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Bestsellers
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
- The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
- By: Richard P. Feynman
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman....
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Interesting, but material is covered in better book.
- By Erlend on 04-06-16
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Einstein
- His Life and Universe
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 21 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on the newly released personal letters of Albert Einstein, Walter Isaacson explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos....
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Surprise: Two books in one!
- By Henrik on 04-20-07
By: Walter Isaacson
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Time Travel
- A History
- By: James Gleick
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 10 hrs
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From James Gleick, a mind-bending exploration of time travel: its subversive origins, its evolution in literature and science, and its influence on our understanding of time itself....
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Fiction gives us Truth by connecting the dots
- By Gary on 04-21-17
By: James Gleick
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- By: Rebecca Skloot
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine....
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The Secret Life of an American Cancer Cell
- By Cynthia on 08-10-13
By: Rebecca Skloot
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Extra Life
- A Short History of Living Longer
- By: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1920, at the end of the last major pandemic, global life expectancy was just over 40 years. Today, in many parts of the world, human beings can expect to live more than 80 years. As a species, we have doubled our life expectancy in just one century....
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Thought provoking
- By MacGyver124 on 06-14-21
By: Steven Johnson
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The Sirens of Mars
- Searching for Life on Another World
- By: Sarah Stewart Johnson
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In this beautifully observed, deeply personal book, Georgetown scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson tells the story of how she and other researchers have scoured Mars for signs of life, transforming the planet from a distant point of light into a world of its own....
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A Masterpiece for the Ages
- By Richard T. Mahoney on 07-19-21
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out
- The Best Short Works of Richard P. Feynman
- By: Richard P. Feynman
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 8 hrs and 23 mins
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The Pleasure of Finding Things Out is a magnificent treasury of the best short works of Richard P. Feynman....
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Interesting, but material is covered in better book.
- By Erlend on 04-06-16
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Einstein
- His Life and Universe
- By: Walter Isaacson
- Narrated by: Edward Herrmann
- Length: 21 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Based on the newly released personal letters of Albert Einstein, Walter Isaacson explores how an imaginative, impertinent patent clerk became the mind reader of the creator of the cosmos....
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Surprise: Two books in one!
- By Henrik on 04-20-07
By: Walter Isaacson
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Time Travel
- A History
- By: James Gleick
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 10 hrs
- Unabridged
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From James Gleick, a mind-bending exploration of time travel: its subversive origins, its evolution in literature and science, and its influence on our understanding of time itself....
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Fiction gives us Truth by connecting the dots
- By Gary on 04-21-17
By: James Gleick
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- By: Rebecca Skloot
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell, Bahni Turpin
- Length: 12 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine....
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The Secret Life of an American Cancer Cell
- By Cynthia on 08-10-13
By: Rebecca Skloot
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Extra Life
- A Short History of Living Longer
- By: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Steven Johnson
- Length: 8 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In 1920, at the end of the last major pandemic, global life expectancy was just over 40 years. Today, in many parts of the world, human beings can expect to live more than 80 years. As a species, we have doubled our life expectancy in just one century....
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Thought provoking
- By MacGyver124 on 06-14-21
By: Steven Johnson
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The Sirens of Mars
- Searching for Life on Another World
- By: Sarah Stewart Johnson
- Narrated by: Cassandra Campbell
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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In this beautifully observed, deeply personal book, Georgetown scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson tells the story of how she and other researchers have scoured Mars for signs of life, transforming the planet from a distant point of light into a world of its own....
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A Masterpiece for the Ages
- By Richard T. Mahoney on 07-19-21
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The Making of the Atomic Bomb
- 25th Anniversary Edition
- By: Richard Rhodes
- Narrated by: Holter Graham
- Length: 37 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Here for the first time, in rich human, political, and scientific detail, is the complete story of how the bomb was developed....
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Beware limitations of the reader
- By JFanson on 01-01-19
By: Richard Rhodes
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Rethinking Diabetes
- What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments
- By: Gary Taubes
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 16 hrs and 25 mins
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An eye-opening investigation into the history of diabetes research and treatment by the award-winning journalist and best-selling author of Why We Get Fat....
