Bestsellers
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Outlive
- The Science and Art of Longevity
- By: Peter Attia MD, Bill Gifford - contributor
- Narrated by: Peter Attia MD
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health....
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Too Much Filler
- By J. Badaracco on 04-09-23
By: Peter Attia MD, and others
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Breath
- The New Science of a Lost Art
- By: James Nestor
- Narrated by: James Nestor
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: Take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it....
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Does NOT coincide with Book text
- By FamAzz on 07-13-20
By: James Nestor
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Why We Sleep
- Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- By: Matthew Walker
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Professor Matthew Walker reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better....
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I recommend this to EVERYONE
- By meggiemine on 12-11-17
By: Matthew Walker
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And Then You're Dead
- What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara
- By: Cody Cassidy, Paul Doherty
- Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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A gleefully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish, and impossible deaths you can imagine....
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perfect for a precocious 9 year old boy
- By Kerith Strano Taylor on 05-15-17
By: Cody Cassidy, and others
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The Body
- A Guide for Occupants
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....
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Must Read for the Sheer Fun of It
- By J.B. on 10-16-19
By: Bill Bryson
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Endure
- Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
- By: Alexander Hutchinson, Malcolm Gladwell - foreword
- Narrated by: Robert G. Slade
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Science journalist Alex Hutchinson presents a revolutionary account of the dynamic and controversial new science of endurance....
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Loved the content; narration frustrated me
- By Riverside Fan on 03-01-18
By: Alexander Hutchinson, and others
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Outlive
- The Science and Art of Longevity
- By: Peter Attia MD, Bill Gifford - contributor
- Narrated by: Peter Attia MD
- Length: 17 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressing emotional and mental health....
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Too Much Filler
- By J. Badaracco on 04-09-23
By: Peter Attia MD, and others
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Breath
- The New Science of a Lost Art
- By: James Nestor
- Narrated by: James Nestor
- Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
There is nothing more essential to our health and well-being than breathing: Take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly. Journalist James Nestor travels the world to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it....
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Does NOT coincide with Book text
- By FamAzz on 07-13-20
By: James Nestor
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Why We Sleep
- Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
- By: Matthew Walker
- Narrated by: Steve West
- Length: 13 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Professor Matthew Walker reveals his groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our lives for the better....
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I recommend this to EVERYONE
- By meggiemine on 12-11-17
By: Matthew Walker
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And Then You're Dead
- What Really Happens If You Get Swallowed by a Whale, Are Shot from a Cannon, or Go Barreling over Niagara
- By: Cody Cassidy, Paul Doherty
- Narrated by: Dennis Boutsikaris
- Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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A gleefully gruesome look at the actual science behind the most outlandish, cartoonish, and impossible deaths you can imagine....
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perfect for a precocious 9 year old boy
- By Kerith Strano Taylor on 05-15-17
By: Cody Cassidy, and others
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The Body
- A Guide for Occupants
- By: Bill Bryson
- Narrated by: Bill Bryson
- Length: 14 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Bill Bryson, best-selling author of A Short History of Nearly Everything, takes us on a head-to-toe tour of the marvel that is the human body. As addictive as it is comprehensive, this is Bryson at his very best, a must-listen owner's manual for everybody....
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Must Read for the Sheer Fun of It
- By J.B. on 10-16-19
By: Bill Bryson
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Endure
- Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance
- By: Alexander Hutchinson, Malcolm Gladwell - foreword
- Narrated by: Robert G. Slade
- Length: 11 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Science journalist Alex Hutchinson presents a revolutionary account of the dynamic and controversial new science of endurance....
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Loved the content; narration frustrated me
- By Riverside Fan on 03-01-18
By: Alexander Hutchinson, and others
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Stiff
- The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
- By: Mary Roach
- Narrated by: Shelly Frasier
- Length: 8 hrs
- Unabridged
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An oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem....
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I worked with cadavers for years, but....
- By POQA on 11-11-12
By: Mary Roach
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Immune
- A Journey into the Mysterious System That Keeps You Alive
- By: Philipp Dettmer
- Narrated by: Steve Taylor
- Length: 10 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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A deep dive into the immune system that will forever change how you think about your body, from the creator of the popular science YouTube channel Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell....
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Steve Taylor for the win
- By Bay Area Engineer on 11-02-21
By: Philipp Dettmer
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The Brain That Changes Itself
- Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science
- By: Norman Doidge M.D.
- Narrated by: Jim Bond
- Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Norman Doidge, MD, traveled the country to meet both the brilliant scientists championing neuroplasticity and the people whose lives they've transformed....
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***MIND BLOWN***
- By Laura Elsasser on 04-04-21
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The Deepest Well
- Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity
- By: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
- Narrated by: Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
- Length: 10 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress can lead to lifelong health problems and shows us what we can do to break the cycle....
