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Lights Out

Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric

by Thomas Gryta, Ted Mann ...

Narrated by James Edward Thomas ...

Unabridged

13 hours 38 min

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER"If you’re in any kind of leadership role—whether at a company, a non-profit, or somewhere else—there’s a lot you can learn here."—Bill Gates, Gates NotesHow could General Electric—perhaps America’s most iconic corporation—suffer such a swift and sudden fall from grace?This is the definitive history of General Electric’s epic decline, as told by the two Wall Street ... Read more

$32.99 USD

A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER"If you’re in any kind of leadership role—whether at a company, a non-profit, or somewhere else—there’s a lot you can learn here."—Bill Gates, Gates NotesHow could General Electric—perhaps America’s most iconic corporation—suffer such a swift and sudden fall from grace?This is the definitive history of General Electric’s epic decline, as told by the two Wall Street
... Read more
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Asset Operations

Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

by Ryan Chan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Ryan Chan E ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Asset Operations
Unabridged

4 hours 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a time when artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the industrial world, how do maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals stay ahead of the curve?This powerful follow-up to Asset Operations: The Future of Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations introduces the next chapter of transformation-one where AI, automation, and data-driven ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a time when artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the industrial world, how do maintenance, reliability, and operations professionals stay ahead of the curve?This powerful follow-up to Asset Operations: The Future of Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations introduces the next chapter of transformation-one where AI, automation, and data-driven
... Read more
Audiobook

The Personal Shopper

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

10 hours 46 min

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own ... Read more

$25.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own
... Read more
Audiobook

Additive Manufacturing Essentials

by John E. Barnes, Timothy E. Simpson ...

Narrated by AI Voice ...

Series series OpenStax Audiobooks
Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.This is an audio adaptation of the ⁠OpenStax Additive Manufacturing Essentials textbook⁠. The audiobook is produced by ⁠Audileo⁠.What OpenStax says about their textbook: Additive Manufacturing Essentials is an introduction to the core principles, technologies, and methods in the field of additive manufacturing. Rooted in industry practice and innovation, ... Read more

$8.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.This is an audio adaptation of the ⁠OpenStax Additive Manufacturing Essentials textbook⁠. The audiobook is produced by ⁠Audileo⁠.What OpenStax says about their textbook: Additive Manufacturing Essentials is an introduction to the core principles, technologies, and methods in the field of additive manufacturing. Rooted in industry practice and innovation,
... Read more
Audiobook

New York Valentine

A funny, feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 5 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Can she make it big in the big apple?When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie ... Read more

$25.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Can she make it big in the big apple?When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie
... Read more
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Celebrity Shopper

A feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling ... Read more

$25.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestelling author of Worn Out Wife Seeks New Life!️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️She's hit the big time... hasn't she?Personal shopper, Annie Valentine, is presenting her own popular TV fashion series. But despite this being Annie’s dream job, success isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and suddenly Annie is feeling
... Read more
Audiobook

Heijunka

The Leveling Art of the Japanese Auto Industry

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

Heijunka (Japanese for "production smoothing or leveling"): It is a technique used to smooth out production in all departments as well as that of the supplier over time in order to facilitate Just-In-Time (JIT) production. It means production leveling (finding and maintaining average production volumes). The fundamental goal of using the Heijunka technique is to supply goods at a steady rate so ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Heijunka (Japanese for "production smoothing or leveling"): It is a technique used to smooth out production in all departments as well as that of the supplier over time in order to facilitate Just-In-Time (JIT) production. It means production leveling (finding and maintaining average production volumes). The fundamental goal of using the Heijunka technique is to supply goods at a steady rate so
... Read more
Audiobook

Third-Party Inspection Guide: Fundamentals, TPI Interview Questions and Answers

by Sumitra Kumari ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 54 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you looking to build a successful career in Third-Party Inspection (TPI)? Or do you want to enhance your knowledge of quality control, inspection procedures, and industry best practices? This third party inspectors book is your ultimate guide!What You'll Learn:The fundamentals of TPI, including inspection procedures, checklists, and documentation ... Read more

$9.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you looking to build a successful career in Third-Party Inspection (TPI)? Or do you want to enhance your knowledge of quality control, inspection procedures, and industry best practices? This third party inspectors book is your ultimate guide!What You'll Learn:The fundamentals of TPI, including inspection procedures, checklists, and documentation
... Read more
Audiobook

Me? Buy An Electric Car? Hah! NEVER!

But if you're gonna Buy One, here are some things you need to know

by Philip Pallette ...

Narrated by Christopher Fong ...

Unabridged

1 hour 56 min

Promote self-sufficiency and sustainability by switching from gas guzzlers to electric cars.Do you worry about how much damage we'll do to the planet if we continue to rely on fossil fuels?Do you want to take the most environmentally friendly route possible in your efforts to protect Earth?Inside this essential manual on electric vehicles, you will discover:Compelling reasons to switch to electric ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Promote self-sufficiency and sustainability by switching from gas guzzlers to electric cars.Do you worry about how much damage we'll do to the planet if we continue to rely on fossil fuels?Do you want to take the most environmentally friendly route possible in your efforts to protect Earth?Inside this essential manual on electric vehicles, you will discover:Compelling reasons to switch to electric
... Read more
Audiobook

The Factory That Remembers

A Novel About Lean, Loss, and Leadership

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

A Factory on the Brink. A Leader With Nothing to Lose. A Story You'll Never Forget.In a forgotten corner of a city once fueled by industry, a dying factory awaits its final shift. But when a new plant manager, Yusuf Kamal, walks through its rusted gates, he sees more than decay—he sees potential. With little time and no trust, Yusuf must rally a weary workforce, confront hidden resistance, and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A Factory on the Brink. A Leader With Nothing to Lose. A Story You'll Never Forget.In a forgotten corner of a city once fueled by industry, a dying factory awaits its final shift. But when a new plant manager, Yusuf Kamal, walks through its rusted gates, he sees more than decay—he sees potential. With little time and no trust, Yusuf must rally a weary workforce, confront hidden resistance, and
... Read more
Audiobook

ClustERPuck

21 Critical ERP Implementation Mistakes ...and what to do instead.

by Shane Williams ...

Narrated by Shane Williams ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Want to keep your ERP on track?In ClustERPuck, Shane Williams breaks down the common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects. This insightful guide reveals the often chaotic and problematic nature of mismanaged ERP implementations, offering practical advice and strategies to avoid turning your ERP project into a costly disaster. Written ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Want to keep your ERP on track?In ClustERPuck, Shane Williams breaks down the common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects. This insightful guide reveals the often chaotic and problematic nature of mismanaged ERP implementations, offering practical advice and strategies to avoid turning your ERP project into a costly disaster. Written
... Read more
Audiobook

The Gutenberg Parenthesis

The Age of Print and Its Lessons for the Age of the Internet

by Prof Jeff Jarvis ...

Narrated by Prof Jeff Jarvis ...

Unabridged

13 hours 7 min

Bloomsbury presents The Gutenberg Parenthesis written and read by Jeff Jarvis.PROSE AWARDS MEDIA ADN CULTURAL STUDIES FINALIST 2024The Gutenberg Parenthesis traces the epoch of print from its fateful beginnings to our digital present – and draws out lessons for the age to come.The age of print is a grand exception in history. For five centuries it fostered what some call print culture – a ... Read more

$30.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents The Gutenberg Parenthesis written and read by Jeff Jarvis.PROSE AWARDS MEDIA ADN CULTURAL STUDIES FINALIST 2024The Gutenberg Parenthesis traces the epoch of print from its fateful beginnings to our digital present – and draws out lessons for the age to come.The age of print is a grand exception in history. For five centuries it fostered what some call print culture – a
... Read more
Audiobook

LikeWar

The Weaponization of Social Media

by P.W. Singer, Emerson Brooking ...

Narrated by George Guidall ...

Unabridged

11 hours 21 min

Social media has been weaponized, as state hackers and rogue terrorists have seized upon Twitter and Facebook to create chaos and destruction. This urgent report is required reading, from defense expert P.W. Singer and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Emerson Brooking. Social media are transforming war, crime, and diplomacy. Terrorists can broadcast attacks, "Twitter wars" produce real-world ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Social media has been weaponized, as state hackers and rogue terrorists have seized upon Twitter and Facebook to create chaos and destruction. This urgent report is required reading, from defense expert P.W. Singer and Council on Foreign Relations fellow Emerson Brooking. Social media are transforming war, crime, and diplomacy. Terrorists can broadcast attacks, "Twitter wars" produce real-world
... Read more
Audiobook

Dropshipping: Step by Step Guide to Dropship and Make Passive Income Daily (Extensive List of Top Legitimate Suppliers to Fast Track Your Online Business)

by Noah Carey ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide eliminates the guesswork and provides a proven roadmap from absolute beginner to profitable store owner. You'll discover how to identify winning products that practically sell themselves, find reliable suppliers who won't destroy your reputation, create a high-converting online store that turns visitors into buyers, and ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This comprehensive guide eliminates the guesswork and provides a proven roadmap from absolute beginner to profitable store owner. You'll discover how to identify winning products that practically sell themselves, find reliable suppliers who won't destroy your reputation, create a high-converting online store that turns visitors into buyers, and
... Read more
Audiobook

Non Destructive Testing: NDT Technicians and Engineers Jobs Guide

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a transformative journey with "Non Destructive Testing: NDT Technicians and Engineers Jobs Guide," a comprehensive handbook crafted by Chetan Singh, a seasoned QA QC Inspector with over 12 years of global NDT experience.Key Highlights:- Practical Insights: From the very basics to advanced techniques, each chapter unfolds practical insights on ... Read more

$8.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Embark on a transformative journey with "Non Destructive Testing: NDT Technicians and Engineers Jobs Guide," a comprehensive handbook crafted by Chetan Singh, a seasoned QA QC Inspector with over 12 years of global NDT experience.Key Highlights:- Practical Insights: From the very basics to advanced techniques, each chapter unfolds practical insights on
... Read more
Audiobook

Shed Couture

A Passion for Fashion

by Peta Mathias ...

