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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

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**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
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Becoming Earth

How Our Planet Came to Life

by Ferris Jabr ...

Narrated by Joe Ochman ...

Unabridged

9 hours 27 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A vivid account of a major shift in how we understand Earth, from an exceptionally talented new voice. Earth is not simply an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather a planet that came to life.“Glorious . . . full of achingly beautiful passages, mind-bending conceptual twists, and wonderful characters. Jabr reveals how Earth has been profoundly, ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A vivid account of a major shift in how we understand Earth, from an exceptionally talented new voice. Earth is not simply an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather a planet that came to life.“Glorious . . . full of achingly beautiful passages, mind-bending conceptual twists, and wonderful characters. Jabr reveals how Earth has been profoundly,
... 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.
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A Little History of the Earth

by Jamie Woodward ...

Narrated by David Linski ...

Series series The Little Histories Series
Unabridged

10 hours

A lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughsWhere has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes, ... Read more

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A lively account of the history of our planet, from its earliest origins to the present day, told through the major geological changes and scientific breakthroughsWhere has our planet come from, and what lies beneath its surface? How have we come to understand its past and present environments, and what does its future look like? Thanks to scientists who study its rocks, fossils, and landscapes,
... Read more
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Climate Denial

by Thomas Porcher, Henri Landes ...

Narrated by Alan Cook ...

Unabridged

1 hour 35 min

Is it possible to subsidize fossil fuels on the one hand, while at the same time claiming to be committed to the fight against global warming? Is it possible to promote free trade treaties throughout the world while claiming that CO2 emissions must be reduced? Can we use indicators that only take into account market production without taking into account pollution? In view of the climate challenge ... Read more

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Is it possible to subsidize fossil fuels on the one hand, while at the same time claiming to be committed to the fight against global warming? Is it possible to promote free trade treaties throughout the world while claiming that CO2 emissions must be reduced? Can we use indicators that only take into account market production without taking into account pollution? In view of the climate challenge
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Einsteins Versprechen

by Francesc Miralles, Àlex Rovira ...

Narrated by Christoph Pütthoff ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

In diesem fesselnden Hörbuch begleiten wir die Protagonisten auf eine Schnitzeljagd in die Vergangenheit Albert Einsteins.Bevor Albert Einstein starb, kam er zu einer spektakulären Erkenntnis, die er jedoch nicht veröffentlichte. Das Schriftstellerduo Sarah und Javier begibt sich auf eine aufregende Reise, um sich auf die Suche nach Einsteins letztem Geheimnis zu machen. Bei ihrer Recherche ... Read more

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In diesem fesselnden Hörbuch begleiten wir die Protagonisten auf eine Schnitzeljagd in die Vergangenheit Albert Einsteins.Bevor Albert Einstein starb, kam er zu einer spektakulären Erkenntnis, die er jedoch nicht veröffentlichte. Das Schriftstellerduo Sarah und Javier begibt sich auf eine aufregende Reise, um sich auf die Suche nach Einsteins letztem Geheimnis zu machen. Bei ihrer Recherche
... Read more
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8-8 3 Is The Meaning of Family

by Berlin Julien Theodore M.ED JD ...

Narrated by Sommers Smith ...

Unabridged

34 min

Every 11 years there are various changes in appearance and activity that take place in the sun. The levels of solar radiation vary, as well as how much material is ejected by the sun into space and the number of and size of the solar flares and sunspots on the sun. These changes do not just affect space but Earth’s surface and atmosphere too. We are currently experiencing the sun’s 25th solar ... Read more

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Every 11 years there are various changes in appearance and activity that take place in the sun. The levels of solar radiation vary, as well as how much material is ejected by the sun into space and the number of and size of the solar flares and sunspots on the sun. These changes do not just affect space but Earth’s surface and atmosphere too. We are currently experiencing the sun’s 25th solar
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The Journals of Robert Falcon Scott (Unabridged)

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by ROBERT FALCON SCOTT ...

Narrated by Patrick Garretson, Charlene Hall, Mary Kazee, Irene Christopherso ...

Unabridged

32 min

Captain Scott’s ill-fated journey to the Antarctic Pole in 1911 is part triumph, part tragedy – but also a mythic adventure story which has inspired books, articles, and films over the generations. As so often in such cases the ‘truth’ of the explorers’ experiences (and there were many important figures in the party besides Scott) is much more rich, varied, and fascinating than the boy scout ... Read more

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Captain Scott’s ill-fated journey to the Antarctic Pole in 1911 is part triumph, part tragedy – but also a mythic adventure story which has inspired books, articles, and films over the generations. As so often in such cases the ‘truth’ of the explorers’ experiences (and there were many important figures in the party besides Scott) is much more rich, varied, and fascinating than the boy scout
... 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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The Butterfly Effect

Insects and the Making of the Modern World

by Edward D. Melillo ...

Narrated by Kaleo Griffith ...

Unabridged

6 hours 47 min

A fascinating, entertaining dive into the long-standing relationship between humans and insects, revealing the surprising ways we depend on these tiny, six-legged creatures.Insects might make us shudder in disgust, but they are also responsible for many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives. When we bite into a shiny apple, listen to the resonant notes of a violin, get dressed, ... Read more

$17.99 USD

A fascinating, entertaining dive into the long-standing relationship between humans and insects, revealing the surprising ways we depend on these tiny, six-legged creatures.Insects might make us shudder in disgust, but they are also responsible for many of the things we take for granted in our daily lives. When we bite into a shiny apple, listen to the resonant notes of a violin, get dressed,
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Une histoire populaire de l'Univers

by Jean-Philippe Uzan ...

Narrated by Jean-Christophe Acquaviva ...

Unabridged

12 hours 17 min

En 1880, Camille Flammarion publie son Astronomie populaire et rend cette science accessible au plus grand nombre. C'est un immense succès. À cette époque, l'univers connu se résume à une petite bulle avec huit planètes, quelques astéroïdes et une seule étoile. Les points lumineux constellant le ciel sont trop lointains pour être étudiés et personne ne peut alors imaginer qu'il existe des galaxies ... Read more

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En 1880, Camille Flammarion publie son Astronomie populaire et rend cette science accessible au plus grand nombre. C'est un immense succès. À cette époque, l'univers connu se résume à une petite bulle avec huit planètes, quelques astéroïdes et une seule étoile. Les points lumineux constellant le ciel sont trop lointains pour être étudiés et personne ne peut alors imaginer qu'il existe des galaxies
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Geography

A Very Short Introduction

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

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

4 hours 30 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,
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Ganges

The Many Pasts of an Indian River

by Sudipta Sen ...

Narrated by Neil Shah ...

Unabridged

14 hours 36 min

A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world's third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora.Originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is India's most important and sacred river. In this unprecedented work, historian Sudipta Sen tells the story of the Ganges, from the communities that arose on its banks to the merchants that ... Read more

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A sweeping, interdisciplinary history of the world's third-largest river, a potent symbol across South Asia and the Hindu diaspora.Originating in the Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal, the Ganges is India's most important and sacred river. In this unprecedented work, historian Sudipta Sen tells the story of the Ganges, from the communities that arose on its banks to the merchants that
... Read more
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Swamplands

Tundra Beavers, Quaking Bogs, and the Improbable World of Peat

by Edward Struzik ...

Narrated by Christopher Grove ...

Unabridged

10 hours 37 min

In a world filled with breathtaking beauty, we have often overlooked the elusive charm and magic of certain landscapes. A cloudy river flows into a verdant Arctic wetland where sandhill cranes and muskoxen dwell. Further south, cypress branches hang low over dismal swamps. Places like these—collectively known as swamplands or peatlands—often go unnoticed for their ecological splendor. They are as ... Read more

$19.99 USD

In a world filled with breathtaking beauty, we have often overlooked the elusive charm and magic of certain landscapes. A cloudy river flows into a verdant Arctic wetland where sandhill cranes and muskoxen dwell. Further south, cypress branches hang low over dismal swamps. Places like these—collectively known as swamplands or peatlands—often go unnoticed for their ecological splendor. They are as
... Read more
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Land

How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World

by Simon Winchester ...

Narrated by Simon Winchester ...

Unabridged

13 hours 46 min

“In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester’s previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, once again, a consummate guide.”—Boston GlobeThe author of The Professor and the Madman, The Map That Changed the World, and The Perfectionists explores the notion of property—bought, earned, or received; in Europe, Africa, North America, or the South ... Read more

$32.99 USD

“In many ways, Land combines bits and pieces of many of Winchester’s previous books into a satisfying, globe-trotting whole. . . . Winchester is, once again, a consummate guide.”—Boston GlobeThe author of The Professor and the Madman, The Map That Changed the World, and The Perfectionists explores the notion of property—bought, earned, or received; in Europe, Africa, North America, or the South
... Read more
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The Science - History of the Universe Vol. 2 (Unabridged)

by Francis Rolt-Wheeler ...

Narrated by Willie Martin, Amy Yu, Glen Kavanagh ...

Unabridged

10 hours

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where celestial wonders unfold, "The Science - History of the Universe Vol. 2" embarks on an extraordinary journey through time and space. From the primordial birth of the universe to the enigmatic mysteries of black holes, this captivating narrative unravels the secrets of our cosmic origins. Join renowned astronomer Francis Rolt-Wheeler as he guides you through ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the vast expanse of the cosmos, where celestial wonders unfold, "The Science - History of the Universe Vol. 2" embarks on an extraordinary journey through time and space. From the primordial birth of the universe to the enigmatic mysteries of black holes, this captivating narrative unravels the secrets of our cosmic origins. Join renowned astronomer Francis Rolt-Wheeler as he guides you through
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Videnskab.dk #3 - Findes der aliens?

by – Videnskab.dk ...

Narrated by Jais Baggestrøm Koch ...

Unabridged

30 min

Hvorfor gik der egentlig så lang tid før livet voksede sig stort? Vi ved, at der fandtes alger for mere end 2 milliarder år siden, men de første dyr og højerestående organismer opstod først for en halv milliard år siden. Det har et forskerhold fra The Australian National University nu fundet en del af svaret på:For 650 millioner år siden skete der simpelthen en revolution i verdenshavene. Algerne ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Hvorfor gik der egentlig så lang tid før livet voksede sig stort? Vi ved, at der fandtes alger for mere end 2 milliarder år siden, men de første dyr og højerestående organismer opstod først for en halv milliard år siden. Det har et forskerhold fra The Australian National University nu fundet en del af svaret på:For 650 millioner år siden skete der simpelthen en revolution i verdenshavene. Algerne
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Firmament

The Hidden Science of Weather, Climate Change and the Air That Surrounds Us

by Simon Clark ...

Narrated by Simon Clark ...

Unabridged

5 hours 59 min

A thin, invisible layer of air surrounds the Earth, sustaining all known life on the planet and creating the unique climates and weather patterns that make each part of the world different.In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A thin, invisible layer of air surrounds the Earth, sustaining all known life on the planet and creating the unique climates and weather patterns that make each part of the world different.In Firmament, atmospheric scientist and science communicator Simon Clark offers a rare and accessible tour of the ins and outs of the atmosphere and how we know what we know about it. From the workings of its
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When Life Nearly Died

The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time

by Michael J. Benton ...

Narrated by Julian Elfer ...

Unabridged

11 hours 33 min

Today it is common knowledge that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteorite impact sixty-five million years ago that killed half of all species then living. It is far less widely understood that a much greater catastrophe took place at the end of the Permian period 251 million years ago: at least ninety percent of life on earth was destroyed.When Life Nearly Died documents not only what happened ... Read more

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Today it is common knowledge that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteorite impact sixty-five million years ago that killed half of all species then living. It is far less widely understood that a much greater catastrophe took place at the end of the Permian period 251 million years ago: at least ninety percent of life on earth was destroyed.When Life Nearly Died documents not only what happened
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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,
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The Landscapes of Science and Religion

What Are We Disagreeing About?

by Nick Spencer, Hannah Waite ...

Narrated by Liam Gerrard ...

Unabridged

10 hours 19 min

The relationship between science and religion has long been a heated debate and is becoming an ever more popular topic. The scientific capacity to manipulate and change humans and their environment through genetic engineering, life extension, and AI is going to take a huge leap forward in the twenty-first century, provoking endless debates around humans "playing God."But what do we mean by this? ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The relationship between science and religion has long been a heated debate and is becoming an ever more popular topic. The scientific capacity to manipulate and change humans and their environment through genetic engineering, life extension, and AI is going to take a huge leap forward in the twenty-first century, provoking endless debates around humans "playing God."But what do we mean by this?
... Read more
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The End Night

Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light

by Paul Bogard ...

Narrated by Paul Bogard ...

Unabridged

10 hours 16 min

A deeply panoramic tour of the night, from its brightest spots to the darkest skies we have left. ... Read more

$34.98 USD

A deeply panoramic tour of the night, from its brightest spots to the darkest skies we have left.
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Highway to Climate Hell - Rockt nicht wirklich diese Aussicht, aber hier drin steht, wie du mit AC/DC gegensteuern kannst. Die Zukunft ist Elektrisch. Lies das mal. (Ungekürzt)

by Frank Hummel ...

Narrated by Karsten Wolf ...

Unabridged

5 hours 22 min

Bist Du bereit für eine nachhaltige Zukunft? Entdecke, wie Du aktiv zur Energiewende beitragen kannst! Nach Deinem Interesse für einen ziemlich ungewöhnlichen Titel erhältst Du hier also "im Handumdrehen" ein paar Hinweise zum Inhalt dieses Buches: Es gibt Dir Hintergrundinformationen zu den überall - oft widersprüchlich - diskutierten Themen der Energiewende und der Klimaneutralität. Also zu ... Read more

$8.29 USD

Bist Du bereit für eine nachhaltige Zukunft? Entdecke, wie Du aktiv zur Energiewende beitragen kannst! Nach Deinem Interesse für einen ziemlich ungewöhnlichen Titel erhältst Du hier also "im Handumdrehen" ein paar Hinweise zum Inhalt dieses Buches: Es gibt Dir Hintergrundinformationen zu den überall - oft widersprüchlich - diskutierten Themen der Energiewende und der Klimaneutralität. Also zu
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Aerial Warfare

The Battle for the Skies

by Frank Ledwidge ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

5 hours 42 min

Aerial warfare has dominated western war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping look at the history of air warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken center stage, and the changes in technology and air power capabilities over time. ... Read more

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Aerial warfare has dominated western war-making for over 100 years, and despite regular announcements of its demise, it shows no sign of becoming obsolete. Frank Ledwidge offers a sweeping look at the history of air warfare, introducing the major battles, crises, and controversies where air power has taken center stage, and the changes in technology and air power capabilities over time.
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