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    Cosmos

    A Personal Voyage

    by Carl Sagan ...
    Narrated by LeVar Burton, Seth MacFarlane, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

    Unabridged

    14 hours 31 min

    RETURNING TO TELEVISION AS AN ALL-NEW MINISERIES ON FOXCosmos is one of the bestselling science books of all time. In clear-eyed prose, Sagan reveals a jewel-like blue world inhabited by a life form that is just beginning to discover its own identity and to venture into the vast ocean of space. Cosmos retraces the fourteen billion years of cosmic evolution that have transformed matter into ... Read more

    $42.99 USD

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    Descartes' Traum

    Von der unendlichen Macht des Außenstehens

    by Otto E. Rössler, Otto E. Rössler, Nils Röller, Nils Röller, Klaus Sander, Klaus Sander, Jan St. Werner ...
    Narrated by Otto E. Rössler ...

    Unabridged

    54 min

    Der Chaosforscher Otto E. Rössler (geboren 1940), Professor für Theoretische Chemie und Spezialist für Nichtspezialisiertheit, ist ein hinreißender Erzähler, der seine Hörer mit Begeisterung anzustecken versteht. Der Entdecker des nach ihm benannten Rössler-Attraktors hält die Wissenschaft für eine wichtige Aufgabe und gleichzeitig für ein Spiel, er schätzt Gehirngleichungen und die Theorie der ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Science Book

    Big Ideas Simply Explained

    by DK ...
    Narrated by Leighton Pugh ...
    Series series DK Big Ideas

    Unabridged

    15 hours 26 min

    Exploring more than 80 of the world's most scientific theories and big ideas across the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geology, and math, this book offers a fascinating look at the history of science.Discover how Galileo worked out his scientific theories of motion and inertia, why Isaac Newton gets the credit for them, and what the discovery of DNA meant.All the big scientific ... Read more

    $25.00 USD

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    Welche Naturwissenschaft braucht der gebildete Mensch?

    Wissenschaftsgeschichte

    by Ernst Peter Fischer ...
    Narrated by Ernst Peter Fischer ...
    Series series uni auditorium

    Abridged

    53 min

    Die Antwort hängt davon ab, was man unter Bildung versteht. Wenn Bildung die Form ist, die Kultur in einem Individuum annimmt, lautet die nächste Frage, in welcher Kultur wir leben. Die Antwort ist einfach. Wir leben in einer Kultur, deren Gegenwart von der Wissenschaft und ihren Auswirkungen geprägt wird. Gebildete Menschen sollten wissen, dass es ihnen gut geht, weil ihre Vorfahren die ... Read more

    $11.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Scientific Methods

    by Introbooks Team ...
    Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

    Unabridged

    38 min

    Science is the essence of almost everything which is present in the world. Basically, science is a very systematic and a logical manner in order to discover how certain things are taking place in the universe and how some things work. Science is also about the knowledge and discoveries which are so much related to the universe and the solar system. Science is basically the knowledge with which is ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Die Geschichte der Natur

    by Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker ...
    Narrated by Harald Lesch ...

    Abridged

    5 hours 53 min

    Zentrale Themen des Hörbuch "Die Geschichte der Natur" sind die Entwicklung des Universums und die des Menschen in diesem Universum - zusammengestellt aus einer Vorlesungsreihe, die Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker 1946 in Göttingen gehalten hat. Eine wichtige Rolle spielen dabei die physikalischen Gesetze, die die Geschichtlichkeit der Natur bedingen. Der Autor entwickelt ein grundlegendes Weltbild ... Read more

    $33.20 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Science Matters

    Achieving Scientific Literacy

    by Robert M. Hazen, James Trefil ...
    Narrated by Fred Sanders ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 16 min

    A science book for the general reader that is informative enough to be a popular textbook and yet well-written enough to appeal to general readers. “Hazen and Trefil [are] unpretentious—good, down-to-earth, we-can-explain-anything science teachers, the kind you wish you had but never did.”—The New York Times Book ReviewKnowledge of the basic ideas and principles of science is fundamental to ... Read more

    $20.00 USD

  • Audiobook

    Darwins Irrtum

    Die Geschichte der Erde muss neu geschrieben werden!

    by Hans-Joachim Zillmer ...
    Narrated by Hans-Joachim Zillmer, Philipp Kreisselmeier ...

