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The Demon in the Freezer

A True Story

by Richard Preston ...

Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

**“The bard of biological weapons captures the drama of the front lines.”—Richard Danzig, former secretary of the navyThe first major bioterror event in the United States-the anthrax attacks in October 2001-was a clarion call for scientists who work with “hot” agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, his first nonfiction book ... Read more

$17.95 USD

**“The bard of biological weapons captures the drama of the front lines.”—Richard Danzig, former secretary of the navyThe first major bioterror event in the United States-the anthrax attacks in October 2001-was a clarion call for scientists who work with “hot” agents to find ways of protecting civilian populations against biological weapons. In The Demon in the Freezer, his first nonfiction book
... Read more
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The Female Brain

by Louann Brizendine MD ...

Narrated by Louann Brizendine MD ...

Unabridged

7 hours 2 min

Since Dr. Brizendine wrote The Female Brain ten years ago, the response has been overwhelming. This New York Times bestseller has been translated into more than thirty languages, has sold nearly a million copies between editions, and has most recently inspired a romantic comedy starring Whitney Cummings and Sofia Vergara. And its profound scientific understanding of the nature and experience of ... Read more

$17.50 USD

Since Dr. Brizendine wrote The Female Brain ten years ago, the response has been overwhelming. This New York Times bestseller has been translated into more than thirty languages, has sold nearly a million copies between editions, and has most recently inspired a romantic comedy starring Whitney Cummings and Sofia Vergara. And its profound scientific understanding of the nature and experience of
... Read more
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Caesar's Last Breath

Decoding the Secrets of the Air Around Us

by Sam Kean ...

Narrated by Ben Sullivan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 33 min

The Guardian's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe.It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell.In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe, ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The Guardian's Best Science Book of 2017: the fascinating science and history of the air we breathe.It's invisible. It's ever-present. Without it, you would die in minutes. And it has an epic story to tell.In Caesar's Last Breath, New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean takes us on a journey through the periodic table, around the globe, and across time to tell the story of the air we breathe,
... Read more
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The Catalyst

RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets

by Thomas R. Cech ...

Narrated by Joshua Saxon ...

Unabridged

6 hours 54 min

For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA—long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA—sits at the center of biology's greatest ... Read more

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For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA—long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA—sits at the center of biology's greatest
... Read more
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From Darwin to Derrida

Selfish Genes, Social Selves, and the Meanings of Life

by David Haig, Daniel C. Dennett ...

Narrated by Peter Noble ...

Unabridged

14 hours 59 min

How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world.In From Darwin to Derrida, evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural selection, a process without purpose, gives rise to purposeful beings who find meaning in the world. The key to this, Haig ... Read more

$44.99 USD

How the meaningless process of natural selection produces purposeful beings who find meaning in the world.In From Darwin to Derrida, evolutionary biologist David Haig explains how a physical world of matter in motion gave rise to a living world of purpose and meaning. Natural selection, a process without purpose, gives rise to purposeful beings who find meaning in the world. The key to this, Haig
... Read more
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Molecules for Beginners: A Clear Guide to the Tiny Groups of Atoms Around Us

by Sarah Holmgren ...

Narrated by Sarah Holmgren ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Master everyday chemistry and explore the invisible science shaping our world, with zero technical jargon required. Perfect for a curious commute or a relaxing afternoon walk, this welcoming educational journey transforms complex atoms into clear, tangible concepts. Feel the thrill of understanding exactly how the physical universe fits together.Leave behind the anxiety of past science classes and ... Read more

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Master everyday chemistry and explore the invisible science shaping our world, with zero technical jargon required. Perfect for a curious commute or a relaxing afternoon walk, this welcoming educational journey transforms complex atoms into clear, tangible concepts. Feel the thrill of understanding exactly how the physical universe fits together.Leave behind the anxiety of past science classes and
... Read more
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Дофамин в порядке: Как приручить гормон счастья

by Майкл Лонг ...

Narrated by Марсель Гонсалес ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

Дофамин — это источник всех наших желаний, химическое вещество, которое не позволяет нам останавливаться на достигнутом. Благодаря дофамину, с одной стороны, мы добиваемся успеха, открываем что то новое, а с другой — играем в азартные игры, растрачиваем деньги на ненужные вещи или пускаемся во все тяжкие в поисках удовольствий, порой весьма сомнительных. Зачастую мы не в состоянии оторваться от ... Read more

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Дофамин — это источник всех наших желаний, химическое вещество, которое не позволяет нам останавливаться на достигнутом. Благодаря дофамину, с одной стороны, мы добиваемся успеха, открываем что то новое, а с другой — играем в азартные игры, растрачиваем деньги на ненужные вещи или пускаемся во все тяжкие в поисках удовольствий, порой весьма сомнительных. Зачастую мы не в состоянии оторваться от
... Read more
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Chirality: Nature’s Deadliest Weapon

