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From a Cowboy to a World-Renowned Inventor

The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Slim Spurling

by Slim Spurling ...

Narrated by Slim Spurling ...

Unabridged

4 hours 48 min

Discover the remarkable journey of Slim Spurling, a man whose roots as a cowboy led him to become a pioneering inventor with a global impact. In this inspiring audiobook, Slim’s tells his story from humble beginnings to groundbreaking discoveries in energy harmonizing technology.Dive into the world of dowsing, geopathic stress, and the Hartmann grid, as Slim reveals his methods for restoring ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable journey of Slim Spurling, a man whose roots as a cowboy led him to become a pioneering inventor with a global impact. In this inspiring audiobook, Slim’s tells his story from humble beginnings to groundbreaking discoveries in energy harmonizing technology.Dive into the world of dowsing, geopathic stress, and the Hartmann grid, as Slim reveals his methods for restoring
... Read more
Audiobook

Welding: Your Ultimate Guide To Weld and Cut Metal

by Robert J. Miller ...

Narrated by Matt Montanez ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Learn about welding and fabrication in manufacturingToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.This audio program is aimed at those with no prior knowledge or experience of welding who would like to learn the basics. You’ll learn the technical and theoretical understanding needed to work in the industry. Learn how welding provides a means to combine different materials without ... Read more

$9.44 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learn about welding and fabrication in manufacturingToday only, get this audio bestseller for a special price.This audio program is aimed at those with no prior knowledge or experience of welding who would like to learn the basics. You’ll learn the technical and theoretical understanding needed to work in the industry. Learn how welding provides a means to combine different materials without
... Read more
Audiobook

Heartificial Intelligence

Embracing Our Humanity to Maximize Machines

by John C. Havens ...

Narrated by Eric Michael Summerer ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

As we program machines to be more like humans, how will they know what we value, if we don't know ourselves? The notion of robots gaining consciousness is beginning to become a reality, but the future of human happiness is dependent on our ability to teach machines what we value the most today. Featuring pragmatic solutions drawing on economics, emerging technologies, and positive psychology, ... Read more

$30.79 CAD

As we program machines to be more like humans, how will they know what we value, if we don't know ourselves? The notion of robots gaining consciousness is beginning to become a reality, but the future of human happiness is dependent on our ability to teach machines what we value the most today. Featuring pragmatic solutions drawing on economics, emerging technologies, and positive psychology,
... Read more
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3D Printing: The Machine That Can Print Almost Anything

by Lewis Donahue ...

Narrated by Lewis Donahue ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Overcome technical overwhelm and turn creative DIY ideas into physical reality using additive manufacturing. Whether you are brainstorming during your morning commute or relaxing in your home workshop, this empowering guide demystifies the complex technology of desktop fabrication. Replace science fiction hype with practical workflows you can master today.Spark your curiosity and gain the ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Overcome technical overwhelm and turn creative DIY ideas into physical reality using additive manufacturing. Whether you are brainstorming during your morning commute or relaxing in your home workshop, this empowering guide demystifies the complex technology of desktop fabrication. Replace science fiction hype with practical workflows you can master today.Spark your curiosity and gain the
... Read more
Audiobook

todo sobre Lean Six Sigma

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Las biblias Industriales de Taller del inge
Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLean Six Sigma se ha consolidado como una herramienta clave para mejorar la calidad, reducir los costos y aumentar la eficiencia en organizaciones de todo tipo. En este contexto, "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma" se presenta como una guía completa y práctica para aquellos que deseen implementar esta metodología en su ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLean Six Sigma se ha consolidado como una herramienta clave para mejorar la calidad, reducir los costos y aumentar la eficiencia en organizaciones de todo tipo. En este contexto, "todo sobre Lean Six Sigma" se presenta como una guía completa y práctica para aquellos que deseen implementar esta metodología en su
... Read more
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all about Industrial Methods, the

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Industrial bibles of engr's Workshop
Unabridged

2 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.engr's Workshop originalThis book is a comprehensive and detailed work that addresses the main methods used in the industry to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the quality of processes and products. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management, Business Process Management. From classical and well-established methodologies to the ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.engr's Workshop originalThis book is a comprehensive and detailed work that addresses the main methods used in the industry to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the quality of processes and products. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Total Quality Management, Business Process Management. From classical and well-established methodologies to the
... Read more
Audiobook

Made in the USA

The Rise and Retreat of American Manufacturing

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Adam Barr ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

In Made in the USA, Vaclav Smil powerfully rebuts the notion that manufacturing is a relic of predigital history and that the loss of American manufacturing is a desirable evolutionary step toward a pure service economy. Smil argues that no advanced economy can prosper without a strong, innovative manufacturing sector and the jobs it creates.Smil explains how manufacturing became a fundamental ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

In Made in the USA, Vaclav Smil powerfully rebuts the notion that manufacturing is a relic of predigital history and that the loss of American manufacturing is a desirable evolutionary step toward a pure service economy. Smil argues that no advanced economy can prosper without a strong, innovative manufacturing sector and the jobs it creates.Smil explains how manufacturing became a fundamental
... Read more
Audiobook

Toyota Production System Concepts

Understanding OEE in Lean Production

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

40 min

Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) shows how well a machine or equipment is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products or parts it makes to its maximum potential output. The OEE of a machine or process at 100 percent means that it is working at its highest possible capacity without any errors.There are three things that make up OEE: availability, performance, and quality. When the ... Read more

$11.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Overall equipment efficiency (OEE) shows how well a machine or equipment is performing by comparing the number of defect-free products or parts it makes to its maximum potential output. The OEE of a machine or process at 100 percent means that it is working at its highest possible capacity without any errors.There are three things that make up OEE: availability, performance, and quality. When the
... Read more
Audiobook

Dropshipping: Unleashing the Power of E-commerce and Dropshipping (The Ultimate Guide to Building an Ecommerce Business and Earning Passive Income)

by Brandon Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 51 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Have you been dreaming of a way to earn money online?Not just enough to say goodbye to your soul-sucking day job, but enough to start living the life you always dreamed of? Do you want to run your own business--live life on your terms--but lack the start up capital to even look into it? Good news. Dropshipping and online commerce has enabled people to ... Read more

$16.41 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Have you been dreaming of a way to earn money online?Not just enough to say goodbye to your soul-sucking day job, but enough to start living the life you always dreamed of? Do you want to run your own business--live life on your terms--but lack the start up capital to even look into it? Good news. Dropshipping and online commerce has enabled people to
... Read more
Audiobook

New York Valentine

A funny, feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 5 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Can she make it big in the big apple?When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie ... Read more

$20.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Can she make it big in the big apple?When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it’s a pinch me moment. She’s finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie
... Read more
Audiobook

The Personal Shopper

A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestseller Carmen Reid

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

10 hours 46 min

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own ... Read more

$20.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A fun, feel-good read from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️There's just one accessory Annie Valentine can't find...the perfect man!Meet Annie Valentine: stylish, savvy, multi-tasker extraordinaire. As a personal shopper in a swanky London store, Annie can be relied on to solve everyone's problems . . . except her own
... Read more
Audiobook

La biblia del Ingeniero Industrial - Ingeniería y Métodos

by I. Laisequilla ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Lucía G ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Las biblias del Ingeniero Industrial
Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia del Ingeniero Industrial – Ingeniería y Métodos representa la brillante unión de dos obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "La biblia de la Ingeniería Industrial" y "todo sobre Métodos Industriales". Al consolidar el conocimiento esencial de estos libros previos, esta obra compuesta ofrece una visión ... Read more

$24.63 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Original de Taller del ingeLa biblia del Ingeniero Industrial – Ingeniería y Métodos representa la brillante unión de dos obras fundamentales en el ámbito empresarial: "La biblia de la Ingeniería Industrial" y "todo sobre Métodos Industriales". Al consolidar el conocimiento esencial de estos libros previos, esta obra compuesta ofrece una visión
... Read more
Audiobook

Kanban the Toyota Way

An Inventory Buffering System to Eliminate Inventory

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

52 min

Production kanban, which translates to "sign" or "signboard" in Japanese, instructs an upstream process on the kind and number of goods to produce for a downstream process. In a pull system, a kanban is a signalling tool that provides approval and instructions for the manufacture or withdrawal (conveyance) of products. The conveyance used by the downstream process is referred to as the "withdrawal ... Read more

$21.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Production kanban, which translates to "sign" or "signboard" in Japanese, instructs an upstream process on the kind and number of goods to produce for a downstream process. In a pull system, a kanban is a signalling tool that provides approval and instructions for the manufacture or withdrawal (conveyance) of products. The conveyance used by the downstream process is referred to as the "withdrawal
... Read more
Audiobook

The Seven Deadly Wastes and How to Remove Them from Your Business

The Heart of the Toyota Production System

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

This book discusses the seven deadly wastes (muda) in the value stream process. It presents the cost of each waste, its effect on the process, and how it can be eliminated to increase profitability. Waste removal increases the profitability of any business. Processes are classified into value added and waste. The seven deadly wastes that could exist in any manufacturing process originated in Japan ... Read more

$19.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book discusses the seven deadly wastes (muda) in the value stream process. It presents the cost of each waste, its effect on the process, and how it can be eliminated to increase profitability. Waste removal increases the profitability of any business. Processes are classified into value added and waste. The seven deadly wastes that could exist in any manufacturing process originated in Japan
... Read more
Audiobook

Asset Operations

The Future of Maintenance, Reliability, and Operations

by Ryan Chan ...

Narrated by Ryan Chan ...

Unabridged

3 hours 41 min

In today’s world, the majority of asset-intensive organizations are still stuck with complex, rigid, and sometimes antiquated technology solutions that simply cannot step up to evolving challenges and an ever-changing market. Why do the world’s most important industries—ones that billions of people rely on for essential human needs—operate with approaches that run the risk of making them extremely ... Read more

$20.20 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In today’s world, the majority of asset-intensive organizations are still stuck with complex, rigid, and sometimes antiquated technology solutions that simply cannot step up to evolving challenges and an ever-changing market. Why do the world’s most important industries—ones that billions of people rely on for essential human needs—operate with approaches that run the risk of making them extremely
... Read more
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ClustERPuck

21 Critical ERP Implementation Mistakes ...and what to do instead.

by Shane Williams ...

Narrated by Shane Williams ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Want to keep your ERP on track?In ClustERPuck, Shane Williams breaks down the common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects. This insightful guide reveals the often chaotic and problematic nature of mismanaged ERP implementations, offering practical advice and strategies to avoid turning your ERP project into a costly disaster. Written ... Read more

$12.63 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Want to keep your ERP on track?In ClustERPuck, Shane Williams breaks down the common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned enterprise resource planning (ERP) projects. This insightful guide reveals the often chaotic and problematic nature of mismanaged ERP implementations, offering practical advice and strategies to avoid turning your ERP project into a costly disaster. Written
... Read more
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Dropshipping: Make Money Online & Build Your Own Dropshipping Business (Step-by-step Instructions for Starting E-commerce Business and Making Money Online)

by Arthur Bakos ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 30 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How does working the same boring job day in, day out, sound to you.Do you dread working 8 hours a day earning minimum wage with no real prospective for a brighter future? Imagine not having to work at all. Think about being able to wake up any time you want and to do anything you desire. Working a regular job can be pretty monotonous and boring. You ... Read more

$6.30 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.How does working the same boring job day in, day out, sound to you.Do you dread working 8 hours a day earning minimum wage with no real prospective for a brighter future? Imagine not having to work at all. Think about being able to wake up any time you want and to do anything you desire. Working a regular job can be pretty monotonous and boring. You
... Read more
Audiobook

Zipper, The: The Decades-Long Struggle to Perfect a Simple Fastener

by Jonathan Blake ...

