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Underland

A Deep Time Journey

by Robert Macfarlane ...

Narrated by Matthew Waterson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 3 min

Hailed as "the great nature writer of this generation" (Wall Street Journal), Robert Macfarlane is the celebrated author of books about the intersections of the human and the natural realms. In Underland, he delivers his masterpiece: an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and the land itself.In this highly anticipated sequel to The Old Ways, ... Read more

$25.99 USD

Hailed as "the great nature writer of this generation" (Wall Street Journal), Robert Macfarlane is the celebrated author of books about the intersections of the human and the natural realms. In Underland, he delivers his masterpiece: an epic exploration of the Earth's underworlds as they exist in myth, literature, memory, and the land itself.In this highly anticipated sequel to The Old Ways,
... Read more
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The Death and Life of the Great Lakes

by Dan Egan ...

Narrated by Jason Culp ...

Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

**A Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistWinner of the J. Anthony Lukas AwardA landmark work of science, history and reporting on the past, present and imperiled future of the Great Lakes.**The Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they ... Read more

$22.99 USD

**A Los Angeles Times Book Prize FinalistWinner of the J. Anthony Lukas AwardA landmark work of science, history and reporting on the past, present and imperiled future of the Great Lakes.**The Great Lakes—Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Superior—hold 20 percent of the world’s supply of surface fresh water and provide sustenance, work and recreation for tens of millions of Americans. But they
... Read more
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The Fourth Phase of Water

Beyond Solid, Liquid, and Vapor

by Gerald H. Pollack ...

Narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright ...

Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

World renowned scientist, Dr. Gerald Pollack, takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity—providing simple explanations for common everyday phenomena, which you have inevitably seen but not really understood.For instance, have you ever wondered . . .How do clouds made up of dense water droplets manage to float in the sky? Why don’t your ... Read more

$24.99 USD

World renowned scientist, Dr. Gerald Pollack, takes us on a fantastic voyage through water, showing us a hidden universe teeming with physical activity—providing simple explanations for common everyday phenomena, which you have inevitably seen but not really understood.For instance, have you ever wondered . . .How do clouds made up of dense water droplets manage to float in the sky? Why don’t your
... Read more
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Billions & Billions

Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium

by Carl Sagan ...

Narrated by Adenrele Ojo, Ann Druyan, Ann Druyan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us. These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld science and compassion to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us. These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld science and compassion to
... Read more
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Salmon

A Fish, the Earth, and the History of Their Common Fate

by Mark Kurlansky ...

Narrated by Mark Kurlansky ...

Series series Patagonia
Unabridged

10 hours 38 min

In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, best-selling author of Salt and Cod, The Big Oyster, 1968, and Milk, among many others, employs his signature multi-century storytelling and compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle of salmon.During his research Kurlansky traveled ... Read more

$20.99 USD

In what he says is the most important piece of environmental writing in his long and award-winning career, Mark Kurlansky, best-selling author of Salt and Cod, The Big Oyster, 1968, and Milk, among many others, employs his signature multi-century storytelling and compelling attention to detail to chronicle the harrowing yet awe-inspiring life cycle of salmon.During his research Kurlansky traveled
... Read more
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Deep Ecology for the 21st Century, Part 1: Ecological State of The World

by David Suzuki, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Michael Toms ...

Unabridged

57 min

With scientific detail and political awareness, CBC Science Broadcaster, David Suzuki points to major problems in the ecological state of the world today - but also to ways you can begin to effectively address them, and why it is so important to do this. He reminds us what matters most in life, and how to live accordingly. ... Read more

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With scientific detail and political awareness, CBC Science Broadcaster, David Suzuki points to major problems in the ecological state of the world today - but also to ways you can begin to effectively address them, and why it is so important to do this. He reminds us what matters most in life, and how to live accordingly.
... Read more
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In Our Time: 25 Pioneers in the History of Science

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

by Melvyn Bragg ...

Narrated by Melvyn Bragg ...

Series series In Our Time
Unabridged

20 hours 23 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 scientific pioneers who have shaped the development of science over 500 years'Exemplifies what Radio 4 is all about, and what makes it world class' The GuardianOne of the bedrocks of Radio 4, In Our Time has entertained and fascinated millions of listeners since it was first broadcast in 1998. Each week, Melvyn Bragg and a panel of leading academics discuss the ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss 25 scientific pioneers who have shaped the development of science over 500 years'Exemplifies what Radio 4 is all about, and what makes it world class' The GuardianOne of the bedrocks of Radio 4, In Our Time has entertained and fascinated millions of listeners since it was first broadcast in 1998. Each week, Melvyn Bragg and a panel of leading academics discuss the
... Read more
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Timefulness

How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World

by Marcia Bjornerud ...

