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“Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman!”

Adventures of a Curious Character

by Richard P. Feynman, Ralph Leighton ...

Narrated by Raymond Todd ...

Unabridged

11 hours 32 min

One of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that “buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. It almost makes you want to become a physicist” (Science Digest).Richard Feynman, one of the world’s greatest theoretical physicists, thrived on adventure. His outrageous exploits once shocked a Princeton dean’s wife to exclaim: “Surely you’re joking, Mr. Feynman!”In ... Read more

$26.42 CAD

One of the most famous science books of our time, the phenomenal national bestseller that “buzzes with energy, anecdote and life. It almost makes you want to become a physicist” (Science Digest).Richard Feynman, one of the world’s greatest theoretical physicists, thrived on adventure. His outrageous exploits once shocked a Princeton dean’s wife to exclaim: “Surely you’re joking, Mr. Feynman!”In
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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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Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the ... Read more

$18.42 CAD

The essential universe, from our most celebrated and beloved astrophysicist.What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There’s no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than acclaimed astrophysicist and bestselling author Neil deGrasse Tyson.But today, few of us have time to contemplate the cosmos. So Tyson brings the
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American Prometheus

The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer

by Kai Bird, Martin J. Sherwin ...

Narrated by Jeff Cummings ...

Unabridged

26 hours 30 min

The inspiration for the major motion picture Oppenheimer, this is the definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress.American Prometheus is the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, “father of the ... Read more

$44.06 CAD

The inspiration for the major motion picture Oppenheimer, this is the definitive biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a brilliant physicist who led the effort to build the atomic bomb for his country in a time of war and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of scientific progress.American Prometheus is the first full-scale biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, “father of the
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The Tao of Physics

An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism

by Fritjof Capra ...

Narrated by Michael McConnohie ...

Abridged

3 hours 7 min

"Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." —Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.Their paths to the truth could not be more different—but the amazing thing is that, in their own ways, the mystics and the scientists are discovering the same truths about our world. In non-technical language, with no complex mathematics or formulae, this thought-provoking program ... Read more

$19.79 CAD

"Science does not need mysticism and mysticism does not need science, but man needs both." —Fritjof Capra, Ph.D.Their paths to the truth could not be more different—but the amazing thing is that, in their own ways, the mystics and the scientists are discovering the same truths about our world. In non-technical language, with no complex mathematics or formulae, this thought-provoking program
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What If? 10th Anniversary Edition

Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

by Randall Munroe ...

Narrated by Wil Wheaton ...

Unabridged

7 hours 29 min

A special tenth anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with answers to important questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at ninety percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and ... Read more

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A special tenth anniversary edition of the million-copy bestseller What If? from the creator of the wildly popular webcomic xkcd—revised and annotated with answers to important questions you never thought to ask.Fans of xkcd ask Munroe a lot of strange questions: What if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at ninety percent the speed of light? How fast can you hit a speed bump while driving and
... Read more
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The Emperor's New Mind

Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics

by Roger Penrose ...

Narrated by Julian Elfer ...

Unabridged

18 hours 27 min

For decades, proponents of artificial intelligence have argued that computers will soon be doing everything that a human mind can do. Admittedly, computers now play chess at the grandmaster level, but do they understand the game as we do? Can a computer eventually do everything a human mind can do?In this absorbing and frequently contentious book, Roger Penrose puts forward his view that there are ... Read more

$43.11 CAD

For decades, proponents of artificial intelligence have argued that computers will soon be doing everything that a human mind can do. Admittedly, computers now play chess at the grandmaster level, but do they understand the game as we do? Can a computer eventually do everything a human mind can do?In this absorbing and frequently contentious book, Roger Penrose puts forward his view that there are
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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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Складки на ткани пространства-времени. Эйнштейн, гравитационные волны и будущее астрономии

by Говерт Шиллинг ...

Narrated by Искусственный интеллект Ivan ...

Unabridged

10 hours 49 min

Книга озвучена искусственным интеллектом. Он был разработан специально для чтения текста, умеет учиться и постоянно становится лучше.Гравитационные волны были предсказаны еще Эйнштейном, но обнаружить их удалось совсем недавно. В отдаленной области Вселенной коллапсировали и слились две черные дыры. Проделав путь, превышающий 1 миллиард световых лет, в сентябре 2015 года они достигли Земли. Два ... Read more

$9.38 CAD

Книга озвучена искусственным интеллектом. Он был разработан специально для чтения текста, умеет учиться и постоянно становится лучше.Гравитационные волны были предсказаны еще Эйнштейном, но обнаружить их удалось совсем недавно. В отдаленной области Вселенной коллапсировали и слились две черные дыры. Проделав путь, превышающий 1 миллиард световых лет, в сентябре 2015 года они достигли Земли. Два
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Краткая история времени. От Большого взрыва до черных дыр

by Стивен Хокинг ...

Narrated by Максим Суслов ...

Unabridged

7 hours 11 min

Невероятно просто о сокровенных тайнах Вселенной от уникального ученого современности.Увлекательно и доступно знаменитый английский физик Стивен Хокинг рассказывает о происхождении Вселенной и ее возможной судьбе, о природе пространства и времени.Это издание – полный текст научно-популярного бестселлера. В главе, ранее не публиковавшейся на русском языке, автор рассуждает о возможности путешествий ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Невероятно просто о сокровенных тайнах Вселенной от уникального ученого современности.Увлекательно и доступно знаменитый английский физик Стивен Хокинг рассказывает о происхождении Вселенной и ее возможной судьбе, о природе пространства и времени.Это издание – полный текст научно-популярного бестселлера. В главе, ранее не публиковавшейся на русском языке, автор рассуждает о возможности путешествий
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Future Predictions By An Engineer and Seer

by Martin K Ettington ...

Narrated by Martin K Ettington ...

Unabridged

2 hours 39 min

This book is about predictions of the Future from both projections of existing trends and possible major paradigm changes.On Making Predictions of the Future:It is possible to make pretty good future predictions by taking into account three things--Technological and Sociological TrendsPotential Paradigm changesIntuitionTechnological Trends Analyzed by and Engineer and using Intuition to help fix ... Read more

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This book is about predictions of the Future from both projections of existing trends and possible major paradigm changes.On Making Predictions of the Future:It is possible to make pretty good future predictions by taking into account three things--Technological and Sociological TrendsPotential Paradigm changesIntuitionTechnological Trends Analyzed by and Engineer and using Intuition to help fix
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The Microscopic World Inside and Around Us

by Martin K. Ettington ...

Narrated by Martin K. Ettington ...

Unabridged

1 hour 32 min

We live surrounded by an invisible world which affects our lives in many ways.In this book we will take a journey from barely visible life, to cells, their structures, molecules, atoms, fundamental particles and even smaller.We will explore not just the facts about this small world, but also try to unearth interesting facts to ponder too.For example, what did paranormal investigators believe about ... Read more

$7.10 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

We live surrounded by an invisible world which affects our lives in many ways.In this book we will take a journey from barely visible life, to cells, their structures, molecules, atoms, fundamental particles and even smaller.We will explore not just the facts about this small world, but also try to unearth interesting facts to ponder too.For example, what did paranormal investigators believe about
... Read more
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Himlen brændte

by Ib Michael, Poul Lange ...

Narrated by Martin Greis-Rosenthal ...

Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

Den 30. juni 1908 indtraf en af de største naturkatastrofer i Jordens historie, en eksplosion i atmosfæren over tundraen nær floden Stenede Tunguska i Sibirien. Eksplosionen udløste en energi svarende til 1000 Hiroshima-bomber og lagde et område på ca. 2.000 km2 øde. Eksplosionen er den dag i dag et mysterium.Danmark 2012: Den kræftsyge atomfysiker Irina tilbringer sin sidste tid på et hospice i ... Read more

$13.66 CAD

Den 30. juni 1908 indtraf en af de største naturkatastrofer i Jordens historie, en eksplosion i atmosfæren over tundraen nær floden Stenede Tunguska i Sibirien. Eksplosionen udløste en energi svarende til 1000 Hiroshima-bomber og lagde et område på ca. 2.000 km2 øde. Eksplosionen er den dag i dag et mysterium.Danmark 2012: Den kræftsyge atomfysiker Irina tilbringer sin sidste tid på et hospice i
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Las ideas fundamentales del universo

Espacio, tiempo y movimiento (Space, Time and Motion)

by Sean Carroll ...

Narrated by Fernando Simon ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

La física moderna ofrece numerosos avances sobre el origen y el funcionamiento del universo, conocimientos que se transmiten en forma de ecuaciones que, a menudo, nos parecen un galimatías. Con talento incomparable, Sean Carroll demuestra que esas ecuaciones son como verdaderos poemas repletos de significado que nos ayudan a descubrir un milagroso paisaje multidimensional de gigantes radiantes, ... Read more

$32.25 CAD

La física moderna ofrece numerosos avances sobre el origen y el funcionamiento del universo, conocimientos que se transmiten en forma de ecuaciones que, a menudo, nos parecen un galimatías. Con talento incomparable, Sean Carroll demuestra que esas ecuaciones son como verdaderos poemas repletos de significado que nos ayudan a descubrir un milagroso paisaje multidimensional de gigantes radiantes,
... Read more
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My Inventions

The Autobiography of Nikola Tesla

by Nikola Tesla ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Ben E ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Nikola Tesla's autobiography, originally published as a six-part series in Electrical Experimenter magazine in 1919. Tesla recounts his extraordinary life from a childhood in rural Croatia to his world-changing inventions in America — the alternating current motor, the Tesla coil, wireless power transmission, and more. A fascinating window into the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Nikola Tesla's autobiography, originally published as a six-part series in Electrical Experimenter magazine in 1919. Tesla recounts his extraordinary life from a childhood in rural Croatia to his world-changing inventions in America — the alternating current motor, the Tesla coil, wireless power transmission, and more. A fascinating window into the
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Relativity - Time, Space, and Being

Physics Explained Simply - Volume 2

by Orhan Schöwe ...

Narrated by Eleven Labs Digital Voice ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Physics Explained Simply
Unabridged

34 min

Relativity – Time, Space, and Being(Physics Explained Simply | Volume 2)What remains of realitywhen time no longer flows equally for everyoneand space is no longer a fixed background?In this audiobook, Orhan Schöwe invites you on a calm, narrative journey through Einstein’s theory of relativity — not as an abstract concept, but as an experience. Step by step, he reveals how motion, light, and ... Read more

$6.76 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Relativity – Time, Space, and Being(Physics Explained Simply | Volume 2)What remains of realitywhen time no longer flows equally for everyoneand space is no longer a fixed background?In this audiobook, Orhan Schöwe invites you on a calm, narrative journey through Einstein’s theory of relativity — not as an abstract concept, but as an experience. Step by step, he reveals how motion, light, and
... Read more
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Spacetime - How the Universe Learns to Think

Physics Explained Simply - Volume 3

by Orhan Schoewe ...

Narrated by Orhan Schoewe ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Physics Explained Simply
Unabridged

34 min

Spacetime – How the Universe Learns to Think(Physics Explained Simply | Volume 3)What is spacetime, really?A fixed framework of space and time — or a living fabric that connects motion, energy, and perception?In Volume 3 of the Physics Explained Simply series, Orhan Schöwe explores one of the deepest concepts of modern physics: spacetime. This audiobook explains, clearly and without formulas, how ... Read more

$6.76 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Spacetime – How the Universe Learns to Think(Physics Explained Simply | Volume 3)What is spacetime, really?A fixed framework of space and time — or a living fabric that connects motion, energy, and perception?In Volume 3 of the Physics Explained Simply series, Orhan Schöwe explores one of the deepest concepts of modern physics: spacetime. This audiobook explains, clearly and without formulas, how
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Джон Дальтон

by Творческий коллектив программы «Хочу всё знать» ...

Unabridged

34 min

Каким образом английский химик и физик, создатель химического атомизма Джон Дальтон выяснил, что страдает дефектом зрения, которое искажает его цветовосприятие? Почему Дальтон завещал проверить свои глазные яблоки после смерти и где до сих пор хранятся глаза великого ученого? Об этом удивительном человеке и о его открытиях мы поговорили с ведущим проекта «Умная Москва» Владом Волошкиным! ... Read more

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Каким образом английский химик и физик, создатель химического атомизма Джон Дальтон выяснил, что страдает дефектом зрения, которое искажает его цветовосприятие? Почему Дальтон завещал проверить свои глазные яблоки после смерти и где до сих пор хранятся глаза великого ученого? Об этом удивительном человеке и о его открытиях мы поговорили с ведущим проекта «Умная Москва» Владом Волошкиным!
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What Does A Physicist Do?

by Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Kim Mitzo Thompson ...

