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Blue

In Search of Nature's Rarest Color

by Kai Kupferschmidt ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 15 min

A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world—and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching colorBlue is a rare color—natural blue, that is. From morpho butterflies in the rain forest to the blue jay flitting past your window, vanishingly few living things are blue—and most that appear so are doing sleight of hand with physics or complex chemistry. Flowers modify the ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

A globe-trotting quest to find blue in the natural world—and to understand our collective obsession with this bewitching colorBlue is a rare color—natural blue, that is. From morpho butterflies in the rain forest to the blue jay flitting past your window, vanishingly few living things are blue—and most that appear so are doing sleight of hand with physics or complex chemistry. Flowers modify the
... Read more
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Speed of Light for Kids, The: A Fun Guide to the Super-Fast Speed of Light

by Chloe Rasmussen ...

Narrated by Chloe Rasmussen ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Launch curious kids on an energetic space adventure to grasp physics and the universe's ultimate cosmic speed limit. Perfect for family road trips or educational afternoon listening, this playful journey transforms complex science into pure fun.Watch young minds light up as they tackle big questions about stargazing, time travel, and how faraway astronauts communicate. By turning abstract concepts ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Launch curious kids on an energetic space adventure to grasp physics and the universe's ultimate cosmic speed limit. Perfect for family road trips or educational afternoon listening, this playful journey transforms complex science into pure fun.Watch young minds light up as they tackle big questions about stargazing, time travel, and how faraway astronauts communicate. By turning abstract concepts
... Read more
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Light Bulbs for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Invention That Lit Up the World

by Laura Bennington ...

Narrated by Laura Bennington ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Uncover the thrilling popular science history of how brilliant inventors conquered darkness to build the modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging historical journey transports you from the smoky, fire-lit nights of the past into the high-energy laboratories of the nineteenth century. Satisfy your curious mind as you listen to the dramatic trial and error that sparked a global ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the thrilling popular science history of how brilliant inventors conquered darkness to build the modern world. Perfect for your daily commute, this engaging historical journey transports you from the smoky, fire-lit nights of the past into the high-energy laboratories of the nineteenth century. Satisfy your curious mind as you listen to the dramatic trial and error that sparked a global
... Read more
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Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht

Jahreskreis Rituale und Lichtmeditation für spirituelle Heilung

by Ilka Buescher ...

Narrated by Ben (AI) ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Willkommen auf deiner Reise zum Licht. Mit dem Hörbuch Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht öffnest du die Tür zu einer tiefgreifenden Bewusstseinserweiterung und spirituellen Heilung. Dieses Werk ist dein täglicher Begleiter für ein ganzes Jahr voller Inspiration und innerem Wachstum.Hast du dich jemals gefragt, wie du deine innere Leuchtkraft stärken und im Einklang mit den natürlichen Rhythmen ... Read more

$7.25 CAD

Willkommen auf deiner Reise zum Licht. Mit dem Hörbuch Lichtempfang: Dein Jahr voller Licht öffnest du die Tür zu einer tiefgreifenden Bewusstseinserweiterung und spirituellen Heilung. Dieses Werk ist dein täglicher Begleiter für ein ganzes Jahr voller Inspiration und innerem Wachstum.Hast du dich jemals gefragt, wie du deine innere Leuchtkraft stärken und im Einklang mit den natürlichen Rhythmen
... Read more
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Brief History of the Laser, A: From Science Fiction to Everyday Life

by Thomas Redding ...

Narrated by Thomas Redding ...

Unabridged

1 hour 54 min

Journey from pulp science fiction to cutting-edge quantum physics in this thrilling history of technology. Perfect for curious minds seeking engaging STEM nonfiction, this audio experience turns your morning commute into a front-row seat to scientific discovery. Watch as ancient myths of magic mirrors evolve into the reality of photon-harnessing ray guns.Step inside the secretive laboratories ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Journey from pulp science fiction to cutting-edge quantum physics in this thrilling history of technology. Perfect for curious minds seeking engaging STEM nonfiction, this audio experience turns your morning commute into a front-row seat to scientific discovery. Watch as ancient myths of magic mirrors evolve into the reality of photon-harnessing ray guns.Step inside the secretive laboratories
... Read more
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Optics for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to Lenses, Mirrors, and Seeing the World

by Daniel Mercer ...

Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

Decode the hidden physics of light and visual perception to turn daily life into a brilliant popular science adventure. Perfect for an inquisitive walk or a focused study session, this accessible guide replaces intimidating math with vivid, mind-expanding imagery.Whether you are unwinding at home or seeking an intellectual spark during a long drive, you will effortlessly grasp how everyday devices ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the hidden physics of light and visual perception to turn daily life into a brilliant popular science adventure. Perfect for an inquisitive walk or a focused study session, this accessible guide replaces intimidating math with vivid, mind-expanding imagery.Whether you are unwinding at home or seeking an intellectual spark during a long drive, you will effortlessly grasp how everyday devices
... Read more
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Optics for Kids: A Fun Guide to How We See with Light, Lenses, and Mirrors

by Emily Cartwright ...

Narrated by Emily Cartwright ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Transform screen-free family commutes into a thrilling STEM adventure where curious kids master the physics of light. Perfect for imaginative minds, this playful audio journey turns ordinary backyard sunshine and bedtime flashlights into extraordinary physics experiments. Your child will step into the shoes of a junior scientist, discovering the hidden rules behind shadows, colors, and reflections ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Transform screen-free family commutes into a thrilling STEM adventure where curious kids master the physics of light. Perfect for imaginative minds, this playful audio journey turns ordinary backyard sunshine and bedtime flashlights into extraordinary physics experiments. Your child will step into the shoes of a junior scientist, discovering the hidden rules behind shadows, colors, and reflections
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Design a Universe

The Science of Real and Virtual Worlds

by Prof Catherine Heymans ...

Narrated by Prof Catherine Heymans ...

Unabridged

10 hours 4 min

Bloomsbury presents…How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual WorldsWritten and read by Professor Catherine HeymansCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of s... ... Read more

$19.80 CAD

Bloomsbury presents…How to Design a Universe: The Science of Real and Virtual WorldsWritten and read by Professor Catherine HeymansCould we be living in a computer simulation? How would we even know?In How to Design a Universe, acclaimed astrophysicist Catherine Heymans takes you on a humorous and mind-bending journey through the science of reality itself. From the quantum quirks of s...
... Read more
Audiobook

Pew! Pew! Pew!

The Epic Science of Lasers

by Janelle Shane ...

Unabridged

8 hours

Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about lasers, the incredible technology that makes the modern world possibleLasers are the quintessential technology of our wildest science-fictional dreams. In our collective imagination, they have waged battles in space, transported cows in tractor beams, and very nearly sliced James Bond in half. Meanwhile, off-screen, scientists have used real ... Read more

$30.99 CAD

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Everything you didn’t realize you needed to know about lasers, the incredible technology that makes the modern world possibleLasers are the quintessential technology of our wildest science-fictional dreams. In our collective imagination, they have waged battles in space, transported cows in tractor beams, and very nearly sliced James Bond in half. Meanwhile, off-screen, scientists have used real
... Read more
Audiobook

A Natural History of Color

The Science Behind What We See and How We See it

by Rob DeSalle, Hans Bachor ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

Over the years, color has dazzled, enhanced, and clarified the world we see. The experimental palettes of painting, the advent of the color photograph, Technicolor pictures, color printing, and so on have created a vivid and vibrant continuum. These ways of representing reality in “living color” echo our evolutionary reliance on and indeed privileging of color as a complex and vital form of ... Read more

$30.79 CAD

Over the years, color has dazzled, enhanced, and clarified the world we see. The experimental palettes of painting, the advent of the color photograph, Technicolor pictures, color printing, and so on have created a vivid and vibrant continuum. These ways of representing reality in “living color” echo our evolutionary reliance on and indeed privileging of color as a complex and vital form of
... Read more
Audiobook

Mathematical Theory of Optics: A Concise Audio Course in Wave Propagation, Imaging, and Fourier Methods

by Lukas Schneider ...

Narrated by Lukas Schneider ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

Master the mathematics of wave propagation and classical optics through rigorous, audio-optimized physics instruction. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into high-level intellectual exploration. Grasp the mechanics of light, translating abstract calculus into coherent physical intuition.Technical professionals can finally visualize complex optical systems without staring at a ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the mathematics of wave propagation and classical optics through rigorous, audio-optimized physics instruction. Transform your daily commute or focused study sessions into high-level intellectual exploration. Grasp the mechanics of light, translating abstract calculus into coherent physical intuition.Technical professionals can finally visualize complex optical systems without staring at a
... Read more
Audiobook

Laser, The: The Beam That Cuts Steel, Plays Music, and Heals Eyes

by Daniel Forsberg ...