The Science and Dangers of Chirality for Busy People

by Turing Editorial Team ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook is on Everything You Should Know About Chirality and Mirror Life, the hidden handedness of biology and the unsettling possibility of building life in reverse. Spoken in everyday language, we explore why molecules can have left- and right-handed forms, why life on Earth chose only one molecular orientation, and what could happen if ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This audiobook is on Everything You Should Know About Chirality and Mirror Life, the hidden handedness of biology and the unsettling possibility of building life in reverse. Spoken in everyday language, we explore why molecules can have left- and right-handed forms, why life on Earth chose only one molecular orientation, and what could happen if
... Read more
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As moléculas da cannabis e seu incrível impacto na saúde e na indústria

by Pharmacology University ...

Narrated by Lorena Diaz ...

Unabridged

50 min

No seguinte audiolivro, você vai conhecer os componentes ativos da cannabis, sua estrutura química e sua função biológica, assim como os usos dessas moléculas não só a nível medicinal, mas também a nível industrial.Quando a planta de cannabis enfrenta situações de estresse, como falta de água ou mudança de temperatura, produz quatro moléculas importantes: os fenilpropanoides, os terpenos, os ... Read more

$9.99 USD

No seguinte audiolivro, você vai conhecer os componentes ativos da cannabis, sua estrutura química e sua função biológica, assim como os usos dessas moléculas não só a nível medicinal, mas também a nível industrial.Quando a planta de cannabis enfrenta situações de estresse, como falta de água ou mudança de temperatura, produz quatro moléculas importantes: os fenilpropanoides, os terpenos, os
... Read more
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Where We Meet the World

The Story of the Senses

by Ashley Ward ...

Narrated by David Morley Hale ...

Unabridged

12 hours 24 min

The thrilling story of how our senses evolved and how they shape our encounters with the worldOur senses are what make life worth living. They allow us to appreciate a sip of an ice-cold drink, the sound of laughter, the touch of a lover. But only recently have incredible advances in sensory biology given us the ability to understand how and why our senses evolved as they have.In Where We Meet the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

The thrilling story of how our senses evolved and how they shape our encounters with the worldOur senses are what make life worth living. They allow us to appreciate a sip of an ice-cold drink, the sound of laughter, the touch of a lover. But only recently have incredible advances in sensory biology given us the ability to understand how and why our senses evolved as they have.In Where We Meet the
... Read more
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The genetics of cannabis: a microscopic view

by Pharmacology University ...

Narrated by Sandra Loaiza ...

Unabridged

50 min

In this book, you will learn about cannabis from its fundamental unit, in other words, what identifies it and gives it these important characteristics, making it a unique species, based on its genetic material or the information present in the plant's genes. This network of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), controls all the processes of defense, nutrition, and communication ... Read more

$9.99 USD

In this book, you will learn about cannabis from its fundamental unit, in other words, what identifies it and gives it these important characteristics, making it a unique species, based on its genetic material or the information present in the plant's genes. This network of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), controls all the processes of defense, nutrition, and communication
... Read more
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Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: The New Science of Cellular Energy

by Grant Miller ...

Narrated by Grant Miller ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Navigate the fear of a new diagnosis with a groundbreaking health perspective on how cellular energy drives disease. When you or a loved one face the confusing maze of oncology treatments, understanding the root cause brings profound relief. This empowering medical deep-dive transforms complex biology into clear, calming guidance for your healthcare journey.Move beyond traditional genetic models ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Navigate the fear of a new diagnosis with a groundbreaking health perspective on how cellular energy drives disease. When you or a loved one face the confusing maze of oncology treatments, understanding the root cause brings profound relief. This empowering medical deep-dive transforms complex biology into clear, calming guidance for your healthcare journey.Move beyond traditional genetic models
... Read more
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Biochemistry

A Very Short Introduction

by Mark Lorch ...

Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

4 hours 18 min

From the simplest bacteria to humans, all living things are composed of cells of one type or another, all of which have fundamentally the same chemistry. This chemistry must provide mechanisms that allow cells to interact with the external world, a means to power the cell, machinery to carry out varied processes within the cell, a structure within which everything runs, and also governance through ... Read more

$12.99 USD

From the simplest bacteria to humans, all living things are composed of cells of one type or another, all of which have fundamentally the same chemistry. This chemistry must provide mechanisms that allow cells to interact with the external world, a means to power the cell, machinery to carry out varied processes within the cell, a structure within which everything runs, and also governance through
... Read more
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DNA Demystified

Unravelling the Double Helix

by Alan McHughen ...

Narrated by Bob Souer ...

Unabridged

15 hours 19 min

DNA, once the exclusive domain of scientists in research labs, is now the darling of popular and social media. With personal genetic testing kits in homes and GMO foods in stores, DNA is an increasingly familiar term. Unfortunately, what people know, or think they know, about DNA and genetics is often confused or incorrect. Contrary to popular belief, for instance, genes don't "skip a generation" ... Read more

$25.99 USD

DNA, once the exclusive domain of scientists in research labs, is now the darling of popular and social media. With personal genetic testing kits in homes and GMO foods in stores, DNA is an increasingly familiar term. Unfortunately, what people know, or think they know, about DNA and genetics is often confused or incorrect. Contrary to popular belief, for instance, genes don't "skip a generation"
... Read more
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Erinnerungen eines Psychonauten (Originaltonaufnahmen)

Von der Entdeckung entheogener Drogen

by Albert Hofmann ...

Narrated by Albert Hofmann ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

"Die Substanz, mit der ich hatte experimentieren wollen, hatte mich besiegt. Sie war der Dämon, der höhnisch über meinen Willen triumphierte. Eine furchtbare Angst wahnsinnig geworden zu sein, packte mich. Ich war in eine andere Welt geraten, in andere Räume mit anderer Zeit. Mein Körper schien mir gefühllos, leblos und fremd. Lag ich im Sterben? War das der Übergang?" Jene Abenteurer, Pioniere, ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Die Substanz, mit der ich hatte experimentieren wollen, hatte mich besiegt. Sie war der Dämon, der höhnisch über meinen Willen triumphierte. Eine furchtbare Angst wahnsinnig geworden zu sein, packte mich. Ich war in eine andere Welt geraten, in andere Räume mit anderer Zeit. Mein Körper schien mir gefühllos, leblos und fremd. Lag ich im Sterben? War das der Übergang?" Jene Abenteurer, Pioniere,
... Read more
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La genetica della cannabis: una visione microscopica

by Pharmacology University ...

Narrated by Victoria Ferullo ...

Unabridged

56 min

Nel seguente audiolibro, conoscerete la cannabis a partire dalla sua unità fondamentale, cioè quella che la identifica e le conferisce le sue importanti caratteristiche, rendendola una specie unica, basata sul suo materiale genetico o le informazioni presenti nei geni della pianta. Questa rete di DNA (acido desossiribonucleico) e RNA (acido ribonucleico) controlla tutti i processi di difesa, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Nel seguente audiolibro, conoscerete la cannabis a partire dalla sua unità fondamentale, cioè quella che la identifica e le conferisce le sue importanti caratteristiche, rendendola una specie unica, basata sul suo materiale genetico o le informazioni presenti nei geni della pianta. Questa rete di DNA (acido desossiribonucleico) e RNA (acido ribonucleico) controlla tutti i processi di difesa,
... Read more
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How Light Makes Life

The Hidden Wonders and World-Saving Powers of Photosynthesis

by Raffael Jovine ...

Narrated by Stephen Caffrey ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

A revelatory journey into the beautifully intricate conversion of light into life, key to every living thing's survival—and our planet's futureWe think we know photosynthesis: Plants convert of sunlight, CO2, and water into energy and, ultimately, the food we eat and air we breathe. But Raffael Jovine shows how this incredible process goes beyond what we learned in grade school. First, it's not ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A revelatory journey into the beautifully intricate conversion of light into life, key to every living thing's survival—and our planet's futureWe think we know photosynthesis: Plants convert of sunlight, CO2, and water into energy and, ultimately, the food we eat and air we breathe. But Raffael Jovine shows how this incredible process goes beyond what we learned in grade school. First, it's not
... Read more
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Salt for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Chemistry of an Everyday Mineral

by Jonathan Mercer ...

Narrated by Jonathan Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Unlock the fascinating science of everyday chemistry and transform how you view the natural world. Whether you are relaxing on a calm commute or cooking dinner, this inviting educational journey turns a common seasoning into a brilliant microscopic adventure. Leave behind heavy formulas for an accessible exploration of matter.Grasping complex concepts like atoms, ions, and crystal lattices becomes ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the fascinating science of everyday chemistry and transform how you view the natural world. Whether you are relaxing on a calm commute or cooking dinner, this inviting educational journey turns a common seasoning into a brilliant microscopic adventure. Leave behind heavy formulas for an accessible exploration of matter.Grasping complex concepts like atoms, ions, and crystal lattices becomes
... Read more
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Les hormones pour débutants : Une introduction simple aux messagers chimiques de votre corps

by Edwige Soulier ...

Narrated by Edwige Soulier ...

Unabridged

2 hours 6 min

Comprenez l'équilibre de votre corps grâce à cette introduction rassurante à la biologie et au système hormonal. Loin du jargon médical complexe, cette écoute transforme des mécanismes scientifiques abstraits en images concrètes du quotidien. Parfait pour enrichir vos connaissances lors de vos trajets, ce guide pédagogique rend l'anatomie intime totalement accessible.Plongez dans un voyage ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Comprenez l'équilibre de votre corps grâce à cette introduction rassurante à la biologie et au système hormonal. Loin du jargon médical complexe, cette écoute transforme des mécanismes scientifiques abstraits en images concrètes du quotidien. Parfait pour enrichir vos connaissances lors de vos trajets, ce guide pédagogique rend l'anatomie intime totalement accessible.Plongez dans un voyage
... Read more
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Is Earth Exceptional?

The Quest for Cosmic Life

by Mario Livio, Ph.D., Jack Szostak, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Graham Winton ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

A New York Times–bestselling astrophysicist and a Nobel laureate describe the quest to discover how and where the universe breathed life into matterFor a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries ... Read more

$27.99 USD

A New York Times–bestselling astrophysicist and a Nobel laureate describe the quest to discover how and where the universe breathed life into matterFor a long time, scientists have wondered how life has emerged from inanimate chemistry, and whether Earth is the only place where it exists. Charles Darwin speculated about life on Earth beginning in a warm little pond. Some of his contemporaries
... Read more
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The Longevity Diet

Discover the New Science behind Stem Cell Activation and Regeneration to Slow Aging, Fight Disease, and Optimize Weight

by Valter Longo PhD ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

The internationally renowned, clinically tested, revolutionary diet program to lose weight, fight disease, and live a longer, healthier life.Can what you eat determine how long, and how well, you live? The clinically proven answer is yes, and The Longevity Diet is easier to follow than you’d think. The culmination of twenty-five years of research on aging, nutrition, and disease across the globe, ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The internationally renowned, clinically tested, revolutionary diet program to lose weight, fight disease, and live a longer, healthier life.Can what you eat determine how long, and how well, you live? The clinically proven answer is yes, and The Longevity Diet is easier to follow than you’d think. The culmination of twenty-five years of research on aging, nutrition, and disease across the globe,
... Read more
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Avaliação de sanitizantes convencionais e alternativos para emprego em chiller de aves

by Sandra Maria Oliveira Morais Veiga ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

6 hours 4 min

Reconhecendo que existe uma crescente demanda de frangos com alto perfil de qualidade, a redução dos níveis e da incidência de patógenos tornou-se uma prioridade mundial. Consequentemente, os métodos de sanificação passaram a ocupar espaço relevante no processamento de aves. Para retardar a multiplicação de bactérias deteriorantes e controlar a disseminação de patógenos, as aves são resfriadas em ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Reconhecendo que existe uma crescente demanda de frangos com alto perfil de qualidade, a redução dos níveis e da incidência de patógenos tornou-se uma prioridade mundial. Consequentemente, os métodos de sanificação passaram a ocupar espaço relevante no processamento de aves. Para retardar a multiplicação de bactérias deteriorantes e controlar a disseminação de patógenos, as aves são resfriadas em
... Read more
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A menina cientista em: a célula e as biomoléculas

um livro para o ensino de Bioquímica por investigação

by Bruna Jejesky, Paola Rocha Gonçalves, Karina Carvalho Mancini ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

2 hours 46 min

Este Livro é um produto educacional desenvolvido para o TCM da Profa. Bruna Jejesky Dazzi, dentro do Mestrado Profissional em Ensino de Biologia em Rede Nacional – PROFBIO, sob orientação da Profa. Dra. Paola Rocha Gonçalves e coorientação da Profa. Dra. Karina Carvalho Mancini. É direcionado aos professores de Biologia e de Química para trabalhar a Bioquímica com experimentações práticas de forma ... Read more

$21.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este Livro é um produto educacional desenvolvido para o TCM da Profa. Bruna Jejesky Dazzi, dentro do Mestrado Profissional em Ensino de Biologia em Rede Nacional – PROFBIO, sob orientação da Profa. Dra. Paola Rocha Gonçalves e coorientação da Profa. Dra. Karina Carvalho Mancini. É direcionado aos professores de Biologia e de Química para trabalhar a Bioquímica com experimentações práticas de forma
... Read more
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Follow the Science?

But be wary where is leads.

by David Galloway, Alastair Noble ...

Narrated by David Galloway ...

Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

This book comes from two authors with scientific backgrounds. It recognises the huge advances made through science and their beneficial impact on society. However, it also expresses concern that the essentially tentative nature of scientific conclusions is being replaced by a growing tendency to accord to science the last word on a range of subjects. While the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic of 2020 has shown ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book comes from two authors with scientific backgrounds. It recognises the huge advances made through science and their beneficial impact on society. However, it also expresses concern that the essentially tentative nature of scientific conclusions is being replaced by a growing tendency to accord to science the last word on a range of subjects. While the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic of 2020 has shown
... Read more

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