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Agile Manifesto
- Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development
- By: Jacob Richardson
- Narrated by: Jacob Richardson
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
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Dive into the essence of Agile methodologies with "Agile Manifesto: Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development." This comprehensive guide explores each of the core values and principles declared in the Agile Manifesto, providing a deep and actionable understanding tailored for today's dynamic development environments.
By: Jacob Richardson
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GRIFFINS
- Wings of Myth
- By: The Science Explorer
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 48 mins
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"GRIFFINS: Wings of Myth" is a captivating journey through the world of mythical creatures, focusing on the majestic griffins. This book delves into the origins of griffins in ancient civilizations, their roles as guardians and protectors, and their significance in heraldry. It follows their history, including their revival in modern literature, art, and cinema. Scientific perspectives are also examined, with an emphasis on possible inspirations and cultural implications. It also celebrates the enduring allure of mythical creatures and their profound influence on human imagination and ...
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Who Owns the Moon?
- In Defense of Humanity's Common Interests in Space
- By: A.C. Grayling
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
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The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Race begins, A.C. Grayling asks: who, if anyone, owns the moon? Or Mars? Or other bodies in near space? And what do those superpowers and corporations owe to Planet Earth and its inhabitants as a whole?
By: A.C. Grayling
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The Signal and the Noise
- The Art and Science of Prediction
- By: Nate Silver
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
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Every time we choose a route to work, decide whether to go on a second date, or set aside money for a rainy day, we are making a prediction about the future. Yet from the global financial crisis to 9/11 to the Fukushima disaster, we often fail to foresee hugely significant events. In The Signal and the Noise, the New York Times' political forecaster and statistics guru Nate Silver explores the art of prediction, revealing how we can all build a better crystal ball.
By: Nate Silver
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Becoming Earth
- How Our Planet Came to Life
- By: Ferris Jabr
- Narrated by: Joe Ochman
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
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The notion of a living world is one of humanity’s oldest beliefs. Though once scorned by many scientists, the concept of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. Life not only adapts to its surroundings – it also shapes them in dramatic and enduring ways. Over billions of years, life transformed a lump of orbiting rock into our cosmic oasis, breathing oxygen into the atmosphere, concocting the modern oceans, and turning rock into fertile soil. Life is intertwined with Earth’s capacity to regulate its climate and maintain balance.
By: Ferris Jabr
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Rock and Tempest
- Surviving Cyclone Tracy and its Aftermath
- By: Patricia Collins
- Narrated by: Eva Seymour
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
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When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, Patricia Collins not only lived through Tracy but was part of the massive clean-up effort. This is her extraordinary story. Rock and Tempest contains astonishing first-person accounts of terror and uncertainty as well as courage and survival. It is fascinating and moving, and absolutely essential listening.
By: Patricia Collins
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Agile Manifesto
- Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development
- By: Jacob Richardson
- Narrated by: Jacob Richardson
- Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins
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Dive into the essence of Agile methodologies with "Agile Manifesto: Unpacking the Agile Manifesto for Modern Development." This comprehensive guide explores each of the core values and principles declared in the Agile Manifesto, providing a deep and actionable understanding tailored for today's dynamic development environments.
By: Jacob Richardson
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GRIFFINS
- Wings of Myth
- By: The Science Explorer
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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"GRIFFINS: Wings of Myth" is a captivating journey through the world of mythical creatures, focusing on the majestic griffins. This book delves into the origins of griffins in ancient civilizations, their roles as guardians and protectors, and their significance in heraldry. It follows their history, including their revival in modern literature, art, and cinema. Scientific perspectives are also examined, with an emphasis on possible inspirations and cultural implications. It also celebrates the enduring allure of mythical creatures and their profound influence on human imagination and ...
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Who Owns the Moon?
