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Atomic Accidents

A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters; From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima

de James Mahaffey ...

Narrado por Tom Weiner ...

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15 hora 54 minutos

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of
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Midnight in Chernobyl

The Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster

de Adam Higginbotham ...

Narrado por Jacques Roy ...

Completo

13 hora 55 minutos

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a mov... ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a mov...
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Quanta and Fields

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe

de Sean Carroll ...

Narrado por Sean Carroll ...

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9 hora 49 minutos

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound
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Chernobyl: The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster (Historical Fiction Novel Inspired by the True Story of the World’s Worst Nuclear Disaster)

de Ryan Gonzalez ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

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1 horas 32 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but comprehensive account of what really happened.From the desperate fight to prevent a burning reactor core from irradiating eastern europe, to the self-sacrifice of the heroic men who entered fields of radiation so strong that machines wouldn’t work, to the surprising truth about ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but comprehensive account of what really happened.From the desperate fight to prevent a burning reactor core from irradiating eastern europe, to the self-sacrifice of the heroic men who entered fields of radiation so strong that machines wouldn’t work, to the surprising truth about
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Half Lives

The Unlikely History of Radium

de Lucy Jane Santos ...

Narrado por Deirdra Whelan ...

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7 hora 38 minutos

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday lifeOf all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item—a ... Leer más

$22.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday lifeOf all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item—a
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Emergency

de Neil Strauss ...

Narrado por Neil Strauss ...

Abreviado

8 hora 18 minutos

Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation.What can you do when it all hits the fan?You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system.""I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes."" So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international bestseller The Game, ... Leer más

$23.99 USD

Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation.What can you do when it all hits the fan?You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system.""I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes."" So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international bestseller The Game,
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A Is for Atom, A 1953 Documentary on Audio

de True Boardman ...

Narrado por Bud Hiestand ...

Completo

14 minutos

The following is the audio track for the 1953 promotional animated short documentary film created by John Sutherland and sponsored by General Electric explaining what an atom is, how nuclear energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of nuclear power, and the by-products of nuclear fission. ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The following is the audio track for the 1953 promotional animated short documentary film created by John Sutherland and sponsored by General Electric explaining what an atom is, how nuclear energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of nuclear power, and the by-products of nuclear fission.
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The Boy Who Played with Fusion

Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting, and How to Make a Star

de Tom Clynes ...

Narrado por P. J. Ochlan ...

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12 hora 27 minutos

This is the story of how an American teenager became the youngest person ever to build a working nuclear fusion reactor.By the age of nine, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion. At eleven, his grandmother’s cancer diagnosis drove him to investigate new ways to produce medical isotopes. And by fourteen, Wilson had built a 500-million-degree reactor and become the youngest ... Leer más

$19.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This is the story of how an American teenager became the youngest person ever to build a working nuclear fusion reactor.By the age of nine, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion. At eleven, his grandmother’s cancer diagnosis drove him to investigate new ways to produce medical isotopes. And by fourteen, Wilson had built a 500-million-degree reactor and become the youngest
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A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told

de Gerald Watson Hinkley ...

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1 horas 3 minutos

A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals ... Leer más

$2.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals
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Survival Skills for Kids: A Fun and Practical Guide to Bush craft, Outdoor Adventure (Discover Must-know Secrets to Stay Safe, Build Shelters, Start Fires, and Explore the Wilderness)

de Brian Duncan ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

Completo

2 hora 18 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While most of us will never find us in such a situation, it’s important to develop skills that help you stay safe, feel comfortable in nature, and develop confidence in your ability to solve problems.Survival Skills for Kids will help you adapt to tough or possibly dangerous situations, and they lay the groundwork for increased self-reliance and ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While most of us will never find us in such a situation, it’s important to develop skills that help you stay safe, feel comfortable in nature, and develop confidence in your ability to solve problems.Survival Skills for Kids will help you adapt to tough or possibly dangerous situations, and they lay the groundwork for increased self-reliance and
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Report on the accident at Windscale No. 1 Pile on 10 October 1957

The Penney Report

de William Penney, Basil F J Schonland, David E H Peirson, J M Kay, Jack Diamond ...

Narrado por Man with a Cat ...

Completo

1 horas

A serious fire developed in the core of a nuclear reactor at Windscale Works, Sellafield, northwest England, which led to the release of significant quantities of radioactive material into the environment during 10–11th October, 1957. In 1957, Windscale Works was operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and on 15th October it was announced by the Chairman of the UKAEA that a ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A serious fire developed in the core of a nuclear reactor at Windscale Works, Sellafield, northwest England, which led to the release of significant quantities of radioactive material into the environment during 10–11th October, 1957. In 1957, Windscale Works was operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and on 15th October it was announced by the Chairman of the UKAEA that a
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Dark Matter: The Invisible Cosmos and the Hunt for the Universe’s Missing Mass

de Leonard Kraus ...

Narrado por Leonard Kraus ...

Completo

1 horas 48 minutos

Embark on an awe-inspiring cosmology journey to solve astronomy's greatest puzzle: the universe's missing mass. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute or an evening of lifelong learning, this accessible physics narrative transforms abstract astrophysics into a gripping global hunt.Without relying on dense equations, you will travel from spinning galaxies to cutting-edge underground ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on an awe-inspiring cosmology journey to solve astronomy's greatest puzzle: the universe's missing mass. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute or an evening of lifelong learning, this accessible physics narrative transforms abstract astrophysics into a gripping global hunt.Without relying on dense equations, you will travel from spinning galaxies to cutting-edge underground
... Leer más
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Chernobyl 01:23:40

The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster

de Andrew Leatherbarrow ...

Narrado por Michael Page ...

Completo

6 hora 24 minutos

At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but
... Leer más
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Too Big for a Single Mind

How the Greatest Generation of Physicists Uncovered the Quantum World

de Tobias Hürter, David Shaw - Translator ...

Narrado por Paul Bellantoni ...

Completo

12 hora 29 minutos

The epic, page-turning history of how a group of physicists toppled the Newtonian universe in the early decades of the twentieth centuryThe epic true story of how a global team of physics luminaries—Einstein, Curie, Schrödinger, and more—toppled the Newtonian universe amid the turmoil of two World WarsThere may never be another era of science like the first half of the twentieth century, when many ... Leer más

$21.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The epic, page-turning history of how a group of physicists toppled the Newtonian universe in the early decades of the twentieth centuryThe epic true story of how a global team of physics luminaries—Einstein, Curie, Schrödinger, and more—toppled the Newtonian universe amid the turmoil of two World WarsThere may never be another era of science like the first half of the twentieth century, when many
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A Piece of the Sun

The Quest for Fusion Energy

de Daniel Clery ...

Narrado por Don Hagen ...

Completo

10 hora 11 minutos

Our rapidly industrializing world has an insatiable hunger for energy and conventional sources are struggling to meet demand. Oil is running out, coal is damaging our climate, many nations are abandoning nuclear, yet solar, wind, and water will never be a complete replacement. The solution, says Daniel Clery in this deeply researched and revelatory audiobook, is to be found in the original energy ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

Our rapidly industrializing world has an insatiable hunger for energy and conventional sources are struggling to meet demand. Oil is running out, coal is damaging our climate, many nations are abandoning nuclear, yet solar, wind, and water will never be a complete replacement. The solution, says Daniel Clery in this deeply researched and revelatory audiobook, is to be found in the original energy
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The Uranium Club

Unearthing Lost Relics of the Nazi Nuclear Program

de Miriam E. Hiebert ...

Narrado por Wendy Tremont King ...

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10 hora 12 minutos

Tim Koeth peered into the crumpled brown paper lunch bag; inside was a surprisingly heavy black metal cube. He recognized the mysterious object instantly—he had one just like it sitting on his desk at home. It was uranium metal, taken from the nuclear reactor that Nazi scientists had tried—and failed—to build at the end of World War II. This unexpected gift, wrapped in a piece of paper inscribed ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Tim Koeth peered into the crumpled brown paper lunch bag; inside was a surprisingly heavy black metal cube. He recognized the mysterious object instantly—he had one just like it sitting on his desk at home. It was uranium metal, taken from the nuclear reactor that Nazi scientists had tried—and failed—to build at the end of World War II. This unexpected gift, wrapped in a piece of paper inscribed
... Leer más
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Fallout

Conspiracy, Cover-Up, and the Deceitful Case for the Atom Bomb

de Peter Watson ...

Narrado por Peter Ganim ...

Completo

15 hora 10 minutos

The justification for the atomic bomb was simple: it would defeat Hitler and end the Second World War faster, saving lives. The reality was different.Fallout dismantles the conventional story of why the atom bomb was built. Peter Watson has found new documents showing that long before the Allied bomb was operational, it was clear that Germany had no atomic weapons of its own and was not likely to. ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

The justification for the atomic bomb was simple: it would defeat Hitler and end the Second World War faster, saving lives. The reality was different.Fallout dismantles the conventional story of why the atom bomb was built. Peter Watson has found new documents showing that long before the Allied bomb was operational, it was clear that Germany had no atomic weapons of its own and was not likely to.
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What If Nuclear War Happens: A Sober, Science-Based Guide to Surviving, Coping, and Rebuilding After the Unthinkable

de Andrew Keller ...

Narrado por Andrew Keller ...

Completo

2 hora 4 minutos

Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding
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The Pope of Physics

Enrico Fermi and the Birth of the Atomic Age

de Bettina Hoerlin, Gino Segre ...

Narrado por Tim Campbell ...

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10 hora 39 minutos

Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions.This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today, ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Enrico Fermi is unquestionably among the greats of the world's physicists, the most famous Italian scientist since Galileo. Called the Pope by his peers, he was regarded as infallible in his instincts and research. His discoveries changed our world; they led to weapons of mass destruction and conversely to life-saving medical interventions.This unassuming man struggled with issues relevant today,
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Trinity

The Treachery and Pursuit of the Most Dangerous Spy in History

de Frank Close ...

Narrado por Anthony Howell ...

Completo

20 hora 56 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the
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Marie Curie

History of the Pioneer Radioactivity Researcher

de Kelly Mass ...

Narrado por Chris Newman ...

Completo

48 minutos

Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Prize in 2 different clinical classifications.Her first Nobel Prize was co-won by her spouse, Pierre Curie, making them the first ... Leer más

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Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Prize in 2 different clinical classifications.Her first Nobel Prize was co-won by her spouse, Pierre Curie, making them the first
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Manual for Survival

A Chernobyl Guide to the Future

de Kate Brown ...

Narrado por Christina Delaine ...

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12 hora 53 minutos

Dear Comrades! Since the accident at the Chernobyl power plant, there has been a detailed analysis of the radioactivity of the food and territory of your population point. The results show that living and working in your village will cause no harm to adults or children.So began a pamphlet issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health—which, despite its optimistic beginnings, went on to warn its ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

Dear Comrades! Since the accident at the Chernobyl power plant, there has been a detailed analysis of the radioactivity of the food and territory of your population point. The results show that living and working in your village will cause no harm to adults or children.So began a pamphlet issued by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health—which, despite its optimistic beginnings, went on to warn its
... Leer más
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Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout

"Master 'Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout' with powerful audio lessons for top performance."

de Landon Hale ...

Narrado por Nick Porter ...

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2 hora 19 minutos

Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Oppenheimer's impact and scientific legacy?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements to grasp the significance of his contributions?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for exploring, applying ... ... Leer más

$5.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Oppenheimer's impact and scientific legacy?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements to grasp the significance of his contributions?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for exploring, applying ...
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Hell Bomb, The

de William L. Laurence ...

Narrado por Nathan Edwards ...

Completo

3 hora 46 minutos

The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and
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