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No One’s Coming

The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There's Nowhere Else to Turn

by Kevin Hazzard ...

Narrated by Nick Mills ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

From the award-winning author of American Sirens and A Thousand Naked Strangers comes a real-life thriller about the most daring rescue in air-medical history.JULY 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten infected. The virus kills in just over a week and they’re trapped in a hot zone with the clock ticking. If ... Read more

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From the award-winning author of American Sirens and A Thousand Naked Strangers comes a real-life thriller about the most daring rescue in air-medical history.JULY 2014. Two American medical volunteers who joined the fight against the deadliest Ebola outbreak in world history have gotten infected. The virus kills in just over a week and they’re trapped in a hot zone with the clock ticking. If
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Blood in the Machine

The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech

by Brian Merchant ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

15 hours 34 min

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearThe "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up ... Read more

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Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearThe "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up
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Thunderstruck

by Erik Larson ...

Narrated by Bob Balaban ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An “irresistible” (The Washington Post) true story of love, murder, and the last moments of the “great hush” before wireless radio connected the world, from the renowned author of The Devil in the White City and The Demon of Unrest“Gripping . . . an edge-of-the-seat read.”—PeopleIn Thunderstruck, Erik Larson tells the interwoven stories of two men—Hawley Cripp...
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Inconspicuous Consumption

The Environmental Impact You Don't Know You Have

by Tatiana Schlossberg ...

Narrated by Tatiana Schlossberg ...

Unabridged

7 hours 49 min

*First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award*"If you're looking for something to cling to in what often feels like a hopeless conversation, Schlossberg's darkly humorous, knowledge-is-power, eyes-wide-open approach may be just the thing."--VogueFrom a former New York Times science writer, this urgent call to action will empower you to stand ... Read more

$24.99 USD

*First Place Winner of the Society of Environmental Journalists' Rachel Carson Environment Book Award*"If you're looking for something to cling to in what often feels like a hopeless conversation, Schlossberg's darkly humorous, knowledge-is-power, eyes-wide-open approach may be just the thing."--VogueFrom a former New York Times science writer, this urgent call to action will empower you to stand
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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

by Henry Petroski ...

Narrated by Matthew Boston ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of ... Read more

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How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of
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The Wrong Stuff

How the Soviet Space Program Crashed and Burned

by John Strausbaugh ...

Narrated by LJ Ganser ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

A witty, deeply researched history of the surprisingly ramshackle Soviet space program, and how its success was more spin than science.In the wake of World War II, with America ascendant and the Soviet Union devastated by the conflict, the Space Race should have been over before it started. But the underdog Soviets scored a series of victories--starting with the 1957 launch of Sputnik and ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A witty, deeply researched history of the surprisingly ramshackle Soviet space program, and how its success was more spin than science.In the wake of World War II, with America ascendant and the Soviet Union devastated by the conflict, the Space Race should have been over before it started. But the underdog Soviets scored a series of victories--starting with the 1957 launch of Sputnik and
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The Woman on the Bridge

by Holly Seddon ...

Narrated by Olivia Dowd ...

Unabridged

10 hours 43 min

'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi... ... Read more

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'Strangers On A Train meets The Pact in this high concept thriller: daring, dramatic and totally original, I loved it.' Gillian McAllisterHow far would you go to save a perfect stranger?Maggie is trapped. Dumped on her wedding day, rejected by her family and hounded by a man determined to make her suffer.Charlotte is desperate. Double-crossed by her only friend and facing total ruin, she wi...
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How We Got to Now

Six Innovations That Made the Modern World

by Steven Johnson ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

6 hours 11 min

**Look out for Johnson’s new book, Wonderland, on sale November 15, 2016.From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas.In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses ... Read more

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**Look out for Johnson’s new book, Wonderland, on sale November 15, 2016.From the New York Times–bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From and Everything Bad Is Good for You, a new look at the power and legacy of great ideas.In this illustrated history, Steven Johnson explores the history of innovation over centuries, tracing facets of modern life (refrigeration, clocks, and eyeglass lenses
... Read more
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Silent Chauffeur, The: Understanding Autonomous Vehicle Technology

by Alex C. Techworth ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Silent Chauffeur: Understanding Autonomous Vehicle Technology takes you into the cutting-edge world of self-driving cars, where artificial intelligence, sensors, and machine learning work together to redefine mobility. Autonomous vehicles are no longer science fiction—they are real, evolving, and set to transform the way we travel. But how do they ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Silent Chauffeur: Understanding Autonomous Vehicle Technology takes you into the cutting-edge world of self-driving cars, where artificial intelligence, sensors, and machine learning work together to redefine mobility. Autonomous vehicles are no longer science fiction—they are real, evolving, and set to transform the way we travel. But how do they
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API RP 2A Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Offshore Structure Engineers

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 38 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you preparing for an offshore engineering interview or looking to advance your career in the oil and gas industry? "API RP 2A Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Offshore Structure Engineers" is your ultimate resource for mastering the concepts and principles outlined by the American Petroleum Institute (API). This API RP 2A book is ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you preparing for an offshore engineering interview or looking to advance your career in the oil and gas industry? "API RP 2A Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Offshore Structure Engineers" is your ultimate resource for mastering the concepts and principles outlined by the American Petroleum Institute (API). This API RP 2A book is
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O Lixo em Portugal

by Andreia Barbosa ...