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A waste of time.
- By Sharrie DeCouto on 06-13-18
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The Longevity Paradox
- How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age
- By: Steven R. Gundry MD
- Narrated by: Steven R. Gundry MD
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Longevity Paradox, Dr. Gundry maps out a new approach to aging well - one that is based on supporting the health of the “oldest” parts of us: the microorganisms that live within our bodies....
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Not convinced
- By RealWoman8 on 12-05-19
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Gut
- The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ
- By: Giulia Enders
- Narrated by: Katy Sobey
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Our gut is almost as important to us as our brain, yet we know very little about how it works. Gut: The Inside Story is an entertaining, informative tour of the digestive system....
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Doctors opinion
- By KevinMcVeigh on 03-02-17
By: Giulia Enders
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Your Inner Fish
- A Journey into the 3.5-Billion-Year History of the Human Body
- By: Neil Shubin
- Narrated by: Marc Cashman
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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To better understand the inner workings of our bodies and to trace the origins of many of today's most common diseases, we have to turn to unexpected sources....
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Your Inner Fish
- By Mel on 02-03-08
By: Neil Shubin
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My Stroke of Insight
- By: Jill Bolte Taylor
- Narrated by: Jill Bolte Taylor
- Length: 5 hrs and 43 mins
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In My Stroke of Insight, Taylor shares her perspective on the brain and its capacity for recovery, and the sense of omniscient understanding she gained from this inspiring voyage....
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Excellent description of stroke experience
- By Polyhymnia on 09-26-09
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The Story of the Human Body
- Evolution, Health, and Disease
- By: Daniel Lieberman
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 14 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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In this landmark book of popular science, Daniel E. Lieberman gives us a lucid and engaging account of how the human body evolved over millions of years....
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Could Have Been Good, but...
- By Trebla on 04-08-18
By: Daniel Lieberman
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Unnatural Causes
- By: Dr Richard Shepherd
- Narrated by: Dr Richard Shepherd
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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As the country's top forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd has spent a lifetime uncovering the secrets of the dead....
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Boring!
- By Zoesmydog on 06-21-19
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Pure, White, and Deadly
- How Sugar is Killing Us and What We Can Do to Stop It
- By: John Yudkin
- Narrated by: Chris MacDonnell
- Length: 9 hrs
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More than 40 years before Gary Taubes published The Case Against Sugar, John Yudkin published his now-classic exposé on the dangers of sugar - now with a new introduction by Robert H. Lustig, the best-selling author of Fat Chance....
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A Real Lifesaver and Factual
- By Sherrie on 07-21-18
By: John Yudkin
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Bonk
- The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
- By: Mary Roach
- Narrated by: Sandra Burr
- Length: 9 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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The study of sexual physiology has been a paying career or a diverting sideline for scientists as far-ranging as Leonardo da Vinci and James Watson....
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Absolutely Wonderful!
- By Gurmukh on 07-05-08
By: Mary Roach
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How We Age
- The Science of Longevity
- By: Coleen T. Murphy
- Narrated by: Rosemary Benson
- Length: 19 hrs and 38 mins
- Unabridged
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All of us would like to live longer, or to slow the debilitating effects of age. In How We Age, Coleen Murphy shows how recent research on longevity and aging may be bringing us closer to this goal....
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Modern science explanation how to slow aging.
- By Jurisa-San on 01-24-24
By: Coleen T. Murphy
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The Icepick Surgeon
- Murder, Fraud, Sabotage, Piracy, and Other Dastardly Deeds Perpetrated in the Name of Science
- By: Sam Kean
- Narrated by: Ben Sullivan
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Science is a force for good in the world—at least usually. But sometimes, when obsession gets the better of scientists, they twist a noble pursuit into something sinister. Under this spell, knowledge isn’t everything, it’s the only thing—no matter the cost....
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FANTASTIC! & What’s up with all these naysayers (negative reviewers)?!
- By H. Zophie Leslea on 08-19-21
By: Sam Kean
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Lymph & Longevity
- The Untapped Secret to Health
- By: Gerald Lemole MD
- Narrated by: Fred Sanders
- Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn how you can boost your immune system and help prevent virtually every major medical condition - including cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders, GI issues, and obesity - by keeping your lymph system healthy, as explained by renowned cardiologist Gerald Lemole....
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Really disappointed
- By Mark Henein on 01-09-24
By: Gerald Lemole MD
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Up to Speed
- The Groundbreaking Science of Women Athletes
- By: Christine Yu
- Narrated by: Cindy Kay
- Length: 10 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Sports and health journalist Christine Yu disentangles myth and gender bias from real science, making the case for new approaches that can help women athletes excel at every stage of life, from adolescence to adulthood, through pregnancy, menopause, and beyond.....