    Abridged

    2 hours 26 min

    Auf erfrischend allgemeinverständlicher Art für das Hörbuch revolutionäre Erkenntnisse und Beweise gegen Darwins Evolutionstheorie ins Feld. Der Evolutionsforscher Hans-Joachim Zillmer gibt überzeugende Antworten auf viele Fragen, die bisher als Rätsel der Erde- und Menschheitsgeschichte ungelöst waren und unlösbar erschienen. Neueste Forschungsergebnisse bestätigen die innovativen Kernthesen Hans ... Read more

    $9.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Simply AI

    by DK ...
    Narrated by Elliot Fitzpatrick ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 41 min

    Understanding AI has never been easier.With easy-to-understand text, this new edition of Simply Artificial Intelligence is the perfect introduction to the latest developments in AI.Covering a broad range of fields within AI - from computing and mathematics to politics and philosophy - entries demystify what artificial intelligence is and how it works, how it has dramatically changed the way we ... Read more

    $7.50 USD

  • Audiobook

    42 Reasons to Hate the Universe

    And One Reason Not To

    by Chris Ferrie, Wade David Fairclough, Byrne Laginestra ...
    Narrated by Grant Cartwright ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 7 min

    If you've always suspected the universe was out to get you . . . you were right!Yes, the universe we live in is cosmically beautiful and mysterious and all that crap. But it's also a bit of an asshole. After all, remember that you are just a group of atoms structured in a specific way for barely long enough to try to understand this thing we call existence. Those atoms could just have easily been ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Verfall und Wiederaufbau der Kultur (Ungekürzt)

    by Albert Schweitzer ...
    Narrated by Hans Eckardt ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 34 min

    "Verfall und Wiederaufbau der Kultur" bildet den ersten Teil der kulturphilosophischen Schriften des großen Theologen, Arztes und Musikers Albert Schweitzer. Dem Band liegen Gastvorlesungen Schweitzers an der Universität Uppsala im Frühjahr 1920 zugrunde, er ist aber auch heute, fast hundert Jahre später, noch immer von zeitloser Aktualität. Unter Überschriften wie "Die Schuld der Philosophie an ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    This Book Will Blow Your Mind

    Journeys at the Extremes of Science

    by New Scientist ...
    Narrated by David Thorpe ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 12 min

    What's the nature of reality? Does the universe ever end? What is time and does it even exist? These are the biggest imagination-stretching, brain-staggering questions in the universe - and here are their fascinating answers.From quantum weirdness to freaky cosmology (like white holes - which spew out matter instead of sucking it in), This Book Will Blow Your Mind takes you on an epic journey to ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Stephen Hawking Genius at Work

    by Roger Highfield ...
    Narrated by Roger Highfield ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 47 min

    An intimate exploratory tour of Stephen Hawking's office, providing a unique insight into the mind of a genius, the things that inspired him and explanations of his seminal theories.A behind-the scenes tour of the inner sanctum of one of the world's most prominent scientific thinkers.In 2021, the Science Museum made a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition of the contents of Stephen Hawking's office. This ... Read more

    $17.50 USD

  • Audiobook

    Universe: The Solar System and Beyond

    by My Ebook Publishing House ...
    Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

    Unabridged

    43 min

    Experience the cosmos as never before with UNIVERSE: The Solar System and Beyond.Beginning with a fascinating overview and then organized by planet, this book takes us on a trip across time and space that includes a front-row seat to the explosive birth of the solar system, a journey to (and then deep inside) each of its eight planets, and even an in-depth exploration of asteroids and comets. With ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Als das Neue noch neu war

    Wissenschaftsgeschichte

    by Ernst Peter Fischer ...
    Narrated by Ernst Peter Fischer ...
    Series series uni-auditorium

    Abridged

    53 min

    Als die moderne Wissenschaft in Europa geboren wurde - im frühen 17. Jahrhundert -, sprachen ihre Pioniere - der Engländer Bacon, der Deutsche Kepler, der Italiener Galilei, der Franzose Descartes - davon, dass sie etwas Neues machen würden. Sie hatten die Idee des Fortschritts entdeckt, der zufolge die Zukunft besser werden kann als die Vergangenheit. Dies gelingt den Menschen, wenn sie das ... Read more

    $11.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Science of Jurassic World

    The Dinosaur Facts Behind the Films

    by Mark Brake, Jon Chase ...
    Narrated by David Doersch ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 35 min

    A tale of some of the most amazing creatures ever to grace this tiny planet—unearth how the science fiction of the Jurassic World franchise inspired the evolution of dinosaur science.It all began in 1993. Jurassic Park was a movie landmark in the development of computer-generated imagery and animatronic visual effects. Jurassic Park became the highest-grossing movie of that year, and the highest ... Read more

    $14.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Krieg ist der Feind

    Die Verantwortung des Wissenschaftlers

    by Klaus Sander, Klaus Sander, Joseph Weizenbaum, Joseph Weizenbaum ...
    Narrated by Joseph Weizenbaum ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 55 min

    Joseph Weizenbaum, geboren 1923 in Berlin und 1936 in die USA emigriert, studierte Mathematik und lehrte seit 1963 als Professor für Computerwissenschaften am MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Durch sein berühmt gewordenes Sprachanalyseprogramm "Eliza" selbst zu einem Pionier der Computergeschichte avanciert, ist Weizenbaum immer auch die warnende, prophetische Stimme eines Prozesses, der den ... Read more

    $20.54 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Prince (Unabridged)

    by Niccolò Machiavelli ...
    Narrated by James Nolan ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 30 min

    The Prince (Italian: Il Principe) is a political treatise by the Italian diplomat, historian and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli. The descriptions within The Prince have the general theme of accepting that ends of princes, such as glory, and indeed survival, can justify the use of immoral means to achieve those ends. ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    The Boys' and Girls' Pliny Vol. 3 (Unabridged)

    by Pliny the Elder Pliny the Elder ...
    Narrated by Nestor Dewing ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours

    In the third volume of "The Boys' and Girls' Pliny," embark on an extraordinary journey through the wonders of the natural world. Pliny the Elder, a renowned Roman scholar, unveils the secrets of animals, plants, and minerals with captivating descriptions and fascinating anecdotes. From the majestic elephant to the humble ant, from towering trees to sparkling gems, this volume offers a treasure ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Harry Potter: A History of Magic

    An Audio Documentary

    by Pottermore Publishing, Ben Davies ...
    Narrated by Natalie Dormer ...

    Unabridged

    11 hours 39 min

    The history of magic is as long as time and as wide as the world. In every culture, in every age, in every place and, probably, in every heart, there is magic.Harry Potter: A History of Magic reveals some of the hidden stories behind real-world magic and explores some of J.K. Rowling's magical inventions alongside their folkloric, cultural and historical forebears.Narrator Natalie Dormer and a ... Read more

    $29.95 USD

  • Audiobook

    Science Fundamentals: A Friendly Audio Guide to the Core Ideas Behind Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and the Nature of Scientific Thinking

    by Stephen Harland ...
    Narrated by Stephen Harland ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 47 min

    Unlock the fundamental laws of physics, chemistry, and biology to navigate everyday life with sharper critical thinking. Swap dense equations for relatable stories that transform complex theories into clear, accessible mental models. Satisfy your intellectual curiosity by understanding the hidden forces shaping the natural world.Whether you are optimizing your morning commute or relaxing after a ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Apocalypse 2012

    A Scientific Investigation into Civilization's End

    by Lawrence E. Joseph ...
    Narrated by Feodor Chin ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 42 min

    Don’t look upIt won’t help. You can’t get out of the way, you can’t dig a hole deep enough to hide. The end is coming, and there’s nothing you can do about it.So why read this book?Because you can’t look away when not just the religious fanatics are saying we’re all going to be destroyed but the scientists are in on the act too. Here’s what they’re saying:We’re a million years over due for a mass ... Read more

    $34.95 USD

  • Audiobook

    Science of The Mandalorian, The

    by Mark Brake ...
    Narrated by Nick Mondelli ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 4 min

    Take a trip beyond this Earth to explore the myths of The Mandalorian and uncover the anatomy of the newest space western in the Star Wars Universe. Star Wars dominates the film world. The combined box office revenue of the Star Wars movies equates to over $10 billion, making it the second highest-grossing film franchise of all time. But this franchise is no blaster from the past. Its ... Read more

    $22.00 USD

  • Audiobook

    Grosse Ideen der Wissenschaft Teil 2

    Vorlesung

    by Ernst Peter Fischer ...
    Narrated by Ernst Peter Fischer ...
    Series Audiobook 2 - uni auditorium

    Abridged

    1 hour 17 min

    Die überragende Qualität der Wissenschaft von der Natur besteht darin, ihr Wissen in grundlegende Begriffe verpacken zu können, von denen einige sehr berühmt sind und die viele Menschen beschäftigen. Die genannten Ideen werden auf ebenso prägnante wie elegante Weise vorgestellt, wobei deutlich wird, dass die Naturwissenschaften zugleich grandios sind, aber auch geheimnisvoll bleiben. DIE GENE Gene ... Read more

    $11.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus