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Crossings

How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet

de Ben Goldfarb ...

Narrado por Malcolm Hillgartner ...

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11 hora 52 minutos

Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate ... Leer más

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Some 40 million miles of roadways encircle the earth, yet we tend to regard them only as infrastructure for human convenience. While roads are so ubiquitous they're practically invisible to us, wild animals experience them as entirely alien forces of death and disruption. In Crossings, environmental journalist Ben Goldfarb travels throughout the United States and around the world to investigate
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Colossus

Hoover Dam and the Making of the American Century

de Michael Hiltzik ...

Narrado por Norman Dietz ...

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18 hora 57 minutos

As breathtaking today as when it was completed, Hoover Dam ranks among America's greatest achievements. The story of its conception, design, and construction is the story of the United States at a unique moment in history: when facing both a global economic crisis and the implacable elements of nature, we prevailed.The United States after Hoover Dam was a different country from the one that began ... Leer más

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As breathtaking today as when it was completed, Hoover Dam ranks among America's greatest achievements. The story of its conception, design, and construction is the story of the United States at a unique moment in history: when facing both a global economic crisis and the implacable elements of nature, we prevailed.The United States after Hoover Dam was a different country from the one that began
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Built to Fail: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster

Why Engineers Shouldn't Design for Wind by Guessing

de Rick Stupart ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

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9 hora 14 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone.On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate wind—and changed engineering forever.This wasn't an act of God. It was an act of arrogance.Built to Fail reveals how a "prettier" design, ignored warnings, and mathematical shortcuts created one of ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.They called it "Galloping Gertie." Four months later, it was gone.On November 7, 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge twisted itself to death in a moderate wind—and changed engineering forever.This wasn't an act of God. It was an act of arrogance.Built to Fail reveals how a "prettier" design, ignored warnings, and mathematical shortcuts created one of
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The Things We Make

The Unknown History of Invention from Cathedrals to Soda Cans

de Bill Hammack ...

Narrado por Jonathan Todd Ross ...

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7 hora 43 minutos

Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of ... Leer más

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Discover the secret method used to build the world . . .For millennia, humans have used one simple method to solve problems. Whether it's planting crops, building skyscrapers, developing photographs, or designing the first microchip, all creators follow the same steps to engineer progress. But this powerful method, the "engineering method", is an all but hidden process that few of us have heard of
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Katrina

A History, 1915-2015

de Andy Horowitz ...

Narrado por George Newbern ...

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8 hora 22 minutos

Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, but the decisions that caused the disaster extend across the twentieth century. After the city weathered a major hurricane in 1915, its Sewerage and Water Board believed that developers could safely build housing away from the high ground near the Mississippi. And so New Orleans grew in lowlands that relied on significant ... Leer más

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Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, but the decisions that caused the disaster extend across the twentieth century. After the city weathered a major hurricane in 1915, its Sewerage and Water Board believed that developers could safely build housing away from the high ground near the Mississippi. And so New Orleans grew in lowlands that relied on significant
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F1 Insider

Notes from the Pit Lane – Highly commended at the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Awards

de Ted Kravitz ...

Narrado por Ted Kravitz ...

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9 hora 21 minutos

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is ... Leer más

$31.99 USD

'A fascinating and unique insight from one of F1's most formidable reporters.'Toto WolffFrom Australia and Italy to China and the U.S., Ted Kravitz - hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in Formula 1' - is the fans' eyes and ears in the pit lane, followed by millions of devoted viewers eager to discover what happens behind the scenes. His iconic Ted's Notebook series is
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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

Fifty Years of Learning

de Peter J. Vine ...

Narrado por Chris Sorensen ...

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4 hora 25 minutos

Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973.Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral ... Leer más

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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last fifty years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at thirty different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973.Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral
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Freight broker business startup

Introduction to freight brokerage, application processes, and business training requirements

de Randy Russell ...

Narrado por Laurance Davis ...

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3 hora 23 minutos

This comprehensive guide serves as your essential roadmap, meticulously crafted to demystify the complex landscape of freight brokerage, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to launch a successful venture.Within the pages of "Freight Broker Business Startup," you'll explore:- Introduction to Freight Brokerage: Gain a comprehensive ... Leer más

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This comprehensive guide serves as your essential roadmap, meticulously crafted to demystify the complex landscape of freight brokerage, providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the foundational knowledge and practical insights needed to launch a successful venture.Within the pages of "Freight Broker Business Startup," you'll explore:- Introduction to Freight Brokerage: Gain a comprehensive
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Climate Change Explained: Key Facts And Solutions For A Sustainable Future

de Ruth Simon ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Michelle G ...

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2 hora 41 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where the air is clean, ecosystems thrive, and future generations inherit a healthy planet. This vision is within our reach, but understanding the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change is crucial to making it a reality. This book offers a clear, comprehensive guide to the complex issue of climate change, presenting key ... Leer más

$5.48 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Imagine a world where the air is clean, ecosystems thrive, and future generations inherit a healthy planet. This vision is within our reach, but understanding the challenges and solutions surrounding climate change is crucial to making it a reality. This book offers a clear, comprehensive guide to the complex issue of climate change, presenting key
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Gronings goud

Over de macht van het gas en de rol van Rusland

de Wendelmoet Boersema ...

Narrado por Wendelmoet Boersema, Bart Oomen ...

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8 hora 11 minutos

Gronings goud van Wendelmoet Boersema vertelt het onbekende verhaal van het Groningse gas, de Russen en geopolitiek.In Gronings goud reconstrueert Wendelmoet Boersema de geschiedenis achter de barsten en de breuken waaronder haar geboorteprovincie Groningen zo te lijden heeft. Waarom kost het de politiek zoveel moeite afscheid te nemen van het gas? Wat heeft het gas uit Slochteren ons gebracht? ... Leer más

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Gronings goud van Wendelmoet Boersema vertelt het onbekende verhaal van het Groningse gas, de Russen en geopolitiek.In Gronings goud reconstrueert Wendelmoet Boersema de geschiedenis achter de barsten en de breuken waaronder haar geboorteprovincie Groningen zo te lijden heeft. Waarom kost het de politiek zoveel moeite afscheid te nemen van het gas? Wat heeft het gas uit Slochteren ons gebracht?
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The Johnstown Flood

de David McCullough ...

Narrado por Edward Herrmann ...

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9 hora 2 minutos

The stunning story of one of America’s great disasters, a preventable tragedy of Gilded Age America, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.At the end of the nineteenth century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation’s burgeoning industrial prosperity. In the mountains above Johnstown, an old ... Leer más

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The stunning story of one of America’s great disasters, a preventable tragedy of Gilded Age America, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.At the end of the nineteenth century, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was a booming coal-and-steel town filled with hardworking families striving for a piece of the nation’s burgeoning industrial prosperity. In the mountains above Johnstown, an old
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Climate Crisis Handbook, The: Facts, Solutions, And Pathways To A Greener Planet

de Jasmine Jennings ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

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2 hora 32 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The climate crisis is a pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. Understanding its complexities is essential for everyone, and The Climate Crisis Handbook: Facts, Solutions, And Pathways To A Greener Planet provides a comprehensive guide to navigating this challenge. This book offers an insightful and accessible exploration of the climate ... Leer más

$5.35 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The climate crisis is a pressing issue that affects every aspect of our lives. Understanding its complexities is essential for everyone, and The Climate Crisis Handbook: Facts, Solutions, And Pathways To A Greener Planet provides a comprehensive guide to navigating this challenge. This book offers an insightful and accessible exploration of the climate
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New York's Secret Subway

The Underground Genius of Alfred Beach and the Origins of Mass Transit

de Matthew Algeo ...

Narrado por Rudy Sanda ...

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7 hora 58 minutos

In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against ... Leer más

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In the nineteenth century, Manhattan's streets were so choked with pedestrians, horses, vehicles, and vendors that a trip from City Hall to Central Park could take hours. Alfred Beach had the perfect solution: build a giant pneumatic tube underneath Broadway from the Battery to Harlem. Air pressure would shoot passengers up and down the island in clean, quiet carriages. But Beach was up against
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The Highway Code

Narrado por Matthew Waterson, Matthew Waterson ...

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3 hora 17 minutos

The Highway Code is an essential reading for every road user in England, Scotland and Wales. This Code applies to all road users including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is aimed at ensuring road safety. Many of the rules of the Code are legal requirements and road users that do not comply may be fined, given points on driving licence, disqualified, or in ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Highway Code is an essential reading for every road user in England, Scotland and Wales. This Code applies to all road users including drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. It is aimed at ensuring road safety. Many of the rules of the Code are legal requirements and road users that do not comply may be fined, given points on driving licence, disqualified, or in
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The Race Underground

Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway

de Doug Most ...

Narrado por John H. Mayer ...

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15 hora 26 minutos

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to ... Leer más

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In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to
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Storia del fiume Colorado: Come un fiume selvaggio ha plasmato il West, tra popoli antichi, dighe e clima

de Modesto Cirillo ...

Narrado por Modesto Cirillo ...

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2 hora 11 minutos

Il conflitto tra natura indomabile e ambizione umana guida questo saggio ecologico sulla spietata conquista del West. Perfetto per trasformare i tuoi viaggi o il pendolarismo quotidiano in un'avventura uditiva immersiva attraverso canyon aridi e paesaggi mozzafiato. Sentirai scorrere la voce vibrante di un ecosistema che ha sfidato esploratori e imperi per secoli.L'inarrestabile forza della ... Leer más

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Il conflitto tra natura indomabile e ambizione umana guida questo saggio ecologico sulla spietata conquista del West. Perfetto per trasformare i tuoi viaggi o il pendolarismo quotidiano in un'avventura uditiva immersiva attraverso canyon aridi e paesaggi mozzafiato. Sentirai scorrere la voce vibrante di un ecosistema che ha sfidato esploratori e imperi per secoli.L'inarrestabile forza della
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Bridge, The: The Daring Feats of Engineering That United a Divided World

de Adrian Kovacs ...

Narrado por Adrian Kovacs ...

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1 horas 55 minutos

Experience the gripping engineering history of how visionary builders conquered deadly natural divides. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey reveals the hidden political rivalries, financial gambles, and fierce labor struggles behind iconic superstructures. Feel the high-stakes tension of construction dramas where a single miscalculation could mean total disaster.Whether you ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Experience the gripping engineering history of how visionary builders conquered deadly natural divides. Perfect for your daily commute, this awe-inspiring journey reveals the hidden political rivalries, financial gambles, and fierce labor struggles behind iconic superstructures. Feel the high-stakes tension of construction dramas where a single miscalculation could mean total disaster.Whether you
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Earthmoving Equipment Operations

de Richard Skiba ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Cole G ...

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12 hora 36 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Earthmoving Equipment Operations serves as a comprehensive guide covering a diverse array of earthmoving equipment and their corresponding operations. Encompassing a wide spectrum of machinery, it delves into the intricacies of skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, water trucks, haul and tip trucks, stabilizers, and roller ... Leer más

$9.92 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Earthmoving Equipment Operations serves as a comprehensive guide covering a diverse array of earthmoving equipment and their corresponding operations. Encompassing a wide spectrum of machinery, it delves into the intricacies of skid steers, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, dozers, water trucks, haul and tip trucks, stabilizers, and roller
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Brief History of the Bridge, A: How Humanity Learned to Span the Impossible

de Lewis Hartmann ...

Narrado por Lewis Hartmann ...

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1 horas 51 minutos

Experience the history of global engineering and human triumph as daring builders conquered impossible physical divides. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this narrative history transforms the structures we cross every day into profound testaments of our shared ambition. Listen as society evolves from stepping over tiny streams to vaulting raging oceans.Delve into a dramatic journey of ... Leer más

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Experience the history of global engineering and human triumph as daring builders conquered impossible physical divides. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this narrative history transforms the structures we cross every day into profound testaments of our shared ambition. Listen as society evolves from stepping over tiny streams to vaulting raging oceans.Delve into a dramatic journey of
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City Limits

Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America's Highways

de Megan Kimble ...

Narrado por Megan Kimble ...

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10 hora 25 minutos

An eye-opening investigation into how our ever-expanding urban highways accelerated inequality and fractured communities—and a call for a more just, sustainable path forward“Megan Kimble manages to turn a book about transportation and infrastructure into a fascinating human drama.”—Michael Harriot, New York Times bestselling author of Black AF HistoryEvery major American city has a highway tearing ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

An eye-opening investigation into how our ever-expanding urban highways accelerated inequality and fractured communities—and a call for a more just, sustainable path forward“Megan Kimble manages to turn a book about transportation and infrastructure into a fascinating human drama.”—Michael Harriot, New York Times bestselling author of Black AF HistoryEvery major American city has a highway tearing
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The Two-Second Advantage

How We Succeed by Anticipating the Future---Just Enough

de Kevin Maney, Vivek Ranadive ...

Narrado por Dan John Miller ...

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6 hora 39 minutos

What made Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time wasn'this speed on the ice or the uncanny accuracy of his shots, but ratherhis ability to predict where the puck was going to be an instant beforeit arrived. In other words, it was Gretzky's brain that made himexceptional. Over the past fifteen years, scientists have found thatwhat distinguishes the greatest musicians, athletes, and ... Leer más

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What made Wayne Gretzky the greatest hockey player of all time wasn'this speed on the ice or the uncanny accuracy of his shots, but ratherhis ability to predict where the puck was going to be an instant beforeit arrived. In other words, it was Gretzky's brain that made himexceptional. Over the past fifteen years, scientists have found thatwhat distinguishes the greatest musicians, athletes, and
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Skyway

The True Story of Tampa Bay's Signature Bridge and the Man Who Brought It Down

de Bill DeYoung ...

Narrado por Chris Sorensen ...

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7 hora 15 minutos

On the morning of May 9, 1980, harbor pilot John Lerro was guiding a 600-foot freighter, the Summit Venture, into Tampa Bay. Directly in the ship's path was the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Suddenly, a violent weather cell reduced visibility to zero at the precise moment when Lerro attempted to direct the 20,000-ton vessel underneath the bridge. Unable to stop or see where he was going, Lerro drove the ... Leer más

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On the morning of May 9, 1980, harbor pilot John Lerro was guiding a 600-foot freighter, the Summit Venture, into Tampa Bay. Directly in the ship's path was the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Suddenly, a violent weather cell reduced visibility to zero at the precise moment when Lerro attempted to direct the 20,000-ton vessel underneath the bridge. Unable to stop or see where he was going, Lerro drove the
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Draining New Orleans

The 300-Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City

de Richard Campanella ...

Narrado por Chris Abernathy ...

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13 hora 11 minutos

In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive ... Leer más

$25.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In Draining New Orleans, renowned geographer Richard Campanella recounts the epic challenges and ingenious efforts to dewater the Crescent City. With forays into geography, public health, engineering, architecture, politics, sociology, race relations, and disaster response, he chronicles the herculean attempts to "reclaim" the city's swamps and marshes and install subsurface drainage for massive
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Off-Road with Clarkson, Hammond & May

Behind The Scenes of Their "Rock and Roll" World Tour

de Phillipa Sage ...

Narrado por Julie Maisey ...

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8 hora 52 minutos

For over 12 years Phillipa Sage worked alongside Clarkson, Hammond and May as their PA, gofer, and fixer where she saw the boys at their best and, hilariously, at their worst. A closet petrol head, Phillipa started working in the motor industry on live events over 20 years ago and first worked with Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman (formerly Top Gear and now the Grand Tour’s Executive Producer) in ... Leer más

$22.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

For over 12 years Phillipa Sage worked alongside Clarkson, Hammond and May as their PA, gofer, and fixer where she saw the boys at their best and, hilariously, at their worst. A closet petrol head, Phillipa started working in the motor industry on live events over 20 years ago and first worked with Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman (formerly Top Gear and now the Grand Tour’s Executive Producer) in
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