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To Engineer Is Human

The Role of Failure in Successful Design

by Henry Petroski ...

Narrated by Matthew Boston ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

How did a simple design error cause one of the great disasters of the 1980s—the collapse of the walkways at the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel? What made the graceful and innovative Tacoma Narrows Bridge twist apart in a mild wind in 1940? How did an oversized waterlily inspire the magnificent Crystal Palace, the crowning achievement of Victorian architecture and engineering? These are some of
... Read more
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Crane Operations

by Richard Skiba ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile ... Read more

$18.93 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.CRANE OPERATIONS offers a comprehensive guide on crane operation, spanning various crane types and their associated tasks for safe and efficient operation. Chapters delineate static cranes such as tower cranes, derrick and portal boom cranes, bridge and gantry cranes, and more, providing insights into their features and operational nuances. Mobile
... Read more
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Alidade Digital Fieldwork

Integration with Modern Digital Workflows for Surveyors and Geomatic Professionals

by Julian Vance ...

Narrated by Julian Vance ...

Unabridged

4 hours 51 min

Are you a surveyor or geomatics professional looking to bridge the gap between traditional fieldwork precision and the power of modern digital technologies? "Alidade Digital Fieldwork" is your essential, hands-on guide to integrating classic surveying instruments with contemporary digital workflows, transforming your efficiency and accuracy in the field.Dr. Julian Vance, a distinguished expert ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a surveyor or geomatics professional looking to bridge the gap between traditional fieldwork precision and the power of modern digital technologies? "Alidade Digital Fieldwork" is your essential, hands-on guide to integrating classic surveying instruments with contemporary digital workflows, transforming your efficiency and accuracy in the field.Dr. Julian Vance, a distinguished expert
... Read more
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Basic Blockchain

What It Is and How It Will Transform the Way We Work and Live

by David Shrier ...

Narrated by Roger Davis ...

Unabridged

4 hours 7 min

The only book you need to understand blockchain: what it is, how it works and how it will transform business, society and our everyday lives. Basic Blockchain is an accessible, non-technical introduction to a revolutionary technology.'Makes it easy for the average business executive to understand blockchain' -- Chris Larsen, founder and chairman, Ripple'An essential tool for those looking to ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

The only book you need to understand blockchain: what it is, how it works and how it will transform business, society and our everyday lives. Basic Blockchain is an accessible, non-technical introduction to a revolutionary technology.'Makes it easy for the average business executive to understand blockchain' -- Chris Larsen, founder and chairman, Ripple'An essential tool for those looking to
... Read more
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The Great Bridge

The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

by David McCullough ...

Narrated by Edward Herrmann ...

Abridged

10 hours 4 min

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of ... Read more

$32.39 CAD

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of
... Read more
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Colossus

Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century

by Michael Hiltzik ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

18 hours 57 min

As breathtaking today as when it was completed, Hoover Dam ranks among America's greatest achievements. The story of its conception, design, and construction is the story of the United States at a unique moment in history: when facing both a global economic crisis and the implacable elements of nature, we prevailed.The United States after Hoover Dam was a different country from the one that began ... Read more

$29.56 CAD

As breathtaking today as when it was completed, Hoover Dam ranks among America's greatest achievements. The story of its conception, design, and construction is the story of the United States at a unique moment in history: when facing both a global economic crisis and the implacable elements of nature, we prevailed.The United States after Hoover Dam was a different country from the one that began
... Read more
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The Flood Prevention Handbook

How to Protect Your Home & Family When Waters Rise

by Ryan Lee Price ...

Narrated by Chris Sorensen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 13 min

Keep your peace of mind by learning proven safety methods to help you prepare your home, evaluate damage, and recover after a flood.In a world where extreme weather events are increasingly unpredictable, being ready for natural disasters is a necessity for every homeowner. The Flood Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers each phase of flood safety, so that you can know exactly ... Read more

$25.86 CAD

Keep your peace of mind by learning proven safety methods to help you prepare your home, evaluate damage, and recover after a flood.In a world where extreme weather events are increasingly unpredictable, being ready for natural disasters is a necessity for every homeowner. The Flood Prevention Handbook is a comprehensive guide that covers each phase of flood safety, so that you can know exactly
... Read more
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The Two-Second Advantage

How We Succeed by Anticipating the Future---Just Enough

by Kevin Maney, Vivek Ranadive ...

Narrated by Dan John Miller ...

Unabridged

6 hours 39 min

What made Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time wasn'this speed on the ice or the uncanny accuracy of his shots, but ratherhis ability to predict where the puck was going to be an instant beforeit arrived. In other words, it was Gretzky's brain that made himexceptional. Over the past fifteen years, scientists have found thatwhat distinguishes the greatest musicians, athletes, and ... Read more

$20.93 CAD

What made Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time wasn'this speed on the ice or the uncanny accuracy of his shots, but ratherhis ability to predict where the puck was going to be an instant beforeit arrived. In other words, it was Gretzky's brain that made himexceptional. Over the past fifteen years, scientists have found thatwhat distinguishes the greatest musicians, athletes, and
... Read more
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Freight Futures: Innovations in Transporting Goods

by Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 31 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Freight Futures: Innovations in Transporting Goods is your gateway to the cutting-edge strategies reshaping how products move around the world. In an era defined by digital integration, sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer demands, mastering freight optimization has never been more critical. This book empowers logistics professionals, ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Freight Futures: Innovations in Transporting Goods is your gateway to the cutting-edge strategies reshaping how products move around the world. In an era defined by digital integration, sustainability imperatives, and shifting consumer demands, mastering freight optimization has never been more critical. This book empowers logistics professionals,
... Read more
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Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques

by Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 46 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the groundbreaking innovations transforming the landscape of civil engineering in "Building the Future: Modern Civil Engineering Techniques." This comprehensive guide delves into the cutting-edge methods and technologies revolutionizing the field, offering practical insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike. Uncover how
... Read more
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The Race Underground

Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway

by Doug Most ...

Narrated by John H. Mayer ...

Unabridged

15 hours 26 min

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to ... Read more

$26.96 CAD

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to
... Read more
Audiobook

F1 Insider

Notes from the Pit Lane – Highly commended at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Awards

by Ted Kravitz ...

Narrated by Ted Kravitz ...

Unabridged

9 hours 21 min

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is
... Read more
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Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles

by Paul Haddad ...

Narrated by Paul Haddad ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles explores how social, economic, political, and cultural demands created the web of freeways whose very form—futuristic, majestic, and progressive—perfectly exemplifies the City of Angels.From the Arroyo Seco Parkway, which began construction during the Great Depression, to the Century Freeway, completed in 1993, author Paul Haddad provides an ... Read more

$20.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles explores how social, economic, political, and cultural demands created the web of freeways whose very form—futuristic, majestic, and progressive—perfectly exemplifies the City of Angels.From the Arroyo Seco Parkway, which began construction during the Great Depression, to the Century Freeway, completed in 1993, author Paul Haddad provides an
... Read more
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Inglés para Camioneros

Aprende el inglés necesario para inspecciones DOT y Weigh Stations

by Academia de Inglés para Camioneros AIC ...

Narrated by Salvador Marini ...

Unabridged

3 hours 18 min

Inglés para Camioneros es una guía práctica diseñada para conductores de camiones que necesitan comunicarse en inglés con mayor seguridad y desenvolverse mejor durante su trabajo en Estados Unidos.A través de explicaciones claras, vocabulario esencial y situaciones reales, aprenderás el inglés necesario para comunicarte durante inspecciones DOT, visitar weigh stations, hablar con oficiales, ... Read more

$19.88 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Inglés para Camioneros es una guía práctica diseñada para conductores de camiones que necesitan comunicarse en inglés con mayor seguridad y desenvolverse mejor durante su trabajo en Estados Unidos.A través de explicaciones claras, vocabulario esencial y situaciones reales, aprenderás el inglés necesario para comunicarte durante inspecciones DOT, visitar weigh stations, hablar con oficiales,
... Read more
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Smarter Than the Storm

Championing the AI-Climate Nexus for a Truly Sustainable Future

by Amitabh Kant, Siddharth Sinha ...

Narrated by Adwait Karambelkar ...

Unabridged

9 hours 13 min

'This book provides a timely exploration of complex dynamics, offering a compelling and clear-sighted view of the interplay between AI, energy and sustainability.'- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)'A book of crucial importance. Innovation for clean and efficient activities and infrastructure will be critical. Investment will be at centre stage. So too, AI. A ... Read more

$29.69 CAD

'This book provides a timely exploration of complex dynamics, offering a compelling and clear-sighted view of the interplay between AI, energy and sustainability.'- Dr Fatih Birol, Executive Director, International Energy Agency (IEA)'A book of crucial importance. Innovation for clean and efficient activities and infrastructure will be critical. Investment will be at centre stage. So too, AI. A
... Read more
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How Infrastructure Works

Inside the Systems That Shape Our World

by Deb Chachra ...

Narrated by Kathe Mazur ...

Unabridged

11 hours 25 min

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

**NAMED A BEST BOOK OF 2023 BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"Revelatory, superbly written, and pulsing with wisdom and humanity, How Infrastructure Works is a masterpiece.” —Ed Yong, author of An Immense WorldA new way of seeing the essential systems hidden inside our walls, under our streets, and all around us**Infrastructure is a marvel, meeting our basic needs and enabling lives of astounding ease and
... Read more
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The Highway Code

Narrated by Matthew Waterson, Matthew Waterson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

The Highway Code is an essential reading for every road user in England, Scotland and Wales. This Code applies to all road users including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is aimed at ensuring road safety. Many of the rules of the Code are legal requirements and road users that do not comply may be fined, given points on driving licence, disqualified, or in ... Read more

$17.63 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Highway Code is an essential reading for every road user in England, Scotland and Wales. This Code applies to all road users including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is aimed at ensuring road safety. Many of the rules of the Code are legal requirements and road users that do not comply may be fined, given points on driving licence, disqualified, or in
... Read more
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The Great Bridge

The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge

by David McCullough, David McCullough ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

27 hours 24 min

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of ... Read more

$48.59 CAD

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the country’s boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "America’s Eiffel Tower," but charts New York’s ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of
... Read more
Audiobook

The Things We Make

The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans

by Bill Hammack ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

Unabridged

7 hours 43 min

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of ... Read more

$24.63 CAD

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of
... Read more
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Lost Towns of the Swift River Valley

Drowned by the Quabbin

by Elena Palladino ...

Narrated by Rachel Perry ...

Unabridged

4 hours 44 min

In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana, and Prescott.The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sacrificed these three towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents of Boston. Three prominent residents attended the somber occasion. ... Read more

$19.70 CAD

In April 1938, Swift River Valley residents held a farewell ball to mark the demise of the quintessential New England town of Enfield and its three smaller neighbors, Greenwich, Dana, and Prescott.The Commonwealth of Massachusetts sacrificed these three towns to build the Quabbin, a massive reservoir of drinking water for residents of Boston. Three prominent residents attended the somber occasion.
... Read more
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Draining New Orleans

The 300-Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City

by Richard Campanella ...

Narrated by Chris Abernathy ...

Unabridged

13 hours 11 min

In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive ... Read more

$30.79 CAD

In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive
... Read more
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Energy Efficient Homes for Dummies

by Rik DeGunther ...

Narrated by Brett Barry ...

Abridged

3 hours 21 min

Save money with hands-on, smart household energy solutions!Want to make eco-friendly changes in your house that will save energy? This practical guide is packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. You'll see how to put together your own energy action plan based on your needs — and make your lifestyle more ... Read more

$20.69 CAD

Save money with hands-on, smart household energy solutions!Want to make eco-friendly changes in your house that will save energy? This practical guide is packed with tips and projects for increasing your home's energy efficiency while reducing costs and cutting down on waste and pollution. You'll see how to put together your own energy action plan based on your needs — and make your lifestyle more
... Read more
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Merging Motion: The Science of Seamless Transportation

by Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Martin G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 27 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Merging Motion: The Science of Seamless Transportation is a deep dive into the future of mobility, where technology, infrastructure, and human behavior converge to create an integrated transportation system. As cities become more crowded and the demand for efficient travel grows, the need for seamless multimodal transportation has never been greater. ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Merging Motion: The Science of Seamless Transportation is a deep dive into the future of mobility, where technology, infrastructure, and human behavior converge to create an integrated transportation system. As cities become more crowded and the demand for efficient travel grows, the need for seamless multimodal transportation has never been greater.
... Read more
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Bridges for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Engineering That Connects Us

by Andrew Collier ...

Narrated by Andrew Collier ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Unlock the popular science of civil engineering to witness the epic battle against gravity on your daily commute. Every time you drive over a soaring suspension span or walk across an urban footbridge, invisible forces of tension and compression are fighting to keep you safely airborne.Perfect for relaxing weekend listening or long road trips, this accessible guide strips away intimidating jargon ... Read more

$12.31 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the popular science of civil engineering to witness the epic battle against gravity on your daily commute. Every time you drive over a soaring suspension span or walk across an urban footbridge, invisible forces of tension and compression are fighting to keep you safely airborne.Perfect for relaxing weekend listening or long road trips, this accessible guide strips away intimidating jargon
... Read more

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