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Map Addict

The Bestselling Tale of an Obsession

by Mike Parker ...

Narrated by Mike Parker ...

Unabridged

13 hours 5 min

'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said…'Maps not only show the world, they help it turn. On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: checking the A-Z, the road atlas or the Sat Nav, scanning the tube or bus map, a quick Google online or hours wasted flying over a virtual Earth, navigating a way around a shopping ... Read more

$41.99 CAD

'My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it's said…'Maps not only show the world, they help it turn. On an average day, we will consult some form of map approximately a dozen times, often without even noticing: checking the A-Z, the road atlas or the Sat Nav, scanning the tube or bus map, a quick Google online or hours wasted flying over a virtual Earth, navigating a way around a shopping
... Read more
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The Universe in Your Pocket

Ten Cosmic Maps That Explain Everything

by Lucie Green ...

Unabridged

12 hours

Astrophysicist Lucie Green takes us on a brilliant tour of the most important cosmic maps in human history—visualizations of the cosmos that show us what we’ve discovered, and what we could know, about the universe and its invisible wonders.We think of space as merely the empty distance between objects, but in reality, it’s a topography of magnetic fields, dark matter, wrinkles, contours, and ... Read more

$35.99 CAD

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Astrophysicist Lucie Green takes us on a brilliant tour of the most important cosmic maps in human history—visualizations of the cosmos that show us what we’ve discovered, and what we could know, about the universe and its invisible wonders.We think of space as merely the empty distance between objects, but in reality, it’s a topography of magnetic fields, dark matter, wrinkles, contours, and
... Read more
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Never Lost Again

The Google Mapping Revolution That Sparked New Industries and Augmented Our Reality

by Bill Kilday ...

Narrated by Rob Shapiro ...

Unabridged

10 hours 1 min

As enlightening as The Facebook Effect, Elon Musk, and Chaos Monkeys—the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of the creation of one of the most essential applications ever devised, and the rag-tag team that built it and changed how we navigate the world.Never Lost Again chronicles the evolution of mapping technology—the ""overnight success twenty years in the making."" Bill Kilday takes us behind ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

As enlightening as The Facebook Effect, Elon Musk, and Chaos Monkeys—the compelling, behind-the-scenes story of the creation of one of the most essential applications ever devised, and the rag-tag team that built it and changed how we navigate the world.Never Lost Again chronicles the evolution of mapping technology—the ""overnight success twenty years in the making."" Bill Kilday takes us behind
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Au-delà des Écrans, Le Métavers et la Réalité de Demain

by Eric Giegelmann ...

Narrated by Voix Numérique Florian G ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Technologie, IA et futur
Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Au-delà des Écrans : Le Métavers et la Réalité de DemainLe monde que nous connaissons est en train de basculer. Grâce aux avancées spectaculaires de la réalité virtuelle (VR) et de la réalité augmentée (AR), nous entrons dans une ère où les écrans traditionnels laissent place à des univers immersifs et interconnectés.Mark Zuckerberg et Meta ouvrent ... Read more

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Ce livre audio est narré par une voix numérique.Au-delà des Écrans : Le Métavers et la Réalité de DemainLe monde que nous connaissons est en train de basculer. Grâce aux avancées spectaculaires de la réalité virtuelle (VR) et de la réalité augmentée (AR), nous entrons dans une ère où les écrans traditionnels laissent place à des univers immersifs et interconnectés.Mark Zuckerberg et Meta ouvrent
... Read more
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The Globemakers

The Curious Story of an Ancient Craft

by Peter Bellerby ...

Narrated by Simon Ludders ...

Unabridged

4 hours 15 min

Bloomsbury presents The Globemakers by Peter Bellerby, read by Simon Ludders.“Beautifully conceived and skillfully executed . . . encourages the reader to linger and explore." —The Wall Street Journal“Peter Bellerby’s tale of learning how to fashion worlds—a journey through history, science, craft, and passion—spun me on my axis.” —Dava Sobel, New York Times bestselling author of LongitudeThe ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Globemakers by Peter Bellerby, read by Simon Ludders.“Beautifully conceived and skillfully executed . . . encourages the reader to linger and explore." —The Wall Street Journal“Peter Bellerby’s tale of learning how to fashion worlds—a journey through history, science, craft, and passion—spun me on my axis.” —Dava Sobel, New York Times bestselling author of LongitudeThe
... Read more
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Navigation: From Reading the Stars to the Voice in Your Phone

by Michael Renner ...

Narrated by Michael Renner ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Uncover the epic history of human exploration, from ancient stargazing to the fragile GPS algorithms guiding our world. Perfect for your daily commute or next long road trip, this adventurous journey tackles three deceptively simple questions: Where am I, where am I going, and how do I return? It is a sweeping scientific chronicle that proves navigation is far more than a technical skill—it is a ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the epic history of human exploration, from ancient stargazing to the fragile GPS algorithms guiding our world. Perfect for your daily commute or next long road trip, this adventurous journey tackles three deceptively simple questions: Where am I, where am I going, and how do I return? It is a sweeping scientific chronicle that proves navigation is far more than a technical skill—it is a
... Read more
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Maps and Cartography: How Lines on Paper Shaped Power and Empire

by Stefan Moreau ...