Narrated by Tanya Eby ...

Unabridged

5 hours 44 min

Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales in our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we are creating for ourselves. The passage of nine days, which is how long a drop of water typically stays in Earth's atmosphere, is something we can easily grasp. But spans of hundreds of years—the time a molecule of carbon dioxide resides ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Few of us have any conception of the enormous timescales in our planet's long history, and this narrow perspective underlies many of the environmental problems we are creating for ourselves. The passage of nine days, which is how long a drop of water typically stays in Earth's atmosphere, is something we can easily grasp. But spans of hundreds of years—the time a molecule of carbon dioxide resides
... Read more
Audiobook

Biogeography

A Very Short Introduction

by Mark V. Lomolino ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

4 hours 5 min

Biogeography is the study of geographic variation in all characteristics of life—ranging from genetic, morphological and behavioural variation among regional populations of a species, to geographic trends in diversity of entire communities across our planet's sufrace. From the ancient hunters and gatherers to the earliest naturalists, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and scientists today, ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Biogeography is the study of geographic variation in all characteristics of life—ranging from genetic, morphological and behavioural variation among regional populations of a species, to geographic trends in diversity of entire communities across our planet's sufrace. From the ancient hunters and gatherers to the earliest naturalists, Charles Darwin, Alfred Russel Wallace, and scientists today,
... Read more
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¡No estamos exagerando! La crisis del agua y la posibilidad de salvarla

by Arantza García ...

Narrated by Arantza García ...

Series series La crisis del agua
Unabridged

55 min

La crisis hídrica en México es cada vez más compleja, el Día Cero en la metrópoli más grande del país generó una gran alerta social, política y mediática, y ha puesto en evidencia que la explotación y contaminación del agua siempre han estado aquí. El audiolibro "¡No estamos exagerando! La crisis del agua y la posibilidad de salvarla" es una investigación periodística de Arantza García donde ... Read more

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La crisis hídrica en México es cada vez más compleja, el Día Cero en la metrópoli más grande del país generó una gran alerta social, política y mediática, y ha puesto en evidencia que la explotación y contaminación del agua siempre han estado aquí. El audiolibro "¡No estamos exagerando! La crisis del agua y la posibilidad de salvarla" es una investigación periodística de Arantza García donde
... Read more
Audiobook

Land Healer

How Farming Can Save Britain’s Countryside

by Jake Fiennes ...

Narrated by Jake Fiennes ...

Unabridged

6 hours 43 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Our relationship with our land is broken: we must heal it.Jake Fiennes is on a mission to change the face of the English countryside. As Conservation Manager at Holkham in Norfolk, one of the country's largest historic country estates, his radical habitat restoration and agricultural work has nurtured its species and risen its crop yields - bringing back wetlands, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.Our relationship with our land is broken: we must heal it.Jake Fiennes is on a mission to change the face of the English countryside. As Conservation Manager at Holkham in Norfolk, one of the country's largest historic country estates, his radical habitat restoration and agricultural work has nurtured its species and risen its crop yields - bringing back wetlands,
... Read more
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A New History of Life

The Radical New Discoveries about the Origins and Evolution of Life on Earth

by Peter Ward, Joe Kirschvink ...

Narrated by William Elsman ...

Unabridged

14 hours 48 min

Bloomsbury presents A New History of Life by Peter Ward & Joe Kirschvink, read by William Elsman.The history of life on Earth is, in some form or another, known to us all—or so we think. A New History of Life offers a provocative new account, based on the latest scientific research, of how life on our planet evolved—the first major new synthesis for general readers in two decades.Charles Darwin’s ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents A New History of Life by Peter Ward & Joe Kirschvink, read by William Elsman.The history of life on Earth is, in some form or another, known to us all—or so we think. A New History of Life offers a provocative new account, based on the latest scientific research, of how life on our planet evolved—the first major new synthesis for general readers in two decades.Charles Darwin’s
... Read more
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Unveiling the Matrix: Are We Living in a Virtual World

by CHELSEA KISAKI ...

Narrated by Tanya Calmwood ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

Discover the Secrets Behind Reality: A Journey Through Virtual WorldsEmbark on an intellectual adventure with "Unveiling the Matrix: Are We Living in a Virtual World?" This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration into the enigmatic concept that our reality, as we perceive it, might be nothing more than a sophisticated virtual existence. With every page turned, prepare to challenge ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the Secrets Behind Reality: A Journey Through Virtual WorldsEmbark on an intellectual adventure with "Unveiling the Matrix: Are We Living in a Virtual World?" This groundbreaking book offers a comprehensive exploration into the enigmatic concept that our reality, as we perceive it, might be nothing more than a sophisticated virtual existence. With every page turned, prepare to challenge
... Read more
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Lakes

A Very Short Introduction

by Warwick F. Vincent ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

4 hours 29 min

In this Very Short Introduction, Warwick Vincent outlines the essential features of lake environments and their biology, offering an up-to-date view of lake ecosystems. Vincent traces the origins of lake science (limnology) from the seminal work of Francois Forel on Lake Geneva at the edge of the Swiss Alps, to modern approaches such as environmental sensors, satellite observations, stable isotope ... Read more

$12.99 USD

In this Very Short Introduction, Warwick Vincent outlines the essential features of lake environments and their biology, offering an up-to-date view of lake ecosystems. Vincent traces the origins of lake science (limnology) from the seminal work of Francois Forel on Lake Geneva at the edge of the Swiss Alps, to modern approaches such as environmental sensors, satellite observations, stable isotope
... Read more
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Kristian på sporet af Jordens rekorder

by Kristian Gintberg ...

Narrated by Kristian Gintberg ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Kristian på sporet
Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

Lydbogen er indlæst af Kristian Gintberg selv.Hvor højt er verdens højeste bjerg? Hvad hedder Jordens stærkeste chili? Hvor i verden ligger Jordens største skov? Og hvor på kloden regner det egentlig mest?Dette og meget mere kan du blive klogere på i Kristian på sporet af Jordens rekorder. Kristian tager os med verden rundt for at finde Jordens største, mindste, længste, ældste, højeste og ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Lydbogen er indlæst af Kristian Gintberg selv.Hvor højt er verdens højeste bjerg? Hvad hedder Jordens stærkeste chili? Hvor i verden ligger Jordens største skov? Og hvor på kloden regner det egentlig mest?Dette og meget mere kan du blive klogere på i Kristian på sporet af Jordens rekorder. Kristian tager os med verden rundt for at finde Jordens største, mindste, længste, ældste, højeste og
... Read more
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A Text-book of Assaying (Unabridged)

by Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer ...

Narrated by Felix Alexander ...

Unabridged

23 hours 26 min

In the realm of metallurgy, where precision and accuracy reign supreme, "A Text-book of Assaying" stands as an indispensable guide. Authored by the esteemed Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer, this comprehensive treatise delves into the intricate art of assaying, providing a thorough understanding of the techniques and principles that underpin this crucial field. From the fundamentals of ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the realm of metallurgy, where precision and accuracy reign supreme, "A Text-book of Assaying" stands as an indispensable guide. Authored by the esteemed Cornelius Beringer and John Jacob Beringer, this comprehensive treatise delves into the intricate art of assaying, providing a thorough understanding of the techniques and principles that underpin this crucial field. From the fundamentals of
... Read more
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Balancing Planet

How Climate Shapes Life and Life Shapes Climate

by Ylia Callan ...

Narrated by AI Voice Chris ...

Unabridged

1 hour 19 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Balancing Planet: How Climate Shapes Life and Life Shapes Climate is an immersive audiobook that brings the history and science of Earth’s climate to your ears. Explore the dramatic transformations of our planet, from its fiery origins to ice ages, human civilisation and the challenges of modern climate change.This audiobook offers: A journey through deep ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Balancing Planet: How Climate Shapes Life and Life Shapes Climate is an immersive audiobook that brings the history and science of Earth’s climate to your ears. Explore the dramatic transformations of our planet, from its fiery origins to ice ages, human civilisation and the challenges of modern climate change.This audiobook offers: A journey through deep
... Read more
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3.8 Billion Year Story of Life and Evolution, The

by Ylia Callan ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Chris G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The 3.8 Billion Year Story of Life and Evolution is a sweeping journey through the deep history of our planet, from the mysterious spark that gave rise to the first cells to the complex web of life that surrounds us today.Spanning billions of years, this story traces the great turning points that shaped life’s destiny: the microbial pioneers that ruled ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The 3.8 Billion Year Story of Life and Evolution is a sweeping journey through the deep history of our planet, from the mysterious spark that gave rise to the first cells to the complex web of life that surrounds us today.Spanning billions of years, this story traces the great turning points that shaped life’s destiny: the microbial pioneers that ruled
... Read more
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Nourrir la planète en 2050

by Ghislain de Marsily, Henri Leridon ...

Narrated by Ghislain de Marsily ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Comment nourrir la planète en 2050 et assurer les ressources en eau quand il y aura 9 milliards d'habitants sur terre, et que le climat se sera modifié ? De nombreux facteurs à considérer Les auteurs examinent les tendances démographiques, l'incidence du changement climatique et l'effet de la mise en culture de nouveaux territoires sur le climat. Ils estiment ensuite les besoins par continents en ... Read more

$14.99 USD

Comment nourrir la planète en 2050 et assurer les ressources en eau quand il y aura 9 milliards d'habitants sur terre, et que le climat se sera modifié ? De nombreux facteurs à considérer Les auteurs examinent les tendances démographiques, l'incidence du changement climatique et l'effet de la mise en culture de nouveaux territoires sur le climat. Ils estiment ensuite les besoins par continents en
... Read more
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Earth's Layers for Beginners, The: A Clear Guide to What Lies Deep Inside Our Planet

by Rachel Donnelly ...

Narrated by Rachel Donnelly ...

Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

Dive into a beginner-friendly earth science adventure that decodes the hidden forces shaping our living planet. Whether you are enriching a family road trip, turning a daily commute into an educational escape, or simply feeding a curious mind, this jargon-free guide brings the subterranean world to life.Instead of dry statistics and heavy math, experience a high-energy descent from the familiar ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into a beginner-friendly earth science adventure that decodes the hidden forces shaping our living planet. Whether you are enriching a family road trip, turning a daily commute into an educational escape, or simply feeding a curious mind, this jargon-free guide brings the subterranean world to life.Instead of dry statistics and heavy math, experience a high-energy descent from the familiar
... Read more
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Northern Lights Explained: A Guided Tour of the Science, Stories, and Best Places to Experience the Aurora

by Thomas Ainsworth ...

Narrated by Thomas Ainsworth ...

Unabridged

1 hour 45 min

Master the science of the aurora borealis and plan an awe-inspiring astronomy adventure under the dancing winter sky. Whether you are planning the ultimate polar expedition or seeking a meditative escape for your evening commute, this cinematic journey bridges the gap between deep space and our fragile planet. Discover how a restless star breathes fire across the dark Arctic canvas.Step out of the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the science of the aurora borealis and plan an awe-inspiring astronomy adventure under the dancing winter sky. Whether you are planning the ultimate polar expedition or seeking a meditative escape for your evening commute, this cinematic journey bridges the gap between deep space and our fragile planet. Discover how a restless star breathes fire across the dark Arctic canvas.Step out of the
... Read more
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Ice Age for Beginners, The: A Beginner's Guide to the Frozen Chapters of Earth's Past

by James Hollinger ...

Narrated by James Hollinger ...

Unabridged

1 hour 51 min

Explore prehistoric climate shifts and majestic megafauna in this accessible earth history guide for curious beginners. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this immersive journey transforms complex geology into a thrilling narrative of freezing oceans and shifting continents.Unwind as you travel back in time to witness early humans surviving deep freezes and scientists decoding ancient air ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Explore prehistoric climate shifts and majestic megafauna in this accessible earth history guide for curious beginners. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this immersive journey transforms complex geology into a thrilling narrative of freezing oceans and shifting continents.Unwind as you travel back in time to witness early humans surviving deep freezes and scientists decoding ancient air
... Read more
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Earthquake Storms

The Fascinating History and Volatile Future of the San Andreas Fault

by John Dvorak ...

Narrated by Malcolm Hillgartner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 49 min

The lives of millions will be changed after it breaks, and yet so few people understand it, or even realize it runs through their backyard. Dvorak reveals the San Andreas Fault's fascinating history—and its volatile future.It is a prominent geological feature that is almost impossible to see unless you know where to look. Hundreds of thousands of people drive across it every day. The San Andreas ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The lives of millions will be changed after it breaks, and yet so few people understand it, or even realize it runs through their backyard. Dvorak reveals the San Andreas Fault's fascinating history—and its volatile future.It is a prominent geological feature that is almost impossible to see unless you know where to look. Hundreds of thousands of people drive across it every day. The San Andreas
... Read more
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Geography

A Very Short Introduction

by John A. Matthews, David T. Herbert ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

4 hours 1 min

This Very Short Introduction answers four basic questions: what is geography, how do geographers work, why is geography important, and where is the discipline of geography heading? Geography has always been important, though it has had only a short history as an academic discipline and is much misunderstood. Modern geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands, ... Read more

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This Very Short Introduction answers four basic questions: what is geography, how do geographers work, why is geography important, and where is the discipline of geography heading? Geography has always been important, though it has had only a short history as an academic discipline and is much misunderstood. Modern geography has come a long way from its historical roots in exploring foreign lands,
... Read more

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