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Love Triangle
- The Life-Changing Magic of Trigonometry
- By: Matt Parker
- Narrated by: Matt Parker
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
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Why do mobile phones work when you're on a train? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and play it back on a piano? And what did mathematicians have to do with the great pig stampede of 2012? The answer to each of these questions can be found in the triangle. Join Matt Parker, stand-up comedian and author of the first ever maths book to be a No. 1 bestseller, as he uncovers the secrets of trigonometry and shares extraordinary stories about the mathematicians, philosophers and engineers who dared to take triangles seriously.
By: Matt Parker
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Titanic on Trial
- By: Nic Compton
- Narrated by: Peter Altschuler
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
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Capturing the disbelief, the chaos and the terror of the fateful night the Titanic sank 100 years ago, Titanic on Trial brings to life the tragedy through the voices of those who survived it. Stories about the sinking have become legendary - how the band played to the end, how lifeboats were lowered half-empty - but amongst the films, novels and academic arguments, only those who were there can separate truth from fiction. This book gives the story back to those people.
By: Nic Compton
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Environomics
- How the Green Economy is Transforming Your World
- By: Dharshini David
- Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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In this vibrant and eye-opening book, economist and broadcaster Dharshini David follows the course of an average day to reveal the green changes that are already taking place in every aspect of our world. Exploring industries such as energy, food, fashion, technology, manufacturing and finance, she asks what is happening, how quickly, who is driving it all and what it means for us.
By: Dharshini David
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Navigating Tsunamis
- Origins, Impacts and Preparedness
- By: Kam Ng, ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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This eBook dives into the fascinating and complex phenomenon of tsunamis, offering a comprehensive exploration of their causes, characteristics, and impacts. Beginning with a clear definition and the geological mechanisms that trigger tsunamis, such as undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, we unravel the science behind these powerful waves. The eBook highlights some of the most devastating tsunamis in recorded history, including detailed case studies of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami in Japan. These events illustrate the immense destructive ...
By: Kam Ng, and others
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Introduction to Microscopy
- By: Brian Rodgers
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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"Introduction to Microscopy" is structured to guide you step-by-step through the essential concepts and techniques of microscopy. We start with the basics, introducing the different types of microscopes and their components. You will learn how to prepare samples, set up your microscope, and capture high-quality images. We will explore the diverse applications of microscopy, from biological research to materials analysis, and delve into advanced techniques that push the boundaries of what we can see. Each chapter is filled with practical tips, illustrative examples, and troubleshooting ...
By: Brian Rodgers
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Playing with Reality
- How Games Have Shaped Our World
- By: Kelly Clancy
- Narrated by: Patty Nieman
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to make predictions about the future. Games are an essential aspect of humanity and a powerful tool for modeling reality. They’re also a lot of fun. But games can be dangerous, especially when we mistake the model worlds of games for reality itself and let gamification co-opt human decision making. Playing with Reality explores the riveting history of games since the Enlightenment.
By: Kelly Clancy
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Love Triangle
- The Life-Changing Magic of Trigonometry
- By: Matt Parker
- Narrated by: Matt Parker
- Length: 8 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Why do mobile phones work when you're on a train? What happens when you pull a pop song apart into pure sine waves and play it back on a piano? And what did mathematicians have to do with the great pig stampede of 2012? The answer to each of these questions can be found in the triangle. Join Matt Parker, stand-up comedian and author of the first ever maths book to be a No. 1 bestseller, as he uncovers the secrets of trigonometry and shares extraordinary stories about the mathematicians, philosophers and engineers who dared to take triangles seriously.
By: Matt Parker
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Titanic on Trial
- By: Nic Compton
- Narrated by: Peter Altschuler
- Length: 8 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Capturing the disbelief, the chaos and the terror of the fateful night the Titanic sank 100 years ago, Titanic on Trial brings to life the tragedy through the voices of those who survived it. Stories about the sinking have become legendary - how the band played to the end, how lifeboats were lowered half-empty - but amongst the films, novels and academic arguments, only those who were there can separate truth from fiction. This book gives the story back to those people.
By: Nic Compton
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Environomics
- How the Green Economy is Transforming Your World
- By: Dharshini David
- Narrated by: Sophie Roberts
- Length: 8 hrs and 22 mins
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In this vibrant and eye-opening book, economist and broadcaster Dharshini David follows the course of an average day to reveal the green changes that are already taking place in every aspect of our world. Exploring industries such as energy, food, fashion, technology, manufacturing and finance, she asks what is happening, how quickly, who is driving it all and what it means for us.
By: Dharshini David
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Navigating Tsunamis
- Origins, Impacts and Preparedness
- By: Kam Ng, ChatGPT
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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This eBook dives into the fascinating and complex phenomenon of tsunamis, offering a comprehensive exploration of their causes, characteristics, and impacts. Beginning with a clear definition and the geological mechanisms that trigger tsunamis, such as undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and landslides, we unravel the science behind these powerful waves. The eBook highlights some of the most devastating tsunamis in recorded history, including detailed case studies of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami and the 2011 Tohoku Tsunami in Japan. These events illustrate the immense destructive ...
By: Kam Ng, and others
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Introduction to Microscopy
- By: Brian Rodgers
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
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"Introduction to Microscopy" is structured to guide you step-by-step through the essential concepts and techniques of microscopy. We start with the basics, introducing the different types of microscopes and their components. You will learn how to prepare samples, set up your microscope, and capture high-quality images. We will explore the diverse applications of microscopy, from biological research to materials analysis, and delve into advanced techniques that push the boundaries of what we can see. Each chapter is filled with practical tips, illustrative examples, and troubleshooting ...
By: Brian Rodgers
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Playing with Reality
- How Games Have Shaped Our World
- By: Kelly Clancy
- Narrated by: Patty Nieman
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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We play games to learn about the world, to understand our minds and the minds of others, and to make predictions about the future. Games are an essential aspect of humanity and a powerful tool for modeling reality. They’re also a lot of fun. But games can be dangerous, especially when we mistake the model worlds of games for reality itself and let gamification co-opt human decision making. Playing with Reality explores the riveting history of games since the Enlightenment.
By: Kelly Clancy
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The Language Puzzle
- Piecing Together the Six-Million-Year Story of How Words Evolved
- By: Steven Mithen
- Narrated by: Kerry Hutchinson
- Length: 13 hrs and 55 mins
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In The Language Puzzle, renowned archaeologist Steven Mithen puts forward a groundbreaking new account of the origins of language. Scientists have gained new insights into the first humans of 2.8 million years ago, and how numerous species flourished but only one, Homo sapiens, survives today. Drawing from this work and synthesizing research across archaeology, psychology, linguistics, genetics, and more, Mithen details a step-by-step explanation of how our human ancestors transitioned from apelike calls to words, and from words to language as we use it today.
By: Steven Mithen
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Blue Pastures
- By: Mary Oliver
- Narrated by: Kimberly Farr
- Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
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With consummate craftsmanship, Mary Oliver has fashioned fifteen luminous prose pieces: on nature, writing, and herself and those around her. She praises Whitman, denounces cuteness, notes where to find the extraordinary, and extols solitude. Nature speaks to her and she speaks to nature.
By: Mary Oliver
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Well Built
- How the Top 2% of Construction Contractors Create Superior Value, Profits, and Excellence
- By: Chad Prinkey
- Narrated by: Aaron Parnell
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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After advising hundreds of contractors for fifteen years, author Chad Prinkey knows it comes down to having the right systems and culture in place across your business. In his book Well Built, Prinkey lays out the roadmap for contractors to make meaningful upgrades in how they operate, strategize, manage teams, win new business, and deliver for customers. You'll learn the step-by-step process contractors can use to join the top 2% and gain durable competitive advantages that increase profits for the long haul.
By: Chad Prinkey
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Geospatial to the rescue
- A comprehensive and practical guide on the use of geospatial technologies to address development challenges
- By: Albert Hilaire Anoubon Momo
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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Geospatial technologies have emerged as powerful tools in addressing development challenges. This book explores the intersection of geospatial technologies and development, highlighting their applications in various sectors and their potential for supporting sustainable development efforts. It discusses how geospatial technologies contribute to monitoring, planning, and decision-making processes related to poverty eradication, food security, sustainable cities, climate action, and more. The book also examines the challenges and opportunities in leveraging geospatial technologies to achieve ...
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The Nature of Our Cities
- Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet
- By: Nadina Galle
- Narrated by: Eileen Stevens
- Length: 9 hrs and 35 mins
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We live in an age when humanity spends 90% of its time indoors, yet the nature around us—especially in America’s cities—has never been more vital. This distancing from nature has sparked crises in mental health, longevity, and hope for the next generation, while also heightening the risks we face from historic floods, heatwaves, and wildfires. Indeed, embracing nature holds untapped potential to strengthen and fortify our cities, suburbs, and towns, providing solutions spanning flood preparation, wildfire management, and promoting longevity.
By: Nadina Galle
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Adventures in Volcanoland
- An Exploration of Volcanic Places and What They Tell Us About the World and About Ourselves
- By: Tamsin Mather
- Narrated by: Emma Spurgin Hussey
- Length: 11 hrs and 24 mins
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In this captivating book from one of the most influential geochemists in the field, Tamsin Mather takes us along on her globe-spanning excursions from Nicaragua to Hawaii, Santorini to Ethiopia and beyond. With warmth and lyricism, she explores the cultural roles volcanoes play throughout history, and the growing and evolving science behind their formation and eruptions.
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Impressive!
- By MolllyT on 06-19-24
By: Tamsin Mather
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Newton's Laws Do Not Apply
- Understanding Whiplash and Chronic Pain with Neuromyofascial Science: Unveiling the Hidden Cause of Pain: Healing with Neuromyofascial Science
- By: Dr. G. Blair Lamb
- Narrated by: Dr. Lamb, Patrick Wagner
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
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Dive into the groundbreaking realm of Neuromyofascial Science and discover why Newton's laws fall short in explaining the complexities of whiplash and chronic pain. In this enlightening exploration, Dr. Blair Lamb unveils the hidden causes behind these conditions, offering transformative insights and practical strategies for healing. Through a deep understanding of neuromuscular connections, listeners will embark on a journey towards lasting relief and empowerment. Say goodbye to conventional approaches and embrace a new paradigm of healing with Neuromyofascial Science.
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Our Common Ground
- A History of America's Public Lands
- By: John D. Leshy
- Narrated by: Scott Carrico
- Length: 28 hrs and 50 mins
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America’s public lands include more than 600 million acres of forests, plains, mountains, wetlands, deserts, and shorelines. In this book, John Leshy, a leading expert in public lands policy, discusses the key political decisions that led to this, beginning at the very founding of the nation. He traces the emergence of a bipartisan political consensus in favor of the national government holding these vast land areas primarily for recreation, education, and conservation of biodiversity and cultural resources.
By: John D. Leshy
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Toxic Water, Toxic System
- Environmental Racism and Michigan's Water War
- By: Michael Mascarenhas
- Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner
- Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
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Toxic Water, Toxic System exposes the consequences of a seemingly anonymous authoritarian state willing to maintain white supremacy at any cost—including poisoning an entire city and shutting off water to thousands of people. Weaving together narratives of frontline activists along with archival data, Michael Mascarenhas provides a powerful exploration of the political alliances and bureaucratic mechanisms that uphold inequality.
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Watershed
- Herman Murrah and the Pascagoula River Swamp
- By: Davy Murrah
- Narrated by: John McLain
- Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins
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The Pasagoula River is the largest unobstructed river in the continuous United States. Because of this lack of restraint, the river has been left to rise and fall naturally with the seasons, overflowing annually into the adjoining bottomland surrounded by some of the most ecologically diverse woodlands, in North America. Herman Murrah lived his entire life on the banks and in the swamp surrounding this river in southeast Mississippi. In this book, Herman's son Davy details the adventures that continue to inspire young conservationists in the fight to protect our remaining natural ecosystems.
By: Davy Murrah
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We Will Not Be Saved
- A memoir of hope and resistance in the Amazon rainforest
- By: Nemonte Nenquimo, Mitch Anderson - contributor
- Narrated by: Christine Ann-Roche
- Length: 13 hrs and 32 mins
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Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. Age 14, she left the forest for the first time to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. Eventually, her ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture. She listened. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate-change activism.
By: Nemonte Nenquimo, and others
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Playing with Reality
- How Games Shape Our World
- By: Kelly Clancy
- Narrated by: Patty Nieman
- Length: 11 hrs and 39 mins
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PLAYING WITH REALITY explores the riveting history of games since the Enlightenment, weaving an unexpected path through military theory, biology, artificial intelligence, neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and the future of democracy. As neuroscientist and physicist Kelly Clancy shows us, games have been deeply intertwined with the arc of history. War games shaped the outcomes of real wars in nineteenth and twentieth century Europe. Game theory warped our understanding of human behavior and brought us to the brink of annihilation.
By: Kelly Clancy