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How the World Really Works

A Scientist’s Guide to Our Past, Present and Future

by Vaclav Smil ...

Narrated by Stephen Perring ...

Unabridged

10 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.We have never had so much information at our fingertips and yet most of us don't know how the world really works. This book explains seven of the most fundamental realities governing our survival and prosperity. From energy and food production, through our material world and its globalization, to risks, our environment and its future, How the World Really Works offers a
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The Secret Lives of Colour

by Kassia St Clair ...

Narrated by Kassia St Clair ...

Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st... ... Read more

£17.99

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'A mind-expanding tour of the world without leaving your paintbox. Every colour has a story, and here are some of the most alluring, alarming, and thought-provoking. Very hard painting the hallway magnolia after this inspiring primer.'Simon GarfieldThe Secret Lives of Colour tells the unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues. From blonde</st...
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Blood in the Machine

The Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech

by Brian Merchant ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

15 hours 34 min

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearThe "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up ... Read more

£17.09

Longlisted for the Financial Times Business Book of the YearThe "rich and gripping" true story of the first time machines came for human jobs—and how the Luddite uprising explains the power, threat, and toll of big tech and AI today (Naomi Klein)The most urgent story in modern tech begins not in Silicon Valley but two hundred years ago in rural England, when workers known as the Luddites rose up
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Breakneck

China's Quest to Engineer the Future

by Dan Wang ...

Narrated by Kevin Shen ...

Unabridged

8 hours 22 min

Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain ... Read more

£12.60

Brought to you by Penguin.From an indispensable voice on China, comes a riveting, first-hand account of China's seismic progressFor close to a decade, Dan Wang has been observing China’s tumultuous and astounding growth. The state has constructed towering bridges, gleaming railways and sprawling factories to improve economic outcomes in record time. But rapid change has also sent ripples of pain
... Read more
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Path Between the Seas

by David McCullough ...

Narrated by Nelson Runger ...

Unabridged

31 hours 36 min

The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough.A national bestseller and testament to human determination, The Path Between the Seas tells the ... Read more

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The National Book Award–winning epic chronicle of the creation of the Panama Canal, a first-rate drama of the bold and brilliant engineering feat that transformed global trade routes and shaped modern American history, as told by Pulitzer Prize–winning author and master historian David McCullough.A national bestseller and testament to human determination, The Path Between the Seas tells the
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Biological War

The Sunday Times bestselling non-fiction thriller

by Annie Jacobsen ...

Narrated by Annie Jacobsen ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

There is an invisible weapon among us.By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this explosive new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high ... Read more

£14.40

There is an invisible weapon among us.By the time you know you are a victim, it has turned you into a killer.A compelling, fast-paced, ticking clock non-fiction thriller from the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario.A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this explosive new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high
... Read more
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Humans 2.0

Scientific, Philosophical, and Theological Perspectives on Transhumanism

by Fazale Rana, Kenneth R. Samples ...

Narrated by Lance Smith ...

Unabridged

9 hours 56 min

Will technology usher in a new future or have we gone too far?Unprecedented developments in bioengineering, biotechnology, and biomedicine breakthroughs that could improve the lives of people with debilitating diseases and injuries can also serve as stepping-stones to technologies that can enhance human beings and alter human nature, raising fears about how biotechnologies could be misused.Should ... Read more

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Will technology usher in a new future or have we gone too far?Unprecedented developments in bioengineering, biotechnology, and biomedicine breakthroughs that could improve the lives of people with debilitating diseases and injuries can also serve as stepping-stones to technologies that can enhance human beings and alter human nature, raising fears about how biotechnologies could be misused.Should
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The Clockwork Girl

The captivating and bestselling gothic mystery you won’t want to miss!

by Anna Mazzola ...

Narrated by Penelope Rawlins ...

Unabridged

12 hours 53 min

'Historical fiction with a fantastical twist, done with verve and skill' IAN RANKIN'An atmospheric and constantly surprising thriller' SUNDAY TIMES'Kept me guessing until the end. An absolute masterpiece' JENNIFER SAINT'A deliciously dark historical novel of thrilling originality' ESSIE FOX'Spellbinding, gripping, immersive and deliciously gothic' ERIN KELLY'Evoc... ... Read more

£17.99

'Historical fiction with a fantastical twist, done with verve and skill' IAN RANKIN'An atmospheric and constantly surprising thriller' SUNDAY TIMES'Kept me guessing until the end. An absolute masterpiece' JENNIFER SAINT'A deliciously dark historical novel of thrilling originality' ESSIE FOX'Spellbinding, gripping, immersive and deliciously gothic' ERIN KELLY'Evoc...
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The Great Offshore Grounds

'It blew me away' Emma Donoghue

by Vanessa Veselka ...

Narrated by Xe Sands ...

Unabridged

13 hours 57 min

Longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction'A magnificent beast of a book: epic' Roxane Gay'Large in scope and heart' Patrick deWittOn the day of their estranged father's wedding, half-sisters Cheyenne and Livy set off to claim their inheritance. It's been years since the two have seen each other but the promise of a shot at financial security brings the two together to claim what's theirs ... Read more

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Longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction'A magnificent beast of a book: epic' Roxane Gay'Large in scope and heart' Patrick deWittOn the day of their estranged father's wedding, half-sisters Cheyenne and Livy set off to claim their inheritance. It's been years since the two have seen each other but the promise of a shot at financial security brings the two together to claim what's theirs
... Read more
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Future Polity

Using Autonomous Policymaking to Shape Progressive Societies

by Mohamed Al Jneibi ...

Narrated by Ed Allmann ...

Unabridged

5 hours 57 min

A new Industrial Revolution has arrived, disrupting our political systems with AI-generated content. Yet, AI might be humanity’s best hope for peaceful world governance.In Future Polity, Mohamed Al Jneibi draws on over a decade of experience as a political insider to propose a bold solution to outdated political squabbling: using unbiased technological enhancements for conflict resolution and ... Read more

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A new Industrial Revolution has arrived, disrupting our political systems with AI-generated content. Yet, AI might be humanity’s best hope for peaceful world governance.In Future Polity, Mohamed Al Jneibi draws on over a decade of experience as a political insider to propose a bold solution to outdated political squabbling: using unbiased technological enhancements for conflict resolution and
... Read more
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Creative Project Manager Book 3, The

Back to Life

by Dr Savi S Arora ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Dr Savi E ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Savileaders
Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your ship has landed. Welcome home crew, you 'delivered'. Consider who originally said the latter and agreed all deliverables?Just like assembling a wardrobe from a flat pack kit, why is there on occasions a screw left over? Was it intended or just a spare. In a worrying sense, is it an essential piece of the machinery that will at some stage be needed ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Your ship has landed. Welcome home crew, you 'delivered'. Consider who originally said the latter and agreed all deliverables?Just like assembling a wardrobe from a flat pack kit, why is there on occasions a screw left over? Was it intended or just a spare. In a worrying sense, is it an essential piece of the machinery that will at some stage be needed
... Read more
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PMP Project Management Professional Audio Study Guide 2024-2025, The - PMBOK 7th Edition – Exam BlackBook Secrets

Extensive Practice Test Questions With Answers

by BlackCube Audio ...

Narrated by Benjamin Moor ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

"The PMP Project Management Professional Audio Study Guide - PMBOK 7th edition – Exam BlackBook Secrets" by BlackCube Audio is a comprehensive auditory journey.Each chapter is crafted to build a listener's competence in key areas, such as scope management, schedule planning, and cost management, supported by real-life examples and expert narratives that bring these concepts to life.The guide's ... Read more

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"The PMP Project Management Professional Audio Study Guide - PMBOK 7th edition – Exam BlackBook Secrets" by BlackCube Audio is a comprehensive auditory journey.Each chapter is crafted to build a listener's competence in key areas, such as scope management, schedule planning, and cost management, supported by real-life examples and expert narratives that bring these concepts to life.The guide's
... Read more
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Toyota Standard Work

The Foundation of Kaizen

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s ... Read more

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Having no standardization work process means no quality. Everyone will do this task differently. Tracking the source of errors is difficult without the work standard. When a leader perform gemba walk on shop floor to observe the situation, there is no benefit from the walk when there is no standard. In the classic old way of management, companies were and (many are still) following the Taylor’s
... Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Successful Lean Transformation

Top Reasons Why Companies Fail to Achieve and Sustain Excellence through Lean Improvement

by Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman ...

Unabridged

1 hour 42 min

Many businesses say that lean failed to meet their long-term objectives and that the improvements it brought about were only temporary. When businesses utilize lean as a toolkit, copying and pasting the methodologies without trying to adapt the employee culture, manage the improvement process, maintain the outcomes, and grow their leaders, 7 out of every 10 lean projects fail. The primary ... Read more

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Many businesses say that lean failed to meet their long-term objectives and that the improvements it brought about were only temporary. When businesses utilize lean as a toolkit, copying and pasting the methodologies without trying to adapt the employee culture, manage the improvement process, maintain the outcomes, and grow their leaders, 7 out of every 10 lean projects fail. The primary
... Read more
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The Ship Asunder

A Maritime History of Britain in Eleven Vessels

by Tom Nancollas ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keeble ...

Unabridged

10 hours 53 min

Brought to you by Penguin.If Britain's maritime history were embodied in a single ship, she would have a prehistoric prow, a mast plucked from a Victorian steamship, the hull of a modest fishing vessel, the propeller of an ocean liner and an anchor made of stone. We might call her Asunder, and, fantastical though she is, we could in fact find her today, scattered in fragments across the country's ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.If Britain's maritime history were embodied in a single ship, she would have a prehistoric prow, a mast plucked from a Victorian steamship, the hull of a modest fishing vessel, the propeller of an ocean liner and an anchor made of stone. We might call her Asunder, and, fantastical though she is, we could in fact find her today, scattered in fragments across the country's
... Read more
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How to Build an Aircraft Carrier

The incredible story behind HMS Queen Elizabeth, the 60,000 ton star of BBC2’s THE WARSHIP

by Chris Terrill ...

Narrated by Adam James ...

Unabridged

12 hours 11 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Hear the enthralling story of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's largest ever warship.65,000 tons. 280 metres long. A flight deck the size of sixty tennis courts. A giant piece of Sovereign British territory that's home to up to fifty Aircraft. HMS Queen Elizabeth in the biggest ship in the Royal Navy's history and one of the most ambitious and exacting engineering ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Hear the enthralling story of the HMS Queen Elizabeth, the Royal Navy's largest ever warship.65,000 tons. 280 metres long. A flight deck the size of sixty tennis courts. A giant piece of Sovereign British territory that's home to up to fifty Aircraft. HMS Queen Elizabeth in the biggest ship in the Royal Navy's history and one of the most ambitious and exacting engineering
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An Ugly Truth

Inside Facebook's Battle for Domination

by Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang ...

Narrated by Sheera Frenkel, Cecilia Kang, Holter Graham ...

Series Audiobook 29 - Language Acts and Worldmaking
Unabridged

10 hours 31 min

'The ultimate takedown' New York Times**'**The problem of Facebook is Zuckerberg. And the question posed by this splendid book is: what are we going to do about him?' Observer'A comprehensive account . . . drawn from first-hand testimonies. Thoroughly engaging' The Times'What marks this book out is how it gets under the corporate b... ... Read more

£17.99

'The ultimate takedown' New York Times**'**The problem of Facebook is Zuckerberg. And the question posed by this splendid book is: what are we going to do about him?' Observer'A comprehensive account . . . drawn from first-hand testimonies. Thoroughly engaging' The Times'What marks this book out is how it gets under the corporate b...
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CDL Practice Tests

The most up-to-date Portable Practice Tests Workbook, with more than 350 Questions and Answers to Pass the Commercial Driver’s License Exam on Your First Attempt

by Mike Chambers, PL Exam Preparation ...