Narrated by Stefan Moreau ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Uncover the gripping hidden history of political power and how global cartography became a weapon of imperial conquest. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus sessions, this unsettling exploration reveals that drawn borders are never neutral. What you thought was just objective geography is actually a centuries-long blueprint for systemic control.Dive into a thought-provoking narrative ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the gripping hidden history of political power and how global cartography became a weapon of imperial conquest. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus sessions, this unsettling exploration reveals that drawn borders are never neutral. What you thought was just objective geography is actually a centuries-long blueprint for systemic control.Dive into a thought-provoking narrative
... Read more
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Into the Great Emptiness

Peril and Survival on the Greenland Ice Cap

by David Roberts ...

Narrated by Julian Elfer ...

Unabridged

9 hours 50 min

The riveting story of one of the greatest but least-known sagas in the history of exploration from David Roberts, the “dean of adventure writing”By 1930, no place in the world was less well explored than Greenland. The native Inuit had occupied the relatively accessible west coast for centuries. The east coast, however, was another story. In August 1930, Henry George Watkins (nicknamed “Gino”), a ... Read more

$27.42 CAD

The riveting story of one of the greatest but least-known sagas in the history of exploration from David Roberts, the “dean of adventure writing”By 1930, no place in the world was less well explored than Greenland. The native Inuit had occupied the relatively accessible west coast for centuries. The east coast, however, was another story. In August 1930, Henry George Watkins (nicknamed “Gino”), a
... Read more
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The Spice Ports

Mapping the Origins of the Global Sea Trade

by Nicholas Nugent ...

Narrated by Bruce Mann ...

Unabridged

9 hours 26 min

We may think of "globalism" as a recent development but its origins date back to the fifteenth century and beyond, when seafarers pioneered routes across the oceans with the objectives of exploration, trade, and profit. These voyages only became possible after certain technical innovations—improvements in ship design, compasses, and mapping—enabled navigation across unprecedented distances. The ... Read more

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We may think of "globalism" as a recent development but its origins date back to the fifteenth century and beyond, when seafarers pioneered routes across the oceans with the objectives of exploration, trade, and profit. These voyages only became possible after certain technical innovations—improvements in ship design, compasses, and mapping—enabled navigation across unprecedented distances. The
... Read more
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Small Island

12 Maps That Explain The History of Britain

by Philip Parker ...

Narrated by Neil Gardner ...

Unabridged

11 hours 2 min

Brought to you by Penguin.The greatest questions of our future can be answered by twelve crucial moments in Britain's history.It wasn't long-ago that Britons could have been as at home in Varanasi as they could have been in Wolverhampton - why? - because the shape and location of Britain's land-mass has not always been the same, and with large parts of Britain scattered across the globe, British ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.The greatest questions of our future can be answered by twelve crucial moments in Britain's history.It wasn't long-ago that Britons could have been as at home in Varanasi as they could have been in Wolverhampton - why? - because the shape and location of Britain's land-mass has not always been the same, and with large parts of Britain scattered across the globe, British
... Read more
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Brief History of Maps and Cartography, A: How We Learned to Picture the World

by Clara Voss ...

Narrated by Clara Voss ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Trace the fascinating history of cartography and discover how ancient explorers and digital algorithms shaped our world. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this illuminating journey transforms everyday geography into an epic saga of human ambition. From carved stones to modern satellite navigation, see how charting the unknown fueled both scientific breakthroughs and ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the fascinating history of cartography and discover how ancient explorers and digital algorithms shaped our world. Perfect for your morning commute or an afternoon of deep focus, this illuminating journey transforms everyday geography into an epic saga of human ambition. From carved stones to modern satellite navigation, see how charting the unknown fueled both scientific breakthroughs and
... Read more
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Det lykkelige Arabien

En dansk ekspedition 1761-67

by Thorkild Hansen, Bent Juul Nielsen ...

Narrated by Peter Bollerslev ...

Unabridged

13 hours 58 min

I 1761 udsendte Frederik V en ekspedition til Mellemøsten og Den arabiske halvø. Fem videnskabsmænd og en tjener drog ud på en rejse, der kom til at vare syv år og gav anledning til oplevelser, der vakte stor opmærksomhed i hele samtidens Europa. Den eneste af deltagerne, der vendte levende tilbage, var den unge astronom og landmåler Carsten Niebuhr.Romanen fortæller om en rejse fyldt med ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

I 1761 udsendte Frederik V en ekspedition til Mellemøsten og Den arabiske halvø. Fem videnskabsmænd og en tjener drog ud på en rejse, der kom til at vare syv år og gav anledning til oplevelser, der vakte stor opmærksomhed i hele samtidens Europa. Den eneste af deltagerne, der vendte levende tilbage, var den unge astronom og landmåler Carsten Niebuhr.Romanen fortæller om en rejse fyldt med
... Read more
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Here Begins the Dark Sea

Venice, a Medieval Monk, and the Creation of the Most Accurate Map of the World

by Meredith F. Small ...