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Narrater is horrible. Monotonous tone.
- By Reader on 01-06-24
By: Gary Taubes
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The Blind Spot
- Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience
- By: Adam Frank, Marcelo Gleiser, Evan Thompson
- Narrated by: Perry Daniels
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
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The Blind Spot goes where no science book goes, urging us to create a new scientific culture that views ourselves both as an expression of nature and as a source of nature's self-understanding, so that humanity can flourish in the new millennium.
By: Adam Frank, and others
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Chaos
- Making a New Science
- By: James Gleick
- Narrated by: Rob Shapiro
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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James Gleick explains the theories behind the fascinating new science called chaos. Alongside relativity and quantum mechanics, it is being hailed as the 20th century's third revolution....
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Best AudioBook on Math/Physics yet
- By Ryanman on 03-02-11
By: James Gleick
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On Human Nature: Revised Edition
- By: Edward O. Wilson
- Narrated by: Joe Barrett
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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With characteristic pungency and simplicity of style, the author of Sociobiology challenges old prejudices and current misconceptions about the nature-nurture debate....
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A Heralding Voice...
- By Douglas on 07-22-14
By: Edward O. Wilson
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Patient Zero
- A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases
- By: Lydia Kang MD, Nate Pedersen
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
- Length: 14 hrs and 17 mins
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From the masters of storytelling-meets-science, Patient Zero tells the long and fascinating history of disease outbreaks—how they start, how they spread, the science that lets us understand them, and how we race to destroy them before they destroy us....
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Can’t listen to the reader
- By Doug Clyde on 07-21-22
By: Lydia Kang MD, and others
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions
- By: Thomas S. Kuhn
- Narrated by: Dennis Holland
- Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
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The Structure of Scientific Revolutions is essential listening for understanding the history, philosophy, and evolution of science....
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The problem is not with the book
- By Marcus on 08-09-09
By: Thomas S. Kuhn
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The Invisible Rainbow
- A History of Electricity and Life
- By: Arthur Firstenberg
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 12 hrs and 48 mins
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Over the last 220 years, society has evolved a universal belief that electricity is "safe" for humanity and the planet. Scientist and journalist Arthur Firstenberg disrupts this conviction by telling the story of electricity in a way it has never been told before....
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Crackpot
- By Peter Nee on 08-29-21
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Humankind
- A Hopeful History
- By: Rutger Bregman, Erica Moore, Elizabeth Manton
- Narrated by: Rutger Bregman, Thomas Judd
- Length: 11 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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If there is one belief that has united the left and the right, psychologists and philosophers, ancient thinkers and modern ones, it is the tacit assumption that humans are bad. It's a notion that drives newspaper headlines and guides the laws that shape our lives....
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He’s correct but he misrepresented the data
- By Andrea Allen on 02-09-21
By: Rutger Bregman, and others
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Longitude
- By: Dava Sobel
- Narrated by: Kate Reading, Neil Armstrong
- Length: 4 hrs and 20 mins
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An exciting scientific adventure from the days of wooden ships and iron men, Longitude is full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd....
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To hear Neil Armstongs Voice
- By Boots on 01-19-13
By: Dava Sobel
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Complexity
- The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos
- By: M. Mitchell Waldrop
- Narrated by: Mikael Naramore
- Length: 17 hrs and 8 mins
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In a rarified world of scientific research, a revolution has been brewing. Its activists are not anarchists, but rather Nobel Laureates in physics and economics and pony-tailed graduates, mathematicians, and computer scientists from all over the world. They have formed an iconoclastic think-tank....
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You won't learn anything you didn't know
- By Dennis E. Alwine on 12-26-20
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Ten Drugs
- How Plants, Powders, and Pills Have Shaped the History of Medicine
- By: Thomas Hager
- Narrated by: Angelo Di Loreto
- Length: 8 hrs and 39 mins
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Beginning with opium, the “joy plant,” which has been used for 10,000 years, Thomas Hager tells a captivating story of medicine. His subjects include the largely forgotten female pioneer who introduced smallpox inoculation to Britain, the infamous knockout drops, and much more....