Narrated by Dm Studios ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

PASS your Commercial Driver's License exam with ease — Put your knowledge to the test with 350 UPDATED questions and answers!Ready to build on what you’ve learned so far?The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam is an extremely challenging test. But now that you’ve learned the theories and put them into mental practice, it’s time to take an even more practical route!Don’t waste money in a review ... Read more

£10.05 or Free with Kobo Plus

PASS your Commercial Driver's License exam with ease — Put your knowledge to the test with 350 UPDATED questions and answers!Ready to build on what you’ve learned so far?The Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) exam is an extremely challenging test. But now that you’ve learned the theories and put them into mental practice, it’s time to take an even more practical route!Don’t waste money in a review
... Read more
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Communication Breakthroughs

How Inventions Connected the World

by Ajah Excel ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Communication Breakthroughs: How Inventions Connected the World is a riveting exploration of the groundbreaking technologies and visionary minds that have reshaped the way we share ideas, bridge distances, and connect as a global community. This expertly crafted narrative charts the evolution of communication from the earliest signals of humanity to ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Communication Breakthroughs: How Inventions Connected the World is a riveting exploration of the groundbreaking technologies and visionary minds that have reshaped the way we share ideas, bridge distances, and connect as a global community. This expertly crafted narrative charts the evolution of communication from the earliest signals of humanity to
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Agile Project Management

A Complete Beginner's Guide to Agile Project Management, Learn the Basic Concept and Tools

by Mary G. Lewis ...

Narrated by Shawntay Fields ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Agile is an alternative methodology to traditional project management and is used in a wide range of applications.A huge demand for agile project management rose in the marketplace a few years back when it emerged, with an urgency to adopt it as soon as possible for those organisations which used it as a test and were successful at achieving their projects more effectively than their competitors ... Read more

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Agile is an alternative methodology to traditional project management and is used in a wide range of applications.A huge demand for agile project management rose in the marketplace a few years back when it emerged, with an urgency to adopt it as soon as possible for those organisations which used it as a test and were successful at achieving their projects more effectively than their competitors
... Read more
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Kanban for Beginners

Streamline Your Workflow and Enhance Productivity

by Jacob Richardson ...

Narrated by Jacob Richardson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

In today’s fast-paced work environments, the ability to adapt and manage tasks efficiently is critical. "Kanban for Beginners: Streamline Your Workflow and Enhance Productivity" provides a clear, concise introduction to the powerful Kanban methodology, originally developed in Japan and now transforming workplaces around the globe. Whether you’re part of a small startup, a medium-sized business, or ... Read more

£6.69 or Free with Kobo Plus

In today’s fast-paced work environments, the ability to adapt and manage tasks efficiently is critical. "Kanban for Beginners: Streamline Your Workflow and Enhance Productivity" provides a clear, concise introduction to the powerful Kanban methodology, originally developed in Japan and now transforming workplaces around the globe. Whether you’re part of a small startup, a medium-sized business, or
... Read more
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Drowning Profits: the Economics of Water Pollution

by Wade Gibbs ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into the relationship between water pollution and its economic ramifications. Divided into distinct sections, we unearth the multifaceted effects of contaminated water on different aspects of our lives. From analyzing the financial burden of polluted water to examining the impact on industries and agriculture, we explore how an ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this book, we delve into the relationship between water pollution and its economic ramifications. Divided into distinct sections, we unearth the multifaceted effects of contaminated water on different aspects of our lives. From analyzing the financial burden of polluted water to examining the impact on industries and agriculture, we explore how an
... Read more
Audiobook

Swift Action: Mastering Emergency Response Techniques

by Amilia P. Seward ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Swift Action: Mastering Emergency Response Techniques is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to respond effectively and confidently in times of crisis. Whether facing natural disasters, medical emergencies, or complex human-made threats, this book delivers actionable strategies that empower individuals, teams, and communities to safeguard ... Read more

£6.71 or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Swift Action: Mastering Emergency Response Techniques is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to respond effectively and confidently in times of crisis. Whether facing natural disasters, medical emergencies, or complex human-made threats, this book delivers actionable strategies that empower individuals, teams, and communities to safeguard
... Read more
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Cunning Schemes: A High-Stakes Game Inside the U.S. Navy

"Gear up for Cunning Schemes! Engaging audio lessons await to sharpen your Navy strategy skills."

by Ashwin Fenwick ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

Cunning Schemes: A High-Stakes Game Inside the U.S. Navy⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding of the Navy's intricate dynamics?Are you on the lookout for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to know about the Navy's secretive world?Your quest ends here!This guide serves ... ... Read more

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Cunning Schemes: A High-Stakes Game Inside the U.S. Navy⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to advance in your career and deepen your understanding of the Navy's intricate dynamics?Are you on the lookout for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to know about the Navy's secretive world?Your quest ends here!This guide serves ...
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