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Race for Nuclear Weapons during World War II, The: The History and Legacy of Both Sides’ Efforts to Build an Atomic Bomb

by Charles River Editors ...

Narrated by Bill Caufield ...

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3 hours 31 min

Before the Second World War, military conflicts were fought under orthodox conditions, usually termed “conventional warfare,” but several innovations had significantly changed combat, leading inextricably to the race for a nuclear weapon in the 1930s and 1940s. Conflicts had been fought by armies on horseback with guns of varying sophistication since the 16th century, but mechanized warfare and ... Read more

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Before the Second World War, military conflicts were fought under orthodox conditions, usually termed “conventional warfare,” but several innovations had significantly changed combat, leading inextricably to the race for a nuclear weapon in the 1930s and 1940s. Conflicts had been fought by armies on horseback with guns of varying sophistication since the 16th century, but mechanized warfare and
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Report on the accident at Windscale No. 1 Pile on 10 October 1957

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by William Penney, Basil F J Schonland, David E H Peirson, J M Kay, Jack Diamond ...

Narrated by Man with a Cat ...

Unabridged

1 hour

A serious fire developed in the core of a nuclear reactor at Windscale Works, Sellafield, northwest England, which led to the release of significant quantities of radioactive material into the environment during 10–11th October, 1957. In 1957, Windscale Works was operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and on 15th October it was announced by the Chairman of the UKAEA that a ... Read more

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A serious fire developed in the core of a nuclear reactor at Windscale Works, Sellafield, northwest England, which led to the release of significant quantities of radioactive material into the environment during 10–11th October, 1957. In 1957, Windscale Works was operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and on 15th October it was announced by the Chairman of the UKAEA that a
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Chernobyl 01:23:40

The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster

by Andrew Leatherbarrow ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

6 hours 24 min

At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but ... Read more

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At 01:23:40 on April 26th 1986, Alexander Akimov pressed the emergency shutdown button at Chernobyl's fourth nuclear reactor. It was an act that forced the permanent evacuation of a city, killed thousands, and crippled the Soviet Union. The event spawned decades of conflicting, exaggerated, and inaccurate stories.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but
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In Oceans Deep

Courage, Innovation, and Adventure Beneath the Waves

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In this masterful account in the spirit of Bill Bryson and Ian Frazier, a longtime deep-sea diver masterfully weaves together the science and history of Earth's last remaining frontier: the sea.In an age of unprecedented exploration and innovation, our oceans remain largely unknown, and endlessly fascinating: full of mystery, danger, beauty, and inspiration. In Oceans Deepcelebrates the daring ... Read more

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In this masterful account in the spirit of Bill Bryson and Ian Frazier, a longtime deep-sea diver masterfully weaves together the science and history of Earth's last remaining frontier: the sea.In an age of unprecedented exploration and innovation, our oceans remain largely unknown, and endlessly fascinating: full of mystery, danger, beauty, and inspiration. In Oceans Deepcelebrates the daring
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Introduction to Quantum Field Theory: A Gentle, Step-by-Step Audio Guide to the Concepts Behind Modern Particle Physics

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Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Unlock the secrets of particle physics and quantum fields through intuitive mental pictures instead of heavy math. Perfect for your daily commute or a focused study walk, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the high-energy cosmos. Grasp the true nature of reality as you absorb these calm, step-by-step explanations.Replace an impenetrable jungle of abstract ... Read more

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Particle Physics: The Quest to Find the Ultimate Building Blocks

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1 hour 50 min

Uncover the universe's hidden architecture through an epic popular science journey into quantum physics and cosmology. Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding exploration of fundamental particles, from familiar atoms to the strange realms of antimatter. Experience how driven scientists smashed the boundaries of reality to map the microscopic cosmos.Perfect for deep focus or an ... Read more

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Uncover the universe's hidden architecture through an epic popular science journey into quantum physics and cosmology. Transform your daily commute into a mind-expanding exploration of fundamental particles, from familiar atoms to the strange realms of antimatter. Experience how driven scientists smashed the boundaries of reality to map the microscopic cosmos.Perfect for deep focus or an
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A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it)

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Narrated by Genevieve Swallow ...

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6 hours 59 min

We have always looked up at the sky and wondered.The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit.In this spellbinding book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik takes us on a journey through the ... Read more

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We have always looked up at the sky and wondered.The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit.In this spellbinding book, Dr Sarah Alam Malik takes us on a journey through the
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Survival Skills for Kids: Learn Basic First Aid and Become a Confident Nature Explorer (How Any Child Can Quickly Master Bushcraft & Camping Skills to Build Confidence)

by Mike Woodard ...