Narrated by Nashville Kids' Sound ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Physics
Unabridged

2 min

There are so many things that a physicist can study. It really depends on what they are interested in the most. Young science enthusiasts will explore many options that a physicist can study with upbeat, fun music and interesting lyrics, in this fact-filled audiobook. ... Read more

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There are so many things that a physicist can study. It really depends on what they are interested in the most. Young science enthusiasts will explore many options that a physicist can study with upbeat, fun music and interesting lyrics, in this fact-filled audiobook.
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The Sun Is So Important

by Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand, Kim Mitzo Thompson ...

Narrated by Nashville Kids' Sound ...

Series Audiobook 9 - Physics
Unabridged

3 min

Did you know that the sun is a star? Without the sun’s light and heat, there would be no live on Earth. Kids will learn why the sun is so important to us in this musical audiobook perfect for young scientists. ... Read more

$2.24 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Did you know that the sun is a star? Without the sun’s light and heat, there would be no live on Earth. Kids will learn why the sun is so important to us in this musical audiobook perfect for young scientists.
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Book Review: A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

A summary of humanity's study of the universe

by 50minutes ...

Narrated by Sara Wright ...

Series series Book Review
Unabridged

26 min

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.As its name suggests, A Brief History of Time sets out the history of our understanding of time and the universe around us. In this bestselling and highly influential book, Stephen Hawking seeks to explain how the universe works and find out where we ... Read more

$13.77 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It can be hard for busy professionals to find the time to read the latest books. Stay up to date in a fraction of the time with this concise guide.As its name suggests, A Brief History of Time sets out the history of our understanding of time and the universe around us. In this bestselling and highly influential book, Stephen Hawking seeks to explain how the universe works and find out where we
... Read more
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The Physics of Christmas

From the Aerodynamics of Reindeer to the Thermodynamics of Turkey

by Roger Highfield ...

Narrated by Gerard Doyle ...

Unabridged

8 hours 14 min

Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Why is Rudolph’s nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million households in a single night? What could we do to guarantee a white Christmas every year?These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that ... Read more

$17.96 CAD

Can reindeer fly? Why is Santa Claus fat? Could scientists clone the perfect Christmas tree? Was the Star of Bethlehem really a comet? Why is Rudolph’s nose red? How does Santa manage to deliver presents to an estimated 842 million households in a single night? What could we do to guarantee a white Christmas every year?These are among the questions explored in an irresistibly witty book that
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A New Science of Heaven

How the new science of plasma physics is shedding light on spiritual experience

by Robert Temple ...

Narrated by Robert Temple ...

Unabridged

12 hours 5 min

The story of the science of plasma and its revolutionary implications for the way we understand the universe and our place in it.Histories of science in the 20th century have focused on relativity and quantum mechanics. But, quietly in the background, there has been a third area of exploration which has equally important implications for our understanding of the universe. It is unknown to the ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

The story of the science of plasma and its revolutionary implications for the way we understand the universe and our place in it.Histories of science in the 20th century have focused on relativity and quantum mechanics. But, quietly in the background, there has been a third area of exploration which has equally important implications for our understanding of the universe. It is unknown to the
... Read more
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Zero to Future: The New Science of Automotive Engineering

by Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 47 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the revolutionary technologies reshaping the automotive industry in this groundbreaking exploration of next-generation vehicle engineering. From quantum computing to molecular manufacturing, this book reveals how cutting-edge science is transforming the cars we drive and the future of transportation.Written for engineers, technology ... Read more

$12.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the revolutionary technologies reshaping the automotive industry in this groundbreaking exploration of next-generation vehicle engineering. From quantum computing to molecular manufacturing, this book reveals how cutting-edge science is transforming the cars we drive and the future of transportation.Written for engineers, technology
... Read more

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