Narrated by Sónia Santos ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

O ser humano é, e sempre foi, fazedor de lixo. Mas o chamado lixo, e o destino que se lhe dá, mudou muito através dos tempos. Ele é matéria: extraída, transformada, desejada, usada, rejeitada; objeto de processos, tecnologias, políticas, mercados e culturas. Problema ambiental, desafio técnico ou riqueza potencial, o lixo espelha a sociedade. As advertências para o reduzir, reutilizar e reciclar ... Read more

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O ser humano é, e sempre foi, fazedor de lixo. Mas o chamado lixo, e o destino que se lhe dá, mudou muito através dos tempos. Ele é matéria: extraída, transformada, desejada, usada, rejeitada; objeto de processos, tecnologias, políticas, mercados e culturas. Problema ambiental, desafio técnico ou riqueza potencial, o lixo espelha a sociedade. As advertências para o reduzir, reutilizar e reciclar
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Furious Earth: A Tale of Consuming Flames

by Woodrow Black ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the modern age, human activities have caused significant concerns regarding the health of our beloved planet. One of the paramount threats that stands out is global warming, an alarming phenomenon that calls for urgent attention. However, nestled within this immense challenge, another concern arises: the impact of mining activities on global warming ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the modern age, human activities have caused significant concerns regarding the health of our beloved planet. One of the paramount threats that stands out is global warming, an alarming phenomenon that calls for urgent attention. However, nestled within this immense challenge, another concern arises: the impact of mining activities on global warming
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Frosty: The incredible true story of the boy from Doonside who became a Bathurst king

by Mark Winterbottom ...

Narrated by Mark Winterbottom ...

Unabridged

8 hours 9 min

The incredible true story of the boy from Doonside who became a Bathurst king.Mark Winterbottom's story is unlike any other in motorsport. It's not about privilege or million-dollar sponsors - it's the tale of a working-class kid with a dream so big it defied the odds. Mark's family couldn't afford to buy him the motorcycle he needed to kick-start his career, so they purchased a raffle ticket ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The incredible true story of the boy from Doonside who became a Bathurst king.Mark Winterbottom's story is unlike any other in motorsport. It's not about privilege or million-dollar sponsors - it's the tale of a working-class kid with a dream so big it defied the odds. Mark's family couldn't afford to buy him the motorcycle he needed to kick-start his career, so they purchased a raffle ticket
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From the River to the Sea

The Untold Story of the Railroad War That Made the West

by John Sedgwick ...

Narrated by John Bedford Lloyd ...

Unabridged

10 hours 40 min

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. MartinA propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring leaders of the Santa Fe and the Rio Grande to seize, control, and create the American West.It is difficult to imagine ... Read more

$25.99 USD

“Riveting...A great read, full of colorful characters and outrageous confrontations back when the west was still wild.” —George R.R. MartinA propulsive and panoramic history of one of the most dramatic stories never told—the greatest railroad war of all time, fought by the daring leaders of the Santa Fe and the Rio Grande to seize, control, and create the American West.It is difficult to imagine
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Daily History Facts

by Michael Finney ...

Narrated by Michael Finney ...

Unabridged

1 hour 12 min

Every day, a little bit of history disappears into time, then we create more new history that requires attention and study. This book aims to preserve pieces of our historical record for posterity. ... Read more

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Every day, a little bit of history disappears into time, then we create more new history that requires attention and study. This book aims to preserve pieces of our historical record for posterity.
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The Driving Machine

A Design History of the Car

by Witold Rybczynski ...

Narrated by Lyle Blaker ...

Unabridged

6 hours 42 min

In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski—hailed as "one of the best writers on design working today" by Publishers Weekly—tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and gearheads who created them. Delving into more than 170 years of ingenuity in design, technology, and engineering, he takes us from Carl Benz's three-wheel motorcar ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In this lively and entertaining work, Witold Rybczynski—hailed as "one of the best writers on design working today" by Publishers Weekly—tells the story of the most distinctive cars in history and the artists, engineers, dreamers, and gearheads who created them. Delving into more than 170 years of ingenuity in design, technology, and engineering, he takes us from Carl Benz's three-wheel motorcar
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Mustang Unbridled

The High-Octane History of Ford's Legendary Pony Car

by Robert M. Kennedy ...

Unabridged

14 hours 5 min

Deep-dive into the full story behind Ford’s beloved pony car in this high-octane history.Mustang Unbridled delivers the most comprehensive account of Ford’s Mustang ever published, a thrilling ride through six decades of continuous production that reveals one of history’s greatest automotive success stories.Author Robert M. Kennedy begins before the beginning, outlining the evolution of Ford Motor ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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Deep-dive into the full story behind Ford’s beloved pony car in this high-octane history.Mustang Unbridled delivers the most comprehensive account of Ford’s Mustang ever published, a thrilling ride through six decades of continuous production that reveals one of history’s greatest automotive success stories.Author Robert M. Kennedy begins before the beginning, outlining the evolution of Ford Motor
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The Things We Make

The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans

by Bill Hammack ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of
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Car Talk Science: MIT Wants Its Diplomas Back

Narrated by Ray Magliozzi, Tom Magliozzi ...

Unabridged

1 hour 1 min

Presented together for the first time, here are all-time favorite Car Talk calls that run happily off road, veering into the amazing world of science, where Tom and Ray actually wield some authority. MIT may want its diplomas back, but the world's most knowledgeable garage scientists are undeterred in seeking greater knowledge — and laughter. ... Read more

$11.87 USD

Presented together for the first time, here are all-time favorite Car Talk calls that run happily off road, veering into the amazing world of science, where Tom and Ray actually wield some authority. MIT may want its diplomas back, but the world's most knowledgeable garage scientists are undeterred in seeking greater knowledge — and laughter.
... Read more
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Titanic: SOS: Vi synker!

by Alt om Historie ...

Narrated by Jesper Bøllehuus ...

Series series Historiens vendepunkter
Unabridged

1 hour 41 min

”Hellere ægte storhedsvanvid end falsk beskedenhed. Det synes at være mottoet hos White Star Line, da rederiet i 1912 søsætter verdens nyeste vidunder, Titanic. Det flydende palads er ikke alene det største og mest luksuriøse skib nogensinde. Atlanterhavslineren går også for at være synkefri. Så da et isbjerg kommer i vejen på jomfrurejsen til New York, nægter passagerer og besætning at se alvoren ... Read more

$8.99 USD

”Hellere ægte storhedsvanvid end falsk beskedenhed. Det synes at være mottoet hos White Star Line, da rederiet i 1912 søsætter verdens nyeste vidunder, Titanic. Det flydende palads er ikke alene det største og mest luksuriøse skib nogensinde. Atlanterhavslineren går også for at være synkefri. Så da et isbjerg kommer i vejen på jomfrurejsen til New York, nægter passagerer og besætning at se alvoren
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Killed by a Traffic Engineer

Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies Our Transportation System

by Wes Marshall ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

15 hours 2 min

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind ... Read more

$24.99 USD

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind
... Read more
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Driving the Future Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

Electric Vehicles and Hybrid & Electric Vehicles

by Eric MacAllister, Kenneth Lift ...

Narrated by Thomas Morrison ...

Unabridged

38 min

Driving the Future Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Electric Vehicles and Hybrid & Electric VehiclesExplore the transformative world of sustainable transportation with the Driving the Future Bundle, a comprehensive 2-in-1 collection that delves into the revolutionary advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles. Perfect for enthusiasts, innovators, and anyone interested in the future of eco-friendly ... Read more

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Driving the Future Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Electric Vehicles and Hybrid & Electric VehiclesExplore the transformative world of sustainable transportation with the Driving the Future Bundle, a comprehensive 2-in-1 collection that delves into the revolutionary advancements in electric and hybrid vehicles. Perfect for enthusiasts, innovators, and anyone interested in the future of eco-friendly
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Pathology Laboratory Support Staff (Band Two to Four) Interview Questions and Answers For Biomedical Science Graduates without HCPC Registration

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by Dr Lydia Taiwo ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Continuing Professional Development in Pathology For Medical Laboratory Professionals
Unabridged

42 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This concise guide provides essential interview questions and answers tailored for Biomedical Science graduates aspiring to secure positions in Pathology Laboratory Support roles ranging from Band Two to Four. Designed specifically for individuals without HCPC registration, this resource offers comprehensive insights into the skills, knowledge, and ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This concise guide provides essential interview questions and answers tailored for Biomedical Science graduates aspiring to secure positions in Pathology Laboratory Support roles ranging from Band Two to Four. Designed specifically for individuals without HCPC registration, this resource offers comprehensive insights into the skills, knowledge, and
... Read more
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The Little Book of Aliens

by Adam Frank ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

“With wit and brio, Frank separates current nonsense about aliens from the serious and fascinating search for extraterrestrial life.” —Carlo Rovelli, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsFrom astrophysicist Adam Frank, a little book on the biggest questions in our search for extraterrestrial life, questions we stand ready to answer.Everyone is curious about life in ... Read more

$25.99 USD

“With wit and brio, Frank separates current nonsense about aliens from the serious and fascinating search for extraterrestrial life.” —Carlo Rovelli, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsFrom astrophysicist Adam Frank, a little book on the biggest questions in our search for extraterrestrial life, questions we stand ready to answer.Everyone is curious about life in
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