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The Universe Speaks in Numbers

How Modern Math Reveals Nature's Deepest Secrets

by Graham Farmelo ...

Narrated by Hugh Kermode ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

**An award-winning science writer shows how math helps us solve the universe’s mysteries.“If you like reading about math without having to do math, this is a stellar book.” —Forbes**One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

**An award-winning science writer shows how math helps us solve the universe’s mysteries.“If you like reading about math without having to do math, this is a stellar book.” —Forbes**One of the great insights of science is that the universe has an underlying order. The supreme goal of physicists is to understand this order through laws that describe the behavior of the most basic particles and the
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Grunt

The Curious Science of Humans at War

by Mary Roach ...

Narrated by Abby Elvidge ...

Unabridged

8 hours 54 min

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.Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier’s most challenging adversaries—panic, exhaustion, heat, noise—and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. Marine ... Read more

$35.99 USD

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.Grunt tackles the science behind some of a soldier’s most challenging adversaries—panic, exhaustion, heat, noise—and introduces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them. Mary Roach dodges hostile fire with the U.S. Marine
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Whole

Rethinking the Science of Nutrition

by T. Colin Campbell PhD, Howard Jacobson PhD ...

Narrated by Don Hagen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are ... Read more

$19.99 USD

What happens when you eat an apple? The answer is vastly more complex than you imagine.Whole, a New York Times bestseller and an eye-opening, paradigm-changing journey through cutting-edge thinking on nutrition, is a scientific tour de force with powerful implications for our health and for our world.Every apple contains thousands of antioxidants whose names, beyond a few like vitamin C, are
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The Art of Explanation

How to Communicate with Clarity and Confidence

by Ros Atkins ...

Narrated by Ros Atkins ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the ... Read more

$31.99 USD

A practical and accessible guide to getting across complex information clearly, by BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos.Explanation - conveying meaning - is an art. And the BBC presenter and journalist Ros Atkins, creator of the viral 'Ros Atkins on...' explainer videos, is something of a master of the form. In this book, Ros shares the
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The Lucifer Principle

A Scientific Expedition into the Forces of History

by Howard Bloom ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

The Lucifer Priciple is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. Though this argument is not a new one—it has been brought forth by such great historical figures as St. Paul, Thomas ... Read more

$22.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Lucifer Priciple is a revolutionary work that explores the intricate relationships among genetics, human behavior, and culture to put forth the thesis that “evil” is a by-product of nature’s strategies for creation and that it is woven into our most basic biological fabric. Though this argument is not a new one—it has been brought forth by such great historical figures as St. Paul, Thomas
... Read more
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The Knowledge Machine

How Irrationality Created Modern Science

by Michael Strevens ...

Narrated by Julian Elfer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 16 min

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.Captivatingly written, interwoven with historical vignettes ranging from Newton's alchemy to quantum mechanics to the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy, Michael Strevens's wholly original investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did it take so long ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A paradigm-shifting work that revolutionizes our understanding of the origins and structure of science.Captivatingly written, interwoven with historical vignettes ranging from Newton's alchemy to quantum mechanics to the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy, Michael Strevens's wholly original investigation of science asks two fundamental questions: Why is science so powerful? And why did it take so long
... Read more
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Método de Estudo Líquido & Certo

não seja um zumbi, mais que um operador, além de um cientista, um professor

by Marcelo Hamano ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

3 hours 4 min

Por que estudar? Por que estudar Direito? Por que estudar Direito é difícil? Como enfrentar o problema difícil do Direito? Enfim, como estudar Direito? Para você que já fez – ou não – essas perguntas, este livro responde com inovação e leveza ao propor o Método de Estudo Líquido & Certo. Por exemplo, o livro vai além da tradicional preocupação de buscar as "palavras-chave" em um texto e introduz ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Por que estudar? Por que estudar Direito? Por que estudar Direito é difícil? Como enfrentar o problema difícil do Direito? Enfim, como estudar Direito? Para você que já fez – ou não – essas perguntas, este livro responde com inovação e leveza ao propor o Método de Estudo Líquido & Certo. Por exemplo, o livro vai além da tradicional preocupação de buscar as "palavras-chave" em um texto e introduz
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Design for How People Think

Using Brain Science to Build Better Products

by John Whalen, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Mitchell Dorian ...