Narrated by Eve Passeltiner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 59 min

The remarkable story of the cartographic masterpiece—the Venetian ***mappa mundi—***that revolutionized how we see the world.In 1459 a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro completed an astonishing map of the world. Seven feet in diameter, Fra Mauro's mappamundi is the oldest and most complete Medieval map to survive into modernity. And in its time, this groundbreaking mappamundi provided the most ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

The remarkable story of the cartographic masterpiece—the Venetian ***mappa mundi—***that revolutionized how we see the world.In 1459 a Venetian monk named Fra Mauro completed an astonishing map of the world. Seven feet in diameter, Fra Mauro's mappamundi is the oldest and most complete Medieval map to survive into modernity. And in its time, this groundbreaking mappamundi provided the most
... Read more
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Brief History of the Piri Reis Map, A: The Ancient Map That Shouldn't Be Possible

by Adrian Petrovic ...

Narrated by Adrian Petrovic ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Uncover the truth behind a 1513 cartographic relic that defies our timeline of human exploration and ancient history. Whether you need a suspenseful intellectual escape during your commute or want to unwind with a curious mystery, this narrative transports you to Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace. Experience the thrill of historical detective work as you examine an impossible parchment that stunned the ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the truth behind a 1513 cartographic relic that defies our timeline of human exploration and ancient history. Whether you need a suspenseful intellectual escape during your commute or want to unwind with a curious mystery, this narrative transports you to Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace. Experience the thrill of historical detective work as you examine an impossible parchment that stunned the
... Read more
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How to Draw a Map

by Malcolm Swanston, Alex Swanston ...

Narrated by Philip Bretherton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

How to Draw a Map is a fascinating meditation on the centuries-old art of map-making, from the first astronomical maps to the sophisticated GPS guides of today.Maps have influenced humanity in many unexpected ways: life, death, sexual reproduction, espionage, war and peace. How to Draw a Map traces the story of mapmaking – cartography – from the first scratchings on the cave wall to the detailed ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

How to Draw a Map is a fascinating meditation on the centuries-old art of map-making, from the first astronomical maps to the sophisticated GPS guides of today.Maps have influenced humanity in many unexpected ways: life, death, sexual reproduction, espionage, war and peace. How to Draw a Map traces the story of mapmaking – cartography – from the first scratchings on the cave wall to the detailed
... Read more
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The Library of Lost Maps

by James Cheshire ...

Narrated by Elliot Chapman ...

Unabridged

7 hours 23 min

Bloomsbury presents The Library of Lost Maps by James Cheshire, read by Elliot Chapman."A beautifully illustrated book." —The Wall Street Journal"An enlightening and lovingly presented tribute to the necessity and wonder of libraries and archives." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A concise and engrossing study of cartographers' urge to make the world behave." —Kirkus Reviews... ... Read more

$20.00 CAD

Bloomsbury presents The Library of Lost Maps by James Cheshire, read by Elliot Chapman."A beautifully illustrated book." —The Wall Street Journal"An enlightening and lovingly presented tribute to the necessity and wonder of libraries and archives." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A concise and engrossing study of cartographers' urge to make the world behave." —Kirkus Reviews...
... Read more
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Mapping the Earth for Beginners: A Clear Guide to How We Chart Our Planet

by Michael Travers ...

Narrated by Michael Travers ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Master the science of cartography and transform how you navigate the world with this educational audio journey. Perfect for your daily commute, this adventure bridges the gap between ancient parchment and the digital GPS in your pocket. You will shrink the massive globe into practical, everyday tools that instantly upgrade your spatial awareness.Feed your curious mind while planning your next road ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the science of cartography and transform how you navigate the world with this educational audio journey. Perfect for your daily commute, this adventure bridges the gap between ancient parchment and the digital GPS in your pocket. You will shrink the massive globe into practical, everyday tools that instantly upgrade your spatial awareness.Feed your curious mind while planning your next road
... Read more

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Map Addict

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Never Lost Again

Au-delà des Écrans, Le Métavers et la Réalité de Demain

The Globemakers

Navigation: From Reading the Stars to the Voice in Your Phone

Maps and Cartography: How Lines on Paper Shaped Power and Empire

Into the Great Emptiness

The Spice Ports

Small Island

Brief History of Maps and Cartography, A: How We Learned to Picture the World

Det lykkelige Arabien

Here Begins the Dark Sea

Brief History of the Piri Reis Map, A: The Ancient Map That Shouldn't Be Possible

How to Draw a Map

The Library of Lost Maps

Mapping the Earth for Beginners: A Clear Guide to How We Chart Our Planet

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