. 스카이텔러 시리즈 구성 1 겨울철 별자리 : 오리온, 큰개, 작은개/황소/게/쌍둥이 2 봄철 별자리 : 큰곰, 작은곰/사자/처녀/천칭 3 여름철 별자리 : 거문고, 독수리/사수/염소/전갈 4 가을철 별자리 : 페르세우스, 안드로메다/물고기/물병/양 낭독자 : 신범식
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