Narrated by Peta Mathias ...

Unabridged

6 hours 10 min

'The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and fashion, and to share the message of accidental sustainability.'When Peta Mathias dug through the clothes she had stored away for twenty years in her shed, she realised it was full of valuable, beautiful items that were crying out to be worn again:*'*Fashion is ... Read more

$15.99 USD

'The point of this book is to explore my ideas for sartorial satisfaction, to tell the stories associated with my love of clothes and fashion, and to share the message of accidental sustainability.'When Peta Mathias dug through the clothes she had stored away for twenty years in her shed, she realised it was full of valuable, beautiful items that were crying out to be worn again:*'*Fashion is
... Read more
Audiobook

Welding for Beginners in Fabrication

The Essentials of the Welding Craft

by Roger Scates ...

Narrated by Derek Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Discover the essentials for every welding beginner. Start mastering the welding craft the right way!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it’s hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the essentials for every welding beginner. Start mastering the welding craft the right way!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it’s hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the
... Read more
Audiobook

The Seven Deadly Wastes and How to Remove Them from Your Business

The Heart of the Toyota Production System

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

This book discusses the seven deadly wastes (muda) in the value stream process. It presents the cost of each waste, its effect on the process, and how it can be eliminated to increase profitability. Waste removal increases the profitability of any business. Processes are classified into value added and waste. The seven deadly wastes that could exist in any manufacturing process originated in Japan ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book discusses the seven deadly wastes (muda) in the value stream process. It presents the cost of each waste, its effect on the process, and how it can be eliminated to increase profitability. Waste removal increases the profitability of any business. Processes are classified into value added and waste. The seven deadly wastes that could exist in any manufacturing process originated in Japan
... Read more
Audiobook

The Revenge of Analog

Real Things and Why They Matter

by David Sax ...

Narrated by David Sax ...

Unabridged

9 hours 17 min

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top ten books of 2016A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed. Businesses that once looked outdated, from film photography to brick-and-mortar retail, are now springing with new life. Notebooks, records, and stationery ... Read more

$27.99 USD

One of Michiko Kakutani's (New York Times) top ten books of 2016A funny thing happened on the way to the digital utopia. We've begun to fall back in love with the very analog goods and ideas the tech gurus insisted that we no longer needed. Businesses that once looked outdated, from film photography to brick-and-mortar retail, are now springing with new life. Notebooks, records, and stationery
... Read more
Audiobook

Takt Time

A Guide to the Very Basic Lean Calculation

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

Takt time is calculated as the amount of manufacturing time that is available divided by the volume of orders. In the 1930s, the German aviation industry employed Takt for the first time as a production management tool. The idea was widely used within Toyota in the 1950s, and by the late 1960s, it had been adopted by the majority of the Toyota supplier base. Every month, Toyota assesses the takt ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Takt time is calculated as the amount of manufacturing time that is available divided by the volume of orders. In the 1930s, the German aviation industry employed Takt for the first time as a production management tool. The idea was widely used within Toyota in the 1950s, and by the late 1960s, it had been adopted by the majority of the Toyota supplier base. Every month, Toyota assesses the takt
... Read more
Audiobook

AI in Manufacturing: The Future Information Revolution

by Dizzy Davidson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Series Audiobook 6 - Artificial Intelligence AI Revolution
Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to fully understand the impact of AI on manufacturing? Wondering how AI can revolutionize predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization? Look no further!"AI in Manufacturing" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of AI in the manufacturing sector. This book provides clear, actionable insights into ... Read more

$5.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Struggling to fully understand the impact of AI on manufacturing? Wondering how AI can revolutionize predictive maintenance, quality control, and supply chain optimization? Look no further!"AI in Manufacturing" is your definitive guide to navigating the complexities of AI in the manufacturing sector. This book provides clear, actionable insights into
... Read more
Audiobook

Toyota Production System Concepts

What Andon Truly is in Lean Manufacturing?

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

9 min

Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in order to make the process more efficient and prevent issues. In manufacturing, an andon is a system that tells managers, maintenance workers, and other employees about a problem with quality or the manufacturing process. But is this all that Andon being?Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in order to make the process more efficient and prevent issues. In manufacturing, an andon is a system that tells managers, maintenance workers, and other employees about a problem with quality or the manufacturing process. But is this all that Andon being?Andon is a system that alerts people to problems before they happen, in
... Read more
Audiobook

Zipper, The: The Decades-Long Struggle to Perfect a Simple Fastener

by Jonathan Blake ...

Narrated by Jonathan Blake ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals
... Read more
Audiobook

Behemoth

A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World

by Joshua B. Freeman ...

Narrated by Stephen Bowlby ...

Unabridged

13 hours 44 min

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on societyWe live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them “dark Satanic mills.” Many factories that operated over the last ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on societyWe live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them “dark Satanic mills.” Many factories that operated over the last
... Read more

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