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Engrossing to physicians & lay persons alike
- By C. White on 03-08-19
By: Thomas Hager
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Chamber Divers
- The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forever
- By: Rachel Lance
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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The previously classified story of the eccentric researchers who invented cutting-edge underwater science to lead the Allies to D-Day victory.
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As a US Navy DMT I knew some of this story.
- By Steven D. Kimbrough on 04-30-24
By: Rachel Lance
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The Idea of the Brain
- The Past and Future of Neuroscience
- By: Matthew Cobb
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 14 hrs and 13 mins
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An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why - despite technological advances - the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery....
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Informative and interesting but mispronunciation
- By Stephanie Romer on 05-16-22
By: Matthew Cobb
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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
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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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The Great Influenza
- The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History
- By: John M. Barry
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 19 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In the winter of 1918, at the height of World War I, history's most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide....
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Great book but very disturbing...
- By Tim on 01-15-09
By: John M. Barry
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Invention and Innovation
- A Brief History of Hype and Failure
- By: Vaclav Smil
- Narrated by: Tim Fannon
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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From the New York Times-bestselling author comes a new volume on the history of human ingenuity—and its attendant breakthroughs and busts....
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Not the best from Vaclav, but near the top
- By Tan on 07-19-23
By: Vaclav Smil
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Where Good Ideas Come From
- The Natural History of Innovation
- By: Steven Johnson
- Narrated by: Eric Singer
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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What sparks the flash of brilliance? One of our most innovative, popular thinkers takes on - in exhilarating style - one of our key questions....
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Ambitious
- By Roy on 12-08-10
By: Steven Johnson
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A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts
- By: Andrew Chaikin
- Narrated by: Bronson Pinchot
- Length: 23 hrs
- Unabridged
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This book conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail....
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Long, comforting book on moon exploration
- By Mark on 06-17-16
By: Andrew Chaikin
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The Man from the Future
- The Visionary Life of John von Neumann
- By: Ananyo Bhattacharya
- Narrated by: Nicholas Camm
- Length: 11 hrs and 56 mins
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The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Nuclear weapons and self-replicating spacecrafts. All bear the fingerprints of one remarkable, yet largely overlooked, man: John von Neumann....
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Good book, very odd narration
- By Ben Wiener on 04-10-22
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A Brief History of Earth
- Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters
- By: Andrew H. Knoll
- Narrated by: Tom Parks
- Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins
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Drawing on his decades of field research and up-to-the-minute understanding of the latest science, renowned geologist Andrew H. Knoll delivers a rigorous yet accessible biography of Earth, charting our home planet's epic 4.6 billion-year story....
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Very chilling and well thought out
- By Colin Bump on 05-21-21
By: Andrew H. Knoll
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Silk
- A World History
- By: Aarathi Prasad
- Narrated by: Hannah Curtis
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout history, across cultures and countries, silk has reigned as the undeniable queen of fabrics, yet its origins and evolution remain a mystery. In a gorgeous and sweeping narrative, Silk weaves together its intricate story and the indelible mark it has left on humanity.
By: Aarathi Prasad
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Our Moon
- How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are
- By: Rebecca Boyle
- Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
- Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
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Acclaimed journalist Rebecca Boyle takes listeners on a dazzling tour to reveal the intimate role that our 4.51-billion-year-old companion has played....
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A Long Poem to the Moon
- By Karl Frank on 05-08-24
By: Rebecca Boyle
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Energy
- A Human History
- By: Richard Rhodes
- Narrated by: Jacques Roy
- Length: 11 hrs and 48 mins
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Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning author Richard Rhodes reveals the fascinating history behind energy transitions over time - wood to coal to oil to electricity and beyond....
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No more accents, please!
- By Ned Gulley on 08-30-18
By: Richard Rhodes
New releases
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Our Easy Life
- How We Systematically Avoid Chaos
- By: Kevin A. Hicks
- Narrated by: Jeri Harris
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Daily we overlook fundamental simplicities. There are some fascinating things about how things got so easy. This book explores some interesting and captivating history behind everyday things that simplify our lives immensely. Why is your keyboard QWERTY? Why do we have 24 hours in a day and 12 months in a year? To highlight the importance of these simplicities, the book contrasts the daily lives of people who live in Anarcha, where there is no agreed-upon clock, calendar, unit of measurement, et cetera.
By: Kevin A. Hicks
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Silk
- A World History
- By: Aarathi Prasad
- Narrated by: Hannah Curtis
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout history, across cultures and countries, silk has reigned as the undeniable queen of fabrics, yet its origins and evolution remain a mystery. In a gorgeous and sweeping narrative, Silk weaves together its intricate story and the indelible mark it has left on humanity.
By: Aarathi Prasad
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Nostalgia
- A History of a Dangerous Emotion
- By: Agnes Arnold-Forster
- Narrated by: Agnes Arnold-Forster
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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In Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion, Agnes Arnold-Forster blends neuroscience and psychology with the history of medicine and emotions to explore the evolution of nostalgia from its first identification in seventeenth-century Switzerland (when it was held to be an illness that could, quite literally, kill you) to the present day (when it is co-opted by advertising agencies and politicians alike to sell us goods and policies).
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Theoretical Frontiers
- Unveiling the Secrets of Limitless Scientific Exploration
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Prepare to dive deep into the realms of the known and the unknown with an eBook that is both engaging and enlightening. "Theoretical Frontiers" offers a unique exploration of the most compelling theories and discoveries in modern science. Starting your journey with "Decoding the Universe String Theory," you'll delve into the intricate world of quantum mechanics and branes, providing a grand tour of dimensions beyond our perception. The second chapter pulls back the curtains on Quantum Computing and the intriguing concept of qubits, which could revolutionize the way we process information. ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Eternal Pursuit
- Unveiling the Science, Philosophy, and Ethics of Immortality
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to "Eternal Pursuit," an intriguing exploration of humanity's age-old obsession with longevity and invulnerability! Are we designed to endure endlessly, or is mortality an unalterable part of our existence? "Dive in and explore the multidimensional facets of immortality, from philosophical and theological perspectives to the potential technological, biological, and psychological implications of eternal life. Disentangle fascinating narratives of everlasting existence in different cultures, stories weaved throughout time that shaped our collective consciousness. Witness the magic of ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Temporal Voyage
- Unraveling the Secrets of Time Travel
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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"Temporal Voyage" is a fascination-fueled journey that plunges readers into the enigma of time travel. From discerning its theoretical beginnings to evaluating its scientific implications, this eBook encompasses a full spectrum of engaging insights and in-depth knowledge about the science and philosophies of time travel. Our first encounter strikes at the core as we delve into the concept, examining various theories and philosophies that lay the foundation for temporal exploration. The adventure continues with an in-depth look into the physics that could potentially make this theoretical ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Our Easy Life
- How We Systematically Avoid Chaos
- By: Kevin A. Hicks
- Narrated by: Jeri Harris
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Daily we overlook fundamental simplicities. There are some fascinating things about how things got so easy. This book explores some interesting and captivating history behind everyday things that simplify our lives immensely. Why is your keyboard QWERTY? Why do we have 24 hours in a day and 12 months in a year? To highlight the importance of these simplicities, the book contrasts the daily lives of people who live in Anarcha, where there is no agreed-upon clock, calendar, unit of measurement, et cetera.
By: Kevin A. Hicks
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Silk
- A World History
- By: Aarathi Prasad
- Narrated by: Hannah Curtis
- Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Throughout history, across cultures and countries, silk has reigned as the undeniable queen of fabrics, yet its origins and evolution remain a mystery. In a gorgeous and sweeping narrative, Silk weaves together its intricate story and the indelible mark it has left on humanity.
By: Aarathi Prasad
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Nostalgia
- A History of a Dangerous Emotion
- By: Agnes Arnold-Forster
- Narrated by: Agnes Arnold-Forster
- Length: 8 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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In Nostalgia: A History of a Dangerous Emotion, Agnes Arnold-Forster blends neuroscience and psychology with the history of medicine and emotions to explore the evolution of nostalgia from its first identification in seventeenth-century Switzerland (when it was held to be an illness that could, quite literally, kill you) to the present day (when it is co-opted by advertising agencies and politicians alike to sell us goods and policies).
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Theoretical Frontiers
- Unveiling the Secrets of Limitless Scientific Exploration
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Prepare to dive deep into the realms of the known and the unknown with an eBook that is both engaging and enlightening. "Theoretical Frontiers" offers a unique exploration of the most compelling theories and discoveries in modern science. Starting your journey with "Decoding the Universe String Theory," you'll delve into the intricate world of quantum mechanics and branes, providing a grand tour of dimensions beyond our perception. The second chapter pulls back the curtains on Quantum Computing and the intriguing concept of qubits, which could revolutionize the way we process information. ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Eternal Pursuit
- Unveiling the Science, Philosophy, and Ethics of Immortality
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to "Eternal Pursuit," an intriguing exploration of humanity's age-old obsession with longevity and invulnerability! Are we designed to endure endlessly, or is mortality an unalterable part of our existence? "Dive in and explore the multidimensional facets of immortality, from philosophical and theological perspectives to the potential technological, biological, and psychological implications of eternal life. Disentangle fascinating narratives of everlasting existence in different cultures, stories weaved throughout time that shaped our collective consciousness. Witness the magic of ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Temporal Voyage
- Unraveling the Secrets of Time Travel
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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"Temporal Voyage" is a fascination-fueled journey that plunges readers into the enigma of time travel. From discerning its theoretical beginnings to evaluating its scientific implications, this eBook encompasses a full spectrum of engaging insights and in-depth knowledge about the science and philosophies of time travel. Our first encounter strikes at the core as we delve into the concept, examining various theories and philosophies that lay the foundation for temporal exploration. The adventure continues with an in-depth look into the physics that could potentially make this theoretical ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Science of Zombies
- Unraveling the Mysteries Behind the Undead
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Immerse yourself in the eerie and borderline surreal world of zombies, stripped from the confines of fiction and re-animated through the lens of science in "The Science of Zombies." This captivating read navigates the morbid allure of the undead, taking readers on a thrilling journey through history, pop culture, and the nooks and crannies of the human psyche. Utterly riveting, "The Science of Zombies" dissects the variations of zombies we encounter in media, while contrasting them with real-life, zombie-like situations. It sparks a chilling conversation about the chilling possibilities of ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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Ancient Aliens Among Us
- Exploring the Evidence, Theories, and Controversies of the Ancient Astronaut Theory
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Unlock the secrets of the cosmos as you embark on a captivating journey through millennia of astonishing evidence, hidden artifacts, and lost civilizations in "Ancient Aliens Among Us." This captivating eBook delves into the fascinating and controversial theory that extraterrestrial beings have visited our planet throughout history, influencing humankind and shaping the course of our existence. Be amazed and intrigued as you traverse the enigmatic world of ancient mysterious monuments and out-of-place artifacts that challenge mainstream historical accounts. Immerse yourself in the awe-...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Black Races "HIV & AIDS"
- (Where it really came from)
- By: Lessie Myles
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 5 hrs and 30 mins
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Do you find it suspect that the HIV virus showed up in two different places (Haiti and Africa) at the exact same time? For the most part, Africans do not travel, or vacation in Haiti and vice-versa (neither place considered ideal for vacation, and relaxation (where sexual interludes often occur), providing a gateway for transmission of the deadly virus. Yet this is where the virus was initially discovered. Science cannot explain how the HIV virus took a leap to these two distinct places in the mid, to latter 1970s. In 1981, AIDS made its debut in the United States; again, strangely, rapidly...
By: Lessie Myles
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Beyond the Stars
- Navigating the Moral Maze of Hypothetical Warp Drive Technology
- By: Barrett Williams, ChatGPT ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 3 hrs and 1 min
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Dive into the cosmos and explore the captivating infinities of the universe with "Beyond the Stars." This book is an immersive journey decoding the intricacies of warp drive technology and the profound ripple effects it can have on our society if it were to become a reality. Chapter one starts by laying out the foundation, giving readers a comprehensive overview of warp drive technology, its hypothetical possibilities, and the need for a deep-rooted understanding of the ethical and societal considerations associated with such futuristic capabilities. As we navigate through the cosmos, ...
By: Barrett Williams, and others
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The Invention of the Modern Dog
- Breed and Blood in Victorian Britain (Animals, History, Culture)
- By: Michael Worboys, Julie-Marie Strange, Neil Pemberton
- Narrated by: Keith McCarthy
- Length: 9 hrs and 31 mins
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In The Invention of the Modern Dog, Michael Worboys, Julie-Marie Strange, and Neil Pemberton explore when, where, why, and how Victorians invented the modern way of ordering and breeding dogs. Though talk of "breed" was common before this period in the context of livestock, the modern idea of a dog breed defined in terms of shape, size, coat, and color arose during the Victorian period in response to a burgeoning competitive dog show culture.
By: Michael Worboys, and others
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CHRONICLES OF DRAGONS
- From Myth to Modernity
- By: The Science Explorer
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 37 mins
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Chronicles of Dragons: From Myth to Modernity is an enthralling exploration of the timeless allure and enduring legacy of dragons. From ancient legends and folklore to modern-day popular culture, this captivating book takes readers on a sweeping adventure through the realms of dragon lore. As we turn each page of "Chronicles of Dragons: From Myth to Modernity," we invite you to embark on a timeless adventure—one that celebrates the power of imagination, the beauty of storytelling, and the enduring legacy of dragons in the rich tapestry of human history. Prepare to be captivated, inspired,...
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Chamber Divers
- The Untold Story of the D-Day Scientists Who Changed Special Operations Forever
- By: Rachel Lance
- Narrated by: Alex Wyndham
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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The previously classified story of the eccentric researchers who invented cutting-edge underwater science to lead the Allies to D-Day victory.
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As a US Navy DMT I knew some of this story.
- By Steven D. Kimbrough on 04-30-24
By: Rachel Lance
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The Great Influenza
- The True Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History (Young Readers Edition)
- By: John M. Barry
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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At the height of World War I, history’s most lethal influenza virus erupted in an army camp in Kansas, moved east with American troops, then exploded, killing as many as 100 million people worldwide. It killed more people in twenty-four months than AIDS killed in twenty-four years, more in a year than the Black Death killed in a century. But this was not the Middle Ages, and 1918 marked the first collision of science and epidemic disease.
By: John M. Barry
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Subjected to Science
- Human Experimentation in America before the Second World War
- By: Susan E. Lederer
- Narrated by: Lisa S. Ware
- Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins
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Long before the U.S. government began conducting secret radiation and germ-warfare experiments, and long before the Tuskegee syphilis experiments, medical professionals had introduced—and hotly debated the ethics of—the use of human subjects in medical experiments. In Subjected to Science, Susan Lederer provides the first full-length history of biomedical research with human subjects in the earlier period, from 1890 to 1940.
By: Susan E. Lederer
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Debating Climate Change
- Myths and Realities
- By: Howell Woltz
- Narrated by: Mike Diggory
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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In this thought-provoking exploration of climate change, the authors delve into the complex interactions that shape our planet’s climate. As listeners, you embark on a journey to understand the intricate dynamics at play. Let’s dive into the facts, dispel myths, and encourage critical thinking.
By: Howell Woltz
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Every Living Thing
- The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life
- By: Jason Roberts
- Narrated by: David de Vries
- Length: 14 hrs and 2 mins
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Every Living Thing centres on the rivalry pledged between two scientists, Linnaeus and Buffon, who, from 1743 to 1778 raced each other to complete an inventory of all life on Earth. Their focus was on scientific immortality and the core conception of our relationship to the natural world. Their catalogues were starkly different and showed a divergence of opinion on the creation of nature and humanity. Buffon advocating for a natural system of classification, while Linnaeus was dedicated to naming and classifying objects of nature.
By: Jason Roberts
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The Blind Spot
- Why Science Cannot Ignore Human Experience
- By: Adam Frank, Marcelo Gleiser, Evan Thompson
- Narrated by: Perry Daniels
- Length: 11 hrs and 59 mins
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The Blind Spot goes where no science book goes, urging us to create a new scientific culture that views ourselves both as an expression of nature and as a source of nature's self-understanding, so that humanity can flourish in the new millennium.
By: Adam Frank, and others