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Not what I expected
- By Crystal on 11-27-23
By: Christine Yu
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Civilized to Death
- The Price of Progress
- By: Christopher Ryan
- Narrated by: Christopher Ryan
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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The New York Times best-selling coauthor of Sex at Dawn explores the ways in which “progress” has perverted the way we live — how we eat, learn, feel, mate, parent, communicate, work, and die....
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Congintive Dissonance
- By Konnor C on 12-06-19
By: Christopher Ryan
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Deep Medicine
- How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again
- By: Eric Topol
- Narrated by: Graham Winton
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
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One of America's top doctors reveals how AI will empower physicians and revolutionize patient care....
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a must book for all doctors and patients.
- By adva onn on 04-21-19
By: Eric Topol
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Grunt
- The Curious Science of Humans at War
- By: Mary Roach
- Narrated by: Abby Elvidge
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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Bestselling author Mary Roach explores the science of keeping human beings intact, awake, sane, uninfected, and uninfested in the bizarre and extreme circumstances of war....
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I Usually Love Mary Roach, But--
- By Gillian on 12-07-16
By: Mary Roach
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The Sports Gene
- Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance
- By: David Epstein
- Narrated by: David Epstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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In this controversial and engaging exploration of athletic success, Sports Illustrated senior writer David Epstein tackles the great nature vs. nurture debate....
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Epstein writes! He scores!
- By Cynthia on 08-17-13
By: David Epstein
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The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind
- By: Julian Jaynes
- Narrated by: James Patrick Cronin
- Length: 16 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes' still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process....
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An Archaelogical Expedition of Our Minds
- By Michael on 10-08-15
By: Julian Jaynes
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Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?
- Big Questions from Tiny Mortals
- By: Caitlin Doughty
- Narrated by: Caitlin Doughty
- Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins
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Best-selling author and mortician Caitlin Doughty answers real questions from kids about death, dead bodies, and decomposition....
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There is just something with Caitlin Doughty...
- By Elijah on 09-21-19
By: Caitlin Doughty
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The Telomere Effect
- A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer
- By: Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, Dr. Elissa Epel
- Narrated by: Suzanne Toren
- Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The Telomere Effect will make you reassess how you live your life on a day-to-day basis. It is the first book to explain how we age at a cellular level and how we can make simple changes....
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I expected so much more
- By Innate on 01-28-17
By: Dr. Elizabeth Blackburn, and others
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Fearfully and Wonderfully
- The Marvel of Bearing God's Image
- By: Dr. Paul Brand, Philip Yancey
- Narrated by: Charles Constant
- Length: 8 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The human body holds endlessly fascinating secrets. The resilience of skin, the strength and structure of the bones, the dynamic balance of the muscles - your physical being is knit according to a pattern of stunning purpose....
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It’s a wonderful audiobook and great narrator!!
- By Erislene Holl on 05-20-22
By: Dr. Paul Brand, and others
New releases
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Body Language Explained: How to Master the Power of the Unconscious
- (Nonverbal Communication, Relationships, Charisma, Self Esteem, Communication Skills)
- By: C.K. Murray
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Body Language Explained Prepare yourself. You are about to learn invaluable strategies for improving your life TODAY. Did you know that 93% of what we say isn't actually said? That nonverbal communication and the language of the body are indispensable to healthy, happy living? Whether trying to grasp body language basics, unlock body language secrets, or harness the power of the subconscious mind, nonverbal communication has the power to change your life forever. Without a firm understanding of nonverbal cues, we will never achieve optimal success. Instead, we'll slink through life unsure ...
By: C.K. Murray
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Zero to Finals Medicine, 2nd Edition
- Zero to Finals, Book 1
- By: Thomas Watchman
- Narrated by: Thomas Watchman
- Length: 22 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Zero to Finals Medicine, 2nd edition, is part of the Zero to Finals series, aimed at providing key learning material for students. The books are designed to be studied from cover to cover in preparation for your exams. There is a focus on the key information that is tested in exams, without the waffle. It contains the concepts, vocabulary and latest guidelines you need, as well as helpful TOM TIPs, which are pearls of wisdom from the author, gained over more than a decade of sitting medical exams.
By: Thomas Watchman
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What's In Your Head? Human Anatomy and Trichology
- By: Danielle Radin
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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This book is designed to expand your knowledge and proficiency in the area of trichology. The information written along with the experience gained in clinical settings will allow you to obtain a higher professional status. You will be able to help your clients with their problems in ways not possible before. Upon completion of this book, you will have a full understanding of human anatomy, how trichology ties into the human body, and be able to provide additional services that are of value for many people.
