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Textiles & Polymers Audiobooks

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    Fabric

    The Hidden History of the Material World

    by Victoria Finlay ...
    Narrated by Carla Kissane ...

    Unabridged

    17 hours 30 min

    A magnificent work of original research that unravels history through textiles and cloth—how we make it, use it, and what it means to us.How is a handmade fabric helping save an ancient forest? Why is a famous fabric pattern from India best known by the name of a Scottish town? How is a Chinese dragon robe a diagram of the whole universe? What is the difference between how the Greek Fates and the ... Read more

    $30.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Fabric of Civilization

    How Textiles Made the World

    by Virginia Postrel ...
    Narrated by Caroline Turner Cole ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 43 min

    “A journey as epic, and varying, as the Silk Road itself...[The Fabric of Civilization is] like a swatch of a Florentine Renaissance brocade: carefully woven, the technique precise, the colors a mix of shade and shine and an accurate representation of the whole cloth” (The New York Times)The story of humanity is the story of textiles―as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, ... Read more

    $27.99 USD

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    Plastics: Just a Load of Rubbish?

    Just a Load of Rubbish?

    by Alicia Chrysostomou ...
    Narrated by Jennifer Ness ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 26 min

    A decade to save the planet.That's the current call to arms. Targets are set, governments vow to do their bit and on a societal level we are encouraged to do ours by choosing to forego all things plastic. The question is whether this is the right decision or are we inadvertently at risk of doing more harm than good? Are there other factors in play needing equal consideration?The book will follow ... Read more

    $16.76 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Polymers for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Long Chains Behind Plastics and More

    by Richard Holcombe ...
    Narrated by Richard Holcombe ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 51 min

    Decode the hidden material science shaping our world in this illuminating popular science guide to everyday plastics. Whether you are searching for an engaging commute listen or studying how to make sustainable consumer choices, this accessible audio experience translates complex chemistry into intuitive concepts. Say goodbye to dense equations and hello to the fascinating molecular chains that ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Stained and Bloodied Cloths of Ireland

    A Material Culture View of Irish Shame, Oppression, Morality and Repression

    Narrated by Professor Catherine Harper ...

    Unabridged

    10 hours 36 min

    Bloomsbury presents The Stained and Bloodied Cloths of Ireland, edited and read by Catherine Harper.The Stained and Bloodied Cloths of Ireland presents a textiles and material culture view of Irish shame, oppression, morality and repression.Ireland – North and South – has sustained significant change in the last 100 years, accelerating at the end of the 20th century with the legalization of ... Read more

    $23.00 USD

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    Textile Engineering

    by Knowledge Flow ...
    Narrated by AI Voice George ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 33 min

    This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.This audiobook of Textile Engineering is for students, exam candidates and professionals who want a clear working knowledge of how fibres become finished fabrics. It walks through the core areas of the field in a logical order, starting with the fibre types and properties that decide how a material behaves, then moving into yarn formation and the spinning ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Materials Science and Engineering: A Beginner’s Audio Guide to Structures, Properties, and Real-World Applications

    by Richard Ellison ...
    Narrated by Richard Ellison ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 57 min

    Unlock the hidden engineering of modern technology by mastering the fascinating science of materials and atomic structure. Perfect for your morning commute or focused study sessions, this thought-provoking audio journey decodes the physical world around us. Discover why bridges stand strong, smartphones bend, and jet engines survive extreme forces without needing a background in complex ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Plastics for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Materials That Shaped Modern Life

    by Daniel Mercer ...
    Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 53 min

    Uncover the hidden history and eye-opening science behind the synthetic materials that quietly govern our modern lives. Perfect for a daily commute, this engaging narrative turns confusing chemistry into an accessible journey through the invisible systems surrounding us. You will never look at your kitchen, car, or clothes the same way again.Step past overwhelming headlines and eco-anxiety into a ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus