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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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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

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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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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Climate Change Explained: Key Facts And Solutions For A Sustainable Future

by Ruth Simon ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 41 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where the air is clean, ecosystems thrive, and future generations inherit a healthy planet. This vision is within our reach, but understanding the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change is crucial to making it a reality. This book offers a clear, comprehensive guide to the complex issue of climate change, presenting key ... Read more

$6.75 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where the air is clean, ecosystems thrive, and future generations inherit a healthy planet. This vision is within our reach, but understanding the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change is crucial to making it a reality. This book offers a clear, comprehensive guide to the complex issue of climate change, presenting key
... Read more
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Killed by a Traffic Engineer

Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies Our Transportation System

by Wes Marshall ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

15 hours 2 min

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind ... Read more

$32.02 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the US we are nearing four million road deaths since we began counting them in 1899. The numbers are getting worse, yet we continue to accept these deaths as part of doing business. There has been no examination of why we engineer roads that are literally killing us.In Killed by a Traffic Engineer, civil engineering professor Wes Marshall shines a spotlight on how little science there is behind
... Read more
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New York's Secret Subway

The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit

by Matthew Algeo ...

Narrated by Rudy Sanda ...

Unabridged

7 hours 58 min

In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against ... Read more

$25.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against
... Read more
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Gronings goud

Over de macht van het gas en de rol van Rusland

by Wendelmoet Boersema ...

Narrated by Wendelmoet Boersema, Bart Oomen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 11 min

Gronings goud van Wendelmoet Boersema vertelt het onbekende verhaal van het Groningse gas, de Russen en geopolitiek.In Gronings goud reconstrueert Wendelmoet Boersema de geschiedenis achter de barsten en de breuken waaronder haar geboorteprovincie Groningen zo te lijden heeft. Waarom kost het de politiek zoveel moeite afscheid te nemen van het gas? Wat heeft het gas uit Slochteren ons gebracht? ... Read more

$38.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gronings goud van Wendelmoet Boersema vertelt het onbekende verhaal van het Groningse gas, de Russen en geopolitiek.In Gronings goud reconstrueert Wendelmoet Boersema de geschiedenis achter de barsten en de breuken waaronder haar geboorteprovincie Groningen zo te lijden heeft. Waarom kost het de politiek zoveel moeite afscheid te nemen van het gas? Wat heeft het gas uit Slochteren ons gebracht?
... Read more
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Built to Fail: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster

Why Engineers Shouldn't Design for Wind by Guessing

by Rick Stupart ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

9 hours 14 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone.On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate wind—and changed engineering forever.This wasn't an act of God. It was an act of arrogance.Built to Fail reveals how a "prettier" design, ignored warnings, and mathematical shortcuts created one of ... Read more

$30.80 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone.On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate wind—and changed engineering forever.This wasn't an act of God. It was an act of arrogance.Built to Fail reveals how a "prettier" design, ignored warnings, and mathematical shortcuts created one of
... Read more
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Structural Analysis and Design: Principles and Applications

by SREEKUMAR V T ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 59 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.'Structural Analysis and Design: Principles and Applications' is a comprehensive and practical guide that explores the fundamental principles, methodologies, and applications of structural engineering. Written for students, practicing engineers, and anyone interested in the field, this book provides a solid foundation in the theory and practice of ... Read more

$6.76 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.'Structural Analysis and Design: Principles and Applications' is a comprehensive and practical guide that explores the fundamental principles, methodologies, and applications of structural engineering. Written for students, practicing engineers, and anyone interested in the field, this book provides a solid foundation in the theory and practice 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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Freight broker business startup

Manual on how to expand operations, legal requirements, and pricing strategies

by Randy Russell ...

Narrated by Laurance Davis ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Embark on a strategic journey to elevate your freight brokerage business with "Freight Broker Business Startup: Manual on How to Expand Operations, Navigate Legal Requirements, and Implement Winning Pricing Strategies." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion, meticulously crafted to empower freight brokers with the knowledge and tactics needed to scale operations, ensure ... Read more

$12.62 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a strategic journey to elevate your freight brokerage business with "Freight Broker Business Startup: Manual on How to Expand Operations, Navigate Legal Requirements, and Implement Winning Pricing Strategies." This comprehensive guide is your indispensable companion, meticulously crafted to empower freight brokers with the knowledge and tactics needed to scale operations, ensure
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