Narrated by Daniel Forsberg ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Satisfy your scientific curiosity by mastering the brilliant physics and engineering behind concentrated light energy. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this mind-expanding exploration transforms mysterious beams of energy into understandable, everyday marvels.Step inside the laboratories and factory floors where disorderly light is tamed into an awe-inspiring, precise ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Satisfy your scientific curiosity by mastering the brilliant physics and engineering behind concentrated light energy. Perfect for your morning commute or focused learning sessions, this mind-expanding exploration transforms mysterious beams of energy into understandable, everyday marvels.Step inside the laboratories and factory floors where disorderly light is tamed into an awe-inspiring, precise
... Read more
Audiobook

Cameras for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Science of Capturing Images

by Daniel Kessler ...

Narrated by Daniel Kessler ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

Master the science of photography and turn overwhelming camera settings into creative confidence for stunning images. Whether you are diving into a new hobby or upgrading your gear, this calm, accessible walkthrough demystifies the art of trapping light. Say goodbye to frustrating technical manuals and hello to intentional, breathtaking shots.Perfect for a productive commute or relaxing weekend ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the science of photography and turn overwhelming camera settings into creative confidence for stunning images. Whether you are diving into a new hobby or upgrading your gear, this calm, accessible walkthrough demystifies the art of trapping light. Say goodbye to frustrating technical manuals and hello to intentional, breathtaking shots.Perfect for a productive commute or relaxing weekend
... Read more
Audiobook

Handbook of Optoelectronics, A

by N.B. Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Series Audiobook 4 - Physics
Unabridged

1 hour 52 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optoelectronics" is a comprehensive guide tailored for absolute beginners, providing an accessible entry point into the fascinating realm of optoelectronics. From the fundamental principles of light and semiconductors to practical applications in solar cells, sensors, and optical communication, this book serves as an invaluable resource ... Read more

$2.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optoelectronics" is a comprehensive guide tailored for absolute beginners, providing an accessible entry point into the fascinating realm of optoelectronics. From the fundamental principles of light and semiconductors to practical applications in solar cells, sensors, and optical communication, this book serves as an invaluable resource
... Read more
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Physics Made Simple

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Physics Made Simple" is an engaging and comprehensive guide that brings the captivating world of physics to life. Designed for students and enthusiasts alike, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of physics.Starting from classical mechanics and gradually progressing to more advanced topics ... Read more

Was $8.99 CAD Now $7.12 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Physics Made Simple" is an engaging and comprehensive guide that brings the captivating world of physics to life. Designed for students and enthusiasts alike, this book provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of physics.Starting from classical mechanics and gradually progressing to more advanced topics
... Read more
Audiobook

Illuminating Genius

The Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 15 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the extraordinary life and legacy of one of history's greatest inventors in Illuminating Genius: The Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison. Known for his relentless curiosity and unbreakable determination, Edison was far more than the inventor of the light bulb; he was a visionary whose work laid the groundwork for modern electricity, recorded sound ... Read more

$2.96 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Explore the extraordinary life and legacy of one of history's greatest inventors in Illuminating Genius: The Inventions of Thomas Alva Edison. Known for his relentless curiosity and unbreakable determination, Edison was far more than the inventor of the light bulb; he was a visionary whose work laid the groundwork for modern electricity, recorded sound
... Read more
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Zapped

From Infrared to X-rays, the Curious History of Invisible Light

by Bob Berman ...

Narrated by Peter Ganim ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a single second when it is not flying through your body. Too much of ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

How much do you know about the radiation all around you?Your electronic devices swarm with it; the sun bathes you in it. It's zooming at you from cell towers, microwave ovens, CT scans, mammogram machines, nuclear power plants, deep space, even the walls of your basement. You cannot see, hear, smell or feel it, but there is never a single second when it is not flying through your body. Too much of
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of the Speed of Light, A: The Cosmic Limit Nothing Can Break

by Christopher Webb ...

Narrated by Christopher Webb ...

Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Explore the mind-expanding physics of the cosmos and discover why a single unbreakable speed limit governs reality. Perfect for your daily commute or deep focus listening, this thought-provoking journey transforms complex astronomy into accessible science. You will travel from ancient philosophical debates to the radical breakthroughs of Einstein's special relativity.Imagine a universe where ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore the mind-expanding physics of the cosmos and discover why a single unbreakable speed limit governs reality. Perfect for your daily commute or deep focus listening, this thought-provoking journey transforms complex astronomy into accessible science. You will travel from ancient philosophical debates to the radical breakthroughs of Einstein's special relativity.Imagine a universe where
... Read more
Audiobook

Handbook of Optics, A

by N.B. Singh ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mary G ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Physics
Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optics" is a comprehensive guide designed for absolute beginners, offering a gentle introduction to the fascinating world of optics. From the basic principles of light propagation to the intricate workings of optical communication systems, this book covers a wide range of topics in a clear and accessible manner. Packed with practical ... Read more

$2.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."A Handbook of Optics" is a comprehensive guide designed for absolute beginners, offering a gentle introduction to the fascinating world of optics. From the basic principles of light propagation to the intricate workings of optical communication systems, this book covers a wide range of topics in a clear and accessible manner. Packed with practical
... Read more
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Einstein's Seven Essays on Relativity, Geometry, and Scientific Methods

by Albert Einstein, Harry Yoon ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Compilation of 7 Articles by Einstein, from 1914 to 1921.New modern English translation (2024-2025)A collection of Einstein's writings on special relativity and general relativity, geometry, and philosophy of science, written for the general public as well as for physicists.- "On the Principle of Relativity" (1914)- "On Principles in Theoretical ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Compilation of 7 Articles by Einstein, from 1914 to 1921.New modern English translation (2024-2025)A collection of Einstein's writings on special relativity and general relativity, geometry, and philosophy of science, written for the general public as well as for physicists.- "On the Principle of Relativity" (1914)- "On Principles in Theoretical
... Read more
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Jongler avec la lumière

by Serge Haroche ...

Narrated by Serge Haroche ...

Unabridged

58 min

Un aperçu lumineux et accessible de la recherche en physique quantique aujourd'hui. Depuis le début du XXe siècle la physique quantique nous a révélé le monde étrange de l'infiniment petit. Dans celui-ci les certitudes de notre monde de tous les jours se brouillent. Les particules de matière ou de lumière n'y obéissent pas aux lois qui nous sont familières. À cette échelle microscopique, elles ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Un aperçu lumineux et accessible de la recherche en physique quantique aujourd'hui. Depuis le début du XXe siècle la physique quantique nous a révélé le monde étrange de l'infiniment petit. Dans celui-ci les certitudes de notre monde de tous les jours se brouillent. Les particules de matière ou de lumière n'y obéissent pas aux lois qui nous sont familières. À cette échelle microscopique, elles
... Read more
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Spectroscopy for Beginners: A Clear Introduction to Reading the Hidden Colors of Light

by Laura Kensington ...

Narrated by Laura Kensington ...

Unabridged

2 hours 11 min

Decode the universe’s hidden secrets through the fascinating science of light, no complex physics or math required. Perfect for an enriching daily commute, this immersive exploration transforms everyday sunshine into a brilliant, atmospheric puzzle. Satisfy your deepest curiosity as you master the intuitive concepts behind the visible and invisible forces shaping our world.Step away from dry ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Decode the universe’s hidden secrets through the fascinating science of light, no complex physics or math required. Perfect for an enriching daily commute, this immersive exploration transforms everyday sunshine into a brilliant, atmospheric puzzle. Satisfy your deepest curiosity as you master the intuitive concepts behind the visible and invisible forces shaping our world.Step away from dry
... Read more
Audiobook

Spectroscopy

Science, Spectronomy, and Astronomy Explained

by Arnoud Varens ...

Narrated by Jacob Simmons ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle in the night sky and galaxies swirl in the abyss, a remarkable dance of light and matter unfolds—a dance that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. This dance, illuminated by the science of spectroscopy, is what this book seeks to explore and explain.Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic ... Read more

$5.04 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where stars twinkle in the night sky and galaxies swirl in the abyss, a remarkable dance of light and matter unfolds—a dance that has captivated the human imagination for centuries. This dance, illuminated by the science of spectroscopy, is what this book seeks to explore and explain.Spectroscopy, the study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic
... Read more
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Light for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to How Light Travels and Reveals the World

by Rachel Donnelly ...

Narrated by Rachel Donnelly ...

Unabridged

2 hours 2 min

Uncover the astonishing physics of everyday optics and transform your daily commute into an enlightening science journey. From the glare on your smartphone screen to the brilliant colors of a sunset, explore the hidden energy shaping everything you see. This accessible, math-free exploration turns complex scientific phenomena into vivid mental images perfect for relaxing, lifelong learning.Satisfy ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the astonishing physics of everyday optics and transform your daily commute into an enlightening science journey. From the glare on your smartphone screen to the brilliant colors of a sunset, explore the hidden energy shaping everything you see. This accessible, math-free exploration turns complex scientific phenomena into vivid mental images perfect for relaxing, lifelong learning.Satisfy
... Read more

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