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1 hour 58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you ready to transform your child's outdoor adventures into unforgettable learning experiences. Are you unsure how to teach them practical skills like building a shelter or finding water safely?Do you long to see them build confidence and self-reliance through nature? Does the idea of your child being able to confidently navigate the wilderness and ... Read more

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What's Gotten Into You

The Story of Your Body's Atoms, from the Big Bang Through Last Night's Dinner

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Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

12 hours 38 min

For readers of Bill Bryson, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Siddhartha Mukherjee, a wondrous, wildly ambitious, and vastly entertaining work of popular science that tells the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body, and how these building blocks of life travelled billions of miles and across billions of years to make us who we are.Every one of us contains a billion times more atoms ... Read more

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For readers of Bill Bryson, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Siddhartha Mukherjee, a wondrous, wildly ambitious, and vastly entertaining work of popular science that tells the awe-inspiring story of the elements that make up the human body, and how these building blocks of life travelled billions of miles and across billions of years to make us who we are.Every one of us contains a billion times more atoms
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Ten Paths to Extinction, The

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Unabridged

7 hours 57 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.We were told we were safe. We were told we were free. We were wrong.From nuclear fire to artificial intelligence, from engineered plagues to climate systems on the brink, The 10 Paths to Extinction is a chilling exploration of how our world could end—not in myth or metaphor, but through real, documented vulnerabilities already in motion.This is not a ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.We were told we were safe. We were told we were free. We were wrong.From nuclear fire to artificial intelligence, from engineered plagues to climate systems on the brink, The 10 Paths to Extinction is a chilling exploration of how our world could end—not in myth or metaphor, but through real, documented vulnerabilities already in motion.This is not a
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The Quantum World

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by New Scientist ...

Narrated by Mark Elstob ...

Series series New Scientist Instant Expert
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4 hours 26 min

Forget everything you thought you knew about reality.The world is a seriously bizarre place. Things can exist in two places at once and travel backwards and forwards in time. Waves and particles are one and the same, and objects change their behaviour according to whether they are being watched. This is not some alternative universe but the realm of the very small, where quantum mechanics rules. ... Read more

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Forget everything you thought you knew about reality.The world is a seriously bizarre place. Things can exist in two places at once and travel backwards and forwards in time. Waves and particles are one and the same, and objects change their behaviour according to whether they are being watched. This is not some alternative universe but the realm of the very small, where quantum mechanics rules.
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A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals ... Read more

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Marie Curie

History of the Pioneer Radioactivity Researcher

by Kelly Mass ...

Narrated by Chris Newman ...

Unabridged

48 min

Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Prize in 2 different clinical classifications.Her first Nobel Prize was co-won by her spouse, Pierre Curie, making them the first ... Read more

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Marie Salomea Skodowska Curie was a Polish-born, naturalized-French researcher and chemist who originated radioactivity research. She was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize, the first and only woman to win it two times, and the only individual to win the Nobel Prize in 2 different clinical classifications.Her first Nobel Prize was co-won by her spouse, Pierre Curie, making them the first
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Nuclear Physics

by Introbooks Team ...

Narrated by Andrea Giordani ...

Unabridged

38 min

From the spectra of hydrogen to the cosmic showers, and the Gamma ray bursts, several interesting concepts of Nuclear physics are discussed in the useful notes that are dedicated to all levels of readers. Basic information purview is done keeping in mind of the beginners, as well as the intermediates. Upper undergraduate basic essentials are demonstrated too. In the first chapter all the knowledge ... Read more

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From the spectra of hydrogen to the cosmic showers, and the Gamma ray bursts, several interesting concepts of Nuclear physics are discussed in the useful notes that are dedicated to all levels of readers. Basic information purview is done keeping in mind of the beginners, as well as the intermediates. Upper undergraduate basic essentials are demonstrated too. In the first chapter all the knowledge
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Atomic Adventures

Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotopic Murder—A Journey into the Wild World of Nuclear Science

by James Mahaffey ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Unabridged

13 hours 30 min

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey’s new book looks back at the atom’s wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright ... Read more

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Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro–nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey’s books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey’s new book looks back at the atom’s wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright
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Collisions

A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs

by Alec Nevala-Lee ...

Narrated by Christopher Grove ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble ... Read more

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To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble
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Jai Bharat Jai Jagat Bhag 2 - Anvastra, Anuvidnyan

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Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

अविनाश धर्माधिकारी यांचे गाजलेले व्याख्यान 'जय भारत जय जगत भाग २-अण्वस्त्र अणुविज्ञान ' ... Read more

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Nuclear Fusion: The Decades-Long Quest to Capture the Power of the Stars

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1 hour 57 min

Journey into the heart of a star and explore the high-stakes science history of our quest for limitless clean energy. Perfect for your morning commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms complex physics into a gripping story of Cold War geopolitics and modern technological rivalry.Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as stubborn engineers battle unforgiving mathematics and rebellious plasma in ... Read more

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Journey into the heart of a star and explore the high-stakes science history of our quest for limitless clean energy. Perfect for your morning commute, this awe-inspiring narrative transforms complex physics into a gripping story of Cold War geopolitics and modern technological rivalry.Satisfy your intellectual curiosity as stubborn engineers battle unforgiving mathematics and rebellious plasma in
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Antimatter for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Mirror Opposite of Ordinary Matter

by Daniel Whitmore ...

Narrated by Daniel Whitmore ...

Unabridged

1 hour 46 min

Explore the mind-bending reality of particle physics and cosmology on your commute with this approachable audio guide. Step beyond science fiction and uncover the explosive, mirror-image twin of everything we touch, see, and experience. Designed to satisfy deep intellectual curiosity while you relax and unwind, this educational journey translates complex cosmic mysteries into plain, fascinating ... Read more

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Explore the mind-bending reality of particle physics and cosmology on your commute with this approachable audio guide. Step beyond science fiction and uncover the explosive, mirror-image twin of everything we touch, see, and experience. Designed to satisfy deep intellectual curiosity while you relax and unwind, this educational journey translates complex cosmic mysteries into plain, fascinating
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What If Nuclear War Happens: A Sober, Science-Based Guide to Surviving, Coping, and Rebuilding After the Unthinkable

by Andrew Keller ...

Narrated by Andrew Keller ...

Unabridged

2 hours 4 min

Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding ... Read more

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Transform paralyzing disaster anxiety into practical survival preparedness with this grounded, science-based guide. Navigate rising global tensions and the daily news cycle without fear by understanding exactly what happens during a nuclear exchange. You will learn to replace vague dread with actionable crisis management strategies tailored for everyday individuals.Whether you are safeguarding
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Particle Panic!

How Popular Media and Popularized Science Feed Public Fears of Particle Accelerator Experiments

by Kristine Larsen ...

Narrated by Jennifer Jill Araya ...

Series series The Science and Fiction Series
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8 hours 19 min

From novels and short stories to television and film, popular media has made a cottage industry of predicting that the end of the world will be caused by particle accelerators. Rather than allay such fears, public pronouncements by particle scientists themselves often unwittingly fan the flames of hysteria.This audiobook surveys media depictions of particle accelerator physics and the perceived ... Read more

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From novels and short stories to television and film, popular media has made a cottage industry of predicting that the end of the world will be caused by particle accelerators. Rather than allay such fears, public pronouncements by particle scientists themselves often unwittingly fan the flames of hysteria.This audiobook surveys media depictions of particle accelerator physics and the perceived
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Radiation

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by Robert Peter Gale, Eric Lax ...

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7 hours 27 min

The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in ... Read more

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The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in
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The Star Builders

Nuclear Fusion and the Race to Power the Planet

by Arthur Turrell ...

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Unabridged

7 hours 12 min

Is it possible to build a star on earth?When asked what problem he hoped scientists will have solved by the end of the century, Professor Stephen Hawking replied 'I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.' But what is nuclear fusion, and could it really be the answer to the climate ... Read more

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Is it possible to build a star on earth?When asked what problem he hoped scientists will have solved by the end of the century, Professor Stephen Hawking replied 'I would like nuclear fusion to become a practical power source. It would provide an inexhaustible supply of energy, without pollution or global warming.' But what is nuclear fusion, and could it really be the answer to the climate
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Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition

"Step into the Atomic Age with our engaging audio guide - perfect for effortless learning!"

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Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

2 hours 25 min

Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into history’s monumental events and enrich your understanding of the atomic age?Looking for a thorough guide that encapsulates all the critical milestones and breakthroughs of this transformative era?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate... ... Read more

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Race for Nuclear Weapons during World War II, The: The History and Legacy of Both Sides’ Efforts to Build an Atomic Bomb

Report on the accident at Windscale No. 1 Pile on 10 October 1957

Chernobyl 01:23:40

In Oceans Deep

Introduction to Quantum Field Theory: A Gentle, Step-by-Step Audio Guide to the Concepts Behind Modern Particle Physics

Particle Physics: The Quest to Find the Ultimate Building Blocks

A Brief History of the Universe (and our place in it)

Survival Skills for Kids: Learn Basic First Aid and Become a Confident Nature Explorer (How Any Child Can Quickly Master Bushcraft & Camping Skills to Build Confidence)

What's Gotten Into You

Ten Paths to Extinction, The

The Quantum World

A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told

Marie Curie

Nuclear Physics

Atomic Adventures

Collisions

Jai Bharat Jai Jagat Bhag 2 - Anvastra, Anuvidnyan

Nuclear Fusion: The Decades-Long Quest to Capture the Power of the Stars

Antimatter for Beginners: A Simple Introduction to the Mirror Opposite of Ordinary Matter

What If Nuclear War Happens: A Sober, Science-Based Guide to Surviving, Coping, and Rebuilding After the Unthinkable

Particle Panic!

Radiation

The Star Builders

Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition