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The End of Everything

(Astrophysically Speaking)

by Katie Mack ...

Narrated by Katie Mack, Gabra Zackman ...

Unabridged

6 hours 21 min

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * AN NPR SCIENCE FRIDAY BOOK CLUB SELECTION * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, THE ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,and THE GUARDIANFrom the cohost of the podcast The Universe with John Green and one of the most dynamic stars in astrophysics, an “engrossing, elegant” (The New York Times) look at five ways the universe could e... ... Read more

$24.29 CAD

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * AN NPR SCIENCE FRIDAY BOOK CLUB SELECTION * NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST, THE ECONOMIST, NEW SCIENTIST, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY,and THE GUARDIANFrom the cohost of the podcast The Universe with John Green and one of the most dynamic stars in astrophysics, an “engrossing, elegant” (The New York Times) look at five ways the universe could e...
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From Eternity to Here

The Quest for the Ultimate Theory of Time

by Sean Carroll ...

Narrated by Erik Synnestvedt ...

Unabridged

16 hours 4 min

Time moves forward, not backward—everyone knows you can't unscramble an egg. In the hands of one of today's hottest young physicists, that simple fact of breakfast becomes a doorway to understanding the Big Bang, the universe, and other universes, too. In From Eternity to Here, Sean Carroll argues that the arrow of time, pointing resolutely from the past to the future, owes its existence to ... Read more

$28.32 CAD

Time moves forward, not backward—everyone knows you can't unscramble an egg. In the hands of one of today's hottest young physicists, that simple fact of breakfast becomes a doorway to understanding the Big Bang, the universe, and other universes, too. In From Eternity to Here, Sean Carroll argues that the arrow of time, pointing resolutely from the past to the future, owes its existence to
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The Universe

The book of the BBC TV series presented by Professor Brian Cox

by Andrew Cohen ...

Narrated by Brian Cox, Jot Davies ...

Unabridged

8 hours 32 min

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now discovered thousands of alien planets, and that’s barely a fraction of the worlds that are out there. And ... Read more

$27.89 CAD

Every night, above our heads, a drama of epic proportions is playing out. Diamond planets, zombie stars, black holes heavier than a billion Suns. The cast of characters is extraordinary, and each one has its own incredible story to tell.We once thought of our Earth as unique, but we have now discovered thousands of alien planets, and that’s barely a fraction of the worlds that are out there. And
... Read more
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The Black Hole War

My Battle with Stephen Hawking to Make the World Safe for Quantum Mechanics

by Leonard Susskind ...

Narrated by Ray Porter ...

Unabridged

12 hours 47 min

This is the inside account of the battle over the true nature of black holes—with nothing less than our understanding of the entire universe at stake.What happens when something is sucked into a black hole? Does it disappear? Three decades ago, a young physicist named Stephen Hawking claimed that it did—and in doing so, put at risk everything we know about the fundamental laws of the universe. ... Read more

$28.94 CAD

This is the inside account of the battle over the true nature of black holes—with nothing less than our understanding of the entire universe at stake.What happens when something is sucked into a black hole? Does it disappear? Three decades ago, a young physicist named Stephen Hawking claimed that it did—and in doing so, put at risk everything we know about the fundamental laws of the universe.
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The Origins of Everything in 100 Pages (More or Less)

by David Bercovici ...

Narrated by Jim Meskimen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 13 min

Covering 13.8 billion years, a calculatedly concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilizationWith wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans to the origin of life and ... Read more

$21.38 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Covering 13.8 billion years, a calculatedly concise, wryly intelligent history of everything, from the Big Bang to the advent of human civilizationWith wonder, wit, and flair—and in record time and space—geophysicist David Bercovici explains how everything came to be everywhere, from the creation of stars and galaxies to the formation of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans to the origin of life and
... Read more
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String Theory Made Simple

An essential guide for busy people, in everyday Language

by Turing Editorial Team ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series series Advanced Physics for Normal People
Unabridged

1 hour 11 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever wondered what the Universe is made of? If you believe theoretical physicists, it is tiny vibrating strings, hidden dimensions, and realities stranger than science fiction.This lively little pocketbook is your friendly guide to the wild world of string theory and membrane theory, without the equations, abstract math, focusing instead on the essence ... Read more

$2.45 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Ever wondered what the Universe is made of? If you believe theoretical physicists, it is tiny vibrating strings, hidden dimensions, and realities stranger than science fiction.This lively little pocketbook is your friendly guide to the wild world of string theory and membrane theory, without the equations, abstract math, focusing instead on the essence
... Read more
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Taking Religion Seriously

by Charles Murray ...

Narrated by Charles Murray ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

“Millions are like me when it comes to religion: well-educated and successful people for whom religion has been irrelevant,” Charles Murray writes. “For them, I think I have a story worth telling.”Taking Religion Seriously is Murray’s autobiographical account of the decades-long evolution in his stance toward the idea of God in general and Christianity in particular. He argues that religion is ... Read more

$25.16 CAD

“Millions are like me when it comes to religion: well-educated and successful people for whom religion has been irrelevant,” Charles Murray writes. “For them, I think I have a story worth telling.”Taking Religion Seriously is Murray’s autobiographical account of the decades-long evolution in his stance toward the idea of God in general and Christianity in particular. He argues that religion is
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The Aliens Are Coming!

The Extraordinary Science Behind Our Search for Life in the Universe

by Ben Miller ...

Narrated by Ben Miller ...

Unabridged

7 hours 38 min

Actor and bestselling science writer Ben Miller takes readers to the cutting edge of one of the greatest questions of all: Is there life beyond Earth?For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe, but in the last few years—as our probes begin to escape the solar system, and our telescopes reveal thousands of Earthlike planets—scientists have taken ... Read more

$20.70 CAD

Actor and bestselling science writer Ben Miller takes readers to the cutting edge of one of the greatest questions of all: Is there life beyond Earth?For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe, but in the last few years—as our probes begin to escape the solar system, and our telescopes reveal thousands of Earthlike planets—scientists have taken
... Read more
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Law And Limit The Architecture of the Infinite by Kiet Anh Le

How Existence Emerges from Law Beyond Time and Space

by KIET LE ...

Narrated by MADISON POWERS ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

What if the universe didn't begin with a bang, but with a rule?In Law & Limit: The Architecture of the Infinite, independent theorist Kiet Anh Le redefines the origin of existence itself. Every event, every equation, presupposes structure — meaning that Law, not matter or time, is the true beginning of reality.Through a blend of logic, mathematics, and metaphysics, Le reveals a profound ... Read more

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What if the universe didn't begin with a bang, but with a rule?In Law & Limit: The Architecture of the Infinite, independent theorist Kiet Anh Le redefines the origin of existence itself. Every event, every equation, presupposes structure — meaning that Law, not matter or time, is the true beginning of reality.Through a blend of logic, mathematics, and metaphysics, Le reveals a profound
... Read more
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Be Less Human

Merge with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

by José Peña Coto ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Preserving our current human form is to condemn ourselves to extinction."TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTIONARY STEP.Do not be left behind. Adapt.Humans must integrate with artificial intelligence to overcome their biological limitations and ensure their survival in a solar system that has numbered days.Accept the invitation to be part of the avant-garde ... Read more

$12.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Preserving our current human form is to condemn ourselves to extinction."TECHNOLOGY IS THE NEXT EVOLUTIONARY STEP.Do not be left behind. Adapt.Humans must integrate with artificial intelligence to overcome their biological limitations and ensure their survival in a solar system that has numbered days.Accept the invitation to be part of the avant-garde
... Read more
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Monad Manifesto, The

by Dennis William Hauck ...

Narrated by Stacy Carolan ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Merging Science and Spirituality
Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

As scientists probe deeper into the nature of reality, they are discovering that consciousness is at the root of everything. What we believed were the laws of physics and matter are really the archetypal laws of mind, and the condensation of consciousness that created our universe originated from a dimensionless point in the void known as the “Singularity” in physics and the “Monad” in math and ... Read more

$6.25 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

As scientists probe deeper into the nature of reality, they are discovering that consciousness is at the root of everything. What we believed were the laws of physics and matter are really the archetypal laws of mind, and the condensation of consciousness that created our universe originated from a dimensionless point in the void known as the “Singularity” in physics and the “Monad” in math and
... Read more
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Cosmology

Cosmic Inflation, Quantum Worlds and Secrets of the Universe

by Arnoud Varens ...

Narrated by Jacob Simmons ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Welcome to a journey through the depths of space and time, a voyage into the heart of the cosmos, and an exploration of the most profound mysteries our universe holds. This is a book about cosmology—a science that unveils the grandeur of the universe, its history, its structure, and its deepest secrets. It's a journey through the vast expanses of space, where galaxies collide, stars are born and ... Read more

$6.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Welcome to a journey through the depths of space and time, a voyage into the heart of the cosmos, and an exploration of the most profound mysteries our universe holds. This is a book about cosmology—a science that unveils the grandeur of the universe, its history, its structure, and its deepest secrets. It's a journey through the vast expanses of space, where galaxies collide, stars are born and
... Read more
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Fear of a Black Universe

An Outsider's Guide to the Future of Physics

by Stephon Alexander ...

Narrated by Stephon Alexander ...

Unabridged

6 hours 31 min

**A top cosmologist argues that physics must embrace the excluded and listen to the unheard “A brief yet undiluted history of the most groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the universe, peering into the unlit horizons of its future.” ―Maria Popova, The Marginalian**When asked by a legendary theoretical physicist why he had attended graduate school, cosmologist Stephon ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

**A top cosmologist argues that physics must embrace the excluded and listen to the unheard “A brief yet undiluted history of the most groundbreaking discoveries that have shaped our understanding of the universe, peering into the unlit horizons of its future.” ―Maria Popova, The Marginalian**When asked by a legendary theoretical physicist why he had attended graduate school, cosmologist Stephon
... Read more
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Look Up

Our story with the stars

by Sarah Cruddas ...

Narrated by Sarah Cruddas ...

Unabridged

4 hours 49 min

‘Sarah Cruddas is a gifted writer and Look Up is an inspired book. I am hopeful that we will never stop looking up.’ Apollo 11 astronaut Michael CollinsMost of us have never been to space. To date, of the more than 100 billion humans that have ever existed, fewer than 600 humans have ever left Earth. But the exploration of space is the most significant thing we will ever do as a species.Sarah ... Read more

$21.59 CAD

‘Sarah Cruddas is a gifted writer and Look Up is an inspired book. I am hopeful that we will never stop looking up.’ Apollo 11 astronaut Michael CollinsMost of us have never been to space. To date, of the more than 100 billion humans that have ever existed, fewer than 600 humans have ever left Earth. But the exploration of space is the most significant thing we will ever do as a species.Sarah
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Canticle to the Cosmos

by Brian Swimme, PhD ...

Narrated by Brian Swimme, PhD ...

Unabridged

8 hours 59 min

How is it possible that the universe burst into being from the flash of a single fireball? In an age when scientific knowledge is doubling every generation, how do we reconcile the story of the universe with our spiritual roles on Earth? Join noted scientist and author Brian Swimme, PhD, on a journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos, and learn how this exquisite "molecular dance" of vast ... Read more

$60.29 CAD

How is it possible that the universe burst into being from the flash of a single fireball? In an age when scientific knowledge is doubling every generation, how do we reconcile the story of the universe with our spiritual roles on Earth? Join noted scientist and author Brian Swimme, PhD, on a journey to the farthest reaches of the cosmos, and learn how this exquisite "molecular dance" of vast
... Read more
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An Infinity of Worlds

Cosmic Inflation and the Beginning of the Universe

by Will Kinney ...

Narrated by Graham Rowat ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

In the beginning was the Big Bang: an unimaginably hot fire almost fourteen billion years ago in which the first elements were forged. The physical theory of the hot nascent universe—the Big Bang—was one of the most consequential developments in twentieth-century science. And yet it leaves many questions unanswered: Why is the universe so big? Why is it so old? What is the origin of structure in ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

In the beginning was the Big Bang: an unimaginably hot fire almost fourteen billion years ago in which the first elements were forged. The physical theory of the hot nascent universe—the Big Bang—was one of the most consequential developments in twentieth-century science. And yet it leaves many questions unanswered: Why is the universe so big? Why is it so old? What is the origin of structure in
... Read more
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Facing Infinity

Black Holes and Our Place on Earth

by Jonas Enander ...

Narrated by Mark Peachey ...

Unabridged

11 hours 9 min

Humanity's relationship with black holes began in 1783 in a small English village, when clergyman John Michell posed a startling question: What if there are objects in space that are so large and heavy that not even light can escape them? Almost 250 years later, in April 2019, scientists presented the first picture of a black hole. Physicist Jonas Enander has traveled the world to investigate how ... Read more

$30.79 CAD

Humanity's relationship with black holes began in 1783 in a small English village, when clergyman John Michell posed a startling question: What if there are objects in space that are so large and heavy that not even light can escape them? Almost 250 years later, in April 2019, scientists presented the first picture of a black hole. Physicist Jonas Enander has traveled the world to investigate how
... Read more
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The Doomsday Calculation

How an Equation that Predicts the Future Is Transforming Everything We Know About Life and the Universe

by William Poundstone ...

Narrated by Kyle Tait ...

Unabridged

8 hours 12 min

In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

In the eighteenth century, the British minister and mathematician Thomas Bayes devised a theorem that allowed him to assign probabilities to events that had never happened before. It languished in obscurity for centuries until computers came along and made it easy to crunch the numbers. Now, as the foundation of big data, Bayes's formula has become a linchpin of the digital economy.But here's
... Read more
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The Little Book of Black Holes

Science Essentials

by Frans Pretorius, Steven S. Gubser ...

Narrated by Andrew Eiden ...

Unabridged

5 hours 12 min

Black holes, predicted by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity more than a century ago, have long intrigued scientists and the public with their bizarre and fantastical properties. Although Einstein understood that black holes were mathematical solutions to his equations, he never accepted their physical reality?a viewpoint many shared.After introducing the basics of the special and ... Read more

$32.02 CAD

Black holes, predicted by Albert Einstein's general theory of relativity more than a century ago, have long intrigued scientists and the public with their bizarre and fantastical properties. Although Einstein understood that black holes were mathematical solutions to his equations, he never accepted their physical reality?a viewpoint many shared.After introducing the basics of the special and
... Read more
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Theories of the Universe

by Stephen Hawking ...

Narrated by Julian Lopez-Morillas ...

Abridged

2 hours 50 min

The theoretical physicist shares his latest thoughts on the nature of space and time in this anthology of selections from Princeton University Press. Along with eminent colleagues, Hawking extends theoretical frontiers by speculating on the big questions of modern cosmology. ... Read more

$21.52 CAD

The theoretical physicist shares his latest thoughts on the nature of space and time in this anthology of selections from Princeton University Press. Along with eminent colleagues, Hawking extends theoretical frontiers by speculating on the big questions of modern cosmology.
... Read more
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Theory of Relativity: A Friendly, No-Math Guide to Understanding Space, Time, Gravity, and the Strange Universe Around You

by Lucas Reinhardt ...

Narrated by Lucas Reinhardt ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Grasp the mind-bending physics of space and time in this popular science journey requiring zero math skills. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of curious exploration, this story-driven audiobook translates complex cosmology into awe-inspiring everyday concepts.Leave the intimidating formulas behind and embark on a vivid adventure through historical puzzles and thought experiments ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Grasp the mind-bending physics of space and time in this popular science journey requiring zero math skills. Perfect for an educational commute or an evening of curious exploration, this story-driven audiobook translates complex cosmology into awe-inspiring everyday concepts.Leave the intimidating formulas behind and embark on a vivid adventure through historical puzzles and thought experiments
... Read more
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Secrets of the Universe, You Didn't Know: Hidden Patterns, Cosmic Mysteries, and Mind-Bending Ideas That Will Change How You See Reality

by Adrian Falk ...

Narrated by Adrian Falk ...

Unabridged

1 hour 57 min

Explore mind-bending cosmic mysteries and hidden patterns that completely shatter your everyday understanding of reality. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or late-night stargazing, this awe-inspiring journey translates complex quantum physics and deep philosophy into pure wonder. Trade absolute certainty for endless curiosity as you explore the strange behavior of space, time, and matter.Let ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore mind-bending cosmic mysteries and hidden patterns that completely shatter your everyday understanding of reality. Perfect for an immersive daily commute or late-night stargazing, this awe-inspiring journey translates complex quantum physics and deep philosophy into pure wonder. Trade absolute certainty for endless curiosity as you explore the strange behavior of space, time, and matter.Let
... Read more
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Space Science: A Beginner’s Guide to the Universe, From Planetary Mysteries to Black Holes and Beyond

by Laura Bennington ...

Narrated by Laura Bennington ...

Unabridged

2 hours 18 min

Embark on an awe-inspiring tour of the cosmos, exploring astrophysics and planetary mysteries without the heavy math. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of relaxing stargazing, this accessible guide transforms complex space science into an engaging conversation.Feed your curiosity as you travel from our familiar solar system to the enigmatic realms of dark matter and distant exoplanets. ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on an awe-inspiring tour of the cosmos, exploring astrophysics and planetary mysteries without the heavy math. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of relaxing stargazing, this accessible guide transforms complex space science into an engaging conversation.Feed your curiosity as you travel from our familiar solar system to the enigmatic realms of dark matter and distant exoplanets.
... Read more
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Blackhole Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to the Weirdest Objects in the Universe, From Spacetime Warps to Event Horizons

by Adrian Cole ...

Narrated by Adrian Cole ...

Unabridged

1 hour 48 min

Journey to the edge of an event horizon and unravel astrophysics mysteries in this accessible spacetime exploration. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or seeking an awe-inspiring daily commute companion, this calm narrative transforms dense science into a vivid cosmic adventure. Experience the strange reality where extreme gravity warps the universe and traps light itself.Discover the ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Journey to the edge of an event horizon and unravel astrophysics mysteries in this accessible spacetime exploration. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or seeking an awe-inspiring daily commute companion, this calm narrative transforms dense science into a vivid cosmic adventure. Experience the strange reality where extreme gravity warps the universe and traps light itself.Discover the
... Read more

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