Narrated by Jonathan Blake ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic history of technology and manufacturing that turned a jam-prone prototype into an engineering marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this fascinating microhistory explores the messy, decades-long battle to conquer buttons and laces.What seems like an obvious mechanical design actually sparked vicious patent disputes, territorial licensing wars, and high-stakes retail scandals
... Read more
Audiobook

Behemoth

A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World

by Joshua B. Freeman ...

Narrated by Stephen Bowlby ...

Unabridged

13 hours 44 min

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on societyWe live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them “dark Satanic mills.” Many factories that operated over the last ... Read more

$28.94 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A sweeping, global history of the rise of the factory and its effects on societyWe live in a factory-made world: modern life is built on three centuries of advances in factory production, efficiency, and technology. But giant factories have also fueled our fears about the future since their beginnings, when William Blake called them “dark Satanic mills.” Many factories that operated over the last
... Read more
Audiobook

How Not To Shop

A laugh-out-loud, feel-good romantic comedy

by Carmen Reid ...

Narrated by Julie Maisey ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The Annie Valentine Series
Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard ... Read more

$20.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An uplifting, laugh-out-loud novel from Top 100 bestselling author Carmen Reid️Every book in the Annie Valentine Series can be read as a standalone️Her passion is fashion... but she's on a budget!Personal shopper Annie Valentine is about to hit the big time: presenting a glamorous TV makeover series! This is it for Annie and her little family. No more scrimping and saving, finally all her hard
... Read more
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Dropshipping: Everything You Need to Start and Scale Your Online Store (A Step-by-step Guide to Starting, Managing, and Scaling Your Dropshipping Success)

by Alvin Dicarlo ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Maxwell G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The best part is that anyone can set up a dropshipping business. You don’t need to be a computer wizard. You don’t need thousands of dollars in capital. You don’t have to tie up your money buying products you aren’t guaranteed to sell. That’s the beauty of running an online dropshipping business.This book covers the topic of dropshipping and will teach ... Read more

Was $7.99 CAD Now $6.15 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The best part is that anyone can set up a dropshipping business. You don’t need to be a computer wizard. You don’t need thousands of dollars in capital. You don’t have to tie up your money buying products you aren’t guaranteed to sell. That’s the beauty of running an online dropshipping business.This book covers the topic of dropshipping and will teach
... Read more
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Welding for Beginners in Fabrication

The Essentials of the Welding Craft

by Roger Scates ...

Narrated by Derek Newman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Discover the essentials for every welding beginner. Start mastering the welding craft the right way!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it’s hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the ... Read more

$8.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the essentials for every welding beginner. Start mastering the welding craft the right way!Learning such a complex craft can be difficult and even intimidating at first. The information can be overwhelming and the options may seem endless and confusing. So much so that it’s hard to find the right place to start. That is why having a solid foundation of knowledge can drastically reduce the
... Read more
Audiobook

How Things Are Made

A Journey Through the Hidden World of Manufacturing

by Tim Minshall ...

Narrated by Tim Minshall ...

Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEAn illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim MinshallWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEAn illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim MinshallWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with
... Read more
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API Std 1104 Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Welding Professionals

by Chetan Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you preparing for an API Std 1104 interview, or seeking to elevate your expertise in welding inspection? Look no further! API Std 1104 Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Welding Professionals is your essential companion for mastering the key concepts of welding inspection, codes, and practices related to the American Petroleum Institute ... Read more

$8.61 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you preparing for an API Std 1104 interview, or seeking to elevate your expertise in welding inspection? Look no further! API Std 1104 Interview Questions and Answers: The Guide for Welding Professionals is your essential companion for mastering the key concepts of welding inspection, codes, and practices related to the American Petroleum Institute
... Read more

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