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Albert Einstein, Boris Podolsky, Nathan Rosen

Can Quantum-Mechanical Description of Physical Reality Be Considered Complete?

Edited by Claus Kiefer ...

Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
The work published by Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) in 1935 is a classic in modern physics. It discusses, for the first time, the central feature of the quantum theory: entanglement. In general, systems are intertwined with each other in nature; that is, they have only one common, non-divisible state. This fact is responsible for all the oddities commonly associated with quantum theory, ... Read more

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The work published by Einstein, Podolsky and Rosen (EPR) in 1935 is a classic in modern physics. It discusses, for the first time, the central feature of the quantum theory: entanglement. In general, systems are intertwined with each other in nature; that is, they have only one common, non-divisible state. This fact is responsible for all the oddities commonly associated with quantum theory,
... Read more
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Haunted: Tales of the Supernatural

Ten Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations

by Rosemary Timperley ...

Narrated by Gwen Watford, Peter Sallis, Trader Faulkner, Julie Berry, Joan Matheson, Sheila Grant, Anna Cooper, Helen Worth, Jenny Linden, Shirley Cooklin, Mary O'Farrell, Full Cast ...

Unabridged

6 hours 7 min

Haunting tales from legendary writer Rosemary TimperleyDelve into the world of Rosemary Timperley if you dare! In this chilling collection, discover ten chilling full-cast dramatisations of sinister stories and suspenseful tales and immerse yourself in a totally unique listening experience. Recorded with a full musical score, these standalone tales are perfect for fans of the supernatural and will ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Haunting tales from legendary writer Rosemary TimperleyDelve into the world of Rosemary Timperley if you dare! In this chilling collection, discover ten chilling full-cast dramatisations of sinister stories and suspenseful tales and immerse yourself in a totally unique listening experience. Recorded with a full musical score, these standalone tales are perfect for fans of the supernatural and will
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Think Tank

Forty Neuroscientists Explore the Biological Roots of Human Experience

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain, Jo Anna Perrin ...

Unabridged

8 hours 50 min

A spirited collection of essays by cutting-edge neuroscientists that irreverently explores the quirky and counter intuitive aspects of brain function.Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: "What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?" Their responses make up this one-of-a-kind collection of popular ... Read more

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A spirited collection of essays by cutting-edge neuroscientists that irreverently explores the quirky and counter intuitive aspects of brain function.Neuroscientist David J. Linden approached leading brain researchers and asked each the same question: "What idea about brain function would you most like to explain to the world?" Their responses make up this one-of-a-kind collection of popular
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The Story of Greece and Rome

by Tony Spawforth ...

Narrated by Steven Crossley ...

Unabridged

16 hours 7 min

The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story ... Read more

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The magnificent civilization created by the ancient Greeks and Romans is the greatest legacy of the classical world. However, narratives about the "civilized" Greek and Roman empires resisting the barbarians at the gate are far from accurate. Tony Spawforth, an esteemed scholar, author, and media contributor, follows the thread of civilization through more than six millennia of history. His story
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Altered States of Consciousness

Experiences Out of Time and Self

by Marc Wittmann ...

Narrated by Graham Rowat ...

Unabridged

4 hours 11 min

What altered states of consciousness―the dissolution of feelings of time and self―can tell us about the mystery of consciousness.During extraordinary moments of consciousness―shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication―our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ... Read more

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What altered states of consciousness―the dissolution of feelings of time and self―can tell us about the mystery of consciousness.During extraordinary moments of consciousness―shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication―our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been
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Mussolini and Hitler

The Forging of the Fascist Alliance

by Christian Goeschel ...

Narrated by Matthew Waterson ...

Unabridged

12 hours 27 min

From 1934 until 1944 Mussolini met Hitler numerous times, and the two developed a relationship that deeply affected both countries. While Germany is generally regarded as the senior power, Christian Goeschel demonstrates just how much history has underrepresented Mussolini's influence on his German ally.Goeschel, a scholar of twentieth-century Germany and Italy, revisits all of Mussolini and ... Read more

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From 1934 until 1944 Mussolini met Hitler numerous times, and the two developed a relationship that deeply affected both countries. While Germany is generally regarded as the senior power, Christian Goeschel demonstrates just how much history has underrepresented Mussolini's influence on his German ally.Goeschel, a scholar of twentieth-century Germany and Italy, revisits all of Mussolini and
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The Stars in Our Pockets

Getting Lost and Sometimes Found in the Digital Age

by Howard Axelrod ...

Narrated by Tom Taylorson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 35 min

What shapes our sense of place, our sense of time, and our memory? How is technology changing the way we make sense of the world and of ourselves?Our screens offer us connection, especially now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are certain depths of connection our screens can’t offer—to ourselves, to the natural world, and to each other. In this personal exploration of digital life’s ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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What shapes our sense of place, our sense of time, and our memory? How is technology changing the way we make sense of the world and of ourselves?Our screens offer us connection, especially now in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are certain depths of connection our screens can’t offer—to ourselves, to the natural world, and to each other. In this personal exploration of digital life’s
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Black Hole

How an Idea Abandoned by Newtonians, Hated by Einstein, and Gambled on by Hawking Became Loved

by Marcia Bartusiak ...

Narrated by Randye Kaye ...

Unabridged

6 hours 9 min

For more than half a century, physicists and astronomers engaged in heated dispute over the possibility of black holes in the universe. The weirdly alien notion of a space-time abyss from which nothing escapes—not even light—seemed to confound all logic. This engrossing book tells the story of the fierce black hole debates and the contributions of Einstein, Hawking, and other leading thinkers who ... Read more

$16.99 USD

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For more than half a century, physicists and astronomers engaged in heated dispute over the possibility of black holes in the universe. The weirdly alien notion of a space-time abyss from which nothing escapes—not even light—seemed to confound all logic. This engrossing book tells the story of the fierce black hole debates and the contributions of Einstein, Hawking, and other leading thinkers who
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Robert’s Rules of Writing, Second Edition

111 Unconventional Lessons That Every Writer Needs to Know

by Robert Masello ...

Narrated by Robert Masello ...

Unabridged

6 hours 35 min

Although there's no shortage of books on writing and publishing, there's none quite like Robert's Rules of Writing. Drawing on his many years of experience as an award-winning journalist, TV writer, and the author of over twenty books, Robert Masello addresses all the issues that confront, and all the problems that beset, writers of all stripes.Whether you're working on a novel or a script, a ... Read more

$15.99 USD

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Although there's no shortage of books on writing and publishing, there's none quite like Robert's Rules of Writing. Drawing on his many years of experience as an award-winning journalist, TV writer, and the author of over twenty books, Robert Masello addresses all the issues that confront, and all the problems that beset, writers of all stripes.Whether you're working on a novel or a script, a
... Read more

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Creating Space to Thrive

Get Unstuck, Reboot Your Creativity and Change Your Life

by Courtney Kenney ...

Narrated by Kathleen Li ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

“Help! I’m living Groundhog Day. Is there more to life than this?”It’s a struggle when you work hard but feel stuck. Like maybe you missed your true calling.But it doesn’t have to be this way.Creative habits make you feel better.This is a system to spend more time on things that matter — your passions, hobbies, and creative deep work.“For decades I had creative powers but used them just rarely. I ... Read more

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“Help! I’m living Groundhog Day. Is there more to life than this?”It’s a struggle when you work hard but feel stuck. Like maybe you missed your true calling.But it doesn’t have to be this way.Creative habits make you feel better.This is a system to spend more time on things that matter — your passions, hobbies, and creative deep work.“For decades I had creative powers but used them just rarely. I
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Secret Agenda

Watergate, Deep Throat, and the CIA

by Jim Hougan ...

Narrated by Al Kessel ...

Unabridged

15 hours 7 min

Ten years after the infamous Watergate scandal that brought down the Nixon presidency, Jim Hougan—then the Washington editor of Harper's Magazine—set out to write a profile of Lou Russell, a boozy private-eye who plied his trade in the vice-driven underbelly of the nation's capital. Hougan soon discovered that Russell was "the sixth man, the one who got away" when his boss, veteran CIA officer Jim ... Read more

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Ten years after the infamous Watergate scandal that brought down the Nixon presidency, Jim Hougan—then the Washington editor of Harper's Magazine—set out to write a profile of Lou Russell, a boozy private-eye who plied his trade in the vice-driven underbelly of the nation's capital. Hougan soon discovered that Russell was "the sixth man, the one who got away" when his boss, veteran CIA officer Jim
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Gentlemen of Uncertain Fortune

How Younger Sons Made Their Way in Jane Austen's England

by Rory Muir ...

Narrated by Mike Cooper ...

Unabridged

11 hours 52 min

A history of younger sons in Regency England and how these "spares" supported themselves: "Illuminates the hard facts with vignettes of actual lives lived." —The SpectatorIn Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living?Historian Rory Muir ... Read more

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A history of younger sons in Regency England and how these "spares" supported themselves: "Illuminates the hard facts with vignettes of actual lives lived." —The SpectatorIn Regency England the eldest son usually inherited almost everything—while his younger brothers, left with little inheritance, had to make a crucial decision: What should they do to make an independent living?Historian Rory Muir
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