By: Danielle Radin
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Study Guide to Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- By: Michael Harrell
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome everyone to your guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology 2! This text will cover endocrine system, blood, heart, arteries, veins, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water, electrolytes, acids, reproductive system and development. I have been teaching college level human anatomy and physiology for many years, as well as other courses. My other classes taught have included: pathophysiology, biology, zoology, microbiology, and others. In this time I have seen thousands of students. I have learned through the years the best ways to learn the most ...
By: Michael Harrell
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The Curious History of the Heart
- A Cultural and Scientific Journey
- By: Vincent M. Figueredo
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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For much of recorded history, people considered the heart to be the most important organ in the body. In cultures around the world, the heart—not the brain—was believed to be the location of intelligence, memory, emotion, and the soul. Over time, views on the purpose of the heart have transformed. Modern medicine and science dismissed what was once the king of the organs as a mere blood pump subservient to the brain, yet the heart remains a potent symbol of love and health and an important part of our cultural iconography.
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Blood
- The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation
- By: Dr Jennifer Gunter
- Narrated by: Dr Jennifer Gunter
- Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Women deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many people suffer in silence thinking their bodies are uniquely broken or they turn to disreputable sources. Blood is a practical, empowering guide to what's typical, what's concerning and when to seek care - recounted with the no-nonsense expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr Jen today's most trusted voice in women's health.
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Body Language Explained: How to Master the Power of the Unconscious
- (Nonverbal Communication, Relationships, Charisma, Self Esteem, Communication Skills)
- By: C.K. Murray
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Body Language Explained Prepare yourself. You are about to learn invaluable strategies for improving your life TODAY. Did you know that 93% of what we say isn't actually said? That nonverbal communication and the language of the body are indispensable to healthy, happy living? Whether trying to grasp body language basics, unlock body language secrets, or harness the power of the subconscious mind, nonverbal communication has the power to change your life forever. Without a firm understanding of nonverbal cues, we will never achieve optimal success. Instead, we'll slink through life unsure ...
By: C.K. Murray
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Zero to Finals Medicine, 2nd Edition
- Zero to Finals, Book 1
- By: Thomas Watchman
- Narrated by: Thomas Watchman
- Length: 22 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Zero to Finals Medicine, 2nd edition, is part of the Zero to Finals series, aimed at providing key learning material for students. The books are designed to be studied from cover to cover in preparation for your exams. There is a focus on the key information that is tested in exams, without the waffle. It contains the concepts, vocabulary and latest guidelines you need, as well as helpful TOM TIPs, which are pearls of wisdom from the author, gained over more than a decade of sitting medical exams.
By: Thomas Watchman
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What's In Your Head? Human Anatomy and Trichology
- By: Danielle Radin
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
This book is designed to expand your knowledge and proficiency in the area of trichology. The information written along with the experience gained in clinical settings will allow you to obtain a higher professional status. You will be able to help your clients with their problems in ways not possible before. Upon completion of this book, you will have a full understanding of human anatomy, how trichology ties into the human body, and be able to provide additional services that are of value for many people.
By: Danielle Radin
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Study Guide to Human Anatomy and Physiology 2
- By: Michael Harrell
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Welcome everyone to your guide to Human Anatomy & Physiology 2! This text will cover endocrine system, blood, heart, arteries, veins, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water, electrolytes, acids, reproductive system and development. I have been teaching college level human anatomy and physiology for many years, as well as other courses. My other classes taught have included: pathophysiology, biology, zoology, microbiology, and others. In this time I have seen thousands of students. I have learned through the years the best ways to learn the most ...
By: Michael Harrell
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The Curious History of the Heart
- A Cultural and Scientific Journey
- By: Vincent M. Figueredo
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
For much of recorded history, people considered the heart to be the most important organ in the body. In cultures around the world, the heart—not the brain—was believed to be the location of intelligence, memory, emotion, and the soul. Over time, views on the purpose of the heart have transformed. Modern medicine and science dismissed what was once the king of the organs as a mere blood pump subservient to the brain, yet the heart remains a potent symbol of love and health and an important part of our cultural iconography.
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Blood
- The Science, Medicine and Mythology of Menstruation
- By: Dr Jennifer Gunter
- Narrated by: Dr Jennifer Gunter
- Length: 17 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Women deserve to know more about their bodies than just what happens in service to reproduction. Not knowing how your body works makes it challenging to advocate for yourself. Consequently, many people suffer in silence thinking their bodies are uniquely broken or they turn to disreputable sources. Blood is a practical, empowering guide to what's typical, what's concerning and when to seek care - recounted with the no-nonsense expertise and frank, fearless wit that have made Dr Jen today's most trusted voice in women's health.