Unabridged

4 hours 43 min

User experience doesn't happen on a screen; it happens in the mind, and the experience is multidimensional and multisensory. This practical book will help you uncover critical insights about how your customers think so you can create products or services with an exceptional experience.Corporate leaders, marketers, product owners, and designers will learn how cognitive processes from different ... Read more

$12.99 USD

User experience doesn't happen on a screen; it happens in the mind, and the experience is multidimensional and multisensory. This practical book will help you uncover critical insights about how your customers think so you can create products or services with an exceptional experience.Corporate leaders, marketers, product owners, and designers will learn how cognitive processes from different
... Read more
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Analytical Chemistry: A Clear and Practical Audio Guide to Fundamental Principles, Lab Techniques, and Real-World Applications

by Daniel Forsberg ...

Narrated by Daniel Forsberg ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

Master essential lab techniques and chemical measurements to solve real-world scientific challenges with confidence. Whether you are navigating a focused study session or absorbing career-building insights on your daily commute, this narrative guide transforms complex data into intuitive concepts. Swap dry equations for an engaging, story-driven journey through the fast-paced world of applied ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master essential lab techniques and chemical measurements to solve real-world scientific challenges with confidence. Whether you are navigating a focused study session or absorbing career-building insights on your daily commute, this narrative guide transforms complex data into intuitive concepts. Swap dry equations for an engaging, story-driven journey through the fast-paced world of applied
... Read more
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Data Management for Researchers: A Practical Guide to Organizing, Documenting, and Sharing Your Data Without Losing Your Mind

by Claire Monaghan ...

Narrated by Claire Monaghan ...

Unabridged

2 hours 27 min

Conquer academic chaos with reproducible research workflows and actionable data management strategies that eliminate panic. Whether commuting to the lab, actively writing your dissertation, or dreading that disorganized folder of unlabelled files, this reassuring guide delivers instant stress relief. Stop letting poor digital organization quietly undermine your hard-earned academic credibility ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Conquer academic chaos with reproducible research workflows and actionable data management strategies that eliminate panic. Whether commuting to the lab, actively writing your dissertation, or dreading that disorganized folder of unlabelled files, this reassuring guide delivers instant stress relief. Stop letting poor digital organization quietly undermine your hard-earned academic credibility
... Read more
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Causal Inference Science Explained: A Friendly Guide to Finding Real Causes in Data, Experiments, and Everyday Life

by Robert Whitmore ...

Narrated by Robert Whitmore ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Master data analytics and critical thinking by unlocking the hidden science of cause and effect without the heavy math. Whether you are navigating confusing headlines during your morning commute or trying to make smarter professional decisions, this friendly, conversational audio experience cuts through the noise.Transform your daily media consumption from frustrating guesswork into an empowering ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master data analytics and critical thinking by unlocking the hidden science of cause and effect without the heavy math. Whether you are navigating confusing headlines during your morning commute or trying to make smarter professional decisions, this friendly, conversational audio experience cuts through the noise.Transform your daily media consumption from frustrating guesswork into an empowering
... Read more
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Research Methodology in Geography: A Practical Guide to Designing, Conducting, and Writing Up Geographic Research

by Robert Lindgren ...

Narrated by Robert Lindgren ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Conquer research design and beat geography thesis stress with this step-by-step educational survival guide. Turn broad spatial curiosity into focused questions that drive real-world impact. Stop feeling overwhelmed and execute a confident strategy from literature review to the final write-up.Perfect for deep focus study sessions or your campus commute, this reassuring audio walkthrough acts as a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Conquer research design and beat geography thesis stress with this step-by-step educational survival guide. Turn broad spatial curiosity into focused questions that drive real-world impact. Stop feeling overwhelmed and execute a confident strategy from literature review to the final write-up.Perfect for deep focus study sessions or your campus commute, this reassuring audio walkthrough acts as a
... Read more
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Research Methodology and Scientific Writing: A Practical Guide to Designing Studies, Analyzing Data, and Publishing With Confidence

by Jonathan Krause ...

Narrated by Jonathan Krause ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a professional returning to the university, you will conquer the anxiety of the blank page.Stop treating ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform overwhelming academic ideas into rigorous study designs and confidently publish your scientific research. Perfect for your focused commute or late-night thesis prep, this empowering guide demystifies the academic journey. Whether you are a graduate student wrestling with data or a professional returning to the university, you will conquer the anxiety of the blank page.Stop treating
... Read more
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Galileo's Middle Finger

Heretics, Activists, and the Search for Justice in Science

by Alice Dreger ...

Narrated by Tavia Gilbert ...

Unabridged

10 hours 39 min

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has ... Read more

$34.99 USD

A powerful defense of intellectual freedom told through the ordeals of contemporary scientists attacked for exploring controversial ideas, by a noted science historian and medical activistAn investigation of some of the most contentious debates of our time, Galileo’s Middle Finger describes Alice Dreger’s experiences on the front lines of scientific controversy, where for two decades she has
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The Secret of Scent

Adventures in Perfume and the Science of Smell

by Luca Turin ...

Narrated by John Malone ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

“A rich sensory trip . . . this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets.” —Sunday TelegraphOne man's passion for perfume leads him to explore one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries: What makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose?In this witty, engrossing, and wildly original volume, author Luca Turin explores the two competing theories of smell ... Read more

$24.99 USD

“A rich sensory trip . . . this indispensable guide to all things smelly is as good as it gets.” —Sunday TelegraphOne man's passion for perfume leads him to explore one of the most intriguing scientific mysteries: What makes one molecule smell of garlic while another smells of rose?In this witty, engrossing, and wildly original volume, author Luca Turin explores the two competing theories of smell
... Read more
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Phantoms in the Brain

Probing the Mysteries of the Human Mind

by Sandra Blakeslee, V. S. Ramachandran ...

Narrated by Neil Shah ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

Neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments—using such low-tech tools such as cotton swabs, glasses of water, and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr. ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran is internationally renowned for uncovering answers to the deep and quirky questions of human nature that few scientists have dared to address. His bold insights about the brain are matched only by the stunning simplicity of his experiments—using such low-tech tools such as cotton swabs, glasses of water, and dime-store mirrors. In Phantoms in the Brain, Dr.
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Die Evolutionslüge - Die Neandertaler und andere Fälschungen der Menschheitsgeschichte

by Hans-Joachim Zillmer ...

Narrated by Raimund Wurzwallner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 29 min

Ein spannender neuer Blick auf die Geschichte der Menschheit! Mit einem Blick auf die Menschheitsgeschichte zeigt der Autor Dr. Zillmer, dass die Lehrmeinungen zu diesem Thema von Lügen durchzogen sind. Er stellt erfundene Fakten und gefälschte Dogmen einer Fülle von überzeugender Funde gegenüber, die von den orthodoxen Wissenschaftlern der Erd- und Lebensgeschichtsforschung vorenthalten wurden. ... Read more

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Ein spannender neuer Blick auf die Geschichte der Menschheit! Mit einem Blick auf die Menschheitsgeschichte zeigt der Autor Dr. Zillmer, dass die Lehrmeinungen zu diesem Thema von Lügen durchzogen sind. Er stellt erfundene Fakten und gefälschte Dogmen einer Fülle von überzeugender Funde gegenüber, die von den orthodoxen Wissenschaftlern der Erd- und Lebensgeschichtsforschung vorenthalten wurden.
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Thinking Better

The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life

by Marcus Du Sautoy ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Unabridged

11 hours 35 min

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts.Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one.  And according to Marcus du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut ... Read more

$27.99 USD

A “gifted and tireless mathematical communicator” (Financial Times) shows why math is the ultimate timesaver—and how everyone can make their lives easier with a few simple shortcuts.Success isn’t about hard work – it’s about shortcuts. Shortcuts allow us to solve one problem quickly so that we can tackle an even bigger one.  And according to Marcus du Sautoy, math is the very art of the shortcut
... Read more
Audiobook

Age of Big Data, The

Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact

by Jude Hawthorne ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

28 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Age of Big Data: Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact," Jude Hawthorne delves into the transformative power of massive datasets in our increasingly digital world. Drawing from his extensive experience since the late 1990s, Hawthorne explores the evolution of "big data" from a nascent concept to a critical element in various fields such ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In "The Age of Big Data: Harnessing Information for Insight and Impact," Jude Hawthorne delves into the transformative power of massive datasets in our increasingly digital world. Drawing from his extensive experience since the late 1990s, Hawthorne explores the evolution of "big data" from a nascent concept to a critical element in various fields such
... Read more
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CERN and the Higgs Boson

The Global Quest for the Building Blocks of Reality

by James Gillies ...

Narrated by Dennis Kleinman ...

Series series Hot Science
Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The Higgs boson is the rock star of fundamental particles, catapulting CERN, the laboratory where it was found, into global spotlight. But what is it, why does it matter, and what exactly is CERN? In the late 1940s, a handful of visionaries were working to steer Europe towards a more peaceful future through science, and CERN, the European particle physics laboratory, was duly born. James Gillies
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Sporen liegen niet

by John Pel, Bert Muns ...

Narrated by Paul de Munnik ...

Unabridged

8 hours 35 min

Sporen liegen niet van John Pel biedt een unieke inkijk in het werk van een forensisch rechercheur in de strijd tegen de zware criminaliteit. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch rechercheur John Pel in zijn carrière betrokken was, is niet alleen indrukwekkend maar ook angstaanjagend.Niet minder dan vijftienhonderd overledenen gingen door zijn handen. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch ... Read more

$26.78 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sporen liegen niet van John Pel biedt een unieke inkijk in het werk van een forensisch rechercheur in de strijd tegen de zware criminaliteit. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch rechercheur John Pel in zijn carrière betrokken was, is niet alleen indrukwekkend maar ook angstaanjagend.Niet minder dan vijftienhonderd overledenen gingen door zijn handen. De lijst met zaken waarbij oud-forensisch
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Irrtümer der Erdgeschichte

Die Wüste Mittelmeer, der Urwald Sahara und die Weltherrschaft der Dinosaurier

by Hans-Joachim Zillmer ...

Narrated by Raimund Wurzwallner ...

Unabridged

12 hours 30 min

Spannende Fakten und Ansichten über unsere Erdgeschichte!Viele Fakten und Szenarien aus dem erdgeschichtlichen und geophysikalischen Bereich sind weitestgehend unbekannt. Existierende Thesen hinterfragend, stellt der Autor fest, dass die Galápagos-Inseln nur wenige Millionen Jahre alt sind und nicht aus der Dinosaurier-Ära stammen, ganz hingegen Charles Darwins Vermutung. Die Lebensräume der ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Spannende Fakten und Ansichten über unsere Erdgeschichte!Viele Fakten und Szenarien aus dem erdgeschichtlichen und geophysikalischen Bereich sind weitestgehend unbekannt. Existierende Thesen hinterfragend, stellt der Autor fest, dass die Galápagos-Inseln nur wenige Millionen Jahre alt sind und nicht aus der Dinosaurier-Ära stammen, ganz hingegen Charles Darwins Vermutung. Die Lebensräume der
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Future Science

Essays from the Cutting Edge

Narrated by Various ...

Unabridged

6 hours 44 min

In this fascinating collection of writings that introduce the very latest theories and discoveries in science, editor Max Brockman presents the work of some of today’s brightest and most innovative young researchers.Future Science features eighteen young scientists, most of whom are presenting their work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Included in this collection are* William ... Read more

$17.99 USD

In this fascinating collection of writings that introduce the very latest theories and discoveries in science, editor Max Brockman presents the work of some of today’s brightest and most innovative young researchers.Future Science features eighteen young scientists, most of whom are presenting their work and ideas to a general audience for the first time. Included in this collection are* William
... Read more
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The Parrot and the Igloo

Climate and the Science of Denial

by David Lipsky ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

18 hours 46 min

In 1956, the New York Times prophesied that once global warming really kicked in, we could see parrots in the Antarctic. In 2010, when science deniers had control of the climate story, Senator James Inhofe and his family built an igloo on the Washington Mall and plunked a sign on top: AL GORE'S NEW HOME: HONK IF YOU LOVE CLIMATE CHANGE. In The Parrot and the Igloo, bestselling author David Lipsky ... Read more

$25.99 USD

In 1956, the New York Times prophesied that once global warming really kicked in, we could see parrots in the Antarctic. In 2010, when science deniers had control of the climate story, Senator James Inhofe and his family built an igloo on the Washington Mall and plunked a sign on top: AL GORE'S NEW HOME: HONK IF YOU LOVE CLIMATE CHANGE. In The Parrot and the Igloo, bestselling author David Lipsky
... Read more

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