- In Defense of Humanity's Common Interests in Space
- By: A.C. Grayling
- Narrated by: Kris Dyer
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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The moon contains a wealth of natural resources. So, as the Earth's supplies have begun to dwindle, it is no surprise that the world's superpowers and wealthiest corporations have turned their eyes to the stars. As this new Space Race begins, A.C. Grayling asks: who, if anyone, owns the moon? Or Mars? Or other bodies in near space? And what do those superpowers and corporations owe to Planet Earth and its inhabitants as a whole?
By: A.C. Grayling
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The Signal and the Noise
- The Art and Science of Prediction
- By: Nate Silver
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 16 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Every time we choose a route to work, decide whether to go on a second date, or set aside money for a rainy day, we are making a prediction about the future. Yet from the global financial crisis to 9/11 to the Fukushima disaster, we often fail to foresee hugely significant events. In The Signal and the Noise, the New York Times' political forecaster and statistics guru Nate Silver explores the art of prediction, revealing how we can all build a better crystal ball.
By: Nate Silver
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Becoming Earth
- How Our Planet Came to Life
- By: Ferris Jabr
- Narrated by: Joe Ochman
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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The notion of a living world is one of humanity’s oldest beliefs. Though once scorned by many scientists, the concept of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. Life not only adapts to its surroundings – it also shapes them in dramatic and enduring ways. Over billions of years, life transformed a lump of orbiting rock into our cosmic oasis, breathing oxygen into the atmosphere, concocting the modern oceans, and turning rock into fertile soil. Life is intertwined with Earth’s capacity to regulate its climate and maintain balance.
By: Ferris Jabr
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Rock and Tempest
- Surviving Cyclone Tracy and its Aftermath
- By: Patricia Collins
- Narrated by: Eva Seymour
- Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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When Cyclone Tracy flattened Darwin on Christmas Day 1974, it was the worst natural disaster Australians had ever experienced. Stationed in the city with the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service, Patricia Collins not only lived through Tracy but was part of the massive clean-up effort. This is her extraordinary story. Rock and Tempest contains astonishing first-person accounts of terror and uncertainty as well as courage and survival. It is fascinating and moving, and absolutely essential listening.
By: Patricia Collins
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Becoming Earth
- How Our Planet Came to Life
- By: Ferris Jabr
- Narrated by: Joe Ochman
- Length: 9 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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One of humanity’s oldest beliefs is that our world is alive. Though once ridiculed by some scientists, the idea of Earth as a vast interconnected living system has gained acceptance in recent decades. We, and all living things, are more than inhabitants of Earth—we are Earth, an outgrowth of its structure and an engine of its evolution. Life and its environment have coevolved for billions of years, transforming a lump of orbiting rock into a cosmic oasis—a planet that breathes, metabolizes, and regulates its climate.
By: Ferris Jabr
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Do I Know You?
- A Faceblind Reporter's Journey into the Science of Sight, Memory, and Imagination
- By: Sadie Dingfelder
- Narrated by: Sadie Dingfelder
- Length: 7 hrs and 26 mins
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Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she’s a little quirky. But while she’s made some strange mistakes over the years, it’s not until she accosts a stranger in a grocery store (whom she thinks is her husband) that she realizes something is amiss. With a mixture of curiosity and dread, Dingfelder starts contacting neuroscientists and lands herself in scores of studies. In the course of her nerdy midlife crisis, she discovers that she is emphatically not neurotypical.
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Super interesting and surprisingly entertaining
- By ka2123 on 06-26-24
By: Sadie Dingfelder
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The Singularity Is Nearer
- When We Merge with AI
- By: Ray Kurzweil
- Narrated by: Adam Barr
- Length: 10 hrs and 25 mins
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Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, major films, and thousands of articles. During the succeeding decade, many of Kurzweil's predictions about technological advancements have been borne out, and their viability has become familiar to the public through such now commonplace concepts. In this entirely new book Ray Kurzweil brings a fresh perspective to advances in the singularity.
By: Ray Kurzweil
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Frostbite
- How Refrigeration Changed Our Food, Our Planet, and Ourselves
- By: Nicola Twilley
- Narrated by: Nicola Twilley
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
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In the developed world, we’ve reaped the benefits of refrigeration for more than a century, but the costs are catching up with us. We’ve eroded our connection to our food and redefined what “fresh” means. More important, refrigeration is one of the leading contributors to climate change. As the developing world races to build a US-style cold chain, Twilley asks: Can we reduce our dependence on refrigeration? Should we?
By: Nicola Twilley
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The American Transportation Revolution
- A Social and Cultural History
- By: Aaron W. Marrs
- Narrated by: Danny Campbell
- Length: 10 hrs and 19 mins
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In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.
By: Aaron W. Marrs
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Paddleways of Mississippi
- Rivers and People of the Magnolia State
- By: Ernest Herndon, Patrick Parker
- Narrated by: Patrick Lawlor
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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In Paddleways of Mississippi: Rivers and People of the Magnolia State, listeners will discover flowing details of virtually every waterway in the state—the features, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, and specific challenges to be expected—alongside many wonderful historical and social accounts specific to each system.
By: Ernest Herndon, and others
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NASA and the American South
- By: Brian C. Odom - edited by, Stephen P. Waring - edited by
- Narrated by: Kent Klineman
- Length: 14 hrs and 28 mins
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Bridging the gap between the history of technology and its geographical and cultural contexts, this book offers an unprecedented reevaluation of the impact of the space program on its surrounding landscape, introducing a new framework for interpreting the agency's legacy.
By: Brian C. Odom - edited by, and others
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Gaslight
- The Atlantic Coast Pipeline and the Fight for America's Energy Future
- By: Jonathan Mingle
- Narrated by: Daniel Henning
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
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Imagine one day you receive a letter in the mail that informs you that a large energy company is planning to build a massive pipeline through your property. That they have the legal right to do so, whether you like it or not, because this project is in the "public interest"-because the pipeline will be carrying natural gas, the so-called "bridge fuel" that politicians have been peddling for decades as the path to a clean, green energy future.
By: Jonathan Mingle
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Management of Water Utility Services
- A Guidebook For the Administration of Water Supply Practices
- By: Jason Watson
- Narrated by: TANVIR KARIM
- Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins
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This new edition of the book on drinking water quality and health, the first of its kind and a highly popular one, places a stronger emphasis on the role of minerals in drinking water. This book was published in the first edition of this book collection. This publication includes additional information on the negative effects that reverse osmosis water has on human health and comprises scientific material that was published no more than a few months ago.
By: Jason Watson
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The Upcoming Fight between Tesla, Chinese EV Makers, and Other EV Makers in America
- By: Anthony Farrior
- Narrated by: John Kostohryz
- Length: 17 mins
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The electric vehicle (EV) market is undergoing a significant transformation, with major players like Tesla facing increasing competition from Chinese EV makers and other international and domestic automakers.
By: Anthony Farrior
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Nuclear Crash Survival: Mastery of Thriving in 21st-Century Catastrophes
- A Guided Approach of Mastering Essential Survival Skills and Comprehensive Preparation Plans for Success Amidst Catastrophe
- By: James Jonathan Archer, James Archer
- Narrated by: Rick Bender
- Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins
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Prepare for the unthinkable with "Nuclear Crash Survival" by Dr. James J. Archer. This ultimate guide equips you with essential survival skills and knowledge to not only survive but thrive amidst nuclear disasters and other 21st-century catastrophes. From understanding the mechanics of nuclear explosions to implementing comprehensive preparation plans, this indispensable manual provides vital information for navigating the aftermath of an atomic bomb or nuclear attack.
By: James Jonathan Archer, and others
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Treewilding
- Our Past, Present and Future Relationship with Forests
- By: Jake Robinson
- Narrated by: Jake M. Robinson
- Length: 10 hrs and 58 mins
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This original, topical and engaging book navigates the complex realm of forest restoration. It reveals how a nuanced approach is required – one that integrates the latest scientific advancements (for instance in microbial ecology, acoustic technology and epigenetics), Indigenous leadership and a holistic understanding of the interconnectedness of life within these vital ecosystems.
By: Jake Robinson